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October 2012 Volume 26, Issue No. 6
19 EDITOR’S LETTER
Loving the Fresh Air __ It’s the perfect time of year for entertaining inside and out. In this issue, we’ll show you a variety of new products and projects that will inspire you to do just that. 24 LATEST & GREATEST FOR THE KITCHEN From high-end design to high-tech appliances and electronics, the kitchen is always evolving. And you can keep up with these new and improved products. 30 TASTE THE RAINBOW Instead of playing it safely, a liberal dose of color sparks up a century-old home. 34 REMODEL REWIND A kitchen gets a second upgrade __ this time by a professional __ attaining style and substance. 38 LATEST & GREATEST FOR THE BATHROOM Once the clamor of the day is hushed, rediscover your sanctuary and create your own ritual with these new bath products. 48 MAXIMIZING MINIATURE SPACES Two small bathrooms take on big style thanks to design tricks that create impact. 52 ZEN MASTER Everyday rituals are elevated with this reimagined bathroom.
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56 LATEST & GREATEST FOR THE OUTDOORS Make guests ooh and aah over your outdoor living space with “toys” like these — you’ll definitely be taking the party outside more often. 67 GARDENS OF THE YEAR With the worst drought in more than 50 years, it wasn’t a total loss for the winners of our second annual garden competition. 82 SIMPLICITY REIGNS SUPREME A delicious menu doesn't require a lot “stuff,” and Chef Charles d’Ablaing touts that. 86 MARKETPLACE A reference guide to help you find our advertisers.
Pg. 67 Professionals and amateurs alike shared their favorite outdoor spaces with us this summer and now we share our select favorites of the bunch with you. OCTOBER 2012 • 17
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Loving the Fresh Air It’s the perfect time of year for entertaining inside and out. In this issue, we’ll show you a variety of new products and projects that will inspire you to do just that.
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MY LITTLE FAMILY AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE TO BE
doesn’t end there. The kitchens and bathrooms featured in this
outdoors. We usually strap Madeline in the stroller (or Baby
issue showcase well-designed and loved spaces with top-of-
Bjorn), grab Truman’s leash and head out the door for a nice
the-line products and materials. Turn to page 30 to see what I
leisurely stroll (specifically in Loose Park, where my husband,
mean. But if it’s your outdoor space that needs more TLC than
Kevin, proposed). The heat has finally subsided where we can
anything else, pay special attention to our 2012 Gardens of the
do this more than once a month.
Year winners. They’ll leave you with so many ideas that you
One place the proverbial heat hasn’t subsided is in the
might not know where to start (so call one of them!).
kitchen. Something “new and improved” is always going on
Speaking of “new and improved,” I’ve decided to finally use
there, and in this issue, we have quite the list of latest and
my married name within the magazine. Yes, I’ve been married
greatest products on the market today. But not to play favorites
for about three-and-a-half years (so technically it’s not “new”)
(as a mom, I’ve learned that Truman still needs a healthy dose
and figured it was about time. Now, with that off my chest, I’m
of attention, too), we’ve also compiled numerous bathroom
going to go back to enjoying the great outdoors. AS
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I’d absolutely love to have — and you will too. But my wish list
Cheers to fall weather!
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From high-end design to high-tech appliances and electronics, the kitchen is always evolving. And you can keep up with these new and improved products. POUR A GLASS True’s dual-zone wine storage system has two independent zones that accommodate a temperature range from 35°F to 65°F. It comes with vibration-dampening racks that hold up to 45 bottles and patented TriLumina LED lighting in white, amber and blue. Your wine has never looked so good. Available through Nebraska Furniture Mart. true-residential.com
PURIFIED AGUA The Zuvo Water Filtration System cleanses drinking water. But this Bright Line faucet
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elements, door styles, proportions, colors and
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GOING DOWN Gaggenau’s 24-inch lift oven showcases the LiftMatic function. With the push of a button, the base descends to the countertop, making it super easy to load and unload food. It features 11 heating methods, increases safety, and provides temperature recommendations and a self-cleaning option. Available through Portfolio Kitchen & Home. gaggenau.com
SLIDE AND HIDE Hafele’s new Frontino hardware allows kitchen cabinets to slide rather than open outward and sits on a single track rather than on separate tracks, allowing doors to sit flush when closed, saving
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Bertazzoni’s Design Series built-in segmented cook top is available in six combinations
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MULTIFUNCTIONAL ISLAND At the center of this LGA-tested, GS-certified k7 kitchen by designer
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BROILED TO PERFECTION With BlueStar’s Salamander Broiler, you’ll be able to prepare meat, chicken and fish
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HAVE A DILL Canning has once again become a popular kitchen “activity,” and with the Victory Garden Pickle Kit, you can do it in less time. This retro-inspired kit comes with four classic canning jars, labels and four pickle seasoning packets (sweet, bread and butter, kosher and Polish dill). crateandbarrel.com
A COUNTER OF A DIFFERENT COLOR Semiprecious stone, petrified wood and rare fossils are now countertop materials you’ll find in Cosentino’s Prexury Collection. Because of the durability of each material, these countertops are perfect for several spaces in the home, and each comes with an ASP authenticity certificate traceable by the homeowner. Carnelian shown here. cosentino-group.net
A KC COOKBOOK Authored by editor and food writer Pete Dulin and photographed by Roy Inman, “Last Bite: 100 Simple Recipes from Kansas City’s Best Chefs and Cooks” features recipes from 40 top local chefs and cooks, including winners of the James Beard Foundation Award. lastbitecookbook.com
AN ILLUMINATING PRESENCE The Vela chandelier and wall sconce are made of aluminum and feature organic LED lighting. Each is sleek, contemporary, sustainable and visually intriguing. With an instant on/off switch with dimming capabilities, each piece is crafted in a zero-landfill manufacturing campus and contains
SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT When guests walk into your kitchen and see Ann Sacks’ new Haveli by Neisha Crosland
mercury-free lighting with a 10,000-hour
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TASTE THE RAINBOW Instead of playing it safely, a liberal dose of color sparks up a century-old home. Plum, sage, mango and raspberry
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that’s the juicy
moved in, but we remodeled extensively. We put in
mix of color that one Sunset Hill family prefers. Inside
new windows, removed the fireplace now housed
the circa-1910 two-story home that has been a
outside on the patio and added French doors opening
comfort to the Winters since moving in 12 years ago,
onto a multilevel deck,” she explains.
the riotous palette has been perfect, especially when all three of the college-age kids were younger.
When the troops gather during the holidays, this space swells to accommodate. Does Wynne do the
The generously sized house has four bedrooms
cooking? Absolutely. “I still love to, and this kitchen
and two half baths plus an entire playroom on
makes it easy. We are all tall, so when we remodeled,
the third floor. It was in great shape, but the
we made sure that the counters were high enough,”
Winters decided to put their stamp on the house,
she adds.
personalizing it with pops of bright color everywhere.
The island’s unpolished granite is impervious to
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heat, and the deep, double stainless steel sinks are as
we all like color, so why not live in it?” asks Wynne
handsome as they are functional. Shirley Allen, owner
Winter, sinking into a big bear-sized wing chair in the
of The Light Shop, helped with the lighting design.
heart of the home: a plum-colored kitchen/family
“She suggested the lighting throughout the home,
room. It’s always been the family’s place to gather.
and these contemporary pendants are perfect,”
“The space is so big we could fit an entire basketball
Wynne says.
“I think of this house as Pee-Wee’s Playhouse
Story by
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team in here with no problems,” she says.
One aspect of this room is the abundant amount of
A large butter-colored sectional that Wynne
light. “We decided with such a pretty backyard, being
thought would be too big for the room was actually a
able to look out would be an advantage,” she adds.
great fit for the otherwise sparely furnished setting.
Through the family-room windows, an exotic wood
Painting the entire room a deep plum helps showcase
deck overlooks a brick patio segueing down to the pool.
the colored kitchen cabinets in a space that’s basically
Wynne relaxes into the space that has given her so
clean and uncluttered. The sage-colored kitchen
many memories over the years. “It’s a great house
anchors one end of the room.
and very accommodating for everyone who comes
“This whole space was already here when we
and goes,” she says. “We’ve definitely enjoyed it.” OCTOBER 2012 • 31
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Above... White cabinetry throughout the kitchen blends in with the wall color. These utilitarian cabinets offer lots of storage while keeping the look clean. “There is symmetry to the look, but once you open the doors, that’s where the difference comes in, with spaces tailored for specific storage,” Rishel describes. The hollow chestnut beam over the cooktop covers exposed pipes, another clever design detail.
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“The previous owners did a lot of DIY projects and cut a lot of corners,” she says. “The homeowner wanted to honor the original home designed by architect Edward Buehler Delk, AIA and bring the kitchen back to that style.”
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Taking into account the homeowner’s love of natural materials, the home’s architectural details and the functions of the space, they worked with Dave Dorau of Norton & Schmidt Consulting Engineers to design a plan to remove several loadbearing walls to open up the space. Arches throughout the house were reintroduced into the kitchen and breakfast room area. Hidden drawers, featuring the pressureactivated Servo Drawer System, add function to the sweeping space under the stairs and keep paperwork out of sight. In this kitchen, the refrigerator becomes a natural focal point. Altenhofen Cabinets took the homeowner’s inspiration photos of an antique armoire and created the encasing for the refrigerator from salvaged walnut beams that were milled into lumber to create the surround and door fronts
Above... The kitchen island features a teak top and quarter-sawn oak base, which gives the wood a linear grain for a more traditional look. A Wolf oven is nestled into the structure. Drawers and shelving around the island provide ample storage. The island sits nine inches off the floor, and the wiring goes through the four legs to create a sleek piece of furniture.
for the appliance. Various wood species throughout the space keep the look neutral yet interesting. “When mixing woods, there
Below left... Gothic arches in the glass mirror the arches on the home’s front door. The crotch-cut mahogany backsplash adds interest to the hutch without introducing a new wood species. The piece offers lots of storage and display space.
needs to be enough contrast between the wood tones to create an acquiredover-time look,” Rishel says.
Below right... The breakfast room off the kitchen doubles as a dining space and home office. Chartreuse dining chairs connect with the colors in other rooms of the house and offer the homeowner many options for changing accents with the seasons, such as teals in summer and reds in winter.
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FOR THE
BATHROOM Once the clamor of the day is hushed, rediscover your sanctuary and create your own ritual with these new bath products.
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This beautiful mirror from Hastings Atmosfere
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Watermark Design’s historically styled
glass “stripes” along both the top and the bottom,
faucet. Resembling gate valves of
the mirror also includes a magnifying mirror. 35 3/8”-
old, it has the feel of an industrial
long. hastingstilebath.com
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Finishes
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STYLE SETTER Italian
designer
couple
Ludovica+
Roberto Palomba transfer their design aesthetic into an organically inspired bath collection from Laufen. Their Menhir
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washbasin
stone”)
beckons
freestanding with
graceful
simplicity. 20.50” x 15.75” x 35.43”.
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TOPICAL BREEZES Envelop yourself in this organic-shaped soaking tub from Victoria + Albert. Inspired by nature, the Cabrits, composed
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of English volcanic limestone and resin, is a luxurious plunge. 68” l x 29.38” w x 22 1.8” d. Available through Ferguson, Kitchens & Baths by Briggs, and Dorfman Plumbing Supply. vandabaths.com
OUT OF THE MIST The
ultimate
shower
amenity
and modern technology merge with ClearMirror’s innovative electric-heated shower mirror. This permanent fog-free mirror offers ultimate convenience for in-shower shaving and makeup removal. 12” x 12.” Available through Kitchens & Baths by Briggs and Ferguson. clearmirror.com
VINTAGE INSPIRED NO ILLUSION The Furniture Guild’s Phantom Vanity is high art. The modulardesigned bath vanity features a stainless steel, soft-closing drawer system, automatic internal LED light and internal power outlet; the countertop comes in ceramic, glass and CaesarStone quartz. The 20” x 48” vanity can be wall-hung or left freestanding and is available in eight matte and three high-gloss colors. Custom sizing, color matching, and additions such as medicine cabinets and linen towers also
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sconce
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BATHED IN LIGHT An ethereal LED under-counter light emanates from ThinkGlass countertops. Custom fabricated
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personal spa therapy system bringing together
impervious to wear and tear. Blue-green hue or
five therapies for total relaxation and well-
customized, infused colors available; textured or
being. Aromatherapy, thermotherapy, light
smooth surface. thinkglass.com
therapy, chromatherapy and sound therapy induce relaxation, health and wellness in a personal-care unit for your bathroom. Available through Dorfman Plumbing Supply.
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Modern industrial design is beautifully realized in Kohler’s
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Numi toilet with bidet functionality and extras like
personalized water delivery for a
LCD interactive touch screen, innovative dual-flush
spa-like showering experience. 36-1/2”
technology, intuitive auto-open and close lid, and
h x 17-15/16” l x 3” w. Available through
heated seat. Available through Ferguson, Kitchens &
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Baths by Briggs, Bedrock International, Midland Marble
Ferguson. us.kohler.com
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BUT OF COURSE! Native Trail’s soft, curvy lines wrap around the romantic Amelie vanity constructed from one piece of Caramel Bamboo. Includes transparent tempered glass shelf. A spacious inset drawer features three compartments and softclose glides. 37” w x 22” d x 34” h. Available through Dorfman Plumbing Supply. nativetrails.net
DISCOVER YOUR PEARL Lenova’s whimsical Oyster sink features 21 layers of hand-cast bronze and fits right into your existing countertop. 27” x 17” x 14”. Available through Dorfman Plumbing Supply and Pyramid Pipe & Supply. lenovasinks.com
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ART TO BEHOLD THG’s Daum Collection’s sculpted crystal tap handles radiate light and color. Available in three color variations: sun, moon and jade. thgstyle.com
DELICIOUSLY RIPE Infuse and tantalize your entire home with Currant, the new decorative fragrance from Aromatique, which marries generous notes of pomegranate and musk with patchouli, cinnamon and berry. Available through Shop Beautiful, Halls and Dillard’s. aromatique.com
OLD WORLD CLASSICS Bring a touch of Europe to your bath with these porcelain apothecary accoutrements in creamy ivory with black French labels. Each piece is sold separately. Internet/catalog only. potterybarn.com
SMOOCH! Passion Flower Makeup Collection is Aveda’s newest line, featuring romantic, vibrant hues for lips and eyes. Lip liner, glaze and lipsticks boast silky, lightweight formulas infused with plant and fruit waxes to hydrate and plump. Eyes are treated to six limited-edition hues from Brown Velvet Rose to Green Tuberose. aveda.com
FRESH BLOSSOMS Cote Bastide Orange Blossom Home Fragrance gift set is reminiscent of a flowering orange grove. Gift set includes potpourri (500 g/17.5 oz.); candle (6.1 oz/175 g), with a burn time of 50 hours; and room spray (3.2 fl oz/100 ml). raincollection.com
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two small bathrooms take on big style thanks to design tricks that create impact. S t o ry by M i u n
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When space is at a premium, designing a bathroom that is both
light color palette of cool grays and muted blues. A four-inch-
practical and pleasing to the eye takes on greater importance. In
deep knee wall was built behind the vanity with a ledge running
fact, designing a small space can translate into more discerning
the length of the cabinetry, accented with translucent glass
decisions about layout and
tiles. The floating vanity was
materials to make every
central to Kirsop’s vision of
square inch count. Donna
making the space feel lighter
Kirsop, CKBR, with Schloegel
since a vanity that extends
Design Remodel recreated
to the floor can create a
two bathrooms that prove
heavier feel. The robust
diminutive size doesn’t mean
shape of the countertop
design has to suffer.
lavatory sinks, which are
Measuring only 3 by 6
made from a slab of Carrara
feet, a petite powder room in
marble, make a striking
a Mission Hills home is the
statement in the room.
smallest space Kirsop has
Kirsop
selected
a
ever worked on. The room
rectangular, diagonal floor
originally housed a vanity
design to elongate the
that overwhelmed the space,
space instead of using little
so she installed a floating
squares. The bathroom was
countertop with a vessel sink
originally four feet shorter,
made of onyx. “When the sun
so the space for the shower
shines through the stained
was extended by following
glass window, it glows since
the roofline out. Inside the
onyx is somewhat opaque.”
glass-paneled shower, which
The amber-colored vessel
is flanked on each side
complements
warm
by showerheads, there are
tones from the mahogany
angled corners to make
countertop, embossed vinyl
space for the faucet and
wallpaper and natural light
plumbing since this side
from
utilizes
the
the
stained
glass
an
outside
wall.
window that is original to
Carrara marble also was
the house. “All of the pieces
used in the shower as
really came together and
subway tiles.
stayed true to the style of the home,” Kirsop says. While the powder room
In each bathroom, the unique sinks became the focal point in each design,
evokes a classic, Old World feel, Kirsop created a more
adhering to Kirsop’s basic principle when remodeling small spaces:
contemporary design in a 5- by 10-foot bathroom in Fairway.
“You want to focus on one ‘wow factor’ so the eye isn’t all over
She used furniture-style cabinetry for the vanity, staining the
the place. One element should become the main feature.”
maple wood a deep espresso to stand out against the otherwise
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Everyday rituals are elevated with this reimagined bathroom. In Geri Higgins’ stylish world, a homeowner’s lifestyle is not a canned experience. “Every individual is unique, and when a client gives you the responsibility of designing something, that stand-apart element must be captured,” says Higgins, president and chief executive officer of Portfolio Kitchen & Home. Case in point: the Johnson home in Leawood’s Royce neighborhood. Mara and Chris Johnson, physicians and empty nesters, have overhauled nearly every major room and living space in their home. What started three years ago as a quest to update kitchen cabinets has snaked its way through the residence and landed on the second floor’s master bath. Part of a stunning new master suite, the 250-square-foot bath is a study in balance with color, style and texture blending in the spa-like environment to give the homeowners exactly what they envisioned. Story by Kimberly 52 • KCHANDG.COM
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The intimate sanctuary, which features cream walls finished with silver-gray glazed customcurved front double vanities and custom maple cabinetry, emulates Higgins’ mantra for good design. “Your surroundings can be beautiful, but they must elevate life and make it meaningful,” she says. The Johnson bath project, executed by lead designer Lindsay DeViney, is based on the room’s normal rituals and routines. Higgins and DeViney were careful to enhance the bathroom’s functionality and create a contemporary suite experience with a seamless flow between it and the master bedroom. The exquisite handmade Italian tile on the floor, in the shower and on the front of the soaking tub is a beautiful aesthetic that evokes a peaceful quality. Architectural detailing throughout the bath, such as arches that tie into one another and cabinetry curves that are a continuation of the master bedroom’s, are classic and Old World components freshened to empower the space. The shower’s tile emulates sea glass in a sophisticated interpretation and evokes memories from an Italian sojourn taken by the Johnsons where they became enamored with certain European design aspects. “This reminds me of Italy,” Mara says of the tiled faux window in the expansive shower. A chandelier Mara happily discovered online punctuates the space, while the cabinetry has distinctive features that aren’t visible but represent things important to the homeowners’ experience. Specialty custom-designed storage and security features, along with integrated electrical outlets in selected drawers, are subtle but powerful features essential to the Johnsons’ everyday rituals. The completed Zen master bath, splashed with rich and soothing green accents, is an extension of the Johnsons’ lifestyle, including their daughter’s. “The first thing she does when visiting from medical school is study in the tub, watch television or just relax,” Mara says. “The master bath is somewhere we all find comfort.” Even the couple’s son, a neuroscience researcher at Washington University in St. Louis, loves the bathroom’s delicious calming effect. And as far as Higgins is concerned, that’s a high compliment for a designer. “Good design is a journey, the beginning of which is listening and learning how your clients live,” she says. “Then — then — you pay attention along the way.” OCTOBER 2012 • 53
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Make guests ooh and aah over your outdoor living space with “toys” like these — you’ll definitely be taking the party outside more often.
THINK TRANSITIONAL Go green with Think Fabricate’s Fluid Collection of serving trays and coasters that transition from indoors to outdoors. Made of Richlite or bamboo plywood, they feature a decorative cutout taken from 19th-century transferware platters. Available individually or as sets. thinkfabricate.com
PRIVACY PANELS Rather than installing a fence, try locally made metal panels to form a screen, like these designed in a collaborative effort by RDM Architecture and Meya
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scanned and imported into CAD to produce the design,
make any job easy, especially one
while a simple and cost-effective frame and base were
involving so much dirt. Save a messy
designed that allowed the panels to be double-sided.
cleanup with a potting table designed
Left unpainted, they will develop a patina as the
for the task. Available through Flowers
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LINE OF FIRE Getting a fire going can be a chore, but the Vesta Fire Table from Stone
THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Where space is at a premium, the UpShelf is ready to serve. Attaching to most umbrella and canopy tent poles, it creates storage and display where there was none before, conveniently at arm’s length. Installed in seconds, use it in the garden for display, at the beach, or while camping for protecting items from sand and
Forest makes it a cinch. The draw of fire in clean, sculptural form is nature at its best. It features a granite top and stainless steel base for a safe, sturdy and eye-catching vehicle for producing outdoor flames. Includes match-lit trough burner kit. stoneforest.com
water. Holds up to 10 pounds; dishwasher-safe. upshelf.com
SHOO, MOSQUITO, DON’T BOTHER ME Keep pesky bloodsuckers 15 feet away with ThermaCELL’s Mosquito Repellent Outdoor Lantern while illuminating your outdoor setting with LEDs. Tested and used by the Department of Defense and the United States Army, it is 98-percent effective, DEET-free, odor-free and silent. The butane cartridge that powers the mosquito repellent provides 12 hours of bug-free enjoyment. Available through Sports Authority, The Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Tractor Supply Co., Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bass Pro Shop, Cabela’s and Avid Archery. mosquitorepellent.com
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ADD A LITTLE FLUFF Textile designer Liora Manné recently debuted colorful pillows and textiles, showcasing new patterns with poppies, spring wildflowers and colorful flora. She layers fibers by hand, mechanically interlocks them through needle-punching and tops the fabric off with antimicrobial nano silver particles that will never wash out. They’re colorful, sophisticated, and mold- and mildew-resistant — perfect
WILD IDEA Patios and decks aren’t the softest surfaces to step foot on, so an outdoor rug cannot only enhance the feel of your outdoor space but also the look. Laurie Bell easy-care rugs are luxuriously soft yet stand up to the
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SNOOZING SOUNDLY No garden (or porch) is complete without
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Henry Hall Designs’ new Serene Collection showcases a chic, eco-friendly
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EATING IN STYLE This Olive & Cocoa bird feeder is made of sturdy cast iron and comes in the form of an antiqued regal crown. With its beautifully aged patina, this garden accessory not only looks good in your yard but our feathered friends can dine in style, too. oliveandcocoa.com
HAVE A COLD ONE This cooler bar ___ both pretty and super functional ___ is just right for entertaining outdoors. It features two opening doors to an insulated cooler, a front cabinet for accessories, a lower storage shelf, wine rack for 10 glasses and a builtin bottle opener. Measures 33” h x 44” w x 18” d. Online only. bedbathandbeyond.com
SWEET, SWEET DREAMS Part of Kenneth Cobonpue's Balou Collection, this daybed takes outdoor living to a whole new level. Made of nylon, polyethylene and steel, it’s strong enough to withstand Mother Nature but cozy enough for an afternoon cat nap. And, it’s definitely THE furniture piece that will be the center of attention at your next get-together. kennethcobonpue.com
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It’s been a rough year for gardeners, with the worst drought in more than 50 years settling in over the region and only teasing rain showers that offer too little too late. But it wasn’t a total loss for the winners of our second annual garden competition. Professionals and amateurs alike shared their favorite outdoor spaces with us this summer and now we share our select favorites of the bunch with you. Enjoy! PHOTO COURTESY OF REED DILLON
Meet the Judges Alan Branhagen
Dennis Patton
Alan is the Director of Horticulture at Powell
Dennis just completed his 29th year as a horticulture
Gardens and author of The Gardener’s Butterfly
agent at Johnson County K-State Research and
Book. He holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s
Extension. He graduated from Kansas State
degree in Landscape Architecture from Iowa
University with a bachelor’s degree in Horticulture
State University and Louisiana State University,
and a master’s degree in Adult Education, and he
respectively, and is a member of the American
specializes in lawn and garden education. Patton
Public Gardens Association. He specializes in garden
administers the Extension Master Gardener Program,
design and maintenance, and has supervised and
which is a program that trains local volunteers
designed dozens of landscaping projects.
interested in gardening.
Kurt Kraisinger
Lyndsi Oestmann
Kurt is president of Lorax Designs Group and is a
Lyndsi is vice president of the family-owned Loma
member of both the American Society of Landscape
Vista Nursery, the largest wholesale grower in Kansas
Architects (ASLA) and the National Association
that sells specifically to landscape contractors and
of Home Builders (NAHB). He graduated from
retail nurseries. She graduated from Kansas State
Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science
University with degrees in Marketing & International
in Landscape Architecture and is currently working
Business and Spanish. Oestmann is past president
toward a master’s degree in Regional and
of the Hort NetWORK, which promotes green
Community Planning from the University of
education in the Kansas City area, and a member of
Nebraska, Lincoln. Kraisinger is registered in eight
the American Nursery and Landscape Association
states and is a LEED-accredited professional.
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Best Professional Landscape
WINNER
Reed Dillon & Associates PHOTOS COURTESY OF REED DILLON
Designed concurrently with his Tuscan-style house, homeowner and landscape architect Reed Dillon’s property features a dreamy mix of extensive patios, charming garden structures, colorful plantings eight months of the year and the sound of water present everywhere. Set on rolling topography in semirural Lawrence among mature trees, Dillon played with perennials bursting in front of backdrop yews and box hedges and incorporated architectural elements throughout for year-round interest. Stack limestone retaining walls define upper terraces and make clear transitions to the back of the property. An Adirondack-style pergola and a whimsical treehouse with spiral staircase make special places to visit and enjoy the varied views of the garden.
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NSPJ Architects/Landscape Architects P H O T O S B Y C AT H Y K U D E L K O / N S P J A R C H I T E C T S
What started as a simple landscape update grew into an overhaul, starting with a master plan from landscape architect Katie Martinovic to give the homeowners an idea of their property’s full potential. The first phase included a pondless water feature near an existing fire pit, a built-in barbecue grill area, custom garden swing and new front landscaping as well as additional plantings in the backyard for screening. Soon thereafter, the front of the home received additional plantings and a flagstone patio for two Adirondack chairs, while the backyard got a grotto-style spa with surrounding trellis and flagstone patio. An arched trellis entry and plantings in the side yard added the finishing touches.
Landscape Contractor: Krueger Landscaping Carpenter: American Leisure Decks
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Best Curb Appeal
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Rosehill Gardens PHOTOS BY GARY ROHMAN
While the homeowner resides in Denver and uses this Prairie Village residence as his weekend retreat, it originally didn’t look like it fit the neighborhood. Needing a cottage feel, the exterior received a new driveway, sidewalk, guttering and stone work, and new landscaping to wrap around the house. A bluestone patio added onto an existing patio expands outdoor living space, and complete irrigation and night lighting lower maintenance and increase usage. Designer Gary Weidenbach kept baseline plantings that were in good health but renovated the beds to include a large variety of unique perennials, which have matured nicely since installation last summer. Homebuilder: Kraft Building Co. 70 • KCHANDG.COM
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WINNER
Rosehill Gardens PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROSEHILL GARDENS
Landscape designer Steven Heichel had an excellent opportunity to make a statement with this Mission Hills corner lot and recently constructed home, but design challenges included screening the intersection, providing privacy to the backyard and incorporating year-round color. A large berm of leatherleaf viburnum and mixed plantings provide the corner screening, while a hedge of mature upright junipers along the back and side offer much-needed privacy. Formal hedges of boxwood supply year-round structure to the landscape, while other plantings bring seasonal interest and ever-changing visual delight. Spring pops with magnolias, dogwood, redbuds and azaleas; summer bursts with hydrangeas, roses, perennials and summer annuals; fall is accented with mums, kale and brightly colored leaves throughout many of the trees and shrubs; and winter still maintains interest through use of extensive evergreen hedges.
Homebuilder: Andy Fritzel Home Architect: NSPJ Architects
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Best Outdoor Living Space
WINNER
Rosehill Gardens PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROSEHILL GARDENS
Sited atop natural limestone bluffs overlooking Lake Winnebago, designer Gary Lueckenotto designed the space to accommodate parties of 70 or more. A central dance floor and full kitchen separated by a 20-foot wall of glass doors are perfect for entertaining. Moreover, a five-level patio and infinity-edge, all-season pool (which had to be built before the home’s foundation was complete due to limited access) are jaw-dropping additions to the site, highlighted by bronze sculptures, a spiral staircase, granite rock outcroppings, accent tropicals and a hammock suspended by custom-built palm trees. The space is fully automated, including fire bowls, surround sound, lighting and concealed mosquito-control emitters.
Homebuilder: Holthaus Building Pool: Land and Water Automation: Integrated Electronics Lighting: Green Light
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NSPJ Architects/Landscape Architects P H O T O S B Y C AT H Y K U D E L K O / N S P J A R C H I T E C T S
Starting with an existing fire pit in her clients’ backyard, landscape architect Katie Martinovic’s job was to enhance the area with plantings and a water feature. But like most projects, it expanded to a complete redesign that truly invites people outdoors. The water feature is actually “pondless,” a stone outcropping that hugs the edge of the patio, but the sound of running water bathes the entire area. A built-in grill with countertop space was added onto the patio for easy food prep, and a swing was installed in the yard overlooking new plantings. Near the house for easy access, a trellis encircles a sunken hot tub. Creeping thyme between the surrounding flagstones gives it a soft, natural feel.
Landscape Contractor: Krueger Landscaping Carpenter: American Leisure Decks
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Best Pool
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Naturescapes PHOTOS BY MICHAEL ROBINSON
Embracing the site’s steep terrain, designer Dave Barthell incorporated five unique levels for lounging and entertaining. Elevated stonecovered pool walls and boulder outcroppings give swimmers the illusion of floating in a canyon river, while underwater stone benches and ledges make great sunbathing destinations. Four waterfalls create sound and motion on the indigo blue water. Technology is incorporated into the space, with automated fire bowls and a fire pit extending usage of the space after sunset, and inconspicuous speaker rocks offering background music to this outdoor experience. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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WINNER
VanElders Design Studio PHOTOS BY ANDY GILMORE
This elaborately designed outdoor living space features a formal, circle-themed pool as the centerpiece. A raised, infinity-edge, artisan-crafted glass tile spa on one end stands opposite a shallow reef area at the other. Designer Kelly VanElders overcame the challenge of creating a perfectly level edge for the display mode of the spa, which evenly distributes water 360 degrees. Incorporated into the backdrop of the pool is a raised stone fire and water element, with the perimeter of the patio further enhanced by landscaping and LED lighting. Completing the outdoor living space are an outdoor kitchen; covered dining area with heaters, a fan, lighting and audio/video components; and an upper deck with a custom curved metal staircase. The space is fully automated via iPhone or iPad.
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Best Backyard Garden
WINNER
Bobbi Cummings P H O T O S B Y M AT T M C D O N A L D A N D J AY N E S T O N E
From a flat, wooded lot scraped of all topsoil, homeowner Bobbi Cummings created this winding garden replete with 175 different plants and several distinct areas, each with its own personality that together congruently flow, including a spa deck, pergola and pond. A path extends from the front of the house to the back, introducing surprises along the way, while multiple seating areas encourage use of the entire space. There’s even a playhouse equipped with its own deck and garden. Berms create privacy without the use of a fence, and their raised beds allow for greater plant selection due to water issues on the property. Nighttime lighting extends the hours of enjoyment, but any time of day, this garden is warm and welcoming.
Outdoor Lighting: Lighting Concepts Plant Material: Hermes, Family Tree and KAT Nurseries Annuals: Johnson Farms Hot Tub Deck, Pergola and BBQ Deck: Jeff Freeman
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Kurt Suchomel and Peggy Ward At the heart of Kurt Suchomel and Peggy Ward’s historic downtown Lee’s Summit home is a century-old cottonwood tree that provides much shade for the more than 200 hosta, caladiums and ferns that enjoy respite from the sun. Three outdoor living areas define space: a covered deck with a panoramic view of the expansive yard; a courtyard lodge built of rough-sawn cedar featuring an outdoor fireplace; and the “chapel,” a gabled structure home to two family weddings. While flora and garden art are the highlight of various planting beds, plenty of wide-open space calls the family and their dogs to simply enjoy playing on the lawn.
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Almond Pound Cake with Lemon Curd and Raspberries Lemon Curd 8 oz. lemon juice, fresh squeezed 8 oz. sugar 6T corn starch 7 egg yolks 3T butter
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Bring the lemon juice and sugar to a boil. Mix the egg yolks and corn starch together until smooth. Temper the egg mixture with the hot lemon syrup 1 oz. at a time, stirring continuously until the eggs are hot then add the yolk mixture back into the pan and stir until thick. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Cool in the refrigerator with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the curd. Almond Cake (makes two 8-inch cakes) 2 whole eggs 2 ½ oz. butter, melted 7 oz. egg whites 4 ½ oz. egg yolks 3 oz. sugar 5 oz. powdered sugar 8 oz. almond paste 5 oz. flour ¼t baking soda ½t vanilla extract Mix together the almond paste and powdered sugar. Stir in yolks 1 oz. at a time; mix until smooth and light in color. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites to soft peaks then add the sugar and continue to stiff peaks. Fold the meringue into the almond mixture then sift in the flour and baking soda. Add the melted butter and vanilla and bake at 340 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Raspberry Coulis 4C fresh raspberries 1C sugar 3T lemon juice ¼C water Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil then turn down heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Press the raspberries and liquid through a fine strainer and chill completely before using.
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