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Infinity pools are pools that offer more than just a spacious area to swim. They are also constructed to provide an artistic and aesthetically pleasing design that not only enriches the aesthetics of your residential or business pool area but also brings out a satisfactory and appreciative emotion from the person using the pool. Here are answers to commonly asked questions about infinity pools.

Where Does the Name Infinity Pool Come from?

The name infinity pool comes from the design of the pool. Water overflows from one or multiple sides, making it seem like the water from the pool is flowing towards the horizon. It also appears as if there is no pool wall on the side where the water is overflowing. The fact that the water seems to be flowing towards the horizon with no end is where the term infinity comes from.

How Is the Infinity Pool Horizon Aspect Achieved?

An infinity pool has two levels: an upper and a lower level. 

• Upper level — This is the spacious area where you swim.
• Lower level — This is where the water overflowing from the upper level is received. It guides the water to a pump that pumps it back to the upper level, forming a continuous cycle.

The infinity pool designer or contractor ensures that they choose a location where the overflowing end of the pool faces the horizon. The infinity pool might need to be installed on a higher floor level to capture the horizon. That is why infinity pools in cities are typically located on the top floors of buildings.

Should You Install an Infinity Pool?

Are you installing the infinity pool for residential or commercial use? Your answer will let you know whether you should install the pool.

Residential Use

Installing an infinity pool for residential use means that you want to enjoy the aesthetic features of the pool on a personal and private level. You, however, need to consider various factors like whether there is a suitable location to install the infinity pool (a place that can capture the horizon and merge it with the pool) and whether you can afford the pool and its maintenance without breaking the bank.

Commercial Use

Installing an infinity pool for commercial use means that you want to attract more clients to your establishment (hotel or club). You, however, need to carry out some research and contact an infinity pool designer to help you weigh the pros and cons of installing the infinity pools.

They might consider factors like the weather or climate of your locality, the scenery around your establishment, the availability of suitable locations for infinity pool placement, whether the infinity pool will actually attract clients and whether your business will be able to cover the costs associated with maintaining the infinity pools.

For more information, reach out to an infinity pool builder.