Spectacular Pool Pavilion

<div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030429143227106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZv6kr4NnP8g4K14fmYT4uiBJWO-QMaWB9Lw1B4uu-CJMyLrmnhohhRTpXopL_6FZqrhPTkBpUWrxycISwlGpny9oKjQK66eJVS7FRZ_xyJuU41VQahLDu0fm3crUM7EChvW-Kgxwt3OeA/s400/Outdoor+pool+house+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">In New England during the winter months we sometimes have to stay indoors - this year with so much snow, we have been indoors more than we have wanted to be. Our friend, the fabulous architect, Tom Catalano, of Catalano Architects, shared this gorgeous Pool Pavilion with me. A wonderful respite from the chilly, snowy days. Beautiful photography by the talented interior photographer, Eric Roth.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;"></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030241304894130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT8kKFGPeNrR37twzYUyiu5zR8l5yn9cS2CFTTF0mewVHsBLcOfmS98Lo4KinLA3KSvQ38DvKtTQzOfSR7-jRjcUMaWCr_1Cb86UzXXk7feMcYK7EfUKoGWfcXYdW3Hc-BrmVPVQfXFbn_/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+Pool+1+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 259px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">What a spectacular space. I love the post and beam ceiling details. It is wonderful oasis of natural lighting with french doors on three sides.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030433372297458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiE2z0V5XIVxbZnQK6POU93Ne3w5HsrWYpjSgVTRZlALH0SNSMw4ougKW4Yl4C9xW1stuRaJgYFY57syFr6OdZpjms-TZnXdaXZBYJcOXloe_t7ddagJREJGK_tXvjc8tNtUPjaRVJBq21/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+Pool+3+%25283%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is a closer shot looking from the other side. Notice the ceiling beams and painted a gray green - it wonderfully compliments the wood doors and walls. </span></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030241829718722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeswKHDPE-tm4apJglLRisY8KnWpibFRDQDFi9i5Jm0fNwtaYMDRnV8Vj4uzMiB0k27HEsXW-YvVem56R6zRTf7ZFKavj_XsxIS3JjsRTkDHxPObw_9o20RMJ0QtfM5_3TZiMT0crnR9z1/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+Pool+2+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">From this angle we can see the windows very high in ceiling to add even more light. No matter what the temperature outdoors, in this pool pavilion you immediately feel like you have escaped the winter and are at a fabulous resort. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030235559094754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig7Ixghl_6Gh81m-GTnaqyLCRGciQPqWhyav8sYBczbDHRXFRs3-D1exlOrrBichdiFZCrglu0JzuwVRYxc9w09oBpP_1aCidKHB0Flar9utaUNchWumtWznksc7GtoJmr1K4JPgp0uNuz/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+gym+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Directly off the pool is a tranquil home gym and yoga studio. In this home it is easy to stay in shape all year long. If you look closely in the mirrors you can see the ceiling beams of the pool area.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030244393879682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ZDOfFYFYoDGH-dhkOzuTog68156uGOfEwYywHhBT3OUrBy2E9t7Cu5Z7lO4u7duy2qnd8S32B63gb_hw044CZ_yMRZkQPdCHJvjRsQlDjWbDlEDf1F_umFeQC98greZqfpxjUVFQikUi/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+Pool+Room+2+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Of course the house also boasts a gorgeous Billiards Room.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030925131811458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HyLATIQTmdTZBfnIpJOp36ES_blVBUxw1kFyONRfucimok12XMAWqa25pkxkHL3gw2yY0VSY1Rga6Y8MVPGq90LWiKZVDAUsGpHyS_5xj0X93uHIr9s1dqQtOuKKITcuEQc8BAWsoMEc/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+Pool+Room+1+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" /> Look at stone work around the bar. Just stunning!!! This home has so much to offer on those days when you are snowed in and you just want to stay home. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIon0RrVSqyvGKYIqheMERwH9n4uD3LN8axtMlUxG7uk45dVGrZUXs0gaYwjEzgI_p6cnktt37isA5yZ8o9nO5AyT2RZ9q5GrcbSYHIxGQZOqavdfmsy4bHBs0oghSQ_7O6hgq3EBfTeoY/s1600/IBR+Hopkinton+ext+16+%25282%2529.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030233636384530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIon0RrVSqyvGKYIqheMERwH9n4uD3LN8axtMlUxG7uk45dVGrZUXs0gaYwjEzgI_p6cnktt37isA5yZ8o9nO5AyT2RZ9q5GrcbSYHIxGQZOqavdfmsy4bHBs0oghSQ_7O6hgq3EBfTeoY/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+ext+16+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 258px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> Thanks again to Catalano Architects for sharing this Pool Pavilion with us. To see more of this home from a previous post, "Lessons of a Grand Home", click </span><a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2010/04/lessons-from-grand-home.html"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">. To visit Catalano Architects click </span><a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/index.html"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">. To visit the website of photographer Eric Roth click </span><a href="http://www.ericrothphoto.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:78%;">(all photos by </span><a href="http://www.ericrothphoto.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Eric Roth </span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">and </span><a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/index.html"><span style="font-size:78%;">Catalano Architects</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">- not to be copied with our permission)</span></span></div>

Spectacular Pool Pavilion

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Spectacular Pool Houses!

<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SmddhqJJNXI/AAAAAAAACyQ/gWnPxGCSsSg/s1600-h/Baker+1.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361356714237572466" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SmddhqJJNXI/AAAAAAAACyQ/gWnPxGCSsSg/s400/Baker+1.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 317px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Finally some sun is peeking out from the behind the clouds in Boston and it makes me want to grab my sunglasses and head out to the pool. What better place to recharge than in one of these lovely pool houses designed by our talented friends at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Catalano</span> Architects.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SmddZdNknSI/AAAAAAAACyI/Gm6tDUKX88g/s1600-h/Baker+2.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361356573327531298" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SmddZdNknSI/AAAAAAAACyI/Gm6tDUKX88g/s400/Baker+2.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 315px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> This is a beautiful pool house on the grounds of a spectacular home in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Barnstable</span> on Cape Cod. I love the roof lines of the building. It really shows off the traditional cedar shake roof shingles<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SmddStQdVrI/AAAAAAAACyA/H9hduQsPrKo/s1600-h/Baker+3.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361356457375520434" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SmddStQdVrI/AAAAAAAACyA/H9hduQsPrKo/s400/Baker+3.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 311px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> The inside of the pool house is perfectly outfitted for guests with a mini kitchen<br />and family room area. Notice off to the left a staircase to a second level and to the right what looks like a pantry/towel room.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SmddRijq5wI/AAAAAAAACx4/bFDM1wyy2xk/s1600-h/Baker+4.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361356437323441922" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SmddRijq5wI/AAAAAAAACx4/bFDM1wyy2xk/s400/Baker+4.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> It also houses a wonderful bunk room. This picture may be familiar to many of you as I have shown it before in my post on <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2008/11/built-in-beds_16.html">Built in Beds</a>. This particular bunk is one of my favorites! To view even more photos of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Barnstable</span> main house and interiors click <a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/barnstable.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SmdbyMrp5OI/AAAAAAAACxw/j4boReog4qY/s1600-h/MacDowell+Pool+House+1.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361354799363777762" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SmdbyMrp5OI/AAAAAAAACxw/j4boReog4qY/s400/MacDowell+Pool+House+1.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Our next spectacular pool house is only a short drive west of Boston.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Smdbx3TiYjI/AAAAAAAACxo/I46iRGhdB4g/s1600-h/MacDowell+Pool+House2.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361354793625477682" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Smdbx3TiYjI/AAAAAAAACxo/I46iRGhdB4g/s400/MacDowell+Pool+House2.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Unfortunately, this pool house was not open yet for the season but you can still see the wonderful architecture and design of what clearly is a fabulous pool area. The "great" room is in the center and two smaller rooms flank either side. Notice the cupola and window.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Smdbxv1Fi9I/AAAAAAAACxg/cBM2Me-hc8M/s1600-h/MacDowell+Pool+House3.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361354791618710482" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Smdbxv1Fi9I/AAAAAAAACxg/cBM2Me-hc8M/s400/MacDowell+Pool+House3.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Here is the view of the "great"room. The ceiling is an amazing work of art. Notice the large lantern hanging inside the cupola. You can almost see how wonderful the light plays in this space.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361354782443326274" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SmdbxNpgS0I/AAAAAAAACxQ/4fOdl1h5x7A/s400/MacDowell+Pool+House5.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /><br /><br />Another angle of the great room which includes a full kitchen, center island seating, dining area and family room space.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SmdbxdCky0I/AAAAAAAACxY/5YvALalx7uM/s1600-h/MacDowell+Pool+House4.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361354786575010626" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SmdbxdCky0I/AAAAAAAACxY/5YvALalx7uM/s400/MacDowell+Pool+House4.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Here is one of the rooms flanking the "great" room. I love the use of stone on the interior walls and it is a nice contrast to the "great" room which is predominately wood.<br />To view more photos of the main house and interiors click <a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/wayland1.html">here.</a><br /><div align="left"><br /></div>Thanks again to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Catalano</span> Architects for giving us a private look into these incredible properties. Check out their <a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/index.html">website</a> for more of their inspiring work!<br /></div>

Spectacular Pool Houses!

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Greek Revival Pool House

<span style="color:#3333ff;">One of my favorite secret past times is to peruse architectural design firms websites to see what interesting spaces they are creating. Here is a lovely Greek Revival Pool House designed by Crisp Architects in Millbrook, NY. All photos and information are from the Crisp Architects website. </span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194064901243011026" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SBUGgiLp_9I/AAAAAAAAAM8/AkanqcOgxLE/s400/Crisp+arch" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /><br /><div><span style="color:#3333ff;">This jewel box of a pool house serves as an entertainment area for the homeowner and her guests. The architect decided to highlight the Greek Revival details of the main house and to keep the structure as small as possible. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194064914127912962" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SBUGhSLqAAI/AAAAAAAAANU/KYlZO6CIL5c/s400/Crisp+arch4" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194064909832945650" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SBUGhCLp__I/AAAAAAAAANM/R72r2eu2lEQ/s400/Crisp+arch3" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /><br /><div><span style="color:#3333ff;">Although the square footage is not large, there is an abundance of classical detailing that gives the building stature and also makes the space comfortably approachable. The lovely design highlights the easy flow between the interior and exterior spaces when the multiple French doors are thrown open. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194064905537978338" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SBUGgyLp_-I/AAAAAAAAANE/-TeIJ7MmBDo/s400/Crisp+arch2" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194064914127912978" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SBUGhSLqABI/AAAAAAAAANc/lbWEFADJidU/s400/Crisp+arch5" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /><br /><div><span style="color:#3333ff;">I love the use of bluestone both as a flooring material throughout the interior and as the material used for the adjacent terrace areas. A lovely entertaining space - perhaps one of my lucky readers have been invited to a party here</span>?</div>

Greek Revival Pool House

One of my favorite secret past times is to peruse architectural design firms websites to see what interesting spaces they are creating. Here...

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