Parade Trends
Vickie Schaffeld Holbrook
Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Visit home after home and certain things start to pop out. Why? Because the new trends in decor, construction, materials and concepts are showcased over and over again.
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Parade Home No. 11 by Mike Owsley
Shelves ~ Built-in shelving in several homes blends into the walls. They are convenient and reduce the need for extra furniture. Decorative shelving or insets make perfect spots to feature a collection or a beautiful piece of art.
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Parade Home No. 15 by John Cotner
The stately look ~ Taller ceilings, varied heights, coffered styles, elaborate and wide molding and arches brought a new look to the Parade Homes. Molding generally runs along the top of a wall where it meets the ceiling and the wider it is, the more stately the effects. A coffer is a sunken panel in the shape of a square, rectangle, or octagon in a ceiling. Arched and decorative interior doorways and windows made formal statements. In some cases arches and columns framed the garden tubs and dining rooms.
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Parade Home No. 1 by Sallie Palleria
Bathrooms ~ Lavish master baths and spacious showers with overhead and dueling side heads complete the spa away-from-home atmosphere.
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Parade Home No. 7 by Randy Neary
Tuscan decor ~ Earthy colors in flooring and decor seemed the rule in many homes. Rustic patina décor and wrought iron dressed up the walls and furniture.
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Parade Home No. 6 by Phillip Mills
Fireplaces ~ More dual-room fireplaces serve a living area and patio area for toasty evenings inside or out. Some fireplaces were massive and others adorned corners.
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