HomeShowExpo 2023 Builders

The Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines returned to Urbandale this year for their biggest annual event. HomeShowExpo was held at Accurate Development’s Acadia neighborhood, showcasing six luxury homes built by six of the area’s finest builders.

Attendees viewed the latest in trends, products and technology and saw what is on the horizon for home building, landscaping, and decorating. As always, the builders pulled out all the stops in their designs, showcasing some wow-worthy features.


Home #1: Claman Custom Homes

This stunning ranch home was a show favorite and is a European Tudor, with 2,655 square feet on the main level and 1,970 square feet finished on the lower level. The primary bedroom and a second bedroom are located on the first floor and two additional bedrooms are in the lower level. The primary suite features custom built-in closets, access to the covered deck and a beautiful spa-like wet room. The spacious kitchen includes a large island and a well-designed walk-through pantry. A home office is also available. The lower level is an entertainer’s dream with a full bar area, wine room, golf simulator and accordion patio doors to bring the outside in.

515-290-7840 | ClamanCustomHomes.com


Home #2: Accurate Development Inc

Designed to give the feel of a coastal retreat, this bright and airy five-bedroom, 1½ story has all the amenities. The main level has 270 degrees of windows and a spectacular fireplace in the living room, plus a window display over the stairway. The spacious kitchen is perfect for entertaining with a roomy butler’s pantry, Monogram appliances, and a beautiful island. The vaulted primary suite features its own private sitting room with dry bar and fireplace and a spa-like bath. The open entertainment space in the lower level has a golf simulator, an overlooking bar, and ten-foot ceilings. The outside offers a modern firepit and a screened porch with dual fireplace.

515-327-0800 | AccurateDevelopment.com


Home #3: Brenner Built

The Calabasas plan is a stylish Contemporary ranch with all the bells and whistles you could ask for. The main level features soaring 12-foot ceilings, the spacious primary suite—which includes a relaxing spa-like primary bath with wet room and tub—a second bedroom and bath, and an in-home office. The kitchen is fit for a chef with a large island, convenient walk-in pantry, and high-end appliances. The finished lower level is 1,831 square feet and is ready for entertaining with a family room with wet bar, a fun golf simulator the entire family can enjoy, as well as two more bedrooms and a bath. Plus, the oversized four car garage provides plenty of storage area.

515-419-2411 | BrennerBuiltHomes.com


Home #4: Nico Construction LLC

The Oriana is a Mid-Century Modern ranch with 2,418 square feet on the main level and 2,300 square feet on the lower level and offers zero entry/ADA access throughout the home. It features rich trim with 8-foot solid doors, a stained wood panel feature wall and a custom geometric designed metal fabricated stair railing. The kitchen offers a custom oval island with terrazzo-chip quart countertop, butler’s pantry, built-in smart refrigerator, and 48-inch dual-fuel range. The lovely covered, heated, and screened deck has a unique spiral staircase to the lower level stamped concrete patio. The garage is also heated and cooled, plus offers two outlets for electric cars.

515-210-3340 | NicosHomes.com


Home #5: Eagle Homes

In the Modern Tudor style, the Windsor ranch plan is ready for any family with 2,232 square feet on the main floor and 1,685 finished on the lower level. The open concept has a dramatic vaulted main living space that flows into the kitchen, which features Amish built cabinetry made in Iowa, and the spacious dining area. The primary suite has a gorgeous tub and shower, plus access to a private covered deck. There is also a convenient pocket office on the main floor. The lower level has two more bedrooms and another bath, plus plenty of room for entertaining family and friends with a rec room, a fun indoor/outdoor wet bar and wonderful wine room.

515-729-4989 | EagleHomesIowa.com


Home #6: Harmeyer Homes

Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, this 5,200 square foot Mid-Century Modern prairie style ranch incorporates innovative materials, walls of windows and architectural elements that speak for themselves. It offers geometric lines and minimalist design, that serve as the ideal backdrop for its luxury features. The kitchen has a full-size wine cooler, double waterfall island, a butler’s pantry, and a power backsplash. The primary suite offers custom furniture-style built-ins and includes a concrete soaking tub. Other unique elements include a floating staircase, sunken golf simulator and a putting green, and a fully landscaped property with 50 trees and over 300 native plants.

515-967-3602 | HarmeyerHomesLuxury.com