Backyard swimming has long been a summer staple, but as the cost of in-ground pools continues to climb, industry professionals say more homeowners are looking for alternative ways to cool off at home.

Ready to swim, splash, and lounge poolside? Here are some of the top pool models to help make summer fun.

Once dismissed as the cheaper, less attractive option, they’re now being integrated into decks, enhanced with landscaping, and designed to echo the look of in-ground pools. Quarter-wrap decks, which ...