Decorative Zone Heating

kitchen fireplace

With energy costs and efficiency a top-of-mind priority on many peoples minds, one avenue of consideration is zone heating. While typically this involves electronic control of thermostats and dampers, there are creative alternatives.

Here, a stone fireplace with gas insert provides not only direct heat to the most active space in a home [the kitchen], but also adds a visually distinctive interior design element. Other decorative heating options include utilizing free standing fireplaces and stoves, placed strategically within a home to maximize efficiency. This route also offers options on fuel choices and refueling requirements.

Serving both function and form, decorative zone heating can be your answer to both efficiency and beauty. Talk with your building or fireplace professional to learn more.

Home Professional:
Curtis E. Schneck, Inc.
Schnecksville, PA
610.767.5018

www.c-schneck.com

Sunrooms | Inside Out

sunroom ideas

No matter what the season, a sunroom allows you to bring in the feeling of the outdoors from the comfort of your favorite chair. Whether as an addition, renovation of existing space, or as part of a new construction floor plan, the openness, brilliance, and stress free nature of a year-round sunroom offers an exceptional space for quality living.

Home Professional:
Blair Custom Homes, Inc.
Route 378
Bethlehem, PA
610.865.4200
www.BlairCustomHomesInc.com

Twin Homes | More then You Think

Twin homes today are built and designed for living. The efficient and creative use of space integrated with modern floor plans provide living spaces that are then optimized for today’s lifestyles across a range of age groups. Combine these attributes with the energy efficiency and durability of modern products, and you have an attractive investment and beautiful dream home potential.

Home Professional:
Howard Homes
203 East Emmaus Ave.
Allentown, PA
610.797.8799

www.howardhomes.net

From Bigger is Better to Smaller is Smarter

Guided by innovations in green technology and changes in lifestyle values, a growing interest in smaller, more efficient new construction floor plans is now the norm.

Designed as a single floor at 1,600 sf., these homes from Anthony Construction/Anthony Builders provide all the amenities of those earlier larger square foot homes by utilizing vaulted ceilings, columns, and arches throughout the design. Expandability is kept in mind, allowing numerous options to enlarge the floor plan as living needs change. Immediately available for on-your-lot construction. Model: Sacramento

Home Professional:
Anthony Builders / Anthony Construction
434 Clearfield Street
Freemansburg PA 18017
610.865.9314

www.AnthonyBuilders.com

Building Science | A Please Touch Experience

For those of you seeking a formulated base for energy efficient building and remodeling, there is a demonstration home that will give you direction to what you were look for, and a whole lot more. Encompassing innovative building, energy, and design technologies throughout the entire space, you can see, touch, and experience building science in what it offers for responsive home living now and into the future.

HoudenHall | Pennsylvania’s first experiential home center

Home Professional:
Ruhmel Contracting
9905 Old 22
Breinigsville PA 18031
610.366.0910

www.RuhmelHomes.com

Spring Training

It’s home dreams time. Not only because we’re all anxious for warmer weather and to get outdoors, but to clean up, fix up, and improve the living spaces we’ve occupied and longed for over the winter months. And in anticipation of more Spring-like weather, we feature this outdoor space to spark to the home dream and idea process. Limber up!

Home Professional:
Chestnut Hill Landscape Contractors
Center Valley, PA
610.965.8057

www.ChestnutHillLandscape.com

Home Planning & Design

No matter whether your style preference is traditional or contemporary, careful planning and smart design can make the world of difference. The same goes for energy efficiency. Up front considerations and guidance from experienced professionals can add up to money saved on utilities and energy costs for the lifetime of the home.

Home Professional:
studio 26 homes
1748 Central Park
Orefield PA
610.391.0100

www.studio26homes.com

Basement Wine Storage

Making beautiful use of existing home spaces not only takes a great design eye, but also the craftsmanship skills to pull it off. Here a wine storage area was designed to fit under the stairs of a basement renovation. Notice the rich woodwork and the unique storage arrangement.

Does wine taste better coming out of a display rack like this? We think so.

Home Professional:
Stofanak Custom Cabinetry
176 Nazareth Pike
Bethlehem, PA
610.759.9311

www.Stofanak.com
Showroom Location/Map

Bathroom Dream

The size and layout might not change, but modern updates make private grooming spaces a place to feel and look great.

Home Professional:
W.J. Posavek & Son
Bethlehem, PA
610.866.6302

www.Posavek.com

Spring Home Show at Stabler

2010 Show Times:

Friday, March 25, 2011: 6pm – 10pm
Saturday, March 26, 2011: 10am – 9pm
Sunday, March 27, 2011: 11am – 5pm

Cost of Admission:

$6.00 per person Children under 12 are free

Directions, video and info at:

www.lvba.org

There’s Beauty in the Basics

Simple, lasting, and Energy Star efficient make an appealing combination for comforting new home construction dreams.

Home Professional:
Hanover Homes North Corp.
Allentown, PA
800.999.2066

www.HanoverHomes.com

Guide to Area Home Design Professionals

Discover and explore exceptional Lehigh Valley design professionals for planning and achieving your home dreams in this unique and filtered resource.

Enrich your home design options and creativity with the Lehigh Valley Design Guide. Start here: theDESIGNguide.com