Showing posts with label DES MOINES HOME AND GARDEN SHOW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DES MOINES HOME AND GARDEN SHOW. Show all posts
May 28, 2015
Don't just treat Dad to a great Father's Day, help him have an amazing summer. The folks at Archadeck can transform your outdoor space into the ultimate backyard paradise. Surprise Dad with the perfect spot to relax with friends and family, or just on his own after a long day at work.
We sat down with the Archadeck team to talk about their services and how they can help homeowners create the outdoor space of their dreams. Check out our interview below.
What are your featured products this season?
"Covered spaces - a roof over a deck or patio space - have become one of our most in-demand spaces. An open porch provides shade, protection from the elements, and a certain coziness factor with the roof and finished ceiling, while at the same time providing a full outdoor feel. If bugs, additional privacy, or element protection are a concern, these structures can also easily be configured as screened-in porches. Amenities included in our open and screened-in porches depend on our clients' needs and lifestyle, but range from ceiling fans and recessed lighting to outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, infrared heating systems, outdoor TVs, and more."
What home design and decor trends are you anticipating for the rest of 2015?
"Outdoor living spaces continue to evolve as homeowners desire more family and entertaining space. Homeowners also want these spaces to be as functional and stylistic as the indoor features of their home. Because of their outdoor nature, products and materials that are as low maintenance as feasible and withstand outdoor climate changes are also in high demand."
What inspires your products?
"Our custom design/build services bring our outdoor living spaces to life at your home. From idea to the first gathering on your new deck, porch, or patio, Archadeck's 18-year tenure in Central Iowa - and over 30 years, nationally - provides the experience and resources to get it all done for you. Our design studio in Urbandale helps facilitate the process, but it all starts with a complimentary design consultation to assess your interests and site options."
Is there any additional information you'd like to share?
"Outdoor furniture is also a key component to the enjoyment of any outdoor living space. Archadeck's franchise partner, Outdoor Living Brands, Inc., recently partnered with Casuwel, a manufacturer of premium outdoor furniture and accessories, allowing Archadeck and our sister franchises to sell Casuwel's product lines at exclusive savings. In our design process, we can even configure specific Casuwel pieces and collections to ensure appropriate layout, sizing, and spacing of the furniture in your new (or existing) outdoor spaces."
We hope this helps you get a jump on your Father's Day shopping. Need more ideas? Make sure to watch your inbox for our Father's Day Gift Guide! If you aren't already receiving our community emails, subscribe now. We'll send you timely, valuable info as well as exclusive ticket deals and more.
We sat down with the Archadeck team to talk about their services and how they can help homeowners create the outdoor space of their dreams. Check out our interview below.
What are your featured products this season?
"Covered spaces - a roof over a deck or patio space - have become one of our most in-demand spaces. An open porch provides shade, protection from the elements, and a certain coziness factor with the roof and finished ceiling, while at the same time providing a full outdoor feel. If bugs, additional privacy, or element protection are a concern, these structures can also easily be configured as screened-in porches. Amenities included in our open and screened-in porches depend on our clients' needs and lifestyle, but range from ceiling fans and recessed lighting to outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, infrared heating systems, outdoor TVs, and more."
What home design and decor trends are you anticipating for the rest of 2015?
"Outdoor living spaces continue to evolve as homeowners desire more family and entertaining space. Homeowners also want these spaces to be as functional and stylistic as the indoor features of their home. Because of their outdoor nature, products and materials that are as low maintenance as feasible and withstand outdoor climate changes are also in high demand."
What inspires your products?
"Our custom design/build services bring our outdoor living spaces to life at your home. From idea to the first gathering on your new deck, porch, or patio, Archadeck's 18-year tenure in Central Iowa - and over 30 years, nationally - provides the experience and resources to get it all done for you. Our design studio in Urbandale helps facilitate the process, but it all starts with a complimentary design consultation to assess your interests and site options."
Is there any additional information you'd like to share?
"Outdoor furniture is also a key component to the enjoyment of any outdoor living space. Archadeck's franchise partner, Outdoor Living Brands, Inc., recently partnered with Casuwel, a manufacturer of premium outdoor furniture and accessories, allowing Archadeck and our sister franchises to sell Casuwel's product lines at exclusive savings. In our design process, we can even configure specific Casuwel pieces and collections to ensure appropriate layout, sizing, and spacing of the furniture in your new (or existing) outdoor spaces."
We hope this helps you get a jump on your Father's Day shopping. Need more ideas? Make sure to watch your inbox for our Father's Day Gift Guide! If you aren't already receiving our community emails, subscribe now. We'll send you timely, valuable info as well as exclusive ticket deals and more.
Feb 13, 2015
What is a tablescape? A tablescape is a theme that is brought to your table top by using centerpieces, linens, decorations, and serving dishes or flatware that enhances your guests' experience at your event.
It's a fabulous way to spice up your party and can be as simple or over-the-top as you'd like. And we're bringing you several examples at the Des Moines Home + Garden Show!
The Iowa Home Staging Alliance is teaming up with local media personalities for the Serving Up Style competition. Each media celebrity will be paired with a designer to create his or her own unique outdoor tablescape. Look who's be participating in this feature:
Want to learn more about your favorite media personalities' style or get some fresh ideas for your next tablescape? Stop by the Des Moines Home + Garden Show and see the tablescapes feature - and don't forget to vote for your favorite one! Don't have tickets yet? Buy them early to avoid box office lines and find the best deals - right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets on Facebook.
FEBRUARY 12 - 15, 2015.
It's a fabulous way to spice up your party and can be as simple or over-the-top as you'd like. And we're bringing you several examples at the Des Moines Home + Garden Show!
The Iowa Home Staging Alliance is teaming up with local media personalities for the Serving Up Style competition. Each media celebrity will be paired with a designer to create his or her own unique outdoor tablescape. Look who's be participating in this feature:
- WHO Radio - Bonnie Lucas/Van Harden with Kathy Smith (Dream Schemes)
- KCCI-TV - Eric Hanson with Kendra Johansen (Set2Please)
- WOI-TV/ABC5 - Sabrina Ahmed with Teresa Holton (Teresa Holton Design)
- Star 102.5 - Karess Carter with Messina Wendy (Spaces to Love)
- KIOA - Maxwell and Pam with Sandy Mrachina (A Home Above)
Want to learn more about your favorite media personalities' style or get some fresh ideas for your next tablescape? Stop by the Des Moines Home + Garden Show and see the tablescapes feature - and don't forget to vote for your favorite one! Don't have tickets yet? Buy them early to avoid box office lines and find the best deals - right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets on Facebook.
FEBRUARY 12 - 15, 2015.
IOWA EVENTS CENTER
Feb 12, 2015
How can you get the most out of your experience at the 2015 Des Moines Home + Garden Show? We'll tell you!
FEBRUARY 12 - 15, 2015.
- Bring in your photos, samples, or even your plans to share with the experts. Instead of trying to explain your project or challenge, bring it in! That's the benefit of having the chance to speak face-to-face with hundreds of experts.
- Check out the list of exhibitors before you attend. We encourage you to check out all of the exhibitors, but make a list of exhibitors that will be most helpful for your specific home or garden questions.
- Visit the exhibitors' websites. Check out the exhibitors and their products/services before you attend so you can get some background information before visiting their booth and feel comfortable asking the right questions.
- Create a list of questions that you'd like to ask the experts. Once you get to the show, you might forget some of your questions. Start making a list of questions that come to mind before you get to the Iowa Events Center.
- Make a list of your upcoming projects or things you'd like to do. Whether you're starting on a project in a month or a year, this is your chance to meet with a variety of experts all in one convenient location!
FEBRUARY 12 - 15, 2015.
IOWA EVENTS CENTER
Feb 10, 2015
While it may feel more common to hear people talk about the need for more space, there is a growing trend called the "Tiny House" movement, which encourages people to live in simpler and smaller spaces.
Tiny Houses are usually between 100 and 400 square feet, compared to 2,600 square feet, which is the average size of a typical single-family home.
What are some of the benefits of a Tiny House?
The Des Moines Home + Garden Show takes over the Iowa Events Center February 12 - 15, 2015. Don't have tickets yet? Buy them early to get the best prices and avoid box office lines. Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets on Facebook.
FEBRUARY 12 - 15, 2015.
Tiny Houses are usually between 100 and 400 square feet, compared to 2,600 square feet, which is the average size of a typical single-family home.
What are some of the benefits of a Tiny House?
- Less clutter - The idea behind the Tiny House is to live simply, so you'll find less clutter and accumulation of unnecessary household items within these dwellings.
- Energy savings - A smaller house means less living space to heat or cool.
- Lower mortgage payments - You'll enjoy seeing a decrease in the amount of money you put towards housing every month.
- Greener lifestyle - Feel good knowing that you've reduced your carbon footprint by consuming less energy and resources.
The Des Moines Home + Garden Show takes over the Iowa Events Center February 12 - 15, 2015. Don't have tickets yet? Buy them early to get the best prices and avoid box office lines. Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets on Facebook.
FEBRUARY 12 - 15, 2015.
IOWA EVENTS CENTER
Feb 9, 2015
The home buying season is just around the corner and anyone who has looked for a home understands how much of an impact online images can have. One Des Moines Home + Garden Show exhibitor is taking the effect a visual element can have on a listing to the next level.
FSBOHomes.com is launching a 3D photography service for their customers as a means of enhancing both the home buying and selling process. We caught up with FSBOHomes.com before the Des Moines Home + Garden Show and had a brief chat about this new feature and what it will mean to consumers. Check it out below.
What will 3D photography offer?
FEBRUARY 12 - 15, 2015.
FSBOHomes.com is launching a 3D photography service for their customers as a means of enhancing both the home buying and selling process. We caught up with FSBOHomes.com before the Des Moines Home + Garden Show and had a brief chat about this new feature and what it will mean to consumers. Check it out below.
What will 3D photography offer?
- Allows a potential buyer to virtually walk into any room in the house and look up and down. It has a similar feel to Google Street View, but takes place inside a home.
- Creates a 2D floor plan of a person's actual home.
- Creates a 3D dollhouse view which removes all exterior walls, allowing a buyer to get a feel for the layout of the home. The viewer can then enter into a room and look around.
- Interested buyers can use a measuring tool to make sure their furniture will fit into the existing space.
- You'll be able to change the wall colors and place simulated furniture such as coffee tables or seating throughout the house to plan possible decorating ideas.
FEBRUARY 12 - 15, 2015.
IOWA EVENTS CENTER
Apr 26, 2013
9 Amazing Upcycles to Enjoy!
Jennifer Blevins and Amanda Geary's Change Table, featured at our Washington Home + Garden Show
As many of you may know, we at Home and Garden Events love to upcycle furniture. We spent the majority of our last home show season asking you to vote on upcycled pieces from all over North America, and now it's time to stop the competition and showcase some of our favorite pieces.
Before we showcase our faves, check out this great video on how to easy upcycle a lamp and dresser. With a little sanding and paint, you can really improve an old piece of furniture.
Feb 5, 2013
Meet our Home + Garden Show Design Expert Rachel Kate! Most recently a top design finalist on HGTV’s Season 7 of Design Star, Rachel always had an eye for fashion and interiors. You can catch Rachel at our Minneapolis Home + Garden Show (Feb 27 - Mar 3).
We recently caught up with Rachel and had her answer a quick Q&A, check it out below!
12 Questions:
1. What three items do you always keep with you in your pockets?
Measuring tape, lipstick and Altoids2. How did your first job go?
I learned how to measure 20’ windows for draperies, and design an s-shaped 2-sided sofa for a client down in Florida. It was definitely interesting3. How were you discovered?
I walked into an Interior Design Furnishing Manufacturing Company in Boca Raton, FL and asked for a job, with no Interior Design experience at the time. I went to school for fashion but could draw well so they hired me to design everything from custom upholstery and draperies to wall units and custom area rugs. Quit an experience, and that was 13 years ago!4. What is your most memorable career moment to date?
Winning the White Room Challenge on HGTV’s Design Star - Winning room below! (Image via HGTV)
5. Describe your design style in five words or less:
My personal style is: Natural, simplistic and rustic6. What design trend or item are you coveting this season?
A lot of grey finishes, soothing neutral tones, and natural materials7. What’s your favorite room in your house and why?
My living room, that’s where all the action is.8. The last item you bought or crafted for your own home?
Fabric for draperies that I want to make9. What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?
Put it on a spreadsheet, see if the numbers will work – Always my dad’s advice to me his creative artist daughter10. What are your design pet peeves?
Poorly designed built-ins that “need to stay”11. Are you on Pinterest?
Yes of course! RachelKateHunt on Pinterest12. Describe the Home Show in one word.
Fun!
Don't miss Rachel Kate on state at our Minneapolis Home + Garden Show (Feb 27 - Mar 3).
For 2-for-1 tickets to the show click here!
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