Parades, Fireworks and Potato Salad
July 2, 2013
It’s that time of year again; the kids are out of school, the store fronts are dressed up in red, white and blue and here in Phoenix you could fry an egg on the sidewalk. There is something about the fourth of July holiday that brings to mind a greater sense of community than some…
Cocktails, Cannonballs And Landscape Design
June 18, 2013
Verandahs at Silverleaf When building a luxury home in Arizona, it goes without saying that a swimming pool is always a consideration. This time of year with temperatures up above 100 degrees most days, the swimming pool is where the kids spend a great deal of their playtime; school is out, it’s still light at…
Why We Love What We Do
June 10, 2013
We just got back from a conference on Homebuilding held in beautiful San Diego. Everyone was in a great mood. After all, it is a much better economic climate than in the past few years; homes are selling and things are looking up. But that wasn’t what made us happy. What really makes us love…
It Takes A Village
May 23, 2013
What does it take to continue to maintain, and even grow a business for over 4 decades? Well in the business of being a premier builder of luxury homes it takes a village. At Camelot Homes we take great pride in our ongoing long-term company relationships; from the craftsmen and trade partners that we do…
The Home Office
May 8, 2013
Camelot Custom Home- Verandah at Silverleaf In the last decade there has been a noticeable trend toward working from home. Contrary to popular belief, the typical teleworker is not 20-something, or even the working mother who may depend on this continuing trend so they can be parenting and working at the same time. The largest…
The Elegance Of Camelot Reserve
May 1, 2013
So, our model home at Camelot Reserve is ready for viewing: the landscape is beautiful, the finish work is completed and every corner of the home is impeccably decorated down to the table settings. The grand unveiling has occurred, and now it’s time to let our future homebuyers walk through it and have a look….
Dining Al Fresco
April 5, 2013
What do you think of when you hear the phrase Al Fresco dining? If you’ve ever traveled through Italy, just the term itself conjures up images of Tuscan scenery and tables filled with wine, food, family and friends. For those of us lucky enough to live in a temperate part of the world, dining “al…
Goodbye Gentle Winter
March 13, 2013
Desert Rainstorm photo credit Julie Hancock Whether you are a creationist or an evolutionist; whether you believe in climate change as an absolute truth or a left wing conspiracy, the fact of the matter is we never really have much of a winter here in Arizona. Therefore it should come as no surprise that 15…
Yin and Yang- Creating Balance In Architecture
March 4, 2013
In Chinese philosophy, the concept of yin and yang is used to describe how seemingly opposite or contrary forces are interconnected and interdependent in the natural world; and, how they give rise to each other as they interrelate to one another. Many natural dualities (such as low and high, cold and hot, water and fire,…
Trends In Interior Paint Colors
February 14, 2013
On the heels of New York City’s Fashion Week, where every season touts a predominantly trending color, this week seems like the perfect time to explore the “hautest” trend in interior paint for your home. Ironically, this year the very same color that was splashed across the runway is also showing up in avant-garde…
Children’s Bedrooms
January 29, 2013
Primary Image Camelot Homes- Verandah at Silverleaf Remember your childhood bedroom? Many of us can remember the hours spent in our room in vivid detail; the colors, textures and perhaps even a theme. Depending on our parents discretion, we may or may not have had much of a choice in what went into it and…
Design Thinking- How The Great Ones Do It
January 25, 2013
Have you ever wondered about the artistic process behind interior design for high-end, luxury homes? We have as well, so we set out to learn the tricks of the trade from the team at Design Line Interiors. This award-winning group of top interior designers, is currently involved with our project at Camelot Reserve and busy…
