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This home showcases how a well-considered house brings joy to its makers, inhabitants and visitors. The homeowners’ travels to Japan inspired this custom dwelling that is far from cookie-cutter. Inside, visitors will find a Japanese sento-inspired spacious main bath, where the ritual of side-by-side seated showering and rinsing with a wooden pail refreshes the home’s residents.
Located in the historic district with an unassuming facade, this home is a delight to discover as it unfolds. Pleasure is built in, from the floating entry bench to the generously-sized portal which creates a play of light in the living room. The home doesn’t feel palatial; instead it feels intimate and uplifting.
It seems that people are more attuned than ever to how they want their home to feel. We believe that the more human-scaled footprint (here only 2,800 sq’) and flawless execution of the soft contemporary finishes resonates emotionally with visitors. The one-of-a-kind furniture and lighting elements crafted by our company give this home a soul. Visitors during the 2023 Parade of Homes were often visibly moved by the warm quiet feeling of this home. A few even cried and said, “It’s just SO beautiful.”
We think that its beauty is the evidence of the utmost care in creating it. The Parade of Homes judges unanimously agreed. Green Star Builders won the Grand Hacienda Prize and every other award for which it qualified– including the fun “golden broom” for sweeping every category.
