ENHANCING YOUR DREAM HOME EXPERIENCE
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COLOR BY DESIGN CREATIVE SPACES THINGS THAT INSPIRE US IDEAS TO SHARE WWW.DREAMSMAGAZINE.US
Find Lehigh Valley Design Professionals for your Home, Lifestyle, or Living Needs.
The Design Guide Lehigh Valley Architects Residential Designers Kitchen & Cabinetry Designers Interior Designers & Decorators Home Technology Professionals Landscape Professionals Custom Home Builders Remodeling & Renovation Professionals Elements of Great Design View professional profiles and photographs at: www.TheDesignGuide.com
Lehigh Valley Builders Association Awards for Professional Excellence Entry S&D Renovations, Inc. | Breinigsville, PA 610.366.8828 | www.sdrenovations.com
INSPIRATION
creates excitement, causes us to think differently, and often leads us to activities that were previously not envisioned or thought achievable. Inspiration can add zest to the mundane, instill freshness to the ordinary, and most importantly, provide a personal feeling of excitement and optimism.
JOURNEY with Us
as we explore the edges of inspiration and ideas for your Lehigh Valley home. View the talents of local professionals and discover nearby outlets to visit for hands-on sampling of home products and services.
There is no size to inspiration, nor to where or how it’s utilized. It’s universal, and it can be the engine to your home dreams, whether they are for new construction, a remodeling update, or just a fresh look to existing spaces. We hope you find inspiration, possibility, and excitement in these pages, in our online neighborhood, and in our new Home Studio. Stroll through what we have to offer and see what inspires you. Whether at this time, or in the future, we may give you that one spark of an idea that ignites the realization of your home dreams. Welcome to DREAMS Magazine. Paige MacKenzie Inspiration Coordinator
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the IDEAS, DESIGNS, PRODUCTS, and FINISHES that make Lehigh Valley homes come alive in an inspiring big screen presentation. DREAMS Magazine’s 3rd Annual
Featuring the award worthy talents of local home professionals, you will find ideas for decorating, improving, and shaping your home.
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April 9-11 DREAMS Inspiration Tour Fresh Ideas, Exciting Spaces
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Walk-In Bath by Jacuzzi The Finestra Walk-In Bath by Jacuzzi is a new line that provides easy access and ultimate comfort. Available in four different styles: simple soaking tub, whirlpool, pure air bath, or salon spa, the new Jacuzzi really has something for everyone. The walk-in door is water-tight via a magnetic seal and the design fits into standard-size bathtub spaces. Furthermore, with the electronic controls and automatic cleaning system, Finestra Walk-In Baths are virtually maintenance and hassle free. Jacuzzi Whirlpool baths deliver a premium performance due to a unique jet technology that produces a deeper and wider range of revitalizing bubbles. Enjoy the pleasure of a deep soak that increases circulation, eases chronic pains, and relieves pressure on sore joints and muscles.
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Online DREAMS Home Studio For those of you who are passionate about the exploration and inspiration of all things about the home, the opening of the dreams Home Studio will provide you with a creative and idea filled outlet to feed your enthusiasm. Designated points of interest inside a loft workroom, as well as other studio sections, make for a unique and interactive workspace for the home.
Home Studio Workspace for the Home
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Layout Your Room 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.
ECO Lifestyle Products & Ideas Looking to save money by reducing your consumption of natural resources? Simply wish to utilize home products that are more environmentally friendly? Then you’ll enjoy exploring this unique guide highlighting local businesses with ECO products to meet your needs.
Resource Links Shape your home dreams and interests through a variety of convenient links to brochures, products, and professionals specifically available in the Lehigh Valley.
LAYOUT YOUR ROOM
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ECO LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS & IDEAS
Creative Spaces
Anthony Construction
Freemansburg, PA
610.865.9314
www.AnthonyBuilders.com
Second Floor Breezeway Thoughtful planning, innovative design, and construction finesse created this beautiful transition between a second floor room and living space above the garage. The end result created a private get-away retreat, perfect for morning coffee or evening star gazing. Taking the time to think out-side-the-box when visualizing home dreams often leads to unique and exciting living spaces. Connecting with the right building professional is also essential in the planning stage when considering creative ideas. Explore additional photographs of this unique design online at www.DreamsMagazine.us
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• Saves money • Utilizes the largest, non-goverment or coporation owned resource - the Sun • Smaller, easier first step vs. whole house solar • Ties into your home’s existing hot water system • 4-7 year investment payback • Federal & State Financing on certain systems
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Lande Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. • Over 55 years serving the Lehigh Valley region • Experts in high efficiency design & domestic solar water utilization • Track record of satisfied homeowners • PA Solar Certified
To discuss Solar Hot Water for your home, call 610-868-7771, or visit www.LandeHomeEnergy.info
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When it comes to building quality, energy efficient homes, we're recognized as a leader. We also have been designing and building homes with the "aging-in-place" concept for years. These homes have no steps on the first floor from porches, patios and easily accessible garages. These homes have all 3 foot door doorways, wider hallways and many other convenient features. We can design and build a home with these features to meet your needs. Ask us about in-law quarters that can be added to your existing home or incorporated into the design of a new home.
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Photograph A: Joe Sipotz Home Improvements
B: S&D Renovations, Inc.,
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Special Color by Design Book
Color by Design Insights and Ideas on Choosing Colors for your Home Color can be a great communicator of intensions 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. In this edition of DREAMS, we are exploring the application of color as it defines and sets the tone in a variety of Lehigh Valley homes. To dramatically show the interplay of color with interior elements, as well as to give you examples of how you can apply color in your home, we've selected ten interiors that have stepped beyond the safe, light colors often retreated to for walls and ceilings. As a special feature to enhance the delivery of our color exploration, and to provide you with a more engaging format to learn about the implications of color, we've created a separate online book to feature this story. In this book, you will see beautiful interior photographs, and hear from our color expert, Mary J. Hayes, Color Consultant at Buss Paint and Wall Paper in Emmaus, as she shares her personality and insight into the colors selected for these interiors. To view this Color by Design Book and experience our feature story, simply visit the current edition, available on the DREAMS Magazine website. [www.DreamsMagazine.us]
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Showroom Profile
Allentown Appliance
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Design
Creating the Experience In today's shopping environment, there is one element that is king in delivering an enjoyable, successful, and confidence filled shopping experience. And that magic element is known as design. Captured in the use of colors, lighting, traffic flow, and inviting displays, the realities of good design make for an engaging experience. Wegman's Market Cafe’s with their old world charm, extensive displays of delightful foods, and customer filled aisles is a clear example of where design is king. Another local example of a smartly designed and captivating shopping environment that delivers a great experience is the newly redesigned and expanded showroom of Allentown Appliance. Vibrant colors, generous lighting, and plenty of breathing space surround a wide selection of everyday and luxury appliances. According to retail and planning design specialist Mark Schaffeld of The Retail StrataG Group, Ltd., vibrant colors project life and personality into the space, which is an essential element in forming a great experience. Uniform product displays set in staged vignettes provide the shopper with a deep and broad view into available appliances, styles, and options from which to choose. Combined with the fresh looks of today's appliances, the showroom instills a sense of comfort and quality.
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In the end, there's nothing more satisfying than the feeling of excitement and confidence when purchasing something you'll enjoy from a business that has delivered a great shopping experience. And it's the carefully implemented elements found in good design that are at the heart of making it all possible.
Added Design Resource For a colorful guide to Lehigh Valley designers for your home, visit www.TheDesignGuide.com
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choose your local cabinet maker
• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Bars • Built-Ins • Offices • Entertainment Centers
Since 1951, we’ve been designing and building fine wood cabinets, one at a time. Talk to us first about your next home or office project. We’ll create exactly what you want. Come see our showroom at the Lehigh Valley’s largest cabinet shop, right here in your backyard.
610-759-9311
PA 27720
Rt. 191 off of Route 22, Bethlehem
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Natures Beauty in Your Home There is something about natural wood that makes a home special. Whether it’s newly installed or aged with character, surrounds the windows or becomes the floor, wood wonderfully adapts to countless home styles and interiors. Refinished, accented with area rugs or drapery, or simply discovered below existing flooring, this natural material is a timeless element for defining and enhancing spaces in your home. Resources
Stains, Sealants, Prep Tools & Advise Buss Paint and Wall Paper 327 Main Street | Emmaus 610.965.5466 R&S Hardwood Flooring Co., Inc. 4785 Lehigh Drive | Walnutport 610.767.6264
New Construction | Photograph North Star Custom Homes Allentown 610.791.5360
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Specialists in Glass for the Home • • • • • •
Frameless Shower Enclosures Shower Doors Table Tops Mirrors Shelving Window Glass
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Make 2010 a year of new beginnings! Replace leaky shower doors, chipped table tops and mirrors. Visit our showroom today for ideas and inspiration Fourth Avenue & West Broad Street | Bethlehem, PA 610.865.1315
DISCOVER established and trusted brands, products, and professionals to help you save money by utilizing natural resources in a more efficient manner.
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Your digital GUIDE to an ECO-Conscious Home in the Lehigh Valley Photograph: Solar Hot Water Technology Lande Heating & Air Conditioning Allentown | Bethlehem | Easton
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Secure Efficient Smart How A New Garage Door Will Make You Feel. Prepare your home for the change of seasons with a simple home improvement to new garage doors. Call today!
Overhead Door Co. of Allentown Whitehall, PA | 610-262-3530
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PRACTICAL PURPOSE While not as inspiring or stylish as swapping wood cabinet shelving for glass shelves [see edition #15], having extra surface space in a tightly arranged laundry room can at least add a small level of pleasure to the laundry detail. Done right, this extra space would easily hold multiple laundry baskets, keeping your floor clutter free! Resources Joe Sipotz Home Improvements Northampton, PA 610.262.2511 www.JoeSipotzHomeImprovements.com Allentown Appliance 1824 Allen Street | Allentown, PA 610.439.8448 www.AllentownAppliance.com
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BEFORE YOU CHOOSE A PROFESSIONAL FOR YOUR HOME, MAKE SURE THEIR PROFESSIONALISM IS ACCEPTED IN OURS.
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Photography by Chuck Hamilton
LVBA Member Project Ruhmel Contracting, Inc. Oriefield, PA 610.366.0910 | www.RuhmelHomes.com