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:: CONTENTS

APRIL 2015 Volume 29, Issue No. 4

ON TH E C OV E R :

Quality details and craftsmanship cover every inch of this winning Overland Park home, and that includes the dreamy master bedroom with soothing color palette and warm furnishings.

See more photos on page 36.

PHOTO BY JAMES MAIDHOF

If you’re in need of inspiration for your home, peruse more than five years of diverse home design and landscaping content at kcathome.com

11 –– E DITOR’ S L ET T E R

New-home envy is a given when it comes to our annual Home of the Year winners.

13 –– DE SIGN D E T A I L S

Outdoor living continues to be a top request by homeowners.

16 –– TH E GO O D S

Pantone’s Color of the Year, Marsala, gives any room a trendy upgrade.

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Window treatments can have as much impact on a room’s personality as the furniture that fills it.

50 –– U PSCA L E U P G RA D E

For this young family, building the second time around afforded more luxurious updates.

25 58 –– WORKING THE HOME OFFICE With sentimental pieces and elegant upgrades, this home office now caters to the homeowner’s vibrant personality and her workload.

64 –– I NTE R I OR D E SI GN

Q&A with Paloma Contreras, Spanish teacher-turned-blogger who started her ever-popular and award-winning design blog, La Dolce Vita, in 2007.

70 –– STA TE OF THE A R TS

In Part Two of our art-collecting series, we’ll guide you on a hunt for fine artwork and decorative objets d’art with provenance.

76 –– T R U E I T A L I A N F A R E

Chef Jasper Mirabile carries on the popular family tradition of serving authentic, regional Italian cuisine to KC locals at KC At Home’s recent cooking event.

HOME OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS See the best of the best from this year’s competition.

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:: EDITOR’S LETTER Photo by James Maidhof

Each year, when we announce our Home of the Year winners, we are inspired to see the amount of quality design that’s going on in Kansas City as well as how it changes from year to year.

After recently reviewing projected design trends in new-home construction, I found, as you can imagine, that some of the same trending concepts will remain

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the same: flex space, open concept, specialized pet spaces, hidden appliances, the kitchen as the entertainment mecca and, of course, outdoor living.

More specifically, though, it was interesting to read about multigenerational floor plans; making laundry rooms and garages more of a multiuse space; “snore rooms” for couples who don’t sleep together; and unusual yet creative, functional storage — think wine storage under the stairs and in columns as well as places for an airplane or boat. In any case, please contact me if you’ll be adding a helicopter pad to your residence.

Along with gold making a comeback, you’ll see a lot of coral shades, copper accents, white kitchens (continuing in popularity), Quartzite counters and porcelain floors. To delve deeper into this year’s new-home construction forecast, read the National Association of Home Builder’s (NAHB) “Going Spaces” article as well as The National Association of Realtor’s “Hot Housing Trends” for 2015.

Several of our award-winning designers and builders brilliantly incorporated many of the trending topics into their featured projects, like this Lake Quivira stunner that I’m standing in, a gold award winner and Judges’ Pick found on page 30. These homeowners purchased a house on this property years ago, but tore it down and started from scratch.

At roughly 12,000 square feet — which doesn’t include the almost 4,500 square feet of outdoor space — this Mediterranean-themed home is elegantly styled with numerous standout features, one being the self-supporting helical stair at the entryway with a three-story tower soaring above. The “entryway center medallion,” as it’s called, features an intricate pattern in earth tones, reminiscent of the home’s overall design plan to bring the outdoors in.

Flip through all of our award winners starting on page 25. We hope to see your new home, complete with keyless entry, designer garage with car lift(s) and a

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private pet run as part of the outdoor living area, entered into our competition next year.

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:: DESIGN DETAILS Text by Brooke McGrath Photo by James Maidhof

It’s no surprise that outdoor living continues to be a top request by homeowners, from pools and patios to outdoor kitchens/grills and designated seating areas. This Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired ranch home by Lambie Custom Homes in Overland Park features a vaulted ceiling in the great room that extends out through a customdesigned window wall to a covered deck. The deck, with AZEK Acacia decking, LED cove lighting, built-in speakers, wicker furniture and a fire pit table, overlooks a stone waterfall and pristine landscaping that’s put on display by outdoor lighting.

See this award-winning home on pages 39-40.

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From the living room to the kitchen to everywhere in between, eye-catching decor can brighten any room. Pair it with Pantone’s Color of the Year, Marsala (think maroon meets burgundy, but in a classier and toned-down version), and it gets an even trendier upgrade.

THE NAMESAKE

What’s the use of going Marsala without taking in the very wine it’s named after? Hailing from its namesake, a town in Italy, Marsala wine is generally very dry in flavor and used for cooking. (Sweet versions can often be drunk as a stand-alone.) Stock up for a kitchen that’s ready for reduced sauces and flavorful risottos. $6.99. snooth.com

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Something simple has never been so practical or eye-catching. Outfit any room of the house with this pair of accent chairs, or order an entire slew of them to put around the dining room table. Plush yet sleek, these linen-lined chairs provide a simple way to add seating and color in one decorating effort. $199.98, set of two. worldmarket.com

TIME TRACKER

What better way to stay on task than with the help of a stylish calendar? Great for writing down all your important dates (even the not-so-important ones) while offering up an artistic design you’ll be proud to host anywhere.

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Keep tables protected with these quirky coasters. Each serves as a play off the periodic table while offering a protected surface on which to set drinks. Mix and match, or order two sets to pair matching colors throughout the home. $44. uncommongoods.com

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:: THE GOODS Compiled by Bethaney Wallace

VASE BASICS

Keep flowers fresh and perky with this handcrafted ceramic vase.

Textured and patterned, the sturdy container can host all types of items year-round. This one-of-a-kind container sits at 6x6 inches and makes the perfect addition to any counter. Additional pieces by the artist, Catie Miller, also can be found at Mash Handmade. $40. mashhandmade.com

BLANKET THEORY

Cuddle up underneath this La Sierra throw, a handcrafted masterpiece. Each blanket is put together by an organization designed to “do business as brothers.” Not only are you helping a good cause with each purchase, but it’s also sold by a fair-trade company, so you’re gaining a decorated way to keep warm. $99. tenthousandvillages.com

PRETTY IN MARSALA

This stylish couch is listed as a “celebration of softness.” And considering it comes with a look that can help tie even the boldest of rooms together, it’s a win-win for any home’s decor. It also comes with a sharp pop of color. Mix comfort without sacrificing style in this unique combination. museousa.com

SAVOR THE SCENT

Keep your home smelling delicious and create a cozy ambiance with these cappuccino candles. This homegrown scent acts as the perfect complement to your house and can be purchased in a number of shapes and sizes. $2.95-$28. 5bandco.com

Prefer Pantone’s Emerald Green or Radiant Orchid instead?

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WINDOW TREATMENTS If eyes are the windows to your soul, windows must be your home’s domestic equivalent.

Window treatments can have as much impact on a room’s personality as the furniture that fills it, so choosing a style that complements your overall design is worth the thought that it takes to get it just right.

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You might have sworn off drapes after years of staring at your grandmother’s gold brocade versions with sheer panels, but these aren’t your grandmother’s drapes. Shay Edwards of Shay Edwards Interiors considers custom-pleated drapes to be the single design element that provides the biggest impact. “Custom drapes provide the finishing touch that ties design elements together,” she explains.

With beautiful fabric options from Schumacher, Romo, Scalamandre, Kravet and more, drapes can change, complement and finish off the style in any room. An added benefit? Shay points out that the heavy fabric can actually make your home more energy efficient. Your grandmother would be proud.

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Custom shutters provide a clean and classic option that is on trend because it has never gone out of style. “Shutters are one of the few items that people recognize the value of when they go to see a house,” says Steve Roellchen, president of One Stop Decorating. Custom-made in wood or composite, shutters add a built-in look that is both functional and timeless in design. Comparing custom shutters to fine furniture, Steve sees a trend toward larger slats to allow in more light as well as rear-tilt bars that provide a clean and unobstructed view.

If you picture hanging cords, rings and uneven lines for Roman shades, think again. With products like the Silhouette and Vignette from Hunter Douglas, these shades are now available in a variety of natural textures and materials, are cordless and can disappear almost entirely when they’re not in use. “Customers need shades for privacy, but when they don’t need them, they don’t want to see them,” Steve adds. Combining optimal function with design, the latest versions of Roman shades have become a go-to for those window walls with stunning views.

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Natural woven shades in bamboo and fine-weave grasses can provide a balance between maintaining privacy, letting in light and bringing a natural warmth to any room’s style. Solar screen roller shades also are quite popular because once rolled, they provide maximum light exposure and are available in many of the same earth-toned colors as natural woven shades.

Photos courtesy of Hunter Douglas

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We are happy to announce the winners of our 24th annual Home of the Year competition. In the next several pages, you’ll see superior design and creativity —plus trendy additions — from a diverse group of local designers, architects, builders and subcontractors. As always, thanks for your entries, and congratulations to our winners!

Text by Andrea Darr | Photos by James Maidhof

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Contractor: KIETZMAN URBAN HOMES Architect: R.J. KIETZMAN ARCHITECT A young professional gets the best of urban loft living and privacy in this single-family Beacon Hill home. Designed for his work-from-home lifestyle, the floor plan features a dedicated high-tech office, including built-in work space and storage with room for the dog bed. Located on the main floor near the kitchen and living room, the office can be closed off via a sliding barn door salvaged from the owner’s grandfather’s barn. The upper floor comprises mostly space for recreation, with a bar, media room and massive deck for entertaining, along with a master suite that includes a built-in king-sized bed and luxurious shower.

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The Cape Cod styling of this Leawood home fits into its older neighborhood while offering a light and airy interior with traditional details, such as dormers, wainscoting and plantation shutters. The floor plan is designed with family in mind, including six bedrooms; a home office; mudroom with built-in desks for doing homework; a laundry room that doubles as a craft room; and a gourmet kitchen with two ovens and dishwashers, central island, butler’s pantry, walkin pantry and breakfast nook. The homeowner, a designer, used a paint palette of navy blue, gray and emerald green with pops of citrus colors. The home is also “green” with better indoor air quality (achieved by using low-VOC and formaldehyde-free products, active radon mitigation, fresh air exchanger, etc.); was built using construction techniques that saved resources; and incorporated future energy savings with improved insulation and HVAC system, as well as 2x6 walls, giving the home a certified HERS rating of 50.

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Contractor: RODROCK HOMES Architect: BICKFORD + COMPANY This home was made for entertaining, from the curbappealing circle drive and natural stone exterior to the backyard’s custom pool. At 5,100 square feet, and loaded with an extra kitchen, oversized pantry, bar and separate coffee bar, it’s got the goods for a gathering. The architectural features alone will spark conversations: herringbone wood floor entry, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, beams, custom bookcases and an octagonal vault in the office. All rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows for the best views, while the master suite walks out directly to the pool area for a quick dip. Zero-edge cabinetry, floating vanities and marble bathrooms give the home a transitional flair, along with special interior selections in wallpaper and lighting. Custom furniture and custom tile also were brought in to achieve this high-end look. Even the spindles are custom-designed!

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Contractor: DON JULIAN BUILDERS Architect: RDM ARCHITECTURE Interior Designer: CROSSROADS INTERIORS The owners of this Mediterranean-style home spent five years dreaming of and designing their retirement home at Lake Quivira. A totally custom floor plan is the result of such long-term planning, utilizing three levels laid out along a hillside. The home is optimally sited for views of the water from every room, as well as to salvage most of the property’s trees, and includes a layout based on rooms the owners liked in previous homes and how they envisioned living at the lake, which is to say there is an emphasis on bringing the outdoors in as well as living outdoors.

Numerous open and covered outdoor spaces add a significant amount to the house’s square footage.

The home contains both cozy, private spaces like a window seat in the master suite with a den/theater right outside, as well as large entertaining areas, such as the lower level’s gathering space and movie room. The mainlevel laundry room serves as a multipurpose catering kitchen and office, while the grandchildren’s rooms on the second floor are thematically decorated just for them. The interiors reference floral patterns and colors in nature and include a rich palette of quarter-sawn oak floors, mahogany trim and cabinets, custom wrought iron railings, unique ceiling treatments, imported tile and faux painting. The home is heated with ground-source geothermal, with measures such as spray foam insulation, double glazed windows and deep overhangs adding to the home’s overall high level of energy efficiency.

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Contractor: REDSTONE HOMES Architect: PATRIC J. TIERNEY, AIA The homeowners led the way to this Country Frenchinspired home on five acres in Shawnee, acting on their vision of a one-of-a-kind home that would take the place of a ramshackle house on the property. Built using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS), giving the exterior walls a value of R-40, in combination with R-56 insulation value in the attic, HRV ducted throughout, argon-filled windows and doors, and a high-efficiency HVAC system, the home was given a HERS rating of 48. Despite the very modern building methods, the home looks Old World, replete with a two-story stone fireplace, wood floors and beams, and wainscoting.

The floor plan is also modern, with an open kitchen and family room, plus a lower-level rec room overlooking a basketball court. The property remains in a natural state with wooded area and a one-acre dredged pond. Honoring the former home, the owner salvaged wood doors for a headboard and made a sliding barn door for the mudroom. kcathome.com | APRIL 2015

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Contractor: RODROCK HOMES Architect: FRED R. KOHLMEYER Interior Designers: KRISTEN RIDLER DESIGN and SHAY EDWARDS INTERIORS Transitional style is on trend the last couple of years, and this home shines in it. That’s not too much of a surprise, being located in Overland Park’s youthful Wyngate community.

First, the floor plan is open and inclusive for gathering yet offers everyone privacy with its four bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Transitional light fixtures and geometric patterns bring elegance to the space, while a red-glazed island adds a splash of color and depth. Several textural wallcoverings and faux painting add unique character. Rodrock Homes is no stranger to incorporating creativity in design in their homes.

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Contractor: KOEHLER BUILDING CO. Architect: PATRIC J. TIERNEY, AIA Interior Designer: JANET ALHOLM INTERIORS Designed for easy, one-level living, this reverse 1.5-story home has everything it needs on the main floor, including the master suite, plus plenty of room for grown children and grandchildren to stay the night in the lower-level bedrooms. A rear bedroom in the back can be converted into an office. The open-concept floor plan combines the hearth, kitchen and dining space into one fluid place to gather; other desirable entertainment spots include the lanai and basement bar. At 4,150 square feet, the home is spacious and feels ever more grand with a vaulted ceiling in the hearth room and a large-scale wall mirror in the stairwell. A Country French exterior in stone and stucco presents itself for a good first impression from the curb, while the interiors meet those expectations with soft and sophisticated transitional styling.

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Best Model Home over $750,000 :: GOLD Contractor: ESTES CUSTOM HOMES Home Designer: ELLEN WEINSTOCK Interior Designer: LOOK THROUGH MY WINDOW This home is the complete package, entwining a great location at The Estates of Mills Farm with a highly desirable floor plan and only the finest finishes. The layout of the bright and airy 1.5-story home incorporates a number of luxurious extras, including a second bedroom en suite on the main floor; two laundry rooms; a timbered lanai; expanded loft area; and lower-level pub bar, home theater and sixth bedroom. The home lives large with a curved, suspended staircase and 19-foot great room, but the warm and natural material palette makes it cozy and inviting. For this home’s stature at 6,700 square feet, it’s all about the details. On the outside, it’s the lifetime James Hardie shingle siding, brick front porch and tile roof with cupola. Inside, it’s a copper vent hood, luxurious cabinetry, antiqued mirror accents, rustic wood beams, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, ceramic wood plank tile flooring, crystal light fixtures, glass tile and stone accents throughout the home.

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Contractor: KIETZMAN URBAN HOMES Architect: R.J. KIETZMAN ARCHITECT This home exemplifies both the ability of modern architecture to be warm and welcoming as well as the price point to be relatively attainable, coming in under $500,000. The home displays a balancing act of clean lines and warm materials, using a comfortable blend of rustic accents that coexist with gleaming glass and stainless steel accents. In the kitchen, a full tiled wall brings texture to the space, while pops of color add personality. A stair tower constructed next to a three-level wall of windows fills the home with natural light and warmth. Open riser steps with stainless steel cable rail sides give the home an open aspect and add to the modern flair. The most important architectural features of this home include design elements that take advantage of the downtown Kansas City skyline from the gentrifying Beacon Hill neighborhood, where the

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Contractor: LAMBIE CUSTOM HOMES Architect: WEBSTER ARCHITECTS Interior Designer: BRENDA JOHNSON This Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired house is right-sized at 2,200 square feet, with an open plan that includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms and is thoughtfully engineered using ADA guidelines. Besides the beautifully thorough and customized interior and exterior detailing, the ranch design incorporates a zero entry (garage to house and house to covered deck) and adequately sized doors and hallways for ease of movement, plus a guest bedroom with private attached bathroom designed for future handicap accessibility, if needed, including blocks in walls for rails, double sliding doors, extra space in the bathroom and a low-entry shower threshold. The home is geared for a lifetime of low maintenance with LED lighting, a stucco exterior with Smart Trim and Azek decking, and a 50-year roof. It’s also heavily insulated and maintained with a 93-percent efficient furnace and Wi-Fi thermostat and includes a sprinkler system, security system and a panic/tornado room. kcathome.com | APRIL 2015

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Best Custom Home $300,000-$500,000 :: SILVER Contractor: LAMBIE CUSTOM HOMES Architect: WEBSTER ARCHITECTS Interior Designer: BRENDA JOHNSON An

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On the lower level, a full bar, fitness room and sauna enhance the owners’ well-being and entertainment needs. A screened-in porch with stone fireplace and wood-trimmed ceiling brings the owners closer to nature with the bug-free benefits of an indoor space. Woodpaneled ceilings in the great room and kitchen hint at the craftsmanship found in the home, while an upgraded HVAC system and insulation package speak to the home’s high energy efficiency.

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Best Custom Home $750,000-$1.5 million :: SILVER

Contractor: LARSON BUILDING COMPANY Architect: WENDLANDT & STALLBAUMER Interior Designer: CUSTOM INTERIORS

BY FRANCESCA Located in the heart of Old Leawood, this home was designed to seamlessly integrate into the neighborhood where a mid-century post office once stood. As a special homage, the home incorporates stone from the original structure. From the courtyard entry and full-depth stone exterior, the home exudes European style awash in natural stone and wood throughout the interior. Personalized details, such as an oversized tub for two nestled into a natural stone wallscape in the master bath and specially themed bedrooms, including an upper East Coast beach retreat and a mountain lodge, offer luxury in private, while the rest of the house is geared for entertaining. It’s designed with an open-to-below concept in the great room; a fullservice scullery and wine room are located behind the kitchen; and a pub-style bar and cinema-like theater spread out on the lower level. Most important, the home was constructed with 2x6 walls, blown-in insulation and an energy heel truss, all of which contributed to a HERS score of 47.

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Contractor: CASA BELLA CONSTRUCTION Interior Designers: AMBER JURY and LISE GROSHANS

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This reverse 1.5-story home in Staley Farms embraces the open floor plan concept most homebuyers look for these days. The main floor hosts the master suite, while a second bedroom on this level can double as an office.

A large rec room, full wet bar and two bedrooms finish out the lower level. The home features numerous upgrades and attention to detail, from its custom beech cabinets to a cultured stone fireplace. Craftsmanship can be seen in the extensive millwork, rounded corners, sand-in-place ¾-inch-thick hardwoods and wet bar. The use of light, neutral colors and selections throughout give it a welcoming, refreshing feel, but this home isn’t just about the interiors. A covered outdoor living space with fireplace and entertainment center becomes an extension of the main living area. Composite decking makes for a low-maintenance bonus. Double-insulated low-E windows, a high-efficiency furnace and a programmable thermostat offer savings in monthly energy bills.

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Contractor: WOODBRIDGE HOMES Architect: BICKFORD + COMPANY Interior Designer: GROOVER INTERIOR DESIGN This two-story plan with three-car garage, four bedrooms and four bathrooms is perfect for family life, besides its location in the kid-friendly community of Coffee Creek Crossing. A flex room with ¾ bath on the first floor gives the future homeowner options for another bedroom,

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SILVER :: Best Model Home over $750,000

HOME OF THE

Contractor: WILLIS CUSTOM HOMES Architect: BICKFORD + COMPANY Interior Designer: JANET ALHOLM INTERIORS

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Tuscan style takes on a contemporary flair in this highly sophisticated villa home in Leawood. Comprising an open, reverse 1.5-story floor plan, the first floor houses

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Unique to the home are the poured concrete stairs and 7-inch random-length rifted white oak hardwood floors with a wire brushed oil finish. In addition to extensive trim, iron and stone accents, other fascinating details include a life-sized cityscape wall mural, 3-D tiled wall panels, aqua-tinted metallic-glazed walls in the dining room, stacked stone columns, and stained beams and knotty pine ceilings. Looking deeper, the home is built to a high energy-efficiency standard with sealed ductwork, blown-in insulation and a reduction in harmful chemicals in finish products (cabinets, flooring and paint).

SILVER :: Best Empty Nest

Contractor: C&M BUILDERS Interior Designer: DESIGNS BY MELISSA When it’s time to rethink keeping the big, old family house, this reverse 1.5 story offers a beautiful transition to downsizing. It has ample space at approximately 3,550 square feet, a first-floor master suite, first-floor home office or second bedroom, covered back deck and lower-level recreation room with additional bedrooms and baths. Lots of little extras add up: niches, ceiling insets, rustic hickory floors and a large walk-in pantry with desk and grocery door. Thought was put into this home’s “green” factor, from panelized wall construction and engineered lumber to low-E windows, foam and high-performance insulation, and high-efficiency HVAC equipment. Doorways and hallways are enlarged, and closets utilize pull-down polls to be more user-friendly.

Considering this might be the last home an empty nester buys, it’s built for easy care and longevity, including low-maintenance exterior and interior materials and landscaping, plus lawn care and snow removal provided by the Creekmoor community. kcathome.com | APRIL 2015

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Upscale Upgrade For this young family, building the second time around afforded more luxurious updates.

Story by Miun Gleeson Photos by Paul Bonnichsen Location: Leawood

TWEAKING, MODIFYING, ENHANCING AND EXPANDING. Upgrading a new build operates under the simple notion that the basic can be better through any one of these approaches — or all of them. Builder Brian Koehler worked with a Leawood family to upgrade their new home, which was similar to the family’s other house, also built by Koehler Building Co., but they wanted it bigger and with more amenities. With much more square footage and extensive amenities in mind, functionality remained the key design dictate this time around.

The result is a sprawling Country French home that features custom upgrades that are anything but ordinary.

The home’s exterior is faithful to the traditional French Country style with its cottonwood stonework, dark shutters, tongue-and-groove cedar design, and sweeping rooflines. Inside, the floor plan of the expansive home can be described as both communal and cohesive, as the design was informed in large part by how to accommodate the needs of a busy family with young children.

A large back mudroom with ample storage helps facilitate the constant flow and traffic of kids, while a pass-through pantry connecting the garage and kitchen allows for easy transport after a trip to the grocery store. In the kitchen, an oversized island easily seats six, and there’s also a

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An antique chandelier from Mission Road Antique Mall that hangs above the oversized island draws attention to itself. A pass-through pantry, another home upgrade, hides right behind the range wall and gets constant usage, being located between the mudroom/garage entry and kitchen.

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spacious theater room in the basement. But if the home

to the specific needs and interests of the homeowners.

is remarkable for its generous gathering spots, it’s

The five-car garage is a bit of a misnomer, since two of

equally notable for its inclusion of more intimate spaces. A

the garage spaces are tandem. Connected to the home via

favorite spot for the family is a loft space tucked away

a covered breezeway, Brian made the spaces extra deep

upstairs at the end of a hallway. The space features a nook

at 40 feet — double the size of a standard garage — to

with a window seat, built-in bookshelves and entertainment

create the ultimate multifunctional hyphenate: man cave-

center that create a cozy and functional retreat. “Everyone

workshop-storage room.

has their own space, but there are good common spaces

Decorated by Interior Options and Sandy Humo Interiors,

too,” says architect Patric Tierney. “Everyone gets what

the home reflects the family’s preference for traditional

they want.”

elegance as well as fun deviations. While neutral earth

One of the prominent upgrades in the home highlights

tones dominate much of the home, the homeowners

how upgrading from builder-grade is all about customizing

made it a point to play with color in the kids’ spaces,

r Encompassing 7,800 square feet, this home and its sweeping rooflines, cottonwood stonework and dark shutters create rustic elegance in the Country French style. The five-car garage, with porte cochere, was another upgrade in the new home.

Though the family had a see-through fireplace in the hearth room before, it didn’t include a stone surround that extends to the ceiling. Matching swivel chairs are from Thomasville, while the throw pillows and painting were purchased at Interior Options. v

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such as pink and blue paisley print wallpaper in one of the bathrooms. The attached guest room, which also functions as a playroom for the family’s young daughters, has other

The Nizam pink and blue paisley wallpaper by Osborne & Little adds whimsy and a splash of color to the traditional home. s

custom, whimsical touches, such as an antique metal pink and green flower chandelier.

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home

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touches

in

enameled glazing on the kitchen cabinets and an eyecatching detail on the ceiling of the master bedroom. The ornate molding, trim work and addition of mirrors make the vaulted ceiling a dramatic signature feature. Anchoring the room is a striking fireplace with gold wallpaper surround in a subtle diamond pattern that emits a threedimensional quality.

The idyllic natural scenery played a significant role in the design and planning of the home. “There are stunning backyard views and good connections between the outdoor and indoors,” Patric says. Another upgrade from their last home, this location is set amidst mature trees and overlooks a pond from the back of the house, seamlessly inviting the interplay of indoors and outdoors, with most of the home’s windows located in the back in full view of the natural environment. The literal and figurative center of the entire home — the interconnected kitchen, breakfast and hearth room — opens to the outdoor lanai. A vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace add textured elegance to the space, which is fully equipped with all of the requisite elements of easy entertaining: a bar area, ample seating, TV and wiring for surround sound.

Brian says the lanai was planned in acknowledgement of Kansas City’s more extreme weather elements. The covering and ceiling fan can provide relief during the summer, while groutless outdoor travertine marble flooring means not having to worry about possible cracking during colder periods.

From the communal entertaining spaces to rooms designed for the most specific preferences, this home showcases how customizing your upgrade can work effectively — both separate and together.

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Mirrors and molding add depth and drama to this focal point in the master bedroom.

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With sentimental pieces and elegant upgrades, this home office now caters to the homeowner’s vibrant personality and her workload.

In the professional world, you — and your home office — should look like a million bucks. Until recently, however, Amber Goering’s home office was a little lackluster, but with a little help from interior designer Kathleen Ramsey, who was first called in for consult on the hardwood floors, the room got a bold makeover with touches of hot pink — it’s now dressed for success.

Amber, a CPA and shareholder in Goering & Granatino, is currently in the throes of her busy season, working 16-plus hours a day. In order to maintain some sort of work-life balance, she continues working at home after daughter Chloe, 2, and son Anderson, 7, go to sleep. To do so, she needed a motivational space, in conjunction with her Starbucks, that would re-energize her. “I wanted it to be something that was fun, comfortable and a place I want to be,” she says.

She and her husband, Craig, built their home eight years ago, but started a whole-home renovation last year, removing all the “Johnson County beige” that was popular when they first built. The old office had been painted in black and gold stripes, so Amber simply painted over the gold with white, keeping the striped accent wall intact. Covering the new Sable Black-stained hardwood floors is a Feizy rug, which the kids love to lie on when mom’s working. As for the desk and bookshelf, “Normally I would put new furniture in, but Craig’s dad, who passed away 10 years ago, built the desk and shelf in there.” Craig sanded and refinished the pieces to match the existing dark tones throughout, which complement the lighter, more whimsical accessories.

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with Ikat pattern that Amber found on Amazon, black drapes outlined in pink and white fabric, and a red wall clock that Kathleen spray-painted hot pink. A bit of sparkle is found in the Jessica McClintock chandelier and a bedazzled desk calculator, essential pieces

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Details ABOVE: Custom additions in this space include the Lucero chandelier, with a cut-out metal frame that’s finished in Florentine silver, purchased at Wilson Lighting. Kathleen ordered the indoor/ outdoor grommet panels from Ballard Designs and used Robert Allen’s Basset Hall fabric for the new pink and white trim. Other furnishings in the office were purchased at Nell Hill’s, Z Gallerie and HomeGoods.

LEFT: Increasing the space’s functionality is the storage-saving addition of the gift wrap holder that hangs on the wall in the closet. “I’ve been wanting him [Craig] to do it forever, so I went to Home Depot [with a magazine in hand of what she wanted], got the goods and took it back home,” she says. “I told him, ‘This is what I want,’ and he put it together.”

for Amber’s elegant yet girlie home office. Other

Below it on the desk sits a coffee cup-turned-pencil

eclectic accessories include a new white office chair

holder that Amber’s dad gave her in high school. (It

from Z Gallerie, her own corner desk lamp and

says I Love You With All My Heart.) The bookshelf

throw pillows from friends.

also displays family photos and knickknacks as well

Adding more sentiment to the space is the photo

as her framed diploma from Belmont University.

wall. “I wanted a gallery wall because l love to

It just goes to show that when you pair a little

look up at pics of my family; it makes it feel more

elbow grease with an eclectic mix of new and old, and

homey,” Amber says. The ‘Be Present’ sign that

some direction from an interior designer, you can

Kathleen commissioned for Amber is a gentle

transform any dated space into one that not only

reminder to keep that work-life balance in check.

works hard but also looks good doing so.

“She nailed that on the head,” Amber adds.

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Q.

What did you do prior to 2007, when you launched your blog? Did it pave the way for your wildly popular interior design career, both on and offline?

A.

Prior to launching my blog and delving into interior

design, I was a high school Spanish teacher. I taught for four-and-a-half years, but it never felt like the right fit. I enjoyed the subject matter and loved working with my students, but I always longed for something more. Craving a creative outlet, I decided to start my blog during the summer break before my last year of teaching, and the rest is history!

Paloma Contreras, Spanish teacherturned-blogger, started her ever-popular and award-winning design blog, La Dolce Vita, in 2007. Its enormous success helped launch her current interior design business shortly after. She’s been published in numerous national magazines, such as Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Domino and Traditional Home, and now can add another magazine to her list. Based in Houston, Texas, Paloma shares her home with her husband, Fabian, and Tate, the couple’s dog. Here’s more on her personal story and style.

Q. A.

How and where do you draw design inspiration?

Inspiration is everywhere. I feel most inspired when I

am traveling and in different surroundings, but inspiration is wherever you seek to find it. I often find inspiration in magazines, my stacks of coffee table books or while out and about in my city of Houston. Instagram and Pinterest are great sources of inspiration as well!

Q. A.

What are some of your design rules of thumb?

My main rule is to not be a slave to the rules! Aside

from the basic rules of proportion and scale, I find rules to be arbitrary. Each project is different and should reflect the taste and story of the people living in the home. Do what you love because you’re the one who has to live with it each day.

Q. A.

What’s your personal style?

My style is rooted in the traditional but with a

modern touch. I love pairing neutrals with rich, saturated color and feel that every room should have a bit of glamour.

I love mixing things that create a sense of visual tension.

Every room needs that, otherwise you’ll end up with a space that looks like it jumped out of a catalog.

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Each project is different and should reflect the taste and story of the people living in the home. Do what you love because you’re the one who has to live with it each day.

Q. A.

Favorite design element?

Great lighting — It is the jewelry of the room.

Thomas O’Brien’s Bryant sconce in polished nickel

Q. A.

Must-have furniture piece?

and with any style.

Q. A.

Preferred color scheme?

Great-quality seating in a classic silhouette.

Neutrals accented with rich colors. When you

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Q. Go-to accent color?

A. I like saturated tones

AREA RUG: — chocolate, deep navy,

moss green.

Q. A.

Your go-to:

I try to do something unique for each project

instead of falling back onto go-to items each time.

That being said, there are some pieces that I use often because they are so versatile and work with just about anything!

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LIGHT FIXTURE:

Seagrass. It’s versatile, timeless and less expensive than wool or silk. Seagrass rugs look great on their own or with another rug layered over it.

Q. What’s a trend that you’re loving this year in the interior design world?

A.

I really shy away from trends. My style is more

classic, and I aim to create spaces that are effortless and timeless. I don’t worry about what has been

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declared the color of the year or what people are doing on TV. That said, I know brass finishes are surging in popularity, but I have been using unlacquered brass for years. It’s rich, glamorous and classic. I’ll keep using it even after it is no longer on trend!

Q. A.

Which trend could you live without?

I’m really not a fan of Marsala, Pantone’s 2015

Color of the Year.

Q.

What room is the most challenging to decorate and why?

A.

It really depends on the house. In my experience,

I haven’t found any one specific room to always be a challenge. Very large spaces can be challenging, though.

It isn’t always easy to make a cavernous space look and feel cozy and inviting.

Q. A.

Favorite space to rejuvenate?

Powder bathrooms are typically easy and fairly

inexpensive to update. Because of the small square footage, they’re a great opportunity for taking some design risks. I love them!

Q.

Best advice for making a new house feel like home?

A.

Replace the builder lighting with better light fixtures.

Circa Lighting is my favorite source. You won’t regret upgrading your lighting because it will instantly transform the room. Add texture and “soften” each space with fabrics; curtains, rugs and pillows also will make a tremendous difference. Paint and new cabinet hardware are relatively inexpensive ways to make a generic space one’s own. When we first bought our home years ago, it was essentially a vanilla builder’s box, but over time, we made all of the changes I’ve suggested and then some, and the house really reflects who we are now.

Q.

I know you always ask, “What is your idea of ‘la dolce vita’?,” so I feel it’s appropriate to ask you the same.

A.

La dolce vita is living a full life, being with loved

ones, being in charge of your destiny and feeling fulfilled in your career, traveling often, eating great food and laughing a lot. La dolce vita is about finding the joy in life each and every day.

In the photos shown, Paloma took a dated home built about 10 years ago and remodeled and redecorated it to reflect the lifestyle and taste of the mother and young children who live there.

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In Part Two of our art-collecting series, we’ll guide you on a hunt for fine artwork and decorative objets d’art with provenance.

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A 1925 portrait by DeWitt McClellan Lockman and a Turkoman Ikat robe circa 1800 at Christopher Filley.

THE GALLERY What started as a hobby for Wayne Farmer turned into a thriving business. Through the years, while practicing law, Wayne went on buying trips with his wife, Barbara, owner of Parrin & Co. Antiques, happily frequenting museums and galleries.

“As a reflex, I went out seeking art as my revenge,” he says, with a wink and a smile, as he discusses his longtime passion for art collecting and how he came to open Edward Wayne Gallery, located just off 45th Street on Bell. “Every antique shop has some art,” he says. “But there’s no other gallery like this in Kansas City. I tapped into a niche market, not even intending to fill it,” he explains.

He did indeed, and a good fortune for collectors, as his eye is honed for amassing a wide range of beautiful works spanning primarily the 19th and 20th centuries — original oil paintings, engravings,

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drawings and lithographs — by both American

1850) mingles with a French engraving circa 1780

and European artists. Lovely late-1920s portraits

of Voltaire’s tomb. Figurative 1920s works by Kansas

by Agnes Richmond painted in Gloucester stand

City artist Gertrude Freyman, along with a range of

out, harkening images of England’s Bloomsbury

European portraits, landscapes and still-life works,

Group of artists and intellectuals. An unusual octet

glow above a candlelit Italian console, reminiscent

of intricate pen and gouache coach scenes (circa

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Found at Charlecote, this mid-19th-century oil on canvas, in its original frame, is titled “Two Sister,” likely painted in the Yorkshire countryside by a local artist.

Photo courtesy of Charlecote Antiques

Inside Parrin & Co. Antiques & Decorative Arts hangs “Woman in Yellow with Green Feather Fan,” an oil on canvas, signed in 1919, painted by American artist Agnes Millen Richmond (1870-1964).

ENGLISH MANORS

WORLD TOUR

The historic Crestwood shopping district, charmingly

A visit to antique row on 45th Street between State

housed within 1920s Georgian architecture, is home

Line and Genessee is like a mini romp through Paris’

to Charlecote, a jewel of an antique shop. Owner

Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen (read: the most

Kaye

in

popular Paris flea market.) The variety of fine and

paintings from England, but through the years has

Miller

started

out

exclusively

dealing

decorative art here is diverse and the exploration

evolved to showcase a prominent collection of

exhilarating. Step into Christopher Filley and you’ll find

pristine-condition 18th-century English furniture and

the vision of a brilliant eccentric with a truly global

decorative pieces. Today, Kaye, along with her son,

eye for furnishings, art and curios. It’s an astounding

Todd Miller, curate and sell a small collection of

experience to peruse through layers upon layers of

18th-century English paintings, depicting charming

treasures mixed in the most theatric of ways. It’s a

portraits of family, commissioned by the new-money

must on your shopping spree. Next door is Parrin & Co.

set of 1840s and ’50s northern English countryside.

Antiques, owned by Barbara Farmer, featuring a treasure

They also dapple in 17th-century English landscapes,

trove of French and Italian furnishings perfectly suited for

just to round out the stately vibe of their shop,

your inner Marie Antoinette. Among exquisite furniture,

which, of course, intermixes with the warm and

antique china and rare objects is a representation of fine

convivial welcome they bestow on their customers.

art that includes oil paintings, drawings and engravings from the Edward Wayne Gallery collection, in addition to an unusually charming pair of Italian dioramas (circa

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1930) that catches the eye, featuring posed young Victorian girls in glittering dresses set against a black background and housed in marbleized paper-covered frames.

Another two steps east is Trish Headley’s Nufangle Fine Antiques and Whimsy, where you’ll be regaled

by Trish’s captivating dialogue and her singular eye for European, Continental and South American furnishings.

She’s fond of Mexican objects of devotion — Santos statues, retables and Spanish Colonial imagery.

French and Italian paintings and engravings abound.

For example, her last trip to Italy yielded some rare finds, such as a pair of large oval Italian tempura paintings depicting the exhibition of the first hot air balloon flights at Versailles (circa 1800-1815) and a very rare, large-scale Succo di Erba painting that is done on canvas with the natural juice of herb grasses. Circa 1750-1770 from Venice, it is in excellent condition. And if you like the elegance of taxidermy of rare birds, Nufangle has a beautiful selection.

FLEA MARKETS Mission Road Antique Mall in Prairie Village, Bottoms Up in the West Bottoms, Urban Mining in Midtown and the River Market Antiques are local versions of the French Marché aux Puces set within multifloor buildings that house 200-300 dealers’ goods, instead of stalls set up plein air, as in France. It’s fun to explore for vintage furnishings, art and antiques, and you’ll also find accessible prices and some hidden treasures if you dig. Spotted recently was an unusual selection of great-looking gentleman oil portraits at various stalls at Mission Road, a handsome discovery.

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Photo by Tiffany Thompson

Found at Mission Road Antique Mall, this Georgian gentleman portrait is an oil on canvas in a gilt gesso oval frame.

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Devotional depictions at Nufangle: On the Italian easel stands an 18th-century Peruvian nativity scene; behind is a 17thcentury devotional painting from Tuscany.

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of serving authentic, regional Italian cuisine

bean soup was a tasty, hearty soup for January;

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Springtime for Wine Spring is nature’s time for change and renewal.

Your taste buds could probably use a little of the same.

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ROSÉ WINE

Provence and Tavel in France and Rioja and Penedès in

Nothing goes better with sunny days than a classic dry rosé

Spain. And, no, it’s not true that winemakers just mix a

from the south of France or Spain. Think of Cary Grant and

little red and a little white to get the desired color. Try the

Grace Kelly on the beach at Cannes with an iced bucket of

2013 Sables D’Azur from Provence with its pale salmon

Tavel between them. What could be cooler? Look for crisp

hue (a very traditional rosé color from this area), with notes

acidity with fruit flavors redolent of the grapes used for the

of strawberry, tangerine and peach, or the Bodegas Muga

wine. Some noted areas for crafting classic dry rosés are

Rosado from Rioja with hints of peach and pear.

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WHITE WINE As the weather warms and you begin eating lighter fare, you’ll want to pair it with a good, dry white with a solid acid backbone. If you like ripe citrus flavors (think

2013 Bodegas Muga Rosado $13

grapefruit) with bracing acidity then look no further than a Marlborough, New Zealand, sauvignon blanc. A fine and consistent choice is the 2013 Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc. If the grapefruit style is not to your taste, head for the Alexander Valley (Sonoma County) of California and look for the 2013 Field Stone Sauvignon Blanc with more melon and tropical fruit notes.

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RED WINE With warmer weather, one might think that lighter reds would be in order. New-world pinot noir perfectly fills the bill here, especially the 2012 Evesham Wood

2013 Field Stone Sauvignon Blanc $14

Cuvée J Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Ore. — if you can find it. Only 150 cases were made, but it’s well worth hunting down, as it is a velvety yet structured mouthful, well worth putting away for awhile. Another favorite is the 2012 Vietti Barbera D’Alba Tre Vigne from Piedmont, Italy, famous for its huge Barolos. This wine is by one of the best producers in Barolo, but the Barbera grape makes a wine that’s more reminiscent

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of pinot, with its bright cherry fruit and hints of vanilla, great acidity, and a wonderfully long and satisfyingly dry finish.

You can’t be a “cork dork” without drinking your heavy reds even in warmer weather. You know you love

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them all year long. So how about a 2008 Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon from Mt. Veeder in Napa Valley, Calif.? Not a great vintage, but a winery like Mayacamas transcends the year with a wine that is fully formed, beautifully balanced and has just enough age to suggest the very interesting life it has lived before and after its bottling.

2012 Evesham Wood Cuvée J Pinot Noir $45

Jeff Bremser is an advertising executive, one-time food critic and current owner of Oak 63 restaurant who has tasted wines from barrels, bottles, carafes and glasses all over France, Italy and the U.S. because he just can’t find anything better to drink.

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Marc Joseph has spent the last 13 years and counting in the fine wine wholesale trade and works for Trademark Wines.

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Preparing for spring cleaning doesn’t mean you have

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Department of Integrative Medicine, meaning they easily bind to the body’s fat cells, and it’s harder for the body to remove toxins after they have attached themselves, she explains. When toxins accumulate in the body, they begin to produce inflammation, which can trigger asthma, allergies and thyroid disorders.

Some chemicals can even cause changes in DNA, promoting early puberty and autoimmune disorders, Anna says.

The first step in creating a greener clean plan is to avoid air fresheners and products with added fragrance such as in laundry detergents and fabric

Zum Clean laundry soap is one of Indigo Wild’s many nontoxic cleaning products. A local company, many of their products can be found around town or ordered from indigowild.com.

softeners. Anything airborne with a scent can leach into the skin or be inhaled into the lungs, Anna says. Stick with products labeled fragrance-free, not just unscented; according to the EWG, unscented products can still use fragrances to mask chemical odors.

Next, scrutinize products that use the words ‘green’ or ‘natural’ on the label. Both words are sometimes just marketing terms that don’t require the product to meet any type of environmental safety standards.

Instead, look for products certified with the Green Seal or the EcoLogo — both organizations offer independent safety certifications.

Two of the worst offenders are toilet bowl and drain cleaners. To tackle the toilet safely, plop a denture tablet into the bowl, wait 20 minutes and flush. For

Offering a full line of cleaning and personal care products, Seventh Generation discloses all of its ingredients and is active in a variety of environmental causes.

Find its products instore at most national retailers or online at seventhgeneration.com.

clogged drains, pick up a mechanical snake tool at the hardware store, or try bringing a gallon of water to just below boiling, mix in ½ cup of salt and pour into the drain.

For a do-it-yourself disinfectant cleaner, fill a spray bottle with water, mix in a few drops of tea tree oil and add a tablespoon of white vinegar. For a window cleaner, leave out the tea tree oil and use equal parts of vinegar and water. Use newspaper or a lint-free cloth to wipe clean.

And don’t just throw your old products in the trash or pour them down the drain. Contact your local city government for their hazardous waste removal rules and drop-off locations.

Baking soda and vinegar are staples in creating healthy home cleaners. Use baking soda as a safe alternative to scrub cleaners and vinegar mixtures for surface cleaning.

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:: DESIGN REWIND

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Place HOME OF THE YEAR

Ambassador Construction Co. Ashner Construction Co. Photography by Jenifer Jordan Photos used with permission from Midwest Living® Magazine ©1995 Meredith Corporation. All rights reserved.

W hen Midwest Living Magazine set out to do their fifth “Idea Home,” they looked for a place in the Heartland that would embrace a new home that looked back. A home that reflected the rich heritage and timeless grace of the Arts and Crafts Period in American architecture. A movement in the early 1900s that prized good design and handcrafting over machine-made goods. A home that celebrated the simple comforts of home. And so, Midwest Living Magazine’s 1995 “Idea Home” was born in Cedar Creek …

KCH&G’s natural choice as our 1995 Home-of-the-Year.

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When you look past the turn-of-the-

century style Stickley furniture — with its straight lines and sturdy structure — you find a home built by Jeff Ashner and Keith Eymann that truly stands the test of time.

Inspired by the timeless grace of the Arts and Crafts Era, these builders, along with architect Scott Bickford, developer Craig Eymann and a host of ASID interior designers, combined to produce a home like Kansas City has never seen before.

Useful and beautiful were the watchwords as this 4000-plus square foot, two-story was constructed utilizing as many natural local materials as possible.

Art-glass accessories, cut-outs, wooden ceiling beams and half-walls with bookshelves and tapered columns were utilized in the Midwest Living Magazine’s “Idea Home” — as they were in many other 20th-century Kansas bungalow homes.

Color and wood abound in this year’s Home-of-the-Year. Contrasting each other, while at the same time complementing without masking. The result is awardwinning indeed.

So here you have it, the hands down winner from over 30 excellent entries.

Our Home-of-the-Year …

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Kansas City Homes & Gardens March/April 1996

:: DESIGN REWIND

HOME OF THE YEAR RESOURCE BOOK ARCHITECT: ................. R. Scott Bickford BUILDERS: ...............Ambassador Const.

Ashner Const.

CO-SPONSOR: ...American Wood Council INTERIOR DESIGNERS: ....Bullard Designs II Dunham Design Group John Rufenacht Assoc.

Marsh-LeFevbre PLUMBING FIXTURES:................ Kohler Co. WINDOWS: .........................................Pella HOUSEWRAP: ................................... Tyvek FIREPLACES: ...........................Heat-N-Glo GARAGE DOORS: ............................ Clopay

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HOME OF THE YEAR Winners

1st Runner-up PLATINUM

Jed Giles Homes

PLATINUM RESOURCE BOOK APPLIANCES: .....Factory Direct Appliance ARCHITECT: ......................... Dan Webster BUILDER: .............. Jed Giles Homes, Inc. CABINETS: . Shamrock Cabinet Company CERAMIC TILE AND CARPET: ...Kenny’s Tile ELECTRIC: ........................ Wright Electric INTERIOR DESIGN: ............ Brenda Huszar, Designs by Bren HARDWOOD FLOORS: ................. Bronson’s Professional Hardwoods HEATING AND COOLING: ............. Suburban Heating and Cooling PLUMBING: ......................R & R Plumbing LANDSCAPE: ..............Greener Grass, Inc. LIGHTING: ............Wilson Fans & Lighting MASONRY: ......... Roy Fuendling Masonry MILLWORK: ...............Pacific Mutual Door

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brick Colonial style characterizes this HBA 1995 Pick-of-theParade Gold Award Winner. The stunning two-story entry features a two-tiered, circular, domed and lighted ceiling with full-radius curved stair.

Crown mouldings of up to 9” depth appear throughout the house while faux painting accents numerous ceilings. The great room features a floor-to-ceiling, Old-World style dentil mantle.

The master suite includes a large formal sitting room with fireplace and built-in bookshelves. The master bath features separate Jacuzzi and shower. White enamel cabinets, green acid-washed countertops, and dark hardwood flooring characterize the spacious, hearth room/kitchen.

Unique style, quality craftsmanship and intrinsic value make this Jiles home a real winner.

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:: DESIGN REWIND

FEATURED IN:

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2nd

GOLD RESOURCE BOOK

Runner-up GOLD

The Peterson Companies

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enneth and Fran Riedemann’s new South Johnson County home features stucco exterior walls and a green, cement tile roof, complemented by rock terraces and extensive custom landscaping.

A second story loft overlooks the dramatic entryway and living room. Windows wrap the back of the house. The mirrored wet bar, connecting formal and informal living areas, offers easy access outdoors.

White walls, woodwork and wood floors provide the neutral background for creative lighting and custom tile effects and an extensive art collection. Architectural features include curved walls, soaring ceilings, windows and extensive built-ins.

This open, bright home combines elements of Frank Lloyd Wright, neo-classical, art deco and contemporary styles.

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ALARM AND INTERCOM: ...Complete Home Concepts APPLIANCES: .....Factory Direct Appliance ARCHITECT: .......R.J. Kietzman, Architect BUILDER: ........................... Dan Schomer, The Peterson Companies CABINETS: .................... Remple Cabinets CERAMIC ARTIST: ............Julie Klinghoffer CARPET: ...........................Mo Kan Carpet COUNTERTOPS: ..................... Top Masters DRYWALL: ....................... J. Davis Drywall FLOORS: ................................Kenny’s Tile HEATING AND COOLING: ...Redbird Heating INTERIOR DESIGN: ......... Fran Riedemann, The Gallery LANDSCAPING: ....... Krueger Landscaping LUMBER: ...............Consolidated Lumber PLUMBING: ......................... Ray Morrison TILE: ...................................... Tile Source TRIM CARPENTER: .Jim Krull Construction WINDOWS AND FIREPLACES: .... KC Building Supply WIRING:............................... DMA Electric

Runner-up SILVER

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his dynamic home won a Pick-of-the-Parade Gold Award in October 1995. Stucco exterior walls complement arched casement windows, a columned front porch and wood shake roof.

A central, switchback stair and skylight provide an entryway focal point. Interior walls throughout the one and a half story Leawood home feature numerous faux finishes. Kitchen cabinets showcase a hand-glazed finish, blending beautifully with ceramic tile floors installed throughout much of the home’s main floor.

A twenty-nine foot wall of windows in the hearth room overlooks the deck with starburst rail. The hearth room includes a large custom entertainment center and see-through fireplace.

An open loft overlooks the hearth room and stairway of this inviting retreat.

SILVER RESOURCE BOOK APPLIANCES: .....Factory Direct Appliance BUILDER: .........Fred Riley Home Building CABINETS: .......... Quality Wood Products INSULATION: ................... Hayes Insulation INTERIOR DESIGN: ....Reta Beach Interiors LANDSCAPE: ................... Epic Landscape LIGHTING: .......... Rensen House of Lights MIRRORS: ................... Decorative Mirrors PLANS: ................. Bonnie’s Designs, Inc. TILE AND CARPET: ..................Kenny’s Tile and Carpet WINDOWS: ................ KC Building Supply MARCH/APRIL

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HOME OFFICE

Furniture & Accessories 1. With optical-quality prisms cascading down from an iron frame, the 1920s Odeon clear glass fringe 7-ring chandelier will bring new vision and inspiration to any business meeting. $6,195. restorationhardware.com 2. MoMA’s chalkboard bud vase can spruce up a desk with fresh flowers or remind you of an upcoming meeting. 7.75” x 7.75” x 1.5.” $35.99. momastore.org

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Classic Look

4. With firm, leatherette cushion rolls and a plush seat, the Unico office chair by Zuo offers a contemporary aesthetic with lumbar support. Also available in black. $358. Available through Nebraska Furniture Mart. nfm.com

5. The Melange fluted kidney desk is “the sexiest desk alive,” with its lanky legs, jewelry-like pulls and elegant interior wallpaper on the inside of two file drawers. $1,198. Available through Nebraska Furniture Mart and A&M Home Furnishings. hookerfurniture.com 6. Wayfair’s Style Craft velvet Parson chairs in Aubergine velvet with chrome nail head trim is a beautiful statement piece in any home office. $415.46 for set of 2. wayfair.com

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7. Necessary office supplies never looked so good. Kate Spade’s acrylic and brass stapler, $28; tape dispenser, $24; pen cup, $24; and letter tray, $38. Find at Kate Spade on the Country Club Plaza. katespade.com

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Don’t let costly surprises bedevil your kitchen project.

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With design services that range from furniture selection, arrangement, color and fabric coordination to window coverings and accessories, our talented designers will help you transform your home into a fitting expression of your style … at prices you’re going love!

Call: 913-288-6354 for an appointment with one of our designers.

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