This prestigious Emerald Homes community, located in the heart of Oviedo, is the perfect place to call home. Parkdale Place is privately gated community surrounded by lush greenery that gives homeowners a feel of rural Seminole County, within close proximity to major roadways. Parkdale Place is located within the ‘A-rated’ Seminole County Public Schools district, providing excellent educational opportunities for students. Our community offers a choice of seven beautiful open layout floorplans, featuring single- and two-story options. These spacious homes include 3-5 bedrooms, 2-3.5 bathrooms, and range from 2,108-3,920 square feet. All homes feature our Home is Connected smart home technology, coupled with luxury standard features and all block construction. Visit our show-stopping model homes, available for tour seven days a week!

This prestigious Emerald Homes community, located in the heart of Oviedo, is the perfect place to call home. Parkdale Place is privately gated community surrounded by lush greenery that gives homeowners a feel of rural Seminole County, within close proximity to major roadways. Parkdale Place is located within the ‘A-rated’ Seminole County Public Schools district, providing excellent educational opportunities for students. Our community offers a choice of seven beautiful open layout floorplans, featuring single- and two-story options. These spacious homes include 3-5 bedrooms, 2-3.5 bathrooms, and range from 2,108-3,920 square feet. All homes feature our Home is Connected smart home technology, coupled with luxury standard features and all block construction. Visit our show-stopping model homes, available for tour seven days a week!

The light and dark blue tones in this World Map wallpaper design brings depth and variation to this bedroom. A wonderful kid's bedroom that has been brought together by this large scale world map mural.

built in cabinets, ceiling paneling, wood ceiling, oversized couch, gray sectional sofa
Family room - large transitional open concept light wood floor and beige floor family room idea in Toronto with a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The bright and open primary bedroom features six large windows, a window seat, and an electric fireplace.
Transitional master carpeted, white floor and vaulted ceiling bedroom photo in Seattle with white walls

Discover how premium light-filtering materials and smart-home automation can secure street-level entryway glass without losing natural daylight. Choosing the right window treatments for a home's front entrance is one of the most challenging design decisions a homeowner can face. The front door is the focal point of a home's curb appeal, often featuring expansive glass panels or side-by-side double doors designed to make a grand architectural statement. During the day, these large glass features are an asset, flooding entryways and foyers with beautiful natural daylight. However, for homes situated on busy local roads or highly trafficked street-level lots, the dynamic completely changes once the sun goes down. The moment interior lights are switched on in the evening, a stark contrast is created with the dark outdoors. This creates a severe privacy issue, leaving the entire foyer completely exposed to passing traffic and pedestrians. Finding a solution that delivers absolute evening privacy without permanently plunging the front entrance into darkness during the day requires understanding how modern window treatment materials and operating systems interact. Light-Filtering vs. Blackout Fabrics The first step in solving street-level privacy is selecting the correct fabric type. Many homeowners mistakenly assume they need heavy, opaque blackout shades to secure their home from outside eyes at night. While blackout fabrics certainly block 100% of the view, they also block 100% of the natural daylight during the day, forcing you to constantly raise and lower the shades just to see inside your own foyer. A more effective approach for entryways utilizes premium light-filtering materials. These specialized fabrics are engineered with a precise, tight weave that operates on the principles of directional light and optical density. Daytime Functionality: When the sun is shining outside, the exterior light levels are significantly higher than the interior light levels. The light-filtering fabric diffuses the intense, direct sunlight into a soft, ambient glow throughout the entryway. This keeps the home bright, eliminates harsh glares, and protects interior hardwood flooring, paint, and trim from damaging UV rays. Night-Time Functionality: At night, the lighting dynamic reverses. The interior foyer lights make the inside bright, while the outside is dark. Because of the specialized tight weave, the fabric blocks the transmission of clear shapes and details. To a person standing out on the street or driving by on a busy road, the view inside is completely obstructed, delivering total privacy when the family is home for the evening. Challenges of Front Door Installations Securing privacy for a double wide front entrance introduces unique structural hurdles that standard windows do not face. Traditional blinds with hanging cords or manual pull chains are poorly suited for front doors. They disrupt the clean architectural lines of a grand foyer, create a safety hazard, and can easily get tangled or damaged when the doors are opened and closed. The window treatments must be mounted high and wide enough above the door trim to ensure that the front doors can swing open and close freely without ever catching on the fabric or the lower hem bar. How We Applied These Principles in Sherrills Ford, NC Applying these exact educational principles to real-world homes is what Cole and I do every day at Bloomin' Blinds of North Charlotte. We recently worked with a homeowner in Sherrills Ford whose beautiful new construction property sat on a highly trafficked road. They loved their double wide front door entrance but felt entirely too exposed to the street at night. We brought our mobile showroom directly to their driveway. This allowed us to hold up premium light-filtering fabric samples directly against their entryway glass, matching the materials perfectly to their home's natural lighting, interior paint, and trim before making a single cut. To solve their street-level privacy issue, we custom-built and installed two matching light-filtering roller shades, mounting them flawlessly side-by-side above the front door frame. To keep the home’s interior design completely cohesive, we carried the exact same style to the back of the house, installing a matching single roller shade on the rear door. Smart Home Window Automation at Your Fingertips Because entryway windows can be tall and awkward to reach manually, our family team integrated advanced smart-home motorization into this Sherrills Ford project. Beyond the convenience of a handheld remote control, these automated roller shades feature seamless Wi-Fi integration. The homeowners can control their privacy through a dedicated smartphone app or link the system directly to their existing voice-activated smart home networks, including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit. This allows for complete hands-free window automation. The clients can program custom daily routines—such as setting the front entry shades to automatically lower exactly at sunset—or simply use a voice command to secure the foyer instantly from the comfort of the couch.

A stunning, floating walnut vanity grounds the master bathroom, which features a walk-in, curbless shower with full length niche.
Bathroom - transitional 3/4 beige tile single-sink bathroom idea in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white countertops and a floating vanity

This prestigious Emerald Homes community, located in the heart of Oviedo, is the perfect place to call home. Parkdale Place is privately gated community surrounded by lush greenery that gives homeowners a feel of rural Seminole County, within close proximity to major roadways. Parkdale Place is located within the ‘A-rated’ Seminole County Public Schools district, providing excellent educational opportunities for students. Our community offers a choice of seven beautiful open layout floorplans, featuring single- and two-story options. These spacious homes include 3-5 bedrooms, 2-3.5 bathrooms, and range from 2,108-3,920 square feet. All homes feature our Home is Connected smart home technology, coupled with luxury standard features and all block construction. Visit our show-stopping model homes, available for tour seven days a week!

Discover how premium light-filtering materials and smart-home automation can secure street-level entryway glass without losing natural daylight. Choosing the right window treatments for a home's front entrance is one of the most challenging design decisions a homeowner can face. The front door is the focal point of a home's curb appeal, often featuring expansive glass panels or side-by-side double doors designed to make a grand architectural statement. During the day, these large glass features are an asset, flooding entryways and foyers with beautiful natural daylight. However, for homes situated on busy local roads or highly trafficked street-level lots, the dynamic completely changes once the sun goes down. The moment interior lights are switched on in the evening, a stark contrast is created with the dark outdoors. This creates a severe privacy issue, leaving the entire foyer completely exposed to passing traffic and pedestrians. Finding a solution that delivers absolute evening privacy without permanently plunging the front entrance into darkness during the day requires understanding how modern window treatment materials and operating systems interact. Light-Filtering vs. Blackout Fabrics The first step in solving street-level privacy is selecting the correct fabric type. Many homeowners mistakenly assume they need heavy, opaque blackout shades to secure their home from outside eyes at night. While blackout fabrics certainly block 100% of the view, they also block 100% of the natural daylight during the day, forcing you to constantly raise and lower the shades just to see inside your own foyer. A more effective approach for entryways utilizes premium light-filtering materials. These specialized fabrics are engineered with a precise, tight weave that operates on the principles of directional light and optical density. Daytime Functionality: When the sun is shining outside, the exterior light levels are significantly higher than the interior light levels. The light-filtering fabric diffuses the intense, direct sunlight into a soft, ambient glow throughout the entryway. This keeps the home bright, eliminates harsh glares, and protects interior hardwood flooring, paint, and trim from damaging UV rays. Night-Time Functionality: At night, the lighting dynamic reverses. The interior foyer lights make the inside bright, while the outside is dark. Because of the specialized tight weave, the fabric blocks the transmission of clear shapes and details. To a person standing out on the street or driving by on a busy road, the view inside is completely obstructed, delivering total privacy when the family is home for the evening. Challenges of Front Door Installations Securing privacy for a double wide front entrance introduces unique structural hurdles that standard windows do not face. Traditional blinds with hanging cords or manual pull chains are poorly suited for front doors. They disrupt the clean architectural lines of a grand foyer, create a safety hazard, and can easily get tangled or damaged when the doors are opened and closed. The window treatments must be mounted high and wide enough above the door trim to ensure that the front doors can swing open and close freely without ever catching on the fabric or the lower hem bar. How We Applied These Principles in Sherrills Ford, NC Applying these exact educational principles to real-world homes is what Cole and I do every day at Bloomin' Blinds of North Charlotte. We recently worked with a homeowner in Sherrills Ford whose beautiful new construction property sat on a highly trafficked road. They loved their double wide front door entrance but felt entirely too exposed to the street at night. We brought our mobile showroom directly to their driveway. This allowed us to hold up premium light-filtering fabric samples directly against their entryway glass, matching the materials perfectly to their home's natural lighting, interior paint, and trim before making a single cut. To solve their street-level privacy issue, we custom-built and installed two matching light-filtering roller shades, mounting them flawlessly side-by-side above the front door frame. To keep the home’s interior design completely cohesive, we carried the exact same style to the back of the house, installing a matching single roller shade on the rear door. Smart Home Window Automation at Your Fingertips Because entryway windows can be tall and awkward to reach manually, our family team integrated advanced smart-home motorization into this Sherrills Ford project. Beyond the convenience of a handheld remote control, these automated roller shades feature seamless Wi-Fi integration. The homeowners can control their privacy through a dedicated smartphone app or link the system directly to their existing voice-activated smart home networks, including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit. This allows for complete hands-free window automation. The clients can program custom daily routines—such as setting the front entry shades to automatically lower exactly at sunset—or simply use a voice command to secure the foyer instantly from the comfort of the couch.

This prestigious Emerald Homes community, located in the heart of Oviedo, is the perfect place to call home. Parkdale Place is privately gated community surrounded by lush greenery that gives homeowners a feel of rural Seminole County, within close proximity to major roadways. Parkdale Place is located within the ‘A-rated’ Seminole County Public Schools district, providing excellent educational opportunities for students. Our community offers a choice of seven beautiful open layout floorplans, featuring single- and two-story options. These spacious homes include 3-5 bedrooms, 2-3.5 bathrooms, and range from 2,108-3,920 square feet. All homes feature our Home is Connected smart home technology, coupled with luxury standard features and all block construction. Visit our show-stopping model homes, available for tour seven days a week!

The girl's bedroom features a window seat with expansive hilltop views.
Example of a transitional kids' room design in Seattle

This prestigious Emerald Homes community, located in the heart of Oviedo, is the perfect place to call home. Parkdale Place is privately gated community surrounded by lush greenery that gives homeowners a feel of rural Seminole County, within close proximity to major roadways. Parkdale Place is located within the ‘A-rated’ Seminole County Public Schools district, providing excellent educational opportunities for students. Our community offers a choice of seven beautiful open layout floorplans, featuring single- and two-story options. These spacious homes include 3-5 bedrooms, 2-3.5 bathrooms, and range from 2,108-3,920 square feet. All homes feature our Home is Connected smart home technology, coupled with luxury standard features and all block construction. Visit our show-stopping model homes, available for tour seven days a week!

This prestigious Emerald Homes community, located in the heart of Oviedo, is the perfect place to call home. Parkdale Place is privately gated community surrounded by lush greenery that gives homeowners a feel of rural Seminole County, within close proximity to major roadways. Parkdale Place is located within the ‘A-rated’ Seminole County Public Schools district, providing excellent educational opportunities for students. Our community offers a choice of seven beautiful open layout floorplans, featuring single- and two-story options. These spacious homes include 3-5 bedrooms, 2-3.5 bathrooms, and range from 2,108-3,920 square feet. All homes feature our Home is Connected smart home technology, coupled with luxury standard features and all block construction. Visit our show-stopping model homes, available for tour seven days a week!

The master bathroom features a walnut vanity, lighted mirror, soaking tub, and walk-in shower with hand shower, rain head, and body jets.
Inspiration for a transitional master black floor, double-sink and vaulted ceiling bathroom remodel in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, quartz countertops, white countertops and a floating vanity

This prestigious Emerald Homes community, located in the heart of Oviedo, is the perfect place to call home. Parkdale Place is privately gated community surrounded by lush greenery that gives homeowners a feel of rural Seminole County, within close proximity to major roadways. Parkdale Place is located within the ‘A-rated’ Seminole County Public Schools district, providing excellent educational opportunities for students. Our community offers a choice of seven beautiful open layout floorplans, featuring single- and two-story options. These spacious homes include 3-5 bedrooms, 2-3.5 bathrooms, and range from 2,108-3,920 square feet. All homes feature our Home is Connected smart home technology, coupled with luxury standard features and all block construction. Visit our show-stopping model homes, available for tour seven days a week!

Discover how premium light-filtering materials and smart-home automation can secure street-level entryway glass without losing natural daylight. Choosing the right window treatments for a home's front entrance is one of the most challenging design decisions a homeowner can face. The front door is the focal point of a home's curb appeal, often featuring expansive glass panels or side-by-side double doors designed to make a grand architectural statement. During the day, these large glass features are an asset, flooding entryways and foyers with beautiful natural daylight. However, for homes situated on busy local roads or highly trafficked street-level lots, the dynamic completely changes once the sun goes down. The moment interior lights are switched on in the evening, a stark contrast is created with the dark outdoors. This creates a severe privacy issue, leaving the entire foyer completely exposed to passing traffic and pedestrians. Finding a solution that delivers absolute evening privacy without permanently plunging the front entrance into darkness during the day requires understanding how modern window treatment materials and operating systems interact. Light-Filtering vs. Blackout Fabrics The first step in solving street-level privacy is selecting the correct fabric type. Many homeowners mistakenly assume they need heavy, opaque blackout shades to secure their home from outside eyes at night. While blackout fabrics certainly block 100% of the view, they also block 100% of the natural daylight during the day, forcing you to constantly raise and lower the shades just to see inside your own foyer. A more effective approach for entryways utilizes premium light-filtering materials. These specialized fabrics are engineered with a precise, tight weave that operates on the principles of directional light and optical density. Daytime Functionality: When the sun is shining outside, the exterior light levels are significantly higher than the interior light levels. The light-filtering fabric diffuses the intense, direct sunlight into a soft, ambient glow throughout the entryway. This keeps the home bright, eliminates harsh glares, and protects interior hardwood flooring, paint, and trim from damaging UV rays. Night-Time Functionality: At night, the lighting dynamic reverses. The interior foyer lights make the inside bright, while the outside is dark. Because of the specialized tight weave, the fabric blocks the transmission of clear shapes and details. To a person standing out on the street or driving by on a busy road, the view inside is completely obstructed, delivering total privacy when the family is home for the evening. Challenges of Front Door Installations Securing privacy for a double wide front entrance introduces unique structural hurdles that standard windows do not face. Traditional blinds with hanging cords or manual pull chains are poorly suited for front doors. They disrupt the clean architectural lines of a grand foyer, create a safety hazard, and can easily get tangled or damaged when the doors are opened and closed. The window treatments must be mounted high and wide enough above the door trim to ensure that the front doors can swing open and close freely without ever catching on the fabric or the lower hem bar. How We Applied These Principles in Sherrills Ford, NC Applying these exact educational principles to real-world homes is what Cole and I do every day at Bloomin' Blinds of North Charlotte. We recently worked with a homeowner in Sherrills Ford whose beautiful new construction property sat on a highly trafficked road. They loved their double wide front door entrance but felt entirely too exposed to the street at night. We brought our mobile showroom directly to their driveway. This allowed us to hold up premium light-filtering fabric samples directly against their entryway glass, matching the materials perfectly to their home's natural lighting, interior paint, and trim before making a single cut. To solve their street-level privacy issue, we custom-built and installed two matching light-filtering roller shades, mounting them flawlessly side-by-side above the front door frame. To keep the home’s interior design completely cohesive, we carried the exact same style to the back of the house, installing a matching single roller shade on the rear door. Smart Home Window Automation at Your Fingertips Because entryway windows can be tall and awkward to reach manually, our family team integrated advanced smart-home motorization into this Sherrills Ford project. Beyond the convenience of a handheld remote control, these automated roller shades feature seamless Wi-Fi integration. The homeowners can control their privacy through a dedicated smartphone app or link the system directly to their existing voice-activated smart home networks, including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit. This allows for complete hands-free window automation. The clients can program custom daily routines—such as setting the front entry shades to automatically lower exactly at sunset—or simply use a voice command to secure the foyer instantly from the comfort of the couch.

This prestigious Emerald Homes community, located in the heart of Oviedo, is the perfect place to call home. Parkdale Place is privately gated community surrounded by lush greenery that gives homeowners a feel of rural Seminole County, within close proximity to major roadways. Parkdale Place is located within the ‘A-rated’ Seminole County Public Schools district, providing excellent educational opportunities for students. Our community offers a choice of seven beautiful open layout floorplans, featuring single- and two-story options. These spacious homes include 3-5 bedrooms, 2-3.5 bathrooms, and range from 2,108-3,920 square feet. All homes feature our Home is Connected smart home technology, coupled with luxury standard features and all block construction. Visit our show-stopping model homes, available for tour seven days a week!

View from a classroom as the projects nears its completion.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary full sun side yard landscaping in Vancouver for spring.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary full sun side yard landscaping in Vancouver for summer.