Design & Living February 2016

FEBRUARY 2016

COMPLIMENTARY

Dream Homes

by the Dollar

7 new homes from $200,000 to $1.2 million

FROM THE EDITOR

February IN FARGO ...brrr

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s much as I love the four seasons, the second the holidays depart and January arrives, I start to lose my interest in the white fluffy stuff. I dream of warm, sunny beaches, green grass and lounging at the lake. Alas, this is February in Fargo.

How do those who live in the frozen tundra deal with cabin fever? Like many pioneering North Dakotans, we embrace it. Heck, when our lakes freeze over, we cut a hole in the ice and put a house on it. Some would call that absurd, but we just call it a "positive outlook".

It's no wonder so many of us are obsessed with creating the perfect home.

Living in this climate, we need to love our homes and not cringe at the idea of getting snowed in there. Blizzard season is no match for a North Dakotan with a great fireplace, a shovel and a strong cup of coffee.

To celebrate our love of home, this month is a special issue devoted to those who cannot wait to build their dream home. We show you seven homes from $200,000 to $1.2 million that are available now or ready to build. If you've wondered how far your dollar can get you in this new housing market, our guide will show you the amenities you want and the price points to match.

Not ready to build, but would love to gather ideas? Grab your parka and coffee and head to the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show on February 26-28. If you haven't experienced the 110,000 square feet of exhibit space, this is a must. You'll find the hottest home builders, architects, designers, landscapers, fabricators and everyone in between. You'll also find us. We'll have magazines at all of the entrances and a booth in the lobby. As always, we love to hear feedback and story ideas from our readers, so make sure to stop by the booth, grab a magazine and show us your latest blizzard-beating projects.

Sincerely,

TRACY NICHOLSON Associate Publisher/ Editor tracy@spotlightmediafargo.com

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CONTENTS DESIGN&LIVING

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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 26 CASTLE DE OTTMAR

If you've traveled through the Crofton Coves neighborhood, you've likely noticed the infamous "castle" home by Monarch Homes. With an exterior fit for royalty, we take you on a tour through the interior with space well suited for a growing family. See how designer Trever Hill helped the Ottmar family get settled into their castle in the cove.

DREAM HOMES

BY THE DOLLAR With a range of price points from $200,000 to $1.2 million, we show you some of the area's newest builds.

If you're searching for your dream home, now's the time to get pre-approved, then decide on the qualities that you value most. Is it lot size, high-end finishes, square feet, amenities or location? These homes vary in all the above, so study up on each home's stats. If you want to know what your dollar is worth in the new year, you need to read this.

FEBRUARY 2016

COMPLIMENTARY

Dream Homes

by the Dollar

7 new homes from $200,000 to $1.2 million

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37 DESIGN CONFERENCE PREVIEW

Read about the exciting new guests headed to Fargo for the upcoming Eco Chic Design Conference. We sat down with founder Maria Bosak to give us a sneak peek into the April 23 conference and what we can expect from keynote speakers Drew and Jonathon Scott of HGTV's "Property Brothers."

101 SMART SPACES

Start the new year off right with interior designer turned organization expert, Amanda Schenfisch of Smart Spaces.

Schenfisch walks us through the latest trends in customized spatial design with helpful tips to make every space a multitasking mecca.

ON THE COVER

NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE

Built by Heritage Homes, this Santa Monica floor plan is located in The Wilds neighborhood of West Fargo. Shown on the cover is the main floor great room with drop down ceiling detail, entertainment wall and two-story stone fireplace. To read more about this 4,374-square-foot stunner, see page 76. Photography

by Wolff Images.

Builders at Home As one of our most anticipated issues of the new year, we managed to convince a few of the area's best builders to take us on a tour. Instead of the usual tours through their latest builds, this time we'll take you inside the homes of the people that build homes for a living.

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DESIGN & LIVING MAGAZINE

FEBRUARY 2016 Design & Living Magazine is a free publication distributed 12 times a year. Our mission is to showcase all that the Red River Valley has to offer in terms of interior design, architecture and landscaping; profiling the people that make these possible. We also strive to provide a quality and fun reading experience and improve the way of life in our community. The publication is mailed to homes across the US and has stand distribution throughout North Dakota and Minnesota.

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MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS At Design & Living, our goal is to create a publication that is just as much fun to read as it is to view. Here are the writers and contributors that so affably use their time and talents to tell a story and give our pages purpose.

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Trever Hill has been the owner of Trever Hill Design, formerly known as Home Suite Couture, in Fargo since 2009. He was also the Specialty Shop Manager of Scheels Home & Hardware. Hill works on both residential and commercial projects around the FM and lakes areas.

He has been a valuable contributor, showing cutting-edge home design and utilizing furniture and décor from local stores in staging homes, remodels, new builds and historic renovations. In 2014, Hill was nominated for the “Top 5 Best of the Red River Valley” poll by The Forum.

Karla Krengel, a Minnesota native, is a third generation, industry entrepreneur at the helm of Krengel & Hood. She represents kitchen and bath luxury products, including Corsi, Greenfield and Siteline Cabinetry. She has written for Chicago Home & Garden, Chicago Agent Magazine, Mountain Living Magazine, the NKBA magazine and various local newspapers and online resources. Krengel has also been the face of kitchens.com, a speaker for the local and national NKBA chapter, a member of Jenn-Air’s Design Advisory Council, Powerhouse Smart Group and Whirlpool’s “think tanks”.

Kris Carlson has been an owner/partner with designingwomen2 since 2008.

Prior to creating designingwomen2, Carlson and Mary Lystad had been in the design business as Aesthetic Interiors for 14 years. A later merge with Visual Coordinations, (Julie Erickson and Linda Birmingham) proved to be a great benefit for clients. designingwomen2 has had phenomenal success with five partners (Kari Rasmus joined DW2) bringing not only five distinct design styles together for customers, but also working closely to intermingle design styles that accommodate a plethora of tastes. Carlson's personal design style is contemporary, an added bonus when going to market for DW2 to find the lasted trends for those who love the clean lines and sophisticated look of contemporary design.

Andrew Jason is the Editorial Director for Spotlight Media, the publishing company behind Design and Living Magazine. He has worked at Spotlight Media for the last four years, overseeing the editorial department into an awardwinning team of designers, writers and photographers.

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HBA EDITORIAL DESIGN&LIVING

Tom Spaeth is the HBA President and owner of Accent Contracting with Mike Arnold.Their company provides designbuild remodeling services to the FM area.

Spaeth has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry.

The Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead promotes an environment in which members and their businesses can prosper.

NEW FEATURES AT THE

HOME & GARDEN

SHOW

Red River Valley Home & Garden Show February 26-28 Fargodome

By Tom Spaeth, HBA President, Accent Contracting

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Workshop presenters from left: Eric Watson, Don Kinzler, Maria Bosak and Tom Spaeth

he 55th annual Red River Valley Home & Garden Show, has something for everyone.

Are you looking to deck out the garage, plan a game room, landscape, organize your closets, get ideas for a new kitchen or shop for a new hot tub? Maybe you want to talk to builders about a brand new home, plan for a new deck or see the latest in audio-visual for your home. The sky’s the limit and this year’s show is for you.

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hosted by Home Builders Care of FM Foundation and a treasure hunt where kids (accompanied by their parents) can visit vendors around the Fargodome to gather building-related items to keep in a backpack and take home.

WORKSHOPS

Come see us. At the very least, the show offers a chance in the midst of winter to take off your coat, stretch your legs and enjoy some of the sights and thoughts of warmer months. Throughout the weekend, we offer free workshops about repurposing items for your home with Eco Chic Boutique, cooking with Mosaic Foods/Mezzaluna/Rustica, gardening with Forum columnist Don Kinzler and design trends and remodeling with my team from Accent Kitchen & Bath.

ADMISSION

While regular admission is $10, we’ve made it easy to

nearly cut that in half with $6 tickets available at the Fargodome Feb. 8 through the 25. If you don’t make it out for a reduced-price early ticket, you can either use the $2-off coupon available in the show guide or on the website or plan to come on Sunday when we feature two-for-one admission all day. And remember, children under age 18 are free.

EXHIBITORS

Come to gather ideas. The show is overflowing with more than 300 exhibitors at the Fargodome, including the largest selection of home and garden exhibits in the region. In this age of the Internet, nothing beats human interaction and the Home & Garden show’s social setting.

Come see us to “experience local!” Find out more at hbafm.com or in the show guide available in The Forum Feb. 21 and at all Hornbacher’s stores Feb. 22.

TREVER HILL DESIGN&LIVING

CASTLE W

DE OTTMAR

hile the exterior of this Monarch Home seems fit for European royalty, the interior is well-suited for a growing family. Embracing a stand-out design in their Crofton Coves neighborhood, owners Hope and Jeff Ottmar moved in this past July. Getting settled in to

their 4,000-square-foot home, they recently contacted Trever Hill Design to help them create a family-friendly design without the fuss.

By Tracy Nicholson and Trever Hill

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Photography by J. Alan Paul Photography

DESIGN&LIVING TREVER HILL RELOCATING THE FAMILY

As a Concordia College and University of North Dakota med school graduate who recently completed his residency, Jeff Ottmar and his family moved to Fargo for his new career as an anesthesiologist at Essentia. Shown is Jeff and Hope Ottmar, their kids, Carter (4) and Kailey (6 1/2) with their German Shepherd, Ally.

Spotting his work in a previous issue, Hope Ottmar sought out Hill’s talents to help give her new home a finished look. “We bought this beautiful house and we were scared to put anything in it. We loved the way our home looked, but we just wanted help finishing the inside to match the outside. We didn’t plan to design a castle style home, Monarch already knew this was going to be built in this style, so when we saw it, we just really liked the look of it,” said Hope Ottmar.

“We bought this beautiful house and we were scared to put anything in it. We loved the way our home looked, but we just wanted help finishing the inside to match the outside.”

- Hope Ottmar

“It was really fun working with Trever (Hill). He never pressured us to anything we didn’t want to or get rid of our existing furniture. We had met with other designers and they said the first priority was to get a new couch. Trever said we could just work with what we had and he did a great job with it,” said Hope Ottmar.

KITCHEN

A fun feature in their spacious kitchen, Monarch and Wendt included lighting underneath and above the cabinets. “The lighting is pretty fun, we actually just changed it to blue and red for my son’s birthday party,” said Hope Ottmar.

TREVER'S TAKE Island Paradise: “On the island, I brought in the terrariums with more greenery. It appears like they are in a greenhouse and actually growing. When using faux plants in any space, I like it to look real or possible for the space. For example, I typically put plants where there is sunlight; it appears more realistic. Above the range I kept it simple, with an orb ball and vase then paired them with a unique, hand-carved teak bowl.”

Going Green: “In the kitchen I wanted it to feel welcoming, fresh and alive. With all of the beautiful, hard finishes it needed a little bit of life to go with the beauty. Adding the potted herbs on the window sills really created some nice, subtle focal points. I personally love the spoons stating which herb it is for each pot. They look so realistic and are a perfect natural element for a window sill.”

Kitchen Flow: “Continuing the rusty orange feel throughout the main living space, I found a simple, yet stunning glass bowl. I loved how the glass glows from the sun shining in through the patio doors. It’s beautiful, but it’s also functional. The entire family is able to eat there without having to move the bowl. Also in this space, there is a perfect spot for a heavy accent plate I found. The size, color and style was perfect without being high maintenance.”

GET THE LOOK: KITCHEN Accent plate, Faux herbs - Hom Furniture Orb Ball, Vase - Gordmans Teak bowl - High Point Market Large Granite slabs - Stone Holding Company Smaller Granite slabs - Spaulding Stone Rustic alder cabinetry - Wendt Custom Cabinets

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ALL IN THE FAMILY

For the main focal points throughout the home, Hope Ottmar called on skilled masons in their own family. Constructing the stone on their kitchen range, fireplace, exterior and outdoor fire pit was the handywork of her brother-in-law Brent Schmidt of Schmidt Masonry and Tile as well as her grandpa Bill Betterman. Since the Ottmar’s were choosing their finishes from Omaha, Neb., where Jeff was doing his residency, they called on Jeff’s mom, Joanne Ottmar to choose the flooring and granite throughout the home. “We did a lot of FaceTiming and video chats picking out and coordinating the flooring,” said Hope Ottmar.

TREVER'S TAKE

GET THE LOOK: LIVING ROOM Rug - Loloi from HomeGoods Down pillows - TJ Maxx, HomeGoods Commissioned art by Brittany Haaland Pouf seating - Hom Furniture Coffee table trunk - Gabberts Design Studio & Fine Furniture Stone fireplace surround - Schmidt Masonry and Tile

At First Glance: "I was drawn to the stone on the fireplace and the range in the kitchen.

They also had two accent chairs that pulled out some of the rusty orange tone already found in the finish of the home. To flank the fireplace, I had two one-of-a-kind art pieces made by artist Brittany Haaland. I sent her photos of the space and told her I was thinking of two vertical canvases that felt like a connecting landscape, however wasn't an obvious landscape. She did an amazing job. With the fireplace being their focal point, I didn't want to divert the eye from it. The family also wanted the space to be kid and pet friendly while thinking about comfort as their number one priority."

"For a coffee table we chose a beautiful trunk as a stand-out piece because I knew with their young family we weren't going to put a lot of accessories on it. The detailed, leather trunk was going to be the decor as well as function for extra storage."

The Goal: “They wanted a cohesive look taking from the amazing curb appeal and infusing it into their beautiful interior space. The Ottmars really liked that I shop everywhere and could help get them great deals. Included on their list was a rug under their breakfast nook table, an end-table with ample storage, artwork, pillows and accents throughout the home. Since they’re a growing family and didn’t want a highmaintenance living space, we also needed to find ways to work with much of their existing furniture and keep decor simple.”

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BOAT BEDROOM

In her son’s nautical-themed bedroom, Hope Ottmar found a Pottery Barn boat bed, matching dresser and fun plane lighting on Craigslist. A great functional find, the boat pulls out to a trundle bed and two drawers for extra storage.

TREVER'S TAKE

Dining Room: "In the formal dining room, we selected the two hutches to coordinate with her existing dining set. I added in the dramatic, center art piece and hydrangea florals to give it that elegant finish.”

"We really wanted to stand out from other builders, going that extra mile on the exterior look, as well as on the interior. We haven’t seen this look in our area and thought was fitting for Monarch Homes to build a castle."

GET THE LOOK: DINING ROOM Art - HomeGoods Hutches - Ballard Design Chandelier - Borderstates Electric Floral - TJ Maxx

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LOWER LEVEL

In the lower level bar and theater area, under-lit cabinetry in green complements the Ottmar’s UND theme. A unique semi-circle beverage sink completes the mini-bar area with granite countertops. Stonework is once again carried through the design with columns separating the high-top granite bar and pool table from the theater area.

TREVER'S TAKE

Lower Level: “The Ottmars already had the UND theme, so I chose these barstools due to the half-back design. It supports your back but still appears to have a smaller footprint because it’s not a full back. Also, the black leather went seamlessly with the UND decor.”

GET THE LOOK: LOWER LEVEL Barstools - TJ Maxx Theater - Smart Home Technologies Cabinetry - Wendt Custom Cabinets Stone - Schmidt Masonry and Tile Appliances - Rigel’s Appliance

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MASTER BATHROOM

Beautiful masonry is carried through to the mosaic rock floor and travertine walls of the walk-in shower. For added appeal, the Ottmars used granite remnants for the stone shelving. Heated floors, a flat-screen TV, sunken vessel bowl sinks and soaking tub lead the way to a walk-in-closet and master bedroom.

TREVER'S TAKE

Master Bathroom: “In the master bathroom, I really wanted to let the hard stone elements shine, so I just added in some fresh accents with the NDI maple tree by the soaking tub and a sage tree with preserved moss on the vanity. “ GET THE LOOK: MASTER BATHROOM NDI maple tree - McNeal & Friends Preserved Sage tree - High Point Market Cabinetry - Wendt Custom Cabinets Tile - Premier Construction & Remodeling LLC

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: Trever Hill Design 701-715-3077 trever@treverhilldesign.com treverhilldesign.com

Monarch Homes Ryan Johnson 3306 Sheyenne St, Ste. 210, West Fargo 701-793-2004 monarchhomesfm.com

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2ND ANNUAL

Eco Chic's

DESIGN CONFERENCE

2016

WITH HGTV'S SCOTT BROTHERS Still brimming with excitement from last year's Eco Chic Design Conference with Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV's "Fixer Upper," we sat down with the organizer Maria Bosak. With exciting new guests headed to Fargo, Bosak gave us a sneak peek into the April 23 conference and what we can expect from keynote speakers, Drew and Jonathon Scott of HGTV's "Property Brothers."

By TRACY NICHOLSON | Photos by PAUL FLESSLAND

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ECO CHIC BOUTIQUE DESIGN CONFERENCE 2016 Saturday, April 23 Noon - 9 p.m.

Scheels Arena, Fargo N.D.

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HOW DID THE DESIGN CONFERENCE GET STARTED? "We had the opportunity to meet Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV's 'Fixer Upper' in Waco, Texas, and I just found it really inspiring. I knew that we had to get them to Fargo. On a wing and a prayer, I asked them to come up to speak, and the design conference was born. It was a great day of inspiring workshops followed by Chip and Joanna speaking. We heard such great feedback from people who attended with many asking who would be coming next year. We had assumed it would be kind of a one-and-done thing with everyone just getting a chance to hear Joanna speak and it turned into a yearly event to inspire."

HOW CHALLENGING WAS IT TO FIND A SPECIAL GUEST TO FOLLOW CHIP AND JOANNA GAINES? "That was the million-dollar question.

This was a sold-out event last year, so we really needed to bring in someone great. We literally pulled the Nielsen ratings and asked who people are watching the most. The Scott Brothers of HGTV's 'Property Brothers' was really the easy choice. Their style and personalities really fit the people in this area. When we asked around, we also kept hearing their names, so we just listened to what people wanted.

We really want this to be a day that you can come learn, laugh and get inspired.

We hope you can take something home from this and work it into your own lives tackling some of your own projects."

DREW AND JONATHAN SCOTT OF HGTV'S "PROPERTY BROTHERS" ARE THE SPECIAL GUESTS AT THIS YEAR'S DESIGN CONFERENCE.

CLINT HARP OF HGTV'S "FIXER UPPER" WILL ALSO BE SPEAKING AT THE CONFERENCE.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE THE MOST ABOUT THE SCOTT BROTHERS? "They're just fun guys. They're fun-loving and the way they interact with people is great. They really bring a freshness to their designs and have fun doing it.

With the stress of renovating a home, making it fun is so important. Drew is a real estate agent and Jonathon is a contractor and they combine those efforts to help people get into their dream homes. In their case, people will come into the home-buying process with a huge wish list. They first show them a home that fits their wish list but is way over their budget. After that, they show only homes they can afford and discuss renovation and design ideas to help them transform an affordable home into their dream home. They really bring a lot of energy into the process and keep what could be a very stressful situation for most people, very light-hearted."

WHAT CAN PEOPLE EXPECT TO HEAR FROM THE SCOTT BROTHERS? "We'll get to hear their stories with a little insight into their personal lives and background with tips on style and design. But where you'll really learn the most is likely the second hour Q&A, when we'll open it up to the audience to ask them anything they want."

WE SEE CLINT HARP FROM "FIXER UPPER" IS ALSO SPEAKING. WHAT WILL HE BE BRINGING TO FARGO?

WHAT WILL BE THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LAST YEAR AND THIS YEAR?

"Clint is in every episode of HGTV's 'Fixer Upper.' He's always building something for Joanna, whether it's a table or a head-board, he's super funny and very sweet. Chip had actually recommended him and told him we would be calling. I was pretty nervous to call, but when he answered he just said, 'I've been waiting for you to call!'

He was so excited to talk to someone from Fargo. He's also really looking forward to his trip to Fargo. He's never been here before. He'll be telling his story of how he met Chip and Joanna and how he ended up in Waco and on the show. It even looks like he might be getting some sort of spin-off, possibly his own show in the near future. Clint's house was actually one of the homes Chip and Joanna renovated in their first season."

"Because we moved it to a larger venue this year at the Scheels Arena, we're able to have more vendors and sponsors there who can help provide insight for renovations and re-designs.

There will also be more time to mingle and much more shopping. The larger space will give us more table seating with a capacity of 3,400, more wine bars, many different food vendors and coffee shop areas. There will also be lots of prizes from our sponsors and fun surprises throughout the day."

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SWAG BAGS AND BACKSTAGE MEET AND GREETS ARE SOME OF THE PERKS OF BEING A VIP TICKET HOLDER.

A DAY AT THE DESIGN CONFERENCE Noon: Doors open for shopping with Patrick Kirby emceeing the event.

2 p.m.: Design Conference Begins 2:15 p.m.: Creating your Life Lovely with the Grain Design guys 3:15 p.m.: Painting your Life Lovely with Maria Bosak 4:15 p.m.: Clint Harp from HGTV's Fixer Upper 5:15 p.m.: Shopping and Social Hour 6:15 p.m.: Drew and Jonathan Scott from HGTV’s Property Brothers 7:15 p.m.: VIP Meet & Greet and Shopping

ARE THERE TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE? "Yes. We did sell 1,200 tickets in the first three days with VIP and table seating gone in the first hour. But, we do have many other tickets still available."

GET YOUR TICKETS Eco Chic ILoveEcoChic.com Tickets 300 tickets300.com Scheels Arena Ticket Office 5225 31st Ave S. Fargo 701-364-3672

STAY TUNED Don't miss next month's issue when we return to bring you another big reveal in part III of the renovations on Bosak's farmhouse project.

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DESIGN&LIVING DREAM HOMES

Dream Homes

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BY THE DOLLAR

ith the cost of building a home shifting almost daily, we wanted to dive in and see what some of our local builders had to offer in a range of price points from $200,000 to $1.2 million. Now's the time to get pre-approved, then decide on the qualities that you value most. Is it lot size, high-end finishes, square feet, amenities or location? These homes vary in all of the above, so study up on each home's stats. If you want to know what your dollar is worth in the new year, you need to read this. By Tracy Nicholson | Photos by Wolff Images, Eid-Co Homes, J. Alan Paul Photography, Heather Sagvold, Lacey Koep, Park Co. Realtors

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THOMSEN HOMES DESIGN&LIVING

THOMSEN HOMES

$199,888 PRICE POINT

2180 CLASSIC BI-LEVEL TWO STALL EAGLEWOOD 3RD

WEST FARGO

UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ $4,000+ builder credit included in listed price ■■ Finished on both levels with knock-down texture ceilings, painted millwork and doors ■■ Vault cathedral ceiling ■■ Laminate flooring ■■ Alder kitchen, granite countertops, painted cabinetry and under-mount sink ■■ Large, attached two-car garage

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DESIGN&LIVING THOMSEN HOMES

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2,180 SQUARE FEET LOT SIZE 5,880 FEET

4 BEDROOMS

2 BATHROOMS

UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ Hollywood bath ■■ Walk-in closets

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DESIGN&LIVING DABBERT HOMES

DABBERT HOMES

$251,000 PRICE POINT

THE MARIA 3.0 EU 3 LEVEL SPLIT WITH AN ELEVATION UPGRADE EAGLEWOOD 3RD

WEST FARGO

UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ Insulated and sheet-rocked garage, which includes a service door and upgraded elevation with hip roof ■■ Additional square feet on the upper level ■■ Black Pearl granite upgrades ■■ Custom blinds and an upgraded lighting package are also included

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3 BEDROOMS 3 BATHROOMS

2,131 SQUARE FEET LOT SIZE 7,368 SF CORNER LOT UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ Double vanity in master bathroom with spacious walkin closets ■■ Bump-out of the master bedroom with three wide front windows

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THOMSEN HOMES DESIGN&LIVING

THOMSEN HOMES

$299,999 PRICE POINT

1502 LUXURY RAMBLER BROOKS HARBOR 2ND WEST FARGO UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ $4,000+ builder credit included in listed price ■■ Fully finished luxury rambler with three stall garage and vaulted cathedral ceiling ■■ Main level has open floor plan with great room, five bedrooms, three bathrooms and laundry ■■ The custom kitchen includes alder cabinets with staggered heights/depths, 6-foot island and granite countertops

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DESIGN&LIVING THOMSEN HOMES

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UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ Walk-in closet in master suite ■■ Master suite private bath with tile floors and tile surround ■■ Two additional bedrooms and one bathroom

5 BEDROOMS

3 BATHROOMS

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2,947 SQUARE FEET LOT SIZE 10,500 FEET UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ Family room ■■ Storage in the finished basement

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EID-CO HOMES DESIGN&LIVING

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DESIGN&LIVING EID-CO HOMES

EID-CO HOMES

$328,520 PRICE POINT

HAMILTON HOUSE PLAN WESTVIEW

WEST FARGO

UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ Two-stall garage ■■ Flex space on main level ■■ Unique laminate flooring ■■ Large, angled two-level kitchen countertop ■■ Custom family entry and mudroom

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2,570 SQUARE FEET LOT SIZE 6,720 FEET

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UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ Upstairs laundry ■■ Upstairs TV/play area ■■ Huge master suite with double walk-in closets ■■ Compartmentalized family bath with dual vanities

LUXE CUSTOM HOMES DESIGN&LIVING

LUXE CUSTOM HOMES

$489,000 PRICE POINT

ASHTON FLOORPLAN FROM THE IGNITE SERIES THE WILDS

WEST FARGO

UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ Concrete porch ■■ Mudroom with lockers ■■ Sliding barn door and 9-foot ceilings on main level ■■ White trimmed, craftsman-style woodwork throughout ■■ Gas fireplace with custom built-ins, accented with tile surround ■■ Oversized three-stall garage with floor drain ■■ Seamless steel siding and gutters

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4,023 SQUARE FEET

2,755 FINISHED

1,268 UNFINISHED BASEMENT LOT SIZE 11,200 FEET UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ High-end quartz kitchen ■■ Walk-in pantry

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UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ Den ■■ Master suite with dual sinks, tile and glass enclosed shower and spacious walk-in closet

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$700,000 PRICE POINT

SANTA MONICA HOUSE PLAN THE WILDS

WEST FARGO

UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ Angled glass and wood staircase with glass catwalk overlooking great room and front foyer ■■ Three-story, white-stacked stone wall on the open stairwell ■■ Main floor great room with drop down ceiling detail and contemporary chandelier, entertainment wall and two-story stone fireplace ■■ Drop zone with lockers in family foyer ■■ Flex room for office, den or playroom

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4,374 SQUARE FEET FINISHED LOT SIZE 12,965 SQUARE FEET UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ Gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances ■■ Custom cabinets ■■ Quartz countertops and glass countertop accent ■■ Large walk-in pantry and drop down ceiling detail with rope light in dining room

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DESIGN&LIVING HERITAGE HOMES UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ Oversized, main floor master bedroom with bump-out and drop down soffit detail ■■ Master bath with quartz countertops, floating cabinet and floor-to-ceiling frosted glass shower/ toilet enclosure ■■ Completely finished lower level with one bedroom, workout room, wet bar with heated tile floors and custom built-in wine grotto ■■ Theater with multi-level seating, projector, theater screen and accent lights ■■ Custom arcade and poker game area ■■ Includes technology package with Launch Port, home networking system, two-zone sound and home security

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DIETRICH HOMES

$1.2 million PRICE POINT

CUSTOM HOME DESIGN SHADOW CREEK

WEST FARGO

UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ Includes 427 square feet of dyed and stamped lower patio, maintenance free deck with cable rail and LED lighting ■■ Completed landscaping includes sod, rock, curbing, lawn sprinkler, drip water system, trees and plants ■■ Natural gas boiler floor heat in basement and garage floors ■■ Smart thermostat that can be controlled from your iPhone or iPad, Sonos 6 zone audio system, four connection TV switch allows you to store all of your media in one place and access it all from one remote

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5,732 SQUARE FEET LOT SIZE 19,179 POND VIEW WALK-OUT LOT UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ 1,965 square feet of site finished walnut hardwood floors ■■ Great room with 12-foot barrel vaulted ceiling and slate fireplace wall ■■ 7-foot-6-inch-by-17-foot pocket office and walk-in pantry with built-in storage cabinets, sink, wine refrigerator, granite and quartz countertops, custom maple kitchen cabinetry with a natural slate backsplash, and a stainless apron front sink ■■ JENN-AIR appliance package includes a 36-inch induction cooktop, custom metal hood, double convection wall ovens with warming drawer, 72inch refrigerator-freezer, dishwasher and drawer microwave 85

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4 BEDROOMS

3 ¾ BATHROOMS

UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ Master bath charcoal slate walls with split vanities, chandeliers, freestanding bathtub and shower ■■ Private guest suite with walk in closet, tile shower and custom vanity ■■ Painted five panel doors with stained maple trim Flex room for an office, library or formal dining

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UNIQUE AMENITIES OR UPGRADES ■■ On the lower level, Chicago-style brick accent walls, heated concrete floors with walk-out to private patio, large family room with a two-sided fireplace ■■ Custom bar with granite countertops, brick accent wall, under counter sink, drawer microwave and dishwasher, under counter wine refrigerator and a two drawer refrigerator and freezer with ice maker ■■ Lounge area plus a game table and family style theater room with raised seating area ■■ Theater equipment is included

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My professional pet peeve is design professionals who transpose the words modern and contemporary. It isn’t just the design pros, though. Many of us make this simple mistake, and out comes my soap box as I plan to set the record straight.

By Karla Krengel Photos provided by Greenfield Cabinetry, Siteline Cabinetry, Benjamin Moore, Studio Swann

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DEFINING

MODERN Let’s begin by defining modern. Modern is short for “mid-century modern” or “MCM” as devotees like to refer to it. MCM is an actual design period, just as “art deco” is.

The mid-century modern design period began in the early 1930’s and ended in the mid-sixties. What does that style look like? Think the television show "Mad Men": sunburst wall decor, light fixtures with straight arms and clear bulbs at the end of them. Orange, teal, geometric shapes and linoleum floors galore. Simply put, modern is pretty much what you think of when you are going retro.

Mid-century modern is a style we are seeing much more of at the moment.

I’ve seen stores recently open that are solely dedicated to this styling and I know designers who do the majority of their work in MCM as well.

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DEFINING

CONTEMPORARY If modern equals yesterday, then contemporary equals today.

Contemporary design is what is happening in design as you read this.

It is clean lines and whites with pops of color. According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association, contemporary was the watchword for North American kitchen design last year, as per their 2015 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends Survey. In fact, it was also the fastest growing kitchen style in 2014, with 62 percent of designers who responded to a NKBA poll.

KEEPING IT CONTEMPORARY • The overall look and feel of contemporary styling is just as much about the open space as it is about the clean lines.

• Use bold, larger accessories, typically in the singular and avoid smaller multiples.

• Wood or engineered wood cabinet doors have less graining and when the grain is apparent, the grain runs in “straightish” lines and we avoid using woods which have a “flame” pattern in their graining.

• Slab (flat front) styled cabinet doors are the norm in this style.

• We see glass elements often used, such as glass backsplashes or painted glass cabinet doors.

• To heighten the look of international styling, run the graining on the horizontal.

• The “floating” look, whether in a bathroom vanity or in shelves, is very contemporary in styling.

• The color palette is whites, neutrals, black and grays.

• The color palette is often complemented by a pop of a bold color such as tangerine, bright green or Benjamin Moore’s "Banana Yellow."

• Metallics are on trend in contemporary styling, so don’t be afraid to mix your metals.

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TRANSITIONAL Consumers want it, we just aren’t quite sure how to explain it. That is "transitional.” What we ask our designers for is “modern” or “contemporary,” but 95 percent of the time, what we really want is transitional. Because many of us are not familiar with this word, we don’t use it. Transitional simply means cleaner lines with a smattering of traditional elements thrown in.

It was back in 2012 when transitional first ousted traditional for the style most often requested by consumers for the first time since the NKBA started tracking kitchen & bath trends in their Design Trends Survey.

ELEMENTS OF TRANSITIONAL DESIGN • The color palette is made up of whites and neutrals such as off-whites, taupes and greys.

• In contemporary styling we see bright pops of colors, but transitional styling adds depth to the color palette via pairing a warmer or cooler shade of the room’s primary color.

• If you have a lot of movement or pattern in your granite countertop, for example, be sure to choose a cleaner edge detail such as the bullnose or square edge.

• Pair slab drawer heads with a door style which has a bit more going on, such as a Shaker door style.

• Over accessorizing in this style is a pitfall.

• I believe a recessed center panel on your cabinet door is much preferred in this style genre, over a raised center panel.

TRANSITIONAL IMPACT I’ve noticed the strong interest in transitional is clearly impacting what the cabinet companies are introducing for door styles. Let’s look at this “Whitman” door style. Even the name of the door found its roots from the concept of transition. When the cabinet company introduced this door, this is what they told us, “Whitman was the first poet to really write in the vernacular,” explained Pat Corsi, owner of The Corsi Group & Greenfield Cabinetry. “His work is noted for bridging the transcendentalism and realism movements. Getting right down to it, he was simplistic in that transition, which exactly reflects the styling movement of this new door. This offering perfectly transitions the traditional and contemporary design structure of today’s consumer,” he noted.

Yes, transitional design “perfectly transitions the traditional and contemporary design structure.” That is it, exactly!

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SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT When we get right down to it, most of us love the contemporary-styled kitchens, but just can’t see ourselves living in one or it would just simply look terribly out of place with the rest of our home. (It’s akin to painting a bold color on your walls ­­— it just isn’t as inexpensive to change out.) Yet, in this day, when books on decluttering top the New York Times Best Seller list, transitional styling allows us to safely dip our toes into the cleaner, lesscluttered contemporary, while feeling at home in the comfort and familiarity of traditional.

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT: Karla Krengel Krengel & Hood Greenfield Cabinetry karla@krengel.com

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o start the new year off right, we caught up with interior designer turned organization expert Amanda Schenfisch of Smart Spaces. Schenfisch walks us through the latest trends in customized spacial design with helpful tips to make every space a multi-tasking mecca.

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By Tracy Nicholson Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography & Amanda Schenfisch

Showcasing the latest trends in cabinetry design, Schenfisch's office is the perfect example of how a little bling can go a long way. Swarovsky crystal knobs illuminate white, melamine cabinetry with a heated, quartz desktop. Smart Spaces offers various styles of knobs to accommodate their cabinetry.

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PINTERESTINSPIRED DESIGNS

"Clients love to find designs on Pinterest and so do we, but it typically goes one of two ways. We either love it too and can recreate it down to the smallest detail or they show it to us and it's not going to work in their space at all. Sometimes designs work great for someone living on the East Coast, but in the Midwest it just doesn't function for our winter clothing and boots. We just have to show them that we can give them the same look or feel, but make it even better for their lifestyle," said Schenfisch.

1. Pinterest Inspiration Schenfisch is an avid Pinterest user and although some designs may be misleading to her clients, she does appreciate clients who bring in Pinterest ideas to better explain their style and desired look.

SHOE PANTRIES To Schenfisch, shoe organization is akin to displaying pieces of art. "We've converted a bedroom into a clothing closet, then converted the original closet into a shoe pantry with wall-towall shelving. With spaces for all types and sizes of shoes, it's almost like walking into a shoe boutique in your own home," said Schenfisch.

2. 3D Rendering Schenfisch helps clients seen the unseen storage solutions with 3D computer designs and renderings. She can input wall coloring, flooring, wall dimensions and even insert typical closet items like shoes and clothing to create the full effect. "I can actually put a person in the 3D rendering so they can walk around and use the space as it would function.

This way, the client can see if that space will really work for them."

3. Actual Design Using a Pinterest photo as inspiration, Schenfisch re-created it in a 3D rendering, then designed and installed this actual space in a local home.

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PULL OUT JEWELRY HANGERS If untangling jewelry is part of your morning routine, Schenfisch suggests a custom-designed jewelry hanger or drawer to keep necklaces and other valuables in tact. Pull-out tie storage is also a popular feature for the ultimate closet.

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3 CRAFTY STORAGE SOLUTIONS If you're short on space but big on crafts, this handy station is made to deliver. With its daily use as a TV and entertainment center, its alternate use is made visible with the touch of a remote. The TV slides down and the granite folds out to create a drawing or craft station. An organized wrapping station is hidden in cabinetry on the left with kids storage cleverly disguised on the right.

Beating out store-bought entertainment centers, this aluminum framed station looks modular, but is actually cut and customized on site to fit your space.

Smart Spaces uses a high-density melamine cabinet to create the look in any size or color.

"Wrapping paper rolls usually don't fit in typical closets spaces, so we wanted to put it all in one tidy wrapping station, next to a nice big area so it can easily be pulled out and used."

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ORGANIZED GREY "Designing with grey is a big trend right now, so we love this cabinetry that looks grey, but also has some striations in it for a richer look. Grey is basically the new beige," said Schenfisch. Noting that organization styles are becoming more open, Schenfisch explained that people are taking the doors off and trying to really match their storage to their home design. "If your home is dominated by beige, grey with beige striations is a great way to transition into a more updated color palette without repainting all of your walls," said Schenfisch.

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SLIP FREE GARAGE TILES This is a Polypropylene interlocking tile that floats over your floor. When you drive on it or walk on it in the wintertime, snow melts and goes underneath so it's not slippery. These tiles come with a 15-year warranty, 19 colors and endless patterns. Just some of the places that have been known to use this is Jay Leno's car garage, the garage of HGTV's "Property Brothers", John Deere, Harley Davidson, and the list goes on. According to Schenfisch, some epoxy companies even use this as their warranty, so any cracks or heaves they can't fix, this can be installed right over it.

"We specialize in closets, pantries and garages. We also do a lot of mudrooms and storage solutions that you can't just go buy at stores like Target.

We've done everything from jewelry centers to wine bars to shoe pantries."

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With an interior design degree from NDSU, Schenfisch transfers her knowledge of spacial design to each project. "A lot of people have a specific style or design in mind that needs to solve a problem, such as an outof-control mudroom or a messy husband who refuses to pick up his clothes. Most people use their closets to just shove stuff in and hope for the best. Basic shelving and wire shelves work fine when they first move in, then years later they're ready to upgrade.

We suggest ideas like taking their dresser out of their bedroom and putting your pants above your shirt for better use of space. Closet design is pretty specific to needs and not often something you can recreate off of Pinterest," she said.

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WALLPAPER REVIVAL I nterior design trends come and go, but few elicit such terror as the mention of wallpaper. Fear not!

This is not your mother's or grandmother's style of wallpaper, nor does today's wallpaper removal involve a commitment of endless, picking and pulling to get one square inch removed.

The late '60s through the '80s was a heyday for wallpaper.

As with all trends, wallpaper lost favor but has come back with a vengeance of style. I too, am guilty of going through the wallpaper craze of the '80s. By the mid '90s I had made the vow to never again use wallpaper. I had tired of the grueling, arduous and stubborn challenge of removal and was certain paint was the answer until the end of time.

Well people, let us never say never. With the advent of technology breakthroughs in the design of wallpaper, it is no longer to be feared in regards to design, installation and removal. When it comes to design, today's wallpapers are breathtaking and their uses ingenious.

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REDEFINING WALLPAPER Yesteryears' wallpaper often covered all walls and every room throughout the house. Today, wallpaper is used more sparingly and in increasingly creative ways.

Wallpaper allows you to be as creative with application as what your style dictates.

THREE CREATIVE WAYS TO USE WALLPAPER: 1. Use a strip of wallpaper on one accent wall in the room.

2. Use wallpaper on the buildout of a fireplace.

3. Use wallpaper on your ceiling.

STILL ON THE FENCE? Paul Brant, owner of Brant's Paper and Paint in Fargo, confirms the trend, saying, "I haven't papered an entire room in a very long time. I have installed some papers that have minerals embedded in the surface, or have the appearance of a metal finish. The variety of textures are very interesting, which I think is one reason people don't feel the need to do entire rooms. A little can go a long way."

Add a touch of glam in a bathroom. With the mirror backdrop and the chandelier adding even more glam, the wallpaper reflects just the right amount of sparkle to make you smile every morning.

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Papering one wall compared to papering all walls can make more of a dramatic statement. One of the Pantone colors of 2016 is a soft pink. Although pink surprised many people, we wanted to show how beautiful and soothing it can be. We painted three of the walls and the ceiling with Sherwin Williams Requisite Gray, then finished the room with one wall of paper. The soft tones of gray and pink, balanced with the white bedding and topped off with pops of color make for a great retreat for any age.

Just enough wallpaper to warm up a room and add a touch of style. The wallpaper has the popular gold tones, which help reflect the feeling of warmth and coziness in this reading room. Upon close inspection, one can see the very subtle tones of soft blue/grey intermingled with the gold. Coincidently, soft blue is the other Pantone color of 2016.

Businesses can also stake a claim with a great sense style with wallpaper. We wanted to create the feeling of what we call "professional warmth" in this credit union.

With people spending a large amount of their time at work, creating an environment of warmth makes people just plain happier. We used wallpaper to offset the company culture statement in order to draw attention to their mission. The wallpaper adds a touch of warmth while also reflecting a strong professional atmosphere.

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Instead of the usual stone or tile, wallpaper can create as bold of a statement at a fraction of the cost.

In this case we used a dark contrast to make the contemporary fireplace really stand out. If your style is more subdued, tone-on-tone paper can give you the subtle look you seek.

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WALLPAPER REMOVAL Alas, we come to the other fears of wallpaper installation and removal. With today's DIY-ers, Brandt has a few tips should you decide to brave the installation component yourself.

1. "Be sure your razor is always sharp. There is nothing worse than not getting a straight edge next to the ceiling or baseboard.

2. "You don't book much of today's paper (this is a wallpaper term for wetting the paper and letting it set to soften). Depending on the paper of course, but there are now products where you basically paint the adhesive on the wall and then apply the paper."

3. "Measure twice, cut once. It's terribly frustrating if you have cut the wallpaper too short. " 4. "If you are doing one strip verses an entire wall, be sure to have drawn a light pencil line so you have a guide to even placement."

CONQUERING THE FEAR Removal is easily the biggest fear of those who have been faced with wallpaper from decades ago, and rightly so. If you don't remove wallpaper correctly, you stand the risk of destroying your sheetrock, which opens a whole host of problems. For old wallpaper removal, Brant said, "I only use warm water and repeated soaking. The longer it has to soak the easier it is to remove, in most cases (be careful around outlets), a three or four inch putty knife works best for scraping."

ADVANCES IN WALLPAPER There is good news for today's wallpaper removal — it's easy. According to Brant, most wallpaper is now installed using strippable adhesive to ease the removal at a later time. Simple removal will give you the freedom to change your mind after time and follow your creative whims as tastes and styles change. Once you've conquered the fear of removal, contact a designer to discover the gorgeous new colors, patterns and creative textures that are now available.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: designingwomen2 3223 13th Ave S, Fargo 701-476-0938 designingwomen2.com

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here’s another option in flooring, and this one could leave your head spinning with the number of options. Resinous flooring is the 21st-century version of epoxy flooring. This tough coating will protect concrete and some wood floors from the wear and tear of everyday use. Along with the practicality of it, resinous flooring also offers aesthetic appeal. We talked with Tony Swartz, who handles North Dakota Sales for Hirshfield’s Paints and Coatings, about why resinous flooring might be perfect for your home.

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF COATINGS There are a dizzying amount of resinous coatings. Swartz said that options could be found for most price ranges and what the customer is looking for.

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GIVE ME THE 101 ON RESINOUS FLOORING. IS IT FAIRLY NEW? “Resinous flooring is what you would think about in terms of what used to be your heavy duty epoxy flooring. That’s resinous flooring as well. It’s been around for a long time, but recently, I’d say since the mid-'90s to the 2000s, there’s been new technologies invented that allow it to be used inside houses a lot more easily and without the side effects of the smells or the lingering odors.

“In addition to that, resinous flooring initially started out as a function with a little bit of aesthetic appeal.

Today, it’s seen a lot of times in residential as aesthetic versus functionality. It’s still going to have a function but I guess there’s so many different options out there that you can really create a system that will really fit the specific need of the environment. It’s a lot more flexible in its use and design than anything else that’s out there.”

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CAN IT GO ON ANY SURFACE?

ABOUT SWARTZ Tony Swartz is the former owner of The Color Wheel and handles North Dakota Sales for Hirshfield’s Paints and Coatings.

‘Typically, we like to stick to concrete surfaces, but, if prepared properly, it can be done over wood surfaces.

Really, it comes at a good time as it grows because concrete in homes is being used from the countertops to accents on the wall. There’s concrete everything.”

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IT HAS AESTHETIC APPEAL, BUT DOES IT ALSO PROTECT YOUR FLOOR? “Number one is, obviously, the protection of your concrete. For instance, we do quartz, which is an aggregate out of the ground that they color. We do that on patios, driveways or walkways and it’s a lot more salt resistant when it’s completed than any concrete surface. It actually does protect the concrete from the penetration of the salt that is used in the North Dakota environment.

Mica

“There’s a lot of protection in the coating, a lot of durability. A lot of the coatings you will see used inside the house or on someone’s patio were the exact same product used to do Gateway’s new drive-thru. That’s how durable they are.”

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HOW LONG DOES IT NORMALLY LAST?

"It’s a lot more flexible in its use and design than anything else that’s out there."

- Tony Swartz

“We call them life-cycle products. There’s a whole range of resinous coatings, but the ones that we like to particularly promote are more life-cycle products, meaning the usable surface of an area. I would say, in a garage environment in North Dakota, that should be a 15-to-20-year floor when done with a good product.

When you go in industries, you’re obviously talking about different build thickness, but, in the same token, they can build those to last anywhere from seven to 10 years. Really, as long as it's done properly and prepared properly, it’s going to succeed for a long time.”

IS THIS SOMETHING THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE DURING CONSTRUCTION OR CAN IT BE DONE AFTER? “It can be done at any time. If somebody had a house with a resinous coating, whether it was a garage or basement, they’re going to put that in the build.

When you coat the garage like that, all of a sudden, people keep it cleaner, it enhances the appearance of the garage, it enhances the light reflectiveness so it becomes a warmer environment. A lot of people will use their garage for get-togethers because a lot of people have their garage heated. It feels like an extension of the house more, especially in the winter.”

TALK ABOUT THE PRICE POINT. “It really depends on the look you’re going for. If you’re going for a stain, like a concrete stain, with this kind of coating, you’re very comparable to carpet costs. If we move into a mica flake, which is a shaved crystal, now you’re talking high-end tile. It’s the same application of everything, but more steps, more expertise needed to properly install.”

MORE INFORMATION 5050 13th Ave. S, Fargo 3223 Main Ave, Fargo

Hirshfields.com 701-373-0090 701-235-0549

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