Frank Lloyd Wright and his interns integrated furnishings into the design of the Zimmerman house. They created built-in shelves, cabinets, and seating areas to conserve space and minimize clutter. Chairs and tables were also custom made. Even the table linens were especially designed for this house.
The Zimmermans consulted with Frank Lloyd Wright before selecting pottery and artwork. Wright believed that this attention to detail made the house seem "handcrafted like a fine piece of furniture".
Colors, shapes, and textures harmonize throughout every room. Overhead lighting is recessed in the woodwork, with mirrors behind the bulbs. The effect resembles dappled sunlight filtering through tree branches.
