tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post3767522117126988266..comments2024-03-19T06:07:41.917-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: Indy Homearama house tourThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-13179863683971525122013-10-25T11:11:53.309-04:002013-10-25T11:11:53.309-04:00Thanks for this post! All the photos look great an...Thanks for this post! All the photos look great and they give me ideas on how to improve the looks of my own home :) 'Wondering how it feels like to live in house this huge. I could be installing all sorts of alarm systems and intercoms just to ensure the security of my whole family.Judy Harrishttp://www.omegacorp.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-32092510040993253662013-10-25T02:14:13.388-04:002013-10-25T02:14:13.388-04:00This is such a great blog article! I love the mast...This is such a great blog article! I love the master bathroom in the second house. The accent tiles are beautiful. The brick wall with the holes for the wine is stunning. I love the idea of a little kitchen in the basement. This is very inspiring to me. I plan to remodel my kitchen backsplash and I already bought Bondera TileMatSet - tile adhesive sheets (to avoid the mess and because it has no time limit). I will use white subway tiles because I love them. I can’t wait to redo the bathroom. I really got inspired by those tile accents.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540468335576753501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-68716765994729957902013-10-24T20:11:37.274-04:002013-10-24T20:11:37.274-04:00What stuck out for me was the wine wall, great ide...What stuck out for me was the wine wall, great idea and I loved the grey sofa in the family room of the second house. But other than that, these houses are just too modern, too dark and just not worn and cozy enough for me....everything is so new, and I kinda like old ;-) Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466545812997937924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-10636215033711309902013-10-24T01:12:57.213-04:002013-10-24T01:12:57.213-04:00We did a reno on our bathroom recently. I saw tho...We did a reno on our bathroom recently. I saw those circle tiles and like you kept on having to feel them. They had some in greens, there was also lilliacs and red to choose from. I would have loved to have them but they just didn't suit the style of our house. Louise AustraliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-5087380896035968022013-10-23T20:52:42.556-04:002013-10-23T20:52:42.556-04:00That sunburst mirror in the last photo is so gorge...That sunburst mirror in the last photo is so gorgeous! Want. WANT! Does anyone know the source for it?<br /><br />SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-26981282465052006152013-10-23T17:45:17.407-04:002013-10-23T17:45:17.407-04:00OK...where have I been? I just saw the ad on Chan...OK...where have I been? I just saw the ad on Channel 13...duh! LOL It's 23-27!!!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541135845445057882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-43247871188480643492013-10-23T17:08:43.351-04:002013-10-23T17:08:43.351-04:00I loved Home-A-Rama!!! I like pretending that I c...I loved Home-A-Rama!!! I like pretending that I could afford the homes. LOL Missed seeing the advert for this one though, dangit! Good thing you saw it and I follow your posts! Thank you.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541135845445057882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-85690703033403850572013-10-23T17:01:25.613-04:002013-10-23T17:01:25.613-04:00Hi,
Though I liked the inside of House #1 I prefer...Hi,<br />Though I liked the inside of House #1 I prefer the outside of House #2.<br />I live in London, ON in Canada and it's very much a city with lots of retirees. The building here is still going strong - mcmansions and lots of town homes. I'm like the 1st commenter - the population is getting older but builders still do the big homes. Don't know where the money is coming from in this economy but someone has it.<br />There are bungalows being built, though. Most of them have cathedral ceilings; not a favourite of mine. To me they're a waste of warm air and a major pain to decorate. I like to change paint colours usually on accent walls and would definitely not want to be climbing a huge ladder to reach the ceiling. I do like tall ceilings, though, just not cathedral.<br />Can't wait to see the next two homes. Thanks for sharing.<br />CathyCathyMikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020395575613516592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-26390862386122294932013-10-23T16:00:51.842-04:002013-10-23T16:00:51.842-04:00My old, creaky, worn-out knees say "Thank-you...My old, creaky, worn-out knees say "Thank-you" for the home tour. Like the others, I will look at as many pictures as you will show us. In my area, videos and photos of any kind, for any purpose were strictly forbidden at these types of new builder home showcase shows. I agree with one of the other commenters, the first home reminds me of an old elementary school house that has been remodeled for a private home. The most striking feature that adds to this impression is the lack of a visible garage. Were there side-load or back-load garages attached to these homes?. Were they 2-3- or 4 car garages? Thanks again for letting us see what you saw. Linda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12393865597012932219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-75067726926299134842013-10-23T14:10:39.984-04:002013-10-23T14:10:39.984-04:00Do you have any idea where the orange square ottom...Do you have any idea where the orange square ottoman is from or where I could get that? So beautiful! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-54439717943090877002013-10-23T14:05:22.911-04:002013-10-23T14:05:22.911-04:00I made a small version of the clipboard wall (that...I made a small version of the clipboard wall (that was shown in the 2nd kitchen) for my grandson's bedroom. He was in the stage of creating artwork and wanting to display it and this is perfect. He has his clipboards that he can change out and we're not putting holes all over for each paper.Angie Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13970401582429611069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-388620042415758142013-10-23T12:14:04.307-04:002013-10-23T12:14:04.307-04:00Well that was fun. When I saw the pic of the bunk ...Well that was fun. When I saw the pic of the bunk bed room, I kind of went; "uh oh, Bub is going to want that........" and then you said he LOVED that room. hee hee.<br /><br />A few of the pics reminded me of your place, such as the long counter thing under the instagram ish photo wall, & the master bedroom [sort of.]<br /><br />The "Italian Renaissance" home reminds me of a schoolhouse or other building turned into a home.Steelers6https://www.blogger.com/profile/12259433761178851023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-85940366695035420362013-10-23T10:15:10.667-04:002013-10-23T10:15:10.667-04:00GAH! I am in LOVE w/ that brick wine wall. I think...GAH! I am in LOVE w/ that brick wine wall. I think it may be time to call up my trust contractor and see how to make that beauty a reality! LC @ Old House Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609157403448796469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-10649425296537179222013-10-23T10:03:41.000-04:002013-10-23T10:03:41.000-04:00I love model home tours. Aren't they terrific...I love model home tours. Aren't they terrific? Both houses are beautiful. I loved the kitchen in the first home and I loved the traditional exterior of the second home. However, both homes had some permanent features that I think are too trendy and will go out of style quickly, leaving whoever buys them some large, expensive renovations down the road. For instance the bubble tile in the second homes bath. While cute or super cool now, probably not so cool in five years and changing it out would be expensive and a big pain in the hiney. LIke you, I did love the diy artwork ideas though. Can't wait to see the other two houses. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308451204015282108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-24796816531317741232013-10-23T08:20:51.798-04:002013-10-23T08:20:51.798-04:00We came really close to buying a house in this dev...We came really close to buying a house in this development when we moved here five years ago - it was so fabulous, if not quite right for our family. I was debating whether or not to go to this one, but now I'm intrigued. Thanks for the peek!Kerry@homecrushblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445562179550133786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-8475911486929087522013-10-23T08:19:03.191-04:002013-10-23T08:19:03.191-04:00You went without me?!?! You gotta take me to that ...You went without me?!?! You gotta take me to that house with the wine basement!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-55737837433771470952013-10-22T22:29:26.335-04:002013-10-22T22:29:26.335-04:00Love the light fixtures in the first house's k...Love the light fixtures in the first house's kitchen. I don't know why, but the second house looked like a giant Pinterest project to me. :)Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247379600555185331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-87036659594639580322013-10-22T21:26:27.249-04:002013-10-22T21:26:27.249-04:00I adore the brick wall with holes for the wines! I...I adore the brick wall with holes for the wines! It's really awesome!henry Drakehttp://www.oneeast.com/chicago-il/one-east-delaware/amenities/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11629293008410663112013-10-22T20:34:18.399-04:002013-10-22T20:34:18.399-04:00Call me crazy, but feel free to share as many phot...Call me crazy, but feel free to share as many photos as you like of these home tours - I can't get enough! We had to drive a wee bit south this year to catch Homearama, but it was worth the drive! :-)<br /><br />I love that first kitchen too, and the bunk beds are fab! And that little study/craft area is something I would love in my own home. Can't wait to see the rest!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495632363525073088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-74814620999056545162013-10-22T20:03:58.815-04:002013-10-22T20:03:58.815-04:00It's amazing how the trends are so different d...It's amazing how the trends are so different depending on what area of the country you live in. I love model homes, but my town is almost built out. :( I love the kitchen in the first home. The white and gray is speaking to me, lol.Jennifer@ClassicStyleHomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266593067076004418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-75471911853680693172013-10-22T17:29:57.118-04:002013-10-22T17:29:57.118-04:00That is a super cool rug! And the oversized ottom...That is a super cool rug! And the oversized ottoman/table pretty much rocks too!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-53782467858113798782013-10-22T16:26:34.073-04:002013-10-22T16:26:34.073-04:00i do this too!!! I love when a house is pretty but...i do this too!!! I love when a house is pretty but I hate when all you see clutter...lol...I obsess over other peoples houses that I see for 2.5 seconds as I am driving by!<br />Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06302815700164308749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-86837794734307067352013-10-22T16:24:19.539-04:002013-10-22T16:24:19.539-04:00LOVE that wine wall! whoa...amazing. I am trying t...LOVE that wine wall! whoa...amazing. I am trying to think where I could put that in my house...I think a lot of wine racks look tacky or flimsy...they just always seem to be "in the way" but THAT wall was like LEGIT! Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06302815700164308749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-89606590563432773232013-10-22T14:40:58.878-04:002013-10-22T14:40:58.878-04:00For the brick wine wall: What if you did faux bric...For the brick wine wall: What if you did faux brick like Katie Bower did in Weston's room here (http://www.bowerpowerblog.com/2013/09/shes-a-brick-house/) and then pvc pipe or the like into the wall?Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03142968239301796279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-28008840101542335262013-10-22T14:32:08.052-04:002013-10-22T14:32:08.052-04:00wow these are gorgeous. were these both newer buil...wow these are gorgeous. were these both newer builds? i like the idea of a newer house so there would be less maintenance but i love the character of older homes. and i would love to have either of those basements!<br />-- jackie @ <a href="http://www.jadeoak.com" rel="nofollow">jade and oak</a>jackie jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445081275530729227noreply@blogger.com