Custom pools have always been sought after; I mean who wouldn’t want a beautiful pool that’s designed to their exact specifications and that fits perfectly into its surroundings.

In the past these pools have always been thought of as the preserve of the rich and famous, however this is changing. Driven by the Australian consumers desire for bespoke, individual products and made possible through advancements in techniques and technology is now bringing custom design features within the reach of the mass market on more modest budgets.

Pool builders in Australia are a very talented group of tradespeople, they have really taken up the challenge, using their ability to create bespoke designs as a strong point of difference over run of the mill, what you see is what you get offerings. The techniques used to create custom pools are becoming more widespread so whether your preference is for fibreglass or concrete, unique features such as ledges, niches and windows are now a much easier inclusion into your pool build than they were 10 years ago.

Advances in pool equipment now mean that custom pools are cheaper and easier to run than ever before. Energy efficiency and usability are key factors in the design process for equipment manufacturers such as Hayward Pool Products and with advances in technology, pools are cheaper to run and easier to use than ever before.  So, when it comes to choosing the features of your new custom pool, you really can go nuts, because no matter how many lights, water jets, water falls, automatic pool covers, heaters, in floor cleaning etc you want to include, it can be controlled either at the touch of a button on your control panel or by using your Smart Phone.

The drive to be different shows no sign of slowing, which is great for anyone thinking about installing a pool. With the increase in builders offering custom creations, there’s now nothing to stop you getting a pool that perfectly matches your unique needs and environment as well as creating something truly eye-catching, whether in concrete or fibreglass.

What are the benefits of a custom pool?

Custom pool designs allow you to tailor a pool according to your unique set of needs. This provides both practical and visual benefits, you may want shallow ledges for sunbaking, niches housing lights or even windows to help merge your pool with its surroundings.

What should I watch out for with custom pool design?

There can be some cons with custom pool design. The first is the cost, a custom pool can be significantly more expensive than something more standard. Other cons can revolve around the practicalities of maintaining and living with a custom pool. It’s important to research the features before giving the go ahead. For example, most robotic pool cleaners will struggle to clean shallow ledges and if you have lots of powered features you will probably want to install an automation system, to allow you to control everything from one place.

The trend towards custom pool design demonstrates the pace at which the pool industry in Australia is moving. With talented pool builders using new technologies and techniques to push the boundaries of what is possible in pool design and construction it’s a very exciting time to be in the industry.