Interior Design Day - March 26, 2011

Come join us at the Interior Design Day at Lincoln Land Community College. Curt Trampe will be presenting one of 25 different workshops available between 9am-3pm.

"Remodeling: Changing Interior Walls" will provide the basics of how to approach a larger, more inclusive interior remodel. When the your walls are in the way of your vision...don't become paralyzed. Removing walls is possible, it just requires proper planning.

Registration is required and seating will be limited so call LLCC today -- 217-786-2432 or www.llcc.edu/commed Workshops offered listed below.

Color Can Change Everything

If you find yourself paralyzed by all of the color options available, use the Sherwin-Williams Color Visualizer tool to see how different colors might look in your space. It allows you to upload a picture of your room, select the areas to be painted and then have fun viewing the over 1500 shades! It's simple to use and just might help you take the plunge into a more vibrant world if you have fallen into the safe nest of white walls.

Eco-friendly CAN be Economical Too!

It has been a known fact that being eco-friendly in the products we choose can often be a more costly choice. This is changing however and the folks at EconomicalEco.com are making efforts to share their knowledge and resources to help you Go Green without going broke. http://www.economicaleco.com/

In the specific market of cabinets, Lyptus is a more renewable wood developed by Weyerhaeuser. It is a fast-growing wood derived from eucalyptus trees. This hardwood is comparable to a Maple but grows much faster and produces more volume and less waste when milled.

So ... Lyptus in the cabinet world makes a lot of sense. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Springfield is proud to offer Showplace Cabinetry. In their long line of wood species available, Showplace features Lyptus cabinets in a multitude of stains, styles, and finishes. The video link below shows how eco-friendly and value come together perfectly with the Lyptus Cabinets by Showplace Wood Products.

The DreamMaker Design Center features 6 kitchen and 6 bathroom displays -- Lyptus included. Visit us today, located just a mile off of Toronto Road in Industrial Park-- 4823 Rodger St., Springfield, IL. 217-529-9300. http://www.dreammakerspringfield.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umd3ls5C_dU

blah to Spa - Video Part 1

Follow our progress on the small bathroom remodel. Part 1 of our video series shows the tear our and prep for new materials. Coming soon....Soterra Stone panels with Dal accent tile, toto wall-mounted and in-wall tank stool, floating cabinetry by Showplace, "Melt" pendants by Tech Lighting, LED accent lighting....

Curt Trampe published in Remodelers Journal

Curt Trampe was recently published in the Oct/Nov 2010 issue of Remodelers Journal, a national trade publication distributed by NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry). The article entitled "How I Built My Business" can be at http://www.nari-digital.com/nari/20101011#pg14 or on the DreamMaker University blog

http://www.dreammakerspringfield.com/university/?p=236

Vacation Fun

Check back for updates on this home project - a very small master bathroom goes from very blah to very SPA! Follow also on Facebook or www.dreammakerspringfield.com

2011 Community Classes Scheduled

As we kick off 2011, we at DreamMaker have scheduled our community classes for the first quarter of this new year. The Bathroom Basics and Kitchen Starter Classes are offered on a rotating basis. Each of these classes last 2 hours and are free of charge to the public. We only ask that you call our showroom (217-529-9300) or register online so we can plan accordingly.

If you are scared to death about the thought of starting an indepth remodel, then consider us your support group. We will walk you through the basic frame work of what to consider before you pull the trigger. Whether doing it yourself or looking for help on how to choose a design/builder, we would love to have you join us.

Saturday, Jan. 29th -- Bathroom Basics, 9am -11am

Saturday, Mar. 12th -- Kitchen Starter, 9am - 11am

Saturday, April 16th -- Bathroom Basics, 9am - 11am

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Check back for more information regarding the Springfield Home Expo 2011 - February 25th thru the 27th. Now at the Prairie Capital Convention Center.