Swimming pools continue to be recognized as luxury water features worldwide.
You can have a small pool or a huge one, either way, with good maintenance and a beautiful landscape, it transforms any property.
Not to mention, if you ever wish to resell, the pool is a huge advantage on the market and can seriously boost the property’s value.
Add the ‘infinity’ feature into the mix, and you’ve got absolute opulence on your hands. Check out these 8 gorgeous infinity pools!
1. We All Know What an Infinity Pool Is?
The other name of this luxury water feature is ‘the vanishing edge pool’, which sums it up entirely.
Unlike the classic swimming pool, the edge of an infinity pool is leveled with the surrounding landscape and the water freely flows over it.
The water is collected in a catch basin which makes sure that the pool constantly maintains the same level of water and allows the seamless effect to endure.
2. They’re Not a New Idea
While infinity pools as we know them today are a relatively new feature, the concept isn’t at all new.
Since ancient times, as many different cultures around the world considered water to be sacred, they built intricate baths and water features inside palaces and gardens.
They blended the water feature in with the landscape as much as the technology of their time allowed it.
Infinity pools are a reflection of the ancient inclination to use water in order to beautify our spaces in the most incredible ways.
3. Beach-Edge Infinity Pool
This type is also dubbed ‘the zero edge pool’ because the pool blends in with the surrounding body of water.
It is just an illusion, as there is an edge that separates the pool from the sea or lake it’s adjacent to, but it creates an incomparably beautiful effect.
By blending the modern water feature with the natural body of water, these infinity pools provide a unique ambiance.
They also tend to mimic the beach entry, hence these pools often include gradual steps or a sloping entry point.
4. Hillside Infinity Pool
When elevated upon a hillside, infinity pools truly make up for their name.
They blend in with the horizon and the sky, making it seem as though the pool extends endlessly. It’s completely visually captivating.
This is why they’re a popular feature in luxury homes and resorts all around the world.
5. Rooftop Infinity Pool
Typically, the higher they’re elevated the stronger effect is achieved by these pools.
They’re architectural wonders even when installed in the ground, but when placed higher, they provide the best atmosphere and views.
The sense of tranquility and privacy is also elevated the higher and more secluded the pool is.
6. Daring Designs
What you may see above is a hotel concept at the Preikestolen, a cliff and a popular tourist attraction in Norway.
The concept includes an elongated cliffside infinity pool which pushes design boundaries and gives the ‘zero edge’ name a new meaning.
It’s meant to provide a thrilling experience and create an incredible view of the surrounding nature.
Combining metal and wood, as well as cool tones of black, gray, and brown, it’s envisioned as the epitome of the Scandinavian design style.
7. Landscaping Is Crucial
An infinity pool is just as good as the view it provides. These pools are meant to blend in with the beautiful surroundings.
Hence the surroundings such as the natural and created landscape, architecture, and decorative features can make or break this effect.
8. Lights Make It All Better
Various light features are popularly added to any part of a modern home, and the infinity pool is no different.
Lights can have an especially transformative effect at night when they truly stand out and create a magical ambiance.