30 Cool Round Pools For Small Backyards

cool round pools for small backyards

Dreaming of a pool but don’t have enough space for a large one? A plunge pool will be a great idea, and if a usual square or rectangular shape isn’t your thing, you may go for a round pool. A round pool has a number of advantages and looks unusual and harmonious, a circle is a perfect shape, remember? Here are some ideas and pros to install such a pool in your backyard.

Advantages

Round pools, whether they are stock tank or usual ones, are usually very compact, in fact, these are plunge pools of a spheric shape, which means that even if you have a very tight space that seems to have no room for a pool – this one can be squeezed in there! Such an option is a good idea now only for adults but also for kids – it’s a real kid pool itself! Second, round pools are harmonizing the space – a circle is the most harmonious shape, remember? Third, round pools look very eye-catching, they are bold and you won’t see them often in every backyard, so yours will stand out for sure. Fourth, you don’t always have to spend much time installing your round pool, you may go for a simple tank pool, and it will save you a lot of time and money!

A beautiful minimalist round pool with catchy steps clad with small scale tiles and a pool fence of glass is awesome.

A beautiful minimalist round pool with catchy steps clad with small scale tiles and a pool fence of glass is awesome.

A boho outdoor space with planted greenery, boho decor, printed blue textiles and a small round pool clad with bamboo.

A boho outdoor space with planted greenery, boho decor, printed blue textiles and a small round pool clad with bamboo.

A contemporary deck with some wooden furniture and a raised round tank pool next to it are perfect for kids.

A contemporary deck with some wooden furniture and a raised round tank pool next to it are perfect for kids.

A contemporary round pool with a light-colored wooden deck and some potted plants to make the space fresh.

A contemporary round pool with a light-colored wooden deck and some potted plants to make the space fresh.

A contemporary wooden deck with a bench and a large round pool that invites you in and looks amazing.

A contemporary wooden deck with a bench and a large round pool that invites you in and looks amazing.

A cool minimalist round pool with a white frame around looks very eye-catching and allows relaxing on this watery deck, too.

A cool minimalist round pool with a white frame around looks very eye-catching and allows relaxing on this watery deck, too.

A dark stained wooden deck with a large and deep round pool that features amazing views of the nature around.

A dark stained wooden deck with a large and deep round pool that features amazing views of the nature around.

A large round pool clad with tiles and stone and with a brick deck next to it is a traditional otudoor feature to try.

A large round pool clad with tiles and stone and with a brick deck next to it is a traditional otudoor feature to try.

A minimalist outdoor space with a stone clad deck, a round pool, some tropical plants around and a striped blanket.

A minimalist outdoor space with a stone clad deck, a round pool, some tropical plants around and a striped blanket.

A minimalist round pool with steps surroundded with succulents and with a stone terrace and butterfly chairs.

A minimalist round pool with steps surroundded with succulents and with a stone terrace and butterfly chairs.

A modern black and white outdoor space refreshed with greenery and a black stock tank pool for a quick dip.

A modern black and white outdoor space refreshed with greenery and a black stock tank pool for a quick dip.

Disadvantages

The only disadvantage I can name is that if your outdoor space is pretty narrow and long, a round pool won’t be squeezed in there, you will need more square-shaped space.

How To Style

If you have enough space around the pool, make a deck of stone, wood or other materials, or go for a terrace with some outdoor furniture, place some loungers and chairs, create a dining zone, add lanterns, lights, rugs, potted plants – go for any kinds of outdoor décor and spaces that you like and that you wanna see here. If there’s not much space around, surround your pool with some greenery (maybe even potted), trees, succulents and make a tiny deck to step on or go for a staircase and that’s it. Take a look at the ideas we’ve gathered for you, make your own round pool and have a great summer!

A modern round pool designed in the inner courtyard, of stone and concrete, is a perfect piece to add to your outdoor space.

A modern round pool designed in the inner courtyard, of stone and concrete, is a perfect piece to add to your outdoor space.

A modern round pool with a stone deck around it, with built-in lights and a tripod pendant chair.

A modern round pool with a stone deck around it, with built-in lights and a tripod pendant chair.

A modern tropical outdoor space clad with stone tiles, with greenery around, a glass pool fence and a round pool, wooden chairs.

A modern tropical outdoor space clad with stone tiles, with greenery around, a glass pool fence and a round pool, wooden chairs.

A neutral contemporary space with loungers and white garden furniture and a round pool clad in white, too.

A neutral contemporary space with loungers and white garden furniture and a round pool clad in white, too.

A neutral modern outdoor space with a small round pool, a wooden deck around it, a neutral umbrella and a chair is cool.

A neutral modern outdoor space with a small round pool, a wooden deck around it, a neutral umbrella and a chair is cool.

A raised round pool clad with stone and accented with a single statement plant opposite the stairscase.

A raised round pool clad with stone and accented with a single statement plant opposite the stairscase.

A raised round pool clad with stone and covered with greenery is integrated into natural surroundings perfectly.

A raised round pool clad with stone and covered with greenery is integrated into natural surroundings perfectly.

A raised round pool surrounded with tropical plants is a stylish and minimal option to go for.

A raised round pool surrounded with tropical plants is a stylish and minimal option to go for.

A round stock tank pool placed right in the forest to enjoy the views - add a hammock and an ultimate spot for a rest is ready.

A round stock tank pool placed right in the forest to enjoy the views - add a hammock and an ultimate spot for a rest is ready.

A round tank pool with a small deck with storage and another curved piece to relax on can be DIYed.

A round tank pool with a small deck with storage and another curved piece to relax on can be DIYed.

A simple modern outdoor space with a round pool, a wooden deck and white chairs is a lovely space to relax in.

A simple modern outdoor space with a round pool, a wooden deck and white chairs is a lovely space to relax in.

A small round pool made look all-natural, with rocks and moss and greenery around will make you feel like in wild nature.

A small round pool made look all-natural, with rocks and moss and greenery around will make you feel like in wild nature.

A small yet elegant neutral round pool of stone and tiles, with a stone deck around it and a view of the desert to enjoy.

A small yet elegant neutral round pool of stone and tiles, with a stone deck around it and a view of the desert to enjoy.

A stock tank pool with an additional deck of wood and stone and with a desert view is a lovely place for a dip on a hot day.

A stock tank pool with an additional deck of wood and stone and with a desert view is a lovely place for a dip on a hot day.

A super stylish minimalist backyard done with stone and concrete, with a round pool clad with stone.

A super stylish minimalist backyard done with stone and concrete, with a round pool clad with stone.

A very natural terrace clad with stone, furnished with a couple of black chairs and a gorgeous round pool.

A very natural terrace clad with stone, furnished with a couple of black chairs and a gorgeous round pool.

A welcoming contemporary space with metal furniture and a large round pool with inner lights looks inviting.

A welcoming contemporary space with metal furniture and a large round pool with inner lights looks inviting.

A welcoming outdoor space with a wooden deck, a small round pool with a step, pink loungers under umbrellas is a lovely space for a hot day.

A welcoming outdoor space with a wooden deck, a small round pool with a step, pink loungers under umbrellas is a lovely space for a hot day.

An outdoor space with two stock tank pools styled more as ponds for a natural feel in the space.

An outdoor space with two stock tank pools styled more as ponds for a natural feel in the space.