The exterior facades of the Parade homes are pretty much completed. Of course things will look much more impressive after the landscaping is installed and the sod is laid. Even without all the plants and trees, it’s pretty easy to get an idea of how imposing these homes really are.
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When you walk in the house being built by Dani Homes, don’t be surprised if you feel a sense of calm and relaxation. Elements based on the practice of traditional Feng Shui are being integrated into the design process.
Feng Shui is based on ancient Chinese traditions and takes on many different forms. All are based on the following principle: Put the right objects in the right place to be in harmony and balance with yourself, nature and the universe.
Dani Homes designer Jenny Frederick of Spice it Up Interiors has consulted with Diana Garber of Intuitive Concepts to maximize benefits and mitigate risks with Feng Shui practices.
For more information on Feng Shui, visit the Intuitive Concepts website.
There’s plenty of dust on the floor and busy craftsmen – it’s all a work in progress. But there’s been enough started inside the Parade houses that it’s not too hard to imagine the final product.
Here’s a sampling of some of the items to look for at the July event.
Kevin Knight is using reclaimed wood from a variety of places for the entire main floor. Last week there were stacks of the wood waiting to be installed. This week it's all in place and even though there's quite a bit of dust, it's looking pretty impressive.
One of the stunning features of the Duffy Homes house is the stone wall that spans the entire length of the house and separates the great room from the kitchen and informal dining area.
The Stafford Group has a loft area in the second floor that overlooks the kitchen on one side and the great room on the other. Obviously there will be some sort of railing put in place.
Putting together a kitchen can be pretty tricky, lots of details for sure. Dark cabinets or light? Wood floors or tile? What sort of back splash? And how about the appliances – stainless or black?
On a recent visit to M/I’s Home store at Easton, we walked through the selection process and got a glimpse of what might be going into their Parade home.
So, we want to know from only Dublin High School students (any school): What does your dream crib look like? We want to know if money or location was no object, where would and how would you build, design, landscape and/or decorate your ideal home? We know there are some wild ideas out there…let’s hear them.
The winner will receive a FLIP MINO HD Camera. If you are interested, here are the contest rules:
1. Answers to the question must be submitted via video, no more than 3 minutes.
2. Videos may be in any format, but must be original and void of profanity, violence, nudity or any sexual intonations.
3. To be placed into consideration, videos should be uploaded to YouTube and tagged ” BIA DREAM CRIB.”
4. Please email info@biaparade.com the link to your video with your name and age.
How you can win:
The top 3 videos with the most number of views on YOUTUBE by June 26 at 6pm will be posted on the BIA Parade Facebook page and the www.biaparade.com blog – where a public vote will be conducted; the video with the most votes wins one Flip Mino HD Camera. Winners will be announced on the BIA Parade Facebook page this site on July 9.
Questions should be directed to info@biaparade.com. Good luck!
At all the parade homes, exteriors are getting final touches while the focus is about to turn inside. Above, Grand Design Group’s Pam Yost is spotted measuring a window in the Duffy Homes / Michael Edwards house. Below painters finish the front exterior at Gossing’s home and concrete contractors pour sidewalks in front of the BIA Foundation House built by Compass.
Three of the 11 builders participating in this year’s Parade have never before participated.
Which three builders are the “new kids on the Parade”?
The fifth trivia question we posed was: what’s the total value today of the 24 homes featured in the 1972 BIA Parade of Homes, the ones that totaled up to $1 Million the year they were built?
According to the county auditor’s site, added together those homes are valued at $4,325,300 today. Market value is certainly higher than that, too.
So there’s some good news in a down economy. At least home prices have increased at least 430% over 1972 prices.
Fabrics shown above: Waverly Green Fabric, Sundial blue, Black and white, Light blue lovely lattice.
If you have children you may be familiar with the experience of playing host to a herd of 12-year-olds excited to play video games, eat snacks and hang out in your family room. Or maybe your husband enjoys having his pals over to watch the game and eat chicken wings. How about the dog that loves to sleep on the couch during the day when everybody’s gone (and then looks very innocent when you come home).
You might want to tune into this design tip recently shared by Gossing Designer Julie Himmelsbach of JCH Designs: Look for outdoor fabrics to use on inside furniture in heavy-use areas.
Outdoor spaces are becoming more like indoor living areas with the creation of outdoor “rooms” with a cozier feel. With this trend comes an increase in the availability and selection of outdoor-friendly fabrics that can withstand excessive wear and tear.
So why not bring some of that color and durability inside?
BBQ sauce on the couch – Just wipe it off. Sprite spilled on the automan – no problem. Dog smells galore – get a wet rag and just wipe it down.
Now we wouldn’t necessarily recommend this in your formal areas, but why not give it a try in the informal spaces, espeically the ones designated for the kids (and dogs)?
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