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AN ELEGANT compromise between a yard-usurping swimming pool and a Nemo-themed kiddies’ inflatable, the plunge pool has surged in popularity. According to Heather Goerzen, managing editor of design content for online interiors service Havenly, plunge pools became an ‘it’ project during Covid, rivaling home-baked sourdough. Plunge pool manufacturer Soake Pools, in Pembroke, N.H., said that its revenue for the first half of 2022 is 14.5 times higher than in the first half of 2019.

Larger than a hot tub but too small for swimming laps, petite pools are particularly popular in areas with micro-yards, whether due to real-estate prices, tiny lots or both. For anyone who’s so constrained but still longing to sip a cocktail while soaking on a pool step or to cannonball in after a long day, these little dippers can appeal. Athletic types can outfit the setup with an artificial current that provides resistance for swimming in place, like an aquatic treadmill.

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