Having your own backyard pool can be possible even if you don't have tons of outdoor space to play with. From cocktail pools to lap pools, plunge pools to swim spas – there are all kinds of styles ...

In recent years, plunge pools — also known as cocktail pools or spools — have experienced a surge in popularity due to their smaller footprint and lower maintenance compared with a standard swimming ...

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

Plunge pools have become an alternative for homeowners who want a simple, less expensive way to cool off. “We really wanted just a ‘cocktail pool’ that we could dip in, have some drinks, have some ...

Hardscaping and plant life work together to create magic around a plunge pool. This pool from @soakepools has a river rock ...

Meredith is a writer and brand strategist with expertise in trends forecasting and Gen Z and Millennial culture. In addition to producing lifestyle content, she uses data-driven storytelling and ...

Donna Muery had never heard of a plunge pool until a friend mentioned it to her. Bigger than a whirlpool spa and smaller than most standard pools, a plunge pool — also known as a cocktail pool, mini ...