Infinity Pools
An infinity pool draws the eye straight out to the view, with water that looks like it runs right off the edge. If your yard has a slope or something worth looking at, an infinity swimming pool is one of the best ways to make the most of it.
Where the Water Seems to Disappear
An infinity pool ends without a visible edge on one side. The water spills over a lowered wall into a hidden basin, then circulates back, so the surface looks like it runs straight out into whatever sits behind it. On the right lot, it turns an ordinary view into the main feature of the backyard.
Wells Pools designs each infinity pool around the setting it lives in. A downhill slope, a valley, or an open view gives the vanishing edge something to blend into, and we plan the lowered edge, the basin, and the plumbing into the build from the first design pass. That is the part that makes the effect look effortless once it is finished.
If your yard has a view worth showing off, this is the style built to make the most of it.
Planning Your Infinity Pool
Every infinity pool is shaped by the yard it sits in. A few early decisions set the direction for the whole project.
Where the edge works best
The vanishing edge needs a downhill slope, a drop in elevation, or an open view behind the pool. If your lot is flat with a fence close behind it, a different style will suit you better, and we will tell you that up front.
Adding an edge to an existing pool
Already have a pool on the right slope? In some cases, a pool renovation can add a vanishing edge without a full rebuild.
Choosing your edge and finish
Darker interior finishes deepen the water; lighter ones keep it bright. Waterline tile, coping, and the deck all factor in, too. Wells Pools maps every project in 3D design so you can see it first.
Pairing it with the rest of your backyard
A raised spa can spill into the main pool, and lighting carries the look across the space. An infinity pool runs its pumps more than a standard build, so energy-efficient pool options help keep running costs down.
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Key Features of an Infinity Pool
Vanishing edge
One wall sits lower than the water, so the surface looks like it drops off into the view
Catch basin
A hidden trough below the edge collects the spillover
Recirculation pump
Cycles the caught water back over the edge to keep it flowing
Needs a slope or view
The effect only works with something behind the pool to blend into
Built into the shell
The edge and basin are engineered from day one, not added later
Finish sets the tone
Dark interiors deepen the water, light ones keep it bright
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Ready to see an infinity pool in your backyard?
If your yard has the slope or the view for it, we will show you what is possible. Wells Pools handles the design, engineering, and build from start to finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes an infinity pool cost more than a standard pool?
An infinity pool costs more because the vanishing edge needs a catch basin and a second pump to recirculate the water, plus extra structural work in the shell. Edge length, edge height, site slope, and finish choices are the biggest factors in the final price.
Can you build an infinity pool on a flat lot?
The full effect needs a drop behind the pool, so a flat lot limits it. A raised edge or a perimeter-overflow design can still create a similar vanishing-edge look on level ground. We confirm what fits at the design stage.
Do infinity pools lose or waste water?
No. Water flowing over the vanishing edge drops into a hidden catch basin and gets pumped back in, so none is wasted. An infinity pool uses about as much water as a standard pool, plus slightly more evaporation from the moving surface.
Are infinity pools noisy?
Water spilling over the vanishing edge makes a soft, steady sound most people find relaxing. The volume depends on the edge height and flow rate, which can be tuned during design to match what you want.