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Cover photo by Daniel Lin A recessed wine rack is on display at Classic Kitchen and Bath in Harrisonburg.

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LANDMARK LISTINGS: 3425 Izaak Walton Drive

Our series on unique properties for sale or rent in the Valley Top: Exposed rafters and large windows are a signature feature of the Simensen House.

Below: The Simensen House overlooks Lake Shenandoah.

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his stunning Victorian-style home located at 3425 Izaak Walton Drive in the Lake Pointe neighborhood was featured in the 2018 Historic Garden Week of Virginia’s Home and Garden tour, which showcases the most beautiful properties around the state.

The 5,800-square-foot home, built in 2003 by Simensen Construction, sits on a one-acre lot with picturesque views of Lake Shenandoah from the brick veranda. The single-family home

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Guests are greeted in the foyer with an elegant curved stairway and the adjacent grand room that features a natural stacked stone fireplace and a vaulted wood ceiling.

Locally crafted cherry cabinets line the kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a rounded island at the center.

Other highlights of the property include white oak flooring, mahogany doors, five fireplaces, a library study and triple tray ceilings in the dining room and first floor master suite. The property also features a three-car garage, an outdoor patio and a basement.

The home is on the market for $1,085,000 and listed by Melinda Beam Shenandoah Valley Real Estate. 

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Left: The back porch at 3425 Izaak Walton Drive overlooks Lake Shenandoah.

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Kitchen Makeover Create Your Dream Space

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here comes a time when you may realize your kitchen is in desperate need of an upgrade.

A kitchen — often called the heart of a home — is most likely the messiest, most chaotic room in the house. It’s where the magic happens, whether you’re cooking, sharing a meal with family or entertaining friends. It’s a place where memories are made. That’s why it’s important for homeowners to maintain a kitchen space that’s right for them.

The first step in renovating or remodeling a kitchen is to plan as thoroughly as you can. Some may DIY-it. Others hire professionals to do the job.

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team of experts who specialize in the field. “We take joy in taking inspiration from clients and creating that space,” said Gabby Koontz, a kitchen designer and showroom coordinator at Classic Kitchen and Bath.

The designer will work with the client from budgeting to demolition and installation until the final stages of care and maintenance. “They’re being taken care of in a pretty extensive process,” Koontz said.

To get started, Koontz recommends crafting a wish list and a needs list to determine priorities. She also suggests researching online at Pinterest, Instagram and other platforms to show the designer or contractor examples of what you’d Metro Creative

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“Probably in the near future people are going to be branching out into these exciting appliances that have voice controls.

I think that’s going to be the next step in integrating technology in the kitchen.”

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like to see in your new kitchen. The next step is to create a timeline for the project of when it will start and end.

Koontz said it is important to start with buying new kitchen appliances first because the room can then be designed around the appliances. Stainless steel and other metal appliances remain favorites. While traditional farm sinks used to be white fire clay or porcelain, Koontz said she’s seeing clients in the Valley request metal sinks more often, whether it’s copper, stainless steel or ceramic that is glazed to look like metal. “Farm sinks still happen to be in the top of the trends,” she said. “[But] they’re really showing off metal being integrated.”

While open floor plans in the living room and dining room have become a modern standard, Koontz said she’s starting to see seamless spaces translate into other parts of the home, including kitchens and bathrooms.

Renovation may also be the prime time to add cuttingedge technology into your kitchen. “Another trend we’re starting to see roll into the area more slowly that we're seeing nationwide is integrating technology into the kitchen,” Koontz said. Touch controls on refrigerators, ovens and stovetops are becoming more common. Some are equipped with tablet-like devices that allow homeowners to control the temperature and lock devices. “They’re having small tablets that are mixed into the appliance that you can read recipes there or search the internet right there from the oven or stove

Classic Kitchen and Bath designer Gabby Koontz (center) goes over samples with Albemarle Countertop Co. saleswoman Melanie Woodward.

A smart oven at Classic Kitchen and Bath showcases some of the latest trends in today’s kitchens.

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When remodeling, it’s the small details that bring the space together.

Classic Kitchen and Bath designer Cathy Pitts (left) works with Dorothy Bethea, of Summerfield, N.C.

cooktop,” she said.

According to Koontz, soon people will able to give voice commands to their kitchen appliances. “Probably in the near future people are going to be branching out into these exciting appliances that have voice controls,” Koontz said. “I think that’s going to be the next step in integrating technology in the kitchen.”

Although granite has become the standard for top of the line kitchens, Koontz said homeowners are now looking for counters that require less maintenance. “While you might not need to seal as often for some darker color granites, we’re seeing people want to lighten up the kitchen, so we’re seeing lighter colors requested,” she said. “While it’s still a standard in the kitchen, they’re asking for more ease of use.” Families looking for “counters that are more user-friendly for their families” may want to go for engineered quartz like Dekton

by Silestone. “The product is one of the most durable countertop materials that is out there now,” Koontz said.

When remodeling your kitchen, it’s also important to think about the small details, like backsplashes and lighting.

“Those are little design details that make a big impact on the overall look,” Koontz said. “The LED lighting just really brightens the space. It enhances the overall space and visibility.”

Although it can cost less to renovate your kitchen yourself, you may end up having to pay more without the expertise of a professional. “I can’t stress enough, it avoids any potential mid-project costly mistakes,” Koontz said. If you’re not a professional, you may not consider the clearance zones for appliances or the traffic flow. When installing gran-

ite counters, you may forget about the plumbing. “There’s things that we look for so when they schedule to come out for an estimate; we consider a lot of these things and have that discussion with them,” she said.

If you’re nervous about breaking your budget, the designer or contractor can help you stay within your means.

Classic Kitchen and Bath uses the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s remodel calculator, which is based on the national average cost to remodel, or 10 to 25 percent of today’s total home value. The calculator will assign percentages for each section of the renovation.

“It breaks it down into percentages. A lot of people can relate to percentages,” Koontz said. “I’ve seen some small kitchens remodel for $10,000 … [some cost as much as] $40,000 or $60,000. There’s a huge range. That’s why we work very closely with our budget calculator and they can make decisions from there. Breaking it out into sections helps them see where that one lump sum is really going toward.”

Koontz and the designers at Classic Kitchen and Bath can customize the space to fit you and your family’s personality and needs. For example, they can create an activity station for the kids, an area for pet food, or a charging station for electronic devices. Koontz tries to capture the individual’s lifestyle. Koontz sees it as “creating this opportunity to celebrate that person’s moments with their family.”

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Q&A With A Decorator: Crystal Ortiz of Bluestone Decorating

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Although some homeowners may prefer to design and decorate their home DIY-style, hiring a professional interior decorator can alleviate stress.

Homes & Hedges interviewed Crystal Ortiz, an interior decorator and redesign professional who owns Bluestone Decorating in Penn Laird, about what homeowners should know about interior decorating for the fall. The following Q&A was edited for clarity and brevity.

Q: When did you start your business, Bluestone Decorating, and how did you become an interior decorator?

A: I always dreamed of becoming an interior decorator, from the time I was 6 years old and rearranging my bedroom.

While my friends were reading fashion mags, I was studying floor plan books and Traditional Home. I chose to be a full-time mom for almost 20 years first, and when I turned 40 in 2013, I did an online school

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What services does Bluestone Decorating offer?

A: Bluestone Decorating tries to be helpful at whatever level a client may need. Everyone starts with a consultation — a paid two-hour, on-site meeting to show me their home, pick my brain, get specific advice, and have a chance to meet me and be sure we'd be a great fit. Some folks only want a consultation because they prefer to DIY. Others want to know what I would do if they turned me loose. I enjoy helping both.

I also offer full-service design, which is a complete white glove experience. I handle every aspect of the process for

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Crystal Ortiz, owner of Bluestone Decorating, shares decorating tips and explains the design services she offers. the clients; they just approve the plan.

This is my favorite because I get to help people really push their boundaries.

Another service of Bluestone Decorating is designer for a day. This usually suits people who prefer to shop on their own, or have most of the pieces of the puzzle but aren't sure how to put it together. I put a plan together and come in to completely rearrange-restyle their current space. For those who prefer to DIY, eDesign is often a good solution. I pull the floor plans, pieces, colors, patterns together and let them do their own shopping and installation. But the plan alone can keep them on track and save tons of money in mistakes.

And then some of my smaller-scale services include color consultations, Christmas and holiday decorating, and custom window treatment design. I do offer blocks of hours for those who just need a little help but not a complete design project.

“If I order the wrong size sofa, it’s up to me to make it right.

If you order the wrong size sofa, you now own it.”

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to earn my IDDP (interior decorating and design professional) and ISRP (interior staging and redesign professional) certificates. In April 2014 when I completed my coursework, I decided to start my own business here in the Valley.

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Q: What are the benefits of having an

interior decorator design your home as opposed to doing it yourself?

A: Not everyone understands size and scale, pattern and texture, how to measure and make sure that massive sectional you saw in the store will actually fit through the door in your home. What size table is best? What size rug? Chandelier? These are all things I know to look for, but it's my job. If I order the wrong size sofa, it's up to me to make it right. If you order the wrong size sofa, you now own it.

“Style it and make it uniquely yours.”

— Crystal Ortiz

Q: If someone is thinking about redec-

orating their home for the fall season, how should they start the process?

A: The first step for any project is always a consultation. Knowing where you're starting, and where you'd like to end, are key to creating a good plan. Custom furniture can take eight to 12 weeks to arrive once the design plans are approved.

A full-scale design project can take three to six months from consultation to installation, depending on what we need to accomplish.

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What are some trends you are seeing for this fall season?

A: Naturals. Stay away from preconceived turkeys, pumpkins, etc. Use berries, flowers, corn, cotton, and gourds or pumpkins. There are some great faux products available at local craft stores.

Style it and make it uniquely yours.

Q: What are the best color and pattern

combinations for fall?

A: I love the traditional fall colors, but pairing with something unexpected is more ‘me.’ Definitely stick to your home's color scheme. Navy blue is my absolute favorite neutral color, and I love adding the gold, orange, sage or olive greens to it because they come to life. If you've used paler, coastal colors in your home, try adding orange or yellows. And for really outside-the-box thinking, try pairing avocado green with a deep royal purple, blush pink with a burgundy or wine, turquoise with rust or terracotta. Jewel tones will always remind you of fall. Bring in heavier fabrics for fall — wool, velvet and corduroy are some of my favorites.

Patterns can be more ornate to bring a cozier, warmer feeling versus the light and airyness of summer.

Ortiz decorated a dining area for homeowners in preparation of a September open house.

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Where do you get your design inspirations from and what resources do you have as a professional decorator?

A: I absolutely love to go to High Point Market in North Carolina, and I try to go twice per year. When I can design a room with a rug no one has yet to see, or a chandelier, or wallpaper, or a fabric combination in colors that aren't yet mainstream ... that makes my heart skip a beat. My clients love that they were first to have it in their homes.

Q: How do you earn your client's trust and ensure that you're putting together a look that the client will be happy with?

A: I have very detailed questionnaires and require that everyone who is a decision maker in the process fill it out. I learned early on that if a wife tells me her husband doesn't have an opinion … wrong. He definitely has one. He may not want to make a million decisions, but he has thoughts and wants his home to feel a specific way. So all parties must give me input.

I use a 15-step process with my projects so my clients always know what to expect.

Once they've hired me because of the ideas I've shared — and we are a good personality fit, because that's also very important — I start the design work. I review their budget worksheets to know

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their comfort level with expenditures. I show how I can save them money over the project with access to my designer-only showrooms.

Once the design work is ready to be viewed, clients come to my home office and I use computer renderings to show them how all of the pieces of the puzzle are going to work together. I use software that allows them to see inside their own home with the actual furnishings, paint colors and rugs that are part of the completed design. If they want to make an adjustment to something, I can do it right then and there and let them envision their home before the first nail hole has gone in a wall.

At the end of the project, I kick them out of their home. I bring in everything, usually in one to two days, and it's all placed. …

This is so much fun because just like on TV, they get that ‘big reveal’ moment in their own house. I love hearing things like ‘I know this is our family room, but it's so different’ or ‘Wow, it's like we live in a magazine’ and ‘I never would have Flip Magazine Over To Read thought of that but I really love it.’ 

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