It’s nice to have a shady retreat when relaxing poolside — whether it’s an elegant pool house, antique ruins amidst a canopy of trees, a playful tent or a striped awning coming off the side of the house. I’ve picked here some of my favorite poolside structures for inspiration. It’s time to start planning for Summer! Please take a look and post your comments below – which is your favorite? I’m ready to dive in!

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Ralph Lauren’s Pool House

Designer Pamela Pierce ~ Garden pavilion as featured in Veranda Magazine

Photo by Ngoc Minh Ngo for House Beautiful