Troyer Builders Wins Best Kitchen & Best Outdoor Living at the 2026 Parade of Homes
Award-Winning Luxury Home in Metairie, Louisiana | 122 Mulberry Drive
At Troyer Builders, we believe exceptional homes are created through thoughtful design, meticulous craftsmanship, and an uncompromising attention to detail. That philosophy came to life at 122 Mulberry Drive in Metairie, where Troyer Builders was recognized in the 2026 Parade of Homes for excellence in two standout categories: Best Kitchen and Best Outdoor Living for homes priced at $1 million and up.
It is an honor to have this custom home recognized among the exceptional new homes showcased throughout the Greater New Orleans area.
A Celebration of Custom Homebuilding in Greater New Orleans
The annual Parade of Homes, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans (HBAGNO), showcases new homes and the latest trends in residential design and construction throughout the Greater New Orleans area. The 2026 event featured homes representing innovative design, advanced construction, and superior craftsmanship.
For homeowners considering a custom home in Metairie, New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, or the surrounding Greater New Orleans area, the Parade provides an opportunity to see firsthand how today’s builders are approaching architecture, interiors, outdoor living, materials, and technology.
Troyer Builders is proud to be part of that tradition.
2026 Parade of Homes Award Winner: 122 Mulberry Drive
Located at 122 Mulberry Drive in Metairie, Louisiana, this luxury residence was designed around a sophisticated combination of architectural character, elevated materials, and highly customized details.
The result is a home where every element works together—from the kitchen and cabinetry to the architectural millwork, lighting, stonework, and outdoor living spaces.
The home’s design features include:
Extensive custom millwork and moldings
Integrated brass detailing
Dramatic full-height stone slabs
Curated designer lighting
Bespoke cabinetry and built-ins
Sculptural architectural elements
Layered luxury finishes throughout
These details aren’t simply decorative. Together, they create a cohesive interior with depth, warmth, and a distinctive sense of luxury.
Best Kitchen: Where Custom Design Meets Everyday Living
A luxury kitchen should be more than beautiful. It should be purposeful, highly functional, and seamlessly integrated into the architecture of the home.
At 122 Mulberry Drive, the kitchen reflects the level of customization that defines a Troyer Builders home. Bespoke cabinetry, dramatic stone surfaces, integrated brass accents, designer lighting, and carefully selected finishes create a space that serves as both a functional gathering place and a defining architectural feature.
The use of full-height stone slabs creates visual impact, while custom cabinetry and built-ins provide a tailored appearance throughout the space.
This attention to proportion, materials, lighting, and craftsmanship is what transforms a kitchen from a collection of finishes into a truly custom environment.
Best Outdoor Living: Extending the Home Beyond Its Walls
In South Louisiana, outdoor living is an essential part of the way a home is experienced.
The 2026 Parade of Homes recognition for Best Outdoor Living reflects the importance of creating exterior spaces that feel like a natural extension of the home’s interior. A successful outdoor living design considers architecture, materials, scale, comfort, entertaining, and the relationship between the house and the landscape.
At 122 Mulberry Drive, the outdoor spaces contribute to the home’s overall experience—providing an inviting setting for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying the distinctive indoor-outdoor lifestyle of Greater New Orleans.
Luxury Is in the Details
One of the defining characteristics of this award-winning Metairie home is the way individual details come together to create a complete design.
Custom millwork and moldings establish architectural character.
Integrated brass detailing adds warmth and refinement.
Full-height stone slabs create dramatic focal points.
Designer lighting enhances both architecture and atmosphere.
Bespoke cabinetry and built-ins make the home feel truly tailored to its owners.
Sculptural architectural elements bring dimension and personality.
Layered luxury finishes create continuity from room to room.
This is the difference between simply building a large house and creating a custom luxury home designed around the way a family lives.
A Tradition of Inspiration for Greater New Orleans Homeowners
The Parade of Homes has long served as a resource for people who are planning to build, renovate, or move to a new home. A 2024 feature in New Orleans Magazine described the event as an opportunity to experience new construction innovations, open-air living spaces, lighting and plumbing finishes, textures, colors, and other emerging residential design trends.
That spirit of inspiration continues today.
Whether you’re looking for ideas for a luxury kitchen in Metairie, envisioning an outdoor living space in New Orleans, or planning a completely custom home in Greater New Orleans, the details you discover in exceptional homes can help define your own vision.
Read the New Orleans Magazine feature on the Parade of Homes
Building a Home That Is Uniquely Yours
The 2026 Parade of Homes recognition is a meaningful reflection of Troyer Builders’ approach to custom homebuilding: create homes where architecture, craftsmanship, materials, and livability work together.
Best Kitchen. Best Outdoor Living. One exceptional custom home.
Troyer Builders is proud to have the 122 Mulberry Drive residence recognized among the 2026 Parade of Homes homes valued at $1 million and up.
For homeowners who are ready to create a custom residence that reflects their personal style, priorities, and way of living, the process begins with a vision and the right builder to bring that vision to life.
Explore the 2026 Parade of Homes
The official 2026 Parade of Homes showcases the finest new homes and current residential design trends across the Greater New Orleans area.
Explore the 2026 Parade of Homes and featured properties
Interested in building a custom luxury home in Metairie or the Greater New Orleans area? Contact Troyer Builders to begin your conversation.