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Coldwell Banker Durango Blog

Home of the Week: A Design House for Charity

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Gustavo Gonzalez

2013 DC Design House Home of the Week: A Design House for Charity Our newest ‘Home of the Week‘ takes us away from a magnificent gem on Lake Washington to a five level masterpiece of a home just north of Georgetown; mere minutes from downtown Washington D.C.

Listed by Martha Apel with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage for $14.9 million, this massive home in one of America’s most charming and prestigious neighborhoods has eight bedrooms, eight full and four half baths, two gourmet kitchens and a pool you’d want to use year round. The home features multiple outdoor terraces, expert stonework that truly captures that “D.C” feel and a location that can’t be beat; just five miles from the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.

On its own, this home is certainly something special and worthy of attention, but its recent selection as the 2013 D.C. Design House makes this home even cooler and significant as it recently opened its doors for a 35 day long charity event aimed at helping children. It runs from April 14th – May 12th 2013.

The D.C. Design house is a “unique design show house event for the DC Metro area in which top area designers showcase their talents into a flowing design home to raise funds for a local charity.”

Over the last three years, this event has raised an amazing $400,000 for the Childrenʼs National Medical Center. The fundraiser features only one home and over the course of 35 days, 25 high profile designers go in and work their magic in different parts of the home. What results are great designs and decor that thousands of spectators get to enjoy all while contributing towards a great cause.

If you’d like to see this home on coldwellbanker.com click here. Follow DC Design House on Twitter @dc_designhouse for real-time pictures of designs and click here if you’d like to learn more about the charitable event itself.

Tips On How to Add Color to Your Home Without Going Overboard

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Gustavo Gonzalez

Table accessories are a great way to add color

Striking a delicate balance in your home’s decor between relaxed sophistication and engaging pops of color can be a challenge to say the least. Go a little too color happy and it will look like your children decorated your home while you were at work; stray a little too on the conservative side and you might end up with a sterile look more reminiscent of a hospital than a home.

If you want to create a warm and sophisticated atmosphere in your home, but also love some edge with color, LXTV Open House asked New Jersey based interior designer Uma Stewart to give a few extremely simple tips on how to achieve balance.

Living Rooms: If you’re into sophisticated, formal and comfortable living rooms, Uma Stewart suggests going with muted colors like grey and beige. The trick is to select muted colors with colorful undertones. In the video from LXTV Open House, she chose undertones of blue and orange which you can support by purchasing art and accessories in those colors.

pinterest1 Tips On How to Add Color to Your Home Without Going Overboard

Use artwork for easy pops of color

Dining Rooms: For the most part, dining rooms should be a little more sophisticated and formal. Stewart recommends a white space but color can be easily added with simple anchoring accessories like a colorful table runner. You can support that pop of color withtable settings like silverware and napkin rings.

Master Bedrooms: In the client’s home that designer Uma Stewart shows us, she aimed to create a luxurious oasis for them; and don’t we all want that? Her plan of attack was to choose a natural color that “blends well wit neutrals but gives the eye something to look at.”

Master Bathrooms: Contrast is always nice but remember that it shouldn’t deviate from the decor of the master bedroom. Uma went with pale green in the bedroom so she used pale green in the bathroom but complimented it with rich dark browns to give the bathroom a nice contrast look. Soft muted colors like pale green in bathrooms also give off that spa like feel

So to recap, Uma Stewart’s top 3 tips on how to decorate with color without overpowering the design aesthetic of your home are:

1. Stick with bright pops of color on your artwork and accessories
2. Opt for muted colors on your furnishings
3. Pale washes of color on the wall work well. Even textured looks spice things up a bit.

The Ultimate House According to Pinterest

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Lindsay Listanski

One of the fun parts of Pinterest is the ability users get to dream big.

Let’s be serious…if Pinterest were real life, we would all be dressed in designer clothing, cook like Giada De Laurentiis, plan a royal wedding like Kate and William, have a home that looked like Martha Stewart decorated it and still have enough time in the day to complete even one DIY project that has been on our list of things to try since the spring.

But that’s what makes Pinterest so unique. It’s the place to be for dreamers, and dreaming of a perfect home is something that millions do everyday regardless of whether they are pinning their dreams on Pinterest or not. So we wondered…if we took the most repinned photos from our boards what would the ultimate house actually look like?

Take a look!

The outside of the home would look something like this:

The Northwest craftsmanship of this expansive home won the hearts of nearly 400 people.

Open the doors and walk into this beautiful foyer:

From the gorgeous double staircase to the elegant simplicity of the chandelier, it’s no wonder this entry was a fan favorite.

This is what the “ultimate” backyard looks like:

Any backyard with a fireplace is over the top awesome. But, add in a beautiful stone gazebo and that is backyard heaven!

Were you wondering if the ultimate home comes complete with a pool? Well of course it does!

Four 20 acre parcels of privacy makes this pool in Bellevue, WA the ultimate in private resort living which is why it was also featured in our post 7 Drool Worthy Pools.

It would be tough not to wake up in a good mood in this sunny bedroom:

This bedroom was an obvious choice with an abundance of natural light and beautiful views.

It’s no wonder this bathroom is one of our favorite pins of all time:

Can you imagine stepping into this tub to relax after a long day?

The kitchen is the central hub of a busy home, and this one is a pure beauty:

This open gourmet kitchen is just as beautiful as the view it frames of downtown Aspen.

A great living room is essential for homeowners who love to entertain:

No words needed.

No need to go to the movies when you can have a home theater like this:

Shouldn’t every home come with one of these? (snacks included!)

For those lucky enough to work from the comfort of their home:

Whether you need to work from home or want to cozy up in front of the fire, this home office is a luxurious spot to escape from the rest of the house.

You can do this too! Pin photos of your ultimate dream house using pictures from coldwellbanker.com and tell us about it. We may choose your “dream house” as one to feature in future blog posts.

Small DIY Updates Can Change the Look of Your Kitchen

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Lindsay Listanski

After buying a home, one of the first areas new owners concentrate on updating is their kitchen. This area experiences the most traffic from family members, and many households which have a joint kitchen and dining room host holiday dinners, family get togethers and parties in these areas. However, many new owners may be sticking to a budget after the home sale is over and are hesitant to spend money to renovate or completely redo this room.

Luckily, there are several small tasks that homeowners can complete themselves that can change the look and atmosphere of this space.

Focus on small accents

The term “the devil is in the details” can apply to remodels that focus on updating small features and characteristics. Tiny upgrades and accents can make a large difference in making a room look more spacious, modern and inviting. For example, owners can update the hardware on their cabinetry to shiny nickel, copper or burnished bronze for a more contemporary look to make cabinets look new, according to HGTV.com. In addition, painting dull cabinets to more colorful ones can add a freshness and modernity to a kitchen that can be accomplished without having to paint the entire room. This can be a good alternative for owners who want to choose darker colors, but have a small kitchen that they are trying to paint as more spacious. Painting the trim of cabinets a different tone can also make a room pop.

Replacing sink fixtures is another easy and affordable task homeowners can complete. In addition to the several finishes and styles sink faucets now come in, many also have modern features, such as soap dispensers, detachable sprayers and automatic functioning. Hanging new lighting is another popular decoration new owners add, which make a kitchen look more spacious. Recessed and track lighting can modernize older kitchens and create a certain level of ambiance that homeowners may be seeking.

New appliances

Homeowners should not underestimate the power of new appliances. Not only are many new items that are being sold more energy efficient, but they are an affordable way to make a kitchen appear new. Individuals who want to make small splurges do not have to stop with small appliances, such as blenders and toasters, but might also invest in a new gas stove.

Hanging pot racks and purchasing new utensil and spice stands is another way both save space and add a measure of color to a kitchen.

Look for Kitchen Design & Decor Inspiration? Start here.

The Coolest Mobile Home Ever

Posted on August 6, 2012 by david_marine

A futuristic, completely customizable mobile home?

Typically, I like my homes with a foundation and piece of land around it. But I have to say, this mobile home from NonStandard.At is unbelievable.

Touted as a custom design camper, the Mehrzeller is far from your ordinary double wide. Using modern design and sophisticated technology, the Mehrzeller can be turned into a tailor-made living space. It’s got room for a kitchen, living space, bedroom and modern amenities.

It also has a very futuristic feel to it both inside and out. To me it look like a cross between an arctic hideout and the layer of a James Bond villain. In either case, I’m interested. Think about it. It has almost everything a regular home can offer (except some more rooms) and you can take it with you. Maybe it’s better off as a vacation home? I think I’m onto something here.

Check out the full set of photos and details at Mehrzeller.com.

Image courtesy of Mehrzeller.com

A New Look for Finding Home

Posted on February 9, 2012 by david_marine

A new design for the coldwellbanker.com home page

Today we released a new look for our award winning website, coldwellbanker.com. The home pages has been updated with a much warmer and home-related look than we’ve ever had before. When you visit coldwellbanker.com you’ll notice that when you click on the home search tab or the agent tab the visuals in the background highlight what it is you’re searching for. We’ve also simplified the menu options, updated our highlighted sections and added a few other touches here and there.

It’s kind of like we repainted our entryway, installed some brass hardware to the front door and added a few nice accents from Crate & Barrel to brighten up our main foyer.

This is just the first of a number of changes coming from Coldwell Banker Real Estate in the coming months. Coming in March we’ll unveil what we believe is a significant and timely change in the real estate conversation. More to come, but for now we hope you enjoy this new design for coldwellbanker.com as you look to buy, sell or just dream about that new home.

Here’s to all the things that make a house a home.

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