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2016 SARATOGA SHOWCASE OF HOMES AN OFFICIAL GUIDE CAPITAL REGION BUILDING & DESIGN

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Bonacio Construction, Inc. Bonacio Construction, Inc. Bonacio Construction, Inc. Bella Home Builders, Inc. Saratoga Builders, LLC La Femme Home Builders, LLC Terrace Homebuilders Bella Home Builders, Inc. Bonacio Construction, Inc. Witt Construction, Inc. Blitman Saratoga, LLC McPadden Builders, LLC Barbera Homes Belmonte Builders, LLC Malta Development Co., Inc. Heritage Custom Builders, LLC Caruso Home Builders Volpe Custom Homes Herbinger Homes Farone-Amedore

6 Rebuilding Together Saratoga County 7 Welcome/2016 Showcase Committee 8 2016 Saratoga Showcase Tickets 9 Taste of the Showcase 10 Showcase Directions/Map 11 The Homes 16 Spotlight on: Columbia Cabinets 22 Habitat for Humanity of Saratoga, Warren & Washington Counties 26 Designer Tips: It’s all in the details 43 2016 Vanguard Designer Showhouse

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..................On the Cover Belmonte Builders’ 2015 Showcase home featuring a beautiful staircase by A.W. Hamel Stair Mfg. Photos © Randall Perry Photography

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PUBLISHERS’ NOTES

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e welcome you to our 16th dedicated Special Edition of Capital Region Building & Design for the Saratoga Showcase of Homes. You will find all the information you need in this official guide to tour the record-breaking 20 beautiful homes featured in this 21st anniversary year.

The event supports two great local charities: Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat of Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. Be sure to read the article on page 6

by RTSC’s Executive Director, Michelle Larkin, on great projects they completed this year. And check out Habitat’s article on page 22.

As a special treat we have one more showhouse to take you through in this issue. It’s the 2016 Vanguard Designer Showhouse, the 36th annual! We believe it was the original showhouse tour in the Capital Region and it never fails to please. We are sure you will enjoy reading how two of the designers at this beautiful Sage Estate home in Menands prepared their spaces as you view the before and after photos of the room by our favorite photographer Randall Perry.

We hope you enjoy this 20-home Saratoga Showcase tour and also the pictoral tour of the Vanguard Showhouse!

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VOLUME 19 AUTUMN 2016 Publisher/Executive Editor R. Craig Stevens Publishier/Managing Editor Rita C. Stevens Layout & Design RCS Publications Ltd. Senior Feature Photographer Randall Perry Interior Design Consultant Denise Palumbo Advertising Sales RCS Publications Ltd. Capital Region Building & Design is published 6 times a year by RCS Publications Ltd., PO Box 9338, Niskayuna, NY 12309. Phone (518) 786-6575.

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Changing the lives of people in need Rebuilding Together Saratoga County

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his year’s Saratoga Showcase of Homes promises to be better than ever, and we are excited to mark the 21st anniversary of this special event. Thank you to everyone who buys a ticket to visit the 20 fabulous homes on the Showcase of Homes tour! By participating in this event, you are supporting the work of two charities – Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties And your support is vital to our work.

Thank you!

Together we transform the lives of low-income homeowners by improving the safety and health of their homes and revitalizing our communities. Rebuilding Together Saratoga County brings volunteers and communities together to provide critical repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income Saratoga County homeowners, particularly those who are older adults, individuals living with a disability, families with children or veterans.

These services are provided at no cost to the homeowners we help. We focus our efforts on ensuring that the family can live independently in a home that is safe, healthy, warm and dry.

One home at a time, we are rebuilding lives and stabilizing neighborhoods in need.

We recently helped Sandy and Joe, both seniors who live with disabilities. Sandy and Joe are proud of their home and have done their best to maintain it, but inside the home, they were struggling to be able to continue live independently and safely.

Sandy has had Multiple Sclerosis for nearly 40 years. Sandy had to sit on her behind to navigate her interior stairs and could not independently go up and down her exterior stairs. Our volunteers and contractors installed a stair glide on the inside of the home and built a ramp inside her garage. She was able to go out and get the mail for the first time in years. She wrote us a thank you note that said, “I am so happy. ... I love my home but there were so many things that had to be repaired and updated and also made accessible that I had no idea what to do. Saratoga Rebuilding Together has definitely been an answer to my prayers. You have made my heart happy. Thank you!”

Homeowners like Sandy and Joe are the reason that our sponsors and volunteers return year after year.

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elcome to the 2016 Saratoga Showcase of Homes, now celebrating 21 years of exceptional homes! I’m sure you will agree that this spectacular annual event is a not-to-be missed tradition and is truly an important part of the fabric in our fall season.

On behalf of the Saratoga Builders Association and the Showcase Committee, I’d like to thank all the generous sponsors and countless volunteers for their support. Special thanks to all our amazing and talented builders for their commitment to this show and for making the area’s premiere new home tour so popular. Lastly, we are grateful for the tremendous public support through ticket sales each and every year.

We are especially excited and proud to present 20 new homes in Saratoga County from 16 awardwinning builders for your enjoyment over three weekends. In fact, this is a record-breaking year with the largest number of locations ever on tour! As always, you’ll see the most innovative products, beautiful décor, professional craftsmanship and impeccable construction of each of these magnificent homes, inviting you through their doors.

In addition, we’ve cooked up a special “Taste of Showcase Preview” event kicking off the festivities on Friday evening for five hours at six selected showcase homes. You’ll enjoy touring the homes while snacking on food samplings from our area chefs plus beverage tastings of local beer and wine.

Best of all, the proceeds from this event go back into

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September 17-18, 24-25 & October 1-2 our community. The Saratoga Builders Association has now contributed over $900,000 to our local charities from this community event, and this year will be no different. Proceeds from this year’s Showcase of Homes will benefit two local worthwhile organizations: Rebuilding Together, Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. Both of these groups help give back to the community through improving the homes and lives of those in need. Many families in our area would never realize their dreams of home ownership or improvement of their living conditions without the efforts of these two incredible organizations.

Please take a moment to explore the pages of this official guide for lots of great information on each builder and their homes, details about the event and to see what’s waiting for you this year at the 21st edition of the 2016 Saratoga Showcase of Homes.

Where else can you visit 20 brand new homes over three beautiful autumn weekends for just $20?

Enjoy the show . . . and thank you for your continued support!

Barry Potoker Executive Director, Saratoga Builders Association saratogabuilders.org • saratogashowcaseofhomes.com

2016 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee Tammy DiCara Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren & Washington Counties Jesse Boucher Kodiak Construction

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Marci Fila Realty USA Mark Hogan Saratoga National Bank & Trust Michelle Larkin Rebuilding Together Saratoga County Lisa Licata Co-Chair & Julie & Co. Realty Pam Stott Curtis Lumber Jim Furey Realty USA Fran Dingeman Network Saratoga Barry Potoker Co-Chair & Executive Director, Saratoga Builders Association Drew Aiello Homestead Funding AUTUMN 2016

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shoe bag tote at the first home you visit!

TICKET INFORMATION 2016 Saratoga Showcase of Homes $20.00 each 2016 Taste of Showcase Preview $25.00 each 2016 Combo Ticket for both events $40.00 Tickets are available at; Adirondack Trust, Trustco Bank, Saratoga National Bank branch locations, Curtis Lumber stores in Ballston Spa & Queensbury, Realty USA in Clifton Park and Roohan Realty in Saratoga Springs.

Tickets are always conveniently available at the door of any showcase home during the tour hours of 11 AM – 5 PM and also online at www.SaratogaShowcaseofHomes.com We look forward to seeing you at the “Magic of the Showcase of Homes” this fall!

Upcoming events Tuesday, September 13

SHOWCASE OF HOMES PROCEEDS BENEFIT:

2016 Showcase of Homes Realtor and Judges Tour

Thursday, September 15

2016 Showcase of Homes Awards Presentation Celebration & Dinner at Vapor in the Saratoga Casino Hotel

Friday, September 16

2016 Taste of Showcase Preview at 6 selected showcase homes 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday, September 17–18 21st Annual Saratoga Showcase of Homes 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday, September 24–25 21st Annual Saratoga Showcase of Homes 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday, October 1-2 21st Annual Saratoga Showcase of Homes 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Kick off the Showcase with local chefs, craft beer, and wine!

This unique “Taste of Showcase Preview” evening will be on Friday, September 16th from 5:00 – 10:00 PM at the 6 selected showcase homes listed below in close proximity to each another. This special event kicks off the 2016 Saratoga Showcase of Homes and will feature food samplings from area chefs/restaurants and craft beer/local wine tastings at each location.

Tickets are $25 each. Please note that there will be a limited number of tickets sold for this event so please get yours early!

House #7 Terrace Homebuilders 54 Nelson Avenue Extension Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Restaurant: Osteria Danny Chef: Danny Petrosino Beverage: Saratoga Brewing Deathwish IPA

House #8 Bella Home Builders 24 Joshua Road Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Restaurant: Lake Ridge Restaurant Chef: Scott Ringwood Beverage: 1911 Hard Cider

House #9 Bonacio Construction The Elms at Saratoga 34 Joseph Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Restaurant: 2 West Bar and Grille Chef: Jason Audette Beverage: Brown’s Cherry Raz

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House #10 Witt Construction The Elms at Saratoga 14 Persimmon Place Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Restaurant: 15 Church Chef: Brady Duhame Beverage: Lake Placid Big Slide Ale

House #11 Blitman Development Beaver Pond Village Estates 4 Annie Drive Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Restaurant: Jacob & Anthony’s Chef: Cary Iglesias Beverage: Adirondack Brewery Beavertail Brown Ale

House #12 McPadden Builders Wyndham Way Extension 21 Wyndham Way Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Restaurant: Augie’s Restaurant Chef: Augie Vitiello Beverage: Saratoga Winery’s Rustic Red & Witney White

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2016 Showcase of Homes Directions from I-87 Find each home from I-87 and visit each home in any order you wish.

1) Bonacio Construction (Rental) The Grove, 233 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 I-87 to Exit 15. Take Route 50 North toward Wilton. Right at the 1st traffic light onto Weibel Avenue. At the end of the road (T intersection/stop light), take a right onto Lake Avenue. The Grove is approximately 1 mile on the right.

2) Bonacio Construction (Rental) Empire Run, 130 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 I-87 to Exit 15. Take Route 50 South toward downtown Saratoga Springs. Left at 1st traffic light onto Veteran’s Way. Right at stop sign onto Excelsior Avenue. Empire Run is approximately 1/2 mile on left.

3) Bonacio Construction Burnham Hollow, 9 Burnham Road, Wilton, NY 12831 I-87 to Exit 16. Left onto Ballard Road. Left onto Northern Pines Road. Right onto Burnham Road.

4) Bella Home Builders Rolling Green Estates, 17 Rolling Green Drive, Wilton, NY 12834 I-87 to Exit 15. Turn onto Route 50 North. Go approximately 2 miles and turn left onto Edie Road. Go approximately 1 mile and take a left onto Rolling Green Drive. Showcase home is on left.

5) Saratoga Builders Burgoyne Estates, 5 Anthony Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 I-87 to Exit 14. Left onto Route 9P South/Union Avenue. Take 1st left onto Gilbert Road to the end. Right onto Route 29E for approximately 5 miles. Right onto Bryant’s Bridge Road. Right onto Burgoyne. Left into Burgoyne Estates.

6) LaFemme Home Builders Heights at Brown Road, 84 Brown Road, Saratoga, NY 12170 I-87 to Exit 14. Left onto Route 9P South/Union Avenue. Left on Brown Road.

7) Terrace Homebuilders 54 Nelson Ave Ext., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 I-87 to Exit 14. Right onto Route 9P/Union Avenue. Left on Nelson Avenue, follow Nelson Avenue to stop sign at Crescent Avenue, go another 1/2 mile straight. Showcase home is on left.

8) Bella Home Builders Park Grove, 24 Joshua Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 I-87 exit 13N. Follow US9 North toward Saratoga Springs. Right onto Crescent Street. Right onto Joshua Road.

9) Bonacio Construction The Elms, 34 Joseph Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 I-87 to Exit 13N. Follow US9 North toward Saratoga Springs. Left onto West Fenlon Street, continue straight onto New Street. Right onto Empire Avenue. Slight left onto Joseph Street. Showcase home is on right.

10) Witt Construction The Elms, 14 Persimmon Place, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 I-87 to Exit 13N. Follow US9 North toward Saratoga Springs. Left on West Fenlon Street. Right on Empire Avenue. Slight left onto Joseph Street. Right on Persimmon Place.

11) Blitman Development Beaver Pond Village Estates, 4 Annie Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 I-87 to Exit 13N. Follow US9 North toward Saratoga Springs. Left onto Avenue of the Pines (Spa State Park). Go straight through the light, continue on Geyser Road. Left onto Annie Drive.

Showcase home is on left.

12) McPadden Builders Wyndham Way Extension, 21 Wyndham Way, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 I-87 to Exit 13S. Right on Malta Avenue. Right on Northline Road.

Right on Greenfield Avenue. Left on Geyser Road. Right on Stone Church Road. Right on Wyndham Way.

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13) Barbera Homes Malta Springs, 2 Essex Street, Malta, NY 12020 I-87 to Exit 12 towards Malta. Merge to NY 67 East. At 2nd traffic circle, take 3rd exit onto US 9N. Take for approximately 2 miles.

Left on Cramer Road.

14) Belmonte Builders Griffin’s Ridge, 22 Village Circle North, Round Lake, NY 12151 I-87 to Exit 11. East to Route 9. Right onto Route 9.

Approximately 1/2 mile on the right is entrance to Griffin’s Ridge.

15) Malta Development Orchard Pointe, 3A Macoun Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065 I-87 to Exit 9E. Take Route 146. Cross over Route 9. Right on Plant Road. Bear right at fork to stay Plant Road for approximately 1/2 mile. Right on Macoun Drive.

16) Heritage Custom Builders Heritage Pointe, 6 Heritage Pointe Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065 I-87 to Exit 8A. West 0.7 miles to Heritage Pointe on the left.

17) Caruso Home Builders 701 Riverview Road, Rexford, NY 12148 I-87 to Exit 8A. Left on Grooms Road. Bear left on Droms Road.

Left on Riverview Road. Showcase house on left.

18) Volpe Custom Homes 355 Schauber Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019 I-87 to Exit 11. West on Round Lake Road for approximately .5 miles. Round Lake Road becomes Schauber Road, just past Lakeside Farms.

19) Herbinger Homes Maple Forest, 4 Maple Forest Drive, Ballston Lake, NY 12019 I-87 to Exit 11. West on Round Lake Road. Left onto Eastline Road/Longkill. Showcase home is approximately 1/2 mile on left.

20) Amedore-Farone Victorian Landings, 7 Hillman Loop, Round Lake, NY 12151 I-87 to Exit 11. East on North Curry Avenue to roundabout. Take first right onto Victorian Boulevard. Left onto Hillman Loop.

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THE GROVE 233 Lake Avenue, Unit 116, Saratoga Springs Come and experience life at The Grove, a newly renovated active lifestyle community in the heart of Saratoga Springs. Live among the trees in beautifully designed rental units that showcase the magnificent historic integrity of the property. Enjoy a community lifestyle that offers privacy or the opportunity to socialize with new neighbors and friends! The Grove offers one- and two-bedroom options with high-end features, all located within close proximity to Downtown Saratoga, Saratoga Race Course, SPAC, Saratoga Lake, shopping, dining and the Northway! Relax in our Great Hall and take in the beauty of what used to be The Chapel and its stunning historic feel. Our Great Hall is the hub of it all! Play a lively game of pool with neighbors in the Billiards Room or enjoy a movie in the theater. Spend hours with your grandkids or neighbors in our Game Room cheering on your favorite sports team, or relax in the Jacuzzi and swim a few laps in our indoor pool.

Unique Home Features: • Whirlpool stainless steel appliances • Quartz/granite countertops • 9 to13-foot high ceilings • Private balconies/gardens • Custom built-in closet packages • Custom composite blinds included • Marble tile bathroom floors

• Laminate hardwood floors • Cable & internet, water, recycling & trash included • Indoor climate-controlled parking garage with storage • Putting green & bocce court & walking trail • Indoor pool and spa • Media room • Billiards room • Restaurant on-site Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • Maytag washer & dryers

As an award-winning builder of residential and commercial structures since 1988, Bonacio Construction has worked on projects large and small and both grand and modest. Inside every structure you will discover the hallmarks of the Bonacio approach: value, integrity and attention to detail. Our team approach including an audio visual and plumbing division, metal shop and design team, brings out the best in all our buildings. In transforming the former St. John Neumann residence, which has stood the test of time for more than 100 years, Bonacio Construction brought their wealth of knowledge in combining historic renovation and adaptive re-use to create the elegance of The Grove, their first-ever luxury active lifestyle community. The Grove rests on a tranquil setting, nestled in the pines and conveniently within walking distance to downtown. True Bonacio style in preserving historic details and restoring this gem to its former glory. Come and experience The Grove! www.bonacio.com (518) 584-9007 Apartment Rentals: Carol Buckley, 729–8705 Management Company: West Side Management Landscaper: Galusha & Sons Interior Design: Beverly Tracy Home Design – Beverly Tracy Kitchen Design: Signature Cabinets Group – Michael Bannon Check out this Bonacio supplier’s ad: Crawford Door & Window Sales, p. 24

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Sonny Bonacio As an award-winning builder of residential and commercial structures since 1988, Bonacio Construction has worked on projects large and small and both grand and modest. Inside every structure you will discover the hallmarks of the Bonacio approach: value, integrity and attention to detail.

Our team approach including an audio visual and plumbing division, metal shop and design team, brings out the best in all our buildings.

Bonacio Construction brings a wealth of experience to our next mixeduse apartment project -– Empire Run. Empire Run offers a quaint setting, connecting to Spring Run Trail, while just steps to commercial conveniences and walking distance to downtown. In each of the open one- and two-bedroom layouts, you will find character and the high-quality finishes synonymous with Bonacio Construction. Make Empire Run your new residence. www.bonacio.com (518) 584-9007

Architect: Balzer + Tuck Architecture Commercial Realtor: Julie & Co. Realty – Joann Potrzucki Cassidy, 470–3281 Apartment Rentals: Patrick Poirier, Property Manager 587–4300 Landscaper: Peak Environmental Concepts Inc – Terry Hubbard Interior Design: Beverly Tracy Home Design – Kelly Daly Kitchen Design: Curtis Lumber Company – Jay Miller

EMPIRE RUN 130 Excelsior Ave., Apt. 401, Saratoga Springs Empire Run boasts downtown Saratoga Springs’ newest, value-inclusive apartment lifestyle, with ease of access to well-known restaurants, shops and nightlife. Within seconds of the renowned Saratoga Race Course, SPAC and Broadway, Empire Run gives you access to all of the value Saratoga Springs offers, with worry free living.

When joining us not only do you have the value of cable/internet and Whirlpool appliances, washers and dryers included, you also have a strength & cardio center and access to the city’s year-round recreation trail at your doorstep. Additionally included is the availability of immense off-street parking, as well as climate-controlled indoor parking and extra storage options. Unique layouts available include private brownstone walk-up style or lobby-style entrances, all featuring: Unique Home Features: • Whirlpool stainless steel appliances • Quartz countertops • 9-foot high ceilings • Private balconies • Walk-in closets with custom built-in California Closet packages • Kohler stainless & brushed steel plumbing hardware • Whirlpool front-load washers & dryers • Pella windows & doors • Custom-composite blinds • Ceramic tile bathroom floors • Shaw “Raven” laminate hardwood floors • Cable & internet, water, recycling & trash • Indoor climate-controlled parking garage Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • ZIP- System building construction

Check out this Bonacio supplier’s ad: Crawford Door & Window Sales, p. 16

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BURNHAM HOLLOW 9 Burnham Road, Wilton 2,408 Square Feet • 4 Bedrooms • 3.5 Bathrooms Our quaint cottage-style home boasts combined features of shakes and board-n-batten siding with stone accents lending to genuine curb appeal. The hints of craftsman styling mixed with traditional features makes this house appealing to any generation in the market for a new home. With 1,712 square feet of first- and second-floor living space and an additional 685 square feet finished in the lower level walkout, the possibilities are endless. As you enter the foyer you are met by the craftsmanstyle staircase, which ascends to the two-story balcony overlooking the foyer and great room. The wall of windows welcomes natural light into the home, making any occasion brighter. Entertaining in this home is a delight with the open floor plan and an easily accessible kitchen and friendly dining area. As you move into the master suite, it is filled with a beautiful private bath, bountiful storage in the walkin closet and an abundance of natural light. The informal entry from the garage offers built-in storage and a laundry area. Located on the upper level are the secondary bedrooms, a computer niche and an additional full bath. The lower level is finished with a fourth bedroom and a third bath with a tiled shower. The recreation area and wet bar with full walkout access is the perfect area for casual entertaining.

Unique Home Features: • Finished walkout basement • First-floor master suite • Custom built-ins • Master bath underlit countertop and onyx shower ceiling • Master bath rustic wood beams on ceiling

Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • Energy Star® home • 96% efficient furnace (Amana) • LED bulbs

Bonacio Construction is a privately owned and operated construction and real estate development firm that’s been in business for more than 28 years. We have an established team of over 100 professionals and artisans with vertically integrated ownership of multiple subcontractor specialties.

Dave Trojanski joined the team to enable us to refocus and transform our existing home building division.

Dave and the entire team share a commitment to the fundamental principles that have made them stand out. Quality construction, commitment to exceptional customer service, and relationships built on integrity are the building blocks that have shaped their vision and driven their success. www.bonacio.com (518) 584-9007 Realtor: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Blake Realtors – Penny Berg Landscaper: Sunshine Landscaping – Rich Mollnow Interior Design: Finishing Touches Home Décor, Inc. – Shelly Walker Kitchen Design: The Signature Cabinet Group – Michael Bannon Check out this Bonacio supplier’s ad: AW Hamel Stair Mfg., p. 28 Crawford Door & Window Sales, p. 24 Finishing Touches Home Decor, p. 32

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ROLLING GREEN ESTATES 17 Rolling Green Drive, Wilton 2,799 Square Feet • 4 Bedrooms • 2.5 Bathrooms An authentic Piper Cub airplane is Bella owner Dave DePaulo’s 2016 Showcase surprise. From airplanes to custom-made furniture this custom home, located on a private wooded 1.2 acre lot that backs up to a New York State park, is a must see. As you enter this beautiful home you are struck by the two-story open foyer with custom-paneled trim flowing up the staircase. Walking into the vaulted great room you find an inviting fireplace with a custom-designed mantel.

With the home’s open floor plan the gourmet custom kitchen flows into the great room creating a fabulous space for entertaining. The study features a handcrafted coffered ceiling and an accent wall constructed of reclaimed weathered wood. The master retreat with its gorgeous master bathroom and a large walk-in closet is located on the first floor. Make your way upstairs to three additional large bedrooms. As you walk down the hallway you can gaze over the open balcony to the family room below. In the last room you will find much of the Piper Cub airplane that has actually flown over Saratoga Lake!

Unique Home Features: • Piper Cub airplane • Handcrafted coffered ceiling in study • Reclaimed weathered wood • Custom trim and mantel • 7-inch baseboards

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Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • Pella windows • 97% efficient furnace • Power-vented gas hot water heater

Bella Home Builders Inc., is a premier award-winning company.

We create architecturally grand and luxurious homes that blend imagination, excitement, privacy and warm comfortable environments. They are unique to each client. Our homes are known for their rich, interior woodwork, iron treatments, reclaimed material and dramatic ceilings. They also are renowned for their grand staircases, elegant fireplaces, pools and lush landscaping. We pride ourselves on our vision and ability to design homes that are spectacular in and out. Bella Home Builders’ basic approach is to offer superior craftsmanship at an exceptional value. We choose not to be a high volume company. We build a house as perfect as we can at a competitive price. Our values have been instilled “to do what’s right, be honest and fair.” We keep our promises! www.bellahomebuilders.com (518) 312-8874 Realtor: Select Sotheby’s International – Gerald Magoolaghan Landscaper: Sunnyhill Landscape – Kevin Rogner Interior Design: Front Street Home – Edmund DeRocker Kitchen Design: Builder’s Kitchens Inc – Andy Nolan Check out these Bella suppliers’ ads: AW Hamel Stair Mfg., p. 32 Builders Kitchens, Inc., p. 5 Crawford Door & Window Sales, p. 24 Front Street Home, p. 14 Sotheby’s International, p. 14 Wolberg Lighting Design & Electrical Supply, p. 30

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Spotlight on …

Columbia Cabinets

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or Columbia Cabinets it all began by bringing together an award-winning group of designers determined to create the perfect combination of beauty, technology, form and function. These designers handle the entire process from initial client interview through installation.

Columbia Cabinets serves clients from Lake George and Saratoga Springs to East Hampton, working with individual homeowners as well as builders, architects, developers and interior designers. While concentrating in the tristate area, Columbia Cabinets will work anywhere on the East Coast. They offer a wide range of products for high-end dream kitchens to multi-unit galley kitchens – from fully custom lines like Wood Mode and Brookhaven to semi-custom lines like Kitchen Craft.

Company CEO Evan Levey says: “Project-wise we are very comfortable with our products and with our design team so that we can handle everything that comes across our plate. We will always make you a beautiful kitchen. I really do mean that. But we always start with making it a functional kitchen depending on who the cook is, how many people are in the home, we are going to first design a kitchen that works for that spectrum of need. Then on top of that we are going to make sure it is beautiful.”

elegance. Columbia Cabinets design many, using an array of shades and finishes.

But to add another layer of interest, their clients have been moving towards mixing and matching – perhaps a white perimeter with a darker wood island or dark base cabinets with white uppers.

“There was a short time that the kitchen was white, white, white everywhere you looked,” Levey notes.

“I personally love that, but now we are starting to integrate those pops of color – whether it is an island or a perimeter.

People are finding that it simplifies tying the rest of the room together. The kitchen is the heart of the home, it is bigger and

Mix and Match There is something beautifully pristine about a white kitchen and something fresh to its monochromatic

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people are spending more time there.

By having a large block of color it helps on a design front to tie the whole room together. Using that pop color gives people the feeling that they have their white kitchen, but it’s not quite as sterile as a full white kitchen.”

Natural Elements Columbia Cabinets tries to take advantage of the natural elements outside, redesigning a kitchen to take advantage of that. For homeowners it adds an overall cohesion to a project.

“The natural element is very much customer driven,” Levey emphasizes.

They either want the white kitchen that is a focal point of the home or something that integrates to the home. We are seeing a lot more wood on the countertop. I caution our customers as to how they use their kitchen. Young children doing art projects on porous wood isn’t always the best.”

Make every inch count The biggest challenge for many clients is getting everything they want in the space they have. That’s where creative product and design come into play.

From rollout cutting boards to creatively designed drawers and cabinets, storage can be customized for maximum efficiency and organization. Never say no because of space. Scale it back, slim it down. A good designer should be able to make it work and carry its maximum functional weight. (continued on page 18) AUTUMN 2016

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Dan Barber

BURGOYNE ESTATES 5 Anthony Lane, Saratoga Springs 3,147 Square Feet • 5 Bedrooms • 4 Bathrooms This 2016 Showcase home is a one-of-a-kind custom home with timber frame accents offering a first-floor in-law suite, open floor plan, and twostory foyer and great room. It includes hardwood style tile floors, granite countertops, Kohler fixtures, Pella windows, gas fireplace, trey ceiling, and much more.

Unique Home Features: • Expanded gourmet kiitchen • Hardwood style tile floors • Granite countertops

Saratoga Builders is an award winning, custom home builder that builds homes of the highest quality and energy efficiency to satisfy the needs of every new home buyer. They will build custom homes using their own plans or the customer’s plans. They will build on their own lots or on land owned by the customer. www.saratogabuilders.com (518) 587-2666

Realtor: Keller-Williams – Christine Marchesiello Landscaper: Blue Spruce Nursery, Inc – Robert Daly Interior Designer: Owner, Marissa Hughes Kitchen Design: Builders Kitchens, Inc. – Nikki Stelling

Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • Highest Energy Star® rating with a 50% reduction in energy costs.

• Energy Star® appliances including refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave and HVAC system.

Check out these Saratoga suppliers’ ads: Appolo Heating Inc., p. 34 Builders Kitchens, Inc., p.5 Crawford Door & Window Sales, p. 24 Earl B. Feiden Appliances, p. 2 Granite & Marble Works, p. 28

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Columbia Cabinets (continued from page 16) “The design isn’t just what the overall look is,” Levey says. “We don’t just want to make the cabinets line up and call it a day. We want to make sure everything fits. It’s a big deal for us to make sure we understand how the customer wants to use the kitchen. The cutting board, for example. If you have a wood countertop you may not want a cutting board that pulls out from a drawer. You may rather have a spice rack. So understanding customer use is crucial and is one of the things that sets Columbia Cabinets apart.”

Budget levels Levey says that the biggest mistakes people make when they come into a cabinet shop is not stating their budget.

“They think we are going to have the magic formula and then sometimes we come in too high and they are upset or we come in too low and they are offended.

There isn’t a budget we can’t work within. The more straightforward the customer can be with us the faster and more efficiently we can get them to where they want to be. Then we work with them within their budget. Glass doors may be an upgrade that is not within their budget,

but maybe we do a glass door accent. So instead of making all the doors glass we make the doors over the sink glass.”

Design trends What does Evan Levey see as kitchen design trends this year? “Mix and match is a big design trend that will stay around. I think white kitchens are still popular and are not going to go away, but I do think adding that pop of color is important.

We are seeing a mix and match with countertops rather than granite from sink to island. Sometimes you are seeing the island countertop being a different surface.

Another trend is people wanting to eat in their kitchen. Whether it’s eating at the island or having room for a table, families or couples want be together and make it as easy as possible with clean up as fast as possible. We can help with that. The other thing we continue to see and that will stay popular is the stacked cabinet look, which make your rooms look huge. Wider drawers rather than two side-by-side, which gives more storage, is also popular.”

To learn more about Columbia Cabinets visit their website: www.ccabinet.com

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Lisa Breen

THE HEIGHTS AT BROWN ROAD 84 Brown Road, Saratoga 3,400 Square Feet • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Full/2 Half Bathrooms Welcome to the Heights at Brown Road. This custom farmhouse-style home was designed to compliment its natural surroundings and views. This stunning home features over 3400 square feet of beautifully appointed details throughout, including a gourmet kitchen with soapstone and black walnut counters and walk-in pantry with maple butcher block counters. The mudroom entry boasts a shiplap design with a custom built-in bench made from reclaimed wood. The living and dining areas feature a custom fireplace mantle and built in bookcases, reclaimed barn beams and mushroom wood in tray ceilings. You will love the luxurious first-floor master suite with soaking tub and custom shower, not to mention the lake views from almost every room. This home sits on 4.89 acres of rolling hills with a private dock and pond access.

Unique Home Features: • Panoramic Saratoga Lake and sunset views • Private pond access with dock on 20-acre pond • Three covered bluestone porches • Covered Lanai with outdoor fireplace • Timber frame exterior accents • Signature interior moldings and trim details throughout Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • Ecotimber 100% FSC North American maple flooring • Pella architectural series advance low-e windows • 96% high-efficiency two-stage gas furnace

La Femme Home Builders offers a unique and refreshing approach to home building from a woman’s point of view. As a second-generation homebuilder, its owner and founder, Lisa Breen, in collaboration with the area’s finest and talented craftsmen in their field, has created a company to design and build custom homes with a strong emphasis on quality, attention to detail and unique design.

Since 2001 Lisa Breen has been a leader in the real estate industry building, renovating and selling homes in the Saratoga County market. After fifteen years and raising two beautiful children Lisa merged her talents and passion for building into one company, La Femme Home Builders.

Lisa Breen is a member of the Capital Region Builders Association, Saratoga Builders Association and Professional Women in Building Northeastern New York.

(518) 321-1535 Architect: Dreamscapes Unlimited Robert Flansburg Realtor: Re/Max Park Place – Lisa Breen Landscaper: Brookside Nursery – Ian Murray Interior Design: 2B Design – Michelle Ahl Kitchen Design: Columbia Cabinets – Amy Van Wie Check out these La Femme suppliers’ ads: Columbia Cabinets, back cover Crawford Door & Window Sales, p. 24 BDB Paving, p. 18 Town & Country Painting, p. 22

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Scot Trifilo A Capital Region native and Siena college graduate, Scot Trifilo founded Terrace Homebuilders in 1987. Since then he has been dedicated to building truly superior homes with simple timeless principles and a meticulous attention to detail.

Custom homebuilding is about partnership and attentive communication. We provide unparalleled personal service and sustained satisfaction. We want our clients to have a pleasurable and satisfying experience while we offer superb quality with excellent value. We offer individualized attention to every client.

For further information, please call Scot Trifilo direct at 518-857-9000 Landscaper: New Dimensions Outdoor Services – Randy Countermine Interior Design: Blairhouse Interiors Group – Dominick Carota Kitchen Design: Zarrillo’s Custom Design Kitchens – Scot Trifilo & Dawn Zarrillo

54 NELSON AVE EXT., SARATOGA SPRINGS 4,204 Square Feet • 4 Bedrooms • 4.5 Bathrooms Scot Trifilo has created a modern, edgy farmhouse and barn set on a beautiful 2-acre country home site located just minutes from downtown Saratoga Springs. This home is loaded with today’s most sought after amenities. An open layout on the main floor consists of a living room with a wood burning Rumford fireplace, a gourmet Wolf/Sub-Zero kitchen with handbuilt cabinetry, and the sunroom/dining room with its magnificent view of the great outdoors.

Rounding out the main floor is one of four bedroom suites, a mudroom, laundry room and half bath. The second floor consists of three additional bedroom suites, one with its very own private terrace. Each has an opulent bath with custom shower and freestanding tub, and ample closet space. An open stair design effortlessly connects the three stories of this home with a unique industrial feel. Rounding out the home, the lower level consists of a home theater and full bar, exercise area, oversized two-car garage, secondary mudroom and ample storage. Come see what county living in the city is all about.

Unique Home Features: • Built-in ADT Security Alarm System • Built-in 8-camera video monitoring with smart phone app • Timber-frame front porches • Metal roof • 4 bedroom suites • Built-in 6-zone Sonos sound system w/smart phone app • 5-inch Rustic white oak solid hardwood floor throughout with Rubio Monocoat natural ‘green’ oil rubbed finish • Separate Barn • Fully landscaped 2-acre home site Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • High-efficiency Andersen Eagle series windows • Light colored standing seam metal roof • James Hardie fiber cement siding • Energy Star® appliances, furnace and 75-gallon hot water tank • R-49 attic insulation.

• Rubio Monocoat natural ‘green’ hardwood oil finish

Check out these Terrace suppliers’ ads: Overhead Door of Glens Falls, p. 24 Wolberg Lighting Design & Electrical Supply, p. 30

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Dave DePaulo

PARK GROVE 24 Joshua Road, Saratoga Springs 3,173 Square Feet • 4 Bedrooms • 2.5 Bathrooms This custom home with its inviting, two-story front porch is a true example of Saratoga architecture. There is an abundance of windows along with the mixed textures of shake shingles, granite and cedar siding. Custom-tapered large granite exterior columns and two solid cedar garage doors complete this classic Saratoga beauty. When first entering this beautiful home you are struck by a warm open floor plan with an abundance of custom trim and cabinetry. The beautiful five-and-a-half-inch hardwood floors throughout bring warmth to the home. The custom gourmet kitchen features an urban cultivator, which allows the homeowner to have an indoor garden that can grow healthy, organic vegetables and herbs year round. Located on the first floor, the master suite boasts a beautiful bathroom and walk-in closets. Take a stroll to lively downtown Saratoga and the famous Saratoga Race Course, or sit on the upper porch and listen to the sounds of SPAC. If your desire is to be in the middle of it all this subdivision is for you!

Unique Home Features: • Two-story porch • Gourmet kitchen with urban cultivator • Custom built-ins and custom mantel • Three-piece custom crown moldings • Location, location, location Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • Andersen windows • 97% efficient furnace • Power vented gas hot water heater

Bella Home Builders Inc., is a premier award-winning company.

We create architecturally grand and luxurious homes that blend imagination, excitement, privacy and warm comfortable environments. They are unique to each client. Our homes are known for their rich, interior woodwork, iron treatments, reclaimed material and dramatic ceilings. They also are renowned for their grand staircases, elegant fireplaces, pools and lush landscaping. We pride ourselves on our vision and ability to design homes that are spectacular in and out. Bella Home Builders’ basic approach is to offer superior craftsmanship at an exceptional value. We choose not to be a high volume company. We build a house as perfect as we can at a competitive price. Our values have been instilled “to do what’s right, be honest and fair.” We keep our promises! www.bellahomebuilders.com (518) 312-8874

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Realtor: Realty USA – Scott Varley Landscaper: Bella Home Builders, Inc. – Dave DePaulo Interior Design: Saratoga Signature Interiors – Nancy Smith Kitchen Design: Zarrillo’s Custom Design Kitchens – Dawn Zarrillo Check out these Bella suppliers’ ads: AW Hamel Stair Mfg., p. 32 Builders Kitchens, Inc., p.5 Crawford Door & Window Sales, p. 24 Front Street Home, p. 14 Sotheby’s International, p. 14 Wolberg Lighting Design & Electrical Supply, p. 30

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Habitat continues to partner with families

Stop by our two Showcase houses: 9 Burnham Hollow in Wilton and 34 Joseph Street in Saratoga Springs.

Two totally different Showhouse styles!

Then swing by our store at 217 Ballard Road in Wilton.

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Since 1991, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties has worked in partnership with local families to assist them in the dream of home ownership. We build and rehabilitate simple homes for hard working families between 40-60% of the median income in the tri-counties. We use primarily donated labor and materials for our builds, then issue a 30 year no interest mortgage based on our cost to the family.

Our mission includes creating affordable housing, moving families from renting to fully vested home ownership, and eradicating blight from existing neighborhoods.

Jeff Clark, Executive Director www.GlensFallsHabitat.org

Furniture Area Rugs Bedding Pillows Lamps Artwork Mirrors Antiques Tableware Window Treatments Unique Accessories

Room re-styling and Interior Design Services are always available.

We provide the “Finishing Touches” to make your house a beautiful home.

217 BALLARD RD WILTON, NY12831 • (518) 584-1490 WWW.FINISHINGTOUCHESSTORE.COM | INFO@FINISHINGTOUCHESHD.COM

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Dave Trojanski

THE ELMS AT SARATOGA 34 Joseph Street, Saratoga Springs 3,710 Square Feet • 4 Bedrooms • 2.5 Bathrooms This custom single-story ranch was designed to fit a narrow home site. The house is deceivingly large from the exterior elevation with a fully finished lower level. The blended exterior siding styles and stone combination, as well as the welcoming front entry, add to its unique character. Beautiful teak hardwood is featured throughout the entire floor plan with the exception of bathrooms and laundry. This house is truly designed for comfortable entertaining with a large kitchen island open to both the dining room and great room. The four-season sunroom also lends access to the rear yard. The craftsman-style staircase takes you to the fully finished lower level which boasts three bedrooms, a recreation area perfect for gatherings and a full bathroom. Enter the master suite through a nicely designed study alcove. The comfortably sized master bedroom is the perfect place to relax and lay your head at night. It features a tray ceiling and a walk-in closet with ample storage. The private bath with free-standing tub and separate tiled shower make for a tranquil retreat. Custom built-ins and trim features give a special touch to all of this nicely nestled into 3,710 square feet.

Bonacio Construction is a privately owned and operated construction and real estate development firm that’s been in business for more than 28 years. We have an established team of over 100 professionals and artisans with vertically integrated ownership of multiple subcontractor specialties.

Dave Trojanski joined the team to enable us to refocus and transform our existing home building division.

Dave and the entire team share a commitment to the fundamental principles that have made them stand out. Quality construction, commitment to exceptional customer service, and relationships built on integrity are the building blocks that have shaped their vision and driven their success. www.bonacio.com (518) 584-9007

Unique Home Features: • Four-season sun room • Finished lower level • Custom built-ins

Realtor: Coldwell Banker – Dan Gaba Landscaper: Sunshine Landscaping – Rich Mollnow Interior Design: Finishing Touches Home Décor, Inc. – Shelly Walker Kitchen Design: The Signature Cabinet Group – Michael Bannon

Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • Energy Star® home • 96% efficient furnace (Amana) • LED bulbs

Check out this Bonacio suppliers’ ads: AW Hamel Stair Mfg., p. 32 Crawford Door & Window Sales, p. 24 Finishing Touches Home Decor, p. 22

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Congratulations to the Saratoga Builders Association on the 21st Anniversary of the Saratoga Showcase of Homes!

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John Witt

THE ELMS AT SARATOGA 14 Persimmon Place, Saratoga Springs 3,779 Square Feet • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Full/ 2 Half Bathrooms This unique, mixed-materials home was designed for a West Side neighborhood corner lot, just minutes from downtown Saratoga Springs, with extra outdoor living space on both front and side porches. An elevator services all three levels of the home. The first floor features an open layout: the kitchen-plus-pantry-plus-island shares an uninterrupted space with the dining room. The area continues into the living room, separated by cabinetry and beams, making maximum use of the flow. The first level also includes a lavatory, a mud room and a walk-in closet as well as the entry to the garage. The second level comprises the master suite with walk-in closet and bath, two additional bedrooms and a second full bath. There is bonus storage space above the garage and the laundry room also is conveniently located on the second level with the bedrooms. The lower level includes the homeowners’ office and quilting room, space for a powder room, generous storage under the garage and a large closet.

Unique Home Features: • Staircase open to all three levels • Custom built-ins in the kitchen, family room and flanking the fireplace make this home truly unique.

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Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • Air-to-air heat exchange filters freshen air throughout the house • Spray foam insulation • Energy-efficient Pella windows • Gas hot water heater

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www.wittconstruction.com (518) 587-4113 Landscaper: Mandy Spring Nursery – Todd Smith Interior Design: E Tanny Design – Elizabeth Tanny Kitchen Design: Witt Construction, Inc

Check out these Witt suppliers’ ads: Crawford Door & Window Sales, p. 24 Earl B. Feiden Appliances, p. 2 Overhead Door of Glens Falls, p. 24 Wolberg Lighting Design & Electrical Supply, p. 30

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Witt Construction, Inc., builds award-winning, custom-designed homes that are striking in appearance, energy efficient and enduring in their value. Witt Construction, founded in 1987, builds custom and semi-custom homes in the historic city of Saratoga Springs, NY and the surrounding Capital Region. The company is recognized in the industry and by clients alike as the prominent custom-home builder in Saratoga and is noted for constructing homes that are rich in spirit of space and designed to enhance the unique character of each home. Equally notable is John Witt’s passion and gusto for crafting homes solid of structure, stunning in design, and inspired by an elegant sense of style.

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DESIGNER TIPS

It’s all in the details

By Denise Palumbo

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s once said by Charles Eames, designer of the classic Eames chair, “The details are not the details. They make the design.” This is a year where the details are, as always, very important.

We are seeing a lot of mid-century modern influences in furniture case goods as well as upholstery, where the simplest of lines is oh so appealing. Interesting color combinations, textures and shine are showing up in fabrics, ceramic tile, cabinet hardware and light fixtures.

Blues are the go-to color this year, all shades of blue and often in combination with rose. Typical of Pantone’s color prediction of the year, the combination of Rose Quartz and Serenity. Fabrics with woven textures, velvets, fur and embroideries are adding to the interest and details of the home spaces. These colors and textures go beautifully with the mixed metals that are very on trend. We are seeing golds, rose golds, copper and silver all used in the same space and in combination with each other. The metals are being used in wallpaper, tile, fabrics and cabinet hardware. Modern lines are showing up in light fixtures and decorative accessories. Oversized light fixtures and light fixtures that are so interesting they can set the tone of a whole room are being shown everywhere.

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the whole feel of the space and pair with the clean simple lines of furnishings and new home selections are something to notice this year. Greys are still in for cabinets and flooring. Ceramic tile in grey tones, often with the look of hardwood planks, installed in retro-chevron patterns are being shown in all the latest showrooms. Hardwoods with grey undertones pair nicely with the painted grey cabinetry is popular. These greys for the more permanent selections in the home pair nicely with this year’s blues and roses and will be easily pair with other colors in the future.

Stay true to what you love and what inspires you, regardless of the trends. A great design is all about what makes you feel and live comfortably in your home. Don’t forget the details!

Award-winning interior designer Denise Palumbo is co-owner of Plum & Crimson Fine Interior Design in Saratoga Springs, NY.

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THE ESTATES AT BEAVER POND VILLAGE 4 Annie Drive, Saratoga Springs 2,589 Square Feet • 4 Bedrooms • 4.5 Bathrooms This two-story home offers a completely finished basement that includes a full bathroom.

The first and second floors each have a master suite with a full bathroom that feature a Daltile floor and shower with elegant Kohler fixtures. The gourmet kitchen includes Merillat maple cabinetry, granite countertop, stainless steel GE appliances and Kohler fixtures.

Unique Home Features: • First- and second-floor master suites with full bathrooms • Engineered wood floor • First-floor crown molding and upgraded wood trim • Finished basement with full bathroom • Optional maintenance free community

Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • AO Smith gas fired hot water heater direct vent • 92% AFUE direct vent furnace • Low E windows – Silverline by Andersen

Blitman Development Corporation (BDC) has been building high quality homes for over a quarter of a century throughout New York State, and takes pride in making these outstanding homes available at reasonable prices.

This value is made possible by long-standing relationships with the most proven quality building professionals available. Our association with these tradesmen has spanned several decades and more than a thousand homes, ensuring that all of our homes consistently reflect the highest building standards. From exterior designs artfully married to their natural settings to interior floor plans mirroring their owners’ lifestyles, BDC selects materials to the most exacting construction standards. Over the years we’ve designed and built over 1,000 homes, all with the attention to details that helped establish BDC as one of New York State’s leading home builders. www.beaverpondvillage.com (914) 244-8600 Realtor: Realty USA Michelle DeCouteau Landscaper: Sunshine Landscaping Rich Mollnow Interior Design: Blitman Development Kitchen Design: Curtis Lumber Heather Bodnaryk

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Matt McPadden

WYNDHAM WAY EXTENSION 21 Wyndham Way, Ballston Spa 2365 Square Feet • 4 Bedrooms • 2.5 Bathrooms This year’s showcase entry, the Walnut Model, is a wonderful family home. Features of this 2,365 square foot two-story plan include four bedrooms, two-and-one-half tile baths, open floor plan, designer kitchen with loads of granite, hardwood floors in all main living areas, nine-foot ceilings, first-floor office and a master suite with “his and her” walk-in closets.

McPadden has focused on melding a traditional colonial into something more with attention to details like a computer niche off the kitchen, custom reclaimed barn-wood fireplace mantle, built-ins, large walk-in pantry, first-floor laundry room with utility sink, an open rear porch, generous storage space and a half bath location convenient to outside for the children.

The home site is .52 of an acre on a cul-de-sac.

McPadden Builders, LLC is a residential construction company focused on delivering a high quality product, on time and with a personal touch. Matt McPadden and his company are currently building in five Saratoga County developments including Craw Farm, Huckleberry Finn Estates, The Elms at Saratoga, Wyndham Way in Milton, and Ridgeview. Matt and his team also welcome the opportunity of custom builds on individual home sites as well as full scale renovations to existing homes. www.mcpaddenbuilders.com (518) 583-6097

Realtor: Roohan Realty – Valerie Thompson Landscaper: Brookside Nursery – Ian Murray Interior Design: Bennington Design Team Kitchen Design: Curtis Lumber Kitchen Designer: Heather Bodnaryk

Unique Home Features: • Custom built-in cabinetry • Nine-foot ceilings • Open porch • Computer room off kitchen • Large laundry room • Bonus room over garage ready to be finished • Egress window in basement Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • Lennox 95% AFUE Furnace • R-40 Beno-therm cellulose attic insulation system • Low expandable foam all windows/doors and penetrations

Check out these McPadden suppliers’ ads: AW Hamel Stair Mfg., p. 32 Appolo Heating Inc., p. 34 Granite & Marble Works, p. 28

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All ticket holders are eligible to vote for the People’s Choice Award with the ballot on the ticket.

You will be automatically entered into our drawing for these prizes:

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2 nights in a Penthouse Loft Suite at Pavilion Grand Hotel, complimentary valet parking for up to 2 cars, breakfast for 4 in the morning at TC Paris, spa treatments for 2 at All Good Things Spa, champagne on arrival and on night of choice a Specialty appetizer and small plate sampling from Fish at 30 Lake with wine pairings for 6 people. A $3,000 value.

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Frank Barbera

MALTA SPRINGS 2 Essex Street, Malta 2,076 Square Feet • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Full & 2 Half Bathrooms The Aston is a spacious, modern townhome that includes many features you’d expect to see in a single-family home including a first-floor master suite, upstairs loft area. The modern farmhouse kitchen features a stainless steel farmhouse sink, comfortable and contemporary banquette, a walk-in pantry with rustic sliding barn door and a spacious island. A fireplace with two-story herringbone stone front creates a dramatic focal point for the great room. The finished basement includes a bar and exposed-brick wall for the perfect man cave or game room. The charming front porch and classic carriage house inspired exterior give this home great curb appeal.

Unique Home Features: • Bright, open living area with 18-foot ceilings in the great room • Back patio area with fire pit • Upstairs media loft • Finished basement

Energy Efficiency, Green Technology • ENERGY STAR® • Sonos® smart speaker system • iPad® home command center

For more than 40 years, award-winning Barbera Homes has been a trusted name in new homes in the Capital Region. As a second generation local home builder, we are proud of our reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and customer experience.

Integrity For two generations we have built our company on the simple principle that we do what we say we are going to do, when we say we’re going to do it. This honest, no nonsense approach has earned the trust of our homeowners, peers and partners. It means that you can have the peace of mind knowing that our team of professionals will be there for you before, during, and after the sale.

Innovation Construction technology and building practices are constantly changing. At Barbera Homes, we are committed to ongoing education and development for employees at all levels of our company so you can feel confident your home is built to the highest standards.

Design At Barbera Homes we know that your home is your sanctuary. That’s why we built one of the most comprehensive Design Studios of any home builder in the Capital Region. Our Design Studio features a selection of features and finishes from some of the most trusted brands so you can personalize your home.

As a local home builder we know that our reputation is built one home at a time. That’s why we’re proud to be the Capital Region’s trusted home builder for more than four decades. But we also know that there is only one home that matters to your family…yours.

That’s why we are committed to building the highest quality home for you and your family. www.barberahomes.com (518) 690-0777

Check out these Barbera Homes suppliers’ ads: Appolo Heating Inc., p. 34 Wolberg Lighting Design & Electrical Supply, p. 30

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Realtor: RealtyUSA Terry Little, Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker Landscaper: Lansing Property Services Roxeanne Lansing Interior Design: Blairhouse Interiors Group Meghan Baltich & Thomas R. Burns Kitchen Design: Bellevue Builders Supply Meghan Baltich & Bill Kanas

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Peter Belmonte

GRIFFIN’S RIDGE ROUND LAKE 52 Village Circle North, Round Lake, NY 2,758 Square Feet • 3 Bedrooms • 2.5 Bathrooms With its Victorian styling, The Fallgate ‘42 pays homage to the architectural styling of the adjacent Village of Round Lake and it’s Victorian heritage. It features three bedrooms, a first-floor master bedroom and large bonus room.

Unique Home Features: • Barrel ceiling in master bedroom • Victorian influenced front porch • Screen porch • Hydroponic garden in kitchen • Bookcase and wine storage built into staircase

With over 35 years of homebuilding experience in the Capital District, Belmonte Builders builds a variety of designs across multiple price points in our neighborhoods and on our customer’s home sites. www.belmontebuilders.com (518) 371-1000 Realtor: Belmonte Builders Mickey Ricciardi Landscaper: CPI Landscaping Chris Gennoy Interior Design: Liberty Design Group Chris Liberty Kitchen Design: Belmonte Builders Lindsey Belmonte

Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • Energy Star®

Check out these Belmonte suppliers’ ads: AW Hamel Stair Mfg., p. 32 Crawford Door & Window Sales, p. 24 Earl B. Feiden Appliances, p. 2 Granite & Marble Works, p. 28 Overhead Door of Glens Falls, p. 24 Town & Country Painting, p. 22

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Tom Samascott

ORCHARD POINTE 3A Macoun Drive, Halfmoon, NY 2,440 Square Feet • 3 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms Introducing Orchard Pointe, a brand-new concept in townhome living. Conveniently located in the Town of Halfmoon, Orchard Pointe offers luxury townhomes with all the amenities that you would expect in a home built by Malta Development Co., Inc. Choose from gorgeous townhomes with first-floor master suites and spacious guest suites or one-story living for those who prefer no stairs. There’s something for everyone, at every stage of life.

Malta Development’s homes offer state-of-the-art technology, super-energy efficiency for substantially lower utility costs and absolutely the finest Standard Features Package ever offered. The Exterior Maintenance Plan means no more yard work so that you can relax and enjoy life at Orchard Pointe.

Unique Home Features: • Soaring vaulted ceilings in the great room, dining room, and master BR; stately 10-foot ceilings in other areas • Stone FP flanked by built-in cabinetry • Cleverly designed, private pocket office with built-in desk and cabinetry • Luxurious mudroom with built-in cabinetry • Large, well-appointed gourmet kitchen with double-wall oven and cooktop • Full basement, insulated and sheet rocked for easy finishing

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Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • National Green Building Standard certified for healthier living and lower utility bills • High-tech ZIP System wall sheathing to reduce air infiltration and moisturerelated issues • Super-efficient spray foam insulation, the gold standard in insulation • Energy Star® certified

Since 1988 Malta Development Co., Inc. has been building the American Dream for homebuyers at every stage of life in Saratoga County. Malta Development Co., Inc. is dedicated to creating communities that exceed expectation by anticipating the ever-changing needs of the modern homebuyer and offering the most inclusive standard features package in the area.

Malta Development Co., Inc. is a multiple Showcase of Homes award winner and in 2015 won a national award from the National Association of Home Builders for Lakeview Landing in Malta. Incorporating state-of-the-art technologies with traditional elements to create innovative and unique floor plans, we are inspired by every customer’s desire for a higher quality of life, at every stage of life.

Our homes offer the highest standard of quality, craftsmanship and energy efficiency. Malta Development Co., Inc. is the only production builder in the Capital Region whose homes are National Green Building Standard and Energy Star ® certified and insulated with super-efficient spray foam insulation. In 2008 we broke ground on Winner’s Circle at Saratoga, a luxury rental community in Milton, NY. Winner’s Circle is the only rental community in the Capital Region to hold the National Green Building Standard certification. www.maltadevelopment.com (518) 885-6420

Realtor: Beth Smith Realty, Ltd – Beth Smith/ Denise Quinn Landscaper: New Dimensions Outdoor Services – Randy Countermine Interior Design: In-House – Laural A. Samascott Kitchen Design: Curtis Lumber – Nicole Stack

Check out these Malta Development suppliers’ ads: Appolo Heating Inc., p. 34 International Built-in Systems, p. 34 Overhead Door of Glens Falls, p. 24

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Geoffrey Brooks In the early 1950s, Arthur J. Brooks began a business relationship by remodeling and restoring homes. Along with his wife Laurie and daughter Deborah, a truly family-based, quality-oriented building company was started.

Geoffrey C. Brooks continues his family’s tradition of building custom homes in the Capital District.

Heritage Custom Builders, LLC has been built upon a tradition of quality, a dedication to excellence and commitment to fine detail. www.brooksheritage.com (518) 857-3136 Realtor: Realty USA – Scott Varley Landscaper: Heritage Custom Builders Interior Design: Classic Interiors – Lynn Ricci Kitchen Design: Bellevue Builders Supply – Mark Gates

HERITAGE POINTE 6 Heritage Pointe Drive, Clifton Park 3,200 Square Feet • 4 Bedrooms • 2.5 Bathrooms The Chestnut is a two-story home that features traditional details blended with a touch of contemporary flare. The large first-floor windows allow plenty of sunlight to stream in, making this a warm and inviting place to raise a family and entertain guests. Enjoy cozy evenings in the family room in front of the fireplace, prepare meals in the kitchen and serve them in the adjacent breakfast nook or in the formal dining room. The two-car garage offers an entrance to the home that is complete with a traditional bench with storage and a large closet. The four bedrooms and laundry room on the second floor make this home the perfect choice for a family’s first home. The master suite has a large walk-in closet and a private bath with tile shower, soaking tub, commode and two separate vanities. The second floor is completed with three additional bedrooms that offer ample closet space and share a full bathroom.

Unique Home Features: • Kitchen/breakfast area and family room all open and connected • Dining room, living room, powder room, mud room and large pantry complete first floor • Laundry room, main bath and 4 bedrooms on second floor • Master suite with sitting room and 2 WIC’s • Master bath with large tile shower, soaking tub and 2 vanities

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Anthony Caruso

701 RIVERVIEW ROAD, REXFORD 3,500 Square Feet • 4 Bedrooms • 3.5 Bathrooms This beautiful craftsman style colonial makes this home a delight to look at. The inviting tiled foyer features a walk-in coat closet. The open floor plan combines views of four rooms; from the dining room to the gourmet kitchen, 2-story great room including a floor to ceiling stacked stone fireplace to the sunny dinette. The second floor holds a spacious master suite with French doors and tray ceiling. View the full tiled shower through the glass wall.

The laundry room is conveniently located on the second floor and is accessible through the master walk-in closet.

Unique Home Features: • Custom built-in cabinetry • Custom kitchen design • Double-sided fireplace • Large master suite with fully custom master bathroom • Rounded corners and tray ceilings

Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • Exceeds current NYS Energy Code standards • 3-zoned, 96% 2-stage Rheem furnace • Andersen 200 Series windows • Control 4 Smart Home System

Building and maintaining relationships has been at the heart of Caruso Home Builders, LLC since its founding in 2008. Providing high-quality, custom-built homes with the one-on-one attention needed to get every detail right – from blueprint to beyond completion – Mr. Caruso brings vision and determination to every project.

Whether it is spot lot development, building on your own land or in a subdivision, Caruso Home Builders is dedicated to excellence, commitment and service.

Caruso Home Builders is excited to announce their first subdivision in Clifton Park – Kendra Estates, located off Crescent Road. www.carusohomebuilders.com (518) 478-8596 Realtor: Keller Williams Capital District Natalie Caruso Landscaper: Flood Landscaping Jim Flood Interior Design: Artful Living Donna Parisi & Natalie Caruso Kitchen Design: Bellevue Builders – Bill Kanas

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VOLPE CUSTOM HOMES

Denise & Frank Volpe Volpe Custom Homes is a family owned and operated custom home builder. In 2004 we began with a vision of building homes one at a time with quality and focus. All of our homes are unique to each individual customer. Our passion is in building homes that are rich in character and are full of creative details. What sets us apart is our focus on you the customer. You work exclusively with us from the inception to the fruition of your dream home. You will never meet a consultant, project manager or an agent. Eliminating the layers leads to cost savings, clear communication, accountability and ultimately your home just as you envisioned it. You will be welcome to visit your build in progress and we are flexible to changes as your dreams develop.

Our latest endeavor, Lakeside Meadow Estates, is set on 60 acres.

It is located in Saratoga County.

Eleven distinctive homes will be nestled on a private road. The setting is a peaceful haven with bluebirds, deer and wildflowers.

Volpe Custom Homes also welcomes the opportunity of custom builds on individual home sites as well. www.volpehomes.com (518) 330-5425

Realtor: Denise Volpe, Broker Landscaper: Volpe Custom Homes – Frank Volpe Interior Design: Volpe Custom Interiors – Denise Volpe Kitchen Design: Minick Kitchen Design – Paul Minick Check out this Volpe supplier’s ad: Crawford Door & Window Sales, p. 24

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LAKESIDE MEADOW ESTATES 355 Schauber Road, Ballston Lake 3,010 Square Feet • 4 Bedrooms • 2.5 Bathrooms The Nantucket is a custom-built home that features a comfortable blend of cottage- and coastal-style charm. It has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Boasting a multitude of custom woodwork throughout, this home includes features such as board and batten walls, wood shiplap, bead-board and raised panel moldings. Cased openings with seedy glass transoms, built-in benches and sliding barn doors are just a few of the elements that grace the first-floor living areas. Wide plank white oak hardwoods give this home a cozy, yet rustic feel. The classic style kitchen with custom cabinetry is perfect for entertaining. A breakfast nook with built-in banquette accommodates a large farm table with seating for 12. The butler’s pantry with custom-built shelving provides ample space for all of your staples and dry goods. The wet bar leads to a screened porch with wood-planked walls and mahogany flooring.

The open floor plan includes a large family room with wood-burning fireplace and custom built-ins.

The staircase includes a built-in window seat. The large master suite has cathedral ceilings with wood beams and a floor-to-ceiling walk-in shower in the master bathroom.

Unique Home Features: • Custom built-in cabinetry and extensive woodwork throughout • Cathedral ceilings with custom wood beams • Custom kitchen with floor-to-ceiling cabinets & marble countertops • Breakfast area with built-in banquette seating • Butler’s pantry with custom built-in shelving & marble countertops Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • Pella windows • 95% efficient furnace • Energy-efficient appliances & lighting

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Darren Herbinger

MAPLE FOREST 4 Maple Forest Drive, Ballston Lake 2,268 Square Feet • 4 Bedrooms • 2.5 Bathrooms The Hartwell is a custom 2,268 sq ft home with a private first-floor master suite that includes a walk-in closet and elegant tiled bathroom. The custom stairwell overlooks the spacious open floor plan with 18-foot ceilings and large Andersen windows, allowing plentiful sunshine throughout the living area. The second floor offers two bedrooms with the same large Andersen windows to keep the upstairs just as inviting. The added bonus room over the garage gives additional space for a growing family. The finished basement stairs has your safety in mind by offering an LED lighted staircase. The home is one of 16 unique designs being offered in Maple Forest, a private cul-de-sac subdivision with streetlights and Unique Home Features: • Schrock kitchen cabinets with soft-close doors and drawers • Maintenance free quartz countertops • High quality Kohler fixtures • Trusted CertainTeed siding and roofing materials • Energy-efficient recessed LED lighting

Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • Thermal enclosure system • Air sealing, quality insulation and highperformance windows • Water management system that help to protect roofs, foundations and walls from water damage • High-efficiency heating and cooling systems • Energy-efficient lighting and appliances

After twenty years in the remodeling business, I am bringing my expertise into newhome construction by building a subdivision in a park-like setting featuring sidewalks and streetlights. With this project I solely will be in charge of building multiple homes in one location all at the same time. Maple Forest, located off Longkill Road, is not just any subdivision. It is a cluster of sixteen distinct homes, each with my personal touch. I am offering my customers a wide variety of styles with quality construction and amenities such as Kohler fixtures throughout, Silent floor systems, Schrock kitchen cabinets with quartz countertops, energy-efficient Andersen windows and so much more. www.herbingerhomes.com (518)373-8905 Realtor: RealtyUSA Jennifer Fortune Landscaper: Craig’s Mowing & Landscaping Craig Monroe Interior Design: JMP Interiors Julie Maleski Putzel Kitchen Design: Builders Kitchen – Rich Adams Jr.

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Check out these Herbinger suppliers’ ads: AW Hamel Stair Mfg., p. 32 Appolo Heating Inc., p. 34 Builders Kitchens, Inc., p.5 Earl B. Feiden Appliances, p. 2

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George Amedore

VICTORIAN LANDINGS TOWNHOMES OF ROUND LAKE 7 Hillman Loop, Round Lake 1,776 Square Feet • 3 Bedrooms • 2.5 Bathrooms Nestled in the Village of Round Lake, Victorian Landings offers 80 elegant maintenance free townhomes designed for young professionals and growing families to empty nesters. These homes boast private entrances, attached 2-car garages, full basements and a choice of first- or second-floor master suites.

Methods are always changing but principles never do.

With more than 70 years of combined home building experience the FaroneAmedore team is committed to providing you with an unprecedented degree of excellence.

Our Vision is to develop homes that grow into neighborhoods that evolve and shape communities that contribute to a healthy, vibrant way of life. www.amedorehomes.com (518) 456-1010

Unique Home Features: • Elegant stone facades • 2-story dining room & great room • Cozy loft area for casual days • Impressive custom millwork • Charming hickory wood flooring

Realtor: Amedore Homes, Inc. Landscaper: Friello’s Landscaping Chris Friello Interior Design: Amedore Homes, Inc. Peter Amedore Kitchen Design: Builders Kitchens, Inc. Jacquelyn Norris & Peter Stelling

Energy Efficiency, Green Technology: • Smart Wi-Fi thermostat • High-efficiency gas fireplace & furnace • Energy-efficient air sealing with spray foam

Check out these Farone-Amedore suppliers’ ads: Builders Kitchens, Inc., p.5 Crawford Door & Window Sales, p. 24

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Stately showhouse reborn Two interior designers share their creative thoughts in transforming family living spaces into exquisite rooms at a spacious Sage Estate home as part of the 2016 Vanguard Designer Showhouse The Sitting Room

By Kim Kronau, Cross River, Inc.

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e all long to have a space where we can close the door and recharge. The owners were open to the idea of transforming this space, originally their son’s bedroom, into a sitting room, a sophisticated private getaway place.

The furniture, with strong silhouettes, provides beautiful support for writing a letter, reading a novel or relaxing with the Sunday paper. The soft neutral walls and floor are layered with textures, pops of color, and gilding to provide interest and comfort. Placement of the furniture invites enjoyment of the lovely views just outside the window.

The contemporary upholstery was selected for beauty, comfort and versatility. For instance, the sofa effortlessly converts to a full chaise for lounging, napping or the occasional overnight guest. The one-of-a-kind antiques and vintage accessories are soulful pieces procured with an eye toward a timeless, curated look.

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Creating harmony and relaxation from the heart of the home to the pathway out

By Kristina Ellis, KD Ellis Interiors THE KITCHEN he kitchen is the heart of the home.

It is usually where you start your day with a morning coffee or tea. It is the place to which everyone seems to gravitate, whether you are preparing a small dinner or having a celebration. This kitchen is large and open with plenty of cabinet space. The open glass displays beautiful dishes and glassware. The island

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is substantial, a great place to set up for serving family and guests. There is a separate area next to the dining room that is set up as a bar with even more space for entertaining.

The cabinets in this room did not need replacing. They were instead updated with a color change. The upper cabinets were previously cream and were re-glazed to a crisp white. The wood

cabinetry was darkened to a richer tone, enhancing the beauty of the wood. The effect is a more modern look while still keeping the traditional feel of the space.

The chandelier chosen picks up the pewter details in the kitchen, as do the pewter dishes and serving pieces from Match, an Italian-made line. Simon Pierce glassware is displayed to add to the elegance.

THE FAMILY ROOM his beautiful family space is perfectly situated within the home. The room has a view to the manicured backyard through large windows with direct access to the covered veranda as well. The room is open to the kitchen, which makes it an ideal area to gather with family and friends. The homeowners wanted this room to function as a relaxed seating area.

I think this has been accomplished!

To accentuate the windows, Roman shades were hung along with French pleated draperies. Comfortable seating has been strategically placed within two area rugs to separate the room without losing a cohesive feel to the space. A chair rail and picture molding were installed for architectural appeal and to bring a light feeling to the room. Modern touches including mirrored side tables, lighting, and metal-based coffee tables were added for a sense of flare. Barstools flank the kitchen side of this room creating even more seating for guests.

The color scheme of this space is neutral and blends nicely with the tones chosen for the kitchen. Texture is evident in this room. The linens and wool sisal area rugs, even the Roman shades have a burlap trim creating a natural feel.

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THE HALLWAY / MUDROOM his area leading from the garage was originally set up as a typical hallway.

All it needed was a little detail and added function. The walls have been finished with recessed paneling. The height of the panels, which are painted white, not only adds dimension but brightens and enlarges the appearance of the space. Coat hooks were installed for added function as well as an indoor-outdoor rug to soften the floor. The paint color was chosen to flow into the kitchen area and not compete with the adjoining rooms.

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Above, the kitchen cabinets were re-glazed to create a more modern look, but a new chandelier was added to pickup the pewter details in the room. RIght and bottom left, the family room had comfortable furnishings placed strategically to separate the room without losing the cohesiveness of the space.

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Bottom right, the mudroom was transformed from a typical hallway with the help of some recessed paneling and new paint.

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It’s truly amazing

wenty-one years! It’s hard to believe. That’s how long the Saratoga Showcase of Homes has been around and how long I’ve been involved with them. As a sponsor of the event and a contributor, I see what a great organization it is.

To date they have raised nearly $1million dollars for Habitat for Humanity and Rebuild Together Saratoga County. It’s a winwin for everyone. Local residents look forward to this awesome annual event and the proceeds that help the local organizations is a great byproduct of the event.

This year there are 20 homes, which is a record-breaking year. I am sure it will be a one to remember. I look forward to seeing the skills of the many builders, interior designers, landscape companies and other service providers in this year’s Showcase. I look forward to judging day as well because I get a sneak peek at all the homes.

Twenty-five years, as long as I am counting, is how long I’ve been involved in the Vanguard Designer Showhouse. I remember the first Vanguard home I photographed and how impressed I was with all the new trends in furnishings, interior design and styling techniques. That was back in 1991. Wow, have those trends changed over the years.

It’s truly amazing to me to be part of these two great industries I enjoy so much. We have such talented people in this area – from builders, interior design firms, landscape designers, woodworking and carpentry professionals, and painters and decorative artists. Not to mention the huge array of local eating establishments and restauranteurs I have worked with as well.

Between my work locally, on Cape Cod and in Naples, Florida this is truly home for me, born and raised. While I value working in other geographic areas, upstate New York truly is a special place to live, work and play.

And while I am counting, this year also marked a milestone for me as well. Thirty years of providing award-winning architectural and building photography to many of the local and regional builders, architects, designers and hospitality establishments. I am so grateful to each and every one of my clients who trust us to represent their work through our lens and lighting techniques. It’s an honor when one of these companies, some of whom we have worked with for 30 years, call and tell me they have just completed a project after a year or two or more.

To know that I am representing that project is really an honor. I now have the opportunity – and the pressure – of portraying their vision of it from the design stage through construction. The icing

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on the cake for me is when these photographs are used for all of their marketing, advertising and collaterals materials and for design award submissions. And when they win the award that is the ultimate for me. It’s when it all comes together.

If you or someone you know is looking for an awardwinning photographer with more than 38 years of experience, one who is committed to excellence and attention to detail, look no further. We would love the opportunity to work with you. I can personally guarantee your satisfaction. In the meantime enjoy the show and good luck getting around to all twenty homes in the 2016 Saratoga Showcase of Homes.

For thirty years Randall Perry Photography has provided award-winning architectural photography services to the area’s top builders, designers, architects, construction firms and hospitality properties. Working through offices in Saratoga Springs NY, Bonita Springs FL and Cape Cod MA, his work has been featured in numerous trade and consumer publications as well as books on design and architecture, including his latest book, “Naples Florida, A photographic portrait.” To learn more about his work and view a portfolio of online images visit his website at www.randallperry.com or his office at 38 High Rock in downtown Saratoga Springs. Or call 518.421.6834. Or email randall at randallperry@randallperry.com.

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