Two of the three major winners in the National Association of Home Builders' annual Best in American Living Awards-"Home of the Year" and "Remodel of the Year"-feature innovative and re-purposed wood flooring.
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Two of the three major winners in the National Association of Home Builders' annual Best in American Living Awards-"Home of the Year" and "Remodel of the Year"-feature innovative and re-purposed wood flooring.
An American Craftsman in the Mission Hills, Calif., community, designed by IS Architecture (La Jolla, Calif.) and built by Hill Construction Co. (San Diego) was named Home of the Year. Floors consist of the existing white oak that was original to the house and is then carried into new areas and the new second story. All floors were refinished and stained to provide an emphasis on period-correct details. The interiors are grand but warm and welcoming, a perfect place for the retired owners to host family and friends.
Photos of 2013 "Home of the Year" by Larny Mack Photography
A Squaw Creek Ranch home in Doss, Texas, designed and remodeled by Laughlin Homes & Restoration Inc. (Fredericksburg, Texas), was selected as Remodel of the Year. It features wood floors that are a combination of reclaimed flooring from the home and salvaged long-leaf pine flooring. The materials were sanded and refinished in the true spirit of the project, with the objective of providing modern amenities and ample room for entertaining and overnight guests. Historic light fixtures, salvaged doors and lumber give the project a period feel, and a new standing-seam roof was applied in the traditional style.
Photos of 2013 "Remodel of the Year" by Richard Laughlin
The Room of the Year was awarded to a Lake Tibet kitchen in Orlando, Fla., which features limestone tile designed to look like weathered wood. That said, there is a walnut staircase in the home.
Photo of 2013 "Room of the Year" by Michael Lowry Photography
In its 30th year, BALA recognizes outstanding achievement by builders and design professionals in all sectors of the residential housing industry including single-family production, custom, rental, affordable, interiors, remodeling, community and international, based on the principle that good design is not and should not be limited to high-priced and/or custom homes. Even the simplest, most affordable homes can receive an award if they showcase good design.
Award winners were announced during the annual NAHB International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. To see complete portfolios of all the winners, plus learn more about the BALA program, click here.
All Things Wood Floor, created by Wood Floor Business magazine, talks to interesting wood flooring pros to share knowledge, stories and tips on everything to do with wood flooring, from installation, sanding and finishing to business management.
