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:: Contents

JANUARY 2015 Volume 29, Issue No. 1

PHOTO BY MATT KOCOUREK

ON THE COV E R :

This dining room is impressive in black with pops of color in artwork, its tablescape and place settings. The Graffiti chandelier by Corbett Lighting doesn’t hurt either.

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CON S T RU CT I V E K I T C H E N S Not just pretty, these five household culinary centers serve up high-end functionality.

13 –– EDI TOR’ S L E T T E R

One tradition has stayed strong through the years — the kitchen as the heart of the home.

15 –– DES I G N D E T A I L S

When not in use, dinnerware needs a sharp place to stay.

16 –– THE G OO D S

Beyond making resolutions to eat better and lose the extra pounds, add punching up your kitchen with excellent (and fun!) accessories and gadgets to your list.

20 –– TREN DS I N

Don’t be daunted by entertaining at home. Casual chic has replaced formality, and today’s trends make it easy to pick and choose what to focus on.

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38 –– VICTORIAN GETS A WELLDESERVED SECOND CHANCE

Homeowners create a stylish entertaining space for their thoroughly modern family.

48 –– A HISTORIC GATHERING PLACE An early-1900s Craftsman home receives a modern makeover.

56 –– INTERIO R DESIGN

Just because it’s January is no reason to hibernate.

Here’s how to entertain in style.

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Kansas City has a thriving art community and is a great place to immerse yourself to become informed about contemporary art.

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THE GATHERING PLACE I live in Brookside, with a tiny square kitchen — that you will never see — so I can only imagine what it must be like to have a sensational new or remodeled kitchen at my fingertips.

No matter how many years have passed or what trends have come and gone, one tradition has stayed strong — the kitchen as the heart of the home, the go-to gathering spot. And that’s precisely why these homeowners put so much TLC (and money) into our seven featured kitchens.

From contemporary to rustic in style, with custom storage features to open shelving, and subtle soapstone counters to a glitzy Azul Marinace Fusion granite top, these kitchens are perfectly put together in their high-end design and details.

The Zender residence, shown here, received close to a whole-home remodel, with increased focus on the kitchen.

Their desired “clean and crisp” kitchen now provides plenty of space for friends and family — a main request in kitchen design. (I obviously love it; look how happy I am.) Find the first of many kitchens on page 27.

Accompanying our kitchens are dining rooms that are as well-arranged and colorful as a professional dinner party menu. You’ll find cozy breakfast nooks, adjoining seating areas and formal dining rooms. We’re also sharing a tasteful butler’s pantry, bars, kitchen gadgets and accessories to ensure that you have all the right equipment to make the main-level entertaining space a huge success.

For 2015, additional content comes in the form of a new interior design department, along with our current ones and some that have been revived: State of the Arts, Healthy Living and Wine Connoisseur. We’re continuing to dive deep into the realm of pertinent, beautiful and inspiring editorial content for our readers. Cheers to a happy and prosperous New Year!

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SERVING UP STORAGE Purposeful and pretty kitchen accessories need a place to stay when not in use. An Overland Park couple repurposed their bar with rustic beechwood (in a sepia stain), Cambria countertop and colorful hand-painted backsplash tile from International Materials of Design. “The drawer configuration is unique; some of the drawers open together, giving deeper or wider storage depending on the homeowners’ needs (for liquor bottles, platters, wine, bottle openers, etc.),” says Katie Ott, AKBD, designer/co-owner of Kitchen Studio: Kansas City. The glass-front cabinets at the top display wine and other specialty glasses. Located between the entry and family room, it’s a convenient place to pop the top and entertain in style. Turn the page to find more clean and clever kitchen designs and decor. 

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KITCHEN RESOLVE Beyond making resolutions to eat better and lose the extra pounds you gained from overindulging during the holidays, add punching up your kitchen with excellent (and fun!) accessories and gadgets to your must-do list for the New Year.

WINTER BLUES Say hello to this brilliant blue vintage coffeemaker for your morning brew — it actually uses the stove to create a cup of joe. Appreciate the simple things while enjoying coffee from your percolator this winter as well as the compliments you’ll receive with such an appliance. $34.99. modcloth.com

SAVE THE TREES Don’t worry about getting crumbs or olive oil on your tablet, as you’ll easily be able to read your recipe from a convenient tablet stand. Make keeping your resolution to eat better a cinch with help from this clear acrylic stand that holds an iPad, tablet or eReader in one of three ways: portrait, landscape or just laying it across the top. $19.99. containerstore.com

AN EXTRA HAND This cooker does more than just slow cook, it sautés, sears, simmers and much more with 11 preprogrammed functions. It also includes a stirring tower, which allows you to simply dump in the ingredients. Make dishes such as risotto, yogurt and, yes, soup with this KitchenAid countertop device. $399.95. williams-sonoma.com

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TEA TIME On those bitter cold January days, who couldn’t use a warm afternoon drink? Make hot tea with this electronic tea brewer from Krups. It offers a variety of options for you from four different temperature settings, with adjustable height on the brewing filter basket and a keep-warm feature for up to an hour. (Bonus: It makes iced tea, too!) $99.99. Available at Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s, Macy’s and Pryde’s Old Westport. krupsusa.com

COOL FACTOR Tools you didn’t even know you needed?

Enter the Spizza and Choptula, two of quite a few unique products from Dreamfarm that will raise the cool factor in your kitchen. For example, the Spizza combines a spatula bottom and scissors-like blades to make perfect slices of pizza; the Choptula does it all — flips, chops and even stands up. $29.95, Spizza; $11.95, Choptula. Available at Pryde’s Old Westport. dreamfarm.com

CHOP, CHOP If you started this year with the goal of eating more greens, this handy gadget can help. The product comes with a bowl and chopper so you can prepare a delicious salad right in the bowl, including vegetables, cheese and fruit. The chopper features two stainless steel blades with a nonslip handle; both the bowl and chopper are dishwasher-safe. $24.99. Available at Sur La Table, Pryde’s Old Westport, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Crate & Barrel. oxo.com

NOT YOUR AVERAGE KITCHEN TOWELS Add some unique decor to your kitchen with these locally made tea towels from Tammy Smith, featuring interesting designs such as famous landmarks and local destinations (Kansas City and Lawrence). Made of 100-percent flour sack cotton and machine-washable. $16-$24. Available at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art gift shop, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Shop Beautiful and Pryde’s Old Westport. tammysmithdesign.com

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ENTERTAINING Think creative casual — and always outside the box.

Don’t be daunted by entertaining at home. Casual chic has replaced formality, and today’s trends make it easy to pick and choose a focus. Here, three local design experts share some of the latest entertaining trends so you can create a welcoming fete in your own home — without the starch and white gloves.

Photo courtesy of Tablescapes at Table Twenty-One

EFFORTLESS CHIC

When contemplating format, think creative yet casual. “The road more likely traveled in 2015 is one of laid-back, express comfort that doesn’t sacrifice chic but defines it in a fresh way,” says Alycia Nichols, principal designer for Tablescapes at Table Twenty-One. Think interactive: Family-style dinners or food stations are a great way for guests to mingle. Kenneth D. Sherman, vice president at Trapp and Company, suggests testing an idea before going all-in. “Experiment by yourself before you try it on your guests…Be creative!”

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INTERACTIVE EATS

Instead of trying to tackle a five-course meal or appealing to all tastes, be selective and try to make the food entertaining in itself. “We’ve seen a rise in specialty food stations, such as a s’mores bar,” says Ashlie Van Hoecke, creative director at Blue Bouquet. “And if budget allows, catering is the ideal approach. It takes stress off the hosts and allows them to enjoy their guests.” Interactive food stations with chef attendants are popular, Kenneth adds, because many dishes are assembled or finished with the guests watching. “It’s a fun time for questions and learning about different food techniques,” he says. Also on trend: cocktail buffets, tapas and themed buffets.

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SIGNATURE STYLE

Before stocking up on a variety of beverage options, consider a simpler option: the signature drink. “The open bar — a very expensive and sometimes confusing venture — has been usurped by the signature drink.

Exotic fresh juices, sparkling fruit or herb-infused waters, and home brews are also on the uptick,” Alycia says. You also can focus on one kind of beverage and build a bar around it, Kenneth says. “Mixology is big — how about a champagne bar? Just think of all the drinks that you can create with champagne.”

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En-vogue tablescaping is all about mixing materials and layering for a look that creates warmth and depth. “Mixing metals is very on trend right now, especially incorporating rose gold. It looks great with both silver and gold and is a fun twist on traditional decor,” Ashlie says. For flowers, think unstructured. “Flowers are still the hallmark of poise and charm on a table, but they are now more freely arranged in interesting vessels and share the stage with thoughtful memorabilia or artifacts that might reflect the theme of the event,” Alycia says. The botanical and organic look is in, Kenneth adds. “Multiple collections of flowers down the table create a garden look. Greenery, herbs and produce also can be just as effective as flowers,” he says. Candlelight is being presented at multiple levels and clustered, Alycia says, and creatively layering textured linens is also on trend.

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Planning a Valentine’s Day event?

Think tons of candles and fragrance such as lavender and rosemary, Kenneth says. Ashlie suggests breaking away from traditional red and incorporating gold, as well as placing your flower order early because the best blooms move quickly. Your event doesn’t have to be just for two — think about hosting a couples’ dinner or a single ladies’ night, Alycia suggests.

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The exterior of this home might be traditional, appropriate

the owner adds. They even decided against pendant lights

for its South Plaza location, but inside, this kitchen tells a

over the dining table so as not to impede the view.

different story, that of the homeowners’ desire for simplicity.

Lisa notes that her clients were both quality-minded and

“They were interested in moving toward modern with

budget-conscious. There was no addition to the footprint,

definite efficiencies in function,” designer Lisa Schmitz says.

and they used the same flooring — red oak — for flow from

She describes the former kitchen as minuscule and

room to room, although they added radiant heat. “The

lacking storage. Four different ceiling heights created

furniture is a mix of high and low,” Lisa adds, “but the

visual chaos, while space was chopped up with a small

cabinetry is absolutely customized.” She closed off a door

back entry leading into the family room. Oddly, a full bath

to the basement (a second entrance is located in the

with a Jacuzzi tub also was taking up prime family real estate.

family room) to utilize the stairwell wall. “The front is flush,

The first step of reconstruction included simplifying

but there are all different depths behind them.” She also

the ceiling, requiring all the HVAC ductwork to be

got creative with a former breakfast-nook-turned-laundry-

reorganized for a cleaner, single plane. Walnut cabinets

room behind the fridge wall. To save inches between

and white quartz countertops create a neutral yet stunning

the rooms, Lisa designed a false wall of split cabinets

combination that allows for an emphasis on art.

accessible from both sides and added a magnetic

Lisa had originally included a mudroom in the floor plan, but once the space was demoed, the owners changed

chalkboard on the back of the fridge to conceal it. A powder bath was reconfigured across the hall.

their minds. “When we felt how open it was, we decided to

After 10 years of living in the home, daily life for the

just keep it that way,” the husband says. The uninterrupted

family of four is much improved. Their pragmatic decision

wall space effectively makes a gallery wall for David Ford’s

to replace maturing appliances turned into a new direction

conestoga artwork, “a great contrast to the neutral kitchen,”

in style and usability.

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JOHNSON COUNTY CONTEMPORARY

Designers tend to rejoice over decisive clients. Sarah

countertop that would lay the foundation for other

Marshall, AKBD, of Armstrong Kitchens found it extremely

material choices. A stunning granite slab of Azul

helpful that Sally and Sid Devins came to her with

Marinace Fusion features a soft pastel palette of

developed ideas of a warm contemporary kitchen

seafoam green, ocean blue, yellow, brown and gray.

remodel for their South Overland Park home and stuck

On the perimeter, Caesarstone “concrete” tops perform

with them throughout the project.

well without competing. Behind the 48-inch professional-

Sarah met with Sally for a year to fine-tune the

style range and hood, Sarah highlighted an entire wall

details before construction, but “she knew what she

in 12-by-24 metallic tiles as another focal point. On the

wanted right away; she picked the cabinets the first

more subtle side, wood tile replaced scratched-up

day,” Sarah says. The clean-lined, wide-framed cabinets

hardwood floors, while under-cabinet and pendant

set the tone for the space. “The color was what they

lighting enhance the ambiance and visibility for tasks.

were going for: it’s a matte, smoky brown,” Sarah

The remodel work even extended to the staircase, which

describes. Not only did the room’s aesthetics improve,

complements the kitchen’s palette with walnut treads

but the functionality increased greatly with pull-outs,

and sleek iron posts.

corner bins and drawer dividers. “We took away the wall

The homeowners are so content with their new look

cabinets, so everything is working very hard for them,”

that they are starting to pull from it for updating other

Sarah explains.

parts of their home. “It’s a 180-degree difference from

The next major decision was selecting an island

what they had before,” Sarah says.

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CLASSIC LEAWOOD RANCH

It took Matt and Kristin Zender two years to find their

a door where a window was. To make up for the loss of

perfectly original home in the right neighborhood. “We

natural light, she added cans, under-cabinet lighting and

actually wanted a house that had not been remodeled

glass pendants that the Zenders had fallen in love with at the

or updated but had been taken care of,” Kristin explains.

restaurant Rye. Part of the “clean” look is the detail you don’t see:

“We had a vision that we wanted to make our own.”

outlets under cabinets instead of showing in the backsplash

That vision was of an open floor plan with a “clean and

and cabinet fronts on all appliances. “It feels like you’re

crisp” kitchen at its heart.

staying in a hotel because it’s so nice and orderly,” Wendy says.

The young couple loves to entertain family and friends.

Matt’s favorite element is the range: “It’s a workhorse,”

“They wanted a big kitchen so everyone could be

he says, referencing a time when he had every burner

together while cooking,” says designer Wendy Guehne,

and the oven going simultaneously. Kristin’s favorite is the

whose blog about a similar house she and business

countertop, even though it’s not the Carrara marble she had

partner Nick Guehne had done attracted the Zenders.

her sights set on before personally testing its durability.

The floor plan improved with the removal of a wall between

Instead, they selected quartzite, a natural material from Brazil.

the kitchen and family room and the widening of the entry to

After seeing literally 100 houses and keeping their vision

the dining room. To make the work triangle highly functional,

in mind through all the ups and downs of the real estate

Wendy closed off a window above the range top and added

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PLAZA CONDO ARTISTRY

When you live across the west lawn of The Nelson-Atkins

side and display shelves on the other. The homeowners’

Museum of Art, you want to be able to actually see the

preference for clean, modern lines allows their collections to

museum and its expansive lawn, including its peek at the

provide the condo’s color and ornamentation. “We approached

world-famous shuttlecocks through the trees. “The owners

it like a gallery space, letting art be the focus,” Elizabeth says.

are involved in the arts community, so the location is a

Minimal can lights, accent lighting in shelves and

no-brainer,” designer Elizabeth Rishel, CKD, says. But for

under-cabinet lighting dramatically change the mood of the

this condo’s primo positioning, the existing floor plan was

space as dusk advances. “It makes for a charming space

closed off, blocking views of its best asset.

at night,” Elizabeth adds.

Starting by gutting the space, Elizabeth rearranged

Just as important as the condo’s openness is its

elements for improved daily usage as well as good flow when

usefulness. It packs incredible storage and functionality in

entertaining. “You can touch all surfaces from the middle

its tiny footprint: first, in the appliance package, including

of the room, which actually makes it a great space to cook

an induction cooktop, an 18-inch dishwasher, a 30-inch

in,” she says. Maple cabinets in a gray finish complement

Sub-Zero fridge and even a 24-inch wine bar; second, in

stainless steel counters, while a lowered, table-height

a dual-functioning free-floating credenza in the living space

countertop is dressier in soapstone. A structural column

with a custom table that slides in when the owners need

precluded an entirely open space, but Elizabeth used the

to seat more people then stores away in a closet. “Even if it

obstacle to their advantage: pantry storage on the kitchen

is small, it still has all the right stuff,” Elizabeth says.

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VIEWS FROM THE SULGRAVE

After realizing they were living in only four rooms of their

says Geri Higgins, owner of Portfolio Kitchen & Home,

large house, Doug and Jeanne Abel decided to downsize,

who redesigned the kitchen and baths in similar high-end

and like many empty nesters tired of yard work and home

finishes. Appearing to float, the cabinets break sequence

maintenance, they went in search of a condo. But before

above the sink to lighten the heaviness. Monoliths on the

they bought, they first rented a unit at Sulgrave Regency

side walls of the kitchen are incredibly functional, with

for a year to be sure the lock-and-leave lifestyle was right

a fridge and pantry on one side and more storage and

for them. It was.

stacked ovens on the other. “I have everything I need,

Home then became a 19th-floor unit with southern views

Quartz counters provide a nice contrast to the cabinets

west as Merriam. Quiet residential neighborhoods rather

but don’t draw all the attention. A geometric Spanish tile

than the hustle of the Plaza spread out before them for

backsplash across the entire back wall and behind the

miles. “It has its advantages and disadvantages,” Jeanne

bar is the true scene-stealer. “People notice it,” Jeanne

notes.

says. Geri used the couple’s belongings as inspiration for

With the numerous world-class eateries at their feet, it would be easy to never cook at home, but their kitchen is

this element. “That is definitely a connector to the things they love,” Geri says.

the star of a newly remodeled unit. The condo had been

The Abels effectively rid their lives of the unpleasant

designed in the ranch style typical of the ’60s, with a long

upkeep of home and property and kept only what they

hall separating living spaces from clustered bedrooms. A

truly needed. Their right-sized place is warm but clean-

new space plan turned that outdated model on its head,

lined, textured but not overdone, small but powerful. “It’s

with a centralized kitchen flanked by the guest and master

gorgeous. I love it,” Jeanne says.

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The Victorian home’s once-chaotic interior has a cozy ambience where natural light floods the rooms, bringing the outdoors in. Clean lines and crisp colors contribute to the space’s overall serenity. An intriguing combination of textures and materials is the foundation for a sophisticated look that isn’t pretentious or stuffy.

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Homeowners create a stylish entertaining space for their thoroughly modern family.

Story by Kimberly Winter Stern Photos by Matt Kocourek Location: Olathe

The formula for home transformations on television is familiar: A designer swoops in to reimagine a hopelessly clunky layout…and then some.

They replace era-busting kitchen cabinets and countertops with tasteful, updated versions sporting a clean palette. Old-school appliances are ushered out in favor of smart, hardworking models,

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ABOVE: “The mug cubby was our oldest daughter’s idea, and I think it’s brilliant,” the homeowner says. “Every mug has a story important to us.” Along the perimeter, new white cabinets replaced a large Victorian plaster piece above the sink.

BELOW: Staple pieces in the foyer include the Corbett Lighting fixture with metal rings that they brought over from their old home and the repainted stair bannister with original wood carving detail.

rooms are equipped for maximum relaxation, entertaining and interaction. And when the big reveal arrives as a breathless designer fluffs the last pillow before the homeowners reach the front doorstep, anticipation runs high: Will they love it?

Last April, a Johnson County couple yearning for a home on a lushly treed lot met their real-life personal design challenge when they stumbled on a 6,000-square-foot Victorian home for sale in Olathe. The home — which was Victoriandrenched, both inside and out — was built in 1997 on an ample lot and needed a mega-dose of TLC before the enterprising homeowners could move in with their three daughters and a Spanish foreign exchange student scheduled to live with the family.

“We saw the house’s definite potential,” says the homeowner. “It had the outdoor space we wanted and lots of room.”

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The frequented island is painted in gray (Sherwin-Williams Dovetail) and anchored with barstools from World Market.

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showed the couple the property. He knew the home fulfilled two of the must-haves on their short list: a large yard and plenty of room for a busy family.

“We looked at other homes for sale, always through the lens of a remodel,” Troy says.

“But when we toured the Victorian, they could envision themselves living there” — of course, not until Troy’s team got its hands on nearly every inch of the house, from top to bottom.

The house had top-notch bones but needed a scrubbing. Mauve and green wallpaper was removed. Kitchen cabinets were demoed. Floors were stained, and trim was painted. The first floor flow, once dissected by a cumbersome and unattractive kitchen peninsula topped in green formica that isolated the family room from the kitchen, was opened up to create a distinctive entertaining space.

“No doubt this house underwent a major renovation,” he says. “There wasn’t a room we didn’t touch — and the results are spectacular.”

As is the case for most families, the household’s primary action takes place on the main level. The redefined kitchen now boasts a large custom island, outfitted with a prep sink and Jenn-Air gas cooktop, which is a focal point for morning coffee, meals, after-school snacks and plenty of lively conversation. Three large pendant lights complete the island area’s design. The revised flow between the great room and the kitchen is seamless, with open sight lines and a synchronicity that makes entertaining a pleasure for the homeowners.

“We spend more time around this island than any other room in the house,” one homeowner laughs. “It’s large — 9 feet by 5 feet — and has double-width cabinets on the front and back.

Sometimes we have our main meal here; sometimes the girls do their homework here.”

Super white quartzite tops the island, a material that wasn’t the homeowners’ first choice. “I wanted marble, but my husband insisted I would drive the family crazy with its

The original trim and wainscoting received a paint job, while new crown molding was added around the great room ceiling. The comfy leather couch made its way from the old house, but 6-month-old Luna is a new addition.

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Black walls inject a dramatic element without going overboard, and an abstract contemporary painting featuring blue fading into indigo is the room’s pop of color. The corner hutches are original to the home.

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The maple hutch on the interior wall matches the dining room table but contrasts with the black walls.

maintenance,” she says. “We found this piece

The solution? “I overruled him,” she says. “And

and had it polished and honed. I absolutely love it.”

now he likes it and so does everyone who sees

For the countertops, the homeowners chose

it — people always comment on it.”

striking Negresco granite over the soapstone

The homeowners selected Sherwin-Williams

she initially considered. “This still has a sense

Eider White for the kitchen and used the subtle

of movement, but I don’t have to baby it as

colors on the paint strip throughout the space

much,” she says. Custom kitchen cabinetry

and eat-in breakfast area. They ruled out

features two unique design elements: glass

wooden shutters and blinds and instead opted

doors at the top to showcase the homeowners’

for woven wood blinds that allow an abundance

collectibles and cubbies by the coffee station

of light to illuminate the area. “The wall color

to display the family’s collection of mugs.

looks different, depending on the time of day,”

Large white subway tiles comprise the

the homeowner says.

kitchen’s backsplash, a design element that the

The great room’s original green marble fireplace

couple didn’t agree on. “My husband and I are

with a mirror and hearth were removed and

both from Ireland and have lived a lot of our

replaced with dry-stacked quartz stone and a

lives taking subways, where, of course, you see

slab of Carrara marble. Two stools in front of the

subway tile,” the homeowner says. “Regardless

fireplace were added for the homeowner’s

of that association, I wanted it, but he didn’t.

husband. “We grew up with fireplaces in Ireland,

He saw subway tiles as something that belonged

and they were a central part of our homes,” she

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In lieu of a fan, one homeowner bought a large fixture with an industrial flair that is suspended from the 20-foot ceiling on a down rod. “The design is in keeping with the room — it’s a comfortable space,” she says. “This light actually took me the longest to find, but when I saw it at the Ferguson gallery, I knew it was the one.”

The formal dining room, once heavy with bulky window treatments, is now a sleek room defined by black walls and punctuated with a modern chandelier. “Although we haven’t done a lot of entertaining since we moved in last May, we’ve done enough to know that this layout works,” the homeowner says. “We use the dining room during the week, just for the family, and have hosted small dinner parties, too.”

The homeowner considered the dining room’s black walls as a necessary design risk. “I figured if I didn’t like the color, I could easily change it,” she says. “After all, it is only a coat or two of paint, not a lifetime commitment.” Barrel-style black leather dining chairs are juxtaposed against a custom Missouri-made Amish table, while dark-stained redwood floors anchor the space.

Troy notes that the renovation was full of surprises for him and his crew. “Essentially we were undoing someone else’s work, and we found lots of flaws,” he says. “In the end, we were able to give the couple the home of their dreams. It’s a beautiful Victorian, we just had to dig a bit to find its personality.”

When the family moved in last August, following nearly four months of construction, they added one more family member. “Part of the deal when we decided to move from our former house to this one was a dog,” the homeowner says. “So we got a cavapoo a couple of weeks after we got settled here. The puppy has christened the house, but that’s OK. This is a house where real life happens.”

Indeed, the transformation for this Victorian received

a

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the

ecstatic

homeowners. “We love it,” she says.

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The gas fireplace is topped with a subtle wood mantel, replacing an ornate one with large mirror and brass fireplace surround that Troy says “needed to retire.” As for the fireplace, “she loved the stacked stone look, more modern approach, cleaner lines, lighter colors,” Troy says. “It’s more interesting and fitting to their design style.”

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A Historic Gathering Place Story by Veronica Toney | Photos by Matt Kocourek | Location: KCMO

An early-1900s Craftsman home receives a modern makeover.

HISTORIC HOMES ARE FULL OF CHARM, character and also design challenges. That’s what two homeowners discovered when they bought a Roanoke neighborhood home originally built in 1907.

Lisa and Greg purchased the home in August 2013 and had a plan to modernize the kitchen and first floor in four months, just in time for a December party. But they soon found that the walls of their historic home were hiding a lot of surprises. The first: outdated systems.

“The previous homeowners purchased the home in 1969 and hadn’t updated it,” Lisa says. “We started renovating the first floor, and everything had to be replaced — heating and air, plumbing, drywall, electricity. There were holes in every single wall.”

Once the mechanics of the home were updated, they could focus on keeping the home’s original Craftsman character while giving it a modern

The homeowners had to redesign their original kitchen layout in order for the hood above the stove to vent outside. In the first plan, the main sink was intended to be along this wall. The kitchen is divided into three workspaces: the primary kitchen, support kitchen and pantry.

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makeover. The plan was to open up the kitchen by removing a wall that separated it from a laundry room. That’s when they discovered the second surprise: a pillar. “You have to be open to what you discover,” Lisa says.

“The pillar down the middle [of the kitchen] changed the entire plan.”

General contractors Joe and Mary Thompson of Architectural Craftsmen reworked the design to keep the pillar, using it to distinguish the workspace from the entertaining space. The two openings, which were once an exterior door and a window, now determine the flow of traffic through the space. The cook moves from the main sink to the stove to the island without disruption, and party guests can congregate in the kitchen on the opposite side of the island.

“The kitchen has to be designed for the cook, and we did that,” Greg says.

Removing interior walls and drywall not only changed the plans for the space but also exposed the kitchen’s third surprise: limestone. “The stone is such a unique item of the house; it takes a lot of age to get a stone wall to look like that,” Joe says. “It became a talking point [of the home].”

Once the walls were set, they created three distinct areas that flow from one to the other. “The primary kitchen has the range and the island, while the

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provided quarter-sawn oak cabinets to match the original woodwork, while Matt Kirby, a local artisan, replicated the original woodwork throughout the house to keep the home’s 1907 Craftsman design.

New trim is made from quartersawn oak, and the flooring is updated with quarter-sawn white oak. “If you’re going to make something new, honor the original style of the house so when people see it, they say it could have been original,” Mary says.

RIGHT: Limestone walls are

juxtaposed against granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Inspired by the colors of Nell Hill’s in Kansas City, the homeowners chose to paint the accent wall Audubon Russet from Benjamin Moore’s historic colors collection. The color adds warmth to the kitchen against the cool colors of the stone.

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White cabinets in the butler’s pantry brighten the space. One wall features floor-to-ceiling cabinets for storage; the other side has counter space that serves as a beverage station when entertaining.

RIGHT: The powder bath was updated with new floor tile and a toilet and now houses a repurposed pedestal sink and light fixture taken from other rooms in the home.

The charming stained glass windows are original.

FAR RIGHT: The chandelier in the dining room is one

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of the house’s original light fixtures. The homeowners salvaged it from another room and moved it to the dining room. Throughout the house, there is a mixture of eBay finds, original and newly purchased light fixtures.

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and cleanup. The butler’s pantry became the place where you can serve from,” Mary explains. “It helps to focus on the function of the space.”

New and updated cabinets add storage throughout the kitchen. Quarter-sawn oak cabinets in the open area match the original woodwork of the main level, while white cabinetry brightens the pantry and holds entertaining supplies. New stainless steel appliances modernize the entire space. A large refrigerator sits flush with a stone wall to maintain the flow of traffic. A six-burner range with a vent hood is key when preparing Sunday dinners and holiday meals for their “large Italian family.” But of all the new appliances, their favorite is the Advantium oven from GE. “It’s a microwave, convection and conventional oven all in one,” Lisa gushes.

With all the modern updates, the homeowners, contractors and designers all kept the home’s original charm and character in mind. “If you’re going to go into an older house, you need to listen to what the house says,” Joe says.

“In 50-100 years, it will still look timeless.”

This is something the homeowners agree was worth the surprises and stresses of remodeling. “We’re just a steward of the home,” Lisa says. “There are plenty of places to change, but if you want a historic home, you have to respect it.”

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Sparking the Creative Fire Just because it’s January is no reason to hibernate.

Here’s how to entertain in style.

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Kathleen Ramsey, Ramsey Interiors PHOTO: Chad Jackson DESIGN:

Everyone congregates in the kitchen; however, Kathleen turns the attention to the handsome living room outfitted with abundant seating. In an otherwise neutral space, she’s added pops of Cerulean blue and coral accessories. Along with a textural rug and a black-and-white-printed ottoman, this room is the perfect place to mingle.

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Drew has playfully pushed spring into the forefront with neutral blue-gray wall paint, utilizing the blue-gray scheme not only in the earthenware plates but also in the place mats, stemware and cotton/ linen napkins. The pop of oranges in the fruit bowl, artificial flowers and napkins complete the fresh post-holiday look.

“Remember, spring is just around the corner,” Drew reminds us.

What better way to salute the New Year than to continue

holiday season. Drew, owner of Drew Alan Interiors,

the merriment surrounded by creature comforts? We’ve

says, “People shift gears in January. The goal: simplify

gathered a medley of decorative ideas rich with color,

and soothe with a softer, earthier look.” Gather unfussy

bold textures and novel accessories, all designed to

accessories with an organic theme like whole fruit that’s

welcome a fresh start for friends and family. January

easily accessible. Centerpieces overflowing with pears,

never looked so good!

“People who love to entertain come to realize they’re actually creating an event, and they want to make their event memorable,” acknowledges Kristin Rieke, owner of rak’ designs. For starters, she says, “Blue is the new black. It never goes out of style, particularly Benjamin Moore’s Blue Danube.”

Kristin creates a soothing background

lemons, limes or oranges add pops of color.

You can’t be sad surrounded by a sunny shade of blue no matter how drab a January.

— Drew Hertel, Drew Alan Interiors

awash in shades of blue, often pairing

He often brightens rooms in shades of light blue. “Blue is forever stylish and, coupled with cream or white, boosts your mood. You can’t be sad surrounded by a sunny shade of blue no matter how drab a January.”

Echoing Drew’s sentiment, Laura McCroskey,

owner

of

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Interiors, seeks comfort after the holiday crush. Welcome guests into a relaxed,

it with greige, another Benjamin Moore favorite. She

intimate atmosphere. She favors a neutral palette with

accents interiors with metals including raw or blackened

elements of nature — orchids, hydrangeas, green apples,

steel finishes, polished copper and gold. “To give a room

golden pears and birch twigs. Add touches of sparkle

interest, I often use rustic touches from antlers to hair-

with silver pieces and gold chargers. “Minimizing the color

on-hide, unfinished wood and vintage accents,” she

in linens creates a neutral background to showcase the

says. “Mix in florals and layer tabletops with gorgeous

color of your food. Instead of sit-down formality, trade an

linens. Finally, go bold with sculptural centerpieces.”

elaborate table for a buffet. Offer mulled wine or a board

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Laura isn’t afraid of color. A liberal use of a rustic orange-print wallcovering and a flourish of grayed-down blue draping in this dining room is an invitation to gather. “Mixing soft prints with an energizing color never disappoints,” she says.

embraced. Stack tableware casually so guests can help themselves. Provide plenty of comfortable seating hopefully surrounding a blazing hearth. This is the time to kick your shoes off and relax.

“Dining rooms are made for entertaining,” according to Kathleen Ramsey, owner of Ramsey Interiors. “I like to add drama with great colors like black and red. My favorite black is Sherwin-Williams Caviar. As for red, it’s actually an appetite enhancer, perfect for a dining room.

Try Sherwin-Williams Rave Red. You will look great in the glow of red walls.” Kathleen suggests enhancing the space further with a chandelier, approximately 12 inches narrower over a round table or 24 inches shorter than a rectangular table.

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PRODUCTS Madden-McFarland interior designer Carla Rieke loves the glitter of the holidays and keeps it going as the yearend season segues into a winter wonderland. “I use shades of winter white accessories to make everything look fresh,” she says. “This year my winter decorations include snowflakes, pearls, flowers and branches sprayed glittery white for a beautiful buffet table. Adding white linenscented candles to the table makes my home feel warmly inviting. I love my mercury glass candlesticks and vases filled with fresh white flowers. Beatriz Ball silver

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pieces add that last touch of glamour to the buffet.”

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(Below, left): The River Market Event Space was the location for this beautifully decorated tablescape designed with crystal, gold flatware and elegant china. Even if the occasion is formal, injecting an unexpected note of whimsy will focus the attention in the right place.

(Below): Kristin always thinks outside the box. When it comes to tabletop design, her inspiration is spring. Novel use of blown-glass bottles mixed with an explosion of vibrant blooms is upbeat and unexpected.

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Linens set the tone for entertaining. Sferra’s Filigree table linens are perfect when your next casual event is on the calendar. Available in silver and gold.

Cocktail napkins (6x9”), $33/set of 4; dinner napkins (20x20”), $78/set of 4; placemats (14x20”), $78/set of 4; and runners (15x90” or 15x108”), $63 and $73. sferra.com

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How to Start Collecting Contemporary Art Kansas City has a thriving art community, with its many compelling museums, galleries and local artists, and is a great place to immerse yourself to become informed about contemporary art.

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Toma Wolff, executive director of Byron Cohen Gallery

Also an advocate of the local art scene, she is on

and a personal advisor for private clients, grew up

the board of the Charlotte Street Foundation, which

surrounded by art. Her father, Byron Cohen, opened

recognizes outstanding Kansas City artists, offering

his eponymous gallery in 1994, bringing museum-

Rocket Grants with the support of the Andy Warhol

quality contemporary artwork to Kansas City. His passion

Foundation for the Visual Arts.

for art connected their family to dealers and artists

According to Toma, there are a couple of ways to

internationally, and for Toma, being part of this

start an art collection. Most commonly is to begin

lineage molded her into an astute gallerist equipped

without guidance or a particularly big budget. In this

to guide clients through the collecting process.

case, she encourages three very important things:

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EDUCATE YOURSELF

SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS AND INSTITUTIONS

Consistently take in as much art as possible. “By this

“You can buy great original art locally and affordably,”

I mean get immersed. Look at magazines: ARTnews,

she says. “Support both emerging and established

Art in America and ARTFORUM. Go often to The

Kansas City artists.” A good example is work by

Nelson-Atkins, Kemper and the Nerman museums,”

artist, professor and curator of the Greenlease

she says.

Gallery at Rockhurst University Anne Austin Pearce, who was recently cited in Vogue as one of the Top

DON’T BE INTIMIDATED

Not only novices get intimidated by art. “I can be

5 artists to collect by internationally acclaimed British artist Tracey Emin.

intimidated, too,” she says. “But you need to hear

“Frequent our local galleries,” Toma stresses. “They

the story behind the art because knowing about

will help you find art that fits your taste.” Topping

the artist and why he or she did a particular piece

her list is Sherry Leedy, Haw Contemporary (formerly

is the compelling part. The most interesting works

the Dolphin Art Gallery), H&R Bloch Artspace, Grand

have stories that make them come alive.”

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at a Charlotte Street Foundation sale for $25, and five years later, that artist’s collections are in museums and showing in national galleries,” she says.

More art can be found at First Friday Art Walks in the Crossroads and the Hobbs Building in the West Bottoms.

The other way to start collecting is to hire someone to help navigate and show you what’s good and what has value. “For example, when I’m hired by a private client, I’ll go in their home and we’ll casually chat. We’ll identify key walls, and I’ll observe their surroundings so I have a sense of their taste and how they live,” Toma says. “So if you have the resources but no time, I’ll bring artists’ profiles and their works in front of you. I’ll show you who’s established and who will keep their value over the long haul. And if

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you’re traveling, I’ll set up appointments with dealers

Example of the story behind the work: In French artist Maia Flore’s series Sleep Elevations, she wishes to emphasize the attraction a girl feels toward her new, boundless surrounding and the lightness of the reality she is entering into. Her contorted movements are meant to articulate a contrast between physical limitation and the limitlessness of imagination

THE NEW ART SALON Kansas City architect Scott Heidmann is a great example of a happily obsessed art collector, whose vigor for the beauty of life is expressed by his infectious, roaring laugh. This quality, combined with his honed eye and gracious spirit, makes him the perfect host of Heidmann Art Salon (HAS), which he co-produces with his creative collaborator Kenny Petti of Brand 7.

“Our endeavor is to create a social mix of artists, collectors, new enthusiasts and creative people from all walks of life, all together in intimate evenings that celebrate, showcase and introduce an artist or artists,” he says. “I want to reignite the art of conversation and the conversation about art.

“The evenings are experiential, sometimes working with a theme infused into the installation via place, space, food or music relevant to the elements,“ he says.

Scott recently co-chaired the Kemper Museum’s 20th Anniversary Gala, ROAR, and possesses a loyalty to local artists as equally as the global art community.

He never stops taking in art or sourcing inspiration, whether it be from museums, galleries, social media, magazines, studio visits, performances or everyday life experiences — an important cue to follow if you too strive to collect.

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Phyllo-Wrapped Winter Vegetables Comfort food can be good and good for you. Just ask Michael Foust, owner of The Farmhouse in the River Market. He shares a veggie recipe that’s good for the waistline and the taste buds.

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Phyllo-Wrapped Winter Vegetables

BY MICHAEL FOUST, OWNER OF THE FARMHOUSE eatatthefarmhouse.com

Ingredients: 1 oz. butter 2 oz. shallots (minced) 3 oz. garlic clove (minced) 1 mushroom (small-diced) 1 leek (medium-diced) ½ bunch collard greens (chiffonade) 1 red curry squash (medium-diced) 3 T. white wine 4 T. vegetable stock 3 oz. Green Dirt Farm cheese ½ oz. sage ½ oz. rosemary ½ oz. thyme 1 t. coriander (toasted and ground) 1 t. fennel (toasted and ground) salt and pepper Preparation: 1. Use a Rondo (large sauté pan with higher sides); heat medium high.

Add butter and spices. Cook squash until it starts to caramelize. Add mushrooms and leeks. Cook until liquid has released.

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2. Add white wine and cook down by ¾ liquid. Add vegetable stock and cook down until liquid coats the spoon. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Pull off heat and add herbs.

4. Let mixture cool and add in cheese.

Roll instructions: 1. Butter each side of three layers of phyllo.

Where to get the ingredients — local farmers’ produce used in this recipe: LEEKS

Thane Palmberg Farms FRESH CHEESE

Green Dirt Farms MUSHROOMS

Wakarusa Valley Farm GARLIC

Green Gate Family Farm SQUASH

Crum’s Heirlooms

2. Spoon mushroom mixture onto the phyllo at one end and roll tight.

COLLARD GREENS

3. Butter and season the outside of the roll.

MICROGREENS GARNISH

4. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.

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Matching the Wine to the Festivity Here are some suggestions of good wines to accompany various good times. No pretense required.

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BASIC BAR

CASUAL PARTY

If you’re hosting a low-key gathering with a table full

If you’re having something a little more structured

of food and an open bar, don’t get too fancy — a

but still very festive, bubbles are definitely needed.

simple red and white, about $10-$15 a bottle,

Sparkling wines go with everything and are an

and a half bottle per person, will suffice.

especially nice wine appetizer. Try something pink

For the white, try an American chardonnay —

and dry like the Gruet sparkling rose, created by a

Carmenet from California in the classic oak and

French family with a history of making champagne,

butter profile — or a sauvignon blanc, which goes with

who transplanted to New Mexico where they do

everything from guacamole to pizza. The Dashwood

wonders in the French manner.

from Marlborough, New Zealand is a sauvignon

After the sparkler, have a white on hand; a good

blanc with notes of fresh grapefruit and melon. When

choice is the Domaine Chavy-Chouet Bourgogne

it comes to red wine, pinot noir is arguably the

Blanc, Les Femelottes (from an estate vineyard

most popular. From the south of France, the Gerard

just outside of Puligny-Montrachet), a crisp, full-

Bertrand has flavors of cherry, strawberry and spice.

bodied white from Burgundy that pairs beautifully

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with seafood, chicken and other lighter courses.

For a red wine, it’s hard to top the versatile pinot noir grape. Pair the Calera Central Coast pinot with

Gerard Bertrand Pinot Noir $15

fuller-bodied fish, such as salmon, or with chicken, pork, lamb, duck or steak. (We did say versatile.) A bigger red choice is the Sheridan Vineyard cabernet sauvignon from Washington. Its dark fruit and ample tannin make it a great partner for any rich treatment of meat.

A fitting finish to a casual dinner is the refreshing Saracco moscato d’asti from Piedmont, Italy. It’s fizzy and somewhat sweet, great by itself or to accompany any dessert.

Saracco Moscato D’Asti $16

DELUXE PARTY In keeping with the same themes but a little more upscale, look for real champagne, only from the French region of Champagne, like the Duval-Leroy Brut.

Upgrade your white as well to a more complex Premier

Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir $27

Cru like the Louis Jadot Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Clos de la Chapelle Duc de Magenta (yes, a mouthful). For a sublime example of pinot noir, the Hirsch “San Andreas Fault” Estate pinot noir from California’s extreme Sonoma Coast is delicious now or for aging a few years.

For a fuller-bodied red, here’s something special — the Chateau Musar red wine from the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon. This is a masterful old vines blend of cabernet sauvignon, cinsault and carignan. The 2004 is the current release in our market, so it’s ripe and

Hirsch San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir $59

ready but will develop for up to 20 years. Finally, to finish an elegant dinner, you can’t do better than rich sauternes from Bordeaux. Enjoy a glass or two of the Chateau Clos Haut-Peyraguey.

Jeff Bremser is a long-time advertising executive and the co-proprietor of Oak 63 Bistro at 63rd and Oak in Brookside.

Carmenet Chardonnay

$10

Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc

$11

Gruet Sparkling Rose

$18

Domaine Chavy-Chouet Bourgogne Blanc

$23

Sheridan Cabernet Sauvignon

$27

Duval-Leroy Brut Champagne

$36

Morgeot Clos de la Chapelle Chateau Musar Red

$51

counting in fine wine wholesale trade and

Chateau Clos Haut-Peyraguey Sauternes

$60

works for Trademark Wines.

Louis Jadot Chassagne Montrachet

$79

Marc Joseph has spent the last 13 years and

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Membership Not Required: Essential fitness equipment for the home gym Adding an exercise routine to your list of New Year’s resolutions doesn’t have to mean adding an inconvenient trip to the fitness center. With high-tech programming

stretching bands

options, commercial-grade equipment and a dedicated

foam rollers

room or area, you can create a home gym experience that rivals an in-club workout.

For a basic home gym design, Rick Vemmer, president of Fitness Showcase in Overland Park, suggests a treadmill, stationary bike and a single-stack weight gym. With this setup, “You’ll have a variety of cardio and strength-training options,” he says.

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If a luxury home gym is more your taste, Rick recommends upgrading to a multistack weight gym and adding an arc trainer and water rower to the basic setup, as well as a set of dumbbells and a multiposition bench.

Popular home gym equipment brands are True Fitness for cardiovascular training and Tuff Stuff International for strength training, says Cale Van Cleave, sales representative for Fitness Gallery in Overland Park. A well-liked elliptical machine is the TRUE ES700. It features a programmable console for interval training and course simulation so you can customize your workout. Beyond just tracking your heart rate, it actually keeps it at the desired training level, maintaining your heart rate at that level for the rest of the workout. “This allows the user to get the best workout every time on the

The TRUE ES700 Home Elliptical Trainer is a commercial-grade elliptical designed to take you through a full-body workout in 20 minutes. Patented heart rate control technology comes standard, and there are multiple console options to customize your routine.

machine without having to think about it,” Cale says.

For strength training, the Tuff Stuff AXT home gym has a fitness-center feel, with an all-frontal design that is space-efficient. You’ll get a full-body workout, with stations for arms, chest, shoulders and abs, along with a variety of leg developers. “If you’re looking for safety, the stacked gyms are the way to go,” Rick says. It can be dangerous to work out unsupervised with some of the free-weight setups, he explains.

Cale says some other products that are trending are foam rollers, stretching bands and plyometric (plyo) boxes, all used to add targeted development or intervals to your workouts and small enough to be tucked away close to your equipment.

Equipment is an important component, but the location (and cleanliness) of your home gym should be a top

The Tuff Stuff AXT home gym has a space-efficient design and features fully adjustable arm and leg stations. High-quality pulleys, cables and bearings provide smooth movement that rivals the machines in a fitness center.

consideration. “Be sure the space is inviting, well lit and clean,” Rick says. If it’s dark and dingy, you won’t be motivated to work out. It’s also important that you consider what types of exercises you truly enjoy. “If you don’t enjoy the exercise program, you won’t stick to it,” Cale says. You can look to the past to get an idea of enjoyable exercises, but don’t go into it expecting to do the same workout you did in high school or college, he warns. And talk to your doctor before you begin an exercise routine to make sure you are cleared for the types of exercises you’re planning.

With clarity regarding the necessary equipment and a thoughtful, energetic room to house it, a fun and functional workout area can be a sought-out space in your home.

The Tuff Stuff SPT-6X Six-Pak Trainer is a popular home gym because of its many features. It offers unlimited functional and strength-training routines, while its free-flow handle design gives it friction-free movement.

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Take Me to the Home Shows

Mark your calendars to attend this year’s KC Remodel + Garden Show and the Johnson County Home + Garden Show.

The 2015 KC Remodel + Garden Show will provide everything you need to transform your old house into the home of your dreams! You’ll discover helpful tips, innovative products and fantastic deals, leaving you feeling inspired.

The largest show in the region, the KC Remodel + Garden Show is dedicated to bringing area homeowners the best from the home improvement industry, featuring local leading contractors and top products and service providers for the project-minded homeowner.

Inspiration will abound on the show stage with this year’s special guests and rehab experts Kevin O’Connor, host of the popular PBS television programs This Old House and Ask This Old House, and Diva of DIY Leanne Lee, 2015 Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year.

Kevin will offer a behind-the-scenes view of the current season. Hear how the TV show is made and get all your home improvement questions answered. Be sure to stay around after his presentations to chat with the celeb and get a signed autograph and free copy of This Old House magazine.

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Ever consider turning an old tire into a stylish ottoman?

Leanne did. Her enthusiasm for what she calls “decorating with a conscience” turns trash into treasure through easy-to-follow project ideas. Check out her inspirational blog at DivaofDIY.com. If she looks familiar, you’ve likely seen one of her popular weekly segments on KSHB-41’s Kansas City Live. If you somehow miss Leanne or just can’t get enough of her ideas, be sure to also attend the Johnson County Home + Garden Show in February at the Overland Park Convention Center, where she again will be a featured expert.

If your home design plans include the outdoors, be sure to tour the butterfly house and learn how to design gorgeous gardens that will attract hundreds of butterflies to your own backyard. Don’t forget your camera! The Water Garden Society of Greater Kansas City will once again build a freestanding water garden showcasing the many aspects and benefits of water gardening and the latest in statuary and creative design ideas.

Pets and outdoor living spaces are a perfect match. The Pet Pavilion will focus on products that will improve your pet’s health and the services needed to keep them safe, happy, socialized and in optimal health. It’s all about the

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special creatures that make our lives complete. Want to make your pet the envy of the block? Be ready to bid on “Extreme Pet Homes” designed and built by members of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and inspired by Kansas City personalities like Joel Nichols and Michelle Davidson, co-hosts of KC Live on KSHB-41. The pet homes will be on display in a silent auction throughout the show with proceeds going to KC Pet Project.

The KC Remodel + Garden Show runs Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6-7 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. each day and Sunday, Feb. 8 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for single-day admission at the door; children 12 and under are free. Friday is Hero Day, when active and retired military, fire and police personnel will be admitted free with a valid ID at the information desk.

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Buy your tickets to the KC Remodel + Garden Show online to get $2 off admission — good every day!

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:: Design Rewind

Soft and Flowing BY LYNN SPRUCETON

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THE CALLIER FAMILY, PHOTO BY STRAUSS PEYTON

PHOTOGRAPHY BY VICTOR ALMO

URING THE EIGHTEEN YEARS VICTOR AND JOLIAN CALLIER OF LEAWOOD, HAD

BEEN MARRIED, THEY MADE A SPECIAL POINT TO GO TO EVERY HOME SHOW THEY COULD. ALWAYS SPENDING TIME TO CAREFULLY CHECK OUT, AND INVESTIGATE ALL THE NEWEST ITEMS AVAILABLE. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1990

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Soft and Flowing Collecting ideas and information for that home they’d someday build.

Last June, that someday finally came to function.

The Callier’s home, in southern Leawood, is a culmination of extreme planning. Each and every detail of the two-story house, is well thought out. With a purpose and a meaning for each and every item of the home. Working closely with Scott Harder of Harder Construction Inc., the Calliers knew exactly what they wanted.

While the exterior elevation of the Leawood, Kansas home is impressive, the interior is what really sets it apart. Contrary to so many oversized Kansas City homes that are “furniture poor”, the Callier’s interior environment is tastefully decorated from top to bottom. Truly, a refreshing departure from many other upper-bracket custom built homes in Johnson County.

Working with Sarvis Interiors, and Expressions Custom Furniture, in Overland Park, Jolian Callier used her many decorating talents to enhance the new home’s interior.

“I wanted a contemporary look, but without a cold, unwelcome feeling.” said Jolian.

Mixing pieces from their previous Overland Park home, Mrs. Callier beautifully blended Art Deco furnishings with pieces of Oriental and several antiques. What could seemingly end up as an eclectic hodgepodge, smoothly flows together in a sea of harmony. An interior design that truly works together, not apart.

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Left…The Callier’s master bedroom is an example of the beautiful blend of Oriental and antiques, throughout the contemporary Leawood home. Above…The expansive kitchen flows nicely in all directions.

“Pickled” cabinets lend themselves nicely to the overall design scheme.

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Soft and Flowing black and white tile offer a contrasting balance to the Corian countertops and sinks.

As with the rest of the Callier’s home, indirect and cove lighting was used in the kitchen to help warm the room.

One of the Callier’s favorite “custom features” is the first floor hot tub. Always heavily used by both themselves and guests, the Leawood family wanted one that was indeed easy to use, and out of nature’s way. Thus, a built-in tub just off the kitchen and sunroom was made-to-order.

Besides the exterior, a great deal of natural materials were also used inside. Breathtaking custom fitted black granite, not only welcomes visitors in the expansive entry, but is generously used on the great room fireplace as well.

Below…Subtle tones are used throughout the home’s main living areas. Here, the peach tones and round-back chairs, soften the table’s hard edges. Left…The kitchen, sunroom and breakfast eating area flow nicely together, while still remaining distinctive.

With over 6500 square feet of finished space, one can easily find their own space inside the home.

With a two-story configuration of 4 bedrooms and 7 baths, the idea of entertaining friends and family seems ever present.

“It seemed like every time our family got together, everyone ended up in the kitchen. So, we knew we needed a great deal of space in that particular area to accommodate everyone,” explains Mrs. Callier.

With over 1000 square feet, alone, allotted to the kitchen and sunroom, finding room is not a problem. Beautifully bathed in peaches and pinks, the massive cooking center remains anything but sterile. Underfoot, in the kitchen and sunroom, lies a beautifully durable porcelaino floor. The 18 x 18

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“SOFT & FLOWING” RESOURCE BOOK COUNTERTOPS & SINKS: Corian BUILDER: Harder Construction Inc. LUMBER: Diamond Lumber WINDOWS & EXTERIOR DOORS: Architectural Openings Inc. PLUMBING: New Country Plumbing CUSTOM CABINETS: Shamrock Cabinet Co. TILE AND GRANITE: Kenny’s Tile and Floor Covering DRYWALL: K.C. Drywall INSULATION: Hayes Insulation PAINTING: Sell Painting HEATING AND COOLING: Mission Heating and Cooling LIGHTING: Western Chandelier ELECTRICAL: Tee and Bee Electrical APPLIANCES: Jenn-Aire, Whirlpool SECURITY, INTERCOM, CENTRAL VAC: Master Electronics INTERIOR DECORATING: Sarvis Interiors & Expressions Custom Furniture

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5. With adjustable shelves behind decorative glass doors, the Sloan console showcases beautiful dishes for all to see. $1,985. Available at A&M Home Furnishings. hookerfurniture.com

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Don’t let costly surprises bedevil your kitchen project.

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For a free in-home consultation, contact us at kcinstall@nfm.com or visit us online at www.nfm.com/edic

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I-435 & State Ave. West Kansas City, KS 66111

Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Near Kansas Speedway in Village West

913-288-6261

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