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2020 MBA VIRTUAL PARADE OF HOMES 9 2020 Ryanwood Manor, City of Franklin Ryanwood Manor offers 66 homesites approximately 1/3 acre in size in the City of Franklin. The neighborhood includes sidewalks throughout and a walking trail that meanders through the conservancy area just south of Ryan Creek. Ryanwood Manor is located in the Franklin School District. Neighborhood Features: ■ Protective covenants ■ Municipal sewer and water ■ Sidewalks and trails ■ Franklin School District Home & Lot Packages ■ Lots from $122,900 ■ Home and lot packages $450,000 and up Building Requirements: ■ Ranch home size minimum 1,700 sq. ft. ■ 2-story home size minimum 2,100 sq. ft. ■ Natural materials ■ Stone or brick element on front elevation Find the Home Builder Right for You from page 3 type of home you want. You can ask to see model homes, example floor plans and design options. Some builders have professional designa- tions which is a sign that the builder has expertise in a specific area of building, for example, Certified Green Builder (CGP). Establish Communication Expectations Before you agree to work with a home builder, make sure to establish communication expectations. You both should agree on how often to connect to discuss updates through- out the project. It is best to determine what communication channel (email, text or phone) fits your needs. Taking this small but important step will help eliminate any confusion in the home building process and avoid damaging your relationship with your builder. To meet local home building profes- sionals and learn more about the home building process, visit MBAonline.org. By the Metropolitan Builders Association The COVID-19 pandemic has pro- vided a renewed sense of home and community for many. After months of sequestration within your home, however, you might also be in need of some fresh scenery-both outside and inside your residence. Design trends provide alluring sources of inspira- tion for updates, whether it's a simple splash of color or creating a whole new addition. Here are a few ideas Metropolitan Builders Association members are noticing: Have fun with color. One of the most popular areas to remodel is the kitchen. Gone are the stark-white cab- inets, countertops and backsplashes. Instead, today's designers are opting for on-trend deep blue and cool aqua tones, as well as dark woods and new, colored textures. Add a pop of intrigue to your kitchen through a bright backsplash, colorful kitchen island or a dropped ceiling with rich wood tones. Warm and cool color insertions don't have to stop at the kitchen either. Cool color choices - think grays, blacks, and blues - add a mod- ern aesthetic, while warm colors - especially wood elements - have a tra- ditional appeal. The two combined create a look that is both dramatic and luxurious, yet also comfortable and homey, anywhere in the home. Another fun idea for 2020? Wallpaper. Not only can it be an inexpensive way to personalize a home, there are so many options to choose from - both in color and tex- ture, as well as low- or no-volatile organic compound (VOC) - to create a vibrant, healthy home. Get creative with storage. Today's minimalist culture (thank you, Marie Kondo) lends itself to new trends in storage that are not only simple, but artistic. Open kitchen shelving or a mix of open and tradi- tional cabinetry for upper cabinets, for example, provide practical storage solutions and added visual interest. Other areas that can benefit from this approach include wine cellars or under-stair displays that purposefully blend into the room. Connect the outdoors and indoors. Indoor/outdoor connec- tions enhance livability - and look sophisticated, too. New technologies and increased availability of glass walls, pocket doors and large win- dows can create a seamless transi- tion, both visually and physically. Visual connections such as large-format windows can also help. Floor-to-ceiling window walls and "glass box" style rooms are trend- ing in all corners of the country, and in all neighborhoods, from urban to rural. And above all else, make it yours. Today's home owners want a home that reflects their tastes. Simple examples include nontraditionally shaped, colored or otherwise unique hardware in spaces such as the kitchen and bathroom, as well as ele- ments like distinctive stair rails, light fixtures and switch covers in more high-traffic areas. For more information on home design trends, visit MBAonline.org. Top Design Trends For Your Home Jewell Homes, LLC The Mavis jewellhomesinc.com Tim O'Brien Homes The Savannah TimOBrienHomes.com Belman Homes, Inc. The Callista belmanhomes.com Hillcrest Builders & Contractors, LLC The Simen II hillcrestbuilders.com Korndoerfer Homes The Glenwood korndoerferhomes.com Steeple Pointe Homes, LLC The Dunphy SteeplePointeHomes.com Bielinski Homes The Clemont bielinski.com M A N O R Rya wd Developed by