5. The Snow Brick and Packed Ice Palace
Okay, this one is for showing off a little. Snow bricks for the structure, packed ice for floors, walls, and even a frozen throne room. It’s cold, elegant, and a little over the top, in the best way.
Build it near a frozen lake so the reflections do some of the work for you. Inside, keep the furniture minimal and let the ice and light carry the room. It photographs beautifully, especially from above.