Kick off the unofficial beginning of summer by spending some relaxing time outdoors and enjoying the people around you. Whether you're staying in town or getting away for the weekend, these 13 modern outdoor spaces will get you inspired and thoroughly ready to enjoy some sun. And don't forget to take some time to remember what this holiday is really about!

Eucalyptus-Lined Oceanfront Home in Australia

Idyllic Vacation Home in Greece

Multigenerational Micro-Community in San Diego

19th-Century Duplex in Brooklyn

Renovated Eichler in Palo Alto

Concrete Home in Rural Belgium

Idyllic Rhode Island Summer Cottage

Stinson Beach Lagoon Residence

Sonoma Residence

131-Day House in Los Angeles

Renovated 1950s Bungalow in Venice, California

Renovated Ranch House in a Midcentury Neighborhood

The El Dorado Inc. Offices in Kansas City

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