L-shaped pool
Two zones at a right angle — swim in one leg, play in the other
The L-shape is really two pools sharing water: a long leg for swimming and a shorter leg for steps, play or a tanning ledge. The right angle lets the pool wrap a terrace or house corner, and the zones separate naturally — swimmers keep their lane while kids stay in the shallow leg.
- Families who also swim laps
- Wrapping a terrace or corner
- Separating shallow play areas
Strengths
- True zoning: swim lane and play area don't collide
- Hugs terraces and building corners beautifully
- The short leg is a natural shallow zone with steps
- More perimeter for seating and access
Trade-offs
- More wall per litre than compact shapes — higher build cost
- The inner corner needs thought in circulation planning
- Covers are harder: two rectangles or a custom shape
L-shape pools by size
16 × 32 ft · L-shape
Family pool13,692 gal · 415 sq ft
18 × 36 ft · L-shape
Estate pool18,506 gal · 526 sq ft
20 × 40 ft · L-shape
Estate pool22,846 gal · 649 sq ft
Also in metric sizes
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