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FEATURE:
New home trends move from lavish to practical BY MARY UMBERGER NEW HOME SOURCE
The Best in American Living Awards honor excellence in new home design. What trends did this year’s expert panel of judge’s spy? If the houses we build are some kind of barometer of our attitudes, then hooray for us — we seem to be moving toward a mindset that’s becoming more practical, more grounded in reality. That cultural pat on the back comes from the Best in American Living Awards (BALA), an annual
competition whose designprofessional judges sifted through photos and floor plans of hundreds of homes, condos and entire neighborhoods to single out the 65 best home designs of 2012. The judging team found certain consistencies running through the contest entries that represent seven trends that will show up in mainstream design over the next few years. Leading the pack was a whole new attitude toward just
how much space is “enough.” “In the McMansion era, we had square footage for the sake of square footage,” said contest judge Barry Glantz, president of Glantz & Associates Architects in St. Louis, Mo. “We’re seeing a strong trend away from that. People want warm, homey, comfortable.” Consumers didn’t especially express a craving for spaces that are small, rather, they are asking for spaces that are smaller than
what they might have asked for just a few years ago, they said. “I call it right-sized luxury,” agreed architect Wayne Visbeen of Grand Rapids, Mich., a BALA regional prize-winner who addressed a press gathering devoted to
the awards at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas in January. His winning design (built by Insignia Homes of Grand Rapids), managed to lop 500 square feet off the original plan through careful attention to
the roof lines and other specs, giving the client more money to devote to details that added vintage character — important in a house that was surrounded by others built in the 1920s and 1930s, he said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
FEATURED HOME OF THE WEEK
Campbell Homes: Life With Comfort. Life With Style.
5232 Mount Cutler | $458,879
Neighborhood: Cordera Hours: Model Home 5215 Mount Cutler Ct., Mon. – Sat. 10 am – 6 pm, Sun. Noon – 6 pm Directions: From Powers Blvd. head east on Briargate Pkwy., left on the second Grand Lawn Cr., and follow signs to Campbell Homes Contact: Campbell Homes, 719-282-9250
This beautiful two-story home features a stucco and stone exterior and a 3-car garage. Hardwood flooring extends from the entryway into the great room, dining room, kitchen, and mud room. The spacious kitchen includes Maytag stainless steel appliances. The owner’s retreat, plus three additional bedrooms, bath, and laundry are located on the upper level. A fully finished 9' basement includes one additional bedroom, full bath, and spacious recreation room with game closet. www.CampbellHomes.com
OPEN HOUSE OF THE WEEK Perfection – Three Car Garage
3855 Surrey Lane | $220,000 Hours: Sunday, Oct. 26, 1 – 4 pm Neighborhood: Northeast Directions: Head north on Meadowland off of Austin Bluffs Pkwy., then right on Surrey Lane Agent/Company: Alan Lovitt, 719-338-0004
Location. Style. Selection.
You will appreciate the newer carpet, windows and roof. It is updated and remodeled. The deck has views and is covered so you can enjoy the Colorado outdoors. The rear yard is like a park and has two storage sheds. The garage is a tandem two-car with room for multiple workshops or another small car. This three-level home has awesome curb appeal. The yard (corner lot) is magnificent and is complete with an automatic sprinkler system. Check out the great garage!
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