Baldwin & Sons To Release Homes at Santa Rita Within Chula Vista’s Otay Ranch – YAHOO!

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Just in time for this summer buyers’ market, Baldwin & Sons will release a new phase of homes at its Santa Rita neighborhood at Otay Ranch in Chula Vista.

Chula Vista, CA (PRWEB) July 13, 2012

Santa Rita, a new-home neighborhood by Heritage Building and Development, will release its next phase of homes on Saturday, July 21 to meet the high demand for single-family homes at the master-planned community of Otay Ranch.

The interest list for Santa Rita has been growing since early May, but interested parties may still add their names to the waiting list or seek pre-qualification by visiting Santa Rita’s or any neighborhood’s sales center, said Melissa Hazlett, sales and marketing manager for Baldwin and Sons.

“We give first preference to those on the interest list,” Hazlett said. “This becomes very important when phases are selling out before the homes are even built, which is what happened with the last phase release of the Villas de Avila, a neighborhood of attached homes also here in Otay Ranch.”

Santa Rita’s three floor plan options all capture the warmth and charm of old world design in beautiful Tuscan, Santa Barbara and Spanish architecture. The neighborhood of two-story homes features five bedrooms, 3.5 baths, three-car garages and 2,653 to 2,834 square feet of living space. Stately stone facades, romantic porticos and artful stucco give the exterior of these homes undeniable curb appeal while the interiors provide specialized spaces for growing families. Chef-inspired island kitchens and great rooms create the perfect entertaining and gathering spaces while private master retreats and spacious master baths, provide a blissful place to relax and be pampered. Prices start in the mid-$ 400,000s.

In addition to Santa Rita, Baldwin & Sons is currently selling several other neighborhoods in Otay Ranch, which showcase a variety of home types with flexible floor plans to suit both first-time and move-up buyers.

The Villas de Avila by Pacific Coast Communities and Avalon by Sunrise Company both offer attached homes. The Villas, with up to 2,250 square feet and six bedrooms, offer slightly larger homes than Avalon, which measure up to 1,621 square feet with up to three bedrooms. Avalon homes are priced from the low $ 200,000s with the Villas priced from the mid-$ 200,000.

A second neighborhood by Heritage is the Casitas de Avila, a collection of single-family cottage homes. These two- or three-story homes feature up to seven bedrooms and up to 2,198 square feet with romantic balconies, shady porches and handsome exteriors. Prices for the Casitas start in the high $ 200,000s

Finally, Terraza by Sunrise Company offers some of the largest homes at Otay Ranch. Its two- and three-story homes offer up to 2,833 square feet with three to six bedrooms. Each home features an entry courtyard that leads into a gracious and open living space on the main floor. Prices start in the mid-$ 300,000s.

Otay Ranch is a pedestrian-friendly planned community that combines the best of old-world style neighborhoods with the latest in community design. Residents can enjoy the community’s many parks, swim clubs and strolling or biking along the extensive network of trails, paseos, and promenades. Located just 25 minutes from downtown San Diego, Otay Ranch is home to several schools, shopping and retail opportunities and the world-class Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Center. For more, visit otayranch.com.

Bonnie Vieira
Baldwin & Sons
858-689-9909 223
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A Selection of Dainty White Bathroom Vanities that Emulate Victorian Dressing … – YAHOO!

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Dainty white bathroom vanities, especially those with a little Victorian influence, can often take the part of dressing vanities. That way, one gets all the style of a decadent bathroom and private dressing area in one, while keeping the functionality of a full bathroom setup, even in a relatively small bathroom.

(PRWEB) July 14, 2012

HomeThangs.com has made their goal to deliver the right product to the consumer, with that in mind, shopping and home design tips, as well as special product selections are being introduced.

Dainty white bathroom vanities, especially those with a little Victorian influence, can often take the part of dressing vanities. That way, one gets all the style of a decadent bathroom and private dressing area in one, while keeping the functionality of a full bathroom setup, even in a relatively small bathroom.

HomeThangs offers a selection of Victorian inspired white bathroom vanities, as well as tips on how they can be incorporated into existing décor.

1.     Victorian style and vaguely boudoir-vanity shape immediately create the impression of a lady’s space, and emulate the look and feel of a classical dressing table. Even if one has to share the space – as in a small to midsized master bath – a vanity like the Charlotte GS-6148-WH by Virtu or the Classic White WB19663 vanity by Legion Furniture has all the storage space needed for two while retaining the style that makes it seem personal.

2.    White bathroom vanities with a lot of woodwork and intricate detailing, add authenticity to the antique look and feel of a piece. That said, in a more modern bathroom – to make the style a little more gender neutral, something like this Gabrielle vanity from DecoLav might be a better fit. It has all the curve to it of a classic dressing table, but without the elaborate finish work that makes for a more authentically Victorian style. The dresser style drawers, on the other hand, go a long way toward adding to the bedroom – rather than bathroom – style.

3.    White color adds to the Victorian style. It’s clean, it’s slightly classical, and it’s more than a little effeminate, even delicate. The Savina 85920-01 vanity from Porcher is fairly simple in style, with a solid white finish that makes it look a little like a classical column, Conversely, its small size makes it delicate – a combination to create a little ladylike old world charm.

4.    An off white, cream, or even distressed or antique white can work for this, too. Each color gives a slightly different impression and can change depending on your lighting. While truly white bathroom vanities are crisp, clean, and finished looking, a weathered white plays up the antique aspect (for a slightly more rustic or “found” vintage style). On the other hand, off white or cream vanities, such as the Victorian Vanity HYP-0134-T-UIC-26 by Silkroad Exclusive will add a little extra warmth to the bathroom. A vanity like this is would bring out gold tones in a bathroom, but one has to be careful not to use a light bulbs that cast a very yellow light, as it can make the bathroom look dingy.

The key to recreating a Victorian dressing room lies not only in choosing the right white bathroom vanities, but also in choosing the right accessories. Fabric, especially curtains, vintage inspired porcelain bathroom accessories, and even a few antique toiletry items would to the Victorian look. Even in a smaller bathroom, choosing the right Victorian bathroom vanity and accessorizing intelligently can create the sensation of a luxurious, private space.

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Westchester Modular Announces Exciting New Craftsman Series Of Ranch Style Homes – Yahoo Finance

WINGDALE, N.Y., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Westchester Modular Homes, Inc, headquartered in Wingdale, NY, recently launched the design of their new Craftsman Ranch Series of homes to their authorized builders in New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

The Craftsman Ranch Series is a collection of four premium built homes, averaging between 1300 and 1700 sq. ft. and is designed with an open, single level floor plan.  This new line of artistically designed ranches is inspired by the handcrafted arts and design movement of the late 19th century. Keeping in line with the original architectural design of blending the home into the natural environment, the Westchester Craftsman Series incorporates all of the handcrafted charm of yesteryear coupled with today’s demand for open floor plans, modern amenities and high quality construction.

The Craftsman Series features 3 bedroom, 2 bath floor plans and offers low maintenance, one-level living.  With the welcoming appeal of large front porches, 9/12 roof pitches, architectural shingles, dormers, and an abundance of natural light, these homes are functional and spacious.  According to John Colucci, vice president of sales and marketing, “This exciting new series provides our customers an energy efficient home with a warm, cozy cottage feel.  Today’s buyers want a comfortable home that is more efficient in size.  The exterior must have great curb appeal and the interior must feature an open floor plan with a fantastic kitchen.”

“These ranch homes include the highest quality Westchester standards such as upgraded siding packages with trim, dramatic 24 inch gable end overhangs and Andersen windows at no additional cost,”  Colucci added. “In addition, many luxurious options such as, cathedral ceilings, decks, fireplaces, Corian countertops and tile and hardwood floors are available to customize the home and make it truly unique.”

As an award-winning manufacturer, Westchester Modular Homes designs and builds homes of virtually any style or size under factory-controlled conditions. These range from modest starter homes to multi-million-dollar residences in affluent suburban communities in a nine-state region from Maine to New Jersey.

Modular homes are inherently energy-efficient. Westchester Modular Homes maximizes this efficiency: R-19 wall and R-38 ceiling insulation and Andersen 400 Series Low E glass windows are standard in every home.  Westchester Modular Homes is an Energy Star® Partner and buyers may purchase a home that is Energy Star Certified.

Westchester Modular Homes conducts free tours of its factory at 30 Reagans Mill Road in Wingdale, New York one Saturday each month from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tours are scheduled for August 4, September 8 and October 6. Homebuyers are invited to come and discover first-hand how modular homes are built, and visitors must be at least 18 years of age.

For further information about the new Craftsman Ranch Series, green building or factory tours, call Westchester Modular Homes toll-free at 800-832-3888 or visit westchestermodular.com.

About Westchester Modular Homes

Westchester Modular Homes, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of custom-built, energy-efficient modular homes. Headquartered in Wingdale, New York, the company was established in 1986 and became an Employee Owned Company in January 2000. Westchester Modular Homes employs about 175 people full-time in a specialized manufacturing facility.

A pioneer in systems-built housing, Westchester Modular Homes evolved into an industry leader through innovation in design, customization, superior craftsmanship and green building practices. The company markets homes through a network of independent builders in a nine-state area including New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.…

Great ideas for plantation shutters – YAHOO!

By Terry Mulligan | Yahoo! Contributor Network – 

Although they may not be the least expensive option for a window covering, plantation shutters offer a whole lot of style. These window treatments come in an array of materials, colors, styles and sizes. They protect your furnishings and filter the light coming into your room. From full window covers to half window or custom applications, plantation shutters can work magic in a room. Let me show you how.

• Full Window Covers

Whether you mount them inside your window frames or on the outside, a full window plantation shutter offers the perfect option for controlling the amount of light that comes into a room without the fuss of fabric. That makes them the perfect choice for living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms – or any other room that needs a window covering with straight lines and bold styling.

• Bathroom Privacy

Because shutters are made from solid materials like wood, plastics or veneers, that means they can offer total privacy. Pull the louvers closed in a bathroom and no one will be able to see in or out – which makes plantation shutters the perfect window treatment for dressing or bathing spaces.

• Half Window Applications

If you don’t want to totally cover your window space, plantation shutters are still a terrific decorating option. Half window treatments allow you to cover the bottom half of a window with a shutter and let the top half let the nature shine on through.

• Door Covers

Plantation shutters aren’t only useful to cover your window spaces. You can also purchase shutter systems to work in your doorways. These louvered shutter door covers can be dressed up even further by placing decorative windows above for a special design statement.

• Sky Lights

If you’ve ever owned a skylight, you know how hard it can be to find a suitable covering for these units. Enter a plantation shutter in the space with a long wand to control louver position and you’ve got an excellent solution for controlling the amount of light coming in from your skylight.

• Custom Shapes and Sizes

One of the most enticing things about a plantation shutter is that it’s made-to-order. That means you can outfit the oddest-shaped windows in your home with these custom window coverings – including round, oval or any other off-shaped window you own.

Check out the pictures and inspiration for this article in the Plantation Shutters ideabook on Houzz. I’ll bet you’ll fall in love with plantation shutters and you’ll start dreaming of them in your home.

Enjoy more home decor ideas from Terry Mulligan:

10 Tips to Take Your Next Decorating Project Over the Top

Fabulous Choices for Decorating with Throw Pillows

Budget-Friendly Dollar Store Finds Anyone Can Decorate With

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