A tanning ledge is the shallow shelf at one end of the pool — the place where adults sun, kids splash, dogs cool off, and afternoon drinks live. Every Tallman ledge sits in roughly 13 inches of water, carries an integrated spillway, and is shaped to mate exactly with a specific pool shell in our lineup.
Tanning ledges aren't generic — they're shaped to match the exact geometry of the pool they sit beside. Pick the pool first, then check which ledge was designed to mate with it. If you're already building with us, we'll recommend the right pairing on the spot.
Built specifically to mate with the Moroccan pool, this 10' x 18' ledge stretches almost the full width of the shell — large enough for a pair of in-water loungers and still has room for a chair or two. The shallow water sits warm in the afternoon sun, the spillway adds a quiet ribbon of motion at the lip, and the whole composition gives the Moroccan its signature resort silhouette.
A dual-fit ledge designed around the freeform geometry of the Abacos and Cascade shells. At nearly 10' by 18' it's one of our largest, which makes it equally good as a sunbathing platform for adults or a shallow play area for kids and dogs. The integrated spillway keeps the surface gently rippling so reflections don't sit static all afternoon.
Cut to match the Tahiti's soft tropical curves, this ledge runs a touch longer than the Abacos/Cascade footprint and feels noticeably more elongated in person. It's the one we recommend when the client wants the backyard to read as 'island,' not 'modern' — the shape encourages you to stretch out lengthwise rather than sit upright.
A flexible 10' x 18' ledge sized for the broader freeform pool family. It's the right pick when the pool shape doesn't have a dedicated ledge SKU but still wants the look. Pairs particularly well with the Rio Grande — the combined sweep of pool plus ledge produces one of the most magazine-ready compositions in the catalog.
Also pairs with: Freeform shells
Our most compact ledge, sized for the straight-walled pools where a large freeform ledge would feel out of proportion. Clean 90° corners line up with Roman and Rectangle coping, and the smaller footprint leaves more deep-end real estate for swimming. Looks best against the Midland — the proportions of the two shells together are deliberate.
Also pairs with: Roman · Rectangle
Cut as a perfect companion to the Paradise Bay shell. At almost 20 feet long it's the most expansive ledge in the lineup — practically a beach in the shallow end. Generous enough for a row of chairs, a small group of kids, or a couple of loungers and a drink table, all in 13 inches of sun-warmed water.
Shaped to follow the Laguna's flowing curves edge-for-edge. The ledge sweeps along one end of the pool like a small beach cove, and the spillway lands the water back into the main basin with a soft, continuous sound. Best in a yard that's leaning toward the natural, resort-style end of the spectrum.
A long, slender ledge for the straight-walled pools that want a generous sunbathing platform without breaking the geometry. At 8' x 18' it stretches almost the full short-axis of most Roman and Rectangle shells, giving you a continuous shallow shelf you can line with loungers. Particularly striking with the Kingsland.
Also pairs with: Roman · Rectangle
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