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In addition to looking for a home that will work well into their old age, these buyers are more active than ever. They plan to more fully enjoy pre- and post-retirement years, trading hours of housekeeping, yard work and maintenance with more time for hobbies, travel and leisure pursuits. Gray and/or greige (a gray/beige hybrid) with white painted trim is still the preferred decorating style.
Not sure where the homeowners will store all their dishes, pots and pans. Every single home has a party room in the basement, with full bars, pool tables, shuffle boards, and large TV or movie screens. Jack & Jill Bathrooms.Let’s face it—if you have two kids sharing a bathroom, a Jack & Jill configuration can make a lot of sense.
Cheshire Woods, Delaware
The ceiling of the main living area in the Maple Craft home was a winner, while the wood-grain-print wallpaper strips in the Fischer Homes kitchen fell flat for me. I loved the modern meets farmhouse look that we saw in many of the houses. There were beautiful recycled barn wood accents and open concept floor plans. I saw these enough times to label them “still in style.” However, I saw an execution that didn’t make sense to me. Barn doors are great for separating a space visually.
This space still exists, but it has been re-purposed. Most interior designers envision the library as a Bourbon or wine tasting room for a small group of guests to hang out in a private space. The exterior design of most homes resembles the popular barn style. We also saw a comeback of mid century modern furniture and light fixtures. This house consists of many wood pieces that come from local Amish families. The entire house had a black and white color scheme.
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However, black and white made a few appearances this year as well. The black ceiling in Trinity’s master bedroom made a big impact. The Ambassador Homes parade entry features a finished lower level, with a bar area and a bonus room decorated as a study. The four-bedroom, 2.5-bath home boasts a modern, contemporary vibe with clean lines and is ideal for homeowners who are looking to downsize and simplify.
One home even features a cabbage patch in front of the house . Large walk-in master showers, often without a door, were featured in every home I saw. Where last year’s trend was to have two showers in the space, this year the focus shifted to a single shower with multiple heads . I visited the 2017 BIA Parade of Homes this weekend with my wife, brother, and sister-in-law to take a look at the latest home trends. It was a smaller event than last year, with only nine homes to tour compared to 16 in 2016.
What’s Missing in New Homes?
Mark your calendars to take advantage of the 2022 Parade of Homes presented by the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio in partnership with James Hardie! Once again we are bringing you the opportunity to tour a group of diverse homes that range in cost, amenities and areas of Central Ohio. Some prominent custom builders are missing, such as Bob Webb and Romanelli & Hughes. They were probably too busy to build a display home for the Parade, and then there’s the price. While I wasn’t there, your detail made me feel as if I were there. I live in Iowa, but enjoyed your live feed, which made me want to read this.
I heard lots of comments about how much people liked it. The BIA’s magazine Building Insider is published 6 times a year, with a special section addition covering the Parade. It is the only local publication providing an in-depth guide to our local homebuilding industry.
Unfinished wood accents, whether in the form of shiplap or bar accents, also was used quite often. To no one’s surprise, we saw lots of granite in these $600,000+ homes. What was surprising was how many times we saw the relatively new leather finish on the stone counters. A leathered finish differs from the smooth, polished surface you are probably used to seeing. It has a soft, textured appearance that has a slight sheen but isn’t shiny. This textured surface means the granite hides fingerprints and smudges pretty well, making it a more practical surface for day-to-day use.
The Westport Homes ranch also offers extra living space on the finished lower level, in addition to its three bedrooms and 3.5 baths. A large finished bar, media center and gaming center style the finished basement as a man cave that’s ideal for entertaining. The open-concept floor plan and formal dining room are aimed at the preferences of older homebuyers. The “split-5,” characterized by a two-story living area with a master bedroom halfway upstairs and two levels below the main living area, is not a new style. However, the three homes in this year’s Parade that utilized it made a major improvement to the design. Instead of having the two lower levels effectively splitting the basement in half, these models had the first level down from the main living area only about five steps down.
The decorating trendpopularized by Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV’s Fixer Upper was found everywhere. Traditional white around a fireplace, whitewashed in a tray ceiling, natural rough wood planks covering accent walls, arranged vertically on a bedroom wall. There were lots of variations—some done well, and some not so well.
Our Association offers numerous sponsorship and advertising opportunities throughout the year, targeting both members and consumers. The BIA has several key events that are annual and biannual. These events all have sponsorship, advertising and general information which you can find here. You may exit and re-enter the Parade of Homes in the same day, just be sure to pick-up a wristband on your way out from the kiosk in the entry/exit tent. If you do not get a wristband prior to exiting, you will not be permitted back into the Parade without purchasing a ticket. You are welcome to take pictures of the homes as you tour.
Perhaps that was because the event was outside the immediate Columbus suburbs. But what I can say is there was no shortage of people touring these nine houses. Many careers in the homebuilding and construction industry pay well, offer opportunities for advancement and don’t require a college degree. Looking or just thinking about buying or seller your home. As a professional, I will provide you with insight and a high service level in representing your interest in buying or seller real estate. Remember the time when every home had a library near the main entrance?
Let's take a look at our top 5 reasons to live in Delaware. Get a glimpse at multiple Parade homes all conveniently located in featured neighborhoods in different locations. I was surprised by the small backyards and the lack of any significant patio or deck designs.
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