Homes tour starts Saturday
Parade of Homes features 158 homes in 16 communities in the metro area.

 
This house at 7400 E. Indianola St. in Broken Arrow is one of 158 homes on the Parade of Homes tour. CORY YOUNG/ Tulsa World
By ROBERT EVATT World Staff Writer
Published: 6/19/2010  2:21 AM
Last Modified: 6/19/2010  6:31 AM

Peek into a newly constructed home this year, and chances are good you'll see more textured paints and designs on the walls, said Glenn Shaw of Shaw Homes.

"We're seeing lots of paints and stains with glaze on cabinets and walls, even some woodwork," he said. "It's more of the true, country French interior looks."

These textures are just one new design feature that will be on display at the Parade of Homes, which begins Saturday and runs through June 27.

This year's event, once again presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa, features 158 homes spread throughout 16 communities in the metro area.

The parade is an opportunity for local builders — 71 strong this year, including 13 homes built by Shaw Homes — to showcase their skills as well as the latest trends in construction and furnishings. Homes range in cost from $100,000 to nearly $2 million.

Shaw said the event is a great chance for builders to introduce themselves to the buying public, and for potential buyers to see what kinds of new designs are out there.

"It's such a great opportunity for people to come out and see new houses open," he said. "It's the best time of year to get out and see what's available."

Master bedrooms and kitchens are continuing to be big draws for builders, and many of the homes this year feature larger, more detailed versions of these rooms, Shaw said.

Each home in the parade will be open for tours from 1-7 p.m. daily, with no admission.

Extended hour events include Stone Canyon in Owasso, 6-9 p.m. Thursday; Forest Ridge at Broken Arrow, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday; and Berwick on Cedar Ridge from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 26.

The official guide to the Parade of Homes, which has a complete listing and location for participating homes in the event, is available at local QuikTrip stores.