In architecture, a folly is a design wherein aesthetic extravagance transcends function. In other words, they're a hoot. Land+Shelter’s pond pavilion and swing elevates the humble swimming hole to new heights of design. With this graceful arched pond swing we offer visitors the chance to choose their own level of excitement. Choose your step, then jump! In the pond pavilion, a simple steel frame and dark neutral curtains frame the landscape beyond as an ever changing painting. The compact pavilion plan combines a fireplace, water, and shade - all the essential elements of pond enjoyment in one sleek package. Swimming holes aren’t supposed to be elegant; we beg to differ! This fun pavilion and swing project offered us the chance to combine landscape and architecture in a custom steel design package truly unique to this family estate.

Mid-sized elegant gray two-story mixed siding exterior home photo in Toronto with a hip roof

Family room - cottage family room idea in Los Angeles

Whereas the Winterberry model home’s living room showcases light ocean blues and sandy whites, the guest bedroom focuses on vibrant tropical greens. Paisley linens are reinvented to work within this coastal design theme – and brilliantly, we might add!

Photography by Patrick Ray With a footprint of just 450 square feet, this micro residence embodies minimalism and elegance through efficiency. Particular attention was paid to creating spaces that support multiple functions as well as innovative storage solutions. A mezzanine-level sleeping space looks down over the multi-use kitchen/living/dining space as well out to multiple view corridors on the site. To create a expansive feel, the lower living space utilizes a bifold door to maximize indoor-outdoor connectivity, opening to the patio, endless lap pool, and Boulder open space beyond. The home sits on a ¾ acre lot within the city limits and has over 100 trees, shrubs and grasses, providing privacy and meditation space. This compact home contains a fully-equipped kitchen, ¾ bath, office, sleeping loft and a subgrade storage area as well as detached carport.

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Inspiration for a contemporary two-car carport remodel in Seattle

Beach side patio with meandering river rock path lined with flowering thyme, sedum, ornamental grasses. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State.

Vance Fox
Inspiration for a rustic brown one-story wood gable roof remodel in San Francisco

Andrew Pogue Photography
Inspiration for a rustic deck remodel in Austin with a roof extension

Farmhouse exterior home photo in San Francisco

A custom home builder in Chicago's western suburbs, Summit Signature Homes, ushers in a new era of residential construction. With an eye on superb design and value, industry-leading practices and superior customer service, Summit stands alone. Custom-built homes in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, and other western suburbs.

The residence on the third level of this live/work space is completely private. The large living room features a brick wall with a long linear fireplace and gray toned furniture with leather accents. The dining room features banquette seating with a custom table with built in leaves to extend the table for dinner parties. The kitchen also has the ability to grow with its custom one of a kind island including a pullout table. An ARDA for indoor living goes to Visbeen Architects, Inc. Designers: Visbeen Architects, Inc. with Vision Interiors by Visbeen From: East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Living Wood Design collaborated on a custom live edge black walnut dining table with Allison Babcock, a Sag Harbor, NY designer with an elegant approach to interior design. This live edge black walnut table was handcrafted in Living Wood Design's Muskoka, Ontario studio, with custom made modern white steel base and shipped to Sag Harbor. This contemporary dining table perfectly complements the interior in this beautiful renovation.

Eclectic studio / workshop shed photo in Los Angeles

Norman Sizemore
Small trendy u-shaped concrete floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island, quartzite countertops, glass tile backsplash and brown countertops

Lauren Clough Photography
Example of a mid-sized beach style vinyl floor and brown floor alcove shower design in Boston with gray walls and a hinged shower door

Warm grey tones create the backdrop for this cozy living room with a palette of blue and green accents. The painting anchors the room setting a quiet, peaceful mood. John Granen Photography

This is an example of a large contemporary landscaping in Ahmedabad.