Soft rounded ends · Classic · Elegant · Compact-friendly
Oval Pool Design in Phoenix, AZ
The oval pool is the timeless, elegant shape: a long basin with soft rounded ends and no hard corners. It reads as classic and refined, fits compact yards gracefully, and works with nearly any home style.
An oval pool is a long, rounded rectangle — two straight sides that close into smooth, curved ends. With no sharp corners anywhere on its perimeter, the oval looks soft and classic, feels inviting, and slips into tighter and narrower yards more gracefully than a hard-edged rectangle. It is one of the most versatile shapes we build, at home with traditional, Mediterranean, and modern Arizona houses alike.
What is an oval pool and what does it look like?
An oval pool has two parallel straight runs along its long sides and continuous curves at both ends, forming a smooth, elongated ring. There are no right angles and no points — the eye travels around the whole shape without interruption, which is what gives the oval its calm, elegant character.
Because it keeps a straight middle section, an oval still gives you a usable swimming lane down the center, while the rounded ends make entries, steps, and seating feel natural rather than boxed in. We build ovals as fully custom concrete and gunite pools, so the proportions — long and lap-friendly, or rounder and more social — are set to your yard and how you plan to use the water.
What style and backyard does the oval suit?
The oval is the shape to choose when you want something classic and understated. Its soft lines complement traditional and Mediterranean architecture, and in cleaner, more minimal proportions it suits modern homes just as well.
Ovals are also forgiving in compact and narrow yards. The rounded ends take up less deck than square corners and let a pool sit comfortably between a house and a back wall without feeling cramped. If your lot is tight but you still want an elegant, full-size swimming pool, the oval is often the most graceful fit.
Best uses for an oval pool
Elegant centerpiece
Soft, classic lines make the oval a refined focal point for the backyard.
Casual lap swimming
The straight center section gives you a comfortable lane for easy laps.
Compact & narrow yards
Rounded ends save deck space and fit gracefully into tighter lots.
Family-friendly
No sharp corners and easy, curved entries make it comfortable for all ages.
Steps & tanning ledge
Curved ends are a natural home for entry steps or a Baja shelf.
Any home style
Reads traditional or modern depending on proportions and finishes.
Proportioned to your yard
We Fix Ugly Pools® builds custom concrete and gunite ovals, so yours can run long and lean for laps or softer and rounder for lounging. Browse more layouts in our pool designs gallery.
Which yards and homes fit an oval pool best?
Ovals are a strong match for small, medium, and narrow lots where a rectangle’s square corners would crowd the deck or the house. They also suit homeowners who want an elegant, low-key look rather than a bold architectural statement.
If your style leans sharply modern and formal, a rectangle or geometric pool may suit you better; if you love soft, organic curves, a free-form or kidney shape is worth a look. We will walk your yard and recommend the shape that fits best.
Construction and cost impact of an oval pool
We build every pool as a custom concrete (gunite) structure, which means curved ends are no harder for us to form than straight walls — the oval is one of our standard shapes. Its smooth perimeter can actually be efficient with coping and tile compared with a shape full of corners, and its compact footprint can suit a smaller build.
As a reference point, new custom pools in the Valley typically run $38,000 to $60,000, with elaborate builds adding $60,000 or more once you add extensive hardscape, water features, and spas. Size, depth, finish, and features drive the final figure, so we quote every pool after a design consultation. Learn more about our custom pools and the full range of inground pool types.
Finishes and features that pair with an oval pool
- Rounded-end steps — wide entry steps that follow the curve at one end.
- Tanning ledge / Baja shelf — set into a rounded end for lounging in shallow water.
- Pebble or quartz interior — long-lasting finishes; quartz about 12–18 years, pebble 25–30.
- Raised spa with spillover — a rounded or geometric spa that echoes or contrasts the curve.
- Glass or natural-stone waterline tile — a continuous band that flatters the smooth edge.
- Bubblers & umbrella sleeve — movement and shade over the shallow end.
How our oval pool design process works
Design consultation
We visit your yard, talk through how you will use the pool, and set the oval’s proportions.
3D design & quote
You see your oval rendered with decking, finishes, and features, plus a clear written price.
Permits & build
We handle permits and build the custom gunite shell, plumbing, and structure.
Finish & fill
Tile, coping, interior finish, and deck go in, then we start up and hand over your pool.
As seen in the news
Recognized across Arizona & national media
We Fix Ugly Pools® and owner Brian Morris, “the Ugly Pool Guy,” hold a world record for the fastest pool build and have been featured by national and Arizona outlets, including as expert pool columnists for The Arizona Republic.
“They completely transformed our backyard. The crew was professional, the finish is gorgeous, and it’s held up beautifully in the Arizona heat. Worth every penny.”
Why homeowners trust us to design their pool
- Licensed & insured. A licensed Arizona contractor (ROC KA5-275609 residential, KB2-304269 commercial, and KA5-353555).
- Any shape, fully custom. Concrete and gunite construction means your oval is built to your yard.
- Design, build & remodel. One team from first sketch to the day you swim.
- 20,000+ pools. Built and renovated across the Valley since 2001.
- Honest shape advice. We recommend the layout that actually fits your space and budget.
- 4.9 stars from 305+ homeowners. Serving the entire Phoenix metro.
Thinking about an oval pool?
Book a free design consultation and see your oval rendered in 3D before you build.