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Small Backyard Pools
A small yard doesn't rule out a pool — it just makes every inch a design decision. These plunge pools, courtyard pools and compact rectangles show how a modest footprint can still deliver a swim, a soak and a place to sit.
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Small Backyard Pools, explained.
A small yard doesn't rule out a pool — it just makes every inch a design decision. These plunge pools, courtyard pools and compact rectangles show how a modest footprint can still deliver a swim, a soak and a place to sit.
Look for the tricks that make them feel bigger: pool edges that double as seating, decking that runs wall to wall, and planting lifted off the ground into raised beds.
What to look for as you browse
- The coping — how the deck meets the water sets the whole tone
- Where the spa sits and how it spills into the pool
- Night lighting: which features glow and which stay dark
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