Diana Hudson Kresnye of Devine Designs Chosen for “Dream Team”

Diana Hudson Kresnye makes dreams come true on a regular basis as she works with her clients to transform their houses into the homes of their dreams. As the newest member of the Lake County YMCA Dream House design team, her own dreams have come true. “The Dream House is unique and wonderful community project that provides funding for much-needed services. I’ve always wanted to be a part of the design team and now that I’m back in the area, I am thrilled that my talents could be helpful on this year’s project,” said Hudson Kresnye who relocated back to her native Northeast Ohio in 2005.

The Lake County YMCA Dream House is the largest special-event fundraiser in Lake County history and is now in its 14th year. The Dream House is being built by George Davis' ProBuilt Homes on a lot made possible by Loreto Development Co.

Hudson Kresnye has been tapped to design both the foyer and the laundry room in this year’s home located off Lost Nation Road in the new Melrose Farms development. “Our design theme is the ‘new traditional’ which translates into very clean lines and a rich, contemporary jewel-tone palette,” the dream house designer said. “I’m especially excited about the laundry room which I’m designing. Traditionally laundry rooms were utilitarian spaces where, quite honestly, most of us don’t like to spend much time,” Hudson Kresnye observed. “I’ve really focused on creating a stylish yet very functional space that creatively meets the needs of today’s busy families,” she said.  “I hope when people come into the laundry room they come away with at least a few ideas for their own spaces.”

Both of the areas that Hudson Kresnye is designing feature products donated by Wonderful Graffiti in Columbus, Ohio (www.wonderfulgraffiti.com) . Graffiti features “words as art” and the designer says it’s the modern answer to ho-hum wallpaper. “In an era of big-box houses, we all strive to personalize our spaces. Graffiti is a fun, creative and inexpensive way to put your own 'design fingerprint' on your home.”

Dream House tours begin Friday, June 22 through Sunday, August 12, 2007. Twenty  semi-finalists tickets will be drawn on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dream House. The final drawing will be held on Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dream House. The twenty semi-finalists will each choose a key and try it in the Dream House front door. The holder of the key that opens the door wins the furnished, landscaped house or the $200,000 cash option.

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