Holiday Builders - Homes Priced from $200,001 to $300,000

Once you've purchased your Holiday Builders home, it is time to make it your personal oasis from the everyday world. These tips from realtor.com can help you achieve that goal!

1. Invest in a large comfortable chair for the living room.

2. Use warm paint colors, especially in rooms with high ceilings and lots of light.

3. Try plush, comforting textures for your couches, chairs and bedding.

4. Use soft, warm lighting throughout the home.

5. Bring fresh plants and flowers into the home.

6. Create conversation groupings in the public spaces of your house.

7. Warm up bare floors with colorful area rugs.

8. Light candles for instant warmth.

9. Decorate tastefully for the holidays.

10. Use potpurri, candles and fresh flowers to create pleasant scents throughout the home.

We're thrilled that you're considering purchasing a luxurious Holiday Builders home. When it comes to outfitting and decorating your new house, this CNN/Money magazine poll about luxury home design might be a good guide for you! It found that the luxury features most homeowners desire include:

1. Designer kitchens with wine storage and refrigerators.

2. A media room with high-tech equipment for movie viewing.

3. Heated floors, particularly in Northern homes.

4. Backyard amenities such as in-ground pools, tennis courts and putting greens.

5. Home security systems.