In case you missed it, the Designer Showhouse at Pineapple Manor to benefit the United Auxiliaries of Lancaster General Hospital’s pledge to the new Child Life Program in Pediatrics gathered some of the area’s most talented teams to provide awe inspiring ideas.
See the exclusive recap here including the shocking before and after pics!
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Front Door Before
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Before: Dark wallpaper everywhere!
Welcome
Two Dudes Painting Company transformed the tired colors of yesteryear on this historic home, including taking every room covered in dated wallpaper back to a blank palate, and a fresh look for the grand entrance—Brittlebush by Sherwin Williams makes a statement while staying true to warm historic tones and giving a subtle nod to the venue’s new name, Pineapple Manor. A faded 417 was brought back to life by artist and muralist Suzanne Rende. Flanking the front doors, elegant planters were designed by Tim Arpin of The Gilded Lily. Furniture was styled by Penn Stone.
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Living Room Before
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Living Room Before
The Living Room
The crowd favorites in this room were not only the carefully curated fabulous furnishings, but the wall color, a custom color created by designer Henrietta by halving the formula for Sherwin Williams Crystalline. Henrietta Heisler Interiors worked with Tom Henman Decorative Painting to create a two focal points in a sprawling space—the octagonal ceiling mold that was gold leafed and finished in metallic plaster to create a conversation area—as well as the fireplace flanked by custom cherry blossom inlays and the mantel itself covered in gold leaf with a custom-created pineapple stencil—create two interesting angles in the room.
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Kitchen Before
The Heart of the Home, the Kitchen
This kitchen, though stunning, is not just for looks, it cooks. The star of the space literally being the custom Blue Star range, an eight burner, double oven beauty made in white with brass accents made locally in Reading topped with a custom made hood by Horst Metals in New Holland. It is truly a chef’s dream. A Rohl pot filler and matching faucet make cooking and cleanup an ease with the deep Shaw’s fireclay sink. Honed and leathered black granite countertops from Natural Stoneworks add a richness of depth and low maintenance to a high functioning space. Cabinetry in a new finish by Signature Custom Cabinetry called Linen is glammed up with mirrored inlays and Top Knobs crystal pulls. Custom draperies by L’Interieur Le Nair add the finishing touch of sparkle. The kitchen, designed by Sandra Steiner-Houck and Candis J. Warren of Steiner-Houck & Associates, took a dark and outdated space and made it an elegant part of the home fitting its history, with all the modern amenities. Fixtures such as the bronze chandelier from Yale Electric look as if they could have been an original part of the home. It was a before and after to behold!
Three of the stunners of this space besides the range included the obsidian black interior of the Jenn Air fridge and the Miele dishwasher that opens with a knock, knock, both from Martin Appliance. And the deceptive flooring that looks and feels like slate and marble with realistic texture, but is actually a new luxury vinyl product from Armstrong installed by the homeowners after gutting the entire original kitchen which actually used to be a bedroom and a small kitchen’s footprint was the entrance way mudroom.
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The Dining Room
This room was defined by designer David Lyall’s choice of a mod Chinoiserie wallpaper by Thibaut. In Victorian times, when the home was built in 1885, including Oriental touches in interior design was a sign of opulence that would have blended with other furnishings as illustrated in the showhouse set up for today’s eclectic tastes. A greige ceiling—the fifth wall—adds depth while the lower chair rail adds elegance with pewter metallic French grasscloth by Thibaut. Paper and painting in this room was done by Barbara’s Paint & Wallpaper with PPG Paints.
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The Guest Room
Named by the new owners The Scheid Suite, after the home’s previous owners, this room got a beautiful makeover by the talented team at AK Interiors. A black and white Thibaut wallpaper in a Southern motif with a nod to pineapples made a bold yet feminine impact on the space. Once uncovered by dark curtains, the star of the room architecturally was clearly the windows which made a beautiful backdrop for the brass canopy bed.
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The En Suite Bath
Another completely gutted space, the guest room en suite was updated by Tileology with Fox Construction. A low-ceiling was raised in the tub/shower combo area which was replaced with a new glass door to open the space up with a walk in shower that sparkles—literally. Conestoga subway tiled in a basket weave pattern is grouted in gold…glitter grout that is, with a niche cutout of pearlescent 1x1-inch tiles on a diagonal to echo the classic pattern on the floor. The floor tiles are encaustic cement, naturally eco-friendly, and lend to the historic feel of the home. Adding southern style to the Victorian are a plantation shutter by Grauer’s as well as hand painted magnolias adorning the ceiling and walls, artfully created by Suzanne Rende.
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Wine Room/Den Before
Wine Room/Den
An additional sitting room upstairs, the wine room/den was designed by Marilyn Martin of Martin’s Furniture, a division of Martin Appliance. A standout color was chosen for the walls, Cobalt, by Sherwin Williams, which set the tone for the cozy space furnished with global-inspired accents.
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Laundry Room Before
Laundry Room
Once a former kitchen for an apartment, this space was converted to a second floor laundry with plumbing expertise by Haller Enterprises, appliances from Martin Appliance, and a beautiful encaustic cement tile in a historic pattern from Tileology. The Speed Queen washer and dryer were chosen to work extra hard for the B&B/event venue business at Pineapple Manor. The walls are Pure White by Sherwin Williams and lend a crisp feel to a clean, fresh space. A vintage laundry painting by Suzanne Rende adds the perfect finishing touch.
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Hazel Hideout Before
Hazel’s Hideaway
A crowd favorite room, the little lady of the manor’s bedroom was transformed from a former dining room into an avante garde Alice in Wonderland jungle designed by Janelle Stoltzfus and Emily Martin of JKS & CO. A bold wallpaper from York Wallcoverings set the tone, followed by the refinishing of a family heirloom bed in black, custom cheetah pillows adored by the little girl, and accent curtains, all custom made by Savannah House. The serendipity was that the buffalo check chosen was so similar to the homeowner’s childhood bedroom, which was pink and white gingham—a special touch indeed. Oversized 20x30-inch animal prints created a dramatic art wall as well as the Pottery Barn chandelier in wooden beads. After carpet was ripped up, revealing a splintery pine floor in not-so-great shape, it was decided to sand and paint the floor, and the softest rug for snuggly play was added to finish.
The Landing
A sweet spot where the sunlight is ample at the landing of the stairs, Mary Jo Huyard of Savannah House saw an opportunity to create a reading nook. A painting by Lancaster artist Shannon Plourde defines the space, reflected in an oversized Moroccan mirror with a braided jute rug. Custom window treatments and pillows add the finishing touches.
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The Master Bedroom
Last but not least, the tour ends with the master suite. A serendipitous choice, the color was the idea of the homeowner’s five-year-old daughter, who said one day “Mommy, you should paint your room cerulean, with a touch of hot pink.” The hot pink didn’t happen for the showhouse (but it’s coming soon in the form of curtains for a his and hers nod to pink and blue as the homeowners re-inhabit the space). However, the walls were painted Sherwin Williams Oceanside, which coincidentally, is the color of the year chosen by the paint company. Modern art and furnishings add a masculine feel to the space designed by Michael Shank of Interiors Home. Again, tearing up carpet in this room revealed less than desirable pine floors, so Martin’s Flooring came to the rescue with a gray and blue carpet that’s soft underfoot and warm on chilly mornings. The master suite is a cozy retreat to retire to each night and the bold, dark color plays out well with the bright natural light the room receives with each sunrise and sunset visible from both sets of magnificent windows.
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