• On the Boards
    • Blog
  • Design | Build
  • Portfolio
  • Artists
  • Our Team
  • Contact
Menu

suzannezahr.com

  • Noteworthy
    • On the Boards
    • Blog
  • Design | Build
  • Portfolio
  • Artists
  • Our Team
  • Contact

Sexy but Practical. [Mix & Match Elements of Tailored Homes]

March 31, 2021

The term Sexy but Practical occurred to me many years ago and immediately struck a chord because, in spite of seeming contradictory, I realized that, if I could create a home design that met both aspects, it would be attractive to an incredibly large audience.

But how difficult is it really to meld sexiness with practicality?

Consider the difference between a sexy high-heeled shoe and a sensible, practical flat. How do you combine the best traits of each without cancelling each-other out? How do you find that sweet spot of both sexy and practical?

I might not have the answer for shoe design, but I became dedicated to creating Sexy but Practical house designs when creating a collection of tailored (semi-custom homes).

Don't have the time to invest in a custom home design? Take a gander through some of the off-the-shelf designs we offer at an accessible price point. Pick the perfect floor plan and customize your home by selecting a sweeping roof-line that is sure to inspire.

Mix & Match Elements of your Home.

  1. PICK THE PERFECT FLOOR PLAN.

    • SAND DUNE: From the calm of lapping water to the majesty of mountains, you can experience both refuge and splendor.

    • UPLAND: Let the sunlight warm your face and the fire warm your toes.

    • GRASSLAND: Sensuous outdoor rooms amidst the comfort of indoors bring you delight.

    • PRAIRIE: From sunrise to sunset, bits of heaven on earth offer daily pleasures.

  2. RAISE THE ROOF OF YOUR CHOICE.

  3. FIND THE EXTERIOR FINISHES THAT SUITS YOUR STYLE.

  4. SELECT THE INTERIOR FINISHES THAT FEEL LIKE HOME.

When you order your Tailored Home you will receive a compiled set of Architectural Plans and Specifications based on your custom selections.

Please see our license agreement for information regarding the use of our drawing packages and the requirement for an engineer’s review/approval to meet your local design loading conditions (snow, wind, seismic, etc.)

Feel free to contact us for more information.

In Architecture Tags Tailored Homes, Semi-Custom Homes, Sexy but Practical, Modern Nostalgia
← Authentic. [Leschi Residence]Luxe Interiors + Design Gold List 2021 Honoree →

Latest & Greatest

Featured
Mar 5, 2026
PICHA - Women Shaping Creative Spaces
Mar 5, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
How to care for your diasporic and immigrant friend…
Mar 5, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
Should I Stay or Should I go? Design & Permitting Process.
Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
Dec 16, 2025
Tour: Architect's Home + DADU on Mercer Island
Dec 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
Storybook Pond Residence.
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
PERSIAN GARDEN by Monir & Mehdi Ghanbeigy.
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
HOUSELESSNESS by Mohammed Joha.
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 16, 2025
LEBANON 2025: Homecoming.
Nov 16, 2025
Nov 16, 2025

2441 76th Ave SE, Suite 160, Mercer Island, WA 98040  |   206. 354. 1567