Seashore Village homes

Eclectic Coastal Shingle with Queen Anne


This eclectic Coastal Shingle home in Seashore Village also incorporates Queen Anne style architecture with its centered tower as a focal point.



The homeowners have created a landscape design which utilizes plants indigenous to the area. Native ( or indigenous) plants which have adapted to local soil, temperature, and rainfall conditions, develop natural defenses to many insects and diseases. Consequently they grow with minimal use of water, fertilizers, and pesticides as well as preserve the balance and beauty of our natural ecosystem.



Another unique feature of this home is the bricked driveway which adds texture and aesthetic appeal. Many people do not realize that the city of Pensacola had a thriving brickmaking industry at the turn of the 20th century.



The beautiful natural landscaping becomes alive with butterflies in late summer and early fall.



Although the beauty is apparent to passersby, residents on the island know groundcovers such as moss rose, lantana, or dune sunflowers serve a more important task of holding sand in place.



Darkly-stained shingled siding against trimwork of soft green and white, provide a rich contrast of dark and light.

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Classic Beach Cottage (with an eco-friendly touch)


My favorite design feature on many beach homes is a slight flair of the steps and rails as they reach downward and out to visitors, beckoning them in. Its subliminal message is one of warmth and welcome.



A delightful discovery at this Seashore Drive home was a deck that embraced this palm tree! How eco-friendly to include it in the design.



The deck on the southern side of the house expands out toward the Gulf of Mexico. A great place to catch an ocean breeze at the end of the day.



The landscaping draws your eye in, then back upward to the home. A cluster of mature palm trees on the northwest corner shades the front portion of the house in the afternoon.

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Coastal Shingle meets Queen Anne


I refer to this home as 'Casa del Sol' since it faces the setting sun and a sunburst smiles down on passersby. It is an eclectic blend of Coastal, Shingle and Queen Anne, with perhaps a dash of Mediterranean thrown in for good measure!

Its Shingle style is more typical of New England coastal areas such as Nantucket and Cape Cod. The tower on the north end of the house is representative of the Queen Anne style.



The use of shingled siding is incorporated all the way down to the lower-level breakaway walls.



The exterior of several homes on the island prominently display a sunburst. The sentiment is perhaps most appropriately described by the poet, Arthur Rimbaud.

"Eternity. It is the sea mingled with the sun. ... L'éternité."
-- Arthur Rimbaud (1854-1891)