Real Estate 12/09/17

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INSIDE: HOME & GARDEN

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Vantage Homes’ Riverwood Model Home in Sanctuary Pointe

SPOTLIGHT:

Unique home décor trends BY GINA CRONIN

There are some interior adornments that are so special, so inspiring or so elegantly different that they take the whole home to the next level. It’s those little details that potential home buyers excitedly talk about in the car after touring a home, those one-of-a-kind embellishments that make a house feel complete — that make it feel like home.

Here are some unique interior décor trends that can be found in select homes for sale throughout Colorado Springs: TULIKIVI FIREPLACES This gem of a fireplace (pictured) can be found at 1817 North Wahsatch Avenue, a home for sale in the charming Old North End. Tulikivi

Fireplaces are made with soapstone from Finland. Nordic people found that soapstone fireplaces were efficient and retained heat well — and they would know, as Finland is one of the top 10 coldest countries in the world. These fireplaces burn wood with an efficiency of more than 80 percent. The radiant heat is released slowly and evenly to warm the whole space.

Many royal courts in 19th Century Europe had fireplaces made of soapstone from Finland. The Tulikivi Corporation reopened the soapstone quarry in Juuka, Finland in the 1980’s and started making their fireplaces. Any homeowner would be lucky to enjoy the benefits of this regal and cozy fixture. If you are in the market for a home CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Tulikivi Fireplace at 1817 N. Wahsatch Ave., Colorado Springs

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Terrific 3 bedroom, 4 bath townhome with 2-car garage and the opportunity for main level living. The open floor plan includes a spacious living and dining room, hardwood floors, fireplace, walkout to an enclosed deck, mountain and city views. The kitchen features tile countertops, two dishwashers, gas range, built-in double ovens and breakfast nook. The main level master offers a 5-piece bath, two walk-in closets and walk-out. The walkout lower level includes 2 bedrooms, family room, wet bar, fireplace and enclosed deck. HOA provided maintenance, insurance, snow and trash removal.

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