One of the many things to consider when designing your new pool is how you will get in and out of the pool. Most pools will use a step and ladder combo. Steps with a handrail in the shallow end make it easy for swimmers young and old to get in and out of the pool. There is a variety of pool steps, “wedding cake” stairs, to corner steps, or steps that span the entire width of the pool, there’s a stair for you! The ladder is commonly placed on the opposite end.