1970s Soft Contemporary
I love the roof line of this house. I’m a sucker for 1970s construction and this one has such a dramatic entry. You could absolutely hang a pendant lamp over the front door, but I think these people nailed it by keeping it clean and clutter free. Before the ooh and aah fest continues, let…
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I like a house with a point of view and this one has it. It’s a soft contemporary up in Plano. I have a Realtor friend that calls these “creampuffs.” And this one isn’t a true creampuff, because it’s obviously an investor remodel, but it’s still pretty freaking cool. Angles on the outside and they…
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Oh sweet 1970s. You got it going on. The angles, the expansive low slope on that roof. The classic three floor to ceiling windows on the front of the house. It’s so swinging and so very ready for you to take up residence. Located in North Dallas, this gracious 1979 estate is big, bold, and…
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The whole of North Dallas is full of houses with excellent bones. These homes, many built in the 1970s, are just waiting for the right person to come along and revive them. I’ve long been in love with the bold, angular rooflines, vaulted ceilings, and open floor plans of 1970s soft contemporary architecture, and I…
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The invisible borders within the area we call “North Dallas” are many. You can live in North Dallas with Plano ISD or Richardson ISD schools, and then there are the subdivisions within the area, too, which each have their own unique character. A great example of the diversity in location and architecture for the North…
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