Cheery Craftsman and Carriage House in St. Petersburg, Fla.
This 1910 yellow Craftsman features a detached carriage house with two-car garage. It includes a brick patio with fountain, lush landscaping and a small swimming pool. The house has three porches, four gas fireplaces and a spacious updated kitchen with heart pine flooring and a large island with farmhouse sink. The heating and cooling have been updated, but the house retains many of the original architectural details.
Exterior Lights for an Evening Glow
A shingle roof, three porches and landscape lights accent this home. Its exterior moldings, columns and porch railings stay true to the Craftsman style.
Historic Home with Gated Front Garden
This 1910 Craftsman home glows in the twilight. New fencing, xeriscape landscaping and uplit brick pillars complement its historic beauty. It includes a detached Carriage House and two-car garage.
Corner Lot Gem
This restored, historic home, which sits on a corner lot, boasts three porches, four gas fireplaces and an updated kitchen. It's steps away from the waterfront and a vibrant downtown area.
Patio and Garden at Night
A porch on this beautifully restored Craftsman home opens to a paving stone patio and lush garden. Soft landscape lighting makes it an inviting retreat and accents a fountain in the center.
Covered Porch with Ceiling Fan
A covered porch with a ceiling fan and outdoor lights makes this space perfect for daytime and evening use. Cushioned rocking chairs and sofas invite guests to sit and relax. Ceramic barrels substitute for end tables and offer a place to put drinks.
Porch in Tropical Colors
Shades of cool blue and yellow-gold used in the interior of this home are echoed on its spacious porch. A sofa and chair provide seating while a table set under the ceiling fan is perfect for relaxing and enjoying appetizers and sips.
Architectural Details in Living Room
Architectural details like crown molding and period finishes were retained when this 1910 home was restored and updated with new appliances, heating and cooling systems and more.
Chandelier and Fireplace in Dining Room
A chandelier and fireplace bring light and warmth to this Craftsman-era dining room. The 1910 home features stunning period moldings and gleaming heart pine floors.
Heart Pine Floor and Island in an Updated Kitchen
A beautiful heart pine wood island, floors and other architectural details accent this updated kitchen. It features a six-burner Thermador range, Sub Zero fridge and Fisher Paykel dish drawers.
White and Heart Pine Kitchen with Island
A chef-ready kitchen in this historic home features high-end appliances and a countertop, island and ceiling panels crafted from warm-toned wood. Pendant lights make prep and clean-up easy.
Kitchen Island with Farmhouse Sink
An wood island with a solid countertop and farmhouse sink makes this kitchen both beautiful and functional. Pendant lights illuminate the island while lamps and other overhead fixtures brighten a cozy window seat with pretty throw pillows.
Bedroom with Balcony
A pale blue bedroom opens to a sunny balcony on the second floor of this home. White bedding and a white, upholstered chair, along with curtains and pillows in yellow-gold, complement the dark wood furniture.
Skylight in Brightly Lit Bath
A skylight frames the blue sky and lots of windows flood this restored bathroom with sunlight. An inset of small tiles underneath the tub sets off the original heart pine flooring.
Nursery with Chandelier
A pale pink nursery with a chandelier and soft rug is fit for a royal babe. A wall mirror adds depth to the room, while windows with white blinds let in lots of sunshine. Shelves hold vases and small items, and a changing table keeps diapers and wipes corraled.
Period Bath Fixtures and Finishes
A claw-foot tub, pedestal sink and black-and-white tile floor preserve the character of this historic home. It's been updated with modern conveniences, including central air conditioning.
Gated Space for Parking
A fenced motor court adds extra parking to this historic home near the waterfront. The electronic gate lets the owners control who comes in and out.
Places to Park and Play
A large, paved area behind this home can be used for parking as well as playing outdoor games like basketball. Xeriscaped landscaping and plants grown in containers limit the need to drag garden hoses around.
Carriage House
A detached, income-producing Carriage House sits on the lot beside this historic home. It features one bedroom, a full kitchen and bath, a two-car garage and other amenities. A paving stone patio connects the houses.
Tropical Landscaping and a Paver Patio
Palm trees and water-wise landscaping give this home and property a tropical feel. The sunny yellow exterior and weather-resistant paver patio work beautifully with its location near the waterfront.
Space to Play, Relax and Swim
A backyard patio with Adirondack chairs painted bright blue is a great place to relax or entertain. Fountains recirculate water in a pool that sparkles from overhead lighting and the setting sun.
Paver Patio and Pool
Paving stones surround this pool and echo the materials used in the patio out front. Strands of lights and outdoor fixtures let swimmers continue to enjoy the pool after the sun goes down.
Heated and Cooled Swimming Pool
Plants form a green privacy screen for this heated and cooled swimming pool. Fountains built into a low wall and underwater and overhead lights provide plenty of charm.
