FINAL DAY OF “SWIM FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY” AND SEATTLE HOME SHOW 2013

As the Seattle Home Show 2013 draws to a close, Northwesterners are in their final hours of “Swim for Habitat for Humanity,” where they are swimming to raise money for Habitat for Humanity.   Swimmers are doing their best to raise as much money as possible for this non-profit before the show ends tonight by swimming continuously in a swim spa without touching any part of the spa, or any person or any object.   Show visitors are joining in on the fun too by watching the swimmers as they accumulate funds for every minute they swim.  “Swim for Habitat for Humanity” is sponsored by the Seattle Home Show, Aqua Quip and BECU, who are donating $5 for every minute swimmers can swim.   If swimmers swim longer than 30 minutes, the donation increases to $10 per minute.   The public can also make donations to the swim by visiting the Habitat for Humanity website at https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=beab13 and selecting “Swim for Habitat for Humanity” in “kind of donation”.

ENJOY WINE TASTING, OUTDOOR LIVING DISPLAYS AT SEATTLE HOME SHOW 2013

Show visitors are thrilled to sample fine Northwest wines while seeing all the latest in landscaping and outdoor living in Seattle Home Show’s Wine Tasting and Outdoor Living Garden.  Designed and installed by London Design Build, this 11,000 square foot display features a series of outdoor living vignettes which show visitors can stroll through to see the newest trends, all in Tudor/Northwest Asian themes.  The Wine Tasting and Outdoor Living Garden features decks, hardscapes, water features, outdoor kitchens and more.  In one corner is an IDEA STREET model home by Kit Homebuilders – a country cottage that comes in a kit.  In the wine tasting area, you can sit down to relax while sampling Northwest wines and listen to live music.

NORTHWESTERNERS ENJOYING THE COMFORTS OF SLEEP NUMBER BEDS AT SEATTLE HOME SHOW

For a sleep experience they won’t forget, visitors at Seattle Home Show are stopping by Sleep Number to check out the latest in mattress technology.   Sleep Number features adjustable firmness mattresses that adjust to the contours of your body using air chamber technology.  Show visitors are taking the time to try out the beds for themselves and to view the entire Sleep Number product line. 

SHOW GOERS RECEIVE FREE ADVICE FROM THE MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Visitors of Seattle Home Show 2013 are busy taking advantage of a feature unique only to this show; a chance to receive free advice from members of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties.  This 100 plus year old organization, which is comprised of the leading building, design, landscape and home improvement professionals in the region, has not one but two booths at the show to provide free advice to show visitors on their home improvement plans and dreams.  Both booths are staffed entirely by members of the MBA, who are taking the time to help show goers learn more about how to turn their home improvement ideas into reality.  Master Builders is also a co-sponsor of the Seattle Home Show.

ALL THAT’S HOT FOR OUTDOOR LIVING AT AQUA QUIP

Seattle Home Show visitors are having fun seeing all the latest in outdoor living, courtesy of exhibitor Aqua Quip.  This leading Northwest company has not one, but two separate areas devoted to outdoor living and recreation at this year’s Show.  In the West Hall of CenturyLink Field Event Center, show goers are enjoying themselves while they stroll through Aqua Quip’s display of all the latest in hot tubs (including one with a built-in Bluetooth stereo).  In the East Hall, there’s an exciting exhibit of barbeques, outdoor kitchens and grills, including the popular Big Green Egg ceramic cooker.  Make sure you stop by today and let Aqua Quip outfit your outdoor space.

BECU HELPING HOME SHOW VISITORS WITH THEIR MORTGAGE AND REFINANCING NEEDS

At Seattle Home Show 2013, not only can show visitors see all the latest products and services for the home, but they can help turn their home ownership dreams into a reality, thanks to BECU.  Show visitors are meeting with the experts at BECU to find out about the latest in financing and mortgages and then applying on site.  BECU has some of the most innovative and consumer friendly financing options on the market today, including a first-time home buyers program that requires as little as 3.5 percent down.  If you are a homeowner or thinking about buying your first home, stop by and visit with the experts today at BECU.

DISH IS OFFICIAL SATELLITE PROVIDER FOR SEATTLE HOME SHOW 2013

At Seattle Home Show 2013, show goers are making the most of their visit to meet with DISH, the official satellite provider for this year’s show.  Show visitors are enjoying seeing all the latest and best in satellite TV offered by DISH.  DISH offers high quality satellite TV for Northwesterners’ favorite channels and HD entertainment and is one of the only entertainment providers with 24/7 live customer support.

SEATTLE HOME SHOW OPENS TOMORROW

Aurora Quality Buildings

It’s the final day of set up for the 2013 edition of the Seattle Home Show, and the pace continues as exhibitors work to complete their displays for opening day on Saturday.  Among the exhibits going up are IDEA STREET homes showcasing the latest trends in building design in the Northwest, including Aurora Quality Buildings, and The West Cottage Model by Kit Homebuilders, a compact country cottage that comes in a kit.

London Design Build/Kit Homebuilders

The West Cottage Model is nestled in the Wine Tasting and Outdoor Living Garden, designed and constructed by London Design Build.  When complete, show visitors will be able to stroll through a series of outdoor living vignettes with themes ranging from Northwest Asian to Tudor, including six different decks and other hardscape and water features.  Once their tour is complete, show visitors have the option of listening to music and sampling fine Northwestern wines in the wine tasting area.

Be sure to check in tomorrow for more updates!

Set Up Continues for Seattle Home Show 2013

 

It’s the sound of hammers, saws and trucks carrying mulch as set up goes forward for the 2013 edition of The Seattle Home Show, the oldest and largest consumer home show in the country.  Exhibitors have just five days to set up and stage this enormous event (including model homes and display gardens) which opens Saturday, February 16^th for its annual nine day run. 

Already up and landscaped is The Bainbridge, one of the IDEA STREET model homes at this year’s Show.  The Bainbridge, from Fleetwood and NW Green Homes, is a sleek contemporary rambler.  This modular home is also an affordable, highly energy efficient home featuring the latest in green construction, including a ductless heat pump and passive solar.

Be sure to check in tomorrow for more updates!



Set Up Underway For Seattle Home Show 2013

It’s the sound of trucks and forklifts at CenturyLink Field Event Center as set up is underway for the Seattle Home Show 2013.  As the largest home show in the country, staging the Seattle Home Show 2013 is no small undertaking.   Moving in more than 500 exhibits (including model homes) is a carefully orchestrated event that involves a small army to ensure that everything is ready for the public by opening day on Saturday.  Getting exhibits in the door is just the first step – many are then constructed on site, including an 11,000 square foot wine tasting and outdoor living garden featuring all the latest trends in landscape design.

 

In addition to the wine tasting and outdoor living garden, other highlights the public will be able to see starting this Saturday include:

·     IDEA STREET™ model homes featuring some of the latest and unique trends in Northwest home building, from two-bedroom homes to a cottage in a kit

·     Dr. Lori of Discovery Channel’s Auction Kings, who will be entertaining show- goers with free art and antiques appraisals as well as insights into the world of collecting

·     All the new products for the home, including a spa with a built-in Bluetooth stereo

·    “Made in America” with displays featuring products and services made only in America

·    “Meet the Experts” home improvement seminar series on a wide variety of topics relating to interior and exterior home improvement

 

Seattle Home Show 2013 runs February 16 through 24.  Be sure to check back here daily for more updates!