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Make yourself at home in a re-energized space that speaks to you. Find those feel-good Benjamin Moore hues at PROfessional Paint & Coatings stores.

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3150 WEST 215TH STREET | BUCYRUS, KANSAS | $1,249,000

A true one of a kind masterpiece on 22 beautiful acres including eight wooded acres with walking trails. Home includes a 4 car attached and 10 car detached garage as well as a 4000+ sq. ft. outbuilding currently set up for a baseball practice facility. Full finished walk-out basement with exercise facility, second full kitchen and family room with fireplace.

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Bedroom walls: Benjamin Moore’s Green Tint

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Covering the Spectrum It’s refreshing to see more color — and every color — incorporated in homes around the city. Homeowners are taking more risks (and they’re paying off!), and spec homes are using gray as the new neutral, replacing traditional beige. Whether it’s a black dining room or an emerald green living room (Pantone’s 2013 Color of the Year), your options are practically endless, and almost anything goes. But if you’re uncertain, that’s where a designer comes in handy, especially knowing the power of color. After researching this year’s most popular hues, we’ll clue you in on the evergrowing popularity of black and white; how metallic rejuvenates a master suite; and the impact that a vibrant, refreshing color palette can have within your main living areas. (Isn’t this a sensational dining room?! See more of this home from Twigs Interiors on page 64.) We’ve also compiled a colorful list of today’s trendiest home decor, furniture, accessories and appliances to go along with any re-energized space. If you were to walk through my home, you’ll find a variety of colors, from Olympic’s Ornate Gold to Behr’s Stained Glass (a deep purple) — My theory is if you can’t decide on one, go with several! But

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EMERALD A BRAND NEW HUE Since antiquity, emerald has been prized for sophistication and beauty –– neither has lost value. In 2013, this regal hue is touted as color of the year by Pantone Color Institute, the worldwide oracle of color communication and forecasting. Leatrice Eiseman, color specialist for Pantone, said in a press release, “Emerald is the color of growth, renewal and prosperity –– no other color conveys regeneration more than green. In contrast to 2012’s ‘spirited’ hue Tangerine Tango, Emerald enhances our sense of well-being, promoting balance and harmony. This powerful and universally appealing tone translates easily to both fashion and home interiors.” Emerald could be viewed as a throwback to the 1980s, but fashion designers Dolce and Gabbana, Nanette Lepore, Tracy Reese and Marimekko are incorporating the color into their upcoming collections. Expect to see the “it” color step off the runway and become mainstream in women’s formal and everyday wear. Trendsetting retailers such as Garnet Hill, Calico Corners, Anthropologie, and ABC Carpet and Home are ga-ga over green, rejuvenating interiors with paint, accents and accessories. Even ubiquitous home-goods retailer JC Penney will use emerald throughout its spring line of bedding, pillows, towels and bath accessories. Designers Jonathan Adler and Robert Allen are both introducing green in fabric lines they work with, and custom-lighting companies such as The Natural Light will likely follow suit. For the kitchen, DeLonghi is debuting an espresso maker in emerald green. Similarly, Le Creuset has introduced a range of cookware in “fennel,” a farm-fresh deep green. According to Indian mystics, lustrous emerald is the color of balance and should play well in our future, bringing a much-needed sense of equilibrium.

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PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR

1. One of the easiest and subtlest ways to add such a powerful color as emerald to your home is through pops like these special-edition polka-dot knobs from Atlas Homewares. $22.68 each. Available through Regarding Kitchens, Kitchens & Baths by Briggs, Ferguson Enterprises, Wilson Lighting, Locks & Pulls, Kansas City Building Supply, Kitchen Studio: Kansas City and Dorfman Plumbing Supply. atlashomewares.com 2. Nature often does the best at displaying colors brilliantly, but CR Laine’s Copley arm chair runs a close second with this brilliant foliage fabric. For armchair travelers, you’re halfway to somewhere exotic and tropical! 28” w x 31” d x 47” h. $1,525. Seek it out at Nell Hill’s. crlaine.com 3. Punch up a neutral couch with the simple addition of a chevron graphic accent pillow. Hand-cut from felt, this classic design is shown in kelly and navy. 18” w x 18” l. $89.10. ethanallen.com 4. Skip the granite and make your countertop green –– literally and figuratively –– with a custom product called Travina, composed of different aggregates and resin for a surface that’s durable and uniquely beautiful. Create any color you want, like this top made from green bottle glass. The handmade template process results in zero waste. Pricing varies but considered affordable. Available through Elements of Green. mastermarbleinc.com 5. Energize your mornings in the bathroom with this mosaic of bright white and sea green squares displaying an interior parallel striping pattern, mixed with soft green tiles that are swirled with leafy emerald bands. $8.99 per square foot. Buy at The Tile Shop. 6. Gorgeous as a piece of home decor yet practical enough to serve a function, AERIN green agate coasters show that nature has known emerald as the “it” color since the beginning of time. Natural green agate stone with a gold rim. Set of four, $195. aerin.com 7. Sophisticated yet whimsical –– especially in Grayed Jade –– Hancock & Moore’s Mayfair sofa would make an outstanding focal point in any living room. Features hexagonal button tufting on the back and seat. Base price: $4,155. Available through Nebraska Furniture Mart,

Orman’s, Madden-McFarland Interiors and Seville Home. hancockandmoore.com 8. Cascading from the ceiling, Corbett’s Dolcetti chandelier is glam to the max. Mixed shells with crystal and stainless accents gleam in multicolored effect, but you can see how fabulously well an emerald background plays up the green. $5,265. Available through Rensen House of Lights. 2013 COLOR! ISSUE

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Megan Sinclair requested a glamorous living room wrapped in a garden-like setting, a place where she could kick up her pink stilettos and sip on a pink martini in her Fairway home. Needing a space that matched her colorful personality and sense of style, Carmen Thomas and Jill Tran, owners/ designers at Tran + Thomas Design Studio, created a boldly feminine space with fun fabrics, patterns and accessories you won’t easily find in Kansas City. “The homeowner wanted a bold, bright and colorful room with lots of girlie touches incorporating oranges and pinks,” Thomas says. Sherwin-Williams’ Kale Green provided the backdrop for trendy furnishings, including custom pink-andgreen paisley and embroidered polka-dot lampshades, custom ottomans, a Chesterfield leather sofa (to deter her cat, Coco Chanel, from clawing), an original painting of a lady by a local artist, and the custom-made glass light fixture over the fireplace that represents flowers in bloom, a definite focal point. “It seemed so natural to bring in several additional greens like you would find growing in a tended garden or in a field of wildflowers,” Tran adds. “We wanted it to be happy and decadent.” The drapes are even adorned with rhinestones, while the refined entryway with crystal chandelier creates an immediate fashion statement. “The client absolutely loves fashion,” Thomas says. “She is also a fan of Audrey Hepburn. We can picture her walking the streets of New York in an oversized hat and glasses like Miss Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”

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LEMON SORBET A TWIST OF LEMON Vincent van Gogh needed a lift. He may have felt depressed inside, but outside his studio window in southern France, he found his passion: fields of yellow and gold sunflowers that he painted incessantly. And for good reason, van Gogh was invigorated by color. For many, the feeling is mutual. Yellow is the most optimistic of colors. It refreshes and enlivens, gently lifting the spirit and heightening an overall palette effortlessly. Benjamin Moore has settled on Lemon Sorbet, a subtle, soothing shade of yellow as its 2013 color of the year. Sonu Mathew, Benjamin Moore’s senior interior designer, explains, “We’re moving from super-saturated and strong hues to softer, lighter pastel shades. The innocence and calm this color conveys is uplifting.” Mathew realizes that different companies have different color heroes. “Our design trend and philosophy is grounded in how the color will translate into the North American market. What will be the message for paint, auto, industry, fashion and design? The beauty in Lemon Sorbet is that it enlivens the palette. It lives beautifully with blues, greens and white. We realize that people aren’t going to overhaul their lives to arrange for this color; rather, we want the public to work with what they have. Perhaps try this color in an area that may need revision.” One thing is for certain, Lemon Sorbet is the perfect backdrop color. Pair it with pops of brighter hues and loads of texture to make a statement: raspberry with peach, apple green and ice blue, citrus and lime. Exactly what Kansas City designer Lisa Schmitz had in mind, using a pale buttery color in her design work. She pairs it as an accent in conjunction with warm gray and a muted grayish purple. “Yellow, even this soft, adds brightness to a room,” she says.

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1. The yellow brick road is sooo outdated. The new path in flooring is recycled medical-grade polyvinyl interlocking tiles. Perfect for laundry or craft rooms, it resists stains, abrasion, water and most chemicals. Choose from four style surfaces and 25 colors. Call KC Dream

Garage for custom pricing. 2. KitchenAid has always been known for its outrageous color waves that spike a punch in any kitchen. Even if your baking skills aren’t up to par, your stand mixer is. It’s yummy in Majestic Yellow. Artisan Series, $349. kitchenaid.com

3. Relax and let your cares slide away in this freestanding Victoria + Albert tub painted in canary yellow. The York line is made of eco-friendly Englishcast, making it easy to decorate in any color. 68 7/8” l x 31 ½” w x 16 ¼” d. $3,000. Available through Elegant Home Design and Ferguson Enterprises. vandabaths.com 4. Spring has sprung with Z Gallerie’s bamboo lacquer vases. Add your favorite decorative flowers and foliage to these oversized vessels in lemon for a zesty zing. For floor or tabletop. 17.5” d x 27.5” h; 17.5” d x 35.5” h; 12.5” d x 21” h. $9.95-$89.95. Buy at Z Gallerie. 5. Add the allure of a Middle Eastern motif in this Moorish accent table in a lightly antiqued yellow finish. The delicate arches support an ample top. 20” w x 20” h x 20” d; $332.10. Buy at Ethan Allen.

3 6. Practically glowing even when turned off, the Isosceles lamp from Land of Nod makes a shining tribute to any table. Steel base with fabric shade. $89. landofnod.com 7. Polka dots were born to be cheery, and they do their job best in sunny yellow. Take these beautiful French Pois Soleil pillows from Iosis home and smile. Two sizes: 18” x 18” and 13” x 22.” $100 each. Buy at Scandia Home & Terrasi European Collections. 8. The future looks Sonny. We predict that this bold bench, classically styled and contemporary, will make its way to a home near you. What a statement –– and a handy place to rest while you take off your shoes or set down groceries! 45.7” w x 21.5” d x 34.6” h. $499. Available at Crate & Barrel. 9. While your dinner sizzles in a pan when the burners are on, Bertazzoni’s Professional Series range sizzles just sitting in the kitchen. BAM! Comes in five or six burners, electric or gas, and either 36” or 48.” Available through Kitchen Studio: Kansas City, Portfolio Kitchen & Home, Kitchens by Kleweno, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Factory Direct Appliance, Regarding Kitchens, and Alexander & Ray’s. bertazzoni.com

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Truly a custom home, from the paint colors to the overall design, Kevin and Cynthia Toney’s Leawood home is comfortable and inviting — and can handle anything their six kids throw at it. Yellow, Cynthia’s alternative to beige, is also her favorite color, reflective of a happy life, which is why you’ll see it in several rooms throughout the home (including the exterior, which they lovingly call Old Yeller). As the painter and decorator, she wanted an environment with warm, happy colors that could be paired with almost anything. “I just wanted a background for fun, funky things,” she says. Each piece within the home’s eclectic interior has its own story while providing flexibility to grow with the family. The living room, a cozy spot for the family to read or play games while mom cooks dinner, features a repurposed door as a coffee table and mismatched yet complementary chairs. Cynthia’s studio, complete with an accent wall of varying colors of hand-painted squares, has transitioned into an office for all, displaying the kids’ artwork over her own. In the dining room, yellow became a secondary color to custom green stripes, also painted by Cynthia, created by mixing a clear glaze with a tube of acrylic paint. Again, this room has transitioned into an all-purpose space to include homework sessions and building LEGOs.

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ALOE FEEL PRETTY...OH, SO PRETTY Color forecasters are a unique group. Part sociologist, part soothsayer, they sleuth fashion and the home-furnishings industry for cultural clues. Their expert opinions are then translated into a spectrum of color that’s incorporated into our daily lifestyle. Jackie Jordan, Sherwin-Williams’ director of color marketing, is one of those people. Instead of focusing on a big, bold color to crown in 2013, Sherwin-Williams has given the nod to a quietly soulful hue called Aloe –– a tint of greenish-blue with a retro vibe. “I chose this color for a variety of reasons: it’s youthful without being too saccharine. It’s easy to pair with coral, crisp white, soft gray, even a funky lilac or chartreuse.” As part of the Colormix Vintage Moxie palette, Aloe is featured with other pretty pastels that reach back to mid-century but with a modern edge –– ladylike but far more spirited. Like Benjamin Moore’s Lemon Sorbet, Aloe is no run-of-the-mill pastel. “Aloe is dreamy and nourishing; glamorous with great exuberance,” Jordan adds. She suggests using Aloe with warm wood tones, bleached or natural fabrics, and vintage metals. Radiating a soothing tranquility, it’s a good bet in a bedroom, an airy sunroom or living room. Designer Jonathan Adler mentioned he likes a color akin to Aloe so much that it’s his current crush. Kansas City interior designer Ann Egan says, “Love it! Aloe is fresh, crisp; a little blue, a little green, cheerful and understated. Aloe is great as a wall color with neutral fabrics of pale taupe, linen, creams and canvas. It is youthful and refreshing.” Blue-green in various intensities fill many a fan deck this season. The reason is simple: The color is easy, plays well with other colors and paves the way to serenity.

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1. Place a few of these traditional baskets used by snake charmers around the house and no one will realize you’re stashing toys or hiding dirty laundry. Charming baskets (shown in aqua) come straight from Wolof craftswomen in Senegal, West Africa, made of cattail stalks and recycled plastic strips for color. 14” d x 20” h. $45-$89. landofnod.com

2. Punctuate your windows with these geometric gate curtain panels in carefree hues of teal and cream. Rod (not included) slides through bronze metal grommets. 37” w x 84” h. Set of two: $34.99. kirklands.com 3. Lovingly lopsided, these recycled glass balloon vases make fine accessories –– and an excuse to always keep fresh flowers at hand. Round: 14” d x 13” h; tall: 10” d x 19” h. $79 each or $139 for the set of two. vivaterra.com 4. Ideal for a cottage or bungalow, the Breezes line of cabinetry from Rutt conjures easygoing days at the beach, even when hundreds of miles away. A kitchen or bath in coastal colors can relax you or put a pep in your step. Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry is offered exclusively at Kitchen Studio: Kansas City. ruttcabinetry.biz

2 5. There’s no easier way to add spa-like details to your bath than with the addition of Adana towels featuring damask medallions in seafoam. Plush, oversized and with a textural dimensionality, they’re simply luxurious to the eye and to the touch. $28.95. Find at Soft Surroundings. 6. Why should your work space be so predictable? Set aside the all-business aesthetic and try showing some personality with “mechanic-shop chic” file cabinets in slick mint. One letter-legal file drawer and two additional storage drawers conveniently roll on casters. $159. cb2.com 7. Solid enough for lounging a morning away and serene enough to put you softly to sleep at night, the Eliza headboard from Z Gallerie offers support and comfort. The tufted arch is shown in aquamarine velvet cotton. Available for all bed sizes. Made in the USA. $449-$599. Headboards are available online only at zgallerie.com.

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Refreshing Originality

Photos courtesy of BRIGHT UMBRELLA PHOTOGRAPHY

By the stylish looks of it, you’d never guess that this pre-1900s

I picked was the color. Blue and green are my favorite colors, after

farmhouse was — at one point — in desperate need of its

white! After picking the color, everything else just fell into place.”

current creative homeowners. Enter Wendy and Nick Guehne,

Now, let’s talk originality: Nick, the craftsman, salvaged the 100-

owners of Guehne-Made, a local company that specializes in

year-old hardwood floors from the original home and added them

home remodeling, styling, woodwork and custom furniture. Nine

as an inset in the coffered ceiling, while the abstract artwork

years ago, they bought this house, gutted and redesigned almost

displayed on the built-in bookcases was created by Wendy. (With

everything, turning it into a home that has originality written all

a cup of coffee and background music, painting is her favorite

over it. “I wanted it to be eclectic with bits of modern and classic

thing to do on the weekends.)

pieces,” Wendy says.

The adjoining master suite is their Zen retreat. Accessible

Inspired by and accessorized with vintage treasures from

through French doors, it’s flooded with natural light and a simple,

Wendy’s grandma, the living room (as well as the rest of the

serene color palette. The linen drapes are bedazzled with shells,

home) showcases a little bit of everything. “I knew I wanted it to

while a crystal chandelier — one of several in the home — adds

have a fresh, glam/chic, feminine vibe,” she says. “The first thing

yet another glam element to the room.

Walls: Benjamin Moore’s Forget-Me-Not Ceiling: Benjamin Moore’s Lambskin

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BLACK & WHITE CAST A SPELL WITH THE MAGIC OF BLACK AND WHITE A deep pool of mystery lies behind black and its dynamic counterpart, white. Both can be viewed in two ways: black, a potent mix of all hues, or conversely, the absence of any at all; and white, a constant workhorse in the palette, at once potent but often demure. Curiously, the strength and confidence that black conveys makes it a powerful tool in the world of fashion, industry and home furnishings. This classy, sexy hue sharpens and defines perhaps more than any other color. White takes a bow as the go-to when artists showcase their collections. The character of white is so untainted, so fresh, it hardly ever disappoints. Architects and designers embrace white to enlarge space and emphasize natural light. As a couple, black and white often share the limelight but are amazingly democratic. The flexibility of the duo paired together in fashion or home decor enlivens bold shades and elevates softer tints to glowing heights. Jackie Jordan, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams, expounds on why we’re irresistibly drawn to exploring black’s murky depths. “The vibe is masculine, the aesthetic both Victorian and futuristic.” But white holds its own. Benjamin Moore features 140 shades of white in its color library. The ethereal, feminine white is an engaging companion, a simplistic unifier that will never go out of style. Paired

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1. How about a little humor in your home? Can’t beat a mounted zebra head! Paper-mache heads handmade in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, by local artisans using recycled materials. $69. landofnod.com 2. With indoor spaces spreading to the outdoors, continue your black-and-white theme with Kreiss’ Montoro double chaise lounge. Understated, casual comfort meets quality. Grab a friend and relax. 54” w x 75” d x 46” h. $5,695. kreiss.com 3. We love the dark and moody aura this bar sink from Waterworks offers. It’s, oh, so strong and handsome in concrete but knows how to work in the kitchen with a handy drainboard. Made from sustainable post-industrial waste materials. $2,496. waterworks.com

4. Marmoleum is one of the greenest products you could put in your home: bio-based, nontoxic, antimicrobial. And you can see its potential as a design element, like these zebra stripes. Choose from hundreds of colors and patterns to create your own. $6.50-$9 installed. Available through Elements of Green. forboflooringna.com 5. A tuxedo for your sock drawer? Yes, with Councill’s Gabrielle, the masculine formality of men’s cocktail wear is coming to the closet. Suit up. 40” w x 46” h x 20” d. $4,680. Available through Madden-McFarland Interiors. councill.com 6. Next time you contemplate the wall, make sure it’s covered in Trove’s Opera House wallpaper, available for a limited time through Anthropologie. This historic photo of Teatro La Fenice, a famous Venice opera house that burned down in 1836, was shot after the theater was rebuilt. Pre-pasted rolls of 57 square feet. $398. anthropologie.com 7. The Anya blown-glass chandelier’s design originates from 18-century Holland, yet it’s updated to effortlessly modernize any dining room. Eight fluted arms encircle a bulbous center column paired with sophisticated black shades. $2,500. serenaandlily.com 8. Punctuate your table setting with CB2’s bracket plates. It’s “new baroque,” with a romantic notion presented in sleek styling. Glazed handmade porcelain. Dinner plate: $6.95; salad plate: $3.95. cb2.com

9. Simple stripes say it all with their alternating pattern of all colors combined (black) and the void of all color (white). Artisans hand-loom the Olin black rug from Crate & Barrel. Stripes scale up with rug size. 100 percent cotton. 8’ x 10’: $299. crateandbarrel.com

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This space could literally take dinner guests’ breaths away. It’s bold and beautiful, thanks to interior designer Kathleen Ramsey and Shawnee homeowners George and Sara Robinson. And it all started with a “simple” black-and-white color palette. The first pieces chosen were the zebra-print cowhide chairs. “The clients have a very contemporary aesthetic in their home,” Ramsey says. “They wanted something bold, dramatic and elegant for their dining room remodel.” Mission accomplished. The space is wrapped in what Ramsey calls the perfect black on the walls, outlined in white trim, topped with a cream ceiling with champagne metallic tone, and anchored by dark-stained hardwood floors. The drapes are lined with sheer black fabric and each pleat embellished with a custom-designed, handmade crystal tassel, while the crystal chandelier and repainted dining table are the homeowners’ original pieces. “I was excited to try something different and more modern,” Sara says. “I was willing to take that leap of faith (as long as the designer said it was OK).” Adding a subtle splash of modern, the side chairs in creamy white leather upholstery have classic lines and a tufted inside back, but it’s the collage of white porcelain plates over the repurposed buffet that creates the drastic contrast that Sara loves. 2013 COLOR! ISSUE

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GRAY 50 SHADES OF GRAY Just like the novel by the same name, the color gray is still a best-seller. With tints and shades that swing from warm to cool, blue to brown, gray’s palette is exceptionally versatile. According to Sonu Mathews, Benjamin Moore’s senior interior designer, “Gray is a true neutral, working well with other colors. Our Thundercloud Gray is now seen as a baseline color –– it can be paired with both warm and cool colors.” Gray can lend elegant formality to a room, crafting an air of calm and confidence. There’s a reason battleships and political offices use gray as a color of choice. Color expert Kate Smith notes, “Gray is the color of intellect, knowledge and wisdom. It’s classic, sleek and refined. So controlled and inconspicuous, it is often considered a color of compromise –– the perfect neutral, which is why designers often use it as a background color.” James DeSantis, designer and stylist for HGTV’s Cousins on Call, agrees. “Tints and shades of gray are the cleanest, most soothing colors,” he says. “Our brain relaxes when it’s not under stimulation, so muted, washed-out tones keep it from turning into high gear.” This livable color has an enduring quality. Little wonder it blankets big-ticket items like cars, carpet and sofas. Tim Butt, owner/designer of Black Bamboo, suggests using a warm gray to his clients to keep rooms feeling comfortable and sophisticated. “The main reason I suggest gray to clients is its flexibility. Try a predominately gray room and see what happens when you add orange, pink, lavender, apple green, fuchsia blue or yellow. It’s far from a boring choice.”

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2 1. Forget blue or pink, go sophisticated, gender-neutral gray in the nursery with York’s whimsical –– and eco-friendly –– Garden Butterflies and Birds mural. Finished mural: 72” w x 120” h; four panels, 18” wide each. $172.99 per mural. yorkwall.com 2. La-Z-Boy has long been synonymous with comfort, but it’s also stylish with new vibrant spring patterns. The Roundabout ottoman is versatile as a cocktail table or extra seating, with hidden casters for easy maneuverability. 18” h x 35” w x 35” d. $459. Available in this and many other fabrics at La-Z-Boy. 3. The Olivet side table from the Jeffrey Alan Marks Collection looks like rattan but is actually wrought iron. The inset top comes in a choice of available leatherette; Whitefield pebble shown. 16” d x 23” h. $778. palecek.com 4. A mix of shine and the warmth of wood make this a versatile piece that can add trendy industrial style to any space. 18.5” h x 12” w x 12” d. $49.99. Find at Target. 5. The look of wood + the durability of tile = your new floor. Tabula Cenere from Vallelunga is part of Central States Tile’s wood-look series. $10 per square foot. csttile.com

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OLIVE OLIVE, FAR FROM DRAB This year’s color forecast has been influenced by some of the challenges faced in 2012. Never in modern history have disasters such as droughts, floods, rising oceans, melting polar ice caps and hurricanes impacted lifestyles so dramatically. Two staples in the color corral are shades of green and yellow. In various transformations, these favorites merge to produce olive, a root color that’s a natural part of our vernacular. With healing colors forecast in 2013, there’s an overall muting of a somewhat vibrant 2012 palette. This is translating into an overarching feeling of hope and a hint of glee for the new year. That sentiment can be seen in Color Marketing Group’s color Nitro, a shade of olive shifting toward yellow –– slightly neon but soft. Sherwin-Williams’ olive trend draws inspiration from the camouflage color seen in military uniforms. The color gurus tell us they are seeing olive tones such as Herbal Wash work well to create a more rustic feel in a room when combined with orange, yellow and berry colors. Kansas City interior designer Deborah Vogler is quick to point out that “Olive isn’t just a garnish for your martini. The muted tones create a real sense of calm in a room...think about nature, the outdoors. Olive provides the perfect backdrop in a dining room, one of my favorite rooms for using this color. I use a darker olive with brownish undertones to achieve a bronze, metallic effect. I complement backgrounds with luxurious fabrics and textures often featuring maroon and blue for furnishings.”

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1 1. Mildly mimicking nature’s varied tones, the Field of Greens rug from Land of Nod grounds a room like no other. Made of 100-percent wool pile, it has a pixilated ombré effect. Available in three sizes, $249-$649. landofnod.com 2. Boldly geometric but earthy in green, Ling (which means ‘delicate’), from Graham & Brown’s Steve Leung Collection, is inspired by Eastern trellises. Layered textures give the paper a three-dimensional effect. Width: 20.5”; roll: 32.8 feet. $85 per roll. grahambrown.com 3. Hello, ergonomics! The Series 7 chair from Fritz Hansen conforms to the body’s contours so you can sit comfortably –– and with flair. The

stackable chair is available with armrests, castors and in barstool height. Starts at $466. fritzhansen.com or dwr.com 4. Whoo couldn’t find a special place for this ceramic outdoor owl garden stool in their outdoor space? It’s charmingly versatile as a stool, plant stand or end table. $119.95. Find at Pier 1 Imports.

5. Allow sumptuous velvet to surround you in slumber with Jonathan Charles’ Louis XV bed from the Versailles Collection. The winged high headboard and footboard, shown with gilt finish, are perched on cabriole legs. $4,939. Available through Nell Hill’s and Madden-McFarland Interiors. jonathancharles.com 6. The best of both worlds, a preserved cypress brings the outdoors in without all the care a live plant requires. Specially shaped double ball evergreens come in cement pots with a limestone finish. $89.95. Find at

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LAVENDER NOT JUST KID-STUFF The opulent shade of purple incorporates a broad spectrum of colors infused with the vitality of red and the peacefulness of blue. Together, the mix has held a vaulted position down through the ages. It was the royal color of the Caesars, signified religious fervor in medieval Briton, and is still considered a sign of wealth and status in Japan. The 7th chakra is crowned with lavender, wounded military honored with the Purple Heart, and in 2011, Boyz n Berry, a sassy shade of lavender, legitimatized when President Obama donned a tie in this color for the family portrait. This year, lavender, a mix of violet and white is on the home-decorating radar. Tones can range from very light to medium dark, evoking femininity, youth and freshness. The grayer hues imply elegance and grown-up sophistication. Color Marketing Group’s George Iannuzzi notes, “Lavender has deepened to a more vintage brown, as seen in our 2013 offering called Bruised.” “The first time I entered a lavender room, I felt I was floating on a cloud in the sky,” recalls Kansas City interior designer Ann Egan. “A college friend invited me to her home, and when she opened the door...oh my! Jane had a white French Provençal canopied bed and puffy white spread with lavender dots. Most startling were the lavender walls and carpeting. When I climbed up onto the bed, it was like riding on a cloud!” Becky Ralich, director of color and design services at Sherwin-Williams, says, “The purple trend that dominated last year still has momentum in 2013. Anticipate more lilacs and lavenders such as Awesome Violet, Radiant and Obi Lilac. These palettes will take on a more romantic and Edwardian feel, drawing inspiration from popular shows such as Downton Abbey.”

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1. Inspired by mid-century icons, Jessica Charles’ Estate stationary chair features angled steel legs and a slanted back, but it’s freshly remade in trendy lavender. And here’s another blast from the past: All pieces are handmade in the USA. 38.25” h x 32.5” w x 34.5” d. Starts at $1,875. Available through Orman’s and Madden-McFarland Interiors. jessicacharles.com 2. Make your table pretty in pastel with Hen House Linens’ placemats, just in time for Easter! Made of 100-percent cotton with color-fast dyes, simply throw them in the laundry. The fabric will soften with age but retain its shape. 14” x 20.” $9. henhouselinens.com 3. Seemingly made to fit the consistent popularity of Old World homes, the Louis XV sofa is an unquestionable match in style, but in lavender, it appears downright modern-day. This contemporary interpretation comes in opulent velvet with intricate leg carvings and a French Rococo silhouette. $6,514. Available through Nell Hill’s and Madden-McFarland Interiors. jonathancharles.com

4. Pulling the trigger on wallpaper can be a tough design decision, but go big and never go back with Floral Confetti wallpaper from Kreme. Large-scale organic blooms are a great choice for any wall. Roll dimensions: 23.5” x 16.’ $195 per roll. Find it in the Muse Collection at kremelife.com. 5. Stage your color palette from the floor up with the Ring Around the Ribbon rug from Land of Nod. It’s small enough at 5 feet in diameter to fit anywhere, and with slight color variations, offers numerous color-matching options. Plus it’s made from recycled fabrics. $119. landofnod.com

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To simply call it “neutral” doesn’t do justice to this modish Mills Farm home. Subdued grays with black accents on the main level create the backdrop for pops of turquoise, red and orange found in accessories and fabrics throughout the home. “Utilizing black as a grounding and unifying force, the geometry of the house shows,” says Lisa Mermis, owner of Twigs Interiors. “[The homeowners] also really liked the play of light gray-greens, smoke, ebony and light enamel.” The floor-to-ceiling stacked quartz stone see-through fireplace stylishly separates the great room from the dining room, while custom rugs and lighting bring ‘chic living’ full circle. (See a glimpse of the dining room on page 13.) Symmetry is created in pairs, with matching white lamps, Hickory Chair Furniture sofas and red wingback chairs, one of many focal points in this clearly customized home. “The homeowners wanted [the main level] to seat a lot of family, to be graceful, dramatic and on the Deco/contemporary side,” Mermis says. With very few guidelines, the designers created a home filled with elegance and durability for the growing family of five. “While the fabrics are very sophisticated, they are also kid-friendly,” Mermis adds. “Many are indoor/outdoor fabrics.” Want to see more of what this trendy yet sophisticated home has to offer? You’ll find it in one of KCH&G’s upcoming issues.

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METALLIC GILTY PLEASURES A little glitz goes a long way. “Consumers are starting to be more confident using metallics,” says Jackie Jordan, SherwinWilliams’ director of color marketing. “We’re seeing people start with smaller spaces, such as adding dazzle to a powder room or adding shimmer to ceilings and dining spaces. Metallic touches lend a happy, sparkling quality which, in turn, can make us feel good.” The color specialists at Color Marketing Group (CMG) concur. This year their Splitz is a metallic color embracing the hope of a better year ahead. Is it silver or champagne? It has a hint of blush, the color of champagne bubbles. George Iannuzzi, CMG member, says, “It’s a transition color and a celebration of success.” Benjamin Moore notes that warm metallics are moving forward. The newest trend is an opaque product called Molten Metallics, an oil-based paint suspending a metallic pigment in an alkyd resin. The finished product produces a hammeredmetal look. Interior designer Lisa Schmitz says, “Polished metal adds a sense of glamour and sophistication to a room. Whether in a colorful or neutral interior, metals add bling, bringing contrast to matte finishes, fabrics and rustic woods.” Elevate the mood with a pop of metallic paint. The shimmer will enhance furnishings or interiors with a confident nod to the future.

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Spellbound Collection from UK brand Graham & Brown brings fairytales and

found in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. Detailed piercings in the copper fixtures create

shimmering surfaces to any wall desiring a touch of the mystical. Enchantment in

delicate plays of light over your surfaces. We recommend a group of at least three

Duckegg Shimmer shown. Roll: 20.5” wide; 32.8 feet long. $100 per roll.

for maximum impact. 9” d x 21” t; 8” d x 22” t; 11” d x 26” t. $129.95 each. Find at

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2. With striking elegance, the Morgan lounge emanates style from a young designer

6. It isn’t hard to find the inspiration behind the Alden bench’s voluptuous curves

with classic taste, Reagan Hayes. Her sumptuous lines paired with high-quality

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materials and novel details make her youthful pieces timeless. 32” w x 34” d x 38” h.

leather –– with an eel skin print is for a truly divine room. Available through Nebraska

Price upon request. reaganhayes.com

Furniture Mart, Orman’s, Madden-McFarland Interiors and Seville Home. $2,795. hancockandmoore.com

3. It’s not necessarily a welcome mat, but the Mondrian antique mirror credenza certainly does the same job of inviting guests in. Its reflective surface and silver leaf trim

7. You can’t argue the statement Ogassian tile from Ann Sacks makes as a focal

add undeniable bling to an entryway while functionally meeting storage demands with

point to a room. Just one wall or one backsplash of these 8-inch geometric forms in

four drawers and four doors. $1,549. hgtvhomefurniture.com

deep relief and metallic antique gold catches a conversation on fire. Pricing starts at $87.19 per square foot. annsacks.com

4. Shine on, Whitley lamp! A brilliant brushed silver base will reverberate light throughout your room. Polyester, silver tweed shade. 16” w x 16” d x 30.5” h. $199.95. Pick it up

8. Just as gorgeous as a piece of jewelry, the Blossom mirror designed by Thomas

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Pheasant for Baker is like a gem on your wall. The brass frame finished in bright bronze features more than 100 welds to create the settings for 18 hand-blown crystals, inspired by a kimono with cherry blossoms. 44 ½” d. $6,195. Available through KDR Designer Showrooms. bakerfurniture.com

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If you think the man of the house doesn’t appreciate a stylish bedroom, think again. The neutral color palette found in Mike and Leslie Huffaker’s Maysville, Mo., master suite was based off of Mike’s subtle color preference; the glam, of course, was added by Leslie. “[Leslie] wanted something ethereal,” says Amy Redman, owner/designer of Redman Design Studio. “She wanted something that was modern and clean-lined but cozy at the same time.” The entire space brilliantly sparkles in Phillip Jeffries’ metallic paper weave on the walls and ceiling, which is offset by a small amount of Sherwin-Williams’ Silverplate. The Schonbek crystal chandelier, the highlight of the space, brings the whole room to life as the cozy sitting area — elegantly decked out in Calcutta Gold marble with original artwork by a Cuban artist — provides a space for Leslie’s morning cup of coffee and a good book. The clean lines of the wing bed complement the metallic threading in the bedding, another custom feature. Other items of interest include framed favorite quotes, portraits of family and friends, and a built-in bookcase by Gaiser Construction that’s backed in the metallic paper weave. The master bathroom features the same wallcovering, just a shade lighter; a dedicated make-up area, with a chair upholstered in the same fabric as the bed frame; a custom stair baluster that mimics the shape of the backsplash; and a walk-in shower, also with Calcutta Gold marble. There’s no better space to dream sweet dreams.

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