I went to Denver, Colorado, the week before last to celebrate the one-year anniversary of our Martha Stewart/KB Home community in Stapleton. If you haven't visited or seen one of our Martha Stewart/KB Homes, it's well worth the effort to do so. These homes are fantastic and affordable -– and they are modeled after my very own homes in New York State and Maine! In addition to the community in Stapleton, there are other Martha Stewart/KB Home communities in Georgia, North Carolina, California, Florida, and Texas. More information is available here.
Home buyers at the Stapleton community have their choice of five floor plans ranging in size from 1,593 to 2,084 square feet, all with three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and two-car garages. Prices begin in the mid-$300,000s. The community in Stapleton is also Energy Star qualified, so they are engineered to heat and cool efficiently and to use less energy resources.
The interior design details are exquisite and feature wainscoting, picture-frame molding, open shelving, and so much more of what I love. Plus, all of the models were decorated by the Martha Stewart design team. In addition to touring these lovely homes, we hosted approximately 100 guests for a delicious luncheon and a cupcake-decorating contest. Of course, I judged the creations and was very impressed!
Oh, and don't forget to check out my interview about this with Neil Cavuto!
The Katonah model is based on my own home in Katonah, New York.
The living room in the Katonah model has extensive wood work leading up to a magnificent raised ceiling.
The dining area in the Katonah model features a beautiful table from our furniture line with Bernhardt.
The kitchens in the homes feature lovely details like deep farmhouse
sinks, granite counter tops, and roomy cabinets. This is a kitchen
anyone would love.
The master bedrooms are cozy and inviting. This bed features linens from our Martha Stewart Collection at Macy's.
The master baths feature both soaking tubs and showers. The homes in Denver all feature two and a half baths -- all very clean and crisp.
Here I am in front of the Katonah model with Jeff Mezger, president
and CEO of KB Home, and Rusty Crandal, KB Home division president.
The Lily Pond model is fashioned after my Long Island home in East Hampton, New York.
The kitchen in the Lily Pond model includes stainless steel appliances and a large center island. What fabulous cabinets!
All kitchens feature a dining area to encourage families to eat together. I love that light fixture.
As you can see, the living room in the Lily Pond model is light and airy.
The homes in Stapleton all feature roomy basements and large garages.
Lovely built-in bookcases.
This upstairs bedroom was decorated for a baby -- all models include three bedrooms.
Beautiful tile in the bathroom.
Each home includes a convenient and functional laundry room.
This bedroom in the Lily Pond model features a built-in desk.
Another pretty bathroom.
All master baths include free-standing showers with separate soaking tubs. The gorgeous tile extends all the way to the ceiling.
The Skylands model is based on my home in Seal Harbor, Maine. I will show you photos of that model next time.
Jeff and I did a number of interviews with the Denver press. Here we are with Rebecca Cole of Colorado Business Magazine.
Here I am with Katie Goldberg, our AVP of Corporate Communications, in the kitchen of the Katonah model.
More than 100 local residents joined us for a delicious luncheon and cupcake decorating contest.
It was so hard to choose just three winners from the wide array of cupcake entries.
. . .cupcakes, cupcakes!
A great way to celebrate the success of the homes in Denver!
Who doesn't like cupcakes?
Posted by: MMC in San Diego | August 29, 2008 at 12:06 AM
Built-in bookcases is very good idea.
Posted by: Ewa | August 29, 2008 at 12:34 AM
Hi Martha, What an elegant, fantastic, beautiful blog! Your photos are absolutely stunning! I can't decide which of these glorious homes I would love to have. Both the Katonah and the Lily Pond models are fabulous. Can't wait to see the Skylands model. When will you and KB homes be building your homes here in the Seattle area? Sure hope it will be soon! I love your outfit. Thanks again for taking us on a fantastic tour. Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | August 29, 2008 at 12:37 AM
lovelovelove the katonah kitchen, lily pond bathroom, the built-in bookscases! where could one get blueprints, outside US, that is?
Posted by: liisamarja | August 29, 2008 at 03:31 AM
My goodness what lovely homes. Your design sensibilities make for a home someone would hate to leave. I suppose working from home would be great but who does that that is the Future shock are we telecommuting at a rate to afford beautiful homes in those kinds of communities?? That is the next area that we need to Jump start -- Careers --- great exciting careers where are they??? Help. Community Activists ??
Posted by: Hardboiledegg | August 29, 2008 at 05:54 AM
I love all of your homes!! The price is a little high for my area and my pocketbook but they are exactly what I love. The kitchens are my favorite part. Thanks for helping me design my dreams!!!
Posted by: Shirley Hawksby | August 29, 2008 at 06:23 AM
The homes are just beautiful. That is the only word I can think of to describe them. I wish I could have a home that beautiful. Tastefully decorated and the bathroom tiles just gleam. WOW!!!
Posted by: Beth | August 29, 2008 at 06:28 AM
We've toured the homes in Texas...twice! They ARE absolutely gorgeous! I only wish they were in The Woodlands (TX). :)
Posted by: Bridget | August 29, 2008 at 09:23 AM
The Skyland models bath is amazing. I love the modern touches of those glass tiles. I also love the glass shower enclosure. Martha what a lovely post :)
Posted by: Patric | August 29, 2008 at 09:34 AM
Wow, what beautiful homes!
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Posted by: xoBeau | August 29, 2008 at 09:58 AM
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Posted by: l | August 29, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Hi Martha. I was fortunate to attend the grand opening of the Martha Stewart KB Home community in Ormond Beach, FL. The houses are beautiful - something different for Florida. Ormond Beach is my hometown but I now live about 60 miles away near Orlando. Did you know that John D. Rockefellar also had a winter home in Ormond Beach? Your blogs and photos are great - always very interesting.
Posted by: Barbara | August 29, 2008 at 10:07 AM
The models are wonderful. The neighborhood is well thought out as well with the open parks to allow kids to run, play and develop an appreciation for the out of doors.
Posted by: Margie | August 29, 2008 at 10:16 AM
What is the paint color in the Katonah bath picture? That is exactly the color I am looking for to use in my bathroom. The Katonah home is my favorite with the very soothing paint colors. Thank you!
Posted by: Betty | August 29, 2008 at 10:27 AM
I really like the Katonah model but I'm not sure about those windows way up high in the living room. Is a long-handled squeegee included in the package? Just checking.
BTW, a friend of mine was there and sent me some nice pictures, including the cupcakes. She had a great time and it looks like everyone else did too! When are you coming to Boca? Trish
Posted by: Trish | August 29, 2008 at 10:34 AM
I love the Katonah home. That i sjust how I would like my home to look like. So simple and elegant! The dark long bed posts are just gorgeous!
Posted by: megan goodell | August 29, 2008 at 11:00 AM
These are beautiful homes! I *love* that round frame and artwork in the laundry room photo. Is that from a Martha collection? Does anyone know where I can get something like it?
Posted by: Hilary | August 29, 2008 at 11:10 AM
We are very interested in moving to an area where these homes are offered, we're retiring early in about 3 ys~ yay!!
Posted by: Judy C | August 29, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Can't believe you slipped in and out of Denver without calling! Saw the story in the Rocky Mountian News the next day!
Posted by: Ellen | August 29, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Martha is The female Donald Trump...:-)
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Posted by: shawn | August 29, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Martha,
Your homes are beautiful. My husband and I plan to relocate to Raleigh/Durham when I have finished my degree, and we have been working hard to save for a down payment on a house. I only hope there are some Martha Stewart KB homes left by the time we get there. Everything you do is so beautiful and practical. I am looking forward to the start of the new television season so that I can get more wonderful ideas.
Posted by: Mandy | August 29, 2008 at 12:54 PM
Dear Martha Stewart,
You rocccck! You finally came to my hometown( Denver). Your homes are picturesque and stunningly beautiful!
You know I love what you do tv, books etc... and ever since I saw that mashed potato and meatloaf cake, you have inspired me to make a lasagna cake. I wish that you could go to my blog and see it!
Posted by: Nazarina Andrychow | August 29, 2008 at 02:16 PM
The house was lovely and furnished beautifully. The floor plan seemed convient also.
Posted by: Late Bloomer | August 29, 2008 at 03:57 PM
I think I could live in the bathroom alone!
Posted by: IowaCowgirl | August 29, 2008 at 05:52 PM
Do not compare Martha Stewart to the lump named Trump. She has class with a capital C.
Posted by: Joan Kennelly | August 29, 2008 at 06:38 PM