BEYOND The Acorn - Guide to Home Enhancement - Spring 2013

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Guide to Home Enhancement Remodels | Landscaping | Home Decor | Kitchens | Media Rooms – Spring 2013 –

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SPRING 2013

06 WELCOME

Greetings from the publisher and editor.

10 Cool-roofs

They are the latest trend in roof designs, made to look hot as they keep you cool inside.

12 hi-tech heaven

There’s a brave new world opening up in home media and it’s about simplifying.

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15 Room with a view

Replacing windows can shed a whole new light on interiors.

36 Go outside and Play

16 Modern to the extreme

Contemporary Italian style is spicing up the world of kitchen design.

18 Moving outside

Home swimming pools push the limits of creativity with new technology and design.

22 small space

for big living

38 padding the nest

Outdoor spaces are becoming more sophisticated and multi-functional.

20 splash!

How one family turned a modest backyard into a mecca for entertaining.

Variety in patio furniture makes dressing the backyard wide open to possibility.

24 24 refresh, reNEW

This homeowner lives to bring new purpose to existing home elements.

Attention to insulation pays off in comfort and economy.

40 sweet dreams 24

Adjustable beds cater to anyone who relishes a good night’s sleep.

30 collectibles make

it personal

Treasures discovered far and near turn this home into a storyteller.

35 Whimsical & water-wise

A stroll through this garden is like a journey to Wonderland.

35 On The Cover:

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The Cross family garden in Hidden Hills turns into a romantic retreat at sunset. The home remodel story begins on page 24. Photograph by Iris Smoot.

welcome

What an exciting whirlwind this has been.

Who would have thought that 16 years after buying a newspaper with my husband and watching it grow to five editions covering nine communities I would be here, welcoming you to our first magazine.

In all my dreams I would not have thought this possible.

Leaving the weekly news and local events to the Acorn Newspapers, Beyond the Acorn will take readers a step further and into the realm of lifestyle, trends and personalities.

In this new magazine format, we’ll have the luxury to delve deeper into the stories that tickle our fancy and to cover even more of our favorite subjects.

Beyond offers more in-depth information about ideas and local people in a fun publication you’ll want to keep on your coffee table to enjoy again and again.

We also wanted to create a different type of platform for our faithful advertisers to showcase what they have to offer our readers.

I hope you enjoy reading this as much as we have enjoyed creating it. Please contact us with any feedback or suggestions. We are here for you.

I am delighted to introduce myself as the editor of Beyond, a new magazine designed to give readers a taste of the many good things our communities have to offer.

In this first publication we’re taking a look at smart living and home enhancement. We touch on energy efficiency, water-wise gardening and home media systems. Feature stories highlight an exceptional home remodel that aspires to “refinish, repurpose and renew.” We also visit a whimsical and water-wise garden and a gorgeous multi-functional outdoor entertaining area. And we tell the story of an avid collector whose home is a backdrop for the possessions she holds dear.

Be on the lookout for our fall issue where we will focus on home enhancement from the point of view of entertaining and holiday dining. Following that, future issues of Beyond the Acorn will explore health and wellness, travel, wedding planning and much more.

To new readers who are looking to explore this special community we call home, we say “welcome.” And to the faithful friends of the Acorn Newspapers who want even more than the weekly news, we invite you to join us as we go Beyond the Acorn.

Lisa Rule, Publisher lisabeyond@theacorn.com

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cool-roofs are hot Written by Ela Lindsay

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ust as our light-colored clothes help keep us cool by reflecting heat and sunlight, the newest trend in roofing keeps homes comfortable using the same principle.

T-24 roofing systems, better known as “cool-roofs,” are a hot trend for homeowners here. These house toppers come in white and light hues that keep their cool much more effectively than their darker counterparts.

With this type of roofing system, a homeowner can cut maintenance costs, increase the life of the roof, and save on energy expenditures because less heat is allowed in, reducing the need for air conditioning.

According to the California Energy Commission, cool-roofs help minimize the “urban heat island effect,” which is making cities hotter and producing more smog.

In 2005, cool-roofs became part of California’s energy code, called the “Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards,” hence the name T-24 roofs. Since then, roofing-material manufacturers have developed a wide array of popular colors— in addition to plain white—that effectively reflect the sun’s blazing energy.

“Often there are tax incentives for installing a cool-roof,” says Jack Bohm, local roofer and president of Jack The Roofer Inc. Designer tiles that weigh half as much as standard tiles are also available. “It’s like removing a car from your roof,” says Bohm. In earthquake country, this weight-saving is important.

Cool-roofs, which are highly reflective, can reduce surface temperature by up to 100 degrees, which in turn keeps attics and ducts cooler.

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More good news: The initial cost for a cool-roof is comparable to the cost of a traditional roof and, in some cases, less expensive. Over the long haul, maintenance savings combined with an average 20 percent savings on air conditioning costs makes cool-roofing a great bargain.

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protecting your investment

People often devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to decorating, renovating or updating the inside of their homes, but many forget to pay heed to what hangs overhead.

Regardless of the type of roof they choose, Bohm reminds homeowners to protect their investment.

The simplest solution is to have your roof inspected annually. Yearly inspections will uncover problems that may be brewing overhead before they become obvious. Once water is spotted on a ceiling or wall, the homeowner is already in for costly repairs or even removal and Jack Bohm, back row second from left, and his roof mates replacement of the roof.

“Drywall and mold are best friends,” he says, so any roof leak can lead to devastating results. That wet spot into these wet materials.

“It’s like never having the oil checked on a car,” Bohm says. By the time on the ceiling will appear only after the attic insulation, untreated lumber and drywall have become saturated with moisture. And although the process might what he calls the “idiot lights” come on, it usually means the vehicle is in trouble. take years to become visible below, it takes just 24 hours for deadly mold to creep So homeowners would be wise to stay on top of their roofs, figuratively speaking, by getting annual inspections by reputable roofing experts.

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re all those extension cords, crossed wires (color-coded, if you’re lucky), and multiplug power strips stacked atop one another behind your entertainment system getting you down?

How about all those one-trick remote controls on your coffee table?

And don’t forget those surround-sound speaker cables, booby traps waiting to spring.

If you can relate, then the experts at Malibu-based Sweet Spot Home Theaters & HighEnd Audio say it’s time for an upgrade.

Audiophiles, movie lovers and media connoisseurs are joined by a common goal—to simultaneously expand and simplify the capabilities of home entertainment.

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Most major electronics brands have jumped onto the wireless bandwagon by now, and

the convenience no longer applies just to cellphones and laptops.

Audio speakers, satellite receivers, and adapters for computers, movie players and gaming consoles have all found their way into the wild world of wireless.

These days it’s not hard to build a fullrange, high-end home media system (with just a few necessary wires) that’s controllable from a smartphone, a tablet or just one panel in the living room wall.

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modern to the extreme Written by Stephanie Guzman

The new kitchen is all about clean lines and high-quality materials. Unembellished cabinetry with flush surfaces and simple handles can be offset by a multidimensional backsplash. “Keep it sharp and clean,” says Ofir Grushkovski of Future Home Builders in Woodland Hills.

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he homeowner’s dream kitchen has moved from an Italian villa to a high rise in Milan. The Italian country cucina remains popular, but the newest remodeling trend evokes something more contemporary.

Think clean lines and hard edges with a black-and-white attitude. Today’s kitchen designs lean toward quartz and steel instead of typical granite and wrought iron.

Inspiration for the new trend comes from homes in Italy, says Ofir Grushkovski, owner of the Woodland Hills-based construction company Future Home Builders. Grushkovski says the trick to pulling off the modern look is quality materials.

“Italian kitchens are very clean, modern, but very expensive,” Grushkovski says. “You have to use real wood, perhaps quartz for the countertops and LED lighting to pull the look together.”

Grushkovski specializes in complete kitchen remodels, but short of that he says there are three elements homeowners can focus on to achieve what he calls a “modern to the extreme” look.

Flat, dark cabinets can instantly modernize a kitchen. Designs feature maple Ofir Grushkovski

or mahogany wood cabinets in an espresso brown color. Thin steel handles complete the look. The focus of the cabinets is the flush design. The cabinets should be flat with minimal embellishments and a seamless, cohesive surface. For an added touch of luxury, Grushkovski suggests asking your contractor to install self-closing drawers and cabinets.

Second, because the cabinets are dark, the kitchen needs proper lighting to brighten the overall mood of the room.

LED lights are best for the task, and they are energy efficient, too.

“All these items cost more money, but it makes a big difference,” Grushkovski says.

A third requisite element is a multidimensional backsplash that can integrate the dark cabinets and light countertop. Grushkovski suggests a neutral palette using small and large glass pieces.

Grushkovski said the color scheme is what modernizes the home and keeps it fresh for years to come. Should a homeowner want more color, a designer can install bright window shades or countertop accessories.

“The main idea is to keep it sharp and clean,” he says.

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Replacing windows is a reasonably simple and affordable way to update and change the look of a room.

room with a view Written by Carissa Marsh

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indows allow us to do more than simply look out onto the world.

With a slide or a lift, they invite the outdoors in—the view of lush landscaping, rocky hills or a hot pink sunset, the feeling of the sun’s warm rays or a refreshing spring breeze, the sound of rustling fall leaves or the smell of a season’s first drizzle. Windows not only let light in, they let life in.

But in some of the ’70s-era homes in the 805 and the 818, windows are drafty, single-paned and hard to open. Even though home remodeling has taken a backseat in recent cash-strapped years, updating windows is a sound investment that should not be overlooked. It’s like buying a new pair of earrings for that old but faithful little black dress.

The most popular option for budget-savvy buyers is a replacement, or retrofit, window. The difference is in the installation, says Kerry Smith, operations and marketing manager for Agoura Sash and Door in Westlake Village, a company owned by brothers Don and Dan Smith.

With replacement windows, the surrounding trim, stucco or siding doesn’t need to be bothered. Rather, the old window is taken out, the waterproofing is redone and the new window is popped in.

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and effective. And, since there are a variety of styles and colors to choose from, there’s no need to sacrifice fashion.

Agoura Sash and Door’s showroom has an extensive display of Milgard products—its topselling line. Milgard, which has a location in Simi Valley, is known for its extremely durable and virtually maintenance-free vinyl windows. There are aluminum, wood and fiberglass frames, too.

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moving outside Written by Darleen Principe

“Stepping out” has taken on a whole new meaning.

Today’s designs make indoor-outdoor living a seamless experience with kitchens, dining areas, living rooms and media centers all going al fresco.

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ith the SoCal sunshine warming the ground and the cool Pacific breezes drifting into our valleys most days of the year, it’s no wonder that more of us are taking life outside.

The outdoor living trend has grown quickly over the last decade. Now a $49-billion industry in the United States, outdoor living means much more than planting a well-manicured backyard and buying outdoor furniture.

It’s about comfort and leisure, where relaxation meets play. It’s the thoughtful blending of home and adventure.

For as little as $10,000, the average local backyard can be transformed into an exhilarating, open-air extension of healthy and happy living space, says Scott Linskey, licensed general contractor and owner of Malibu Coast Landscaping.

As long as you’re willing to reach beyond your usual comfort zone, there’s really no limit to where your creative potential can take you.

“An outdoor living space is an extension of your home,” Linskey says.

“We’re in California for a reason. We’re so blessed to be here, where we have 300 perfect days out of the year. Why not find a way to enjoy it?”

The first step in creating your own outdoor living space is to literally change the way you go outside, according to Linskey.

Most outdoor living transformations begin with tearing down the

small glass sliders or single-knob doors leading to Scott Linskey and Lucky the backyard and replacing them with much larger exits—like open arches or wall-length folding patio doors.

You may choose to design a desert oasis, or perhaps a lush environment for entertaining family and guests. Built-in barbecues and wood-burning pizza ovens help bring your culinary escapades to an outdoor custom kitchen.

Go even further: open up your family room to the swimming pool with some elegant stonework.

With the swipe of a curtain over a pair of floor-to-ceiling French doors, even master bedrooms can extend into the great outdoors.

Creating an outdoor living area not only gives you a new way to enjoy your home, it can also bring added property value, especially if the work includes a heating or plumbing system, Linskey says.

Antique-brick fire pits, stacked-stone pillars, outdoor surroundsound and charming landscapes—the possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

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splash!

Written by Darleen Principe Photography by Michael Coons

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Creating a home retreat has never been so fun thanks to new technology and innovation that opens up more possibilities for creative pool design.

here’s no need to escape to a high-priced hotel or a luxury resort to enjoy a revitalizing dip. Sure, installing a cookie-cutter swimming pool or spa may do the trick if you’re looking to do workout laps or calm tired aches, but one local contractor, Malibu-based H&H Builders, is inviting homeowners to take the edge off by diving in to a custom-built pool or spa with extra pizazz.

Envision wading under cascading waters, past a few naturalistic stone stacks and plunging into the deep end. Or swimming toward the sunset and the picturesque valley, stopping just short of the edge of your infinity pool.

Custom building an in-ground swimming pool or hot tub can be a home project filled with personality and creativity.

For H&H, a licensed general contractor with ties to both landscaping and audio providers, a pool becomes synonymous with atmosphere.

There can be much more to a backyard swimming pool and spa than a diving board and noisy underwater vacuum.

How about integrating it with your landscape or connecting it to your outdoor living space?

The builders at H&H are looking to create an ambiance reflective of a lifestyle—think tropical grotto, a cutting-edge lounge area with media capabilities,

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And what suggests vacation more than lounging by the pool?

Going for a swim or soothing weary muscles in a spa can be a holistic experience for the body and the mind.

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small space for big living a modest backyard is transformed into an entertainer’s paradise Written by ELA LINDSAy Photography by IRIS SMOOT

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hen Paul and Kathy Bauducco set out to redo their backyard, they wanted to start with a clean slate. “Rather than update the existing landscape, we decided to start over, maximizing the space,” says Paul Bauducco, a shareholder in the business litigation practice group at Encino’s Lewitt Hackman law firm. The result is an expansive outdoor entertaining area with several destinations, all designed to fit into a relatively small yard.

When the Bauduccos moved into their Moorpark home in 1992, their name was already well-known in the area: Paul’s parents, Frank and Paola Bauducco, had owned and operated popular Italian restaurants in Westlake and Moorpark for many years. Paul says he was baking pizzas when he was just 14 years old.

Strong family ties are reflected throughout the yard, which was completed in August 2009 and has been the center of family life ever since.

The outdoor kitchen and pizza oven—“Mom’s idea,” Paul says—get lots of use.

The golden-hued Brazilian granite slab on the generous wraparound kitchen counter has seating for five. It’s where family enjoys freshly baked pizza straight out of the wood-fired oven.

“Once the oven gets to 600 or 700 degrees, pizzas can be done in two-and-a-half to three minutes,” he says.

The family enjoys dining al fresco in the spacious cabana, complete with a large fireplace, comfortable seating and a dining table overlooked by a massive TV. Two ceiling fans are mounted on the tongue-and-groove beamed ceiling, which was sand-blasted and distressed to bring out the wood grain.

It’s not unusual to find the Bauducco kids and their friends in the mini pebble bottom Jacuzzi, or the “poolcuzzi” as they call it, playing Xbox games on the cabana’s swivel-mounted TV. The far side of the yard reveals another roomy composite stone dining table circled by a balustrade. It’s one of the only features in the backyard that remained relatively intact during the six-month renovation.

There’s an organic flow to the whole space, the brainchild of Monika Valtchev, who was contracted to design the project using classical elements mixed with natural materials. An Old World feeling is reflected throughout.

Because there is a community pool in the neighborhood, the Bauducco family decided not to have one in their own backyard.

Instead they built an oversized Jacuzzi with a dramatic water feature.

“Roman columns support the tiled cabana roof, while stacked stone is used throughout the project,” says Paul. The stone is from Sidney Peak in the desert behind Valencia, Calif.

Landscape contractor and architect Marsh Sanders of Design Concepts Inc., with offices in Camarillo and Simi Valley, was hired to finalize the designs and build the project. Sanders said the Bauduccos wanted an entertainer’s backyard with lots of features for the family to enjoy with “refined materials rather than just stucco walls, so we went with stone.” The concrete was stained a tan color—“mesa buff with color nutmeg release,” explains Sanders, who also helped the Bauduccos select the stone, precast columns, fireplace mantels and other materials.

The outdoor American dream—Old World-style—is in full force here. It’s grand, yet not overstated, beautiful in the most organic way, and utterly inviting for family-friendly outdoor living.

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A wood-burning fireplace warms the cabana which houses a dining area and full media center.

Right, a meandering path leads to the secondary dining area which comfortably seats eight. Far right, the pizza oven gets lots of use.

Paul Bauducco, whose parents owned the popular Bauducco Italian restaurants in Westlake Village and Moorpark, says he began baking pizzas when he was 14.

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refresh, renew ‘Why throw away perfectly good things when you can refinish them?’

Written by Leslie Gregory Haukoos Photography by Michael Coons & Iris Smoot

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usan Cross is not one to brag . . . unless she’s telling friends about a great bargain she found or a creative way to repurpose something in her home.

“I will never brag about how much I spend,” she said. “I will brag about what I save.”

This is not the first time Susan and her husband, Kevin, have refurbished a home.

“My husband says I’m not happy unless I’m ripping something up,” Susan laughs.

This time the project was the couple’s Hidden Hills home, purchased in 2008.

They chose the house because they needed more room for their family, which now includes three teenage children and four dogs.

The kitchen, originally three separate rooms connected by doorways, is now an expansive open space. The Crosses tore down a wall that separated the original kitchen from a large butler’s pantry.

But the home’s design was boxy, Susan recalls. The layout was basically a long hallway with rooms attached. The plan was to open up the space and, in doing so, create an entirely different feel. The central hallway, once a closed cavern lined with doorways, was opened up to adjoining rooms on each side.

“Who has a butler?” Susan asks. An existing kitchen island that seated two was replaced by an island that runs the length of the room and seats the whole family.

In the process, Susan’s penchant for refinishing, refurbishing and repurposing came in handy. “Why throw away perfectly good things when you can refinish them?” Plus, she said, older furniture is often a better quality.

“The kids used to fight over who got to have breakfast in the kitchen,” she says. “Whoever was last ended up in the breakfast room. It was like being banished.”

Refinishing meant stripping the yellow crackle paint from the living room’s builtin cabinets to uncover the original wood. Susan, who hires local tradesmen whenever possible, brought on BP Custom Finishing to strip, antique and stain the cabinets. But she kept the existing handles. Again, why throw away something that’s perfectly good? Ceiling beams were installed in the living room to add interest, but the curtain rod is original to the home. Susan simply had it refinished.

Now the breakfast room is wide open to the kitchen so no one feels as if they’re eating alone. The family had the cabinetry custom-built and placed Caesarstone counters in the kitchen. Susan says the counters are “practically indestructible.”

To add design interest, they used gray countertops for the island and white for the sink surface.

“I love the look of white marble,” Susan says. “But it’s very porous; it stains easily.”

Left, living room cabinets, which once had a yellow crackle paint finish, have been stripped down and refinished by BP Custom Finishing in Westlake Village. The wood beams were added. Living room rugs are from NW Rugs in Agoura Hills. Many of the antique furnishings and paintings were one-of-a-kind finds from Agoura Antiques at the Whizins Center in Agoura. Jim Smith of Malibu served as general contractor for the remodel. Right, the new kitchen island offers seating for the whole family.

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The original kitchen contained three separate rooms—kitchen, butler’s pantry and breakfast room—connected by doors. Now it’s a wide- open space that serves as the hub of the home. Fixtures, sinks and appliances are from Warehouse Discount Center in Agoura Hills.

The original floor plan consisted of a long hallway with several boxy rooms leading off it. The Cross remodel involved opening up those rooms with large archways and, in some cases, removing the walls altogether. Right, the dining room is open to the entry, the study and the living room. Lighting fixtures in the entry, dining room and through the hallway are from De Light Ville in Woodland Hills.

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So Susan used white marble as a blacksplash, which is less likely to take a beating.

The central hallway, above right, still a spine for the home’s floor plan, now is open to the adjacent rooms. Above, hand-distressed walnut floors extend throughout most of the downstairs.

The floor was installed

by Menin’s Custom Flooring. Right, a hallway alcove displays family treasures.

The chandelier over the breakfast table used to hang in the original kitchen, another example of Susan’s giving new purpose to perfectly fine home elements.

And behind the newly built cabinets in the breakfast room is the original refrigerator-freezer, now the family’s spare.

The dining room table came from a neighbor when the Crosses lived in Thousand Oaks. “The wife had contemporary taste,” Susan says. “Her mother-inlaw had given them this Drexel Heritage dining room set from the 1940s.” When the neighbor was replacing the set, Susan offered to take it off her hands, then purchased dining room chairs to go with it. “They were really inexpensive, which is my favorite,” she says. The Baker china cabinet, from the Historic Charleston Collection, came from a consignment store.

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This master bath is lined with massive mirrors. Though the cabinets were refinished, existing hardware was retained.

Bathtub, sinks and appliances are from Warehouse Discount Center in Agoura Hills. Daniel’s Design House in Thousand Oaks reupholstered the cornice box and many pieces of furniture throughout the home.

The master suite is truly a retreat. The Crosses refinished the existing painted cabinetry in the master bath but chose to keep the original wall-to-wall mirror. Again, they put the existing fixtures back on the finished cabinetry because they were quality pieces and in good condition. Rather than replace the window treatments, Susan had the cornice box reupholstered by Daniel’s Design House in Thousand Oaks.

Susan, who has an innate feel for home design and a special talent for mixing new with antique, vintage and refurbished furnishings and fixtures, says shopping for home bargains is like “a treasure hunt, a sport.”

When she’s not buried in remodeling projects, Susan is lifestyle editor for Shape, OK! and Star magazines and in September will release her first book, “The FabYOUList: List It, Live It, Love Your Life.”

The tub, a luscious place to soak, came from Warehouse Discount Center in Agoura.

Susan also incorporated personal family items throughout her home.

Her grandmother’s painting and several of her father’s photographs hang in the hallway.

Kevin Cross, managing director for a private equity firm, says he knows what he’s good at and home remodeling isn’t at the top of the list. Though he knew what he wanted, he left most of the specific choices to Susan. “I wanted openness, and I love hardwood floors,” says Kevin. But the redesign is primarily Susan’s area of expertise. “When it matters to me I say something.”

“And he weighs in when I ask his opinion,” says Susan. “But then, I never do anything crazy.”

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A fireplace (not shown), installed by Fireside BBQ & Appliances of Thousand Oaks, was added to the master bedroom retreat, which utilizes a subtle color scheme for ultimate tranquility. Right, the theater, built into the original home, was a big selling point for Kevin. Susan recalls Kevin asked the Realtor showing him the home, “Can I get ESPN in here?� The room is completely plush and sound proof.

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collectibles make it a house becomes a visual storyteller when infused with treasures from a time gone by

Written by leslie gregory haukoos Photography by Richard Gillard & michael Coons

The Grant living room is comfortably elegant. On either side of the fireplace hang paintings Glenda purchased on trips abroad. The cabinet at left houses figurines.

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t’s not unusual for friends visiting Glenda Grant’s Calabasas home to go missing for a while. But that’s not a cause for worry. Guests are usually just lingering in the powder room, studying Glenda’s antique purse collection. She has collected the purses, which hang on the walls and spill over into several other display cabinets, one at a time over many years. Many are beaded, others are mesh. Most of the mesh purses were produced by Whiting & Davis or Mandalian, two American companies started in the late 19th century.

Glenda is happy to tell the story of where she discovered each of the purses, whether during a particular trip abroad or on a shopping excursion closer to home. The purses make up just one of several collections on display, reflecting her distinct taste (“I should have been born in a different century,” she says) and turning this elegant house into a very personal home.

Glenda Grant’s perfume bottle collection is one of the first things a guest encounters after passing through the front entrance. Below, a figure of a dog carrying a pocket watch adds warmth and welcome to the family room.

The retired television executive, previously president of Hearst Entertainment Productions, purchased the home 19 years ago with her late husband, Jim Potter. Together the pair made several changes to the house’s basic structure, including tearing down an exterior wall and adding what was outdoor patio space to the home’s grand entry. By introducing an archway leading into the family room, they opened up the most lived-in room in the house.

“That was my husband’s idea,” Glenda recalls, adding that he was good at visualizing the physical changes that would improve a space.

Jim, a film editor early in his career, was senior VP of Worldwide Post Production at Tristar Pictures before he retired.

The family room is home to one of Glenda’s first collections, dog

The antique purse collection that lines the powder room walls gives guests a delightful glimpse of days gone by. Most of the purses are from the late19th and early 20th centuries.

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The family room was opened up to the entry beyond. An open alcove bar adds depth. Built-in shelves display Glenda’s dog figurine collection.

figurines, which she began to acquire in the 1970s. Antique pocket watches and Jim’s vintage miniature cars are also on display. Most of the cars are from the Franklin Mint though some are from the Danbury Mint. Antique mirrors add color and interest to what is a very warm, inviting room.

Glenda also opened up the stand-behind bar in the family room, lining the alcove with custom cabinetry, making it much more functional for entertaining.

The wooden car was an early anniversary present to Jim. The antique pocket watches are just for fun.

Space was taken away from the laundry room to expand the butler’s pantry. A beveled glass door made to match the glass inset on the home’s entry door adds interest.

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perfume bottle collection is the first to enchant guests as they come inside. They are housed in a large lighted display cabinet in the entry. There are more bottles in a case in the upstairs hallway. There isn’t a spot in the home that doesn’t have something unique and beautiful to appreciate.

Glenda and her husband discovered a painting in a back storeroom of a gallery in the Cotswolds in England. “The Lacemaker,” painted by Joseph Bail (1862-1921), was stacked with many other pieces, gathering dust. They recognized the French painting’s special quality, had it reframed and shipped home. It now brings a touch of the Old World to an elegant living room. Flanking the living room fireplace is another evocative piece: “The Fisher Girl,” painted in the 1800s by British artist

Glenda Grant and Tuxie

Small treasures are housed in an antique English chocolate cabinet resting on a counter, far right, in the master bath.

William Joseph Carroll, was also purchased in England.

In the master bath, an antique English chocolate cabinet, discovered in L.A., holds tiny treasures, and an antique hair comb collection hangs on the master bedroom wall.

Glenda and her partner, Bill Cockrum, a professor at UCLA Anderson School of Management, have traveled extensively and are always on the lookout for special treasures. Bill treated Glenda to Italian pottery on a visit to Deruta, Italy and the pair brought home Ardmore ceramics from a trip to South Africa.

Though Glenda consulted with an interior designer early on for furnishings and fabrics, the house reflects her taste, she says. “I know exactly what I like and don’t like.” That explains why this special home has such an inviting and cohesive voice.

“I get enjoyment from the beauty and history of the pieces I’ve collected,” she says. “They remind me of wonderful trips and memories of special times in my life.”

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A butterfly bench is just one of many whimsical features in Pat Carlson’s garden. She says the crows like to steal the small spout off of her birdbath, center. She often finds it deposited elsewhere in the yard. Right, willow cone bush (Leucadendron salignum) adds vibrant color.

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at Carlson describes the garden of her Lynn Ranch home as a “city desert,” but her water-wise collection of flora in whimsical shapes and ombre shades is anything but bare.

In fact, it could belong to the world of “Alice in Wonderland.”

The names of the natural life that abounds in her garden might also have been borrowed from a children’s book: Buddha’s Temple, String of Buttons, Scarlet Ribbon and Gold Breath of Heaven are among the hundreds of richly colored plants, flowers and trees that wrap thickly around Carlson’s home.

The verdant oasis was created three years ago by designer Mark Matthews of Nordic Nursery in Newbury Park. Matthews says his design process starts with a satellite image of the property. He also takes photos of the home and forms the landscape in Photoshop.

“I also create art. This is just another extension of that,” he says.

Matthews says Carlson gave him a lot of freedom with her garden.

“I told him I wanted it separated, sparse. In the desert plants have room. You can walk in between. That’s what I wanted,” says Carlson, a volunteer at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden in Thousand Oaks.

As a result, the garden resembles an art showroom. Lime-green and violet succulents do not go unnoticed between the winding gravel paths and spaces of dirt and rocks.

The many varieties of Californian and Australian plant life in the garden are drought-tolerant. Drip watering tubes transfer moisture directly into the ground once a week to prevent evaporation. The grass lawn Carlson used to have, now replaced by hardier dymondia ground cover, required watering every other day.

“All of these plants are succulent or desert-type plants,” says Carlson, who lived in Arizona when she was a teenager. “We don’t want to waste water. We have so little in Southern California.”

Matthews says water-wise gardens are a common request. He designed a vineyard for one client whose water bill decreased from $500 to $100 per month.

Beauty is not sacrificed by the arid ground. Picturesque details dot the

landscape of Carlson’s garden: bell-shaped blue-and-white columbine flowers and red-leafed trees that tolerate dry soil. On the cusp of spring, a bare copper-leaf euphorbia tree is ready to bloom.

Carlson’s garden is also bountifully practical. There are trees brimming with apples, grapefruits, oranges, lemons, figs, peaches and exotic cherimoyas and Asian pears. There’s a small plot of land for growing onions, peas, potatoes and squash.

Sentimental objects made by Carlson’s late husband, Fred, join the inanimate toads, mushrooms, Buddhas and butterflies placed throughout the property. Among his creations: concrete sculptures of Easter Island moai, a red heart given to her as an anniversary gift and a glowing half-moon.

Carlson says she enjoys everything in her garden.

“They’re all pets. They’re all special,” she says. “It’s just the pleasure of watching things that you choose grow and multiply.”

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go outside and play Written by DAN WOLOWICZ

Synthetic wicker comes in various colors and styles, and it’s durable, even in the harshest outdoor conditions.

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rownups have been telling kids to go outside and play ever since the indoors were invented. It’s good advice, especially here, where we enjoy perennially sunny weather cooled by coastal breezes.

Adults, though, find it more relaxing to enjoy a comfy seat by the pool or beneath a cantilevered umbrella than to play freeze tag on the lawn.

With all the stylish, comfortable and built-to-last options in patio furniture, it’s never been easier to turn your backyard into a great outdoor living space.

David Marks, manager of Pacific Patio Furniture in Agoura Hills, says new synthetic wicker is a popular choice that brings state-of-the-art technology to the familiar woven frame.

Made to withstand even the harshest weather conditions, synthetic wicker offers classic styles popular for Mediterraneanand Tuscan-style homes and contemporary designs for homes with a more modern look.

Furniture made of teak hardwood, both durable and elegant, offers a more natural look.

And you don’t need acres of backyard to accommodate your outside living area.

With the wide variety of lounge chairs, sectionals, love seats and couches available, David Marks

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you can comfortably furnish any outdoor space.

And you can include a bar, where guests can enjoy summertime drinks as they stay cool under a choice of fade-resistant umbrellas.

Pillows and seat cushions add vibrant pops of color to outdoor spaces, while accent pieces, such as sconces and clocks, add interest and functionality.

Outdoor rugs are a popular, low-maintenance way to tie things together.

No need to vacuum.

Simply grab the hose and give these highly durable and fade-resistant rugs a quick spray.

When the sun goes down, portable propane fireplaces, a hot new trend in outdoor design, keep guests comfortable beneath a starry sky.

The next time someone says, “The weather’s great. Go out and play,” you won’t hesitate to take their advice and escape to your stylish outdoor living space.

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Infrared images are used to reveal where air is moving.

The test pinpoints where cool air is escaping in summer and sneaking in during cold winter months.

Anderson says. “But once you do it right, it will last for the life of the house.”

Materials commonly used to insulate homes include fiberglass, cellulose paper, rock wool fiber and foam.

“Any of them will work, provided the materials are air-sealed,” he says.

On hot days, the oppressive outdoor heat enters your home. In cold weather, the warmth from your heater escapes through the walls, floors and ceiling. Insulation creates a barrier to keep your thermostat on an even keel.

“The most important thing is to have an energy audit from a qualified company to assess where leakage occurs,” says Anderson, whose company offers free baseline inspections.

While performing more extensive inspections, Progressive technicians may use infrared cameras and air blowers to detect the amount of airflow leakage throughout the house, as well as leakage in the heating and cooling duct system.

In 2007 the California Public Utilities Commission set a goal that by 2020 all new homes should be energy neutral—producing as much energy as they consume. This can be accomplished with solar power and advanced insulation systems.

Through the Energy Upgrade California program, homeowners in Los Angeles and Ventura counties who make energy-saving upgrades to their homes can qualify for rebates and financial incentives of up to $4,500, in addition to saving money on their monthly utility bills.

The new program emphasizes a “whole house” approach, and insulation is one of the most efficient and effective ways to qualify for the maximum rebate available, Anderson says.

To be eligible for the rebates and incentives, upgrades must be performed by an approved contractor listed on the EnergyUpgradeCA.org website.

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sweet dreams Written by Ela Lindsay

The Sleep Shoppe. “There are significant health benefits, like reducing your risk for Type 2 diabetes and obesity.”

One of the more recognized brands in the adjustable bed market is Tempur-Pedic, which offers all the above benefits. In addition, their mattresses have been designed to contour to the body’s curvature to reduce pressure points.

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If a customer doesn’t want an adjustable frame or if they just want to sleep flat, they can opt for a Tempur mattress alone, which is totally different from a memory foam mattress, says Kunke. “TempurPedic has different kinds with different reaction speeds,” he says, “so some can feel softer than others. But this doesn’t affect the support system they offer.”

A big plus to couples using Tempur-Pedic mattresses is the fact that they offer little or no movement, so one partner shifting in their sleep won’t disturb the other, making for better undisturbed rest. Also, the mattresses are resistant to allergens and dust mites, and are customized for support and comfort.

Temperature-controlled beds are another hot trend.

“Tempur-Pedic makes a ‘Breeze’ collection, which keeps you regulated at a certain temperature,” says Kunke. The cover and comfort layer of these mattresses are infused with a state-of-the-art cooling material that feels cool to the touch and draws heat away from the body.

Whether the choice is an adjustable bed, a Tempur-Pedic or a regular mattress, the key to a great night’s sleep is choosing the right fit. Sweet dreams will come as the result of research, in-person testing and the guidance of trained professionals.

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djustable beds are making Americans wake up and take notice.

People of all ages are opting for these beds, which offer numerous health benefits and may even improve relationships.

According to Jonathan Kunke of Ventura County’s four-store Sleep Shoppe chain, “Adjustable beds are not just for older people. Half of the ones we sell are to people under 50.”

There are many good reasons for that.

People of all ages want to watch TV and read while prone. These beds also help improve circulation and offer one of the best support systems for the sleeping body.

Adjustable beds also help with body alignment. For optimal results, Kunke says, “One should sleep with the head at about a 15-degree angle and the feet above the heart level.”

This helps reduce pressure points, increases oxygen and helps muscles relax. Upon waking one tends to feel rested, alert and energetic.

Also, sleeping at the optimal angles in an adjustable bed tends to alleviate conditions such as acid reflux and snoring. Those who use an adjustable bed may find they need less sleep because they feel more rested—an adjustable bed can reduce the amount of tossing and turning one does in one’s sleep.

“The importance of getting a good night’s sleep goes way beyond getting your ‘beauty sleep,’” says Fred Kunke, Jonathan’s father and owner of

One should sleep with the head at about a 15-degree angle and the feet above the heart level.

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