For the past few weeks many of you asked for a House Crashing post with photos of the other six Homearama homes in the show. We snuck through and photographed each house, just like we did for a Homearama House Crash in 2012 — so consider this your warning that the post is image-heavy. Everyone who’s visited seems to have different favorites, which is part of the fun. There’s a “people’s choice” ballot at each house, and each of the seven boxes already has a stack of entries.
All of the show homes sit on a cul-de-sac and are numbered, so we’ll start with House #1, built and designed by LeGault Homes.
House #1 felt like the most luxuriously decorated of the group and featured some standout cabinetry. The kitchen included double islands — one with a standard sink and the other with a prep sink that can double as an ice/drink station for parties. Through the doorway into the mudroom you can see coordinated dark, mirrored cabinets that echo the kitchen’s finish.
The living room included a double-sided fireplace with a seating area behind it, creating two cozy zones while keeping the space open.
Upstairs, sliding barn doors initially looked like metal-trimmed pieces, but on closer inspection the gray “steel” finish is painted wood — a clever, high-end look without the heft of metal.
The main bedroom had beautiful natural light and a palette of upscale, light-colored furnishings that kept the room feeling airy and refined.
A trend that showed up in multiple houses was a closet accessed by walking through the main bathroom. This home’s closet was notably upgraded: spacious, fitted with custom cabinetry, and even equipped with a mini drink station and fridge for convenience.
This house was the only one with a basement, where the owners made a dedicated wine cellar. The far end featured stacked shelving made from pallets to add more bottle storage and a bit of reclaimed character.
Next, skipping House #2 (that’s ours), we visited House #3, built by Southern Traditions and designed by Elaine Reeder. From the exterior with stone accents, tin awnings, and white rain chains, the house was attractive from the curb and interesting inside as well.
This house mixes materials in compelling ways — for example, the passage between the foyer and living room combines a rustic wood ceiling with a stone water feature on the wall.
The main area is open with a two-story living room and a coffered ceiling that extends the rustic wood look upward.
The downstairs half bath went bold with graphic bird wallpaper over wainscoting, and there was a small local touch with an RVA hand towel that felt homegrown.
The en-suite featured a rare sunken tub, an unusual and luxurious choice that made the bathroom feel special.
Upstairs the playroom was reimagined as a sleepover room with two pairs of built-in bunkbeds. The builder’s carpenter crafted them from scratch, including hidden drawers in the steps — a smart, space-efficient solution that elevates a typical bonus room.
House #4, built and designed by Ray A. Williams Custom Homes, brought some striking dark exterior trim to the lineup — a look we’ve been seeing and admiring in other neighborhoods as well.
The kitchen was a standout: well-lit and perfectly staged, with charming details (and yes, the silver monkey accessories drew a smile).
Small details elevated the space, like metal straps on the range hood and mesh panels on some of the glass cabinet doors.
This house likely had the most modern bathroom of the show, featuring small mosaic accent tile and sleek glass shower doors for a contemporary spa feel.
Decorative ceilings were an architectural theme throughout the home, including a beautiful paneled ceiling in one of the bedrooms that added texture and visual interest.
House #5, built by Harring Construction and designed by Diana Ragsdale, was another favorite. Diana repeated some signature touches we loved last year and brought a fresh take this time around.
The main bedroom featured a vaulted ceiling and a stunning gold chandelier, creating a dramatic focal point.
Gold accents continued into the en-suite fixtures. The bathroom was roomy enough to include an oversized wooden wardrobe, which felt both practical and stylish.
The mudroom had thoughtful built-ins and a rustic touch: bench cushions made from old grain sacks and reclaimed wood along the back wall that added warmth and character.
The reclaimed wood, sourced from a friend’s North Carolina barn, reappeared upstairs as an accent wall behind a desk area carved out of an otherwise unused hallway and on the back of a built-in bookcase.
One of the boys’ rooms included a bookshelf that doubles as a secret doorway leading to a tucked-away TV and video game room — the kind of hideaway many kids (and nostalgic adults) would love.
House #6, built by Falcone Custom Homes and designed by Catherine Stanley, was one of the largest homes in the show and is widely known as “the one with the pool.” It showcased some of the grandest features on the cul-de-sac.
The kitchen included a separate fridge and freezer, a 100-bottle wine rack, and an expansive ceiling beam detail that added scale and drama to the space.
The en-suite bathroom was extraordinary: the bath and shower area alone measured roughly 600 square feet and included an infinity tub, a rain showerhead, and body spray jets — a full spa experience.
Outside, the pool and surrounding outdoor living spaces were built for entertaining. The yard included combined water and fire features and multiple lounging areas to enjoy the pool and landscape.
Finally, House #7, built by LifeStyle Builders and designed by Priscilla George, rounded out the cul-de-sac. We spotted a few similarities between this house and ours, such as blue exterior paint — though their shade was lighter and balanced with stone and dark roofline trim.
The kitchen featured a navy island with decorative leg details and a glass-fronted end cabinet. Accent tile above the stove and a stainless range hood with chrome pendant lights gave the space personality.
They included a built-in L-shaped banquette with chairs on two sides, and the cheerful teal backs of the nearby bookshelves were a fun, bright touch.
The en-suite offered a dual shower area split into two distinct zones: one side with a traditional and rain showerhead, the other with a bench and handheld shower, providing versatility and spa-like options.
Upstairs, a bonus room went bold with black trim and built-ins for a cozy media-friendly vibe, and each bedroom carried a distinct theme. One room featured an old flag against grasscloth wallpaper — a piece that felt personal and layered.
After dozens of photos, that wraps up our tour of the other Homearama homes. There’s much more to see in person if you can visit, but this should give you a good sense of the variety and creativity on display. We don’t have all of the sourcing details on hand for paint colors and furnishings because much of the Homearama team is busy with the event, so if you have specific questions feel free to ask — answers may take a little while, but we’ll share details when we can.