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SUMMER 2015 Volume 29, Issue No. 5

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A modern spin on a mid-century gives chocolatier Christopher Elbow a powerhouse kitchen and entertaining space without sacrificing the spirit of the sacred aesthetics.

OUTDOOR LIVING 38 –– INTELLIGENT DESIGN

A well-designed and detailed outdoor space highlights simply smart outdoor living.

LANDSCAPING 48 –– MARY’S GARDEN GREW

Atop a bluff featuring stunning 360degree views, one Kansas City homeowner delights in her lush property landscaped to perfection.

POOL & GUEST HOUSE 58 –– IT’S A SMALL WORLD

AFTER ALL ON T H E C OV E R :

This Shawnee outdoor living space received special treatment, with customized design, laser-cut architectural details and strategically placed landscape/outdoor lighting — thanks to LORAX Design Group.

Living small and smart can be just as rewarding as living large — just ask these homeowners who have the luxury of both in their new carriage/ pool house.

COLOR! 66 –– PA I NT F ROM THE P ROS

Hear from national color experts on what their favorite colors are and where to use them at home.

KITCHEN 70 –– T A S T E O F H O M E

For one homeowner, this new kitchen mixes her love of the past with the present — and was cleverly constructed by local craftsmen.

BATH 76 –– SOAKING UP THE SEASIDE

An “awful” master bath received a functional redesign, soft color palette and a coastal tile accent wall.

LAKE LIVING 98 –– S I P P I N G P O O L S I D E

Wanting the perfect place to enjoy their favorite summer drink, these homeowners created an outdoor living area that provided that — and a whole lot more.

103 –– G R A N D L A K E C A L E N D A R

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Tulips and spring rains are gone; we’re ready for full-blooming landscapes, pools and patios, and smokin’ entertainment spaces for summer parties.

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The Nature of Art — Outdoor sculpture has great impact, not only for its scale and beauty but also for the good it can do.

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Modern Appeal — An architect/ contractor duo efficiently designed and built this custom modern model home.

Executive Chef Charles d’Ablaing and Arcadian Moon Vineyards & Winery delighted the crowd with an excellent four-course food and wine pairing.

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Pool Essentials — This summer, bring your pool and patio to life with some of our favorite water-friendly, high-end accessories.

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Modernizing Your Space — Nobody wants to get stuck in a rut. As closets are cleaned and personal preferences change, so too should a home’s design style.

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smokin’ entertainment spaces for summer parties.

Coincidentally, there’s all that and more within our summer issue.

Starting with this issue, Kansas City At Home will be seasonal, or quarterly, whichever you prefer, in addition to two blueprint issues, our annual relocation guide and the Home Savings coupon book. When you open each issue, you’ll find even more of what you love, from whole homes to personalized rooms and outdoor living areas to gardening masterpieces, plus a slew of lifestyle stories, all to help you live a more inspired life.

In this issue, I’m particularly excited about chocolatier Christopher Elbow’s mid-century modern remodel (page 26), which is why I chose it as the location for my current editor’s letter. The new kitchen functions as a high-quality entertainment space, keeping the original spirit of the home intact, and easily transitions to an updated outdoor living area, bounded by nature. Also modern in style is LORAX Design Group’s outdoor living area with pool, sunken seating area, architecturally appealing pergola and pool house (page 38). On a more classic note, Mary White’s landscaping is in full bloom, surrounding the house on all four sides with lush plantings and quaint seating areas, also secluded by a

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wooded tree line (page 48); the Sutherland pool house (and pool) is dressed and ready for its overnight house guests (page 58), so bring on the pool party! Additional summer trends and adventure can be found in our Color and Lake Living sections.

Though I’ll be approximately 19 weeks pregnant when this magazine hits the newsstands, and knowing full well what a Midwest summer brings, I’m looking forward to many upcoming events (minus the maternity bathing suit possibility): Maddie turns 3; we’re headed back to the Outer Banks, N.C., for a relaxing beach vacation; and, on a professional note, I’ll be scouting numerous outdoor living areas, pools and landscapes

BROOKE MCGRATH

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for next summer. I’ll try to post photos as I go; come fall, you might not hear much from me.

No matter how you choose to spend the summer, be sure to enjoy the season and all it brings. We’ll see you this fall! kcathome.com | SUMMER 2015

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MODERN APPEAL Creating conversations in the design world, Randy and Jane Kietzman, an architect/contractor duo, efficiently designed and built this custom modern model home in Beacon Hill. Many key design elements abound, but it’s the five inset glass floor panels between the kitchen and living room that garner the most attention. Surrounded by engineered trusses, each glass panel — which can hold up to 5,000 pounds and overlooks an outdoor patio with fire pit — has 14 inches between the inside and outside panes. The main level is super insulated (R-value of 50), keeping your toes warm all year long. Rici, the Kietzmans’ Havanese, doesn’t come with the home. kcathome.com | SUMMER 2015

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POOL ESSENTIALS This summer, bring your pool and patio to life with some of our favorite water-friendly, high-end accessories. Whether you’re looking for outdoor waterproof speakers or the most comfortable pool float around, we’ve got you covered. Get ready to beat the heat!

COOL PATIO

When you’re in the mood to get some sun yet want to keep cool, try a MistyMate Cool Patio system, which helps bring down the heat by delivering a continuous stream of ultra-fine mist. The system, which comes pre-assembled, is designed to be used with standard household water pressure and can help cool temps in the surrounding area by up to 30°F. Prices start at $29.99. Available at Swim Things. mistymate.com

TIME TO BRONZE

Turn the poolside patio into your very own high-end resort with the Modway arrival chaise. The chaise lounge (which comes in a variety of colors) has adjustable reclining abilities, a folding umbrella so you can enjoy the sun or shade, and all-weather cushions. The piece is also water- and UV-resistant, helping elongate its lifespan. $1,500. Available at Nebraska Furniture Mart. modwayfurniture.com

FLOATING CADDY

Maximize your floating time by keeping your beverages by your side with the Floating Luxuries’ Kai cocktail caddy, which can hold up to four glasses and an ice bucket. Buoyant foam beads are packed into the marine-grade canvas, which resists staining, fading and mold. An added bonus? The caddy also comes with built-in straps to help attach to your floating lounge. $79.95.

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SURROUND SOUND

What’s a pool party without tunes? Keep the music going with Braven’s water-resistant, rugged, Hi-Fi speaker, which is the first of its kind to automatically tune sound frequency so you get the best sound no matter where you are. The speaker’s wireless capabilities allow you to pair it with another speaker for surround sound, and you can even use the integrated speaker phone to make a call from the pool. Best part? If the speaker ends up in the water, it’s not an issue — it can withstand water up to three feet deep for 30 minutes. $199.99. Available at Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy and AT&T. braven.com

POOLSIDE PLAY

Pool volleyball or basketball? How about pool rock climbing? The AquaClimb Ascent can add a safe, fun and unique physical challenge to your pool gathering. The modular systems cater to varying depths of pools; each panel and climbing hold can be rotated to create a variety of climbing features; you can choose your own color configuration. Prices start at $4,500. aquaclimb.com

PERSONAL LOUNGER

It’s one thing to float around in a comfortable pool chaise, it’s quite another to have that chaise be personalized — for you. The Frontgate monogrammed pool chaise oozes both comfort and style with its bronze 2-inch-thick, ultra-buoyant foam cushioning. The armrests come fit with cup holders, and the chaise remains in an upright position. Bonus: Get your initial monogrammed for free. $290. (Frontgate offers monogrammed beach towels, too.) frontgate.com

NO GLASS ALLOWED

Keep everyone’s beverage within reach with the Super-Softie beverage cooler from Brookstone. The floating cooler holds up to 40 cans at a time and includes two cup holders and a matching tray. The cooler also comes with front and back tethers to tie it up so it won’t float away. $89.99. brookstone.com

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MODERNIZING YOUR SPACE Nobody wants to get stuck in a rut. As closets are cleaned and personal preferences change, so too should a home’s design style. ‘Modernizing’ doesn’t necessarily mean ‘renovating;’ minor changes that take minimal time can give a dated look a much-needed face-lift without breaking the bank.

REPLACE HARDWARE

Replacing hardware is one of the easiest ways to make a big difference in a space. “Pewter hardware complements appliances and other metals,” says Jill McPherson of Kansas City Building Supply. She suggests updating some of the most visible kitchen cabinets with 5-inch pulls that give the space an upscale and modern look. Jill also is seeing a trend toward using crystal knobs and diamond-encrusted accents to add a little “bling” to powder rooms. “A lot of people are going for crystal light fixtures as well as hardware,” she observes.

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Brass faucets in kitchens and baths can be a small feature that speaks the loudest in terms of dated design. “Modernizing a space means going for more clean-lined designs,” says Shay Edwards of Shay Edwards Interiors. Both the design and finish of faucets can transform the look of a room with minimal effort. “Replace brass faucets with ones in a brushed nickel or champagne finish,” she suggests. A fan of Brizo’s product line, Shay notes that the squared edges and sleek look that is typical of modern design can be applied to a room’s finishing touches for a big visual impact.

If you’re willing to take on more than a weekend project or two, the best way to modernize a space is to open it up.

Open floor plans, crisp edges and corners, and angled ceilings are all reflective of a clean-lined and contemporary style. Shay describes replacing a curved staircase with an angled design and floating stairs as a dramatic transformation and modernization of a space. And, in terms of design details, she stresses that mid-century and modern designs are all about “less is more.” “Think smaller-sized furniture and fewer accessories,” she says.

EMBRACE COLOR

OPEN UP THE SPACE

Modernizing is all about exploring the color wheel and changing not only the look of a space but also its feel when you walk into it. If your walls are painted in warm earth tones, consider changing their look with a cool yet equally inviting shade of gray. “I’m [still] seeing a trend away from the tan and brown colors that were used 10 years ago,” Jill explains. “Gray will complement any accent color.” She also suggests that people add a little color to liven up a space by investing in a bright piece of artwork, using splashes of color in decor — or on an accent wall with fabric! “Add a splash of red, purple or lime green as accent pillows, and you have changed the look of your furniture.” kcathome.com | SUMMER 2015

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id-century modern houses in KC are rare and their inhabitants passionate about them. There’s

even a club called KC Modern developed for these design enthusiasts to connect, preserve, tour and enjoy this specific genre of this particular era. Needless to say, the market is watched closely. So when one comes up for sale, the deal moves quickly.

That was the case for chocolatier Christopher Elbow and his wife, Jenifer, who weren’t necessarily looking to buy a new home but happened upon a listing online and hopped in the car for a drive-by. “We both connected quickly with the house,” Christopher recalls. “It’s on 2.5 acres, and by the time we pulled into the driveway and saw the house open up, I had already made my decision.”

They made an offer they didn’t expect to get accepted. In fact, they almost hoped it didn’t because, just weeks prior, they had completed renovations on their Brookside house.

“I’ve always liked this style of house, the California midcentury ranch, and I knew there were limited opportunities to buy one,” Christopher says.

The house was designed in the 1950s by David Runnels, a local architect who attended Cranbrook, an art school that, at that time, was a hotbed of soon-to-be household names in the modern architecture movement: Eames, Bertoia and Saarinen. Real estate agent Bob Myers, who specializes in mid-century modern homes (and is a founding member of KC Modern), coordinated the sale. “He’s sold this house three or four times,” Christopher notes. “He’s like the ambassador

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of this house.”

The Elbows worried about carrying two mortgages, but, fortunately, an improved market and their recent renovations allowed them to sell their Brookside home in just three days. After everything had moved so quickly, the Elbows were slow to make any updates to their new home. They left it as it was for four years, not sure of the right thing to do.

“The house was livable,” Christopher says. “But it had the problems that a 60-year-old house has.” 

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Considering a chef lives in the home, you might surmise that the kitchen was at the top of the update list, but it fell more in the middle. The Elbows were most interested in dealing with the functionality issues. “No. 1 for us was replacing the windows. No. 2 was connecting the garage to the house.

But that whole part encompassed the kitchen,� Christopher says.

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The entire living space is “designed to allow for natural passive solar heating and cooling, allowing the living room vault to exhaust the hot air when the upper windows are open,” Jerad explains. Almost all of the furniture in the house is estate sale/garage sale finds, but the coffee table was passed down from Christopher’s grandma; through some research, they determined it was designed by Adrian Pearsall.

Then, once they finally decided to draw up plans for renovations, the costs associated with them were too high. “Everyone was trying to make the house too big,” Christopher explains. “Our intent was not to make it bigger in size but more functional.”

Enter one of those aforementioned mid-century modern enthusiasts, architectural designer Jerad Foster of Studio Build. His method of introduction was almost as vintage as the house: He sent an old-fashioned letter in the mail.

Not knowing the Elbows, he described his architectural background, affinity for the style and personal knowledge of this house. “Jerad lives in a house built by the same architect, so he understands the original spirit,” Christopher says. Plus he knew the house’s previous owners.

Jerad had seen firsthand how mid-century modern homes could be mishandled. “Not a lot of people ‘get it’ on these houses,” he explains. “Chris is a big preservationist

“Our design scheme, in general, is to have a mix of mid-century modern and contemporary furniture,” Christopher says.

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As you might expect, Christopher reigns at the helm of this kitchen.

Yes, he cooks every night, and, no, he never makes chocolate. “It’s fun.

I love to cook at home. It’s different than when I worked in restaurants,” Christopher says. “Jenifer doesn’t cook, but she contributed a lot to this project. She was instrumental in selecting the materials and colors.”

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Set back on two-and-a-half acres, you’d never know the house was there. In the summer, the neighbor’s houses aren’t even visible through the trees. “We feel like we’re getting away, like to a lake house or cabin,” Christopher says. In fact, the original owner, who was from Minnesota, commissioned the house as a weekend retreat. “We feel fortunate to have found such a unique house, and Jerad helped us keep that original spirit intact,” he adds.

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The kitchen’s layout was designed with separate stations to avoid Christopher’s pet peeve — a bunch of people standing around him when he’s trying to cook — so guests are ushered to the bar area.

There, and throughout the entire kitchen, lacquered walnut cabinets strike a modern tone and feature Blum metal drawers with soft close and dividers.

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kitchen. Christopher obviously had thoughts on kitchen

as a thermal mass, radiating the sun’s heat throughout

layout, while Jenifer, a graphic designer at Hallmark,

the house at night. The house was designed to be

input ideas on colors and materials. “It was really a

passive solar, Jerad adds, somewhat ahead of its

collaboration on the design,” Jerad says. “They relied

time. New aluminum commercial windows were installed

on us to make it look as seamless as we could.”

to increase energy efficiency, and a spot for a new front

The basic structure of the house was left intact minus

door was created since the courtyard entry between

a few walls and replaced beams. Original stone walls

the house and garage was phased out when the two

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The kitchen is essentially in the same location, and Jerad oriented it so plumbing wouldn’t have to be moved. Christopher asked for tons of countertop space and cabinets, along with high-end Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Jerad split up the kitchen into two sections to give Christopher his work space and keep everyone else busying themselves at the bar.

As a design-build firm, Studio Build worked on the project from start to finish, including building the custom cabinets in its shop. Regarding the latter, there was a major hurdle to overcome: a half-century of the house settling. “Nothing was square or level,” Christopher says. Jerad had to employ some creative carpentry. “Everything looks straight and clean and pretty, but it’s not straight. We made it appear straight,” he adds.

Because of the change to the footprint of the house, the job also required a patio update, which became a point of attraction. “When you open the sliding doors, the inside area becomes part of the outside,” Christopher says.

One of his favorite additions is the wood-burning oven.

“I’m a pizza fanatic,” Christopher says. Once the oven heats up to 900 degrees, a pizza cooks in about two minutes.

Since it takes about two hours for the oven to reach that temperature, Christopher has the process down to starting the fire as soon as he walks in the door, preparing the dough and enjoying a few cocktails first.

As a whole, the house’s livability has improved dramatically, for both entertaining and even just sitting down peacefully for a few quiet moments, enjoying a piping hot cup of fresh espresso while watching deer and turkey migrate through the yard.

“There are minor things we’d have done differently, but we’re beyond happy,” Christopher says. And as a bonus that not every homeowner gets to tout is a project that’s completed on budget. “Jerad nailed it. He listened to our budget and worked with us on that.”

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Intelligent Design A well-designed and detailed outdoor space highlights simply smart outdoor living.

The substantial pool house enhances the outdoor living space by storing pool equipment out of sight and providing a full kitchen for entertaining.

Story by Miun Gleeson Photos by Travis Bechtel Location: West Shawnee

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Verticality, elevation, geometry, dimension.

An appreciation for shapes is evident with the L-shaped pool, rectangular wall feature, and vertical lines in the deck columns and tall landscaping.

An intellectual approach to outdoor design can be far from formulaic. Landscape architect Kurt Kraisinger of LORAX Design Group created the multilevel space also to be multipurpose — complete with a pool area, pergola structure, water and fire features, and several seating areas.

Simplicity was a guiding principle in the project, as evidenced in a small but select arsenal of materials used in the space. Limestone, COR-TEN steel and Brazilian Ipe hardwood were selected for their natural warmth and high contrast. Limestone is a predominant material in the design, and its multiple finishes and applications attest to both its versatility as well as Kurt’s ability to use the same material in distinctly different ways. The deck columns feature a honed veneer stone finish alongside thin bands of rock-faced stone veneer to create a dramatic contrast. The retaining walls around the property are finished with a split-faced stone veneer with honed stone caps, while the pool deck has a sawn stone finish for added grit and texture.

With thoughtful placement of lighting and features in this multilevel space, it’s clear that there was studious consideration to how each element looks during the day and at night, from up high or down below. In collaboration with a lighting designer, Kurt created different lighting in the tree canopies adjacent to the ridge line to create depth and perception, illuminating the architecture of the columns and other distinctive features at night.

“Lighting allows your eyes to focus on design elements that you want someone to see,” he says. “You’re not just looking at the entire canvas at once, which can be sensory overload.” w

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A wide staircase is a prominent feature that connects the top deck to the ground level. Building a staircase with a deeper tread and making the riser ratio shallower creates a more graceful feeling, pulling you up or down.

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Brazilian Ipe hardwood was used repeatedly — and to stunning effect — in the decking, handrail caps and pergola structure.

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Overlooking the pool area is a spacious, winding deck that was constructed with steel tube and plate steel vertical supports for the handrails. Kurt continued his clean, industrial look with aircraft cable railing around the deck. The distinctive pergola features the standard open lattice pattern but is artistically augmented by decorative laser-cut aluminum shade panels used in the inlay.

Optimizing a visual vantage point was the inspiration for the sunken seating area adjacent to the pool. With Kurt’s emphasis on the importance of verticality, this unique space was an opportunity to implement yet another elevation change.

Decorative laser-cut aluminum shade panels used in the inlay make this structure an intricate work of art by Asheer Akram.

“It’s visually appealing, and you can look at it from different vantage points,” he notes. “It’s a sheltered, quaint space from everywhere else and doesn’t obstruct the views.”

The focal point of the space is a feature glass wall with “honed stone blocks set like Legos,” Kurt describes. He laid clear glass rock into a steel mesh cage, which was then backlit with cool white LED lights for illumination. w

At the front entrance is a limestone patio with lowprofile Ipe hardwood and COR-TEN-fabricated bench-style seating and an Ipe Brazilian hardwood-planked low-slung bridge that hovers over a shallow Mexican beach cobble brook, with basalt slab check weirs that create a subtle waterfall. The landscaping along the brook is a simple massing of plants with high contrast to adjacent materials (i.e. Tiger eye sumac next to the Mexican beach cobble).

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Set amidst an adjacent forest, working with the natural setting was paramount — enhancing it, being mindful not to obstruct it and otherwise integrating the view in a seamless way. To that end, the fencing around the property was constructed with COR-TEN steel, which achieves a modern, minimalist look.

Designed to be functional — creating a boundary for the pool and providing security — the “transparent perimeter” lives up to its name to do anything but detract from the views of the lush forest background.

There is contrast in the landscaping within the space; Kurt experimented with different forms, heights and textures that evoke a more systematic and deliberate grouping, such as the horsetail reed by the sunken spa and the yellow guard yucca flanking the staircase. “When you get outside the fence, the planting is more naturalistic, more free-form and not as precise, in keeping with the adjacent forest,” he says. Aspen trees, elms, London planetree and magnolias round out the lush landscaping.

From the deliberate use of neutral materials to highlight natural elements to the meticulous attention to verticality and vantage points, this entire space, its

{ subtle COR-TEN steel fencing }

custom, flawless layout, can hardly be called textbook landscape design.

Project Resources: Project design/pool design: LORAX Design Group Pool construction: Designer Pools by Garry Bair Stone masonry: Nature’s Touch Metal fabrication: Asheer Akram Landscape contractor: Embassy Landscape Group Architectural lighting design: Yarnell + Associates Landscape lighting design: LORAX Design Group Wood carpentry: North Star Remodel Electrician/audio: Rockhill Electric Architectural stone: Earthworks (Perryville, Mo.) Pool deck stone: Higgins Stone Company (Maple Hill, Kan.) Landscape material: KAT Nurseries (Olathe, Kan.) See more photos of this Shawnee outdoor living space at kcathome.com

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M A RY ’ S

Atop a bluff featuring stunning 360-degree views, one Kansas City homeowner delights in her lush property landscaped to perfection.

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Sara amassed stands of flowering annuals and perennials into the garden at the front of the house. Daylilies, varieties of salvia, cleome ‘Senorita Rosalita,’ Angelonia and hulks of limestone provide texture and color.

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Story by Gloria Gale Photos by Bill Mathews

M

ary White loves her house, and for good reason. The handsome story-and-

a-half perched on a limestone bluff and surrounded by killer views of rolling hills and native forest is what Mary calls Nirvana.

When Mary built her house in 2005, she, along with her brood of three dogs and three cats, rejoiced in living amidst nature’s gallery.

Fashioning a comfortable interior was one thing, but it would take a professional’s eye to design gardens with a scope she imagined. Mary found the landscaper with the skill she was looking for in Sara Antin, owner of Outside Interiors. Sara understood how to interpret Mary’s ideas, suggesting they walk the property together and collaborate on a plan to enliven the grounds immediately surrounding the home.

The first order of business was to redesign the front of the house where a 150-squarefoot island inside the circle drive provided a large space. “I envisioned a very organic landscape, brimming with interesting plantings and massive limestone boulders, not just an area dotted with a few bushes here and there,” Sara acknowledges, which is why she designed a water feature with a waterfall spilling into an existing pool that she would eventually enlarge.

Enveloped by bursts of colorful perennials and annuals that twine around paths of vintage pavers, the sound of water, along with the texture of rocks and plants, is an instant sensory experience.

“Mary found pallets of stamped pavers at an auction that she wanted to use throughout. The natural brick color would provide a nice contrast within this garden,” Sara says. As a taller backdrop

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(above, left): When Mary bought a couple of pallets of antique pavers at an auction, she asked Sara to incorporate them throughout the gardens. “To add visual appeal, I used the pavers capped with limestone edges,” Sara notes. (above): As you turn the corner from the front, Sara created a quaint courtyard with a charming arbor entrance covered in weeping cherry, an area that was once merely rubble where Mary’s dogs ran. (left): Courtyards are inherently charming.

Here, the wow factor is heightened by a mélange of textures including Mexican pebbles and Pennsylvania limestone.

Overplanting large pots is another element that makes the courtyard so engaging.

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Countertop Close-up: The veining in this granite top mimics the flow of river below.

for the profusion of colorful plants, Sara utilized

plantings, is now a worthy introduction to the

Serbian spruce, June magnolia and Sargentina

front of the house.

crabapple, among others. “To highlight this

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Turning

the

corner,

Sara

fashioned

a

garden’s sculptural elements, I like to define

welcoming arbor espaliered with weeping cherry

spaces with vignettes: trees that are trunked-up

as a fitting introduction at the side of the house. To

to reveal their structure and hedges surrounding

create this charming courtyard, Sara brought in

statuary and garden perimeters,” she adds.

large flats of flagstone as a base then configured

Anchoring one edge of the front garden, Sara

Mexican beach pebbles circling an antique iron

installed a bold two-tiered fountain encircled

urn as a focal point. She potted oversized planters

by raised beds of sun impatiens and a stone

with a profusion of foliage then added benches

wall that, she says, “is not just an attractive

and garden novelty.

focal point but a place where Mary can sit.”

It’s hard to imagine what comes next, but

Altogether, the entire garden, enhanced with

the backyard delivers. Overlooking a riverbed

the sound of water and numerous colorful

below, the backyard is a haven, and not just

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for the two-legged. Mary and Sara determined a patio featuring a kitchen and fireplace would function as an outdoor room. “An ample backyard suggests an equally ample patio area,” Sara says, referencing the 30-by-30foot space. The square patio platted with a limestone floor, built-in planter and a native Missouri stone knee-wall is the perfect place for Mary to entertain her frequent guests.

“There’s so much nature to absorb out here,” Mary says, commenting that it’s not just the view that boggles but the intrepid wildlife that fly, crouch and gingerly investigate. “Bobcat, wild turkey, a small red fox, deer and assorted other creatures are regular visitors.”

One notable feature adjacent to the patio is a massive slab of limestone. “The whole area is dotted with giant stones like this one. We left it because it’s so indicative of the geology of this property,” Mary says, turning toward an entire

(above, left): The well-appointed grill station and gas fireplace provide everything necessary for entertaining.

With a backdrop of the Missouri hillsides spilling down to ponds and horse trails 200 feet below, the essence of this backyard and vista is pure country. (left): This giant flat of limestone becomes a garden feature adjacent to the patio. Mary chose to leave the slab instead of removing it. Not only is it a conversation point, it’s yet another place to sit in the backyard.

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(above): Situated just beyond the manicured backyard, hostas and native plants mingle throughout the limestone slabs. This is often a place Mary frequents for a change of scenery. (right): An antique wood/aggregate bench is the perfect hideaway to sip coffee while enjoying nature.

Completing this bucolic setting is a bubbling fountain Sara made by drilling a hole in the boulder.

flank of the limestone outcropping just beyond the backyard fence.

Because of the dense terrain of forest and boulders, Mary asked Sara to create a special sitting area hidden in the trees. “I found an antique bench, created a bubbling fountain from one of the large rocks and carved out this shady spot for contemplation,” Sara says. “I’m thoroughly pleased with everything, but this area, quiet and literally surrounded by woods on all sides, is magical,” Mary says. “I can’t think of a better spot to appreciate nature at its best.”

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Long before Danette Sutherland met her husband, Brandon, she had her eye on living in the Heritage Hill West subdivision. “I knew in high school that someday I wanted a period-style home,” she recalls. “In this development, unique houses are everywhere. As it turns out, I guess dreams really do come true since we live right in the heart of the area.”

The Sutherlands’ Prairie-style home is spacious and inviting, but Danette’s vision for the backyard was

Danette found a remnant of Carrara marble for the kitchen countertop. The honed piece is an elegant touch that contrasts with the white wainscoting in the galley kitchen. Danette acknowledges that this kitchen, outfitted with stainless Frigidaire appliances, has all the conveniences of the family’s main home.

far different than what initially existed. “Though the property was big enough, it wasn’t conducive for our two young children to play. Instead, I imagined a backyard with plenty of green space, incorporating a variety of outdoor features besides a pool,” she says.

After collaborating with landscapers, the backyard evolved over time into a photo-worthy setting that this active family of four would enjoy. By constructing an organic-shaped pool bordered by native limestone boulders, the yard was divided into sections creating a visual barrier to the pond at the far end of the yard. However, even after this major feature was installed, there was more on Danette’s punch list for the generous 1.5 acres. Over the next five years, the family added a large stamped-concrete pool deck, outdoor kitchen, waterfall, fireplace and koi ponds.

Once the pool area was finished, Troy Moore, the Sutherlands’ neighbor and owner of Madi Mali Homes, helped design a small pool house adjacent to the pool. “We needed an additional garage and building, what I call a ‘carriage house’ (but what everyone else calls a pool house); the garage on top and house below was a good solution,” Danette says.

The pool house, designed to accommodate a range of functions hosted by the Sutherlands, was carefully planned. “I didn’t want it to be too big or too dark,” she says. “Our main house is decorated in shades of brown, so I wanted a completely different feel for the interior of this house.” w

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The 400-square-foot pool house constructed over

style, flood the interior of the space with light. Troy and

seven months is awash in a soothing monochromatic

Danette designed one main room featuring a sitting,

palette. “My husband is originally from Seattle, so

dining and kitchen space all neatly tucked into the

I wanted the feel in the house to be beach-like,

modest footprint. “Adding the full-sized bathroom,

weathered in soft tones of driftwood,” Danette says.

laundry and bedroom, there’s really no need for anything

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Danette found all of the furnishings in this house at Crate & Barrel. “[The store] had just the right combination of functional rustic yet neutral furnishings,” she says. “Even the floor, whitewashed ceramic tile, reminds our family of the Northwest.”

(above, right): A full-sized stacked washer and dryer provide easy clean-up after guests leave. (right): The bathroom, designed with a shower instead of a bathtub, doesn’t feel cramped. A builtin cabinet plus under-vanity storage hold toiletries, linens and towels. Hidden behind the door is a medicine and storage cabinet.

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Not surprisingly, the pool house has become

there’s hardly any reason not to enjoy it. The space

a favorite place for guests wanting to change after

is perfect for serving a quick lunch or dinner.

a dip in the pool, babies (and parents!) who want to

Someday, I think our kids will enjoy this as a

nap, and a place to escape the heat.

getaway,” she says, adding, “One thing’s for sure,

“Actually, this little house is so well-designed,

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Project Resources: HOME DESIGN: Home Plans America CONTRACTOR: Madi Mali Homes INTERIOR DESIGNER: Madi Mali Homes FOUNDATION: Johnson County Basements LUMBER: McCray Lumber Co. FRAMING: Erik Puhr Construction SHEETROCK: KC Drywall TRIM WORK: Fred Powers Construction CABINETS: King Wood Products COUNTERTOPS: SCI - Surface Center STUCCO: Specialty Contracting PAINTER: Kreimendahl Painting FAUX FINISHER - GARAGE DOORS: Fauxs & Finishes HARDWARE: McCray Millwork TILE: HP Tile CARPETING: Carpet Direct GLASS & MIRRORS: The Hayes Company PLUMBING/FIXTURES: Fred Pflumm Plumbing ELECTRICIAN: Teague Electric

The Sutherlands’ outdoor living scene is jam-packed with an outdoor kitchen under the deck, a big koi pond that flows under a bridge to a smaller one, a quaint area on the other side of the bridge with hanging egg chairs, hot tub and a waterslide and jumping rock ledge at the pool.

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Each year brings fresh color palettes influenced by our ever-changing world and trending topics, both local and abroad. For 2015, subtle, pale pastels create quiet spaces, a timeout from the digital world, reconnecting us with nature and reminding us of our well-being. A variety of bolder, vibrant colors stem from global and cultural powers and art (think abstract and pop). Inspiration for iridescent surfaces and blown-glass pieces come from space travel and the undersea world. Find the color palette that speaks to you in this special section.

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Yes, Marsala, an earthy wine red, is Pantone’s 2015 Color of the Year, but that doesn’t mean you have to splash it all over your home. Take some advice from national color experts, whose companies named their own colors of the year — from a soft Guilford Green to the vibrant Blue Paisley — but who also have their own favorites, the tried-and-true colors they use at home.

Coral Reef

JACKIE JORDAN director of color marketing, Sherwin-Williams FAVORITE COLORS: Wheat Grass and Coral Reef Wheat Grass is a color I have always loved. It’s my color. It’s almost a neutral and can be paired with so many different colors, but I chose Coral Reef as our Color of the Year.

There’s just something about that color — It’s fresh, lively, energetic and contemporary, but it can be used in many styles. It’s a beautiful accent to white colors, with floral tones and a feminine side.

WHERE TO USE CORAL REEF: Sunroom, living room, bedroom, girl’s room or even a patio HER PICKS FOR NEUTRALS: Accessible Beige, Knitting Needles and Dovetail Essential Teal

ERIKA WOELFEL color marketing director, Behr FAVORITE COLOR: Essential Teal from the 2015 trend palette Blue-greens are my favorite decorating colors right now because they harmonize so well with other colors.

WHERE TO USE IT: Because it is a deep color, Essential Teal is well-suited for bedrooms, offices and living rooms.

SHE ALSO LIKES: Cascade Green, which sits somewhere between a dusty blue and a light mint green. It feels serene and relaxing or can be energized with coral accents or bright lemon yellow.

Stiffkey Blue

CHARLOTTE COSBY head of creative, Farrow & Ball FAVORITE COLOR: Stiffkey Blue While you have to have enough confidence to use it, Stiffkey Blue makes everything look good. I’ve never worked with a color like it before. It’s amazing!

WHERE TO USE IT: Everywhere!

SHE ALSO LIKES: Breakfast Room Green (from the 2015 color trends palette). Green hasn’t been a very popular color in years. Everyone wants to see neutrals, so I’m really excited to start playing with it again.

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KELLY BERG style and design guild member, Pratt & Lambert FAVORITE COLOR: Deep Cerise This is a gorgeous chameleon-like hue. It can definitely be classified as a red, but it has a softness to it that makes it a little less commanding than your typical red. It can read pink or coral when combined with yellow-greens, creating a fresh, spring-y vibe. Or it can become rich and dramatic when paired with deep, earthy grays. Believe it or not, Deep Cerise could very well be that perfect neutral for which you are looking!

WHERE TO USE IT: Bedrooms, powder rooms, dining rooms and living rooms

Lichen

DEE SCHLOTTER senior color marketing manager, North America, PPG Architectural Coatings, Glidden, Olympic and Ralph Lauren FAVORITE COLOR: PPG Lichen It is such a refreshing, spring green.

WHERE TO USE IT: Living room SHE ALSO LIKES: Glidden’s Caribbean Sea, Olympic’s Indian Clay and Ralph Lauren’s Renoir

ANDREA MAGNO Color Studio manager, Benjamin Moore FAVORITE COLOR: Blue Danube This color is dark, but not so dark that you lose the sense of it being a blue. Its depth and richness is very appealing, plus it allows for a saturated wall color that doesn’t overwhelm a room. This navy blue is so versatile; it’s a great choice for me since there is so much to be done with accessories and accents that I never find myself bored with this wall color.

Blue Danube

WHERE TO USE IT: Blue Danube can be used in any room. The key to making it look great involves ratio and proportion. For a look that is rich and enveloping, think about painting the walls of a living room or dining room. For a more casual or sporty mood, add wainscoting in a crisp white that will maintain lightness in the space while allowing for the use of a deeper color.

WHAT TO PAIR IT WITH: In the summer, navy paired with white (such as Chantilly Lace) or pale green (such as Guilford Green) creates a fresh, classic look, while in the winter, it looks great with grays and neutrals (such as Manchester Tan, Stonington Gray or Revere Pewter).

Heirloom Tomato

SUE KIM color strategist, Valspar FAVORITE COLOR: An active and lively orange like Valspar’s Heirloom Tomato Change is in the air, and optimistic and action-oriented shades like this vibrant orange breathe in a renewed life at home. Families are moving beyond a typical family structure, and our lives at home are mirroring that. We are ready to redefine our home by rearranging the use of traditional spaces. This orange shade captures the dynamic and individual approach to redress our home.

WHERE TO USE IT: In a breakfast nook or as an accent wall in a kitchen

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The recycled glass countertops, one red, the other with flecks of gray, green and yellow, meet along the perimeter island. The custom-made pendant lights, in the same color palette, were made by Rock Cottage Glassworks, while the hickory barstools, sourced through Crossroads Interiors, are from Flat Rock Furniture. (opposite): “A lot of what [Caryl] was interested in was keeping it handmade and local, all part of the conversation,� Cherie says of the kitchen design elements. The beams supporting the wine rack, the mantel over the range and all the hardware throughout, were custom-made by Steve Austin of Austin Iron Works.

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Story by Brooke McGrath | Photos by Paul Bonnichsen Location: Lake Quivira It’s one thing to design a custom kitchen with highly functional storage space and top-of-the-line appliances; it’s quite another to incorporate Caribbean colors with Grand Canyon influences and local artisans’ creations.

Welcome to Cliff and Caryl Earp’s vision-turned-reality, a dream kitchen project led by designer Cherie Brown of Kitchens by Kleweno.

In this tear-down, rebuild on the lake, the original drawings showed a somewhat secluded L-shaped kitchen located toward the back of the home with one island, zero outdoor space and no direct views of the lake out front. While its location didn’t change, the redesigned open-concept kitchen now has two islands,

For one homeowner, this new kitchen mixes her love of the past with the present — and was cleverly constructed by local craftsmen.

with 360 degrees of storage, interaction with the dining and living rooms, direct access through sliding glass doors to an outdoor living area — fireplace, hot tub, dining space and a terraced concrete retaining wall with more seating and an integrated waterfall — and, yes, views of the lake. That’s the big picture. w

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A uniquely custom-designed arch defines the refrigerator wall housing a spacious double Sub-Zero fridge and freezer units, while all hand-scraped pine cabinetry was custom built, finished and painted for this specific kitchen. (opposite): Archival Designs turned a picture from Cherie into a real work of art in the tile backsplash and also handmade several pottery pieces displayed throughout the space. Her sister-in-law had the “Caryl’s Kitchen” sign above the mantel made just for her.

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The actual function and aesthetics of the kitchen

The custom yellow and turquoise colors cover

are custom indeed. “We wanted a rustic, Colorado

almost all distressed pine cabinet fronts (and backs):

feel, but I needed to have something that looked

both island bases as well as the corner hutch, butler’s

Caribbean-y to remind me of the ocean and all the

pantry beyond and the refrigerator wall. “The pine

colors at home,” says Caryl, who is from the

cabinetry has been hand-scraped, so when you touch

Caribbean. “I wanted some color thrown in, and

it, you feel a subtle texture,” Cherie explains. “[For the

turquoise is our favorite color — yes, my husband’s,

unpainted appliance garage cabinet,] the antiquing

too.” The rustic influences are pulled from their favorite

in the corners is actually scrubbed pine, which has a

family vacation spot of Havasu Falls, the most popular

turquoise/green tint to it, a fun element to blend with

waterfall in the Grand Canyon.

the surrounding turquoise cabinetry.”

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by an artisan in the Ozarks, fits in well; after all, it’s quite a task to cleverly and appropriately put together an eclectic kitchen of bright colors; modern touches; and traditional, rustic styling.

Anchoring the kitchen is the range wall, which brightly — and proudly — showcases a backsplash of Havasu Falls, where the Earps have taken their 11-year-old daughter, Isabella, hiking and swimming some seven or eight times. The custom tile work by Archival Designs features lots of movement, color and texture, defining itself as one of the main focal points in this space. Below it is the modern convenience of a La Cornue French range with a Wolf steamer on the counter.

Another stunning custom element is the arched fridge wall, flanked by pull-out storage racks, with a double refrigerator and freezer drawers. The hammered copper panel inserts with intricate circular design patterns were locally made by MachineHead. Other local elements include a custom-made wine and pot rack, both sketched by Cherie and crafted by Austin The two islands, both with local recycled glass tops

Iron Works.

and soft-close drawers, provide enough space that

Combining the sites of the deep blue ocean with the

upper cabinets aren’t missed. Custom storage includes

red rocks of the Grand Canyon, yet keeping it local

hidden appliances (warming drawer, microwave, ice

in almost every sense of the word, the Earp kitchen

maker and dishwasher), insets for spices, knife block,

highly functions as an entertaining space — and

stand lift for mixer, and glass-front end cabinets to

conversation piece — for adults and kids alike; even

display dry goods; detailing on the cabinet corners

Isabella and her friends remark how much they love

hides electrical outlets.

the space (and food that comes from it).

The elevated wood tabletop with tree trunk base, a major design element that Cherie had commissioned

“She wanted what she wanted, and it’s such a fun space,” Cherie says.

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An “awful” master bath received a functional redesign, soft color palette and a coastal tile accent wall.

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space doesn’t have to be big to make a statement. That’s evident in Tatia and Josh

Batzes’ master bathroom remodel, styled with seaside finds and colors.

An interior designer by trade, Tatia knows what

it takes to make a space look good. Throughout the past 10 years that they’ve owned their Loose Park home, she and Josh have worked on almost every room, with help from designer Megan Bringman, AKBD, of Schloegel Design Remodel. Last year, their efforts turned to the master suite.

The bathroom’s footprint, a compact 110 square feet, basically stayed the same, but the old

While one tile piece features its own snowflake design, four pieces carefully fit together to create a larger scene on the accent wall. The heavy Cuban Tropical Tile is made in Miami, where the Batzes used to live and visit quite often.

The transitional feel of the space is seen in the clean lines of the sconces, Kohler faucets and hardware on Shiloh Cabinetry drawers.

monochromatic, galley-style bathroom was completely gutted and the doors and plumbing moved, improving the function two-fold. Previously remodeled in the ‘80s, the bathroom had the same white laminate cabinets and white solid-surface counters as in the original kitchen, black granite floors, a door to a bidet and toilet that faced each other, and split double vanities. “It was hard for two people to even be in there,” Tatia says.

“It was completely uncharacteristic of this 1930s traditional home,” Megan adds. “The design mission was to bring this space back to a traditional style while still incorporating some modern flair.” A design challenge — and interesting architectural detail —

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was working around the original skylights by

yellow and white snowflake pattern. (‘Snowflake’

the roofline, which had to stay because the

is the actual name of the tile design.) The

Batzes absolutely love the amount of natural

remodeled space’s most trying and intricate

light that they bring in.

component, this tile was shipped in from

The now-pocket door was relocated for a more

Miami. “We wanted [the bathroom] to be very

private entrance from the bedroom into the

light and colorful, so I had the colors [and this

bath, showcasing Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt on

particular tile] picked out way before the project

the walls, a space that garners a positive

started,” Tatia says.

response from all users (mostly just the owners)

Though she also wanted the same tile on the

with its transitional updates. The showstopper?

shower floor, it wasn’t conducive for drainage,

A ½-inch-thick concrete tile accent wall in a

so she settled for marble pinwheel flower

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(far left): Formerly a fiberglass unit, the shower now sports a shiny subway tile with a crackle finish and inset niches for soap and shampoo. There’s convenient bench seating, too. (left): The repositioned, noninterfering pocket door from the bedroom to the bath offers a more private entrance. For the entire master suite, “I wanted the colors to be yellow, orange and turquoise,” Tatia says, a color palette that subtly flows from one space to the next. mosaics — with a Euro-style frameless glass

most all had the tub,” Megan says. Added storage

shower enclosure — while the rest of the bathroom

next to the shower comes in the form of a tilt-out

floors are heated travertine. The furniture-style

hamper with built-in shelving above for cosmetics.

vanity, which was color-matched to the creamy

As for Josh, his only request was a flat-screen TV,

wainscoting in Sherwin-Williams Dover White,

which he got in a specially designed niche on the

has a buttermilk Caesarstone top; the framing

partition wall.

for the mirror above was pulled from Tatia’s love

Other adjustments in the master suite included

of art, which is why she worked with a frame

relocating the master closet, where they uncovered

shop to get the look of a gallery-style frame

a walled-over window, and increasing its size,

for the mirror.

cutting into some of the bedroom space. After

Pulled from a collection of inspirational images gathered through the years, the freestanding

all is said and done, the cozy master suite lives large.

cast-iron tub with a pedestal base was another

“We are just so amazed at how the space is

must-have on Tatia’s list. “We went through

so well-utilized; it doesn’t feel small to us,” Tatia

probably five designs on the bathroom layout,

says. “It’s been wonderful.”

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The Nature of Art Outdoor sculpture has great impact, not only for its scale and beauty but also for the good it can do.

ART MEETS HUMANITY Our city’s glorious fountains — its original outdoor

installations on 18Broadway, the gardens south

artwork — were commissioned and in part salvaged

of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts;

from estates and gardens here and abroad to

the Kauffman Memorial Garden and its adjacent

beautify Kansas City while also serving a greater

Kauffman Foundation; Hyde Park; and on several

purpose. Just as in ancient Rome, our fountains

private properties around Kansas City. For more

were installed at the turn of the 20th century to allow

information on commissioning your own Haven

birds, dogs and horses to rest and drink water as

sculpture, go to deepecologyproject.com.

well as provide drinking and bathing water for people.

Jarrett’s next outdoor art installation, The Green,

Local artist Jarrett Mellenbruch, creator of the Haven

will be created at William Jewell College in 2016,

sculpture, has a similar philosophy of ‘making the

a 20,000-square-foot landscaped green space for

world a better place’ by addressing environmental

students to renew in nature and have meaningful

concerns through art. For this art professor and third-

refueling time amongst his earthwork of native plants

generation beekeeper, his mission, when originally

and edibles, located right outside the college’s new

creating Haven in 2011, was to provide artful, self-

high-tech Pryor Learning Commons.

sustainable habitats for dying-off honeybees, which are needed to pollinate seeds and crops.

His

Haven

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wood

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or

farmhouse.

Jarrett

collects wild honeybee swarms and populates each Haven for what will eventually be a 1,000strong nationwide network of Haven installations on private properties, museums and sculpture gardens. The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art will install Haven this summer, along with other privately, made-to-order commissions throughout the city. Currently, there are Haven

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When the installation of 1,000 sculptures is complete, Deep Ecology Project, Haven, by Kansas City artist Jarrett Mellenbruch will be the first nationwide honeybee sanctuary and an unprecedented research tool.

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MAISON MOD SCULPTURE For Rod Parks, owner of KC‘s pre-eminent mid-century furniture dealership Retro Inferno, outdoor sculpture is a passion. His fascinating Nicol House in Crestwood has at least 20 sculptures surrounding the property.

One special upcycled sculpture sitting next to his swimming pool originally served as a glass and steel fish pond inhabiting the second floor of Bruce Goff’s infamous Shin-en Kan House in Bartlesville, Okla. Rod restored it and had it painted red for stunning effect.

While he primarily displays furnishings in his downtown shop, he occasionally has smaller-scale outdoor sculpture. Being deeply connected and knowledgeable about 20th-century furnishings and sculpture, Rod can be commissioned to “scour” the market for you, as he has access to dealers all across the country.

 This Bruce Goff sculpture is seen through a Bruce Goff window from inside the Bruce Goff-designed home of Rod Parks.

Photo by Rod Parks

 Rod Parks’ Nicol House was designed by Bruce Goff with a sculpture by Des Moines artist James Bearden.

Photo by Tony Cenicola/The New York Times

RELIVE THE RENAISSANCE The recently installed, colossal contemporary sculptures, The Four Seasons, Philip Haas’ 15-foot-tall, threedimensional interpretations of Italian Renaissance painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s portrait series of the same name, will serve as an impactful backdrop for museum events this summer. Don’t miss The NelsonAtkin’s largest summer festival, the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park celebration and Kansas City’s Big Picnic on Sunday, July 19 from 4-7 p.m. Adults also can enjoy a special presentation by the artist on Thursday, May 28 in the Atkins Auditorium as he discusses his inspiration and process to transform Arcimboldo’s iconic The Four Seasons into monumental, three-dimensional sculptures.  Philip Haas’ 15-foot sculpture from his series, The Four Seasons, is up through July.

Photos by Michael Jones

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COOKING 101:

IT’S ALL ABOUT TECHNIQUE The secret to Executive Chef Charles d’Ablaing’s famous stone-ground grits is to layer the ingredients, let sit on the stove top awhile before stirring then season only with salt and pepper.

This dish, paired with Arcadian Moon’s Lyra, a refreshing semi-dry Vidal blanc, made the rounds a second time at our recent cooking event in Nebraska Furniture Mart’s Kitchen Design Studio.

(You can find Charles and his grits at The Raphael Hotel.)

Other courses included the Chilean sea bass and prime beef tenderloin, both cooked to perfection, with banana cheesecake (which came with what the chef calls a “fancy vanilla pudding”) and appropriate wines paired by assistant winemaker Kim Musket.

This four-course menu, enhanced with extra helpings and wine refills, made for quite a happy meal.

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The Evening’s Menu:

GRITS: Mexican blue shrimp, crisp spinach, roasted tomatoes and espelette beurre blanc sauce (paired with Lyra)

SEARED CHILEAN SEA BASS: Porcini mushroom broth, mizuna and blue crab (paired with Phoebe)

PRIME BEEF TENDERLOIN: Pan-seared, gratin dauphinois, roasted asparagus and veal glace (paired with Chara)

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(Clockwise from top left): Wine pairings by Arcadian Moon Vineyards & Winery; Brett Pikarsky and Cassie Mundt; Ray and Sandra Maher; Chef Charles d’Ablaing, KC At Home’s Brooke McGrath, Arcadian Moon’s Kim Musket and Nebraska Furniture Mart’s Shannon Carlin; Mindy Kidney and Melonie Kimble

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New Wines for Summertime Need a go-to drink for the new season?

Try some of these refreshing wines.

As the famous song goes, “summertime and the living

fruity white from the Languedoc region (Southern

is easy…” But when it comes to wine, easy doesn’t

France, along the Mediterranean coast, the very essence

have to be boring. Here are some that go beyond the

of eternal summer). Try the 2013 Le Jade Picpoul de

standards you’re used to pouring that will get you

Pinet.

thinking/drinking a little differently this summer.

Rather than the usual California chardonnay at your next dinner, why don’t you go to the ancestral home of

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chardonnay and get a real white Burgundy. Here’s one

Instead of the same old, same old for that deck party,

that’s subtly oaked, complex, elegant and perfect at

seafood dinner or lounging with a good summer read,

almost any food occasion except maybe a barbecue:

why not pick up some Picpoul? It’s a delicious, light,

2013 Pernot Bourgogne Blanc.

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Or skip to another country and find a Pecorino from the Marche or Abruzzo regions of Italy (no relation to the cheese of the same name, although they would make nice together). It’s a medium-weight wine with a floral

2013 Le Jade Picpoul de Pinet $12

nose, intensity, backbone and the ability to match well with the kind of sun-drenched and full-flavored foods for which Italy is famous. Search for the 2013 Barone di Valforte Pecorino from Abruzzo.

REDS We find ourselves reaching for pinot noir as much as anyone, but there are alternatives. Gamay for one, particularly as grown in Beaujolais, France, can almost

$15 2013 Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais

be a doppelganger for pinot. Pick up a bottle of the 2013 Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais, which you can enjoy now or with a few years on it. You’ll find the silky fruitiness of pinot backed with a distinctively earthy finish — the terroir of the French countryside personified.

For something completely different, try a Charbono

2013 Barone di Valforte Pecorino

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from California. You might have to search a bit for this one as only some 60-80 acres are planted. It is similar to Bonarda from Argentina (another almost unknown grape), but the antecedent vines come from a different area of Europe. Bigger than pinot but less huge than cab, it has a softer mid-palate and full-body finish, making it a marvelous match with a variety of food from bold fish to steak and lamb. The aptly named Jim

$28 2013 Pernot Bourgogne Blanc

Summers, a Kansas native who owns Summers Estate Winery in Calistoga, makes a stellar example: 2011 Summers Estate Charbono, a must-try this summer.

Finally, for that inevitable barbecue, try a syrah from South Africa, a region that does amazing things with this bombastic varietal. Incredibly rich, dense with color and

2011 Summers Estate Charbono $30

fruit, and full of body, there aren’t many wines in the world that could be rated more flavorful. The 2011 Keermont Syrah is a wine that will stand up to any smoked meat or exotic sauce you want to throw at it.

It’s also fantastic with your backyard burgers. What could make easier summertime living than that?

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.

$38 2011 Keermont Syrah

because he just can’t find anything better to drink.

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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The Well-Stocked Kitchen Here are some healthy foods for your pantry, fridge and freezer — in the city or at the lake.

With long, warm days quickly approaching, now is the

dietitian nutritionist. Opt for items with minimal

perfect time to fill your kitchen with nutritious summer

ingredients that are free from hydrogenated oils,

foods. Whether in the city or at the lake house, it’s easy

high-fructose corn syrup, artificial ingredients and

to put together a quick, well-balanced meal when

high amounts of sodium. “Avoid items that

your kitchen is full of healthy pantry staples.

have sugar or any form of sugar listed as

First, learning how to label read is key to stocking a healthy kitchen, says Lisa Markley, registered

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MUST-HAVES FOR YOUR FRIDGE: a variety of fresh veggies, mixed baby greens, basil, rosemary, dill, onions, garlic, avocado, plain yogurt, hummus, pesto, omega-3 eggs, sprouted bread or tortillas, and salsa Photo: Thinkstock/Diana Taliun

When it’s time to head to the lake, focus on foods that are packable like apples, oranges and precut veggies. Lemons and limes in a bowl on the counter can serve double duty as a simple centerpiece and And watch out for buzz words like non-GMO,

as an easy-to-grab seasoning for vegetables, chicken

gluten-free, natural and even organic. These terms

and fish. A bowl of fresh berries is a perfect summer

might have value in helping consumers navigate food

dessert, but frozen berries come in handy, too. Throw

aisles, Lisa explains, but you can’t judge organic,

a handful of frozen blueberries and strawberries into a

all-natural, non-GMO orange-flavored fruit chews the

pretty glass pitcher full of homemade iced lemonade;

same as an organic orange just because they are

add a few fresh basil leaves for a burst of color and

both labeled organic. “An orange is a nutrient-dense

flavor.

“Healthy eating isn’t a fad or a diet,” Lisa says. “It’s

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After scrutinizing labels, Lisa suggests switching out some panty basics to whole grains: brown rice for white

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rice, steel-cut oats for quick oats, and 100-percent whole-grain breads and pastas instead of those made with refined white flour. Shop the bulk department to get a price break. Other good bulk foods are nuts, seeds, and grind-your-own almond or peanut butter.

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Ask most homeowners about their homes and there’s always one room that they’d like to improve. For

bathroom with a full-size bathtub — all great features

Randall and Doranne Hudson, this problem area was

on their own, but together they made it hard to

the master suite. “We’ve lived in the house for 26

create the calming space required of a bedroom.

years. We love the house and the location. In the

The Hudsons tried many home decor tricks to make

master bedroom, the views are tremendous, but it’s

the space more inviting — “wallpaper, different paint

a cavernous space,” Doranne says.

colors, changing furniture configurations” — but after

The room features vaulted ceilings, large windows

of this winning custom home in Leawood.

that overlook the Country Club Plaza, and a

years of failed attempts, they decided to bring in a

This understated but overly detailed outdoor space wears its natural stone well — and looks like it’s been there all along.

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butler’s pantry then restored the original finish and detail of the new single room. The cabinets were conceived of as modern furniture, one a full-height oak piece surrounding the cooking area, and the other a low, horizontal white work bench.

Chris extended the countertop through the newly joined spaces, even where a window existed.

What could have been an awkward dead space transformed into an advantage; Amanda now uses

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the top as a home office desk to pay bills or eat breakfast. Other clever details increase the tiny space’s functionality. Chris added a small bookshelf

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

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into a wall that is intentionally devoid of upper cabinets.

“We had no uppers for two reasons,” Chris explains. “One is for function. No uppers keep the small space as open and spacious as possible, and two, it supported the idea that the kitchen is treated as modern furniture placed within a traditional house.”

On the opposite wall, Chris captured extra storage space using the thickness of the wall for space we could,” he says. The surprisingly large

HISTORIC HOMES ARE FULL OF CHARM, character and also design

amount of storage gained helps make up for the lack

challenges. That’s what two homeowners discovered when they bought a

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

Roanoke neighborhood home originally built in 1907.

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were hiding a lot of surprises. The first: outdated systems.

of upper cabinets on the sink side. The minimal nature of the room also appears in the detailing at

Lisa and Greg purchased the home in August 2013 and had a plan to

the stove. Glacier White Corian fully surrounds

modernize the kitchen and first floor in four months, just in time for a

the range, with a Carrara marble backsplash selected

December party. But they soon found that the walls of their historic home

for

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contrast curtains line the windows, while bright, mix-and-match Flor carpet tiles make for an eye-catching base and prove to be baby-friendly. “I can remove a tile and rinse it off if it gets dirty, which is very practical with kids,” she says.

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A sleek white crib, smart storage baskets and shelving, and the small

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rocking chair bring clean, modern lines to the space, while a few family pieces

This bright, cheerful nursery perfectly transitions from daughter to son.

add warmth and coziness. The old

with heavy influences from Tuscany and

Moon Vineyards & Winery. (Join the wine club

the Piedmontese region of Italy, Jasper Mirabile

to sample its local wines; you can’t find them

Jr. and his family carry on the popular tradition

locally just yet.) For a quick recap, the Tuscan

of serving authentic, regional Italian cuisine

bean soup was a tasty, hearty soup for January;

a makeover with flat gray paint and

to KC locals — and that’s exactly what he did

the Tuscan Ragu, with pork, is one of Jasper’s

worn edges before reviving its role as

at KC At Home’s recent cooking event at Profile

favorite sauces — for good reason; the main

Cabinet & Design’s recently revamped (and

pork dish had chocolate in it!; and the jam

princesses and pastels and went

Matt’s old childhood pine dresser in the

beautiful!) showroom. A big draw each year,

tart was like a sweet Italian pop tart with

straight for a modern, fresh take using

open closet. Hanging above the crib is

Chef Jasper packs the house for his

Kara Kersten set out to design a nursery

a dresser and changing table. And

for

fun Anthropologie knobs reinvigorate

she

bypassed

a mobile that Kara made out of a tree

gender-neutral color.

Kara followed a smart design philosophy when selecting these items

point, and I wanted to make life simple

for the space. “Splurge on the things

and go with a design I wouldn’t have

that you really love that are unique

putting the money into,” she says. “And things that are passed down to you

and recently their son Torin, 2 months

or are antiques — highlight those.”

vanilla

bean

ice

personal design aesthetic: a mostly

throughout the room on accents and art

modern space with a few touches of

in celebration of the Kerstens’ dog (and

— searching for something found

Bottom: Wire baskets help organize toys and books but are easy for small hands to access. The modern rocking chair is perfect for the small room and makes for a welcome spot to rock the children to sleep.

that’s been around forever and finding Bold color on walls and textiles brings a vibrant, playful vibe to the nursery while keeping the space gender-neutral.

These elements are balanced with modern pieces in white and silver. Kara made the mobile over the crib out of a tree branch and antique crystals.

wonder

what

was

BEFORE

accomplished

1930s Brookside bungalow.

to

“The goal was to create an inviting contemporary

the kitchen. That was the case for architect Chris

kitchen within the existing traditional envelope that

Fein’s client, Amanda, who was interested in historic

added functionality to what is essentially a very small

preservation yet wanted a modern kitchen in her

space,” Chris explains.

creative

reuse

of

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and

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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

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16-plus hours a day. In order to maintain some sort of work-life balance, she continues working at home

cream.

after daughter Chloe, 2, and son Anderson, 7, go to

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sleep. To do so, she needed a motivational space, in

Kansas City designer Karrie Kaneda is obsessed with fashioning recycled cotton into colorful custom throws and pillow covers that give a room pizzazz. This made-in-the-USA Izmir soft coral + mushroom Happy Habitat throw is 50 inches by 60 inches and machine wash/dry. $160. happyhabitat.net

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

The drum-shaped, three-light iron Ulysses pendant chandelier features a random pattern of overlapping muted gold-tone disks that decorate the outer surface. Double diffuser perforated with small apertures create a subtle lighting effect. $1,575.

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ago, but started a whole-home renovation last year, removing all the “Johnson County beige” that was

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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.

kids pretty well, although he’s definitely Above all, Kara recommends just having fun when putting together a nursery. “Don’t be afraid of being

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with a little help from interior designer Kathleen Ramsey,

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surface.

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who was first called in for consult on the hardwood floors,

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painted in black and gold stripes, so Amber simply

bold; don’t be scared of color,” she

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easy-to-clean

he says.

should look like a million bucks. Until recently, however,

and we got him in college. He’s been Top: Smart cubby storage and an open closet make good use of the small space, while dachshund accents throughout celebrate their dog, Jäger. A framed piece by local artist Dick Daniels also honors the family breed.

she says. “I’m drawn toward clean lines, but I like the thrill of the hunt

and

concealed by a custom acrylic cover.

“It doesn’t go away but isn’t obtrusive either, like a fixture would have been,”

Amber Goering’s home office was a little lackluster, but

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looks

so Chris designed a linear slit in the surface above and inserted LED tape

DECADES

In the professional world, you — and your home office —

first child), Jäger. “Jäger is 8 years old,

vintage. “I love mixing things, whether it’s modern and vintage or high-quality pieces with more inexpensive things,”

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family. Dachshunds make appearances

The room is a direct reflection of Kara’s

throughout the nursery, including her

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be an antique, but it’s definitely in the

room to pass on the nursery to Torin.

favorite color, orange, on an accent

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old. Greta recently moved into another

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Kara and her husband, Matt, have brought two newborns home to the nursery: daughter Greta, now almost 2,

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was enhanced with

or one of a kind. The things you can

to change,” she says.

a different way to use it.”

annual cooking class, which

branch, spray paint and crystals.

“It was important for me to have a gender-neutral room. We knew we would have a second child at some

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Kara’s mom as a changing table got

dining room buffet once used by

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charm, but that nostalgia usually doesn’t extend to

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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her

An update of an older home takes on a starkly contrasting interior while retaining its charmingly traditional exterior.

Once the mechanics of the home were updated, they could focus on

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following some simple guidelines, you can minimize your exposure to unsafe chemicals and still make

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Jeremy and Christina Riggs are so passionate about their mojitos on a hot summer day that they designated a specific spot in the landscape for growing fresh mint near their new swim-up bar, pool and outdoor living space.

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The Riggses are the second owners of the home, built in 2000, and were adamant that the outdoor space flow seamlessly without steps or any other indication that the pool area was added 13 years later. An original deck that extended nearly 45 feet along the length of the second floor was removed and rebuilt by Draper Construction. Because the ground-level patio would later be covered in pine flooring, owner Terry Draper worked with a product new to his expertise called Trex RainEscape, a drainage system that keeps water from the upper level from damaging the lower wooden patio. Terry also used for the first time a conversion varnish on the

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(left): The Riggs family moved to Grand Lake because they love water, whether it be boating on the lake or swimming in their free-form pool. (below): The tongue-and-groove pine ceiling in the cabana is stained a natural color and protected from the elements by conversion varnish. The concrete floor is stamped and stained a variety of natural shades. (below, left): Five barstools in the water and four additional stools on the deck provide plenty of space to enjoy fresh mojitos and other drinks around the pool.

tongue-and-groove ceiling of the cabana, which contributed to the low-maintenance standards that the Riggses insisted upon.

The Riggs family moved from the Oklahoma panhandle specifically to be on Grand Lake. As they were envisioning their outdoor living space, it was important that the cabana be spacious and airy but also not block the view of the lake or the boat dock from their breakfast area. They also adjusted the height so that the view enjoyed

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(left): Jeremy and his 14-year-old daughter both enjoy cooking on the 36-inch Evo cooktop. (right): Low maintenance was the goal with all aspects of the pool design, including the minimalist landscaping surrounding the outdoor living addition. (below): When designing the cabana, architects incorporated the hip roofline to match the house.

by their neighbors wasn’t compromised either.

Because of the hillside slope from the house to the waterfront, the 10-foot-high retaining wall was essential to create the 5,000 square feet of flat surface needed for the pool and living area.

“Anytime you are designing with a slope like those that lead to manmade lakes, you are going to have a pretty good-sized wall,” says Scott Lynch of Landscape Design Consultants in Tulsa. A first for him was incorporating a swim-up bar with the free-formed, organic shape of the pool used to complement the lake’s natural architecture.

The greater depth required for the five barstools in the pool’s saltwater required some additional excavation, but everyone involved in the project agrees that the pool bar is a highlight. That portion of the pool is shaded by the cabana roof extending from the kitchen/living area, which also houses a wood-pellet smoker and 54-inch fireplace with a 48-inch firebox. The space is cooled by a number

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of ceiling fans and warmed in the fall and spring with radiant heaters in the ceiling. Jeremy splurged on a Control4 home automation system that manages the fans, lights, TV, music and other features from his iPhone.

The family celebrated the completion of their outdoor living space on Memorial Day weekend 2014 with nearly 120 neighbors, friends and employees.

“We were really impressed that the size of the crowd did not seem like a crowd at all, but that everyone blended well into various spaces,” Jeremy says. “It was exactly what we had hoped for.”

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Grand Lake Calendar of Events

May: 16 — Boater Safety Class, GRDA Education Center, Langley. Keep your summer safe by starting out the season with boater safety classes, offered once a month all summer long. grda.com

June: 11-13 — American Heritage Music Festival, Grove Civic Center. By the end of the weekend, more than $10,000 in prize money will be awarded for top fiddler and top clogging team. groveok.org 13 — Cherokee Heritage Day, Har-ber Village, Grove.

This pioneer village is a wonderful outing any time you visit the lake area, but the second Saturday of June, members of the Cherokee Nation and other tribes share their culture and customs through storytelling, basket weaving, dances and more. har-bervillage.com 19-21 — Thunder on Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Park, Grove. This is the third year for these high-speed, lightweight hydroplanes zipping across the lake in competition for cash prizes and bragging rights. 918.791.1733 July: 4 — Fourth of July. Find special events in communities all around the lake including Wolf Creek Park, Grove; River View Park, Miami; Har-ber Village, Grove; and Bernice Nature Center.

4 — Cajun Festival, Grove Civic Center. Get your gumbo on with a little fais do-do, cayenne pepper and zydeco at this annual family event at the lake. Maybe add some crawfish étouffée and Tabasco sauce for one spicy celebration. grandlakefestivals.com

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22 — Ecology and Environment Day at Har-ber Village, Grove. Members of the Cherokee Nation will join with the Oklahoma Department of Forestry and the Paddlefish Research Center, among others, to highlight work that has been done and plans to grow environment resources for the future. Lots of fun things for the kids.

For more information about these and other activities, visit grandlakefun.com or grandlakechamber.org

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