Before I get to the HGTV Green home, I need to thank Nicole Haddad from New York Spaces for the article on the Kristin Drohan Collection on the Edge blog. You can read it here.
A few days ago I decided to check out the HGTV Green home in person since it is only an hour away in Plymouth, MA. Lets get to it. I loved the color palette of Black, Red, Blue, and White. I know... shocker. I thought the decorating was nice. I think Linda does a great job with these homes even though she takes some serious criticism from the bloggers. Here was my disappointment. Although the house was a "Green" build, only a portion of the decor was. They didn't even source the upholstery. Now, I'm not a Green fanatic, and there's definitely shades of Green, but I expected to see some cutting edge eco friendly stuff. I was a little disappointed.
I love the outside architecture of this house, but the pic is a little deceiving. The house is only 2100 sq ft and other houses are in close proximity. You don't have a lot of privacy or land. This may be a positive for people like my Mom who can then chat with all the neighbors and passer bys. She is the ultimate social butterfly. Personally, I like a little more space.
This is the main living area. I love the colors.
The master bedroom was interesting. I like the decor and love the bedside light fixtures, but I gotta tell ya, the room is a little tight. This is a queen bed and as you can see, there isn't a whole lot of room. My 6"8" hubby would miss his Cali king bed. Maybe he is such a minority that for most of us that works. They designed this house to be a second home for a retired couple with visiting Grand kids.
The master bath was really pretty but again the function was weird. The tub was tiny and my husband hit his head on the doorway into the bath and the water closet. They must have lowered them from a standard height to accommodate the decorative interior roof.
The only other bedroom in the house was for the kids. Super cute decor. Loved the galvanized pipe they used for the bunk beds and the lamps. What's up with the wall mount sink in the middle of the bedroom (you just see the edge in the alcove in back) and no closet? Even if the kids are just visiting, I think a closet would be a nice place to hide their stuff.
The outdoor space is nice and especially if you like your neighbors.
So what do you think? Did you watch the show? Are you entering to win?
Hi Kristin,
The outdoor kitchen is kinda cool...but I'm like you...like a little space between me and my neighbors. LOL Thanks for the tour! Wish they would do a dream home in Georgia! :-)
Posted by: Susan (Between Naps on the Porch) | April 29, 2010 at 10:26 PM
I'm with ya Susan. It cracks me up when I see the commercials on HGTV. The house looks like it is by itself, when actually it is pretty close to a house right next to it.
Posted by: Kristin@Bouelvard Interior Design | May 04, 2010 at 09:13 AM
Hmmm... that is weird that they didn't source the upholstery. You'd think they'd be shouting that out. The house has strange angles I think and lowering a ceiling that much seems incorrect. Maybe they put it together in a day like they do on many of their shows :) Just kidding... I do like the living room. That was my favorite room.
Paula Grace ~
Posted by: Paula Grace | May 06, 2010 at 10:19 PM
With a myriad of subtle patterns and warm textures established by the draperies and green velvet slipcovers on the ottomans, the space is cozy and inviting. A bold yellow houndstooth check provides a fabric accent. The lamps on the mantel offer a touch of citrus green.
http://www.greenliving9.com
Posted by: Aaditi Lathi | December 13, 2010 at 05:07 AM