All Shapes and Sizes (108)Tour the Seattle home of Roberta Sherman, who created a loft feel in a large, industrial style building. Sherman designed the open space around her collections, which include 17th century French doors and a rare wrought iron tree that stands in her living room.
Then, travel to California to visit Dan Zimmerman's historic Hollywood townhouse. The home is full of unique touches and details that reflect Zimmerman's eye for style.
The next stop is the Seagrove, Fla. beach house owned by Richard Norris. Norris started a family tradition when he built the retreat his family uses for special occasions and holidays. Although he lives there year-round, the open, casual atmosphere of the beach house creates a welcome environment where his extended family will gather for years to come.
Finally, visit the French colonial home of Dwain Luce in Mobile, Ala. Luce had no intention of buying a new house—let alone building one—when his daughter asked him to buy the property behind her home. But he did, and the result is a dwelling with a stunning central courtyard, warm interior and elegant style.
Seattle High Rise Facts:
- European or African marble costs $300 per linear foot.
- The wrought iron tree sculpture was made in Italy in the early 1900s.
Resources:
Lofts
by Marcus Field, Mark Irving
Seattle Survival Guide: The Essential Handbook for Urban Living
by Theresa Morrow
Find your dream apartment in Seattle
www.apartments-seattle.com
Historic Hollywood Facts:
- Pocket doors are space-saving doors that slide back into a wall instead of swinging open.
- Gilding, first introduced by the ancient Egyptians, is the process of applying gold leaf to a surface to make it look solid. Real gold leaf is at least 22 karats.
Resources:
Studio Apartments : Big Ideas for Small Spaces
by James Grayson Trulove, Il Kim
California, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Pasadena Homes
by Mike Tecton
Interior Doors Direct
www.interiordoors.com
Florida Getaway Facts:
- Vernacular architecture is a tradition of simple, straightforward structures built to provide basic shelter where there is no established architectural style. It is also known as "folk" or "cracker" architecture.
- Wetlands include bogs, swamps and fresh water marshes—they help prevent flooding in coastal areas.
- The average cost of homes in Seagrove Beach, Florida is $80,000.
Resources:
The Insiders' Guide to Florida's Great Northwest--2nd Edition
by Clark Perry, Robin Hill Rowan
Rosie The Realtor.com
Find your own dream beach house in Seagrove.
www.rosietherealtor.com
The All Florida Directory
www.all-florida.com
Southern Traditions Facts:
- French colonial homes are typically one story with narrow doors and windows.
- Cypress wood is naturally rot and warp resistant.
Resources:
Architecture for Kids
www.takus.com
Mobile, Alabama
www.cityofmobile.org
Cypress Log Homes
Discover the advantages of using Cypress wood in your southern home.
www.cypressloghomes.com
