COMMERCE CITY -- Luxurious outdoor seating, splashing fountains and elegant murals give the 2006 Parade of Homes a distinct Tuscan charm.

The parade, located in Commerce City's Reunion development, features six homes created by regional custom builders, landscapers and interior designers.

A common theme is the homes' sprawling walkout basements; only one of the homes is a two-story. Many of the master suites are located on the main floor, with the kids' and entertainment rooms in the basement.

Each home has a host who is there during the parade to highlight the house's features and answer questions. Trudy Kearns, a broker with Frontier real estate, described Pinnacle Peak's home, Villa Ispirata, as the "baby" of the fleet: five bedrooms, five bathrooms, 5,000 square feet, two laundry areas and two patios.

The other homes range from 5,300 square feet to the aptly named La Grand Cannoli, a 8,700-square-foot, $2 million beauty.

The 2006 parade is Kearns' ninth, and she said she's had some interesting experiences with so many people filtering through the homes on a daily basis. She said that just the other day, she had to deal with a man taking a dip in the home's hot tub.

"He just crawled in there, street clothes and all," she said. "I laughed so hard."

Overall, though, Kearns said she likes working the parade because of "the variety of people we meet."

Some parade highlights:

Water features. Running water was a popular element that added a touch of European flair. The Copper Creek home had a stream running along the perimeter, another had a three-tiered fountain on the patio.

Double bathroom. In one home, the master bathroom was a mirror image of itself: two showers, two sinks, two closets, and oh yes, two toilets (you wouldn't even have to share that with your significant other!)

Children's rooms. The kids' rooms were beyond cute, with colorful murals and draping canopies that would make any little girl feel like a princess. The most unusual room was a nursery with a round crib.

Entertainment centers. The houses were designed for top-notch parties, and the entertainment areas don't disappoint. La Grand Cannoli had a room that is a gamer's paradise: eight cushy videogame chairs and four flat-panel TVs. Another has a movie room with oversized chairs and an even more oversized screen for taking in a favorite flick.