THE Frank Lloyd Wright style of architecture, applied to a residence of moderate size, is exemplified in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Furneaux, 1950 W. 102nd Street. The architect was Walter Griffin, a pupil of Wright, and the characteristic construction of stucco walls with cypress trim and broad, sweeping roof is used.
Both entrances are on the left, separated by a lattice screen. The living room, 24×18 feet in size, extends across the front of the house, with a set of large windows in each corner, one at each side being extended to the floor as a door to the corner porches. Folding doors in the front of the living room open so completely as to make the sun room seem part of the larger room behind it.
In the center of the rear wall of the living room is a low fireplace of cream-colored brick. The dining room occupies the right rear corner of the house, and the kitchen the left. An arch from the dining room allows access to the enclosed porch, which is used as a breakfast room. The space in the center wall of the dining room, corresponding to the fireplace in the living room, is used for a built-in china closet. In the service pantry between the dining room and the kitchen is another china cabinet, and also the door opening on the basement stairs. The kitchen is small and compact, with all conveniences built in. The stair to the second floor is opposite the entrance door, on the left side of the house. Four bedrooms and bath are provided. The room across the front of the house, corresponding to the living room on the first floor, is especially large and light. The windows are pointed at the top, on account of the slant of the roof.
Rough plaster walls are used throughout the house. The trim on the lower floor is of hand-rubbed gum finish, except in the kitchen, where white enamel is used, and old ivory on the second floor. The ceilings of the living and dining rooms are beamed. All windows are casement type, opening outward, with interior screens.
A large flower garden occupies the space at the rear of the house, providing a pleasant view from the rear windows. Japanese type arches are used at the ends of the walk.
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