Novi Home Show comes to Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi – The Oakland Press

The Novi Home Show came to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi from Friday to Sunday, January 24 to 26, 2020.

Hosted by the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan (HBA), the show featured virtually everything you might need for home projects and improvement and/or interior design, from kitchens to concrete to hot tubs.

"The Novi Home Show is the one-stop destination to find home improvement products and services for every type of project imaginable, decorating and landscaping exhibits as well as experienced businesses available for consulting or hire," the show said on its website.

The HBA is a nonprofit advocate for the home building industry including builders, remodelers, property owners, developers and suppliers to the single family and multifamily residential construction industry.

Brian Starrs, of the HBA and the show manager of the 2020 Novi Home Show, when asked howconsumers moods for home remodeling projects in 2020 are, said he felt optimistic.

"The Home Builders Association is very optimistic about the forecast," Starrs said. "

As a matter of fact, numbers have been trending upward as far as building permits and we know there's been definitely a large increase in remodeling and reconstruction and renovations on homes as well."

Exhibitors encompassedsiding professionals, landscapers, builders, kitchen and bathroom remodelers, waterproofing experts, countertop installers and basement refinishers, with exhibits includingkitchen and bath interiors, windows, doors, flooring and cabinetry.

WJR's The Inside Outside Guys, also broadcasted live from the show on the WJR Stage Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon and featured talks with many of the exhibitors.

Greg Elston, a Fenton resident, andEric Butts, a Holly resident, had achimney sweep exhibit at the show.

When asked what the optimism is for people to improve their homes, Butts said they were trying to get people to be more efficient with their energy usage.

"We are trying to get people (to) lower emissions on their home into the atmosphere and trying to keep up with all of the standards that are going on right now," Butts said.

"Gas is a newer thing. People are getting into really efficient wood burners that are capable of heating a substantial portion of the home."

Laurie Smith from TLCs Trading Spaces was this year's show's featured speaker.

She spoke on Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday at noon and Sunday at 11 a.m. on the Inspiration Home Stage, which presented educational and fun seminars focusing on home design and organizing for the duration of the show.

She spoke about how to save money, time and stress on all types of big and small home projects.

Smith discussed color, pattern and furniture layout, sharing pictures from her personal home renovations, including before, during and after pictures.

Prior to speaking Smith said she was excited to present at The Novi Home Show, where she will discuss her process from evaluating the bones of a room to placing the final accessories.

Sponsored by The Detroit News Homestyle section,Participants could also enter online to win a VIP experience with Smithon Saturday, January 25 from 9 to 10 a.m., which featured coffee, tea, breakfast snacks and an informal consultation.

Five winners also received a signed copy of Smiths book, "Discovering HomeFind Your Personal Style", as well as two tickets to the show.

I like to remind people that their home is a reflection of their soul, Smith said.

Surround yourself with objects of art and accessories that move you and bring you joy. Treat your home as though you are a curator and not a decorator. If one can truly embrace that, there are no mistakes.

Others speaking on the Inspiration Stage included:

Located near the Inspiration Stage at The Novi Home Show, in booth 945, home design professionals and experts from the AISDoffered free 15-minute consultations to event-goers.

Thechapters display at their booth featured a cozy home office showcasing Sherwin Williams color of the year Naval (a dark navy), a complete living room and a dramatic, glammed-up sitting room.

Participants were offered a chance to help with the display by visiting the Novi Home Show's Facebook page.

Event-goers could also enter into the"Cabinet Comeback" contest, sponsored by Great Lakes Ace Hardware and My Local Pros.

One lucky winner received$500 worth of project materials for a DIY cabinet refinishing job from Great Lakes Ace Hardware, plus $200 of service or materials from My Local Pros.

Brought to the show byKids Gotta Play, the event also featured a family fun area with activities for children and families, such as bouncy-houses.

Sponsors for the Novi Home Show included The Home Depot, WJR, Great Lakes Ace Hardware, the CW50, Bigby Coffee and ABC Warehouse.

Free samples of Bigby Coffee was offered to Home Show participants.

The show ran from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday, 8 to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Admission was $10 for adults 13 and older, $9 for seniors 55 and older and free for children under 12.

Admission did not include parking fees.

Tickets could be bought online at brownpapertickets.com and were good any day of the show, but could also be bought at the door.

A special "$5 after 5" deal on admission was offered on Friday and Saturday, with tickets discounted to $5 after 5 p.m. each day.

While show-goers were encouraged to buy tickets in advance online, advance tickets were not eligible for the "$5 after 5" deal.

Event-goers could also register to win free tickets to the show if they bought tickets online in advance and $2 coupons were available through the event's website.

A "buy one, get one" offer on admission was also available online on the show's social media pages.

Other coupons for admission were also available at Great Lakes Ace Hardware store locations, Biggby Coffee stores, the Detroit Newspapers Homestyle and SaveOn publications.

Many attended the show hoping to get advice or find solutions on their home improvement projects.

One homeowner, who asked not to be identified, when asked what brought him to the show, said he wanted some ideas.

"I am looking at a couple of projects for around the home and want to have some ideas," he said.

For a complete schedule of events and other information, see the show's website.

For more information on the show, visit the Novi Home Show's websiteor visit their Facebook page. Or, check out the event page on Facebook.

Information can also be found on social media under the hashtag,#novihomeshow.

Or, to check out videos on home and garden shows in Novi like this one, visit Novi Home & Garden Shows on Youtube.

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