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title: "Best of Houzz 2016: Top 10 Photos From Cypress Homes"
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# [Best of Houzz 2016: Top 10 Photos From Cypress Homes](https://www.callcypresshomes.com/en/blueprints-blog/best-of-houzz-2016-top-10-photos-from-cypress-homes)

 Written by [Greg Drusch](https://www.callcypresshomes.com/en/blueprints-blog/author/greg-drusch) | Jan 31, 2017 6:00:00 AM

[Cypress Homes](https://www.callcypresshomes.com/en/blueprints-blog/best-of-houzz-2016-top-10-photos-from-cypress-homes?hs_amp=true#) showcases past projects on the popular home ideas website, [Houzz.com. ](https://www.houzz.com/pro/cypress-homes/cypress-homes-inc)We have compiled a list of our 10 most popular photos over the past 12 months. Combined, these photos have been seen on[ Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/pro/cypress-homes/cypress-homes-inc) over 104,000 times & been saved to [Ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/cypress_homes) almost 2,000 times!

This list compares our Top 10 from 2015 to 2016. Many popular photos stayed in the same spot, some moved up, some moved down and a few are new to our list!

## **10. Powder Room-[ An Amberwood Model](https://www.callcypresshomes.com/en/blueprints-blog/best-of-houzz-2016-top-10-photos-from-cypress-homes?hs_amp=true#)**

This powder room is new to the Cypress Home top 10 Houzz list this year.

*“Having a vanity like this might be a good idea so that you have a place to store towels for guests.” – Murphey98*

For making the top 10 Cypress Homes Houzz for the first time, 7,079 views is a great starting point for this powder room!

This powder room is from one of our past homes in the [HBAFC Parade of Homes](http://foxcitiesparadeofhomes.com/homes/view/596). The furniture piece with under-mount sink and granite counter give this powder room the perfect look.

## ** 9. Exterior- [A Custom Brookridge](https://www.callcypresshomes.com/en/blueprints-blog/best-of-houzz-2016-top-10-photos-from-cypress-homes?hs_amp=true#)**

This custom exterior is also new to our top 10 list this year.

*“I love this color!” – Belinda Clear*

This newly added top 10 photo was clicked on 202 times on Houzz and was viewed 7,464 times!

This custom Brookridge has a unique look with a concealed third stall garage. This gives the home more space and a different look than our usual Brookridge model.

## **8. Kitchen – [A Custom Home](https://www.callcypresshomes.com/en/blueprints-blog/best-of-houzz-2016-top-10-photos-from-cypress-homes?hs_amp=true#)**

This custom kitchen jumped up two spots this year.

*” I am now re-configuring my kitchen and I really like this concept… thank you so much!!!! ” – Mlbdaw*

This kitchen jumping up two spots means that it received even more impressions and clicks this year! 7,470 views and 67 clicks are the total numbers for this photo.

This [kitchen](http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50662797/thumbs/kitchens) has an open-concept with white cabinets, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Large island with seating is featured in the center with a corner walk-in pantry to the side. This vinyl plank flooring shows a strong contrast against the island and cabinets.

## **7. Powder Room – [An Amberwood Model](https://www.callcypresshomes.com/en/blueprints-blog/best-of-houzz-2016-top-10-photos-from-cypress-homes?hs_amp=true#)**

This powder room also moved up one spot!

*“Love this entire look!” – Kelly *

This photo has been added to Ideabooks 145 times and has 7,330 views!

This [powder room](http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54114292/thumbs/powder-rooms) has a contemporary look with the granite counters & wall-mounted lighting around a framed mirror. The shaker style cabinet doors & wainscoting give the space a craftsman flair.

## **6. Fireplace & Great Room – [A Custom Home](https://www.callcypresshomes.com/en/blueprints-blog/best-of-houzz-2016-top-10-photos-from-cypress-homes?hs_amp=true#)**

This spacious fireplace and great room with various windows moved up one spot this year.

*“Interesting with the black wall above the mantel, allows TV to blend in instead of pop.” – Iobelle *

This awesome photo has totaled 8,752 views, 69 clicks and 111 Ideabook saves!

This spacious[ great room](http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63383753/thumbs/great-rooms) features an abundance of large windows allowing for natural light to fill the space. Also displayed is a cultured stone gas[ fireplace](http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50662787/thumbs/fireplaces) with wood mantel.

## And now for the Top 5, which all remained the same from 2015 to 2016.

## **5. Exterior – [A Custom Home](https://www.callcypresshomes.com/en/blueprints-blog/best-of-houzz-2016-top-10-photos-from-cypress-homes?hs_amp=true#)**

Coming in at #5 is this custom 1 1/2 story exterior with a craftsman style.

*“Exterior style” – Jdclauson*

This photo is our most popular Houzz exterior photo by generating 140 Ideabook saves, 234 clicks and 10,324 views.

The home’s [exterior](http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50662804/thumbs/exteriors) is the first thing you see & sets the tone for the rest of the design. This is a [custom-designed home](https://www.callcypresshomes.com/en/blueprints-blog/best-of-houzz-2016-top-10-photos-from-cypress-homes?hs_amp=true#) made with a combination of horizontal siding, shakes, cultured stone & tapered pillars.

## **4. Fireplace – [A Custom Home](https://www.callcypresshomes.com/en/blueprints-blog/best-of-houzz-2016-top-10-photos-from-cypress-homes?hs_amp=true#)**

This custom fireplace was number four both this year and last.

*“Love the stone fireplace and wood mantel.” – Thoggar1*

This photo has 10,706 views on Houzz, has been clicked 48 times and has been added to Ideabooks 112 times!

A [fireplace](http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50662787/thumbs/fireplaces) is often the focal point of the home. This gas fireplace is has a cultured stone surround with a custom built wood mantel. It also is designed for TV mounting with a chase for electronics wiring.

## **3. Kitchen – [A Carabelle Model](https://www.callcypresshomes.com/en/blueprints-blog/best-of-houzz-2016-top-10-photos-from-cypress-homes?hs_amp=true#)**

Like the first two photos, this lovely Carabelle kitchen remained in its same spot.

*“One of my favorites for color scheme.” – Annereda’s Ideabook *

This kitchen being in the top three Houzz photos in back to back years and has a high 11,801 impressions.

Granite counters & stainless steel appliances are home features that many people desire & this [kitchen](http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50662797/thumbs/kitchens) has both. It also includes a large island with available seating, lighted upper cabinets & a tile backsplash that follows the range hood to the ceiling.

## **2. Built-in Appliances & Corner Pantry – [A Carabelle Model](https://www.callcypresshomes.com/en/blueprints-blog/best-of-houzz-2016-top-10-photos-from-cypress-homes?hs_amp=true#)**

Keeping the #2 spot again this year is this kitchen pantry and built-in appliances in our Carabelle plan.

“Pantry door and trim” – rbeller13

This photo has over 15,398 view on Houzz, as well as 202 saves to Ideabooks!

This [kitchen](http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50662797/thumbs/kitchens) features plenty of storage with a large, walk-in corner pantry.  It also features a double oven look by placing the built-in microwave above the wall oven.

##  **1. Tile Shower – [An Amberwood Model](https://www.callcypresshomes.com/en/blueprints-blog/best-of-houzz-2016-top-10-photos-from-cypress-homes?hs_amp=true#)**

For the second year in a row, this beautiful tile shower was the most popular photo our our Houzz account.

*“Like the corner bench and arched ceilings with the built in shelves” – dawnsideabook*

This tile shower has been saved to Houzz Ideabooks 516 times and a staggering 19,720 views!

A [tile shower](http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66523416/thumbs/tile-showers) is one of the most popular upgrades in a new home. This shower features a corner bench, tile floor, arched ceilings, built in shelving & a clear glass door.

These 10 photos may have been the most popular over the past year for [Cypress Homes](https://www.callcypresshomes.com/en/blueprints-blog/best-of-houzz-2016-top-10-photos-from-cypress-homes?hs_amp=true#), but there is plenty more to see on our [Houzz Profile](http://www.houzz.com/pro/cypress-homes/cypress-homes-inc)!  We have 107 projects & counting, with over one million cumulative photo views over the past year!

[View full post](https://www.callcypresshomes.com/en/blueprints-blog/best-of-houzz-2016-top-10-photos-from-cypress-homes)

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