Freeform design · 30 × 16 ft

Figure 8 pool

Two rounded lobes with a pinched waist, plus a spillover spa. It splits naturally into a play area and a deeper area without looking like two pools.

Design my pool Size & estimate

At a glance

$57k – $72k

Size30 × 16 ft (adjustable)
Water surfaceabout 347 sq ft
Volumeapprox. 11,928 gal
Example monthly~$651/mo
Default finishTropical
Default deck & copingTravertine pavers · Bullnose
Shown withRaised spa, Color LED lighting

*Planning estimates from our 3D designer for the pool itself (design, permits, excavation, steel, plumbing, gunite, plaster, coping and a narrow deck), including a safety margin. Spas, water features and bigger decks are extra. Example monthly payment is an illustration only (8.99% APR, 15 years), not a loan offer. A licensed builder confirms your price in writing after a site visit.

Plan view at the default 30 × 16 ft, spa shown in sand. Resize it in the designer to fit your lot.

Best for

Families who want separate zones for kids and adults.

Options like spas, water features and outdoor kitchens are priced on your free consultation, where a licensed partner builder confirms everything in writing.

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Who it suits

Is the Figure 8 right for you?

Two lobes, two personalities. One side is a play zone with steps and shallow water, the other is a deeper zone for swimming, and the pinched waist makes them feel connected but separate. It suits households with kids of very different ages or with grandparents who prefer calm water.

The soft shape fits ranch and Spanish-style homes and casual yards with palms. It is a good middle ground between the classic kidney and a full resort freeform.

How much yard it needs

The outline is 30 by 16 ft. Take the 16 ft width, add about 4 ft of deck on each side, then the designer's 5 ft rear setback, and the total is roughly 29 ft; the length plus side setbacks needs about 40 ft. The spillover spa adds a little to one end, so leave a few extra feet there. A builder checks fit, slope and equipment space on site.

Spa, shelf and seating options

The spillover spa usually sits off one lobe, pouring into the deeper side. Steps fit nicely into the curve of the shallow lobe, and a small sun shelf there gives kids a safe spot. A bench around the waist is a comfortable place to sit between zones. Color LED lights placed in each lobe keep the whole outline glowing at night, which shows off the shape from the patio.

Looking after it

The pinched waist is the spot leaves collect, so brush it often. Tropical quartz hides dirt and feels smooth. The spillover adds splash and evaporation, so keep an eye on water level. Robotic cleaners handle the lobes well, though a few models get confused by the narrow middle, so check reviews for curved pools before you buy one.

What the build involves

Two lobes and a waist mean the builder lays out two overlapping curves and blends them, which takes a careful hand to look smooth instead of lumpy. The spillover spa is a raised wall with its own plumbing loop, so plan its height and the stone or tile on its face before the shell is shot. If you want the deeper lobe for jumping, confirm the depth target in writing. Build timelines are similar to other mid-size gunite pools, and you can try sizes in the designer or send questions through the contact form.

Figure 8 FAQ