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It's tiny, but it mine!

19 years ago

My husband made the mistake earlier this summer of saying we might after all have room for a small pool in an area between our gardens if we cut a tree down. That's all I had to hear. Fast forward to now -- we have a small 12x24 Viking Baja. At first I was bummed about how small it is, but after visualizing the landscaping, I think it will look nice in it's space. My grown kids are razzing me about our overgrown hot tub and how we can't play pool volleyball, but can get a great game of pool ping pong going. (BRATS) LOL! Like I stated in the subject "It's Mine" and I can't wait to jump in on my Molly Brown float after and hot day of gardening. All we are waintng on now is concrete. A big thanks to everyone at the forum, everyone is so helpful.





Comments (16)

  • 19 years ago

    I think your pool looks great in your yard. They are working on the deck for our new Viking 14x30 Rockport today. What kind of decking are you going with?

  • 19 years ago

    jetlane-Thanks! I can't wait to get the iron fence in and start landscaping. Right now our deck is going to be just the standard brushed concrete. We want to do something else in the spring. I really like the look of acid stain. We really need to do more research.

  • 19 years ago

    Congrats...enjoy your new fiberglass pool!

  • 19 years ago

    What a lovely setting, and your pool is just the right size for the space. Congratulations! I know you will really enjoy it. :-)

  • 19 years ago

    It looks great! Our pool is 14x25, and is more than enough room. We've had several pool parties as well, with 15 or so of my dd's friends. You'll love it!

  • 19 years ago

    Looks great in a beautiful setting.
    After yard work on a hot day,that pool will cool and refresh you as just as good as a 50 footer.
    JR....

  • 19 years ago

    If you like to garden, you can create an amazing serenity for floating the cares away. Our pool is only a couple of feet wider that yours. If you can add some type of water fall or fountain (doesn't have to spill into the spa) nearby it sets off the entire garden area. It would also be relaxing to listen to from your deck. Enjoy your planting and weeding. Here's my link if it can spark any ideas for you. congratulations

    Here is a link that might be useful:

  • 19 years ago

    madelineg--Beautiful pool and I love your landscaping. Especially your back wall. We were planning a wall along our shade garden at the back of the pool next spring, but PB says is a necessity and to get it in ASAP. So I guess we have fall landscaping project. We're going to go with a semi-formal setting. I just purchased this bronze fountain and plan on two large pedestal planters next to it.

  • 19 years ago

    Are you in Calif. ? Here we have to have the wall before we can pass any inspections. What kind are you planning? The flowers in your planters will set off the fountain nicely. Will the wall give privacy from the street I see in the background? If not, you might want to think about some type of arbor. I love searching and planning for the garden!! Have fun and keep the photos updated.

  • 19 years ago

    No we're in Louisville, KY the wall is not required by the city, but the PB says the dirt from the shade garden will get into the pool during rains. Due to budget restraints we'll probably just get some kind of block at the HD for the wall. We are going to plant a row of arborvitae along the walk for privacy. We are putting an arbor at the other end of the pool, mainly to hide our equipment. I will post more photos in the next few weeks.

  • 19 years ago

    Ours is even smaller than that! We have a 12X19 pool. That's all we could fit with our setbacks but it is perfect for us. One thing about a tiny pool...so easy to maintain. I can have that thing brushed down in no time.

    Where in Louisville are you. I lived in J-Town for about 20 years and my son is in the HIghlands.

  • 19 years ago

    Don't apologize for the size. It really does look great with your yard. Don't forget to post finished pics when the deck/landscaping is done. Enjoy!!

  • 19 years ago

    ventura43--I live in PRP. We're still waiting on concrete. I'm getting very impatient. We are taking advantage of all the clearance landscape plants at the local stores. One good thing about doing it in the fall is the bargains I found on plants and patio furniture. We are ready to start planting.

  • 19 years ago

    Love your "tiny" pool! I just had my local PB out to give me estimates on just this very pool from Viking. I can't make up my mind between the Baja and the Carmel (same design, next size up 14x30).I would really like the simplicity and efficiency of a small pool.How wide is your decking going to be around most of the perimeter. Looks to be about four feet except where it becomes larger for a patio.I will really be interested in finished pool pictures when concrete is in. thanks for sharing your pictures!

  • 19 years ago

    We're thinking about putting in a small pool just like your's. I was wondering who your PB was and if you where happy with the service. I also live in Lou. KY

    Thanks,
    SheriLea

  • 19 years ago

    kahbear--Yes it four feet around the perimeter and a larger area for furniture. Our installation included five feet around, so we cut it back to four and used the extra in the back.
    sherilea--Clearwater Pools is installing our pool. They are located on Wattbourne Ln. and Joe Cecil is the owner. We have been very happy so far. I've made so many changes and they have been very patient. We have an underground water problem and they have addressed it thoroughly. The pool comes with a dry well, but they added PVC pipe that will drain into our outer yard. We will install a sump pump that will kick on automatically. Really has taken a load of our minds to know the water will drain out on it own.