Strang returned the house to its original ensemble of midcentury furnishings, sifting through pieces Leedy had accumulated over the years and adding in some period-appropriate picks.
The stretch of Winter Haven where the Gene Leedy House and other Craney Spec Houses sit was listed on the National Register in 2019 and is known colloquially as “Leedy Land.”
Strang restored the home’s built-in wood furnishings and reinstalled cork flooring to match Leedy’s original design. He also maintained the concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls and wood ceilings.
Cultivating a garden not only helps you and your family live a greener lifestyle, but also saves on grocery bills, too. Start a fruit and vegetable patch in your backyard or roof terrace; and if you live in an apartment with limited outdoor space, try growing herbs and even vegetables inside.
The guest bedroom, located on the south side of the site, overlooks a Japanese pine tree.
An outdoor breezeway between the storage shed and the main house is ideal for outdoor dining.
The studio opens out to a large verandah, which features a six-foot-long vintage French trough sink. The creative couple use it for soaking willow prior to weaving and washing out cyanotype prints. “We had an epic search for the right sleepers for the verandah,” says Miriam. “Eventually, we found some Jarrah sleepers. Our daughter is called Jarrah and it’s an Australian timber, so it felt right.”