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Wells Built Homes

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Image Builders

Classic Design Homes

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Parade of Homes

By Brittany Cremer • bcremer@billingsgazette.com Brown Builders

Classic Design Homes

Helgeson Homes

Editor’s Note: This is the third installment of a four-part series featuring the Parade of Homes.

This week’s preview highlights interior shots of each home’s design and amenities.

Additional photos and highlights will appear next week.

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Buscher Construction

Dan Fleury Construction

McCall Homes

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Either way, the diverse sampling of Homes is the perfect venue for infantastic craftsmanship in this year’s quisitive home buyers and remodelers The Billings Gazette Your Home section will be extensively showcasing these homes today and next Parade of Homes is sure to satisfy all to sponge inspiration—beveled copper Sunday, so be sure to earmark your favorites. your requirements. fi xtures, vessel sinks, custom trim and Attendance to the Parade of Homes will inspire the inner decorator/designer within you, so march on Held today and next weekend, Sep- faux paint effects are just a few of the down during the following dates and times to see what all the excitement is about: tember 21-22, this year’s Parade of goodies in store.

Homes features 16 distinct homes by The presenting builders include 14 local builders, including a vacation Ban Construction, Brown Builders, property in Red Lodge. It is premier, Buscher Construction, Classic Dehandsome housing at its best. sign Homes, Cougar Construction, The Parade of Homes affords build- Dan Fleury Construction, Helgeson Enjoy your self-guided tour of these homes.

Visit homeBuilders, you visit. This awardatis given to the builder whose home ers the opportunity to phenomenal showcase inHomes, Image Island each home at your leisure. Your ticket will be stampedRock upon Creek, receives most votes.

Tickets to the event cost $10 for adults and children 13 and older; kids 12 and under are free but must ventive, contemporary home designs LLC, the McCall Homes, 16 entering each home, with admittance to each allowed once. cannot be responsible for lost items. Leave food and drinks be supervised by an adult. Tickets can be purchased at any of the Parade homes during regular Parade and décor. The affordable, the ostenta- Thompson We Homes, Trails West in your car. Young children carried by adults are admitted free. hours.

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Visit the remaining homes Basin must remain with a responsible adult at all times. are will be a grand prize drawing for $3,200 worth of furniture donated by Ashley Furniture and receive an additional prize for entry!

The winner will receive not permitted. Take your time, take notes and ask questions Homestore.

Participants much visit at least 10 of the Parade homes in order to be eligible to win. promising something everyone. $3,200 inHosted merchandise Furniture.

You will also be as you tour, but keep your cameras and camcorders at home. information, log on to www. BillingsParadeOfHomes.com. by from theAshley Billings Home For additional eligible for a bonus drawing of a week’s stay in Red Lodge at Photography and videography are not allowed. This includes of Builders Association, the Parade Islands at Rock Creek! PLUS, Island at Rock Creek is holding photos taken with cellular telephones.

• Sunday, Sept. 15: noon to 5 p.m.

• Saturday, Sept. 21: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Sunday, Sept. 22: noon to 5 p.m.

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DAILY DRAWINGS for a weekend stay in one of their condos!

You may also participate in the “People’s Choice” award.

Circle your selection and drop your ticket in the box at the last Enjoy your self-guided tour of these phenomenal homes. Visit each home at your leisure. Your ticket will be stamped upon entering each home, with admittance to each allowed once.

Visit 10 of the Billings homes and you are eligible to enter the prize drawing on the front of the ticket. Visit the remaining homes and receive an additional prize entry! The winner will receive $2,500 in merchandise from Ashley Furniture. You will also be eligible for a bonus drawing of a week’s stay in Red Lodge at Islands at Rock Creek! You may also participate in the “People’s Choice” award. Circle your selection and drop your ticket in the box at the last home you visit. This award is given to the builder whose home receives the most votes.

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For your convenience, portable rest rooms are located outside each home site near parking areas.

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Enjoy your self-guided tour of these phenomenal homes, visiting each at your leisure.

Your ticket will be stamped upon entering each home, with admittance to each allowed once.

Visit 10 of the Billings homes and you are eligible to enter the prize drawing on the front of the ticket. Visit the remaining homes and receive an additional prize entry! The winner will receive $3,200 in merchandise from Ashley Furniture. You will also be eligible 48 for a bonus drawing Paradeofof a week’s stay in Red Lodge at The Island at Rock Creek. Plus, Island at Rock Creek is holding daily drawings for a weekend stay at one of their condos. You may also participate

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Children who walk the tour will be charged admission. Children 7 must remain with a responsible adult at all times. Strollers are not permitted. Take your time, take notes and ask questions as you tour, but keep your cameras and camcorders at home.

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21 D Kainu Avenue

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Rustic Red Lodge townhome perfect for everyday living or weekend getaways Some people may think that all townhomes are alike. But the Island at Rock Creek home featured in this year’s Parade shouts: Think again. It is as unique as any individual home. With a total of 2,544 square feet of well-organized space, including four bedrooms, four bathrooms, two balconies, a laundry room, a deck and a spacious entertaining space, the home at 21D Kainu Avenue is ideal as either a fulltime residence or a vacation home with income potential.

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6330 Canyonwood Drive

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Classic Craftsman Redux

By Allyn Hulteng

A modern interpretation of classic prairie-style architecture creates a sophisticated blend of minimalism and luxury Over the years, Rick Stordahl, designer and project manager with Wells Built Homes, has built hundreds of beautiful, mountain lodge-inspired homes. So when the time came to plan for the 2013 Parade of Homes, he was eager to design something fresh.

The genesis of Stordahl’s vision came from classic craftsman architecture which emphasizes horizontal elements with an organic aesthetic. By infusing artful lines, glazed surfaces and modern textures to the archetypal structure, Stordahl created a one-of-akind Parade home that oozes sleek sophistication.

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4141 Woodcreek Drive

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Lasting Impression

By Brittany Cremer

Rustic luxury meets western hospitality in this stunning Ironwood home with automated add-ons

Ban Construction

Ban Construction’s Parade home at 4141 Woodcreek Drive is the perfect marriage of technology and timeless beauty.

Outfitted with Control Four ™whole-home automation— which controls the garage, lights, home audio, security and more—the home’s chic urbane feel enmeshes perfectly with contemporary country touches. Custom ironworks, a to-die-for master suite and fantastic downstairs entertaining area make this beautiful craftsman a must-see.

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5901 Foxtail Lane

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Unassuming Elegance

By Brittany Cremer

Modern metropolitan meets country craftsman in this West End wonder Amid windswept wheat fields in Billings’ West End is a contemporary-chic sanctuary crafted by Classic Design Homes. Located at 5901 Foxtail Lane, this three-bedroom ranch-style home offers all the modern amenities of a studio loft with the comfort and serenity of an Aspen ski lodge.

Perhaps more known for their rustically-refined, craftsman approach to building, Classic Design Homes set out to create a home that possesses both country comfort and chic urbane sentiments.

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Classy ‘Countrypolitan’

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Whether looking to buy your first home, downsize or simply live in a friendly community, this two-story gem is the perfect choice.

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Located in the Trails West subdivision off Grand and 46th Street West, this single-family home offers the open concept floor plan and three-car garage that many homebuyers are looking for in today’s market. While full of modern style and convenience, it possesses a certain classic farmhouse charm, from the welcoming front porch and rustic cedar wood trim on the outside to the rubbed bronze hardware and prairie-style, three-panel interior doors.

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A modern take on mid-century design infuses this home with sophisticated style This year’s Image Builders Parade Home takes many concepts of the mid-20th Century and turns them on their head. Large veneer wall panels become decorative elements. Tempered glass windows replace door panels on the large garage doors. And, structural ironwork becomes art. The home is a study of light and dark. A ying and a yang. A juxtaposition so obvious, yet so subtle, that it is barely perceived—it simply must be viewed to be believed.

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5503 Green Teal Drive Belle of the Ball

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By Brittany Cremer

Sophisticated design, custom add-ons punctuate this three-story beauty

Yellowstone Basin Construction

Jacob Brosovich, owner of Yellowstone Basin Construction, knows you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

That’s why he pulled out all the stops in constructing the jawdropping, custom-crafted Parade home at 5503 Green Teal Drive.

Featuring windswept views and opulent extras, this home exudes all the visceral appurtenances of a French villa.

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Quintessential Country Manor

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Built by Cougar Construction, the home sits on a large, lushly-landscaped lot that offers sweeping views of the Pryor and Beartooth mountain ranges to the south and west and the iconic Rimrocks to the north.

“The design combines prairie-style architecture with rustic refinement,” notes Sam Nelson, owner of Cougar Construction.

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Love Me Tender

By Brittany Cremer

Time taken to create high-quality home with artful, soft-touch design As your eyes adjust to the onslaught of rustic charm and elegance in Todd Brown’s Parade home at 318 White Star Circle, be sure to note the anchor behind the beauty. Underfoot, Brown has integrated a state-of-the-art helical pier foundation beneath the home, providing optimal stability and support. But Brown’s approach to building isn’t all about strength and rough edges. The quality and foundation in this home is tempered by creative craftsman touches—a true melding of the architect and the artist.

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Spacious rambler offers more than one room with a view Not every house plan works on every lot. And, not every lot is for every house. But, Beau Thompson of Thompson Homes found the perfect combination in this year’s Parade home—a two-acre lot that offers views of Seven Mile Creek and nearby state land—a potential paradise for a town dweller who still yearns for a bit of wild land. With 3,175 square feet of living space, ample windows to capture the view and earthy tones, this four-bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, prairie craftsman is right at home on the range.

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306 Summer Sky

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Spacious and serene custom craftsman features surprising extras Doug Wild, general manager and designer with Classic Design Homes, has an eye for detail.

“Subtle touches, slight deviations from the norm can make a huge impact,” he said.

It’s these nuanced touches that set apart the already inviting home at 306 Summer Sky. And while Classic Design Homes is featuring two homes on this year’s tour, they are distinctly different.

“This home sticks more closely to our signature, country-craftsman style, while the other has more of a contemporary vibe,” Wild said. “In this home, we used a warm, earth-toned color palette— which you might expect—but integrated small twists along the way.”

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Room with a View

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Custom West End patio home features unmatched views, sleek modern details With a wall of windows framing the Rimrocks to the north, the sleek look of glass acts as a sharp contrast to the rough and rugged butte while the cool elongated glass mosaic title of the corner fireplace echoes the beige, taupe and cream hues of the outdoors.

“We wanted to make the most of these spectacular views from every point in the home,” says Linda Buscher. “Then we made every effort to bring the outdoors in through the use of color and materials while still incorporating modern touches.”

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Customized Comfort

By Julie Green

Dan Fleury has built more than 100 custom homes in his career, so he knows a thing or two about meeting the diverse needs of his clientele. In this home, he had a particular client in mind: his wife.

With its rich exterior color, heavy corbels and oversized overhangs, visitors to this prairie-style residence will be captivated by both its beauty and timeless feel. Stacked rock and dark wood on its exterior serve as common elements on the interior of this stunning 4,400-square-foot home.

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Rich timbered-beam entrance

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Custom shower and beautiful tilework

Spacious dining area and warm color palette

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Something Old, Something New

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Sleek finishes complement traditional elements for an ageless look

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Tradition and family have been the cornerstones of Helgeson Homes since 1976. And this year’s Parade home delivers in spades. Veterans of the Parade, Helgeson perfects timeless elements with an eye on simplicity and style. “Montana meets prairie style” in this home as it seamlessly blends design with ageless elements to portray a “been there all along” feel in this four bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, airy, open traditional home on Billings’ West End.

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It Takes a Village

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Energy-efficient home features cared-for community feel, contemporary design and surprising extras

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Quality and kinship have a permanent address at 1820 Front Street.

Crafted by McCall Homes, this residence may not be the largest on the tour, but it is—by all accounts—the most unique.

Featuring a cozy, community feel where residents watch after and take care of each other, the home welcomes guests onto its country-style porch with open arms. Inside, the main floor is splashed in contemporary ashen grey and outlined with white trim, perfectly offset by spritely uses of complementing color throughout.

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Modern touches enmesh with craftsman comfort to create exquisite oasis

If chic urbane and country craftsman had a baby, the offspring would be the home at 333 White Star Circle.

Situated in the serene Granite Park subdivision just off Central and 54th Street in Billings’ burgeoning West End, the home offers that living-in-the-country but close-enough-to-commute vibe.

“We really focused on new-age extras with this home,” said builder Todd Brown, “and not just the layout and design. The home is integrated with whole-home automation, WiFi-controlled security, thermostat, sprinklers, blinds, you name it.”

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Spacious and comfortable guest room

Walls of windows flood the dining

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Open-concept living and kitchen area Bamboo-inspired tile in

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