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Designer Lookbook: Kerrie Kelly's Subtle, Sophisticated Drama

At Kerrie Kelly Design Labs, our clients are anything but traditional. Though transitional style prevails in our Northern California neighborhood, we're seeing more and more people gravitate toward a simple color palette, lots of great texture, and a few statement design elements.

Recently, we had a request for a fresh and feminine take on a builder home, and the outcome was the farthest thing from cookie-cutter.

The young couple who owns this home in Roseville, CA, just outside Sacramento, tossed around the idea of a simple and sweet aesthetic that mimicked their easygoing lifestyle.

The couple purchased the home in a builder community for its great location and proximity to the best schools, restaurants, and entertainment in the city. In an effort to break the mold of traditional colors and patterns often found in these suburban areas, our clients asked us to put a contemporary spin on their two-story space.

We worked with a neutral color palette to start - something to set a clean foundation that the couple can re-create and redecorate whenever they want.

We were inspired by the couple's modern lifestyle and approach to art, colors, and prints. Our goal was to craft a space for them that echoed their eclectic style, but remained timeless for endless decor options down the road.

Most of the home is furnished in solid neutrals, like creamy beige with pops of metallic finishes and hardware. To add dimension, we opted for bold bursts of color and pattern in unexpected ways.

Upon entering the home, guests are greeted by a swath of pretty neutrals and feminine tones of blush and gold. But turning left, a big, bold black wall acts as the backdrop to a simply styled dining space, a testament to the couple's yearning for something a little out of the ordinary.

Throughout the twists and turns of the home, flashes of feminine flair prevail, such as pink throw pillows, gold-accented lamps, and abstract art featuring strokes of gold, white, and blush to tie the room scenes together.

Upstairs, we painted a bold stripe on the master suite's main wall, lending a touch of detail to an otherwise cleanly decorated space. The couple's home office also remained simply styled, with clean lines via artwork and a sturdy statement desk.

We wanted the couple to walk into their space and know they were home. Each vignette and styled corner speaks to the couple's love for art, music, color, and design. We were only too happy to create a subtle yet sweetly sophisticated home for them.

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• Incorporate lots of texture. Whether through window coverings, area rugs, or throw blankets, incorporating texture is integral to re-creating this look. Just because it’s neutral doesn't mean it has to be one-dimensional!
• Create dimension with varied tones. Blush, black, and white served as our foundation for the space. To make it feel more dynamic, we sprinkled in different shades and tones of our main color to expand our palette and create a layered effect throughout the home.
• Don't be afraid to be bold. Bold doesn't have to be a brushstroke of black paint. If you only step a little outside your comfort zone and incorporate another pattern or a fun area rug, you'll instantly feel reenergized.
• Make it livable. Chances are you have a pet or a loved one or a family - or you actually live in your home! Incorporate technologies and materials into your space that are easy to maintain and clean. This home is chock-full of easy-to-clean fabrics, rugs, and surfaces to ensure the family spends more time enjoying their space than painstakingly cleaning it.

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The First Names Who Own the Most Valuable Homes, in Every State

What's in a name? When it comes to home values: A lot.

A Zillow Research analysis of more than 70 million property records showed that homeowners named Alison and Stuart own the most valuable homes across the country.

Homeowners named Anne appear on the list the most, turning up tops in 10 of the 45 states analyzed, from Alabama to Wisconsin. In California, homeowners named Anne also had the most expensive homes, worth about 30 percent more than the median home value. Only 14 first names have median home values above $300,000, well above the national median Zestimate home value of $199,200.

Some homeowner names are also more common than others. To determine the most popular homeowner names by state, the Zillow Research team counted up how many homes are owned by each name nationally, then did the same for the number of homes owned by each name in every state - and then found which name is the most over-represented among homeowners in every state.

In Arizona, Guadalupe is a more popular homeowner name than it is nationally, while the Melvins are the reigning kings of Maryland. Fun fact: Of all the homes owned by Melvins nationwide, five percent are in Maryland.

Willie is more likely to be the name of a homeowner in the Southern states of Alabama, Louisiana, and Georgia. The Pacific Northwest is dominated by Heidi homeowners, while K monikers rule the Midwest - from Kari in Wisconsin to Kristine in Michigan.

"This analysis reveals a lot of interesting - and fun - differences between homeowner names and the relative popularity of less common or non-traditional homeowner names from region to region," said Zillow Chief Economist Dr. Svenja Gudell. "U.S. homeowners are an incredibly diverse bunch, with a variety of names reflective of many cultural and familial backgrounds.” 

Roughly 64 percent of Americans own their home, with homeownership rates highest in the Midwest, according to the U.S. Census.

See a full breakdown of the data on Zillow Research.

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Steph Curry Shoots for $3.195M for His California Estate

While Steph Curry’s intent to stay with the Warriors is pretty clear to fans and sports spectators, his real estate ventures are less clear. All we know for certain is that he’s trying to walk away from the Walnut Creek estate that he picked up for an even $3.2 million in 2015.

Just 14 months after he picked up the Mediterranean-inspired villa, Curry listed for $3.6 million with no takers.

After a brief stint off the market, it looks like Curry’s attention is back on selling the home, and he’s willing to unload for $3.195 million this time.

The sprawling 7,520-square-foot estate received updates in 2015, especially in the kitchen and bathrooms. You’ll enjoy a state-of-the-art La Cornue appliances in the kitchen, and a BainUltra therapeutic tub now accompanies the steam shower in the master bath.

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All five of the bedrooms in the main house provide access to the wraparound terraces, where views of Mt. Diablo can be found. And while you’re entertaining on the terrace, a Control4 smart system allows you to adjust music, monitor the alarm system, view the security cameras and turn lights on and off.

In addition to the 5-bed, 6-bath main house, the estate includes a guesthouse, a double deep 3-car garage, and a nearly 1-acre lot.

Andy Read and Ana O’Byrne of Caldecott Properties hold the listing.

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Could the views from this mid-century modern BE any more awesome? Chandler Bing would surely be jealous -  and while there’s no Central Perk nearby, the Sunset Strip location is unbeatable for staying in the heart of the action.

The sprawling 10,628-square-foot main house feels even bigger than its stated square footage thanks to an open floor plan and glass walls.

Jaw-dropping views of Los Angeles can be found from every angle of the hilltop perched 3-bed, 5-bath home. While the home doesn’t boast enough rooms for a large family, it does offer a screening room designed for a luxe movie-watching experience - complete with a view into the swimming pool.

Whether used for hosting a summer pool party or Thanksgiving dinner with all your friends, the house is designed for flawless indoor and outdoor entertaining. Retractable glass walls in the living room open directly onto a backyard patio so guests can flow in and out without hassle.

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On either side of the patio walkway, dramatic self-enclosed fire pits float in mini pools filled with stones and water. Beyond that, three separate seating areas beckon — one directly in front of the infinity pool and two under a covered canopy. And in case you want to take a nap in the master suite after a dip in the pool, you can swim all the way up to the retractable bedroom walls.

This home will set you back $13.5-million, but it’s an entertainer’s dream.

Greg Holcomb and Cassandra Petersen of Partners Trust hold the listing.

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