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Bathrooms in Manufactured Homes That Will WOW You!

Sinks, floors and showers…oh my!

When it comes to a home, there are so many places and spaces to focus on. Of course, the kitchen is a focal point for many. And if you’re the homeowner, the primary suite is also very important. For those who enjoy entertaining others, the living room is a space you’ll revisit time and time again. But one space in the home that might go overlooked even though it’s touched by everyone who lives there and visits…is the bathroom!  

We’ve gathered some of our current favorite bathrooms in our factory-built homes. Let us know if you have any favorites in the comments below! 

NOTE: Read the “Editor’s Picks: Top 5 Homes Across the Country” blog HERE! 

Without further ado, let’s get into some great bathrooms! 

The Orleans Bathroom 

When we think of the bathrooms in our Orleans model, we can’t help but to be fooled into thinking it’s a spa! What do you MEAN this bathroom was manufactured in a factory?!? It might seem like magic, but in reality it’s just how we do things here at Champion® Homes.  

NOTE: Have you read the blog ALL about showers? Click here to head there now!

The Magnolia Bathroom 

The primary bathroom in The Magnolia is exactly the type of bathroom you’ll have no worries visiting every day. With tons of natural light, high quality fixtures and materials, cool tones and more, this is a bathroom of champions! 

The American Freedom 3276 HDZ Bathroom 

Don’t let the name of this model keep you from geeking out about its amazing bathroom! Is it normal to feel calmer just walking into a room? Who cares! Because when it comes to this bathroom, “normal” is the last word that comes to mind! What’s your favorite feature in this bathroom? 

The Winston Bathroom 

First things first, if you haven’t read the Featured Homes blog on the Winston, do that now! This home will blow your mind! When it comes to the bathroom, you AND your guests will love the LED backlit mirrors! Talk about freshening up! 

The Odyssey Bathroom 

Okay, so we’ve written a couple of blogs highlighting this model, but can you blame us? It’s AMAZING! It hasn’t won multiple awards for nothin’, folks! The bathroom in the Odyssey deserves its own callout because it is just SO chic and dynamic. Find other blogs featuring the Odyssey HERE! 

The Grande View Bathroom

Let’s get modular! The bathroom in the Grande View truly fits the name of the model…it’s GRAND for sure! Not only does the primary bath feature a huge walk-in closet, the shower in this bathroom? You’ll find it hard to leave! This home also has its own dedicated blog post, which you can read HERE!

It is said that “Soap is to the Body What Laughter is to the Soul,” and if that’s true, where you do the soaping up is so important! Ready to find an attainable home with the perfect bathrooms for you? Click here to browse homes near where you plan to build! 

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6 Standout Showers in Manufactured Homes You NEED to See! 

These beautiful showers bring a FRESH take to the home interior scene!

There are many details people look in to when shopping for a new home. The exterior, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, floor plan and more. You might have read our blog post dedicated to all things range hoods, which have stylistically come a long way since just being there to filter air! Another home feature people are increasingly interested in? Showers! And we get it: when you come home from a long day out in the elements, the shower might as well be calling your name! So having a shower that checks the boxes is important to the feel of the whole bathroom. 

NOTE: Need help choosing the right floor plan for your next home? Read the blog HERE! 

If you didn’t know prefabricated homes can and do have competitive bathrooms with showers just as nice (if not nicer!) than site-built homes, you will know after finishing this blog! Let’s get into 7 of our homes with showers that really set the tone and will have you ready for a rinse! 

#1: Pelican 

The Pelican is built in our Leesville, LA manufacturing facility. We mentioned this home in our range hoods article, and it’s making another appearance here because it has so many great aspects! (Hmm, should we do a dedicated Featured Homes blog on the Pelican? Comment ‘feature that home!’ if you think so!)  

The shower in this home is incredibly chic and modern, with cool neutrals and a super trendy shower head!  

#2: Pontchartrain  

The Pontchartrain’s shower brings the artistic world right into your home with a beautiful display of Calacatta marbling and plenty of space for your soaps, scrubs, shampoos and more! Phew, try saying that 3 times fast! 

This home is also built in our Leesville facility.  

#3: Transitions-20727 

Leaving the state of Louisiana, you’ll still find great homes such as the Transitions-20727, which is built in Corona, CA. Honestly, when it comes to this home, it’s better to show than tell. Feast your eyes!

One thing that stands out about this shower is all the support it provides! The seat/ledge, the dipped footing, the product alcoves, the natural lighting, the tall ceiling…this shower knows how to deliver!  

#4: Davenport 

Okay, we know this blog is focusing on showers, but you just have to view the shower in this home with the context of the whole bathroom to just…get it. There is such a seamless flow from the bold cabinetry to the shower’s exterior wall. All in all, the shower in this home (built in Liverpool, PA) creates balance.

#5: Titan Extreme 2864H 

Clean and well-lit are two ways to describe the shower in the Titan Extreme 2864H! This home, built in Athens, TX, has a spacious shower that conveniently leads to the closet and vanity! Check it out below! 

#6: Innovation 2864H  

You all loved the shot of the kitchen in this home featured in our Manufactured Home Value blog post. One thing great about Champion® Homes? Our homes are holistically beautiful and functional! The shower in this home just SCREAMS “squeaky clean”! This home is also built in Athens, TX! 

These showers are just a small selection of the many, many great options we offer here at Champion. No matter your design style, you can find the shower, bathroom, and overall home that will meet your needs! Ready to get started on securing your next home? Click here to get in touch with an independent local retailer and find out what’s available in YOUR area!  

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Unique Range Hoods at Champion® (featuring NEW Exclusive!) 

When it comes to the heart of the home, Champion’s got you covered in style 

It’s no secret that we set trends here at Champion® Homes.  If you’d like to read more about how we stay ahead of the curve and set trends in the homebuilding and design industry, read the blog here! In this excitingly stylish blog, you’ll get a sneak peek at something new and exclusive we’ve got brewing and get a look into some of our design innovations when it comes to range hoods!  

Our exclusive matte black range hood!

Introducing Our New Exclusive Range hood! Sleek, Matte Finish, On-Trend 

This new incredibly chic range hood combines utility with class, using a high-quality filtration system to help improve air quality by reducing smoke, steam, fumes, odors and other unwanted byproducts of cooking. This range hood, which is a Champion Homes exclusive for the next year, will have you sending out dinner party invites as soon as possible!  

What are your thoughts on this new addition? Let us know in the comments! 

If you’re interested in learning what range hood options are available near you, be sure to get in touch with a local retailer who will have that information and more.  

Champion Homes Stylish Range Hoods You Should Know About 

Luckily, if you’re in the market for a manufactured home with a state-of-the-art kitchen including an eye-catching range hood, you’ve come to the right place! Let’s get into some of our hottest range hoods you should definitely know about (and share with a friend).  

#1: Rustic, Rustic, Rustic!  

First up is the quintessential farmhouse range hood, found in the Pelican model! Built in our Leesville, LA manufacturing facility, this kitchen and range hood are the epitome of RUSTIC BEAUTY! 

#2: Bold Color Plays 

Next, we have the Innovation 1668H! This home is built in our Athens, TX manufacturing facility and features a range hood that brings ALL the bold color out to play! You get a splash, YOU get a splash! 

NOTE: Need help discovering which design style fits you? Take the quiz! 

#3: Clean & Chic! 

If sleek and modern is more of your stylistic fit, you’ve got to see the Ironclad 2856! Built in our Lillington, NC manufacturing facility, this model features a range hood that’s a complete blast from the FUTURE! 

Interested in more modern kitchens? You’ve got to check out our blog on the Cypress! 

#4: The Naples 

Wrapping it up with a return to the exclusive matte black range hood in a different kitchen and model, the Naples, you honestly get the best of both worlds. Somehow, this model built in our Dresden, TN manufacturing facility manages to blend warm and cool tones for an incredibly polished look! Check out that range hood in action! 

Though we could go on and on with more of our standout range hoods, we think you get the point: Champion Homes knows how to build something fantastic! Find the range hood — and the home — for you by talking to a local independent retailer today! 

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Interior Color Trends to Consider 

Stay in-the-know with these updated color trends for a chic interior! 

Ready to give your new home some pizazz or wanting to spruce up your existing home with something new? Color is the perfect way to say a lot without necessarily doing a lot. Are you wondering which colors are particularly standing out these days? This blog will provide the perfect colorful inspiration when choosing colors to use throughout your home interior. Let’s get into it!  

Trend #1: MAKE IT POP 

For the bold players out there, you’ll be glad to hear that poppy tones of magenta, orange and red are taking the front stage! The key to pulling this color trend off is through the art of placement. Have an overall warm-toned kitchen? Find a warm-toned bright orange piece of furniture you’d like to stand out! The Pika SCC643 (pictured above) does a great job using this trend. 

You can also choose the opposite route and let the bold color be your base, accenting with neutral tones of white, silver, dark wood tones or even another bold color! Orange and red can definitely work together with the right pieces and inspiration. With these tips, you can decorate your manufactured our modular home to feel juuuuust right every time you walk in!  

We love the pops of subtle orange throughout the Cypress! Read more on this model here. 

Trend #2: GREEN IS THE NEW NEUTRAL 

The influence nature has on interior design will always be timeless, and green, a color synonymous with nature and the beauty of the natural world, remains one of the most popular colors to use in Interior Design in 2023 and completes an ever-popular Biophilic Design Trend. The Innovation 1668H (pictured above) is a model that implements this trend with beauty! With Champion Homes, you don’t have to worry about not being able to stay on trend in a prefab home. We’ve got the options you need! 

According to our Interior Design Manager Tammie D., greens with a blue base like our Rocky River are impactful and pair well with soft tones of clay, white, and grey while balancing out with a lighter flooring selection to complete a calming stage for the homeowner.  If your style is more modern, consider using green as an accent to lighter wood tones and black. More into Farmhouse styling? Pair green with warm wood tones, white, and accents of black.

Check out the backsplash tile in the Paris! Oui oui!!

NOTE: Need to figure out which design style speaks to you most? Read the blog!  

Trend #3: MUTED STATEMENTS STILL SPEAK 

This is the trend that never really goes out of style. People love calm tones because of their adaptability! You can have basically any design style and still find a way to work neutrals into your interior design and décor. This trend also has many options: browns, beiges, “greige,” ivories and more! With this trend, you can really show that “muted” does NOT have to mean “boring.” 

This trend also pairs really well with another trend in this blog: greenery! If you’re taking the calm and muted route, pair the color scheme with some plants and flowers as the perfect accent. Trust us, the light tan cabinets will pop even more with a bird’s nest fern sitting on the counter! We absolutely love the Transitions-20727 (pictured below) for its take on this trend.

Trend #4: Dramatic Dark Accents 

The Mammoth Park! Yep, it’s worth the wow!

If you want your home to look like a delicious chocolate bar tastes, you’re likely into dark tones and accents. Darker tones are a great way to add character and mood to any space. They also help to bring warmth to a home.  

You can also take this route paired with another trend on this list…yep, you guessed it: nature-inspired! Think terracotta browns, eucalyptus greens and deep tans. Another bold idea when you’re going with dark tones? Paint the ceiling! It might sound crazy, but it can really work! Overall, if done correctly, a dark toned interior can be really calming.  

Who’s ready to get colorful? Whichever color route you take, remember to make it your own! Home décor is never fully finished, so if you make a decision you don’t like, you are always free to tweak as you see fit. Ready to find the Champion home for you? Get in touch with an independent local retailer today! 

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How to Optimize Your Storage

Get rid of the clutter and gain peace of mind with these Champion® models.

Spring is right around the corner, and with that there are two words that come to mind… SPRING CLEANING! Organizing, cleaning, and decluttering your home can be quite the task. This article is going to be filled with supportive tips and tricks for optimizing your storage space.

Many of our homes come with large closets, multiple cabinets, and built-in wire shelves. Our goal is to create space for homeowners to make the most of your home. With all the trendy organization hacks and schedules you likely see on your social media timeline, it can be overwhelming. However, once you are done with this article, you will look forward to spring cleaning!

Check out all the space in the Odyssey 2860 – built in Ephrata, PA

Making the most with wire shelves

Built-in shelves can be amazing if you know how to utilize the space! Our team recommends clear plastic storage containers and bins to help level up your space. The clear part makes it easy to see what’s being stored inside each bin, and you can write on the exterior to stay a step ahead of finding what you need. These can range in sizes from larger bins to put stuff away to smaller bins for all those random pesky cords.

If you have items that can be stacked, think about getting clear stackable drawers. We have found this to be helpful in pantries, closets, and any other space! You are getting the most out of your space when you think vertically.

The den in the TR-20727 has a layout that’s perfect for organization.

Elevate your space

Whether it’s “that” storage room with way too much stuff or everyday spaces like your bathroom, small changes can elevate your areas!

Let’s start with the bathroom. Floating shelves can go a long way with giving your room a designer touch and helping store items. Think about adding a space for small towels, putting cotton balls in an #aesthetic jar, or keeping a fresh plant to help change the mood of the space. If you’re into make-up, think about upgrading to an organizer to keep on the counter or underneath the vanity. This will help save space and keep your routines organized.

There may be that one room you have avoided, thrown old memorabilia in, or just waiting for the right time to turn it into your sanctuary! Here are three key pieces that are both affordable and keep the designer touch in mind:

  1. Bookshelf. These can be found at various stores with different prices but can elevate your space! You don’t have to be a big reader to have one. Let your collectables shine, your plants thrive, or your pottery have a place.
  2. Movable Organizations. These are great for arts and crafts, toys, or anything else where you have multiple of one item and one big box is not cutting it. Having the drawers on wheels can make it for easy access across the room.
  3. Table or Desk. Make this space yours for creativity and help optimize storage along the way. Utilize the drawers for important paperwork or documents. Another space you can decorate and elevate the room!

No more junk drawers

Whether you have 100 drawers or 10, there is usually one “catch all” place. Remember those times you just need the ONE battery, but you find eight others that do not match up with the one you need? Or all those pens you have collected from trade shows, bank runs, or school functions? We all have this drawer, and they are all possible of finding organization.

We recommend finding clear bins or small storage holders to help organize this space. Keep all the writing utensils in one bin, another bin can be only for batteries, local coupons in another, the options are endless but when you organize this space it can make your life easier! Take this method beyond to your bathroom drawers, office space, and more. These tiny bins will optimize your space to the max!

Well, those are your tips and tricks from Champion® Homes to optimize your storage! Next time you are on a cleaning spree, remember this article!

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Designing a Kitchen That Screams YOU!

When it comes to the heart of the home, here’s how to nail it on the décor! 

Each part of a home serves a purpose of its own. The bedrooms are where you lay your head after an eventful day to get some rest for the days ahead. The family room is pretty self-explanatory; and does its job well when it comes to providing space for quality family time. Then there’s the kitchen. It’s been called the “heart” of the home for as long as we can remember, and for good reason! The kitchen is where nourishing meals are prepared, bonds are strengthened over breaking bread, last minute the-bus-comes-in-5-minutes waffles are devoured and so much more.  

That’s why the interior design of the kitchen is so important to so many existing and prospective homeowners alike. If you’re trying to figure out how to infuse a bit of yourself in your kitchen design, keep reading!  

The dark tones in the Odyssey Kitchen perfectly complement the cool-toned appliances. 

START WITH…

You’ll want to begin perfecting your kitchen design by taking the whole home into account. Think about how each room in the home is connected to the others. We’ve spoken in other blogs about the “flow” of a home, and that flow should definitely be considered when you want to design a kitchen that won’t stick out like a sore thumb, but still has a vibe of its own.  

Will the kitchen be traditional like the rest of the home with unique pops of color to stand out? 

Will the kitchen take on a nautical feel like your bathroom? 

Will the kitchen employ neutrals like the bedroom, but feature some brass details to emphasize the appliances? 

These are all the types of questions you want to start asking yourself when thinking of designing your kitchen.  

Carved arches and an expansive island in the Cypress Manor 5644A Kitchen make it a truly standout part of this home.

THEN YOU… 

Mix a little bit of reality with your dreams. You want to think about the layout of the kitchen and surrounding space, but you also want to think about key elements you’ve just GOTTA HAVE.  

Maybe the kitchen is separate from other rooms in the house, and you must take that into account with the big monstera plants you want in the room. Or maybe it’s an open flow layout where the kitchen naturally leads to the family room or living room, and you’ve got to think about where you’ll be aesthetically placing things. 

Maybe you want to make the backsplash the focal point of the room. If it’s an open plan home, you’ll want to make sure the design doesn’t clash with the surrounding rooms/spaces.  

Do you NEED to have a farmhouse sink? Do you really want your cabinets to be white? Really think about your feature priorities and try to balance those with the space and layout you’re working with. 

Image of the inside of our Laurel II model. The kitchen has blue accenting.
The blue tones in the Laurel II Kitchen will have you thinking about the usage of color! 

FINALLY, YOU WANT TO… 

Get to business! A local retailer can help you by presenting your best options. When you purchase a Champion® home, your local retailer will be able to take your kitchen needs and make suggestions on the best models to suit those needs.  

Ready to find the kitchen of your dreams? Get in touch with a retailer near you today!

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WATCH: We’re on Lifetime TV’s Military Makeover: Operation Career! 

Watch the special to learn about Champion’s commitment to our veterans

This is not a drill: Champion® Homes and Star Fleet Trucking will be featured in a full episode of Military Makeover: Operation Career on Lifetime Television. As part of the special, you’ll be able to meet and follow along with 3 of our employees who have bravely served their country in the United States Military as they speak about how they transfer the skills and values they gained in duty to their roles here at Champion. 

Behind -the-scenes!

You’ll also hear from our President and CEO, Mark Yost, as he speaks to the importance of hiring and valuing veterans in the workforce. At Champion Homes, we take very seriously our company-wide dedication to provide quality homes to hard-working Americans, and hiring veterans fits perfectly in line with that goal.  

Get to Know More About the Featured Employees:

While we proudly employ many veterans on our team at Champion Homes, the Military Makeover: Operation Career special will feature 3 from various areas in Champion Homes and Star Fleet Trucking. You’ll learn more about their stories in the episode, but here’s an intro on who they are and what they do: 

  • Trish Nowak, Safety Director for Star Fleet Trucking  
  • Ron Baer, Jr., Star Fleet Truck Driver  
  • Scott Kennemuth, former Operations Manager for Champion Homes 

Hosted by Montel Williams, Military Makeover: Operation Career speaks to the opportunities we offer veterans at Champion Homes and Star Fleet Trucking

How Can I Watch the Special? 

Many of us personally know someone who has served in the U.S. Military, so this episode will surely warm your heart and remind you of the freedoms to cherish every day. If you’re interested in watching the Champion Homes and Star Fleet Trucking episode of Military Makeover: Operation Career, keep reading. 

The show airs on November 30th at 7:30 AM EST/PST time on Lifetime TV.  

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The Light Choice

Choosing the right lighting for your home

It’s time to shed light on something important in the realm of home design: lighting! Choosing lighting fixtures for your home can really make a difference. In this blog, we’ll discuss some of the details and thought processes that will help you make the best decision for your home, room by room.  

The Advantage 3276 211 is a fashion forward example of how lighting can make all the difference in a room. 

Finishes are key. 

 The material used in a lighting fixture can add a special touch to a room and should be considered when thinking of your overall design. When it comes to choosing a finish, you want to let current trends guide you but not anchor you, so that you won’t bring in a finish that’s going to date the product.  

These days, you see a lot of mixed finishes. This helps because if one fades, the other will keep it from being considered outdated. Brushed nickels, matte blacks, lots of gold (champagne for example) — those are metal finishes. You’re seeing a lot of wicker, tan, basket weaving textures paired with metals. As for textures, cane is very popular. Terrazzo, which used to be huge in flooring in the 60s/70s, is now making a name for itself again in lighting.  

Paint and application are huge because you can have one material, but it can look something totally different. People are really exploring new approaches to classic touches, which means lots of mixing. 

Go big AND go home.  

The size of lighting has changed over the years, and larger than life lights are more popular than ever as lighting becomes more and more of a talking point in a home. “Oh, I LOVE these lights over your island” has become much more common of a conversation. At Champion® Homes, we are always trying to find the best in lighting with our customers’ best interests in mind, that includes both style and affordability. 

What are your thoughts on the lighting options in the Titan Extreme 3276F? 

Lighting is important now because it’s so much easier to change the lighting out instead of trying to change the structure of your home. If you select something that allows for flexibility, and allows you to be eclectic, that decision will allow you to make changes down the road more easily. 

The Magazine

 Want to see a visual representation on the importance of lighting? Be sure to check out our models, including the Advantage 3276 211, the Titan Extreme 3276F and the Magazine. Interested in illuminating your path to homeownership? Contact us today.  

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The Champion Approach: How We Set Industry Design Trends 

When you think “ahead of the game,” think Champion® Homes.

When it comes to design standards in the factory-built housing industry, it’s no secret that Champion Homes sets the curve. Whether it’s color combinations, texture choices or interior features, innovation has become part of the Champion name.  

But how are we able to predict trends and execute them sustainably? Well, a large part of it is the same reason you trust us to build your home: experience. Our team members know what they’re doing, because they’ve been doing it for a while now. We got a chance to talk about The Champion Approach with Tammie D., our Interior Designer who’s been working in the industry 20+ years. Keep reading to learn how we bring you the best aesthetics, season after season! 

Tammie D., our Interior Designer, keeps us ahead of the curve
The American Freedom 3270HDE living room is a spacious dream come true

Staying Ahead of the Game 

Champion Homes supports interactive research, which means we prioritize working with suppliers to not only see and touch emerging materials, but also develop entirely new materials. We utilize our experience and reputation in the industry to navigate important relationships, which allows us to participate in inventive conversations.  

We approach home design holistically, and that’s what sets us apart. This is key to, for example, making sure the flow of the home from room to room is sensible and complementary. We make sure the kitchen complements the bedroom, etc.  

Tammie’s Way

  • See your environment (the home and its features, the neighborhood, etc.) and think of it with every decision you make 
  • Remember we mentioned the flow of a home from room to room? Think of this as ‘movement.’ Try to gauge the movement within a house and correspond materials to said movement  
  • Have a balance of new and old! Too much innovation could scare people off, even if it’s beautiful 
  • Never underestimate the importance of complementary colors  
The Ultimate Kitchen 3 is a show stopper

It’s Important to… 

  • Grow past bias against factory-built homes (remember: it’s high quality materials used in a site-built home) 
  • Be rightfully picky, keeping the customer in mind 

Now that you know The Champion Approach, you’ll be able to point it out more easily. Take a look at some of our most notably designed models, such as the Odyssey and the Glenwood.