Northern Wasatch Parade of Homes, North Salt Lake, Utah http://youtu.be/Xg0JtTSFG8s
Re-create Craftsman Charm In Your Home
Arts and Crafts - also known as Craftsman- homes were originally constructed as a response to the highly styled, elaborate Victorian popular in the early 20th century. Today, these homes are enjoying a comeback, and many homeowners aspire to create the clean lines and charming design in their own environment. Craftsman homes imbue warmth and simplicity, a getaway from today's hectic everyday life. By incorporating a few elements with a Craftsman touch, you can transform your house into a cozy and inviting bungalow.
*An inviting entryway: The front door sets the tone for the entire home and adding a premium wood Craftsman-style door, like those offered by Jeld-Wen, can truly add traditional appeal. These wood doors feature clean lines, simple flat panels, squared sticking and optional shelves. Because incorporating light is important to creating atmosphere in an Arts and Crafts home, doors can also include decorative glass designs that enhance the natural light and ambiance of the house. Selecting a Craftsman entryway can set the stage for an interior's decor and leave a lasting impression on anyone crossing the threshold.
* Earthy appeal: Traditional Arts and Crafts homes are painted in earth tones, emphasizing natural warmth inside and out. Choose greens and blues for a bold splash of color in the great room or living room; paint trim in whites or leave molding a natural wood color for an earthy feel. Creams and taupe have long been associated with the Craftsman style, and incorporating these colors into your home furnishings or decorations will add to its appeal. Bringing plants into your home's interior will also help achieve a warm, natural Craftsman feel.
* The finishing touch: Craftsman or Mission style furniture is an important element in creating a simple, earthy environment in your home. This furniture is extremely popular and can be found in stores as varied as woodworkers' studios, antique shops and even major retailers.
Most often known for its simple but sturdy design, Craftsman furniture, found in a wide variety of wood species including red oak, mahogany and walnut, is recognizable by its slats and spindles, hand hammered copper hardware and geometric lines without ornamentation. With the right pieces in place, furniture can put the finishing touches on your Craftsman home.
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Northern Wasatch Parade of Homes 2011
Cameo Homes Inc. is excited to announce that we will be participating in the Northern Wasatch Parade of Homes 2011 June 24th thru July 10th. It's an exciting opportunity to be a part of the Parade of Homes this year. Our featured home is located in North Salt Lake, Utah and will give you an inside look at the latest home trends for 2011.
- Built By Cameo Homes Inc.
Cameo Homes Inc. is a family owned business that builds homes with the modern family in mind. Our featured home is located in North Salt Lake, Utah. It is a 2-story design with 5,508 square feet including 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. It has a fresh design with interior brightness and an expansive feeling. The interior of this home is innovative, sustainable and great for entertaining.
This home is in a prime location being just 7 miles north of downtown Salt Lake City, the Eaglewood Golf Course is only 2 minutes away and down the street is the Eagle Ridge Tennis and Swim Club. If you enjoy hiking, biking or running, there are several trail heads within 5 minutes of this home.
Modern Craftsman Kitchen
Front Entry
Upstairs Hallway
Master Bedroom
Upstairs Bedroom with Loft
Great Room
Upstairs Bathroom
We will post more pictures as we get the house decorated and staged for the Parade. We hope you will come out and visit us this year at the Northern Wasatch Parade of Homes. For more info. on the parade you can visit: http://www.cameohomesinc.com/#Partners