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

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

Stress/Value Point

Organized, practical spaces, no mater the size, are a worthy consideration that enhances both personal and home values.

Home Professional:
Creative Closets, Ltd
Allentown, PA
610.433.0933

www.CreativeClosets.com

Aging in Place Home [Universal Design]

A no-step entrance from the garage to the house is one of the many design features that distinguishes this ranch home as a Universal Design [Aging in Place] home…perfect for living now and in the future. The halls and doorways throughout the home are all large enough to accompany the use of a wheelchair or walker. [An aging in place model home is available for viewing. Visit the website for information.]

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

www.c-schneck.com

Replace Boring with Creativity!

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
610.366.8828

www.SDRenovations.com

Photography: Chuck Hamilton