There are many different shapes and sizes of swimming pools, as well as different types of swimming pools to choose from. If you are considering putting in a swimming pool or purchasing a professionally installed large indoor or outdoor swimming pool, you will need to first decide on what type of swimming pool will best suit you. This all depends on what you need or want the swimming pool for, what its primary function will be and what other roles it will play as part of your home. It is also important to note how much space you have in your garden or outbuilding to accommodate the swimming pool. The following are a few different examples of the types of swimming pool you can have and what they are best used for.