Taking the Plunge
If you’ve spent years daydreaming about installing a sparkling swimming pool in your backyard but can’t stomach the hefty investment that comes with it, you’re in luck. Plunge pools, or cocktail pools, are the key to bringing your backyard dreams to fruition. These compact swimming holes offer the best of both worlds by giving you a refreshing oasis to escape the sweltering summer heat at a fraction of the cost of standard pools. Plunge pools are cost-effective to install and maintain as they measure between 6 to 12 feet wide and 10 to 22 feet long and require less installation materials, water and cleaning supplies than standard swimming pools. In other words: You enjoy all the same benefits of a regular pool but spend less money and have less upkeep. Ready to dive in? Click on to check out 51 stunning designer plunge pools and spas to gather ample inspiration for a space-saving swimming hole of your own.