Utah Valley Parade of Homes 2012 Winner: Beautiful McEwan Craftsman

Exterior Elevation

Gorgeous light installation in the entry.

The Living Room

The Kitchen

Wolf Appliances, swoon...

The dining area with breathtaking views.

I spotted a Sunburst mirror. My fave!

The Master Bedroom and Master Bath

The Girl's Room. How feminine and darling.

The Girl's Bath. Love all the vintage accents.

The Boy's Room. I found this super sophisticated for a young boy...kinda bachelor pad-like.

Bed in the guest room. Probably my least favorite piece of furniture in the house. The reclaimed barn wood headboard makes me feel like I am destined to get a splinter from that thing.

Family room in the basement. Very industrial inspired.

 

The lovely pool

This home won the People's Choice Award this year and it is clear to see why. This was my favorite home in the Parade by far. It felt modern yet elegant. This is a very unique home and I think there is something to be said about the innovative choices made by the design and architectural teams. Click here to see more of Matt McEwan's amazing work.

Here are my top 3 loves and loathes:
I loved:
1. The color scheme!
2. The incorporatyion of modern and vintage elements
3. The views!

I loathed:
1. The boy's room. It was much too metro for me (sorry :( )
2. The fact that it did not have a formal dining. It is a huge house so I think a dining room would be appropriate.
3. The guest room was a total fail in my opinion.

Overall I really loved this home. I can't wait to see what is in the Parade next year! Let me know what you think of this home. Leave a comment with your thoughts!

Utah Valley Parade of Homes 2012: Modern Home in Traverse Mountain

I Loved: THE VIEWS!, the incorporation of organic materials, the energy efficiency, the landscaping

I Didn't Love: Some of the rough finishes that looked uncomfortable, the 4 story design, and part of the basement wasn't finished (bummer)

Designed and Built by: Ezra Lee Designs

This home was located in the Traverse Mountain Subdivision

Utah Valley Parade of Homes 2012: Great 2-Story Family Room

I have to be honest. I was not blown away by this home! It was absolutely massive and had amazing views, but the finishes were only done nicely on the main floor. The basement, second, and third (yes third), stories left much to be desired. I always encourage people to build smaller homes with more high-end features all around. It gives your home more of a designer feel. Size does not always equal high design. Here are some pics of what I thought were highlights of the home.

 Chandelier in the entry

 Amazing two story family room with built-ins

 Beams on the ceiling creating a coffered effect

 Gourmet Kitchen

 Beautiful millwork and cabinetry in the master bath

 View from upstairs

The Exterior

Builder: Ezra Lee Designs

Utah Valley Parade of Homes 2012: Modern

As many of my friends may know I absolutely love going to the Parade of Homes here in Utah. My husband and I try to make it to the St. George and Utah Valley Parades every year. It is a great chance to get inspired with interior design and architecture. Also, we have been using it as an opportunity to get to know the local builders and home designers so that if we decide to build this fall we will have an idea of who to use. I took pictures of every home that was worthy to blog about so keep checking in to see more!

The first home I'd like to introduce you to is located in the Heritage Hills community in Alpine, UT. Nic and I love this neighborhood for the amazing views of the valley. We were actually close to buying a lot there until we found out how strict the CC&Rs (Codes, Covenants, and Restrictions) were which would make building there far exceed our budget. Depressing... I know. I really loved this home for its uniqueness, Asian influence, and clean lined design. Let me know what you think! And if you have a question about anything please leave a comment!

Disclaimer: Please excuse the people milling around in all of the pictures. It was a very crowded day that we went to this home and people love to walk right in front of your camera!

Builder: Maple Shade Construction, Inc
Interior Design: Maple Shade Construction, Inc