A practical guide to designing a swimming pool
Have you ever wondered when the right time is to start planning your swimming pool? What steps should you take? Who should you contact? Where should you start?
Whether you’re looking to renovate an old pool or build a brand-new one, it’s time to get started, because the right time is now! That’s right – summer seems so far away, yet there are many steps involved in planning your pool, and they take time. Starting to plan your pool during the winter months and having a clear idea of all the steps involved will allow you to bring forward the date of your first dip in the pool by a long way. What’s more, as you know, professionals in the sector are less busy and will be able to give you more attention throughout the design and construction process… not bad, eh!?
IN THIS ARTICLE, A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO POOL DESIGN THAT WILL WALK YOU THROUGH THE EARLY STAGES SO YOU AREN’T CAUGHT UNPREPARED…READ ON.
The administrative process
Before starting the design and construction of a swimming pool, it’s important to understand the administrative requirements that may apply in your area. While procedures and permits vary from country to country (and sometimes even between regions), taking this step early will help you avoid delays and unexpected issues.
As a general rule, local regulations may define aspects such as the size and location of the pool, minimum distances from boundaries, water drainage systems, safety requirements or environmental considerations. For this reason, it is always advisable to contact your local authority or a qualified professional who can guide you through the applicable regulations.
In many cases, a formal notification or basic authorization is sufficient to begin work, especially for private residential pools. However, if the property is located in a protected area or subject to specific planning, historical or environmental regulations, additional permits may be required.
Our advice:
Seek guidance at an early stage—either from local authorities or experienced professionals—to ensure your project complies with current regulations and progresses smoothly from concept to construction.
If you are in an area subject to landscape, historical or environmental protection regulations, you must consult the relevant authorities before starting work and, if necessary, apply for planning permission. For a full article covering all the permits required to build a swimming pool, click here.
Choosing the right professional
Choosing a qualified professional is the first step towards achieving the best possible result
The professionalism of the person who will guide you through the entire process of building or renovating your swimming pool is essential. This is a major undertaking that requires a great deal of experience. Our advice is to turn to trained, specialised and qualified builders and technicians, and not to cut corners but to invest in the design of the project and the quality of the materials. Thanks to its training programmes and numerous site visits throughout Italy, RENOLIT has, over time, built up a network of contacts and qualified, certified experts. Contact us to request advice on the professional best suited to your needs. Contact us for a personalised consultation.
Location, structure, shape, size…
What type of swimming pool should I choose? What factors should I consider?
Location, structure, shape, size, construction method, cladding, accessories. Designing and selecting the key features of a swimming pool is a time-consuming process and is one of the most important stages in determining its aesthetic appeal. The starting point in this regard is the positioning of the pool, which must take into account factors such as light, privacy, the surrounding environment, and the presence of plants or other features. Once this is decided, you can then choose the shape, structure and lining. RENOLIT ALKORPLAN offers an endless range of PVC linings, perfect for giving your pool character and an original, unique and modern design.
And finally… have fun choosing accessories, equipment and furnishings, creating combinations and contrasts with one of the RENOLIT products from the ALKORPLAN range to line your next, wonderful swimming pool so that it becomes an expression of your personality, resulting in something unique and inimitable!