There wasn't any space among the hilly terrain of Victoria Smith's Los Angeles bungalow for a traditional swimming pool, so the
SF Girl by Bay blogger designed a sweet little set-up that's both space- and budget-friendly. "This type of pool could sit easily on my deck without me having to do too much work, other than building the benches around the pool and adding
outdoor string lights," says Smith. The pool and the filter cost about $700, and the built-in benches, upholstery, and globe light posts came to about $2,500. "It's also so very hot here in the summer, sometimes the air conditioning isn't even enough, so I can go out and cool off for a bit, or float on the weekends with a good book," Smith comments. For the finishing touches, she added a row of towel hooks and a chic striped inflatable lounge for floating.