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No Place Like Home

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Laura Kruty

WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I LOVED PEDALING MY PURPLE BIKE around the neighborhood. I religiously read The Baby-Sitters Club series and dressed up my family of Barbies before they tooled around in their hot-pink RV—all normal activities for a preadolescent. Something else I really enjoyed was, I admit, a bit more unusual: I loved playing “real estate agent.” I’d make up neighborhoods with cozy, welcoming names—Briar Meadows, Evergreen Farms—taking cues from actual communities my family drove by on Indy’s north side. Once I had a name, I’d then create listings for my “buyers,” detailing features like the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, whether there was a basement, and if the backyard had a deck. Later, as my family considered building a new house, I visited models with my mom and pored over floor plans, translating those rudimentary outlines of bedrooms and bathrooms to real life by visualizing what our furniture—and, more importantly, our lives—would look like in those spaces. Even at a young age I knew that a dwelling is so much more than just four walls and a roof, an idea carried out by the families whose homes we show in this issue. In “Old World Elegance” (page 63), a family transplanted from Toronto tapped interior designer Julie Boutilier to craft the perfect mix of comfort and function to suit their needs. Wait until you see their pool table. The home featured in “Wide Open Spaces” (page 70) was the outcome of careful planning by the owners, who ensured that every room and detail fit their busy lifestyle perfectly—I especially love the sparkling light fixtures peppered throughout. Of course, creating the ideal space isn’t limited to indoor areas. After shoveling through a winter that seemed endless, I think we’re all ready to spend as much time as possible outside. It’s hard to think of a better setting for doing so than the one featured in “Backyard Paradise” (page 78). Packed with amenities like an outdoor kitchen and lush landscaping, the project was implemented over the course of several years, but I think you’ll agree that the wait was worth it. We hope you’ll discover inspiration among these pages and find a few ideas to incorporate into your own home—whether it be real or one that lives only in your dreams.

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2014 SPECIAL EDITION

HOMEFRONT

D E PA R T M E N T S

F E AT U R E S

VINTAGE FLAIR

DESIGN + DECOR

19 Lamp Revamp

30 House Specialties

60 Home & Garden Events

HOT BUYS

34 Fill Your Canvas

Rogue Decor Co.’s Adam Graef reimagines an antique Emerson fan.

20 Graphic Content

Take your furniture and accessories from boring to bold with fabrics in vibrant colors and get-noticed patterns.

24 Open & Shut Case

New hardware is the ultimate way to bring a fresh look—be it sleek or glam—to your cabinetry.

26 Coffee or Tea?

Enjoy your morning beverage of choice in one of these mugs, whether you prefer pretty or funky.

28 Note Worthy

Place your stamp on the art of handwritten correspondence with these colorful stationery choices.

Restaurant design ideas you’ll want to swipe for your own home. Start slow when wading into the world of art.

38 On the Surface

63 Old World Elegance A Carmel home is defined by comfort, style, and a dash of horsepower.

Out-of-the-ordinary countertop options can lend your spaces a fresh look.

70 Wide Open Spaces

ENTER TAINING

A soaring entryway and an efficient floorplan dominate a Zionsville family’s roomy home.

42 Let’s Take This Outside

Easy ideas for creating an eye-catching tablescape.

46 Top Shelf

Raise a glass to these three takes on the home bar. THE GREAT OUTDOORS

78 Backyard Paradise

A southside property loaded with amenities takes al fresco living to the next level.

86 What’s Old Is New Again Indy’s salvage shops are packed with cool finds and vintage inspiration.

52 Illuminating the Outdoors

Highlight features, add safety, and boost curb appeal with exterior lighting.

56 Porch Life [ON THE COVER] A Greenwood backyard ripe for relaxation. Photography by Tony Valainis.

Mark your calendars for these 16 happenings filled with advice, inspiration, and ideas for your house and yard.

An interior designer combines casual furniture and plenty of plants for a cozy outdoor setting. OBJECT OF DESIRE

128 Cabinet Selection

Woodworker Dave Freeman crafts an elegant entertainment stand.

RESOURCES AT YOUR SER VICE

92 Helping Hands

Professionals to guide you through homebuilding, landscaping, and more.

100 Finishing Touches

Features that make the room, from flooring to countertops to windows.

118 Home Accents

Where to buy furniture and other decor.

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Lamp Revamp Adding a dysfunctional fan to your home decor might not seem appealing, but these repurposed Emerson oscillator styles can shed some light on why doing so is a good idea. The exposed incandescence from the five 25-watt Edison bulbs emits a warm glow, lending any space an industrial ambience. The two available matching lamps from the early 1900s can be placed on tables or on a wall as sconces. Antique Emerson Type 6250 10" fan lamps, $325 each. Rogue Decor Co., see listing, page 124.

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Graphic Content Take your furniture and accessories from boring to bold with fabrics in vibrant colors and get-noticed patterns

Lincoln Square, $249 and up for one drapery panel; $39.95 per throw pillow. Drapery Street, see listing, page 120

Da Capo by Magnolia Fabrics, $37.90/yard. Griffon Decorative Fabrics, see listing, page 120

Find more great swatches on page 22.

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Pattern No. 42174 in Carnival by Duralee Fabrics, $40/yard. Carmel Design, see listing, page 120

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Turtleshell in Turquoise by HGTV Home, $52/yard. Griffon Decorative Fabrics, see listing, page 120

Flower Cluster by Ellen Luckett Baker, $22/yard. Crimson Tate, 845 Massachusetts Ave., 426-3300, crimsontate.com

Pattern No. 4602 by Pearson Textiles, $216/yard. Trade only through The Trade Connection, 575-6122, thetradeconnection.net

Pattern No. 8086 by Pearson Textiles, $99/yard. Trade only through The Trade Connection

Pattern No. 4574 by Pearson Textiles, $258/yard. Trade only through The Trade Connection

Zig Zag Ikat in Raspberry by Lacefield Designs, $39.90/yard, Griffon Decorative Fabrics

Marrakesh in Charcoal by Norwalk Furniture, $133/yard. Luxe Home Interiors, see listing, page 124

Pattern no. 42404 in Charcoal/Brown by Duralee Fabrics, $42/yard. Carmel Design, see listing, page 120

Ireland by Magnolia Fabrics, $39.90/yard, Griffon Decorative Fabrics

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Open & Shut Case New hardware is the ultimate way to bring a fresh lookâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;be it sleek or glamâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to your cabinetry

1 Green agate knob, $9.99. West Elm, see listing, page 124

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2 Top Knobs mediumoval twist pull, $4.93. EF Marburger, see listing, page 102

3 Emerald Palace knob, $14. Anthropologie, The Fashion Mall, 574-0803, anthropologie.com

4 Top: Carpe Diem Cache 5 Amerock 3-inch Candler 3-inch large pull, $88. Bottom: Carpe Diem Cache small round knob in vitrail medium, $16.50. Both at Home Details of Savvy Decor, see listing, page 120

pull, $5. The Kitchen Wright, see listing, page 108

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Coffee or Tea? Enjoy your morning beverage of choice in one of these mugs, whether you prefer pretty or funky

Elka mug, $14. Anthropologie, The Fashion Mall, 574-0803, anthro pologie.com

Porcelain monogram mug (all letters available), $10. C Wonder, The Fashion Mall, 569-1431, cwonder.com

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Dickinson Custom Furniture travel mug, $52. Homespun, 869 Massachusetts Ave., 351-0280, homespunindy.com

Mottahedeh Tobacco Leaf cup and saucer, $160 for one setting. Charles Mayer & Co., see listing, page 120

Sunday Afternoon Housewife mug, $16. Silver in the City, 434 Massachusetts Ave., 955-9925, silverinthecity.com

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Note Worthy Place your stamp on the art of handwritten correspondence with these colorful stationery choices

Chatsworth set of 25 cards, $69 (envelope lining, $17). Westwood Paper Co., 600 E. Carmel Dr., Ste. 111, Carmel, 843-1212, westwoodpaper.com

Set of 20 paisley sheets, $19.95. Papyrus, The Fashion Mall, 573-9040, papyrusonline.com

Rosanne Beck Collections set of 10 monogrammed notecards, $14.95. M.G. Tates, see listing, page 122

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Caroline Gardner set of 10 notecards, $16. Artifacts, 6327 Guilford Ave., 255-1178, artifactsindy.com

Rifle Paper Co. set of eight Rosa Merci notecards, $19.25. Oliverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Twist, Clay Terrace, 569-8420, oliverstwistpaper.com

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Vibrant light fixtures create a cloud of rainbow hues at CityWay’s Plat 99.

House Specialties RESTAURANT DESIGN IDEAS YOU’LL WANT TO SWIPE FOR YOUR OWN HOME By Laura Kruty

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IF YOU’RE IN NEED OF HOMEdecor inspiration, it could strike when you least expect it—like when you’re biting into a juicy burger or twirling sauce-drenched pasta around your fork. A restaurant’s interior, it seems, receives nearly as much attention as how well its food tastes and how potent its cocktails are. So take a look around the next time you’re out to eat. Or start with these features, each of which has diners talking. But not with their mouths full, we hope.

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Table: 10 West Cicero’s newest restaurant, 10 West, sports a casual look with elements of brick, metal, limestone, and wood. The latter is highlighted in the restaurant’s large poplar table, which seats up to 12. “Everyone has a good time there,” says co-owner Brett Morrow. The table’s central location and size make it impossible to miss. Morrow and contractor Steve Stack-

house visited a woodsmith in Strawtown, who cut the 18-foot-tall poplar tree down to 13 feet. It was then configured to the right width, coated with several layers of polyurethane, and connected to walls on each end. “We wanted to retain the bark,” Morrow says. “It gives the aesthetics of a rustic look.” Several guests have asked how they can get a similar item in their own homes. Morrow’s response? “I’ve sent a bunch of people to the sawmill.”

GET THE LOOK: Benchwright Extending Dining Table in Rustic Mahogany, $1,699 and up. Pottery Barn, see listing, page 124

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Paint color: Petite Chou Bistro & Champagne Bar With a menu big on French fare like croque sandwiches and tartines, it only makes sense for the interior of Petite Chou Bistro & Champagne Bar to be Frenchflavored, too. And it doesn’t get more Parisian than Chanel. After owner Martha Hoover visited the fashion house’s flagship boutique on Rue Cambon in the City of Light, she was inspired to re-create the shop’s gray-and-cream color palette in the Clay Terrace outpost. But not just any old gray would do. Once mixed to the proper hue, the color was checked in the morning, the afternoon, and the evening to ensure it looked right in various lighting. So many diners have said oui, s’il vous plait to the shade that the Carmel Drive location of PPG Porter Paints now sells the custom mix for a serving of Petite Chou in any home. GET THE LOOK: Petite Chou Gray paint, $41.45/gallon. PPG Porter Paints, 148 W. Carmel Dr., 575-8011, ppg porterpaints.com

Lighting: Plat 99 Some guests think they look like jellyfish. Others are reminded of various food items. No matter how they’re interpreted, the light fixtures at CityWay’s Plat 99 are definitely a talking point. “It’s cool that people have their own perception of what the lights are,” says manager Michael Gray. “I have a new favorite on any given night.” The brain behind the bar’s interior was artist Jorge Pardo, who was hired on three years before the spot even opened. Pardo

tapped into his Cuban roots to create the colorful fixtures, of which there are—you guessed it—99. Each one is different in some way, whether it’s color, shape, size, or the height at which it hangs down, Gray says. Some diners have asked where they can purchase their own. They can’t— unless they contract Pardo for a version especially made for them. GET THE LOOK: George Kovacs by Karim Rashid Soft Pendant, $719. Houseworks, see listing, page 124

Tile: Bru Burger Though it can be hard to see when each of the tall chairs are lined up, the neutraltoned tile beneath the bar at Bru Burger still manages to catch people’s attention. Maybe it’s because of its bronze-metallic glint. Or maybe it’s the unique 3-D look. Either way, the tile fit in perfectly with Bru’s design scheme: warm finishes, hardwood floors—the kind of place where downtown corporate types would want to gather, says Loree Everette, president of Phanomen/design, which planned the Mass Ave restaurant’s interior. “On the bar, you always have to do something durable,” she says. “It’s such a long surface that it should be something worth looking at.” Everette suggests homeowners use it for a backsplash, a fireplace surround, or as a bookshelf insert. “It’s a great tile,” she says. “We get a lot of people talking about it.” GET THE LOOK: Bristol Studios Design Oceans Rust tile, $42.75/ square foot. Natural Stone & Tile, see listing, page 114 n

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Editions Limited (shown here) has helped homeowners dress up their walls for more than 40 years.

Fill Your Canvas START SLOW WHEN WADING INTO THE WORLD OF ART By Lori D. Roberts

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WHAT DOES YOUR HOME’S ART say about you? Does it say, “A sophisticated, cultured person lives here?” Or does it imply that your tastes haven’t changed since college? Artwork can break up a blank wall and start a conversation. It can complement a colorful interior design and be a wise financial investment. But art newbies may be overwhelmed by the choices. Oil or watercolor? Paintings or sculptures? Traditional or modern?

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Take your time to visit galleries and check out local art shows. Listen to the art—what is it trying to say to you? “You really want your art to be something you love and something that evokes an emotional response,” says Chris Mallon, co-owner of the Editions Limited gallery. “It really should be something you collect for life and something you build upon.”

“A piece of art will usually speak to you one way or another.” Artwork can be a modest purchase or a hefty investment. Oftentimes, the buyers are at the mercy of the gallery owner or art dealer, who places his or her reputation behind the inventory. Think hard before spending money, says Rhonda Long-Sharp, owner of Long-Sharp Gallery. “The best thing a smart collector can do is start slowly and carefully,” she says. “Find a quality gallery and deal with someone you know.” Discerning between an authentic piece of artwork and a reproduction can be tricky, Mallon says. Do your homework to become acquainted with the artist’s signature and other works. You can also call in an appraiser for a fee that could be more than $300. She recommends using those who are accredited by the International Fine Art Appraisers or the American Society of Appraisers. Still, an appraisal may not always equal authentication. That’s why Mallon says it’s important to trust the gallery that is handling the sale. Don’t be afraid to mix styles. Some people like landscapes, some like abstracts, and others wind up with both on their walls because each piece touches a different part of their heart. One work may give you the warm fuzzies, while another serves as a fresh source of inspiration each time you look at it. “A piece of art will usually speak to you one way or another,” Mallon says. “Then you can decide if you want it on your wall.” n 36

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Colorful prints by Robert Indiana at downtown’s LongSharp Gallery.

MIXING & MATCHING Ready to finally fill that large, blank wall? A display of framed photos and artwork can personalize your home and add unique style. A little forethought can mean the difference between a sloppy exhibit and one that serves as a work of art all its own. “Our clients are searching for individuality, and their collections of photographs and artwork can help identify their passions,” says Julie Boutilier, owner of Cornerstone Interiors. She offers some hints for bringing pieces together: • When working with photographs, anchor the display with a large chest, a buffet table, or even a bed. • Pull in the viewer with an enlarged photo no less than one-third of the width of the furniture below it. • Surround the focal point with other photographs of interest. It’s okay to vary the frames, but keep the mood consistent. “Very modern frames with very traditional ones can be confusing,” Boutilier says. • Artwork groupings can be less structured. Feel free to mix contemporary and traditional styles, and place them where they will be appreciated.

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staircase and distinctive muraled entry, explore 17 rooms in the mansion – from the grand drawing room to the beauty parlor – and visit the meticulously kept English Garden. As a bonus, see the 21 paintings from the Indiana Historical Society collections that adorn the walls of this extraordinary house.

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A concrete top by Cabinetry Ideas greets guests in the lower level of this year’s Decorators’ Show House.

On the Surface OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY COUNTERTOP OPTIONS CAN LEND YOUR SPACES A FRESH LOOK By Julie Young

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THOUGH GRANITE, QUARTZ, and marble remain popular choices in countertop materials, a number of less-traditional options can give your surfaces a more unique look and a signature touch. “Concrete, copper, and other materials are becoming the new granite in countertop trends,” says J.D. Dick, AKBD, a designer with Cabinetry Ideas. “It’s all pretty comparative in price and very available, depending on what a client wants.”

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Copper Brandon Reeve, president and owner of Circle City Copperworks, suggests that those looking for something different may want to consider copper sheeting to give an island or a bar top a warm, rich feel and accent the overall space. “Copper is not something that you want to put on every countertop, but it can give you a completely different look,” he says. “It’s very comparable in price to granite, and it will never erode or wear away, but it does change over time, and that’s something that homeowners need to know.

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Dick works with many younger clients who are bypassing the traditional and choosing poured concrete for more of an urban-luxe look. “People can really create a beautiful, custom look with concrete,” he says. “We recently did a countertop for Decorators’ Show House that used three sizes of crushed turquoise glass embedded into concrete that pulled in the bright colors of the room to give it tone, depth, and texture.” Poured concrete can be completely customized. It’s much like granite in terms of stain resistance, and once sealed, concrete is simple to maintain. Homeowners can choose just about any color they want, and decorative finishes can offer looks such as wood grain, terrazzo, travertine, marble, and slate. “The way they’re put together, it’s like a beautiful piece of pottery,” Dick says. “It’s similar to natural stone and affords people something exotic with just as much precise detailing.”

Butcher block is another material that has obvious functional appeal, but designers say that homeowners are eschewing traditional woods in favor of more exotic materials, such as black walnut, iroko, and European cherry. Though Jon Oliver, AKBD, owner and designer at Indiana Kitchen Company, says butcher block hasn’t quite hit Indiana in full swing yet, those who have installed it usually want to complement their kitchen island. “It’s no longer just the traditional maple like we are used to seeing for practicality,” he says. The price of butcher block depends on the species of wood and the treatment applied. Maintenance can vary based on the countertop’s initial finish—some may need attention more frequently than others. “It’s something to consider if someone is tired of granite or wants to add an accent piece to an island or prep area,” Oliver says.

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Circle City Copperworks topped off the bar in this Fishers home with medieval-hammered copper and a lightly mottled patina.

Some will like the fact that it is a changeable material, while others will hate it.” To protect the copper, Reeve recommends treating the surface with a food-grade wax every six to 12 months or using a clear lacquer to safeguard the patina against water damage. Eventually, the metal will darken. “It’s part of the charm of copper,” Reeve says. n

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This setting by Rusted Window Decor & Gifts features birch vases and boxwood spheres, two elements that can be translated to the outdoors.

Let’s Take This Outside EASY IDEAS FOR CREATING AN EYE-CATCHING TABLESCAPE By Julie Young

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IT’S FINALLY THE SEASON FOR dining al fresco. Your meal doesn’t need to be fussy, and neither does your decor. Creating an interesting tablescape for outdoor soirees means finding functional items to pull double duty and using colors and patterns to fit your theme.

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The base Event designers say that the best foundation to any table is a good linen. This can be a solid color or a bold print, but whatever you choose, it should contrast with the charger plates and other materials layering the table. “I prefer to keep things simple on the top and use the bold pattern of the linen to shine through,” says Kate Berglund, creative principal of KB Design. “Right now, the trend is tribal patterns and bold florals. It only takes one piece to give you that ‘wow’ factor, and an inexpensive tablecloth is an easy way to do it.”

For a centerpiece, first consider scale, and remember that anything too tall is at risk of taking flight with a burst of wind. Molander also likes using various textures, such as different varieties of flowers that bring the landscape right to your table. “It looks natural, but it pops with the different textures,” she says. Fill several glass bottles with a couple of blooms in each, or pair one stem with greenery to make the arrangement a bit more substantial. Candles and lanterns

add a nice glow. And depending on your theme, a whimsical touch is always fun. At a beach-themed party, for example, fill glass cylinders with sand and seashells. “They’re inexpensive and reusable,” Molander says. For another event, she used salt-andpepper shakers made out of Corona bottles. “The important thing is to look for items that keep the party atmosphere comfortable and casual.” n

5 FUN PARTY THEMES Expecting a crowd? Kate Berglund and Stacy Molander share their ideas for a memorable outdoor get-together: • THE GREAT GATSBY: Bold florals, metallic dinnerware, jazz music, and customized cocktails • ICE CREAM SOCIAL: A few classic flavors, lots of toppings, turn-of-thecentury tunes, and plenty of bright pastel colors • CINCO DE MAYO: Vibrant hues, Fiestaware, southwestern prints, and margaritas

Carry on the motif of your party with place settings to welcome each guest. These are by Pink Poppy Ink.

The extras Aim for fun and functional. Once a great linen is in place, hosts can jazz up the table with simple dinnerware they already own. Stacy Molander, designer with Rusted Window Decor & Gifts, likes melamine because of its sturdiness. “It classes it up a bit, and you don’t have to worry about it busting like old paper plates,” she says. Mixing and matching patterns is still in vogue, but scouring consignment and antique shops can net one-of-a-kind items that you can use over and over again. “Warm colors, such as oranges, butter yellows, golden browns, and turquoise, are popular, so it’s very easy to find party elements that can lend to a southwest theme,” Berglund says. “That can be accented with cacti, which can be used in your garden once the party is over.” 44

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Succulents from McNamara Florist bring nature to this tablescape by KB Design and Madly Stylish Events.

• SEAFOOD SOIREE: Simple colors of red, white, and blue; starfish plates for serving; a galvanized bucket for broiled seafood; and netting for accents • MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: A black-and-white color palette accented with racecars and toy tires retrofitted with bowls for nuts, condiments, and small food items

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Top Shelf RAISE A GLASS TO THESE THREE TAKES ON THE HOME BAR By Shari Held

The stone on the home’s exterior was also used on the walls flanking the bar, as well as on an upstairs fireplace. “Pulling some of that exterior stone inside helped our overall concept for the flow of the house,” the owner says. Dual TVs create a backdrop for party themes—at a recent birthday celebration, family pictures scrolled on both screens.

Built for enjoyment and function, the bar boasts two under-cabinet refrigerators, an icemaker, dishwasher drawers, a sink, and a microwave. A distressed finish and a warm-gray stain enhance maple Medallion cabinets from Michael S. Johnson & Co. Cabinetmakers in Ingalls, Indiana.

The focal point of the bar is the display liquor shelves accented by the smoky-black mirror backdrop. Fancy a cranberry martini or St. Germain and champagne? “We like to create fun drinks,” the owner says.

Suede-finish Maroon Cohiba granite countertops include metal detailing with a custom rivet design by Stone Artisans.

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WHEN DESIGNING THIS CANAL PLACE home on Geist Reservoir, the owners wanted a rustic, contemporary look that imbued a sense of harmony among all spaces. “As we built the house, we wanted a flow from room to room, but we also wanted a flow from the inside to the outside,” the owner says. “We wanted to create a space that was masculine and feminine—to take some strong details and then soften them.” They worked with Michele Boggs of MB Designs to help fashion a comfortable yet functional bar area that was ideal for entertaining. “Anyone would want to hang out in this space,” Boggs says. Maroon Cohiba granite countertops have chiseled edges to add texture to the wine storage cubes on both sides of the bar. “There’s always a bottle of wine open when we’re entertaining,” says the owner.

Stone Artisans provided the reclaimed wood used on the facade of the 10foot island, which features the same metal accents as its countertop.

The reclaimed-wood bar stools by Horchow both complement and contrast the island.

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2. A NOD TO THE PAST AFTER MOVING TO THEIR HOME IN CARMEL, THE NAVILLE FAMILY created a Whiskey Room on the main level where they serve up whiskeys, bourbons, and scotches exclusively. The built-in wet bar was already there, but they added personal touches with family photos and a series of whiskey menus acquired on travels. Although the lower level features a full-service bar, the upstairs spot is everyone’s favorite. “The Whiskey Room is always open,” Jason Naville says. “That’s where we end up anytime we’re entertaining.”

Jason discovered this porcelain collector’s bottle sporting the Indianapolis Motor Speedway logo in the basement of his greatgrandfather’s house. The bottle is from the Americana Collection by J.W. Dant Distillery. Also discovered were companion bottles depicting the Boston Tea Party and the shootout at the Alamo.

These pint whiskey bottles were stashed in Jason’s great-grandparents’ attic. Easily hidden in a vest pocket, they were his greatgrandfather’s solution to imbibing while staying in his wife’s good graces.

No gathering is complete without a traditional toast to the 93-year-old matriarch of the family. “Grandma Jane still enjoys her whiskey and a good card game,” Jason says.

Ten years ago, the Navilles purchased this late-1700s piece, which once graced a hotel bar in Paris, at an antique-furniture auction in Evansville. It features detailed carving, scrolled ironwork, and the original skeleton keys. The price? $267. “It was a nice find,” Jason says. “You might say it was a steal.”

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Currently, the room houses 126 different whiskeys, bourbons, and scotches. The couple acquired many of them over the years, but several are gifts. “A nice bottle of whiskey always does the trick,” Jason says. If he had to choose just one, it’d be his bottle of Midleton Irish Whiskey from Jameson Distillery.

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3. PRACTICAL & PERSONAL RENOVATING THE ENTIRE LOWER LEVEL OF THIS ZIONSVILLE HOME was a top priority for the current owners, who purchased it in 2010. They worked with Carmel-based Case Design/Remodeling to create a space that looked elegant but fun. “We weren’t going for a particular style,” the owner says. “We have eclectic tastes in furnishings and eclectic tastes in wine.” Besides the bar, the basement includes areas for wine-tasting, games, and watching TV, as well as a guest bedroom and bathroom.

This old photograph of the Boston College football team features the husband’s grandfather, adding a familial touch to the mini-bar, as do the personalized beer glasses.

The custom cherry cabinets by Shiloh Cabinetry were given a black, distressed finish that complements the Pergaminho granite countertops from Classic Stone. There’s ample wine storage beneath the backsplash.

This personalized sign is made in the style of a wine barrel.

You won’t find these award-winning beers on tap anywhere locally. They come from Starr Hill Brewery, owned by her husband’s childhood friend, in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Not one for beer? No problem. The U-Line wine cooler/refrigerator next to the Kegerator holds 40 bottles of wine.

No one would guess this decorative display for wine bottles is a cover for the mechanical and storage area. You’ll find some Spanish reds— the couple’s favorite—and a smattering of other varietals in their collection, which typically includes at least 100 bottles.

Created from corks the owners collected over a span of 20 years, this backsplash earns rave reviews from visitors. “It’s quite a conversation piece,” the owner says. She gathered pointers from Houzz.com and Pinterest, took her bulging bag of corks to North Carolina so her dad could split them lengthwise, and then drove home and assembled it. “It worked out beautifully,” she says.

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“Believe it or not, these bar stools came from Pier One,” the owner says. The simple lines of the black-wood-and-leather chairs work well in the space and make for comfy socializing or watching the TV hung above the backsplash. Chadwick mini-pendants by ELK Lighting in an oiled-bronze finish create ambience and coordinate with the lighting in the game area.

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This Lite-4 design combines architectural up-lighting and landscape and hardscape lighting to bring warmth and elegance to the home’s entryway.

Illuminating the Outdoors HIGHLIGHT FEATURES, ADD SAFETY, AND BOOST CURB APPEAL WITH EXTERIOR LIGHTING By Tracy Martin

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WHEN WE WERE YOUNG, OUR mothers would leave the front porch light burning in the evening to guide us back home. That glow still evokes the same warmth and welcome, but outdoor lighting has evolved into a much larger art form—one that complements architectural features and landscape design to create a much more sophisticated look.

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See the light At first, homeowners may want professional landscape lighting because the space around their house feels too dark, says Ralph Redmond, owner of Indiana Outdoor Lighting. “But once we produce a design, the benefits of adding more light become obvious,” he says. One of those perks is highlighting a yard’s features. Techniques like architectural up-lighting focus the attention on unique landscape and features like significant archways, shapely trees, or interesting angles, says Tim Ryan, owner of Lite-4 Outdoor Lighting. Extended usability is a natural outcome of good lighting design. Well-lit patios and lawns set the stage for making the most out of after-work hours with things like evening picnics and entertaining friends and family. Good lighting also adds drama and elegance to a home’s curb appeal. Building a complex lighting design requires a trained eye—it’s much more than just screwing in a lightbulb. “I first determine which lens I’ll use to spread or tweak the light beam to create a certain effect, and which fixture will work best to hold that lamp and lens in each given location and situation,” Ryan explains.

The right lighting (here, by Lite-4) can enable use of outdoor areas even at night.

LIGHTS OUT Planning an outdoor-lighting scheme? Here’s what not to do. • Floodlights create a sense of security but can be bothersome to neighbors. “We can do much more with ambience to improve security than with floodlights or other harsh lighting solutions,” Ryan says. • Outdoor lighting is typically the last amenity to be installed during a landscaping project, so it’s often the first to get cut when budgets run low, Ryan says. He advises setting aside a few thousand dollars for a quality system. If needed, scale back your softscaping budget by using smaller plants. “Trees and shrubs will grow,” he says. • Homeowners often overuse light fixtures along pathways. “Most path lights distribute a 15-foot diameter of light,” Redmond says. “Sometimes, when lights are spaced apart 10 feet or less, the result is inelegant—like an airport runway.” • Using less-than-professional-grade equipment and installation techniques may not produce the look you want. “Most lighting products available to consumers are lightweight, breakable, and not backed by an adequate warranty,” Redmond says. “Strict attention to waterproof connections and applied voltage is necessary for reliable performance.”

“I would rather people see a beautifully lit wall or piece of sculpture rather than have their eyes drawn to a light fixture.” Professionals strive to maintain scene continuity (a seamless flow of lighting) while eliminating dark areas, otherwise known as black holes. The entry and interesting architectural and landscape features receive the brightest light, while the in-between spaces are illuminated at lower brightness levels, Redmond explains.

Bollard lanterns from Indiana Outdoor Lighting illuminate and beautify landscapes.

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Better protection Well-conceived professional lighting increases security and discourages intrud-

ers by eliminating dark corners, shadows, and hiding places, Redmond says. “We assess the area to highlight pathways, steps, and elevation changes in the landscape, which increases safety and directs the flow of traffic nicely to the front door,” Ryan adds. Lights that bring a measure of security don’t necessarily have to serve as motion sensors as well. “I prefer to use techniques that’ll make your house pretty, but at the same time, a byproduct is safety without all the glares,” Redmond says. “If that’s an objective, we can do it tastefully.” n

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Even Rudy the dog likes posting up on Audrey and Mark Studley’s comfy front porch.

Porch Life AN INTERIOR DESIGNER COMBINES CASUAL FURNITURE AND PLENTY OF PLANTS FOR A COZY OUTDOOR SETTING By Lori D. Roberts

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AUDR E Y ST UDL E Y A N D HER husband, Mark, aren’t the kind of people to stay indoors. The couple moved to Indianapolis 15 years ago, settling into a new home with parklike surroundings in the Fort Benjamin Harrison Historic District. The home was stately and elegant, but its duplex layout meant no outdoor views along one side. That didn’t stop Audrey, an interior designer at Kittle’s, from extending

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the living area outdoors. Her home boasts a porch that’s open in front and screened in along one side, perfect for enjoying summertime meals or curling up with a book on a rainy afternoon. Both spaces have cozy sitting areas. Taken together, the porch allows the couple to spend nearly all of their free time outside, regardless of the weather or the time of day. “We always remark how amazing it is that we don’t go indoors to do anything except wash the dishes,” Audrey says. An assortment of artfully arranged houseplants complements the greenery of their front yard and the expansive Fort Parade Grounds across the street. With plenty of porch space available, Audrey had the luxury of creating a multitiered collection of plants at one end, adding privacy and

An eclectic mix of plants, pottery, and grapevine trees adds to the relaxed atmosphere.

personality. She relied on low-light, lowwater varieties, like the sansevieria plants that are peppered throughout. Vintage vineyard buckets and grapevine trees add a rustic touch. Wicker baskets and white pottery create a dramatic contrast that extends to the wicker chairs and glass-top table that Audrey purchased several years ago. “They’ve lasted since,” she says. “I just change the cushions when I need to.” The screened-in porch serves as both 58

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PORCH POINTERS If you’re looking for more living space, the solution could be outside. “I think people are really thinking about their exterior as much as they think about their interior,” Audrey Studley says. She offers a few suggestions for those who want to make the most of their outdoor spaces. CONSIDER FUNCTION. Will you be eating outdoors? Make room for a small table. Do you want to enjoy the area during even the warmest summer nights? Install ceiling fans to keep the air flowing. And if you plan to host parties, make sure the furnishings are conducive to creating an intimate gathering space. PICK YOUR COLORS. Is your porch in a sunny spot? Consider soothing, cool tones to counter the heat. Does the area sit adjacent to an open interior space, like a kitchen or a family room? Keep the colors consistent. Purchase some throw pillows and outdoor rugs that accentuate the rest of the home’s palette. “Sometimes when you see the entire porch from the interior, you might want to do some sort of progression where the color translates, either from the outside in or from the inside out,” Audrey says. LIMIT YOUR TRIPS INSIDE. You want to be able to relax in your outside space, not spend all of your time running indoors. Audrey keeps a basket of hand lotions in her screened-in porch. If you’re a person of a certain age who likes to read, you may want to stock up on inexpensive reading glasses so you don’t have to always search for a pair when it’s time to crack open a book. Coldnatured friends and family members might appreciate a few blankets to stay warm during cooler evenings. “You just need to make it comfortable,” Audrey says.

an entrance and a segue to the formal home. Audrey found a Lane Venture outdoor sofa that was shallow enough to fit the narrow space, and she keeps a pillow and blanket nearby when it’s time for a nap. She and Mark spend many hours reading out there, so it’s only natural to have a bookcase filled with novels and birding books. Ceiling fans are a must, Audrey points out, especially during the warm, humid months.

Thanks to the porch, the Studleys can enjoy the outdoors during all but the coldest times of year. The space works perfectly for just the two of them, but it also can handle a party full of guests who gravitate outdoors. “I think people need to be flexible so that their space can become something else quickly,” Audrey says. “Porches are easy and can be conducive to relaxing no matter how big the crowd.” n

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Indiana Native Plant & Wildflower Society Plant Sale & Auction Purchase native Indiana plants and have your gardening questions answered by INPAWS members at the group’s traditional plant sale and auction at Park Tudor School. Tree-and-shrub expert Sally Weeks will present ideas on how to complement gardens and yards with native plants. Though a wide variety of wildflowers, shrubs, plants, and trees will be available for sale, the rarest items are put up for auction. inpaws.org

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MAY 20 Designer On Call Workshop: Feather Your Nest The talents and creativity of local interior designers and landscapers, who bring their unique ideas to each space, transform a historic Meridian-Kessler home in this long-running fundraiser that supports Eskenazi Health. Visitors can tour all rooms and gardens, order a treat at Maggies’ Cafe, and browse the Show House Shops. showhouseindy.org

Interior designer Rosalind Brinn Pope offers design advice for larger remodeling undertakings, such as a kitchen or home renovation, in this free seminar held at the Indiana Design Center. You can also see photo examples from actual projects Pope and her team have completed. Send an e-mail to concierge@indianadesigncenter .com to reserve your space. indianadesign center.com

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Celebrating its 25th year, Orchard in Bloom showcases garden displays from top Indiana landscapers at Holliday Park to inspire your next outdoor project. You can also browse home and yard accessories in the garden markets, and listen to landscape experts share their secrets while you savor dishes from the cafe. Kids will have a blast with face-painting and craftmaking. orchardinbloom.org

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Each year, Indiana Landmarks picks homes that are representative of the 1940s through the 1970s for this tour, now in its seventh year. Visitors can explore five private midcenturymodern residences in the Devonshire and Avalon Hills neighborhoods, and learn about each dwelling’s features and architecture. Proceeds support projects around the state, including midcentury landmarks preservation and educational programs. indianalandmarks.org

JUNE 4 Indianapolis Garden Club Garden Walk Find inspiration or just enjoy nature’s beauty in five distinct private gardens on the city’s north side that were especially selected by the Indianapolis Garden Club for this year’s walk. A luncheon is offered at the Woodstock Club after the event. igc gardenwalk.com

JUNE 4–8, 11–15 & 18–22 Home-A-Rama The Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis invites you to tour five custombuilt, fully decorated, and landscaped homes in the Brookside neighborhood in Westfield. The residences, built by Bedrock Builders, G&G Custom Homes, Heartwood Custom Homes, Hoss Homes, and M/I Homes, will feature the latest trends in design, decorating, technology, outdoor living, and landscaping. bagi.com

JUNE 14 Gardens of Zionsville Tour Now in its 11th year, the Gardens of Zionsville Tour highlights six different gardens in various surroundings, including the village, the country, and nearby subdivisions. Members of the SullivanMunce Cultural Center Guild, Boone County Master Gardeners, the Village Garden Club, and most homeowners will be on hand at each location to answer questions. sullivanmunce.org

JUNE 7–8 Meridian-Kessler Home & Garden Tour From large estates to cozy bungalows and cottages, several homes and gardens in Meridian-Kessler, one of Indy’s oldest neighborhoods, open their doors for this 41st-annual tour. The event serves to showcase the area’s unique architecture, innovative interior design, and recent

renovations. Proceeds support the Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association’s revitalization projects. mkhometour.com

JUNE 17 Designer On Call Workshop: Ask a Designer If you’re not sure how to begin your next design project and need a little help, be sure to attend this event hosted by Barry Lantz of A Lantz Design & Consulting at the Indiana Design Center. The open forum allows homeowners to discuss—and solve —their design challenges and dilemmas in order to create beautiful and dynamic spaces. Send an e-mail to concierge@ indianadesigncenter.com to reserve your spot. indianadesigncenter.com

JUNE 20 Garden Club of Indiana’s Central District Flower Show This show, chaired by the Broad Ripple Garden Club, awards the best in flower design and horticulture from 23 garden clubs in the region. The event, an ideal opportunity to find ideas for your next flower creation, is free and takes place at Pleasant View Lutheran Church on the city’s north side. gardenclubofindiana.org

SEPTEMBER 7 Herron-Morton Place Home Tour Visit several homes and businesses that showcase the diverse architecture throughout Herron-Morton Place in this biennial tour of the historic downtown neighborhood. Docents will be available to answer questions about the area, and proceeds support maintenance and development of the community park at 19th and Alabama streets. herron-morton.org

SEPTEMBER 20 Noblesville Tour of Historic Homes See a handful of private homes and commercial structures that are at least 50 years old during this tour that highlights both

professionally designed and DIY-decorated residences, along with works that are fully restored and still in progress. Keep an eye out for special ancillary events. noblesvillepreservation.com

SEPTEMBER 20–21 Architects’ Home Tour

With the theme of “inner ring” urban development, this year’s tour will focus on properties located in Center Township that highlight the diversity and value of the city lifestyle and the creative ways in which local architects bring ideas to life. The tour is a fundraiser for Indianapolis chapter of American Institute of Architects. aiaindiana.org

SEPTEMBER 21 Benton House Tour of Homes Explore Irvington’s finest homes, churches, and businesses, including the Benton House and the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, that represent the neighborhood’s architecture and design. The tour’s theme of “Redefining Legendary” represents the area’s redevelopment into a community that celebrates the old and the new. thebentonhouse.org

SEPTEMBER 27 Broad Ripple Historic Home Tour Discover Broad Ripple’s diverse architecture and see how smaller homes have been modernized and adapted to meet the needs of their owners during the neighborhood’s 10th-annual Historic Home Tour. Learn about the homes’ histories and the renovation processes each underwent. brva.org n

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A Carmel home is defined by comfort, style, and a dash of horsepower

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An antique piano serves as the centerpiece in the living room. The globe chandelier is from Restoration Hardware.

LIVABLE LUXURY is the hallmark of Sean and Tina Hallett’s home. When Sean, president and co-owner of the Indy Fuel hockey team, moved his family from Toronto to Carmel just last October, he hoped their five-year-old Italian countryside residence would seem as though it had been there for centuries. “He bought the home from his father, and he really wanted it to feel new again, but also as though it had history,” says Julie Boutilier, interior designer

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and owner of Cornerstone Interiors. “We were able to give them an eclectic look that nods to the equestrian theme they loved, as well as a deep, rich, Old World Italian charm.” The Halletts wished for their home to reflect their personal tastes, aiming for “magazine ready,” yet still comfortable and functional, Tina says. They also wished for equine influences inspired by the neighboring horse farm.

the ‘mane’ event Each room has its own color palette with warm-brown tones unifying the home. Sunny yellows greet guests in the formal living room, a cozy gathering area dominated by a 200-year-old baby-grand piano the couple brought with them from Canada. Boutilier created a custom sofa to accent the picture window and installed fender seating around the fireplace. The room may be a tight space, but it was a labor of love for Boutilier. She replaced the existing tile around the fireplace with a chevron-style Ann Sacks Flair Mosaic tile, faux-painted the fireplace, added wallpaper to the back of the bookcases for texture, and found plenty of horse sculptures to accent the room. It’s one of Tina’s favorite spaces. “Our living room just has so much character and history that I feel like I’m back in time to another era,” she says. “I have a smile on my face every time I walk by it.” The serene formal dining room includes pearlized grasscloth wallpaper; a robin’s-egg blue, olive green, and gray color scheme; an open butler’s pantry; and geometric shapes reflected in glass and mirror elements. “We really played up the diagonals and textures in the room,” Boutilier says. “The homeowners liked the idea of wallpaper and cushions, and they wanted to incorporate their collection of vintage posters and art. We actually took this color palette from one of their paintings that hangs in the hallway.” Across the hall is the nerve center of the home: the kitchen/family room/breakfast nook. In the family room, Boutilier added diagonal alderwood pieces to stonework surrounding the fireplace to give the space a focal point. She outfitted the room with furnishings from Cornerstone Interiors and Restoration Hardware.

Calming tones of blue and gray permeate the Halletts’ dining room.

Furniture by Hickory Chair fills the soothing master bedroom.

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Warm tones are plentiful in the kitchen, which features a high ceiling and an equally impressive range surround.

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The biggest change, though, was in the kitchen. Boutilier transformed the basic drywall behind the range into something truly spectacular by adding a backsplash composed of a mix of mosaic and hand-painted tile and a hearth-like surround of Realstone tile that soars about 20 feet high. “I wanted to make that space feel more important,” she says. “We had a wonderful artist who mitered every one of those tiles so that they would fit well in the corners. That gave the room an amazing improvement and really added depth to the space.”

unbridled comfort Tranquility is the key to the Halletts’ main-floor master suite and their second-level guest bedroom. Both areas include several pieces that came with the family from Toronto, along with a few items Boutilier chose. “The arch over the bed [in the master bedroom] was already there, but it wasn’t tufted, so we did that,” she says. Tone-on-tone damask wallpaper and new vanity mirrors and light fixtures were added to the master bathroom. The entire space evokes a feeling of staying in a fancy hotel. “We absolutely would not change a single thing in this room,” Tina says. The guest room features an antique rolltop desk, a comfortable leather chair, and a decorative—but functional— telescope from Restoration Hardware. “The leather is really comfortable, and the desk is just great,” Boutilier says. “It’s a perfect addition to the guest space.” Upstairs, the kids’ playroom functions as both a quiet place to study and a spot to hang out with friends. It has two homework stations, a comfortable sofa, and a toy closet, while the son and daughter’s bedrooms reflect the overall style of the home. For the Halletts’ son, Boutilier created a masculine space with a beadboard ceiling, a large model of the Eiffel Tower, and metal shelving behind the bed, providing ample room for books. In the daughter’s room, Boutilier was tickled pink to create a fairytale-like space that uses two different wallpaper designs, a full-sized carousel horse, and a light fixture of handmade glass that resembles spun candy.

The beadboard ceiling adds texture to the son’s room. An avid reader, he’s able to stash his book collection within close reach of the bed.

The second-floor playroom doubles as a homework spot and a place for the Hallett kids to spend time with their friends.

A whimsical pink light fixture illuminates the daughter’s bedroom, papered with two styles by York Wallcoverings.

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“I had a ball in here,” she says. “It’s a shade of pink that will grow with her, but it’s accented with aqua and yellow as well, giving her options.”

basement horsepower The mood changes on the home’s lower level. Sean wanted to create a man cave that would have the look and feel of a garage. After owning one of Canada’s largest Ford dealerships, Sean found a unique way to infuse the auto industry into his home. Welcoming guests to the basement is a Ford Mustang pool table, complete with working lights, chrome bumpers and hardware, and alloy wheels. “I don’t know where he found it, but it’s really a great piece, and it inspired us to go a little nuts down here,” Boutilier says. The sunken media room and bar area include furnishings from Cornerstone Interiors, Restoration Hardware, and Midland Arts & Antiques Market. Flanking the fireplace are walls covered in faux-brick panels. A gym and an additional nautical-themed guest bedroom fill out the basement. There’s no horsin’ around: The Hallett home is a triplecrown winner. “The whole house offers them eclectic elegance and a nurturing space that takes care of them rather than the other way around,” Boutilier says. And perhaps because of that, the Halletts feel right at home in the Hoosier State. “Even though Toronto will always stay close to our hearts, Indiana is truly special, and we hope to never leave,” Tina says. ■

Feeling lucky? A basement game table awaits friendly competition.

RESOURCES Builder: Jim Davis Interior design: Julie Boutilier, Cornerstone Interiors Flooring (bedrooms and playroom): Workman Services Kitchen hearth surround: Louisville Tile Family-room furniture: Cornerstone Interiors; Restoration Hardware leather chairs Kitchen and family-room light fixtures: Restoration Hardware Living-room sofa: Cornerstone Interiors Living-room fireplace fender seating, side tables, coffee tables, and sideboard: Theodore Alexander Dining-room table: Hickory Chair Dining-room display cabinet: Hickory White Dining-room light fixture: Cyan Design Son and daughter’s bedroom furniture: Restoration Hardware Basement theater-area furniture: Cornerstone Interiors; Masland rug; Restoration Hardware tripod lights Basement fireplace-area furniture: Restoration Hardware

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A soaring entryway and an efficient floorplan dominate a Zionsville familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roomy home

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spaces by Julie Young photography by Tony Valainis

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THE TWO-STORY ENTRYWAY of Dani and Andre Kohl’s Zionsville home is impressive yet inviting. The space, bracketed by an open floor plan and huge windows, feels more like the lobby of a palatial retreat than the centralized living area for a family of four. “We can watch TV in the family area and still play a board game with the kids in the center of the house,” Dani says. “We are very hands-on parents, and we wanted an efficient space where everyone can feel close.” The secret is all in the planning. When the couple found the lot in the Stonegate neighborhood that would someday be home to their young family, they knew it was important to consider the interiors as well as the exteriors, lifestyle as well as the floorplan, and the future as well as the present. Such a task was familiar to Dani, an architect and owner of Kohl Interiors, an interior-design company.

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“We knew that we wanted a lot of windows to let in natural light and bring the outdoors in,” Dani says. “But as an architect as well as an interior designer, I also thought about where the TV would go, where the fireplace would be, what furniture elements would be in the room, and how our lifestyle would fit into the space. “We’ve been in the house for six months now, and looking back on it, we wouldn’t do anything different.”

Behind barn doors, the home office is punctuated by a zebra-print rug.

fuss-free interior IT’S EASY TO SEE WHY the Kohls are so happy. The whole home boasts efficiency with a sleek, monochromatic color scheme. The living room is in the center of the house below a high ceiling that spans both stories. The space is bordered by a powder room, a home office, the family room, the dining room, and the kitchen, all of which feed directly into the gathering space. With this setup, everyone can see each other, which was the goal. “We wanted a floorplan that would integrate the whole house so that everyone could interact, rather than having a bunch of little rooms that felt like cubicles,” Dani says.

NEUTRAL TERRITORY | Eye-catching details are abundant, including the living-room fireplace (above), dining-room chandelier (below), and the staircase, fireplace tile, kitchen lighting, and master bathroom (opposite page).

Porcelain tile creates a fireplace focal point in the family room.

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The formal dining room seats 10 during family gatherings.

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Sparkling chandeliers from Brazil top off the Kohls’ neutral-toned kitchen.

The couple also likes to entertain, so they needed plenty of room for family and friends. On any given evening, the Kohls may have guests lingering over coffee in the dining area in the front of the house while the kids play in the basement. Or, they might gather around the massive 5-foot-by-10-foot kitchen island that features a seamless slab of solid white marble. “The island top was our biggest splurge,” Dani says. “I wasn’t sure we could find something that size without a seam, but we did. We also really wanted to have some contrast in here, so we used espresso cabinetry and a white top for the island, and then a black-granite countertop along the perimeter with white cabinets.” Crystal chandeliers over the island add some glamour, and though it’s a big space, Dani says it still feels cozy. The house is filled with a number of interesting touches that give the space complementary contrast. Modern hardware is juxtaposed against the office’s barn doors, which Dani custom designed, and also the wooden beams of the ceiling. Sleek furnishings are accented with accessories purchased while traveling overseas. Colorful art-

A faceted vessel sink dresses up the powder room.

TEAM EFFORT | Designer Cynthia Walker and Hittle Landscaping both had a hand in planning the Smiths’ spacious patio.

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work and live plants pop out against the neutral hues, and warm textures soften what could have been a cold, stark space. “To me, texture is luxury, and I incorporate it wherever I can,” says Dani, also the director of the interior-design program at the Art Institute of Indianapolis.

separate yet together THE SECOND STORY of the home features a split but open floorplan between the master suite and the kids’ area that affords everyone privacy, but still maintains the theme of integration. The couple’s son and daughter are still young, and they like knowing that they can see Mom and Dad wherever they are. In time, though, they know the kids will want their own spaces. The master suite is comprised of the bedroom, the bathroom, the closet, and the laundry room, which can also be accessed through the hallway. Once again, the Kohls opted for clean lines and a consistent look without overt repetition. “I love patterns and textures and consisten-

AL FRESCO LIVING | Pops of color and cushy furniture make for an inviting outdoor space.

The master bedroom’s tufted headboard and graphic accessories add interest while keeping the neutral color scheme.

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With recessed lighting and artwork, the upper-level mezzanine resembles a museum.

cy, but not everything has to match,” Dani says. “That’s why you’ll notice the lamps are both crystal but two different styles. The nightstands coordinate, but they are two different pieces.” Across the stainless-steel cabled mezzanine is the kids’ wing. Instead of choosing characterladen decor, Dani opted for neutral palettes that would allow them to transform the space as they age. In their previous home, the couple’s children shared a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, but in this new abode, they thought each child needed his and her individual space. “They are young now, but we aren’t planning to move from this house any time soon,” says Dani, “and we wanted something that would grow with them and give them a little bit of privacy. My son’s bathroom is more masculine, and my daughter’s is more feminine and has a bigger closet—which my son says is unfair—but she is a girl, and we’re thinking of future needs, as well.”

Builder: J.A. Yancey & Associates Architectural/ interior design: Kohl Interiors Windows: Pella Windows Flooring/ kitchen backsplash: Louisville Tile, ICC Floors Installation: Salcedo’s Tile Marble/ granite: Marble Uniques Custom cabinetry: The Affordable Companies

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Surfaces from Louisville Tile adorn the large masterbathroom shower.

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THE KOHLS’ HOME is proof that if homeowners prep wisely, they really can have it all. One thing that made the whole process a lot easier is that both Dani and Andre were on the same page about what they wanted in their home. Andre, who works at Allison Transmission, says his colleagues told him that building a house together would be difficult because each would have their own tastes. As it turned out, that wasn’t the case. “There were a lot of decisions to be made, and we were constantly hunched over our iPads choosing things,” Andre says. “But we both knew that we wanted a house that was integrated, uncluttered, and would fit into our lifestyle needs.” By taking the time to plan everything out during the pre-design phase, they were able to make use of items they already had and feel confident that the house would suit them perfectly once they moved in. “In so many cases, people work with an architect and then hire a designer when they can’t figure out how to make it all work,” Dani says. “By that point, it’s too late, but taking the time to plan makes all the difference. There’s always a lot of stress when you are building a house, but all in all, we had a great experience, and we love it here.” ■

Painting: Gomez Painting Family room: Eames chair and ottoman, Surya rug, cabinetry design by Kohl Interiors Dining-room table: Pottery Barn Dining-room rug: Surya Master bedroom furniture and accessories: Sunpan Modern Home, Skyline Furniture; Surya rug; Ruma Upholstery & Drapery pillows

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Paradise Backyard

A SOUTHSIDE PROPERTY LOADED WITH AMENITIES TAKES AL FRESCO LIVING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

by Julie Young Photography by Tony Valainis

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Inspired

BY THE TEXTURE AND TRANQUILITY OF THE COLORADO ROCKIES, Brett and Stephanie Mann’s Greenwood property is a treat for the senses. With a cornucopia of color and natural materials, the sprawling utopia is the perfect place to enjoy a quiet evening at home or entertain friends and relatives. “We have a big family, and we are very close,” Brett says. “Plus, the boys have a lot of friends that like to hang out, so whenever there isn’t a project going on, we usually have people over.” The Manns didn’t have a grandiose plan in mind when they began their landscape project

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eight years ago. They knew it would be completed in stages and that they wanted to couple calming water features with smooth stones, big boulders, and eclectic yard art. They turned to Lowell Rolsky, president of Pro Care Horticultural Services, to bring that concept to life. “It turned out to be 10 times better than I ever thought it would be,” Brett says. “When Lowell gets a vision in his head, it comes out bigger and better than you can possibly imagine.”

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE he four-acre plot near State Road 37 was not without its existing charms. In addition to the home, there’s a yoga studio, an outdoor kitchen, a pool and a pool house, and a dining shelter, which was built four years ago to accommodate large family gatherings. It was the site of the Thanksgiving feast in 2012 and easily held 30 guests. Brett credits Stephanie for styling the outdoor areas with furnishings from Restoration Hardware. Her experience in interior design helped create a warm and inviting outdoor-living space. Nestled in a secluded corner of the backyard is the hidOpposite page: den treasure of the The dining shelter is spacious property: an 8-footenough for large by-12-foot log cabin family gatherings. Above right: Brett built for his Building the Mann kids’ four children when clubhouse was they were younger. a group effort. Below right: A The secret clubhouse grill and a burner is its own destination make outdoor cooking a cinch. point on the grounds and is all but invisible to the public. It features an arched doorway, a sleeping loft, pint-sized furniture, rustic decor, and plenty of family memories. “There are also about 200 nails in it that aren’t supposed to be there, but I guess that’s what happens when you give a kid a hammer and tell them to go for it,” Brett jokes, noting that the artwork inside the cabin was done by family members to infuse the space with items that have personal meaning. “We spent many nights camping out there with the kids, and it was a great project to do with them,” Brett says. IM HOME | 2014

PLANTS AND MASONRY COMING TOGETHER

or Pro Care’s Rolsky, one of the more interesting aspects of the job was the variety of natural stone used to create the overall aesthetic. In order to bring the mountains to the Midwest, his first task was to create a waterfall made from Green County sandstone in front of Stephanie’s yoga studio, adding Zen-like serenity to a place of peace and relaxation. A year later, Rolsky installed an additional feature adjacent to the pool-house shelter that includes several large, water-spouting Washington basalt stones of various shapes and heights. The following season, Rolsky established a dry riverbed next to the dining space that included a mixture of plants, Sienna sandstone boulders, and copper horsetail fountains. “It was as if a lightbulb went off,” he says. “We started looking for every opportunity on the property. I don’t think that they originally planned to do everything they ended up doing, but it was one of those jobs that kept evolving. Our goal was to create a number of Above left: A retractable individual spaces that awning from could stand on their Shades by Design provides poolside own temporarily and cover. work together as the Below left: Ready to dive in? You’ll design progressed.” get a great view For the live mateof the Mann backyard. rial, Rolsky took care to protect the existing trees while choosing a smattering of interesting plants with unique characteristics to accent the hardscape. He looked to a number of dwarf ornamental evergreens and other unusual varieties, as well as azaleas, rhododendrons, and six varieties of Japanese maples to create cozy, inviting spaces. “From the beginning, we knew that we wanted something calming, and Lowell really outdid himself,” Brett says. “From the winter to the spring, there’s always something blooming. It’s really neat to look out and see something come out in late fall. I often tell Lowell that my biggest problem in the yard is not knowing which 82

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A waterfall just outside the yoga studio complements the relaxing space.

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Perma Pools installed this inviting oasis in which to cool off.

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way to look.” In the front of the home, Rolsky used weathered limestone to blend in with the home’s exterior. “We really wanted to make a statement, and in order to do so, we looked for unique elements that would offer dimension to the landscape,” Rolsky says. One of those is a large, sculpted torch that greets visitors as they arrive. Made by a Colorado-based artist, the piece was found by Rolsky who offered to sell it to the Manns at cost, provided Rolsky could use it in the 2013 Indiana Flower & Patio Show. It was the kind of yard art that would not only serve as a conversation piece, but would also accent the limestone and plant material while tying everything together. “Sometimes you run into unique people who are artisans with whom you can partner, and it can make all the difference in the overall project,” Rolsky says.

A SPACE OF THEIR OWN olsky’s portion of the project might have ended, save for regular maintenance, but Brett still has more work to do. Near the frontyard fire feature is a small section of the Above right: An eclectic sculpture property that he’s cur- welcomes visitors rently landscaping to the Mann home. Bottom with the help of his right: Customsons. The goal is to made Adirondack chairs gather balance out the midaround a firepit dle island, mimicking adjacent to the pool. the existing plants and stones. And now that his sons are older, Brett can enjoy the experience of working with the boys as adults in the same manner he did building their clubhouse so many years ago. “It’s just giving us a chance to get our hands in the dirt together as a family,” Brett says. Rolsky is ready to offer any help they may need to complete the space. “In Brett, we had a very enthusiastic customer who likes to work in his yard and takes a tremendous amount of pride in how it looks,” he says. “He’s a hands-on guy, and I have no doubt that this will be an experience they will always remember.” n IM HOME | 2014

Decorative chandelier and oak door from Architectural Antiques of Indianapolis

In his 30-plus years

what’s old is new again Indy’s salvage shops are packed with cool finds and vintage inspiration

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of owning a salvage store, what has always excited Tim Harmon the most is not an elaborate stained-glass window or a charmingly paint-chipped cottage door. It’s a simple childhood toy—marbles. “Often they’re in the crawlspace under the house because they’ve dropped through a knothole in the floor,” he says. “I don’t consider it a successful salvage job until I find some marbles.” Every day, he carries a few marbles in his pocket, reminders of the people who once lived in the home whose doors, windows, hardware, and furniture are likely to end up for sale in his store, Tim & Julie’s Another Fine Mess. Collectively, salvage shops are giving new life to old homes’ and businesses’ bones and joints that otherwise would likely end up in a landfill. Full of intriguing vintage finds, these treasure-hunting hotspots are worthy stops on your next home-decor shopping trip.

by laura kruty photography by tony valainis

Society of Salvage

rewired antiques and society of salvage

Jeremiah Goss, owner of Rewired Antiques

Jeremiah Goss, owner of Rewired Antiques, specializes in restoring vintage light fixtures, like the chandelier he fixed up for a couple renovating a Meridian-Kessler home that once belonged to Frank P. Fox, a driver in the first Indianapolis 500. Goss recently salvaged a set of glass prism pendant lights from the original Weir Cook Terminal at the Indianapolis International Airport. Most of his items are from the first half of the 20th century, found at flea markets or bought from other dealers. Occasionally, pieces are acquired from shoppers. “People come in, look around, and say, ‘I have some of these in the attic,’” he says. But Goss has more unconventional objects for sale, too—like an 1899 jail cell. He bought the two-man unit from the Indiana History Center after it was used in an exhibit on Prohibition. It originally sat in the Elmwood, Indiana, City Building. For Goss, prolonging the lives of things is a matter of respect. “If it can be fixed up, why not give it another life?” he says. He shares the near-eastside warehouse with sisters Sandra and Shelly Jarvis of Society of Salvage. The pair fill their space with vintage factory items, like workbenches, desks, and metal carts and lockers. Most bear signs of their former blue-collar lives: chips, scrapes, nicks, and dents. Some have found new homes in local restaurants Bluebeard, Rook, Thunderbird, and Eat + Drink.

Shelly appreciates that these items are built to last. “That’s why they’re still around,” she says, “even if in some cases there are layers of dirt, rust, grease, or grime. Underneath, there is something that is just so cool, it needs to be uncovered.” Amid the industrial finds are colorful block letters, piles of billiard balls, neatly organized shelves of Pyrex lab glass, and stacks of dishes by Homer Laughlin and Buffalo China.

But the quirkiest objects sit in a corner that looks like something out of a mad scientist’s 1950s-era laboratory. There’s a large beige X-ray machine once used by an Indianapolis optometrist that the sisters envision being reused as a light—once the radioactive component is disposed of properly. There are five working antique patient chairs, X-rays displayed on light boxes, surgical tools, and a curious-looking item called a synoptophore, a diagnostic device used on the eyes. Sandra has collected pieces her entire life. Most of them are from the 1920s through the 1960s. “Everybody knows I love this stuff,” she says. “They call me and say, ‘There’s an opportunity; are you interested?’ Yes, I am.” IM HOME | 2014

tim & julie’s another fine mess Built in 1903, the struc-

architectural antiques of indianapolis It used to be

that only those rehabbing old homes would stop in Architectural Antiques of Indianapolis on the northwest side. Now, about half of its customers are looking for items to repurpose, says employee Jonathan Bonnet, nephew of owners Norm and Amy Kanis. “A lot of people like the shabby chic, the flaking paint,” Bonnet says. “People are tending toward the rustic kind of look.” To achieve that aesthetic, shoppers can sift through a barn filled with salvaged windows, interior and exterior doors, and heavy cast-iron sinks. Those who want more chic than shabby can admire the glittering cascade and weddingcake chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, the many colorful

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stained-glass pieces, or the pair of 8-foot-tall oak doors with strap hinges that were salvaged from a church in La Porte before it was torn down. Another elaborately detailed oak door boasts zipper carvings, a rare feature that involves cutting out tiny notches in the glass one at a time. “It definitely attests to the quality of the piece,” Bonnet says. “It’s probably the nicest single door we’ve ever had.” A soda fountain much like one you’d see in a retro drugstore is prime for being repurposed as a bar. It’s similar to a piece that Architectural Antiques sold to Tomlinson Tap Room at City Market. “They did a really good job of fixing it up and putting taps in it,” Bonnet says.

ture on East 10th Street that houses Tim & Julie’s Another Fine Mess looks every bit like the relics sold inside. It was once a hardware store, a fitting history for a shop full of parts and pieces that many customers seek out to restore their homes. Others are looking for a special piece—an antique light fixture or a mantel to place around a nonexistent fireplace. Still others have repurposing in mind. “They often want an old door to make a table or a desk out of,” Harmon says. “They buy odd pieces of wood or metal to make a lamp or to just hang on the wall as art. Doorknobs for coat hooks, hymnal holders from churches to hold reading material in the bathroom— millions of very creative ideas.” And to those ends, Harmon and business partner Julie Crow definitely have inventive types covered. Weathered doors are lined up to rifle through, and drawers are filled to the brim with hooks, screws, springs, and hinges. Hanging high on one wall is detailed white gingerbread trim salvaged from a farmhouse porch in Roachdale. Most prefer cutting off a section and using it inside as a decorative element, Crow says.

Near the front window is a behemoth of a stove, a mintgreen Oriole style with six burners and three ovens that once sat in a Meridian-Kessler mansion. Amid the many doorknobs is one from the HumeMansur building, Chase Tower’s predecessor that opened in 1911 and was torn down in 1980.

Tucked away behind a closed door is a stained-glass window from downtown’s Holy Angels Catholic Church. Before the building was demolished in 2012, Harmon and Crow salvaged eight windows, a baptismal font, pews, vestment cabinets, and even the clips that were attached to the backs of pews where ladies hung their handbags. “I spent an afternoon taking hundreds of [screws] off of these pieces,” Crow says. “It was so much fun. It really is a blast.” Despite his many great finds, though, there is one thing that’s eluded Harmon. “We never have found a can or a box with money in it.” ■

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HELPING HANDS

DAVE THOMPSON GROUP

KAI YU HOME BUILDERS

ROBIN CAMPBELL BUILDERS

485-6378, dtghomes.com

818-1071 or 694-4211, kaiyuhome builders.com

284-1280, robincampbellbuilders.com

DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES

669-8500, davidweekleyhomes.com DAVIS BUILDING GROUP

828-2969, homesbydavis.com DB KLAIN CONSTRUCTION

846-9992, dbklain.com DREES HOMES

KENT SHAFFER BUILDERS

769-6722, kentshafferbuilders.com KNR CUSTOM HOMES

331-7312, knrsignaturehomes.com LOMBARDO HOMES

537-7405, lombardohomesindy.com

347-7300, dreeshomes.com

MADISON CUSTOM HOMES

DUKE HOMES

363-3242, madisoncustomhomesinc .com

422-9000, dukehomes.com ESTRIDGE HOMES

669-6200, estridge.com EXECUTIVE HOMES

843-2740, executivehomes.bz FISCHER HOMES

348-2500, fischerhomes.com/ indianapolis FREEMAN CUSTOM HOMES

557-8036, freemancustomhomes.net G&G CUSTOM HOMES

SCOTT B. CAMPBELL CUSTOM HOMES & DEVELOPMENTS

765-778-2738, 888-214-8998, scottcampbellcustomhomes.com SILVERTHORNE HOMES

806-2190, silverthornehomes.com SLM HOMES

846-7709, slmhomes.net SOBCZAK CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

844-9576, scscustomhomes.com SOLLENBERGER PARTNERS

MARK S. ADAMS BUILDING CORPORATION

846-4876, sollenbergerpartners.com

845-0270, marinalimited.com

846-2555, sawbuilder.com

OLDFIELD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

574-7616, mckenziecollection.com

THOMAS R. MCHAFFIE AND COMPANY

M/I HOMES

848-7003, tommchaffie.com

255-9900, mihomes.com

TOM HESSION CUSTOM HOMES & RENOVATIONS

MICHAEL & ASSOCIATES

913-9127, ursuladavidhomes.com

GORMAN HOMES

THE PALLADIUM GROUP

VIEWEGH AND ASSOCIATES

888-8088, gormanhomesinc.com

570-5900, palladiumgroupusa.com

834-6512, viewegh.com

GRADISON DESIGN BUILD

PETTY CUSTOM HOMES

THE WAIRE GROUP

258-8348, gradisonbuilding.com

578-4914, pettycustomhomes.com

863-5335, wairegroup.com

GREGG H. MONTGOMERY BUILDERS

PHIL MYERS CUSTOM HOMES

WAMPLER BUILDER

862-3488, hansencustomhomes.com HAVENCREST HOMES

965-1968, havencresthomes.com HEARTWOOD CUSTOM HOMES

626-8486, heartwoodhomes.com

590-5687, langstondev.com

MCKENZIE COLLECTION

URSULA DAVID HOMES

HANSEN CUSTOM HOMES

LANGSTON DEVELOPMENT MARINA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

861-9264, mitfordhomes.com

570-1331, builtbyhamilton.com

255-5350, landdevelopbuild.com

STEVEN A. WILSON

MITFORD HOMES

HAMILTON HOMES

LAND DEVELOPMENT & BUILDING

535-7348, mattbeecherbuilders.com

773-9343, gollnerhomes.com

281-0882, hwgunn.com

439-8803, henkedevelopment.com

718-7025, staleyhomebuilders.com

GOLLNER HOMES

H.W. GUNN

HENKE DEVELOPMENT GROUP

MATT BEECHER BUILDERS

846-3393, tomhessionbuilder.com

272-2236, guycohomes.com

514-4175, assetmidwest.com

STALEY CONSTRUCTION

858-9644, michaelandassociatesinc.com

GUYCO HOMES

ASSET MIDWEST

590-3690, msabuildingcorp.com

418-7665, ggcustomhomes.com

873-1730, gregghmontgomery builders.com

Developers

849-5097, philmyerscustomhomes.com

882-1800, wamplerbuilder.com

PULTE HOMES

WEDGEWOOD BUILDING COMPANY

866-907-8583, pulte.com

582-2488, wedgewoodbc.com

RANDY SHAFFER BUILDERS

WESTWIND CONSTRUCTION

702-3467, randyshaffer.net

578-1168, wcindy.com

R.J. KLEIN & ASSOCIATES

WHICKER CONSTRUCTION

846-1666, rjkleinfinehomes.com

839-8353, whickerconstruction.com

RENOWNED BUILDERS

WILL WRIGHT BUILDING CORP.

861-8956, renownedbuilders.com

844-5499, willwrightbuildingcorp.net

RICHARD CARRIGER CUSTOM HOMES

WOODSTOCK CUSTOM HOMES

846-9221, richardcarriger.com

506-3568, woodstockcustomhomes.com

RICK CAMPBELL BUILDER

752-5957, oldfieldsonhuntclub.com THE RE-DEVELOPMENT GROUP

281-0482, redev.net REPUBLIC DEVELOPMENT

770-1818, republicdev.com SAN BEL DEVELOPMENT

777-6372, thewillowsinzionsville.com

Interior Designers A LANTZ DESIGN AND CONSULTING

569-5972, alantzdesign.com AESTHETE DESIGNS

286-3521, aesthetedesigns.com AMETHYST INTERIORS

564-8245, amethystinteriorsllc.com BAILEY & BAILEY INTERIOR DESIGN

752-5469, rickcampbellbuilder.com

257-6156

HIDAY CUSTOM BUILDERS

408-0611, hidaycustombuilders.com HOMES BY DESIGN

228-0058, hbdbuilder.com HOMES BY REX BROWN

587-1388, homesbyrexbrown.com HOSS HOMES

823-9788, hosshomes.com

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442-1269, jeatonhomes.com

While the color blue has long been a mainstay in interior design, we’re now seeing many shades of blue layered together in a single space. For example, you might select a vibrant shade of turquoise in upholstery against a backdrop of rich navyblue walls with saturated cobalt or cheerful robin’s-egg blue accents. Simply tie the blues together using bright whites or soft creams for painted woodwork and a few of the accent fabrics.”

JOHN J. SCHNEIDER & CO.

TOM KORECKI

HOWELL CUSTOM HOMES

902-3358, howellbuilders.com J.A. YANCEY & ASSOCIATES

710-7074, jayanceyhomes.com J. HUSTON AND ASSOCIATES

846-4403, jhustonhomes.com JOHN EATON HOMES

873-6227, jjschneider.com J.R. LAZARO BUILDERS

271-0331, jrlazarobuilders.com

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Design director and owner, Thomas & Jayne Interior Design

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HELPING HANDS

BOB MEAD INTERIORS

JEFF SHEATS DESIGNS

MICHAEL ARNOLD INTERIOR DESIGN

ASPEN OUTDOOR DESIGNS

925-0693

357-0155, jeffsheatsdesigns.com

602-5416

774-0156, aspenoutdoordesigns.com

CASUAL ELEGANCE DESIGNS BY TINA

JSC STYLISH INTERIORS

MISCH BOBRICK DESIGN

BAM OUTDOOR

713-1388, casualelegancebytina.com

440-0667

730-0028, 430-1835, mischbobrick.com

896-1414, bamoutdoorinc.com

COMPASS DESIGN

JULIE BOVA INTERIOR DESIGN

RAE INTERIORS

BECKER LANDSCAPE

865-1544, compassdesignservices.com

580-9775, juliebovainteriordesign.com

577-2800

877-423-2537, beckerlandscape.com

CORNERSTONE INTERIORS

JULIE O’BRIEN DESIGN GROUP

REED DESIGN

BPI OUTDOOR LIVING

887-2778, cornerstoneinteriorsusa.com

706-0772, julieobriendesign.com

572-1247, reeddesignpartners.com

259-4062, brickpavingofindy.com

ROSALIND BRINN POPE INTERIOR DESIGN

BROWER/JACQUES DESIGN

475-1906, popeinteriors.com SAVVY DECOR

852-8440, brownsburglandscape.com

SHANNON CONNOR DESIGN

CALVIN LANDSCAPE

252-5594, shannonconnordesign.com

247-6316, calvinlandscape.com

SHINE DESIGN

CARMEL TURF CARE

507-3106, shinedesigninteriors.com

758-5722, carmelturfcare.com

STUDIO DESIGN GALLERY

CAROLE BOLEMAN

571-3800, kristinalawson.com

873-3474, caroleboleman.com

SUSAN COLVIN INTERIORS

CIRCLE CITY OUTDOORS

257-5105

257-7518, circlecityoutdoors.com

THOMAS & JAYNE INTERIOR DESIGN

COUNTRY GARDENS LAWN & LANDSCAPE

TY INTERIORS

418-8516 WALKER DESIGNS

COURTNEY CASTEEL HOME

KALLEEN & COMPANY

817-9100, courtneycasteelhome.com

987-4233, kalleenandcompany.com

431-6240, walkerdesignsonline.com

D RAY DECOR

KIEFER DESIGN GROUP

WHETSTONE & ASSOCIATES

300-1000, draydecorhome.com

441-9247, kieferdesigngroup.com

852-7041, whetstoneandassociates.com

DALE HUGHES INTERIOR DESIGN

KITTLE’S DESIGN STUDIO

698-3253, dalehughesinteriordesign.com

849-1163, studio.kittles.com

DB INTERIORS

KLINKOSE INTERIOR DESIGNS

339-7847, countrygardens landscaping.com CREATIVE OUTDOOR CONCEPTS

586-1729, cocindy.com DAVE’S LAWN & LANDSCAPE

861-6160, daveslawn.com EAGLESON LANDSCAPE

997-4803, eaglesonlandscape.com EASY LIVING LANDSCAPES

440-6839, easylivinglandscapes.com

410-0085, dbinteriorsusa.com

545-4760, klinkosedesigns.com

DEBORAH PARKS INTERIOR DESIGN

KOHL INTERIORS

ENGLEDOW GROUP

575-1100, engledow.com

545-4099

457-6668, kohlinteriors.com

DESIGN STUDIO VRIESMAN

LEHNER DESIGNS

519-1785, designstudiovriesman.com

888-7086, lehnerdesigns.com

DESIGN WORKS

LUXE HOME INTERIORS

Landscape Architects

756-8259

663-3588, luxeofcarmel.com

DIANA CHASTAIN INTERIORS

MARIKA DESIGNS

ACCENT LANDSCAPES

335-7576

733-9650, marikadesigns.com

769-2020, accentlandscapes.com

DIANE HALLQUIST INTERIOR DESIGN

MB DESIGNS

ALLEN & SCOTT ENTERPRISES

442-8222, interiorsbymbdesigns.com

339-8536, allenandscottenterprises.com

257-9339

BROWNSBURG LANDSCAPE & LAWN CARE

848-0020, savvydecor.com

582-2727, thomasjayne.com

Room by Chip Kalleen and Tom Vriesman of Kalleen & Company

462-7557, browerjacques.com

FIANO LANDSCAPES

318-1015, fianolandscapes.com FRANCO LANDSCAPING

858-3858, 273-9195, francoland.com GARDENS OF GROWTH

251-4769, gardensofgrowth.com GREENLEAF LANDSCAPING

881-4566, greenleaflandscape inc.com

DRAKE INTERIORS

566-6500, drakeinteriorsindy.com ELLE DESIGNS

508-9260, elle-designs.com EVERYTHING HOME BY WENDY LANGSTON

446-4300, everythinghomedesigns.com

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EXCLUSIVES

681-2578, levineinteriors.com HANNAH LTD.

848-9716, hannahltd.com HEINCKER DESIGN

645-8015, heinckerdesign.com HOSKINS INTERIOR DESIGN

253-8986, hoskinsinteriordesign.com J. BAKER INTERIORS

569-1301, jbakerinteriors.com J. GAUKER INTERIORS

590-8627, jgaukerinteriors.com JACOBS SCHNEIDER INTERIOR DESIGN

251-0312, jacobs-schneider.com

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The next big thing in the landscape industry is not a plant, a fireplace, or a new kind of paver. It is the emphasis on quality in the design process, creating the basis for a quality outdoor-living space. We are seeing this movement out West, and it is slowly finding its way here. The results are seen in very livable outdoor-living spaces with classic materials and movements that will endure for decades.” ERIC J. BEARD, RLA

Landscape architect, Surroundings by Natureworks

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HELPING HANDS

GREEN VISTA LANDSCAPING

773-7911, greenvistalandscaping.com GREEN WITH ENVY LAWN CARE & OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE

SHANE’S OUTDOOR LIVING & LANDSCAPES

485-6514, shaneslandscape.com SPOTTS GARDEN SERVICE

495-3689, green-with-envy-lawncare.com

356-8808, spottsgardens.com

HITTLE LANDSCAPING

SURROUNDINGS BY NATUREWORKS

896-5697, hittlelandscape.com

575-0482, carmelluxurylandscape.com

INDYSCAPE

TRENT COMPANIES

539-5429, indyscape.com

846-2284, trentcompanies.com

DIRECTBUY

STEVE GRAY RENOVATIONS

472-9800, indianapolis.directbuy.com

596-0928, stevegrayrenovations.com

DORFMAN DESIGN BUILDERS

T. MORGAN CONSTRUCTION

638-3717, dorfmandesign.com

955-8984, tmorganconstruction.com

DREAM DESIGN OF INDIANA

THOMAS J. PEARSON BUILDER & REMODELER

600-8282, indyremodels.com DUKATE FINE REMODELING

736-9961, dukate.net

861-9778, thomasjpearson.com TOM SIMMONS

873-3200, tomsimmonsinc.com

EMERGENT INVESTMENTS

TREMAIN CORPORATION

773-9933, viveexterior.com

572-7227, emergentinvestments.com

849-8453, tremaincorp.com

WALTON & VETOR LANDSCAPES

FINISHING TOUCH RENOVATIONS

VICKREY REMODELING SPECIALIST

607-5154, finishingtouchrenovations .com

873-9494, vickreyremodeling.com WEISS & COMPANY

GETTUM ASSOCIATES

844-5095, callweiss.com

888-5681, gettum.com

WRIGHTWORKS

LAWN TROOPS

GREEN TRADE CONTRACTING

925-7106, wrightworks.net

422-4200, lawntroops.com

413-6600, greentradecontracting.com

LOS ARBOLES LANDSCAPE

THE HOME WRIGHT

626-7635, losarboleslandscape.com

223-3070, thehomewright.com

MARK M. HOLEMAN

JS DESIGN & REMODELING

K.D. LANDSCAPING

896-9180, kdlandscapingllc.com KELLEY GREEN LAWN & LANDSCAPE

545-2967, kelleygreenlawn.com KENNETH WATSON DESIGN

429-0963, fisherslandscapedesign company.com

849-3120, holemanlandscape.biz MOSIER LAWNS & LANDSCAPING

VIVE EXTERIOR DESIGN

545-4424, waltonvetor.com WILLIAM H. BROWN LANDSCAPE

557-4221, brownlandscape.com

Remodelers

271-8957, mosierlawns.com

254-9098, jsadr.com KELLEY CONSTRUCTION

244-8178, kelley-construction.net

NATURE’S CHOICE LANDSCAPING

BHI GROUP

852-2647, natureschoicelandscaping .com

862-9917, gobhigroup.com

THE NOLL LANDSCAPE GROUP

852-5546, booherbuilding.com

841-7559, nolllandscape.com

BOOHER REMODELING COMPANY CASE DESIGN/REMODELING

THE OTHER SIDE LAWN & LANDSCAPE

361-6311, theothersidecares.com OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS GROUP

292-9776, oeggroup.com OUTDOOR OASIS

933-2623, youroutdooroasis.net PRIMARY GROUNDS LANDSCAPING

422-9755, primarygrounds.com PRO CARE HORTICULTURAL SERVICES

872-4800, procarelandscapers.com

352-9022, lifestylegroup.com MAPLE ROAD CONSTRUCTION

537-0957, mapleroadinc.com

846-2600, caseindy.com

MAXSON REMODELING AND CONSTRUCTION

CENTENNIAL CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING SERVICES

OOLEY’S CUSTOM REMODELING

848-7634, centennialconstruction remodeling.com CENTRAL CONSTRUCTION GROUP

213-6246, ccg-indy.com CK DESIGN & BUILD

899-5282, ckdesignandbuild.com CMH BUILDERS

714-6536, cmhbuilders.com

PROGRESSIVE LAWNSCAPING

THE LIFESTYLE GROUP

Real Estate Companies

769-6696, maxsonbuild.com 881-5524, ooleyscustomremodeling.com PILLAR HOMES & REMODELING

557-3485, pillarhomesremodeling.com RANDALLIS

CARPENTER REALTORS

800-630-1727, callcarpenter.com CENTURY 21

866-732-6139, century21.com COLDWELL BANKER KAISER

844-1131, cbkaiser.com EASYSTREET REALTY

280-4663, easystreetrealty-indy.com ENCORE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

937-2172, randallis.com

660-4444, encoresothebysrealty.com

RL HAHN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

ERA REAL ESTATE LINKS

450-9445, rlhahnresidential.com

805-7360, realestatelinks.com EVERHART STUDIO

780-6619, progressivelawnscaping .com

CORINTHIAN FINE HOMES

RONALD J. FRAZEE DESIGNER & BUILDER

578-0237, corinthianinc.com

291-9833, rjfdb.com

SALSBERY BROTHERS LANDSCAPING

DESIGNER REMODELING

SPIVEY CONSTRUCTION

843-0100, salsberybros.com

281-8128, designerremodelinginc.com

786-4337, spiveyconstruction.com

916-1052, everhartlistings.com F.C. TUCKER COMPANY

888-588-2537, talktotucker.com FLOCK REAL ESTATE GROUP

634-6676, flockrealty.com KELLER WILLIAMS

kw.com

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KOSENE & KOSENE RESIDENTIAL

753-3486, koseneresidential.com LANDRIGAN & CO.

687-8888, landrigan.com THE LITZ GROUP

There are two major trends I see in remodeling. The first is the use of houzz.com by consumers to get design ideas and find professionals for their projects. More and more of our clients are using Houzz in some way. The second is the increasing demand for technology integration. Most major projects we build incorporate some type of control or monitoring via mobile devices for lighting, security, and audio/video.”

575-1055, litzgroup.com

CHRIS WRIGHT, CR

SYCAMORE GROUP REALTORS

Founder and president, WrightWorks

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MSWOODS REAL ESTATE

888-230-0255, mswoods.com NOTTINGHAM REALTY GROUP

489-3441, nottinghamrealtygroup.com PRUDENTIAL INDIANA REALTY GROUP

800-747-7797, prudentialindiana.com RE/MAX

remax-indiana.com 348-3344, sycamoregrouprealtors.com

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Finishing Touches AMERICA’S FLOOR SOURCE

Appliances BEST BUY

Looking for a stainless-steel warming drawer? Or a high-efficiency washer and dryer? Amid its aisles of smartphones and video games, Best Buy has homeowners covered when it comes to new appliances for kitchens, laundry rooms, or any other space. Multiple Central Indiana locations, 888-237-8289, bestbuy.com CLARK APPLIANCE

High-end appliances rule at Clark, which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Thermador, Viking, SubZero, and Electrolux, among many others, are all available, along with Le Creuset cookware and Kershaw cutlery. Cooking classes are offered several times per month, and they’ll even send someone to your home for a more personalized shopping experience. 5415 E. 82nd St., 863-0542; Clearance outlet: 8767 Boehning Ln., 890-9202; clarkappliance.com FRY’S ELECTRONICS

Upgrade your kitchen or laundry room with the latest appliances that look good and are efficient, too. Whirlpool, Samsung, GE, LG, and more are here in this mega-store. 9820 Kincaid Dr., Fishers, 594-3101, frys.com H.H. GREGG

The right appliances can make all the difference. Find what you need in these showrooms stocked with Bosch, Frigidaire, GE, Whirlpool, LG, and more. At the company’s Fine Lines location, browse a variety of high-end brands, including Electrolux Icon, KitchenAid Architect, GE Monogram, and Sub-Zero.

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3651 Commercial Dr., 293-4922; 10101 E. Washington St., 899-4070; 8921 S. U.S. Highway 31, 888-2192; 10101 E. U.S. Highway 36, Avon, 209-2030; 16680 Mercantile Blvd., Noblesville, 774-2290; hhgregg.com. Fine Lines: 4161 E. 96th St., 888-877-3463, hh greggfinelines.com

All of the usual suspects are here, including tons of brands and styles of carpeting, hardwood and laminate flooring, and ceramic and stone tiles. You’ll also see more unique options, like rubber (perfect for those areas that need durability), cork, and bamboo floors.

SEARS

9228 E. 33rd St., 356-3181, americas floorsource.com

No matter the size of your renovation, Sears’s extensive inventory has myriad top brands from which to choose. Check out its Energy Star–qualified items that guarantee less energy and water usage than standard appliances. 5425 E. Thompson Rd., 791-0279; 10400 E. U.S. Highway 36, Ste. 600, Avon, 271-9392; 11728 Fishers Crossing Dr., Fishers, 841-9173; searshard warestores.com

Flooring

ARCHITECTURAL BRICK & TILE

Though its roots are in the brick business, Architectural Brick & Tile has branched out over the course of its nearly 50 years of business to sell glass, ceramic, metal, and porcelain tiles; natural-stone flooring; custom carved-stone items like fireplace surrounds and range hoods; and clay pavers. For a unique look, check out its newest supplier, Arto, which makes clay and ceramic tiles for surfaces and flooring. They’re all on display in this 10,000-square-foot showroom. 8610 E. 106th St., Fishers, 842-2888, archbricktile.com BLAKLEY’S FLOORING

than 60 years, the Brothers staff is well trained to help you choose the best option for your floors, be it Forest Stewardship Council–certified hardwood, carpeting, ceramic tile, laminate, or vinyl. 1025 E. 54th St., 251-0350, brothers floorcovering.com BROWN’S FLOORING

Owner Bob Workman specially selects the best flooring options to present in his showroom, with brands such as Armstrong, Royalty Carpet, Konecto, ShawMark, Bruce, Torlys, and Kraus. Samples are available to take home before you make the final call. 8517 Westfield Blvd., 253-1942, brownsflooring.net BURTON’S FLOORING CENTER

Burton’s has helped Johnson County homeowners with their flooring needs for 20-plus years. Product offerings include a range of carpeting, hardwood, tile, vinyl, laminate, and area rugs. 565 Banta St., Franklin, 738-0001, burtonsflooringcenter.com

With more than a century of experience, Blakley’s offers many different ways to obtain the ideal flooring for your home. Products include carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, cork, bamboo, and tile flooring. Stair runners and area rugs are available as well.

CARPET COUNTRY

1063 S. Range Line Rd., Carmel, 575-9967, adamsflooring.biz

8765 Hague Rd., 576-8200; 2184 E. 116th St., Carmel, 575-0440; blakleys flooring.com

280 S. State Rd. 135, Greenwood, 888-3501, carpetcountry.net

ALBERT GRIFFITH & SONS FLOORING

BREWER CUSTOM FLOORS AND MORE

This showroom is a go-to for those looking for quality unfinished, prefinished, and engineered hardwood floors. Numerous brands are available for the pros to install, but you can also find help if you’re a dedicated do-ityourselfer. Services include sanding and finishing, as well as screening and recoating, ensuring your floors stay looking like new.

Its spacious showroom features flooring for all tastes: carpet, vinyl, hardwood, laminate, ceramic, marble, and stone. Versatile rock carpet can be used indoors and out, and epoxy floors and concrete stamping also are offered.

Five area locations make it easy for Central Indiana homeowners to replace their carpet and other flooring. Exclusive brands include Relax, It’s Lee’s; Innovia; Invincible hardwood and luxury vinyl tile; Just Shorn; Laminate for Life; and Resista.

10080 E. 121st St., Fishers, 841-9365, griffithfloors.com

BROTHERS FLOOR COVERING

ADAM’S FLOORING

The staff at Adam’s can help homeowners sift through their many options of carpeting, hardwood and laminate flooring, and bamboo and vinyl options. Area rugs complete the look.

166 Vista Pkwy., Avon, 272-4010, brewercustomfloorsandmore.com Serving Central Indiana for more

Carpet may be in its name, but this Greenwood business also sells solid and engineered hardwood; ceramic, porcelain, and stone tile; laminate wood, stone, and tile; vinyl; and rock carpeting.

CARPET ONE FLOOR & HOME

6851 E. U.S. Highway 36, Avon, 800-4049; 11230 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, 849-0606; 894 N. State Rd. 135, Greenwood, 800-7141; 5410 Victory Dr., 870-1383; 15887 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville, 565-1266; carpetone.com

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FINISHING TOUCHES find eco-friendly options, too.

The Next Big Thing

[ LOCAL PROFESSIONALS REVEAL WHAT’S ON THEIR INDUSTRY R ADAR ] The reclaimed look will be huge in wood and in tile. Wider planks and lower-sheen finishes in wood will be strong. In tile, you will see more rectangular shapes in multiple sizes—not just 12-by-24. This allows for many design possibilities. Almost any new tile will have some form of gray in it; gray in wood and carpet is still strong this year. In carpeting, polypropylene is rivaling nylon and quickly becoming acceptable because of its wear and cleaning ability. Blends with silk are extremely beautiful in the luxury-carpet offerings.” KARLA SHONE

Interior designer and project manager, EF Marburger

3126 E. State Rd. 32, Westfield, 896-9900, justfloorshome.com KERMANS FINE FLOORING

Staff design consultants can help shoppers wade through the many brands and styles of carpeting; cork, bamboo, laminate, and hardwood floors; and tiles made from ceramic, glass, porcelain, marble, and even metal. Kermans also carries top brands of area rugs, and can design, produce, and clean rugs, too. 4505 E. 82nd St., 842-5700, kermans.com MAINSTYLE FLOORING

Two Central Indiana locations show an array of brands for carpeting, hardwood, laminate, tile, and area rugs. 5505 S. Meridian St., 782-1213; 1601 E. Main St., Plainfield, 839-2986; mainstyleflooring.com MCCOOL’S FLOORING OUTLET

CLAGHORN CUSTOM FLOORING

Kent Claghorn brings three-plus decades of flooring experience to his Zionsville shop, which offers a variety of products for any need and budget—hardwood; laminate; porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, and glass tile; and carpeting. The store also provides custom blinds, custom cabinetry, and floor-refinishing and bath-remodeling services. 100 N. 1st St., Zionsville, 873-6202, claghorncustomflooring.com CLAY’S FLOORING OF INDIANAPOLIS

Start from the floor and work your way up with Clay’s inventory that includes quality brands of carpet, stone, hardwood, and tile. Then, look through its selection of window treatments, wallpaper, and even custom furniture to bring the whole room together. 16525 Southpark Dr., Westfield, 804-2263, claysflooring.com CUSTOM FLOORS

Custom Floors’ impressive showroom gathers countless options for your home, including carpet, hardwood, tile, and stone from major manufacturers. Cold feet? Consider installing radiant heating underneath. Find ideas for your countertops (fabricated in-house) and backsplashes, too, with a large selection of stone slabs. 11777 Exit 5 Pkwy., Fishers, 844-7740, customfloors.com DOWNING FLOORING & DESIGN

A family-owned store, Downing offers carpet, area rugs, vinyl, ceramic, laminate, tile, wood, and flooring accessories. Take your workout room to a whole new level with its choices of athletic surfaces. The showroom is open by appointment only, so call ahead to schedule your visit. 411 N. Range Line Rd., Carmel, 846-3700, flooringspecialist.biz

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Before heading over to Drexel, upload a photo of your room to its website to get a virtual preview of how different flooring materials and colors will look. In person, set aside plenty of time to browse its choices of carpeting, hardwoods, laminate, tile, and stone, as well as cabinets, windows, window coverings, and countertops. 3217 N. Shadeland Ave., 545-2174, drexelin.com EF MARBURGER

Now in its 101st year, this recently expanded showroom brings to clients top manufacturers and brands of carpet, area rugs, hardwood, bamboo, cork, laminate, natural stone, and tile in porcelain, glass, and ceramic. Finish off the look of your room with custom cabinetry, a new shower enclosure, window treatments, or drawer hardware. 9999 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, 841-7250, efmarburger.com FLOORING EXPRESSIONS

Start by choosing from a selection of vinyl, laminate, tile, carpet, hardwood, or area rugs. Then, employees can measure the space in your home, install your chosen flooring, and even assist with interior-design consultation. Flooring Expressions also provides floor and carpet cleaning. 4529 E. Edgewood Ave., 979-0620, flooringexpressions.com FLOORTECH

Southsiders visit Floortech for its large selection of carpet, laminate, stone, tile, and hardwood flooring. Browse its website to see the variety of brands available. 1280 W. Southport Rd., 887-6825, floortechcorp.com FULL CIRCLE HARDWOOD FLOORS

Whether you want to replace or

restore your current hardwood floors, Full Circle offers new flooring installation, sanding and refinishing, and hardwood maintenance so you can keep your surfaces as shiny as the day they were installed. 8481 Bash St., Ste. 600, 596-1777, fullcirclefloors.com HENRY’S FLOORING

A family business, Henry’s stocks major brands of hardwood and laminate flooring, carpeting, and vinyl. Check out its ceramic tiles to redo your backsplash, shower, tub, or floor. 1302 W. Main St., Greenfield, 467-1620, henrysflooring.com ICC FLOORS

An extensive selection of flooring, such as hardwood, cork, carpet, bamboo, and luxury vinyl, shares space at this Castleton-area showroom with other home accents, such as Benjamin Moore paint, Cambria countertops, Hunter Douglas window treatments, and area rugs. 7226 E. 87th St., Ste. D1, 813-0931, iccfloors.com JACK LAURIE HOME FLOOR DESIGNS

For more than 60 years, Jack Laurie has provided quality flooring products and services. Its bright and spacious showroom in the Indiana Design Center displays ceramic and stone tile, hardwood flooring (wide planks, distressed woods, and exotic varieties), synthetic and wool carpeting, and area rugs from leading brands. Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd., Ste. 124, Carmel, 569-2095, jacklauriegroup.com

McCool’s prides itself on its wide selection of flooring for anywhere in your home, whether you’re looking for new carpet for your great room, hardwood or laminate floors in your kitchen, or porcelain or ceramic tiles in your master bathroom. Brands include Mohawk, Dal-Tile, Congoleum, Karastan, and more. 598 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel, 843-2655; 8105 Kingston St., Avon, 272-9435; mccoolsflooring.com RITE RUG

Providing flooring since 1934, Rite Rug unites fashion with function in various options of hardwood, laminate, carpeting, and all manner of tiles. It also proffers carpet and upholstery cleaning, hardwood refinishing, and window treatments. 6851 Hillsdale Ct., 842-1145, riterug.com TISH FLOORING

What better way to choose your new flooring than to have samples of hardwood, carpeting, tile, or vinyl brought right to you? Select your favorites, and a consultant at Tish Flooring will bring them to your home so you can better see how they look. 4625 W. 86th St., Ste. 400, 879-8474, tishflooring.com

Glass and Mirrors CARMEL GLASS & MIRROR

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This family-owned store will help you find what you need in carpeting, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, and stone. As an authorized Mohawk Color Center, it specializes in the brand. You’ll

With 9,000 square feet, this showroom offers just about every product and service related to glass and mirrors. Window-glass replacement, customcut mirrors, custom mirror framing, and interior and furniture glass are just

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some of its services. Its ShowerGuard glass ensures that your shower door will be protected from hard water, humidity, and soap damage. 500 E. 106th St., 846-4864, carmel glass.com COOK’S GLASS & MIRROR

Upgrade the look of your bathroom with a custom shower door or enclosure featuring patterned, etched, or vented glass. Cook’s also provides custom mirrors and tabletops, heatstrength glass for fireplaces and wood-burning stoves, screen repair, and privacy and safety glass. 5703 W. Morris St., 241-9344, cooks glass.net DESIGNER GLASS SOLUTIONS

Reduce heat and glare, increase privacy, and soften or diffuse natural light with a creation by Designer Glass Solutions, which installs custom glass panels over your existing windows. Decorative iron art is also available to place on top of windows and doors and on ceilings. 301 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel, 223-7569, indyartglass.com DR. SHOWER DOOR AND MIRROR

Give your bathroom a much-needed upgrade with one of Dr. Shower’s customized shower doors. The possibilities are many: sliding, swinging, bifold, steam-tight, framed, and semi-framed. New door handles are available, too, as are custom-made mirrors in any shape or size. 7936 E. 46th St., 545-6767, drshower door.com KELLY GLASS & MIRROR

Custom shower doors, mirrors, patterned glass, custom tabletops—Kelly pretty much does it all. Its repertoire also includes window repair, glass shelves, handrails, and even glass boards on which you can write and then simply wipe off.

TREMAIN SHOWER DOORS & MIRRORS

Find an array of mirror and glass options that include obscure, clear, and sandblasted for your ideal shower door; framed and semi-frameless shower doors; shower-door glass replacement; and glass for kitchen cabinets and tabletops. No matter their size, mirrors can be cut here, too. 9337 Castlegate Dr., 849-8453, tremaincorp.com

Home Technology Systems ADVANCED RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRONICS

Build the home theater or media room of your dreams, play music throughout your home, or dim the lights with a touch of a button thanks to the services provided by Advanced Residential & Commercial Electronics. The company has installed systems at various local restaurants, sports bars, and corporate offices. 8742 Robbins Rd., 876-3753, avdesigners.com CUSTOM AUDIO DESIGNS

Custom Audio Designs can help you binge-watch your favorite TV show or enjoy a movie in ultimate comfort and style by creating a personal theater. More into music? Its services take your jams to every corner of your home. To keep everything safe

Bring your glass or mirror idea, and Mirror & Glass Concepts can make it a reality. But if you’re not quite sure what you want, the staff can help create the ideal design that meets your needs. Custom mirror framing, safety glass, decorative mirrors, glass etching and tinting, and mirrored walls and doors are also among its products and services.

DIGITECH CUSTOM AUDIO AND VIDEO

Controlling your home with just the touch of a button is not something from the future—it’s among the many services the pros at Digitech can provide for you and your family. Turn to them for design and installation of dedicated home theaters, media rooms, home-automation systems from which you can create different “moods,” security systems, and multiroom audio systems. 612 Station Dr., Carmel, 580-1922, digitechcustom.net EXCEPTIONAL HOME TECHNOLOGIES

Reinvent the theater experience right in your own home. This westside company can create the perfect setting for your family movie nights, with the best seating, easy-to-use controls, optimal audio and video, and sound that doesn’t leave the room. Other services include home automation and lighting control. 1630 S. Green St., Ste. A, Brownsburg, 520-3268, exceptionalht.com GALAXY HOME THEATER

Chris Johnson turned his passion for

2650 Fairview Pl., Ste. D, Greenwood, 885-9500, galaxyht.com MILLENNIUM SOUNDS

Take your home theater to another level with seats that rock and rumble with the action in your movies. Millennium provides that and much more. Turn your iPhone into a home control with audio, video, lighting, and security all in one place, and check out lights that double as speakers, automated blinds, and homenetworking services. 3949 E. 82nd St., 845-9484, millenniumsounds.com ONE-TOUCH AUTOMATION

With so much technology in our lives, it’s good when we can simplify things. One-Touch can help control all of your home systems—security, lighting, audio/video, and temperature—in one device, even if you’re not at home. Consultations are by appointment only. Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd., Ste. 207B, Carmel, 896-1393, one-touchautomation.com OVATION AUDIO-VIDEO SOLUTIONS

Ovation employees meet with you in your home to help you choose the best products and systems. Their goal is for customers to be totally satisfied with their audio/video, home-integration, theater, and security systems. 6609 E. 82nd St., 849-7729, ovation-av .com THE PREMIER GROUP

This Indiana Design Center showroom is a go-to stop for tech-savvy homeowners. Here, you can gather information on home theaters, audio and security systems, lighting controls, and even racing simulators and virtual golf rooms.

Create your dream home theater with Technology Interiors, which builds customized designs to fit your needs. They give the same attention to audio, security, lighting, network, and automation services for your home. 10130 Brooks School Rd., Fishers, 284-1084, technologyinteriors.com TRI PHASE TECHNOLOGIES

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Turn your TV room into an entertainment center for the whole family. Digital Sight & Sound can help homeowners sort through their many options of TVs, receivers, and speakers, so they can get the best picture and sound. It also offers security systems and home-networking services.

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950 3rd Ave. SW, Carmel, 843-1204, mirrorglassconcepts.com

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electronics, movies, and music into a business by opening Galaxy Home Theater. It provides in-home consultations to design the ideal home theater, whole-home audio system, and systems specifically for the outdoors.

Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd., Ste. 118, Carmel, 580-1032, premier-group.com

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7206 N. Keystone Ave., 251-8244, northsideglass.com

9943 E. U.S. Highway 36, Avon, 271-7940, customaudiodesignsinc.net

1044 Summit Dr., Carmel, 848-0101, dssindy.com

1740 Industry Dr., Ste. D, 356-0400, kelly-glass.com

No matter your glass or mirror challenge, Northside Glass can handle it. The shop provides glass shower installation, custom mirrored walls, repair, glass shelves and tabletops, and even custom glass picture frames.

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Installation by TRI Phase Technologies

TRI Phase knows how to make your game-watching experience unforgettable with its home theaters, lighting control, and audio and security systems. Its work can be seen (and heard) at the Indianapolis Colts practice facility and in the homes of several Colts players. 1041 W. Main St., Carmel, 845-0236, triphase-tech.com

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Kitchens, Baths, Cabinets, and Closets ACCENT CABINET

Tired of your old kitchen? At Accent Cabinet’s showrooms, you’ll find plenty of ideas for new cabinets, countertops, and hardware. They’ll help with design and installation, too. Outlet and warehouse: 3220 N. Shadeland Ave., 541-8296; Showrooms: 1950 E. Conner St., Noblesville, 774-8028; 725 E. Main St., Greenfield, 467-0710; 1038 E. Main St., Brownsburg, 852-3404; accentcabinet.com ADAM GIBSON DESIGN

Adam Gibson brings his experience as a general contractor into designing luxurious kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas with practicality and creativity in mind. You’re likely to see clean lines, an appreciation for natural light, and an efficient use of space. 255-5001, adamgibson.com THE AFFORDABLE COMPANIES

Whether it’s your kitchen or bathroom that needs a makeover, Affordable can help. Its experienced staff can design and install new cabinets, countertops, and flooring, or reface your current cabinetry for a fresh look. 1000 3rd Ave. SW, Ste. 120, Carmel, 575-9540, the-affordablecompanies.com ASSOCIATED DEALERS SUPPLY

Find a wide range of custom, semicustom, and stock cabinet options for your whole home, no matter your style. Finish off your space with one

221 E. Main St., Westfield, 867-0483, adscabinets.com BARBER CABINET

For more than 50 years, family-run Barber has been dedicated to crafting quality cabinets for Central Indiana kitchens. Its products are constructed, painted, and finished on site, and its showroom lets homeowners see their myriad options. 2957 S. Collier St., Ste. A, 247-4747, barbercabinet.com BEEHLER KITCHENS

Cabinets for your kitchen, bathroom, or other spaces are designed and installed by Christine Beehler and her team. The pieces are built to order in Southern Indiana, ensuring quality without a giant price tag. 745 W. Hawthorne St., Zionsville, 716-1851, beehlerkitchens.com BLUE RIDGE DESIGN

With more than 20 years of experience, Sandi Perlman designs and remodels kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas of your home. She’s also a licensed general contractor. 6031 N. Michigan Rd., 281-1184, indykitchendesigner.com CABINETRY GREEN

Cabinetry Green focuses on bringing you quality, durable, and eco-friendly cabinets for kitchens, bathrooms, libraries, and home offices. Items are custom designed to meet your needs, whether it’s to store your extensive book collection, crafts, or audio/video equipment. 842-1550, cabinetrygreen.com CABINETRY IDEAS

Bring your plans for your kitchen,

bathroom, entertainment room, laundry room, or home bar to fruition with Cabinetry Ideas’ lines of custom and semi-custom cabinetry and multiple styles of countertops, sinks, faucets, and hardware. It also offers nifty extras, such as pullout trash systems and built-in organizational tools. 6113 Allisonville Rd., 722-1300, cabinetryideas.com CALIFORNIA CLOSETS

If you’re tired of wasting time in the morning looking for your favorite sweater, California Closets can draw up a perfectly organized closet system that puts everything in its place. Consultants also help organize garages, entryways, playrooms, laundry rooms, and home offices. 4507 E. 82nd St., Ste. 9, 849-1000, californiaclosets.com CARMEL KITCHEN SPECIALISTS

Several lines of cabinetry, countertops in a range of materials, and a wide selection of decorative hardware give owners lots of choices to update their bathroom, kitchen, home bar, or other space. Services include design, plumbing, electrical work, and drywall and flooring installation. 606 Station Dr., Carmel, 844-3975, carmelkitchenspecialists.com CARTER CABINET COMPANY

Quality craftsmanship is at the heart of Carter’s work. Its Southern Indiana– made cabinetry can be installed in your bathroom, kitchen, basement, closet, laundry room, or home office. Custom vanities are available as well. 5839 S. 600 W, New Palestine, 861-8922, cartercabinets.com CHAPMAN CUSTOM BATHS

Owner Jon Chapman is an authorized dealer of The Onyx Collection of shower bases and wall panels, tub surrounds, vanities, and accessories, so

you can turn your bathroom into the retreat you’ve always dreamed of. 1338 Blue Ridge Ln., Brownsburg, 456-4567, chapmancustombaths.com CHATEAU KITCHENS & HOME REMODELING

Custom-designed and hand-carved cabinetry from Chateau can be installed in your kitchen, bathroom, home bar, laundry room, or game room. Staff members can also design fireplace mantels and surrounds, ceiling beams, doors, and custom furniture. 301 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel, 818-0497, chateaukitchens.com CLOSET CONCEPTS

Give yourself a more organized life, starting with your closet. Designers can plan, build, and install the best system for that space, as well as for your laundry room, kids’ play areas, home offices, pantries, and garages. 9402 Uptown Dr., Ste. 100, 849-8444, closetconceptsinc.com CLOSET CONNECTION

Whip your closet into shape with Closet Connection’s wire or wood solutions. Keep the rest of your home under control as well with cabinets, wire shelving, and rails with attached hooks—especially great for the garage. 5619 Edgewood Trace Blvd., 440-8920, closetconnectionin.com CONCEPTS THE CABINET SHOP

Concepts has many favorite cabinetry brands, including KraftMaid, Aristokraft, and Merillat, on top of several countertop and hardware options. 7599 E. U.S. Highway 36, Avon, 2727430; 508 S. Bloomington St., Greencastle, 765-653-1080; concepts thecabinetshop.com CONCEPTUAL KITCHENS & MILLWORK

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[ LOCAL PROFESSIONALS REVEAL WHAT’S ON THEIR INDUSTRY R ADAR ] As the queen of countertops for decades, granite is slowly relinquishing its spot at the top. Quartz, one of Earth’s must durable minerals, is quickly ascending. Available in multitudes of colors and patterns, from monotones to swirls nearly indistinguishable from marble and granite, quartz doesn’t require harmful sealers, and it’s nearly impossible for bacteria to penetrate its easy-to-clean surface. Made from 94-percent quartz and bound with resin, this new surface is ready to be crowned.” ADAM GIBSON, CKD, CBD

Adam Gibson Design

Award-winning designer and owner Rob Klein is known for his completely customized and detailed kitchens, bars, bathrooms, and libraries. The showroom is the only place in Indiana where you’ll find the lines Wm Ohs Kitchen Cabinetry, Premier CustomBuilt, and Neff Kitchens. Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd., Ste. 116, Carmel, 846-2090, conceptualkitchens.com THE CORSI GROUP

The Corsi Group offers two product lines to match every homeowner’s needs and wants: custom-made Corsi Cabinetry and semi-custom Greenfield Cabinetry. Choose the style, finish, and materials, and Corsi will create cabinetry that goes perfectly in your home. Accessories like in-drawer knife storage and drawer dividers are available, too. 6111 Churchman Bypass, 800-999-7606, corsicabinets.com

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DISTINCTIVE KITCHEN & BATH

If you’re considering a new look for your kitchen or bathroom, bring your vision to the designers at Distinctive Kitchen & Bath, who can outfit your space with new cabinetry and countertops. They can also work on custom wall units, bars, home offices, and walk-in closets. 1480 Olive Branch Park Ln., Ste. 500, Greenwood, 882-7100, distinctivekb.com ELIZAVILLE CABINETRY

Elizaville Cabinetry provides its customers with high-quality cabinets designed exclusively for each room in your home, whether you need them for your kitchen, bathroom, entertainment center, or home office. 716-7006, elizavillecabinetry.com FINISH ALTERNATIVES

room, home office, closet, basement, or garage. An authorized dealer of ORG Home, consultants can bring product samples to your abode and draw up a fitting design right then and there. 440-6964, hoosierclosets.com INDIANA KITCHEN COMPANY

The experienced pros at Indiana Kitchen Company can help you choose the ideal cabinetry, whether it be stock, semi-custom, or a custom design, for any application. Designers can also help homeowners with selecting countertops, lighting, hardwood floors, and drawer hardware, all on display in its Noblesville showroom. 925 Conner St., Noblesville, 773-4000, indianakitchencompany.com

Give your cabinets a brand-new look without totally replacing them thanks to Finish Alternatives, which can update the appearance of your current cabinets with different colors and glazed or distressed finishes. Concealed hinges, decorative moldings, and sprucing up kitchen islands with panels, corbels, beadboard, and panel molding are additional services offered.

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Fremont’s portfolio of architectural woodwork includes the Indiana Governor’s Mansion and WheelerStokeley Mansion at Marian University. Its work can be in your home, too, in the form of custom-made kitchen and bathroom cabinets or one-of-akind furniture, such as bedroom sets, entertainment centers, benches, and coffee and dining tables. 998 3rd Ave. SW, Carmel, 843-0237, fremontinteriors.com HOOSIER CLOSETS

Hoosier Closets aims to provide organizational solutions for your laundry

Find the cabinet solution you’re looking for in this Westfield showroom. See product displays, color options, finishes, and hardware available for custom cabinetry projects that can be installed in closets, home offices, media centers, bars, and more. 17401 Tiller Ct., Ste. H, Westfield, 846-2018, inncorp.com This company offers cabinetry brands known for quality, including KraftMaid, Merillat, Starmark, and Cambria. Its designers can help select complementary countertops, flooring, and hardware for your kitchen or bathroom project. 2271 Pointe Pkwy., Carmel; 8100 U.S. Highway 36, Ste. J, Avon; 789 U.S. Highway 31, Greenwood; 843-1500; gokitchenmaster.com THE KITCHEN WRIGHT

Browse kitchen vignettes of various styles, including Victorian, Arts and Crafts, and contemporary, in this Carmel showroom. Make an informed choice with the help of one of The

Kitchen Wright’s designers, who can guide clients through choosing the right cabinetry, countertops, and hardware. 912 S. Range Line Rd., Ste. 100, Carmel, 848-1111, thekitchenwright.com KITCHENS BY DESIGN

Owner Kristin Okeley and her team understand that kitchens should be functional and pretty. They can put that idea into practice in your home, using their design expertise to draw up a kitchen, bathroom, or other space exactly how you want it. The showroom lets homeowners sift through hundreds of choices of cabinetry, countertops, hardware, tile, and flooring. KBD is a full-service design firm that can help with space planning, general contracting, and decorating, too.

install brand-new styles by the time the sun sets. More than 20 kitchens are on display in its showroom, offering homeowners a glimpse of their choices in cabinetry; granite, marble, quartz, and recycled-glass countertops; and vanities. 8606 E. Washington St., 897-0373, limpuscabinetsindianapolis.com MADISON COUNTY CABINETS

Bathrooms, kitchens, home bars, entertainment centers: No space is too big or small for custom-designed cabinetry by this family-owned business. Special features like undercabinet lighting and unique storage ideas are provided as well. 9592 W. 650 S, Pendleton, 765-7784646, madisoncountycabinets.com MILLER MAID CABINETS

1530 E. 86th St., 815-8880, kitchensby design.net KITCHENS BY TEIPEN

A Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer, Michael Teipen and his staff focus on creating that unique kitchen you’ve always wanted and can also help with choosing cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and even appliances. 1035 N. State Rd. 135, Greenwood, 888-7345, kitchensbyteipen.com KLINE CABINETMAKERS

With more than 30 years of experience, Kline Cabinetmakers focuses on handcrafting quality products made from locally supplied woods. Choose from many different wood options to create your dream cabinetry for your kitchen or bathroom. 16 S. Main St., Maxwell, 326-3049, klinecabinetmakers.com LIMPUS CABINET SALES

A complete overhaul of your kitchen in just one day? That’s the goal of Limpus, which aims to remove your current cabinetry and countertops and

This company’s tradition of custommade kitchen cabinets dates back to the 1920s, when founder Paul Miller started transforming the kitchens of friends and neighbors. Today, family members carry on the legacy of providing quality cabinetry and hardware for homeowners’ kitchens, bathrooms, and home bars. 6815 S. Emerson Ave., Ste. D, 780-8280, millermaidcabinets.com MINCE KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN

Nancy and Jennifer Mince can oversee all aspects of your kitchen or bathroom overhaul—including planning, material selection, and project management. 306-5005, mincekbd.com MYERS CABINETS

President Roy Myers brings 30-plus years of focusing on quality and client satisfaction to his company, whose showroom presents cabinet brands such as Merillat, Timberlake, Wilsonart, and Aristokraft, and hardware options. Myers can also provide custom-made styles. 4954 Fieldstone Dr., Whitestown, 769-5323, myerscabinets.com MYERS DESIGN

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Customers want to remove the tub to create a larger shower with multiple heads and a curbless entry. This eliminates the cost of glass enclosures, creating a barrier-free space that allows for universal design. Low-flow toilets and hands-free faucets are popular and environmentally friendly. An emerging trend is in-floor radiant heat for comfort and practicality. Importantly, we deliver 3-D color drawings to our customers, showing them a unique visual perspective.” NANCY MINCE

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Myers Design specializes in custom cabinetry and furniture design, ensuring that your kitchen, bathroom, armoire, coffee table, or dining-room table will feature work that’s uniquely yours. Other services include interior design, millwork, restoration and refinishing, and fine-art consultation and installation. Those with a modern aesthetic will want to check out Metric, Myers’s European-styled line of kitchen and bath cabinetry. 217 W. 10th St., Ste. 140, 513-6218, mdindy.com NATHAN ALAN DESIGN

With more than 20 years of experience in design and room layout, Nate Slabaugh hand-draws each kitchen and bathroom renovation plan with a keen eye for detail and meeting a family’s needs. Installation of Amishmade custom cabinetry is performed

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by the company itself, and services are offered for libraries and home bars as well. 6856 N. Keystone Ave., 201-0049, design.nathan-alan.com N-HANCE WOOD RENEWAL

If you love your cabinets but they’re looking worn down and shabby, perhaps it’s time for refacing. N-Hance can bring new life to your kitchen or bathroom woodwork with a deep cleaning and touch-up, a brand-new color, or a fresh finish. Renewal services are available for flooring, too. 1601 Country Club Rd., Ste. A, 273-8500, nhance.com PIONEER KITCHENS

Transform your kitchen or bathroom with the help of this southside business that offers cabinetry by Haas and KraftMaid. Designers can help homeowners choose the right cabinetry, countertops, and hardware to create the best overall space. 5755 S. Belmont Ave., 784-8006, pioneer-kitchens.com REESE KITCHENS, A FERGUSON ENTERPRISE

A true one-stop shop, all three Reese Kitchens showrooms offer an array of options of cabinetry, countertops, appliances, plumbing fixtures, and decorative hardware for endless design combinations to craft the perfect kitchen or bathroom. 1057 E. 54th St., 253-1569; 2801 Fairview Pl., Ste. A, Greenwood, 859-7574; Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd., Ste. 201, Carmel, 580-0179; reesekitchens.com

and storage systems in a range of colors and finishes for garages. Short on room but need more sleeping accommodations? Look into its Murphy beds, which easily fold up into a wall. 9856 North by Northeast Blvd., Fishers, 842-4272, premiergarage.com/indy TRILLIUM CABINET COMPANY

Revamp your kitchen cabinets, island, or bathroom vanity with one of Trillium’s custom or semi-custom options. It can also provide wooden and butcher-block countertops; appliance garages; one-of-a-kind furniture or millwork pieces; and entertainment centers, libraries, or home bars that meet your specific needs. 4357 W. 96th St., 471-8870, trillium cabinet.com ZIONSVILLE CUSTOM CABINETS

Turn the kitchen into your family’s favorite room with the help of owner Ron Wagle, who designs, builds, and installs custom and semi-custom cabinets just the way you envisioned. He can also create ideal cabinetry for bathrooms, wet bars, basements, and more. 10830 Bennett Pkwy., Ste. E, Zionsville, 339-0380, zionsvillecustomcabinets.com

Outdoor Materials

TAILORED LIVING

Find the organization system that’s right for your closet, home office, pantry, or other space. Tailored Living specialists can also provide shelving

CUTTING EDGE HARDSCAPES

Make your outdoor area look like it belongs on the cover of a magazine with one of Cutting Edge Hardscapes’

many options of paving stones in different colors and patterns. The possibilities for your patio, deck, wall, walkway, or driveway are just about endless. 8930 Bash St., Ste. H, 577-1019, cuttingedgehardscapes.com EDGEWOOD BUILDING SUPPLY

Fine detailing makes all the difference. Edgewood’s two area locations show homeowners their choices of brick, cut limestone, sandstone, granite, and “thin” brick and stone products that give the look of those materials but in a thin veneer. 430 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel, 846-6060; 1580 E. Epler Ave., 786-9208; edge woodbuildingsupply.com GENERAL SHALE

With more than 250 types of brick in many colors, textures, and shapes, you can find the right one for any brick-application idea. Materials for your outdoor-living space, thin brick and stone, and Arriscraft brand stone products are on display here as well. 105 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel, 846-2566, generalshale.com INDIANA BRICK CORPORATION

IBC has much more than just bricks in its showroom. Its inventory also includes different types of natural and cast stone, architectural blocks, and ceramic-glazed masonry. 734 E. 169th St., Westfield, 896-1600, ibcbrick.com LP BUILDING PRODUCTS

Protect your home with SmartSide trim and siding, two of the many offerings of LP Building Products. The engineered-wood siding is fortified to protect against fungal decay and termites and is lighter in weight than fiber-cement styles. It’s also durable, so you know it can stand up to Indiana’s harsh summers and winters. Additionally, LP offers flooring and roofing components. Available at big-box home-improvement stores; 888-820-0325, lpcorp.com RESTONE

If you’re looking for outdoor materials that are also eco-friendly, ReStone has a great option: pavers made from leftover granite countertops in a range of colors that can be used inside and outside of your home. 9715 Kincaid Dr., Ste. 900, Fishers, 828-9402, restoneproducts.com STONE CENTER OF INDIANA

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A two-story-high, 100-yard-long “great wall” of architectural stone and brick samples is on display to help you choose the perfect material for your home project. Numerous vignettes let you see various products in action, making it easy to find products for your patio, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, or stone wall. 5272 E. 65th St., 849-9100, stone centerofindiana.com

Plumbing and Lighting Fixtures THE ELEGANT BATH

This subsidiary of Central Supply Company has dozens of manufacturers of sinks, bathtubs, faucets, and other kitchen and bathroom products to bring both design and functionality to your room, regardless of your style. 8748 E. 30th St., 898-3200, theelegantbath.com EXCITING LITING

The extensive inventory in this Nora showroom includes more than 5,000 lampshades and floor and table lamps. The pros here can turn your favorite family heirloom, a musical instrument, or your beloved golf clubs into a light fixture; repair lamps and chandeliers; and offer hard-to-find lightbulbs. 1738 E. 86th St., 846-9516, excitingliting.com FANIMATION

This Zionsville-based company’s roots date back to the late ’70s when founder and CEO Tom Frampton designed his first ceiling fan. Fanimation’s products are known for energy efficiency and an innovative, simplistic look. Fans can be used with or without lights, and various styles of lighting kits are available so that your fan is functional in more ways than one. Available in select stores in Central Indiana, 733-4113, fanimation.com FERGUSON BATH, KITCHEN & LIGHTING GALLERY

Dozens of top names are represented in this Carmel showroom, where you can browse hundreds of plumbing and lighting fixtures to accent any room. Sinks, tubs, toilets, and appliances are on display, too, as are many styles of outdoor fixtures to brighten your home’s exterior. Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd., Ste. 101, Carmel, 705-0794, ferguson.com HEINZMAN LIGHTS AT NIGHT

Since 2001, owner Mark Heinzman has designed professional outdoorlighting systems to fit all budgets. He’ll start with an onsite consultation to discuss your needs and wants and then draw up a plan that’ll highlight the finest features of your home and its landscape. 435-9444, heinzmanlights.com HOMESTYLE

It’s best to make an appointment to browse the products of HomeStyle, a company of Economy Plumbing Supply. Both showrooms offer a wide

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Fox Hollow - From the $360s Traditions Series Homes 317-537-7030 NW corner of 96th and Olio Rd.

Cedar Bend - From the $360s Traditions Series Homes 317-537-7405 W. side of S. County Rd. 635 E, one mile N. of E. County Rd. 300S

Meadows at Springhurst - From the $230s Nature Series Homes 317-537-7030 S. side of McKenzie Rd. between N. Meridian Rd. and N. Broadway St.

The Fountains at Northridge - Coming Soon Traditions Series Homes 317-537-7405 S. of W. Northfield Dr., E. of N. County Rd. 625E

Geist Woods Estates - From the $360s DECORATED MODEL Traditions Series Homes 317-537-7030 E. side of Carroll Rd., 1/2 mile S. of 96th

Avalon Estates - Coming Soon Traditions Series Homes 317-537-7405 1/4 mile N. of E. Country Rd. 350S, E. of Saratoga Pkwy.

JOHNSON COUNTY

Thorpe Creek - From the $360s Traditions Series Homes 317-537-7030 S. side of 126th St., one mile E. of Olio Rd. Gray Eagle - From the $370s Traditions Series Homes 317-537-7030 N. side of 116th between Brooks School Rd. and Olio Rd. Brooks Park - From the $380s Traditions Series Homes 317-537-7030 S. side of 104th, one mile E. of Olio Rd. Barrington Estates - Coming Soon Traditions Series Homes 317-537-7030 South side of 136th, 2.5 miles E of Olio Rd.

MARION COUNTY Parke Place - From the $220s Nature Series Homes 317-537-7405 S. side of W. Banta Rd., 1/2 mile W. of SR135/S. Meridian Rd.

Oak Park - From the $240s DECORATED MODEL Nature Series Homes 317-537-7405 S. side of E. County Rd. 300S between Dan Jones Rd. and Avon Rd./SR267 Rockingham - From the $230s Nature Series Homes 317-537-7405 N. side of Hanna Rd., 1/4 mile W of Saratoga Pkwy.

Waters Edge - From the $360s Traditions Series Homes 317-537-7405 S. side of Stones Crossing Rd., E. of S. Morgantown Rd. Millstone - Coming Soon Nature Series Homes 317-537-7405 E. side of S. Sawmill Rd. S. of Whiteland Rd.

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range of brands of plumbing fixtures, cabinetry, countertops, decorative hardware, and many other supplies for your home-improvement project. 625 N. Capitol Ave., 264-2240; 9755 Hague Rd., Fishers, 841-6444; economyplumbingsupply.com INDIANA LIGHTING CENTER

The perfect lighting makes any room come to life. Indiana Lighting Center’s showrooms carry many choices of products, from shimmering chandeliers and floor lamps to wall sconces and outdoor styles, from brands like George Kovacs, Murray Feiss, Hinkley, and Kichler. Additional home accessories include ceiling fans and mirrors. 3790 Lafayette Rd., 293-9333; 8060 N. Shadeland Ave., 915-7000; 645 N. U.S. Highway 31, Greenwood, 888-5025; indianalighting.com INDIANA OUTDOOR LIGHTING

Designs by Ralph Redmond and his crew can transform your outdoor area, enhancing the entrance of your home, bringing even more beauty to your garden, or creating the perfect atmosphere for your outdoor-living spaces. They can also install water features and decorative bollard lanterns.

sories showcase your many choices for a new look. 8761 E. 116th St., Fishers, 842-8787; 2785 N. Morton St., Franklin, 738-2777; plumbers-supply-co.com WESTFIELD LIGHTING

Browse more than 50 manufacturers of all kinds of lighting fixtures: chandeliers, pendant lights, wall sconces, table and floor lamps, ceiling fans, and styles for the outdoors. The showroom also includes mirrors, clocks, furniture, and works by local artists. 3440 E. State Rd. 32, Westfield, 896-3033, westfieldlighting.com ZIONSVILLE LIGHTING CENTER

For more than 15 years, Zionsville Lighting Center has provided homeowners with a large selection of table and floor lamps, chandeliers, and wall sconces. Additionally, it offers antique-lighting repair and restoration, lamp accessories, and hundreds of lampshades. 85 E. Cedar St., Zionsville, 733-0233, zionsvillelighting.com

253-7288, indy-lights.com LEE SUPPLY

Whether you need one new faucet or an entire home’s worth of accessories, Lee Supply has an extensive inventory that includes plumbing fixtures, appliances, shower doors, bath products, countertops, cabinets, hardware, mirrors, and even exhaust fans. Design Studio consultants can help ensure no product or detail is overlooked. 3025 Madison Ave., 783-4161; 415 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel, 844-4434; leesupplycorp.com LITE-4 OUTDOOR LIGHTING

Accent your home and yard at nighttime with the services of Lite-4 Outdoor Lighting. The company specializes in landscape-lighting design, exterior-lighting installation, specialty garden and patio lighting, and repair and maintenance. 357-3000, lite-4.com OLLIER DISTRIBUTORS

Rustic-chic defines the product lines of Italian designer Aldo Bernardi, exclusively distributed by Ollier. Both interior and exterior lights are available, showcasing Bernardi’s high-style combinations of porcelain, stone, brass, copper, and glass that complement a variety of tastes. 1125 Brookside Ave., Ste. 202, 634-5000, carolollier.com PLUMBERS SUPPLY CO.

Some of the brands available here include Delta, Kohler, Kichler, Brizo, and Moen, bringing the latest innovations and designs for your kitchen and bathroom. Displays of sinks, faucets, showerheads, toilets, and bath acces-

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Surfaces and Countertops ALLURE MARBLE & GRANITE

With four locations in Central Indiana, Allure Marble & Granite showrooms have many options of marble, quartz, granite, and other stone surfaces, as well as flooring, appliances, lighting, and hardware. 3220 N. Shadeland Ave., 541-8296; 725 E. Main St., Greenfield, 467-0710; 1950 E. Conner St., Noblesville, 774-8028; 1038 E. Main St., Brownsburg, 852-3404; alluremarbleandgranite.com ARTISTIC MARBLE AND GRANITE

Give countertops, vanities, or fireplaces a new look with one of Artistic Marble and Granite’s 100-plus in-stock stone materials, which include travertine, slate, soapstone, granite, marble, limestone, and quartz. Services include stain removal, chip and crack repair, and surface refinishing. 1308 W. Troy Ave., 780-4422, artistic marbleandgranite.net CALEDONIA STONE AND TILE

Bring more design to your flooring and surfaces with Caledonia’s impressive variety of stone, porcelain, glass, and metal surfaces, from which you can create all manner of looks. 8481 Bash St., Ste. 800, 849-6815, caledoniastoneandtile.com CARMEL COUNTERTOPS

Owner Per Laigaard has 30-plus years

of experience and oversees each project to make sure that you get the best finish and fit. The showroom displays numerous options of granite, quartz, marble, and tile for any application in your home. 904 3rd Ave. SW, Carmel, 843-0331, carmelcountertops.com CATHEDRAL MARBLE & GRANITE

No matter the size of your project, be it residential or commercial, Cathedral Marble & Granite has a wide selection of marble, granite, and quartz from countries all around the world: Brazil, India, Angola, and Canada, just to name a few. An emphasis on premier craftsmanship means precise measurements and cuts for a seamless fit. Homeowners are welcome to visit Cathedral’s fabrication facility to see its many slabs and chat with sales consultants about their project. 208 Trout St., Whitestown, 769-5900, cathedralmarble.com CENTURY MARBLE

Century’s 8,000-square-foot showroom is filled with ideas on how to use marble to accent your kitchen, bathroom, or fireplace. It also offers a selection of sinks and whirlpools to turn your bathroom into a relaxing and luxurious oasis. 3525 W. State Rd. 32, Westfield, 867-5555, centurymarble.com CHANCE BROTHERS MARBLE & TILE

The Chance brothers are pros in creating your dream countertop, fireplace hearth, or vanity with their options of granite, ceramic tile, and marble. 114 W. McCarty St., 635-7531, chance brosmarbleandtile.com CIRCLE CITY COPPERWORKS

In addition to durability, copper can bring a unique look to your kitchen, be it in a sink, a backsplash, a range hood, or a countertop. Circle City Copperworks offers smooth or hammered styles in different patinas for a one-of-a-kind look. Dress up the outside of your home with exterior architectural copper. 9325 Uptown Dr., Ste. 500, 284-0687, circlecitycopperworks.com CLASSIC KITCHEN & GRANITE

You’ll find various colors and styles of granite perfect for your home bar, kitchen, or vanity in this Carmel showroom. 9 E. 126th St., Carmel, 575-8883, classickitchenandgranite.com CLASSIC STONE

CONCRETE TAILORS

Stenciled, stamped, colored, or stained, concrete has many applications. Concrete Tailors can customize the material for whatever area you choose, be it a patio, a kitchen countertop, a bathroom vanity, flooring, or a pool deck. 5000 E. Conner St., Noblesville, 773-1504, concretetailors.com CORNERSTONE MARBLE & GRANITE

Brothers Matthew and Mark Wadman deliver quality craftsmanship to transform marble, granite, and quartz into pieces that go beyond traditional countertops. They’ll work on outdoor kitchens, fireplace surrounds, walls, water fountains, or any other specialty project. 1327 Main St., Greenfield, 468-1327, cornerstonetops.com CRETE WERK DESIGNS

This artisan shop specializes in concrete surfaces, including bathroom vanities, kitchen countertops, tables, and fireplace surrounds. Whether your style leans traditional or modern, concrete can lend a space a unique look. Everything is custom made. 8924 Briarclift Rd., 765-465-0473, cretewerkdesigns.com CUTTING EDGE CONCEPTS

Improve any surface in your home with Cutting Edge Concepts’ variety of granite, Silestone, Caesarstone, Zodiaq, Technistone, and butcher block. It also installs ceramic and natural-stone tile flooring. 3220 S. Arlington Ave., Ste. H, 352-1630, cuttingedgeconcepts.biz GLOBAL GRANITE & MARBLE

Find stone from more than 20 countries in this northwestside showroom. Global Granite & Marble provides options of granite, travertine, limestone, marble, onyx, and quartz for all kinds of surfaces. 8138 Woodland Dr., 228-9952, global granite.com GRANITE TRANSFORMATIONS

Granite overlays go directly over your existing countertops, so you can get a new look without a lengthy time commitment. Granite Transformations’ Trend Stone, Trend Glass, and Trend Mosaic product lines offer homeowners more than 50 colors from which to choose, durability, and little maintenance. Cabinet refacing and acrylic bath surfaces also are offered. 3880 Pendleton Way, Ste. 200, 855454-0454, granitetransformations.com

As a custom stone-fabrication and installation company, Classic Stone has homeowners covered when it comes to granite, quartz, and marble. Check out your many options of colors and edge profiles in its expansive near-southeastside facility.

GREENWOOD MARBLE & TILE

1101 S. Emerson Ave., 225-5455, classicstonellc.com

248 Market Plaza, Greenwood, 881-4180, greenwoodmarbletile.com

Give a new and updated look to your kitchen countertops and backsplash, bathroom vanity, bathtub, shower wall, fireplace, or floor with choices in marble and tile. Showroom displays can help with inspiration and ideas.

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INDIANAPOLIS GRANITE & MARBLE

If it’s time for an update, Indianapolis Granite & Marble can help, with its large selection of granite, marble, limestone, travertine, slate, and onyx, in a variety of colors and types. 5360 Winthrop Ave., 259-4478, indianapolisgraniteandmarble.com INTERIOR DESIGN SURFACES

Stop by this downtown showroom to choose your next surface amid its options of granite, solid surfaces (like Corian, Avonite, and Staron), and engineered stone. 1341 W. 29th St., 829-3970, interior designsurfaces.com JUST FOR GRANITE

This company’s countertop possibilities go way beyond what it states in its name, and include marble, quartz, slate, travertine, limestone, soapstone, Technistone, and more. Experienced designers can assist with kitchens, bathrooms, bars, hearths, outdoor areas, and tabletops. 5277 Emco Dr., 842-8255, justforgranite.com LOUISVILLE TILE

Various styles of tile—traditional, modern, and in-between—fill this Fishers showroom, which features displays of porcelain, ceramic, stone, glass, and metal designs. 9906 North by Northeast Blvd., Fishers, 570-8453, louisville-tile.com MARBLE UNIQUES

The help here goes beyond selecting the perfect slab of onyx, quartz, soapstone, marble, or granite from its many options. Consultants can also guide you through your choices of sinks, faucets, and surface edges that are the perfect fit to your new countertops, table, bar top, or hearth. 815 W. Jefferson St., Building 4, Tipton, 596-9786, marbleuniques.com MILES DISTRIBUTORS

In-house interior designers can aid homeowners in making over their home’s surfaces, whether they choose ceramic or natural-stone tile or a more intricate decorative style. Eco-friendly lines are a focus as well. To help keep everything looking new, Miles sells care and maintenance products. 8824 Corporation Dr., 579-2300, milesdist.com MONT GRANITE

Like options? More than 400 varieties of granite, marble, onyx, porcelain, marble, and recycled glass in a range of colors and patterns are on display in Mont Granite’s showroom. 5945 W. 84th St., Ste. A, 875-5800, montgranite.com NATURAL STONE CREATIONS

Custom design and attention to detail are at the heart of Natural Stone Creations’ work. Its choices in granite, marble, recycled glass, and quartz can

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bring new life to your countertops, vanity, bar top, or fireplace surround.

specific needs. Custom furniture is available as well.

500 International Dr., Franklin, 736-0021, naturalstoneindy.com

7952 Zionsville Rd., 874-8955, stoneartisans.com

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STONE DESIGN OF INDIANA

Find the latest stone trends and designs for your project, no matter if your style leans modern or traditional. Drawing on global inspiration, Natural Stone & Tile works with ceramic, glass, natural stone, and porcelain.

Granite, quartz, and other natural stones are here, but you’ll find nontraditional offerings, too, such as the extra-large NeoLith porcelain tiles by The Size, recycled-glass Vetrazzo, and fully customizable J. Aaron wooden countertops.

8875 Bash St., 863-5926, natural stonetilegallery.com NATURAL VALLEY RECYCLED GRANITE

STONESMITHS

6310 E. 350 N, Brownsburg, 509-3577, naturalvalleyrecycledgranite.com

12244 E. State Rd. 32, Noblesville, 770-1333, stonesmithsindy.com

OLYMPIA STONE

STONE SPECTRUM

Find the natural stone that fits your project best at this northwestside showroom. Consultants can help you choose the right surface, as well as complementary sinks and faucets.

Stone can go anywhere, from countertops, flooring, and fireplaces to chair rails, fountains, and lawn-and-garden accents. Stone Spectrum can craft just about anything out of granite, marble, and quartz.

RABB AND HOWE CABINET TOP CO.

This family-owned company has provided solid-surface and laminate products for more than 50 years. Get the countertops you want from brands that include Staron, Wilson Art, Formica, Corian, and more. 2571 Winthrop Ave., 926-6442, rabbandhowe.com SANTAROSSA MOSAIC & TILE

Stonesmiths offers marble, granite, and quartz designs to bring a fresh look to your home, whether you want a new kitchen countertop or bathroom vanity. Its recycled granite is a great—and eco-friendly—option for backsplashes and fireplace surrounds.

8585 E. 249th St., Arcadia, 984-1400, stonespectrum.com SUPREME SURFACE

Whether you want to replace your kitchen countertops or completely redo your bathroom, Supreme Surface offers many stone and tile options for your project, as well as kitchen and bathroom remodeling. 1506 W. Smith Valley Rd., Greenwood, 865-0000, supremesurface.com

What started as a terrazzo flooring and natural-stone mosaics company has expanded its product list and today offers a whopping 4,000-plus natural-stone options of granite, limestone, slate, quartz, marble, and travertine. Santarossa still provides flooring, and services include concrete staining and floor restoration.

SURFACE ENCOUNTERS

2707 Roosevelt Ave., 632-9494; Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd., Ste. 117, Carmel, 580-1924; santarossa.com

7375 Company Dr., 888-8550; 14470 Bergen Blvd., Ste. 300, Noblesville, 774-8888; surface-encounters.com

SIMS-LOHMAN

Turn your house into your dream home with The Tile Shop’s kitchen and bathroom ideas displayed throughout its showrooms. You’ll be able to browse a large range of glass, ceramic, and natural-stone flooring options; backsplash and wall tiles; and countertops. Expand your know-how with free DIY classes each Saturday morning.

Get inspired with Sims-Lohman’s numerous possibilities for your project, thanks to nearly 30 kitchens on display and more than 150 surface colors offered. 7113 Mayflower Park Dr., Zionsville, 870-8011, sims-lohman.com STONE ARTISANS

Using traditional stone, such as granite, marble, quartz, and soapstone, or modern options, like IceStone (made from recycled glass and concrete) and stainless steel, Stone Artisans can create the surface that fits your

4610 N. Franklin Rd., 549-1991, tre-main.com

2185 N. Sherman Dr., 546-2300, stonedesign.com

Natural Valley’s stone products go a step further in helping your home be both beautiful and eco-friendly. Its 100-percent recycled granite and marble split-stone tiles can be used for kitchen backsplashes, outdoor kitchens, waterfalls, firepits, and landscaping rock.

4361 W. 96th St., 872-7625, olympia stoneindy.com

services, including marble and granite custom fabrication for flooring, countertops, and fireplaces; ceramic tiles; bathroom design and remodeling; and doors and mirrors. The showroom offers brands like Kohler and DuPont Corian to bring your bathroom and kitchen together.

If you’re not sure which stone looks best in your room, check Surface Encounters’ Virtual Kitchen Creator to experiment online before making a final decision. Or, stop in one of its showrooms to see a variety of granite, marble, quartz, Silestone, and Zodiaq.

THE TILE SHOP

8014 S. U.S. Highway 31, Greenwood, 616-3925; 5531 E. 82nd St., 845-4241; tileshop.com TREMAIN TILE, MARBLE & GRANITE

Tremain has an array of different

Windows and Doors APEX ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Keep your home at a comfortable temperature—and money in your wallet—with Apex’s Alside Insignia e2 windows, which come in a variety of colors and styles to suit any home. 11644 N. Michigan Rd., Zionsville, 733-2828, apexenergygroup.com BEE WINDOW

Beyond its great selection of window styles for all rooms, Bee also offers home-improvement products and services like entry doors, porch and tub-to-shower conversions, attic insulation, gutter protection, and cabinet refacing. 115 Shadowlawn Dr., Fishers, 800-233-0169, beewindow.com BLAIR WINDOWS AND DOORS

With more than 50 years of service, Blair provides windows, doors, skylights, and specialty items to fit any home project—from a small room remodel to a complete home renovation. 440 S. Ritter Ave., 356-4666, blairwindow.com CENTRAL INDIANA MOULDINGS & MILLWORK

Set your home apart from your neighbors’ digs with a grand new front door, architectural molding and columns, new door hardware, wood beams and trusses, and more. 2721 N. Emerson Ave., 568-1639, cimtrim.com CHAMPION

Replace your windows and doors, improve curb appeal with new siding, get ideas for that sunroom you’ve always wanted, and top it all off with a new roof. Ideas for those projects are more are available at Champion’s spacious showroom. 8461 Castlewood Dr., 579-6300, championwindow.com/indianapolis CLEVERNEST

Energy efficiency is top of mind at custom-home builder Tom McHaffie’s recently opened Carmel showroom

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that highlights the full line of Andersen doors and windows, vinyl windows by Associated Materials, entry doors, and fiber-cement siding. 240 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel, 688-8100, clevernest.com COMPLETE WINDOW AND DOOR

This company’s list of products, including Gorell and Hurd windows, ProVia fiberglass and steel doors, Everlast siding, gutters, composite decking, sunrooms, and roofing, is just as comprehensive as its name suggests. 2721 N. Emerson Ave., 541-0600, completewindowanddoor.com COX INTERIOR

Fine craftsmanship is what stands out in Cox Interior’s wide variety of products: interior and exterior hardwood doors, crown moldings, mantels, stair parts and systems, and iron stair parts and stair systems. It can also provide homeowners with custom millwork and trim packages. 9333 Castlegate Dr., 896-2227, coxinterior.com DEALERS WHOLESALE

The inventory at Dealers Wholesale includes doors by Perma-Door and Plastpro, door hardware by Schlage, window treatments by Levolor and Hunter Douglas, and brick pavers. Its showroom includes mantels in a variety of materials, fireplace cabinetry, and nearly 30 indoor and outdoor fireplaces. 7845 E. 89th St., 849-4336, dealers wholesale.com ENERGY PRO WINDOWS & SIDING

Like its name implies, this westside company provides energy-efficient Restorations by Sunrise windows in a variety of styles and options, as well as vinyl and cement siding. 1224 Indy Pl., 271-0200, replacement windowsindy.com EXTERIOR BUILDING PRODUCTS

Time for a new look for your home? Exterior Building Products can deliver much of what you’ll need: windows, doors, vinyl and fiber-cement siding, porch rails and columns, and composite pavers and decking materials. 6212 W. Stoner Dr., Greenfield, 894-5300, extbp.com FRANKLIN WINDOW AND DOOR

Stop by this showroom to educate yourself on the various types of windows, doors, and hardware available. Franklin offers brands like Marvin, Therma-Tru, Hurd, ProVia, and Emtek. 112 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, 739-0093, franklinwindowanddoor.com THE GLASS GURU

Make your windows appear like new with The Glass Guru’s services that include moisture and scratch removal and wood-rot repair. Want to change the look altogether? It also offers

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windows, shower enclosures, mirrored walls and doors, glass tabletops, and decorative-glass inserts for doors. 886 N. State Rd. 135, Ste. B, Greenwood, 288-3737, theglassguruofindy south.com; 10087 Allisonville Rd., Ste. E, 222-1592, theglassguruofindy north.com LEGACY WINDOW AND DOOR

Indiana goes from hot, humid summers to extreme-cold winters, and Legacy can help ensure your windows are built to withstand all seasonal weather changes. Find them alongside patio and entry doors in this Westfield showroom. The company can also provide sunrooms, porch conversions, pergolas, and decks. 136 E. Main St., Westfield, 488-1464, legacywindowanddoor.com MADISON MILLWORK

Madison Millwork sells many familiar brands, like Andersen, Masonite, Therma-Tru, Simpson, and Jeld-Wen, for windows and doors, along with moldings, door hardware, stair parts, and shelving systems. 707 Jackson St., Anderson, 765-649-7883, madisonmillwork.com MCCOMB WINDOW AND DOOR

A local distributor of Pella products, McComb features a wide variety of the brand’s wood, fiberglass, and vinyl windows and patio doors, as well as wood, fiberglass, and steel entry doors. Its showroom displays a range of styles and sizes, and no-cost consultations allow buyers to see options right in their homes. 5425 W. 74th St., Ste. 200, 872-9927, pellaindianapolis.com MR. WINDOW

Owner Mick Widmeyer’s strong family history in siding and remodeling shines through in Mr. Window, where doors and windows from Pella, Masonite, Okna, and Restorations are available. 902 E. 106th St., 848-7282, mrwindow company.com PROBUILD

With more than 130 years serving Indianapolis, ProBuild specializes in interior and exterior trims (such as baseboards and crown molding), windows, doors, and wood and composite decking. The showroom also features cabinets for your kitchen and bathroom.

ROBERTS GLASS & SERVICE

Find brands like Marvin, ThermaTru, Masonite, and GlassCraft at this family-owned company. Roberts can replace your windows or repair the ones you currently have. 7707 Records St., 542-0693, roberts glass.com SUBURBAN GLASS SERVICE

Stop in and see Suburban’s showroom full of energy-efficient windows and doors in a variety of materials and styles. Emergency-repair services are offered, as are glass shower doors and enclosures, framed mirrors, and glass for furniture. 5999 N. U.S. Highway 31, Whiteland, 535-5747, suburbanglass.net UNIQUE HOME SOLUTIONS

BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS

Search BAGI’s site for member homebuilders, remodelers, or vendors to create a dream home for you and your family. bagi.com CUSTOM ELECTRONIC DESIGN AND INSTALLATION ASSOCIATION

CEDIA members are on top of the latest in home-technology trends, design, and installation. Find a certified professional through its website. cedia.org

5550 Progress Rd., 337-9338, unique homesolutions.org

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A division of Garage Doors of Indianapolis, the windows and doors sector offers wood, vinyl, fiberglass, and aluminum styles from Marvin, Earthwise, and Masonite. Look here for garage doors and Gutter Flo gutters, too. 5041 W. 96th St., 860-0806, doors today.com WINDOW UNIVERSE

Choosing your new window doesn’t have to be difficult. On Window Universe’s website, you can use its window-design program to see how various colors and styles will look before making a selection. Complementary entry, French, and sliding-patio doors also are offered.

METROPOLITAN INDIANAPOLIS BOARD OF REALTORS

Buying or selling? MIBOR has been the go-to place to find Realtors and for-sale properties in Central Indiana for more than 100 years.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS

Find out everything you should know before selling, buying, or remodeling your home in one place, and search for professionals who can guide you through the homebuilding journey. nahb.org NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME INSPECTORS

Learn about the home-inspection process and find a qualified NAHI member who can help detect unwanted issues before you move in. nahi.org NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE REMODELING INDUSTRY

5112 W. 79th St., 520-9820, window universeindy.com

Sometimes you realize that you hired an unqualified remodeler when it’s too late. NARI gives you a list of questions to ask a potential contractor.

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Find all you need to replace windows, with styles like double-hung, bay, bow, casement, slider, and garden, as well as patio, entry, and garage doors and vinyl siding. 1229 Country Club Rd., 209-0008, windowworldindianapolis.com

NATIONAL KITCHEN AND BATH ASSOCIATION

Want to change your kitchen or bathroom? NKBA’s website has dozens upon dozens of photos to browse for inspiration, tips on choosing products like cabinets and countertops, and the ability to find an NKBA-certified designer who can put your ideas into action. nkba.org

RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN

12262 Hancock St., Carmel, 708-7608, renewalbyandersenin.com

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For more than 30 years, Unique has helped customers with various types of home improvements. Find energyefficient windows and doors, vinyl siding, steel roofing, tub-to-shower conversions, basement waterproofing, gutters, and attic insulation.

1717 W. Washington St., 639-5431, probuildindy.com Dedicated to providing items that both look good and are energyefficient, Renewal has a broad range of styles available, including awning, bay, bow, casement, and picture windows, and hinged and sliding patio doors.

and personality. The Indiana chapter of the ASID maintains a catalog of members so you can find the expertise you need.

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A good home design goes beyond having furniture and belongings in the right place—it has to fit your lifestyle

WORLD FLOOR COVERING ASSOCIATION

WFCA offers information on buying, installing, and caring for various types of flooring and area rugs. Use its virtual room designer to get an idea of how different types of floor coverings will look before you commit to a product. wfca.org

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With so many beautiful pieces, it’ll be hard to choose your favorite. You’ll find antique light fixtures (both chandeliers and wall sconces), fireplace mantels, doors and doorknobs, and colorful stained-glass windows. There’s a large range of styles represented (Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Mission), and most items date from the 1860s to 1940s. 5000 W. 96th St., 873-2727, antique architectural.com BROWN’S ON FIFTH

What’s better than one building full of great finds? How about three, packed with 19th- and 20th-century antiques, collectibles, gifts, home accessories, and other great elements for your home, all surrounded by a lovely English-garden setting. Antiques repair, restoration, and appraisals are also offered. 315 N. Fifth St., Zionsville, 873-2284, brownsantiques.com DOC’S ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE & RECLAMATION SERVICES

Cast-iron bathtubs, antique lighting, fireplace mantels, bars and hutches, vintage signs, floor registers, and windows fill Doc’s warehouse, where you’re bound to find a history-filled conversation-starter for your home or renovation project. 1325 W. 30th St., 924-4000, docsarchitecturalsalvage.com FIREHOUSE ANTIQUES & DECOR CENTER

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accessories, and lighting. You’ll find new items here, too.

and vintage film reels, among other antique oddities.

10664 E. U.S. Highway 36, Avon, 602-2087; reclamationmidtown.com

85 E. Cedar St., Zionsville, 733-0233, zionsvillelighting.com

715 Dorman St., 513-7802, theinventorialist.com

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MIDLAND ARTS & ANTIQUES MARKET

Previously owned, antique, repurposed, and refurbished goods at this family-owned store are given a new lease on life. You’ll find vintage signs, furniture, home decor, artwork, and other knickknacks. If you don’t quite see what you want, just ask, and the creative minds here can probably re-create your vision or at least find a similar item. You can also learn about and buy Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint, an all-natural milk protein– based paint with natural pigments that claims to not chip or peel and is mold resistant.

Whether you’re a designer or just an antiques enthusiast, Midland’s 40,000 square feet are stocked with finds to keep you browsing furniture, lighting, artwork, and accessories for hours. More than 200 art and antiques dealers from the Midwest gather their wares in the downtown location. There is also a satellite store in Carmel filled with the same great variety.

The industrial-chic items available in this downtown warehouse can easily become your home’s new conversation pieces. Look for interesting factory finds such as tables, signs, letters, and wall art, as well as old medical equipment, dishes, and vintage ice skates, among other curious objects. Jeremiah Goss at Rewired Antiques specializes in sprucing up older light fixtures. His work definitely deserves a closer look.

907 E. Michigan St., 267-9005; 488 Gradle Dr., Carmel, 569-9105; midlandathome.com

1021 E. Michigan St., 418-9501, societyofsalvage.com; 512-9362, rewiredantiques.com

20 N. Main St., Zionsville, 567-7781, 530resale.com

Located on Noblesville’s town square, this antiques mall offers three floors packed with great pieces, including old-time advertising, jewelry, military memorabilia, fine porcelain, and rustic primitives. There are more than 60 dealers with exceptional antiques and vintage items.

FLUX

Browse vintage furniture, lighting, and decorative found objects in this Fountain Square spot, known for stocking items with an industrial, folk-art, or midcentury vibe. Check its Facebook page for the latest goods, and be aware that Flux has limited hours. 1046 Woodlawn Ave., 490-9437, fluxindy.com H. KOGAN ANTIQUES AND LIGHTING

What’s inside this shop is just as adorable as the outside. Find many antique items to accent all rooms in your home, including a great selection of lighting fixtures—many of which are handmade—for the indoors or out. The pieces go quickly, but new items come in often, so it’s worth checking frequently. 195 S. Main St., Zionsville, 873-4208 THE INVENTORIALIST

Kristofer Bowman’s popular shop has taken up root in a late-19th-century grocery store. Sort through a variety of objects Bowman has personally picked: pottery, art, wall decor, furniture, and even old-school typewriters

NOBLESVILLE ANTIQUE MALL

20 N. 9th St., Noblesville, 773-5095, noblesvilleantiquemall.com R. BEAUCHAMP ANTIQUES

Bob and Michelle Beauchamp have filled their 20,000-square-foot store with some of the finest antiques in the city. Among the inventory is a great selection of 18th- to 20th-century European antiques, furniture, hundreds of light fixtures, artwork, clocks, and garden items. Restoration services are offered too. 16405 Westfield Boulevard Rd., Westfield, 896-3717, beauchampantiques.com RECLAMATION

An impressive variety of vintage items waits for you at Reclamation, which offers more than 40 vendors selling antiques; restored and restyled furniture; and collectibles such as vintage books, magazines, and postcards. 1051 E. 54th St., Unit B, 914-4275;

SOLOMON PARIS ANTIQUES AND INTERIORS

Vignettes spread throughout the 6,000 square feet here showcase the best in European period pieces. The inventory includes furniture, chandeliers, paintings, and accessories of different styles—Neoclassical, Rococo, and French Provincial, just to name a few. There’s also a great selection of fabrics, from lines like Scalamandre and Ralph Lauren. To help you put it all together, the store offers interiordesign services. 1103 E. 52nd St., 475-0203, solomon paris.com SOUTHPORT ANTIQUE MALL

Now in its 20th year of offering mustsee vintage items, Southport Antique Mall houses more than 200 vendors who bring in new pieces daily. Browse the many lamps, clocks, home decor, collectibles, and furniture, and don’t miss the new Gypsy Vintage boutique upstairs, full of clothing and accessories from the 1920s through the 1980s. 2028 E. Southport Rd., 786-8246, southportantiquemall.net SURROUNDINGS

The great finds never seem to end at this deceptively large antiques emporium. Its primary focus is French antiques, especially from the 18th and

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19th centuries, but its home accessories, lamps, and bedding are definitely worthy of attention. 1101 E. 54th St., Ste. B, 254-8883 TIM & JULIE’S ANOTHER FINE MESS

In the heart of 10th Street, salvage veteran Tim Harmon and business partner Julie Crow offer bones and joints such as doors, windows, decorative trim, doorknobs, sinks, and other parts and pieces from soon-tobe-demolished homes around Indiana. Look up for vintage light fixtures and chairs affixed to the ceiling, and keep tabs on new items via the store’s Facebook page. 2901 E. 10th St., 627-0498

from Company C are among clients’ favorites. Alongside many decorative accents, you’ll also find a large selection of vases, planters, artificial flowers, and greenery, from which specialized staff can create a beautiful customflower arrangement. 6426 N. College Ave., 808-2999, thebluedoorstore.com BUTLER’S PANTRY

Create the perfect atmosphere for your next dinner party with Butler’s Pantry’s numerous options of dinnerware, table linens, and home decor. New neighbors? How about welcoming them with a candle or a cookbook? You’ll find those here, too. Various how-to classes also are offered. 213 S. Main St., Zionsville, 733-8003, facebook.com/butlerspantryzionsville CALICO CORNERS

Appointments and Accessories THE ACCENT SHOP

For more than 50 years, The Accent Shop has filled homeowners’ dinner tables with its impressive array of dinnerware, glassware, and serving trays from brands like Julia Knight, Badash Crystal, and Nambe. You can also find plenty of gift ideas for friends and family, along with a large variety of collectibles and holiday decor. A bridal registry is available. 1480 E. 86th St., 844-4150, theaccent shopinc.com ADDENDUM GALLERY

A large selection of beautiful natureinspired tableware by Michael Aram anchors this Carmel boutique curated with interesting finds. It’s a great source of funky kitchenware, candles by Laura Slatkin and Cire Trudon, jewelry by local artist Jill Duzan, bathand-body products by Ambre Blends, notecards, silk scarves, and that perfect handcrafted piece you just have to take home with you. Carmel City Center, 736 Hanover Pl., 564-5979, addendumgallery.com ARTICHOKE DESIGNS

Bring a fresh, creative perspective to your decor with this store’s exquisite lamps, furnishings, artwork, and other home accents. A team of experienced pros is ready to help with interiordesign services. 301 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel, 587-7411, artichokedesignsathome.com THE BLUE DOOR

Countless options for interior design and gifts await just beyond this shop’s blue door. Interior designer Diane Hallquist brings great choices of lamps from brands like Wildwood, The Natural Light, Uttermost, and Currey & Company. Area rugs and bedding

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Have lots of ideas on how to transform your house into your home? At Calico Corners, you can create everything the way you want with custom bedding, upholstery, window treatments, table coverings, pillows, and more—the combinations are practically endless. Its design consultants can help customers with projects of any size. 5128 E. 82nd St., 595-7400, calico corners.com CARMEL DESIGN

A small piece of fabric can transform a tired chair or pillow or bring new life to your windows. Select your favorite from a huge array of swatches available to order, or have designers draw up a custom piece. Dress up your walls with in-stock and special-order wallpapers in all manner of colors and patterns, and finish off your room in style with its many options of home accessories. 1764 E. 86th St., 575-3600, carmel designhome.com

THE CONTAINER STORE

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Life is so much easier when everything is in its own place. At The Container Store, baskets, bins, tubs, and shelves fill every aisle, making it easy to find storage solutions. It has smart and stylish organizers for every room and hobby, and the popular Elfa systems can whip your overflowing closet into shape. With 10,000-plus products available, searching for a long-lost item is a thing of the past.

Susan Hill, Judy Stewart, and Priscilla Rowley put together their interiordesign expertise to bring exquisite ideas and options for decorative fabrics, be it for custom bedding, furniture, or window treatments for all tastes. Finish off your project with the appropriate trim. The shop also sells Hunter Douglas products.

4120 E. 82nd St., 348-2225, container store.com A CORNER COTTAGE

This shabby-chic destination—with an emphasis on the “chic”—effortlessly mixes the old with the new. It offers up an eclectic variety of items, from clothing and accessories (think gauzy infinity scarves) to home goods and seasonal merchandise. 895 Conner St., Noblesville, 770-7577, acornercottage.net DRAPERY STREET

Quality fabric and great finishes make all the difference. At Drapery Street, you can find fabric options for all styles and budgets that can be transformed into drapes, bedding, throw pillows, and more for one-of-a-kind rooms. It also has displays of Hunter Douglas window treatments, including the line’s blinds, shades, and shutters. Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd., Ste. 109, Carmel, 816-9774, draperystreet.com EASTER CONSERVATION SERVICES

Accentuate your new family portrait, paintings, or mirrors with the final touch at this full-service specialty shop, which sells frames for all rooms and in all styles. 1134 E. 54th St., Ste. J, 396-0885, easterconservation.com

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Bring a fresh look to your abode with one of the many options available at CCHome. Courtney Casteel Schenberg gathers current yet classic ideas in home decor, including fine furniture, rugs, tables, mirrors, lighting, and accessories. Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd., Ste. 220, Carmel, 817-9100, courtneycasteelhome.com CHARLES MAYER & CO.

Roam through tightly packed displays of crystal, silver, and china from the likes of L’Objet, Mariposa, Juliska, William Yeoward, and Christofle; picture frames; luxury bath-and-body products; and other decorative accessories in this Butler-Tarkington spot. With its wall of dinnerware on display, it’s easy to see why this is a popular destination for choosy brides creating their registry. Searching for baby gifts? Try to resist super-soft chenille blankets by Little Giraffe. 5629 N. Illinois St., 257-2900, charles mayer.com

Haus Love

598 W. Carmel Dr., Ste. E, 848-1864, griffonfabrics.com HAUS LOVE

Whether you’re a professional designer or are looking for that one special piece for your home, Haus Love offers an eclectic and unique mix of (mostly neutral) furniture and home accessories. Interior designer and owner Heidi Woodman carefully searches for great designs that are accessible to all. We especially love the ornate chandeliers. 5901 N. College Ave., 601-6521, ilovehaus.com HOME DETAILS OF SAVVY DECOR

Cabinetry hardware can drastically change the look of your room. Search through a seemingly endless selection of bathroom accessories, doorknobs, and decorative hardware from Carpe Diem, Vicenza, Edgar Berebi, Top Knobs, Emenee, Schaub, and others. If you need some help, interior designers can aid in picking the perfect accent for your project. 41 S. Range Line Rd., Carmel, 848-3377, homedetailsofsavvydecor.com HOME REVISIONS

This interior-design showroom carries about 350 brands of accessories, lighting, furniture, and other home items, including client favorites Currey & Company, Arteriors, and Uttermost. It also has its own custom line of upholstery and experienced home

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designers available to help on a simple consultation or a full remodel. 212 W. 10th St., Ste. B400, 865-1544, compassdesignservices.com INHABIT

This brand-new store in Irvington brings graphic-driven styles to your home. Jennifer and Mike Tuttle’s eco-friendly line features a variety of products: bedding, lighting (including some fixtures made from corrugated cardboard), rugs, furniture, drinkware, and even handbags. The most popular offering is its award-winning line of wall flats: textured adhesive panels made of bamboo pulp that are a hit in films and TV shows. 211 S. Ritter Ave., 636-1699, inhabit living.com KBD HOME

A spinoff of Kitchens By Design, KBD Home offers retail products that perfectly complement KBD’s full slate of design services. Custom framing, furniture, floral arrangements, lighting, custom bedding, throw pillows, and even custom draperies are available to bring together any room. 1530 E. 86th St., 815-8880, kitchensby design.net

together her showroom of classic, timeless pieces with special attention to the detail for which her work is famous. Schedule your visit and get inspired by the furniture, lighting, bedding, and upholstery Pope offers.

Appraisals, cleaning, and restoration services are also offered.

Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd., Ste. 221A, Carmel, 475-1906, popeinteriors.com

Traditional and transitional handknotted styles are the specialty of Masterpiece Oriental Rugs. Here, you’ll find rugs from different countries, including India, China, Pakistan, and Nepal. If you liked one of their many models but wanted it in a different size, the one you had your eye on is just a quick order away.

THE VILLAGE CLOCK SHOP & HOME FURNISHINGS

Whether you’re looking for a new sofa or dining-room table, a mirror, lamps, accent pieces, or a great wall or grandfather clock, be sure to check this store’s selection. Some of the clock brands you’ll find include Bulova, Howard Miller, Uttermost, and Comitti. Clay Terrace, 569-0035, villageclock shop.com THE YELLOW HOUSE AT SULLIVAN’S

Sharing its lot with the hardware and garden store, this adorable shop gathers together many gift items and home-and-garden accents, most of which change with the seasons. Check out the fairy gardens, ideal for folks with little room in their homes. 6955 N. Keystone Ave., 255-9230, sullivanhardware.com

M.G. TATES

Planning a dinner party? Visit M.G. Tates, locally owned for more than 30 years, for custom invitations; then, browse its vignettes of dinnerware to find the ideal items with which to set your table. Baby gifts, stationery (from Kate Spade and Crane & Co.), Indiana-made items, giftable books, picture frames, and bold graphicprinted handbags from Spartina 449 fill the neat displays. The Fashion Mall, 846-4273 NOBLESVILLE CLOCK CO.

Take your time to go through this store’s interesting collection of grandfather, cuckoo, and other types of clocks that cover its walls. If you already have a timeless piece in need of repair, employees at this familyowned shop can help.

Area Rugs CAPEL RUGS

No matter whether you prefer traditional or contemporary rugs, Capel has many possibilities for you. Find traditional, braided, graphic, solid, or transitional rugs made in the United States and around the world for every room of your home—even outdoors. 8603 N. Allisonville Rd., 813-7847, capelindy.com

4230 E. Fall Creek Pkwy. N. Dr., 255-4230, josephsimports.com MASTERPIECE ORIENTAL RUGS

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Owners Brian Hostetler and Greg Durthaler can walk you through the wide range of manufacturers, which includes Bechstein, Petrof, Schimmel, Charles R. Walter, and help you choose the best acoustic or digital piano, whether you’re looking for a new model or a used one that’s been completely serviced and restored. Indiana’s largest piano store also sells organs, player pianos, and related accessories. Technicians can help bring pianos, no matter their age, back to their original condition. 575 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel, 582-1946, pianosolutions.net ROSALIND POPE INTERIORS

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Framed artwork and unique floor coverings come together for an inventory not typically found in a rug store. An impressive variety of quality international handmade rugs shares room with vintage Indiana artwork. The store recently opened Gallery Two, which highlights the work of state and regional artists, in an adjacent space. 5914 N. College Ave., 253-5910, fineestaterugs.com JOSEPH’S ORIENTAL RUG IMPORTS

Variety and quality are at the forefront at Joseph’s, educating customers and beautifying homes since 1949. Owner Michael Joseph stocks thousands of modern, semi-antique, and antique rugs from Persia, China, India, Pakistan, and many other countries, in a variety of sizes and styles to satisfy even the most demanding tastes.

Bring more fun and excitement to your rec room with one of this store’s 500-plus pool tables stored in the warehouse; there are more than 60 tables on display. Not a pool shark? Jay Orner carries jukeboxes; arcade games; air hockey, foosball, pingpong, and shuffleboard tables; bar stools; and theater seating. 6333 Rockville Rd., 243-0046, orner billiards.com

8487 Union Chapel Rd., 253-8600 ROYAL GALLERY OF RUGS

This store, family-owned for four generations, specializes in acquiring handmade Oriental, antique Oriental, modern, and contemporary rugs in a range of sizes from countries like Egypt, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Pakistan, India, and China. You can even order a rug to be made according to your specifications, or “sneak preview” a rug in your home before purchasing. 8665 River Crossing Blvd., 848-7847, rgrindy.com THE RUG GALLERY OF ZIONSVILLE

Handmade, braided, and hooked rugs from many well-known brands are on display in this Zionsville showroom. Its specialty is hand-knotted wool, wool silk, or all-silk rugs from Afghanistan, China, India, and Iran, among others; check out Endless Knot Rug Company’s Tibetan styles. It also offers cleaning and installation of wall-towall carpeting. 130 S. Main St., Zionsville, 873-6139, zionsvilleruggallery.com RUGS BY DESIGN

This showroom offers many styles, shapes, and sizes of rugs at competitive prices. Cork, bamboo, and vinyl are just some of the materials you’ll find. It can also create custom rugs for staircases and fabric-border pieces. The store is open by appointment only, so be sure to schedule your visit before you go.

FINE ESTATE ART & RUG GALLERY

996 Conner St., Noblesville, 776-9270, noblesvilleclock.com

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Design Centers INDIANA DESIGN CENTER

The 80,000-square-foot center offers myriad design concepts for all the rooms in your home paired with expert professionals to turn your ideas into reality. Top-brand showrooms include Conceptual Kitchens & Millwork; Holder Mattress; Santarossa Mosaic & Tile; Drapery Street; Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs; and Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. The latest to open is Adam Graef’s Rogue Decor Co., which features new and repurposed furniture and home accents. Several interior designers and artists have set up shop here. Though the second floor is mostly for trade professionals, the first floor is open to the public. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the possibilities, the Designer on Call service connects you to a professional designer for help. 200 S. Range Line Rd., Carmel, 569-5975, indianadesigncenter.com

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Several brands and styles of pool tables and other games, like foosball and shuffleboard, are here, as are above-ground pools and pool supplies, patio furniture, bars, play gyms, outdoor fireplaces, and more. 11811 Pendleton Pike, 823-4448, familyleisure.com

It’s hard to browse the many sophisticated room vignettes here without wanting to re-create them in your own home. Rustic dining-room tables, shimmering chandeliers, salvaged-wood coffee tables, comfy leather sofas, and interesting tabletop accessories showcase the brand’s focus on forward-looking design and eco-friendly materials. 4130 E. 82nd St., 913-9141, arhaus.com BACKROOM AT WEST CLAY

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collections with a finishing studio that can give items new life with a fresh look. Owner Mark Roger’s inventory changes frequently, but brands you might find include Thomasville, Thayer Coggin, Barbara Cosgrove, Kravet, and Ralph Lauren at majorly reduced prices. The Art and Texture Finish Studio provides services like painting, furniture refinishing, and crown-molding and trim installation.

through in a variety of styles (European, transitional, and modern) at this Brownsburg locale. The showroom is filled with all kinds of sofas, tables, and chairs, and it’s got an impressive selection of lighting, vases, and fireplaces, too. They can also create beautiful custom-floral arrangements.

12895 Grenville St., Carmel, 846-5433, backroomatwestclay.com

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CHATHAM HOME

This family-owned store combines great furniture finds from top brands with fab accessories to accent your home. There are many options of solid-wood furniture; upholstery in a variety of fabrics from Robin Bruce, Rowe, Fusion, and American Leather; pillows, rugs, lamps, and wall hangings; and other one-of-a-kind pieces. The owners can also provide interiordesign help. 517 E. Walnut St., 917-8550, chatham homeindy.com CONSIGNING WOMEN FINE FURNISHINGS

Buyers (and sellers) of new or preowned furniture and accessories come here to get great deals on quality pieces. The inventory includes sofas, dining-room tables, bedroom sets, benches, vases, lamps, and artwork, and it changes constantly. Don’t take too long to make up your mind on whether to buy the piece you’re eyeing, because items here can sell pretty quickly. 7216 N. Keystone Ave., 735-2255; indyconsigningwomen.com COPPER CREEK CANYON INTERIOR OUTFITTERS

Alongside its traditional retail store, Copper Creek Canyon has a brandnew 2,000-square-foot design studio with even more options. Find the fabric you need from its selection of thousands of styles for upholstery, bedding, drapes, and more. The store carries more than 300 lines with rusticelegant or European styles, including furniture by Hancock and Moore and Theodore Alexander; lighting; paint; and hardware. It also creates custom window treatments. 3953 E. 82nd St., 577-2990, interiors .coppercreekcanyon.com CRATE & BARREL

Stylish finds at affordable prices have literally made Crate & Barrel a household name. The first floor has you covered in the kitchen and dining room with no-fuss dinner and glassware, as well as cooking gadgets, cookware, and a nice selection of items for outdoor dining. Venture upstairs for classic sofas, bedroom sets, coffee and accent tables, bedding, and rugs. The Fashion Mall, 818-9900, crateand barrel.com DEJA VU DESIGNER SHOWROOM

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1060 E. Main St., Brownsburg, 858-1961, dejavudesignershowroom.com With classic pieces that never go out of style, Ethan Allen has great finds for every room, whether your style leans more modern, elegant, or vintage. Staff designers are ready to assist if you need help putting together your ideal room. 4905 E. 82nd St., 842-8101, ethanallen.com FORM + FUNCTION

This Nora showroom spotlights a “who’s who” mix of modern and contemporary furniture and lighting from lines like B&B Italia, Herman Miller, Artemide, Ingo Maurer, Fiam, and Cappellini, among many others. Sculptural home accessories are also a must-see. 1300 E. 86th St., 569-9999, formplus function.net GODBY HOME FURNISHINGS

This Hoosier family-owned store provides affordable choices for your bedroom, living room, or dining room. Its wide range of brands include mattresses from Serta, iComfort, Spring Air, and Tempur-Pedic; and furniture from Hooker, La-Z-Boy, Vaughn Bassett, Bernhardt, Liberty, Ashley, and Legacy Classic. And since the majority of items are in stock at Godby’s Westfield warehouse, you don’t have to wait long to put your new room together. 14550 Mundy Dr., Noblesville, 214-4321; 8171 Weston Ave., Avon, 272-4581; 13610 N. Meridian St., Carmel, 566-8720; godbyhome furnishings.com HOUSEWORKS

Your home can look like it belongs in the pages of Dwell and Architectural Digest with Houseworks’s mix of modern furnishings. The store has all the latest in sofas, dining and coffee tables, bedroom sets, and wall and tabletop accessories. We especially love its always-awesome selection of light fixtures and wall clocks. Design services are offered as well. 5252 E. 82nd St., 578-7000, house works.biz JOHN KIRK FURNITURE

Whether your style is modern or traditional, John Kirk Furniture most likely has what you’re looking for. For more than 60 years, this family-owned store has gathered an extensive selection of quality furnishings from brands like Bernhardt, Hooker, Flexsteel, Uttermost, Stickley, Henredon, and Lauren by Ralph Lauren. Game-room and outdoor furniture also are available.

12345 Old Meridian St., Carmel, 8462535, kirkfurniture.com

with precious furniture, lighting, and storage accessories, for the little ones.

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The Fashion Mall, 815-3740 (Pottery Barn), potterybarn.com; 569-9144 (Kids), potterybarnkids.com

The size of the showroom is just as impressive as the great variety of home goods this store offers. Customers will find items for every style and space, from vintage to modern, and also for every budget, from entry-level to the higher-end pieces in the Design Studio. 8600 Allisonville Rd., 849-5300; 665 N. U.S. Highway 31, Greenwood, 888-1301; kittles.com KITTLE’S ROOMS EXPRESS

Shopping for furniture is easy here, where you can choose to buy a complete room package (check online for which stores have sets on display) or individual pieces for your own unique look. Fast delivery ensures you can start enjoying your new furniture without much wait. 8603 Allisonville Rd., 579-0290; 7565 S. U.S. Highway 31, 883-0129; 10695 U.S. Highway 36, Avon, 677-0277; kittlesrex.com LA-Z-BOY FURNITURE

Practically synonymous with comfort and relaxation, La-Z-Boy sells plenty of its well-known recliners, but it’s also got a great selection of sofas, ottomans, coffee tables, and more. Its myriad customizing options make it easy to take home the exact piece you have in mind. Check out its new Urban Attitudes collection for a modern and sophisticated vibe. Design pros offer in-home consultations. 5330 E. Southport Rd., 898-2209; 2721 E. 86th St., 255-7322; la-z-boy.com LUXE HOME INTERIORS

No matter if your style is contemporary, traditional, or in between, you’ll find great pieces to accentuate your home. What you see in its store is only a fraction of what Luxe has available, from furniture for any room to a huge range of upholstery options to lighting and accessories. The store’s experienced designers offer complementary interior-planning services. Clay Terrace, 663-3588, luxeof carmel.com MERIDIAN

Midcentury-modern furniture and accessories bring a nostalgic vibe, and you’ll find them in owner Todd Warweg’s downtown-corner shop. Sofas, tables, lamps, chairs, desks, artwork, and accessories give your home a dash of Mad Men–like sensibility. 2201 N. Meridian St., 923-2201 POTTERY BARN/POTTERY BARN KIDS

Certain items just have that “Pottery Barn” look—slightly rustic yet modern at the same time. From your bedroom to your kitchen to even your outdoor spaces, the possibilities and combinations here are numerous. While one store brings hip home goods for the adults, Pottery Barn Kids is loaded with ideas to create dream bedrooms,

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The revamped exterior looks like a Gothic castle, and inside you’ll see furniture and accessories fit for a king and queen. Stately beds, salvagedwood dining-room tables, soft leather sofas, large-scale accessories, and gorgeous chandeliers ideal for a spacious foyer fill the two floors. It’s a good place to look for outdoor furniture, decorative hardware, and rugs, too, and you can find luxurious gifts as well. The Fashion Mall, 706-9670, restorationhardware.com ROGUE DECOR CO.

Rogue Decor Co. specializes in bringing its customers one-of-a-kind finds, be they new or repurposed. The real stars here are those vintage items into which owner Adam Graef has breathed new life, such as an old apothecary cabinet or suitcases turned into shelves. In the new Indiana Design Center location, an eclectic inventory also includes couches, tables, artwork, men’s and women’s accessories, candles, and other fun pieces such as giant wall clocks and block letters cut out of old books. Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd., Ste. 113, 810-1658, rogue decor.com SIMPLY AMISH

Quality and durability are the essence of these handcrafted pieces. Hallmarks like solid-wood construction and attention to detail are seen in each bedroom and dining set, entertainment center, and rocking chair. Myriad woods, finishes, and fabrics are available for customization. Special options include under-nightstand lights and drawers with a built-in charging station or jewelry trays. 5612 Castleton Corner Ln., 579-9490, simplyamish.com URBAN STYLES FURNITURE

No matter where you look in Urban Styles Furniture, there’s a new idea or a source of inspiration. It’s not your typical furniture store: Its inventory is filled with modern and vintage furniture for your living room, bedroom (mattresses too), dining room, or any other space, paired with art and accessories from many different cultures, decades, and eras. Merchandise changes often, making it a smart idea to swing by often. 8375 Castleton Corner Dr., 578-7770, shopurbanstyles.com WEST ELM

From the same family as Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma, this hip store unites clean, modern lines with natural materials and global inspiration in its sofas, chairs, tables, light fixtures, rugs, and throw pillows. Many of the

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accessories come from artisan and nonprofit workshops around the world, and the top-notch gift ideas can impress even the pickiest recipients. The Fashion Mall, 844-4970, westelm.com Z GALLERIE

choices of furniture, electric and charcoal grills, firepits, fountains, waterfalls, and lighting products. Your indoor areas are also covered with fireplaces, mantels, mirrors, and shower doors. 7904 Rockville Rd., 271-8400, godby hearth.com

This store’s furnishings, art, and accessories are a perfect blend of fashionforward design with affordable prices. Candles and vases are gilded; mirrors are as tall as you are; throw pillows are covered in graphic prints; and beds, dining-room tables, and on-trend dinnerware are right out of the most perfectly styled catalog. Look for smaller gift items, too, like picture frames and trinket boxes.

LELAND’S PATIO & HEARTH

Clay Terrace, 818-0836, zgallerie.com

O’MALIA’S FIREPLACE & OUTDOOR LIVING

Outdoor Living DUNCAN’S FIREPLACE & PATIO CENTER

What better way to gather the family than with a great barbecue during summer or around a cozy firepit when it’s cooler? Here, you’ll find everything you need to make your patio the best place for your get-togethers: retractable awnings, patio furniture, open-flame torches, outdoor kitchens, and more. 3837 N. High School Rd., 299-2229, duncansfireplaceandpatio.com THE EMPTY VASE

Every unforgettable floral arrangement starts with a special and unique vase. Meridian-Kessler’s Empty Vase has contemporary and vintage options, recycled glassware, and biodegradable pots to get your project going. After you choose your favorite, the owners can fill it with the perfect arrangement to add life to your home. Also check out its selection of architecture and home decor for your garden or patio, such as vintage furniture and cement and iron outdoor containers.

Quality and durability come together in Leland’s outdoor furniture and umbrellas that will bring life to any patio or sunroom. The store also has a great selection of hearth products, including fireplace doors and accessories. 5999 E. 86th St., 842-8384, lelands patiodirect.com

Stop dreaming about your ideal outdoor area and make it a reality with O’Malia’s options of smoker and gas grills, patio furniture, and firepits. Indoor fireplaces can also get a muchneeded upgrade with wood-burning, electric, and direct-vent options; mantels and fireplace surrounds; vented and vent-free gas logs; and more. 115 Medical Dr., Carmel, 846-6812, omaliasliving.com WICKER WORKS & PATIO TOO

The ideal furniture for your patio, screened-in porch, or sunroom is likely among this extensive inventory. With two locations in Brownsburg, the store features top brands for indoor and outdoor furniture in wicker, rattan, teak, vinyl, wrought iron, and aluminum. Its selection of firepits, outdoor lighting, mirrors, and other accessories is also worth a look to add that finishing touch. 860 N. Green St., Brownsburg, 8525180; 70 Mardale Dr., Ste. A, Brownsburg, 852-1509; wickerworksof brownsburg.com

Specializing in high-end furniture for both the indoors and outdoors, Especially Wicker offers many options in its 15,000-square-foot store—and not everything is wicker. Stop in for contemporary and traditional styles, as well as home accessories, artwork, umbrellas, rugs, and upholstery choices. A smaller showroom has recently opened inside the Indiana Design Center. 4025 E. 82nd St., 577-5755; Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd., Ste. 120B, Carmel, 777-1858; especiallywickerllc.com GODBY HEARTH & HOME

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11335 N. Michigan Rd., Zionsville, 733-4769, altums.com DAMMANN’S LAWN, GARDEN & LANDSCAPING CENTERS

Planning a veggie or herb garden right outside your back door? Stop by Dammann’s for everything you need, like the prettiest flowers and the lushest shrubs and trees to welcome you home. Add the finishing touches with bird feeders or baths, pottery, wind chimes, and statues. Seasoned staff, including several Master Gardeners, can answer your questions. 4914 Rockville Rd., 381-9787; 8005 E. 30th St., 894-1867; 5129 S. Emerson Ave., 786-0799; dammanns.com EAGLE CREEK NURSERY

For more than 90 years, this nursery has been a go-to destination for a large selection of evergreens, flowering ornamentals, shade trees, annuals and perennials, and shrubs, as well as garden accessories and tools. Find help from its landscape pros, who can design, install, and maintain your project.

Garden Shops ALLISONVILLE NURSERY

No matter the size of your garden, Allisonville Nursery has wonderful plants and flowers to bring your area to life. If you don’t know where to start, its landscape designer can help you in choosing the best plants and where to place them. You’ll also find bird feeders and seed, houseplants, trees and shrubs, and miniature gardens. It’s a surprisingly good place to find gift items, too. 11405 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, 849-4490, allisonvillenursery.com ALTUM’S HORTICULTURAL CENTER & LANDSCAPE

If you’re ready to add some color to your backyard, Altum’s has flowers, shrubs, trees, mulch, soil, and all

MADELINE F. ELDER GREENHOUSE AND SHOP

Originally part of the Oldfields estate, the greenhouse lets gardeners explore and purchase different live plants and gardening gifts, such as books and birdhouses. The Perennial Premiere takes place in late April and offers up tons of greenery to browse and buy. 4000 N. Michigan Rd., 920-2652, ima museum.org/visit/gardens-greenhouse RITA’S BACKYARD

Enjoy quality time walking around this Fishers locale’s selection of herbs and perennials. Then, catch up with friends and family in the tearoom over savory food and desserts, and finish your visit by browsing the gift shop. 12244 E. 116th St., Fishers, 842-0235, ritasbackyard.com ROSIE’S GARDENS & NURSERY

Explore more than 12 acres filled with annuals and perennials, pottery, fountains, and garden accessories, like outdoor lighting and rugs. In addition to great plants, check out its many options of statuary, benches, and birdbaths—its selection of pottery and containers is one of the biggest in town. 10402 N. College Ave., 844-6157, rosiesgardens.com SALSBERY BROTHERS LANDSCAPING

8160 Lafayette Rd., 291-7660, eagle creeknursery.com THE GARDEN CENTER

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or barely have a green thumb, this small-but-mighty northwestside center has the flowers, plants, trees, and shrubs you need to put your landscape ideas into practice. Pick up garden accessories, tools, bird supplies, herbs, soil, and mulch, too. 3205 W. 71st St., 291-1441, thegarden ctr.com GEIST NURSERY

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manner of items for a successful garden. Or you can leave things in the capable hands of its landscaping team, whose vision and implementation can transform your ho-hum space. Free classes and workshops boost your green-thumb know-how.

What started as a landscape-designand-installation company turned into a full garden center where customers can find annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees along with the necessary tools to bring your garden together, including organic soils, pottery, fountains, mulch, and pest solutions. Landscape and hardscape design services are also offered. 9890 N. Mollenkopf Rd., Fishers, 842-7481, geistnursery.com HABIG GARDEN SHOPS

Find everything you need to design or upgrade your garden, including herbs, vegetables, flowers, and architectural pieces. Accessories and garden gifts are plentiful too, especially in its tiny cottage in Nora. 1225 E. 86th St., 251-3708; 5201 N. College Ave., 283-5412; 1105 N. Arlington Ave., 356-5458; 15311 N. U.S. Highway 31, Carmel, 896-2828; habiggarden shop.weebly.com

The nursery area spans 10 acres and is stocked with annuals and perennials, trees, shrubs, vegetables, and herbs ready to take up root in your garden, yard, or flowerbed. Lawn-care experts are available to help with landscape design of all sizes, irrigation, holiday lighting, and overall maintenance. 4317 E. 146th St., Carmel, 843-0100, salsberybros.com SUNDOWN GARDENS

This garden center has so many options of shade trees, shrubs, evergreens, and much more that your outdoor spaces will look great in no time. And if you don’t have the skills—or the time—to do it all on your own, its experienced pros can help with design and installation of landscaping, hardscaping, water features, and decks; tree and turf care; and irrigation. 13400 Old Meridian St., Carmel, 846-0620, sundowngardens.com WILD RIVER NURSERY

The gift shop at this Fishers spot is stocked with seasonal decor and gift items, while its garden center lets you browse trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals, patio stones, pavers, mulch, and other must-haves to whip your yard into shape. 13279 E. 126th St., Fishers, 770-3321, wild-river-nursery.com n

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Cabinet Selection MAJORING IN FURNITURE DESIGN at IUPUI’s Herron School of Art and Design seemed like a natural fit for Dave Freeman, since it blended his interests in art and engineering. “The major seemed fastidious, time-consuming, and frustrating, which put it right up my alley,” he says. During his senior year, he developed a love of making patterns, like the one featured on this maple-and-mahogany entertainment stand ($1,200). With the help of fellow Herron grad Matthew Osborn, Freeman created the ultra-thin patterned veneer (using a table saw jig he designed for a more precise result), and then sanded, lacquered, and assembled the 2-foot-tall by 4-footwide piece in about two weeks. Though just 23, Freeman has already displayed a cabinet at the 2012 International Woodworking Fair and was commissioned to construct benches for Dow AgroSciences. With an upcoming move into a new workshop and studio on East Washington Street, he plans to shift into woodworking full time. For now, works can be commissioned through Freeman’s website, daveintheshop.com. —Laura Kruty

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