i meant to post this some time ago

its the hgtv dream home 2009!

as usual it's spectacular, no surprise. you can see for yourself by clicking the link above.
but let's talk about my favorite 2 rooms and why: wall treatments!

cork tiles! yes! there are other things i like about the media room. the coffee table that splits into 4 separate pieces, the chaise lounges, the movie set lighting, the overall coziness of it. but i think this is the first time i've ever seen cork on walls. it usually goes on floors--it stands up easily to water, it feels great to walk on, its a rapidly renewing source, it requires little maintenance, and its a great neutral. i might have eventually come around to the thought of using cork on walls, but someone beat me. and i'm glad. its textural, its warm, its acoustical. its awesome.

next. tiles on bedroom walls! i have been trying to tell people for i don't know how long that tile is not exclusive to bathrooms and kitchens. it works wonderfully, but let's not pigeon hole such a wonderful product. i would go so far to say that they wouldn't even necessarily need a headboard, if they decided to use the tile directly behind the bed on only a portion of a wall. i've been exploring the idea of implied/alternative headboards. anyway, i digress. my point is, tile is an easy way to spruce up just about any space. and running it vertically helps make the room feel taller. i don't know that i'm crazy about the wood choice...but that's another topic.

the rest of the house does not disappoint. take the house tour!