Houzz TV: 158 Dream Summer Scenes From Around the World

In summer, our bodies seem to finally relax and connect as an active participant in the world around us – think splashing in a pool, reading a book in a hammock or enjoying a cold drink on the patio. The feeling of summer can spring up anywhere there’s sunshine, warm weather, a great view, a cold mass of water and that sense a day can last an eternity if you just sit back and let it. The following photos, gathered from dream homes and gardens around the world, capture this sunny sense of place. You can watch the selection as an escapist video, or browse the photos below.