Grecian pool
Cut corners, octagonal poise — formal without curves
The Grecian pool clips the rectangle's corners at 45°, giving an octagonal outline that reads formal and deliberate without a single curve. It keeps nearly all the rectangle's swim length, and the angled corners make elegant seats for steps, benches or planters at the pool's edge.
- Formal gardens
- Symmetric landscape plans
- Houses with classical detailing
Strengths
- Formal geometry with straight-cut simplicity
- Nearly a rectangle's swim length and floor area
- Angled corners suit corner steps and benches
- Straight segments keep tiling simple
Trade-offs
- Eight wall angles mean more formwork joints
- Corner cuts reduce floor space slightly
- Covers need custom corner shaping
Grecian pools by size
14 × 28 ft · Grecian
Family pool12,283 gal · 369 sq ft
16 × 32 ft · Grecian
Family pool16,113 gal · 483 sq ft
16 × 36 ft · Grecian
Estate pool19,510 gal · 547 sq ft
18 × 36 ft · Grecian
Estate pool21,720 gal · 611 sq ft
Also in metric sizes
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