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THE END RESULT

PHOTO BY MATT KOCOUREK

Building three custom homes, though challenging and overwhelming at times, delivers ideas for the public and money to the Love Fund for Children.

Welcome to our 2013 Boulevard of Dreams Homes Tour! Please

goal of our Boulevard of Dreams Homes Tour, there’s one other

make yourself at home in one of our three fine residences.

goal that surpasses in importance: raising money for kids whose

Starr Homes, SAB Homes and MacDermott Homes, our featured

needs can’t be met elsewhere but through the Love Fund for

builders, broke ground on their homes in Winterset Valley in March

Children. This organization was brought to our attention six years

— each with tight deadlines, subcontractors working around the

ago by dear friend and staff member Diane Wall, who has since

clock and a challenging lot requiring excavating a rock cliff (the

passed away. Because of her personal connection as a former

future homeowners surely will appreciate the wooded backdrop

Love Fund board member, we have built a relationship with this

like the one you see in the photo above in Starr Homes’ plan).

special organization and have singled it out as our most worthy

The builders were making executive decisions on-site, while

cause. The Love Fund staff members, who we now consider

the designers kept their fingers crossed that all materials would be

friends, are truly passionate about their jobs. For them, there

delivered on time. Now that everything is said and done — and no

is great joy in being able to provide children with life’s basic

one, until now, knows what a demanding process it was — these

necessities. As the mother of a 16-month-old precious little girl,

homes offer all kinds of ideas for the taking. (What will you

I completely agree and commend everyone on the continuous

incorporate into your next remodel or custom-build job?) To the

good work they do.

developer and all of the builders, architects, designers and

That’s why all ticket sales from our Boulevard of Dreams Homes

subcontractors, we sincerely thank you for your hard work; long

Tour go directly to the Love Fund. We and our partners proudly

hours; and beautiful, brand-new homes.

present this homes tour to you and thank you for your contribution

While presenting tour-worthy abodes to the public is the primary

to the Love Fund, the ultimate end result.

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DOROTHY, WE’RE NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE…

PHOTO BY MATT KOCOUREK

KCH&G crosses the state line to bring you our biennial Boulevard of Dreams Homes Tour in Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Dave Gale, developer of Gale Communities, made it easy for us to

the Love Fund. While we tour these homes and their beautiful

decide on Winterset Valley for the location of our fourth tour. With

bedrooms then go home to sleep in our own beds, there are

a wooded setting in a community that prides itself on taking care

children who didn’t have that luxury until the Love Fund provided

of its natural surroundings, the vision of beautiful homes nestled

a bed for them. You can help these children with something as

within the trees won us over. Plus, the design and architecture of

small as a bed or as big as a surgery by purchasing a ticket to this

these custom homes (in various stages, as you can see in the

year’s tour, as 100 percent of the proceeds goes to the charity.

construction photo above) are not to be missed. When touring

Tickets are available at all Hy-Vee locations, as well as at the door.

each one, you’re sure to find unique features and fixtures that are a

These kids and their families thank you.

must to add in your own home.

So, where will the tour be held in 2015? Numerous possibilities

With an enormous amount of snowfall this year and those

abound. By then, there are sure to be new styles that Kansas City

April showers that carried into summer (don’t they know better?),

will love and technology we can’t even fathom. It makes me excited

construction had its challenges. If only the builders had the magical

to start planning. Until then, please continue to read each issue

click of those red shoes.

of KCH&G to see what dreams have come true for Kansas Citians

The lucky ones to benefit from some magic are the children of

at home.

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THANKSGIVING DINNER

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

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Enjoy a lunch and silent auction of purses — new, designer and “gently loved,” plus Silpada jewelry and a live auction.

Every year the Love Fund League hosts a Thanksgiving dinner for 60 children who face homelessness, abandonment and abuse in their lives. It is a rewarding evening of food and fellowship as the Love Fund volunteers treat a very special group of Love Fund kids to a memorable evening.

Presented by Silpada Designs Overland Park, Sheraton Hotel

NOVEMBER 29 –– DECEMBER 20

NOVEMBER 28 –– DECEMBER 31

This is a Christmas gift-giving program specifically geared for teens who are overlooked at Christmastime. Bags are available at all CVS stores.

Last year nearly 1,000 bags were distributed to teens facing challenges.

Jackson County Parks & Recreation has made the animated displays at the Longview Lake Campgrounds a holiday tradition since 1988.

Admission to Christmas in the Park is free, but donations are accepted for local charities, including the Love Fund.

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Visit the Love Fund website at lovefundforchildren.org for other fundraising activities, sponsorship information and donation opportunities.

PLEASE MAKE A GIFT TODAY Gifts from the heart will provide a child with…

Personal hygiene items, $25

A new pair of shoes, $30

A backpack and school supplies, $50

A dental check-up, $75

Clothes for school, $100

A bed of their own, $175

An eye exam and glasses, $200

A crib and bedding, $250

Medical supplies, $500

Please send donations to:

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THE LOVE FUND FOR CHILDREN KCH&G’s 2013 Boulevard of Dreams Homes Tour is not just about the beautiful homes designed and built to impress — each sold ticket helps raise money for local children in need. More than 100,000 residing in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area have been impacted by distributions from our charity partner, the Love Fund for Children, since the organization’s inception 31 years ago.

Kenneth Woodward, board president, sees the homes tour as a first-class event in a quality neighborhood that will offer attendees a vivid snapshot of the Love Fund. “Our volunteers will be hosting the tour; that person-to-person contact with the public is invaluable and indispensable,” he says.

The Love Fund for Children started in 1982 with popular WDAF-TV anchor Cynthia Smith launching an on-air segment called “Thursday’s Child” that featured foster children from Kansas City needing adoptive homes. The station began receiving small donations from a concerned public, and Cynthia approached influential community leaders to form an independent group to oversee funds.

Eventually “Thursday’s Child” morphed into the Love Fund for Children and has raised approximately $8 million for children in need; at any given time, the Fund has between $250,000-$350,000 available for requests.

“The Love Fund provides anything children, ages 18 and under, need in order to learn, live and grow,” says Lisa Herron, executive director. Funds cover anything from specialized medical equipment and assistive technology to beds, clothing, glasses, eye exams, shoes, and virtually anything and everything a child needs to enhance their life.

“We rely on a vast network of case workers, medical-care professionals, therapists, counselors and other third-party professionals to be our eyes and ears in the community. They observe, identify and validate a need then apply to the Love Fund for assistance on behalf of a child under their supervision,” Lisa adds.

She also notes that the Love Fund’s mission is crucial in these modern times of government budget-cutting. “As more government programs are eliminated or budgets are severely reduced, children’s needs still exist. Without our fundraising efforts, the thousands of children we serve each year would not receive help,” she says.

And that’s just not acceptable, according to Kenneth. The board meets annually to determine how to distribute donations to applications for assistance on the docket. Two volunteer auxiliaries, the Love Fund League, a group of dedicated and exceptional volunteers comprised of men and women of various ages and gifts, PLEASE TURN THE PAGE

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and Young Professionals Supporting the Love Fund (YPLF) support the mission to improve children’s lives in whatever way they can.

The Love Fund operates with the FOX 4 station’s encouragement and support. The organization’s office is physically located at WDAF with its 2.5-person administrative staff. The Love Fund’s office space is provided free of charge by FOX 4. The station also assists in providing volunteers and telecasting public service announcements to promote some of the fundraisers. Lisa says the organization thrives in great part because of the station’s involvement and passion for it. “Of course, FOX 4 is instrumental in telling the public of our successes and our needs,” she says.

Corporate entities and community groups also have helped create success. “CVS Pharmacy, Applebee’s International and Silpada Designs are just a few of our loyal supporters, and many of them have employees who serve on our Love Fund League of volunteers,” Kenneth says.

In addition, countless organizations have named the Love Fund as benefactor of their fundraising efforts.

Lisa reflects that KCH&G’s Boulevard of Dreams Homes Tour is the perfect partner for the Love Fund.

“We’re in the business of answering functional needs of children and helping them develop selfesteem and identity,” she says. “The involvement with the homes tour will help us get that message out to a compassionate audience.”

HOW YOU CAN HELP

The Love Fund continues by the grace and goodwill of compassionate individuals and businesses.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP, YOU ARE WELCOME TO: ●

Contribute a tax-deductible gift to help fund services to area children.

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Designate the Love Fund on your United Way donor form and as a recipient of your company’s fundraiser or matching funds program.

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Encourage your company to help sponsor one of the many Love Fund events. Various levels of sponsorships are available.

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Join the Love Fund League or Young Professionals Supporting the Love Fund.

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WINTERSET VALLEY

A Gale Communities development in Lee’s Summit, Mo., and the home of KCH&G ’s 2013 Boulevard of Dreams Homes Tour STORY BY ALLISON KOSTUSIK

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Winterset Park’s five distinct neighborhoods have earned the reputation of being one of Lee’s Summit’s top communities, building its strong foundation 17 years and counting.

Winterset Valley, the latest edition, is located on Lee’s Summit’s west side and offers a wide selection of distinctive 300-plus singlefamily homes nestled among natural landscapes, walking trails and untouched, heavily wooded terrain.

Homes in this neighborhood range from $300,000 to more than $1 million, with countless luxuries and amenities that span 1,200 acres. A competition-sized swimming pool, children’s waterpark and playscape area, community center, lit tennis courts, fishing lake, golf chipping green, community park, commons area, butterfly garden and dozens of pocket parks scatter throughout the neighborhood.

Five-mile walking trails connect to the private 100-Acre Wood, which is an old-growth forest with large, towering trees. Also, boating,

Dave Gale, founder and president of Gale Communities

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golf courses, shelter areas, and walking and biking trails are just a

in mind when constructing its neighborhoods. That’s why these

half-mile west at Longview Lake.

developments are proud recipients of the national Global ReLeaf

Winterset Valley is located in the prestigious Lee’s Summit School District, where Cedar Creek Elementary, Summit Lake

designation, the only new community in Kansas or Missouri to receive this award.

Middle and Lee’s Summit West High School are conveniently

“Winterset has been awarded more national environmental

located in close proximity. These top-ranked schools complete the

designations than any other project in the four-state region,” Dave

package for this neighborhood.

says. The original trees and thousands of newly planted ones fill

Gale Communities has a strong reputation of building outstanding

Winterset Valley, so families are completely surrounded by nature.

homes that fit any family’s lifestyle. Dave Gale, founder and

Several premier sites backing heavily wooded forests are still open.

president, was instrumental in selecting the sites for the 2013

“Over the last 10 years, Kansas City Homes & Gardens’

Boulevard of Dreams that overlook part of the private 100-Acre Wood

Boulevard of Dreams has provided the classiest one-stop

Park. “All of us at Winterset think we have a very special project;

opportunity for top-tier new-home communities wishing to

we’ve personally selected the builders, and they’re working hard

present the latest in new-home design to the Kansas City public,”

to present quality, innovative homes to the market,” he says.

Dave says. “While I’m admittedly biased, I consider our newest

Gale Communities is a strong proponent of respecting and

neighborhood, Winterset Valley, to be pretty special.”

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Q: Walk us through a day in the life of a builder.

Q: What, in your opinion, is the ideal home? Where? What size?

A: Some days you are solving drainage issues, wearing jeans out in

A: The ideal home is whatever feels “right” to the homeowner.

the mud, and the next day (or later the same day), you are meeting

Regarding location, there are many places that are available in all

with a new customer who wants to build the house they plan on living

shapes and sizes. Our philosophy is: “If it feels right in your gut, it’s

in for the next 25 years.

probably the right location. If it doesn’t feel right, it’s probably not.”

Q: Do you have a “signature” look or feature you consistently build in

Q: If money were no object, what features would you incorporate?

your home?

A: Money is not always the answer to our clients. To some people, it’s

A: Comfort, functionality and practicality. Starr Homes does not try to

large rooms; for others, it’s amenities or the house just “lives” right for

get “artsy” or cute with our designs; we build for the everyday life. We

them in the end.

think through how people actually live their lives and design/build to achieve that effect.

Q: You have a reputation for being a green builder. What does that mean and how has it influenced your building process?

Q: What advice would you give to someone thinking of building a new

A: Building green is really building smart, such as using resources

home?

efficiently, not wasting money on things you don’t need, using

A: As a consumer, you need to educate yourself. Research builders

products that outperform the “norm” and figuring how to get the

and the market. Take your time and don’t rush into a decision. Clients

most out of products. Using 95-percent efficient water heaters, 2x6

who have prepared themselves to enter the building process come

exterior walls, insulating above code standards, etc. are really just

to meetings with questions and challenge us as a builder. A lot of

smart decisions that impact the environment.

times after a meeting with clients, they will then have more in-depth questions, which leads to better decision-making.

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Q: Tell us about the day in the life of a designer.

Q: What, in your opinion, is the ideal home?

A: Some days begin with a 7 a.m. phone call from someone with a

A: My ideal home definitely would be in Kansas City and not too big!

question on a job site. Often, days are filled with meetings with clients

I’m loving rooms that multifunction, such as a dining room that’s also

working on whole houses or planning for just the right piece of art. I

a library, or an extra bedroom that functions as a guest room, a sitting

begin every day with an outline, but rarely do I end that day without

room and an office. And I love living rooms or family rooms that allow

redoing the schedule.

lots of flexible seating.

Q: What inspires your work?

Q: If money were no object, what features, products or materials would

A: Nature always is a sure source, and travel has been important.

you incorporate?

Historical homes and buildings often influence a more contemporary

A: Money is always an object, and it should be. Throwing money at a

interpretation of a traditional element.

project doesn’t necessarily make it better. For myself, a good use of money would be combining beautiful old pieces with lots of new

Q: What’s your favorite part of the job?

technology to allow for easy living, but retaining a warm, familiar feeling.

A: My very favorite time is when my clients are fully installed and enjoying living in their finished space, and when they tell me how much

Q: Like Starr Homes, do you use any green products or materials?

they love it!

A: I can claim to have been “green” before green was in vogue, as I’ve always loved using old pieces.

Q: What advice would you give to someone looking to freshen up their interiors?

Q: How does designing a show home like this one compare to working

A: We often begin by having clients take a really good look around their

on a model home or even a custom one for a client?

home and then decide what needs to be removed. So many of us have

A: Sometimes I think show houses or models are harder because I’m

no idea why we have some of what we have!

always energized by a client’s needs and wishes.

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Custom builder Kit Starr creates a multifunctional home with a focus on central entertaining; energy efficiency; and easy, everyday use.

STORY BY ANDREA DARR

ILLUSTRATION BY KIT LUEG

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In a showhouse such as this on the 2013 Boulevard of Dreams Homes Tour, visitors expect to be wowed by creativity, luxury and functionality –– and they won’t be disappointed by Starr Homes’ efforts. The modified Breckenridge floor plan hugs the curve of the cul-de-sac up front and seems to float at the tippy top of trees in the 100-Acre Wood out back.

“On a pretty lot like this, we try to put the most-used rooms at the back where people spend the most time,” builder Kit Starr says.

The floor plan decisively cuts out hallways and even a formal dining room, leaving more square footage for the spaces that truly count. Like the kitchen. That’s this home’s major boasting factor.

An arsenal of Thermador appliances includes a side-by-side fridge and freezer, and 48-inch double oven and range top. Slightly removed from the main kitchen is prep area that keeps items like coffee makers and toasters out of sight but totally accessible. The walk-in pantry is just beyond that and, for serious cooks, is set up for an extra fridge.

“People are living more casually, but they want that really nice kitchen/hearth room,” Kit says.

Included in the open floor plan is an octagonal dining nook that seats eight. Its stellar location and inspiring ceiling treatment beats the usual layout that puts formal dining space next to the front door. “The view out back of the trees is a whole lot prettier than up front looking at the street like in most homes,” he adds.

These two spaces connect to a two-story hearth room with floor-toceiling stone fireplace flanked by built-ins and a grand window design that captures the thrill of living cliffside with plunging depths to a dry creek below.

This awesome view can be seen from nearly anywhere on the main floor, even from the entry, where Starr’s signature cantilevered staircase negates the need for view-blocking support posts. “It allows you to see the beauty of the trees without the stair in the way,” Kit says.

The main-level master bedroom and bath aren’t overly large, but they contain all the necessary creature comforts, including a walk-in shower and jetted tub. A powder bath and home office complete this floor.

Upstairs, a bedroom suite plus two bedrooms with Jack and Jill bath offer private quarters for children or house guests.

In total, this home could comprise six or more bedrooms based on how the lower level is finished out. Currently, an upper portion of the basement –– featuring 12-foot-tall ceilings –– offers two distinct sections that can be envisioned in endless ways: extra bedrooms, a bar, media center, gym or recreational room, for starters. A half wall on one side overlooks an additional nine-foot drop to an indoor basketball court lit naturally by 28 picture windows. The other side, under a suspended garage, could be used for storage, more bedrooms, as a storm shelter, studio or any other function one could imagine.

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Kit seriously considered the functionality of the house, including a

and will appeal to almost everybody,” Jan describes of the home.

garage-entry drop zone with corkboard and dry erase board, set

Ikat fabric on pillows and a trellis design on the carpet in the great

of four open storage cubbies with bench, and a coat closet. The

room are a couple of bold choices you’ll notice.

laundry connects to both the master suite’s closet and hallway. “It’s

As in all of Starr’s homes, energy efficiency plays a key role in

a short commute for the homeowners’ clothes and also everyone

construction, especially in the building envelope, where 2x6 walls

else’s,” he notes. Plus, a chute from the second-story bedrooms

are standard. Starr Homes offers a better overall insulation package

affords kids a no-excuses route for helping out on laundry day.

than most builders, as well as upgraded windows and sealed ducts

The finishes will have continuity throughout the house, mostly in

that are specifically designed for proper air flow to each room.

grays and browns, says interior designer Jan Burket. She has

Combined, these efforts reduce energy needs by about 45 percent

selected a dark trim color called Black Fox from Sherwin-Williams

compared to other newly built homes.

that will contrast nicely with walls in Edgecomb Gray from Benjamin

Because Starr Homes is a custom builder, with more than

Moore. “Gray is great right now,” she says. “Edgecomb is not

100 plans in its repertoire, no two homes are ever identical. “We

‘battleship’ gray; it’s warm.”

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Foodies can take home-cooked meals to another level with a 48-inch Thermador gas range and side-by-side refrigerator and freezer.

OCTAGONAL DINING ROOM

What a view –– both above and below! A shapely nook treats diners to a special treetop overlook.

21-FOOT-TALL BASEMENT

Far from the average ceiling height, this level scores big with an indoor basketball court.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

You can’t see the extra green measures behind the walls, but if you were to get the heating and cooling bill in the mail, you’d understand how a sealed envelope is a real selling point.

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Q: When did you get into the construction industry?

Q: What advice would you give to someone thinking about building a

A: I’ve been in the construction industry since 1983 and started

new home?

building homes in 1989.

A: Do your research on the builder and don’t be afraid to ask questions.

Q: Tell us about the day in the life of a builder.

Q: What inspires your work?

A: I usually start off at the office and stay there until late morning. I’ll

A: I like to build things, and every day there is something else I learn.

then stop by job sites before heading back into the office for a little bit to plan for the next day.

Q: What’s your favorite part of the job?

A: I don’t care for the office work even though it has to be done. I enjoy

Q: Do you prefer to build custom or model homes and why?

being on job sites, watching the construction.

A: We are starting to do more custom, but I prefer to build off models so the homebuyers know exactly what is in the house and how it looks.

Q: What’s the best project you've ever worked on?

It is so much easier to see room sizes in a furnished model than to

A: That’s hard to answer. Every project we complete gives me the same

imagine what it will look like off of blueprints.

satisfaction. I truly enjoy every project.

Q: What are some components that can be overlooked by clients

Q: If money were no object, what type of home would you build?

during the building process?

A: A nice ranch on 200 acres with a 60-acre lake.

A: I don’t think homebuyers understand how many decisions go into building a home. Sometimes they can start to feel overwhelmed with

Q: How do you unwind after the completion of a big project?

all the decisions that have to be made when you start a house from

A: Get started on the next one.

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Q: What’s your architecture background?

a home specifically tailored to their lifestyle that they are excited to

A: I received a Bachelor of Architecture from KU in 2002, and KC

return to after a long day.

Architecture was founded on January 1, 2012.

Q: What inspires your work?

Q: Tell us about the day in the life of an architect.

A: A passion for living well and the opportunity to program unique

A: It is not as “romantic” as one might hope. I work from home in order

spaces for others. I simply LOVE to draw! Design work is the reason I

to revolve my world around my wife, Jonna, and son, Brogan. We

get up in the morning (or late morning in my case).

operate on crazy hours; by never setting an alarm, we wake whenever Brogan does, whether it’s 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. During the remaining

Q: What’s your favorite part of the job?

“normal business hours,” I manage the usual site visits, client meetings,

A: That “aha” moment during the design when everything comes

calls and emails. Once 5 p.m. hits, I get to actually sit down and get my

together! Then explaining to my clients the method to my madness.

work done.

Q: What’s the best project you've ever worked on?

Q: Do you have special design features you like to include in each

A: Is this a trick question? This Boulevard of Dreams project, of course!

home? If so, what are they?

A: Each project is different. When drawing for my builders, I focus on

Q: If money were no object, what type of home would you design?

their individual selling points to maintain their identity from others. I want

A: Upper-bracket custom residential is the most fun to draw and most

to ensure each of my builders has something special to offer their

rewarding to see realized. That scale of home allows more than just “body

homebuyers. When drawing for custom clients, it gets really personal,

boxes” to live in. Having some acreage to inspire the home’s design as

asking about their family’s daily activities, how they entertain, right

well as budget to go above and beyond with architectural gymnastics

down to sharing vanity space and showerheads. Everyone should have

allow the client to experience life with pleasure and efficiency.

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Q: When did you get into the design industry?

Q: What inspires your work?

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I have been designing model homes for my son, Scott

A: Turning an already great house into a beautiful, furnished home. It

Bamesberger, SAB Homes, for 18 years. In 2004, my daughter-in-

makes it so much easier for buyers to imagine themselves living there.

[Charlene]

law Rita Bamesberger and I decided to start our own business, Excel Design.

Q: What’s your favorite part of the job?

A: Seeing the finished house and loving it!

Q: Tell us about the day in the life of a designer.

A: Sometimes it gets really hectic, especially the weeks preceding the

Q: What’s the best project you've ever worked on?

spring and fall Parade of Homes.

A: Rita and I both agree that the homes we decorate for SAB Homes, those that have won numerous awards in the spring and fall Parade of

Q: What are some components that can be overlooked by clients

Homes, are our favorite and most-gratifying projects.

during the design process?

A: Understanding that everything should flow throughout the house.

Q: If money were no object, what and how would you design?

A: I would do more custom bedding, upholstery and draperies.

Q: What advice would you give to someone looking to freshen up their interiors?

Q: How do you unwind after the completion of a big project?

A: Declutter! Change accessories for the seasons. Paint is inexpensive

A: I’ll spend a few days in Arizona.

and will wake up a tired room more than anything else.

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Model/semi-custom homebuilder Scott Bamesberger, owner of SAB Homes, went out on a limb with his custom reverse-style floor plan that’s designed specifically for this Winterset Valley lot. The interiors, however, are traditionally furnished, providing casual comfort for the future homeowners.

Rita Bamesberger, Scott’s wife and co-owner of Excel Design with mother-in-law, Charlene Smith, was tasked with the challenge of making this showhouse shine. “We’re sticking with what we think people will like to see [in this house],” she says. Tour-goers will notice lots of stone and ironwork, hardwood floors throughout, a soft color palette of creams and browns, numerous sconces and a spiral staircase. The creative genesis behind this custom floor plan, including each carefully planned architectural detail, such as the window placement in the master bedroom and recessed arched niches flanking the breakfast nook, is Architect Tom McDonough, owner of KC Architecture.

The main level, with 2,500 square feet, includes a formal dining room, powder room, bonus space that can be converted into an elevator shaft if necessary, and an office with a wall of floor-to-ceiling built-in shelving. The kitchen, designed with entertaining in mind, showcases granite countertops; cool, colorful backsplash with a Moroccan vibe; a gas cook top with hood, the centerpiece in this space; butler’s bar; and a walk-though pantry that’s open to the rear foyer. The hearth room, emphasized by an arched stone wall, is an immediate focal point upon entry and one of the most comfortable spaces in the home.

Another one is the master suite, with its own personal hallway, and a fourposter bed, sitting nook and drool-worthy walk-in closet. Peace and quiet is found in the master bath, with porcelain wood tile flooring, a passive steam shower with iridescent tile insets, double vanities and a makeup vanity. The lower level, with 1,650 square feet of space and patio access, includes plenty of storage space hidden behind two guest bedrooms connected by a Jack and Jill bath, bar, temperature-controlled wine cellar and billiards room, where Rita and Charlene swapped out traditional pendant lighting over the pool table for an elegant chandelier.

The exterior offers just as cozy and impressive of a view as inside: The Craftsman-style architecture with four-car garage lends itself to extensive landscaping anchored by evergreens and an outdoor living area surrounded by nature. The lanai, accessible from the breakfast nook, features a fireplace and TV and overlooks Winterset’s 100-Acre Wood, as the developer calls it.

“What makes this space so special is the lot itself,” Tom says. “With the amount of trees, it’s a super peaceful space just sitting out on the back deck.”

Wrapped with an electronic security code lock system (that also controls surround sound and lighting), this home is as safe and secure as the actual structure itself, another top selling point. While on the homes tour, jot down any and all ideas to style your own perfect place here on earth or, in this case, ILLUSTRATIONS BY THOMAS P. MCDONOUGH

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INVITING WELCOME You certainly won’t be able to miss the arched stone wall that greets you as you enter the home. “The entry is pretty dynamic,” Tom says.

“You walk into a defined space even though it’s an open floor plan.

We’ve taken great care with the stone archway, clerestory windows, staircase placement and beam work in the ceiling to define each space differently.”

FUN & FUNCTIONAL SPACES Loft space in a downstairs guest bedroom became a play area for a lucky child who gets to inhabit this room. This play place sits above another notable design feature: additional utility space, accessible via outside only, built onto the end of the house, providing space for lawn equipment, storage, etc.

This Delta pot filler, located above the range, is an added

DEFINED ENTRY

convenience for the chef, whether prepping for a big family-style

An informal entry, or friends’ entry, was added in between the garage

meal or macaroni and cheese.

doors, featuring a rear foyer (also known as a mudroom) that collects coats, shoes and dirt. “With today’s busy lifestyle, we need that luxury space, a drop zone with every feature you can think of,” Tom says.

Sherwin-Williams Thatch Brown walls set the tone for the earthy palette found throughout the home. The dining room, on the other hand, stands out in Sherwin-Williams Still Water, which mimics

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Foundation: M.L. Crose Foundations

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Architect: KC Architecture

Interior Designer: Excel Design Surround Sound: Absolute Audio

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Q: How did you get into the business of building and designing homes?

Q: What is your favorite part of the job?

A: My father was a structural engineer for more than 50 years in St.

A: Seeing a home completed and walking through the finished product

Louis, and my stepdad was a carpenter. I was fascinated with building

— a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. And that is

and became a carpenter for 25 years. In 2000, I started building

enhanced when a homeowner has spent the time to decorate the

custom homes with an emphasis on attention to detail.

home well and accentuate some of those details that characterize it.

Q: If money were no object, what would you build and how would

Q: What is your favorite project to date?

you design?

A: This Boulevard of Dreams home is incredibly special — the 12-foot

A: Although this French Country home for Boulevard of Dreams is a

ceilings on the first floor combined with the openness of the floor plan

particular favorite, I would like to delve into more contemporary homes,

and the windows, and the soaring ceilings on the lower level plus the

incorporating commercial glass walls and flat roof decks.

wooded lot all add up to a stunning, livable property.

Q: What inspires you?

Q: Describe a day in the life of a custom homebuilder and designer.

A: I am constantly scouring the landscape and media for ideas and

A: It can be intense when you’re building a custom home rather than

creative inspiration. I admire fellow homebuilders’ and designers’ work,

a spec home. There is an enormous amount of effort and responsibility

go on home tours and read magazines. There is stimulating, well-

to respond to the client’s different requests, and there are always

executed work from many sources, and one of the things I enjoy is

questions to answer and challenges to turn into opportunities. I thrive

taking certain elements from one home I see and applying it to a

on the entire process — there is nothing like achieving a client’s dream

MacDermott Homes project. Sometimes I’ll even be watching a movie

and vision.

and see some detail that catches my eye — I’ve actually rented a movie to view it a second time because there was some architectural facet that captured my attention.

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GRAND OPENING

Gracious and elegant living abounds in this residence

by MacDermott Homes that welcomes the outdoors in.

STORY BY KIMBERLY WINTER STERN

ILLUSTRATION BY KIT LUEG

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There is one undeniable fact about Greg MacDermott’s scenic, dreamy home: The jaw-dropping, unobstructed views of lush woods at the back of the property captivate once you’re inside the front door.

The French Country-inspired design oozes character and charm on a big scale and boasts a light, bright feel thanks to the abundance of windows on the home’s 3,100-square-foot main level and the 2,500-square foot lower level.

But don’t be fooled: This house is built on a grand scale while offering a delicious patina of intimacy.

Greg effortlessly harnessed his vision of a free-flowing, open floor plan with unencumbered views in this custom-built beauty. Once inside the foyer, you encounter the dining room to the left. Shaped like a home plate’s diamond, the room features a convenient built-in buffet and window seat and is adjacent to the home’s pivotal gathering points: the great room with a massive, oversized fireplace; the kitchen, whose centerpiece is a 5-footwide by 8-foot-tall window; cozy breakfast nook; and the hearth room with another fireplace.

The kitchen is equipped with energy-efficient, built-in gourmet appliances and granite countertops. Gleaming hardwoods throughout the main level add a rich glow. Eight-foot-tall Pella wood-clad doors throughout the home are another MacDermott Homes signature element of attention to detail.

The main level’s master suite also is a study in detail and luxury. A 12’by-12’ walk-in closet offers ample organization and storage. A makeup bar and cabinet tower in the master bath is flanked by two vanities. Spainspired amenities include a walk-in tiled shower; a large, jutted tub; and heated floors.

A mudroom includes a desk area for daily organization; boot bench; and large, double-door closet, and the space is flooded by light due to a strategically placed window.

A sweeping, curved stairway leads to the lower level and is accented by a landing with a spectacular native stone wall and mirror design. A seethrough fireplace is set into a dramatic glass wall that offers beautiful views of the patio and foliage. A large serving bar, full kitchen, walk-in pantry and television wall make entertaining easy and inviting.

Greg added flex rooms on the lower level, including one that could be utilized as a second master suite or billiards room and another that could be a well-equipped home theater, exercise space or study/library.

Spacious indoor living is extended outdoors with two covered patios that invite relaxation, reflection or entertainment.

This Boulevard of Dreams home achieves its goal of gracious, sophisticated living in a comfortable and stylish space that brings the outdoors in. We can’t think of a better invitation.

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GREAT ROOMS

This French Country-inspired home boasts 12-foot ceilings on the main level and 14-foot ceilings on the lower. Combined with an open floor plan and walls of glass, the soaring ceilings help define the home’s central gathering spaces where the focus is on a gracious and modern lifestyle.

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WINDOWS TO THE WORLD

The number of windows throughout the home, in addition to the general sense of walking into a tree house when opening the front door, plus a statement 5’-by-8’ window in the kitchen, gives a sense of being suspended in nature.

COLOR SPLASH

Lighter, airier earth tones punctuated by chic pastels give this home a sophisticated but relaxed palette.

OUTDOOR AMBIENCE

A well-executed patio, with the grill and working countertop on one end and a fireplace and seating in the middle to entertain guests with cocktails at sunset or enjoy a late-night movie and popcorn with the family, is an extension of the indoor living space.

SUITE RETREAT

The home’s gorgeous master bedroom and bath with a jutted tub and heated floors offer refuge from the obligations of the day.

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