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OUTDOOR

42 THE LOOK AND FEEL OF ‘GREEN’

68 TINY TRIUMPH

86 BLOWING IN THE WIND

Kansas City area builders demonstrate good-looking and eco-friendly new home construction on the 2009 Parade of Homes.

A one-bedroom midtown condo packs in style, efficiently and beautifully designed by the legendary Bob Trapp.

Kinetic sculptures take Kansas City by storm.

74 FOCUS ON THE FINISH A designer's small-space kitchen remodel leaves lots of room to consider quality materials.

86 ABOUT THE COVER ... Wind sculptures by Lyman Whitaker could be seen all around town and at many private residences this summer.

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INTERIOR

LIFESTYLE

It’s Simple Being This Color __ If you’re tired of clichés about green (like me), just try doing something real.

77 DESIGN & DECOR

96 GOING GREEN

Second Life __ Recycled glass and paper can continue their usefulness long after you’ve put them in a bin by the curb.

The New Shape of Homebuilding __ To be more energy-efficient, homeowners turn toward insulating concrete forms (ICFs) rather than wood.

25 PUBLISHER’S LETTER A Green Lifestyle __ Living green is not a fad, it is a necessary way of life.

99 SMART HOUSE

OUTDOOR 91 IN THE GARDEN

LOCAL 29 WHAT’S NEW News for your home and lifestyle.

Casey’s Turf __ Midtown homeowners excavate their backyard for a surface that’s virtually maintenance-free and dog-friendly.

103 CELLAR DWELLER Green Wine, Anyone? __ The liquid in your glass will still appear red or white, but it’s got a hint of ‘green’ with today’s viniculture practices.

35 CALENDAR OF EVENTS What’s happening in December in Kansas City.

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107 HEALTHY LIVING Chef to the Rescue __ Busy people who want healthy food fast turn to in-home personal chef services rather than the drive-thru.

55 COMMUNITY SHOWCASE All in the Family __ Lee’s Summit landowners build trust as well as houses after they open their acreage to others at Legacy Wood.

111 MARKETPLACE A reference guide to help you find our advertisers.

61 URBAN LIVING Living the High Life __ The Board of Trade Building transitions from rentals to condos, replete with luxury and location.

Exploring the Subterranean __ Geothermal systems use the Earth’s temperature to heat and cool homes in an environmentally friendly manner.

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It’s Simple Being This Color If you’re tired of clichés about green, just try doing something real. I SPENT MOST OF THE WEEKEND RAKING LEAVES. MOST PEOPLE THINK THIS IS a chore, but I got lost in the repetition of the task and felt invigorated by the exercise. Most of the leaves I moved to a wire enclosure behind our compost bins, where in about two years they’ll make a nice leaf mold for our garden; the rest I burned. Though I see hundreds of plastic bags full of leaves on curbs across the city, my leaves will have a second life as a soil improver and enriched source of nutrients for my plants rather than ending up in a landfill. One person’s trash truly is another person’s treasure, huh? My point is that it’s as simple as this to go green. In this issue, we cover many topics to help you live more sustainably, from saving energy to using recycled products. We met with Carolyn Predmore, a Stilwell resident who made a commitment to build her

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home in the most energy- and resource-efficient way possible. Her home’s structure, known as the envelope, was formed using insulating concrete forms (ICFs) rather than wood. Learn about this growing trend on page 96. We feature two other homes from the local Home Builders Association’s fall tour that also strive to save energy. One of the homes, built by J.S. Robinson Fine Homes, got a 5-star rating from Energy Star while the other, built by Summit Custom Homes, is NAHB certified silverlevel. Read about the homes and details of their national program certifications on page 42. In conjunction with saving energy, we delve into alternative energy systems with geothermal on page 99. This method has been around for decades but is getting another look with the current green movement. Finally, you can save energy and resources by using recycled products. Take a look at the gorgeous surfaces that were once windshields and pickle jars or old newspapers and cardboard on page 77. Materials destined for the landfill no more! There are so many ways to be eco-friendly; the first is just to be aware of what they are. So

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A Green Lifestyle Living green is not a fad, it is a necessary way of life. HENRY DAVID THOREAU, 1817-1862, AMERICAN AUTHOR, NATURALIST AND philosopher once said, “If a man walks in the woods for love of them half of each day, he is in danger of being regarded as a loafer. But if he spends his days as a speculator, shearing off those woods and making the earth bald before her time, he is deemed an industrious and enterprising citizen.” Mr. Thoreau used irony to emphasize his points on the environment and encourage people to slow down and think. And, sadly, things haven’t changed much since his time. Of course, we will not stop building things, but it is apparent that green living is not just a “fad” but a way of living and thinking for many people throughout centuries. In our modern world, however, it is more important than ever for people to embrace it. That’s what our green issue is about: showing practical examples of what everyday people are doing to give back to Mother Earth so she will continue to give back to us. Inside this issue, you’ll

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find information on organic wines (see page 103), a maintenance-free grass alternative (see page 91) and everything in between. Hopefully these articles will inspire you to make some choices that are healthier for yourself and your home. And right now, with tax credit incentives for window replacements, roofing, HVAC and other great energy-efficiency products, there has never been a better time to make a move toward a greener lifestyle. The bottom line is that the changes you make can be as simple as recycling at home and the office to as complex as installing solar panels on your roof. Saving energy and being more ‘green’ is a way of life. So make sure you are doing your part every day, and start living in harmony with Mother Earth.

Have a Happy and ‘Green’ Holiday Season!

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More Than Your Carbon Footprint Any day — even one with a foot of snow on the ground — is a great day to get out and enjoy the beauty and bounty of nature. Get some fresh air by attending one of the many Christmas tree-lighting ceremonies or leave your footprint on the farm at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park’s holiday event. Turn the page for more activities.

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Green Upgrades Mary English, who has been a part of the green industry for two years, is bringing another green resource to the area. Beginning her home energy auditing business, Small Step Energy Solutions, to the Kansas City area in October 2009, she is a certified energy and green consultant who can help you green up your home, either with existing home energy audits or consultations on new green home design. “My primary focus to begin with will be home energy auditing and energy retrofitting, but homeowners who want to renovate their kitchen, bath or any part of their home using green materials and processes can call me for consultation and guidance,” she says. 913.708.8004 or www.smallstepenergy.com

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Changing the Scenery Kansas City’s landscape could start to look different with the addition of new landscape architecture and land planning firm LORAX Design Group. Opening offices in Overland Park, Kan., and Kansas City, Mo., this past summer, the firm focuses on designing high-end residential landscapes while using sustainable methods. Owner

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CALENDAR

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Local Happenings for December Special Events 50th Annual Independence Young Matrons Holly & Mistletoe Tours — December 3. Tour four Eastern Jackson County homes and a church all decorated for the holidays and benefitting local charities. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 816.373.8558 or www.visitindependence.com Christmas Candlelight Tours — December 4-5. A candlelight tour takes you through the

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historic John Wornall house. Meet the Wornall family as they prepare for an 1863 Christmas in the midst of the Civil War. Time: 6-8:30 p.m. 6115 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Mo. 816.444.1858 or www.wornallhouse.org Luminary Walk — December 4-5. Time: 5-8:30 p.m. Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kan. 913.685.3604 or www.opabg.org KCAI Exhibition and Sale — December 4-6. Contemporary artwork by KCAI students will be displayed and available for purchase at the college’s end-of-semester exhibition and sale. 4415 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. 816.802.3423 or www.kcai.edu Holiday Homes Tour — December 5. Tour five beautifully decorated homes throughout Excelsior Springs. Admission: $10 in advance, $14 day of tour. Time: noon-7 p.m. 816.630.6161 or www.exspgschamber.com Fort Leavenworth Tree Lighting and Holiday Homes Tour —

“The Nutcracker” — December 16-20, 22-24, 26-27. Holiday magic

December 5. Time: 4-9 p.m. Starts promptly at Zais Park, Grant and

sparkles as the curtain goes up for Kansas City Ballet’s enchanting

Kearney. Tickets sold at the Frontier Army Museum. 913.684.3833 or

presentation of a timeless classic with the music of Tchaikovsky accompanied

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by live orchestra. Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Music Hall,

301 W. 13th St., Kansas City, Mo. 816.931.2232 or www.kcballet.org

Christmas on the Farm — December 5. Activities include caroling, seasonal refreshments, a special Christmas room for the kids, visits

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from Father Christmas and other period entertainment that will last into the evening hours, when the house will be lit by lamplight.

2nd Saturdays in the Crossroads Arts District — December 12.

Admission: free. Time: 2-7 p.m. Watkins Woolen Mill State Park &

Interact with artists, merchants, musicians, chefs and entrepreneurs

Historic Site, 26600 Park Road North, Lawson, Mo. 816.580.3387 or

living and working in the area. RSVP required. Admission: $10.

www.watkinsmill.org

816.268.4555 or www.kccrossroads.org

Missouri Town 1855 Christmas Celebration — December 12.

Second Saturday in Weston — December 12. Taste samples of wine,

Residents of Missouri Town 1855 prepare for the holidays with

beer or food from local restaurants, wineries, shops and a brewery

decorating, singing and hearth cooking. 8010 E. Park Road, Lee’s

from 5-8 p.m. Stay for entertainment after 8 p.m. 816.640.2909 or

Summit, Mo. 816.503.4860 or www.jacksongov.org

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15th Annual Sugar Plum Fairy Luncheon — December 19. Enjoy a silent auction and three-course lunch followed by a matinee of Kansas City Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.” Each child will receive a complimentary photo with the Sugar Plum Fairy. Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 W. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. 816.931.2232 or www.kcballet.org “Joyeux Noel” — December 26. A visitor favorite, this special film presentation dramatizes the true story of the spontaneous 1914 Christmas Truce along the war-torn Western Front. Admission: free. Time: 1 p.m. National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial, J. C. Nichols Auditorium, 100 W. 26th St., Kansas City, Mo. 816.784.1918 or www.theworldwar.org “Spirit of Christmas Past” Heritage Homes Tour — through December 30. Experience

three

historic

homes.

Admission: $5 each site; $12 for 3 sites; $2 for children at each site. Time: 10 a.m.4 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 1-4 p.m., Sunday. Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific; Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty; 1859 Marshal’s Home, 217 N. Main; Independence, Mo. 816.325.7111 or www.visitindependence.com

Music, Theater and Dance “Run for Your Wife” — December 2February 7, 2010. Garret Morris made television comedy on “Saturday Night Live.” Now he plays a taxi driver trying to get away with having two wives in different parts of town and complication ensues. New Theatre Restaurant, 9229 Foster St., Overland Park, Kan. 913.649.7469 or www.newtheatre.com “Wicked” — through December 6. Find out how two girls become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the fine jewelry certified gemologists member american gem society

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Tallis Scholars — December 10. Widely known as the finest interpreters of Renaissance vocal music. Time: 7:30 p.m. The Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, 416 W. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. 816.561.9999 or www.chambermusic.org Boris Giltburg, pianist — December 10. Born in 1984 in Moscow to a family of piano teachers, Giltburg was listed by BBC Music as one of “Tomorrow’s Greats: the pianists to watch.” Admission: free. Folly Theater, 12th and Central, Kansas City, Mo. 816.415.5025 or www.harriman-jewell.org “How the Symphony Saved Christmas” — December 12-13. Help Santa bring the spirit of the season to Kansas City through story and song by clapping and laughing, singing and dancing your way through the yuletide’s best-loved songs. Lyric Theatre, 1020 Central St., Kansas City, Mo. 816.471.0400 or www.kcsymphony.org Parthenia — December 19. Parthenia, consort of viols, is joined by the accomplished soprano Julianne Baird for a holiday collection of works. Time: 8 p.m. Folly Theater, 12th and Central,

Featuring Artist Shannon Manning

Kansas City, Mo. 816.415.5025 or www.harriman-jewell.org Trans-Siberian Orchestra — December 23. Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. 816.949.7100 or www.sprintcenter.com “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” — through December 27. Experience the captivating story of George Bailey as a live radio broadcast set in the Manhattan studios WBFR on Christmas Eve 1946. American Heartland Theatre, 2450 Grand St., Kansas City, Mo. 816.842.9999 or www.ahtkc.com “A Christmas Story: The Musical” — through December 27. This classic holiday tale centers on a mischievous, bespectacled boy in small-town America in an earlier, carefree time. Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Spencer Theatre, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo. 816.235.2700 or www.kcrep.org

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Kansas City area builders demonstrate good-looking and eco-friendly new home construction on the 2009 Parade of Homes.

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uilding a home requires more than the design of a series of rooms

of these two national programs (see sidebars for details). Moreover, he

with a roof overhead. These days, with more buyers interested in

decided to do so at no extra cost to his buyers.

‘going green,’ a home must also tread lightly on the earth and maintain a quality of air safe for its inhabitants.

While Summit’s homes look like what buyers expect, behind the walls there’s a world of difference. For instance, their 3,300-square-

Fred Delibero, president of Summit Custom Homes, knows this. A

foot home at Winterset Valley in Lee’s Summit is a two-story model

leader in the industry, he is driving the charge toward better building

with four bedrooms and 3.5 baths that has achieved the silver level of

practices with his Green Build Advantage program, in which every

certification through the NAHB.

home he builds is Energy Star certified and Green Build certified by

To reduce a home’s energy needs, Summit uses advanced framing

the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) at the bronze

techniques for a tighter building envelope with better insulating

level or higher.

properties; programmable thermostats for temperature regulation;

After attending a workshop last year to get his certified green

advanced insulation R-values and weather-stripping on exterior doors;

profession (CGP) designation, he committed to meeting the requirements

wind and moisture barrier house wrap; Energy Star-rated bath and ceiling fans, thermal pane windows, dishwashers and water heaters; and right-sized HVAC systems.

What It Takes: NAHB GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION Five years ago, a group of builders, designers, researchers and environmental experts devised guidelines based on a set of seven categories that, combined, would minimize environmental impact. Third-party inspectors are hired to follow the home’s progress to ensure that its design, construction and operation meet the requirements before certification as a bronze, silver, gold or emerald level.

For the latter, the company makes sure the insulation is free of formaldehyde, a known carcinogen; uses no- and low-VOC paints, glues and sealants; incorporates centralized ducted return air systems; seals all ductwork at the seams; and installs a slab vapor barrier as well as a passive radon venting system. These measures reduce the spread of dust and allergens, harmful chemicals and mold growth so everyone can breathe easy. “All of these features add up to more money in our homeowners’ pockets by reducing energy consumption and lowering utility bills,” Fred says. “At the same time, Build Green Advantage homes release fewer CO2 emissions in the atmosphere.” PLEASE TURN THE PAGE

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eff Robinson, owner of J.S. Robinson Fine Homes, is another builder who is showing how easy it is to be green.

His model home in the Village of Loch Lloyd received a Five-Star rating from Energy Star, the highest level. “It’s the first time we’ve sought a rating, but we’ve been using energy-efficient methods for many years,” says Jeff, who is also a CGP through NAHB but didn’t seek that certification for this home. The popular floor plan is a reverse story and a half backed up to a wooded valley. Its first floor comprises the master suite, guest room and large open great room and kitchen, and covered deck, while the lower level features multi-tiered entertaining areas. Though it’s rather spacious, Jeff met Energy Star’s requirements by sending his plans to a third-party rater, in this case, Hathmore Technologies in Independence, to come up with a formula that would qualify for a rating. Any home three stories or less can earn the label if it has been verified to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s energy efficiency guidelines. Builders and even remodelers are eligible. In Jeff’s case, anyone interested in this model will get a bonus 20 to 30 percent more energy-efficient home. With buyers increasingly interested in going green, Jeff’s model has an added value over a standard home. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE

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What It Takes: ENERGY STAR CERTIFICATION Energy to warm our homes often comes from the burning of fossil fuels, contributing to a host of problems from smog to dependence on foreign countries. Where energy can be saved, money can be saved and air less polluted. That’s where Energy Star, the government-backed program for energy efficiency, steps in. Many people are familiar with the blue logo on their appliances, but Energy Star also offers a home rating system. Builders and remodelers can earn points in the categories on page 51: DECEMBER 2009 • 45


2009 Pick of the Parade Grand Award Winners COMPANY

ADDRESS

COMMUNITY

CITY

PRICE

Neighbors Construction Company Inc.

7609 W. 78th St.

The Townhomes at Buckley Court

Overland Park, Kan.

$229,200

C & M Builders Inc./Summit Custom Homes

601 Avondale Lane

Creekmoor, Southern Hills Village

Raymore, Mo.

$229,950

Homes by Chris LLC

10111 N. Tullis

Benson Place Fieldstone

Kansas City, Mo.

$269,900

Homes by Chris LLC

8623 NE 100th Terrace

Benson Place Woodchase

Kansas City, Mo.

$324,900

Park Ridge Homes LLC

4109 NE Chapel Manor Drive

Trails of Park Ridge

Lee's Summit, Mo.

$347,000

Casa Bella Construction Inc.

7841 N. Kirkwood Ave.

Embassy Park

Kansas City, Mo.

$419,950

Summit Custom Homes LLC

2717 NW Thoreau Drive

Winterset Valley

Lee's Summit, Mo.

$479,950

James Engle Custom Homes

15561 Eby St.

Wilshire Farms

Overland Park, Kan.

$519,362

Jack Southerland Custom Homes Inc.

2655 W. 161st Terrace

River Ridge - Sunset Hills

Overland Park, Kan.

$619,950

Bodine-Ashner Builders Inc.

9318 W. 155th Terrace

Wilshire Farms

Overland Park, Kan.

$749,950

Timberstone Homes Inc./Piazza Homes/pg. 32

3204 W. 137th St.

The Piazzas of Tuscany Reserve

Leawood, Kan.

$798,500

Ben Cerra Construction Inc.

108 Arapaho Trail

Lake Winnebago Villas

Lake Winnebago, Mo.

$899,900

Timberstone Homes Inc./pg. 23

3148 W. 138th Terrace

Tuscany Reserve

Leawood, Kan.

$1,499,900

B.L. Rieke & Associates Inc./pg. 1

27588 W. Highland Circle

Cedar Creek, North Shore Estates

Olathe, Kan.

$1,895,000

2009 Pick of the Parade First Runner-Up Award Winners COMPANY

ADDRESS

COMMUNITY

COUNTY

PRICE

Joseph Lane Homes LLC

8411 N. Kensington Ave.

Barry Brooke

Kansas City, Mo.

$224,900

Park Ridge Homes LLC

4122 NE Chapel Manor Court

Trails of Park Ridge

Lee's Summit, Mo.

$249,950

C & M Builders Inc./Summit Custom Homes

1229 Wiltshire Blvd.

Creekmoor, Southern Hills

Raymore, Mo.

$279,995

Neighbors Construction Company Inc.

7809 Newton St.

The Townhomes at Buckley Court

Overland Park, Kan.

$299,000

Re/Max Homes Center

17716 Mission Ridge

Greyhawke at The Lake

Smithville, Mo.

$329,900

Summit Custom Homes LLC

2500 NE Angel Fish Place

Paddock at Richardson Ranch

Lee's Summit, Mo.

$409,950

Tabernacle Homes LLC

11598 S. Carbondale St.

Cedar Creek, Woods at Southglen

Olathe, Kan.

$429,350

Jim Haas Builders Inc.

11364 W. 146th St.

Highlands of Kensington

Olathe, Kan.

$549,950

Pyramid Homes LLC

15736 Mohawk St.

WatersEdge

Overland Park, Kan.

$616,030

J.S. Robinson Fine Homes

16695 Country Club Drive

Village of Loch Lloyd

Loch Lloyd, Mo.

$774,950

Timberstone Homes Inc./Piazza Homes/pg. 32

3210 W. 137th St.

The Piazzas of Tuscany Reserve

Leawood, Kan.

$872,000

Lambie Custom Homes Inc.

19770 Canterbury

Lake at Southwick

Johnson County, Kan.

$889,950

Timberstone Homes Inc./pg. 23

15928 King St.

Mills Farm

Overland Park, Kan.

$1,149,900

Estate Homes by Kevin O'Neill

14642 Briar

Highlands Creek

Leawood, Kan.

$1,599,000

Forner-LaVoy Builders Inc./pg. 53

27584 W. Highland Circle

Cedar Creek, North Shore Estates

Olathe, Kan.

$1,795,000

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2009 Distinctive Plan & Design First Place Award Winners COMPANY

ADDRESS

COMMUNITY

COUNTY

PRICE

Neighbors Construction Company Inc.

7609 W. 78th St.

The Townhomes at Buckley Court

Overland Park, Kan.

$229,200

Fairfield Courts LLC

16938 S. Bradley Drive

Courts at Fairfield Village

Olathe, Kan.

$269,689

Homes by Chris LLC

8623 NE 100th Terrace

Benson Place Woodchase

Kansas City, Mo.

$324,900

C & M Builders Inc.

9005 N. Seymour Ave.

Riverstone

Kansas City, Mo.

$370,000

Casa Bella Construction Inc.

7841 N. Kirkwood Ave.

Embassy Park

Kansas City, Mo.

$419,950

James Engle Custom Homes

15561 Eby St.

Wilshire Farms

Overland Park, Kan.

$519,362

Jim Haas Builders Inc.

11364 W. 146th St.

Highlands of Kensington

Olathe, Kan.

$549,950

Jack Southerland Custom Homes Inc.

2655 W. 161st Terrace

River Ridge - Sunset Hills

Overland Park, Kan,

$619,950

K.C. Building Co.

21005 W. 81st Place

Bristol Ridge

Lenexa, Kan.

$652,033

Willis Construction Inc.

11209 W. 164th St.

Mills Farm

Overland Park, Kan.

$768,703

Timberstone Homes Inc./Piazza Homes/pg. 32

3210 W. 137th St.

The Piazzas of Tuscany Reserve

Leawood, Kan.

$872,000

Boyce and Nichols LLC

11608 W. 153rd St.

Daybreak Ridge

Overland Park, Kan.

$925,000

Timberstone Homes Inc./pg. 23

14715 Rosewood

Highlands Creek

Leawood, Kan.

$1,595,000

B.L. Rieke & Associates Inc./pg. 1

27588 W. Highland Circle

Cedar Creek, North Shore Estates

Olathe, Kan.

$1,895,000

2009 Distinctive Plan & Design Second Place Award Winners COMPANY

ADDRESS

COMMUNITY

COUNTY

PRICE

Blake Construction LLC

445 Tumbleweed Place

Eagles Crest

Belton, Mo.

$142,500

Park Ridge Homes LLC

4143 NE Chapel Manor Drive

Trails of Park Ridge

Lee's Summit, Mo.

$219,900

Homes by Chris LLC

10111 N. Tullis

Benson Place Fieldstone

Kansas City, Mo.

$269,900

Provence Homes Inc. by John Lober

8824 N. Askew Court

Waterford

Kansas City, Mo.

$334,900

Don Julian Builders Inc.

4909 NW 71st St.

Overland Ridge

Kansas City, Mo.

$379,900

Tabernacle Homes LLC

11598 S. Carbondale St.

Cedar Creek, Woods at Southglen

Olathe, Kan.

$429,350

C & M Builders Inc.

1510 Cross Creek Drive

Creekmoor, Westbrook

Raymore, Mo.

$464,530

Lambie Custom Homes Inc.

16309 Mastin St.

Stonegate Reserve

Overland Park, Kan.

$550,605

Pyramid Homes LLC

15736 Mohawk St.

WatersEdge

Overland Park, Kan.

$616,030

Don Julian Builders Inc.

5829 Darnell St.

Granite Falls

Shawnee, Kan.

$689,900

Timberstone Homes Inc./Piazza Homes/pg. 32

3204 W. 137th St.

The Piazzas of Tuscany Reserve

Leawood, Kan.

$798,500

Don Julian Builders Inc.

11201 W. 164th St.

Mills Farm

Overland Park, Kan.

$836,700

Timberstone Homes Inc./pg. 32

15928 King St.

Mills Farm

Overland Park, Kan.

$1,149,900

Forner-LaVoy Builders Inc./pg. 53

27584 W. Highland Circle

Cedar Creek, North Shore Estates

Olathe, Kan.

$1,795,000

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WHEN THE BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING, LOCATED IN THE Library District at 10th and Wyandotte, started offering rentals about six years ago as the Library Lofts, urban loft living was a new idea in Kansas City and there weren’t many amenities surrounding the property to offer residents. Things are different today, and the Board of Trade Building is no longer renting units but selling luxury residences.

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John Bennett, regional director for Master Realty Properties, the developer of the project, says the decision to turn lofts into condos was a simple decision based on supply and demand. “There were 700 rental units coming downtown in 2009 and a decreasing amount of supply of condominiums,” he explains. “It’s good to have a good mix of condos and apartments. That’s what makes a healthy urban residential environment.” PLEASE TURN THE PAGE

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Ingenious Design Whether it’s Bob Trapp’s wonderful one-bedroom condo decorated by the pro himself or the timeless architecture and materials of a kitchen redesigned by Design Build Team’s Maggie Goss, classic style and usability are at the forefront in this section. We also bring you something new (at least to the Midwest) in countertops, like this recycled porcelain.

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Tiny Triumph A one-bedroom Midtown condo packs in style, efficiently and beautifully designed by the legendary Bob Trapp. Story by Kathleen Leighton Photos by Alistair Tutton

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B

ob Trapp had no intention of making a home on the Plaza.

“I built a farm in Douglas County with the intention of slowing down at work a little bit and spending more time there,”

says the owner of Trapp and Company, the longtime flower, gift and event-planning business in Kansas City. “I mean, the farmhouse is incredible. But I realized I didn’t want to be gone from the store that often. I love what I do.” So he began hunting for a condo and knew immediately when he’d found his new second home about three years ago. “When you walk in, it’s really tiny,” he says. “But there’s this 30-foot balcony. It’s just fantastic. It’s another world in the summer, when all you can see is treetops. Then the leaves begin to fall and you can see the Nelson and the Bloch Building. The balcony really makes this condo.” His effortless creativity came into play when he impulsively planted petunias on his new balcony. “They went right through the fence and started draping down and suddenly I had the Gardens of Babylon hanging on my condo,” Bob says.

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He has made a magnificent career of knowing instinctively what will be beautiful, and his sure hand has fashioned a warm, inviting home that everyone finds comfortable. He began by analyzing the space, which was much smaller than he’s worked with in the past. “The farm taught me how to live in huge spaces because the rooms there are very large,” Bob says. “So I immediately looked at the smaller space here and decided how I would live. I knew I needed a larger closet, so I took a wall out in the bedroom and also shaved some space off the living room. It’s important to figure out what you want out of the space, and a larger closet was a must for me.” The living room is a place to entertain friends or enjoy a good book, and Bob adopted the British habit of placing floor lamps on either side of the sofa, which helps the layout of the room by making it look more spacious. The walls are painted in muted hues with splashes of color in accessories like the watermelon pillows on the sofa and the Chinese red screen that actually conceals two utility doors. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE DECEMBER 2009 • 71


“One of the great things about this condo is that I utilize all the spaces,” Bob notes. “Lack of space makes you keep only what you’ll use.” Never one to sit at a counter and eat breakfast, Bob found he enjoyed the counter in his new condo’s kitchen and perches on a comfortable stool, watching the morning news on a small television while having his morning coffee. “It’s all about convenience. Figure out how you want to live in a space and then you’ll have the comfortable space you want,” he says. Bob is all about intimacy in his home. According to him, nothing is more annoying than six people sitting around a fireplace who are positioned in such a way that no one can hear what the others are saying. As for furnishings, he decided to take a cue from condo dwellers in Florida. “I saw that the trend with condos was to sell them completely furnished, so that’s how I did this one. I was careful to buy things that would appeal to a lot of people,” he says. There are some personal touches, such as a grandfather clock that Bob bought for his father years ago (and will not be part of a re-sale). “It’s not an antique, it’s not valuable, but it holds great memories for me,” Bob notes. He also loves antique duck decoys and doesn’t apologize when guests look at them quizzically. “I really enjoy them, and this is my house,” he says. “Don’t be afraid of displaying things you love rather than only the things you see on the pages of a magazine.” By choosing pieces that mean something to him and using his space wisely, Bob has fashioned a welcoming home that is warm, intimate and comfortable, an accurate reflection of the man himself. 72 • KCHANDG.COM


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was 40 years ago that Bob Trapp started the business that would allow him to achieve his dreams.

Trapp and Company has served generations of loyal customers with the man at the helm still being the favored florist, interior decorator, gift store and candle purveyor, and premier party-planner who regales delighted friends and customers with tales of the rich and famous. But in his heart, Bob is still a small boy from a small town, happiest with the simple joys of good friends, good company and good conversation. “I’ve had quite a ride,” he says. “I’ve had the greatest life.” Born and raised in Russell, Kan., Bob inherited his grandmother’s love of flowers and got his first job at age 11, sweeping floors in a flower shop. A letter from the draft board dispelled his dream of buying the shop, and he found himself catering parties at the post commander’s house in Fort Jackson, S.C., as well as redoing the officer’s club. After his years in the service, he started working at a series of flower shops in Kansas City. With a helping hand from Chairman of the Board of Kansas City Southern Railroad Bill Deramus, Bob met Irv Hockaday and opened his first floral shop in Westport in September 1969. Among his earliest clients were Ambassador and Mrs. Charles H. Price II. “When Charlie became Ambassador to Brussels, I went over and worked with them,” Bob says. Charles then became the Ambassador to England, and Bob found himself creating a party for Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Not everyone can handle such an important job, but Carol Price, now a treasured old friend of Bob’s, knows how good he is. “Bob has a wonderful way with people and a wonderful staff,” she says. “He is caring and has a deep spirituality and great common sense. He just keeps blooming.” Bob concocted a candlelight dinner for the first inauguration of President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy as well as a New Year’s Eve bash for the couple. He also has worked with such local luminaries as Donald and Adele Hall, Paul and Betty Henson, and Pam and Dolph Simons. And it all started with a love of flowers. “What people don’t understand is this is not work for me,” he says. “All businesses have down times that can shake an owner down to his foundation. But those slip away from me, and the wonderful times are what I keep. And that’s the way it should be.” DECEMBER 2009 • 73


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A designer’s small-space kitchen remodel leaves lots of room to consider quality materials.

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he kitchen is often called the heart of the home with good

“This is a home that a couple had lived in all those years; they

reason. It’s where families gather to eat and drink, talk and

raised a family there but just wanted a space that made more sense,”

argue, raise children and pay bills. It’s where a sumptuous

Maggie says. “They didn’t want to blow out walls, so we worked

holiday feast is prepared or a simple piece of toast is eaten.

within the existing space to update it without creating some grandiose

It is, quite simply, where most families live their lives.

gourmet kitchen, which was not their vision at all.”

But what about a kitchen that has served all those purposes, and

“The kitchen was quite dark, and all the windows were tall,” the

more, admirably over the past 35 years? How does one go about

homeowner comments. “Even though our family had grown up in this

gently giving the space a facelift without violating the character and

area, it was time to lighten it up.”

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and breakfast room in the same area, with high, dark windows that made the space feel closed-in. “We needed to use the existing space in a way that was more conducive to the character of the home while creating a more contemporary feel,” Maggie explains. “The other thing we really focused on was using materials that are timeless. This house has a certain timeless appeal to it, and we wanted to maintain that. The remodeled kitchen appears to be original even though it’s not.” Design Build Team did the spatial and hard surface design, while an Arizona firm selected the products. Because the space was fairly tight, Maggie spent a lot of time studying exactly how the space would work. The refrigerator was moved into what had been the butler’s pantry, and a secondary prep sink was added opposite. That allowed the kitchen to be the primary work area, with range, island and sink, with a second prep area a few steps away and the eating area beyond. The homeowner praises the new design’s flow and doubled storage space. “It’s so much easier to cook in. I’m thrilled. This is a wonderful space to have a conversation. It’s a happy space,” she says. Timeless materials include a honed Calcutta marble backsplash and countertops, a material that’s been around for years, popular in both

“Every kitchen should have a focal point, and I think the focal point

the U.S. and Europe. With time, it takes on a life of its own. Unlike the

here is the ceiling,” Maggie says. “Although the backsplash and the

immovable and unchanging granite, Calcutta picks up red wine and

zinc are stars, this is an intimate space and nothing should jump out.”

grease stains and changes a bit all the time. Its softness allows for

Because she was working with a smaller space, Maggie was able to

slight indentations, giving the material character through the years.

fit higher-quality materials into the budget, making this a fun project.

Like the home in which it was placed, Calcutta looks lived-in, natural

One window was closed completely, while another was made lower

and comfortable.

and wider, allowing for a lovely cross-breeze and creating a lightness

The island was topped with butcher block, with a natural zinc

that had been missing before.

countertop on the bar. Cabinetry was painted a creamy white so it feels

“While this space looks very elegant for a party, it looks just as

open and natural, with green accents popping out of the mainly

good with grandchildren messing around in the kitchen,” Maggie

neutral palette. A tongue-and-groove ceiling detail helps delineate

notes. “I’ve dropped by and seen it both ways. It’s very satisfying to

each space, providing a cozy effect without being overbearing.

design a space that homeowners are happy in.”

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EVERYONE WANTS A NEW KITCHEN, BUT NOT EVERYTHING IN it has to be brand new. When you consider how much waste Americans make, it makes sense to try to reuse those materials in another way. More than 40 billion glass bottles are made every year and 75 percent of them are thrown into the trash heap. Giving them a new life in, say, a countertop reduces waste going into landfills and uses less energy to make

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a new product because the raw materials have already been created. Additionally, rainforests are being cut down at the rate of 100 acres

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Paper Just as applicable for the aerospace industry and boat building as it is for kitchen countertops, Richlite is a strong, durable product made of heated and pressed sheets of paper. One product version, R50, contains 50 percent postconsumer corrugated cardboard, while another, R100, is made of 100-percent recycled paper and is FSC-certified. Richlite comes in seven colors and will show a solid color all the way through if cut into. www.richlite.com The Hoquiam, Wash., manufacturer of PaperStone processes two series of recycled paper-based products: original, which is made from 100-percent postconsumer

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Backyard Attraction It’s work in any season to keep a yard maintained, but one empty nester couple figured out a low-maintenance alternative: artificial turf. Made of recycled rubber, it’s green on more than one level! Another conversation piece for any property is one of Lyman Whitaker’s wind sculptures. Turn the page to see his inspired installations across town.

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Blowing in the Wind Story by Kimberly Stern

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Kinetic sculptures take Kansas City by storm.

P

erhaps you remember the whirligig, that whimsical

Leopold Gallery primarily showcases regional artists, but

spinning toy of a long-forgotten youth. Purchased

Paul occasionally makes exceptions to that, including a

at the five-and-dime with a hard-earned allowance,

decision to feature the Utah-based artist’s work. “Lyman is

the brightly colored pinwheel was easily powered by

the rock star in the kinetic world,” Paul says. “It’s a process

a couple of strong breaths, a turn of the hand or a breeze

that takes years to refine.”

to set it in motion. Modern whirligigs are often found as

Lyman’s kinetic works are or have been displayed in

structures incorporated into gardens to deter birds or pests, as

several public venues throughout Kansas City, including the

decorative yard folk art and as objects that both museums and

Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, on the

art aficionados add to their collections.

streetscape outside Leopold Gallery, at the Country Club

Kinetic sculpture is defined as dimensional art that contains

Plaza Starbucks and in front of The Roasterie Café in

moving parts or depends on motion for its soothing effects

Brookside. Paul says his gallery receives 10 to 20 inquiries

and is a feat of both art and math. The art form was an

per day from people who appreciate the aesthetic.

international phenomenon with roots primarily in Europe in

The sculptures are fabricated from copper, steel and

the late 1950s through the 1960s but most likely had its

stainless steel; each is secured against theft and rests on a

origin in ancient Egypt.

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Kansas City art collectors have discovered a resurgence in kinetic sculpture thanks in large part to Paul Dorrell, founder and owner of Leopold Gallery in Brookside, and his eagle eye for interesting art. While strolling through Santa Fe last year, he became enchanted by a kinetic sculpture he encountered in a gallery located off the famous Canyon Road Arts district. Upon inquiry, he was introduced to Lyman Whitaker’s Wind Sculpture work, innovative and artistic pieces that are not only beautiful but that also implement a high degree of mechanical integrity. Immediately drawn to the combination of mathematics, engineering and aesthetics that comprise Lyman’s stunning work, Paul knew this was an art form he wanted to include in his 3,200-square-foot gallery. “Some people who attempt kinetic sculpture wind up producing pieces that lack inspiration or grace,” he explains. “Lyman understands all three elements, that each must be acute to form the whole.” His sculptures have both an organic and mystical theme that expresses his concern for the survival of the planet, and they’re intended to be installed in settings dependent on natural surroundings for their elegant movement. DECEMBER 2009 • 87


sealed ball bearing at the top of a vertical rod. They also come

installations throughout Canada, Europe, Australia, and in

with a steel ground mount for simple installation, and concrete

the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Bennington Center

bases are available for smaller pieces. Lyman’s designs permit

for the Arts in Bennington, Vt. There’s even one of his pieces

the sculpture to be responsive to the currents of the wind,

at the South Pole Station, installed in 1976, to demonstrate its

allowing changing forms to emerge in a slight breeze yet

ability to weather any climate.

balance in high winds.

Lyman chooses a weathered color palette for his sculptures

Lyman originally utilized his carpentry skills to support his

that correspond extremely well with a variety of locales; the

art. Now 67 years old, the prolific artist has always gravitated

rust, brown, tan and green are all elements of the applied

toward the wind’s mysterious force. “My early work was

patina. The copper and stainless steel elements have a

significantly more representational, with a wonderful mix

glistening effect as they move in the sun, and low lighting

from traditional bronzes to small mobiles, and also included

enhances the evening appeal. The kinetic sculptures are

several public fountains,” he says. “I believe that there is a

intriguing when caught in one’s peripheral vision for a

variety of ways to accomplish anything, so my process has

second, but not a diversion; up close, the experience is

continued to evolve and maintain originality.”

compelling and interactive.

Currently, he’s going back to what he loves best: combining

The artist’s bold and distinctive pieces begin at $575, range

a broad range of materials and techniques to freely create

in height from 5 to 27 feet and are especially dynamic when

movement and form. His works exist in public and private

placed in groupings. “They exude a type of Zen feeling,” Paul says. “People are drawn to them for various reasons, but a common explanation offered is the serenity invoked when observing the sculptures.” Melissa and Jim Carnes of Mission Hills began collecting regional art with Paul’s help and admired Lyman’s sculptures when they viewed them at Leopold Gallery. “I was planning to give Jim one for our 11th wedding anniversary,” Melissa says. “I came home one day and there was one of Lyman’s large sculptures in our garden. I asked Jim how he liked his gift and he said ‘I bought that for you.’ We both had the same idea.” Melissa says the sculpture, which is visible from the home’s hearth room and kitchen, is situated in a pastoral setting, just as Lyman imagined it, surrounded by trees and a vintage wooden swing. “Paul helped Jim find the perfect spot on our property for maximum enjoyment of the art,” she says. “I get lost in its motion.”

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To be more energy-efficient, homeowners turn toward insulating concrete forms (ICFs) rather than wood. HOMEOWNERS CHOOSING TO BUILD A NEW RESIDENCE IN TODAY’S market have a virtual kaleidoscope of sophisticated materials available to create a more cost-efficient, energy-efficient and overall eco-efficient structure. One of those highly evolved options is insulating concrete forms, or ICFs. Although pouring concrete and erecting forms isn’t a new science to homebuilders, the advent of ICFs has proven to be compatible with all types of home designs and is an increasingly common choice versus traditional stick frames for green-minded consumers. The lightweight, stackable and interlocking forms incorporate interior and exterior insulation and result in durable, energy-efficient construction. ICFs are formwork for concrete that stay in place as permanent building insulation for reinforced concrete walls, floors and roofs. The forms are interlocking modular units (imagine a Lego block) comprised of rigid plastic foam that are dry-stacked to create a blueprint for a home’s structural walls. Concrete is then pumped into a reinforced cavity; after it has cured, the forms are permanently left in place. Jim Kostusik, owner of Redstone Homes, has been in the construction business since 1989 and used ICFs for the first time in constructing Carolyn Predmore’s Stilwell home. From the outside, you can’t tell that the home is built any differently. “ICFs provide backing for interior and exterior finishes like gypsum board, stucco, stone and brick,” Jim says. ICFs’ myriad benefits for homeowners register high on the eco-meter when it comes to saving energy, improving indoor air quality, soundproofing, resisting even the harshest elements and design flexibility. Jim cites the typical laundry Top: Homeowner Carolyn Predmore holds up a form to the wall,

list of metrics that homeowners use when analyzing the pros of this method.

demonstrating its thickness.

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ICFs have shown resistance to debris

She realized a cost savings during the

traveling at 250 mph, a big plus in the

summer with utility bills. “My home is

tornado-prone states of Kansas and

2,500 square feet on the first floor with

Missouri. There are no wall cavities for

another 2,500 in the full basement. The

mildew or mold to form because the ICFs’

highest bill during the heat of the summer

unique design and the low air filtration

months was $80,” she says.

reduce the amount of dust and allergens blown into a home.

One drawback of an ICF home is because the walls are solid concrete,

The concrete walls of an ICF home

planning for plumbing and electrical is

have high thermal mass, which buffer the

mandatory. A notion existed when ICF

interior of a home from the extremes of

construction was first introduced that

outdoor temperature during every 24-hour

homes looked boxy. Although some

cycle. This reduces both peak and total

early, simple designs did have a flat, two-

heating and cooling loads.

dimensional appearance, today’s ICF

“The ICFs have high insulation values,”

home is quite the opposite. Many homes

Jim says. “Typical R values in an ICF-built

have exciting and intricate architectural

home range from R-17 to R-26, compared

elements and contours.

to between R-13 and R-19 for most wood-framed homes.”

Douglas R. Loyd, an architect in Ottawa, Kan., had the experience of

On average, ICF homes cost about 2

designing a school in Mineola, Kan.,

to 7 percent more than conventional

utilizing ICFs prior to designing Carolyn’s

construction. The three-pronged punch of

home and says concrete is such a fluid

high R-values, low air infiltration and high

material that design concerns when using

thermal mass is believed to account for the

ICFs are a thing of the past.

amazing 25 to 50 percent energy savings

“You can incorporate circles, curves

of ICF versus wood- or steel-framed

and even cantilevered walls,” he says. “An

homes, so increased costs are usually

ICF home can adapt to almost any shape,”

recovered quickly.

so homeowners don’t have to sacrifice the

Jim’s client, who moved into her home in April 2009, found that to be true. “One

appearance or appeal of their home when choosing this modern method.

of my goals was to be energy-efficient

“I want to continue building ICF

and use as much renewable energy as

homes,” Jim says. “They make sense on

possible, including the ICF construction

so many levels.”

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THERE IS A REASON WHY CHIPMUNKS SPEND A GOOD PORTION of cold winters and hot summers underground. While we poor humans are left to the mercy of the blazing sun or blistering wind, smaller critters are nestled comfortably in tunnels where the temperature never hits freezing and won’t ever swelter. Utilizing these moderate subterranean temperatures to avoid climate extremes is the general principle behind geothermal systems — the way an increasing number of people are heating and cooling their homes.

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geothermal systems are installed annually nationwide. “This has changed from bleeding-edge technology to cutting-edge and is becoming much more old hat,” says Henry Temchin, business development manager for A.B. May Company. “Geothermal is further along than wind power and solar possibilities for residential use…which are not as cost-effective, well-developed or available.” PLEASE TURN THE PAGE

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finding a sales advantage in delivering these products. The wine industry is no different. Many liquor stores have added separate organic wine sections to meet customer inquiry demands. Unfortunately, determining if a wine is green is not as simple as looking at a label. A wine shop with a knowledgeable staff can provide tips about how the organic world relates to the wine industry, but here are a few clarifications.

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11 66 52 Inside Front Cover 78 B a c k C o v e r, 6 4 33 14

11 30 62 Insert 80 B a c k C o v e r, 6 4 13, 97 82 22

Medical & Aesthetic Services/Spas Hynes Plastic Surgery Center Johnson County Dermatology Organizational Storage Systems California Closets Kansas City Closet Co. Kitchen Design Gallery Life Uncluttered Nebraska Furniture Mart

Game Rooms Amini's Galleria

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Outdoor Recreation S c h l i t t e r b a h n Va c a t i o n Vi l l a g e

Garages/Garage Doors/Storage Sheds Kansas City Closet Co.

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Painting/Faux Painting/Murals Bruce Ring Painting

Green Products/Services Home Performance Services Missouri Organic Small Step Energy Solutions Stitt Energy

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P l u m b i n g / Wa t e r S y s t e m s / F i x t u r e s Bill's Plumbing Service Ferguson Enterprises M i c h a e l ’s H a n d y m a n S e r v i c e Vi e l h a u e r P l u m b i n g

Hardwood Flooring/Restoring/Renewing Wo o d P e r f e c t H a r d w o o d F l o o r s

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Realtors Prudential Realty-Suzy & Eric Goldstein

Heating and Cooling/Energy Systems A.B. May Harrington Brothers Heating and Cooling Home Performance Services Small Step Energy Solutions Stitt Energy

90 49 57 51 58

Remodeling Specialists A m e r i c a n D r e a m Wo r k s Applause Custom Sight & Sound Buss Remodeling CHC Creative Remodeling D e s i g n B u i l d Te a m Kitchen Design Gallery Quality Home Concepts Ti m C u n n i n g h a m H o m e s

34

Communities/Developments/Real Estate Cedar Creek Development 2-3 Daybreak Ridge 7 Estates of Old Leawood 79 Falcon Ridge 50 L e g a c y Wo o d 58 Rockwood Falls Inside Back Cover Ti f f a n y G r e e n s 108 Condos/Lofts B o a r d o f Tr a d e C o n d o s

Furniture/Home Accessories Amini's Galleria Delaware Interiors Edgevale Interiors Feist Furniture & Design Great Finds Nebraska Furniture Mart Picture Perfect Interiors T h e Ye l l o w B a r n

Home Builders/Developers B.L. Rieke & Associates Bryant-Ratliff Construction D e s i g n B u i l d Te a m E v a n - Ta l a n H o m e s F o r n e r- L a Vo y B u i l d e r s Quality Home Concepts Ti m C u n n i n g h a m H o m e s Ti m b e r s t o n e H o m e s

1 26 59 53 51 101 12 32

Home Security/Surveillance Applause Custom Sight & Sound Natrually Wired

98 15

Home Theater/Home Automation/Electronics Applause Custom Sight & Sound Cinema at Home Factory Direct Appliance Natrually Wired Nebraska Furniture Mart B a c k C o v e r, We e k s E l e c t r i c

98 9 17 15 64 56

H o m e Wa r r a n t y A.B. May

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Interior Design 3 French Hens Delaware Interiors Edgevale Interiors Feist Furniture & Design Kitchen Design Gallery Picture Perfect Interiors St. James Design Tw i g s I n t e r i o r s

39 66 52 Inside Front Cover 5 33 82 37

Kitchen & Bath Designers/Outdoor Kitchens A m e r i c a n D r e a m Wo r k s Casework CHC Creative Remodeling Factory Direct Appliance Kitchen Design Gallery Portfolio Kitchen & Home

109 65 33 17 5 13, 97

L a w n / L a n d s c a p i n g / H a r d s c a p i n g / Wa t e r G a r d e n s / Tr e e s Aquatic Creations 28 Belgard 84 Missouri Organic 93 Tu r f E t c . 48 Lighting/Fixtures/Hardware Dave Smith The Lamp Maker Ferguson Enterprises Nebraska Furniture Mart Portfolio Kitchen & Home

Insert 80 80 B a c k C o v e r, 6 4 13, 97

L u m b e r / Ti m b e r s / R e c l a i m e d Wo o d / E n g i n e e r e d Wo o d F r e e S t a t e Ti m b e r s m i t h 15 Owen Lumber 57 Schutte Lumber 78 Media "Living Large" M a g i c To u c h C l e a n i n g " R e a l Ta l k w i t h D a v e "

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Restaurants/Catering/Specialty Foods/Event Setup Accent Special Event Rental 80 A s s u r e d Wa i t s t a f f 104 14 E n t r e e Vo u s Innovative Lighting and Design 81 L C ’s B a r b e c u e 108 Lon Lane's Inspired Occasions 94 Renee Kelly's @ Caenen Castle 48 X S L i g h t i n g S o u n d Vi s u a l i z a t i o n 54 Retail/Retail Services 3 French Hens Cockrell Mercantile Co. F i r e p l a c e & B a r- B - Q C e n t e r Great Finds Jewelry Arts Kitchen Thyme L a s t Ta n g l e Meierotto Midwest Jewelry T h e Ye l l o w B a r n

39 66 93 78 36 57 57 31, 63 14

Roofing/Siding/Guttering D a Vi n c i R o o f s c a p e s M i c h a e l ’s H a n d y m a n S e r v i c e Owen Lumber

20 Insert 80 57

Senior Living Brookdale Senior Living Foxwood Springs

81 81

S p e c i a l E v e n t s / H o m e To u r s Johnson County Home & Garden Show KC Remodeling Show Metropolitan Lawn & Garden Show Stone Fabrication Sophisticated Stone

82

Ti l e / S t o n e / C a s t S t o n e / M e t a l s Builders Stone & Supply Carthage Marble E d d i e C u m m i n g s Ti l e Granite Center IMD Nebraska Furniture Mart Sophisticated Stone T h e Ti l e S h o p Tr o p h i e s a n d E n g r a v i n g M i d w e s t Tr o p h y Windows/Doors/Millwork Advanced Solar Film Kansas City Building Supply Kansas City Millwork Knepper Construction M i c h a e l ’s H a n d y m a n S e r v i c e Owen Lumber Wine/Spirits O f f t h e Vi n e D e s i g n & C e l l a r

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100 30 62 8 92 B a c k C o v e r, 6 4 82 22

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“All I have to do is sweep it.” __A midtown homeowner’s only maintenance requirement on her backyard turf

“My home is 2,500 square feet on the first floor with another 2,500 in the full basement. The highest bill during the heat of the summer months was $80.” __Carolyn Predmore, owner of an ICF house

“It surprises people how much food goes to waste in their refrigerators.” __Michele Coakley of Exquisite Eats

“Figure out how you want to live in a space and then you’ll have the comfortable space you want.” __Bob Trapp, designer and owner of Trapp & Company

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__Paul Dorrell, owner of Leopold Gallery,

on the popularity of one of the artists he represents

“This has changed from bleeding-edge technology to cutting-edge and is becoming much more old hat.” __Henry Temchin of A.B. May on geothermal systems

“If a wine has more than 10 parts per million, the label must state ‘contains sulfites’ and, therefore, is not considered organic.” __Todd Klaus, Off the Vine Design & Cellar 112 • KCHANDG.COM


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