Having your own backyard pool can be possible even if you don't have tons of outdoor space to play with. From cocktail pools to lap pools, plunge pools to swim spas – there are all kinds of styles ...

AN ELEGANT compromise between a yard-usurping swimming pool and a Nemo-themed kiddies’ inflatable, the plunge pool has surged in popularity. According to Heather Goerzen, managing editor of design ...

Plunge pools have become an alternative for homeowners who want a simple, less expensive way to cool off. “We really wanted just a ‘cocktail pool’ that we could dip in, have some drinks, have some ...

In recent years, plunge pools — also known as cocktail pools or spools — have experienced a surge in popularity due to their smaller footprint and lower maintenance compared with a standard swimming ...

Sometimes, Sarasota’s heat can flatten ambition, and the idea of swimming laps feels less like leisure than labor. The answer isn’t bigger but smaller: pools designed for lingering, sipping and ...

Donna Muery had never heard of a plunge pool until a friend mentioned it to her. Bigger than a whirlpool spa and smaller than most standard pools, a plunge pool — also known as a cocktail pool, mini ...

Move over, large lap pools. Smaller swimming holes are making a big splash. Sure, the economy is playing a role in making this luxury littler: Smaller pool equals smaller budget. But it’s more than ...