Home Tour: The Fabulous Merv Griffin's Estate (Part Two)

Home Tour: The Merv Griffin Estate (Part One)

The Merv Griffin Estate

La Quinta, California - Desert Cities, United States

Who is Merv Griffin: First off he made the Merv not popular! Merv Griffin

singer and band leader, movie actor, television personality and media mogul

who in his time hosting The Merv Griffing Show (1962) was second in fame

and influence as a talk show host only to Johnny Carson, Griffin was best 

known for creating the two most popular game shows in television syndication

history, Wheel of Fortune (1983) and  Jeopardy (1984) that are watched by 

hundred of millions of people all over the world. In the business world, he was

identified as the visionary chairman of the The Griffin Group

Details of the home:

Legendary entertainer Merv Griffin lived large, so it was only fitting that he called this vast 39-acre, 13 bedroom equestrian compound, home. Can you imagine, 13 bedrooms. Imagine all the friends you would have wanting to spend the weekend with you! With a main house boasting over 5,400 sq ft of living space, four guest pods, two guests houses, 20 stable barn and staff quarters.

Now the Home!

La Quinta is nicknamed, “The Gem of the Desert”

Home Tours- Renovating a Waterfront Victorian in Massachuchsetts

This Victorian was built in 1885 as a summer cottage on the water in Hingham, Massachusetts.

Houzz Tour: Artistic Balance for a Brooklyn Studio

People are going smaller. They would rather spend their money elsewhere or due to their location a larger space isn't financial feasible. This studio is located in Brooklyn, NY. where square footage comes at a premium. Let's see how they utilized a 400-square-foot studio apartment with textures and finishes to give depth and character.

 Balancing crisp white and warm wood, affordable basics and custom handmade pieces, and smooth and rough textures, the space offers great lessons on how to live in a small space, mix old and new, and give a home unique character and personality.

Photo by The Brooklyn Home Company - More eclectic living room photos

Home Tour - Buy "Father of the Bride's' like House!

I was browsing through Realtor.com and found this home not a house and wanted to share this listing with you. Yes, it is for sale in Rocky River, Ohio and it is a listing that any Realtor would love. Just take a look and then, we will talk about why.

Tour Obama's Post Presidential Home In DC

Take a look inside the multi-million dollar home President Obama and his family will lease once it's time to leave the White House.

A Dream Coastal Cottage

A TINY PURPLE BEACH HOUSE ON TYBEE

One would not believe how much punch one can pack into a 850 square foot house by the water on Tybee Island Georgia.

Don't miss this post because summer is here and one might just want to have a summer home and here is an excellent example...

My Houzz: French Country Meets Southern Farmhouse Style in Georgia

Houzz at a Glance
Location: Buford, Georgia
Size: 4,000 square feet; 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms

 

Farmhouse Kitchen by Brooklyn Photographers Corynne Pless

Houzz Tour: Country Meets Coastal Near a California Beach

Beach Style Living Room by Santa Ana Interior Designers & Decorators Darci Goodman Design

Houzz Tour: A Georgia Foreclosure Gets a Major Overhaul

Gutting and redesigning turn a mishmash 1925 home into a unified haven with better flow

 Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple and their 3-year-old son
Location: Decatur, Georgia
Size: About 3,200 square feet (297 square meters), including the basement; 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

 

Before Photos by Decatur Architects & Building Designers Terracotta Design Build

A Story Book Cottage South Carolina by Houzz

The coastal Lowcountry-style cottage of Carole Marsh and Bob Longmeyer exudes whimsical storybook charm both inside and out. The children’s book author and her husband were drawn to both the sunny location of their Bluffton, South Carolina, home and the relaxed style of Hilton Head Island. Their home’s casual cottage style matches their new surroundings.

Farmhouse Exterior by Bluffton Photographers Nan Mac Mark

A 1905 Cottage Gets a Major Family Update

Historic Boston meets outdoors Oregon in this expanded California home.

Before Photos

Location: Santa Monica, California
Size: 2,820 square feet (262 square meters); 3 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms

Traditional Exterior by Venice Architects & Building Designers Lewin Wertheimer

Curtis and Windam Architects Home Tour

I love this website!

They were so nice to share this home tour. Bonney Brier Residence.

Bermuda Classical Home Tour

I don't know if you know this about me but I spent all school holidays in Bermuda. My father mainly resided on the island that he loved. We went there first in 1964 for a visit and after that moment my father's love for the island grew where he lived and died on the island.

Now, for this magnificent house by Village Architects AIA

Statton Floor Plan by Savvy Homes

Craftsman Exterior by Raleigh Architects & Building Designers Savvy Homes.
Savvy Homes exterior design for the Stratton floor plan. The Stratton floor plan features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 3,189 sq. ft. with a first floor master suite. Priced in the $290's to low $300's.

Modern Family Room Savvy Homes Stratton floor plan Great Room design features a fire place with custom trim molding mantle, arched doorways, and custom hardwood floors featuring layered dark and light hardwoods for a stylish and breathtaking effect.

 

Modern Kitchen Savvy Homes Stratton floor plan features an open kitchen floor plan with an eat in breakfast area, large granite island with sink, and large stainless steel appliances. 

Modern BathroomSavvy Homes Stratton floor plan features an extra large master bath with soaking tub, double sinks, large shower, separate toilet space, walk in closet, tile flooring, tile tub and shower, and hardwood floors. 

Modern Bedroom

 

Modern Dining Room Savvy Homes modern designed dining room for the Stratton floor plan. The open arched door way allows a modern stylish entrance to the elegant formal space. Dark wood details create an intimate vibe for welcoming friends and family.

 

Modern Family Room Savvy Homes presents the Stratton floor plan great room design. This family room creates the perfect location for connecting with friends and family because it is open to the large kitchen and eat-in breakfast. Arched ceilings create a dramatic flair.

Modern Entry Savvy Homes presents the Stratton floor plan entryway. The Stratton offers hardwood flooring in the entry and a choice of carpets for the stairs. The large entry creates a wonderful welcoming area for guests.

Master Bedroom

 

2nd Bedroom

Modern Family Room 
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Until We Meet Again

Claudia

Savvy Homes-Barton Floor Plan

I love this!

What some one could do to make their (and I don't mean anything by this) track home. The contractor on the home wants you to use your imagination. The Interior Designer used a rich palette for the walls and luxurious fabrics. Let's go on an unforgettable tour.

Exterior by Raleigh Architects & Building Designers Savvy Homes

The sectional is unexpected. The sectional or corner table is elegant and glitters in the corner. The corner is monochromatic and yet the sectional takes over as the focal point. Look at the wall hangings-they are don't infringe upon the fabulous sofa.

Patio by Raleigh Architects & Building Designers Savvy Homes

Now wasn't that worth the trip!

Until We Meet Again

Claudia

 

Thanksgiving in the Woods

I am not sure why I always wish I had a cabin in the woods to go to for Thanksgiving. I for some unknown reason could see my boys hunt, not to kill but that kind of ruins the reason why one's hunt. Let me rethink this - watching the game on the TV.

Well I found a cabin that I wouldn't mind hiding out in during Thanksgiving and here it is:

This would be wonderful to camp out in this living room.

A Must See!!

America's most expensive house is up for sale in Florida for $139M.

 

Fred Mac Murray, Star

You probably don't know who Fred Mac Murray was, he was everyone's favorite Dad. He starred on the Show My Three Son's. The actor was known to millions for his work in more than 100 movies and many popular television shows, but what most admirers don’t realize is that he created a life for himself far from Hollywood on a ranch outside of Healdsburg, California.