Oops, I Did It Again
July 28, 2011
You asked for it, so I did it! Y’all liked the photo tour from last week’s townhome model crashing so much, I went and checked out some more. These are the models for single family dwellings recently staged, and the homes are under construction in my town. Being the looky loo that I am, I popped in to take a peek and snap some photos. Here are a few of the highlights from the best spaces.
The first model I toured was decorated in shades of black, brown, cream and red, not the typical color palette I’m drawn to because black and red together are tricky, but I have to give these home stagers props for pulling off a few wow factor rooms.
First, this family room in cream and brown with pops of red and black. That graphic rug completely makes the space, and I love the mixture of large scale and small scale pattern on the pillows, with a few solids and a stripe pillow thrown in too. The large scale botanical repeats on the window panels while the trim on the panels plays off the solid red pillows.
Opposite the family room is this kitchen with dark mahogany cabinets. I’m loving the glass front upper cabinets that reach to the ceiling and provide additional storage and display.
Are you drawn to bold wallpapers but nervous about the commitment? Follow this cue and use it in the powder room! It’s the perfect opportunity to add that wow factor in a small space and less expensive too. Can anyone source this wallpaper? Because it’s completely fabulous. A well executed stencil could achieve the same effect.
Upstairs was a nice loft area for lounging and TV viewing. The large scale film reels on the wall are whimsical and fun. A nice medley of fabrics too with red again playing the accent role.
In the master were contemporary furnishings. I rarely think to use black and brown together, but they seem to work here, what do you think? Mismatched nightstands appear again like last week, I like that, and how about that dramatic bolster?
My favorite details are the beams on the ceiling, the red trim on the shade and the ottoman tucked under the Parsons desk.
I show the master bath vanity area because I like how the cabinet doesn’t run the full length of the wall and allows for an étagère instead.
The girl’s room upstairs was very sweet and also sophisticated, with the mirrored demilune nightstands adding a glamorous touch. Is it me, or does the charcoal feel a bit harsh? What would you paint the lower half of those walls? I love the flirty monogram pillow and that red ruffle trim on the shade.
Here’s the one accent I’m completely crazy about, that hobnail lamp! That ain’t your Granny’s hobnail, no ma’am, that is one fresh interpretation in a modern shape, redone in gray glass. Where can I find one?
The charcoal walls look great in the boy’s room. I don’t quite understand the double rod for a single panel, but I do like the red banding.
This was a fun art display coupled with a great red chair and glossy black desk with chrome legs.
The living room was decorated nicely. I have a hard time finding fault with any room with a faux bois rug.
And for some reason, I am very drawn to this set of chairs, I think it might be the chocolate brown leather and chrome base combo.
The next model I toured was styled in very traditional furnishings in shades of olive, tan, cream and black. Here is the living room when you first walk inside. I do like the striped panels and the layered wall frames, and I always love a great bust.
Here is the adjacent dining room. Very nice oversized mirror, but do you think this space deserves a larger scale fixture? I find I’m growing increasingly fond of circular dining tables in formal dining rooms.
The family room has a gorgeous rug and this space planning appeals to me, since the (missing) TV can go either above the mantel or above the console, and the room is open to the kitchen.
Upstairs, a master also done in very traditional furnishings. I’d prefer a modern X- bench at the end of the bed instead of these chairs, but those are some gorgeous dark hardwood floors installed on the diagonal.
Opposite the bed, a favorite accent, this black croc and silver nailhead trim console that had me at hello. Too much black croc can go Vegas quickly, but viva a little touch just like this. Even if you skip the croc, I’m inspired by the use of nailhead trim around the doors and drawers.
Here’s a fun kid’s room with a wallpaper motif that would appeal to many boys.
An office/guest room space with equestrian accents.
The white glass lamp with black shade is to die for, and how sweet is the artwork?
The third and final model was really beautiful, decorated in shades of slate blue and gray, the downstairs filled with white walls and trimmed in molding. The living room is off the entry, I like the boxy velvet chairs.
The kitchen was very pretty with its white cabinets and recycled gray glass countertops.
The family room next to the kitchen had a tailored white sectional, gorgeous, but too impractical for me. I can’t do white unless it’s a slipcover! The navy, tan and white rag rug added a casual and fun vibe.
I like the inset above the mantel here to make room for a flat screen.
This breakfast nook was really nice, hello beautiful window seat and velvet chairs. Are you a fan of those large pulls on the backs or would you forgo them?
Upstairs there were several spaces I liked, the first was the loft. I have gray sectional envy looking at this piece, it’s so tailored and practical too.
Next, the master bedroom in shades of gray and white. Those glossy coffered ceilings are amazing!
Upstairs, a glitzy bedroom with some fun wallpaper and glam mirrors.
Finally, my favorite space in the house, the home office. Oh my yes, I could work here.
Especially with a desk and rug like this one !
Well that’s it for this tour! There’s not a lot of building going on right now other than this project, so I don’t foresee crashing other models anytime soon, but I’m always on the lookout for inspiring designs, camera in hand, so if I do spy some more, I’ll be sure to report back.
Hope you enjoyed it! What was your favorite space?
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Tags: model crashing
The blue velvet chairs in the third model home are GORG! I thought the pulls were interesting and not something you see every day but if they don’t serve a purpose for me then I would probably get rid of them. Thanks for scouting out these great designs.
How could you pick a favorite space?! LOVE them all! Although the last 2 are probably my fav- love all the nail head trim!!
Gosh, I love these! I love the first set the best, that kitchen is probably my ultimate favorite.
I really want to do that to my toilet as well, put up some wallpaper or stripes. I think its the room in the house where you should throw in some unexpected fun and personality. Stunning photos thanks for sharing.
Stunning..All of the photos are beautiful..How could you possibly pick a favorite..Have a great week..
Janet
Oooo’s and aaaa’s for the last one. Matt and Sherry need that dog statue (young house love) they broke theirs! I’m going back to look at the last one again! Thanks for the tours!
I want that nubby rug!
Love model 3 – especially the kitchen. I have white cabinet envy. Regarding the office rug, I saw something very similar at West Elm called the Pebble Rug. It felt great on my feet. http://www.westelm.com/products/pebble-rug-r718/?pkey=crugs-flooring
Nice to see model homes, I think you get great ideas from it for your own home and also gets the creative juices going to do a project. I also have a bunch of photos of model homes out here in AZ and will post them so people can see some southwest decor.
Great post! When we lived in Texas many years ago, I used to visit model homes often — and it’s still a favorite pasttime when back visiting family. Sadly, we have NONE in my area, so your post was a real treat! Those gray walls? Definitely too harsh a color for such a “soft” room. And would I forego the pulls on the chairs? Forego is too calm a word — I would GET RID OF THEM. What were they thinking? :-)
I like the last house best. So beautiful. Although I would have liked to see some pops of colour somewhere. Agree that the charcoal walls in the girl’s room are too harsh. And I wasn’t keen on the pulls on those dining room chairs. The sectional in the upper room is awesome for that space. I love sectionals, but one wouldn’t work in our current living room.
Thanks for sharing Kate.
Thanks for the great eye candy! Loving all of those lamps you pointed out. And I always love a big white kitchen.
I love touring homes- thanks for including us! Yes, the gray is too harsh for a girl’s room- maybe if they added a stencil to soften it up a bit. As for the handles on the chairs- difinitely different- I suppose they would be handy for a towel if you are a really messy eater (maybe just had dental work and mouth is still numb?).
I love the way red is infused in every room of the first house, but then again, red is my color, and I have a lot of brown and black with red accents in my living and kitchen area. Now, I am thinking about adding some red accents to the rest of my rooms! I am not a fan of the knobs on the blue chairs, however, I think if they were on a smaller scale, hmm, I think they have a good idea, its just too much. I agree with SheilaG, I think a stencil might soften the harsh gray walls in the sweet girls room. I also looove the nubby rug, and the good looking desk that sits on it.
Found the mirrored nightstand at ZGallerie for $699 – love it!: http://www.zgallerie.com/p-10503-demilune-mirrored-chest.aspx. Thanks for the photos. Very inspiring!
So much fun, I adore visiting new home models, though haven’t done so in awhile, can’t be tempted! Love the powder bathroom, you are right, a perfect place to go for it! Janell
Love these pictures and inspiration! I think I like the concept of pulls on the back of chairs, but not these big chairs. How about pulls on simpler, wood dinning room chairs. Smaller sized pulls would be nicer. Think what you could do with them… Lightly slipcover the chair in fabric knotted through the pull. Add a holiday arrangement tied on… think ribbons, bows, flowers in sconces. Hmmm…
Great inspiration! Does anyone know what type of stone the kitchen backsplash is in the third model? I have been looking for something like it for my own kitchen.
Thank you again! It’s so fun to see model homes. My fav is the 3rd, but I’d take any of them :) My house is needing an upgrade of style so it’s great to get ideas. Thanks Kate!
I agree, the pulls on the chair look dangerous. I’d probably bump into them and bruise myself. I would definitely be removing those before use.
Oh I hate, hate, hate those pulls on the chairs. They elicited an unexpected “yuck!” from my mouth that I surprised even myself with how much I dislike them!
Everything else, though: gorge!
Wow. What great ideas! I LOVE the red bolster in the master bedroom . . . not too sure about those beamed ceilings, though. They feel kinda heavy (even though they’re white) for the light, crisp room. Maybe you had to be there to appreciate them?
As for the charcoal little girl’s room . . . hmmmm. It definitely needs to be softer. A warmer color (one of the more brown tones used elsewhere would be great), or more ruffles & sheers on the bed & window . . . some pillows in the same barely-brown velvet as the living room couch, or warm-toned wood (like the master bath vanity) would do the trick, I think. I do love that bedspread, though, with the long skirt.
And those boxy, blue velvet chairs in the last model (which is my fave, btw). They had me at “Hel-lo . . . ” Love them!
I feel like these are Beazer houses! They look an awful lot like the ones that are for sale right by our house here in TN. I bet they decorate similarly all over the country. Very fun! I’ve always thought that would be such a fabulous job!
So much fun crashing model homes. Thanks for the tour! I’m a stager and really appreciate “model homes” especially when they pour in the details. I can tell this staging was not cheap, I gather (hence CA). What company staged these? I am a lover of grey…really diggin the micro metallic wallpaper!! Who has a source on that?! Yes please….want it…now!
I like pulls on some chairs, but the pulls on those chairs look like pierced nipples. It’s not a good thing. Love the pillows (West Elm, I think?) on that gray sectional in the last home.
I like the cohesive design throughout both models, but that red accent in every room of the first one would just kill me. I hate red. Normally I would say I’m okay with it as an accent, but not in every room. Yellow has the same effect on me. Don’t know why, I guess that’s why they call it personal preference.
Loved this post. I am smiling from ear to ear. The rooms are gorgeous. Keep ‘em coming!
I like a lot of design aspects of them all. But if you really look, the way they have the furniture arranged isn’t functional for everyday. The first brown and red living room or family room, how in the heck are you to watch the tv? With your head turned? LOL
I like when kitchen cabinets go to the ceiling. The master bedroom coffered ceiling? To die for!
I have those over sized movie reels in our home, they are super cool.
Not a fan of the one bathroom not having the counters going full wall, I know you were, but I see it being a design dilemma for most home owners.
Thanks for taking us on another model home tour, I LOVE it.
I love going through model homes and do it as often as possible. This is just as great. Thanks for the great pictures and inspiration!
Ok, I wasn’t going to post this bc it is so ridiculously OCD but I looked at the pictures again and it’s driving me batty!! Who placed the rugs? The first rug not centered under the couches. It may be the camera angle but the traditional master looks like the rug and the headboard is off center. And finally I would have moved that green and brown rug out some. Hard to say for sure since I can’t see where it is under the couch. The first one is the worst. I love the rug but it needs a scoot! I feel so much better…. ;)
LOVE the bar stools on the last model!
Love theh paint colors in the 3rd model!
Wow, great decor! I love all the rugs that were selected and the simplicity of the style! Like the pulls on the chairs-different…
those are GORGEOUS townhomes! The townhomes where I live do not look like that haha.I love the decor of the third home the best, very beautiful.
Also, you take such professional looking pictures, are you into photography?
i really like the faux bois rug room.