Pittsburgh Housetrends

ww

w.housetrends.com

| NO

VEMBER 2012

HO

usEtREN

ds g

REatER pittsBuRg

H

gREatER pittsBuRgH | november 2012 | vol. 6, no. 5 | housetrends.com | $4.95

&before after ISSUE

Farmhouse Remodel Preserves HistoryModern Makeover In Squirrel Hill

Bathroom Trends:Making a Statement

001_nDEP_HTPT1012-Cvr.indd 1 10/23/12 3:10:00 PM

1237 Freedom Rd. Cranberry Twp. 724.772.1060

200 Fifth Avenue Market Square 412.281.3712

4807 William Penn Hwy. Murrysville 724.733.2600

w w w . e x p l o r e s p l a s h . c o m

vanities

HouseT Bain EssenciaFIN_Splash 10/19/12 5:42 PM Page 1

HTP

T101

2.06

2

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 8:58 AM

To schedule an appointment, give us a call or visit us at www.ugsurfaces.com.

Superior craftsmanship, professional installation, and a wide selection of materials and colors are the most important reasons why natural stone from Ultimate Granite is your best choice for home and office surfaces.

Quality Carved in Stone!

Granite ~ Marble ~ Quartz

Kitchen designed by: Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh, LLC; Photography by: Craig Thompson Photography

HTPT1012.033

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 8:58 AM

HTPT1012.038

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 8:59 AM

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 8:59 AM

HTP

T101

2.00

7

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 8:59 AM

8 housetrends.com

The days of the “red door and white picket fence” dream home have been long surpassed. Replaced by fantasies of home theaters, negative edge swimming pools and state-of-the-art kitchens, the architecture and remodeling trends of today have undergone a serious makeover to provide both shelter and pleasure.

Lucky for us, the streets of Pittsburgh are lined with many of these sophisticated dream homes, and we are so excited to share with you what we have discovered.

It took true vision for our one family to turn their Civil War farmhouse into a stunningly serene Laurel Highlands getaway. Completely made over and added on to, the details in this home were made to mimic the original rustic finishes; however, the charming wine cellar was an added bonus! Next, we invite you to explore an inventive addition, nestled creatively into a Squirrel Hill back yard. What was once a choppy, traditional home now boasts large, open spaces, free for children to roam! Last, but not least, we present to you a modern marvel of a master bathroom, fully equipped with an oversized soaking tub, a spa-inspired shower and a mini bar. The materials in this space alone are sure to take your breath away!Housetrends anxiously looks forward

to our next issue, where we will be shar-ing with you much holiday cheer and winter escapes. Until then, check out Housetrends.com for additional home and garden tips and ideas!

Be inspired by the brilliant designs and trends in this issue, and we will see you again shortly, once the snow falls!

Sincerely,

Bill Slattery and the Housetrends staff

Architecture is really about well-being. I think that people want to feel good in a space... On the one hand it’s about shelter, but it’s also about pleasure.

-Zaha hadid, architect

a letter from the publisherwelcome

Mia Feinberg, Bill SlatteryPhoto by craig thompson

‘‘ ’’

Published in conjunction with buzz Publications, llc and reach Publishing llc. © 2012 reach Publishing, LLc housetrends magazine is produced by reach Publishing, LLc. all rights reserved. all logos and trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. We assume no responsibility for errors, inaccuracies, omissions or any inconsistency herein. housetrends makes no warranties, representa-tions or endorsements regarding any of the services and/or the advertisers, builders, designers or any third parties appearing in the magazine. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without the written permission of reach Publishing, LLc except where prohibited by law. reach Publishing, LLc reserves the right to edit, alter, or omit any advertiser. Back issues are available upon request for $5.00 per copy, including shipping. (Subject to availability.) to have your name removed from our mailing list, send a letter to housetrends, Name removal, 4601 Malsbary road, cincinnati, Oh 45242.

greater Pittsburgh

Publisher Bill Slattery

editor christina Kleiner

contributing writers hilary daninhirsch, Joan Pearlstein dunn

contributing Photographers Josh Beeman, Jim crotty, daniel Feldkamp, robin Victor

Goetz, Joseph Korona, Nancy Lambert, Johan roetz, Shelley Schilperoot, craig thompson

sales assistant Mia Feinberg

For advertising information call 412-596-1030e-mail: [email protected]

write us at Housetrends Magazinec/o christina Kleiner, e-mail: [email protected]

Housetrends magazine is published byerilia Publishing LLc, 100 Mulberry Lane

Pittsburgh, Pa 15235

Member of

corporatecorporate Managing Partnersrobert J. Slattery, Kevin Slattery

senior director of graphic services Gary Boyscreative director Nina Kieffer

editorial Manager Karen Bradnersenior graphic designer tara Burchfield

color technician elvis LimProduction coordinator Lisa cavin

sales Production Mary BurdettVP of interactive Media ric Welker

Print Production dawn deemswebsite development and Prepress systems

Sandy Sinexadvertising designer Gina Miller

Quality control supervisor Sandy WhalenQuality control heather Fox, Melisande Weidner

Founder/executive Publisher Sam Wilder

Please recycle or pass this magazine on

to another reader

008 tDEP Welcome.indd 8 10/23/12 3:12:22 PM

Set for life.

Southside • 2220 E. Carson St. • 412.431.2220 • Fresh daily blog! http://modernliving.perlora.com/

www.perlora.com

HTP

T101

2.05

5

009_HTPT1012.indd 1 10/23/12 9:00 AM

10 housetrends.com

contents greater pittsburgh | vol. 6, issue 5.

features 22 COMFORT ZONE Family proves loyalty to Squirrel Hill

46 HOME AWAY FROM HOME Laurel Highlands farmhouse stands the test of time

66 IS IT TIME TO REMODEL YOUR KITCHEN? The National Kitchen and Bath Association offers advice on when and why to update

trends 35 KITCHEN TRENDS Fresh Ingredients A handful of kitchen makeovers reveal great new looks

59 BATHROOM TRENDS Visual Masterpiece Artistic touches create a Zen-inspired master bath retreat

71 DECORATING TRENDS Bedroom Personalities Which style works for you?

departments 12 FRESH FINDS The latest finds in furniture, flooring and lighting

79 AD INDEX

80 HOUSETRENDS.COM Tips, recipes, resources and inspiration

on the cover 46 A Denim blue-painted bathroom vanity establishes the color scheme of this new guest suite. Photo by Craig Thompson

22 12

59

010 tDEP TOC.indd 10 10/23/12 3:13:08 PM

Artemis Environmental proudly serves as the local distributor for Concrete Zen. Visit our showroom for a unique line of sustainable architectural products.

www.artemisenvironmental.com www.concretezen.com

counters / overlays / planters / sinks / custom designcounters / overlays / planters / sinks / custom design

HTP

T101

2.04

1H

TPT1

012.

050

011_HTPT1012.indd 1 10/23/12 9:01 AM

12 housetrends.com

1 Vogue chair by Arhaus arhaus.com. 2 Buchanan dresser by Belle Meade bellemeadesignature.com. 3 Greta pillow by Company C companyc.com. 4 Saint Cyr buffet by Baker bakerfurniture.com. 5 Marimekko Fatboy® by Fatboy fatboyusa.com. * Select items available locally at The Antiquarian Shop.

fresh findsfurnishings

Express yourself through your home by filling your space with furniture you’ve always wanted.

1

2

4

53

012 nUDEP FF Furniture_12-5.indd 12 10/23/12 3:13:48 PM

724.960.16002810 Washington Road, Rt. 19 SouthMcMurray, PA 15317www.colonialmodernfurniture.com

Hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri: 10-8 • Tues, Wed, Sat: 10-5 • Sun: 12-5

F U R N I T U R E

Stressless® is proudly endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association.

Learn more here.

For a limited time, when you donate $50 to charity you will receive $200 OFF the purchase price of a Stressless® recliner or $400 OFF the purchase of select Eagle or Wing recliners. Stressless® living is the perfect combination of comfort, function and style. Our patented Plus™ system provides you with optimum head and lumbar support in any position, while the Glide system keeps your body in perfect balance. Give yourself the ultimate gift of comfort and see why charity begins at home.

You can make everyone a lot more comfortable this holiday season.

Comfort is...giving a gift that will last

RECEIVE $200 OFF*

any Stressless® recliner or $400 OFF select Stressless® Eagle or Wing recliners when you donate $50 to charity.

November 21 - January 14

Stressless® Eagle / Wing

Save $400 – on purchase of Stressless ® Eagle or Wing*select colors only

HTPT1012.040

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 9:01 AM

14 housetrends.com

fresh findsflooring

1 Vibe field tile by Daltile daltile.com. 2 Grand la Fleur rug by Capel Rugs capelrugs.com. 3 Madison blue weave tile by Stone Impressions stoneimpressions.com. 4 Paper Chain rug by Company C companyc.com. * Select items available locally at Bradley Michaels Interiors; Interior Advisors; Ceramiche Tile & Stone.

Bright and simple translate to a roomthat looks spacious and clean. Turn your home into your haven.

3

1

42

014 nUDEP FF Flooring_12-5.indd 14 10/23/12 3:14:18 PM

They live a full life. At least 60 years to develop character and personality we see as grain and texture. Then, they’re in good hands, those of Baird Brothers craftsmen, who coax beauty and form and elegance from the finest hardwoods.

Floors…interior doors…stairs and accent parts…and mouldings: From custom designed to standard favorites, no one goes unsatisfied. Bring a little heaven into your home.

S o , t h i s i s w h e r e t r e e s

go to heaven.

© 2 0 1 2 B a i r d B r o t h e r s S a w m i l l , I n c .

7060 Crory Road in Canf ield, Ohio • 800.732.1697 Buy onl ine at BairdBrothers.com

Mon: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. – Tue-Fri: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.Sat: 7:30 a.m.-noon – Sun: CLOSED

BABS-0087 Print Ad-House Trends.indd 1 1/26/12 2:09 PM

HTP

T101

2.00

1

015_HTPT1012.indd 1 10/23/12 9:02 AM

16 housetrends.com

fresh findslighting

1 Muse wall light shown in multicolor by Axo Light axolight.it. 2 Rocket pendant by LBL lbllighting.com. 3 Daisy pendant shown in blue and silver by LBL lbllighting.com. 4 Xanadu chandelier in polished stainless steel by Fredrick Ramond fredrickramond.com. 5 Classique taper pendant by Stonegate Designs stonegatedesigns.com. * Select items available locally at Cardello Electric Supply; Platinum Lighting Concepts.

Let your lighting reflect your personality.Cheerful, livelyand vivid describe these lighting fixtures—fabulous!

2

3

4

5

1

HTP

T101

2.01

8

20560 ROUTE 19, CRANBERRY724.742.9777

2520 ROUTE 19 SOUTH, CANONSBURG724.745.1541

4484 WILLIAM PENN HWY, MURRYSVILLE724.519.7692

W W W . C A R D E L L O L I G H T I N G . C O M

016 nUDEP FF Lighting_12_5.indd 16 10/24/12 9:55:41 AM

HTP

T101

2.01

9

WEST END510 South Main StreetPittsburgh, PA 15220

412 922-5600

www.CeramicheTile.com

Whateveryou canImagine

If it has to be perfect,

It's GOTTA be from Rex!

Custom crafted for you. Installed by Rex professionals.

Guaranteed for life.

Family owned and operated since 1958.

412-921-7777 RexGlass.com MCMURRAY | PITTSBURGH | SHADYSIDE

GLASS &MIRROR CO INCRex

HTP

T101

2.00

9

017_HTPT1012.indd 1 10/23/12 9:04 AM

M e m b e r

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 9:04 AM

HTPT1012.006

�donsappliances.comToll-Free at 866.544.1711

412.661.7550412.835.2300724.916.0100

5958 Baum Blvd., PittsburghNorman Center II, Upper St. Clair2335 Washington Road, Canonsburg

310 Commerce Park DriveCranberry Township

�hillmonappliance.com • 724.779.9393

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 9:05 AM

www.fsc.orgFSC® C005060

Call 1-800-867-9441

020_HTPT1012.indd 1 10/23/12 9:05 AM

Eldorado Gemstone CandleWall installed with Eldorado Sanibel CoastalReef

AFTER

eldoradostone.com 800.925.1491 724.693.2538 | 1188 McKee Road, Oakdale PA

BEFORE

HTP

T101

2.06

3

021_HTPT1012.indd 1 10/23/12 9:23 AM

22 housetrends.com

022-029 nFEA ComfortZone.indd 22 10/23/12 3:15:22 PM

Comfort Zone Couple

proves loyalty to squirrel Hill

By Joan pearlstein DunnPhotos by Craig Thompson

housetrends greater pittsburgh 23continued >

Before& After


Before& After

24 housetrends.com


housetrends greater pittsburgh 25

The first

recorded homes in Squirrel Hill

date back to 1760; a few of which

are still standing today. One stood

on 262 acres, and changed hands

several times before its final owner, Mary Schenley, donated her entire

chunk of acreage to the city. Today the land is known as Schenley Park and

is the second largest municipal park in the city of Pittsburgh. Frick Park is

the largest, and amasses a whopping 561 acres. Upon his death, the land

was donated by Henry Clay Frick and stretches through Squirrel Hill and

Point Breeze, with a smaller section spilling into Edgewood. In 1893, the

installation of electric trolleys facilitated growth in the community. Squirrel

Hill attracted some of the most prominent and pedigreed businessmen in

the country, with many of their distinguished mansions still preserved by

Pittsburgh’s History and Landmarks Foundation.

Establishing rootsBeginning in the 1920’s, Squirrel Hill has been a hub for Eastern European Jewish immigrants. It is geographically a quick commute to world-renowned hospitals and prestigious universities, making it a magnet for students and young profes-sionals from across the world. Forbes and Murray Avenues (known to the locals as “up-street”) are loaded with boutiques, long-standing pubs, a cultural mix of cui-sines and Pittsburgh’s legendary Manor Theater. Many folks find that once they have lived in Squirrel Hill, they are disin-clined to leave.

OPENING SPREAD: Double pane windows help to create an energy-efficient environment. OPPOSITE: The addition com-bines the kitchen, dining room and living room in one open space. ABOVE: Bold splashes of blue accent the walls through-out the addition. LEFT: Original dining room.

continued >


26 housetrends.com

Such was the case for a young couple who, in 1998, purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom house in a prime location of Squirrel Hill. Between work and pleasure, living so close to CMU and the business district was perfect for them, but by 2010, they had four children and one bathroom didn’t cut it. “We loved our neighbor-hood and couldn’t afford to upgrade to one of the bigger homes, so we added on a 1,600-square-foot addition which was equal in size to our original house,” says the owner. “It gave us everything we wanted, in the price range we could handle, and without having to move.”

The couple went with Dan Meade, of Prime 1 Builders, as their general con-tractor. “To begin with, we discussed their needs and developed a sketch and budget,” says Meade. “It’s a service that we provide to clients before they decide to move forward with an architect.”

Once the couple committed to staying in their existing home, they hired archi-tect Christine Mondor, AIA, Principal at evolveEA, to design the blueprint. Mondor was ideal for the project because she’s known for her energy-efficient designs. The architect’s objective was always to “tighten up the envelope,” keeping heat in in the wintertime, and keeping it out in the summer. “Our utility bills are so low,” tells the owner. “Our electricity went out during the heat wave for three hours, and our house stayed cool the whole time.”

RIGHT: The 40-inch Wolf range sets the sleek modern tone in the new kitchen. ABOVE: Original kitchen.



Before& After

continued >


28 housetrends.com

TOP: The master bedroom addition offers dramatic views of the surrounding landscape.

ABOVE: The glass-enclosed shower boasts a rain showerhead. RIGHT: The master

bathroom features a white double vanity and matching medicine cabinets. OPPOSITE:

The children’s bathroom features a custom poured concrete double sink.



Resources Architect: Christine Mondor, evolveEA; Contractor: Prime 1 Builders, Inc.; Flooring: Bruce Hardwood, supplied by 84 Lumber; Cabinetry: IKEA; Concrete countertops: Outlaw Studios; Sinks and faucets: Kohler, supplied by Famous-Supply; Range: Wolf, supplied by Don’s Appliances

“The house was a typical four-square structure, with small adjoining spaces, minimal hallways, and few places of ref-uge from family traffic,” explains Mondor. “We designed an addition that opened the small rooms into an open space where many activities could simultaneously take place, under a parent’s watchful eye.” The kitchen, dining and family room were combined in one expansive area. “I didn’t want a formal living room,” says the owner. “My parents had one when I was growing up, and we never used it.”

The owners had great faith in Prime 1 to complete the project while they were away. Meade built the majority of the addition while the family spent their summer in California. “We truly utilized technology to stay connected while building this com-plex project,” explains the contractor. “We had daily meetings through phone and email, and constantly sent pictures back and forth.”

Conscious decisionsThe couple used local businesses for

resources and focused on re-using materi-als to minimize waste. Concrete was cut from a curb on a local street, then sealed and installed as a step in the kitchen. “Active systems were selected to put the air-conditioning closer to the people who need it,” explains Mondor. “Systems like radiant floor heat allows for lower ambi-ent air temperature from the furnace in the winter.”

Heavily insulated walls and high-effi-ciency double pane windows also helped to lower energy costs. They also used a low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paint to cut back on chemicals and toxins.

The spacious kitchen allows everyone to circulate without bumping into one another. “My Wolf stove was a 40th birth-day gift, and makes things really nice,” says the owner. “We have 10 to 20 people every Friday for Shabbat dinner, and we’re just cooking all the time.” IKEA kitchen cabinetry was creatively integrated with a

glass backsplash, creating a custom look. A private master-suite needs little more than the picturesque view of the treetops

beyond. “I wake up and see the sugar maples, and when a thunderstorm goes by, you almost feel like you’re outside,” tells the owner. “All our kids flock to this room and we read, play games, and do yoga in here.” A meditative glass shower dominates the master bathroom and glows with daylight, illuminating the architecturally precise details in this striking room.

The colorful kid’s bathroom has a poured concrete sink, which was a simple material that they were able to get from a local source. “Although the kids are happy with their new bathroom, they still seem to always be using ours,” laughs the owner. “But I have to say that the best part of having two bathrooms is that they no longer have to wait in line doing the antsy pants dance.”

Before& After

web bonus To see more photos of this project visit housetrends.com. Search: Comfort Zone


Because DesignMatters.

To find the right designer for you,Use our Designer Referral Serviceat asidpawest.org or call (412) 882-4424

Having the professional input of all three architectural, design, and construction services can offer many advantages to your next project. I asked a few of my current team members to address team work. All are educated, trained professionals with years of experience.Architect Maximilian Mavrovic, AIA of Mavrovic Architects PC, promotes this collaboration.

“The owner’s needs are open to interpretation, and a team brings a solution with fewer doubts. If alternate solutions are explored and discussed with client and team members, schedule and budget are met. One professional may have a keener insight into a solution because of a former familiarity.”Don Long of Long Construction adds his thoughts, “Having another’s design allows for critiquing in terms of

practical and construction viewpoint. A continuity of design and construction exists so that details flow and the finishes are consistent throughout the project.”

Larry Mayo of Mayo and Son, believes the homeowner wins if a team is involved. “Some homeowners do not have the concepts of what is being created. Visualizing is difficult and a team helps interrupt that challenge. Getting from conceptual drawings to construction brings clients comfort in the process.”Architect Matt Sutter, AIA of SōL Harris/Day

Architecture based in Canton, Ohio, supports team involvement as well. The usage of all three professionals avoids second guessing that can sometimes go on in a project.As a designer, I find early involvement helps me

help the client. Knowing your areas of expertise makes for a better project. There is no reinventing the wheel when your team members know what needs to be done. For the end product, working

with my colleagues gives me the opportunity to be certain that everything is perfect: the light level will be maximized, the space planning will be efficient, the HVAC will be comfortable, the structure will be secure, the installation will be thought out and completed to the best possible. Experience has taught me that each team member takes pride in their involvement and wants to see the completion greater than the “sum of the parts.” While homeowners are making great strides in seeing the benefits of having a designer early in the project, architects and contractors have long been on board. At project completion, true pride shines when all those little details matter most.Your project matters. There are many highly qualified professionals who can work really well together.

Interviewing and selecting your team deserves your time to establish it. The homeowner is the most important team member. You need to keep a working relationship, often involving a trust

factor with each team member. Homeowners considering a new project deserve to have the “A Team.”

Best to your next project,Kimberly A. Barnes, ASID

Kim Barnes Studio

HTPT1012.046

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 9:06 AM

National Associationof Home Builders

HTP

T101

2.06

0

6301 Butler Street, Pittsburgh PA 15201 crescentbathsandkitchens.com

412.782.3300Pittsburgh’s largest and most up-to-date

bath showroom

Visit our national award-winning showroom just minutes from East End and Fox Chapel

031_HTPT1012.indd 1 10/23/12 9:28 AM

GuardianStorage.com/environment

GUARDIAN STORAGE IS POWERED BY WIND...

Call Today to Reserve Your Unit.

412.564.4479

HTP

T101

2.00

4

032_HTPT1012.indd 1 10/23/12 9:08 AM

CONSTRUCTION INC.AVANTI

HTP

T101

2.00

5

033_HTPT1012.indd 1 10/23/12 9:08 AM

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 9:08 AM

housetrends city 35housetrends greater pittsburgh 35continued >

Fresh Ingredients

kitchen trendsBefore& After

Unless your kitchen is reasonably new,

chances are there is something you’d

like to change about it. Perhaps it’s the

color of the cabinets or the caliber of

the countertops. F You might wish you

had more space to accommodate wall

ovens or that extra cook who seems to

consume all of your elbow room. Plus,

all those great new gadgets like micro-

wave drawers, wine refrigerators and

ice-makers can lure us in like mythical

sirens. F If you feel strongly about any

or all of the above, take a look at some

of our favorite kitchen remodels. You’ll

see how something as simple as brush-

ing on a fresh coat of paint and updating

the hardware can be amazingly effec-

tive. See how much functionality you

might gain by moving a wall back a foot

or so, or by enlarging an opening to let

foot traffic flow with ease. F Inspiration

starts here with some of Housetrends’

favorite makeovers that run the gamut

in regard to cost and creativity and will

certainly get you thinking.

Kitchen makeovers reveal great new looks

By Karen Bradner

035-040 nUKIT_FreshIngredients.indd 35 10/23/12 3:17:15 PM

36 housetrends.com

B4

ResouRcesDesign consultant: José oubrerie; contractor: Allen builders And remodelersPhoto by robin Victor goetz

These Cincinnati

homeowners decided to remodel

rather than move after living for years

with a dated kitchen. The goal was

a streamlined kitchen sans ornate

woodworking. beech was used for

the cabinetry, stainless steel for the

perimeter countertops and limestone

for the island for a clean,

contemporary feel.

AFTeR

36 housetrends.com

see more of This kiTChen AT houseTrends.Com seArCh: Unexpecting the Expected


ResouRcesArchitect: Urbanorder; contrActor: Ketron

CUstom bUilders; cAbinetry: Cooley CUstom Cabinetry

Photo by DAniel FelDkAmP


Ten years of living with their

kitchen gave this Columbus couple

the impetus they needed to knock

down a wall, raise the ceiling and

create the open space they wanted.

the kitchen now flows beautifully

to the formal dining room and its

new cork floor is softer and more

comfortable than the original marble

floor.

continued >

B4

AFTeR

see more of this KitChen at hoUsetrends.Com searCh: Big Change for a Small Space


B4

ResouRcesContraCtor: KnapKe Cabinets; KitChen designer: Clive Morgan; Cabinets: DeCora anD CustoM froM KnapKe Cabinets; granite: Marble anD granite WorKsPhoto by shelley sChilPeroot

With two avid cooks

in residence, this original Dayton

kitchen made meal preparation a

challenge. by removing a wall that

backed up to a sunroom and pushing

the sink countertop back 12 inches,

the designer gained enough square

footage to include a prep island

which gives the couple plenty of

elbow room.

38 housetrends.com

AFTeR

see More of this KitChen at housetrenDs.CoM searCh: Two Cooks, One Kitchen

see More of this KitChen at housetrenDs.CoM searCh: Old Soul


Once they’d purchased

and gutted most of the interior of

a 1950s home, a Pittsburgh couple

replaced the dated kitchen with

French Country flair. The island in

the new space is an organized work

station that includes a pullout micro-

wave, a dish drawer for storage and

a prep sink located conveniently

close to the range.

B4

ResouRcesContraCtor: Brown’s Building

and remodeling; KitChen designer: The KiTChen sTudio;

Cabinetry: CusTom From suPerior wood ProduCTs

Photo by Craig thomPson

continued >


AFTeR

see more oF This KiTChen aT houseTrends.Com searCh: Old Soul


40 housetrends.com

Enjoying the

soothing waters of Tampa Bay which

serve as a backdrop, this Florida

couple knew it was time to update

their standard kitchen into a space

more worthy of its surroundings.

Knotty Alder cabinetry with a rich

antique bronze stain creates a rustic

atmosphere, while the unique blue

island brings out the soothing hues of

the Blue Louise granite countertops

and slate floor.

B4

ResouRcesKitchen designer: NANcy BrAAmse, cmKDB, OLDe

WOrLD cABiNeTry; contractor: DANieL e. AshLiNe; cabinetry: BeNTWOOD

Photo by Johan roetzAFTeR

see mOre OF This KiTcheN AT hOuseTreNDs.cOm seArch: Nautical Inspiration


Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 9:09 AM

advertisement

This family’s particular story began when Stuckley’s husband saw an ad-vertisement for Heartland Homes. He then visited a development in Pine Richland and fell in love with the Nantucket floor plan. After look-ing at nearly thirty homes, none of which could compare to the Heart-land model, the homeowner’s chose the Nantucket and Heartland.

The couple, who was moving from a Ryan home development, knew that they did not want that same “orga-nized community” feel when build-ing their new custom home, and they were thrilled to learn of the flexibil-ity of the Heartland Everywhere pro-gram.

“We were really sold after meeting the sales representative Dennis Huet. He was amazing from the beginning, as genuine as a person could be, and there were no high pressure sales,” said Stuckley. “Dennis assured us that Heartland Everywhere would do any-thing and everything that we asked, he was so overly accommodating. It was hard not to want to build with Heartland.”

With the home boosting a spacious 4,700 square foot floor plan, it was crucial that Heartland builders found a way to make more space in the back-yard while keeping the original struc-tural plans of the house intact. As promised, this family’s dream home on their dream lot was complete af-ter seven months, and they have not looked back since.

“This truthfully is the quintessen-tial home for us. Having four young children, the space we live in needs to be functional, not formal. We use

Right: The dramatic, vaulted ceilings and palladium encompass the family’s dining area, featuring a ten-person table and open access to the kitchen.

HTPT1012.045

Want to see more? Visitwww.HeartlandEverywhere.com

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 9:09 AM

every inch of space, every single day, which was our goal in building a cus-tom home,” Stuckley stated. “We live in our home, we encourage our kids to have friends here, we love to enter-tain and have people over, and people really love being here.”

Showcasing five oversized bed-rooms, a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, and a unique split staircase (the kids fa-vorite feature), the Nantucket model has proved to be very practical for this large family. At the heart of this space is the fabulously modern, gour-met kitchen, which is by far the fa-vorite and most functional room in the home. Complete with an over-

advertisement

Top: The oversized custom marble island is an attention grabber and also a func-tional space in the Stuckley’s luxurious eat-in kitchen.

Opposite: Bright, girly decorative accents and delicate chandelier epitomize the per-sonality of Stuckley’s daughter in one of the homes five bedrooms.

HTPT1012.045

Want to see more? Visitwww.HeartlandEverywhere.com

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 9:09 AM

advertisement

Opposite: Complete with a custom Crawford ceiling, a full wall of windows and plush carpeting, the great room boosts an intimately cozy atmosphere.

Below: A two-story entry way lends itself perfectly to the large split-stair case, a unique feature of the Nantucket model.

www.HeartlandEverywhere.com

Whether you want to build turn-key or as an owner/builder, Heartland Everywhere has you covered. It is the perfect choice when you only want the very best. View our gal-lery of homes for inspiration, browse a sampling of available home sites, or contact us today 724-871-0181, to determine the next step toward building your dream home!

HTPT1012.045

sized, custom island and a built in desk area, the Stuckley kitchen is a perfect fit for both the pampered chef and the stay-at-home mom. Christina chose a breathtaking crystal light fixture to hang over her island that gives the already stunning room that extra wow factor.

Stuckley, who describes herself and her hus-band as “not cookie cutter people or vanilla,” was thrilled with Heartland Everywhere’s com-mitment to custom building at a more afford-able price point. The couple handpicked most every detail in their entire house, and even made a few structural changes, such as adding the Crawford ceiling in their great room and the charming covered patio off of their break-fast nook.

“This house was not designed to have a cov-ered patio. The architects had to go back and make different accommodations with the win-dows and the slope of the roof but at the end of the day, that’s what we wanted so Heartland made it work,” Stuckley remarks. “They really aim to suit their customer’s style and conve-nience. Heartland Everywhere was an absolute dream to work with and we are so pleased with the quality of their work.”

Sara, our online concierge, is available to answer any questionsyou have. Already have a home site?Sara can help you take the nextstep toward the perfect home withHeartland Everywhere.

[email protected]

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 9:09 AM

045_HTPT1012.indd 1 10/23/12 9:10 AM

46 housetrends.com

Laurel Highlands farmhouse stands the test of timeBy Christina Kleiner | Photos by Craig Thompson

away from

Westmoreland County has become a popular tourist destination for out-of-towners and

Pittsburgh residents looking to get away for a little rest and relaxation. Known for its rich history

and lush landscaping, the area is also dotted with some of the oldest farmhouses in the country.

F In 1995, a couple with strong Pittsburgh roots became the third owners of a charming three

bedroom and one bathroom farmhouse that dated back to 1862. “We had been looking for

a farmhouse for two years when our realtor brought us here,” says the owner. “We walked

through it one time and saw the potential. It had been updated enough that it was livable and

we knew we could make it our own.” F Since then the farmhouse, which sits on ten private

acres, has served as a second home for the couple, whose primary residence is in Houston,

Texas. “We grew up in the area and went to school at IUP,” says the wife. “Work led us away,

but we have a large extended family still living here, as well as a group of close friends from

college. It just made sense for us to have a place here.”continued >

046-054 tFEA HomeAwayFromHome.indd 46 10/23/12 3:20:38 PM


Before& After


48 housetrends.com

OVERLEAF: A pair of Harden chairs faces the stone fireplace, which is complete with a reclaimed wood beam serving as the mantel. LEFT: The large addition creates 5,000 square feet of living space and helps to connect the original farmhouse to the detached garage. BELOW: Sherrill swivel chairs covered in Farrar Stripe fabric from Lee Jofa add visual interest to the wine lounge. OPPOSITE: The addition was painted to match the original home’s pale yellow exterior, complete with dark green trim.



Historic preservation In late 2010, after 15 years of summer vacations and weekend getaways with their children and family and friends, the couple decided it was time to update the house to fit their lifestyle. The previous owners had built a sunroom onto the back of the house, but it still lacked the indoor comfort and modern amenities available today. They turned to architect Tim Morgan to help them develop a plan. “Since they had spent so many years in the house, they knew what worked and what didn’t work. They had also collected a notebook filled with magazine clippings and photos of various products, materials and ideas,” he explains.

Before& After

original first floor

New first floor plan

Before

continued >


50 housetrends.com

One of the biggest issues with the origi-nal house was the location of the kitchen. Positioned in the rear corner of the home, the kitchen was on the opposite side of the house from the detached garage. The kitchen and garage were so far apart that the owner wouldn’t use the driveway, opt-ing instead to park in the grass near the side entrance of the home. “We decided

Before

that the best solution was to build an addi-tion that would connect the original house with the detached garage,” Morgan says.

Morgan enlisted the help of Jeff Martin, owner of Primrose Homes, and interior designer Joann Fullen. “Our job was to suc-cessfully build an addition that created new living space while preserving the integrity of the original home,” Martin says. “This addition provides an extra 5,000 square feet of living space, but it fits perfectly with the original character of the farmhouse.”

The addition was set back from the home in order to maintain the promi-nence of the original front porch as the main entrance. It also features the same pale yellow façade with dark green trim. “It was important to match the paint so that the new portion of the home had a bit of historical value as well,” Fullen says.

The addition made way for an open floor plan complete with a new kitchen, wine lounge and sunroom on the first floor. The original sunroom was trans-formed into a two-story casual dining area adorned with dramatic windows flanked continued >

ABOVE: The perimeter cabinetry is painted Sherwin-Williams’ Jersey Cream, while the island is stained to match the wood floors. OPPOSITE: Custom-made built-ins and a window seat, painted Benjamin Moore’s Rave Red, establish the color scheme in the casual dining area.

Before& After

by bold red custom built-in cabinets and a connecting window seat. “It is refreshing to be able to stand in the kitchen and be a part of everything,” says the homeowner. “We can entertain a large group of people and have plenty of space, or it can be just the two of us sitting at the table in the wine lounge looking out over the pond behind the house.”

The first floor also holds a new mas-ter suite and laundry room. Two guest suites were added to the second floor, along with a comfortable sitting room. The lower level was transformed into an entertainment mecca. “We love to watch football, so we placed three televisions into the cabinet in the media room,” says the homeowner.

The lower level also incudes a billiard room, wine cellar and a yet-to-be-finished hobby room for the husband’s expansive train collection. “Now that we’re retired we spend more time here, and my hus-band is anxious to get the train room up and running.”


52 housetrends.com

Attention to detailInfusing a sense of history into the new living spaces was very important to the owners. The wide plank Carlisle Eastern White Pine floors throughout the first floor, as well as the random pattern slate flooring in the lower level, and elabo-rate molding and trim throughout the home keep that historic vibe alive. Other materials such as the wood beams added to the dining area and master bedroom ceilings, the reclaimed brick pavers from Old Chicago Brick used on the floors of the wine cellar, entry and the kitchen backsplash and the eye-catching wainscot-ing in the master bathroom provide rich textures and details reminiscent of old country farmhouses.

Thanks to 51 interior paint colors, 48 different light fixture styles and a mixture of rich fabrics, each room has its own story to tell. Fullen relied on the Milk Paint chart to keep the look authentic to country living. Other than the master bathroom walls, which feature a light blue faux linen texture, the majority of the rooms have a soft paint palette. This allowed Fullen to introduce color through the various fabrics, rugs and custom built-ins, created by Pittsburgh-based Heart of the Home. “When you walk into the guest suite on the second floor, that blue bathroom van-ity just pops and complements the entire color scheme,” says the homeowner. “It creates such a wonderful retreat.”

Leaving a markThe homeowners are also proud of their dedication to American-made products and the ability to repurpose some of the items originally in the home. Instead of discarding the old kitchen cabinets, the owner plans to incorporate them into his train room. The kitchen countertops were also moved to the lower level and the old master bathroom vanity made its way outside to the grill area. “The majority of the furniture in the house was made in the USA,” the wife says. “It was something that was important to us and Joann was instru-mental in helping us achieve that goal.”

continued >



Before& After

OPPOSITE TOP: Needlepoint Navy and Twilight Gray paint, both from Sherwin-Williams, were used to create the faux linen texture on the walls of the master bathroom. OPPOSITE BOTTOM: The custom window seat complements the Harden pineapple poster bed that commands attention in the master bedroom. TOP: A cozy sitting area on the second floor, accented with a custom bookcase, encourages guests to make them-selves at home. ABOVE: This second floor guest suite is decorated in a cool palette of soft blues and whites.

original second floor

New second floor plan


54 housetrends.com

Interior designer: Joann Fullen, ASID, Joann Fullen Interiors; Architect: Timothy J. Morgan; Builder: Jeff Martin, Primrose Homes, Inc.; Structural engineer: Capstone Structural Engineering; Mechanical, electrical and plumbing engi-neering: BDA Engineering; Wood flooring: Carlisle Eastern White Pine, WTM Exotic Wood Flooring; Brick pavers: Old Chicago Brick, Gavin Historical Bricks; Bathroom floors and walls: Marble, The Tile Collection; Cabinetry and built-ins: Heart of the Home; Finish carpentry: Mark Miller; Granite countertop supplier: Dente Classic & Exotic Stone; Granite countertop fabricator: Apex Surfaces; Plumbing fixtures: Crescent Supply; Stained glass: Rex Glass; Appliances: Miele dishwasher; Sub-Zero refrigerator; Wolf range, microwave draw-er and warming drawer, supplied by Don’s Appliances; Lighting, furnishings and accessories: Joann Fullen Interiors; Carpet: Joann Fullen Interiors; Stark Carpet; Landscaping: Blackwood & Associates; Paint: PPG Pittsburgh Paints; Sherwin-Williams; Benjamin Moore

Before& After

Thanks to retirement, the homeowner says they now intend to spend even more time here in Laurel Highlands. “We loved it here before the renovation,” she adds. “We have so many memories already and now we’re excited to start creating new ones.”

TOP: Old Chicago Brick laid in a herringbone pattern draws eyes to the floor of the wine cellar.


HTP

T101

2.05

9

PA075803

Comfort brings joy.

Strip District • 2837 Smallman St. • 412.434.7425 • Fresh daily blog! http://modernliving.perlora.com/

Visit our NEW StresslessComfort Zone and testthe world’s best recliner.

e a t h e r

THE INNOVATORS OF COMFORT ™

www.perlora.com

HTP

T101

2.05

4

055_HTPT1012.indd 1 10/23/12 1:23 PM

PROFESSIONALMEMBER

HTP

T101

2.04

3

TJMa r c h i t e c t u r e + p l a n n i n g

056_HTPT1012.indd 1 10/23/12 9:11 AM

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 9:12 AM

SAVE $100* OR MORE WITHqualifying purchases of

Silhouette® Window Shadings and Luminette® Privacy Sheers

* ®

Prepaid Reward Card. This rebate offer may not be combined with any other Hunter Douglas offer or promotion. © 2012 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.

Save September 15 — December 15window fashions.* What a wonderful way to fill your home with the beauty and warmth of the season.

Comfort and Joy, Now at a Savings.

Vignette® Modern Roman Shades30

246

Peerless Wallpaper and Blinds3490 William Penn Hwy Pittsburgh PA 15235M-Th: 10:00-8:00, F: 10:00-6:00 Sat :10:00-5:00 Closed Sunday412-823-7660peerlesswall.hdwfg.com

HTP

T101

2.02

8

Follow Us At Facebook

058_HTPT1012.indd 1 10/23/12 9:12 AM


For some folks, the bedroom is their sanctuary. For others, it’s the kitchen. But for Karen and Chuck of Upper St. Clair, it’s their new master bathroom that provides respite from daily life.

VisualMasterpiece

continued >

Artistic touches create a Zen-inspired master bath retreat | By Hilary Daninhirsch | Photos by Craig Thompson

bathroom trendsBefore& After

059-063 tBAT VisualMasterpiece.indd 59 10/23/12 3:24:01 PM

60 housetrends.com


Before embarking on their bathroom renovation project, Karen likely would not have pointed to her bathroom for a tranquil getaway. “The previous master bathroom had a country spa sort of feel to it, but we wanted something more ‘Zen’ and with a real ‘wow’ factor to it. We wanted a place where we could retreat and never have to leave,” she says. “I wanted to bring in natural har-monious elements to balance wood, metal and granite surfaces. I think to a very large extent, we have accomplished that here.”

Jumping off pointThe project started after the original shower door became loose from the bottom track. This led to the discovery of a small crack inside the fiberglass shower. Instead of fixing the problems, they decided to gut the whole room and start fresh.

That’s where Michael and Aimee Braun of Braun Design Partners entered the picture. The Brauns worked with the home-owners over a period of about 14 months to plan the architectural space, overall design and interior finishes. “It was truly a collabor-ative process,” says Karen. “That is the joy of having professionals; they can hold all the elements of the vision together.”

“It was very challenging because it was not a big space,” adds Michael. “There was quite a bit of thinking and effort to get all the parts to fit and flow together.”

Upon opening the double doors into the remodeled bathroom, one sees straight into and through the shower, which is all glass except the back wall. “It’s stunning,” says Karen. “You have the brown/gray tiles that go from floor to ceiling and the granite benches. It takes my breath away still.”

She adds that the pebbles on the shower floor are equivalent to a foot massage and praises the addition of the transom window above the shower door to help control the amount of steam.

Spa-inspired accoutrementsAt the end of the day, the owners have the option of listening to music while relaxing in the air-jet tub, which replaced an old whirlpool tub, through speakers wired from a receiver in the closet. They’ve also installed a beverage center complete with a refrigerator, coffee maker and glasses stored in a pullout cabinet under the bar sink.

Another desirable feature is the under-floor radiant heating. “In the winter, to step onto this, it’s delicious,” says Karen.

She also loves the top-down/bottom-up Roman shades accent-ing the windows. And, unlike the previous bathroom, which had a barely-functional closet, the new design allows for a great deal of storage space.

continued >

OVERLEAF: A mixture of natural earth-tone tile comprises the mas-sive steam shower. OPPOSITE: Bronze mosaic glass tile accentuates the bathtub wall and overhead niche. TOP RIGHT: The Louisa Blue granite countertop perfectly complements the Café Brown Blanco bar sink. BOTTOM RIGHT: The bar area features a refrigerator and custom cabinetry to store glasses.




62 housetrends.com



Artistic touchesHaving grown up in a family of art collectors, Karen transferred her love of artwork to the new space. While she loves everything about the new bathroom, Karen gushes about the Louisa Blue granite. “This is beautiful, such expressive granite with the blues and the colors of the shores; that’s why we had a piece of it cut to be like artwork to put in the niche over the tub. It’s so viscerally beautiful on so many dimensions; it’s carried from one side of the bathroom to another, so things are always in balance,” she explains.

That balance is carried through the whole bath-room, such as how the curve of the sink mimics the curves of the cabinets. “Details like that add to the harmony of the space.”

“Karen really wanted some different materials; you can tell by the look of the granite,” Aimee says. “A lot of people want to do neutral stuff in their bathrooms, but she really wanted to incorporate a lot of colors. We used a lot of blue and red, though she wanted a Zen feel, so to tone down those bright and bold colors, we mixed in natural stones.”

She adds that Karen’s knowledge and apprecia-tion of art helped in the collaboration process. “If I showed her something out of the ordinary, she understood how it could work. She wasn’t afraid to make a statement.”

The light fixtures above the tub and vanity were other artistic elements; they are on dimmer switches, capturing the Zen-like atmosphere when desired.

“We looked at this whole space as a spa,” Michael says. “We knew we should put in soothing music, which fit in with the steam shower and the wine bar. The old bathroom was a conglomeration of parts; the new bathroom has more of a flow.”

“Everyone showed a lot of intuition and respect for everyone’s ideas,” Karen says. “It was a great project to be involved with and even better to live in now. I’m just really glad we did this and I am so thrilled that the shower had a little ding in the wall; I would have put it there myself had I known this would have been the outcome.”

ResouRces Architect: Michael Braun, Braun Design Partners, LLc; Interior designer: Aimee Braun, AsID, Braun Design Partners, LLc; Contractor: Brian Bauer, Bauer Residential, LLc; Tile: sant Agostino Kayan Brown Matte; Porcellana Di Rocca Gemstone Dune; Vitrex Gold Bronze Marrone; Perfect Pebble French Tan, supplied by ceramiche Tile and stone; Paint: Ligonier Tan and Marshmallow, sherwin-Williams; Granite: Wildfire; Louisa Blue, Premier Granite and stone; Cabinets: splash; Hardware: Top Knobs; Lighting: Hubbardton Forge; Lutron dimmer switches, Lighting by erik; Frameless shower glass: Rex Mirror and Glass; Refrigerator: u-Line, Don’s Appliances; Doors: Trustile, Al Lorenzi Lumber, Inc.; Toilet: Toto eco soiree, elite Kitchen and Bath; Shower drain: Infinity Drain; Tankless water heater: Rheem; Medicine cabinets: Robern; Towel holders: Moen; Bathtub: Bainultra Thermomasseur Tekura, splash; Sound system: Bose, Pioneer; Radiant heat flooring: Raychem QuickNet, splash; Showerheads and faucets: Hansgrohe, splash; Sinks: Kohler Kelston; Blanco Diamond café Brown, splash; Window treatments: Roman shades; Steam shower system: Thermasol

OPPOSITE: The teak vanity is topped with a complementary Wildfire granite counter. TOP: The niche above the bathtub features a beautiful piece of Louisa Blue granite. BOTTOM: This transom window allows the user to control the amount of steam in the shower.



BuildersAssociationof Metropolitan Pittsburgh

HTP

T101

2.04

4

064_HTPT1012.indd 1 10/23/12 9:13 AM

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 9:16 AM

Is i t Time to Remodel Your Kitchen?

The National Kitchen & Bath Association offers advice on when and why to update

Many homeowners think their kitchen is outdated from the

looks of their worn cabinets, dated appliances and crackled

countertop. What they may not realize is that there are

many other reasons, more important than cosmetic, why

a kitchen needs to be remodeled. F The National Kitchen

& Bath Association (NKBA) offers the following tips to

help homeowners evaluate the current condition of their

kitchen and decide if the time is right for a remodel.

1

Children

66 housetrends.com

Adequate space

2

Depending on whether or not you have children, and their ages, your kitchen may need to be remodeled. Dated appliances and the design of your kitchen can be hazard-ous for young kids. If you are in the process of extending your family, you may want more room for cooking larg-er meals and lower cabinets for easier access to children’s food. Based on the NKBA Kitchen Planning Guidelines, microwave ovens should be installed 3" below the prin-cipal user’s shoulder but no more than 54" above the floor to avoid accidents. The NKBA also suggests avoiding sharp corners on countertops with kids around.

Are you satisfied with the amount of counter space, cabinet space and floor space in your kitchen? The position of your refrigerator or shape of your counter may be taking away useful workspace. According to the NKBA Kitchen and Bath Planning Guidelines, when replacing a countertop or chang-ing the shape of your kitchen, keep in mind that a total of 158" of countertop frontage, 24" deep with at least 15" of clearance above, is needed to accom-modate all uses, including landing area, preparation/work area and storage.

066-067 tUNV IsItTimeToRemodelYourKitchen.indd 66 10/23/12 3:41:16 PM

Is i t Time to Remodel Your Kitchen?

5

6

Article courtesy of The National Kitchen & Bath Association. For more information about remodeling and the safety of your kitchen, the full list of the NKBA Kitchen and Bath Planning Guidelines or to request a free NKBA Kitchen and Bath Consumer Workbook, and to find a qualified NKBA pro-fessional, visit www.nkba.org or call NKBA Customer Service at (800) THE-NKBA.

Traffic flow

4

Children

3Efficiency Location

Universal Design


If your appliances are dated, they may be cost-ing you more money than you expect. New technological advances with dishwashers, dis-posals and refrigerators could save you a consid-erable amount of money and may be well worth the investment. For example, purchasing a dishwasher with low-energy consumption, delay timer and economy cycle or half-load button will result in saving water and money.

Thinking about adding a deck to the side or back of your house? Incorporating a door into the layout of your kitchen would be a great convenience for outdoor entertain-ing. You also may want to rearrange the position of windows to allow more or less sunlight or to watch your children play in the yard. When rearranging the layout of your kitchen, according to the NKBA guide-lines, the clear opening of a doorway should be at least 32" wide, which would require a minimum of 2'10" door. Keep in mind that a cooking surface should never be located under an operable window.

Is your kitchen accessible to individuals with disabilities? Will you be able to use your kitchen safely as you get older? Considering these issues is vital in a kitchen remodel. Employing Universal Design techniques in the remodel will help assure that the space is as accessible to or useable by all people, regardless of age, size or physical ability without the need for adaptation or specialized design later on.

If there’s more than one cook in your household, you may want to consider making more room around the main workspace. If you enjoy entertaining, you may want an open plan kitch-en that allows for more social interaction between the kitch-en and other rooms. According to the NKBA Kitchen Planning Guidelines, the width of a walkway should be at least 36" and the width of a work aisle should be at least 42" for one cook and at least 48" for mul-tiple cooks.

066-067 tUNV IsItTimeToRemodelYourKitchen.indd 67 10/23/12 3:41:40 PM

Untitled-1 1 10/23/12 3:44 PM

Untitled-1 1 10/23/12 3:45 PM

HTP

T101

2.03

4

WELTEROOFING

Pittsburgh’s Originalslate & tile rOOf exPerts

Maintaining & Preserving Pittsburgh’s UniqueTradition of Slate & Tile Roofs Since 1946.

Copper Gutter and FlashinG speCialists

Quality is Our Tradition 412-341-9400 Fully Insured • Free Estimates

070_HTPT1012.indd 1 10/23/12 9:17 AM


Like no other room in the house, a bedroom should reflect the essence of those who spend their nights there. What

does your space say about you? F If you think it’s time to plump up your pillows or you’d like to dream about a make-

over, take a look at these sumptuous sleep chambers and pick a favorite or two.

PersonalitiesBedroom

Which style Works for you?Which style Works for you?

Bedroom

continued >

decorating trends

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

dayton designed by Ethan allen design Center photo by Jim Crotty By Karen Bradner

071-075 nUDEC BedroomPersonalities.indd 71 10/23/12 3:30:16 PM

72 housetrends.com

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Tampa designed by B Suite photo by Johan Roetz

piTTSBuRgh designed by Spagnolo Design photo by Craig Thompson

piTTSBuRgh designed by Raymond J. Dortenzo & associates photo by Joseph Korona

piTTSBuRgh designed by Elise Denver interior Design photo by Craig Thompson

Give yourself something worth staring at when you are flat on your back in your comfy bed. Details add dimension and drama to an oft-forgotten plane. Forget white. Forget boring. Forget fear.

ceiling the dealceiling the deal



Tell a whimsical tale with treasures or tchotchkes that you’ve picked up during travels. Or arrange mementos that tell snippets of your life story. Go organized. Go thematic. Go crazy.

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

decorating trendzzzzcollective thoughtscollective thoughts

continued >

Dayton designed by Luken Interiors photo by Jim Crotty

tampa designed by B Suite photo by Johan Roetz

pIttSBuRgh designed by Spagnolo Design photo by Craig thompson


74 housetrends.com

If you have the space, flaunt it. Add a couple of comfy chairs for a morning coffee niche. Power it up with a fireplace, big-screen TV and love seat. Think comfort. Think privacy. Think retreat.

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz decorating trendzzzz

cincinnati designed by Hoffman and albers interiors photo by Robin Victor Goetz

Suite Life

Suite Life




If you are one of those folks who like to spend a chunk of time in bed in a sitting, leaning or lounging position, give yourself a cushioned backdrop. Soft reading. Soft talking. Soft dreaming.

a cushy lifea cushy life zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Covington, KY designed by RM interiors photo by Josh Beeman

taMpa photo by Johan RoetzColuMBus designed by grand Design group photo by nancy lambert



HTPTI1012.061

a d v e r t i s i n g s e c t i o n

➊ Custom ConCrete sink with wall mounted FauCetAvailable at Concrete Zen3709 Butler Street412.882.1297www.concretezen.com

➋ luxurious textiles and designsAvailable at Evelyn James Interiors5870 Forbes Avenue 412.521.5220www.evelynjamesinteriors.com

➌ hand Carved, one-oF-a-kind armorie Available at Black Lamb Consignments 323 East Main Street412.276.6699www.blacklambconsignments.com

➍ non toxiC, organiC pillow, For a good night’s sleepAvailable at The Natural Sleep Shop20280 Route 19, Suite 1724.778.8200www.thenaturalsleepshop.com

➎ soothing sounds From sonos, wireless home musiC Available at Elemental Home Theater 8102 Perry Highway412.716.7114www.ElementalHomeTheater.com

➏ vitalia Code handle with seCure CodesFor interior use For ultimate privaCyAvailable at Habitat Hardware519 Locust Place412.741.9412www.habitathardware.com

➐ organize & Customize your ClosetsAvailable at The ShelfGenie of Pittsburgh119 Windsor Court724.321.2973www.shelfgenie.com/pittsburgh

➋

➊

➍

➎

➌

➏

➐

the gallery

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 9:17 AM

229 SPAHR STREET

SHADYSIDE PA 15232 WWW.TILEANDDESIGNS.COM

412.362.8454

POLA

NC

O 1

2 TE

RR

A C

OTT

A

PAN

DO

RA

GLA

SS M

OSA

IC

WIL

D C

OPP

ER P

OR

CEL

AIN

OO

LON

G T

EAK

MO

SAIC

HTP

T101

2.01

2

HTP

T101

2.04

2

412-921-6544www.artifactsweb.com

110 South Main St. PGH, PA 15220

High End Art, Oriental Rugs, Furniture & Antiques

077_HTPT1012.indd 1 10/23/12 9:19 AM

HTPT1012.057

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 9:19 AM

Allegheny Mountain Hardwood ....................20

Artifacts ........................................................77

ASID ............................................................30

Aspen Valley Contracting, Inc. .....................64

Avanti Construction, Inc. ..............................33

Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods ...................15

Bella Railings ................................................45

Black Lamb Consignments .....................45, 76

Bradley Michaels .................................. 4 and 5

Cardello Lighting ..........................................16

Case Handyman & Remodeling ...................65

Century Interiors, Inc. ..................................77

Ceramiche Tile & Stone ...............................17

Colonial Modern Furniture ...........................13

Concrete Zen/Artemis Environmental ....11, 76

Copperleaf Kitchen

& Bath Designs ................................ 68 and 69

Crescent Bath & Kitchens .............................31

Day Apollo Subaru .......................................84

Dente Classic & Exotic Stone .......................18

Dollar Bank ..................................................82

Don’s Appliances ..........................................19

Eldorado Stone/Martelli’s Stone Center ........21

Elemental Home Theater.......................55, 76

Emerald Art Glass ..........................................9

Evelyn James Interiors ..................................76

Evolve..........................................................31

Guardian Storage Solutions ..........................32

Habitat Hardware ..................................33, 76

Heart of the Home Custom Cabinetry ........57

Heartland Homes .................. 41,42,43 and 44

Hillmon Appliance ........................................19

ImaginePittsburgh.com .................................81

InsulRight .....................................................32

J.A. Sauer Heating & Air Conditioning, Co....83

Joann Fullen Interiors....................................56

Kellner Stair & Rail .......................................20

Kitchen & Bath Concepts ...............................7

Linder’s........................................................11

Master Remodelers ......................................70

Murrysville Design Center ............................58

Paracca Interiors ...........................................15

Peerless Wallpaper and Blinds ......................58

Penner & Associates Architects .....................64

Perlora ............................................... 9 and 55

Pittsburgh Kitchen Design Contest................79

Premier Granite ...........................................21

Prime 1 Builders Inc. ....................................31

Primrose Homes .........................................57

Rex Glass & Mirror Co. ...............................17

ShelfGenie .............................................76, 78

SPLASH Design .............................................2

The Common Plea ......................................54

The Natural Sleep Shop ...............................76

Tile & Designs, Inc. ......................................77

TJM Architecture + Planning ........................56

Ultimate Granite Surfaces ...............................3

Vangura..........................................................6

Welte Roofing ..............................................70

Willowbrook Design ....................................34

Please visit our advertisers and let them know you saw their ads in Housetrends.

This index is published as an added resource. The publisher does not assume responsibility for errors or omissions.

President and CeO, reaCH Usarobert J. slattery

© 2012 Reach Publishing, LLC Housetrends magazine is published by

Erilia Publishing, LLC in conjunction with Reach Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved.


Advertiserindex

HTP

T101

2.05

8

Housetrends congratulatesAmy Speranza of

Murrysville Design Center

the 2012Pittsburgh Kitchen

Design Contestwinner

Pictured from left to right: Robert Vertes, Amy Speranza,William Slattery, Tim Hillebrand, Mia Feinberg

For more information on the 2013contest entry requirements, guidelines,

and deadlines for submissions,please visit www.housetrends.com

sponsored by:

079 nDEP AdIndex.indd 79 10/23/12 3:31:36 PM

80 housetrends.com

visit us online!

Breakfast for dinner! Search: Scrambled and Fried

Make a statement with black. Search: Ornate Onyx

Feast your eyes on this stunning Tuscan villa. Search: Beauty and Brains

Wanna know

the Buzz?

Sign up for oure-newsletter. It’s the bee’s

knees.

Find the latest and great-est products for your home. Search: Fresh Finds

Scan this code to subscribe to Housetrends® magazine

080 nDEP HTDotCom_12-5.indd 80 10/23/12 3:32:25 PM

For some, it’s not just15 minutes, but

lifetimes of fame.

Pittsburgh and its people – bothnatives and those who have called

the region home – have beenchanging the game around the globe

for the past two centuries.With bold strokes of genius and

passion, they’ve impacted healthcareand life sciences, the environment,

corporate responsibility/philanthropy,sports and the arts and culture.

Some are household names.For others, it’s their contributions thathave made them famous worldwide.

They are proof that Pittsburghattracts, inspires and enables

the extraordinary.

Cred

it:Pi

ttsbu

rgh

Pira

tes

Cred

it:19

29Pe

nnsy

lvan

iaCo

llege

forW

omen

Year

book

Cred

it:©

2012

UPM

CCr

edit:

Sena

torJ

ohn

Hein

zHi

stor

yCe

nter

Cred

it:Un

iver

sity

ofPi

ttsbu

rgh

Cred

it:Ca

rneg

ieM

ello

nUn

iver

sity

Cred

it:M

artin

Row

e

Roberto Clemente: Sports/Diversity Dr. Jonas Salk: Health

Rachel Carson: EnvironmentTeresa Heinz :Philanthropy/Corporate Social Responsibility

Thomas Starzl, M.D.: Health Luis von Ahn: Technology/Innovation

Gertrude Stein: Literature/ArtsWangari Maathai:Human Rights/Environment

Andy Warhol:Pittsburgh-born “Prince of Pop” Art

To learn more about these extraordinary individuals, their contributionsand the legendary Pittsburgh region, visit imaginepittsburgh.com.

Whatcould your claimto fame be inPittsburgh?

“Everyonewill be

world-famousfor 15 minutes.”

HTP

T101

2.04

9

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 9:20 AM

Customize your kitchen.Restore your roof.

2.99%APR*

Home Equity Line of Credit

1.99Fixed rate

for 6 monthsPrime-based rate

after 6 months

%APR*

Prime - 0.26% for the life of the line.

Only a $10,000 minimum line amountMake home improvements at your convenienceAccess your line easily with checks or Visa® Access Card

Dollar Bank makes sprucing up yourhome more affordable. So go ahead...

Liven up the living room. Perk up the patio. Shape up the siding.

To apply, visit any office or dollarbank.com.

Or, call 1-800-242-BANK (2265).

®

Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC. Copyright © 2012, Dollar Bank. Federal Savings Bank.Rate shown is accurate as of 10/1/12, subject to change without notice, available only with any one ofseveral qualifying checking accounts and is not available for the refinance of an existing Dollar Bankloan, line or mortgage. Qualifying checking accounts are subject to certain terms and conditions thatmay change after account opening. Rate is fixed for the 6-month introductory period. Afterward, rate isvariable based on Prime and is for maximum ratios of 80% loan-to-value and 40% debt-to income. Themaximum APR is equal to the initial rate plus 10.00%. Available for first lien position and 1-4 familyowner-occupied property only. Property insurance is required. An appraisal may be required. If required,the appraisal fee will range from $75-$400. Other closing costs will range from $200 to $260. The $50annual fee will be waived in the first year. Subject to Dollar Bank underwriting guidelines.

HEL659_12

*

HEL659_12_Layout 1 9/20/12 3:42 PM Page 1

HTP

T101

2.01

0

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 9:20 AM

HTPT1012.024

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 9:20 AM

Apollo SubaruApollo Subaru

Untitled-2 1 10/23/12 9:20 AM

Pittsburgh Housetrends

Documents

Transcript of Pittsburgh Housetrends