Custom-designed mid-size and plunge pools offer a stylish and practical solution, providing space for exercise, play and relaxation – even in the smallest of areas.

Across Sydney, urban backyards are shrinking as the push for higher density housing advances. Families are typically preferencing a home’s location, over one with abundant outdoor space. Even the outer suburbs are foregoing big backyards as larger homes take on a bigger footprint on smaller blocks. But a compact yard space doesn’t mean sacrificing the dream of a functional pool.

We will look at how to ensure a smaller pool maintains a sense of luxury? But first here are the benefits of a plunge pool and everything you can do to make it shine. Later, you can see examples of our latest plunge pools by going to our gallery and filtering by ‘plunge pools’.

Benefits of An Inground Plunge Pool

We’ve seen plunge pool designs become increasingly popular and are here to stay because they offer many advantages. A smaller footprint is just the beginning.

Space Saving

The stand-out benefit of a plunge pool is the amount of space it can save or fit within. Some customers choose a plunge pool to avoid taking too much real estate away from their beloved garden, landscaping, lawn space or shed. But with more and more Sydneysiders working with limited area, a plunge pool gives them the option to have the luxury of a Crystal Pool where some might have thought not possible. For terrace houses, or homes with little or no access, we are specialists in impossible spaces. See pools like this recent pool in Fairlight where we used specialist tight-access excavators, digging the pool with just 1,000mm of access.

Adds Value

Like all Crystal Pools inground concrete pool installations, a small pool also adds significant value to home for decades. And it creates a space where family and friends can spend time together. Typically bigger than a spa, a plunge pool works as it’s still big enough for water play and is a great alternative for families with small children.

Inground plunge pools also add extra monetary value to your home, offering improved potential resale in future.

Suitable for Many Uses

Beyond aesthetics, a plunge pool is perfect for staying active. Whether it’s for aqua aerobics, resistance swimming with jet systems, or post-exercise recovery, a compact pool can support various wellness routines. For those seeking the benefits of professional athlete therapies, adjusting the water temperature to function as a cold-plunge pool can enhance muscle recovery. You can emulate therapies used by professional athletes, or get a post-workout recovery going just by dropping the temperature as best you can. We won’t go into the science of cold-plunge, but if your serious about exercise there’s a few obvious ways to get your pool as cold as possible.

How To Make A Small Pool Shine

Make your small pool shine to really up the ante and create a beautiful, showstopping backyard feature. We’ve put together our top luxury tips so you can make even the smallest Crystal Pool pool stand out.

Add Seats Or Benches Around The Pool

Luxurious hotels invest in extravagant and comfortable seating surrounding the pool, so you can sit back, relax and soak up the sun. Why not adapt this for the home? Transforming your pool into a holiday from home is ideal. Contribute to this by adding seats or benches around your plunge pool – it is a simple way to add that extra special touch and the perfect place to take some time out.

Go Crazy With Greenery

Greenery and an inground plunge pool go hand in hand. When installing Crystal Pools, we always encourage our clients to use landscaping to complement the design; the right selection of plant life can take your plunge pool to the next level. Not only does it highlight the pool itself, but it works in harmony with the design. We personally love the following plants as they drop minimal leaves and can also tolerate the splash from chlorine.

• Dragon trees
• Succulents
• Mauritius hemp
• Bird of paradise
• Golden palm
• Water Colour