If you own a freeform, kidney-shaped, or custom-designed pool, you already know the frustration. Your backyard centerpiece, with its beautiful curves and unique design, becomes an expensive headache when it's time to find a cover. The search for pool covers for odd shaped pools is a journey of compromise, forcing you to choose between ill-fitting, cumbersome, and incredibly expensive options that never quite solve the problem. Standard rectangular covers are useless, and even "custom" solutions often feel like awkward, patched-together afterthoughts.
The problem isn't your pool's shape; it's the limitations of traditional cover technology. These systems are designed for straight lines and simple geometry. But what if the solution wasn't about trying to force a square peg into a round hole? What if, instead of covering your pool's unique shape, you could transform it into a perfectly integrated, custom-shaped patio that celebrates its design?
When you start shopping for custom pool covers for inground pools with non-standard shapes, you quickly run into a few major issues.
Safety pool covers made of vinyl or mesh are the most common "custom" option. They are cut to the general shape of your pool and anchored to the surrounding deck with dozens of straps and springs.
Making an automatic cover work for a freeform pool is a massive engineering challenge, and the cost reflects that.
The core issue is that you're trying to fit a cover to the pool. A deck conversion works differently: it builds a custom structure inside the pool. The shape doesn't matter, because the proprietary bracket system and engineered frame can be tailored to follow any curve, any angle, and any depth.
| Feature | "Custom" Fabric/Automatic Cover | Freedom Decks Custom Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics | Cluttered, industrial look | Seamless, elegant, integrated |
| Fit and Finish |
Compromised, with gaps/straps | Perfect, follows every curve |
| Ease of Use |
Difficult and time-consuming | None required (It's a patio) |
| Safety | Conditional (if perfectly secured) | Absolute and passive |
| Cost-Effectiveness |
Extremely high cost for a cover | A better investment in usable space |
| Final Result | An awkwardly covered pool | A beautiful, custom-shaped patio |
A Freedom Deck doesn't fight against your pool's unique shape—it embraces it. The result is a stunning, one-of-a-kind patio that looks like it was designed that way from the very beginning. The elegant curves of your former pool become the graceful edges of your new outdoor living space. You'll find that this approach is far superior to any simple pool cover you can walk on.
The search for pool covers for odd shaped pools is frustrating because you're trying to solve the wrong problem. You don't need a better cover; you need a better solution. Stop trying to find a flimsy, complicated, or outrageously expensive cover that will never quite fit. A pool-to-deck conversion offers a truly custom-fit solution that is more beautiful, more functional, and ultimately a smarter investment. It transforms your pool's most challenging feature—its unique shape—into the defining characteristic of a stunning new patio.
Yes. The Freedom Decks system is engineered from the ground up to be fully custom. Whether your pool is shaped like a guitar, a figure-eight, or has vanishing edges and rock features, the frame can be designed to create a perfect, solid surface that follows every contour.
While complexity can be a factor, the cost is primarily driven by the total square footage of the pool. Unlike automatic inground pool covers, where an odd shape can double or triple the price, the cost increase for a deck conversion is much more modest, making it a far more cost-effective solution for custom pools.
You have options! The deck can be built around these features, leaving them exposed as decorative elements. Alternatively, a built-in spa can also be decked over to create a uniform surface, or a small, removable access panel can be designed to keep it functional.