Each garden, backyard or patio will become more welcoming and inviting with a water feature, and a pool is perhaps the best idea for an obvious reason: you can refresh yourself there. If you don’t have a lot of space but want a pool, it’s still possible, all you need to do is to decide how you’ll squeeze your water feature in the space, consider the shape and the size. We’ve gathered the most popular small backyard pools to get you inspired, choose your option here!
Narrow Pools
A small narrow pool is your way out if you have a matching backyard or literally no space for a large pool with a deck. If you have enough space, you may include a deck – clad with wood, tiles, stone, bricks and with comfortable furniture that fits your space – rattan, wood, wicker or any other. If you don’t have space at all, go for a very tight deck with some pillows and cushions or skip the deck and go for lining up the pool with greenery and blooms to make the space feel wild. A pool with literally no deck and an access through some sliding doors is a great idea if you want a pool but it seems that you don’t have space for a real pool area. A narrow pool is also a nice idea if you don’t have much space and want to accommodate a pool, a dining area and some loungers to keep the zone more entertaining.
a chic contemporary backyard fully done with a wooden deck, butterfly chairs and a long and narrow pool
a contemporary outdoor space with a plunge pool, wooden loungers, a living wall and some blooms is cool
a contemporary space with a blue pool, neutral stone tiles, a neutral sofa with pillows, potted plants and blooms
a cozy boho chic cabana done in white and neutrals and a small swimming pool clad with neutral tiles
a gorgeous backyard pool with a green lawn, a pool, some greenery and trees is a welcoming space to refresh yourself
a little minimalist backyard done in white, with a plunge pool, some growing cacti, a tree, a daybed and a pool float
a minimal outdoor space with stone walls, a dark-stained furniture, a plunge pool, some trees and wooden chairs
a minimalist backyard with a green lawn and bushes, with a pool and a stone deck and a couple of chairs is a lovely space
a minimalist backyard with a pool, antislip stone tiles that form a deck and steps, a series of loungers with stump side tables
a minimalist deck clad with wood, with wooden loungers and a small narrow pool and steps going inside
a peaceful outdoor space with a concrete deck, a plunge pool and some greenery and trees around is welcoming
a pretty and welcoming backyard with a green lawn, a pool with a stone deck and a wooden one, outdoor furniture and potted plants and trees
a small and rustic backyard done with stone and a narrow and long pool that will refresh you
a small backyard pool surrounded with greenery, a with a wooden deck with loungers and a hammock is a perfect boho retreat
a tiny and lovely backyard with a wooden deck and a small pool, some greenery and trees, loungers with pillows
a tropical outdoor space with a stone fence, a narrow pool with a waterfall, a seat with pillows and some trees over the space
a welcoming deck with wooden plank benches, a small narrow pool and a dining zone behind the house
an all-white outdoor space with a deck, loungers, a daybed, a long and narrow pool and some potted trees is amazing
even if you don't have space for a deck, opt for a narrow pool instead, you won't regret
Small Pools
If your outdoor space isn’t that long and narrow, you may try a plunge pool with a more square shape or even go irregular with some geometric or kidney-shaped pool and add waterfall for a natural touch. Go for a comfortable pool with built-in benches, platforms and seats and build a deck around – covered with wood, tiles, stone or any other material that fits. The loungers can be placed right on the platforms in your pool, you can lie on them and relax or if you are going for a raised pool, create some seats inside to chill. If you don’t have much space, go for a deck that is styled like steps, that will make it larger and you won’t need additional loungers in here. If you have enough space, place some outdoor furniture and accessories around, style the deck with potted greenery and blooms and plant some trees and shrubs around for a more welcoming feel, and believe me – you won’t want to leave this space this summer!
a catchily shaped pool with a whitewashed stone deck, simple white outdoor furniture, green lawn and bright blooms
a chic and minimalist outdoor space with green lawn and trees, a pool and neutral stone for a deck is a very cool spot to have a rest in
a chic black and white outdoor space with a white stone deck and a pool, potted plants and cacti, a bench with pillows
a contemporary outdoor space with a wooden deck, a small plunge pool raised above the ground and trees and greenery
a cool and lovely backyard with a stone deck, a creatively shaped pool, some loungers and chairs and blooming trees around
a cool contemporary outdoor space with a pool with greenery, a stone deck and a built-in bench, rattan chairs and some pillows
a cool modern backyard with a wooden deck, a pool, a rattan chair, some greenery and a glass fence to make the pool safe
a cool outdoor modern space wiht a wooden deck and a plunge pool, some furniture and potted greenery and a glass fence around
a cool tropical outdoor space with a wooden deck, trees and greenery around, a black woven egg-shaped chair and a plunge pool is cool
a gorgeous contemporary wooden deck with several levels and a small bakcyard pool with a built-in bench
a gorgeous outdoor space with a green lawn and loungers, a couple of hammocks, a pool with ducks and a wooden deck plus a large tree
a laconic outdoor space with some greenery, blooms and trees, a gravel yard, a plunge pool is very welcoming
a lovely modern outdoor space with a green lawn, blooms and plants, trees and some garden furniture, a small pool
a lovely modern outdoor space with a wooden deck, a pool, bright yellow chairs, some greenery and cacti
a lovely outdoor space with a tiled deck, a plunge pool, greenery and lanterns, some chairs, a daybed and decor
a lovely outdoor space with trees and greenery around, with a plunge pool, a wooden deck is a very cozy space to be in
a minimalist outdoor space with a living wall, a plunge pool, a stone tile deck around and a couple of loungers
a minimalist outdoor space with a plunge pool clad in stone, loungers and chairs is a very lovely nook to have a rest in
a minimalist outdoor space with a plunge pool in stone, a pillow, some agaves and cacti is an amazing nook
a modern backyard with a wooden deck, a plunge pool, some greenery and potted plants, loungers and an umbrella
a modern outdoor space with a greenery zone, a living wall, a pool with a stone deck and a glass fence is a lovely nook
a pretty modern backyard with a stone deck, a small pool, a glass fence to make the zone safe
a pretty tropical backyard with a blue pool, a parasol, potted plants and a coffee table, greenery and a stone deck
a small and minimalist outdoor space with a deck, a plunge pool with a glass fence around, some greenery and lights and a tree
a small backyard pool lined up with greenery and with an entrance right from the bedroom is a wonderful idea
a small plunge pool with a staircase, some grasses growing by the pool and some blankets and pillows
a small tropical backyard with a stone deck and loungers under the trees, a small pool and stone walls around to make it more private
a small yet cool backyard with a tile and stone deck, a pool clad with stone, a deck with loungers and an umbrella
a soothing outdoor space with a pool, a stone deck and neutral loungers, a dining space and greenery around
a stone clad pool deck with loungers and an umbrella plus a small backyard pool clad with turquoise tiles inside
a stylish outdoor space with a green lawn, a stone deck, a pool and a tub, some loungers around is amazing to have a rest in
a tropical nook with stone walls, a plunge pool with a waterfall and stone borders, lots of tropical greenery around
a welcoming natural backyard with a plunge pool clad with printed tiles, rattan furniture and planted cacti and succulents
a wonderful tropical backyard all clad with sandy shaded tiles and with a small pool with a waterfall
a wooden deck, a plunge pool, some chairs and a table and some greenery compose a laconic and modern space
an amazing outdoor space with a green lawn, a small pool clad with natural rocks, a wooden deck made of steps