In years past, swimming pools were simply a place to cool off in the summer. People weren't concerned with the appearance of a pool; just that it was nice to have when it was hot outside. In years past, swimming pools were simply a place to cool off in the summer. People weren't concerned with the appearance of a pool; just that it was nice to have when it was hot outside. You could get an above-ground or in-ground pool, choosing from only a handful of shapes: rectangular, square, or kidney-shaped. Pool design has changed to keep up with the times. These days, pools are considered to be an important part of the landscape. Infinity-edge or negative-edge is the latest buzzword in pool design. In addition to enjoying a fabulous swimming experience, you will be stunned by its beauty.

What exactly is meant by a negative-edge pool? A negative-edge pool is specially designed to give the illusion of water spilling over into infinity. The water from the pool flows over the edge onto a slight 'lip' and into a reservoir where, as it fills, the water is returned to the pool by a pump. For this reason, a pair of filtration mechanisms is needed for infinity-edge pools to work properly. One filter is for the water in the main pool and the other is for the water that is being pumped back from the edge. This pool offers a very complex design and method of operation, but the overall effect is worth the effort.

Some considerations if you're interested in getting an infinity-edge pool:

Price

Infinity-edge pools are much more expensive than conventional pools due to the demands of design and more than one filtration mechanism.

Site

To get the complete effect of an infinity-edge pool requires an overhang, hill, or land facing a big body of water. Landscape design can help the job be completed right even without the proper location.

Size

The pool should be large enough to accommodate several swimmers comfortably and safely. If not, displaced water may lead to the reservoir filling too rapidly, causing failure of the pool's filtering mechanism.

If you select an infinity-edge pool, you are going to be pleasantly surprised. These pools are simply beautiful and they will provide you and your friends with years of esthetic appeal. Working with a designer familiar with the infinity-edge pool design will make the installation process much smoother and will provide you with optimal results.