802 Woodland   A new Arts & Crafts style door welcomes visitors into the stylishly redone Craftsmanesque residence at 802 Woodland, made more distinctive by the renovation and preservation of its original flared eaves with exposed rounded rafter tails. Its owners, who have renovated and expanded the home over the past two years, are native Houstonians and empty-nesters who were seeking to downsize from a Memorial area residence. The couple was drawn by the convenience and sense of neighborhood and history offered in the Heights, and found the project of their dreams at the southwest corner of Woodland and Watson. As much as possible, their objective was to create the feel of an old home as a showplace for their antique furniture.   House sponsor: Yvonne Meyer, Martha Turner Properties, and Richard Hughes and Frances Smith, Martha Turner Mortgage Floral sponsor: Greenwood King Properties

908 Redan   The Craftsman bungalow at 908 Redan features a jerkinhead roof and evidence of Japanese influence in the double cantilevered beams supporting the flying rafters found along the gable. The entry door, featuring a marginal-paned light, is outfitted with Craftsman hardware. The fireplace in the front parlor is original to the home, as are the bracketed mantle and the flanking bookcases. A three-centered, or basket-handle, arched opening leads to the dining room and then to the home's impressively renovated kitchen. The cabinetry in the kitchen is noteworthy for the use of old-style inset-panel doors with butterfly hinges and cabinet turns. The home's hall bath features an original pedestal tub. The master bath was added along with the adjacent family room at the rear of the kitchen.   House sponsor: Lindsay Sander and Chris Harshbarger Floral sponsor: Jana’s Flowers

414 Bayland The First Colonial Revival cottage at 414 Bayland was built in 1908-09 by William Wilson, developer of Woodland Heights. The original two-bedroom, one-bath home was featured in the first brochure advertising the new neighborhood in 1910. It survived do-it-yourself makeovers in the 1960s and '70s and was expanded to its present size in 2004 by architect Helen Peter and contractor and neighborhood resident Steve Ista. Emphasis was placed on restoring the home's original appearance. Architectural features of note include a pillared colonnade and an original built-in hutch in the dining room. The lower cabinets in the butler pantry also are original, as is the pocket window. The home's current owners added the handsome decking on its east side, creating an attractive outdoor room for entertaining.   House sponsor: Bank of America Mortgage and Kevin Clausey Floral sponsor: Bergner and Johnson Design

712 Wendel   The brick veneer bungalow at 712 Wendel, built in 1920, greets visitors with a commodious porch and Tree of Life beveled glass lights, in the style of architect Frank Lloyd Wright's early work, in the entry door. A step inside reveals original face-nailed oak flooring and a thoroughly modern surprise. The traditional interior has been pulled back to its sleek, minimalist essentials. Gone are the original bookcase colonnade between living room and dining room and the traditional kitchen, which was reconfigured in 2007. The unexpected look offers a suitable venue for furniture pieces, many of mid-century design, and creates a flow intended to sweep visitors from front door to back yard. The residence retains the look and warmth of its 1920s roots while creating a space that is bold and new.   House sponsor: Tootsies Floral sponsor: Heights Floral

2617 Greenleaf   Inside and out, the English cottage with Tudor detailing at 2617 Greenleaf offers the visitor examples of the rich varieties of brickwork found in many 1930-era homes in Woodland Heights. The cottage was originally a two-bedroom, one-bath home. Over the years it has been expanded to include a large family room/den with bath and, more recently, a step-down screened porch. The back yard has been tastefully decked. Well-tended gardens complete the picture of leafy leisure. The home is of sturdy raked-brick construction of the type found in several blocks of the neighborhood. Construction in this area of Woodland Heights came relatively late, which may explain the use of alleys, atypical of the neighborhood.   House sponsor: Montalbano Lumber Floral sponsor: The Posh Petal and Leash Yu, Nationwide Insurance

3108 Houston   The 3108 Houston Avenue building is a true Houston loft: an old commercial space that has been converted to an open living space with exposed brick walls, reclaimed wood and concrete floors and high ceilings. The building was built in 1925 as a neighborhood drug store. The current owner purchased the property and began interior demolition in December 2002. The interior was gutted completely. The original ceiling joists were re-milled for the flooring; the I-beam was cut loose and moved forward; the original upper windows at the front of the building were also reused. The home’s décor is an eclectic mixing of mid-century furnishings with traditional antiques and classic upholstered pieces. One of the home’s most interesting features is a rooftop garden with downtown views.   House sponsor: Montalbano Tire & Auto Repair Floral Sponsor: Floral Events