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# Hottub-Like Swimming Pools
The Minipool for KOS is Made for Smaller Backyards

By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-06 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minipool-for-kos
References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/minipool-by-kos/) & [zucchettikos.it](http://www.zucchettikos.it/tool/home.php?s=0,110,112,156,221&pl=156)

The Minipool for KOS may look like a hottub, but it is simply the first overflowing rim mini-pool in a free-standing version. Perfect for those who don't necessarily have the space for a standard swimming pool, or who don't want one, it is a great alternative. Granted, swimming may not be an option, but a cool dip on a hot day is certainly worth it.

Designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba, the Minipool for KOS is more than just a pool. It also boasts a [spa with massage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aretusa-tub-by-claudio-papa) and [underwater LED lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetrite) as well as a sound system that is controlled via bluetooth to allow any device to connect for a personalized soundtrack. With its circular slate gray exterior, it is very posh.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 46% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Overflowing Rim Mini-pools:** Overflowing rim mini-pools are disrupting the traditional swimming pool market by offering a space-saving alternative with added spa features.
- **Hybrid Mini Pools:** Hybrid mini pools that combine spa and swimming pool features are creating a new market for homeowners with limited outdoor space.
- **Smart Mini Pools:** Smart mini pools equipped with bluetooth sound systems and LED lights are providing a personalized and sophisticated pool experience.

### Where This Applies

- **Swimming Pool Industry:** The swimming pool industry can leverage hybrid mini pools to reach a new market of homeowners with limited outdoor space.
- **Spa Industry:** The spa industry can explore offering hybrid mini pools with added spa features as a unique and attractive product offering.
- **Smart Home Industry:** The smart home industry can develop devices that integrate with smart mini pools to provide seamless control and automation of pool features.

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