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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.

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In Architecture Tags Tailored Homes, Semi-Custom Homes, Sexy but Practical, Modern Nostalgia
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Tailored Homes - The Bay Collection

July 31, 2019

Suzanne Zahr Inc. is excited to launch a new facet of architectural and deign services: Tailored Homes. A collection of off-the-shelf single family home designs at an accessible price point for those who don’t have the time to invest in a custom home design. Tailor a architect designed home to your lifestyle, aesthetic, and site by picking the perfect floor plan and then customize it by selecting a sweeping roof-line that is sure to inspire.

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In Architecture, Design Tags Design, Tailored Homes, Plans
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