DMG World launches new angle to Buffalo Home Show
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter

Bob Degenhart of DMG World in Williamsville started his new position as manager of the Buffalo Home and Garden Show this past summer.

This year's upcoming venue will feature a contemporary Victorian home, with a modern interior.

"The theme on the outside is classic Victorian architecture," Degenhart said. "But the inside will be the opposite with contemporary design."

He noted that many of the homes in Buffalo, including Amherst, were built in the late 1800s, early 1900s.

"Consumers that own (the homes) want to update the interior to today's society," Degenhart added. "It's beautiful on the outside, modern living on the inside."

Members of the Interior Design Association, VanGalio &Fierle Design, envisioned the model home to be used at this year's show, which will be held Saturday, March 3 through 11 at the Buffalo Convention Center, located on the corner of Franklin and Court streets in Buffalo.

According to a statement issued by Home Show officials, the living room will showcase soft tones of linen and natural elements including water features.

The bedroom will include a rotating fireplace, flat screen television, fine bedding and acoustical wall treatments.

French doors will open to the patio, designed by Frank's Artistic Landscaping and Paolini Enterprises. The Victorian garden will include waterfall flowing from the back corner of the landscape through the flower bed.

Many of the vendors at the Home & Garden Show use the event as its only form of marketing and advertising, Degenhart said about the financial impact it has on local businesses.

Seminars will be featured each day with demonstrations and family-friendly education and entertainment.

Tickets can be purchased online at a discount at www.buffalohomeshow. com.