There’s something comforting about igloos. You work all day, digging and sculpting the snow, until you can finally crawl inside and enjoy your masterpiece. It felt safe and warm, despite it being a small, confined ice cave.

While some of my igloos never came to complete fruition, there are plenty of people out there who have mastered the art of igloo construction. Check out these 13 igloos that are not only amazing looking, but are also incredibly innovative.

1.) This igloo builder dyed the ice blocks with food coloring. When lit from the inside, the beauty of the colorful blocks is highlighted.
1.) This igloo builder dyed the ice blocks with food coloring. When lit from the inside, the beauty of the colorful blocks is highlighted. - These Are 13 Of The Coolest Igloos From Around The World
Photo: Imgur

2.) This crazy igloo was constructed by artist Ralf Schmerberg, and is made entirely out of refrigerators.
2.) This crazy igloo was constructed by artist Ralf Schmerberg, and is made entirely out of refrigerators. - These Are 13 Of The Coolest Igloos From Around The World
Photo: Seedorama

3.) Here’s a more futuristic looking igloo, with some lovely grass growing on the roof, contrasting with the black, geometric exterior.
3.) Here's a more futuristic looking igloo, with some lovely grass growing on the roof, contrasting with the black, geometric exterior. - These Are 13 Of The Coolest Igloos From Around The World
Photo: Imgur

4.) This igloo is made entirely out of books – though not exactly weather-proof, it’s still pretty awesome.
4.) This igloo is made entirely out of books - though not exactly weather-proof, it's still pretty awesome. - These Are 13 Of The Coolest Igloos From Around The World
Photo: Imgur

5.) This igloo is a little scary – it is modeled after the Castle of Grayskull.
5.) This igloo is a little scary - it is modeled after the Castle of Grayskull. - These Are 13 Of The Coolest Igloos From Around The World
Photo: Carbon-Fibre

6.) This beautiful interconnected series of igloos is located in Finland. Imagine a whole neighborhood of these things!
6.) This beautiful interconnected series of igloos is located in Finland. Imagine a whole neighborhood of these things! - These Are 13 Of The Coolest Igloos From Around The World
Photo: Flickr/Romain Cloff

7.) This looks like an awesome vacation spot. A hot tub inside of a roofless igloo seems like a pretty good place to relax.
7.) This looks like an awesome vacation spot. A hot tub inside of a roofless igloo seems like a pretty good place to relax. - These Are 13 Of The Coolest Igloos From Around The World
Photo: Imgur

8.) For all of you recyclers out there, this igloo is made entirely out of plastic gallon milk containers.
8.) For all of you recyclers out there, this igloo is made entirely out of plastic gallon milk containers. - These Are 13 Of The Coolest Igloos From Around The World
Photo: Imgur

9.) This winter wonderland looks like a nice spot to be!
9.) This winter wonderland looks like a nice spot to be! - These Are 13 Of The Coolest Igloos From Around The World
Photo: Be Sportier

10.) I’ve gotta say it, there’s no “cooler” igloo out there.
10.) I've gotta say it, there's no
Photo: Flickr/Susanne Nilsson

11.) While this one is perhaps not ideal for cool temps, it’s definitely an igloo tent I’d take on a summer camping trip!
11.) While this one is perhaps not ideal for cool temps, it's definitely an igloo tent I'd take on a summer camping trip! - These Are 13 Of The Coolest Igloos From Around The World
Photo: Boutique Homes

12.) Now here’s a sturdy, warm, and waterproof igloo tent to take on your cold weather trips!
12.) Now here's a sturdy, warm, and waterproof igloo tent to take on your cold weather trips! - These Are 13 Of The Coolest Igloos From Around The World
Photo: Boutique Homes

13.) For sure, the coolest dinner party you’ll ever be invited to!
13.) For sure, the coolest dinner party you'll ever be invited to! - These Are 13 Of The Coolest Igloos From Around The WorldPhoto: Daily Dawdle

These really make me want to build an igloo for myself. With enough snow and a good group of friends, we can all go back to our childhood snow days – who’s in?

Source: Viral Nova via snowaddiction.org

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