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Everything You Need to Know about Homearama Louisville 2015
It’s that time of year again! Homearama is coming to Spring Farms Lake with 11 new masterpieces during the span of July 11-26. With so much to offer, you won’t want to miss out on this year’s display of architectural amazement and incredible interior design. Whether you’re looking to buy a home to create countless memories, searching for ideas to improve your current home, or wanting to find a renowned architect and builder to craft the home of your dreams, Homearama will provide all of this and more. Dates, Times, and Directions to Homearama Louisville Spring Farm Lake DATES: – … Read more
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P.L. Lyons Architectural Builders Homearama Press
With four homes in this year’s 2015 Homearama Louisville show, the P.L. Lyons Architectural Builders office has been a little hectic lately. We’re running here and there, adding finishing touches to each of the four homes, along with managing a few non-Homearama custom homes we’re designing and building, and talking to the press in between. Speaking of the media, a lot of really great coverage has already came out on this year’s Homearama show. It seems like each year the show gets larger and larger and more people are interested in seeing new custom home designs. We sure are happy … Read more
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Home Rennovation Don’ts
While there are certain renovation tips that can add value to your home, there are a few things to watch out for before you start tearing down walls, repainting, or installing new flooring. When redoing your home, it is important to know when to call the professionals when to avoid the frills, and when to throw in a little elbow grease. Don’t Do It (all) Yourself You can learn how to do anything on the internet these days. But there are working professionals who devote their entire lives to something like an electrical rewiring process that has been refined to a … Read more
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Homearama Spring Farm Lake Lot 17
Another one of our proud entries in this year’s 2015 Homearama has been dubbed “The Tuscany.” With a wine room, ceramic tiles in the master bath, custom trim work, and wide plank hardwood floors, Tuscany touches are evident in this home. These classic attributes of the home are paired with some of the best technology such as built-in speakers and subwoofer and 1080P 3D HD projector and backlit 110″ screen for the home theater. The master bedroom includes a technology station and coffee bar for early morning convenience along with his and her closet organization systems. This grand home will … Read more
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Homearama Lot 19 at Spring Farm Lake
One of our most recent custom home building projects is a Homearama home, Lot 19 at Spring Farm Lake. Lot 19 is a beautiful home that has been dubbed “The Oxford.” With a walkout ranch, 4,813 sq. ft. and four bedrooms, this home will be delighting families for many seasons. The Foyer will include a wrought Iron Door and a vaulted ceiling for a grand entrance, and the living room will have a window wall for a view of the lake, built-in bookcases, fireplace, hardwood floors, and LED rope lighting. The large amount of space and details such as the … Read more
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Remodeling Ideas That Increase Home Value
Making the decision to stay in your home often means you start looking for ways to update and maintain it. Remodeling is a great way to slowly add value to a home while still keeping it livable and without the inconvenience of uprooting your family. But not all remodeling decision are equal. Some home updates can actually negatively affect your home value. When looking to redo a kitchen or finish a basement, there are many things to consider first. Remodels that Increase Home Value Remodel the Kitchen– Remodeling the kitchen can add 60-120% worth to your home, but be careful … Read more
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A 2015 Homearama Louisville House Plan
Homearama Louisvilleis shaping up to be a great event for 2015. PL Lyons, Architectural Builders, has four homes in this year’s show at Spring Farm Lake in Prospect. We will be playing host to lots 17, 18, 19, and 27. A total of 11 homes will be on display during the show’s two-week run from July 11 – 26. Today we wanted to give you a glimpse into one of our Homearama homes, lot 27. This home has more than 5,150 finished square feet between the finished lower level (1,632 SF), upstairs (1,494 SF), and main living area (2,024 SF). … Read more
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Project Update: Harrod’s Glen
Grand, luxurious, and warm are the words used to describe this home. A blend of different textures gives the house depth and personality. Brick, stainless steel, wood, and marble all make an appearance in this home from the flooring to the walls and ceilings.The fully finished basement with kitchenette shows how every inch of this home is livable for families and guests. Two of our favorite features: The grand entrance, and the skylight over the stairs. We enjoy working out the details of a home, and Harrod’s Glen is a space that shows how paying attention to those details can … Read more
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P.L. Lyons Project Update: Elk Creek Home
This month, P.L. Lyons is pleased to share a recently finished home in Elk Creek. The details show in the function of this home. The wood flooring and the open kitchen give the family the opportunity to spend time with one another in an open, yet cozy environment. You can imagine popcorn on the stove and the family cuddled around the T.V. for a Friday movie night. Plenty of storage space was important in this home, and includes a sink in the laundry room to give your clothes personal care, or for those muddy soccer shorts. From the wood flooring … Read more
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Tour of New Homes
April is here, and the awaited Tour of New Homes event has arrived in Louisville! This free event will be the first app-driven tour and will be held on the 25th and 26th. The app gives details of each home and includes pictures to tempt you inside and see these grand homes for yourself. The Parade Craze app (for Android and iPhone) will also let you map out your ideal tour, so when the day comes you can go straight to your favorite homes. Who is the Tour of New Homes for? The Tour of New Homes features new construction … Read more
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P.L. Lyons Project Update: Fairway Lane Dream Home
P.L. Lyons is excited to have recently completed a project on Fairway Lane in Louisville, Kentucky. Bright and open is the theme of the beautiful home on Fairway Lane. With light pastels, whites, and large windows, every room feels like a breath of fresh air. Marble countertops and fireplace are complemented by splashes of dark wood or warm lighting so the space is kept cozy and inviting. The kitchen has been constructed for entertainment so you can host several people at the counter with a glass of wine while preparing dinner. The sun room has windows facing the plant life … Read more
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5 Tips for Creating a Dream Home
So you are finally going to build your dream home; you may have been imagining this since the Lincoln Log days, or perhaps your family or wallet has recently expanded and you know this is the right choice for you. Whatever the case, be excited! We have tips to keep in mind throughout the process to help keep your sights set straight ahead. Make two separate lists- When first starting the blueprint for your dream home, you’ll discover how easy it is to get carried away. So make two lists of amenities, features, and designs. First list should be … Read more
