Oak Park: Frank Lloyd Wright

Oak Park, Illinois is the first city directly west of downtown Chicago, and the village is loaded with important architectural buildings, many of which were designed by the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. He was well-known for his work in the "Prairie" style, with its low horizontal lines and harmony with the natural surroundings. If you are looking for a sleek, yet classic design style, these homes can definitely serve as inspiration. Many have an almost Asian feel to them.

The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio is on Chicago Avenue and is open to the public. Here, you can see the beginnings of the Prairie School of architecture and begin to learn more about this type of look. Opt for a guided tour of the building, or set out to take in all the sights and sign up for a walking tour of the Historic District. You'll see the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright designs in the world here, and the repeated themes and craftsmanship of these homes are sure to amaze as well as inspire. The clean lines and basic ideas on which this style of architecture is based on translate very well to Web design.