Pool Remodel Options

A Beach Entry East

Gradual slope on the right end, mimicking a natural beach. Walk in from the eastern deck area. Rocks and tropical planting frame the entry.

Shallow area: ~25%

Entry: Walk-in slope

Best for: Natural beach feel

B Beach Entry West

Gradual slope on the left end near the sport/play zone. Kids enter from the activity side while adults swim laps in the deeper east section.

Shallow area: ~25%

Entry: Walk-in slope

Best for: Play zone integration

C South Shelf

Full-width shallow shelf along the entire house/deck side. Kids splash right by the deck where parents can watch from loungers. Natural rock border separates zones.

Shallow area: ~30%

Entry: Step down from deck

Best for: Max supervision from deck

D Corner Lagoon

Organic, rock-bordered shallow lagoon in the SE corner near the deck. Feels like a natural tide pool. Irregular edges with planted pockets between rocks.

Shallow area: ~20%

Entry: Rock edge step-in

Best for: Natural tide pool feel

E Two-Level Split

Pool divided into deep and shallow halves by a rock spillover wall. Water cascades over the divider. Clear separation means toddler zone is fully contained.

Shallow area: ~45%

Entry: Step into each half

Best for: Maximum toddler safety

F Central Island

Raised garden island in the center with a shallow moat around it. Deep water at the edges, shallow zone wrapping the island. Tropical planting on the island.

Shallow area: ~20%

Entry: Steps to shallow moat

Best for: Dramatic visual centerpiece

Comparison

Option	Shallow %	Toddler Safety	Lap Swim	Supervision	Build Complexity	Visual Impact	Rental Appeal
A — Beach Entry East	~25%	★★★	★★★★	Good (from deck)	Medium	★★★★	★★★★
B — Beach Entry West	~25%	★★★	★★★★	Good (near play zone)	Medium	★★★★	★★★★
C — South Shelf	~30%	★★★★	★★★	Excellent (kids by deck)	Low	★★★	★★★
D — Corner Lagoon	~20%	★★★	★★★★	Good (corner contained)	High	★★★★★	★★★★★
E — Two-Level Split	~45%	★★★★★	★★	Excellent (full containment)	Medium-High	★★★★	★★★
F — Central Island	~20%	★★	★★	Harder (shallow wraps)	High	★★★★★	★★★★★

Design Notes

All options keep the existing pool footprint and infinity edge on the north (fence) side
Rock and garden elements use natural Thai stone + tropical planting (frangipani, palm, ferns)
Shallow zones designed for toddler safety: max 20-30cm with non-slip finish
Options can be combined (e.g., beach entry + south shelf, corner lagoon + rock spillover)
Japandi aesthetic: clean lines with organic rock accents, warm natural tones
Pool lighting should follow circadian-friendly approach (warm tones evening, no blue LED)