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2013 Omaha Street of Dreams: Home #2

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Every year there is a Street of Dreams Omaha which showcases great homes, and here is the second in a series.

This morning, my husband and I attended the 2013 Street of Dreams in Omaha. This year, I felt like there were more “great” houses in terms of quantity and quality than in past years, however, I didn’t feel like there was one that just took my breath away {like there was last year – remainder of that tour found here}.
I thought it would be fun to share the stunning photos from the homes that I really loved – even those that weren’t quite my style. Unfortunately, one of my favorites was the only one that did not allow photography. Rather than photograph every single room of every single house, I thought I would focus on the homes and rooms that really stood out to me with style. I also thought you all may enjoy seeing what homes go for in this part of the country and what you get in terms of cost.
We went opening day, right when the gates opened, and during a Husker game which meant far fewer people. Thankfully, I was able to take quite a few photos with very few people in them – a true rarity in shows like this!
Up first from my highlight reel:
Home #2 Builder: Advantage Development, Inc. – Designer: Lee Douglas Interiors 
 
3,254 Total Finished Square Feet: 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Ranch Style
 
Price: $449,958
For whatever reason, I didn’t take a photo of the outside of this house. Quite honestly, I wasn’t expecting to like it as much as I did. In fact, I ended up loving most of this one even though it wasn’t 100% my architectural style. But the soft finishes were perfect and overall I thought this was a gorgeous home. Not only that, it was by far one of the lowest costs of the show. I also loved that the designer attached price tags to all the furniture and accessories in the room. A+ on your selections as well as your transparency.
Entryway. I knew I would love it when I walked in and saw a mini-version of the orb light we have in our master bedroom.
A orb chandelier up high in the hallway of a house.

I immediately loved this office space. Not only is it well-designed and furnished, I loved the trim on the walls. I loved that it was a more modern and clean take on traditional trim with a more squared-off finish. Obviously a super technical description, but hopefully you can tell from my photos what I’m referring to. I’m already scheming for a place in our home that I can do something similar.

A wooden desk, leather chair and fabric chairs in a neutral office.
The dark leather chair behind the desk in the office.
White wooden paneling on the wall behind the desk.
Abstract art on the wall.
Guest bedroom. Loved the stunning tall mirrors over the nightstands.
A bed flanked by two side tables and two mirrors above the tables.
Living room
A neutral living room with a gray couch and an electric fireplace.
I adored this dining space. The chairs were killer and I just loved the vibe of the whole space.
The dining room with fabric chairs around a wooden table, and large abstract artwork on the wall.
A neutral rug and brown and white curtains in the dining room.
Elegant dining space and kitchen.
A dark wood kitchen with light coloured counters.
Master bedroom. I thought this side of the room was interesting and super unique.
Driftwood adorns the wooden drawers in the master bedroom.
The master bathroom. I thought these countertop-to-ceiling mirrors over each of the sinks made the room feel even more grand and amplified!
Long mirrors are above the bathroom vanity.
The basement living room. I loved the vibe down here and thought the use of two identical consoles and giant lamps was perfect for this long room.
Basement living room with a wooden console, two lamps and brown sofas.

One thing I will point out. When I first moved to Omaha from Utah, I felt like Nebraska was about a decade behind on home trends. However, in the past two or three years, I feel like Omaha design talent has seriously upped its style game. I’m excited to see that current trends and modern takes on traditional elements have finally started to take root in the Midwest!

Check in throughout the week as I continue to share more highlights from the 2013 Omaha Street of Dreams. I hope you found some inspiration in this mini-tour!

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  1. Kylie Helm says

    This is so absolutely gorgeous! I have to say- Midwest is best! Arkansas is technically the south, but we’re close enough to Midwest. My family LOVES the Cornhuskers so we’re lovers of Nebraska 🙂

    Looking forward to the “Look for Less” challenge with you!!

    Xo Kylie @ Absolutely Arkansas

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  2. Whitney Cernik says

    Love it! I was so excited to see your Street of Dreams tours! I don’t think we will make it in to see it ourselves this year and I love seeing local home stores/designers work!!!

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