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56 25 EDITOR’S LETTER Places of the Heart __ Indoors and out, two “rooms” offer undeniable attraction. 27 PUBLISHER’S LETTER Bon Appétit! __ KCH&G’s Cooking School will reveal innovative culinary tools and recipes all while you enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal.
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56 KITCHEN ARTISANS Their talents are reflected in 8 delicious kitchens.
124 GOING GREEN Breathe Easy __ As homes become more energyefficient, indoor air quality should improve as well.
65 SOUND ADVICE Modest yet Marvelous Makeovers __ Down economy or not, local pros are still tending to their clients’ needs with functional and fashionable kitchen designs.
LOCAL 30 WHAT’S NEW News for your home and lifestyle. 34 CALENDAR OF EVENTS What’s happening in January/February in Kansas City.
HOME 40 MODERN REVIVAL A contractor’s minimalist take on a Westside colonial classic. 45 COMMUNITY SHOWCASE En-deer-ing __ Rockwood Falls respects nature and creatures alike while creating a resort-style community. 51 URBAN LIFESTYLES Promising Investment __ The Campbell Building transitions from rentals to lofts in one of the best locations downtown.
68 DESIGN & DECOR Color Your World __ Colors deemed ‘simplistic,’ ‘optimistic’ and ‘nature-inspired’ are making their way into homes this year.
OUTDOOR 72 NEIGHBORHOOD JEWEL Inspired by their travels, one couple reminisces about faraway places not through photos but plants, with a botanical backyard for all to enjoy. 77 IN THE GARDEN A Garden’s Roots __ Author and speaker at Powell Gardens’ 2010 Symposium Claire Sawyers gives a glimpse inside her beautiful world before her presentation in February. 81 THE 2010 JOHNSON COUNTY HOME & GARDEN SHOW PROGRAM This show will include products and services for new homes, remodel projects and interior design, as well as gardening, landscaping and the latest in garden art.
127 SMART HOUSE Packing Power __ Backup generators can save your family from the cold, protect patients’ life-saving medical equipment and even maintain your computer files during an outage. 133 CELLAR DWELLER Viva il Vino __ After the holiday buffets and bubbly, enjoy a more relaxed gathering with friends and one (or more) of our picks for a party. 137 HEALTHY LIVING Putting Your Best Face Forward __ Women find the fountain of youth in cosmetic treatments that press pause on aging skin. 142 MARKETPLACE A reference guide to help you find our advertisers. 144 LAST WORDS Our favorite quotes from this issue. ABOUT THE COVER ... Kitchens by Kleweno dazzled us with this midtown project that’s creatively custom designed. Photo by James Maidhof
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Places of the Heart Indoors and out, two “rooms” offer undeniable attraction. WE ALL KNOW THAT THE KITCHEN IS THE HEART OF THE HOME. BUT IN MY house, it’s also the living and dining room! Some kind of gravitational pull keeps everyone centralized no matter how comfy and appetizing we make the rest of the house. It never fails that we put out a buffet of tantalizing trays on the dining table and everyone grabs a plate and leans against the kitchen counter. If they get tired of that, they grab a chair from another room and plop down next to the fridge. Is it the good lighting (the room is on dimmers)? Is it the literal proximity to food? Who really knows? Who really cares? These days, with kitchens jazzed up to be one of the highlights of a home — just take a look at eight examples on page 56 — they’re the all-in-one package, with not just food and beverages but also seating, entertainment, displays, home organization and more. In this issue, we reflect on quality design and trends with the pros who make these
ANDREA DARR, Editor-in-Chief
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exceptional spaces. Along the same lines, we also explore how to create extraordinary spaces outside the home — in the garden. Though the days of digging in the dirt seem far away, the time for ordering and starting seeds is closer than you think. (Let me just personally say: Yay!) In the midst of this blustery season, we feature a fall favorite, full of bursting begonias and luscious lime green sweet potato vine to keep us holding on until our own blooms start to blossom. Overland Park resident Todd Kunkel shares his personal passion and colorful landscape on page 72. If you’ve got your Excel seed ordering form ready like me, you might also enjoy some additional spring season preparation through a couple of don’t-miss events going on: the annual Johnson County Home & Garden Show (see page 81 for a special pullout section) at the Overland Park Convention Center February 26-28, and Powell Gardens’ biennial garden symposium, “Beauty Woven with Practicality,” February 19-20. Get a sneak peek at one of the presenter’s topics on page 77. In the time it will take for the sun’s rays to warm the soil in a few months, you can remodel a kitchen and have a landscape plan in hand ready to go. We hope you’ll find the inspiration you
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Bon Appétit! KCH&G’s Cooking School will reveal innovative culinary tools and recipes all while you enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal. KITCHENS, KITCHENS AND MORE KITCHENS! NO MATTER YOUR STYLE OR TASTE, this issue features eight magnificent kitchens by the local designers who dreamed them up and also eight more professionals who offer helpful hints and tricks on what’s happening in the industry right now. That’s 16 ideas that are sure to inspire you as you brainstorm for your own kitchen project! This issue also presents me with the perfect opportunity to announce something new we’re doing that will really tie everything together: KCH&G’s Cooking School. We’re partnering with renowned Kansas City chefs who will prepare a delicious three-course meal at kitchen showrooms around town and teach you how to make it at home. With eight chefs and eight different locations, you’ll be able to interact with our
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fantastic culinary talents and other guests while enjoying the night’s gastronomical delights. You’ll also learn about state-of-the-art appliances and how they can help you be more successful in the kitchen. To top it off, the evening is paired with flavorful wines from our very own wine columnist, Todd Klaus, owner of Off the Vine Design & Cellar in Hawthorne Plaza. So, you’ll have an excellent meal in good company at fabulous and learning-friendly locations. It’s not just a night only for you — it will pay dividends for your family and friends when you show off your new culinary skills! Our first event in January will feature Chef Renee Kelly (left), owner of Renee Kelly’s at Caenen Castle and Cinq, a specialty catering company. Find dates and details and register to be a part of this fun and exciting program when you become a fan of Kansas City Homes and Gardens on Facebook. If you can’t make it, all the sessions will be featured in our new department Cooking School starting with the next issue, so you may well find yourself in the pages of KCH&G this year! I look forward to seeing you soon! Bon Appétit!
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Chic Stay
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Hostesses of all types will appreciate the
If you’ve been looking for Norwalk
the $20-$22 million hotel that recently
close-knit connection between Maggie
Furniture lately, you’ll find it in stock at
opened in Park Place, offering a vibrant,
Goldsborough’s custom stationery shop and
Picture Perfect Interiors, a home interiors
modern twist on hotel stays. Within its six
Shana Vaughn’s flower and event-planning
store in Olathe that specializes in furniture,
stories and 156 rooms, it exudes energy and
business. The two women formed a
accessories, art and more. After reopening
sophistication and is youthful-minded,
partnership last year in Briarcliff Village and
under new ownership, the 107-year-old
design-oriented
Each
share a door between their businesses, Shana
upholstery manufacturer, renamed Norwalk
smoke- free, king or double-queen guest
Vaughn Designs and Salutations by Mairead
Custom Order Furniture, has reconnected
room is stocked with the hotel’s platform
Design. While each maintains her own
and formed new bonds with (mostly)
signature bed, walk-in showers and Bliss
company name and space, customers can
independent dealers like Picture Perfect to
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advantage of the 24/7 gym, saltwater
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companies, making Classic Floors and Cabinetry by Integrity Interiors a one-stop
bedroom apartments, a movie theater with
backyard greens and golf courses to
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surround sound, community/rec room and
playgrounds
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spa. It offers 40 personalized assisted
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countertops, appliances, lighting and
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skilled nursing center rooms, and 40
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four) at their “lifestyle design galleries” in
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Granite Center just surpassed its second
eight theaters. The theater combines the
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and patterns of granite to choose from,
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baby boutique is still going strong. Find
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like rugs and lighting; cradles and cribs;
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spot for a private night out or a fantastic
baby and children’s bedding; bags; and
kitchen countertops and backsplash to
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No-Hassle Yard?
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to mention that Barbara Bishop of
maintenance-free lawn. Turf Etc. has the
Transitions II decorated the tree on
Increased Care
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page 47.
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Field Turf Greenscapes. “There’s a host of
citizens needing quality living arrangements
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and care, Brookdale Senior Living opened
water usage, no pesticides, no irrigation
Appliance should have been listed as a
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distributor of Jenn-Air appliances on
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of Kansas for the Pilobolus Dance Theatre, a
freelance curator Gregory Volk will lead a panel discussion at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art with three Kansas Citybased Charlotte Street Foundation Visual Artist Award Fellows. Time: 6 p.m. 816.751.1278 or www.nelson-atkins.org February 12-14 ✯ Start thinking about your spring garden plans at the Metropolitan Lawn and Garden Show. Admission: $8.50. 816.931.4686 or www.patrihaproductions.com February 12-14 ✯ The Kansas City Remodeling Show at The American Royal has many products and services to help you spruce up your home. Admission: $8.50. 816.931.4686 or www.patrihaproductions.com February 20 ✯ Founded in 1885, the Kansas City Art Institute is celebrating its anniversary with a 125th Anniversary Gala, including dinner and a performance at the Kansas City Convention Center’s Grand Ballroom.
production that draws inspiration from biology as Pilobolus combines athleticism, grace and ingenuity with a profound sense of unity among its members. 785.864.2787 or www.lied.ku.edu
Tickets: $125 and up. 816.802.3483 or www.kcai.edu February 26-28 ✯ The Overland Park Convention Center is hosting the Johnson County Home and Garden Show, featuring new ideas and products for the home and garden. Admission: $8.50. 816.931.4686 or www.patrihaproductions.com February 19-21 ✯ Wrangle in some new ideas at the 2010 Western Farm Show, taking place at The American Royal. Admission: $7. 800.762.5616 or www.westernfarmshow.com
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Music, Theater and Dance January 22-February 14 ✯ Kansas City Repertory Theatre is featuring “Around the World in 80 Days,” Jules Verne’s beloved classic transformed into a theatrical epic by Laura Eason and the Lookingglass Theatre Company of Chicago. 816.235.2700 or www.kcrep.org January 5-10 ✯ Showing at the Music Hall, “White Christmas” is a musical that tells the story of two buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the process. 816.931.3330 or www.broadwayacrossamerica.com January 8-10 ✯ Jazz Winterlude welcomes all local musicians, as festival-goers dance to styles from Dixieland to contemporary and everything in between — swing, big band, bebop and vocal jazz. 913.469.3886 or www.jccc.edu January 8-February 21 ✯ American Heartland Theatre brings “GLORIOUS! The true story of Florence Foster Jenkins” to the stage. 816.842.9999 or www.ahtkc.com January 8-10 ✯ “Brahms Double Concerto, Plus Dvorák” brings to life the mastery of titan composers Brahms and Dvorak, a vital new piece by Israeli composer Menachem Wiesenberg. 816.471.0400 or www.kcsymphony.org January 9 ✯ Enjoy a one-night performance of Takacs String Quartet at Folly Theater. 816.561.9999 or www.chambermusic.org January 15-17 ✯ The Lyric Theatre presents “Magnificent Mozart,” with guest pianist Benedetto Lupo. 816.471.0400 or www.kcsymphony.org January 16 ✯ “Thank You, Gregory! — A Tribute to the Legends of Tap” features eight world-class hoofers and three jazz musicians with multimedia projections and narrative to create a kaleidoscope of tap dance history, artistry, romance, rhythms and musical feet. 913.469.4450 or www.jccc.edu January 22-24 ✯ The Lyric Theatre presents Gil Shaham Plays Barber and Prokofiev, where Michael Stern welcomes friend and musical colleague Gil Shaham to the stage. 816.471.0400 or www.kcsymphony.org January 22-February 21 ✯ “Rodgers and Hart and Hammerstein” is a show that explores composer Richard Rodgers’ musical collaboration with Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein in this cabaret revue with piano,
bass and drums combo. 816.421.1700 or www.qualityhillplayhouse.com January 24 ✯ Don’t miss the performance of Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano, at KU’s Lied Center. 785.864.2787 or www.lied.ku.edu January 26-February 28 ✯ “Life on the Mississippi,” based on Mark Twain’s autobiographical coming-of-age novel, will play at the Coterie Theatre, echoing a number of his works. 816.474.6785 or www.coterietheatre.org January 28 ✯ Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez is a folkloric music and dance company that has preserved the traditional folk dances of Mexico. 785.864.2787 or www.lied.ku.edu January 29-February 28 ✯ Unicorn Theatre presents “Grey Gardens,” a 2007 Tonynominated musical based on the 1975 documentary about “Big Edie” and “Little Edie” Bouvier Beale, the eccentric aunt and first cousin of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. Grey Gardens was the Beales’ actual 28-room mansion in the Hamptons. 816.531.7529 or www.unicorntheatre.org January 30 ✯ Signature Series: Stefon Harris and Blackout showcases vibraphonist-composer Stefon Harris’ passionate artistry, energetic stage presence, and astonishing virtuosity that have propelled him into the forefront of the current jazz scene. Admission: free. 816.235.6222 or conservatory.umkc.edu January 30-31 ✯ Experience the thrill as aerialists fly overhead and acrobatic feats are performed to classical masterpieces and memorable contemporary music at Cirque de la Symphonie. 816.471.0400 or www.kcsymphony.org
February 26 ✯ The Aluminum Show at the Lied Center of Kansas features a cast of athletic dancers and performance artists fusing industrial materials and movement to make a luminous and reflective extravaganza.
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January 31 ✯ “Tafelmusik — The Galileo Project: Music of the Spheres” includes images from NASA, the Hubble Telescope and live narration in a unique presentation of an exploration of the artistic, cultural and scientific world in which 17th- and 18thcentury astronomers lived and worked. 816.561.9999 or www.chambermusic.org February 1 ✯ “The Drowsy Chaperone” is a musical about a man and his love of a 1928 Broadway show. 785.864.2787 or www.lied.ku.edu February 5 ✯ “ABBA: The Music” will have you dancing the night away with the Kansas City Symphony and Swedish tribute band, Waterloo. 816.471.0400 or www.kcsymphony.org February 10-April 11 ✯ The New Theatre Restaurant presents “Cactus Flower,” featuring a philandering bachelor dentist who keeps his girlfriend at bay by telling her he’s married. When the ruse threatens to catch up with him, he drafts his prickly nurse to pose as his “wife.” 913.649.7469 or www.newtheatre.com February 12 ✯ Stephen Prutsman, a pianist, composer and arranger, makes his Friends debut on the Master Pianists Series at Folly Theater. 816.561.9999 or www.chambermusic.org February 12-14 ✯ On Valentine’s weekend, PLEASE TURN THE PAGE JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2010 • 35
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you and a special someone can enjoy a Sibelius violin concerto with Stravinsky’s Pétrouchka, a Russian folklore of a mysterious puppet that came to life. 816.471.0400 or www.kcsymphony.org February 13 ✯ Maysa & Bilal will lead the Valentine’s weekend celebration at the Gem Theater. 816.474.8463 or www.americanjazzmuseum.org February 13 ✯ Current Harvard student and violinist Rachel Lee is set to impress an audience at the Folly Theater. Admission: free. 816.415.5025 or www.harriman-jewell.org February 16 ✯ Nineteen-year-old Haochen Zhang beat 150 other brilliant pianists to win the 13th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and earn the right to play for an audience at the KU Lied Center of Kansas. 785.864.2787 or www.lied.ku.edu February 19-21 ✯ Stern Conducts Beethoven & Tchaikovsky tells two stories of love in secret, performed by Swiss flutist Emmanuel Pahud. 816.471.0400 or www.kcsymphony.org February 19 ✯ Marc-André Hamelin, pianist, will be playing for one night only at the Folly Theater. 816.415.5025 or www.harriman-jewell.org February 19-March 21 ✯ “Broke-ology” is an emotionally powerful new work playing at the Repertory Theatre with playwright Nathan Jackson — trained at Juilliard but true to his Kansas City, Kan., roots — who has turned to his hometown as the setting for this absorbing family drama. 816.235.2700 or www.kcrep.org February 25-28 ✯ “Lambarena” celebrates the Kansas City Ballet’s 52nd season. The performance at Lyric Theatre features a classical ballet with West African dance forms. 816.931.2232 or www.kcballet.org February 26 ✯ The Russian National Orchestra is scheduled for 8 p.m. at the Folly Theater. 816.415.5025 or www.harriman-jewell.org February 27 ✯ Vinson Cole, UMKC’s Kauffman Artist in Residence working with Conservatory students, will be at the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center. Admission: free. 816.235.6222 or conservatory.umkc.edu
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A Twist on the Old Old buildings sometimes provide great inspiration for new ideas, like this colonial classic turned minimalist monument. Owner and contractor Ryan Gale shares how he put his own stylistic spin on a home stripped of its original detail. Plus, old warehouses make the best urban condos, don’t they? Concrete and brick bones make a fantastic backdrop at the new high-end residences at Campbell Lofts. See both of these conversions in the following pages.
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A contractor’s minimalist take on a Westside colonial classic. hen Ryan and Leah Gale decided to renovate a circa-1872 colonial home in the eclectic downtown community of Westside, they had their hands full. The abandoned threestory classic was in need of a whole-house renovation, so starting in 2001, the Gales moved from room-to-room and floor-to-floor to restore the home to its architectural roots. Over the next few years, they acquired the two narrow lots next door for additional yard space, and in doing so became acquainted with the owners of what is now the Gales’ current home three doors down: a minimalist remodel of a colonial classic. “Westside began going through a renaissance in the early 1980s, and I’ve been working up here as a contractor since 1992,” Ryan says. “People bought the run-down houses and started renovating and cleaning up the area. I’ve met a lot of the neighbors, business owners and artists who live here, and it is an interesting, nice community. “In the Westside neighborhood, we all eat together, go to parties together and take care of one another. The geographic location is in downtown Kansas City, but we feel like we are in a little neighborhood where our kids can play in the yard. It is the best of both worlds,” he continues. Ryan and Leah raised their three boys — Ivan, 9, Lukas, 6, and Christian, 4 — in the first Westside home. When they purchased their neighbor’s property in 2007, the original plan was to do a modern renovation to sell. But Ryan, who owns C&G Construction, a high-end remodeling and construction company, ended up putting more time and money into the home than he originally intended. “I have a hard time doing anything halfway, and this home became a huge labor of love for me. The market kind of fizzled out and we were falling in love with the house, so it was just a natural progression for us to move over here,” he says. While their first home was remodeled to honor the 1872 style, this second project went in a new direction. “We had essentially two stories and a typical gable roof, but the home was in pretty bad shape and we had to completely gut it. I try to maintain anything architecturally relevant left in a home, but this house was difficult. Other than some brick and the original hardwood floor, most of it is completely new,” he says. Ryan was inspired to remodel the house to a more minimal, cleaner style but found it challenging to marry modern with traditional. “It’s a new thing for me to be able to put a round peg in a square hole; to take a house where its bones and foundation are 1800s colonial and find a PLEASE TURN THE PAGE JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2010 • 41
way to clean it up and make it minimal is difficult to do,” he says. “I’ve worked with a lot of really good architects over the years and have come to appreciate different styles and aesthetics, and I was able to utilize design ideas I’ve picked up working with so many great people.” He consulted with Douglas Stockman of el dorado inc., an architecture firm in Kansas City, Mo., on the renovation. “I brought in Doug to bounce ideas off of him. It was nice to have a fresh pair of eyes when I got to an area I wasn’t 100 percent sure about,” Ryan says. The project began in July 2007 and took more than a year to finish. Ryan and his crew worked on the home in between other projects, while his family continued to live in the home next door during the construction. As Ryan mapped out the design for his minimalist take on the classic colonial, he had a few key components in mind. First, the
and electronics, the second floor is a child’s haven. Ryan also designed
home needed to be kid-friendly for his three boys. So, in keeping with
the other floors with a specific purpose in mind. The first floor was
a clean, minimalist style, the home has tons of hidden built-ins and cabinet storage for toys, clothes, books, knick-knacks and other items.
designed to house the main family living areas — living room, dining room and kitchen __ and the third floor serves as an adult retreat
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style bathroom, a large closet/laundry area, and a play area for games
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throughout and has a rainwater collection system. Ryan also kept the orientation of the home in mind to bring in as much natural light as possible. Windows, wall cutaways and etched glass filter in an abundance of sunlight throughout the house. “To bring in the light, I used transom windows on the southern side of the home to capture natural light and a view of the treetops and rooflines. We turn on very few lights during the day,” he says. The flow and functionality of individual rooms was also a high priority. Ryan placed the stairwell in the center of the home to create easier movement from floor to floor. The original porch off the back of the home became a new three-story column to efficiently align all bathroom and kitchen plumbing. The ergonomic kitchen was designed with two zones: one for food prep and cooking, and one for cleanup. Floating cabinets, a large island with room for five, dish storage at a kid-friendly height, plenty of tucked-away storage and two eco-friendly dishwasher drawers all create a fun-yet-functional space. “The entire project wasn’t set in stone from the start. As we worked through the home, I tried to think how a particular space was going to be used and design from there. That is what’s neat about using an existing house, you can let it evolve and take shape along the way,” he says. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2010 • 43
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IMAGINE SITTING ON YOUR BACK DECK AND WATCHING DEER stroll through the trees on a moonlit night. At Rockwood Falls Estates and Meadows, developer Dennis J. Eske has created a unique land plan concept to encourage just that. Of the 240 total acres within this gated community, approximately 140 acres will be a nature and wildlife preserve — a fact that earned the community the Johnson County 2009 Urban Conservation award for creating a sustainable living environment. “The plan was to enhance what Mother Nature gave us and create an environment where people can go outside. Rockwood Falls is for people who enjoy nature and being outdoors
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in a resort-type lifestyle,” Dennis says. More than 6,000 trees were added to the existing wooded acreage, located at 191st Street just west of 69 Highway in Overland Park. Six ponds and an 18-acre lake were built for fishing and boating, and a 2.5-mile nature trail PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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woven throughout the rolling terrain, with hundreds of feet of untouched land between lots. This ensures boundary lines do not touch, creating the secluded feeling of living in the country. The home sites were designed to follow the natural topography of the ground, with as few trees as possible removed during construction. Natural plant material in the preserved greenspace may not be removed without developer approval. According to neighborhood sales agent Jim Gamble, nearly half the lots have been sold, priced in the $405,000 to $525,000 range. “Each lot is unique, featuring spectacular lake views or wooded private acreage. Whatever setting someone may be looking for, we have it,” he says. Four rare, additional lots priced from $445,000 to $795,000 comprise the Meadows. “Nearly 10 acres each, the Meadows are adjacent to a 35-acre common area bermed for a two-mile horse-riding trail,” Jim adds. Homes at Rockwood Falls are customdesigned to suit the buyers’ lifestyles. An
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Wolfgang Trost is available for just under $2 million. Bordering a three-acre stocked lake, it is the first completely engineeredlumber home in the Kansas City area. The hardwood floors, trim and cabinetry are all custom-made from lyptus, an environmentally friendly wood, and the bridge leading up to the front entry is built with reclaimed lumber from a 120-yearold bridge. Five bedrooms and six full and two half baths complement a large gourmet kitchen and hearth room that opens to the outdoor living area, which features another full kitchen with grill, pool and hot tub. The lower level was designed for entertaining, featuring a movie theater, exercise room, sauna, wine cellar and yet another outdoor area. In addition to luxury living in the woods, Rockwood Falls offers a 24-hour on-site caretaker/concierge. “As well as maintaining the common areas, the caretaker provides a wide variety of services, such as lawn mowing, window cleaning, handyman chores and even having the lights on and the refrigerator stocked when you return from vacation,” Jim says. Dennis notes that this is the only singlefamily neighborhood in the Midwest to offer such a service. “The caretaker is a valuable asset. Residents appreciate having someone on-site who is familiar with the neighborhood and can assist in managing the day-to-day tasks,” he says. Street lights are conspicuously missing for better views of starry nights, and mowing is not allowed after 5 p.m. during the week and on weekends while residents are enjoying the lake pavilion or park benches, picnic tables and bronze statuary scattered throughout the community.
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Promising Investment The Campbell Building transitions from rentals to lofts in one of the best locations downtown.
THE OLD REAL ESTATE ADAGE “LOCATION, LOCATION, location” is certainly true when speaking of the Campbell Building in downtown Kansas City, Mo. The former apartments have been renovated into 57 one- and twobedroom condominiums that sit at 1535 Walnut, a stone’s throw from the Power & Light District.
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“Location definitely has been the No. 1 seller of the property,” says Anne Marie Bennett, a Reece and Nichols agent for the building.
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Abdullah Qandeel, one of the residents at Campbell, purchased his property almost a year ago. After looking at about 40 potential properties in the Plaza and downtown areas, he decided on downtown because of its “movement” and growth. And he chose Campbell because of the “true walkability” of the location and its views that include the soon-to-becomplete Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. In larger cities like New York, Abdullah says the valuation of homes depends largely on the PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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views, adding that few locations downtown rival Campbell’s panoramas. Along with site, another benefit of the Campbell Building is that it offers plenty of amenities for residents that include large balconies for outdoor space, a full fitness center with HDTV, laundry facilities on each floor, private parking with one designated space per unit, storage, on-site maintenance, a private wine cellar and a monthly wine club
“Location definitely has been the No. 1 seller of the property.” where members receive one bottle free per month for their first year at the building. The building, renovated in high-end detail, was originally designed and built during World War I by J.C. Sunderland, who was also the designer of the Kansas City Masonic Temple and what are now the Coffee Lofts. The individual units are replete with polished concrete floors, large windows and high ceilings, exposed brick, granite countertops, fireplaces, cherry wood cabinetry and a one-year developer warranty. Homeowners also receive a tax abatement through 2025. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE 52 • KCHANDG.COM
While all downtown lofts and condos benefit from minimal short-term taxes, Abdullah adds that Campbell is more affordable than most other buildings. “Campbell is less expensive because it is a younger property and because there are more vacancies right now,” he notes. The lofts range from 780 to 1,380 square feet and are priced from $190,000 for a one-bedroom, one-bath loft up to $399,000 for two bedrooms with a full den and two full baths. Anne Marie says about 40 percent of the units are currently sold.
Abdullah adds that one more factor played a role in his decision to buy at Campbell: the developers were willing to work with him. They compromised on issues such as incentives, upgrades on his loft and even improvements to the building. “If a developer makes a promise and sticks by it, that means a lot,” he says. “When John Bennett Jr. makes a verbal promise, he delivers. They always stuck by their word, and that is worth paying for.” 816.842.6544 kcloftcentral.com JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2010 • 53
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Serving up Kitchens Whether small or large, wood-toned or white, we love kitchens (and we know you do, too!), so we rounded up eight designers who showed us what they’ve been working on in the last year. We also talked to eight more professionals who told us about tips and trends for kitchens right now. Turn the page to find them all.
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Their talents are reflected in these 8 mouth-watering kitchens. Designer: Katie Ott, AKBD, Kitchen Studio: Kansas City The Goal: To restore the kitchen after a value malfunctioned and flooded it, matching the new space with the Prairie style of the rest of the home.
The Challenge: Increasing space and functionality for a family of six by removing a wall and reconfiguring the floor plan.
The Result: With the kitchen ruined by water, Katie took the opportunity to change the look of the cabinets, which had been replaced just eight years earlier but didn’t quite fit the style of the home. She suggested removing a wall to an unused sunroom, adding architectural beams to visually lower a sharply pointed ceiling to make the room feel more comfortable, and darkening the look dramatically. An L-shaped island solved an awkward spatial problem in the kitchen as a two-inch-lower countertop was attached to form a seating area. A large pantry with roll-out shelves and a concealed refrigerator both provide more room for food for four growing boys. An under-counter beverage refrigerator was added closer to the dining table for less hassle during meals, and other appliances were updated, including a Resources: Cabinets: Kitchen Studio: Kansas City Counter Installation: TrendStone
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double oven, gas range and warming drawer. Katie significantly updated the lighting plan with pendants, cans, task and decorative, all on dimmer switches, and custom-designed molding and the mantel hood for extra detail. PHOTOS BY BOB GREENSPAN
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Designer: Bev Gilbert, Regarding Kitchens The Goal: To integrate existing space for better traffic flow and more storage. The Challenge: Removing walls to combine rooms, while making the new space appear part of the original home.
The Result: Bev’s clients’ 33-year-old home still had its original kitchen (all white cabinets and limited lighting) and floor plan that had the dining room butting up to the exterior and separated from the kitchen by a wall with a small entrance. The redesign swapped the two rooms and removed non-load-bearing walls so the spaces could flow freely. The homeowners gained 60 percent more storage space, better access to their outdoor kitchen and were even able to integrate their antique hutch into the new kitchen. One island — rustic red — houses a sink with walnut top for food prep; another parallel to it poses as a buffet area with seating. The perimeter features another sink, double dishwashers, custom alder-glazed cabinets, flat-screen TV, and the focal point: a glazed, hand-thrown ceramic backsplash behind the range surrounded by mosaic tile — it still makes the homeowner smile when she sees it. “It’s very warm and inviting,” Bev says. “It’s a kitchen you’d want to be in.”
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Designer: Sarah Madden, AKBD, Armstrong Kitchens The Goal: To rework a dysfunctional floor plan with more efficient counter space and storage.
The Challenge: Removing a wall to incorporate the hearth room and finding creative reorganizational solutions.
The Result: Sarah’s clients are a family who wanted to make and eat healthy food in their kitchen, so she moved every element from its former position to where it would make the most sense. The hood and cook top became the focal point of the room, and the oven moved to a wall position for easier access. The homeowner wanted a large island with seating, so Sarah doubled the size of the original island, but stools on one side would have hampered traffic flow. Getting creative, she designed an oval-shape bar top separated slightly from the island with a natural mahogany base that matches the cabinetry. She also incorporated a corner cabinet to ease tension in the flow of traffic and allow for easy viewing of the television. Because the hearth room was affected by the redesign, Sarah visually connected it to the kitchen by redoing the fireplace in the same stone used on the hood.
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Designer: Cherie Brown, Kitchens by Kleweno The Goal: To give shape to a formerly boxy kitchen with contemporary and Asian influences.
The Challenge: Reworking the original floor plan into an open, flowing space within the parameters of a high-rise condo.
The Result: After living in their midtown condo for 20 years, Cherie’s clients decided they needed a new look. The penthouse view was awesome, but their small, rectangular kitchen was not. Cherie removed two walls and a closet behind the bar to enhance the transition from the kitchen, breakfast nook and bar to the living and dining rooms. The cut-stone, see-through fireplace with double flat-screen TVs is the only partition that separates spaces. Gray is the power color in this project, with stained hardwood floors, textured wallpaper and lacquered cabinets. The double wave islands feature fanshaped, raised-glass countertops inset with custom Asian characters and bases shining with an iridescent green and purple holographic finish. Adding flair is an Italian hood, and black glass-front cabinets behind the bar add color to the gray palette.
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Designers: David Zebley and Geri Higgins, Portfolio Kitchen & Home The Goal: To finish a newly constructed home’s kitchen in a way that’s functional and unique to the clients’ artistic expressions.
The Challenges: Working within the original footprint of the condo unit and integrating appliances, lighting, furniture and artwork already chosen by the homeowners.
The Result: Portfolio’s clients had already built their home but needed someone to carry out their creative ideas and integrate artwork. Using inspirational pictures provided by the client, David designed a transitional kitchen that is uniquely functional and that embraces art and color. “It’s not only the heart but the soul of the home,” Geri says. Focusing on creating simple sophistication, a flat slab door with horizontal grain is a refreshing welcome in this modern space. At the center is a granite-topped, U-shaped island, complete with a sink and dishwasher. The spacious custom white oak cabinets and deep drawers with organized compartments (also with horizontal grain) provide increased storage space on the inside, while on the outside, they feature contemporary hardware and under-cabinet lighting. David got creative around the built-in range, designing retractable doors above for a TV and a hidden hood, retrieved by pulling a small handle that pops it out like a canopy and away from the cabinetry to be seen only when in use.
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Designer: Pam Vernon, Classic Kitchens The Goal: To create a casually elegant kitchen for a large busy family that would look timeless after several generations.
The Challenge: Choosing materials that would give the room interest and fit in the appliances on the owner’s wish list.
The Result: Pam’s client had a good concept of what she wanted early on, including quality products that would not be too trendy and look great 50 years later. The homeowner, a former Home Economics teacher, planned on really using the space, so Pam designed it to be workable and low-stress. The kids cook and do homework at the island — an unbelievable single slab with no seam — on seagrass barstools that add texture to the large space or at the built-in banquette across from the bar. Pam anchored the room with perimeter cabinets in knotty cherry and contrasted them by selecting heartwood maple with a black glaze for the island, bar, hutch and buffet. Subway tile in natural stone and vintage, industrial-style light fixtures put a spin on classic looks. It’s such a versatile palette that the owner likes to decorate the kitchen for every season. “It goes with everything,” she says. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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Designer: Kathy Euston, Euston Kitchen Company The Goal: To incorporate a “mother lode” of appliances in a good but tired kitchen layout.
The Challenge: Adding on 8 feet of space and making the addition look like it had always been there.
The Result: Kathy’s clients didn’t want a remodeled kitchen just for looks (although that was definitely part of it) — they actually wanted to bake and cook in it. The appliance list includes a 48-inch GE Monogram fridge, ice maker, Viking range top with griddle, Turbo Chef oven, KitchenAid steam oven, two undercounter refrigeration units, icemaker, wine storage and an original working 1952 ToastMaster double warming drawer. The floor plan remained much the same as the original, while the cabinets were exchanged for new white ones with black quartz countertops and a classic subway tile backsplash. The cherry wood island was stained to hide the marks of a well-worn workspace. The opposite side of the room offers a great baking counter, including a pop-up KitchenAid lift already plugged in to outlets inside the cabinets and a second sink. Double-wide pocket doors can close off the kitchen to direct everyone through the butler’s pantry into the new screened porch, which holds a grill with vent hood, fireplace and heat lamps for near year-round use. Resources: Architects: Lisa Sanford Duncan and Kara Carlson, R.A. Interior Design: Marci Knoff, Room by Room Electrical: Teague Electric
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Designer: Shawn McCune, CKD, Kitchen Design Gallery
The Goal: To give a confined 1,700-square-foot house a total makeover with clever curves, openness and functionality.
The Challenges: Increasing usability without adding on and elevating the ceiling without raising the roof.
The Result: “Not only is the kitchen up-to-date, but the quality is much nicer because they kept it small instead of adding square footage,” Shawn says. He started by opening up the home from the front entry through the living room, removing walls and adding an S-shape to the walls, which became paramount to the project. He also gave the ceiling extra height by arching it for a subtle dome effect and increased the size and number of windows in the now-combined space. The floor plan features Shawn’s signature 15-inch-deep pantry on one wall, an island with a raised seating area, and perimeter workspace with a range top and hood as the focal point. For cooking efficiency, he included a Miele speed oven (which doubles as an oven and microwave), an undermounted Wolf range top, refrigerator drawers near the bar top and outlets on the inside of cabinets that house small appliances. He also added a six-zone lighting system that can create multiple mood effects. Resources: All materials sourced through Kitchen Design Gallery PHOTOS BY STEVE SANDERS
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Modest yet Marvelous Makeovers Down economy or not, local pros are still tending to their clients’ needs with functional and fashionable kitchen designs.
WHEN WE ASKED A HANDFUL OF LOCAL DESIGNERS AND remodeling contractors what trends they’re seeing in kitchens these days, they told us about quality, value and designs that pop with personality. While some alluded to consumers tightening their belts with partial remodels, others reported that clients still want design that shows some spunk — and will last longer than a passing trend.
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Kitchen as the Life Center Kitchens have clearly evolved beyond use as a food preparation area. Our clients want to use their new kitchens as a gathering space — a place where the cook can efficiently work and where the family can spend time together. Common requests include a TV location, comfortable and adjustable lighting levels, various seating areas and warm-feeling surfaces. Even laundry and mudrooms nearby are worked into the plan when possible. Desk or counter space is crucial for paper or computer work. An effective design incorporates these and other needs so the family can interact after a day at work and school. —Clay Lyon, Lyon Construction + Design
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INTERIOR Advice Making a Statement Homeowners are more design-savvy these days and want their personalities to shine through in their homes. Combining various styles and textures among cabinetry, countertops and hardware is a rising trend that gives clients the chance to create a unique kitchen area. Mixing and matching cabinet designs and finishes, such as exotic woods, colors, high-gloss surfaces and two-toned doors, really make a statement in the kitchen. The cabinetry becomes more like a stylish piece of furniture rather than a utilitarian necessity. —Jordan Breedlove, Metzler Marion Construction Inc.
Kitchen design today is trending toward simple, clean lines based upon function and value. The details are less ornate, the lighting is innovative, and more hanging fixtures are featured. Alternative and innovative countertops include recycled and reclaimed materials like glass, concrete and bamboo. Dark stain on the cabinetry and bold wall colors are making a comeback. Each and every cabinet component is designed to house specific storage needs. The interior of the cabinet is as important as the aesthetics of the exterior. —Debby Allmon, Schloegel Design Remodel
Bang for Your Buck There is a pervasive sense of frugality among consumers right now, underlined by the desire to update what they have rather than redo it all from scratch. The question becomes: Where can we make the most impact? Older appliances and cabinets can stay as long as they are in working order and not too inconvenient. I would focus on the sink, faucet and countertops in a partial update. It’s important to be able to keep your prep space nice and clean, and PLEASE TURN THE PAGE 66 • KCHANDG.COM
fortunately, these are some of the least expensive and least disruptive parts of a kitchen redo. —Sally Sweeney, Kitchens & More
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YOUR WORLD
COLORS DEEMED ‘SIMPLISTIC,’ ‘OPTIMISTIC ’ A N D ‘ N AT U R E - I N S P I R E D ’ A R E M A K I N G T H E I R WAY INTO HOMES THIS YEAR. THE 2010 COLOR FORECAST FEATURES MANY DIVERSE
“We’re thinking optimism,” says Sonu Mathew, senior interior
and versatile palettes, ranging from cool, soft and subdued hues to
designer for Benjamin Moore & Co. “[Our] Cedar Green has a yellow
rich, earthy tones — and this year they’re staying around a while
cast to it, which brings in optimism to brighten up a ‘green’ world. It
unlike most trends on the runway.
[Cedar Green] symbolizes new growth and is an emblem of new ideas
“The 2010 color forecast is about simplifying our complex lives,
and concepts.” When paired with a subdued red or blue, great spaces
embracing what is important to us and rediscovering our roots as well
literally come out of the woodwork. But no matter which colors you
as the roots of age-old cultures to look for inspiration to move
put inside your home, be sure they fit your personality. “People
forward,” explains Jackie Jordan, director of color marketing for
should paint with hues they are most attracted to,” says Debbie
Sherwin-Williams.
Zimmer, paint and color expert for The Paint Quality Institute, and
There’s definitely a lot of talk about energetic, feel-good accent
that’s advice that never goes out of style.
colors like yellow, pink and orange paired with “new” neutrals like
With 2010 underway, push aside the world’s chaos and clutter
green and gray, which emerged on the market last year. Benjamin
and add a little sunshine to your life, go green — literally — or
Moore’s 2010 color line, New Beginnings, also represents colors
pair the combination together to create a cheerful atmosphere with
that are versatile, make sense and are good for the environment.
minimal effort.
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A House of a Different Color HERE ARE A FEW COLORS AND COMBOS THAT EXPERTS SAY ARE EXTRA ‘HOT’ THIS YEAR. TAKE A CHANCE, IF YOU WANT, AND SPLASH SOME ON YOUR WALLS OR FURNITURE.
“I believe for broad wall areas, a gray hue (like Cathedral Gray from Dutch Boy) is going to really be used,” Debbie says. “It’s a fresh take
Cathedral Gray
on a neutral, it’s new and modern, and it works with a variety of decorating styles.” Sometimes, she says, you just crave color, which is why she
recommends pairing gray with yellow for a bright, sunny disposition and green to represent sustainability. Also, you can freshen up your entrance with a cheery yellow or create a cool, calm environment by covering your living or dining room in green. T R E N D PA L E T T E ‘ Z E S T ’ BY P P G P I T T S B U R G H PA I N T S
Dee Schlotter, brand manager for The Voice of Color for PPG Pittsburgh Paints, agrees with Salsa Diane
combining warm, cool grays and beiges with vibrant accent colors for a refreshing look. Watch for accent colors Salsa Diane and Forsythia Blossom, “a clean, startling yellow,” Dee says. “It’s a reaction to everything going on in the world — this color is a total contradiction to that because it’s bright and cheery; you can’t help but smile.” She also
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recommends using a dark chocolate brown with a dark pink this year, or throw in an accent color or two with a brown/black combination.
Cedar Green
“It’s about small changes that are meaningful,” Sonu says. Cedar Green represents Mother Nature, so you’re bringing the outside in, as Sonu explains it. It also acts as a
teal blue that has water references but also has a
balance to all other colors since it
hint of mystery as well,”
sits in the middle of the rainbow, or color spectrum. It pairs nicely with Midnight
“Oceanside is a deep Oceanside
Midnight Navy
Claret Rose
Jackie says. “This is a fashion color right now, and we are seeing it emerge
Navy and Claret Rose.
in commercial interiors and will make its way into residential interiors.” Consider this
Caribbean Coral
“Caribbean Coral is a very beautiful dusty coral that brings a softened
color in your master bedroom with grays to
antiquity to our interiors but is also very versatile and can be paired
achieve a subtle, relaxing atmosphere or to
with rich browns, dusty blues and yellow-infused green,” Jackie
“evoke a tribal essence using rich reds, deep
says. It looks good in a master bedroom or, better yet, a living room
ambers and dark browns,” she adds.
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KCHG & garden
Ahh, Color‌ Remember something other than our current state of white? September (when we shot this photo) seems not that long ago, but, oh, how we already miss the brilliant hues of nature! Remind yourself with the gorgeous garden of Todd and Donna Kunkel in this section, plus prepare to do wonders with your own at the 2010 Garden Symposium at Powell Gardens. Presenter Claire Sawyers gives you a head start on page 77.
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Neighborhood
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Inspired by their travels, one couple
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urrounded by a neighborhood walking trail, Todd and Donna Kunkel’s colorful eclectic garden
seems to catch the eyes of passers-by, and they’re
honored by those who want a closer look at the fruits of their labor. The Kunkels moved into their Overland Park home about three years ago, when all that existed in their backyard was a berm put in place by the developer and pine trees. With a relatively clean slate to work with, Todd wanted to bring to life a formal European-designed landscape combined with modern elements within a natural Kansas setting. “The garden evolved through my ideas and travels,” says Todd, a pharmacist who travels to numerous parts of the United States and Europe. “One might say that it has the look and feel of a Mediterranean garden in Spain or Italy. However, I love the different evergreens in the landscape that you see in Colorado, Utah and Washington, as well as all the amazing varieties of tropical plants found in Hawaii, and the desert with cacti and yucca plants.” PLEASE TURN THE PAGE JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2010 • 73
To organize his thoughts, he hired landscape designer Jason Opheim, who helped with the initial design during the home-building process, and Michelle Stevens with Designscape, who takes his design goals and ideas and transfers them to his garden. Todd placed his favorite piece(s) at the front door: two 52-inch contemporary planters (left) bursting with color, including giant elephant ears, all types of sun coleus, sweet potato vine, spider lilies and a licorice plant. The plants dramatically drape over the sides of the urn as though growing out of the ground. The sides of the house build momentum, highlighting plants in all shapes, sizes and colors like the dark purple, red and caramel coral bells that make an appearance (it’s hard not to notice them) with a backdrop of holly and Degroot’s Spire arborvitae. Around back, a living area spreads out, including modern outdoor furniture, a sleek water fountain surrounded by blue fire glass, and a fire pit. Here, the Kunkels sit back, relax and enjoy the Zen area of the garden, with its variety of ferns, hosta, artistically pruned columnar junipers and boxwoods, flagstone pathway and Old World urns filled with red dragon wing begonias. Sprawling from behind both sides of the house is the berm, which smoothly transitions from one design space to the next. And to think this eye-catching creation first started with only little bluestem prairie grass and wildflowers. Along the outskirts of the berm, a symmetrical and shape-inspired garden is anchored by five spiral ‘Canaerti’ junipers surrounded by columnar blue arrow junipers and round green velvet boxwoods. Wax-leaf begonias and dwarf rose pink cannas pull together this well-balanced landscape design. 74 • KCHANDG.COM
The Kansas limestone “rock garden” includes pieces that Todd found during his digging excursions and “prettied” them up with sedum, lavender and coreopsis. The granite boulder rock area features architecturally detailed columns for the added element of surprise. Adding to his rock collection is a boulder he and Donna bought for their one-year anniversary. Lilies, iris and Knock Out roses are scattered about the horizon, while the entire back side — what passers-by on the walking trail see first — features more of the rustic Colorado/New Mexico style, with Blue Atlas cedars, a dry rock bed, yucca plants, coneflowers and candy lilies. Even though Todd’s garden was created mostly by trial and error, he keeps all plants; some areas in his garden were created by these “misfit” plants. “My eye is always drawn to plants with different texture and shapes, but I love all kinds of plants and couldn’t get rid of them,” he says. His passion for gardening is duly noted, especially in his maintenance routine. Todd hand-waters, though most of the plants are drought-resistant, weeds, dead-heads and trims to create the shape he wants. He leaves the lawn fertilization treatments and tree care to a professional. Now that it’s wintertime, the Kunkels have a few months to decide what to do next once spring comes, although Todd already has a list of potential landscape upgrades. “I can’t wait for next year,” he says. Neither can the neighbors. Whatever Todd does, it’s sure to live up to their expectations when passing by on the walking trail.
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WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IN THIS TWITTER-MAD AND Facebook-frantic world is a personal place to go and practice deep meditation and celebrate natural beauty. Consider the absolute power of a well-executed planted space like your own backyard, driveway or front-yard garden. A garden authentic to its surroundings offers a visual respite, a magical bit of inspiration and an organic connection to the earth that heals and nurtures. Kansas City has a wonderful example in Powell Gardens, with its 970 acres of stunning botanical gardens. Alan Branhagen, director of horticulture, says its spacious design without walls makes the garden a striking visage in the rolling countryside. “Powell Gardens allows visitors
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OUTDOOR Garden Embracing the inherent beauty of a specific area will be a topic covered at the 2010 Garden Symposium, February 19-20, cosponsored by Friends of Powell Gardens and the Garden Center Association. Claire Sawyers, author of “The Authentic Garden: Five Principles for Celebrating a Sense of Place” and one of four speakers at the event, will discuss how to create a garden that is true to a precise time, place and culture, and encourage gardeners to work with their own particular landscapes rather than struggle against them. Too often, she notes, Americans get caught up in trying to mimic the appearance of their neighbor’s garden or landscape without listening to their heart and getting in touch with what gives them an innate sense of satisfaction. “We’re afraid of being judged by our suburban neighbors,” she remarks. “While we value individuality and creative expression, there’s a lot of conformity to a certain standard, and that applies to how our yards look. There’s a notion that a homeowner plants their property to please the person walking or driving by. Instead, look inward for selfgratification and have the confidence to do what makes sense, including plantings native to an area.” Claire uses her soothing and tranquil “No job is complete until you and I are 100% satisfied.” Brad Buss
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G A R D E N S TA G E Friday, 2/26 11 am Noon 1 pm 2 pm
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Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners Pat Lanza / Lasagna Gardening Kerry Meyer / Proven Winners® Dennis Patton, Johnson County Extension Pat Lanza / Lasagna Gardening
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My Grandmother’s Aprons Landscaping Basics Going Green with Black, White and Brown Great Garden Performers Kansas Healthy Yards and Communities Lasagna Gardening with Herbs New Varieties Ground Covers: Landscape Problem Solvers Going Green with Black, White and Brown
Saturday, 2/27 11 am Noon 1 pm 2 pm 3 pm 4 pm 5 pm 6 pm 7 pm
Pat Lanza / Lasagna Gardening Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners Pat Lanza / Lasagna Gardening Kerry Meyer / Proven Winners® Dave Wood Pat Lanza / Lasagna Gardening Kerry Meyer / Proven Winners® Dave Wood Dennis Patton, Johnson County Extension
My Grandmother’s Aprons Kansas Healthy Yards and Communities Lasagna Gardening with Herbs New Varieties
Pat Lanza / Lasagna Gardening Dave Wood Pat Lanza / Lasagna Gardening Kerry Meyer / Proven Winners® Dave Wood Dennis Patton, Johnson County Extension
Lasagna Gardening with Herbs The Nitty-Gritty on Plant Selection Going Green with Black, White and Brown Great Garden Performers How to Plant a Tree Ground Covers: Landscape Problem Solvers
The Nitty-Gritty on Plant Selection Going Green with Black, White and Brown Great Garden Performers Landscaping Basics Ground Covers: Landscape Problem Solvers
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Around the World with Chef Linda Sell Your Home! or Love the One You’re With Around the World with Chef Linda Sell Your Home! or Love the One You’re With Around the World with Chef Linda Sell Your Home! or Love the One You’re With
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Kansas Asphalt 913-384-1010 www.kansasasphalt.com
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SVB Wood Floor Service Inc. 816-965-8655 www.svbwoodfloors.com
1312 Quinn Concrete Construction 913-279-1448 www.quinnconcreteconstruction.com
8 LL
Swift Inc. 570-389-9983 www.swiftmicrofiber.com
1402
The Crown Group 913-671-8827 www.crownmechanical.com
1509
Touch of Purple 813-505-7623 www.purplecleaner.com
1000
BANKING/FINANCES/INSURANCE Bank of Kansas City 913-905-6241 www.bokc.com
3026
BUILDING MATERIALS Kansas City Habitat ReStore 816-231-6889 www.restorekc.org
CABINETS/COUNTERTOPS Cabinetreface.com 913-894-8455 www.cabinetreface.com
2006
3032
SealMaxx of Kansas City 816-942-8384 www.sealmaxxofkc.com
1506
DECKS/GAZEBOS
CLOSET/STORAGE ORGANIZATION 1011
ReUse Concrete Sealing 913-681-3451 www.reuseconcrete.com
Pro Garage Organizers LLC/Monkey Bars 816-729-1948 www.gorgeousgarage.com
1311
Space By Design Inc. 816-461-4999 www.spacebydesigninc.com
1108
All Weather Decks 913-206-1974 www.allweatherdecks.net
623
Archadeck 913-851-3325 www.archadeck.com
926
Clearwater Pools & Spas LLC 913-651-2494 www.clearwaterpoolsandspas.net
3018
COMMUNITY SERVICES Diamond Garage Interiors 816-229-5898 www.doublecinc.com
249
Double C Industries Inc. 816-229-5336 www.doublecinc.com
247
Grandview Top Co. 816-763-5411 www.grandviewtop.com
907
Granite Transformations 913-492-7600 www.granitetransformations.com
114
McGuire Cabinet Fronts Inc. 913-888-7257 www.mcguirecabinetfronts.com
106
Roll Out Shelf Co. 816-304-7813 www.easyrolloutshelves.com Superior Wood Pro 816-370-1260
2044
Herrera Kirby 816-523-4289 10
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McCorkendale Construction Specialist Inc. 816-809-1420 www.mccorkendaleconstruction.com
1616
No More Homeless Pets KC 913-742-7303 www.nmhpkc.org
30 LL
SealMaxx of Kansas City 816-942-8384 www.sealmaxxofkc.com
1506
Operation Wildlife Inc. 785-542-3625 www.owl-online.org
61 LL
Sun Deck and Remodeling 913-648-DECK www.sundrkc.com
440
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens 913-685-3604 www.op.abg.org
Wood Re New 913-661-9663 www.WoodReNew.com
903
Water Garden Society of Greater Kansas City 930 816-861-3449 www.kcwatergardens.com
CONCRETE/FOUNDATION/DRIVEWAYS 311
CLEANING PRODUCTS/SERVICES Electrolux 913-268-5721 www.aerusonline.com
Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners 913-715-7000 www.johnson.ksu.edu
1001
Arrow Foundation Repair 913-894-6922 www.arrowfoundation.com Artistic Concrete Surfaces 913-829-7222 www.supertrowel.com
1413
Essential Extras Inc. 913-385-7374 www.essentialextrasinc.com
634
ELECTRONICS/ELECTRICAL SERVICES Outdoor Lighting Perspectives 816-318-0303 www.outdoorlights.com
441
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 836
Titan Environmental Services Inc. 816-960-4695 www.titankc.com
245
FENCES 5 LL
Dry Basement House Holder Systems 816-741-8500 www.drybasementsystems.com
2016
All Under One Roof 913-205-5848 www.allunderoneroofkc.com
2070
AmeriFence Corporation 913-307-0306 www.amerifencecorporation.com Forever Fencing Inc. 913-369-0104 www.foreverfencingkc.com
712
2038
Guier Fence Co. Inc. 816-229-2047 www.guierfence.com
902
Heart of America Invisible Fence 816-941-7700
539
Invisible Fence of Kansas City 816-522-2195 www.invisiblefence.com
4 LL
KC Dog Guard 913-893-9991 www.kcdogguard.com
436
Pyramid Fence Company LLC 816-934-0100 www.pyramidfencing.com
533
Tom Burge Fence & Iron, Inc. 913-681-7600 www.burgefence.com
637
Wood Re New 913-661-9663 www.WoodReNew.com
903
FLOORING Lumber Liquidators 1-800-HARDWOOD www.lumberliquidators.com
204
ReUse Concrete Sealing 913-681-3451 www.reuseconcrete.com
3032
SVB Wood Floor Service Inc. 816-965-8655 www.svbwoodfloors.com
1312
FOOD PRODUCTS All Stars Dips 816-686-6386
1512
Gourmet Farms of Colorado (P&L Enterprises Inc.) 720-220-7775
2051
Grandmother’s Pantry 913-649-9296
1102
Juice Plus+ 913-814-0089 www.cyndijp.com
1109
Tastefully Simple 816-444-6644 tastefullysimple.com/web/krios
1010
Vemma 913-789-9633 www.myvemma.com/tdewolf
1005
Vita-Mix Corporation 440-782-2554 www.vitamix.com
1502
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EXHIBITOR LISTINGS LL is located on the lower level Bold indicates member Rieck Mechanical 913-602-0434 www.r-mech.com
13 LL
26 LL
Van Liew’s Home & Garden 816-523-1760 www.vanliews.com
824
EZHangChairs 859-230-5831 www.ezhangchairs.com
RKS Healthy Homes 913-764-9262 www.rkshealthyhomes.com
1014
1104
Westlake Ace Hardware 913-888-8438 www.westlakehardware.com
404
Group 180 LLC 800-440-1949 www.group180homeshows.com J.R. Expressions 701-361-1250 www.jrexpressions.com
1403
FURNITURE
GREEN PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Nebraska Furniture Mart 913-288-6200 www.nfm.com
Stage
GARAGE DOOR/STORAGE C. Michael Exteriors Inc. 816-229-3129 www.cmichaelexteriors.net Diamond Garage Interiors 816-229-5898 www.doublecinc.com
1309
249
Overhead Door Company of Kansas City 226 816-221-0072 www.ohdkc.com Pro Garage Organizers LLC/Monkey Bars 816-729-1948 www.gorgeousgarage.com Raynor Garage Doors of KC 913-422-0441 www.raynorkc.com Space By Design Inc. 816-461-4999 www.spacebydesigninc.com
1302
Andersen Windows/All-Weather 913-262-4380 www.allweatherkc.com
246
GUTTERING/GUTTER PROTECTION 1503
Amazing Siding 913-661-0900 www.amazingsiding.com
1016
Distinctive Home Exteriors 913-449-6185 www.dhexteriors.com
3016
American Gutter & Sheet Metal Inc. 913-780-0381 www.americangutterandsheetmetal.com
1113
Energy Pro Windows & Siding 816-331-7400 www.energyprowindows.com
225
1311
134
1216
Gutter Topper of KC Inc. 913-768-9090 www.guttertopperofkc.com
3023
Gurske Plumbing Inc. 913-649-5757 www.GurskePlumbing.com
50 LL
1108
KC Gutterguard by Gutterglove 913-940-6594 www.kansas-city-gutter.com
1415
Homeland Insulation 785-893-2425 www.homelandinsulation.com
1011
Leafguard Great Plains 913-307-0331 www.800gutters.com
250
Kansas City Habitat ReStore 816-231-6889 www.restorekc.org
Midwest Lifetime Roof Systems Inc. 913-393-3008 www.mwlifetimeroofsystems.com
316
Family Tree Nursery 913-642-6503 www.familytreenursery.com
504
Grass Pad Inc. 913-422-4433 www.grasspad.com
518
GARDEN DECOR 624
Great Plains Flagpoles 866-790-4441 www.greatplainsflagpoles.com
446
Hix and Son Aquatics 913-481-5416 www.hixandsonaquatics.com
704
H O M E & G A R D E N S H OW
Young Painting & Remodeling LLC 816-507-9721 www.youngkc.com
Definitive Home Solutions 913-831-9200 www.dhshome.com
630
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Double Bar Pine Nursery 785-499-6328 www.doublebarpinenursery.com
12
1308
Advanced Solar Film 816-350-8359 www.advancedsolarfilm.com
The Hayes Company 816-861-8700 www.thehayesco.com
Grandview Furnace Company 816-761-6357 www.midwestgeoexchange.com
GARDEN CENTER/NURSERY
BB’s Pottery and Accents 913-221-1408
2034
Superior Steam Mop 816-265-0533
1211
AAA Lifetime Exterior Remodeling 816-421-5433 www.aaalifetimeexterior.com
Plugged In LLC “The Central Vacuum Experts” 816-265-0533 www.pluggedinvacuums.com
132
Quick’N Brite Inc. 425-778-8285 www.quicknbrite.com
43 LL
Red Poppy Studios 785-838-3800 www.redpoppystudios.com
58 LL
Renewal by Andersen 866-838-6432 www.renewalbyandersen.com Rhino Shield 877-257-4466 www.rhinoshieldmo.net
Sealoflex 913-980-0255 www.sealoflex.com
2047
HEALTH & BEAUTY Cookie Lee Jewelry 913-314-8765 www.cookielee.biz/kendrarovello
3025
Deziner Sunglasses 816-517-2850
36 LL
1318
1518
Fulk Chiropractic 913-538-6638 www.fulkchiropractic.com Happy Feet SCC 636-240-8068
9 LL
1013
Juice Plus+ 913-814-0089 www.cyndijp.com
1109
Krystal Klear Water Co. 913-897-6571 www.krystalklearh2o.com
1213
Leonardi Chiropractic, Inc. 913-381-4357 www.leonardichiropractic.com
1508
Luxe Sheets 816-517-2850
32 LL
Natural Way Chiropractic 913-385-1999 www.naturalwaychiro.com
1007
Nature’s Glow 573-259-3852
3027
Sara’s Handbags & Jewelry 316-990-8015
2050
Vemma 913-789-9633 www.myvemma.com/tdewolf
1005
Vita-Mix Corporation 440-782-2554 www.vitamix.com
1502
Wrap It Up 417-230-6890
1505
Z-Coil Pain Relief Footwear 913-341-8854 www.zcoil.com
American Dream Works Full Service Remodeling Kitchens B at h r o o m s Lower Level Finish Room Additions Outdoor Living 16945 West 67th St., #336 Shawnee, KS 66217
913.710.3325 www.YourAmericanDreamWorks.com
6 LL
HEATING & COOLING A.B. May 913-383-2222 www.abmay.com
1418
Anthony Plumbing, Heating & Cooling 913-384-4440 www.anthonyphc.com
17 LL
C.M. Mose & Son Inc. 816-781-4707 www.cmmoseandson.com
1303
Climate Control Heating and Cooling Inc. 816-781-1997 www.climatecontrolkc.com DAG LLC 816-241-8283
240
1105
Grandview Furnace Company 816-761-6357 www.midwestgeoexchange.com
136
Lancaster Brothers Heating & Cooling Inc. 1119 913-837-2000 McDaniel Furnace & Sheet Metal 816-373-6370 www.mcdanielfurnace.biz
1617
Private Event Venue Flawless, fresh dining in an unforgettable setting. That’s some enchanted evening. Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Private Parties, Corporate Events
Midwest Heating Cooling & Plumbing 3031 816-943-8787 www.midwestheating.com
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EXHIBITOR LISTINGS LL is located on the lower level Bold indicates member LAWN & GARDEN PRODUCTS/SERVICES Bear Professional Landscape Consulting 913-233-9499 www.bearconsultingkc.com
3000
MorningStar Faux & Decorative Finish Studio 913-441-5508 www.morningstarfaux.com
1417
Invisible Fence of Kansas City 816-522-2195 www.invisiblefence.com
4 LL
436
Hix and Son Aquatics 913-481-5416 www.hixandsonaquatics.com
704
Rhino Shield 877-257-4466 www.rhinoshieldmo.net
1518
KC Dog Guard 913-893-9991 www.kcdogguard.com
908
Rusty’s Dandy Painting 913-341-9125 www.rustysdandypainting.com
1209
MetroPet magazine 816-942-1600 www.metropetmag.com
1612
House of Rocks 913-432-5990 www.thehouseofrocks.com
621
SKR Designs 913-207-6039 www.suburbankidsrooms.com
1015
No More Homeless Pets KC 913-742-7303 www.nmhpkc.org
38 LL
K.C. Arborist 913-390-0033 www.kcarborist.com Ryan Lawn and Tree 913-381-1505 www.ryanlawn.com
922
PATIO SUNROOM/PATIO DOOR
Scotts Miracle Gro Services 816-842-7575 www.scottslawnservice.com
447
Stone to Life 816-260-7623 www.stonetolife.myphotoalbum.com
640
The Greensman 816-523-1516 www.thegreensman.com
918
Westlake Ace Hardware 913-888-8438 www.westlakehardware.com
404
PLANTS/PLANT MATERIALS 926
Double Bar Pine Nursery 785-499-6328 www.doublebarpinenursery.com
630
Archadeck 913-851-3325 www.archadeck.com
836
Grass Pad Inc. 913-422-4433 www.grasspad.com
518
Artistic Concrete Surfaces 913-829-7222 www.supertrowel.com
Champion Windows of Kansas City LLC 812 913-541-8282 www.championfactorydirect.com Country Club Builders LLC 816-358-4662 www.countryclubbuilders.com
426
Gravely (Ariens Company) 920-756-2141 www.gravely.com
838
H & P International Garden Tools 818-352-1604 www.hp-international.com
635
Van Wall Equipment 913-397-6009 www.vanwall.com
718
Essential Extras Inc. 913-385-7374 www.essentialextrasinc.com
634
Four Seasons Sunrooms Four Seasons Home Products 816-524-2770 www.leisurelivingkc.com
212
Gurske Plumbing Inc. 913-649-5757 www.GurskePlumbing.com
Patio Enclosures Inc. 816-478-6996 www.patioenc.com
2010
Sunshine Home Improvement 816-619-4663 www.sunshinehomeimprovement.com
1203
Dahmer Painting Inc. 816-582-2626 www.dahmerpainting.com
1310
Greg Mills Faux Painting 913-915-8474 www.gregmills.info
1408
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Window World 816-799-0820 www.windowworld.com
Re-Bath of Kansas City 913-671-8827 www.rebath.com
134
1509
POOLS/SPA/SAUNAS 218
2066
Blue Haven Pools 913-962-2224 www.bluehaven.com Clearwater Pools & Spas LLC 913-651-2494 www.clearwaterpoolsandspas.net Epic Landscape Productions 913-897-3858 www.epicland.net
PEST CONTROL
Critter Control __ Eco-Wise 913-962-9200 www.crittercontrol.com
17 LL
Midwest Heating Cooling & Plumbing 3031 816-943-8787 www.midwestheating.com
PAINTING/FAUX PAINTING/SERVICES 1107
912
PLUMBING/FIXTURES Anthony Plumbing, Heating & Cooling 913-384-4440 www.anthonyphc.com
Thermal King Windows 913-451-2300 www.thermalkingwindows.com
CertaPro Painters 913-722-1616 www.certapro.com/gregnezerka
Sport Court Kansas City 913-963-7529 www.sportcourt.com
1419
LAWN EQUIPMENT/GARDEN TOOLS Coleman Equipment Inc. 913-422-3040 www.colemanequip.com
PLAYGROUND SYSTEM/ FITNESS EQUIPMENT
631
3018
619
3024 Epic Pools 913-897-3858 www.epicpoolsllc.net
3028
PET PRODUCTS Heart of America Invisible Fence 816-941-7700
539
Esther Williams Pool Dealer 913-782-7777 www.poolsandspaskc.com
100
Recreation Wholesale LLC 816-875-1240
818
Wholesale Pool & Spas 816-809-8665 www.wholesalepoolandspas.com
340
Deep Roots Don’t Grow Overnight Kansas City’s Lumber Yard For 130 Years
PUBLICATIONS Kansas City Homes & Gardens 913-648-5757 www.kchandg.com
1017
Kansas City Star 816-234-4212 www.kansascity.com
2032
MetroPet magazine 816-942-1600 www.metropetmag.com
1612
REAL ESTATE/TRAVEL Mid-Vest Equities Summerwinds Resorts 417-332-3250 www.choosebranson.com
1118 & 3037
the mark of responsible forestry.
REMODELING/CONTRACTING Aldrich Contracting 913-649-3544 www.aldrichcontracting.com
2024
All Under One Roof 913-205-5848 www.allunderoneroofkc.com
2070
All Weather Decks 913-206-1974 www.allweatherdecks.net
623
Basement Magic 816-241-3777 www.basementmagic.com
2016
Bath Fitter® 913-754-8380 www.bathfitter.com
1202
Blue Haven Pools 913-962-2224 www.bluehaven.com
631
Built by Design LLC 913-782-6311 www.builtbydesignkc.com
2049
Country Club Builders LLC 816-358-4662 www.countryclubbuilders.com
1419
Do-Right Builders Remodeling Inc. 816-229-2779 www.dorightbuilders.com
108
Orion Design & Dado Remodeling 816-729-6288 www.designbyorion.com
1410
3001 Southwest Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64108
816.753.6262 Twitter.com/SchutteLumberCo
Facebook.com/SchutteLumberCompany
Everything Outdoor
Overhead Door Company of Kansas City 226 816-221-0072 www.ohdkc.com Repairs Unlimited Inc. 913-262-6937 Sun Deck and Remodeling 913-648-DECK www.sundrkc.com
2040 440
OUTDOOR KITCHENS
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AMERICAN DREAM DECKS 913.710.3325
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EXHIBITOR LISTINGS LL is located on the lower level Bold indicates member The Remodeling Center 816-525-4442 www.theremodelingcenter.com
3034
Tindle Home Improvement Services T.H.I.S. 1514 913-207-3578 Titan Environmental Services Inc. 816-960-4695 www.titankc.com
245
Young Painting & Remodeling LLC 816-507-9721 www.youngkc.com
1302
American Gutter & Sheet Metal Inc. 913-780-0381 www.americangutterandsheetmetal.com
1113
Christian Brothers Roofing LLC 816-453-7663 www.christianbrothersroofingllc.com
3029
Hensley Coating Inc. 913-294-2550 www.hensleycoating.com
2042
Quality Homes Siding, Windows & Roofing LLC 816-228-6999
Rieck Mechanical 913-602-0434 www.r-mech.com
13 LL
Turf Designers 816-525-8484 www.turfdesigners.com
810
RKS Healthy Homes 913-764-9262 www.rkshealthyhomes.com
1014
1103
House of Rocks 913-432-5990 www.thehouseofrocks.com
908
Water Doctor 816-279-0084
Personal Touch Landscaping LLC 816-532-3318 www.personaltouchlandscapingllc.com
736
WaterOne 913-895-1800 www.waterone.org
612
Awnings by Haas Inc. 913-499-1896 www.awningsbyhaas.com
2045
Semco Outdoor 816-318-1203 www.semcooutdoor.com
640
Budget Blinds of Greater Kansas City 816-554-7779 www.budgetblinds.com
1412
Stone to Life 816-260-7623 www.stonetolife.myphotoalbum.com
KC Window Film 913-491-8468 www.kcwindowfilm.com
3020
316
1117
Mid America Steel Services LLC 918-251-5821 www.midamericasteel.com
1212
KC Window Film 913-491-8468 www.kcwindowfilm.com
3020
TELECOMMUNICATIONS/SATELITE
One Stop Decorating Center 913-631-0088 www.onestopdecorating.com
Sprint by Wireless Lifestyle 866-953-9773
WINDOWS/DOORS/SIDING/SKYLIGHTS
Little Giant Ladder Systems 800-453-1192 www.littlegiantladders.com
Electrolux 913-268-5721 www.aerusonline.com
5 LL
Plugged In LLC “The Central Vacuum Experts” 816-265-0533 www.pluggedinvacuums.com
132
622
Rainbow Irrigation 816-505-2236 www.waterkc.com
914
A.B. May 913-383-2222 www.abmay.com
Ryan Lawn and Tree 913-381-1505 www.ryanlawn.com
922
Hague Quality Water 913-397-6200 www.haguewater.com
Select Grounds Services Inc. 816-540-2550 www.selectgroundsservices.com
604
Krystal Klear Water Co. 913-897-6571 www.krystalklearh2o.com
H O M E & G A R D E N S H OW
AAA Lifetime Exterior Remodeling 816-421-5433 www.aaalifetimeexterior.com
2034
Alenco Home Improvement 913-438-1902 www.alenconline.com
328
American Exteriors LLC 303-865-3337 www.amext.com
3LL
Andersen Windows/All-Weather 913-262-4380 www.allweatherkc.com
246
1001
Herrera Kirby 816-523-4289
Brummel Lawn and Landscape LLC 816-525-8333 www.brummellawn.com
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SPRINKLERS/IRRIGATION
128 & 334
1618
VACUUMS/CENTRAL VAC
SECURITY SYSTEMS
18
1611
TOOLS
Broadview Security 913-599-4554 www.brinks.com
641
WINDOW TREATMENT/AWNINGS
STORAGE/BUILDING/SHED
SAFETY PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Broadview Security 913-599-4554 www.brinks.com
726
STONE/TILE/BRICK/ROCK
ROOFING
Midwest Lifetime Roof Systems Inc. 913-393-3008 www.mwlifetimeroofsystems.com
Sonshine Lawn and Landscaping Inc. 816-525-7111 www.sonshinelawn.com
Amazing Siding 913-661-0900 www.amazingsiding.com
1016
1418
Basement Magic 816-241-3777 www.basementmagic.com
2016
911 & 1601
C. Michael Exteriors Inc. 816-229-3129 www.cmichaelexteriors.net
1309
WATER SERVICE/AIR PURIFICATION
1213
Champion Windows of Kansas City LLC 812 913-541-8282 www.championfactorydirect.com
Christian Brothers Roofing LLC 816-453-7663 www.christianbrothersroofingllc.com
3029
Cornerstone Home Improvement Inc. 816-737-0601 www.chi-kc.com
1409
Definitive Home Solutions 913-831-9200 www.dhshome.com
225
Distinctive Home Exteriors 913-449-6185 www.dhexteriors.com
1503
Energy Pro Windows & Siding 816-331-7400 www.energyprowindows.com
3016
Farm & Home Builders Inc. 816-741-9437 www.farm-and-home.com
304
Four Seasons Sunrooms Four Seasons Home Products 816-524-2770 www.leisurelivingkc.com
212
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McCorkendale Construction Specialist Inc. 1616 816-809-1420 www.mccorkendaleconstruction.com Missouri Siding and Window 816-505-0050 www.mosidingwindows.com
138
Pella Products of Kansas City 816-471-0414 www.pellakc.com
110
Quality Homes Siding, Windows & Roofing LLC 816-228-6999
1117
Renewal by Andersen 866-838-6432 www.renewalbyandersen.com
1318
Rolox Home Show 816-765-3060 www.rolox.com
1006
Sealoflex 913-980-0255 www.sealoflex.com
2047
Solar Solutions of Kansas City 913-469-8100 www.solarsolutionskc.com
230
Sunshine Home Improvement 816-619-4663 www.sunshinehomeimprovement.com
1203
The Remodeling Center 816-525-4442 www.theremodelingcenter.com
3034
Thermal King Windows 913-451-2300 www.thermalkingwindows.com
218
Window World 816-799-0820 www.windowworld.com
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Star of “Buying & Selling Secrets” and “Get It Sold” to Speak he economy is definitely showing signs of improvement and the real estate market is
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once again viable. This is great news for individuals seeking to purchase homes. If
you are selling a home, what can you do to make it stand out from the crowd? Sabrina Soto, star of HGTV’s Get It Sold and Buying & Selling Secrets, has some tips for doing just that. Sabrina’s talent as a decorator comes naturally; she began her career working for her mother, who owned a decorating business. She studied design at UCLA and is a LEEDaccredited designer. Sabrina’s decorating skills and knack for making homes appealing to potential buyers are just part of her talent. She has additional shows on HGTV including Green Home and House Hunters. Sabrina has been featured in Time magazine, USA Today, Esquire and Latina magazine. The thing that sets Sabrina apart from other televised decorators is her skill at connecting with an audience. She has a down-to-earth approach that is refreshing and appealing. Sabrina will give multiple presentations daily at the Johnson County Home & Garden Show on February 26-28 at the Overland Park Convention Center.
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ne seemingly universal complaint is that we are overscheduled. The last thing we need are time-consuming activities in relation to our gardens and lawns. We want to have healthy and bountiful gardens with minimal
time invested. This is why Patricia Lanza and her gardening advice are so vital. Patricia Lanza is a lifelong and successful gardener. She has come up with a method of gardening that explains how to have a garden without digging, tilling or weeding. She calls this “Lasagna Gardening” and has published a book that explains her method using step-by-step instructions. In addition, she has books that demonstrate her same methods for growing luscious herbs and one that explains how to successfully garden in a small area. The beauty of her advice is that it does not require a big time or monetary investment. Most of the “ingredients” of a lasagna garden are items we have in abundance, like old newspapers, grass clippings, leaves and kitchen scraps. A vital element is peat moss, which is readily available and fairly reasonable. Pat Lanza will give multiple presentations daily on her unique gardening methods during the Johnson County Home & Garden Show on February 26-28 at the Overland Park Convention Center. 20
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credits to homeowners who update their
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homes and improve their energy efficiency.
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“homeowners could save up to 20 percent on their home energy bills for a surprisingly small investment.” While homeowners may feel reluctant to remodel in the aftermath of the current economic downturn, this may be the wisest choice. Not only can consumers receive tax credits but energy savings on utility bills can result in savings as well. There may never be a better time to remodel and institute energy-saving improvements! AAA Lifetime Exteriors & Remodeling is just one of the companies offering products that qualify for tax credits and rebates and will be exhibiting at the Johnson County Home & Garden Show on February 26-28 at the Overland Park Convention Center.
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Creating a Zen-like Area Within Your Living Space ectic lifestyles have given rise to a desire for
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tranquil, Zen-like areas within the home. While
‘tranquil’ can be a subjective word and mean different things to different people, it is oftentimes described as an oasis, a quiet area that is removed from the chaos that too often permeates daily life. Most rooms in a home can be retrofitted to include a tranquil area, as long as that room can be shut off from the rest of the living space. Bedrooms are an obvious choice as this is one’s personal space. A spa-like bathroom can be a candidate space, as can a spare bedroom. A not-so-obvious tranquil area could be an area within a garden or patio. The objective here is to shut this area off from noise or individuals who share one’s living space. There’s no doubt that color affects mood and that tranquil rooms encourage relaxation. Depending on where one lives in the world, we have perceptions of color based on our culture. But universally, blues and greens can be calming, with the shade being considered. Greens are associated with nature, restfulness, security and stability. Blues are soothing and associated with serenity and contemplation. Neutrals are also a good choice __ they open the door to a plethora of light browns, grays and pastels. An area outdoors can be made into a personal tranquil area, but its use could be limited by weather and elements outside one’s control, such as noisy neighbors or barking dogs. Items that could delineate a tranquil area outside
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include a privacy fence, a pergola (to give the feel of a ceiling)
addition, much of the statuary at Van Liew’s is purchased for the
and an outdoor rug. Comfortable seating is a must, and a fountain
mood that it invokes, Michelle relates.
or water feature and interesting statuary can be sensory-stimulating
While a separate room for a tranquil area is advantageous, it
additions. Michelle Van Liew Smith at Van Liew’s Home & Garden
is not mandatory. A privacy screen can be arranged so that a
says the calming and meditative qualities of fountains for both indoor
section of a room could work quite nicely, especially if one lives
and outdoor use make them a popular choice for tranquil areas. In
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be controlled. Any clutter or busyness can be cordoned off from the tranquil area. This allows for a more meditative mood. Repurposed items can also be fashioned to act like a wall or privacy screen. Outdoor shutters, vintage doors, beaded screens, old louvered doors, and vintage stained-glass panels could separate a bedroom or living room from a tranquil area. While these items will not afford a soundproof area, they
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correctly, commonly leaked air, and were not cost-effective. Solar Solutions of Kansas City has a product called Solatubes. The process involves a dome lens that is installed on a roof. It captures sunlight on a rooftop and redirects it down a reflective tube into interior space. At ceiling level, an attractive diffuser spreads the light evenly throughout the room. A dimmer also can be installed to control the light output. This is one way to give controlled natural light to a tranquil room in an energy-efficient way. A tranquil area does not need to be expensive or involve a major remodel. It might involve simply taking a fresh look at available space and ready materials. Enhanced lighting or a serene fountain may complete the picture. Van Liew’s Home & Garden Center and Solar Solutions of Kansas City are just two of the companies with products to construct a tranquil area in the home, and both will
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WINDOW TREATMENTS
A Room with a (Beautiful) View urtains, drapes, blinds, shutters, shades…the choices for window
shades feature “grassy” panels that let in diffused light. In addition,
treatments are seemingly endless. There is no perfect window
they give a natural and outdoor feel to a room.
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option. The size and placement of a window are important factors to
Drapery is undergoing a resurgence, according to Cherie Roellchen
consider, as well as the unique style of the homeowner. But perhaps
at One Stop Decorating Center. “Customers want the warmth and
the first step should be to consider the “function” the window treatment
texture of fabric,” Cherie says. “Drapes today have panels sans swags.
is expected to fulfill, such as to regulate light, insulate against the
Their trim is more akin to a decorative tape. The sheers being used are
weather, control noise or camouflage an unpleasant view.
tone-on-tone and have a lofty, urban feel.” Once limited to hotel and commercial use, Ripplefold Drapery is being requested by consumers, according to Cherie. This type of window treatment creates a contemporary, slim, clean look. Think hotel drapery that effortlessly glides open and closes with a wand. This drapery is ideal for lofts as windows are oftentimes very tall. Panel Track Blinds are a good option for patio and sliding glass doors. Hanging panels span a window and stack neatly over each other when opened. This type of blind also makes an ideal room divider. A track system is installed on a wall or ceiling and the panels hook into the track system, which is nonobtrusive and does not take away from a room’s decor. Just as important as having the correct
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window treatment is having that treatment fit
Window treatments are investments, so they require careful analysis.
properly. Shutters and blinds are unforgiving if they are not the
Once the function of the window treatment has been determined, it
correct size. And drapes and curtains lose their appeal and function if
is important to evaluate options with an eye toward the owner’s
they are too short, too long or the rods don’t operate properly. This is
preferences and limitations. One window treatment option might look
one area where it is advisable to consult a professional to ensure a
great but be too pricy. Another option might look elegant but require
correct fit. Many professional window treatment companies offer free
a great deal of maintenance, and yet another option might seem ideal
measuring and installation.
but not be a wise choice with pets in the household. For privacy, blinds and shutters are a good choice. They first enjoyed widespread popularity in the 1970s and are still popular, but
There literally is no end to the creative solutions for window treatments. With all the exciting new options available, it’s an opportunity for individual creativity.
today the materials used and the options available are nothing short of
One Stop Decorating is just one window treatment company that
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exposed wood grains for blinds and woven shades. Many woven
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NOT ALL KIDS PLAY
Timeless Designs for Kids’ Rooms ow that the infant phase is over,
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it’s time to update the bedroom to
reflect the child as she or he is today. Kids have interests and preferences and these should be considered in the theme of the room. But children are continually changing; their bedrooms need to be flexible enough to change with them, without continually starting over from scratch on the decorating front. While primary colors have long been popular for kids’ rooms, it is good to remember there are no “rules” in regard to color and kids. Pastels are good standbys, and light blues and pinks will still appeal to many, but neutrals such as taupes, beiges and tans have become more prevalent. These colors give a room timeless appeal, they function for boys PHOTO COURTESY OF JAIRA GORDON WITH SKR DESIGNS
or girls rooms and they can easily take a backseat to trendy accessories like bedspreads, curtains or throw pillows that are
One thing that needs to be considered from the onset is organization
inexpensive to replace. A bedspread and café curtains with brightly
of the room. It is important to plan a place for eveything; finding
colored zoo animals can be replaced with Barbie-themed items for
a way to eliminate frustrating bedroom clean-up battles is key.
a small investment.
Installing a system for organizing and telling your child where to put things will not work, especially if it is not easy to maintain. Kids need help developing organizational skills, so it is important to keep it easy. There are many choices available for storing items. An antique armoire is a great storage piece for clothing, hobby materials or toys. Brightly colored bins, baskets and organizers are reasonable and readily available, and a desk is not just important for giving the child a place to do schoolwork anymore; they are the logical place for storing projects that are still being fine-tuned, from art projects to book reports. If the budget allows, a closet organization system might be an optimal solution. Space by Design Inc., a company that designs closet space, can design a system that has the versatility to grow with a child, containing rods that can be raised as the child grows and cubicles that can be adjusted. The key is to always consider an item’s versatility. It is important to consider that just because something is not
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specifically targeted to kids, it might fit in a child’s room. A chandelier, antique furniture and artwork can be great in kids’ rooms. An old chair with a fresh slipcover or a picture with a whimsical theme might be just the items needed to make a bedroom
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toddler today and a teenager down the road. Children are creative by nature. It’s important to allow for creativity and individuality by incorporating their likes into their room’s decor. Mementos and souvenirs from past activities and vacations can be displayed and used to create one-ofa-kind decorations. If a child has a valued collection, a theme can be developed around it. An affinity for airplanes and helicopters could translate into a cloud motif on the walls with a special shelf for his or her most valued flying crafts. Jaira Gordon is a custom designer who specializes in decorating kids’ rooms. Her company, SKR Designs, can create a dream dwelling for any child, taking into consideration that child’s unique personality. According to Jaira, “Every child deserves a spectacular room. It helps build their character, self-esteem and confidence.” Jaira has designed rooms ranging from a surf scene to one filled with ladybugs. Regardless of whether parents wish to tackle the room decorating on their own or hire a professional, the room planning process is a great activity for parents and kids to do together. Jaira says she is aware of a client’s budget parameters in advance and stays within those guidelines. As with all home contractors, a good communication process is key to a successful job. Space by Design Inc. and SKR Designs, as well as various paint companies and design companies, will be exhibiting at the Johnson County Home & Garden Show on February 26-28 at the Overland Park Convention Center. H O M E & G A R D E N S H OW
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BACKYARD OASIS & PROVEN WINNERS
Outdoor Living Trends andscaping trends run the gamut from the “no-maintenance”
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yard to extravagant outdoor rooms that rival indoor space. So,
what are the hot items for 2010 that homeowners should check out? One trend is to add an element of fire in the outdoor space. This can be a smart move since, in many climates, adding warmth of a fire extends the amount of time people can enjoy their outdoor space. Maverick Pickering with Maverick Landscaping says that in almost all of his projects, homeowners are requesting an element of fire. He installs fire pits, fire wells, fire pots, and Tuscan and Colonial cooking fireplaces. He says his clients often express surprise over how often they use their outdoor fire element and how that has changed their outdoor experience. David Ward with Next to Nature Landscape LLC says that he has seen an increase in requests for tropical plants such as palm trees, hibiscus and banana trees in outdoor spaces. Having a backyard that is reminiscent of a favorite warm and sunny vacation is appealing, but tropicals can be tricky to care for in the Midwest. While there is a specific variety of banana tree that can withstand the cooler temperatures of winter, most cannot. Planting tropicals in containers outdoors allows them to be brought indoors during winter. The appeal of the outdoor kitchen has not waned. “People are changing the way they are cooking outdoors,” Maverick says. They CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE
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want a full-blown outdoor kitchen with all the amenities within reach. This permits a host to socialize while grilling and not have to continually go back into the house. Many appliances are now engineered to withstand climate changes, and advances in cabinetry expand the options available to homeowners. Cabinets are available today that can withstand sun, rain, snow and pool chemicals. Another trend in landscape design is to use environmentally friendly options, such as adding native plants and grasses and
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using native plants is beneficial because it requires less water and maintenance. Plants that are native to a specific area require fewer chemicals to flourish on their own. Native plants also bring out wildlife, such as birds and butterflies. Brenda Chapman with Personal Touch Landscaping has seen a move toward consumers wanting to enjoy their outdoor space and not spend all their time maintaining it. We have all heard that individuals are
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popularity. But it has to be done right. “A tight home doesn’t have as much air infiltration, so if people don’t understand what they are doing when building an energy-efficient home, they can actually cause the indoor air quality to worsen,” says Ken Riead, senior certified energy manager and senior consultant at Hathmore Technologies in Independence. Sources of indoor air pollution can include carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, lead, nitrogen dioxide, pesticides, radon, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), dust mites, pet dander and more. “Everything that is in or on a home tends to degrade over time, and as it does, it will out-gas and release chemicals into the air,” Ken says. “The tighter you make your environment, the more these irritants can be a problem.” While some residents might not detect what is in the air, others who suffer from allergies or asthma may experience worsened symptoms. c iStockphoto/Carey Hope
“More people are becoming aware that we do have air quality issues in our homes, and so they are trying to find ways to keep their homes cleaner, increase ventilation and purify the air,” says Sarah DeGondea, owner of Plugged In, a central vacuum installation company in Raymore.
“More people are becoming aware that we do have air quality issues in our homes, and so they are trying to find ways to keep their homes cleaner, increase ventilation and purify the air.”
Here are a few ways to do so: Use nontoxic materials. Safe, environmentally friendly and sustainable building materials are now more widely available to consumers. One common switch is using paints, stains and glues with a low or no amount of VOCs, which release chemicals into the air years after drying. Install a high-quality air filter. An air filter is a simple and inexpensive way to instantly improve indoor air quality. When selecting an air filter, look at the MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) rating. “The higher the MERV rating, the better the air quality,” says Debbie Harrington, office manager at Harrington Bros., a heating and cooling company in Shawnee. “A MERV 16 filter is more than 90-percent efficient at removing pollen, dust, pet dander, dust mites, viruses, bacteria, mold spores and fungi.”
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While a higher MERV rating is better, Debbie cautions against using too thick of an air filter. “If an air filter is very dense furnace system won’t be able to circulate and ventilate the air as well,” she says. She suggests using a filter with a MERV rating of 13 or 14, and changing the air filter at least monthly for the best
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and full of dirt, the air conditioner or
air quality. A thicker space guard is the
Install a central vacuum system. To
next alternative for an air filter, and it only
maintain a higher indoor air quality, opt for
has to be changed once a year.
a central vacuum system, which consists of
“A space guard is good if you smoke
a system of connected outlets and central
or have pets, and it filters out very
canister unit located in the garage or
tiny particles through a very tiny filter,”
furnace room. Attachments, such as a hose
Debbie adds.
or broom, are plugged into the outlets. “Because a central vacuum system has
Install an air quality system. A home air
more suction and offers higher filtration
purification system is an optional addition
than a typical upright vacuum, it removes
to an existing heating, ventilation and
100 percent of dirt, dust mites, pollen,
cooling (HVAC) system. An air purification
dander and other allergens,” Sarah says.
system, such as the PureAir system from
“All vacuums have to circulate and
Lennox, contains a high-quality air filter,
exhaust air to create suction, and with a
ultraviolet (UVA) lights and a metal air
central system, you aren’t stirring up the
filter called a catalyst.
dust and dirt back into the air — it is all
“The UVA lights kill additional bacteria
being sucked to one central place.”
and organic compounds that the filter
And with greater suction, the central
can’t catch,” Debbie notes. The Lennox
vacuum attachments can reach deep down
PureAir System costs approximately
into the base of the carpet to pick up
$1,500 to install.
trapped dust mites, pollen and pet dander.
Use a ventilation system. A few
Make small changes for a big
additional ways to improve air ventilation
difference. While there are many big
inside a home are a heat recovery ventilator
changes you can make to improve the
(HRV) and an energy recovery ventilator
indoor air quality of your home, there
(ERV). These ventilators exchange stale
are a few small changes that can make a
indoor air with fresh outdoor air without
difference, too.
wasting energy. Both HRVs and ERVs use
“Trust your sense of smell. Always
the existing HVAC system in the home or
check something new before you bring it
a specially installed duct.
into your home. Carpet, new furniture
“HRVs and ERVs are ideal for whole-house ventilation. They are similar
and other items can contain or give off chemicals,” Ken notes.
to an individual room unit, but they don’t
He also suggests caulking around
move the air as fast,” Ken says. Very tight,
windows and doors, putting safety plugs into
energy-efficient homes can benefit from
outlets and gaskets behind lights to keep dust
an HRV or ERV to increase air ventilation.
down, and cleaning carpets regularly.
A freestanding electronic air cleaner or HEPA filter is another way to add targeted filtration to specific areas of a home.
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| When winter weather strikes like this, you can stay at home comfortably with a generator. |
Packing Power Backup generators can save your family from the cold, protect patients’ life-saving medical equipment and even maintain your computer files during an outage.
ANYONE WHO WORKS FROM HOME UNDERSTANDS THE PAIN of an afternoon power outage. You’ve been staring at the computer screen for hours, working on a tight deadline. Suddenly, that all-too-familiar “pop” of a blown transformer comes from the backyard, followed by a dark computer screen and then that gut-wrenching feeling as you realize you didn’t save your file. Most of us don’t think about backup power until we desperately need it, such as when winter storms down power lines for days or in older
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neighborhoods that are more prone to power outages. And for people with electronic medical equipment, regular power is a necessity. Home generators are about the size of an air conditioning unit. A transfer switch senses when the electricity is compromised. When this happens, the panel disconnects the utility’s power from the electrical circuits and PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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supplies power to the products hooked up to the generator. When the power is returned, it disconnects and automatically returns devices to the utility.
Assessing Need The first step in determining what size generator you should buy is to understand consumption needs during an outage. John Tann, president of Tann Electric, says this depends somewhat on how comfortable you want to be during the winter and summer. An air conditioner uses a lot of power, so running one takes a larger generator. He says if you don’t want to run the A/C, most homes can do a lot with a 7kw or 8kw unit, which can run all of the “minimum requirements,” including the blower on a gas heating furnace, microwave, refrigerator and freezer, television, lights and garage door opener. The three appliances he suggests avoiding using are an electric range, oven and electric clothes dryer. “When you put a generator in a home, unless you use a large unit, you are not going to have a Thanksgiving meal with a house full of guests on a warm day,” he adds. Many homeowners prefer to purchase a large unit, either 18kw or 20kw size.
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themselves” and won’t run if there is not sufficient power, says John Klesk, product manager for the residential standby business for Cummins Onan. To run this type of high-tech equipment, a generator has to have clean, or consistent, power. A few years ago, there may have been a problem with these devices, but Tann says the makers of the generators know that high-quality power is needed, so today’s generators provide it. Some of the newer generators are able to provide services consistent with a smart home concept. Klesk says some of his company’s models can be monitored remotely from a website. Homeowners can log on to verify they have power when the generator is running, or an e-mail can be sent to alert customers if their power is out. The system also can be set up to alert someone when maintenance is due, and an in-home display allows people to “interface” with the generator to see if it needs anything.
A Few Considerations There are a few issues homeowners should be aware of when purchasing a generator. First, they run on natural gas or propane and have to be connected to an electrical system, so you’ll need to hire a licensed plumber and electrician for hookups. Second, many of the generators come with a five-year parts and services warranty, but one stipulation is that annual maintenance must be performed. The generators take a yearly oil change that can be done by the homeowner or service professional. Tann says it is not unusual to see generators that last 10 to 15 years. Finally, you must find an area outside your home with good ventilation to install your generator because of carbon monoxide emissions. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2010 • 131
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| Great wines with great labels make great party offerings. |
Viva il Vino After the holiday buffets and bubbly, enjoy a more relaxed gathering with friends and one (or more) of our picks for a party.
PEOPLE LOVE ANY REASON TO GET TOGETHER — BOOK CLUB meetings, neighborhood block parties, business entertaining, bunko, barbecues, housewarmings, birthdays or just stopping by a friend’s house. No matter what the reason, good vino keeps the party alive, complements the food and tells the hostess you care. I’ve chosen a wine list that will stand out and be appreciated at any
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gathering you may be attending or hosting. The labels are fun, so they automatically attract attention, and I’ve picked some unique wines that you may not have heard of before.
Mr. Black Concoction GSM What could be better than bringing a wine concoction to a party? The label is reminiscent of a therapeutic tonic used in the old days to treat whatever ailed you. It will definitely be the unique bottle at the party. It’s a fantastic blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvédre that offers intense berry fruit characters typical of ripe fruit. The wine is of great intensity, exhibiting PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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4 Bears Cabernet Sauvignon The roots of this wine trace back to Kansas City, where winemaker Sean Minor is from, and the name refers to his four children. His entire wine portfolio has delicious, quality wines that exceed expectations but not your budget. From the Napa Valley region, this full-bodied cabernet sauvignon has the classic cabernet cassis and cigar, with good fruit, oak and balanced tannins.
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Banfi “Rosa Regale” Brachetto d’Acqui Sparkler This pick is no normal sparkling wine or Champagne — it’s RED. With a uniquely shaped, festive bottle, it comes from Piedmont, Italy. Banfi has been producing amazing wines for years, but if you have not tried this 100-percent Brachetto, give it a shot. This wine is semi-sweet and appealing; it has a raspberry taste with crisp acidity that eventually softens to a round luscious finish. It’s fantastic with chocolate.
Broquel Malbec Malbec is one of the hottest grape varietals in the United States, considered by some to be the “new merlot.” The wine pleases a majority of palates, it’s always reasonably priced and, coming from Argentina, is consistently of good quality. Presented in a bottle that has a sharp burnt-orange label, it’s extremely classy for a party. Showing the concentration and quality of the grapes, this is an aromatic wine with a good balance of depth and power. On the nose, there are dark fruits and jam with an elegant hint of smoke, vanilla and chocolate. On
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Putting Your Best Face Forward Women find the fountain of youth in cosmetic treatments that press pause on aging skin.
WE ALL WANT THE WISDOM OF AGE, IF ONLY IT COULD COME without the wrinkles, right? Treatments like Botox and laser resurfacing offer that with increasing safety and reliability, as well as promising results.
Quick and Easy “Five to 10 years ago, we had zero [Botox patients], but now they are 10 to 12 percent of our patients,” says Dr. Mike Hynes of Hynes Plastic Surgery Center. Botox is a 10-minute, nonsurgical procedure that smoothes and softens moderate to severe facial wrinkles. Treatment lasts an average of three months, according to Dr. Regina Nouhan of Monarch Plastic Surgery. By Lisa Waterman Gray
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Most treatments stop frown lines, forehead wrinkles and crow’s feet in their tracks. Some patients also elect to receive Botox around the lips or in the neck jowls, but wherever they want it, doctors will tailor a treatment plan based on individual needs. Injectable Botox combines a freezedried preparation with sterile water. If you are considering Botox, you should learn what dilution your physician uses because this ratio impacts how long treatments will last. “The standard is 2.5 CCs per 100 units of Botox,” Dr. Hynes says. “I put 2.5 CCs of water in and [treatment] lasts four to six months.” There may be a cumulative effect for some people, in which succeeding treatments last longer. Dr. Hynes adds that there are “virtually no side effects.” Other than bruising from the needle, mild side effects may include temporary localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness and nausea. Surgical and Longer-Lasting
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“We like to talk
between the dots hasn’t had treatment, the
fresh cell-turnover and reduce the dead
treated skin heals faster, with a little less
skin cells the laser would waste energy on,
downtime. But it won’t give the magnitude
giving a better treatment result. “We also
of results from an ablative laser.
often pre-treat with something to lighten or
“We like to talk to patients in terms of
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to patients in terms
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Patients also must rigorously protect
treatments may require more frequent
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six months.
to them.”
changes after treatment,” she says.
After the skin heals in one to three
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The non-ablative laser requires no
weeks, both physicians recommend that
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with vitamin C and E, peptides and
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Importers & Distributors of Fine Italian Porcelain and Natural Stone Serving Kansas City for Over 20 years Factory: Unicom Starker Series: Natural Series Color: Multicolor Slate
8301 W. 125th St., Suite 110 Overland Park, KS Mon-Fri 8-5 • Sat. 10-2
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“I wanted my kids to remember growing up in a really fun house, but at the same time, I didn’t want them to RU LE the house.” a —Ryan Gale, who updated the modern day for e hom era antori Vic
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“There is more emphasis today on substance than on style, but homeowners still want good design.” —Certified Kitchen designer Billie Deatherage-Doran
“When you put a generator in a home, unless you use a large unit, you are not going to have a Thanksgiving meal with a house full of guests on a warm day.” —John Tann on what size generator to buy
“What we want to do is slow down the aging process.” —Dr. Mike Hynes on laser resurfacing
“Trust your sense of sm ell. Always check something new before you bring it into your home. Carpet, new furnit ure and other items can conta in or give off chemicals.” —Ken Riead on improving indoor air quality
“We’re afraid of being judged by our suburban neighbors.While we value individuality and creative expression, there’s a lot of conformity….” —Claire Sawyers, author of “The Authentic Garden: Five Principles for Celebrating a Sense of Place”
“IT ’S NOT ONLY THE HEART BUT THE SOUL OF THE HOME.”
—Geri Higgins on kitchens
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