I didnt realize this house was so old. I actually dont think this FLW is compartmentalized, but some of his other homes appear to be. I just dont like the wall painting strip, the arches, and the railings/gates. For a house that old though, I can see how this home might considered visionary. It does have a lot of windows, higher ceilings, etc. I like this home much nicer than the Craigdarroch Castle from around the same time period that I visited in Victoria, CA a couple years ago. Both my father and I had to get out of the castle after awhile.

Swoon. A local housewalk included a similar FLW house awhile back, it was wonderful. Same floors. Some similarities in floor plan. Someone had made modifications over the years that were outstanding in the functionality they added and still being true to the original. It was hard to tell they were addictions.

I actually begin to feel anxious when looking at pictures of FLW houses. I grew up in Chicago and lived in Oak Park, so eventually visited all his buildings that were open to the public. I understand their architectural significance, their museum quality, and even their appeal to some people. But not to me. IMO they are cold, uncomfortable, dark, and off-putting. Where do you read a book, seduce a lover, change a baby? You could put a barn on that gorgeous property and it would look beautiful!

The interior concrete wall are painted a yellowish beige- i would like to bring in a grey but worry that the grey will add to to "cool" - Any recommendations on paint color options? I will be putting in a room size area rug and pottery barn turner large leather couches and chairs. Do not do gray. It does not go with the feeling of the house at all. I do like eam's suggestion of taupe. The kitchen -while in fantastic condition, I feel needs updating and some better visual design by bringing in taller cabinets - I disagree because it will destroy the horizontal line going on in the kitchen. The whole idea of the FLW homes was low to the ground and giving a horizontal (not vertical) feel. What I would do instead is redo the cabinets but make all the lowers wide drawers so you have more room to store stuff inside. I do not want craftsman style and do not want current day modern- i think the simplicity of mcm plain fronts in a lighter wood may be good. But can not find a good source (even inspiration pics) any suggestions? See if you can find a good KD to help you. I will be hiring an architect to design the addition of a master bath and a deck on the back- but if anyone has suggestions or pics of other FLW with additions it would be great! I am seeking interior inspiration for design finishes that retain FLW style (perhaps a tending towards Japanese?) I would repeat the finishes you already have in the house. Why try and reinvent the wheel?