The colors and design of this house make me feel that I'm in a Dr. Seuss story or maybe a Beverly Cleary book. I'm thinking what it would be like to have one or two rooms in a home with colors like this--maybe an eating area for breakfast and lunch by the kitchen. I'm not sure what else. I'd prefer something more down-to-earth--brownish and white--for maybe most of the home. The colors make me feel that there are many sorts of wonderful possibilities, that life can be magical and fun.The variety of tiles on this kitchen wall especially attracted me. I wonder how easy it would be to create this. Maybe left-overs or samples would make this a cheap project?
I visited this house in Baltimore on Saturday, May 20, during its open house on the market. Many other visitors were impressed, with some saying it is impractical. But I think practicality can include impact on one's mental states, so I suppose some of this could lead to cheerful thoughts. The rooms are rather small, though.
I'm not a fan of the furnishings, but I still think they're fascinating.
The original owners were inspired by art deco architecture in the Miami area when they built this in 1948. The heat is from hot water radiant floors.
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| The tall bamboo lines the property line to the south. I've never seen such tall bamboo in this part of the US. (I now remember that I've seen very tall bamboo while walking behind the zoo in Druid Hill Park.) |
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| Original owner painted this white, but the turquoise trim is the same. Bay window to left is living room; one to the right is the bedroom. |
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| view of Lake Montebello from sidewalk in front of the house |
