Custom home builders and interior designers were recognized for their contributions to Homearama 2006, which kicked off at The Estates of Pitchkettle Farms with Critics’ Choice awards presentations Friday, Sept. 29.
The winner of the coveted Critics’ Choice Best Home in Show gold award was Crestline Homes L.L.C. for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home. Crestline Homes L.L.C. also won the Hampton Roads Realtors Association Award for Most Livable Home and The Virginian-Pilot Excellence in Building Award.
Charlie Anderson Builder Inc. won the TBA Past Presidents’ Favorite Home award for The Charity House, which benefits Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters.
Judges came from across Virginia to determine the winners of the Critics’ Choice Awards. This year’s Homearama, Sept. 30-Oct. 15, features 15 showcase homes in an array of architectural designs. The annual event, produced by Tidewater Builders Association, is designed to stimulate interest in new housing and homeownership in general.
The complete list of 2006 Critics’ Choice winners follows:
Best Home In Show Gold – Crestline Homes L.L.C. for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home Silver – Shade Tree Custom Homes & Development L.L.C. for Shady Days: The Ultimate Retreat Bronze – Area Builders of Tidewater Inc. for The Nathaniel Lee II: The Electronic Dream Home TBA Past Presidents’ Favorite Home Charlie Anderson Builder Inc. for The Charity House
Hampton Roads Realtors Association Award for Most Livable Home Crestline Homes L.L.C. for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home The Virginian-Pilot Excellence in Building Award Crestline Homes L.L.C. for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home Associates Choice for Best Special Product Feature Crestline Homes L.L.C. for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home for the Cyclone Fireplace Best Interior Design Gold – Charles A. Schmitt Contractor Inc. and Cathy Tellefsen of Complete Interiors and Esprit Decor for The Tidewater Silver – J.F. Schoch Building Corp. and Margaret Schoch of Unique Elegance for The TBA Building Trades Academy House Bronze – G.S. Williams Inc. and Anthony Paternite of Carpet World/Carpet One; Bassett Furniture Direct and Garden Ridge for Jacomo Plantation Best Craftsmanship Gold – Shade Tree Custom Homes & Development L.L.C. for Shady Days: The Ultimate Retreat Silver – Area Builders of Tidewater Inc. for The Nathaniel Lee II: The Electronic Dream Home Bronze – Crestline Homes L.L.C. for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home Most Efficient Floor Plan Gold – Shade Tree Custom Homes & Development L.L.C. for Shady Days: The Ultimate Retreat Silver – Crestline Homes L.L.C. for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home Bronze – Area Builders of Tidewater Inc. for The Nathaniel Lee II: The Electronic Dream Home Best Kitchen Gold – Crestline Homes L.L.C. for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home Silver – Richmarc Building Corp. for The Craftsman: featuring the Ultimate Chef’s Kitchen Bronze – Shade Tree Custom Homes & Development L.L.C. for Shady Days: The Ultimate Retreat Best Family Room Gold – Crestline Homes L.L.C. for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home Silver – Richmarc Building Corp. for The Craftsman: featuring the Ultimate Chef’s Kitchen Bronze – Area Builders of Tidewater Inc. for The Nathaniel Lee II: The Electronic Dream Home
Best Master Suite Gold – Crestline Homes L.L.C. for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home Silver – J.F. Schoch Building Corp. for The TBA Building Trades Academy House Bronze – Joey Corp. for The Legacy Best Bath Gold – Joey Corp. for The Legacy Silver – Crestline Homes L.L.C. for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home Bronze – G.S. Williams Inc. for Jacomo Plantation Best Foyer Gold – Joey Corp. for The Legacy Silver – J.F. Schoch Building Corp. for The Nordstrom Bronze – B. Valentince Construction Inc. for The Valentine House: House with Heart Best Home Office Gold – B. Valentince Construction Inc. for The Valentine House: House with Heart Silver – Shade Tree Custom Homes & Development L.L.C. for Shady Days: The Ultimate Retreat Bronze – J.F. Schoch Building Corp. for The TBA Building Trades Academy House Best Integration of Technology/Media Room Gold – Area Builders of Tidewater Inc. for The Nathaniel Lee II: The Electronic Dream Home Silver – Crestline Homes L.L.C. for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home Bronze – G.S. Williams Inc. for Jacomo Plantation Best Closet or Storage Gold – Crestline Homes L.L.C. for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home Silver – Joey Corp. for The Legacy Bronze – Shade Tree Custom Homes & Development L.L.C. for Shady Days: The Ultimate Retreat Best Laundry/Utility Room Gold – Crestline Homes L.L.C. for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home Silver – Wendell Homes L.L.C. for The Suffolk House Bronze – Area Builders of Tidewater Inc. for The Nathaniel Lee II: The Electronic Dream Home Best Curb Appeal Gold – Crestline Homes L.L.C. for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home Silver – Wendell Homes L.L.C. for The Suffolk House Bronze – Joey Corp. for The Legacy
Best Landscaping Gold – Charles A. Schmitt Contractor Inc. and Wynne’s Ltd. for The Tidewater Silver – Crestline Homes L.L.C. and Dreamscape Designers for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home Bronze – G.S. Williams Inc. and Craig Woodson Landscaping for Jacomo Plantation Best Outdoor Living Area Gold – Wendell Homes L.L.C. for The Suffolk House Silver – Charlie Anderson Builder Inc. for The Charity House Bronze – Crestline Homes L.L.C. for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home Best Garage Gold – Area Builders of Tidewater Inc. for The Nathaniel Lee II: The Electronic Dream Home Silver – Charlie Anderson Builder Inc. for The Charity House Bronze – Shade Tree Custom Homes & Development L.L.C. for Shady Days: The Ultimate Retreat Best Driveway Gold – Joey Corp. for The Legacy Best Exterior Water Feature Gold – Wendell Homes L.L.C. for The Suffolk House Silver – Crestline Homes L.L.C. for The Kristen Nicole: There’s No Place Like Home Bronze – Area Builders of Tidewater Inc. for The Nathaniel Lee II: The Electronic Dream Home Best Deck Gold – Wendell Homes L.L.C. and Decked Out for The Suffolk House Silver – WATAB Construction Corp. and Outdoor Designers for Virginia Celebration: The Jamestown 2007 House Bronze – Charlie Anderson Builder Inc. for The Charity House Best Patio Gold – Richmarc Building Corp. for The Craftsman Silver – Joey Corp. for The Legacy Bronze – Shade Tree Custom Homes & Development L.L.C. for Shady Days: The Ultimate Retreat Best Pool Gold – Shade Tree Custom Homes & Development L.L.C. and The Pool Guyz for Shady Days: The Ultimate Retreat Silver – Joey Corp. and Aegean Pools Inc. for The Legacy Bronze – Charlie Anderson Builder Inc. and Polynesian Pools for The Charity House
Exhibit Winners Gold - German Kitchen Center of Virginia, Ltd. Silver - Paramount Builders, Inc. Bronze - Coastal Doors Installations Company
Visitors to Homearama 2006 now through Oct. 15 can cast their votes in the People’s Choice Awards for best house in show, best interior merchandising and best landscaping at the Atrius Technologies booth in the dining tent. The results will be announced in November. For up-to-date information on Homearama 2006, visit www.tbaonline.org. Tidewater Builders Association is a nonprofit trade organization, founded in 1953 to maintain high standards in the shelter industry, and to serve the professional needs of its 1,200-plus member firms in South Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore of Virginia. TBA also offers consumer information at www.tbaonline.org.
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