Elegant Finishing Touches Turn House into a Design Home
With just one month left in the design home schedule for this magnificent project to come together for all to behold, there's much yet to be accomplished. In a secluded community high atop Thornberry Hill Court, landscaping is underway, furniture is arriving by the truckload, and the white glove test rapidly approaches. It’s been months at a hectic pace with plenty of changes popping up along the way, but all you can feel is excitement in the air.

A Fine Selection of Furnishings
Thanks to a hard-working team of experts from Israels, Design Home 2004 has been outfitted in fine furnishings with a hint of whimsy. Israels Designer Jim Miller said their focus was on “newer colors in the furniture and upholstery” and an interior that was “family friendly and welcoming.” A recurring color in the home is the beautiful robin’s egg blue. Israels repeated the trendy blue shade in the fabrics that adorn the specially designed furnishings and accessories that customize the home. In the Master Bedroom, Israels provided the 18th century-inspired collection for a surprisingly modern arrangement. Crafted of American Black Cherry, the pieces refresh the vintage décor with a style unequalled. For the sun room, a custom sofa from Israels beckons the weary to come and sit a spell.

The generously sized eating area accommodates a large 60-in. round table for welcoming conversation. Provided by Israels, the custom wooden table sports a stylish and weathered wrought-iron base and is surrounded with upholstered chairs in a leafy tone-on-tone fabric.

A Rich Tapestry of Fabrics
Nubby silks and vintage chenilles come together in luxurious ways to create a rich tapestry, pulling from the browns in the woodwork and flooring, and the blues in the sparkly glass tiles to create one harmonious, as well as artful display.

Design Home 2004 Tour:
Get your tickets now for the Design Home 2004 tour. V.I.P. reception is Friday, September 10 and includes the tour along with hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, and a chance to meet the talented sponsors who've made this house a Design Home. Public tours begin September 10 through September 19, 2004. All tour ticket proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity and their pursuit of providing affordable housing for the less fortunate. Tickets can be purchased at Habitat for Humanity or at the home on tour dates. V.I.P. tickets: $25. General Admission tickets: $12.

IIllustrations by David Lorenz of Visbeen Associates, Inc. © 2004