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his has been a very odd winter. Until about a week before this headed out to print, I hadn’t seen more than 3 inches of snow on the ground at any given time. My cross country skis were being neglected, and so were my snowshoes. My go-to winter pastimes were turned to distant memories. Thankfully, all that changed. But up until that point, I experienced other indicators of winter. There’s a certain settled feeling that I have in these coldest of months. I enjoy time on the couch more, books more, the steam that rises after lifting the lid on a pot of simmering soup. In other words, I enjoy home time more. The homes we feature in this issue

have a certain settled quality as well. Randy and Denise Evans’ home in Bay Harbor was warm and inviting, a perfect mix of personal touches and chic design. It’s a place that is truly lived in.

And Kathy and Gary Bradway’s cottage outside Charlevoix was a bright spot in a brown field. Yellow and red on the outside, and more of the same on the inside, it was easy to see why Kathy says it feels like the home hugs her every time she walks in the door. Finally, you’ll find a product guide that focuses on unique wine racks, and a guide to countertop materials. What better time to spruce up the kitchen? I hope you enjoy this issue of HomeLife, and the settled feeling of the winter season.

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The new Arts & Crafts

Small wonders

Product guide

On the surface: Guide to countertops

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PRODUCT GUIDE

May we hold your

Vino? Photography by G. Randall Goss

A freestanding single wine holder available in several styles from Reid Furniture in Petoskey.

A unique high heeled single wine bottle holder available at Reid Furniture in Petoskey.

A sculpted metal rolling wine cart adorned with bottles

A table top wine rack with a drawer available

A twisted vine and metal table top wine rack

using one-of-a-kind recycled glass bottle stoppers, all

at Reid Furniture in Petoskey.

available at Reid Furniture in Petoskey.

available at the Elements store in Charlevoix.

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An artistic metal wall hanging wine rack available at CindiFranco’s Cool Stuff in Boyne City.

Give your vintage a rest in one of these classy, elegant, even whimsical wine racks.

A pair of six-foot tall, 10 bottle freestanding metal wine racks, available in larger and smaller versions. Finished in natural brushed metal and a painted copper ﬁnish, they can be A formed metal table top wine rack available

found at the Elements store in Charlevoix and

at the Elements store in Charlevoix.

at CindiFranco’s Cool Stuff in Boyne City.

A classic metal wall hanging wine and glass rack available at CindiFranco’s Cool Stuff in Boyne City.

A sculpted natural metal “bush” wine rack that holds seven bottles. Handcrafted

A freestanding table top

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Small wonders Charlevoix designer home is big on color By Maggie Peterson • Photography by G. Randall Goss

athy Bradway listens when spaces speak to her. And the home she and her husband, Gary, purchased outside Charlevoix didn’t want to be sage, taupe and

mauve. Instead, it was calling for yellows, reds, greens, white and black — colors that mirror the countryside amid which it sits. The Bradways purchased the home in spring 2004, when Kathy began to do more design work in the area with her residential design company, Periwinkle Lane Interiors. The home turned into a cottage when that portion of the company closed in 2008; now, she focuses on commercial spaces through her business, Periwinkle Designs. Kathy said the home is more than 100 years old, evident through narrow halls and smaller bedrooms, odd-sized doors and steep staircases. But the design makes the most of the spaces. The living room is filled with sofas and chairs. Whimsy is built into the look of the space and enhanced through knickknacks on shelves and mantels.

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“It’s very cozy. It feels like you walk in and get a hug,” Kathy said. The kitchen is mainly the same as when the Bradways bought the cottage, but specific added touches bring it together with the rest of the home. For example, Kathy

said, red was brought into the kitchen to play off the burnt orange tile backsplash. The upstairs has two bedrooms and a bathroom (which was outfitted from a former closet). Kathy said there were full beds left in the rooms, which she found odd — 

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until they tried to get them down the stairs. The mattresses and box springs had to be sawed in half to navigate the stairway. There’s now a daybed in the guest room, and two twins forming a king-sized bed that dominates in the master. “It’s pretty small for a king, but it’s the bedroom,” Kathy said. What also makes this home special is not inside, but tucked in near the garage. And these are rehabbed trailers. It started several years ago when Kathy’s friend made a cross-country trip to pick up a trailer she’d purchased in California. The idea lodged in Kathy’s head, and when she was at a garage sale a few weeks later, she found one of her own. This trailer was Lucy, named so because the Bradways fixed it up in an “I Love Lucy” theme with bright seafoamy green walls and accents in black, white and pink. But their sons had a complaint. It was too girly. So Hank came along, a 13-foot Serro Scotty Sportsman trailer. Halved logs were screwed to the exterior, and red plaid abounds. A stuffed moose hangs above one of the beds, and the exterior features signs that proclaim “Gone

Fishing” and “Moose X-ing.” There’s even a hole in the screen door. Lucy sold soon after Hank was finished, and the Bradways bought Daisy. “Daisy was a mess,” Kathy said. “I got her for $150.” It was such a mess, she added, that Daisy stayed untouched in the yard for two years. Attention turned to refurbishing and refinishing two other trailers — Gilligan, decked out with palm trees a la island paradise, and Yankee, done in red, white and blue. When first Gilligan and then Yankee sold, Kathy recalled saying, “‘Yankee’s gone, Gary. We’ve got to deal with Daisy.’” A 13-foot trailer from 1954 with no known brand, Daisy had to be completely stripped, leaving just the metal exterior. The trailer now has two single beds, a small table and its exterior matches the cottage, painted Benjamin Moore Crowne Hill Yellow with Benjamin Moore Red Parrot shutters and door. Kathy said the work on the cottage and the trailers has been well worth the effort. “I just love the way it makes me feel. When I walk in, it makes me relax. ... Sometimes, it feels more like home than home,” she added. HL

“Hank”

“Gilligan” “Lucy” This trailer was Lucy, named so because the Bradways fixed it up in an “I Love Lucy” theme ... But their sons had a complaint. It was too girly. So Hank came along, a 13-foot Serro Scotty Sportsman trailer.

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“Daisy”

“Daisy was a mess. I got her for $150.” Kathy Bradway

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Arts & Crafts Bay Harbor home on the green combines Arts & Crafts with a contemporary ﬂair By Maggie Peterson • Photography by G. Randall Goss

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his home in Bay Harbor brings a modern twist to Arts and Crafts style design. Owners Randy and Denise Evans are fans of this movement of design, which took place in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. “The idea was to do a little bit of the shingle style Arts and Crafts home with an open floor plan,” noted Jill Ann Rowley, principal designer with Glennwood Custom Builders in Petoskey, who worked on the home. “ ... I loved Randy and Denise’s love of the Arts and Crafts period and their enthusiasm.” The movement’s influential members included Frank Lloyd Wright, the Stickley brothers and Greene and

Greene. The look begins on the exterior of the approximately 4,000-square-foot home, which is covered in shingles. It continues inside in the details of each room, with Stickley furniture, cherry wood and tilework around the three fireplaces. The home is based on another design by Glennwood Custom Builders of Petoskey, but the Evanses decided it was too large to fit their needs. So they asked for elements in a scaleddown version, sized right for them. Some elements with their twist are the columns in the living room and newels of the staircase. The wood of these is cherry, but with white accents. These white accents make the pieces 

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Brightly colored Depression-era pottery contrasts with cherry wood cabinets in the living room.

Arts & Crafts Continued from page 12

look like lighthouses. “It would be dark, we thought, if it was all cherry — there’s a lot of it,” Denise said. The living room feels spacious, capped by a ceiling as tall as the second story. Light streams through two sets of windows, one at floor level and the other at the second story. White builtins stand on either side of a fireplace. Above the hearth hangs a custom piece of art by Petoskey artist Kevin Barton, which reflects birch trees and a view of Little Traverse Bay. Adjacent is the kitchen. “When I retired, I said I really want to cook,” Denise noted, adding the space “is like a battleship.” And it is, well-equipped for heavy duty cooking. Long and spacious granite countertops outline the cooking area, and two sinks allow for maximum food and bar prep work. A butler’s pantry is tucked around the corner, allowing plenty of storage without bogging down the kitchen in cabinetry. This pantry is also the walkway to a first-floor laundry and Denise’s office. Large windows let in natural light and offers views of the yard. 14

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This nook is the perfect place to curl up, just off the kitchen. Right outside is a screened porch area.

“Here, I can look outside and see the garden ... It’s just beautiful,” Denise said. While the master suite is on the main level, the guest bedrooms and Randy’s office are upstairs. The bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom,

but one has a special feature. Known as “Dana’s Room” for Denise’s daughter, this bedroom has a secret hiding place. Shelves built into the wall are actually a door that leads to a room full of toys for when the 

The butler pantry features a unique collection of whiskey bottles.

... this bedroom has a secret hiding place. Shelves built into the wall are actually a door that leads to a room full of toys for when the grandkids come to visit.

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“Here, I can look outside and see the garden ... It’s just beautiful.” Denise Evans

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grandkids come to visit. The space was a happenstance of design, and there are plans to build a play stage in the room. Down a hall is Randy’s office. A large, custom wood desk dominates the center of the room, with mementos and tomes lining the walls. In nearly every room are views of the golf course. The home was set to take full advantage of the lot’s position along the course, which stands out in Rowley’s mind. “When you’re in the home, they have virtually no neighbors. ... (The view) is so expansive,” she said. HL

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On the surface A HomeLife countertop comparison By Maggie Peterson

here is a wide range of materials in the marketplace that find homes as countertops. This guide features information on many of the main products out there, covering topics from maintenance to colors and durability.

Solid-surface Corian Solid-surface Corian offers a seamless look, said Tom Wilson, owner/operator of Quality Signature Tops in Harbor Springs. Qualities: When Corian is glued together, it chemically welds to create a look of seamless installation, including around sinks. The color is throughout the material, instead of just applied to the surface. It is often used for perimeter counters, with islands or bartops in stone or butcher block. It is mold-, mildew- and bacteria-resistant. Installation: No additional support is needed. Maintenance: No sealer is required. Cleanup: Wipes clean. Scratch resistance: Darker colors will show scratches more than lighter colors. A cutting board is recommended. Heat resistance: Heat resistant to a point, such a spill of boiling water, but a trivet is suggested under hot pans to prevent marks and damage. Stain resistance: Highly resistant, but minor residue can be removed with a Scotch-Brite pad. Colors: More than 100 colors are available, from solid to premier. Durability: If maintained, Corian can last for 20-plus years. 18

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Repair: Minor scratches can be removed with a Scotch-Brite pad. It can also be resanded and buffed to remove large scratches. Cost: Cost varies depending on color.

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Concrete Concrete isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just for floors anymore. Instead, the material is making its way to countertops, said Petri Tarvudd, owner of PNT Construction of Petoskey and Midwest Concrete Works, a division of the former. Qualities: Concrete countertops are the same material as floor concrete, but include fiber mesh and additives to strengthen the material. The countertops are generally 1-inch thick, but can be thicker if desired. Midwest Concrete

Photograph courtesy Midwest Concrete Works/PNT Construction

stalled with undermount and farm sinks. Maintenance: Michigan Maple Block finishes their countertop products with a resin, Durakryl 102, which doesn’t require much maintenance. Cleanup: Wipe clean. Scratch resistance: Butcher block isn’t scratch resistant, but it isn’t meant to be. It is designed to be cut on and chopped on. Heat resistance: The surface can be scorched with hot pans, so using a trivet is suggested. Stain resistance: Butcher block stained with Durakryl 102 should be stain resistant. Colors: The color is dependent on the lumber used. Michigan Maple Block offers five North American hardwoods and two imported species. Durability: Very durable. Repair: If the surface is scorched from a hot pan, the mark can be sanded out and then lacquered. Cost: Butcher block generally costs less than stone, such as granite, and solid surface, but more than laminate and tile.

Tile

Wood/butcher block Photograph courtesy Michigan Maple Block

Works creates custom molds for each job. The finish can be satin or gloss. Add-ins can be included in design, such as drop-in butcher blocks, metal grills for trivets and drain boards. Installation: No additional supports should be needed for installation. Comparing 1-inch to 1-inch thickness, concrete is about the same weight as granite. Maintenance: Resealing once a year is recommended. Cleanup: Wipes clean with soap and water. Scratch resistance: Very scratch resistant, but a cutting board is recommended. Heat resistance: The concrete is heat resistant but the sealer is not, so a trivet or inset grill should be used. Stain resistance: Very stain resistant, if sealed properly. Colors: There are about 30 standard colors,

but a variety of shades can be made from them. Also, there are options to marbleize and vein the appearance. Durability: Very durable if maintain properly. Repair: If the surface chips because of something being dropped onto it, a paste can be mixed and the color matched to the original. Cost: The cost of concrete is comparable to higher-end granite.

Wood/butcher block Butcher block fits with any decor, which is one of its biggest pros, said Pat Stanley, vice president of sales and marketing for Michigan Maple Block in Petoskey. Qualities: Butcher block is often inset into countertops or used for stand-alone islands. Installation: If placed near a sink, it’s preferred it be a drop-in sink; however, they can be in-

Of ceramic, porcelain and granite tile, granite is the way to go, according to designer Abby Rogers of Harbor Design Center in Harbor Springs. Qualities: The main reasons people choose a tile countertop is that it is not Formica, it is less expensive than granite and for its appearance. Most ceramic and porcelain tile on countertops are 8-by-8 or 12-by-12 inches, and granite is generally at least 12-by-12. The smaller the tile, the more grout lines there are. Installation: There has to be a wood base to set the tiles on, and there should be an edge constructed along the counter because the tile is generally thin. After the base is built comes mortar, the tile, grout and a sealer, if granite. Maintenance: There is no maintenance procedure for ceramic or porcelain tile, but granite can be resealed and polished to prolong its life. Cleanup: Keeping the grout clean can be an issue with ceramic and porcelain tiles. With granite, the tiles can be placed very close together so the spacing is more like a seam. It is sealed after it’s grouted, so keeping the grout clean is not an issue. Scratch resistance: Ceramic and porcelain  HOMelife 19

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tile can scratch more easily than granite. Heat resistance: Ceramic and porcelain’s heat resistance is dependent on glaze and polish, but generally hot pans should have trivets under them. Granite tile is very heat resistant. Stain resistance: Ceramic and porcelain’s stain resistance is dependent on glaze and polish. Granite tile is very stain resistant. Colors: Many people who choose ceramic or porcelain tile go for a terra-cotta look, with tiles being red, orange, soft brown or creamy in color. Darker granite tiles are often chosen because the seams hide better. Durability: Durability in ceramic and porcelain depends on the glaze and polish. Granite is extremely durable. Repair: For ceramic and porcelain, the damaged tile has to be chiseled out and replaced; it’s often hard to match the grout surrounding the tile to what’s been part of the counter. If there are chips or scratches in granite, it’s possible to fix it with a filler, and then add sealer over the fill. Cost: Tile — be it ceramic, porcelain or gran20

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ite — is generally the least expensive option besides Formica, including setting materials and installation.

Granite Granite is one of the most ubiquitous countertop materials on the market. Terry

King, owner of Cadillac Cut Stone in Cadillac, and Petoskey based Granite & Quartz Countertops general manager Steve Hardesty talked to us about the stone. Qualities: Granite is a natural product, and individual pieces can be chosen based on personal style. As new parts of quarries are

uncovered more colors and options become available. It is usable in indoor and outdoor spaces. Installation: Usually no additional support is needed. A general rule of thumb for bartops is if a piece of granite is less than 12 inches wide, no additional support is needed; if it is 12 inches or wider, additional supports or corbels should be used. Maintenance: There is a variety of opinions, from resealing granite yearly, to every three to five years plus. It’s suggested to purchase a sealer from a business that sells granite. Cleanup: Wipes clean. If using a cleaner, make sure it is not abrasive and doesn’t contain ammonia. There are cleaners designed specifically for granite on the market, if desired. Scratch resistance: Very scratch resistant, but using a cutting board is suggested. Heat resistance: Extremely heat resistant. Stain resistance: Extremely stain resistant, but lighter colors may be more prone to stains than darker colors. Colors: There are up to 600 colors of granite on the market. There are a variety of finishes as well; the three main ones are polished, honed (matte) and brushed/leathered. Durability: Extremely durable. Repair: Scratches or chips can be repaired, and if a stain does happened to penetrate the granite, there are poultice methods that will pull the stain out of most granite without much trouble. If a poultice is applied, the granite should be resealed after. Cost: The cost varies from entry level to high end. Entry level is priced around highend Corian, and mid range is about the price of quartz.

Quartz Although a stone like granite, quartz is completely different, said King and Hardesty. Qualities: Quartz is a pressure-formed manufactured product, made of 7 percent polyester resin, bonding agents and dyes, and 93 percent quartz (which may also include mica and granite chips). It is not suggested for outdoors. Installation: No additional support is needed. Quartz is a bit easier to install and work with than granite on the manufacturing end. Maintenance: None. Quartz doesn’t accept

sealer, so there is no need to seal it. Cleanup: Wipes clean. Most everyday cleaners can be used. Scratch resistance: Very scratch resistant, but using a cutting board is recommended. Heat resistance: Quartz is not heat resistant because of the 7 percent resins in it. Extreme heat or heat set on quartz can mar or bleed the resin. Use a trivet under hot pans. Stain resistance: Extremely stain resistant. Colors: A wide variety of colors are available, including ones not found in nature. Specific looks can be achieved as well, such as limestone or marble. Durability: Very durable. Repair: If there are scratches in the quartz or mars in the resin, it is very hard to repair. Cost: Quartz costs around a mid-range granite, and more than Corian.

Glass Bill Laway, owner of Charlevoix Glass in Charlevoix, said most kitchen installations the company has worked on are glass accents, such as bars, islands and side counters, instead of full countertops. He said glass is more commonly used in bathrooms. Qualities: Glass thickness is based on the activity it will be used for, but generally is formed 3/8 to 3/4 inch thick. Installation: No extra supports are needed for glass installation. However, because it is transparent, the top of the counter should be solid or the glass back-painted. Maintenance: None. Cleanup: Wipe clean. Scratch resistance: It’s not a very scratchable material, but scratches that happen are very noticeable. A cutting board is suggested. Heat resistance: If the glass is tempered, it can withstand high temperatures. Stain resistance: Very resistant. Colors: As glass gets thicker, it takes on a green hue. If the glass is low-iron, it will be very clear. There are options to back paint the glass, which is essentially when one side of it is painted; there is a wide color variety then. Durability: Very durable. Repair: It is possible to fix scratches and chips to a degree, but the repair process is extensive. Cost: About the same price as Corian.

Stainless steel Most people who choose stainless steel countertops are going for a certain look only stainless will give them, said Michael DeBruyn, vice president of operations for Great Lakes Stainless Inc. of Traverse City. They are popular in laundry rooms. Qualities: Each countertop is formed from a flat sheet, then laser cut, bent, welded and ground out for a uniform surface and finish. The counter can run seamlessly through the sink as well. There is a range of thicknesses and edges available. Stainless is a popular option for laundry rooms, as well. Installation: Generally for residences, the formed stainless countertop is mounted to a wood core, which is then fixed to the cabinetry below. The only installation issue to come up is if the entire piece cannot be fabricated in the shop, and needs to be welded and finished in the field. Maintenance: None. Cleanup: Use soap and water, and avoid chlorine-based and abrasive cleaners. Chlorine will remove corrosion resistance, which is difficult to impossible to stop once it’s started. Scratch resistance: Not scratch resistant, so use a cutting board. Eventually, a patina will form once the scratches blend over time, creating a different look from when the stainless was installed. Heat resistance: Very heat resistant. Stain resistance: Very stain resistant. There are unique situations which could stain the tops; for example, if steel wool is used, particles are left behind and embedded, forming rust. There are no known food-related products that stain, however. Colors: Instead of color options, there are finish options. The most common is No. 4 grained finish. Other options include patterned, matte and high mirror. These can be combined as well. Durability: Very durable with proper care. Repair: Repairs are not generally necessary because stainless is hard to dent and damage, but if needed they are generally difficult. If corrosion takes place, the counter generally needs to be replaced; this rarely happens in residential settings. Cost: Generally competitive with Corian and granite, or less expensive materials. HL HOMelife 21

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