The Journal for June 2015 includes the Parade of Homes 2015! We are proud to be featured in the Parade of Homes! Check us out in the online version of the Journal HERE!
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NEW 2-Story Exterior Elevation Now Available! We have created a 2-Story home that you can customize to create your Dream Exterior! Check it out HERE!
Color Alert!
The Color Marketing Group presents a Color Alert! Berrylicious!
The article reads ” Whether spring, summer, fall, or winter, there is no denying the luscios temptation of deep berry hues. The richness of Color Marketing Groups “Berrylicious” is mouthwatering and practically palatable as it graces homes and fashion.
Realized in everything from textured brocade to fu to pain to context textile, it is a color that can stand alone as well as offer a springboard from which other hues can contrast. It is fresh way to enliven grey, becomes shocking with coral, and can be calming when layered with other berry-inspired hues.
Fresh from the produce aisle. “Berrylicious” brings luscious to glorious life.
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June’s Featured Home is the Claremont!
Our Richland Ranch RB614A is also known as the Claremont Ranch. The Claremont offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large living area! Upon entering the home a formal foyer area opens into the large living room. The living room has an optional built-in entertainment center and bookcase that gives the room the perfect layout. The living room is open into the kitchen and nook space with great sight lines throughout. The kitchen features a very large wrap around island, that provides great additional seating space at the island overhang, a home for the kitchen sink, optional dishwasher location, and an amazing amount of countertop space. This kitchen has amazing storage space as well as a huge walk-in pantry. This kitchen space is a must see! The home is a three bedroom and two bathroom ranch, the bedrooms are considered separate since the main living space is between them. The Master bedroom features a Master bathroom and a large walk-in closet. The Master bathroom includes a walk-in shower, a soaker tub and double sinks as standards, but the Grande Serenity Bath option is shown in this home. The Grande Serenity bath includes, a large 4’x8’ walk-in ceramic shower, and a 72” soaker tub, and many more upgrades that make this bathroom amazing! The secondary bedrooms are very equal in size and both feature walk in closets. The hall bathroom is very spacious for a second bath and has the option for double sinks! The utility room in this home includes a utility sink and laundry table along with the washer/dryer hookup. This home is a must see!
Featured Home for April – Lattimore RAB105A
Lattimore – RAB105A
Our Lattimore Ranch not only has an awesome floor plan but has great curb appeal! The offsets of the home, the dormers, and the standard porch give this home a great exterior look! Upon entering this home a large foyer area opens into the great room and formal dining room great sight lines to all the living area. The Great room is a very large room and has good wall space for furniture placement, your television, or maybe a great photo wall! The spacious kitchen has great sight lines into both the great room and dining room, and features two half walls with cabinets dividing the space. A large standard island is the centerpiece of the kitchen, a nice amount of cabinets and countertop space round out this space. The bedrooms in this home are separated by the living space, the secondary bedrooms are equal in size however, one features a walk in closet while the other has a standard size closet. The secondary bathroom in this home is a jack-and-jill bath and is only accessible through the secondary bedrooms, a half bathroom is off to the foyer for your guest to use. The master bedroom has a nice entrance off the foyer hallway and features a large walk in closet and a spacious master bathroom. The master bathroom is standard with a walk in shower, soaker tub, double sinks, and shelving, with other optional designs and upgrades available! This home is a must see! Check out the standard and optional features on the website!
Trend Research
DESIGN NOTES:
I recently spent some time doing a little color “trend research” by shopping at some of our local stores; Target, Kohl’s and Lowe’s. I’m not really looking for what is coming but rather what is available at the retail level.
Gray is still a dominate player. It is being used with yellow, coral and turquoise in several textile areas like towels, rugs and pillows. This gives you the perfect opportunity to jump in and spiff up your home Replace the bedding set with one that uses some of the mentioned combinations along with matching towels for the master bath. Add throw pillows in coral or turquoise to the sofa in the living room.
Another strong trend for consumers today is the predominance of the grommet style drape panels. Patterns and prints are both very popular. Don’t be afraid to refresh a house with new drape panels in the living room and family room. Panels are almost always in 84” long lengths and two panels are all that is needed to treat a window, one panel on each side of the window, or windows.
Take advantage of spring fever to give your home an updated look.
Debbie Stutsman
Corporate Director of Design
The Commodore Corporation
Featured Home for February!
The Mabry Ranch is our Featured Home for February!
The Mabry is a 1900 sqft ranch that features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Upon entering this home you are greeted by a formal foyer entryway that leads you into the kitchen nook or into the spacious Great Room. The kitchen features a nice island with an overhang for additional seating, and also houses the kitchen sink and dishwasher if you choose to add one. The kitchen has a nice layout and is standard with the Stone Valance! The kitchen also has great storage space with the cabinetry and the walk-in pantry closet. Check out the photos of this great space! The nook leads you into the great room that is a spacious area, with a great spot for an optional fireplace or entertainment center. The bedrooms in this home are separated with the master bedroom off the kitchen. The master bedroom features an attached master bathroom, as well as a walk in closet. The secondary bedrooms in this home are grouped together off the great room hallway. The 3 bedrooms are all equal in size and all have a nice size closet. The Home office is also off the great room, which can also be converted to be a 5th bedroom. A great home to see!
2015’s First Featured Home!
Rockbridge Ranch Brookshire – RB637A
The Rockbridge series of homes is designed to offer the flexibility your family needs and the style that you don’t want to live without. A formal foyer welcomes you into this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch. Open flow of this home begins as soon as you walk in the door, a beautiful view from the Living room to the Kitchen and nook area show the flow of this home. The kitchen in this home features a large island, that includes great extra storage, a nice prep area, bar stool seating area, and a small optional sink! The kitchen is a spacious room with great cabinets and a nice layout with plenty of storage cabinets, however if that isn’t enough there is also a butler pantry for more storage and also more appliances. The double windows over the sink lets a great amount of light into the space. The bedrooms in the home are separated by the living space, with the master bedroom off the nook. The master bedroom is a nice sized room with double windows, a walk-in closet, and an attached master bathroom! The master bathroom features a nice walk-in shower, a soaker tub, and a great vanity space with double sinks! This bathroom also includes some possible updates, including the Optional Grande Serenity bath which includes a large 8 foot ceramic tile shower! The secondary bedrooms and bathroom are off the kitchen hallway. Both bedrooms are very similar in size and closet space. This home has a great layout, please check out all the photos to get a better idea of what the floor plan feels like!
Design Note!
Here it is, Pantone’s color of the year, Marsala. A rich warm red which will make any room feel cozier. Watch for it in fabric placemats, table runners, throw pillows, etc., pieces you can incorporate with many of today’s neutrals to give your home a bit of an update. Marsala would also be a great color to use as a painted accent wall. Think about a master bedroom wall with the bed on that wall, switch the bedding to a soft turquoise (similar to color shown above) and add a grouping of art prints mixed with sculptural pieces and throw pillows that have complimentary colors in them. The room will take on a whole new upscale feeling. Incorporate a little Marsala into your homes for a fresh new look.
Debbie Stutsman
Corporate Director of Design
The Commodore Corporation
Featured Home for December!
Cascade – Blueridge – B28481
The Blueridge series of homes is designed and priced to keep your budget in mind without forgoing the style you desire. The Cascade ranch is a compact home that packs a punch! A large living space greets you as you enter the home, with the kitchen to your right. The kitchen space features nice cabinet space, and optional island and an eat-in kitchen space for your dining table. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and is 1312 square feet. This home is a great home, check out the details and see if this is the home for you!
