The Right Infinity Edge Pool Design Delivers a Luxury Swimming

By A Mystery Man Writer

Infinity edge pool designs, also known as vanishing edge, disappearing edge or negative edge swimming pools, give the illusion that your custom designed swimming pool extends to the horizon. What was once a trend mostly for pools at upscale luxury resorts, infinity edge pool designs are now seen more and more in backyards across the country. Have you ever found yourself asking, “How do infinity edge pools work?” Or, are you trying to decide if a swimming pool design with a vanishing edge would look good in your yard? We’ll help you answer both those questions and more in our latest swimming pool blog post. Infinity Edge Pools – The Basics The negative edge pool design is one of the most popular water features of the custom swimming pools we design for our customers in Bluffton, Hilton Head, Beaufort County and the surrounding areas of South Carolina, Georgia and beyond. The illusion a stunning infinity edge pool creates is captivating and definitely enhances the look and feel of any backyard oasis. So, how does one design and build a vanishing edge pool? In simple terms, the illusion is achieved by lowering one or more walls to create a water’s edge that is the same level as the water in the pool. The disappearing edge walls slope downward away from the pool to create the tranquil waterfall effect. What happens to the water that flows over the infinity edge pool wall? The overflow is caught in a catch basin below the […]