or balancing on a beam of their just-framed house, the Eameses exuded a witty, fun-loving, all-American informality. In their designs, too, the Eames look was inviting and user-friendly.

Simmons bought the half-acre property in 2021 for $10.5 million. “My favorite part of the house is waking up in the morning ...

While you can absolutely design a beautiful home on a budget, there are some things that are always worth the investment.