An Instagram ad forSoake Poolsseemed to answer all Hendersons demands.
Its a cool pool on hot days with the bonus of becoming a hot tub for cool weather.
This is not plug-and-play, but its an easier large-scale project than a custom pool, she says.
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Henderson chose bluestone pavers for the pool deck and added stepping-stone paths around the pool.
She planted the landscape with grasses and flowering bushes that would fill out quickly.
This plunge pool checks all our boxes in a way I didnt know was possible, Henderson says.
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Itssmaller sizemeans the pool requires less water to fill and less energy to heat.
The Details
Hendersons pool makes a powerful case for these small-but-mighty installations.
Interested in a plunge pool for yourself?
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Heres what you’re gonna wanna know about the product Henderson went with.
The Pool
Models from Soake Pools come in five sizes.
The smallest is a 44-foot pool that can be installed with a chilling feature for cold plunging.
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The largest pool is 713.
All have an interior depth of 5 feet.
These pools are saltwater unless a different sanitation method is requested.
The benefits include clear water that leaves skin and hair feeling soft.
The pool is also tiled in the factory.
(Finishes include shades of gray, cream, brown, and slate in large-format porcelain tile.)
Beyond social enjoyment, they are used for physical therapy and exercise.
The Cost
Expect to spend at least $80,000.
The pools cost between $30,000 and $45,000, depending on size.
You also pay for shipping, a locking safety pool cover, and contractor expenses.
Installation specifics can drive the price higher.
By comparison, aconventional home pool costsup to $50,000 more.
