Luxury pools offer endless hours of fun for the family, and they also provide unique home enhancements. Homeowners wanting a less-traditional design choose vanishing-edge pools. This captivating option can transform your property into a conservation piece while still serving as the perfect spot to host a kid-friendly party.

How Does a Vanishing-Edge Pool Work?

Vanishing-edge pools, also called infinity pools, create the illusion of having no boundaries. The water level rises to the pool basin's rim and spills over, so it looks like the water surface extends to the horizon or drops off into nothing.

Behind the magic trick, the water collects in a trough and is pumped back into the pool. These luxury pools are built in-ground or above-ground, depending on the homeowner’s preference.

The design requires precision, as the walls must match the water level in the pool for the spillover effect to work. Builders carefully map out the volume of the pool and calculate water displacement rates. The pump must return water from the trough at an equal rate so that the water level is always at the same height as the pool’s walls.

What Are the Benefits?

The vanishing-edge design has an oasis-like quality. The smooth water surface is more reflective, and above-ground pools showcase a waterfall effect as overflow spills down the sides. This feature is especially significant in luxury pools built on a slope because the waterfall becomes more drastic down the grade.

Choose from a variety of stones, tile mosaics, and colored materials for your design. Many homeowners face the pool toward a scenic view or large landscaping installation to enhance the vanishing effect. Explore different pool sizes and sloping depths to create safe wading areas for children and deeper areas for swimming.

If you want to learn more about this wondrous and entertaining optical illusion, contact Artistic Pools located in Atlanta, or Master Pools located in Tennessee. These professionals have been installing luxury pools in Georgia and Eastern Tennessee for 63 years while being featured on TV shows on HGTV. They handle custom pool designs, swimming pool installation, and even pool repairs, which you can learn about on their website. Call (770) 458-9177 to speak with a representative about your home’s needs. If located in Tennessee, call (423) 443-2989.