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23 EDITOR’S LETTER Awaiting the Next Best Thing __ There’s always something wonderful to anticipate. 25 Q&A A question-and-answer session with local industry professionals.
HOME 31 THE GOODS Feeling Fuchsia __ Pantone Color Institute’s hot pick for 2011? Hot pink. 37 DESIGN TRENDS Taking Cover __ Walls have moved on from paint to a number of new and old stylish surface treatments.
42 METAMORPHOSIS The 2011 Symphony Designers’ Showhouse, 1000 Westover, is undergoing a transformation as 30 designers bestow their talent room by room. Here's a glimpse at some of what you’ll see on the tour, April 30-May 22.
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44 CHIC IN THE CREEK Nestled in Johnson County’s genteel rural surrounds, one home exemplifies laid-back elegance paired with contemporary pleasures. 50 GOING GREEN Stylish Sustainability __ Eco-friendly and sustainability continue to make headway in every market, including furniture. 56 HOME OF THE YEAR AWARDS Our 2011 awards for new construction. 77 HOMEWARD BOUND Staying Home __ Remodeling __ rather than moving __ offers homeowners the opportunity to make their current home the one they want. 84 GARDEN OF INSPIRATION A Shawnee gardener discovered her passion on The Garden Club of Shawnee biannual tour __ and hopes you do, too. 91 SAVVY GARDENER Preferred Plants __ Local landscaping and nursery experts weigh in on their favorite flowers, grasses, plants and trees for the coming growing season.
LIFESTYLE 100 IL MEGLIO DELLA CUCINA ITALIANA! (The Best of Italian Cuisine!) With a nod to tradition but an open mind to method, Chef Jasper Mirabile Jr. shares decades-old family recipes. 105 SMART HOUSE Command Central __ Home automation offers the power to control any system from climate to your music play list using multiple interfaces. 111 HEALTHY LIVING More Than a Luxury __ Massage, often thought of as an indulgence, has health benefits beyond relaxation.
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119 CALENDAR OF EVENTS What’s happening in March/April in Kansas City. 126 MARKETPLACE A reference guide to help you find our advertisers. MARCH/APRIL 2011 • 21
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AN DR EA DAR R Editor-in-Chief adarr@nci.com Facebook: facebook.com/Andrea.Darr Twitter: twitter.com/KCHGmag LinkedIn: Andrea Darr
Awaiting the Next Best Thing There’s always something wonderful to anticipate.
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It’s hard to imagine spring being just around the
While I’m greatly looking forward to spending time
calendar, especially as I write this after the so-called
outside, I am fully prepared to also enjoy the indoors a
Blizzard of Oz just dumped a foot of snow across the
little while longer. My husband and I have finished the
metro. By this point in February, I think we are all done
nursery and await the arrival of our son or daughter,
with winter and ready to move on to the next season.
who probably would prefer its cozy new digs over April
Spring brings with it a freshness, still crisp yet
showers out in the field. But maybe by the time those
totally desirable after months cooped up inside. My
May flowers pop up, he or she’ll be ready to attend
favorite part is slipping on my mucking boots and
some garden tours with me! The transition into parenthood must be the biggest of
I must consider it anew, what I got right and wrong the
all, I imagine, and I will need and cherish the next few
previous year. I’ve received a lot of helpful tips from
months adjusting to my new life. I’ll take a quick
fellow green thumbs in Shawnee, whose gardens will
“break” from my duties as editor and get back to you
be open to visitors June 11 during a public tour. While
this summer when we’ll start up our next Boulevard of
we highlight Laurie Jorgensen’s yard on page 84, be
Dreams Homes Tour, with dates to be set sometime this
sure to check our website as the weather improves and
fall. Be sure to check our blog and Facebook page,
we get fresh photos of all the gardens. You might also
where my right-hand woman, Brooke Pearl, will keep
want to jot down the dates of the other garden tours in
you updated on the progress. She will do a fantastic job
your calendar. I’m definitely planning on attending
in my stead, continuing to bring you the latest in design
several of them.
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A: It may seem almost cliché, but I would have to say the iPhone.
Smart Controls, which can achieve energy savings of 30-60
This little device has helped eliminate the fear of technology for so
percent by intelligently controlling a home’s heating, cooling and
many people, and it has really spurred so much other innovation
lighting. These Web-enabled controls can “talk” to almost any
with what it can do. There are apps for just about everything, from
electrical or mechanical device, allowing the homeowner to
controlling your whole-house music system to controlling your
do anything from preheat their oven to check if their garage
whole house and from viewing your surveillance cameras to
door is open, all from their Web browser or smart phone. The
watching your favorite movie.
applications are limited only by our imaginations.
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A: The most exciting industry advancement in recent years is the
A: By far, the fastest-moving target in our industry is how clients
ability for our clients to interact with their home environment
receive their multi-media content. The days of inserting hard
through Web-based mobile phones, personal computers, iPads,
media into a playback machine are quickly fading away. Besides
etc. They can manage who comes and goes, activate their
hundreds of channels from your cable or satellite provider, you
security system, operate their lights and thermostats, and even
now can download content from iTunes, Netflix, Amazon, Sony,
view their cameras from these remote devices from anywhere
Blockbuster, Pandora, Rhapsody and YouTube. Checking your
in the world through the Web. They can even receive real-time
Facebook and browsing the Internet with Google TV have just
video clips.
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Taking Cover Walls have moved on from paint to a number of new and old stylish surface treatments. Nothing is more intimidating than a blank wall.
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The trend toward wall coverings is due in part to
Should you paint it, wallpaper it, add molding or
home size. “The problem with open floor plans is that
cover it with fabric? How much are you willing to
you don’t know where to stop and start, but as the
spend? Will you still be happy with your decision in
trend in smaller homes continues, there are more
a year?
room divisions,” Bailey explains. Room divisions
In the last decade, wall trends have moved from
give you license to be more daring with your walls
paint treatments to decorative wall coverings, which
because you know where to begin and end, can
come in many different styles, price points and
use smaller quantities of materials and can make
commitment levels. “Wall coverings are anything you
decisions based on one room rather than multiples.
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Village. “Wallpaper, grass cloths and textural papers can add interest.” Which wall covering is the right one for your home? “First, look at your home, room by room, and decide if you want to add impact, color or both,” Adamson suggests. “Second, look at the existing fabrics and furniture in a room and look for coordinating papers and fabrics. Or, if you’re starting with a blank slate, a wall covering with pattern and color can provide direction.”
Wallpaper The most popular wall treatment after paint, wallpaper comes in every style from traditional, such as florals and stripes, to contemporary, such as geometric shapes. In any style, large-scale patterns are trendy. “Large-scale patterns can have 38to 48-inch repeats, which work well in entryways or hallways with high ceilings,” Bailey says. Wallpaper has a bad reputation for
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being hard to apply and remove. While it still can last up to 10 years, new technologies are making it easier to hang, clean and remove. Bailey recommends having a professional do the work to ensure fragile papers and intricate patterns are properly applied.
Grass Cloth and Natural-Material Papers More modern than wallpaper, these options have a similar application process but add texture to a wall. “You can feel the natural materials — grass in the grass cloth and mica in the stone papers,” says Abby Eich, textiles sales associate for KDR Showrooms in Lenexa, open to professional designers only. Natural papers are a good pick for bathrooms, bedrooms, dining rooms and accent walls, one attention-grabbing wall in a room.
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“Avoid high-traffic areas: no hallways or areas where kids or pets might scratch the paper,” Eich warns. In addition to the area’s traffic patterns, consider the wall’s sturdiness before applying because the natural materials add weight to the paper.
HAND FOR GED ACCESS CONTR OL Fabric For even more architectural interest, cover walls with fabric. Upholstered walls and paper-backed fabrics are more expensive because of the materials and labor involved, but they offer many possibilities. Upholstered walls have a layer of cotton batting, fabric and trim. “The look can be traditional, transitional or contemporary,” Adamson says, “plus it offers insulation, which cuts down on noise in a room.” It also can be used to make a bedroom cozy or create panels in a dining room between moldings. Paper-backed fabric skips the cottonbatting layer but maintains the luxurious feel. “You can get almost any fabric paperbacked,” Adamson says. She has seen leather, silk and upholstery fabrics used on walls. “In small areas, this can add a lot of interest,” she says.
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room but saves money by using fewer rolls of paper or fabric. Wall decals are another inexpensive option. The peel-and-stick designs are easily applied and removed and offer flexibility. Geometric shapes, animals and words are the most recognizable designs. But more sophisticated patterns, such as faux mosaic tile, are gaining popularity. Wall decals are ideal for rentals, seasonal decorating or those afraid of commitment.
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M E T A M O R The 2011 Symphony Designers’ Showhouse, 1000 Westover, is undergoing a transformation as
“Man cave” is a phrase often used to describe a special place for men, often dressed in sports memorabilia and overloaded with in-your-face technology. This isn’t that kind of room.
28 designers bestow their talent room by room. Here’s a glimpse at some of what you’ll see on the tour, April 30-May 22.
Designer
Susan
Prestia
describes it as “metrosexual, not couch potato.” “I like sophisticated, tailored looks,” she says. Thus, explaining the Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Two bronze sculptures by local artist Tom Corbin — a female figure and martini table — and work by artist Rich Bowman take the place of the prize fish or signed jersey. __ S E C O N D - F L O O R N O R T H P O R C H , “A Sustainable Space for the Thinking Man,” by Susan Prestia and Clay Lyon
The design team from The Design Gallery at Nebraska Furniture Mart immediately picked up on
Continuing the French theme is Ann
the European influences of the master bedroom,
Egan Interior Design, whose bedroom is
with its ornate fireplace creating a partition
decked out in blue and white. “The
between the sleeping area and sitting room.
furniture is French but in a simple
They’re keeping the majority of the room in tone on
way. What makes the room distinct is
tone cream and filling in with beautiful things. Like
the discipline of using only blue and
what, you ask? A hand-painted Habersham piece.
white.” One of the items she will be
“It’s ornate, feminine and grounds the room,” says
highlighting is the Julian mirror from
designer Kathy Drew.
Niermann Weeks.
__ M A S T E R B E D R O O M by Kim Moussa, Kim Bruhl and Kathy Drew
__ S O U T H W E S T B E D R O O M by Ann Egan and Lynn Knewtson
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P H O S I S A combination of textures will play a big role in the dining room, where the design team from Ethan Allen will feature sisal, linen, glass, light pine, curly willow, pearlized paint and aged stone finishes. “When you use different finishes and textures, it looks collected. What matters is how you pull it all together,” says designer Susan Sheperd. With so much to look at, what’s the highlight? The updated wing chairs at the heads of the table. “When you have more grand chairs at the host and hostess position, it’s unexpected.” — D I N I N G R O O M by Lori Rodopoulos, Yolanda Witt, Ashley Davis and Susan Sheperd
It can take guts to
If Marie Antoinette were alive today,
paint a room a dark
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Shadow), but a young
Bertie & Jules propose for the screened
woman out on her
porch, where they focus on the push and pull between
own for the first time
whimsical and high-end. Classic examples include the
would be likely to take
“controlled chaos” of Alice fabric from Missoni and a
that kind of risk — and
Chippendale-inspired hutch in high-gloss cream with a punch
have it pay off. Even in
of burnt orange on the inside. Taming it all is a “living wall” of
a small space such as the nanny studio, designer
moss masking some of the stucco exterior wall. “Why see
Katy Sullivan made impacts in both space
something you always see?” asks designer Jennifer Bertrand.
and design. “I love the concept of taking every square inch and making it count, and finding a purpose — and even a multipurpose — for
“Life needs color. This room is a reminder not to take it too seriously.” — SCREENED PORCH by Jennifer Bertrand and Julie Ransopher
everything.” In addition to creative space planning, you may notice motifs inspired by Dorothy Draper, the “original Martha Stewart of the 1930s to 50s.” “She did a lot of bold, geometric prints, and that’s so valid today. So many people are inspired by her and don’t even know it.” — N A N N Y S T U D I O by Katy Sullivan Designs
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chic in the
CREEK Story by Gloria Gale
Photos by Gary Rohman
N e s t l e d i n t o J o h n s o n C o u n t y ’s g e n t e e l r u r a l s u r r o u n d s , o n e h o m e exemplifies laid-back elegance paired with contemporar y pleasures. t’s hard to imagine that anyone could miss a large stone
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manse, yet sited deep and steep into The Reserves at Cedar Creek, this home nestles out of sight surrounded by 360 degrees of natural habitat. Architect Scott Bickford is
quite pleased about how many trees were saved during construction. The homeowners, equally pleased with the turnout of their home, have added their own roots to the 2.5 wooded acres. After traveling the country from California to Colorado and Texas, the family gleaned design ideas from various homes they’d seen and brought them to Kansas for compilation and coordination. “In my mind, the combination of contemporary flair with the elegance of casual, distinctive touches was a winning combination,” one homeowner says.
Builder Kirk Cornelius and interior designer Lisa Mermis interpreted these wishes in a most unique way. Mermis describes it as Texas Tuscan. The home is the perfect intersection of a stone villa crossed with a Texas ranch house __ two seemingly disparate styles yet both originate from rural roots. The plan is three stories, with the master suite on the first level, separated from the public spaces by a gallery hall and private woodpaneled office. The children’s bedrooms and loft are upstairs, notably with the best views in the house overlooking a lake, while the lowest level is a playground for adults and kids with a gym and sport court.
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Left... Not just a way to get from one room to another, the hallway is an impor tant space itself, paved in herringbone flooring inlaid like a rug runner and capped with a double barrel vault ceiling. Each vault is smudged in gold over light blue with detailed ridge lines and Venetian glass fixtures. 44 • KCHANDG.COM
The homeowners’ design tastes differ __ he likes traditional, she prefers contemporary __ so they struck a balance between cur ved and straight lines, masculine and feminine touches. From the entry, you can see the pairing of wood and iron with crystals and beads.
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Between the handhewn beams, iron lanter n and rustic floors, Mer mis wanted her clients to feel surrounded in an 18th-century European four-post bed beneath washable silk bedding highlighted with glove leather and crystal accents.
“ I m m e d i at e ly, t h e r e ’ s a s e n s e o f y i n a n d ya n g __ at o n c e e l e g a n t ly a p p o i n t e d y e t c a s u a l a n d o r g a n i c .” The tone is established through the carved wood and cascade glass double doors, where a handsome travertine-tiled foyer imparts an engaging welcome, neither fussy nor gussied-up. “Immediately, there’s a sense of yin and yang __ at once elegantly appointed yet casual and organic,” Mermis says. Above... The three-story spiral staircase competes with the rough-cut beams and hand-forged chandelier for favorite feature of the turret. Below... A fully equipped bar, centrally located between the great room and dining area, is ready to par ty in smoked mirror cabinet insets, textured tile backsplash and Swarovski crystal knobs.
That feel is dramatically highlighted in the living room directly across from the foyer. “We wanted to merge textures, blending stucco and stone, glove-soft leather with linen and velvet, even a row of feathers trimming the various furnishings. The room has a curl-up-and-stay presence __ not intimidating in the least,” Mermis adds. Overhead, a hand-forged iron and crystal chandelier is a statement in itself. But, then again, so is the ceiling, accentuated with rough-cut beams from a Minnesota barn. That rustic touch became a design element replicated throughout the house.
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Lighting is another of the house’s most impressive aspects. “We had many of the fixtures hand-forged, some using rock crystals blended with wrought iron, again the yin and yang,” Mermis notes, referencing the oversized lantern sconces flanking the foyer wall, the hanging circular chandelier in the staircase and a row of delicate, hand-blown pendants lining the vaulted, double-barrel gallery hall. Balancing the artificial light is plenty of daylight shimmering in from oversized 8-foot-tall windows throughout the house. The dining room boasts a wall of seven windows curving around a table for 10. More light spills into the nearby hearth room, a frequent gathering spot with its slouchy linen-covered chairs and stone hearth sheltered under an octagonal beamed ceiling. On the other side of the hearth is an enclosed lanai featuring massive 10-foot-high, 15-foot-wide glass doors that slide back into the wall, opening the room to the swimming pool in summer or making it another usable room in winter. Complete with a bar, fireplace and waterproof seating, it’s a premium hangout. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
The metal entry console is glammed up in Venetian glass backed by damask fabric. The matching mirror weighs about 500 pounds.
“It’s sumptuous but tonal,” Mer mis says, describing the great room. She selected leather and silk velvet fur nishings with pheasant feathers along the couch and fur shearling on the chairs. The fur nishings let the ar t and rugs do the storytelling.
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Even facing a stone fireplace under neath more rustic beams, the hear th area has contemporary styling. A distressed, handwashed velvet couch is flanked by swivel chairs in linen with jean stitching and two faux alligator upholstered chairs. The lamps in the background were a gift to the homeowners that Mer mis picked out for them: antique wallpaper roll lamps with remnants of the homeowner's favorite hue of blue still on them.
Left... The indoor/outdoor effect is perfected on the lanai, where glass doors slide into the wall, revealing open access to a swimming pool and patio. Right... Carrying over the metals found throughout the house, Mer mis chose a porcelain tile with a metallic sheen for the floors in the master bathroom. A glass inlay running the length of the room gives it a linear quality, the same effect as wood flooring.
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But the kitchen is still the preferred locale. “We love to entertain and designed the house around that notion,” says the homeowner, who banters with his wife over which of them is the better cook. This space also served as the design inspiration for other areas. “If you look at the colors (smoky gray and soft teal, grayish browns, burnished metallic and soft, flaxen neutrals) embedded into the granite at the kitchen island, you’ll see the palette we used throughout the house,” Mermis notes. The silvery gray-blue and brown wash on the island is one direct example. Everyone involved recognizes that the exceptional appointments __ from the grand three-story circular staircase to the functional utility spaces __ sum up the family’s style and lifestyle to a T. “We’re going to be here forever. This is a home that we will grow into, not out of,” the homeowners say.
R E S O U R C E S Architect: Bickford + Co. Builder: Cor nelius Homes Interior Designer: Twigs Interiors Custom hand-forged iron lighting and fixtures: Antigua Fur niture Guild Custom wood furnishings, carved cabinet fronts and master bed: Antigua Fur niture Guild Custom furnishings: Twigs Interiors Italian hand-blown light fixtures: Twigs Interiors Custom cabinetry: Miller’s Cabinetry Faux finish and glazing: Real Living Ser vices
For a complete list of resources, visit kchandg.com Peacock blue is a unifying color that is used in at least one element in each room of the house. In the kitchen, it's found in the granite island counter top and drawn out to the bar chairs.
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Stylish
Story by
Brooke Pearl
SUSTAINABILIT Y It’s spring 2011, and eco-friendly and sustainability continue to make headway in every market, including furniture. Here are some well-designed, sustainable, classic and contemporary pieces to try out at home.
A D AY T O R E L A X Lee Industries’ makes this elegant and comfy daybed, sustainable in its fabric (numerous options) and wood structure. It’s the accessory to dress up any room. Available through Nell Hill’s, Crate & Barrel, Seville Home, and Space Planning + Design. $2,007. leeindustries.com
C L A I M A S E AT The Old Wood Co. designed the Life Bunching Stool — 10 inches round by 18 inches high. It’s made of reclaimed oak with a walnut husk and antique finish, and custom sizes are available. You’ll need a seatsaver for this piece. $844. theoldwoodco.com
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going green
BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON Earth’s Friend Furniture, a company that reduces its carbon footprint by plantation-based cultivation of raw materials, designed the solid bamboo Crescent Moon Writing Desk with amber stain, stainless steel stretchers and glass top, providing motivation to study at any time of day (or night). $1,999.99. earthsfriendfurniture.com
REST IN ORGANIC STYLE The Rowan Twin Bed by Cisco Brothers is part of the Basal Living Collection and is made with FSC-certified hardwoods, certified organic wool fill and 100-percent linen upholstery. Available through Space Planning + Design. $2,775. ciscobrothers.com PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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A LT E R N AT I V E C O F F E E TA B L E Palecek’s got this one in the bag, er, box, with its Manhattan Hassocks. Featuring split rattan in a classic octagonal cane weave over a sturdy metal frame, they’re available in a number of nontoxic, water-based, domestically produced — and colorful — finishes. Available through Nebraska Furniture Mart. $648. palecek.com
CUSTOMIZED CLOSET Team 7’s Lunetto collection is treated and protected with nontoxic natural oils and waxes. Each wardrobe piece is custom-made to specification, depending on wood type, size, model, knob styles, etc. It’s a closet as pretty as your wardrobe. Available through Sustainable Style
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Deep Roots Don’t Grow Overnight Kansas City’s Lumber Yard For 130 Years DIVIDE AND CONQUER The Mondrian Etagere by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams showcases detailed design, responsibly carved and delicately put together with water-based and biodegradable components. Its asymmetrical shape pairs well with others and is a creative solution
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ON A CLOUD Viesso’s Bamboo Float Sofa is part of a modern collection by architect Robert Swatt, pairing a bamboo base with upholstered seating mounted to the top. The clean lines complement the Asian Zen aura. Two end tables top off the package. $2,353. viesso.com
CLASSIC HEIRLOOM Herman Miller’s Noguchi Table is a sustainable, structural piece of art that stands the test of time. Created in 1948 by sculptor Isamu Noguchi, it joins a curved, solid wood base with a freeform glass top. Available through John A. Marshall in Lenexa. $1,349. hermanmiller.com
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HOME OF THE YEAR
2011 HOME OF THE YEAR A SECLUDED COLORADO CONTEMPORARY WITH ARTS & CRAFTS S T Y L E A N D A S I A N I N F L U E N C E S TA K E S O U R G R A N D A W A R D . Architect: Bickford
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PATIENT IS ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE THE OWNERS OF THIS DREAM HOME.
More than 10 years ago, they purchased 20 acres of land with nothing on it but trees, two ponds and a barn. But they had a vision for the future. Converting the barn into loft-like living space, they bunkered down for a year __ with two small children __ while they built a log cabin a couple hundred yards away. (Coincidentally, that home won Ashner Construction a previous Home of the Year award back in 2000.) Charming though it was, with only one bath and growing teens, it wasn’t meant to last forever. So they formed a team including Kirk Cornelius of Cornelius Homes, Michelle Angerer and Scott Bickford of Bickford + Company, and interior designer Kyle Weinstock to build them a new place. Having had a decade to fully understand and appreciate their unique site, they decided to position the house near the other two structures to get continued use out of them and face directly into the deep forest that eventually reaches the Kaw River. That particular location needed significant engineering on two sides: up front, where the two ponds were combined into one along the driveway, and in the back, where the bowl-shaped lay of the land required 30-foot piers. Their choices pay dividends in drama. Bickford, who used uninterrupted “view walls” to seamlessly integrate the indoors with the outdoors, calls the house “transparent.” Every room connects to the environment just outside the walls as though they are one. A gorgeous palette of natural materials and an open, continuous flow of rooms make it a home worth waiting for.
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Across the pond: With water in front and forest behind, the homeowners’ spread has views from any room. Stylish connoisseur: Wine-colored mosaic tile up the walls and barrel-vaulted ceiling and Japanese-style Torii arch trim work introduce the temperature-controlled cellar in the lower-level entertaining area. A “Great” room: Where does the room end and nature begin? A close connection between indoors and out anchors the home to its site, creating awe on both sides. Mastering privacy: Not larger than need be, the master bedroom takes in the surroundings from its private wing. Forest and fire: Two outdoor living spaces became the transitional unifier between the new house and the log cabin. Each has its own fireplace and seating arrangements, while the upper level connects to a
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bridge spanning over a cascading waterfall feature and the lower level has access to a built-in spa. A local Chihuly: Artist Dierk Van Keppel designed and installed the impressive glass art installation above the staircase near the entry. Perfect for powdering: Onyx tile debuts as the star of the hall bath, acting as wainscoting around
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Best Model Home $300,000-$500,000 in Kansas
Builder: Casa
Bella Construction Interiors
Interior Designer: Revealed
Square footage: 2,520
Style: Cape Cod
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The goal was to create highly functional spaces that also excite the senses. The open floor plan, which showcases large windows that let in lots of natural light, includes a drop zone, walk-in pantry, butler’s pantry and pocket office. A large covered patio and terraced backyard landscape provide additional space and scenery for this four-bedroom home. The interiors are decorated with brushed stainless light fixtures, white oak floors, custom cabinetry, built-in storage and designer materials.
Best Model Home $300,000-$500,000 in Missouri
Builder: Homes
by Chris
Community: Copperleaf Square footage: 3,100 Style: Traditional ●
This home’s grand welcoming gesture is its curved staircase with designer carpet and solid metal balusters and newel posts. Sophistication seeps through the interiors in alder trim, stone and tile embellishments, and frosted glass double doors that lead into the master suite, which looks out onto the treed lot. There are three guest bedrooms — each showcasing individuality — and an upstairs loft with built-ins. Added convenience is found in the built-in breakfast nook, oversized three-car garage and dual laundry rooms.
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Architect: Patric
Tierney, AIA Builder: Koehler Building Co. Interior Designer: Janet Alholm Interiors
Best Model Home $500,000-$750,000 in Kansas
Community: WatersEdge Square footage: 4,122 Style: Country French ●
The four-bedroom, four-bathroom Overland Park home — with low-maintenance exterior — has a number of upgraded accoutrements unseen from the street. The dramatic kitchen/hearth room entrance unveils a vaulted cathedral ceiling as the rest of the home is equipped for aging-in-place living and downsizing homeowners. In this reverse story-and-a-half, faux finishes and natural stone selections decorate the walls, while the spacious
lower level leaves plenty of room for entertaining.
Builder/Interior Designer: C&M
Builders
Best Model Home $500,000-$750,000 in Missouri
Community: Westbrook at Creekmoor Square footage: 3,550 Style: Traditional/Old World ●
A finished lower level is a plus in any home, especially when complete with a family room, entertainment center, wet bar and wine cooler, with access to a patio. This reverse story-and-a-half plan is open, with natural light and quality materials, including hand-scraped maple hardwood floors, custom trim and faux finishes. The master suite, with access to the screened-in deck with stone fireplace, includes a cozy bathroom with custom-finished vanities and a jetted garden tub.
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Best Model Home $750,000$1 million
Architect: Team Builder/Interior Designer: B.L.
3 Architects Rieke Custom Homes
Community: Cottonwood Canyon Square footage: 3,823 Style: Eclectic ●
Located on the lake, this four-bedroom home offers an open floor plan designed to maximize the scenic view from all rooms. Warm, earthy tones complement wood beam and bead board ceiling features, textured and faux wall treatments, and stained and glazed cabinets. A covered back porch provides an outdoor living area as does a welcoming front porch with natural stone columns and room for seating. Additional perks include a lower-level recreational/family room with customized
bar and custom-designed master closet system.
Best Model Home $1 million$1.5 million
Architect: Patric
Tierney, AIA Construction Interior Designer: JoAnn Romano
Builder: Bryant-Ratliff
Community: Glen Abbey of Leawood Square footage: 4,400 Style: Old World ●
One of the most dramatic features this house has to offer is the barrel-vault ceiling in the hallway with 16-foot by 8-foot glass doors. The open kitchen and hearth areas, as well as the rest of the home, are decorated in Old World details, including faux finishes on the walls and ceilings. The location offers a view of the nearby pond, increasing the importance of the home’s spacious outdoor porches.
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Architect: Wendlandt
& Stallbaumer Builder: Mark Kratofil Properties
Best Model Home $1.5 million$2 million
City: Mission Hills Square footage: 6,739 Style: Old World/English ●
Built on an infill lot with constraints and deed restrictions, this house was transformed into a five-bedroom home that offers formal dining/entertaining areas, contemporary family living and inviting open spaces, with a private backyard patio and portico. Many of the interior spaces enjoy exterior views in three of the four directions. Allnatural architectural details blend in with the existing neighborhood to make it look as though this home has been there forever.
Interior Designer: Kyle
Wells Design
Best Condo
Location: Greenlease Cadillac Building Square footage: 2,500 Style: Eclectic ●
Empty nesters moved to condo living but still wanted space for visiting family and friends. Maximizing city views from every room, the condo boasts a mirrored octagonal column with Deco consoles topped with Asian fretwork mirrors in the foyer for a dramatic welcome, with another column anchoring the master bath. The wraparound windows bring light into the V-shaped kitchen, which sports manmade countertops, a marble backsplash and metallic X-motif cabinets; lacquered, burnt orange ones brighten the study. Surprises include a Murphy-style bed in the study, hidden TVs, and a desk that pops out from behind living room cabinets.
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Best Custom Home $300,000$500,000
Architect: JKLA Builder: Rodrock
Homes by Gina
Interior Designer: Designs
Community: Wilshire Farms Square footage: 3,022 Style: Traditional ●
The homeowners wanted an open floor plan with space for entertaining but also private inclusions like a customized master closet. The spacious kitchen and breakfast area were bumped out, giving them extra room. If they want to take the party outdoors, there’s a covered deck with TV and a stone and stamped concrete patio. Other fulfilled requests include a first-floor bedroom/office, faux finishes, and stained/glazed exterior
garage doors and trim.
Best Custom Home $500,000$750,000
Home Designer: Ellen
Weinstock Homes
Builder/Interior Designer: Starr
Community: Cedar Creek Square footage: 4,620 Style: Bavarian/Old World ●
This home was custom-made for its owners using a combination of stone, brick and wood treatments. The back of the home drops off 50 feet from the front, creating 15-foot ceilings in the basement, making room for a sport court with full-size basketball goal. The kitchen exhibits rustic charm with lumber from an old barn used as ceiling beams, along with brick and plank in-laid flooring, custom cabinetry with wine rack, wood countertops and stone hood. The rest of the home displays the same style, especially in the open atrium staircase with rustic treads, built-in wood dining nook, and four-season sunroom.
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Home Designer: J.L.
Thompson Design Builder: Plaza West Development
Best Custom Home $750,000$1 million
Community: West Plaza Square footage: 3,050 Style: French ●
The owners of this home wanted to maximize their square footage, limited by a 37-foot-wide lot. Despite space restrictions, the home is personalized to a T with a freeflowing floor plan, an inviting courtyard, gourmet kitchen and custom cast-stone fireplace. High-end materials throughout include antique beams and flooring, natural stone, detailed trim, custom stucco, custom light fixtures and hand-forged railings. Highly noticeable design features are the 100-year-old French interior doors.
Architect: Bickford Builder: Ashner
+ Co. Construction
Best Custom Home $1 million$1.5 million
Community: Loch Lloyd Square footage: 4,677 Style: Rustic/Old World ●
Located on a wooded lot and surrounded by the privacy of nature, this home impresses with its connection to the landscape. The livable floor plan includes a private master suite, spacious great room, open kitchen, media room and highly functional utility hall. Throughout the home are unique materials, such as Eastern white pine timbers, stone columns and custom wrought ironwork. Other room favorites include the lanai and the upstairs playroom.
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Best Custom Home $1.5 million$2 million
Architect: Nearing
Staats Prelogar & Jones Custom Homes
Builder: Lambie
City: Bucyrus Square footage: 10,032 Style: Western ●
Beginning with a floor plan the homeowner drew up herself, this home was built for entertaining and family living. Decorated in a Western style, it has four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, an elevator and even a carwash. Timber trusses, a NanaWall (vanishing glass panels) and specialty rope cabinet trim are custom architectural details found in the home. The wine cellar and entry portico are frequented by guests and family members, as is the pool and fitness room.
Best Custom Home Over $2 million
Architect: Bickford
+ Co. Homes Interior Designer: KW Interiors Builder: Cornelius
City: Shawnee Square footage: 7,000 Style: Colorado Contemporary ●
This home exhibits a large, open floor plan; livable, public spaces; and secluded, private areas for family members. It is sited to take advantage of the wooded landscape and is uniquely connected to a cabin-turnedguest house via a covered outdoor living area and bridge. Set on several acres, the home’s exterior resembles a Colorado lodge, featuring all-natural materials in earthy Photos by Gary Rohman
colors. A clean aesthetic and luxurious materials
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throughout set the tone of unfussy elegance.
Best Modern Architecture
Architect: Bickford
+ Co. Builder: Cornelius Homes Interior Designer: KW Interiors City: Shawnee Square footage: 7,000 Style: Colorado Contemporary ●
This three-bedroom, four-bathroom abode is far beyond standard with a commercial glass back wall that runs from the lower level to the highest vaulted wood ceiling. Of the home’s six gas-fired masonry fireplaces, the main one features stone columns and Rainforest marble panels. Other custom features include an ornamental and pre-cast concrete panels for the garage floor,
allowing for a finished lower area.
Architect/Builder: Rothers
Square footage: 1,600
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glass chandelier and sconces by artist Dierk Van Keppel
Best Green Home
Style: Country Cottage
Exterior walls made of straw bales, a byproduct of local wheat crops, make for heavy-duty, durable insulation. An exposed timber frame structure — with vaulted ceilings and spray-in polyurethane insulation — is an aesthetically pleasing and structural feature. Other sustainable factors in this house are the solar collectors mounted on the south end of the home, providing hot water for radiant heat flooring, dishwashing, showering, etc. A propane boiler is a backup for cloudy days but also provides fuel for the gas range in the kitchen. A 7,000-gallon concrete cistern built into the foundation under the screened-in porch collects rainwater runoff for gardening and landscaping purposes.
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Best Empty Nest Architect: Wendlandt Builder: Gene
& Stallbaumer Fritzel Construction
City: Mission Hills Square footage: 5,681 Style: Modern â—?
Bringing the outside in and vice versa, this spacious floor plan is open to lots of windows, glass walls and skylights, along with well-defined public and private spaces. The home is situated on a hill, mandating a splitlevel design, yet the homeowners still enjoy immense privacy as well as contemporary design and emptynester conveniences, such as a virtually maintenancefree exterior and an office/additional bedroom space.
Best New Community
Community: Cottonwood
Canyon
Cottonwood Canyon, a community integrated into the award-winning Golf Club of Kansas, was designed by Schlagel & Associates with general contractor McAnany Construction and landscape design company Epic Landscape. Located off Prairie Star Parkway, just west of I-435 in Lenexa, the maintenance-provided community offers 125 secluded home sites surrounded by fountains, walking trails, and a future pool and cabana site. Shopping and entertainment is just minutes away. Homebuilders include B.L. Rieke Custom Homes and Starr Homes (both 2011 Home of the Year winners), with prices that range from $400,000 to $900,000.
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Home Designer: Pinnacle
Home Design Builder: Rodrock Homes Interior Designer: Designs by Gina
Best Model Home $300,000-$500,000 in Kansas
Community: Wilshire Farms Square footage: 3,397 Style: Casual Tuscan ●
The goal of this home was to provide flexible, open living spaces for future homeowners. A cozy hearth room and great room share a see-through fireplace as all bedrooms (five in total) have their own bathroom. The outdoor living area consists of a covered deck with two different access points from inside and is ready for its finishing touches. Other features that make this home tour-worthy are the rustic maple hardwood floors with
walnut borders, faux finishes on walls and trim, custom built-in wine rack and glass tile backsplash.
Builder/Interior Designer: C&M
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Best Model Home $300,000-$500,000 in Missouri
Community: Westbrook at Creekmoor Square footage: 3,318 Style: Traditional/Old World ●
A two-story entrance, curved staircase, hand-scraped maple floors and wide-open floor plan automatically grab attention. A two-story stone fireplace with distressed mantel is the highlight in the living room, while the kitchen touts custom-glazed cabinetry, a walk-in pantry and granite countertops. For entertaining purposes, there’s a formal dining room, screened-in deck — with a catwalk to the master bedroom — and large patio with views of the golf course. Overnight visitors will enjoy the guest suites, additional loft space and a walkout basement.
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Best Model Home $500,000-$750,000 in Kansas
Home Designer: Ellen
Weinstock Homes Interior Designer: Jan Burket Interior Design Builder: Starr
Community: Mills Farm Square footage: 3,728 Style: Upscale Aspen Retreat ●
The Evergreen is certified gold by the National Green Building Certification Program. Interior details include under-counter kitchen outlets, hidden island storage and recycled maple floors. Ductwork is kept inside conditioned space on the second floor, improving HVAC efficiency, while added foam in the wall cavities keeps the home well-insulated. The active sub-slab depressurization system offers better air quality indoors
as the low-E glass windows reduce solar heat gain and block 98 percent of UV rays.
Best Model Home $500,000-$750,000 in Missouri
Builder: Don
Julian Builders Alholm Interiors
Interior Designer: Janet
Community: Forest Ridge Estates Square footage: 3,601 Style: Colorado Lodge ●
This one-and-a-half-story home has what every presentday homeowner wants: an open floor plan for everyday living and entertaining. Large, angled windows in the great room allow lots of natural light to flood in while providing unobstructed views to the great outdoors. For alone time, the master suite features a sitting area and private personal office. The island in the kitchen is the main focal point as the adjoining den houses a built-in desk, bookshelves and media center. Space for a future elevator descends to the walkout lower level, which showcases a bar, recreational space and two additional bedrooms.
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Architect: Elswood
Smith Carlson Architects Builder: Willis Construction Interior Designer: Janet Alholm Interiors
Best Model Home $750,000$1.5 million
Community: Mills Farm Square footage: 4,000 Style: Traditional ●
The two-story entrance dramatically introduces this 1.5story home. The two-story great room features a stone fireplace and rustic beams. Three iron balconies surrounding the second-level loft overlook the hearth room and share the floor with three luxurious bedroom suites. Behind the scenes is an organizational room (off the kitchen) complete with a mud bench, desk and storage space, while two laundry rooms, one upstairs and
one down, add extra convenience. The relaxing outdoor living area sports a cabana-style veranda and fireplace.
Architect: Patric
Tierney, AIA Construction Interior Designer: JoAnn Romano
Best Model Home $1.5 million$2 million
Builder: Bryant-Ratliff
Community: Cedar Creek Square footage: 7,100 Style: Old World ●
This home shares several pairs: two kitchens, two laundry rooms, two outdoor living areas, two wine storage areas, two offices and two oversized walk-in food pantries — and six total fireplaces. The open floor plan — wrapped in distressed wood beams and hickory wood plank floors — leads to the great room and fireplace with onyx surround then winds through the living room and gourmet kitchen, supporting high-end appliances and one of three custom mosaic murals. The lower level features a walkway to a future elevator shaft, second kitchen, three decorated bedrooms and movie theater with fiber-optic ceiling. MARCH/APRIL 2011 • 69
Best Custom Home $300,000$500,000
Architect: Elswood
Smith Carlson Architects Homes
Builder: Gianni
Community: WatersEdge Square footage: 2,711 Style: Old World ●
Special features in this custom home include a welcoming stone courtyard, covered porch and custom-tailored kitchen with tumbled marble backsplash. The great room is unlike any other with its custom bookshelves and entertainment center, while the master bath is soothing in natural stone materials. This villa-style home, as requested by the homeowners, features three full bedrooms and baths.
Best Custom Home $500,000$750,000
Architect: Paul
Werner Architects Development Interior Designer: Katy Sullivan/ Urban Dwellings Design
Builder: Frontline
Community: Reinhardt Estates Square footage: 5,500 Style: Classic Modern ●
This floor plan provides spacious rooms to accommodate and entertain large groups. The five-bedroom, 5.5-bath home features several arched walkways, custom cabinetry, a built-in sound system and large windows. Through a team effort among homeowners and industry pros, highquality design materials include exotic hardwood floors, Brown Antique granite in the master bathroom, Absolute Black brushed and flamed granite on the main-floor bar, and Genistone countertops (poured onsite) on the basement bar and outdoor living room.
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Best Custom Home $750,000$1 million
Home Designer: Pinnacle
Home Design Builder: Madi Mali Homes Interior Designer: Look Through My Window Community: Heritage Hill West Square footage: 4,139 Style: Old World/French Chateau ●
The spacious lower-level bar with stained concrete floors was a must-have for entertaining. Welcoming guests is a front courtyard that’s accessible from the dining room and guest bedroom. The covered lanai leads down a spiral staircase to a stamped patio, stone sitting wall and outdoor kitchen, with further access to the fire pit next to the lake. The main kitchen showcases special copper cookware from France displayed on a suspended
rack above the island. A large home gym includes a wall of fame featuring special mementos.
Best Custom Home $1 million$2 million
Architect: Brad
Hubbard Architect Homes Interior Designer: Long Interiors Builder: Covenant
Community: The Woods at Colton Lake Square footage: 5,831 Style: Tuscan ●
This home was designed to improve indoor air quality and reduce energy consumption using techniques adopted by the American Lung Association. Including five bedrooms and seven baths, it features casually elegant interior spaces, with a livable, open great/living/hearth room decorated in knotty alder trim, stone fireplace, and leather and chenille upholstery. The kitchen is decked microwave, gas range and Sub-Zero refrigerator. The basement offers recreational space, while a saltwater pool with slide resides in the backyard.
Photos by Gary Rohman
out with double ovens, two dishwashers, an under-counter
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Best Custom Home Over $2 million
Architect: Wendlandt Builder: Gene
& Stallbaumer Fritzel Construction
City: Mission Hills Square footage: 5,681 Style: Modern ●
The exterior surroundings are truly a part of the interior of this home because of large windows and window walls, bringing to life one of the homeowners’ main requests. The plan, however, still made room (vast wall panels) for their extensive art collection and oversized pieces of eclectic furniture. Public and private places are well-defined within the home’s custom floor plan, including a split-level design and an open, four-sided fireplace in the living room, which provides enough
space — and ambiance — for entertaining.
Best Empty Nest
Home Designer: Ellen
Weinstock Homes
Builder/Interior Designer: Starr
Community: Cottonwood Canyon Square footage: 4,310 Style: Tuscan ●
The owners of this home wanted golf-course living, combined with energy-efficient technology and aging-inplace design features. The garage has a removable ramp for future wheel-chair accessibility, and all doorways and hallways meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. The home is fully equipped with a 95-percent efficient furnace, a highly rated heat pump and three electronically zoned rooms. Other custom features include a covered porch with built-in grill and hood, remote-controlled retractable screen, stamped concrete deck, and most of the woodwork (cabinets and trim) was milled from the homeowners’ pecan tree farm.
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Best Modern Architecture
Architect: Wendlandt
& Stallbaumer Builder: Gene Fritzel Construction City: Mission Hills Square footage: 5,681 Style: Modern ●
There are a number of architectural elements that defines this home as modern. Complementing the numerous clad windows are custom steel and glass exterior doors and a high-end composition roof. High-quality materials include cut-stone accents with natural stone; real stucco; and copper gutters, downspouts and flashings. Clad overhead garage doors feature clean lines with rail frames and glass panels. Inside the home, all recessed interior lighting features square fixtures, keeping in step
with the angular design, while the master bath’s luxurious components are hidden behind frosted glass walls.
Best Green Home
Architect: Brad
Hubbard Architect Builder: Covenant Homes Interior Designer: Long Interiors
Community: The Woods at Colton Lake Square footage: 5,831 Style: Tuscan ●
Incorporating passive solar design, this home is 45percent more efficient than other homes constructed in its area. The homeowners chose materials that emit lowor no-toxic chemicals (VOCs) as well as Energy Star appliances and lighting, and tightened the home’s envelope with insulated concrete form wall panels (ICFs) and BluWood to prevent mold growth and heat insulation. A 95-percent efficient HVAC system with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, contributes to the overall health aspect and eco-friendly nature of this home.
Photos by Gary Rohman
loss. To avoid air leaks, they used open-cell spray for
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MEET THE JUDGES
OUR EXPERTS COME FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS
Left to right: Diane Anderson, owner, Diane Anderson Designs ● Benita Brewer, Allied Member ASID, NKBA, designer, Bath & Kitchen Showroom LLC Linda Cain, Certified Kitchen Designer ● Andrea Darr, Editor-in-Chief, Kansas City Homes & Gardens ● David Davis, principal, iCON Architecture Merejo Dussair, co-owner, Design Build Team
Left to right: Jenny Huls, trade marketing representative, Roth Distributing ● Kurt Kraisinger, RLA, LEED AP, owner, LORAX Design Group Robert McLaughlin, LEED AP, McLaughlin Design Associates ● Martha McNelley, owner, Hot Designs Kevin Noble, NKBA, AKBD, designer, Casework Inc.
Left to right: Brooke Pearl, Managing Editor, Kansas City Homes & Gardens ● Heidi Pollmann, ASLA, LEED AP, landscape architect, Confluence Mike Pollmann, AIA, LEED AP, Burns & McDonnell ● Perry Quick, AIA, LEED AP, principal, Novus Architecture Whitney Russell, designer, Con Carpet Tile & Design ● Sue Shinneman, CKD, co-owner, Kitchen Studio: Kansas City
Left to right: Chad Alan Skelton, owner, CAS Woodworks ● Jacquie Thomas, Allied Member ASID, owner, J. Thomas Interiors & Accents Jill Tran, owner, Jill Tran Interior Design ● Judy Transue, co-owner, CHC Creative Remodeling Kevin Transue, CR, GCP, co-owner, CHC Creative Remodeling
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Staying Home Remodeling — rather than moving — offers homeowners the opportunity to make their current home the one they want.
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utilizing pieces you already own, redesigning uses
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new furniture placement — not new furniture — to
choosing to stay in their homes rather than build
create focal points and better traffic flow in the room.
new, they are scrutinizing what it is that makes
“Little changes can have a big effect on the
them unhappy with their living situation and doing
atmosphere,” Palmer says. “Recovering dining room
something about it. There are both little and big ways
chairs has a huge impact. Just stapling new fabric
to go about remaking your home as comfortable,
to the seats creates a striking difference. Also,
functional and stylish as possible. Let’s take a look at
adding large plants such as palms brings drama to a
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dining area.” Seasonal changes can make a home more
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Victoria Palmer, owner of Urbané Interiors and
pillows and area rugs creates a cozy environment,” she
director of the National Redesign Institute, says
notes, “and changing out the lampshades from white
redesigning one or several rooms is one of the
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Small Updates Joseph Pinter, a Realtor with Prudential Kansas City, suggests that those who live in older homes with typical door and window casings add extra moldings for a thicker, more expensive custom look. “Nothing makes a house look richer than detailed woodwork,” he says. “Crown molding, a nice wainscoting or chair rail can really be dramatic. Adding trim molding and new hardware to the face of kitchen cabinets is a great way to give an older kitchen a quick facelift.” He also adds that a new backsplash can refresh a kitchen and suggests using a less expensive tile for the majority of the space but getting creative with accents of a bold color or a more expensive tile. “This allows for a custom designer look at a fraction of the cost,” he notes. Many homes don’t have sufficient lighting, so recessed can lights are always a good addition, according to Pinter. “Updating the lighting fixtures changes the whole dynamic of a room,” he explains. “Powder rooms are a great opportunity to choose a more dramatic light fixture. It’s a small space that really doesn’t require a bright task light, so I look for something more whimsical and pair it with a great mirror with a bold frame.” He looks online at auction sites for PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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Major Changes “The most popular room renovation we’re seeing right now is the kitchen,” says Lloyd Brown, CR, president of Brown Restoration. “A facelift would be to keep the existing layout but replace the appliances,
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countertops,
hardware and possibly flooring. The next level would be to gut and reconfigure the kitchen, many times expanding or consolidating the space by combining the previous kitchen with a broom closet or powder room.” Turning an unfinished basement into usable space is the next most common renovation. “However, I think people are being more practical these days,” Brown says. “Instead of the huge media rooms and man caves, they are choosing which areas to renovate that will have the biggest effect on how they live in their home.” Bath remodels and attic expansions, including adding dormers, continue to be popular requests. Brown says many clients chose to take advantage of a federal tax credit last year to upgrade their windows and doors to more energy-efficient models. He also has seen a resurgence in the installation of skylights and sun tunnels, which are relatively inexpensive, easy to install and allow natural light to be directed to darker areas of a home. Many homeowners ask to have a wall removed or a door opening enlarged to change the feel and flow of their home. “Removing a half-wall or non-loadbearing wall is very simple,” Brown answers. “Even removing a load-bearing wall can be done, it just requires a header PLEASE TURN THE PAGE MARCH/APRIL 2011 • 81
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A Shawnee gardener discovered her passion on The Garden Club of Shawnee biennial tour — and hopes you do, too.
The view from the Jorgensens’ backyard of their wildflower hillside and community lake inspires awe.
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Laurie Jorgensen of Shawnee accompanied her neighbor Laura Webb on The Garden Club of Shawnee sampler tour. Jorgensen had previously dabbled in vegetable gardening and some general landscaping but didn’t realize until the tour that it would become more than just a casual hobby for her. It was Ken and Jody Hawkinson’s garden on the tour that sparked her imagination and ignited a newfound passion for gardening. “I walked into their backyard and there was an acre lot that had been turned into a garden. I just thought, ‘Wow, you can take a blank slate, just a lot, and turn it into a sanctuary.’ It really changed my experience with gardening,” Jorgensen recalls. She joined the club to further develop her green thumb and over the years established a garden sanctuary of her own. This year, her garden was selected for the tour. With unexpected architectural accents, keepsake plants, fruit trees, a wildflower hillside, pond, deck and fire pit, Jorgensen’s creation is part sanctuary, part wildlife habitat and part creative masterpiece. With a little bit of everything, her garden is chock full of inspiration for future would-be gardeners. A crab apple tree, redbud, flowering plum tree and impatiens grace the front of the Jorgensen home. In the back, a large yard flows down a hillside toward a lake. A deck off the back of the home provides a nice place to enjoy the view. The Jorgensens did most of the work themselves. Husband Eric built the deck, as well as the terrace below, fire pit, multiple retaining walls, and some raised beds for flowers and vegetables. “He does the hardscape and I do the softscape, so it is a team effort,” she says. Throughout her garden, there are little vignettes and pleasant surprises. Jorgensen experimented with water gardening, expanding a pond to include water plants and fish. In
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rocks, succulents and cacti. An arbor flanked by two lion statues — a gift from Eric — creates an enchanting passageway. “I like sitting on the rock wall looking at the wisteria growing over the arbor. I love the thought of walking through it,” she says. There are a few special additions that hold sentimental value, too. She has peonies from her grandfather that were transplanted from Iowa, as well as some old-fashioned lilacs from her mother. “My most special plants come from people I know, and I have been given a lot of plants. It’s more meaningful and creates a personal connection to the garden. It is a wonderful thing to walk around the yard and acknowledge the garden gifts I have received from many friends and family,” Jorgensen says. One of her more unique garden additions came not from a person but from a company. “When Deffenbaugh expanded their dump, there were several old homes that were going to be bulldozed. Laura came over and asked if I wanted to go dig up plants!” she tells. “There were amazing lilies and roses and tulips and daffodils, and the thought that they were going to be covered by a dump made me sick. We dug as much as we could carry, and now I have tons of plants on
The Garden Club of Shawnee’s 16th Sampler Garden Tour is June 11, 2011, and features six beautiful gardens. Vi s i t s h a w n e e g a r d e n . h o m e s t e a d . c o m for more info.
my hillside that are Deffenbaugh refugees.” The hillside has been a challenging surface for Jorgensen to garden. To accommodate the steep slope, Eric built steps out of old railroad ties. “He knew we needed something durable, and long metal stakes driven through the ties into the hillside help secure them and provide erosion control,” she says. The steps lead down to fruit trees and wildflowers. “I have 12 fruit trees — pears, peaches, plums, apricots and cherries. I love seeing the fruit grow and picking it to give to friends and neighbors,” she says. Beyond the beauty and serenity that her gardening provides, Jorgensen also enjoys the environmental benefits. She is passionate about composting and tries not to over fertilize. She also built three rain gardens and has rain barrels for water conservation. In May 2010, her property became a certified wildlife habitat. “I try to be conscientious about the earth, and I’m proud of that,” she says. When people visit the Jorgensens’ garden on the tour this June, she hopes to pass on the inspiration she received from her first tou to others. “People look at gardening and think it is an overwhelming amount of work, but you can do as little or as much as you want and get the same satisfaction. I want to share my love of gardening with other people. Once you start, it is very addictive
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in a really good way. My garden has become my labor of love,” she says.
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Other gardens you’ll see on The Garden Club Rooms of Serenity
Fresh Produce
Sheryl Wilde has a unique approach to organizing her garden — it’s
Warren Messinger’s vegetable garden is not just for his own enjoyment
divided into five “rooms.” Her concept features a rose room, Japanese
but for the community as well. With 25 raised beds, arches and a
room and a Jayhawk room.
second property across the street full of crops, he grows fresh produce
The rose room highlights her favorite flower, the Japanese room has
for sale with as little a carbon footprint as possible.
a lantern and weeping willow tree, and the Jayhawk garden features
“I use no chemicals or herbicides, and I feed rainwater to our
University of Kansas accents and a fire pit. Wilde also incorporates
plants,” he says. “It’s all done on a gravity system, so our carbon
seating into all of her “rooms” so they can be enjoyed at a slower pace.
footprint is pretty small. I also have four soilless beds.”
Throughout her outdoor haven, water flows down a waterfall into a
Messinger’s garden produces heirloom tomatoes, okra, cucumbers,
pond, providing a focal point. Ornamental grasses, perennials and
spinach, corn, lettuce, peas, green beans, sweet peppers, hot peppers,
shrubs are featured throughout the garden.
garlic, asparagus, rhubarb, potatoes, carrots, beets, green beans and
“I hope visitors leave with a sense of peace and serenity and calmness, which is what I’ve tried to incorporate into my garden for
much more. He’s also in the process of adding an herb garden and container gardens.
myself and my family,” she says.
The expanded outdoor living area, including the deck and fire pit, were built by husband Eric.
The garden is a certified wildlife habitat.
Hidden Surprise
A Love for Koi
This year will be Ken and Jody Hawkinson’s fourth time on the tour.
The garden of Andy and Heather Brown celebrates Koi fish and the
With almost an acre-and-a-half garden behind their backyard, their
beauty of water — in a big way. At the center of their garden is a
palette is constantly changing and features tons of different flowers,
6,000-gallon, 20- by 12-foot Koi pond. Giant banana trees and the
plants, trees and vegetables.
sound of running water create a tropical paradise behind their home.
“Every time the club members see our garden, they can’t get over how much it has changed since the last tour,” says Ken, who is also a Johnson County Extension Master Gardener.
A small wooden bridge goes over a small bog into the main area, and on the east side of the yard is another smaller 35-gallon Koi pond. The Browns’ garden features varieties of hydrangeas and conifers.
With 52 different flower beds, hundreds of hosta, Basjoo banana
Hosta, ferns and Creeping Jenny border a pea gravel path, while
trees, gigantic elephant ear plants from Thailand, tropical grasses, a
pentas, verbena, lantana, butterfly weed and butterfly bushes help
rose garden, vegetables, a little waterfall and much more, the
attract winged creatures of all sorts.
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“This is our favorite hobby, and we really like that we have done everything ourselves, including the large pond,” Andy says. “We make up everything as we go.”
of Shawnee Tour Roses for Dessert Behind the custom-designed home of Richard and Elaine Jones is a rustic woodland garden with hosta, hydrangeas, butterfly bushes, Fairy roses, clematis, container gardens, a vegetable garden, shade garden
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and dry creek bed. The Jones’ garden also has special architectural accents, including a split-rail fence, old fruit cart and bench made out of patina shutters. “We have a nice home, but a lot of people admire our garden,” Richard says. “We created a sanctuary in our backyard, and it is a quiet, peaceful and serene environment. It’s like the dessert after the
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Preferred Plants Local landscaping and nursery experts weigh in on their favorite flowers, grasses, plants and trees for the coming growing season.
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Gardening season is right around the corner, but
years, and Seeley recommends dwarf maiden grass
you’ve still got time for research and planning. Don’t
as a good ornamental pick for 2011. “You don’t
let a ticking clock prevent you from studying the
have to do much to them. They provide a swaying,
long-term investment of plants. Consider the time and
grassy, relaxing look, and it adds a contemporary
money savings of perennials, for instance, because
flair,” she says.
they come back each year. Also, choose plants that
This kind of grass is low-maintenance, it doesn’t
don’t require too much care and that perform well in
have problems with bugs or disease, and you only
a wide range of conditions. Below are some highly
have to prune it once in late winter. Maiden grass can
recommended new and old plant varieties that should
be planted up through early November and blooms
do well in most situations.
from April through November. It needs sun, can grow to about 3 to 4 feet tall and is more manageable
Dwarf Maiden Grass
than something like pampas grass that can get
Audrie Seeley, Owner, Audrie Seeley Landscaping
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Hosta Max DeShon, Manager, Earl May
Anyone challenged for sun should not overlook these tried-and-true plants. They provide variety because of the wide range of hosta, from ones that grow to just a foot to some that reach 3 feet tall. “These are always a safe bet,” he says. “They are low-maintenance and look fantastic when growing and lush.” He says they can tolerate morning sun, but as the day goes on, they should be in shade. And they can grow in fully shaded areas. Plant them in formal rows or scattered for a more naturalized look.
Snow Princess Alyssum Erin Busenhart, Seasonal Color Designer, Family Tree Nursery
Busenhart has two recommendations for this year, both of which are newer plant varieties. First is the Snow Princess Alyssum, which she calls a “monster” with tiny white fragrant flowers that bloom all season. It is both heat- and cold-tolerant and thrives from March to October. It works really well in beds and hanging baskets.
Vista Bubblegum Petunia Busenhart says this is the best petunia ever, unlike other “leggy, scraggly” kinds. This Prairie Star Award winner is great for containers or beds and spreads into “the perfect sea of pink flowers.” PLEASE TURN THE PAGE 92 • KCHANDG.COM
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Little Devil Ninebark Lon Nuss, Nursery Supervisor, Grass Pad
Nuss recommends this annual, which grows to be about knee-high and has dark purple foliage with small white flowers in late spring or early summer. Little Devil gives gardeners the option of a purple plant without thorns like the barberry has. It can be used in front landscaping or along the side of a house. It is not a “picky” plant and is one of the few that doesn’t seem to mind the
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local soil.
Bloomerang Lilac Travis Morcha, Tree, Shrub and Evergreen Manager, Heartland Nursery
Morcha is excited about this newer variety, a dwarf, growing 4 to 5 feet tall. He says the plant was introduced a couple of years ago and has been scarce at local nurseries but should be available here in limited quantities early to mid-April. This lilac is winter-hardy and reblooms when it gets six to eight full hours of sun. It’s fragrant and lasts from spring through the first hard frost. It is not prone to fungus or insect problems like the older varieties.
Candy Store Garden Phlox Ricki Creamer, Owner, Red Cedar Gardens
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from ground level to about 24 inches with “fun names” like bubble gum and grape lollipop. “With good deadheading, they are terrific bloomers from about June to September,” she says. Plant them in April as front or midborder plants and as companions for other perennials. They tolerate lack of care,
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heavy soil and our local climate.
Pennisetum ‘Fireworks’ Becky Garoutte, Greenhouse Production Manager, Rosehill Gardens
Garoutte says this is one of the “most favored” new plants that came out in 2010. This fountain grass has hot pink, burgundy and green in the leaves and is a great way to add height and color to pots or beds. In this part of the country, the plant is considered an annual. It will get between 24 and 36 inches tall and is easy to manage.
Serbian Riverside Spruce Libby Burdsall, Nursery Manager, Suburban Lawn & Garden
Fond of evergreens, Burdsall often recommends this small tree, which grows only about 12 to 15 feet. The tree only needs good drainage and some protection from wind exposure. She likes this plant because it has “an interesting growth habit” and seems to do well in this region. Plant it in a border garden or even near a house. 96 • KCHANDG.COM
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With a nod to tradition but an open mind to method, Chef Jasper Mirabile Jr. shared decades-old family recipes with a crowd of 40 during KCH&G's January Cooking School at Nebraska Furniture Mart’s kitchen gallery. STORY BY BROOKE PEARL PHOTOS BY MATT KOCOUREK
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The Recipes LOBSTER CAPPUCCINO Chef Jasper served this ultra-creamy, milk-foam topped lobster soup at his Beard House dinner. If you don't have a way to steam and foam milk, you can omit it or substitute a small dollop of unsweetened whipped cream. 6-8 servings 4T butter ½ C chopped onion 1 C cooked lobster meat 1 qt heavy cream 2 oz cream sherry
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1. In a large sauté pan, melt 1 T of butter over medium-high heat. Add minced onions and sauté until translucent and golden, about 10 minutes. Add the lobster meat, cream, sherry and tarragon. Season with salt. Bring to a simmer. 2. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, melt the remaining butter. Whisk in the flour to make a roux. When the soup comes to a simmer, stir in the roux. Simmer for 10 minutes, until the soup is thick. 3. Sauté the pancetta in a small pan until crispy, about 5 minutes. Set aside. Note: If making the milk foam, steam the milk using the steam wand of an espresso machine. 4. Place the soup into small cappuccino cups and top with a bit of foamed milk or whipped cream and the crispy pancetta.
tropical fruit and vanilla with appealing notes of spice. Elegant structure and superb finish.
TRADITIONAL BOLOGNESE SAUCE (with homemade tortellino) Chef Jasper brought back a recipe for Bolognese sauce from Bologna that is so authentic, it’s certified and filed in the House of Commons. 3 1 1 4
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butter olive oil beef and pork, ground pancetta, dried carrot celery stalk
½ C onion 2 C tomato sauce 1 C whole milk ½ C white or red wine Salt and pepper to taste
Add butter and olive oil to a large sauce pot. Add pancetta, cut into little cubes. Add the vegetables, minced with a mezzaluna; cook slowly. Add ground beef and pork and let sit on the stove top, stirring constantly. 5. Add wine then tomato sauce and let simmer for about two hours, adding milk little by little and adjusting with salt and pepper.
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PORCHETTA ON A BED OF POLENTA Adapted from “Olives & Oranges: Recipes & Flavor Secrets from Italy, Spain, Cyprus & Beyond,” by Sara Jenkins and Mindy Fox 6 servings 20 fresh sage leaves 3 fresh thyme sprigs, stems removed 3 sprigs rosemary, stems removed 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 1T fennel seeds, slightly toasted
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medium-coarse sea salt coarsely ground black pepper boneless pork shoulder, skin on extra virgin olive oil dry white or red wine
1. Heat oven to 250 degrees. In a food processor or by hand, finely chop sage, thyme, rosemary and garlic together. Place mixture in a small bowl; add fennel seeds, salt and pepper. Stir well. 2. With a utility knife, razor blade or sharp knife, score pork skin in a crosshatch diamond pattern, making 1/8- to ¼-inch-deep cuts about 1 inch apart. With a paring knife, make about 10 incisions (about ½-inch deep) all over pork and stuff with about 1/3 of the herb mixture. 3. Tie pork into a compact roast with kitchen twine, brush olive oil over skin and rub all over with remaining herb mixture. Set pork skin-side up on a rack in a roasting pan and roast for 2 hours. 4. Pour wine over pork and baste with accumulated juices. Continue roasting, basting once every half-hour, until skin is well-browned and meat is spoon-tender; roast 2 ½ to 3 hours more. Remove pork from oven; let meat rest for 15 minutes. Note: For crispy skin, slice off the cap of skin and fat. Place on rack in roasting pan skin-side up and broil for 3 to 6 minutes, or until skin bubbles and crisps. Watch closely so skin does not burn. 5. Slice roast, chop skin at score marks and serve pieces of each together.
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Homemade tortellino goes through the ringer
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CLASSIC SICILIAN CANNOLI Jasper’s latest published endeavor is “Jasper’s Kitchen Cookbook," a collection of more than 100 of the most popular recipes from the restaurant. The five-course cookbook spans appetizers to desserts and even features his quest to find the perfect cannoli, the most traditional and popular of all Sicilian desserts. 6 servings 1 lb 1C ¼C ¼C 2 drops 6
ricotta cheese confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting candied oranges and cherries, diced dark chocolate, chopped cinnamon oil cannoli shells
Chef Jasper tested nearly every cannoli
1. Place the ricotta in a large mixing bowl and fold in the confectioners’ sugar. 2. Add the candied fruit, chocolate and cinnamon oil and mix gently to combine. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving. 3. To serve, fill the shells with the cheese mixture and dust them with confectioners’ sugar.
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Command Central Home automation offers the power to control any system from climate to your music play list using multiple interfaces.
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As technology and efficiency continue to be
Consumer Electronics Association, more than 50
buzzwords in home innovation, centralized automation
percent of households in the U.S. own a laptop
systems strive to be a marriage of both. The growing
computer and more than one-fourth have a smart
adoption of home automation systems can be credited
phone. Using what you already own to command
to greater control and convenience in monitoring your
control over your home is clearly a sign of the times.
entire home. The ultimate appeal may be the unique
“Computers are now involved in every facet of our
consolidation and seamless integration of many
lives,” says Clint Miller, owner of DataUnite. “We’re
different components, from the temperature in the
now at a point where even the most basic, inexpensive
room to the songs playing throughout the house. With
electronics can have full-fledged computers.”
real-time control, these systems allow you to have a veritable command center in the palm of your hand.
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According to several local companies, one of the most popular uses for home automation systems is playing music throughout the home from your smart phone. “Homeowners want to get away from the clutter of panels on the wall and just have something more mobile in their hand,” Miller says. DataUnite carries Sonos, a wireless music system for your entire home that allows you to be the maestro. The system lets you control every element of whole-house music management — from the number of rooms running sound to the songs and the volume. Elevated Electronics carries Savant, the industry’s exclusive Apple-based automation system. While the company carries multiple brands, owner Ryan Anderson says “there’s an enormous advantage building with Apple components. With Savant, we communicate with Apple at the core level. It’s Apple talking to Apple products, which makes it bulletproof and more reliable.” The convenience of home automation systems also remains a key attraction for homeowners. “The big trend right now is being able to access everything from the iPhone and iPad, whether you are sitting at home on the couch and want to check on everything or whether you’re in St. Maarten on vacation and you want to make sure your garage door is closed,”
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systems can control the window shades in a particular room of the home, equipped with a temperature sensor that can detect if the room is getting too hot. If no one is home, the shades will lower, giving the AC — and your utility bill — a break. Anderson says a system that monitors your HVAC so that it turns on and off at specific times when the house is not in use is especially appealing for those who have multiple homes. Another option is automating and centralizing home entertainment systems, which are increasingly complex. Dimming lights and turning on a DVD from the comfort of your chair can be done with a universal remote, which can be an affordable option. “Universal remote control and lighting changed the industry in terms of cost-effectiveness,” Miller says. “Lighting has been a daunting discussion in terms of price points, but it has turned your typical TV remote into a way to adjust and control your lighting more simply.” Home automation systems make up a diverse market that includes luxury and more mainstream technology, which invariably means diverse price points. “The different factors and individual components aren’t expensive, but doing it all is,” Anderson notes. Having it all simply costs more, and the options are endless. “We’ve gotten more affordable and we’re finding smarter ways to do things,” Miller says. “Manufacturers are invested in the success of the industry — by and large, home automation has become much more affordable.” From controlling lighting, entertainment, energy and security functions, there are multifaceted and multipurpose uses to home automation systems, uniquely tailored to specific needs and lifestyles — at your fingertips, at your service.
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More Than a Luxury Massage, often thought of as an indulgence, has health benefits beyond relaxation.
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1. Increase immunity. A good massage will
to stop listening to the cues your body provides every
stimulate lymph flow, boosting immunity. The
day. Regular massage therapy, which allows a sense
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of peace in the middle of a potentially chaotic week,
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can help put the mind and body back in sync.
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“We’re working muscles, moving fluid through
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the body, and trying to wash out some of the toxins
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and eventually excreted,” says Nancy Silverforb, a
comfort cues, she believes, makes for a healthier life overall.
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the circulation going,” she explains. “In people with diabetes, their tissue can feel like a bag of flour when the fascia tightens up, but they feel like a new person when they get off the table.” 6. Alleviate depression and anxiety symptoms. Donna Farber, a licensed massage therapist with Well Grounded Massage in Kansas City, understands that daily pressures can become a burden. “It’s a pretty stressful world we’re living in right now, and what happens is that fightor-flight response,” she says. “Our bodies are so used to being in the flight action that our system forgets how to let go. We’re not designed to walk around in that way all the time. It’s really important that we do things that can help us get out of that.” A Taiwanese study published this year through the nation’s I-Shou University noted that massage might be linked to relieving clinical-depression symptoms. According to the researchers behind the report, there’s “good evidence to suggest that massage therapy is an effective treatment of depression." 7. Make pregnancy more comfortable. Moms-to-be can relieve some of the physical toll of their expectant months by visiting a massage therapist. “Pregnant women should talk to their doctor first, but unless it’s a high-risk pregnancy, it should be OK,” Silverforb explains. Expectant women lie on their sides to avoid putting pressure on the abdomen or spine, and some areas are avoided where manipulation is known to increase the risk of blood clots. “A lot of women find benefits, especially if they’re carrying a lot of pain in their feet or lower back,” Silverforb says.
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| April 9-August 7 ❖ Monet’s Water Lilies will reunite three panels of the Water Lily triptych, created by Monet between 1915 and 1926, at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. 816.751.1278 or nelson-atkins.org |
| March 10-13 ❖ Showing at the Lyric Theatre, “Giselle” is a haunting story of love, betrayal and revenge. It’s all played out in the stunning simplicity of Giselle, a peasant girl and her love for a young aristocrat disguised as a commoner. 816.931.2232 or kcballet.org |
Special Events March 9-October 2 ❖ To honor the 200th birthday of George
March 18, April 15 ❖ The Englewood Art Walk invites you to
Caleb Bingham, the artist who depicted Missouri frontier life,
the Englewood Station Shopping District, where you’ll see artists
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art will launch a bicentennial
in action, demonstrations and live music. Time: 5-9 p.m.
exhibition, Bingham@200, and a birthday weekend of events
816.252.3372 or visitindependence.com
for the family March 19-20. 816.751.1278 or nelson-atkins.org
March 19-20 ❖ The Great Train Expo is one of America’s favorite
March 12 ❖ The Brookside St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a fun,
traveling train show, featuring operating model railroads,
family event with floats, bands, dogs, horses and more. Time: 2-
train dealers, collectors, hands-on exhibits, demonstrations,
3 p.m. 816.795.6616 or brooksidekc.org
workshops and more at the American Royal. 630.608.4988 or
March 12 ❖ The Home, Lawn & Leisure Show at the Riverfront
trainexpoinc.com
Community Center features vendors representing everything
March 25-27 ❖ The Greater Kansas City Home Show and The
related to the home and garden. Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Kansas City Flower, Lawn & Garden Show will feature more than
913.682.3924 or visitleavenworthks.com
600 exhibits at Bartle Hall. 816.942.8800 or kchba.org
March 12 ❖ Don’t miss the Bingham-Waggoner Estate’s Annual
March 26-27 ❖ The Marketplace Art, Craft and Gift Show will
Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon. Reservations required.
showcase apparel, candles, children’s items, home and seasonal
Time: Noon. 816.461.3491 or bwestate.org
decor, jewelry, purses, tasty foods and artistic craftsmen at the
March 12-April 24 ❖ Enchanted Garden: Orchids, Begonias &
Independence Events Center. Half the proceeds are donated
Fairy Houses features a mix of exquisite orchids and bright
to a charity. Cost: $5, kids under 12 free. 816.795.7577 or
begonias for a magical display of fairy houses in Powell
independenceeventscenter.com
Gardens’ conservatory. 816.697.2600 or powellgardens.org
April 2 ❖ The Kansas City Lyric Opera Circle is hosting Opening
March 17 ❖ The 38th Annual Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day
Night, A Red Carpet Gala at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center
Parade’s theme is No Small Potatoes: A Tribute to the Wee Irish.
Hotel. This black-tie event will feature dinner, entertainment,
Time: 11 a.m. kcirishparade.com
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dancing and a silent auction. Time: 6:30 p.m. 816.471.4933 or kcopera.org April 4-May 7 ❖ “Ben Franklin’s Apprentice” offers families dazzling special effects in this tale of an American hero’s struggle to tame heaven’s own power, playing at Coterie Theatre. 816.474.6552 or coterietheatre.org April 5-30 ❖ “Outstanding Women of Missouri” is a traveling photo exhibit that honors more than 60 Missouri women who have made a difference through
leadership,
dedication
and
courage. See it at the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives. 816.630.0101 or exsmo.com/museum April 9 ❖ Join the Fox 4 Love Fund for Children at its 5th Annual Firehouse Texas Hold ’Em Tournament at Shark’s on
15258 W 119th Street, Olathe, KS 66062
Shawnee Mission Parkway. Time: Noon.
(913) 829-3365
816.932.9170 or lovefundforchildren.org
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April 14-16 ❖ Kansas City Burlesque Festival at Crown Center is an inaugural event dedicated to bringing neo-burlesque to audiences, with a jury for star performers, comedians, vocalists and workshops. 816.842.9999 or kcburlesque.com April 16 ❖ Fort Leavenworth Homes Tour will feature several historic homes on the tour. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 913.682.4113 or visitleavenworthks.com April 16-May 1 ❖ See what’s new in homes across the metro during the Spring Homes Tour. Homes open daily 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. kchba.org April 23 ❖ Spend an entire day at Municipal Auditorium watching bands, belly dancers, fashion runways, tattoo competitions and more at the Kansas City & Pensacola Rock Culture Convention. 816.513.5000 or rockculturecon.com April 25-May 1 ❖ At the Missouri State Quilters Guild Exhibit at Powell Gardens, you’ll find bunnies, bugs, blooms, butterflies and everything else gardenrelated. An
afternoon
reception
is
scheduled on opening day, and quilters will demonstrate techniques at 2 p.m. each day. 816.697.2600 or powellgardens.org 120 • KCHANDG.COM
April 29-May 1 ❖ Artists from around the globe will display their craft and sell artwork at the Brookside Art Annual. 816.523.5553 or brooksidekc.org April 29-May 1 ❖ Gatsby Days in Excelsior Springs begins with old time movies, along with the Black Bottom Ball at the historic Elms Resort Hotel, Hickory Golf Tournament, tea & fashions, and “Big Jim’s” Speakeasy at the Atlas Saloon. gatsbydays.com April 30-May 1 ❖ During Kansas City NARI’s 14th Annual Remodeled Homes room additions to baths and lower-level
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April 30 ❖ The Good Samaritan Center holds its annual 5K Tortoise and Hare
It starts here.
Walk/Roll/Run starting in the Elms Hotel parking lot. Proceeds stock the Center’s food pantry. Time: 7 a.m., registration; 8
a.m.,
run/walk.
816.630.2718
or
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Through June 5 ❖ “The Photographs of Ray K. Metzker” at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art strikes a unique balance between formal brilliance, optical innovation and a deep human regard for the objective world. 816.751.1278 or nelson-atkins.org
Music, Dance and Theater March 4-April 17 ❖ “No Way to Treat a Lady” includes humor, romance, murder and music with four actors playing 17 roles. 816.842.9999 or ahtkc.com March 5-20 ❖ “Two Jews Walk Into War” features the last two surviving Jews in a dilapidated old synagogue in Kabul during the Taliban regime’s final days.
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816.531.7529 or unicorntheatre.org March 11 ❖ Witness the precision and
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New Full Service Showroom at the Shops At Sunnybrook
in Cirque de la Symphonie. Time: 8 p.m.
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816.471.0400 or kcsymphony.org March 11-April 10 ❖ “Look to the Rainbow” features Russian immigrant Yip Harburg and the American songs he
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and the musical Finian’s Rainbow. 816.421.1700 or qualityhillplayhouse.com March 12 ❖ Natasha Paremski, a 22year-old pianist, will reveal astounding virtuosity and voracious interpretive abilities at the Folly Theater. Time: 7 p.m. 816.415.5025 or hjseries.org March 18-20 ❖ “Four Dances from Estancia” features an evocative and lively depiction of a day in the life of the gauchos of Argentina’s countryside.
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816.471.0400 or kcsymphony.org March 18-April 10 ❖ “Cabaret” features a young, broke American who finds himself entangled by the dreams of Sally Bowles, who initiates him into the S E RV I N G T H E E N T I R E K A N S A S C I T Y A R E A S I N C E 1 9 9 3
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March 25-27 ❖ Guest conductor Larry Rachleff leads the Symphony in “Elgar’s Enigma
Variations,
Plus
Ravel.”
816.471.0400 or kcsymphony.org April 1 ❖ Strike up the band for the fullconcert version of Meredith Willson’s five-time Tony Award-winning Broadway classic “The Music Man.” The Park Hill South High School Band, dancers and singers join the orchestra for this presentation. Time: 8 p.m. 816.471.0400
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April 6-June 19 ❖ New Theatre Restaurant welcomes “The Odd Couple,” starring George Wendt, known as Norm on “Cheers.” 913.649.7469 or newtheatre.com April 8 ❖ Watch a dynamic feast of music and visual art with Musici de Montréal. Time: 8 p.m. 816.415.5025 or hjseries.org April 9, 13, 15, 17 ❖ Mozart’s masterful comedy, “The Marriage of Figaro,” is a fitting end to the final season at the PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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Lyric Theatre. 877.673.7252 or kcopera.org April 10 ❖ In “The Composer Is Dead,” a Lemony Snicket mystery, everyone seems to have a motive and an alibi, and nearly everyone is a musical instrument. Time: 2 p.m. 816.471.0400 or kcsymphony.org April 13 ❖ Shen Yun Performing Arts features dancers in dazzling costumes and thunderous drums that shake the stage. 816.513.5074 or shenyunperformingarts.org April 16 ❖ Thirty-year veteran and fivetime Grammy Award-winning trumpetercomposer Terence Blanchard will be Jammin’ at the Gem Theater. 816.474.6262 or americanjazzmuseum.org April 16-May 1 ❖ “Ruined,” a drama inspired by interviews with Congo refugees, crafts an uncommonly human story with humor and song served alongside postcolonial and feminist politics. 816.531.7529 or unicorntheatre.org April 22-May 22 ❖ Get ready for a wild, hilarious and surreal adventure in “Peer Gynt,” an adaptation of Ibsen’s famous play based on a Norwegian folk tale with 40 characters and five acts. 816.235.2700 or kcrep.org April 23-May 1 ❖ “They Shoot Horses Don’t They?” depicts the craze of marathon dance competitions that swept through 1930s Los Angeles. 816.235.6222 or conservatory.umkc.edu April 29-30 ❖ Originally produced on Broadway by Oprah Winfrey, “The Color Purple” is an unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world. 816.283.9900 or midlandkc.com April 29-May 1 ❖ Celebrate the Earth with of
Haydn’s Chaos”
“The
from
Representation
“The
Creation.”
816.471.0400 or kcsymphony.org April 29-May 29 ❖ “Let’s Do It” at Quality Hill Playhouse pays tribute to Cole Porter. 816.421.1700 or qualityhillplayhouse.com April 30 ❖ The Folly Theater presents “Romeo and Juliet,” performed by the Russian National Ballet Theatre. Time: 8 p.m. 816.415.5025 or hjseries.org MARCH/APRIL 2011 • 125
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