EMILY HENDERSON'S SOAKE POOL PROJECT

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Close-up of Emily Henderson’s hand-tiled Soake Pool with integrated bench seating.

A Small Pool Designed for Real Life, Real Families, and Year-Round Use.

When design expert and content creator Emily Henderson set out to transform her backyard, she wasn’t looking for a resort-sized swimming pool. She needed something intentional. Scaled. Beautiful. A small pool that worked for her family’s everyday life.

What she chose was a Soake Pool, a hand-tiled precast concrete plunge pool designed for compact backyards, four-season climates, and homeowners who want more than just a place to cool off.

This project has become one of the most referenced examples of how a small backyard pool can completely elevate outdoor living.

Emily Henderson’s family enjoying their heated Soake Pool designed for real-life, year-round use.
Emily Henderson’s backyard plunge pool design is compact to fit beautifully into a family-sized yard.
Emily Henderson’s family relaxing together in a small heated Soake Pool.

Why Emily Henderson Chose a Small Pool Over a Traditional Swimming Pool

Like many homeowners, Emily faced the same questions:

  • Is a plunge pool big enough for a family?

  • Can a small pool actually feel luxurious?

  • Is it worth the investment compared to a full-size pool?

Her answer, documented across her blog and YouTube channel, was clear: yes.

A traditional in-ground swimming pool would have overtaken her yard, but the Soake Pool offered a smarter solution with its compact footprint, integrated bench seating for gathering and relaxing, heated year-round functionality for four-season use, and a clean architectural design that complements the home rather than competing with it.

Inspired by Emily Henderson’s backyard transformation?

Call us at 603-749-0665 to discuss your backyard and see how a small, heated Soake Pool can bring beauty, function, and year-round enjoyment to your home.

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