Fall Design Event & Experience

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

Basement Refinishing :: Hiding Utility Areas

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.

Deep texture, Brilliant Color Tiles :: Made in Bucks County

Vitrium glass tiles are handcrafted entirely in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, home of a community that has long been renowned for it’s artisans. With hundreds of glass tiles available on the market today, Vitrium proudly remains distinctively different. Our deep textures and brilliant colors create a look that isnt ordinary or expected.

Learn more and find a showroom near you at: www.VitriumTiles.com

Large Showroom Center


Explore a wide variety of stock and custom cabinetry — from such brand-name manufacturers as Wellmade®, Wellborn®, Mouser®, and Fairmont Designs — for your kitchen … bath … office … and living space, giving you a wide price range from which to choose from our Hamilton Street. location.

BROC Kitchens & Baths Co., Inc.
2040 W. Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18104
610-433-4646
www.BrocKitchenandBaths.com

Calkboard Door

Simpson chalkboard panel doors are prefect for families on the go, whether used in the kitchen, pantry or a kid’s room. Children can post artwork from school or create original works of art directly on the door itself. And mom and dad will like it as a place to post grocery and to-do lists or simply as a place to write reminders for other members of the family.

Available in three standard designs and five standard wood species, there is an option to match most any existing home interior.

Valley Millwork & Door
284 Nazareth Pike
Bethlehem, Pa 18020
610-759-4111
www.valleymillwork.com

Custom Cabinetry


Since 1951, we’ve been a family run business and have earned an unequaled reputation. Our custom cabinet shop is the largest in the Lehigh Valley. Couple this with our NKBA certified designers and you have the stage set for outstanding projects. Your kitchens, bathrooms, offices and other residential and commercial projects are only limited by your imagination. Contact us for personal assistance.

P.J. Stofanak Custom Cabinetry

176 Nazareth Pike | Bethlehem, PA

610-759-9311

www.Stofanak.com

Design Guide

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.

www.TheDesignGuide.com

Floorplan Planner

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

DREAMS Insider | Color by Design

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.

Practical Purpose

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