17 Plunge Pool Ideas for a Quick Dip in Your Backyard (2024)

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  Indoor-Outdoor Plunge Pool

  

  This indoor-outdoor plunge pool from Lindye Galloway Studio + Shop has a modern feel. It's easily accessible from the inside by fold-away doors and is also protected from the outside thanks to its billowing curtains. The neutral modern space creates a focal point on the patio.

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  Plunge Pool & Hot Tub

  

  A plunge pool and hot tub combo gives this Austin, Texas backyard from Ashby Collective and Furman + Keil Architects a spa-like feel while leaving plenty of yard space for various decks and patios.

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  Winter Plunge Pool

  

  Plunge pools are smaller and, therefore, easier to heat than larger pools. This makes them usable in colder weather, like this above-ground one outside this snowy mountain retreat from Kendall Wilkinson Design.

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  En Suite Plunge Pool

  

  Tiffani Baumgart Interiors added even more luxury to this waterfront primary bedroom with a plunge pool patio visible from the bed. It's located under a covered and semi-enclosed patio and protected from the beach by tempered glass walls. Both the mosaic-tiled plunge pool and patio are decorated in the same black-and-white palette as the bedroom to blur the lines between indoors and outdoors.

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  Plunge Pool Fire Feature

  

  Kate Marker Interiors added a plunge pool to this Union Pier, Michigan vacation home which features a dramatic fire that functions as a statement piece and heats up the pool.

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  Mediterranean Plunge Pool

  

  This above-ground plunge pool from Fantastic Frank is rendered in concrete, matching the courtyard flooring. The sleek pool and integrated deck add a modern contrast to the traditional Mediterranean building.
  

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  Mosaic Tile Plunge Pool

  

  This elegant plunge pool from Soake Pools is situated in a lush backyard shaded by trees and surrounded by greenery. The interior of the pool is covered in custom mosaic tiles by Artaic, which gives it a timeless and classic feel.
  

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  Plunge Pool & Fireplace

  

  This covered patio from Lindye Galloway Studio + Shop includes a plunge pool, an adjoining fireplace, and a cozy lounge area equipped with neutral outdoor furniture and a mounted TV.

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  Backyard Lawn Plunge Pool

  

  This tranquil backyard from Kittery Point Landscaping and Stoneworks includes a plunge pool from Soake Pools, blue lounge chairs and matching umbrellas for sunbathing, a charcoal fire pit, and a cabana with a pergola-style roof.
  

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  Plunge Pool With Landcaping

  

  This Mallorca townhouse plunge pool from Fantastic Frank is built into the backyard of a narrow lot. The effortlessly chic design mixes modern white finishes with pale wood and ancient stone walls. Drought-resistant landscaping adds some natural greenery to the mix.

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  Tiered Patio Plunge Pool

  

  This tiered backyard space in Boulder, Colorado features stepped walkways that link multiple zones. This includes a patio dedicated to a plunge pool from Soake Pools, which is perfectly fitted into the corner of the lot and finished with the same stone as the adjoining patio, retaining walls, and facade.
  

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  Budget Plunge Pool

  

  This budget plunge pool from Dazey Den was built from a DIY kit from Cowboy Pools. The round stock tank is painted bright orange giving it a pop of color and it's positioned on a raised wood deck in this Palm Springs backyard. The plunge pool is styled with orange and white lounge chairs and accessories, and offers respite from the desert heat.
  

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  Stone Plunge Pool With Deck

  

  This Boulder, Colorado yard features a plunge pool by Soake Pools and a small wood deck for sunbathing. The deck contrasts with the stone-finished exterior of the home while the dark tile on the inside of the pool helps it blend into the surrounding patio.
  

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  Plunge Pool Water Feature

  

  This Mediterranean-style plunge pool from Fantastic Frank has vibrant teal pool tiles. The modern water feature adds visual interest and a pleasing, relaxing sound and the porcelain wood-like tiles add a note of warmth. The plunge pool is the focal point of the patio and is visible from the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living room through floor-to-ceiling folding glass doors.
  

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  Above-Ground Plunge Pool

  

  Wooden decking makes this above-ground plunge pool from House of Harvee easier to access. There is also plenty of space for lounging thanks to its large daybed that is partially shaded by a standing umbrella. The exterior of the plunge pool is decorated with pale mosaic tiles to add texture to the neutral space.

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  Gated Townhouse Plunge Pool

  

  This Spanish townhouse from Fantastic Frank includes a saltwater plunge pool, and the filtered pool offers a place to cool off on an otherwise minimalist concrete patio. The patio also features an old well and a planted olive tree.
  

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  Hexagonal Plunge Pool

  

  This hexagonal plunge pool adds a calming space to this backyard from @ann.living. The exterior of the above-ground plunge pool is finished in the same wood as the attached deck and steps, creating an integrated feel.