Tanning ledges for swimming pools are THE star TREND in the world of swimming pools. Whether we are talking about built-in pools, made of concrete, or prefabricated pools, the trend in pool design is to include a tanning ledge.
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What are swimming pool tanning ledges?
When we talk about tanning ledges, we are referring to a raised space that we place inside the pool, with a shallow depth, where we can place specific furniture for inside the pool and where the little ones can play safely.
Now, if the term “tanning ledge” is not very common to you, it is possible that you have heard other ways of calling this specific part of the pool: baja shelf, tanning shelf, sun bed, sun shelf or simply pool platform.
In addition to what has been said above, within the definition of a tanning ledge, pools with a beach entrance are also usually included because, although they do not exactly have a raised tanning ledge, they do have a gradual entrance to the interior of the pool, where it can also be placed specific furniture for the pool.
What types of pool tanning ledges are on the market?
If you are thinking of building a pool or reforming the one you have, you will be interested in knowing what types of pool tanning ledges there are on the market.
The truth is that currently the pools that are designed with an integrated tanning ledge inside are usually:
- Central tanning ledge with stairs on both sides or on one side only
- Platform with entrance in the form of steps (wider than those of a conventional ladder)
- Small side tanning ledge with large side ladder
- Central tanning ledge after which you access the staircase with the width of the pool
- Platform at one side or end of the pool, with access stairs at the other end
If you are not very used to previewing designs, these images of tanning ledge pools will inspire you:
What uses can we give to pool tanning ledges?
In general, the tanning ledge is a recreational and leisure area. However, its use will depend on the type of family and lifestyle.
For example, it can be used to put a children’s amusement element, such as the Lux Loungers Slide.
Other people, on the contrary, will conceive the tanning ledge as the center of parties and fun with friends, so that, for example, they will include a water bed or a couple of in-pool loungers. Without forgetting those people who live in continuous stress in their day to day and just need a space of peace and quiet.
What to keep in mind before building your tanning ledge?
Since no two families are the same, we recommend that before designing your pool, you carefully consider what type of tanning ledge best suits your lifestyle. There is a pool tanning ledge for each type of family and safety for bathers and the functionality you want to give to that space should always prevail.
On the other hand, we recommend that you discuss with your builder what depth of water your tanning ledge will have, since, if you later want to include a specific furniture for the interior of the pool, such as Lux Loungers, the maximum depth is usually around 38 cm.
Conclusion
Pool tanning ledges are that unique space that differentiates, in most cases, a conventional pool from a design one. If you still hesitate whether the tanning ledge inside the pool is for you or not, we recommend that you consider what use you would like to give it in order to be able to design that space to suit you, with the in-pool furniture that best suits your way of life.
However, you can be sure of one thing: if you decide to incorporate a tanning ledge, your pool will go to the next level and will no longer be a space that is only used for swimming.
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