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Volume 17, Issue 6 • December / January 2016 PUBLISHER Kip Johnson MANAGING EDITOR Jan Werkau ART DIRECTOR Kip Johnson ADVERTISING/MARKETING CONSULTANT Ben Underwood LAKE AND HOME MAGAZINE – ADVERTISING SALES Erin Hintz • 218-205-2120 erin@lakeandhomemagazine.com Haily Johnson • 218-205-5068 haily@lakeandhomemagazine.com

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CONTENTS

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From The Publisher Gardening

Hydrangeas: Showiest of Flowering Shrubs

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Featured Home

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A Place That’s Good For the Soul

Couple’s Cotton Lake Home Offers the Right Fit

Design & Décor Modern in Mind

Home Experts 14 Your questions answered by

our panel of experts

Featured Home

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A Gathering Place Lake Lida Contemporary Home Becomes a Family Sanctuary

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Design & Décor 16 Sliding Barn Doors:

Kitchen & Bath Showcase

Is the Trend Here To Stay?

Featured Lake 62 Rush Lake

Interior Design 22 Carpet: The Basics and Beyond

Designer Portfolio 28 Designing Women 2

Cover photo by Henry “Dutch” Hempel, Henry Hempel Associates See story on page 44.

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PUBLISHER

It seems like a short time ago I was feeling excitement one Friday night in Long Prairie, Minnesota as I watched the first copy of Lake and Home Magazine come off the printing press.

That was a Friday evening in March of 1999.

Zoom to the present and I’ve decided to exit the magazine publishing world and have sold Lake and Home Magazine to Kip Johnson of Compass Media. Kip has contributed to the graphic design of Lake and Home Magazine for the past year specializing in advertising design. He’ll be taking over the helm of both my magazines – Lake and Home Magazine and High School Sports View.

I wish to thank advertisers and subscribers for their business these past 16 years. It was my intention to provide a quality magazine read and I hope we accomplished this and exceeded your expectations.

Sincerely,

Ben Underwood Publisher and Founder of Lake and Home Magazine

My name is Kip Johnson and I am proud to be the new owner of Lake and Home Magazine and High School Sports View. I have worked as a graphic designer for Lake and Home for the past year and am very excited do whatever it takes, as the new owner, to help these magazines grow and get into the hands of more and more people. We will continue to use our same great staff to create a quality magazine that everyone can enjoy.

A little about me. I am native to central Minnesota - having lived in Wadena and Fergus Falls in the past, I now reside in Moorhead with my wife and 3 children.

My familiarity with the area gives me great insight into what the residents of the area are interested in. It seems like this magazine and I are a great fit!

My intention is to keep Lake and Home’s format the same…with a few tweaks and improvements. One significant change is regarding distribution. In the following areas: Fargo/Moorhead, Becker County, Otter Tail County and Douglas County in Minnesota, Lake and Home will become a free distribution magazine. Lake and Home will still offer mailed magazine subscriptions that come directly to your door. If you live outside the distribution area, it makes sense to continue your at-home subscription.

Look for Lake and Home Magazine to appear in bright blue racks throughout the area beginning with December/January issue.

Thanks for your continued support of our magazine!

Kip Johnson

New Publisher of Lake and Home Magazine

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ydrangeas are among the showiest of flowering shrubs with long-lasting flowerheads that bloom mid-summer to autumn when few other shrubs are blooming.

These beautiful shrubs are easy to grow, untroubled by pests and produce an abundance of large flowers for fresh bouquets and dried arrangements.

In general, hydrangeas grow best in moist soil that is rich in organic matter. The name, “hydrangea” derived from the Greek word for “water” is appropriately named for these moistureloving plants need water, especially when blooming or during dry spells.

Five hydrangea species are widely cultivated in the U.S., but only three are hardy in our northern climate. Not to worry, though, for these three provide more than enough diversity in terms of size, form, and light requirements to find a good fit for your landscape.

Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens), sometimes called snowball hydrangea, is easy-growing with clusters of pure white flowers from midsummer into autumn; flowers typically fade to green before they turn brown and dry in the fall. As an added bonus, dried blossoms can be cut to make a beautiful bouquet in the house over the winter.

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Grow Smooth Hydrangeas in part shade – morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal. They bloom on new growth, so prune in winter or early spring. Cut this shrub back to 6 or 8 inches tall every year to keep it dense and compact.

Two excellent varieties are: • Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle,’ one of the most popular hydrangeas in northern climates, is a stunning white hydrangea, often producing flower heads over 10” in diameter. It grows 5 feet tall and wide and is hardy in Zones 3-9.

• Hydrangea arborescens ‘White Dome’ produces fluffy clusters of creamy-white flowers.

It grows 6 feet tall and is hardy in Zones 4-9.

Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) whose species name “paniculata” comes from the fact that blooms are cone-shaped (panicle) rather than ball-shaped like other hydrangea species. Large clusters of white flowers appear in summer and fade to shades of pink or red in the fall before drying to beige. The dried blossoms on the shrub stay looking good through most of the winter – a decorative effect in a snow-covered garden.

This hydrangea grows in full sun and, like all hydrangeas, prefers moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Amend soil with compost, peat moss, or other similar materials before planting. Water during dry spells and keep evenly moist. Prune panicle hydrangea in winter or early spring as they bloom on current year’s growth.

Prune to keep their shape and size.

These hydrangeas are hardy in Zones 3 - 8.

“The name, “hydrangea” derived from the Greek word for “water” is appropriately named for these moisture-loving plants need water, especially when blooming or during dry spells.”

Growers are coming out with new varieties every year; below are some popular ones: • Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora,’ commonly known as PeeGee, bears large, sometimes giant white flower heads reaching 6 to 18 inches long, which turn pinkish with age. ‘Grandiflora’ is a fast-

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growing shrub that can reach a height from 15 ft. to 30 ft. and spread from 10 ft. to 15 ft.

These may be grown as a multistemmed shrub, used for hedging, or grown as a singlestemmed tree specimen.

Flowers are good for cutting and drying.

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique’ bears 8-inch-long white flower heads that fade to pinkish white.

It is similar to, but more vigorous than PeeGee. Height 6 ft. to 10 ft. and spread 6 ft. to 10 ft.

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’ is a late-flowering (early to late autumn) cultivar with loosely-packed, sharply pointed white flower heads that turn purplish-pink with age. It is a vigorous, fast growing deciduous shrub that reaches 6 ft. to 10 ft. with a similar spread of 6 ft. to 10 ft.

Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla), commonly known as French, garden, or florists hydrangea, are covered with clusters of blue, pink or purple flowers most often found in floral shops and southern landscapes.

Until recently we have not been able to grow these beautiful hydrangeas in Minnesota because they were not hardy in our climate.

mer® Collection and now offer four reblooming Bigleaf Hydrangea varieties suitable for Zone 4. Even these, however, are best planted in a protected location and given winter protection.

Choosing the best shrub for your landscape requires knowing a bit about the species. Bigleaf Hydrangea is divided into two main groups: hortensias (mopheads) and lacecaps.

Mopheads have large snowball-like flower clusters, while lacecaps have somewhat flat-top flowers, with nonshowy flowers in the center and more showy ones on the outside. Both mophead and lacecap hydrangeas can be used as specimen plants, in mixed borders or in mass plantings.

Like Smooth Hydrangea, this hydrangea grows best in locations that get morning sun and afternoon shade; like all hydrangea, they prefer moist, well-drained soil that has a lot of organic matter in it and may need watering during dry spells.

Two challenges with growing recurrent blooming Bigleaf hydrangeas are keeping the color you want and keeping the shrubs blooming. Color (whether blue, purple, or pink) depends on the presence or absence of aluminum in the flowers. Soil pH indirectly affects flower color by affecting the availability of aluminum. With

acidic soil, aluminum is more available to the roots and flowers tend to be blue. When the soil is neutral or alkaline the availability of aluminum is decreased and flowers tend toward pink. Additives can be found in your garden center to adjust pH levels of your soil.

Often the culprit when Bigleaf Hydrangeas don’t bloom is the spring freezethaw cycle combined with pruning practices. These hydrangeas bloom on old and new wood, so you need to protect buds that form on both. Don’t prune in the fall and protect shrubs from the winter/spring freeze/thaw cycle as you would a marginally hardy rose so you don’t lose the buds that formed on last summer’s wood. Prune only dead wood in the spring, so the shrub will have flowers in late summer and autumn from buds that form on this season’s growth.

Endless Summer® Varieties to Try • Hydrangea Macrophylla Endless Summer, ‘The Original,’ bears mop head clusters of pink or blue flowers. 3 to 4 ft. height and 4 to 5 ft. spread. Zone 4 – 9.

• Hydrangea Macrophylla Endless Summer ‘Twist-n-Shout’ bears blue or pink lacecap-type flowers. 3 to 4 ft height and 4 to 5 ft. spread. Zone 4 – 9.

~L&H

In 2004, Bailey Nurseries introduced a Bigleaf hydrangea that is hardy here, Endless Summer®. Since that time, they have added to the Endless Sum-

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DESIGN & DÉCOR

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Do you love modern style?

We do. Whether vintage or new, adding an icon of modern design to your home’s décor can be a great way punch up the style in your home.

If you are lucky enough to locate an authentic-era piece, we envy you. If you decide to go with a strict reproduction or a slight knockoff, there are a number of great pieces to choose from. Chairs to lighting, tables to clocks, we’ve selected the best in original and inspired designs for your consideration.

The Bertoia Chair and Bertoia Diamond Chair Italian-born Harry Bertoia transformed steel rods into a surprisingly strong and comfortable collection of chairs in 1952. From stools to lounge chairs, the entire collection remains as fresh and relevant today as when it was first crafted. Available from many retailers, authentic productions by Knoll, from around $600.

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George Nelson Clocks Having designed more than 150 clocks, George Nelson’s fun and colorful collection is a great way to bring a bit of mid-century modern to any room in your home. From left to right, the Ball Clock, Spindle Clock and Sunflower Clock are three of our favorites from the collection. Available from retailers, and a number of second hand shops, nationwide.

Nelson Pendants and Lamps Forget the clocks, what about those George Nelson Pendants? Saucer, Ball and Cigar shapes in both small and large formats offer the option to include these fantastic fixtures in any (or many) rooms. Mix and match size and shape to create a chandelier effect in your entry or as a grouping to bring interest to a bare corner in a room that needs a little extra pizazz.

Hang a single, larger Saucer (or a matching pair) over your dining table. From around $250 each.

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Saarinen Dining Table A great option for your eat-in kitchen or casual dining nook, the Saarinen Dining Table is available in a variety of base and top materials to suit your style. Choose round or oval, a small 36” version or one that can comfortably seat your family of six. We happen to love the white base and genuine marble top in the kitchen, but think that the black base with a walnut top would look fantastic in a bar or game room. The clean lines blend well into any style room and do not read as strictly modern, although this piece was born in the mid-century. In a 1956 Time magazine cover story, designer Eero Saarinen said “The underside of typical tables and chairs makes a confusing, unrestful world.” Prepare to spend a few thousand on the original version and custom version of these tables; “inspired” versions start at around $400 depending on size.

The Barcelona Chair We’ve seen these chairs everywhere from the lobby of modern skyscrapers in the big city to the waiting room at the dentist’s office, but they will never look more at home than in your home. A chair that has more than stood the test of time, German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the Barcelona Chair in 1929. A chair that we view as “modern” today was honored with the Museum of Modern Art Award back in 1977. We think it makes a great statement in a reading alcove overlooking the lake (or the city). Still being manufactured by Knoll, starting at around $5500.

Reproductions available from various retailers from around $1000 in a variety of colors – red, cream, white, brown, luggage tan, orange and black to suit your room’s color scheme and budget.

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Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman One of the true icons of mid-century design, the Eames Lounge Chair and matching Ottoman pairs leather seating and a molded plywood frame for a soft, yet sturdy lounging/club chair that has been in continuous production since it was first released in 1956. Charles and Ray Eames set out to create a chair with the “warm, receptive look of a wellused first baseman’s mitt.” Authentic Herman Miller chairs are constructed to last lifetime(s), from $4800.

Reproductions available from around $900.

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Home Experts

Your Questions Answered By Our Panel Of Experts Question:

Does our increasing need for storage change the way homes are built?

Answer: Ben Miller Blue Ox Timber Frames

Somewhat, says Ben Miller of Blue Ox Timber Frames. He builds a lot of lake homes, where storage needs might be different than for traditional homes.

Larger garages are a continuing trend, he notes. Lake-home owners often need room for a couple of cars plus a boat. Miller says side entries or tuck-under garages to accommodate that third stall are common situations.

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The garage is also the go-to for additional storage. A room above the garage is a great place for seasonal items.

Inside the home, Miller is seeing a trend away from closets and towards built-ins. For example, a foyer needs a place for coats, boots, and other outwear. “Instead of doing that in a closet, we’ll do some sort of built-in furniture piece,” he explains.

The beauty of built-ins is that they can be customized to the family’s needs.

Another trend is the “family suite”: a big mudroom with adjacent laundry room. “Mix in a good, healthy pantry” off the kitchen, Miller ads, and you have lots of functional storage.

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Question:

What are the pros and cons of hardwood floors versus laminate?

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Dan Zierden, of Cullen’s Home Center says: “Nothing can beat the look or feel of true wood flooring. It’s solid feel and long-term durability add warmth and comfort to almost any home.” But it doesn’t come without a cost and a few limitations – wood is generally more prone to scratching and sensitive to humidity than laminate.

Other things to consider include: Install: Laminate is a floating floor. It’s typically easier to install and requires no special tools or nailers.

Thickness: Generally, wood floors are thicker an will add more height to an existing floor than laminate. This needs to be considered during a remodel.

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In-floor heat: Since wood is more humidity sensitive, there are some wood floors that cannot be installed over heated floors.

Dan Zierden Cullen’s Home Center

Zierden suggests talking to a flooring specialists to determine the best floor for you and your lifestyle.

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By Patricia Carlson

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liding doors aren’t new. From pocket doors to closet sliders, these space-saving gems have been used for decades for their practicality and privacy. But the sliding doors of recent decades have never really been things of beauty or craftsmanship, until now.

Sliding barn doors, whether refinished from actual old barns or constructed brand new, are having a moment, and it is well worth your time to take a look at this latest reimagining of the sliding door.

“The trend was starting to catch on two to three years ago,” says Blain Mikkonen, one of the founders of Grain Designs in Fargo, a company that creates handmade furniture and home goods made primarily from reclaimed materials. “However, I think it has really taken off with in the last 18 months in our region.”

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Bayer Built Woodworks

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Photo Courtesy:

Bayer Built Woodworks

A set of dark ebonystained doors provides both separation between living spaces and an attractive focal point. The black metal tracks are a striking contrast to the white painted the millwork in this home.

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Bayer Built Woodworks

Photo Courtesy: This classic take on a barn door by Bayer Built Woodworks combines Knotty Alder wood with a clear glass interior. It’s a clever way to separate two rooms, but keep the environment open and inviting because of the glass. The black clean-lined track and hardware maintain the door’s smart simplicity.

Solving a Swing Problem Historically, pocket doors and other sliding doors were used because they save on space by eliminating the need for a door swing radius. They were often made of cheap products, though, and certainly didn’t up the style factor in anyone’s home. Remember the mirrored closet doors from the 70s and 80s? We certainly do, and not necessarily in a fond way.

Substituting a barn door not only solves the swing problem, but elevates the design aesthetic within your home. “Barn doors are nice because they are a statement fixture for your home but they are also functional,” explains Mikkonen, adding, “Much like a grand staircase or unique chandelier, a cool barn door can really give a space some great personality.”

Make a Statement Barn doors are not for the conservative homeowner; they are statement pieces that hold a lot of artistic value. They tend to be more expensive than traditional hinged doors. Barn doors come in a variety of materials including glass and metal. While you can find plenty of factory-made wood options like the barn doors made by Belgrade (MN)-based Bayer Built Woodworks, many homeowners these days opt for one-of-a-kind barn doors made out of reclaimed wood.

“Our clients look at our barn doors as pieces of art,” explains Josh Humble, owner of Finnu Designs, a family-owned custom built wood furniture business in Moorhead. “We make a point to go into our clients’ homes and observe their style, their color palette, consistencies among

wood choices. Then we sketch out a custom door. Our doors often become the focal point of the room.”

For both Humble and Mikkonen, it’s important that a sliding barn door holds as much artistic value as practical value.

How Do They Work?

A sliding barn door does what any other door in your home does - separates two living spaces. You do need to consider space, structure and size before buying, however.

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Grain Designs

Photo Courtesy: This oversized door from Grain Designs is a true statement piece. It’s constructed from 3/4” reclaimed wood barn siding and reclaimed corrugated steel. Check out the handle built from plumbing fittings and the lengthy track which is normally intended for agricultural buildings. The massive door fills the large bare wall when its open.

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Photo Courtesy: This custom Grain Designs door is the perfect blend of contemporary design with rustic and industrial touches. It maintains the traditional woodwork you’d see on an actual barn door, but uses a beautiful gray wash to compliment the color of the home’s floor.

Sliding barn doors need enough room to the left or right of the opening for the door to slide. They are usually heavier and thicker (to the tune of at least 1 1/2 inches wide) so support within the wall is key.

And, you need enough clearance above the door to allow for specialized hardware. Sliding barn doors use tracks and headers to operate. This means they require more space above the door than your standard hinged door. At least six

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inches of clearance should do it. Make sure to measure your hardware as some barn door hardware can be quite large (and quite decorative too).

Don’t fret if your wall framing doesn’t line up with where your track needs to be mounted, cautions Steven Bayer, Marketing Team Leader at Bayer Built Woodworks. You can use a supporting piece of millwork that would be slightly longer than your track and would get mounted first

to the wall, and then your track could be mounted to that board.

“That gives you the support needed to carry the weight of the door slab,” says Bayer. “In new construction, if you know you’re going to install a sliding barn door, you can simply frame in a header above your doorway twice the width of door you intend to use.”

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ably be off-limits. Since the barn doors are hung off of the wall and need to slide without interference, spacers are used to extend the door off the wall and/or trim.

This typically leaves a half-inch to one inch gap between the door and the wall.

Not only can peek-a-boos sneak a look (we’re looking at you, munchkins), but sounds will carry too.

Show Off That Statement Piece The best fit for a barn door is an area where the door won’t be used much, but offers the flexibility and freedom to use it when needed. Dining rooms, laundry rooms, pantries, closets are all great places for these doors. A common place people install them is in their great room.

It’s the perfect place to showcase your statement piece.

No matter where you choose to use them, and whether it is for practical or decorative reasons, we think this trend is going to be in style for a long time to come. Whether you choose reclaimed wood, frosted glass, metal or traditional slab doors installed in a sliding configuration, they can be made to work in any type of setting. Sliding barn doors are both beautiful and practical additions to many areas of the home, no matter what your style is, and that makes them worth taking a look at how you can incorporate them in your décor. ~L&H

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Josh Humble, Finnu Designs

This gorgeous wall and pocket door is made from Brazilian walnut that Finnu Designs salvaged from the outdoors for a year and a half. “The Brazilian walnut is heavy, dense and gorgeous, but very difficult to work with,” says Humble.

“However, we love its beauty!”

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Bayer Built Woodworks

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INTERIOR DESIGN

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rom basic Berber to plush pile, carpet has come a long way since it’s shaggy, 70’s past. Although hard-

woods constructed of maple, oak, and hickory have been a staple in flooring for the past decade, wall-to-wall carpeting is making a comeback; some would even argue, it never left.

One reason for these new notions in carpeting is it has grown up over the past ten years too. Offering innovative styles and new textures, carpet is a fresh flooring option ready to be explored. Thanks to new yarn technologies as well as advanced dyeing techniques, modern carpet has more color, durability, and stain resistance than ever. In short, today’s carpeting choices offer homeowners high style, new patterns and an endless color palette in which to play, making it a truly modern flooring alternative.

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“Carpet tiles come in lots of pattern options, colors and styles.

You can simply lay them down in different lines, back and forth or side to side, creating Final Piece Berber: Fresh takes on Berber prints include texturized, multi-level loops pattern to create interesting visuals for a once basic carpeting choice.

Final Piece by Shaw, for example, utilizes updated patterns, such as chevron, trellis and Moroccan, to give this product texture and depth.

lots of different styles and patterns.”

Nick Miller, Cullen’s Home Center

Carpet 101 Carpet is comprised of a variety of fibers, most notably nylon, polyester, polypropylene, and wool, and comes in either cut or loop pile.

Cut Pile • Comes in four basic styles: Saxony, frieze, plush and textured plush.

• Offers a plethora of solid and multi color options .

• Known for its soft, dense yarn twists.

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Loop Pile • Consists of knotted loops, usually with flecks of a darker and lighter yarn strands.

• A durable and inexpensive carpeting option, Berber carpet is an example of loop pile.

• Offers numerous patterns; comes in level, multi-level and textured loop selections.

Sculptured • A combination of cut and loop piles offering.

• A multi-level product.

• Offers patterns such as swirl, lattice work and geometric shapes.

Not just for bedrooms anymore Thanks to numerous textures, patterns, and colors available, carpet is becoming a focal point in many homes. With names such as “Storm Chaser” frieze, “Cashmere” plush and “BrushStroke”

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1. Shaw Berber Boards Berber is a loop pile carpet offering durability and lots of pattern options. Today’s Berbers also come in numerous colors.

2. Carpet Tiles Utilizing pattern and texture, carpet tiles are a very flexible flooring option that provide an unexpected visual dimension to high traffic areas, spaces once reserved for unassuming, low-pile beige carpeting options.

3. Fleck Pattern Fleck offers blends multiple of colors, giving homeowners palettes of color from which to explore.

Bedroom Patterned: Soft and stylish patterns make today’s carpeting a focal point in a room rather thanDEC just a/ JAN background prop. Shaw’s Caress line lends a 25 2016 LakeAndHomeMagOnline.com high style effect thanks to a bold, yet simple pattern.

Berbers, homeowners are connecting with carpet’s new designer ways.

Now more than just a backdrop for a home’s style, carpet is also making its way down the hall. No longer relegated to those rooms seeking balminess for bare morning toes or wacky Wii play in the bedrooms and rec rooms of America, carpet is being deployed throughout the home in places like sunrooms, great rooms and office areas.

Sara Dolyniuk, residential sales and design consultant for I’ll Tile and Stone in Detroit Lakes, Minn., notes that sculptured Berbers and low pile carpeting with patterns are selling well and making a splash in the area’s homes.

Carpeting Colors Colors are always changing in the design world.

Yesterday’s must have, avocado appliance colors from decades past, for example, have transformed into our essential stainless steel ones of today. In keeping with this theme, carpets have also changed their colors, transcending their ‘90’s mauve tones, to the sophisticated grays sought after today.

And, where barely-there-beige may have ruled the color wheel for the last couple of years, new shades of gray, blue and green are finding their way into today’s home.

“Colors of gray and two-tone browns have been very popular lately,” notes Dolyniuk.

If you can’t decide on one color, how about a fleck? Fleck pairs tan, beige, and cream backgrounds with deeper, shades of blue, brown, and green, providing a flexible accent option.

homeowners to incorporate Moroccan and chevron patterns into their flooring, not just their throw pillows and panel drapes.

Commercial carpet tiles are yet another way to achieve patterned carpet effects. Known for their flexible design elements as well as durability and ease of use, they are a go-to for many homeowners and businesses.

“They are very easy to install and easy to replace,” adds Dolyniuk.

“Carpet tiles come in lots of pattern options, colors and styles,” says Miller. “You can simply lay them down in different lines, back and forth or side to side, creating lots of different styles and patterns.”

With carpet tiles, if a couple of tiles get ruined via an unintended paint, bleach, wine or whatever spill, a homeowner can simply replace a tile or two rather than the whole carpet piece. Stylish and durable, it is an extremely flexible flooring option.

Padding Potential Providing a soft cushiony step, padding is an additional carpeting plus, and today’s padding has a lot to offer by way of modern material components and new softness factors. In other words, how soft do you want to sink into your step: the ultra-plush plunge or skateboarding stiff? Thick or thin, padding provides the structure to your steps on carpeting.

“Padding today, for example, has memory foam and is more green than ever,” said Miller. “[It is also] Made from recycled materials.”

Modern carpet padding is also as durable as it is resilient.

“Right now, we are seeing a lot of grey and fleck beige,” says Cullen’s Home Center of Fergus Falls flooring salesperson, Nick Miller.

“Today’s pads come with a specially designed moisture barrier,” adds Dolyniuk.

Perfect Patterns Not that the need for neutral carpet has gone away; it hasn’t. Berber is still a popular choice because of its vast range of earthy, neutral selections. But unlike the plain Berbers of the recent past, today’s versions have more texture and pattern thanks to variations in loop height. Today’s Berber’s offer a new found, design versatility, allowing

All in all, modern carpeting offers a plethora of pattern, textures, and colors, making it a flexible flooring alternative for today and tomorrow.

And with its everything old is new again quality, who knows, maybe that nostalgic, cut pile shag carpet of our youth, will once again find its way back into our homes. Perhaps sometime in the near future. ~L&H

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esigningWomen2 is a company focused on creative design and one-of-a-kind decor.

Linda Birmingham, Kris Carlson, Julie Erickson, Mary Lystad, and Kari Rasmus own the company—five women with varying backgrounds brought together by a mutual talent for creating beautiful spaces people call home. The women work out of a bright, beautiful showroom open to anyone looking for inspiration or the final piece to complete a space. The designers have worked on a variety of homes in the area, throughout North Dakota, as well as Arizona and the east coast. Good design knows no geographic boundaries.

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Tell me about your team , who are they and what do they do for your clients?

DW: Each of us truly knows one style really well, so when we’re working on a project, we like to pick each other’s brains. We’re also aware of established relationships with clients, so we try to honor those when working on projects. We always work with a partner; that way we have someone to bounce ideas off of or to offer new ones. We’re very willing to try multiple approaches because we know we get a better result if we try them all.

What is the process for incorporating a homeowner’s ideas into a design?

DW: We start by walking through the person’s home to see the space, and we talk to them about what would happen in a perfect world...what would the space feel like and look like? If the home isn’t in the Fargo area, we might ask for photos of the space to help the homeowner save on cost. We also look for ways to use what they already have that they love. A lot of it comes down to psychology—you have to read them and not just listen to what they say. We work toward a motto of “nothing you expect and more than you expected.”

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How would you describe the Designing Women 2 design aesthetic?

DW: Unexpected and innovative. We design for each individual person, and because they are all different, every design is different.

may be lived in differently, so we keep that in mind when choosing products and designing. In a commercial setting, we strive to create professional warmth.

We want people to feel good in their environment, whether that’s a home, a business, or somewhere else.

How does designing for a lake home differ from creating a concept for a home in a metro area? How about home versus office?

DW: The process is typically the same no matter what setting we’re working in. For a lake home, we might ask for photos or have the owner pull images from magazines as inspiration. We know a lake home

What role does your store play in helping customers understand your design style?

DW: People like to see, feel, and sit on furniture before committing to a purchase.

To allow our customers that opportunity, we needed more space and merchandise. We keep an eclectic mix of pieces in the store, ones you can’t find anywhere

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else in the area. That’s what we want the retail store to be—somewhere people can go to get quality, one-of-a-kind pieces without having to travel to Minneapolis.

In our store, they’ll also get that personal touch to guide them through the process to pull pieces together. Our retail store is open to anyone, not just clients. And we can drop ship items anywhere in the country, so our pieces are available in any geographic location.

How do you get to know a homeowner’s personal style?

DW: We learn a lot by listening, really listening. We end up talking almost interview-style, so we can get to know them—

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children, pets, age, everything. All of that plays into their personal style profile. We also learn a lot about a person by what she wears. It starts out feeling like an interview, but by the end of the project, we end up building great relationships with our clients.

What are the three most important components of designing a space?

DW: Function is the most important. We actually tell our clients after the reveal not to decide anything for a few days because they need to live with it to see if the space works for them. The sensory aspect is also important, because all five senses can be engaged in a single space. Color is the third aspect; especially in this area, we like to infuse pops of color in our environments for when we don’t have a lot of color outside. And for those who like tone-on-tone, we infuse color with beautiful preserved greens.

Using a variety of fabrics on furniture is a fun way to add a little “wow” to any piece of furniture.

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A tone-on-tone color scheme created this classic look, while the contemporary style offers visually appealing soft lines and tones.

The client wanted just a splash of color, which was accomplished by making a statement with this piece of art.

What’s been the most challenging design project you’ve worked on?

DW: Because we work with such a broad range of clients, we can experience a variety of challenges. For example, a bowling-alley style room that is long and narrow can seem limiting in terms of placement and traffic flow possibilities. Also, the television! Televisions are so big and such a focus of most rooms that we really have to appease the watchers if we are going to create a successful design.

This lake cabin near Park Rapids needed warmth and texture to make it an inviting, comfortable space for a growing family. Slipcovers on furniture mean easy washing after a busy weekend of family gatherings.

DesigningWomen2 rooms feature vibrant pops of color and incredible, one-of-a-kind design.

Describe your favorite design project.

DW: We love all of our projects; the reveal at the end is always our favorite part. The thrill is certainly theirs, but it’s ours, too. We did work on a particularly lovely lake home—massive logs, lots of stonework, and pine—but the homeowner told us the home just wasn’t her style. So we were challenged to create a soft, warm environment for her and her family to come together that reflected her style.

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The windows of this Fargo townhome feature custom valances and furniture, with a favorite coffee table/ottoman storage that was reupholstered in the same fabric as the swivel chair in the corner.

for an older woman who had lost her husband and now dreaded coming home, because he was no longer there. She told us she liked color but the space was all brown. We added so much color and made the space really vibrant; she cried when she saw it.

How is the principle of superior customer service evident in your design process?

DW: We treat all of our clients like our friends so they are comfortable telling us what they do and don’t like in a space. It’s fun for us so we make it fun for them, too.

We also provide our clients with our email addresses and cell phone numbers so we’re accessible to them. For us, customer service is about making our clients happy in the end and making sure they enjoy the process from start to finish.

How important are referrals in a design business like yours?

DW: So important! We have cases where we’ve worked on a commercial project and end up designing many employee homes. Or we have some clients who have us do one room, which turns into designing the whole home or even another home.

What is something you want people to understand about your business?

DW: The perception about home design has changed, and we’re happy about that. People used to think about it in terms of wealth and pretension, but HGTV has shown that everyone can benefit from having someone come in to help make a space look good. No matter what the budget is, we can make it work. Even with a small budget, we can make a big impact. Our design is uniquely tailored to each client. ~L&H 32 LAKE AND HOME DEC / JAN 2016

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Couple’s Cotton Lake Home Offers the Right Fit Story and Photography by Julianna Kuhn

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drive through the country is the first indication that you are headed into a welcoming oasis; to a home designed for gathering, relaxing, and living. The wooded, country surroundings remind you to slow down, take it all in.

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“Cotton Lake is a good secret,” explain Becky Rudel and Kevin Owen. “It’s good for your soul.” The slight remoteness of the lake is not a problem for this couple. Becky works as an online nurse instructor for MSUM and K.O., as friends and family know him, is a part-time superintendent for the Northwood School District in North Dakota.

The two started off together in Fargo, but shared a dream of finding just the right place to call home. That place ended up being a lake that holds a lot of history for Rudel’s family. Dating back to her grandparents, Cotton Lake has either been called home or home-away-from-home for generations.

Although they had a good idea of what they were looking for in a home, they relied on a wonderful team to bring that idea to life. After meeting with Kelli Wegscheid from Harmonious Architecture they knew they had found the right partner for their project.

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The open dinning room can comfortably hold anywhere from two to twenty five people.

While the couple had a list of requirements for their home, they let Wegscheid work out how to best utilize the buildable space on their lot. “She picked this view for us,” explains Owen, pointing out the view to the lake that can be seen from the dining room and kitchen. “This was our starting point; the rest of the house was built around this view.”

Wegscheid points out that the first step in all of her projects is to meet with the owners at their property. Each lot is unique and influences the home that will be built on it. The Cotton Lake lot was not very deep, but had a wide lakefront. “We walked on the lot to identify where the driveway would come in, but then more importantly, where their views would be from the great room, dining room, master bedroom and screen porch.”

At the top of the “must have” list was a dining room that is able to expand to entertain. “We did not want a formal dining room,” Rudel states as she points out how the open dining room and kitchen layout allows the space to be comfortable for just the two of them, or can expand when they host up to 25 people for holidays.

Also on the list of must haves for their new home was the ability to live on the main level. They wanted a home they could live in for years to come. To achieve this, in addition to the master suite on the main level, there is also a guest bedroom with attached bathroom that has everything needed to convert to an office down the road.

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“Cotton Lake is a good secret. It’s good for your soul.”

Homeowners Becky Rudel and Kevin Owen

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For the master suite, Rudel and Owen where looking to create a private retreat.

While they love having visitors, they also wanted a space all their own. To accomplish this, the master suite has its own entryway of sorts, with the bathroom on the left, bedroom to the right. The master bedroom also has its own private patio and wonderful view of the lake.

The main floor is complete with a sunroom set off the back of the house. “This is like heaven,” Rudel says as she walks into the room with a 270-degree view of

water and mature trees. Surrounded by the peaceful sounds and sites of nature gently floating into high ceilinged room, it would be hard to disagree with her.

While walking up to the second floor, Rudel points out that this is where the biggest change from the original vision for the home occurred. They worked closely with their builder, Paul Evenson of Paul Evenson Construction, and trusted his expertise. He had their best interest in mind and was always pointing out ways to get the most out of their budget. While they

Master Suite (Top)

The master suite was designed to be the couple’s own personal retreat complete with its own private patio.

Upstairs Family Room (Middle) The upstairs family room is where the couple cozies up in the winter.

Guest Bedroom (Bottom)

Becky spent hours looking through design magazines and website to make their home reflect their tastes.

Architect Kelli Wegscheid was pleased about being able to create a functional space in the upper level that went way beyond everyone’s initial expectations.

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Dining Room / Living Room

The large windows showcase the beautiful view of the lake.

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Dating back to Rudel’s grandparents, Cotton Lake has either been called home or home-away-from-home for generations. always planned on having the upstairs finished to accommodate visiting children and grandchildren, the couple never imagined they would be able to provide such an expansive space for them.

When Paul was working on the upstairs family room, he pointed out that if they raised the roof a few feet, the living space could double in size for virtually the same cost. Since they are a blended family with seven children, five grandchildren and two more on the way, Owen and Rudel decided to do it. Initially, they were going to just leave the extra space unfinished, but when they found out it would be much more cost effective to finish off the space while the builders were on-site, instead of waiting, they decided to finish the space.

“We loved working with Paul. He was an amazing partner,” the couple explains.

In the end, the upstairs space offer the couple a raised family room, small kitchenette and dining area, two bedrooms, one currently being used as an office, a bathroom, and a suite with a living area and two additional bedrooms.

That space is kept closed off behind double doors when just the two of them are home, creating extra space without waste.

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Wegscheid was pleased about being able to create a functional space in the upper level that went way beyond everyone’s initial expectations. In particular, she is pleased with second floor home office with lake views, and the family suite above the garage with its lounge and two bedrooms.

While the couple spends most of their time downstairs in the summer, the upstairs has become their winter hideout.

Rudel describes it as their own private tree house, since the view from the upstairs living room is filled with the mature trees that are scattered around their lot.

The decorating and landscaping have been a labor of love for the couple. While their architect does offer assistance with decorating, they decided to tackle that project on their own. Rudel spent hours

studying every magazine and website she could find, pulling together different aspects to showcase their eclectic, clean style.

The couple also has put a lot of sweat equity into the lawn and landscaping. While they describe it as a work in progress and point out some plants that need to be attended to, the space is just as welcoming and livable as the rest of their home.

In the end, Rudel and Owen accomplished their goal of blending their lives and interests into one home. A home that can be used to entertain their family, or to escape to the perfect space designed just for them. ~L&H

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ounding winds and driving rains were raging outside Marcie and Darin Pfingsten’s Lake Lida log cabin as they played cards with

friends around their dining room table. They remember that stormy night well. Darin was seated in front of an interior wall when suddenly rain water rushed over the logs like a waterfall onto the table. “That was it,” Darin exclaimed. “The place was coming down!

That became the final issue when we knew that it was time to rebuild.”

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In the fall of 2012, Darin, president of PKG Contracting, Inc. in Fargo, a general contractor specializing in water and waste water treatment plant construction, contacted Anthony Stoll, AIA Principal Architect at bhh Partners, Planners / Architects in Perham, MN about the ongoing problems they were experiencing with their log cabin. “Tony and I have similar visions and often arrive at the same conclusions,” Darin replied. “He’s talented, creative, and fun to work with. We share similar passions about our work.”

The Pfingstens consulted with Stoll about removing the cabin and rebuilding on the existing foundation. “I’ve known Darin and Marcie for many years, based on our experiences working together on past commercial projects,” Stoll notes. “Our first meeting reviewed how they used their lake cabin in the past and what their future intentions for its use were over the

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Architectural interest and unique curb appeal on the home’s exterior combine with earthy colors and peaked rooflines in this contemporary Lake Lida beauty. next 10 to 20 years. This initial meeting provided us with general concepts about flow and functionality preferences for their family.”

From a few inspiring online photos the Pfingstens furnished, they entrusted Tony to make their rebuild a reality. One of Marcie’s requests was to open up lake views and increase natural day lighting into the living spaces. Additionally, the couple wanted to transform the log cabin into a unique, contemporary home. “We gave Tony the inspiration, and he took it from there,” Marcie adds. “We trusted him to bring all the details together.”

The primary challenge with rebuilding their home was the width of the property

and Otter Tail County’s requirement to utilize the lake cabin’s existing foundation. “This created substantial limitations to the cabin’s exterior, which forced the Pfingstens to prioritize interior spaces and challenged us to provide interest at the exterior,” Stoll explains. “Another challenge in the process was designing around multiple floor heights as the building progressed from roadside to lakeside.

The new design incorporates a two-story structure that maximizes available square footage over the entire footprint of the original cabin.”

Their dream home was under construction during the spring of 2013 and completed later that year. Jim Heyer of Heyer Engineering of Fargo performed a structural analysis of the existing foundation to ensure it would support the weight of the new cabin. Darin oversaw construction with PKG Contracting, Inc. as contractor

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Efficient, open, and super functional, the Pfingsten’s kitchen features a large 3.5-foot-by-10-foot island with room for four modern bar stools. Stainless steel appliances were paired with warm maple cabinetry and elongated brushed nickel hardware. Low voltage puck lighting within the cabinetry and an adjustable cable can lighting fixture over the island lends nighttime ambiance.

for the project and all subcontractors were hired through his company.

The modern, 3,629-square-foot home includes an upper level which extends over the top of the existing garage space, a main level, and a limited basement area.

An exterior combination of textured Dryvit in Brown Derby and Colonial Tan with a Sand Pebble texture was incorporated with 6-inch clear cedar lap siding and mitered corners. Additionally, a Firestone Un-

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aclad standing seam metal roof in Sierra Tan and exposed timbers below the roof system completes the home’s unique appearance.

Open with generous natural light and incredible lake views, the main living area includes a cultured gas stone fireplace, dining space, and an ultra-efficient kitchen with a large island. Marcie loves the heated Cerdisa/Bianco ceramic tile floors that are low maintenance and

have the look of wood plank flooring. Maple trim work and lighted cabinetry with brushed nickel hardware add warmth to the kitchen. Adjustable can lighting fixtures and sconces throughout the home offer nighttime ambiance.

An ultra-modern, stainless steel cable and hand rail system stairway with 4-inch solid maple treads provides an anchoring focal accent and access to the upper level. Three bedrooms with an addi-

Open and inviting, the view from the kitchen island boasts spectacular Lake Lida views and is visible to the main living space, dining area, and the stairway.

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tional office, a bonus space, separate TV room, and three full baths all incorporate various shaped Pella windows which allow sunshine to fill every room.

The upstairs master bedroom and bath is yet another room boasting spectacular views. “Our bedroom view has amazing sunsets,” Marcie adds. “And seeing the moonlight dance over the lake at night is truly magnificent.”

It’s our sanctuary and it anchors us together.

Darin Pfingsten

Marcie enlisted the talents of Linda Birmingham, interior decorator and part owner of DesigningWomen2 in Fargo, to assist her with color schemes, flooring, and furniture selection. “We share similar contemporary styles,” Marcie replies. “I’ve had the pleasure to work with Linda on a number of projects, and she is always a joy to work with.”

Linda and Marcie chose warm and light colors throughout the home; Divine White for ceilings and Kilim Beige for walls. A colorful accent rug in the living space coordinates with a comfortable brown leather couch and mustard leather recliners. Birmingham’s partner, Julie Erickson, also assisted with the interior design.

Above the garage, a bonus room brings the family together in this spacious area complete with a pool table, game table, and daybeds that pull out for extra sleeping space.

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“We looked for comfortable furnishings, great accessories, color and textures,” Birmingham recalls. “Chrome, leather, painted metal, glass, preserved grass, reclaimed wood, recycled bicycle tire rims, all combined to create a family-friendly lake retreat.”

“Most people would look at the challenges the Pfingsten’s faced with their original log cabin as a negative experience, however, Darin and Marcie viewed it as a positive opportunity to create something unique,” Stoll adds.

Fargo landscape architect Michael Lloyd softened the home’s exterior with natural grasses and plantings. A sprinkler system was also installed, and a multi-tiered stone patio was constructed to provide a sitting area for their family to enjoy.

Future plans are underway to build a detached garage. Their existing garage has become a man cave after the kitchen from the log cabin was repurposed and installed. Sons Zachary and Alex polished and stained the concrete floor. The cedar used on the outside siding was utilized on the ceiling and part of the walls, with corrugated metal panels adding accent to the finished space. This has quickly become one of Darin’s favorite spaces.

An upper level bath features rich maple cabinetry and brushed nickel hardware with a convenient countertop medicine cabinet.

Heated Cerdisa/Bianco ceramic tile flooring resembles wood plank flooring. A built-in shower with glass doors completes the space.

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When not enjoying the respite of their serene setting on Lake Lida, Marcie works as a controller at Vertin Company in Breckenridge, MN and enjoys working out, reading and walking. Darin loves hunting, piloting and flying to Bison sporting events, running in half marathons and is certified and teaches as a Les Mils Body Pump instructor in Fargo.

Their beautiful, new lake home is a wonderful gathering place for their children, Zach (and wife Heidi), Alex, and Taryn, and their cherished 12-year-old German shorthair, Sammy. “We love the gathering point our lake home provides for our family and friends,” Darin replies. “It’s our sanctuary and it anchors us together.”

“Our home is a place with a purpose,” Marcie concludes. “Home is a place where we find peace.” ~L&H

An architectural focal point, the modern stainless steel cable and hand rail system stairway with 4-inch solid maple treads generates a contemporary accent to the home.

The hallway leading to the bonus room features windows that spill natural lighting and overlook the lower main entrance door.

“Most people would look at the challenges the Pfingsten’s faced with their original log cabin as a negative experience, however, Darin and Marcie viewed it as a positive opportunity to create something unique.”

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ould the days of Harvest Gold and Avocado Green appliances be making a comeback? Well, not exactly but color is the name of the game these days when it comes to several lines of kitchen appliances.

Several brands of range manufacturers have been doing color for years, decades even, and it is not unusual to see units from brands like Bertazzoni, La Cornue and Viking on the color scene with their uber-vibrant options. Colors like Yellow, Orange, Red and Burgundy are staples in the Bertazzoni lineup whereas La Cornue features options such as Provence Blue and Dark Navy. Viking, popular in many high-end US kitchens, offers over twenty color options including Lemonade, Mint Julep, Sea Glass, Plum and Pumpkin. You might be able to find just the right hue

in Blue Star’s line of residential ranges offered in 750 different color and texture options.

We tend to think a color choice like plum might preclude “matching” appliances, but we love the look of a single pop of color in the kitchen, and a high-end, colorful freestanding range, particularly if it is placed in an alcove, or otherwise prominently visible spot in your kitchen, is a great way to bring in that color. This is especially true if a member of the family loves to cook, making the long-term choice more practical.

These choices are not for the faint of heart or shallow pocketbooks, so make sure you LOVE the color as you’ll likely be living with it for a long time.

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If a colorful range as the centerpiece in your kitchen isn’t quite enough, several manufacturers offer a full line of appliances in color options that range from Beach Blue to Truffle Brown.

Photo Courtesy Viking Range, LLC.

Most notably, Big Chill, widely known for their retro-look appliance line, offers their entire suite of products (including hood vents, wall ovens and a microwave) in color options such as Buttercup Yellow, Jadite Green, Cherry Red, and Pink Lemonade, as well as the aforementioned Beach Blue. If retro isn’t your thing, but you still want those vibrant colors, the company’s Pro Line offers a more modern look in a range of additional colors: French Blue, Basil Green, Cabernet, and in a neutral palette of Slate, Cream and Stone, in addition to Black and White.

Speaking of black and white, they are both making a comeback in a big way, alongside new neutrals and metal alternatives to stainless.

Although the color option has been around for a while, the lesser known Miele’s Truffle Brown color available in the company’s Generation 6000 PureLine is a fantastic option in a neutral, specifically when paired with darker brown and grey tone cabinetry.

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Also from Blue Star, their Precious Metals Collection offers new metal finishes such as Infused Copper, Statuary Bronze, Ginger Spice and Enchanted Sand. We think copper paired with your current stainless pieces might just provide the perfect punch of color your kitchen needs.

GE’s Artistry Series offers sleek styling and clean lines in White and Black with metallic handles and knobs that won’t compete with other colors or styles in your kitchen. We think this line is the perfectly practical option to pair with a fantastic Viking range, perhaps in Wasabi Green?

With all the options available, maybe you can find a way to work that Harvest Gold oven into your new kitchen.

Earlier this year, KitchenAid began offering Black Stainless as an option – true stainless steel infused with black. The perfect neutral to mix and match with your other appliances.

Perhaps you’re not quite ready to make a long-term color commitment in your kitchen but still looking for the latest in “colored” appliances. Look no further than GE, Whirlpool and KitchenAid.

Chill’s Pro Line or the blue-grey tones of Iridescent Blue from Viking.

Color in the kitchen isn’t just for dishtowels anymore. It’s here to stay and we can’t wait to see where some of the homes we feature in our pages are willing to take it. ~L&H

Whirlpool’s new Ice Collection offers White Ice, an elegant choice that we think would look wonderful paired with a blue range – perhaps a French Blue from Big

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Featured Lake Size: 5,337 Acres Max Depth: 68 ft.

County: Otter Tail

Rush Lake Otter Tail County Rush Lake is located in central Otter Tail County two miles north of Ottertail, MN. Rush Lake is a 5,337-acre mesotrophic (moderately fertile) lake that is part of the Otter Tail River Watershed.

The Otter Tail River inlet is located along the north shoreline while the outlet is located along the southwest shoreline of the lake. The immediate watershed is composed primarily of agricultural land interspersed with hardwood

woodlots and marshes. The maximum depth is 68 feet; however, 62% of the lake is less than 15 feet in depth.

A majority of the shoreline of Rush Lake has been developed. Homes, cottages, and resorts compose the development. The 1998 lake survey referenced 284 homes/cottages and 14 resorts.

DNR owned public water accesses are located along the northeast and southwest

shorelines of the lake. The shoal water substrates consist primarily of sand and gravel.

Large stands of hardstem bulrush are located along various shorelines of the lake. Emergent aquatic plants such as hardstem bulrush provide valuable fish and wildlife habitat, and are critical for maintaining good water quality. They protect shorelines and lake bottoms, and can actually absorb and break down polluting chemicals. Emergent plants provide spawning areas for fish such as Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and panfish.

They also serve as an important nursery area for all species of fish.

Rush Lake is a popular angling lake during both the open water and ice fishing seasons. The lake has a reputation as one of the best all-around fishing lakes in Otter Tail County.

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