Outdoor living focus of 39th Parade of Homes

In the market for a high-end home, or just daydreaming about one? The 39th annual Parade of Homes kicks off Friday at Carty Road Estates in north Clark County, with Cascade West Development, Quail Homes and Everest Homes showing off the latest in home building, landscaping and interior design.

The four luxury homes featured in the parade could cost between $900,000 and $1.6 million when they sell — well above Clark County’s median home sale price of $291,300 in July.

The parade is put on by the Building Industry Association of Clark County (BIA), sponsored by HomeStreet Bank and presented by DeWils.

“We are thrilled with the opportunity to feature our members’ exquisite craftsmanship in an acreage setting,” said Avaly Scarpelli, BIA executive director. “Showcasing luxury homes on roomy lots is something we don’t often get a chance to offer given the tight land supply in the area. We know this setting will make for a beautiful and unique show for the public to experience.”

Each home is larger than 3,000 square feet, and the lots average about 1 acre.

This year, there’s an emphasis on pastoral surroundings and outdoor living. Think fireplaces, cooking and lounging areas situated on a large patio in the backyard. One of the homes is called Aerius, a Latin word meaning aerial or partaking of the nature of air; it also relates to ardea, a genus of birds that includes the great blue heron. The homes emphasize natural stone, cedar siding and exposed timber, and take advantage of natural light and views.

People can tour the four model homes Friday through Oct. 2. Often, people take the tour to get ideas or tips and learn about trends.