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nashville home decorating & remodeling show - show picks
Nashville’s 25th Annual Home Decorating & Remodeling Show is scheduled September 11-13 at the Nashville Convention Center.
Vandy Richards, show manager, says this year’s show will offer the latest home design trends, color choices, furnishings, and technology available. More than 300 exhibitors in more than 650 booths will make this what Richards says is the largest home show in the state.
Reflecting the growing interest in environmentally friendly aspects of home design, this year’s show offers a host of energy efficient and eco-friendly products and services ranging from windmills and photovoltaic cells to insulation, recycled materials, and more.
In addition, the Home Decorating & Remodeling Show offers the materials, appliances, ideas, and service providers necessary to make a home a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and functional as well as beautiful.
This year’s visitors will see marble and granite countertops, sunrooms, cabinets, appliances, home decor and furnishings, custom draperies, solid surface countertops, log cabins, fireplaces, grills, windows, doors, and siding. Also on display will be organizational systems for closets, garages, and pantries. Don’t forget to plan to attend the educational seminars. For more information and to print a coupon for a $2 discount off the $8 admission price visit http://www.nashvillehomeshow.com.
from the exhibitors
The following is a glimpse at what exhibitors are planning for their booths at the show. Only those who returned a questionnaire have been included.
31-W Insulation offers custom millwork, insulation, garage doors, and custom closets and mirrors, this company will be showing NextStone simulated stone siding and custom cedar closets.
Accublinds is showcasing three motorized window treatments, Accublinds will be on hand to help plan for motorized window coverings during new construction or remodeling.
ADS Security’s cutting edge home integration system allows homeowners to access and control their life safety system from any web-enabled device—computer, smart phone, or PDA—and receive email and/or text messages whenever predefined alarm events occur.
Airtemp Heating & Cooling reports it will have several different units on display meeting the requirements for the government’s tax credit.
B-Dry, in addition to waterproofing solutions for basements and crawlspaces, offers the E-Z Breathe ventilation system and foundation lifting and stabilizing systems. These products are designed to keep a basement or crawlspace dry, healthy, and livable. Sign up for the giveaway of a $1000 certificate toward waterproofing a foundation.
Daniel Boone Log Homes will feature a log home display and information about the log packages, log labor, and turn-key homes. Burk Construction offers the Nature’s Comfort wood boiler systems to cut home energy costs. Check out images of the company’s recent remodeling work and home additions and talk to the Burks if you’re considering timber frame construction.
Cable Link Solutions is the local provider for DirecTV and is offering giveaways and demonstrations.
Cast Designs is reported to be the premier designer, manufacturer, and installer of ornamental architectural products in the Southeast United States. See the jaw-dropping architectural products. Several local faux artists will make unscheduled appearances to discuss their techniques.
Cellar Maker offers complete wine storage services including design, build, taste profile, and cellar management. Their custom wine racks are handcrafted and furniture-grade finished.
Chateau de Renaissance features a new line of handcrafted iron doors and gates inspired by the timeless period of renaissance architecture. The company’s custom products are made in Mexico the old fashioned way, one at a time.
Choice Mechanical offers free solar panel giveaways and demonstrations of geothermal loop and working solar power, Choice Mechanical also offers a geothermal two-stage cooling unit and solar panels made in Memphis.
Concrete Mystique Engraving transforms gray concrete into custom designs by engraving personalized designs to suit a client’s wishes.
Work includes geometric patterns, natural elements, logos, simulated stone, tile patterns, contemporary compositions, and custom designs.
The company works on existing concrete and pours concrete pads and overlay.
The Curtain Exchange offers custom made curtains, bedding, shades, shutters and washable shades with quick turnaround.
Copeland & Son provides services “beyond the box.” Copeland & Son offers a new program called Season Calculated Operational Running Efficiency that measures the true installed operating efficiency of a system and compares that documentation to the manufacturer’s efficiency rating. Copeland reports tests indicate some systems are as low as 30 percent efficiency compared to the 100 percent shown on manufacturer’s ratings. If, for example, a homeowner purchases a 14 SEER system that, after installation only tests as a 7 SEER unit, the unit is only operating at 50 percent efficiency. In addition, Copeland will demonstrate possible dangers of carbon monoxide from a standard hot water heater and a product capable of destroying airborn bacteria, mold, viruses, and biological and chemical contaminants passing through it.
Culligan of Greater Nashville will feature the Aqua Clear Reverse Osmosis drinking water system, a solution to the high price of bottled water according to Keny Snyder. Culligan staff will be offering free water analysis and water taste tests.
Decorating Den, in addition to being able to find the perfect sofa for its clients, offers home service in which a consultant brings product samples and offers home consultation for decorating. Set up a complimentary in-home consultation while you’re in the booth.
Designer Kitchen Distributors features in-stock cabinet collection available in three finishes with glazing details.
Dixie Homecrafters/GutterGuard will be showing displays of vinyl siding, triple-panel windows, gutter toppers, and Diamond Barrier insulation, a green product.
DSA Master Crafted Doors offers a new folding exterior door line (Tru Vue) that allows a homeowner to open a home’s walls (8 ft., 12 ft., and16 ft.) to the outside.
ECO NRG Alternatives features pellet stoves, wood stoves, electric fireplaces, and is introducing its chimney cleaning and installation services. Energy efficient wood and pellet stoves are eligible for federal tax credits.
Elegant Outdoors of Nashville is introducing the Spaberry, a two-person portable spa, which Laura Tanti reports is the “new home appliance of the 21st Century.” See it in full operation with bubbling jets, vibrant colors, soothing waterfall, and colorful LED lighting.
Elite Installation Design offers granite and marble solutions created with photo digital layout, laser templating, CNS edging, and precision water jet cutting. With the largest showroom in Middle Tennessee, Elite also provides Silestone and HanStone materials with free estimates and two-day turnaround on replacement countertops.
Stop by and talk to Chris or Dena.
Fast Handyman will feature door prizes and giveaways as well as demonstrations and videos of the company’s many services.
Faux Daddy Designs provides inspirational ideas for finishing walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture, floors, and countertops. This company will feature samples of wall treatments, painted furniture, glazed cabinets, and more.
Fire Pit Art features custom made iron firepits by artisan Rick Wittrig. He says his firepits are the “best looking, longest lasting firepits in the world,” and are “art you can use.”
Flatsafe Tornado Shelters, in the UBuildIt booth, offers white fiberglass eight-person and galvanized metal eight-person models available for below-ground installation. These are the only tornado shelters at the show approved by the National Storm Shelters Association and approved by FEMA. They feature the only single-lid design that passively ventilates and not fail during a tornado.
Floor Max Direct reports it provides a look at “green” flooring, exotics, and American-made hardwoods at the lowest prices with excellent quality and selection. Stop by the Floor Max booth and ask for Jason.
Gaertner Cabinet Company, a local custom shop founded in 1982, is featuring new Touch-Catch door systems, self-opening drawer guides, the Magic Corner II pullout, and the Aventos door lift system. Stop by for a demonstration.
Granite Direct reports it is adding six new granite colors in addition to its exotic stones.
Green & Hagstrom is known for its water features and accessories. It offers Vietnamese pottery for fountains and planters. Check out the show specials and discounts.
Honest Abe Log Homes offers answers to your log home questions. Stop by this booth and talk to Tonya Hallman or Dan Smith. Learn about the log raising event in Moss, Tennessee, and the fall tour of homes in October.
I Want A Better Home’s booth offers information about energy efficient and green produts. Tim Hawbaker reports his products will allow you to receive a check from the Nashville Electric Service instead of a utility bill. The company offers solar panels, LED lighting, ICF construction, and geo-thermal systems.
Kitchen Solvers is introducing some new finishes such as brownstone (similar to expresso) and finish techniques such as feathering and rubthru, stop by this booth and talk to Karen Jones.
Lively Landscape Company offers a garden vignette featuring a colorful and unusual water feature as well as a portfolio of before and after pictures ranging from plantings and outdoor kitchens to perennial gardens, estates, arbors, and courtyards.
Lumber Liquidators is sponsoring a giveaway of 1,000 sq. ft. of flooring from this flooring company.
More Space Place reports it is introducing a new wood side bed with bookcase in full and twin sizes in a variety of styles and finishes.
It is also giving away a $500 gift certificate for use on the company’s products. myAVguy LLC designing LCD systems with the latest in sound bar technology and designed to use up to 40 percent less power than conventional LCD televisions. Stop by to see demonstrations of the technology that offers deep blacks, bright colors, and reduced blur when viewing action-packed movies and sporting events.
Old Country Woodworks is a two-generation family business focusing on fine cabinetry and utilizes re-purposed items and rustic materials for today’s homes. See the company’s stunning kitchen island that features a hand-hammered copper sink set into pecan wood food prep areas. It also includes a three-inch thick chiseled edge granite top.
David Patton Construction reports those interested in a quality built home from a certified, award-winning, Parade of Homes builder will want to stop by to talk with David Patton and Aaron Walker who offer the “best built homes in America.”
Pioneer Log Homes offers log and timber frame homes, as well as box beams, mantle beams, brackets, corbels, and heavy timbers.
Precision Air will showcase its products including Geo-Thermal HVAC service, sales, and installation. The company’s geothermal heating and cooling systems qualify homeowners for a 30 percent Federal Tax credit, while providing the greatest level of comfort available, according to Tony LaFrenier. The company is also offering an additional 20 percent discount certificate to one lucky homeowner (a total of up to 50% off of a geothermal installation).
Precision Handyman Services is offering a giveaway of a $200 value free service and information about the company’s home repair services.
Selection Center is designed as a one-stop shopping center for homeowners looking for window treatments, countertops, cabinetry, flooring, murphy beds and closets, appliances, and more.
Shelf Genie of Nashville will showcase its Glide Out and Slide Out shelves as well as a variety of kitchen and bath organizing solutions. It recently received the 2009 Best Home Organizing Product by NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers).The company is offering free product upgrades (soft close rails) on appointments booked at the show.
Siano Appliance’s Zac Potts reports the company will showcase appliances, including refrigerators with more useable space bottom freezer/refrigerators.
Solar Insulation offers window films that do not change the look of the window and eliminate most infrared rays and more than 99.9 percent of ultraviolet rays, saving energy and contributing to the green movement, reducing fade damage to floors, rugs, art, and more.
Solar Tek’s booth will feature information about the company’s solar voltaic electricity and solar thermal installations. Also sign up for a give-away of a free hot water heater solar system.
Source 1 Cabinets is introducing an imported, modern Italian kitchen in black oak, stainless steel, and white lucite panels from the Milton Company. The kitchen will feature Liebherr appliances, a refrigerator and wine keeper line, as well as range and cooktop by Capital Grill. The company also offers seven cabinet and countertop lines. Book a free in-home estimate for a new kitchen while you’re at the show and if you purchase a new kitchen from the company you’ll receive a 10 percent discount, up to $1,000. The company is also giving away a free Slide-Loc garage floor treatment, and is offering show special pricing on other products.
Tennessee Rebath’s Rob Mathias says his company now offers a system that offers complete bathroom remodeling in three days, including floor, vanities, toilets, tubs, showers, and more.
Total Quality Environmental’s booth should be easy to find—just look for the big windmill to find this booth, where you can learn about wind turbines and solar energy for homes. The Skystream is the first compact, user-friendly, all-inclusive wind generator providing quiet, clean electricity with low winds. Offering energy systems ranging from 1 kW to 50 kW, this company is providing free site evaluation and design when booked for within 60 days of the show.
UBuildIt-Cool Spring offers a potential savings of 15 - 30 percent for its customers who choose to manage their own home construction, UBuiltIt has proprietary manuals for its proven system as well as personalized service that allows clients to select everything in the home-building process. Clients have access to the company’s pre-screened subcontractor network and access to local financing. There is a new Advisor’s Program for homeowners outside the Middle Tennessee area and sign up for the $500 in-home energy audit by DocAir.
Vintage Construction, Inc.’s specialties include foundation repair, waterproofing, and mold prevention. It offers a variety of foundation reinforcement techniques, concrete injection and slab restoration, basement and crawl space waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, dehumidification, exterior drainage control, and rainwater recycling.
Watson Floor Gallery is showcasing the Dustless Sand and Finish system utilizing the Bona® Atomic® Dust Containment System, as well as the Schluter®-Shower System. The system’s components are made of inorganic materials that do not support mold growth and will not degrade over time. The KERDI waterproofing membrane used with the system protects against water and vapor penetration allowing the shower enclosure to dry quickly between uses.While you’re in the booth check out the traditional and exotic hardwoods, natural stone and ceramic tile, and luxury carpets and custom made area rugs and stair runners.
no shows
The following are some shops, products, and services not planning to exhibit at the Nashville Home Decorating and Remodeling Show this year, but which may be of interest: Accentuate Your Home features a variety of home decor items and is celebrating National Home Furnish-ings Month by offering a free 30-minute home consultation and 20 percent discount to consumers from September 19-27.
Bagbey House, a new face for an old store in Franklin, is offering a variety of florals and accessories for the holiday season and specializes in seasonal decor.
Dusty’s Custom Tile offers concrete countertops that look like stone and allow customers a wide range of custom colors and geometric form to fit their needs. “This is for people who are looking for something different,” says Dusty Baker.
Fabric Junkie in Goodlettsville offers home decor fabrics and design consultation and upholstery services.
Fox Hardwoods offers flooring, board and batten siding, framing material, paneling, and custom steel brackets and bolts.
Gunter Woodworking is noted for more than just woodworking and offers kitchen design, cabinetry, countertops, and more.
Hantel Kitchens & Baths features cabinetry and kitchen design in its showroom nestled in Berry Hill.
Lynn’s Patio Shop has recently received adirondack chairs made of HDPE and in great color choices, according to Doug Franklin.
Silver Stone Designs’ Karen Merritt says Silver Stone is the only fabricator in Sumner County that features Kohler sinks and faucets.
Ta-Dah Design has recently opened in Hendersonville with a large showroom of decorator fabrics, design consultation services, and workroom. The store offers quick turn-around with window treatments in as little as 10 days.
Westbury House in Columbia recently received several new shipments of antiques and accessories, and Sir Winston Westbury, a distant relative of Ernest Hemingway’s cat, has recently joined the staff.
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