# Romantic Pondside Estates This Charming Home Overlooks a Pond in Hammond, Louisiana By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hammond References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2015/08/06/holly-smith-architects-design-a-home-overlooking-a-pond-in-louisiana/) Located in the Southeast Louisiana city of Hammond, this quaint pondside home was designed by [Holly & Smith Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onward-collection). The towering 1,250-square-foot structure sits on a 15-acre property and sits on the edge of an [idyllic pond](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ely-retreat). The home looks out onto a peninsula of [ten oak trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm) that perfectly frame the pond. The Hammond home boasts a patio area with an outdoor kitchen in addition to a fireplace, all of which connects with the first storey of the house. The home's third floor also has an outdoor terrace that provides panoramic views of the property including the pond. The second level of the home houses the dining room, kitchen and living room with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the sprawling 15-acre property and all of its greenery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pondside Living:** Incorporating natural bodies of water into residential design creates opportunities for eco-friendly and sustainable living. - **Outdoor Integration:** Connecting indoor and outdoor living spaces provides new innovative ideas for home designs. - **Panoramic Views:** Incorporating outdoor terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows in homes offers uninterrupted and immersive views of the surrounding landscapes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Building and Design:** The home building and design industry can leverage natural environments to create sustainable and unique residential designs for customers. - **Outdoor Living Products:** Companies specializing in outdoor living products and furniture can create innovative pieces that complement the seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces. - **Real Estate and Property Management:** Real estate and property management industries can seek out properties located near natural bodies of water, such as ponds, to create unique and high-value listings for customers looking for eco-friendly and sustainable living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thoughtful Lakeside Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakeside-living.md) - [Discrete Lakeside Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palissade.md) - [Pavilion-Style Lakeside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearwater-lake-retreat.md) - [Cedar-Clad L-Shaped Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ospreys-landing.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Shoreside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-house-by-the-lake.md) - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Organic Lake Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usonianinspired-lake-house.md) - [Pyramid-Like Suburban Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oza-sabbeth-architects.md) - [Landscape-Honoring Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/des-forges-residence.md)