showhome

Furnished demonstration house

A showhome is a house in a new development that's been furnished and decorated for prospective buyers to tour.

Developers use showhomes to help people visualize how the finished product might look and feel: We walked through three showhomes before choosing our floor plan.

Also called a model home or show house.

aspiration

dreamhouse

Idealized imaginary dwelling

status · opulence · desire · sophistication · glamour · perfection · exclusive · upgrade · lifestyle · turnkey

marketing

brochure

Printed promotional material

display · presentation · launch · flyer · signage · prospective · buyers · viewing · open house · walkthrough

architecture

façade

False outward appearance

  • gabledWith triangular roof ends
  • stuccoDecorative wall plaster
  • roofingInstalling overhead shelter material

masonry · columned · balustrade · cornice · fenestration · portico · entryway · cladding · dormers · eaves

design

floorplan

Overhead architectural diagram

decor · fixtures · spacious · bedrooms · bathrooms · kitchen · garage · patio · amenities · appliances

development

builder

One who erects structures

phase · community · streetscape · estate · enclave · masterplan · site · lot · foundation · framing

Opposites
purpose/authenticity

showhomefamily home

Residence shared by kin

private residence · fixer-upper · starter home · abandoned house · squat

market status

showhomeprivate property

Individually owned assets

spec home

purpose/function

showhomefamily home

Residence shared by kin

private residence · permanent residence · primary residence · dwelling

Family

show, home, shows, showed, shown, showing, shower, showman, showroom

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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G