Posts Tagged ‘Dani Homes 2009’

First comes the trim, then the paint, then…

There’s a definite order to building a Parade house (or any house, for that matter.) This week’s visit to the Parade site found most of the builders in the middle of trim work. After oodles of wood is delivered to the home, the trim carpenters swoop in with their saws, caulking and nail guns to get down to business.

Trim carpenters are highly-detailed craftsmen and their work, which sometimes plays a subtle role and other times is the headliner, takes skill and experience. Some of the more basic work is trimming out the baseboards and doorways. Where you’ll really see their expertise is in the crown molding, around the fireplaces, in the detailed paneling of the formal dining rooms and studies, and in the built-in features.

When you visit the Parade later this summer, take special note of the trim work. And consider the hours of manpower and skill that went into the final product. For now, here’s a sneak peek!

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2010 Parade Builders Announced

The BIA of Central Ohio and the New Albany Company announced today the list of builders who have committed to building in this year’s BIA Parade of Homes at Ackerly Park.  The parade will run July 24 – August 8.

“This group of builders is a fantastic mix of veteran parade participants and brand-new ones,” said Jim Hilz, Executive Director, BIA of Central Ohio. “We welcome each of them to the largest single-site parade in Ohio and one of our proudest showcases of the talent of our central Ohio builders.”

The list includes (names link back to their web sites):

Bob Webb Homes

Dani Homes

Kevin Knight & Company

M/I Homes

New England Homes

Tuckerman Home Group

Weaver Custom Homes Inc.

The Zeppernick Company Custom Homes

“The location of this parade right in the center of New Albany makes it quite special because it is so convenient to dining, our schools, library and award-winning arts center,” said NACO President Bill Ebbing.  “We have worked with these builders to not only assure that this is a memorable parade, but the best start of what will be a truly dynamic new neighborhood in New Albany.  We look forward to their outstanding homes and the legacy that they will leave our entire community.”

M/I Homes will celebrate its 25th year as a parade participant, the longest of any builder in parade history.

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Knight, Duffy and Gossing Take Top 2009 Parade Awards

Leading the pack with 12 awards, Kevin Knight was the standout in the crowd at the annual awards ceremony that took place tonight at the 2009 BIA Parade of Homes preview party at Tartan Ridge in Dublin.   Knight’s generational farm house with reclaimed wood floors, a live roof garden, an 18 foot retractable wall into a central courtyard garden, unique floor plan and overall design set the entry apart.

Duffy Homes by Michael Edwards with its French country chateau adorned with original antiques from Provence, dramatic interior stone wall, elegant first floor master suite and functional floor plan came in with eight awards.

Gossing Construction, which won best exterior architecture for its unique craftsman-style approach, also won five more awards highlighting it’s stunning entryway, greatroom and inviting arts & crafts interiors.

Below you will find a complete list of all award winners and accompanying photos for each category.  We encourage you to make sure to visit the Parade to see these building, design and landscape awardees in person.

Many thanks to the nine judges (listed with the awards) who took a whole day out of their busy schedules to help with the judging on Wednesday.  Touring eleven homes with a critical eye was a big job and we appreciate their service to the BIA!

2009 BIA Parade of Homes Award Winners

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Builder Countdown with Dani Homes

Today’s featured builder, Dani Homes, brings this year’s parade one of its most aesthetically interesting designs.  A Feng Shui theme is carried throughout the house making energy and flow the two words that bring this home’s feel together.  Watch this video to learn more about what they consider to be some of their best features.


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He’ll throw in a case of Windex.

We aren’t trying to influence the judges, but we think that this may be one of the coolest sinks we saw on our tour this week.  Nilay Bhatt, owner of Dani Homes, is shown in the mirror above this beautifully cut glass sink in his first floor powder room.  Wait to you see the rest of his modern surprises.

Dani Bathroom Sink

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Design Elements: A little Feng Shui anyone?

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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.

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Exterior Details.

New England Homes / Garth's

New England Homes / Garth's

As the builders finish their exteriors and head inside their homes, we thought we’d share a few of the exterior details they are bringing to the parade this year. Clearly, there will be no shortage of interesting, eye catching architecture and finishes!

Gossing Homes

Gossing Homes

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Dani Homes

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Now that’s a wrap

Nilay Bhatt of Dani Homes knew that the wet winter months would pose a bit of a challenge for buildling his 2009 Parade home. The solution? ZIP System roof & wall sheathing, by Huber Engineered Woods. Click on the video link to watch Nilay and Dave Poff of Carter Lumber explain how the ZIP System works.

Dani Homes from Parade of Homes on Vimeo.

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