After: a swimming pool with clean lines © Fred Pieau / Réalisation Piscinelle
A damaged liner or coping, an unsuitable shape, difficult access, outdated equipment … There are many reasons to renovate an aging swimming pool. Discover 15 before / after pools radically transformed by an essential renovation. After 15 or 20 years, even a well-maintained swimming pool begins to show signs of fatigue. The question then arises of the renovation of the basin. Depending on its condition, the site will be more or less heavy, but it is the ideal time to redraw the contours of your swimming pool, to transform the shape or to enlarge it, to review its surroundings or to change its security system. Renovating your swimming pool can also be an opportunity to rearrange your terrace or garden. Is your aging pool in need of a serious refresh, but still hesitating? Here are 15 examples that should convince you of the benefits of doing such work. More comfort, more security, an exterior and a property enhanced … These radical renovations, some of which have won awards during the last editions of the Pool and Spa Trophies, have brought back to life pools damaged by time. Breathtaking before / after to discover in pictures!
Before: an aging pool
Before: an aging swimming pool © Aquilus
The concrete basin and its stone copings were marked by the wear of time. Its atypical shape and the lack of equipment also made it a place lacking in comfort. The owners therefore took advantage of the redevelopment of the garden to redo the swimming pool.
Before: an aging pool
After: a modernized, elegant and comfortable swimming pool
After: a modernized, elegant and comfortable swimming pool © FJI / Réalisation Aquilus
With its more classic rectangular shape, the new basin has gained in surface area. The filtration system has been redone and a heat pump has been installed for more comfort. The terrace, also completely redesigned, offers it an elegant setting that perfectly highlights its Provencal spirit.
After: a modernized, elegant and comfortable swimming pool
Before: a tired and old-fashioned swimming pool
Before: a tired and old-fashioned swimming pool © Everblue
Installed on the edge of the terrace, above a wooded garden, the swimming pool enjoyed a pleasant location but was aging. The wooden terrace also showed signs of wear and fatigue in places.
Before: a tired and old-fashioned swimming pool
After: a luxurious infinity pool
After: a luxurious infinity pool © Everblue / Realization Everblue-Bos Piscines
The old basin has been replaced by an infinity pool which gives the impression of being able to dive between the palm trees. It also has a submerged beach. The terrace has also gained in elegance thanks to a new coating and a discreet glass railing.
After: a luxurious infinity pool
Before: a small pool that lacks comfort
Before: an exterior to be reinvested © Carré Bleu
Despite its privileged view of Lake Annecy, this terrace with swimming pool was little used by its owners. The basin, small and old, indeed lacked comfort. They therefore decided to redesign their entire exterior to be able to take full advantage of it.
Before: a small pool that lacks comfort
After: a terrace with an infinity pool and spa
An elegantly transformed terrace with swimming pool © François Deladerrière
The small pool has disappeared in favor of a swimming pool twice the size and overflow, fully connected. All around, the terrace has also been given a luxurious metamorphosis, with several tailor-made relaxation areas, including a spa. Find more photos and our full report here.
After: a terrace with an infinity pool and spa
Before: a partially sheltered swimming pool
Before: a partially sheltered swimming pool © Piscine & jardin-EuroPygiène
The basin offered a pleasant swimming area but was only partially sheltered. The terrace was also in need of updating and repairing.
Before: a partially sheltered swimming pool
After: a swimming pool twice as large
After: a swimming pool twice the size © Piscine & jardin-EuroP Pool
Completely redone, the pool has been stripped of its unsightly cover and has almost doubled its length. It is now heated using a heat pump. A warm wooden terrace, embellished with a spa, has also been laid out all around and contributes to the metamorphosis of the place. This achievement was awarded at the 2021 edition of the Pool and Spa Trophies.
After: a swimming pool twice as large
Before: an old basin with a blue frieze
Before: an old pool with a blue frieze © Piscines de France
Despite its pleasant dimensions, this swimming pool had an old-fashioned look, with its damaged copings and its old-fashioned frieze.
Before: an old basin with a blue frieze
After: an elegant mosaic-clad swimming pool
After: an elegant mosaic-covered swimming pool © Piscines de France
The swimming pool and the beaches have been completely redone. Its shape has been rectified and the basin has been dressed in an elegant blue mosaic. With the new terrace covered with travertine, the whole exterior has gained in comfort and character.
After: an elegant mosaic-clad swimming pool
Before: a swimming pool to renovate
Before: a swimming pool to renovate © Piscinelle
Built 20 years earlier, this swimming pool needed a little updating. Its owners wanted a larger pool, but also to rearrange their terrace.
Before: a swimming pool to renovate
After: a swimming pool with clean lines
After: a swimming pool with clean lines © Fred Pieau / Réalisation Piscinelle
The old swimming pool has given way to a rectangular pool with more generous dimensions and sober, very clean lines. The wooden terrace and its borders have also been completely redone, creating a pleasant atmosphere outside.
After: a swimming pool with clean lines
Before: an old pool and a worn terrace
Pool renovation category: Gold Trophy © Bordeaux Piscines
Beyond the old-fashioned shape of the pool, this pool was in need of some refurbishment. The copings were tired and the aging terrace gave the garden a neglected aspect.
Before: an old pool and a worn terrace
After: a modernized swimming pool and a welcoming terrace
Pool renovation category: Gold Trophy © Bordeaux Piscines
Redesigned with sobriety, the swimming pool has more modern lines and is now framed by a warm wooden terrace. It is thus all the exterior that contributes to enhancing the property. This achievement was awarded at the 2020 edition of the Pool and Spa Trophies.
After: a modernized swimming pool and a welcoming terrace
Before: a swimming pool with a view to sublimate
Before: a swimming pool with a view to sublimate © L’Esprit piscine
Its location had something to seduce and this swimming pool had everything to gain from offering itself a little makeover, in particular more generous dimensions.
Before: a swimming pool with a view to sublimate
After: an infinity pool suspended above the horizon
After: an infinity pool suspended above the horizon © Michel Perreard / Realization Aquarêve-L’Esprit swimming pool
The work made it possible to enlarge the basin and to create an infinity pool which offers swimmers an exceptional view of the horizon. The terrace, dressed in stone, has also gained in elegance. This achievement was awarded at the 2021 edition of the Pool and Spa Trophies.
After: an infinity pool suspended above the horizon
Before: a swimming pool trapped in its protective nets
Before: a swimming pool trapped in its protective nets © Desjoyaux
Beyond its oval shape, old-fashioned, this swimming pool was suffocated by its security system. Barriers which also encumbered the terrace.
Before: a swimming pool trapped in its protective nets
After: a new swimming pool and a warmer terrace
After: a new swimming pool and a warmer terrace © Desjoyaux
Completely redone, the basin features new, more classic, clean lines. A counter-current swimming system has also been installed and the terrace has been redesigned to offer …
