Seattle's Smith Tower Has One Stylish Home At The Very Top (VIDEO)

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The most successful designs are all about thinking big, and no one can attest to that more than Petra Franklin, who converted the top of one of Seattle's most recognizable skyscrapers into her dream home.

Franklin now lives in the Smith Tower in Washington with her two daughters. It was originally a utility space and a caretaker's apartment, but now it's a two-story, two-bedroom, two-bathroom house. And believe it or not, it actually wasn't too hard to accomplish. With some new floors, the addition of a staircase and the removal of many layers of old paint, Franklin was able to create quite a unique space. The best part? The breathtaking views, of course.

Watch the video clip from HGTV's "You Live In What?" above to learn more, and be sure to click through our slideshow of other cool home conversions.

Converted Homes
A Converted Power Plant Was Turned Into An Eclectic Home (01 of07)
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Most potential homeowners would deem a converted power plant located in a floodplain, a fire zone and on an active earthquake fault a risky investment, but one buyer found it worth the gamble. Todd R. Cole, designer and owner of Strata Landscape Architecture, transformed this property with a surprising history into an eclectic home. Our friends at California Home + Design have shared this amazing house tour with us. (credit:John Merkl )
Converted Houseboat Restored On Land (02 of07)
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Is a pirate's life for you? If so, we have found the perfect home to satisfy your love for all things nautical. We came across this 1988 Owens cabin cruiser that has been converted into a house -- on land! Located in Kingston, Tennessee, it has one bedroom, one bathroom and a pretty awesome exterior. Click here to see more! (credit:Tiny House Listings )
School Bus Converted Into An Awesome Tiny Camper (03 of07)
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When we were younger, taking the bus to school was a drag. But now we’ve found a school bus that we not only want to ride in, but we could actually live in it too.This 1998 Cummins diesel bus has been converted into a full-fledged tiny house camper. Click here to see more! (credit:Tiny House Listings )
A Converted Water Tank Cottage In NYC (04 of07)
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With an asking price of $3.6 million, the pre-war Penthouse designed by Messana O’Rorke Architects has two bedrooms and one and a half baths, along with incredible features like 12-foot ceilings, oversized windows, a fireplace and a landscaped terrace And a cool water tank cottage on the roof! (credit:Douglas Elliman photos)
Pilot House Trawler Converted Into Tiny Home (05 of07)
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Originally used as a pilot house trawler, or fishing boat, this vessel has been completely converted into a full-functiong home including two bedrooms, one bath, an office and art studio. But the best part of all might be all the amazing appliances that come with the boat like a washer and dryer, which sometimes you can’t even find on land. (credit:Tiny House Listings )
Restored Vintage Trailer Turned Into A Little Home (06 of07)
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Listed for $19,300, the 203-square-foot-home has one bedroom and one bath. The exterior has been polished and according to the owner, is “virtually dent-free.” The roof and windows have also been sealed. But perhaps the coolest part of this trailer is the classic pink appliances and the recently added bamboo flooring that await you inside. (credit:Tiny House Listings)
Blue School Bus Converted Into Home (07 of07)
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We recently came across a 1992 International 3700 school bus that's been converted into a tiny house. Repainted a subtle shade of blue, this mobile home has one bedroom and one bathroom. There’s also a fully functioning kitchen with two sinks, propane stove and “plenty of storage for water.” And this particular home has solar panels and runs on diesel and waste vegetable oil. (credit:Tiny House Listings )

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