INDOOR SWIMMING POOL DESIGN

Enjoy the benefits of swimming year-round in the comfort of your home. Start your journey today with a custom indoor swimming pool design that transforms your space into the ultimate wellness and relaxation zone.

Indoor Swimming Pool Design – Luxury Living, Year-Round Comfort

Bring resort-style living inside your home with our indoor swimming pool design services. Whether you want a sleek lap pool for fitness, a spa-inspired pool with mood lighting, or a full-size luxury pool for family enjoyment, we create designs that combine elegance, functionality, and comfort.

Our team specializes in:

• Custom indoor pool designs tailored to your home’s architecture.

• Energy-efficient heating and ventilation systems for year-round swimming.

• Luxury pool features including waterfalls, LED lighting, and integrated spas.

• Moisture-resistant finishes and materials for durability and easy maintenance.

  
  

From concept to completion, we design indoor pools that enhance your lifestyle while seamlessly integrating with your home’s interior. Every detail—pool shape, depth, finishes, and surrounding design—is carefully planned to create a private oasis that works beautifully in all seasons.

Key best practices for indoor swimming pool design in the UK include meticulous planning, managing humidity, meeting specific building regulations (Part L and safety), and selecting robust, high-performance materials. Collaboration with experts is crucial for successful and compliant construction. We help you with the following integral aspects of designing indoor swimming pools:

Planning and design

• Defining the purpose: Determine the pool's function (e.g., exercise, family recreation, therapy) to guide the optimal size, depth, water temperature, and features like jets or counter-current units.

• Space for circulation: Ensure sufficient room for walkways, seating, and safety features. Consider how swimmers will access changing rooms and other areas.

• Placement of pool in relation to walls: Whereas the traditional pool designers claim that to prevent structural stress and water loss from movement or settling, do not place the pool directly against external or structural walls, we design it in a way that the pool can be used as a part foundation of the pool room.

• Plan the plant room: This space houses critical equipment for filtration, heating, and air handling. It should be large enough, located close to the pool, and sited away from bedrooms to reduce noise transfer.

• Consider access: Ensure materials and machinery can easily access the site, especially for projects involving basements, extensions, or tight urban plots.

Ventilation and humidity control

• High-performance HVAC system: An advanced system designed for indoor pools is essential to manage high moisture levels and prevent condensation, mould, and structural damage.

• Maintain optimum humidity: The relative humidity (RH) should be kept between 50% and 60% to protect the building fabric and create a comfortable atmosphere.

• Control air temperature: Keep the air temperature in the pool hall at least 1°C warmer than the pool water. For example, if the water is 28°C, the air should be 29°C. This prevents condensation from forming on surfaces.

• Utilise air distribution: Design a ducted system that blows warm, dry air across glazed areas and circulates it throughout the room. This prevents cold spots and window condensation.

• Cover for the pool: An insulated pool cover is the most effective way to reduce evaporation and minimise energy and dehumidification costs, especially when the pool is not in use. 

  
  

Building regulations and safety

• Comply with Part L: Indoor pools built since 2010 must adhere to Building Regulations Part L for the conservation of fuel and power. The pool basin (walls and floor) must achieve a U-value no worse than 0.25 W/m²K to limit heat loss.

• Ensure proper insulation: Achieve the U-value standard by sheathing the pool shell in high-quality insulation materials. The building structure itself should also be well-insulated, with vapour barriers installed to prevent moisture damage.

• Follow planning rules: While many indoor pool projects can be "permitted development," planning permission is required if certain size limits are exceeded, or if the property is in a protected area like a National Park or Conservation Area. Consult your local council for confirmation.

• Prioritise safety: Install non-slip flooring, adequate lighting, and secure access points. For domestic pools, consider safety features such as alarms and automated covers.

• Secure electrical wiring: A minimum 10-foot distance between the pool and the house is recommended to protect electrical wiring from leaks and splashes. 

  
  

Materials and finishes

• Choose durable materials: Use materials suitable for a hot, humid, and chlorinated environment. Waterproof render, tiling, treated timber, and corrosion-resistant metalwork (C4 classification) are appropriate. Avoid moisture-sensitive finishes like plaster and plasterboard.

• Install thermal break glazing: All external windows must be sealed, double- or triple-glazed with thermally-broken frames (PVC or aluminium) to prevent cold bridging and condensation.

• Use effective vapour barriers: The roof and walls must include a secure vapour barrier to stop moisture from entering and damaging the building's structure. Adopt a "warm roof" design for the pool hall. 

  
  

Acoustics and lighting

• Manage sound: The hard surfaces of an indoor pool create a highly reverberant environment. Improve speech clarity and reduce noise by incorporating acoustic treatment such as a wall-to-wall sound-absorbing ceiling and wall panels.

• Specify water-resistant acoustics: Use acoustic materials that are designed to withstand high humidity and direct water splashing, preventing mould and sagging.

• Design layered lighting: Use high-efficiency LED lighting for ambient, task, and accent lighting. Consider incorporating underwater lights, skylights, and dimmable controls to enhance the atmosphere. 

Why Choose Our Indoor Swimming Pool Design Services?

• Expertise in modern and luxury indoor pool construction.

• Tailored designs that balance aesthetics and practicality.

• Advanced systems for air quality, temperature control, and energy efficiency.

• Personalized support throughout the entire design and build process.

  
  

Enjoy the benefits of swimming year-round in the comfort of your home. Start your journey today with a custom indoor swimming pool design that transforms your space into the ultimate wellness and relaxation zone.