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Featured Home for April – AURORA ELITE!

The Aurora Elite is a beautiful home with great curb appeal featuring a 27’ twin peak dormer with a 9” bump-out and a box bay window with a 9” bump-out. Window lineals frame the front windows of this home, and give the home a rich look.  Upon entry into this Elite home, a large formal foyer featuring Nafco floor tiles, and a built in credenza give this foyer area a very rich look.  The foyer gives you direct sight lines into the living room dining room and peek into the kitchen! The formal dining room is a great space featuring a recessed tray ceiling featuring wood beams and recessed lighting. The dining room also has a set of beautiful sliding barn style doors that conceal a fabulous beverage center!  The beverage center is standard with the beautiful built-in cabinetry, and a wine/beverage cooler. This beverage center can also double as an additional serving area for gatherings, and give you extra storage space as well! The living room is a large open space with three large 68” windows that let great natural light into the room! The living room has a great wall perfect for an entertainment center and a nice seating arrangement. The living space is open into the spacious kitchen with a large overhang bar area for stools, this area adds an additional eating space to the home.  The Elite kitchen is standard with 42” overhead cabinets with the soffit and can lights standard as well.  An appliance garage is in the corner of the kitchen, giving the perfect space for your small appliances to be out of sight.  The large single basin stainless steel sink and pull down gooseneck faucet are great features the Elite offers.  The Elite home also is standard with our GE Stainless Steel Platinum Appliance package, which includes a Side by side refrigerator, dishwasher with front controls, built-in electric wall oven, and a built –in cooktop (gas or electric). A built-in microwave was also added to the Elite home in the pantry with the wall oven, thus the beautiful designer range hood above the stove. This Aurora Elite kitchen offers great storage space with all the cabinetry including the built-in pantry cabinets.  The bedrooms in this home are separated by the living space, the secondary bedrooms are off the kitchen hall, as well as the secondary bathroom. This secondary bathroom features a half wall between the vanity and commode giving this bathroom a little more look than a typical secondary bathroom. Add the large garden tub/shower with a transom window, and this bathroom is fantastic. The master bedroom is off the living room hallway, and features a nice size walk-in closet, master suite bathroom, and two 68” windows that brighten up the space.  The master bathroom suite has a phenomenal walk-in ceramic tile shower, and double sinks separated by a nice linen space, and a nice sized window to let natural light in.  The commode in this bathroom is in a separate space with its own door for more privacy. The master bedroom closet entrance is also located in the master bathroom suite.  This home has great standard features that the rest of our Aurora homes have as options. Check out the complete list below.       

 

Elite Extra Features

·         8’6” Sidewall

·         68” Windows

·         Window Lineals (Front Windows)

·         Full View Rear Door with Internal Blinds

·         NAFCO Floor Tile in all Standard Vinyl Areas

·         Choice of Upgrade Cabinetry

·         Choice of Upgrade Moulding & Interior Doors

·         42” Overhead Cabinets

·         Full Ceramic Tile Backsplash Behind Range

·         10 Recessed Can Lights in Kitchen

·         Gooseneck Kitchen Faucet Kitchen Soffit Over Cabinetry

·         Appliance Garage

·         Platinum Appliance Package

·         Stainless Steel Microwave

·         Coveless Smooth Ceiling

·         Tray Ceiling in Dining Room with Beams and Can Lights

·         Beverage Center in Dining Room with Barn Doors

·         Choice of Ceramic Tile Backsplash in Master Bath

·         4’x6’ Ceramic Tile Shower with 2 Showerheads and 2 Recessed Can Lights

·         2 Recessed Can Lights in Master Bedroom Closet

·         Garden Tub in Secondary Bathroom

·         Transom Window above Garden Tub in Secondary Bathroom

·         Wire & Brace for Fan in Living Room

·         (2) 3-Way Switches in Living Room

 

Learn More about this home by CLICKING HERE!

 

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Trend Research

DESIGN NOTES:

 

I recently spent some time doing a little color “trend research” by shopping at some of our local stores; Target, Kohl’s and Lowe’s.  I’m not really looking for what is coming but rather what is available at the retail level.

Gray is still a dominate player. It is being used with yellow, coral and turquoise in several textile areas like towels, rugs and pillows. This gives you the perfect opportunity to jump in and spiff up your home  Replace the bedding set with one that uses some of the mentioned combinations along with matching towels for the master bath. Add throw pillows in coral or turquoise to the sofa in the living room.

Another strong trend for consumers today is the predominance of the grommet style drape panels. Patterns and prints are both very popular. Don’t be afraid to refresh a house with new drape panels in the living room and family room. Panels are almost always in 84” long lengths and two panels are all that is needed to treat a window, one panel on each side of the window, or windows.

Take advantage of spring fever to give your home an updated look.

 

Debbie Stutsman

Corporate Director of Design

The Commodore Corporation

February’s Featured Home – The Douglas!

Our new Douglas Model has an amazing flow with a very open concept floorplan.  Upon entering the home you see the spacious Living Room and the beautiful Kitchen! The Kitchen has a great island that houses the sink, has a bar for seating, and offers additional prep space.  The spacious kitchen has great cabinet storage with two built in pantries, as well as a large walk in butler pantry!  The open concept of this home directs you form the eat-in kitchen into the family room.  The family room has a great built-in entertainment center option flanked by two large clear-view windows.  The openness of the home makes it feel like a large space.  The bedrooms in this home are separated by the living space. The Master bedroom has a nice walk-in closet and an attached bathroom with many optional upgrades as well as different layouts.  The two secondary bedrooms are off the family room hallway are both good sized rooms with the secondary bathroom between them.   The utility room is also off the family room, and has a nice area to add our optional built-ins, a laundry sink, and or a freezer space!  Take a look at this great home!

 

Available both as a Modular and Hud and as a 28′ or 30′ wide!

2015 is HERE!

Last week we revealed our 2015 Product at the Louisville Manufactured Housing Show! It was a great turnout, our homes looked fantastic, and the traffic was great!

All things new are on the website for you!

Check out the Online Brochures tab to see all our new Literature! This page has been re-designed to show you the cover of the brochure you are looking at.

All new floorplans have also been added – check them out by adding your zip code and looking through the homes!

 

To a great 2015!

 

 

 

NEW! January Featured Home!

Aurora Classic Modular Ranch – Princeton – AW452A

Our Aurora classic Ranch series features great floor plan designs, and this new plan is sure to be a good one! 2148 square feet this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom ranch has room for everyone! A recessed entry way  leads you into a nice formal foyer that has a beautiful archway leading you into the large Great Room.  The floor plan has an open feel to it, but each room is well defined.  The Kitchen is very spacious and offers great cabinet storage, great countertop space, and a fantastic center island!  A Nook is off the kitchen that is a great space for family dining. This home has great storage space; a large walk-in pantry is off the kitchen as well as a larger walk-in broom closet.  The bedrooms are separated by the living space with the master bedroom off the kitchen.  The Master Bedroom in this home features great double windows to let natural light fill the space, as well as a walk-in closet and attached master bathroom.  The walk-in closet in this room is great – it could be it’s own separate room.  Add some of our new optional closet organizers, a nice island, and your new closet could be in a magazine!  The master bathroom is also fantastic!  The bathroom is standard with a walk in shower, soaker tub, and double sinks vanity, however the option to upgrade to the Tranquility bath will be worth it! The tranquility bath includes an 8’ ceramic tile shower, a larger soaker bathtub, a great vanity area, and a closed off toilet area!  The secondary bathroom and bedrooms are off the great room hallway, and both bedrooms are similar in size and closet space!  The secondary bathroom is a spacious bathroom, larger than most secondary bathrooms and features a window as well as a linen closet along with the normal bathroom features.  The utility room in the home is very spacious and has room for all utilities and also features a great space for utility cabinets and sink and a nice area for a drop zone or some of our new storage solutions.  Check out all our new features and options at the end of January!

 

Design Note!

 

Here it is, Pantone’s color of the year, Marsala. A rich warm red which will make any room feel cozier. Watch for it in fabric placemats, table runners, throw pillows, etc., pieces you can incorporate with many of today’s neutrals to give your home a bit of an update. Marsala would also be a great color to use as a painted accent wall. Think about a master bedroom wall with the bed on that wall, switch the bedding to a soft turquoise (similar to color shown above) and add a grouping of art prints mixed with sculptural pieces and throw pillows that have complimentary colors in them. The room will take on a whole new upscale feeling. Incorporate a little Marsala into your homes for a fresh new look.

 

Debbie Stutsman

Corporate Director of Design

The Commodore Corporation

December’s Featured Home!

Chadwick –  Aurora Classic Modular Ranch  – AW226A

Our Aurora Classic series offers great floor plans with standard features that would typically be optional in other products.  Our Chadwick Ranch is an 1800 square foot home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and open floor plan living.  The kitchen in this home has great cabinet storage and a great layout.  The island is standard in this home and provides additional countertop space and cabinet storage.  The kitchen and nook also offer options to upgrade, more storage in the nook, different appliances in the kitchen, check out all the options this kitchen has to offer! The master bedroom is off the living room and features a walk-in closet, a vanity area, and an attached bathroom. The master bathroom is standard with a walk-in shower, double sinks, & soaker tub, with the option to upgrade to tile showers, or other layouts.  The secondary bedrooms are similar in size and both offer large walk in closets! The secondary bathroom is a nice size and features a linen cabinet along with the standard tub/shower and single sink.  The utility room in this home features a large cabinet area including a laundry sink and great storage space!  A great home, view the details on the website and see if this is the home for you!

Mulberry II is our Featured Home for November!

 

The Mullberry II is one of our top models sold! This home has an inviting exterior, it is featuring the optional curb side exterior with a twin peak dormer and bump-out.  When you enter the home you can see all of the living space in the home, open floor plan living!  The living room is open into the kitchen and the kitchen open into the nook area.  The kitchen features a long wall of cabinetry and countertops, and also has a great island with the kitchen sink in it!  The island also has an overhang for stools to be placed under, making it an eat at island!  The nook area opens into a home office space that comes standard with a desk and cabinet storage.  The secondary bathroom is off the home office and features a tub/shower and a full window.  The two secondary bedrooms are also off of the nook and are both very similar in size and both feature a walk-in closet.  The master bedroom is at the opposite side of the home, and features a large walk-in closet and an attached bathroom.  The utility room is off of the kitchen, it features a utility sink with storage cabinets, a very large walk-in pantry, another storage closet and a freezer space.  Check out this homes features and options, make it your own!

Design Notes for October!

As everyone gets ready to make the transition from summer to fall, most people also start their annual wardrobe change from warm weather clothes to sweaters, jackets and all the snuggly stuff we associate with colder weather. It’s also a great time to organize closets as we make this transition. With the options available today the alternatives to having a functional neatly arranged closet versus a jumbled mess is easy to obtain. We have several closet organizers that can be used individually or combined to meet every homeowner’s storage needs like a sweater closet with drawers or a drop zone base with drawers and shelves.

 

 

We also offer a variety of accent cabinetry that can add additional space to keep the home functional for any family. Lockers that work great inside the rear door to corral the jackets, backpacks, and sporting gear as the kids come home from school. Or the cubbies with open diagonal shelving that can be optioned into a bath to store towels, or use this piece in a dining room for wine storage and to have some extra space for those items you need for the next special gathering.

 

Check out all these possibilities and more in our brochures.

 

Debbie Stutsman

Corporate Director of Design

The Commodore Corporation

The Elgin – Featured Home!

Aurora Classic Modular – Elgin AU206A

A formal foyer entryway greets you as you enter the Elgin Ranch.  This formal foyer entry way opens both into a lovely dining room and into the spacious living room The Living room in this home is spacious and has two optional fireplace locations and features a dedicated TV center and storage cabinets that make this living room very easy to layout furniture. The kitchen area has a very unique three-tiered island, a fantastic stove area with a rounded arch displaying the “stove” as a centerpiece. This plan offers separate bedrooms, with the secondary bedrooms very close in size and closet space. The master bedroom offers a walk-in closet, and a very stylish master bathroom.  This master bath features a large soaker tub with cabinet storage and bench area, a walk-in shower, double sinks, and a private commode area. This master bath has many optional additions and upgrades that you must see! The end of the home has a nice laundry area with standard cabinets and utility sink.  Check out the great standard features of this home as well as all the available upgrades!