Plunge pools make a splash in the Twin Cities
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A plunge pool in Inver Grove Heights. Photo: John Wiese, courtesy of Southview Design
Plunge pools are making a splash in the Twin Cities, according to Karen Filloon, a director at Southview Design.
The big picture: Large hot tub-sized pools fit in Minneapolis' and St. Paul's typically tight backyards, offering just enough space to cool down over cocktails, Filloon tells Axios.
Between the lines: The national average plunge pool costs about $20,000, compared with $44,000 for a lap pool, per HomeAdvisor.
What they're saying: "Now that [clients] understand there's a more affordable option, plunge pools are being asked for, whereas a couple years ago, no one knew they existed," Filloon says.
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