Grecian pool
A rectangle with cut-in corners. It looks crisp and architectural without being stark, and the corner notches are natural spots for steps or a bench.
$72k – $91k
- Size34 × 16 ft (adjustable)
- Water surfaceabout 511 sq ft
- Volumeapprox. 17,576 gal
- Example monthly~$827/mo
- Default finishClassic blue
- Default deck & copingPorcelain pavers · Bullnose
- Shown withColor 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.
Contemporary and transitional homes with porcelain or paver decks.
Options like spas, water features and outdoor kitchens are priced on your free consultation, where a licensed partner builder confirms everything in writing.
Is the Grecian right for you?
Picture a rectangle that someone softened with a tailor's eye. The notched corners give it detail without curves, so it suits owners who like clean architecture but find a plain rectangle a little cold.
Contemporary farmhouses, transitional homes and newer builds with large-format pavers fit it well. It works for families who swim and also host, since the straight walls are good for games and the corners give built-in places to sit.
How much yard it needs
Sized 34 by 16 ft out of the box. Figure the 16 ft width, roughly 4 ft of porcelain or paver deck per side and the 5 ft rear setback, and the sum lands near 29 ft deep, with the 34 ft length plus side setbacks asking for around 44 ft. The cut-in corners also leave small deck pockets for planters or fire bowls. A partner builder confirms the real numbers on site.
Spa, shelf and seating options
Each notched corner is a ready-made spot for steps or a bench, so entries do not interrupt the long walls. An attached spa can sit square on the center of a long side, or a sun shelf can fill one end if you lengthen the pool a little. Compare with the rounded Roman if you want the same formality with softer ends.
Looking after it
Porcelain pavers resist stains and are easy to rinse, but choose a textured, pool-rated tile so it is not slippery when wet. The inside corners of the notches gather dirt, so brush them during routine care. White plaster keeps the water bright and makes it easy to see the floor. Straight walls also let a robotic cleaner track neatly, though it may skip the small notch pockets, so a hand brush finishes the job.
What the build involves
The notches mean more formed corners than a plain rectangle, and each one needs crisp tile and coping work to look sharp. Porcelain decks also demand a flat, well-compacted base and careful drainage slopes away from the water so pavers stay level. Ask the builder how the coping will meet the deck at each notch, since that joint is what makes the design look finished or sloppy.
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