Pool designs with tanning ledge

Your tanning ledge depth is more important than you may think. We share how deep your tanning ledge should be and explain why in this quick guide.

I'm in the process of designing a tanning ledge for a new pool and I can't decide on the size. My husband doesn't want too much space in the pool taken up by it. So he suggested a 4ft half circle in a groove the builder designed for it. The builder said he usually does 6 ft but he would be ok doing ...

The Illusion is one of the most popular pool models with a rectangle design and a full width splash pad and contemporary step design.

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This beautiful pool has a tanning ledge with gushers, an infinity edge, and a reflective spa. Also, the concrete paver decking around the pool provides space for seating and lounging areas. Lastly, an outdoor structure offers a perfect space for an outdoor kitchen and a gathering area. The project is the recipient of the 2019 World Best Pool Award by Pebble-Tec. Designer - Ian Espada Builder - Platinum Pools, Houston, TX

Pros and cons of the baja shelf (aka sun shelf or tanning ledge). This pool feature may seem out of reach for the typical pool owner, but is actually economical. If you plan to do a lot of lounging in your inground pool, it's definitely worth considering.

Browse our pool pictures to see various pool shapes, sizes and features of pools built by Anthony & Sylvan Pools.

StoneScapes Regular Black creates deep dark green water color that can look gold in very shallow water and is comprised of black pigmented white Portland cement and natural black quartz pebble aggregates. Some naturally occurring seashell can be seen in this pebble mix which comes from the beaches of Baja California.

View pictures of modified rectangle swimming pools, and see how making 1 or 2 strategic design alerations to the traditional pool shape creates distinctive style.