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This week, for the very first time you get to hear from the man behind the code himself; the photographer, videographer, and web designer..... JASON CRITES!!!!! and it's all about my favorite images of Ventura Homes. Exteriors I love photographing exteriors (closest thing to landscape photography). From using super high tech drones, to trying not to get my reflection in the windows. Living Rooms ... Cabinet Door Crash Course
If you’ve recently been hit with a case of spring fever, welcome to the club. I’ve been dreaming up simple ways to spruce up my little abode almost constantly. The possibilities are ~actually~ endless…so today I’ll narrow it down to just one idea: new cabinet doors. It’s a change that packs all the punch of a remodel without the real headache of tearing the ... Team Spotlight: Cody
Hometown: Big Spring, Texas Favorite style: Rustic/Farmhouse Snapchat or IG story? Snapchat Coffee Preference Iced Black Coffee via GIPHY Which celebrity would you trade homes with? Alan Jackson via GIPHY Guilty pleasure: Mowing the perfect lawn via GIPHY Current Inspo: Christian & Texas Country Music via GIPHY What do you like to do in your spare time? Produce ... Tips with Taylor: Textures
Texture is one of the most important elements to consider in design. It has to do with how things look, feel, and add depth to a space. Texture creates visual interest and draws the eye to different elements within the home. Let’s look at the important materials that bring texture into your home. Masonry Curb appeal is every home owner’s dream when they are ... Looks We Love: Interior Design Trends 2019
It’s out with the old and in with the new here at Ventura Homes! Well, kind of. While we always tend to design for a more classic and timeless look, we also love to incorporate what’s happening in the world of design around us. Naturally, the mixture of the two in our homes turns into something truly special. Take a look at some of ... Luxe Lighting
Pendants, sconces, chandeliers…these fun design elements light up our world (in more ways than one, hehe). Lighting fixtures can immediately transform the look of a room. Just take a look at all the de-“light”-ful ways we take each Ventura Home to the next level with a little help from some fabulous electrical fixtures. (Okay, no more puns, promise.) Large Scale Fixtures Playing with scale ... Team Spotlight: Georgia
Hometown: Mesa, Arizona Favorite Style: Modern Eclectic Snapchat or IG Story: IG STORY. (I love the TV Show superzoom filter...so much.) via GIPHY Which celebrity would you trade homes with? Athena Calderone (would move in to her Brooklyn town home TODAY) Guilty Pleasure: ALL the pastries from Queen of Tarts. via GIPHY Current Inspo: Studio Ilse, anything #accidentallywesanderson ... Down With the Basic Bathroom
Hi, hello. Let’s talk about bathrooms. They’re so often viewed as a necessary evil in the home, and as such, they are too frequently finished out in the most standard of treatments. Today we say DOWN with the basic bathroom! Each bath space can be an extension of your home’s overall style, so why settle for generic? Here are a few simple, yet impactful ... Tips with Taylor: Countertops
Deciding which type of countertop to put into your home can be a difficult decision. Today, we will be looking at the pros and cons of Granite vs. Quartz countertops. Hopefully at the end of this blog you will be able to determine which type of countertop best fits your lifestyle and home. Granite Granite is a very hard stone that is 100% natural ... Coming Soon // The Trails
The new year is here and production is at full speed here at Ventura! Here’s a sneak peak of some of our upcoming completions in The Trails 6350 88th Street This Country French Inspired look is sure to take you out of Lubbock and put you on a European hillside. This elegant blend of features and finishes might make you have to pick your ... Tips with Taylor: Tile
Tile is one of my favorite elements within the home. It can instantly transform the space and offers so many different options to choose from. Today, I will be talking about a few of my favorite types of tiles and the various ways that they can be used within your home. The Classic White Subway White Subway Tile is truly a timeless element that ... Our Favorite Ventura Homes of 2018
One of my very favorite things about working in a creative setting at this time of the year is getting to look back together on all of our projects from the last 12 months to decide what worked well and what we’ll improve on in the coming year. As we go through this process there are definitely homes that stand out for so many ... Holiday Home Reveal: Christmas Edition
Holiday Home Reveal: Christmas Edition 13407 JOLIET Christmas is right around the corner, so what better way to introduce one of our newest homes than with a festive holiday home tour?! Every inch of this dwelling was designed to inspire awe from its customized Chef’s Kitchen to its luxury owner’s suite. Enjoy our holiday home tour! Get the Look! jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { if( typeof ... Transterior
It’s all about bringing the indoors outside, and the outdoors inside. Home buyers are wanting both, and they’re getting it! Over the years, we have seen that people like the indoor and outdoor to merge together, even if that means more natural materials used on the interior like wood and natural stones. But don’t forget about the architecture taking a big step up on ... Team Spotlight: Paije Holliman
Hometown: Odessa, Texas Favorite Style: Cottage Snapchat or IG Story: IG all the way via GIPHY Coffee Preference: I’m more of a tea gal via GIPHY Which celebrity would you trade homes with? Jennifer Aniston Guilty Pleasure: Friessssss Current Inspo: Trickle Creek Loving the incorporation of natural wood tones in modern designs Scout and Nimble Currently on the hunt for the perfect ... Timeless Elements
As someone who spends a fair amount of time saving amazing images on Pinterest and leaving heart eyes emojis in response to dozens of gorgeous design posts on Instagram on the daily, I’ve seen the rounds of trends as they cycle through the seasons. This post is not about that though. Today we’re talking all about the under-sung heroes of a beautiful, well-composed home ... The Gathering Place | Part II
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. As we get back into the idea of The Gathering Place, let’s talk about dining rooms for this holiday season. Open concept plans and cozier family spaces continue to be so popular, so these days the dining is really an extension of the kitchen. This becomes especially true during the holidays as friends and families come together to ... Looks We Love: Mixed Metals
Just like mixing patterns, mixing metals on the interior can be tricky, but we think we’ve mastered the art. Here are a few keys to achieving this popular look: BALANCE Interior features shouldn’t compete for your attention. Interesting texture and bold color should be complemented by simpler finishes to create a cohesive look. The key to mixing metals is to balance them intentionally throughout ... Home Spotlight: The Alabaster Abode
5 Key Steps to Designing a Cohesive Home Over the past few months we wanted to focus on 5 areas that help to create a seamless process for clients, but also aided in creating cohesive designs for any home style. Building a home from scratch can seem daunting and overwhelming at first, but by simplifying the process it not only becomes easier, it creates ... The Gathering Place
The kitchen is the heart of the home and with the holidays right around the corner, it is the perfect place for family and friends to gather together. Today, the kitchen is no longer just a place for preparing a meal - it has become the center of the home. It's a place for kids to work on homework, do an art project, a ... Fireplaces that are #LIT
Fall is in full swing, so let’s talk fireplaces. They can be built in all shapes and sizes, the finish combos are nearly endless, and they are a defining (yet sometimes underrated, tsk tsk) element of the overall style of a space. Keep on scrolling to peep some of our all-time favorite fireplace designs. After all, the “hearth” of the home deserves to be ...