From hidden television sets to covered terrace overlooking the patio, there is not a design you might have in mind that you would not find at the San Antonio Parade of Homes. Let these reputed builders bring to you the most elaborate designs for one of the most luxurious houses worldwide, spreading over a plot of half an acre. The traditional homes meet English, French and even Spanish revolutionized designs to bring homes with a touch of antiques as well the class of the European look that most of us simply crave to acquire in our homes.

Tank less water heaters, clay roofs, trowelled walls and wooden windows are some of the energy efficient techniques used to merge the idea of nature conservation with style, art and class. Each and every design has been featured with energy efficient solutions to converse the deteriorating condition of nature and make one feel close to nature. The outdoor entertainment has also been aimed at bringing nature and its beauty right into the comfort of the home design itself so as to utilize maximum space and still leave out enough open area. From flawless interiors to breath-taking exteriors, the San Antonio Parade of Homes 2010 was a great year, but the designs keep getting better.

Decorative waterfalls, elaborate swimming pools and museum like mouldings are onto the tip of the ice burg that one might see that the San Antonio Parade of Homes. Luxury flows in at full speed at this convention where famous builders show off their best designs while buyers bid for the best price. Ranging up to $1.5million, the bid has already taken six houses and the seventh is now on its way. The parade of homes brings to life a whole new era of home designing and style where contemporary meets modern and fuses into one odd, yet awe-inspiring combination.

The contract of the luxurious amenities with the simplicity of the designs from old days Spain is only a preview of the kind of innovation that comes up to show itself during the San Antonio Parade of Homes. The bathroom infused with massagers, temperature controllers etc. have new designs for taps, one even including a stream filling up the tub from the celling directly, without any tap or faucet being given. The half-acre plot also provides an outdoor entertainment area where rafter trails from Spain provide a relieving shadow from the strong northern sun. It is truly an experience of a lifetime where the taste of luxury is ever so strong.

The marriage of elegance and energy efficient home designs took place at the San Antonio Parade of Homes in pictures where builders have tried to spice up some old and bring in some new ideas to get to home designs that would fetch them the best price at the auctions. Plots of half acre land have been designed to fit in a range of $750,000 and $1.5million where luxury has been given a new definition with new designs and energy efficient practices and mechanisms. Contemporary, rustic, lined ceiling and outdoor loggia are only a few of the features which stand out.

Almost every plan comes with a detailed moulding of the fire place to give it an ancient European look, particularly those of Spanish origin. They are also given space for a spa to relieve the tension in those muscles from a whole days

Six houses costing between $750,000 and $1.5million have been sold in the north side through the San Antonio Parade of Homes and the seventh one is now underway. The plot size of half an acre has been covered by innovative and new designs which not only bring about a modern revolution but also incorporate energy efficiency in the designs. The house designs have styles bring in vineyards and cocktail designs to even a wine cellar apart from the Mother Nature touch of greenery or even the live oak trees to give the feel of being in the woods.

The windows have spray foam insulation to keep the energy efficient factor in mind and the master suite and bath do justice to their name, while a spa awaits the owner to walk in for an experience so divine, it is assured to take you to another world. The landscaping in the yards gives open fire place a fresher and more nature like feel. Some of the houses facing green belts bring one even closer to nature where the plant cover brings out the true beauty of the surroundings and the plot itself. E San Antonio Parade of Homes is truly an exhibition to be witnessed.

Among the many expose we get to see all around the world, the one for home styling and design which leaves the others behind is the San Antonio Parade of Home. It is an exhibition for home designs and innovations all through the north side and reputed builders put forward their designs, a few of which are short listed. The high up in the ranking system of the short listed builders, the higher the price of the proposed design. Each of the houses stands on a plot of half an acre so it brings in enough space to emboss a sign of luxury all over the area.

While there may be designs of the traditional style homes or designs which seize to die out over the years, there are also proposals for newer and more innovative strategies which are not only luxurious but also come with a guarantee to catch the public

One the most traditional yet modern home styles have been displayed at the parade of homes San Antonio wherein the roof of the house has been designed to be made of clay. This not only makes air conditioning more efficient, but it is a cooling technique that used to be in play almost three decades back, whereas now it has been mixed with this luxurious design to provide best results as well as energy efficiency. While this might bring back the old, the porch design has been modified to fit the new and the latest where the roof is designed to cover the pool and surrounding area only during the hottest part of the day, while the rest of the day enjoys ample sunlight for a good tan.

Bed rooms have now been equipped with walk in closets that are the size of departmental stores so one can categorize and organize a closet full of things from all around the world, while other extensions also include sitting rooms for close guest and even a gym to work out right in the comfort of one

The San Antonio Parade of Home 2011, showcased a whole new style of home designs being made available in the market today. While they ranged from the ever clichéd white walls and crystals showcases to the elaborate old Spanish or even Mediterranean style of interior designing to bring out a whole new look in the house. It even featured the ever popular high ceiling, clean lined designs, which have been accompanied with closets that now compete with stores in terms of size.

While the price on these is between $750,000 and $1.5million, they come on an area of half an ache each. After the parade, six homes have already been sold in the market, with the seventh being processed and underway. Although the builder for the seventh claims that his wife would want to keep the house for their future instead of selling it off. The full size of luxury not only comes with a swimming pool but with a fancy fire place and mantle, tiled barrel ceiling and some even come with wood rug flooring, another revolution to home furnishing. These have also been combined with high functioning energy saving features which had economy to luxury. The San Antonio Parade of Homes once again brings ideas which are truly inspirational and awing.

One of the most exciting thing about designing homes is being able to participate in various opportunities that displays some of my unique features and thoughts. This year I am excited about bringing together a blended contemporary and Spanish style home in the San Antonio Parade of Homes which is held every year over the Labor Day Weekend.

As soon as you walk through foyer you will notice that it is a very open floor plan overlooking the affinity pool which displays the fountain of fire and water. It flourishes with its spacious indoor and outdoor living for entertaining family, friends and business colleagues. The tandem doors allow you to bring the inside and outside together as one, the lounge with its sunken bar provides your guest a lovely atmosphere to sit a spell to chat and unwind. It also features a prep kitchen along with a chilled wine room.

There are so many features as reflected in the floor plan but I personally would like to invite you out to the San Antonio Parade of Homes to see the house and take this opportunity to meet me and ask questions.

I will be assisting in showing the house and answering any pertinent questions about the house as well as any other questions our guest may have. Looking forward to see you all at the San Antonio Parade of Homes 2011.

Michael B. Hyden of the Hyden Design Group