Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Pictures for Romantic Loft Retreat Contest

Loads of potential oozes from the non-load-bearing walls of the second floor of this home! We will have a lot of room to play with once we get rid of a few unnecessary walls, and we know that you will help us to transform it into a romantic getaway for our guests!

The current bedroom has beautiful windows that overlook part of the wooded lawn, and a beautiful built-in shelving section that will definitely stay!

However, the bedroom needs to be expanded so that it is not nearly so crowded and the doorway not so cramped!
The midsection of the upper level is a hallway with sloped ceilings and an unattractive closet, and connects the three upper rooms. However, we'd like to cut it down to just one bedroom in this suite.
Finally, we hope to add a private balcony or deck, and think we may do it from the side of the house, taking out the windows of one of the upstairs rooms to convert it into a door. We may also try adding it from several other spots depending on the home construction.

We know you can help us make this beautiful! Please check back again soon for the link to start bidding on the creation of this romantic suite!

You Design It: Romantic Loft Retreat Contest

Looking for a romantic getaway? Here's your chance to design a romantic retreat just the way you'd like it! We will be remodeling a beautiful home located just south of Omaha, Nebraska into The Boulevard Bed and Breakfast and are willing to let you choose how our loft suite turns out!

The loft suite will be located in the upper level of the home with plenty of privacy. It will be ideal for couples looking for a romantic retreat, and designed with romance in mind.

The money raised by the bids will be used toward paying for remodeling on the bed and breakfast property, and toward the designs that the winning bidder picks out. If for any reason the deal does not go through, the winning bidder will receive a refund of their money less Ebay and PayPal fees (if applicable). We require that the payment be made via a certified check from the bidder's bank or made via PayPal or Revolution Money Exchange (if you are unfamiliar with this payment site, please click the link at the bottom of the page to learn more. It is similar to PayPal but does not charge transaction fees.) Payment will be required in full within 14 business days of the closing bid.

Bidding Details:
- For bids of $2,000 or less, the winning bidder will get to choose the lighting fixtures for the suite.
- For bids of $2,001 to $4,000 the winning bidder will also get to select the style of the living room furniture with a coordinating area rug, and will receive one free night's stay with the purchase of one night's stay in any of our suites (max. 3 free nights).
- For bids of $4,001 to $6,000 the winning bidder will also get to select the style and design of the bedroom furniture, and will receive a $50 gift card to a local restaurant of their choice with the booking of a room at The Boulevard Bed and Breakfast.
- For bids of $6,001 to $8,000 the winning bidder will also get to select the bathroom design, including the style of the tub and sink, and may choose one of our bed and breakfast packages to be added to their stay at no additional cost.
- For bids $8,001 to $10,000 the winning bidder will also get to choose select all wall colors throughout the suite to coordinate with the furniture that they have picked out. The winning bidder may choose one of our bed and breakfast packages to be added to their stay at no additional cost.
- For bids of $10,001 to $12,000 the winning bidder will get to choose the ceiling design and layout. The current loft has popcorn ceilings, but we'd rather see something a little nicer. This can include adding decorative beams or skylights. The winning bidder also receives two tickets to a local attraction or event worth up to $100 to enjoy during their stay at no additional cost.
- For bids of $12,001 to $14,000 the winning bidder will help us to design an added deck or balcony to the loft, and will receive one free additional night's stay (buy one night, get two free, up to 3 free nights only).
- For bids of $14,001 or more, the winning bidder will be able to name the suite. This is the chance to have your name leave a legacy, or perhaps to honor someone who has passed away. We reserve the right to refuse names that are rude or otherwise offensive, and may ask you to come up with a less-offensive name option.

All bidding prizes are cumulative (for example, the winning bidder at the $8,001-$10,000 level would still receive the $6-8k, $4-6k, and $2-4k prizes). There are also several other great perks to being the winning bidder, which can be found by checking out the "What Does It Mean To Be A Winning Bidder?" link on the right side of this page.