Showing posts with label KANSAS CITY REMODELING SHOW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label KANSAS CITY REMODELING SHOW. Show all posts
Jan 24, 2014
We're thrilled to announce that Ty Pennington is joining us this year at the Kansas City Remodeling Show on Saturday Feb. 8! We were recently given the terrific opportunity to ask the amazing Ty Pennington, home-design guru from ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, some simple questions. His answers not only surprised us, they also cracked us up! Check out 'em out below...
A LITTLE TY TIME!
Name a fictional character with whom you most closely identify.
"Sponge Bob Square Pants"
"Sponge Bob Square Pants"
What’s your personal mantra?
"Be Original, Natural and Genuine"
"Be Original, Natural and Genuine"
What is the most challenging part of your job?
"Giving my ‘final answer.’"
"Giving my ‘final answer.’"
What is your favourite design or garden-related phone app?
"Camera plus – gives you tons of editing options for your pix."
"Camera plus – gives you tons of editing options for your pix."
What is your favorite organizational tip?
"Get back up as in hard drives and Hire an assistant."
"Get back up as in hard drives and Hire an assistant."
What is your design or gardening pet peeve?
"Anything Faux (like faux Brick)…etc. unless it’s Vietnamese Pho…"
"Anything Faux (like faux Brick)…etc. unless it’s Vietnamese Pho…"
Any embarrassing on-the-job moments you’d like to share?
"Having to dress up as a lobster to motivate the team in Maine. I felt like a real crustacean"
"Having to dress up as a lobster to motivate the team in Maine. I felt like a real crustacean"
What was the last item you bought for your home?
A new sofa…long overdue my back was killing me. Let’s face it kicking your feet up is nice
A new sofa…long overdue my back was killing me. Let’s face it kicking your feet up is nice
Describe our Home Show(s) in one word.
"AWESOME…ROLL TIDE!"
Ty Pennington is coming to the Kansas City Remodeling Show!
FEBRUARY 7-9, 2014
AMERICAN ROYAL CENTER
Jan 7, 2014
Give your home and garden a fresh look for the new year with ideas and inspiration from Kansas City Homes & Gardens. Don't miss seeing the magazine during the Metropolitan Lawn & Garden Show and the Kansas City Remodeling Show Feb. 7-9, 2014 at the American Royal Center.
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| 2014 trend: flex space. (Photo: KCH&G) |
Before you get started planning your renovations, take a look at some of these tips and trends KCH&G shared with us.
What are some trends we'll see this year?
Homeowners will continue to maximize space within their homes, with built-ins; special storage nooks for appliances, pets, etc.; bigger closets and garages and increased pantry space in the kitchen. Flexible space within open floor plans will continue to be a top request in the home-building industry. Aesthetically, you'll see more double-duty furnishings and colorful home decor accessories. Don't be afraid to incorporate some of the new 2014 colors of the year into your home, either in the form of throw pillows and vases (which are easy to change out) or as an accent wall. Homeowners can find more trends and ideas on our website at kchandg.com or on our blog at kchandg.com/blog.
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| Open floor plan. (Photo: KCH&G) |
If someone wanted to make one change to their home or garden, what should it be?
Another continuing trend we'll see in 2014 is transitional indoor/outdoor space, those rooms that bring the outdoors in and vice versa.
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| Transition from inside to out. (Photo: KCH&G) |
If you're looking to remodel/add a space, sunrooms/screened-in porches, lanais/decks or an updated outdoor living space (including outdoor kitchens) will be well-received by friends and family (as well as by realtors/buyers if you're looking to sell one day).
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| Outdoor living space. (Photo: KCH&G) |
When planning a new home or garden space, what is the most important first step?
Be sure to research and use a local industry professional, including home builders, remodelers, architects, interior designers, landscape designers and contractors. (KCH&G's marketplace is a good starting point.) They'll be able to turn your dream into a reality in a professional manner.
Why should someone stop by and see you at the show?
We'll be giving out a variety of complimentary magazines, so if you missed a past issue, you can pick it up here. Each of our magazines features a wide range of ideas for the homeowner looking to remodel, build new, revamp their interiors or spruce up an outdoor living space. This year, KCH&G is partnering with Designer Consignment Furniture & Interiors on our booth design. Rather than providing a standard show booth, we'll have an inviting sitting area, kind of a mini living room, so come see us!
Describe our Home Show in one word.
Beneficial.
Don’t miss KCH&G at our Metropolitan Lawn & Garden Show
and our Kansas City Remodeling Show (Feb. 7-9)!
and our Kansas City Remodeling Show (Feb. 7-9)!
Dec 23, 2013
We’re thrilled to have Dr. Lori, star appraiser on Discovery Channel's Auction Kings, appear at the Kansas City Remodeling Show Feb. 7-9 2014 at the American Royal Center. She can’t wait to bring her talents to Kansas City, so at each of her presentations, she will be appraising a limited number of antiques and collectible items. If you’re interested, bring your hand-carried item to the stage area early to be selected for an appraisal (limit one item per family). Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to find out how much those family heirlooms sitting around your house are worth.
We recently caught up with her and she shared some of her most memorable appraising moments and her unbeatable tips for getting the most out of your items.
What are the top three tips to follow when getting antiques appraised?
- Don't think your antique is worthless just because it is yours.
- Don't let your antique go until you know what it's worth.
- Get Dr. Lori to appraise your antique.
What are the most expensive, scary and strange items you've ever appraised?
The most expensive item I've ever appraised at a Home Show event was Napoleon Bonaparte's personal good luck charm worth over $2 million dollars. I discuss many of the other interesting items (like a $500,000 Tiffany lamp, a copper weathervane that saved a family farm from foreclosure, etc.) in this video from ABC TV's LiveWell Network.
What antiques usually go unnoticed, but are actually very valuable?
Fishing Lures.
What should you look for when trying to determine if an item has value?
Don't let your appraiser buy your antique from you or broker (sell) your antique from you. If you want to sell your antiques, I offer tips in this video from my appearance on Anderson Cooper LIVE:
What should you look for when trying to determine if an item has value?
Don't let your appraiser buy your antique from you or broker (sell) your antique from you. If you want to sell your antiques, I offer tips in this video from my appearance on Anderson Cooper LIVE:
Finding the time to review all of the objects that people all over the world want me to evaluate. I evaluate 20,000 objects at more than 150 events worldwide every year and I still need more time to appraise all the cool objects.
Describe our Home Show in one word.
Priceless!
FOR 2-FOR-1 TICKETS TO THE SHOW CLICK HERE & SAVE!
Oct 1, 2013
Click here to buy your tickets to the Kansas City Remodeling Show!
It's gift giving season! And as you prepare your list, consider making a few of your gifts this year. Impress your friends and family with some do-it-yourself presents. Our D.I.Y. pillow is the perfect gift to create with the whole family. No sewing required, check out the full tutorial below on Snapguide.
SUPPLIES
T-shirt
Sharpie
Scissors
Small pillow
View the full tutorial below!
FEBRUARY 7-9, 2014
AMERICAN ROYAL CENTER
Click here to buy your tickets to the Kansas City Remodeling Show!
It's gift giving season! And as you prepare your list, consider making a few of your gifts this year. Impress your friends and family with some do-it-yourself presents. Our D.I.Y. decorative bowls are the perfect gift for you whole family. A great craft for kids, make these little ceramic gems this season you'll be sure to delight!
SUPPLIES
White Ceramic Dishes (Feel free to upcycle old ones!)
Sharpies or Permanent Marker
Oven (Set to 350)
View the full tutorial below!
FEBRUARY 7-9, 2014
AMERICAN ROYAL CENTER
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