I am a huge fan of Stephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods and have previously posted about their Little Big Homes and their Blue River Cottage (a MUST see if you haven’t already)! A few days ago I shared the above pic on my facebook page and many of you requested to see the interior. Well, you got it! (Be sure to thank Stephen for his willingness to email me a bazillion pics. Note: These pictures are the copyrighted property of Jonathan Edwards Media and used with permission only. Please do not repost.)
This is the Caramel Cottage, a 2600+ square foot home with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths. Let’s go inside!
Hands down, the thing I love most about Stephen’s homes is the attention to detail and all of the molding! His homes are always dripping in gorgeous woodwork.
In the foyer, you are greeted by a cute built-in mudroom and a gorgeous transom window.
Let’s walk into the kitchen which is light and bright with white cabinets and an espresso island.
Oil-rubbed bronze is used for the hardware and light fixtures keeping with the traditional motif.
Let’s walk into the living room and get a closer look at those built-ins.
Note that the left bookshelf has been left open in order to mount the TV. This is such a great alternative to blocking your mantel!
Ah yes, I think I would have great fun decorating that mantel :).
For all of his idea homes, Stephen uses gold award winning interior designer Susan Cox from Goodwin Interiors. She does such a fantastic job, and I especially look forward to seeing her window treatments.
Here you can see the window treatments better and how easy they could be replicated. I also think it’s a cute idea to make simple flour sack pillows for the couches. I’d love more pops of color in this room though.
Let’s head on over to the dining room. Note the painted walls with board and batten. This is a refreshing change to the white walls of board and batten that we typically see.
Again, notice the window treatments! They are mounted inside the windows so they don’t detract from the gorgeous molding and are sheer enough to let in plenty of natural light.
Let’s head upstairs and take a peek at the bedrooms. Notice the newel posts, lovely wainscoting and trimmed out windows.
At the top of the stairs is the walk-in laundry closet complete with front-loaders and built-ins.
Here is one of the smaller bedrooms, perfect for a kiddo. Again, I’m craving some color here. A great rug would add much to this room.
And here is another bedroom with beautiful windows, a cape cod ceiling, and chair rail molding.
Let’s take a look at the master. Holy windows Batman! Just look at all of that gorgeous natural light pouring in!
Stephen’s master bedrooms frequently are lofted with a little window at the top. It makes for both an attractive interior and exterior.
And finally, the master bath.
Let’s head back downstairs and take a look at the back porch. Ah yes, I could see myself sipping a mojito (or two) with friends here all summer long….
….while I watch the kiddos play in this spacious backyard with detached shed.
Stephen builds homes the way homes were meant to be built. Although I’ll probably never be able to afford to own one of my own, it won’t stop me from appreciating his work! I hope you enjoyed the tour. Be sure to click on Little Big Homes and Blue River Cottage if you’re interested in seeing more!
Jen says
Hi! What is the name and brand of the blue exterior? Thanks in advance!
Beth says
Unfortunately they don’t share the names of any of their exterior paint colors so I’m not sure. I think Sherwin Williams SW 9053
Agua FrÃa is a close match just by eyeballing it.
Susan bush says
Ive been to Stephen Alexander homes and they are just breath taking …Doesn’t hurt to wish and dream someday..with the grace of God I’d love to own one…
ooh la l'avril says
we actually just purchased this home (with the help of my most generous dad!) and have a projected completion date of june 30, 2012. ours will have an added 6th bedroom, which will change the shape of the back exterior. i’m so excited to see the finished product and even more excited to get in there and start decorating!
Amber says
Do you know the actual name of the paint on the exterior? I am buying my first home and it needs to be repainted and I am in love with this color!!
Jill says
Love this house and the furniture! Do you know where the dining room set is from? or who makes it??
Thanks! 🙂
Starr says
What a beautiful house! I love that it’s not just white…there are plenty of unexpected features. Thanks for sharing!
josefa says
No puedo leer el post, has quitado el traductor google?? Por favor vuelve a ponerlo para entender tus post. gracias
Rhonda says
OMG, these are seriously the most beautiful homes! I’m so glad some builders have moved past the “doublewide/mobile home/blah look or the mcmansion brick homes..I HATE them.
We have two kinds of homes here.. HUGE brick monstrosities or these boring vinyl sided ranch style homes. The vinyl sided ranch homes have such small windows and very little personal detail. Sometimes I think, “what in the hell were these builders thinking?” I just feel like they put no effort into it. All the homes look identical around here, just cheap, cookie cutter homes.
VintageBeachgirl says
Thank you so much for sharing the Stephen Alexander homes. I spent most of yesterday evening looking at every video on his site. I am amazed…….finally a builder that builds what people want! And economical to live in to boot!! He must really pay attention when his customers speak!!!! The distinctive touches are awesome and the detail is wonderful. Again, thank you so much for sharing this information! Love it! Take care, VBg
Jean @ Flower Hill Design Company says
Beautiful! Love all of the moldings! I remember the Blue River Cottage post from a couple of months ago and it was definitely one of my favorites!
Tracey says
Wow …….. that house is incredibly stunning. I love the windows above the doorways. If I were to ever build a house, it would have that feature. You just don’t see some of these details anymore in new homes. Well done.
Lisa says
What an incredible house! Thanks, Stephen Alexander, for sharing the photos. Love that master bath – plenty of room, but not so huge as most new homes are using. (DISLIKE wasted space!) All that wood trim is just beautiful!
kristin says
I could move right in and not change a thing, just gorgeous!
Have a great weekend!
Kristin
Adena says
Other than that area rug that’s needed in the one kids’ bedroom, I love absolutely EVERYTHING about this house!!! Wow. I hate that every home where I live is exactly the same and there’s nothing special to any of them.
Annalea says
This is how homes used to be built. Lovely, with real care and appeal. And this is what homes can look like, with enough elbow grease and a good miter saw. ;o) Thanks so much for the great tour!
Mandi says
Stunning. Simply and truly stunning. The outside homecolor is just gorgeous. I’m ready to move in!
carmel says
It’s always nice to see a newly built home that has lots of character.
Brittany (aka Pretty Handy Girl) says
I love the blue exterior color and the Dutch Colonial styling. Great looking house. Thanks for sharing Beth.
Danielle @ Transforming Home says
Beautiful! Love it. Although, I wonder why the stairs are carpeted? Doesn’t really matter, the house is fantabulous….
Danielle
Jenn says
I can’t tell you how much I LOVE this house! So gorgeous!!
Jenn 🙂
Deb Martell says
Incredible!! Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful builder. So many great ideas!!
Traci says
Wow! Gorgeous! I’ll take it. 🙂
Diane says
Hi Beth-
Love all the colors used on the 1st floor. It is truly a fabulous home – so light,airy, and roomy.
Traci says
What a great tour! I see why you like this builder. All of that molding is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Traci
Susan says
Wow! That home is beautiful! Inside and out!
Susan
Saby says
WOW! I LOVE all the cool airy colors used in these rooms and I am in total awe of the aqua color on the outside of the house. If I ever build a house it will be a must to convince the hubby that this will be the color. Totally awesome – thank you so much for sharing!!
Marty@A Stroll thru Life says
Gorgeous. Yes, I could live there. Hugs, Marty
Debbie@refreshrestyle says
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing, what color was the blue???
Thanks,
Debbie
Gloria (Potentially Beautiful) says
Just gorgeous. Nice to dream.
kelly says
he really knows the needs of a homeowner!! beautiful!!!
Amanda says
I’ve never seen Stephen Alexander homes before, thanks for sharing these amazing photos. The house is stunning, the outside is just as beautiful as the inside, off to check out the other tours!
Julianne @ Repurposed Life says
What a gorgeous home. And that shower?! Gasp! Thanks for sharing!
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Myra @ My Blessed Life says
I want to live here. The end. 🙂
Elizabeth@BlueClearSky says
Thanks for sharing this beautiful home! I love Stephen Alexander’s work. So fresh and bright and so many realistic ideas. Thanks, Mr. Alexander, for sharing your photos.