bringing home inspirations back
[from the DREAMS Home Studio]
This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the initial discovery of what was to be a new textured wall paper (oh the 60’s) . Textured, plastic, and probably clear back then, it become a never realized complement to shag carpeting, lava lamps, and avocado appliances. This is our view of how it may have looked.
Are you a bubble wrap popping fanatic? Here’s a link to virtual Bubble Wrap. Pop away in an environmentally friendly online experience!
Add a design touch to any ceiling by considering alternative approaches and materials. Wood planks, tin, even lattice boards can cover the entire ceiling or be incorporated as accents. Painted, stained, or natural, they can provide just the fresh look your trying to achieve.
Home Professional:
S&D Renovations, Inc.
Breinigsville, PA
610.2366.8828
Photography: Chuck Hamilton
reThink is a refreshing consumer event that “rethinks” and accentuates elements of design throughout the home in a fun, thought provoking, participative, and discussion worthy experience. Attendees will see and find inspiration in ideas, products, and applications that stimulate fresh perspectives and thinking on design in and around the home.
Ideal for those who appreciate all levels of design or are seeking alternatives to everyday home choices.
When: October 15-16
Where: The Banana Factory | Crayola Room
Bethlehem, PA
Hours: Available after 9.15.10
Tickets:
- Online: a limited number of Visionary level tickets are available for Free through September 1, 2010
[Click here to register]
- At the door: $3 for individuals | $5 for two
At this year’s Spring Home Show at Stabler [April 9-11, 2010], consumers visiting the DREAMS Inspiration Tour were provided with an opportunity to vote on their preferred decorating Style of Choice. Votes were cast via text messaging and an on-site web link for traditional, modern, or a mix of traditional & modern.
Here’s the breakout of the Valley’s decorating style preferences.
Presented by Ethan Allen, Hamilton Blvd Showroom | Allentown
Clean Cut Construction - DREAMS Home Studio
Utility areas do not need to look utilitarian. By hiding utilities in the design, they will not detract from an otherwise beautiful area, or consume valuable floor space. Explore more insightful utility hiding photographs and thoughts from our Home Studio basement expert here.
Over the past several weeks, we have significantly renovated this digital space to provide you with a more personal and engaging experience for enhancing your home needs and interests. And as good hosts, we invite you to explore our newly design setting to discover, learn, share, and offer your views on a collection of home inspiring ideas, professionals, and projects from throughout the greater Lehigh Valley.
Feel free to look around. If you have any questions or need anything, simply let us know.
This home is the original structure in a well-established Lehigh Valley neighborhood, and (for good or bad) has many original details. The existing kitchen in the home was very cutting edge. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending upon your perspective) it was 1960’s cutting edge. The color was a most unappetizing green, the layout was congested, the space was tiny, and the appliances were failing. The redesign of this space was a collaborative process involving the homeowners’, their designer, our architect, and our company designer. The end result is everything that the 1960’s kitchen wasn’t. It is light and airy, the colors and finishes are fantastic, the work zones are separate, and there is plenty of room for multiple cooks and guests.
Constrcution type: Renovation
Home Professional:Penn ContractorsEmmaus, PA
[Many of the professionals and service providers featured are members of the Lehigh Valley Builders Association.]
[from the DREAMS Home Studio]
This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the initial discovery of what was to be a new textured wall paper (oh the 60’s) . Textured, plastic, and probably clear back then, it become a never realized complement to shag carpeting, lava lamps, and avocado appliances. This is our view of how it may have looked.
Are you a bubble wrap popping fanatic? Here’s a link to virtual Bubble Wrap. Pop away in an environmentally friendly online experience!
Find and explore Lehigh Valley home design professionals for fulfilling your design experiences in this colorful and filtered resource. Includes an Elements of Great Design section, identifying the sharpest design showrooms and products available in the Lehigh Valley today.
Construction type: Speciality
Home Professional:
Yelinko Builders, LLP
Bethlehem, PA
610.266.6808
During a weekend discussion involving food, friends, and how to best light a shower stall, it came to light that there are distinct preferences as to the direction one faces in a shower in relation to the flow of water. So, to add to our entertainment and get a wider perspective, we’d thought we’d share this and ask for your preference. Cast your vote by gender and let’s see how this plays out. At the least it provides for entertaining conversation.
Here are the links to vote:
To view the results to date, click here.
Design and prearrange an interior floor plan to find the best fit for your furniture and living needs. Two online floor plan design tools give you the ability to define your space before doing the heavy lifting, or to refine your ideas prior to contacting a building professional. A great time saver. Floorplanner.com | Ethan Allen
Color can be a great communicator of intension and emotions. And when paired with the textures, finishes, and design of a home’s interior, the end result can be a captivating setting that establishes a room’s purpose and experience. An informative and audio enhanced digital book displaying beautiful interior photographs, and featuring insight from Mary Hayes, of Buss Paint and Wall Paper, Emmaus, PA. Start your color exploration here.
While not as inspiring or stylish as swapping wood cabinet shelving for glass shelves, having extra surface space in a tightly arranged laundry room can at least add a small level of pleasure to the laundry detail. This extra space easily holds multiple laundry baskets, keeping the floor clutter free!
Resources:
Joe Sipotz Home Improvements
Northampton, PA
610.262.2511
Allentown Appliance
1824 Allen Street | Allentown, PA
610.439.8448
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