Pool House

A pool house is a dedicated ancillary building constructed adjacent to a swimming pool, providing support facilities such as changing rooms, bathrooms, storage, and often a lounge or kitchenette area. Pool houses have their origins in the grand estates of the early 20th century, where they served as bath houses for guests enjoying the pool and grounds. These structures were often designed by the same architects who designed the main residence, maintaining architectural consistency across the property while providing practical amenities that kept wet feet and pool chemicals out of the main house. Modern pool houses serve multiple functions beyond basic changing and storage. They often include full bathrooms with showers, wet bars or kitchenettes for poolside entertaining, comfortable lounge areas with televisions, laundry facilities for towels and swimwear, and pool equipment rooms that keep noisy pumps and chemical storage hidden from view. Some pool houses are designed to double as guest houses, home offices, or fitness studios, maximizing the return on the construction investment. A well-designed pool house becomes the command center for outdoor entertaining, reducing traffic through the main house and keeping the outdoor experience self-contained.