They're four stories tall with brick façades and small gated gardens, but they have almost nothing else in common. Some have squared-off, stepped-up gables, others rise into pointy peaks, and others are capped with mansard roofs and teensy dormer windows. Cast iron that frames windows and cornices has been pressed into scrolled ferns and sunbursts and animal heads. Some have stripes of rough stone, others have rows of dentil molding.
To start, Danielle dives into some of the history of French design style. Emperor Napoleon III kicked off an initiative to transform the city, she says, resulting in the gorgeous, uniform exteriors and other charming details we've come to associate with Parisian architecture, like wrought iron balconies and high ceilings. Inside, we often see design features like ornate moldings, parquet floors, and marble fireplaces.
The Selby 100 Mile House, a Nationally Registered Historic Home in Stout, OH, boasts 5,900 square feet with luxurious details, marble and hardwood floors, and a commercial-style chef's kitchen.