You can have a vinyl-lined pool in any shape your heart (or your imagination) desires. That being said, there are some popular shapes that you'll hear discussed more often than others. You'll notice that a single category of pool can have several variations. You'll also notice that pool shapes can be blended (the Lazy 'L' Grecian is one example). This post includes a basic illustration of the shape, and pictures of some of the variations. Once you've got the basic lingo down, you'll be better able to identify the looks you like and talk to pool installers about them.
Kidney pool shape
Crescent straight-back kidney
Straight-back kidney
Rectangle pool shape
Rectangle with stairs
Rectangle shape with stairs
Roman pool shape
Roman shaped pool with corner cutouts
Roman-shaped pool with rounded corners
Grecian pool shape
Grecian pool shape with stairs
Grecian-shaped pool with stairs
Free-form pool shape
The name we give this pool shape is the Odysee
Another Odysee free-form pool
L-shape pool
Traditional 'L' shaped pool
Lazy-'L' shape
Wondering what pool shape is best for your yard? We have an article on that exact topic!
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