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

Visit WBNS-10TV’s home page to see more videos, pictures and parade updates as we near opening day.

Keep checking WBNS-10TV’s site for more Parade videos and updates as we count down to opening day.

Faux painter in the Gossing home. This is step one of a four layer process.

On a visit to the site this morning a faux painter was caught in the act at the Gossing home. She was just starting her work so the wall had a rather splochy look. But she interrupted her work long enough to explain her process and to show me a sample of what it will eventually look like.

A sample of the finished product shows that the walls will have an embossed design as well as a rustic old look.

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.

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.

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.

Dream Kitchen with M/I Homes from Parade of Homes on Vimeo.