We are thrilled to announce that Barrington Pools has been selected to build the pool for the new Stingray Touch pool at Shedd Aquarium, scheduled to open this summer in Chicago.

Barrington Pools also built a similar tank for the Brookfield Zoo in 2007. The Stingray Touch pool will be approximately 1,500 square feet, holding 18,000 gallons of water and will allow guests to engage with the 40 cownose and yellow rays that it will house.

Are you planning a vacation this winter? Maybe a getaway to a warm Caribbean island or somewhere more exotic like South America, Africa, or Asia?

Wherever you are heading, I am sure they will have an amazing pool for you to relax and enjoy while you are there. Sadly, vacations by definition have to end. Don't worry though - you can take your photos and ideas back home with you and use them as the foundation to build your ideal pool with our custom pool designers here in Chicago!

When first meeting with a Barrington Pools representative, be prepared to talk about exactly what you want. You have probably already spent many days dreaming of the perfect pool, we can help you make that a reality!

We are a fully custom luxury pool company, that being said upon our first meeting most of the conversation is going to be about what you want and don't be shy or afraid that it can't be done.

This is a first a series of blog posts as we explore different styles of popular pool designs.

This first article is about Freeform Pools - also referred to as "Free Form Designs".

Here at Barrington Pools we have started to collect photos for our pool photo contest that will continue till September 15, 2012.