Sometimes referred to as a lagoon-style or natural pool, this refers to a design style that avoids straight lines, using sweeping curves and nontraditional shapes instead. If you want a natural-looking swimming pool, then you will want to combine a free-form shape with any or all of the following elements:
- Natural rock or stone built-in at various places around the pool
- A natural rock or flagstone perimeter/coping
- A rock or flagstone deck, or stamped concrete with a natural rock pattern.
- Extensive use of plants around the pool.
Grottos and jump-rocks are natural additions to a natural/free-form pool.