Diane Sherman
Becoming a homeowner is challenging today. So when I find a home with a built-in way to offset the mortgage, you can bet I’m going to share it with you. Voilà! This adorable Winnetka Heights Craftsman bungalow has a fantastic guest house with a kitchen, bedroom, and a terrific balcony overlooking the backyard. It’s rare…
Judy and Bill Cummings love a big project. They restored two homes while living in the Houston Heights Historic District. When they moved to Dallas to be close to their daughters, they found a 1924 Winnetka Heights Prairie Foursquare in sad shape. You guessed it, this was their next big project! Built in 1916…
People who restore historic homes don’t often make historically accurate choices when it comes to the interior. That is especially true of color. They seldom stick to the heritage interior paint schemes. In 2009, when this Winnetka Heights Prairie Four-Square was stripped to the studs and updated, the owner did his research and delved into…
Updating timeless architecture is an art form in its own right. Especially when you’re talking about traditional movements like Tudor Revival, renovations must be made with intent and informed by the era. Striking the perfect balance of classic and contemporary is tricky. However, when it’s done the right way and for the right reasons, the…
Whether you call it intuition, vibe, or gut instinct, everyone knows when they’ve found the right house. I like to think it’s the spirit of the house that attracts us. When Chris Barker and Lee Ruiz walked into this Winnetka Heights Craftsman 21 years ago, they knew in 30 seconds that they’d found their home.…
