Quick Facts
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Dates: April 4 – April, 28, 2013 (Open 7 Days a Week) |
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Theme: The Gathering Place |
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Color Canvas with paint by Hirschfield's: A clean and simplified palette of grays and pure whites punched up with fresh yellows lends to a modern touch. A mixture of natural elements softens the look. |
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Location: Bachman's Historic Family Home, located at 5936 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis |
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Tickets: On sale now at bachmans.com and at 612-861-7311. Buy tickets now (*Same-day tickets may be available in limited quantities, only at the gift counter at Bachman's on Lyndale) |
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Hours: Tickets are sold on the half-hour during the following times: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 10-5:00, Thurs: 10-7:00, Sat: 10-4, Sun: 11-4. |
Visit the Spring Ideas House to see a hip take on ideas for spring entertaining and home decor from the perspective of a busy event planner and gardening enthusiast. After being buried under the Minnesota snow piles, this Ideas House rendition encourages getting out and getting together. Bachman’s designers are applying modern elements and clean design with infusions of bold patterns to the 100s of creative home décor and entertaining ideas. Expect to see an on-trend mixture of grays and yellows infused with crisp whites and plenty of natural elements. Plus many rooms will be themed around unique gatherings, giving you ideas for the upcoming party season.
Now going into it’s fourth year, Bachman's invites you to get inspired by our Spring Ideas House. Each season, our designers transform the home by repainting, refurnishing and redecorating the house with their signature mix of new trend items, repurposed pieces and a touch of vintage.
Themes by Room
In addition to its overall design, the house's many rooms showcase unique themes with dozens of creative ideas, big and small. Here's a look at what’s planned for the 2013 Spring Ideas House.
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Porch: As the days warm up and we make our way towards the outdoors, Minnesotans start to use our seasonal rooms again. The porch is set up for a small and casual gathering filled with ideas that will inspire you to invite your neighbors over to watch the kids play outside and the birds begin to chirp. |
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Dining Room: The dining table is set for an energizing gathering using a simple mixture of fresh and permanent floral and stems in clear glassware. You’ll want to pay special attention to some of the unusual details in the dining room centerpiece arrangements for unexpected ideas for your own table that are a cinch to recreate yourself! |
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Living Room: The focal point in the living room is the fireplace, where you’ll find a refreshing water element in exchange for the warmth of a traditional fire. |
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Sunroom: Fairies and miniatures are all the rage right now in gardening. The sunroom will be sure to inspire with the newest colorful miniature furniture pieces, unique ideas both over-the-top and small, different styles to suit any gardener, and even a water feature. |
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Kitchen: The modern touches in this kitchen feature bold graphics in black, yellow and white with natural touches and just a hint of sweet honeycomb. |
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Master Bedroom: This bedroom continues the trendy mix of grays, yellow and whites, but softens the hues to make a relaxing version of the downstairs. The sisal headboard infuses the space with natural elements. Restful white furniture pieces also adorn the space. |
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Girl's Bedroom: The handmade flowered headboard is a sophisticated statement piece in this sweet 16’s bedroom. The color palette is pared down with soft grays and whites that really make the colorful flower statements pop. |
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Office: The busy event planner that lives in the Spring Ideas House has an office space designed to inspire her as well as conduct client meetings. The space has a feminine touch with many ideas for organizing a home office space. |
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Event Planning Showroom: A unique space that will showcase elements for three upcoming events for this event planner. Table settings with unusual ideas, centerpieces and floral arrangements, even inspiration boards with party concepts will be sure to inspire you for your own spring and summer gatherings in new and creative ways. |
As Seen in the Ideas House
Nearly every item in the Spring Ideas House is priced for sale. Items with blue dots on their price tags are one-of-a-kind items only available at the house. They can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis. Buyers can pick up or arrange to have these items delivered after the house closes at the end of April.
Items without blue dots are available for sale at Bachman's on Lyndale, while supplies last. Look for "As Seen in the Ideas House" signs inside the store to find the items featured in the house.
Tour Details
The Spring Ideas House is open 7 days a week, April 4 – 28, 2013. Self-guided tours are sold in 30-minute increments during the following times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10-5:00, Thursday: 10-7:00, Saturday: 10-4, and Sunday: 11-4.
$5 Tickets
Tickets are available for purchase on Bachmans.com or by calling 612-861-7311. Your $5 ticket includes a coupon good for $5 off a Bachman's purchase, with 20% of ticket proceeds benefiting Art in Bloom, the principal fundraiser of the Friends of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Tickets are not refundable; see our Returns and Exchanges page for details.
Buy tickets now
*NOTE: Tickets are required for entry and may be purchased in advance on Bachmans.com or through our Call Center. Same-day tickets may be available only for purchase at the gift counter at Bachman's on Lyndale. If you have not pre-ordered, please call before you arrive. Tickets are limited, especially on weekends.
About Art in Bloom & The Friends of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Art in Bloom is the principal fund-raiser of the Friends of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The Friends organization is dedicated to supporting, enhancing, and sustaining the collections, programs, and influence of the MIA. Last year more than 10,000 children were able to participate in educational tours at the museum, many for the first time, thanks to the Friends Children's Fund. This year the Friends will also support an MIA initiative in the African galleries for under-served teenagers. These efforts are in addition to supporting the museum's wonderful collections and exhibitions.
MIA Friends of the Institute invite you to celebrate thirty years of fabulous flowers and timeless art during Art in Bloom 2013. Free and open to the public, Art in Bloom exhibits imaginative floral interpretations of selected works of art from the MIA's permanent collection, created by both commercial florists and individual artists, on display from April 25 to 28, 2013. year the Art in Bloom signature artwork, Hurdy Gurdy Man (Chrysanthemums), by contemporary artist Jennifer Steinkamp, will be featured. With global nature as the theme, 2013 Art in Bloom offers a wide variety of highly anticipated events. Click here for more information."
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Ideas House Photo Galleries
View photos from past Ideas Houses on our Facebook page.
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