Rectangle Shaped Swimming Pools
Rectangular pools are a classic, geometric pool shape. with its clean lines, a linear pool is a timeless choice. A rectangle-shaped fiberglass inground pool can be simple and straightforward or embellished with accessories, and is the optimal shape for an inground lap pool.
- Design Benefits: Rectangle Swimming Pools maximizes swim space, especially in smaller backyards
- Common Features: Enhance your rectangle swimming pool swim-up seating, slip resistant steps, wading area
- Considerations: Rectangle-shaped inground pools are the easiest shape to install an automatic cover
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The Latham Liner Visualizer makes it easy for you to pick the perfect pool shape, size and liner pattern. The newest version even gives you:
- Night shots of patterns to showcase the liners lit up at night
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Explore All Pool Shapes
L-Shape Pools
Some L-shaped pools are geometric, with hard lines and defined angles.
Kidney Pools
Kidney-shaped pools are popular freeform pools that are rounded on each end, curving inward along one side.
Roman Pools
Roman pool shapes take a cue from the villas of ancient Rome, with two long straight edges flanked by arched half-circles at either end.
Oval Pools
Oval pools are geometric shapes with curved edges.
Rectangle Pools
Rectangular pools are a classic, geometric pool shape, with its clean lines, a linear pool is a timeless choice.
Freeform Pools
The freeform pool style can incorporate dramatic curves for a modern look or maximize available swimming space with a more relaxed wavy design.