DREAMS Magazine #16

COLOR BY DESIGN

CREATIVE SPACES

THINGS THAT INSPIRE US

IDEAS TO SHARE

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ENHANCING YOUR DREAM HOME EXPERIENCE LEHIGH VALLEY | #16

Find Lehigh Valley Design Professionals

for your Home, Lifestyle, or Living Needs.

The Design GuideLehigh Valley

ArchitectsResidential DesignersKitchen & Cabinetry DesignersInterior Designers & DecoratorsHome Technology ProfessionalsLandscape ProfessionalsCustom Home BuildersRemodeling & Renovation ProfessionalsElements of Great Design

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INSPIRATIONcreates 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 USas 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

ON THE COVER:Anthony Builders | Freemansburg, PA610.865.9314 | www.AnthonyBuilders.com

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Product Spotlight Walk-In Bath by Jacuzzi Yorgey Supply 800.322.9614 www.YorgeySupply.com

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

WALk-IN BATH BY JACUzzIThe 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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DREAMS Magazine’s3rd 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 TourFresh Ideas, Exciting Spaces

Experience it.Multimedia Technology Provided by:

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A BuilderMedia, Inc. Event

DISCOVERthe IDEAS, DESIGNS,

PRODUCTS, and FINISHES that make Lehigh Valley homes

come alive in an inspiring big screen

presentation.

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.

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.

Home StudioDREAMS Magazine’s

Workspace for the Home

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LAYOUT YOUR ROOM

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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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 doorfoot 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 orincorporated into the design of a new home.

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Not just building award winning homes you’ll love, but

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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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Cover Dreams Multiple Lehigh Valley Professionals Photograph A: Joe Sipotz Home Improvements

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B: S&D Renovations, Inc., C: Penn Contractors, D: Studio 26 Homes Special Color by Design Book

Color by DesignInsIghts 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.

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Showroom Profile Allentown Appliance 610.439.8448 www.AllentownAppliance.com

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.

DESIGN

CREATING THE ExPERIENCE

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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Designed for easy access and total well-being, the Finestra Walk-In Bath uses water to soothe away aches and pains. It was designed for your safety, comfort, andconvenience with state-of-the-art convenience with state-of-the-art technology resulting in the rst and only watertight magnetic door seal to prevent leaks. With the safety grab bar and slip resistant bottom, you’ll have complete peace of mind while relaxing.

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Yorgey Supply introduces theFinestra Walk-In Bath by Walk in.

Close the door. Relax.

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This time...choose your local cabinet maker

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.

• Kitchens• Bathrooms• Bars• Built-Ins• Offices• Entertainment Centers Centers

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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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Prepare your home for the change of seasons with a simple home improvement to new garage doors.

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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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LVBA Member ProjectRuhmel Contracting, Inc.Oriefield, PA610.366.0910 | www.RuhmelHomes.com

Photography by Chuck Hamilton