Homearama Week 2016: Day One!

Hello!

After a Homearama hiatus last year (the show was canceled, obviously not my idea), I was very excited to see what this year’s tour would hold.  This year was different, in that my 10 year-old daughter came with us, and let’s just say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. 😉 I really enjoyed getting a peek into these homes – whether they were my style or not – and will be sharing the details of each home with you throughout the course of the week.  So, let’s get started!

The Jefferson
Price: $949,000
Square Footage: 4,500 sq. ft.
Builder: Sterling Homes
Website: www.thesterlinghomes.com

This was the first home that we toured, and suffice to say, it had us at hello.

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Loads of curb appeal with these window boxes too.  What’s not to love?

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I wish I had a better shot from when you entered the front door, but I think I was distracted by this gorgeous office on the left.  The wall color is Gauntlet Gray by Sherwin Williams.  I wish they had all of the wall colors listed on a handout or something, like another home did, but I got a couple of them by asking.  Note to homebuilders: include the wall colors as part of the information you provide – people want it!

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And can I just tell you how much I’m loving the carpet in here?

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Is that not the coolest?  Love me some herringbone pattern – so unexpected, yet so perfect all at the same time.

Not detail was overlooked in this home, including all of the gorgeous hardware finishes.  Check out these glass doorknobs.

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To the right is this perfectly pretty powder room.  Notice the “X” detail on the vanity – this element is repeated in other areas throughout this home.  And can I just say that all of the lighting in this home is fantastic?

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Once you make your way into the home, you’re greeted with this charm-filled family room.  And the wall color is Mindful Gray by Sherwin Williams, in case you’re wondering.

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Great for entertaining, complete with a built-in bar, tucked into the wall (again with the “X” detail).

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Flowing beautifully with the family room is this absolutely stunning kitchen.  I love everything about it.  The cabinets, the molding details, the lighting, the backsplash, the hardware – all of it!  The glass upper cabinets (“X” detail) are so striking, and I’m also loving the window treatment in here.

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I was hoping for some hidden pantries in these homes, and this one did not disappoint.

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Love it.

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Here is a view from the kitchen into the family room.  We haven’t even talked about these amazing floors, have we?  Bonjour.

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Let’s not forget about the kitchen sink (with a beautiful view into the backyard).

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Let’s not forget this beautiful focal point.

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And a close up of the gorgeous hardware I keep referencing – love these fridge handles.

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Off the kitchen, there is a mudroom, complete with a planked wall, hooks, cubbie space and another pretty window treatment.

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And from the mudroom, you can access the laundry room, where the sink steals the show, and I love the gray cabinets in here.

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From here, let’s take it upstairs, and admire the molding, chandelier and window seat on the way.

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The master suite continued the beautiful moldings and color scheme.  I wasn’t all that jazzed about the cage around the light fixture though – that just seemed wrong, and my girlfriend wondered if the cage was actually the way it was shipped, and not part of the light fixture.

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The master bathroom was a stunner as well.

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The detail work continues in here, with the addition of some mirrored cabinets.

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No master tub (which doesn’t bother me), and a glorious master shower.home1-masterbath-shower

The master suite is topped off with not one, but two amazing master closets.

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There are three additional bedrooms upstairs.  This darling baseball bedroom has a Jack and Jill bath that connects to another kid’s bedroom.

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The third bedroom had it’s own private bathroom (which my daughter claimed as her own).

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Central to the entire upstairs was a little study nook:

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Making our way downstairs, the staircase loveliness continues –

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The basement was a nice entertainment space – not overly large, but definitely functional.  There was a cozy media area:

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A bathroom, of course –

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A bar area (with cabinets similar to the ones in the kitchen, but in the same color as the laundry room).home1-basementbar

And a pool table area (with a planked wall/shelf for drinks) – I thought that was a nice touch.

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Taking it outside, the house is extended with its entertaining space.

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More space to eat al fresco –
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And some window boxes to admire as well –

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What more do you need?

So that’s the first tour – what do you think?  A keeper, yes?

More to come!

Jenny

11 Comments

  • Reply
    debbie
    June 20, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    Oh my goodness what a beautiful tour. I loved the beautiful grays they used in some of the rooms. Also the X theme throughout was nice. I especially loved the blue ceilings in the mudroom/laundry. You explained everything very well and I can’t wait for the next one.

  • Reply
    Vel
    June 20, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    Yes, but I agree, I’d remove the cage on the chandy and I would need a tub!

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    Tara
    June 20, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    Loved this exterior when I saw it pre-show online and the inside did not disappoint. The family room with the fireplace flanked by bookcases with windows above it is almost exactly like a friend’s former home. It was an old house and just oozed charm. Terrific patio and I so want an outside fireplace but not going to happen. At least in this house. So often when I love the interior of a Homearama house, it’s been done by Amy Holt. I’m with you on paint colors — tell us cuz you know we’re going to ask! I can’t go this year so I’m touring through you so keep going, please!

  • Reply
    Rebecca
    June 20, 2016 at 5:20 pm

    Absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much.

  • Reply
    Lauren R.
    June 21, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    Love these home tours and your opinions on them!

  • Reply
    Julie
    June 23, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    Love, love, love the kitchen backsplash! A beautiful home, but it’s lacking something and I think some beautiful artwork with some colour would bring the house alive. Just my opinion though and otherwise it’s lovely.

  • Reply
    Emily
    July 5, 2016 at 11:07 pm

    Alright ladies,
    I’m absolutely in love with the bed spread and comforter in picture #29 with the grey and blue splotches. I need help in finding out where I can buy it myself. Ready set go!

  • Reply
    Jen Erhardt
    July 10, 2017 at 11:54 pm

    I love that herringbone rug, where from?

    • Reply
      Jenny
      July 11, 2017 at 10:17 pm

      I have seen the same pattern at Lowes – I’m thinking you could get a bound rug made from Lowes as an option. I was happy when I discovered it!

  • Reply
    Jaclyn
    April 13, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    Do you know what color the herringbone rug in the office is?

    • Reply
      Jenny
      April 14, 2018 at 7:10 am

      I don’t – but I’ve seen the herringbone pattern that looks spot on at Lowe’s of all places! In the carpet section.

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