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THE SUSTAINABLE SURFACE DESIGN.

EARTHIC, THE RESULT OF COSENTINO’S COLLABORATION WITH THE ICONIC DESIGN STUDIO FORMAFANTASMA, WHICH HAS ALLOWED THEM TO BRING LIFE TO A COLLECTION OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN SURFACES.

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In its production, materials are used such as recycled plastic, fragments of the ultracompact Dekton® surface (FFROM collection), post-consumer bio-resin derived from vegetable oils and recycled glass. This innovative approach not only reduces the extraction of raw materials, but also reduces CO2 emissions, representing another step in the design of sustainable surfaces.

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The Fall Issue 2024

70 Shop Local

On the hunt for one-of-a-kind vintage, heirloom or antique pieces from some of our favorite sellers.

80 Live + Stay + Play

Finding an escape—if only for a night—at these boutiquey stays: The Truitt and AirG&P.

96 Past Perfect

Designer Kelee Katillac blends history and pop culture—and references historic Missouri properties—in her new award-winning tome.

106 Community Culture

Our roundup of established communities of Kansas City’s historic past.

120 Creative Type

Needlepoint makes a comeback as a portable, meditative hobby; stained glass sees a new era in design and restoration.

188 Serving 4 to 40

A series of “outdoor rooms” increases a Leawood couple’s backyard experience year round.

194 A Matter of Time

Seven years in the works, a stone cottage garden emerges in seasonal splendor and country charm.

210 Future Legacy

182 Natural Beauty

Indoors and out, nature makes a strong impression at this Cedar Creek home.

Designer Stephanie Abramson elevates the interiors of a Rockhill Colonial with classical, playful and functional dynamics.

204 Cabin to the Core

Outdoorsy style and vintage ﬁnds characterize a throwback, laid-back Lake Waukomis cabin.

130

The

Well-Lived LIfe

Rugs with a rich history pave the way for soulful spaces.

138 Kitchen + Bath

A seamless addition merges modern living with good bones in Brookside; a single space coalesces from many in this timeless update in Lee’s Summit; next-gen builder James Hickok revamps a home by historic home builder—and family forefather—Napoleon Dible.

164 Rooms We Love

A retrospective of our favorite spaces on the 2024 Artisan Home Tour.

258 Resources

262 Advertisers

270 Sanctuary Natural abundance returns to a Lake Lotawana property.

218 Curated Casa

Midwest Maven brings her uniquely blended brand of high/low to a sprawling hacienda in Mission Woods.

230 Identity Shift

Trove Homes uplevels a Postmodern home in the Northland with a thoughtful, lengthy renovation.

242 Hagley on the Plains

Inspired by the Federal style of a historic Delaware library, a newly built version south of the Plaza shows us that classic never goes out of style.

ASfall marks a season of transformation, we pay homage to the past while looking forward. This harmonious shift serves as a perfect metaphor for our exploration of home renovations in this issue. We ﬁnd balance in the blending of historical charm with modern living.

In these pages, you’ll discover inspiring stories of homeowners and designers who have skillfully navigated this delicate dance. Kansas City has a trove of historic homes—Colonials, Tudors, Cape Cods and more. Homeowners cherish the architectural details of these homes, and many have found ways to integrate more modern innovations so that they feel more livable for today.

Kitchens and baths are hot spots for updates, of course, while other areas are embraced for their patina. Craft smanship is revived in new, exciting contexts, with the advent of products and technologies that can elevate us to new levels of comfort.

This issue oﬀers practical advice for those embarking on their own renovation journeys. Designers and homeowners alike provide insights on best practices for preserving historic character while infusing conveniences—and your own personal style—whether you’re working with a Victorian in Hyde Park or a mid-century modern in Prairie Village.

We invite you to imagine how the spirit of fall might inspire your own design dreams. Embrace the challenge of merging the old with the new, and allow your home to tell a story that is as timeless—and as you—as it is forward-looking.

T. Swi Tour: My Teardrops on Her Guitar

Part-time Kansas Citian Taylor Swi is ending her epic, historic, record-breaking Eras Tour this fall, and although I didn’t get to go—I tried to get tix in 10 cities— I strummed the strings of her guitar at Jo Marie Scaglia’s house (page 218) a er she snagged one of Swi ’s guitars at a charity auction for her daughter.

andrea@mydesignkc.com

Experiencing History

Disney100: The Exhibition Open through November 30

The Disney app puts its collection of lifetime favorites at our ngertips, but this convenience was built up to over a century by Marceline, Missouri’s own Walt Disney. See everything from Disney artists’ early animations to the dinglehopper from the 2023 live-action Li le Mermaid. If you haven’t gone yet, go before it disappears like a Disney villain in a pu of smoke! Buy tickets at unionstation.org.

Elixirs of the Past

Fresh out of the 1870s, you can experience a avor of the past—phosphate, a oncepopular ingredient in beverages because of its e ervescence, its tang on the palate and even its health claims as a tonic. The Culinary Associate team at Elixir, The Kansas City Museum’s soda fountain, brings this bubbly to the counters for all ages to enjoy. Try the Orange Blossom Phosphate or the Espresso Rose Spritzer (shown).

A Colorful History Spread out in a Spellbinding Tome

Historic Style is a true co ee table book, coming in at 360 pages and weighing seven pounds. Inside, Missouri designer and preservationist Kelee Katillac shares 40 of America’s best house-museums, along with wild reinterpretations of historic wallpapers and even music lists that in uence Katillac’s pop culture push in her work. See it on page 96.

Photo courtesy of Disney

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Correction: The photographer of the “Modern Veranda” project in our Summer issue was misidenti ed; it should be Michael Robinson. We regret the error.

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ON THE COVER: Home for the holidays? This is daily life at Jo Marie Scaglia’s home on page 218. Flowers by The Li le Flower Shop; light xture from Wilson Lighting. Photo by Josie Bene eld.

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Mingling Memorabilia

Add character to your space with vintage, heirloom or antique pieces.

Words by Gloria Gale

Let bygones be bygones? Not so fast. Sotheby’s billion-dollar bottom line is soaring. Hordes watch Antiques Roadshow with rapt attention, and the likes of Martha Stewart and Joanna Gaines aren’t afraid to prop their celebrity status on remnants from yesteryear. Stewart trailblazed her brand of lifestyle aesthetic using heritage antiques. Gaines dusted oﬀ her farmhouse decor and popularized chipped white paint.

Meanwhile, cultural icons like American Pickers showcase the determination and grit to discover a remarkable vintage ﬁnd.

Given our fascination with relics of bygone

days, it’s unsurprising that there’s a deeply rooted collective link to memorabilia—a shared reverence for historical treasures connecting us to our own past. Defying any preset rules, the art of decorating with antiques enhances character in a room, giving us a reason to blend the old and new.

Simply put, we love “stuﬀ ” with a story.

“Stuﬀ,” being broadly deﬁned, is anything that connects us to the past. Call it what you may—vintage, heirloom or antique—the genre is broadly categorized by items over 100 years old. Think of great-grandmother’s dough bowl, a burlwood humidor still infused with the scent of pipe tobacco or a turn-of-

the-century French tip plate. Memorabilia taps into kinship, curiosity and personality.

Sometimes you need a sounding board on how to ﬁnd the right balance between the well-worn and the cutting-edge. Susan Righter, an ASID practitioner and Certiﬁed Kitchen and Bath Designer (CKBD), specializes in that kind of personalization.

“Using antiques and family heirlooms creates a sense of story and depth within a space,” she explains. “Combining older pieces with newer ones allows one to experience variety. What emerges is a unique, collected whole with a nod to the past.”

If you’re ready to start the sleuth, here’s what some local purveyors have in store.

Decidedly contemporary furnishing set among ultramodern art gives this room it’s vigor. When there’s a mix of genres, the tension between the styles is enhanced. Photo by

Laurey Glenn via Chairish.

URBAN MINING VINTAGE

A well-curated, one-of-a-kind (and once-a-month) experience.

In the heart of Kansas City’s urban core is one doozy of a vintage collection. Co-owners Susan Hartnett and Heather London ﬁll their space to the rafters with antique curiosities. They’ve selectively pioneered the art of a singular vintageshopping experience on First Friday weekends. London and Hartnett, both lovers of the hunt, understand that discovering the ideal art, decor, prized and precious items for their clientele is an adventure in and of itself.

Urban Mining Vintage is housed in a warehouse with ample space to delight the eye at every turn. The owners are keen on using a communitybased approach to satisfy those seeking unique inventory. An amazing team of more than 40 creative entrepreneurs repurposes, recycles and renews everything here.

Open only once a month, the shop’s items are curated and sell out quickly. Get there early if you want to meander and snag any curios that catch your fancy.

3111 Gillham Road, Kansas City, Missouri

@urbanminingvintagekc

PEAR TREE DESIGN & ANTIQUES

Transporting antique a cionados across the pond.

Cindy Barnhill, owner of Pear Tree Design & Antiques, knows her business. For more than 20 years, Barnhill has used her expertise to market her Crestwood shop’s inventory of ﬁne European antiquities. Even before you open the front door, the picture windows tell a charming story, capturing the attention of passersby with enticing vignettes of unique items begging to be further examined.

Once inside, the stroll around gives the impression that these items have a history— nothing ready-made.

Not only does this shop display delightful furnishings and garden elements—birdbaths,

metal tools, terracotta, et cetera—but the patina alone is worth a look and touch.

“As with most of the inventory, our antiques make any interior distinctive,” Barnhill says. “We love to add that layer of warmth to a modern/ contemporary home, and one way is with antique mirrors. They tell a story, create a perfect balance of old and new and, yet, do not detract from the clean lines modern homeowners desire.”

303 East 55th Street, Kansas City, Missouri @peartreeantiqueskc

AFTERNOONS

A jewel box of a shop.

Addison Ford and Jaclyn Joslin, the coowners of Afternoons, warmly welcome you to the antique district at 45th Street and State Line Road, where a trove of timeless treasures awaits.

“I think Kansas City is having a moment, at least when it comes to decor that utilizes vintage items,” they say, both pros at blending the old with the new. “Our goal is to make a room stand out from the ordinary,” Ford adds.

Their intimate shop showcases a deft hand with furnishings styled into vignettes.

“We design and refresh our inventory on a regular basis. We’re constantly scouting various places, whether it’s an attic, basement, garage or eBay. If something is unique, we will ﬁnd a place for it,” Ford says.

The trip to the quaint shop in the antique district is reason enough to visit, but best make it a day—or afternoon—to peruse all this charming shop has to oﬀer.

4504 State Line Road, Kansas City, Kansas @shop_afternoons

Urban Mining Vintage

Bee & Thistle. Photo by Ma hew Wilson.

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WOODSON ANTIQUES & INTERIORS

An exploration of American history and heritage.

Should anyone ask, an outing to Raymore, Missouri, is an adventure. There’s just something about shopping for antiques in a Civil War-era home that heightens the anticipation. And that’s precisely what you’ll ﬁnd as you pull up to this authentic, storied house.

Owner Blake Craghead knows antiques, and he’s ﬁlled the circa 1861 home with one-of-a-kind ﬁnds that he personally selects on his excursions to the European continent.

“French, English [and] occasionally Italian tables, chairs, bureaus and armoires, among other decorative arts, are on display,” he says.

The silky feel of a fruitwood desk or polished oak secretary awaits your perusal, ready to be added to your wish list.

When the yearning overtakes you, add this lovely place on the outskirts of town to your antique-hunting agenda.

318 West Walnut, Raymore, Missouri woodsonantiques.com

GLENWOOD ANTIQUE MALL

A one-stop shop where the vintage mingles with the new.

For many Overland Park residents familiar with the good-old days, the name “Glenwood Theatre” conjures up fond memories. The original Glenwood has closed, but Kirsten Rowland decided it was a perfect ﬁt—and namesake—for the antique mall she opened in 2020.

“It was a dream to own an antique shop since I always loved going with my mother as a child,” she reminisces.

The antiquing bug is still thriving, witnessed ﬁrsthand in her mall, bustling with more than 220 vendors who love to cull through the milieu to design their booths with ﬂair.

The rewards are enticing to those who fancy this time-honored pastime. Fine jewelry, highend furnishings and beloved ﬁnds are all there, waiting for patient pickers.

“We even have dealer ‘work nights’ when we encourage our vendors to clean and refresh their space,” Rowland says. “It gives them a chance to revamp their treasures.”

So put on your high-heeled sneakers—it’s time to be selective and enjoy the hunt.

9030 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas @glenwoodantiquemall

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According to Mark Sudermann, owner of his namesake interior design business, “There’s a soulful history about antiques that instantly adds an element of sophistication, character and warmth to a home.”

He prefers to layer old and new items, which always gives the interior a sentimental feeling akin to being collected over time rather than overnight. Antiques are all about celebrating family history or creating a new legacy for yourself. And, with the added beneﬁt of sustainability, antiques oﬀer a form of recycling, preserving what is good about the past with modern-day elements.

“In my business, we love mixing a little modern with antiques, playing them oﬀ each other to add a depth of character and warmth which is unachievable with modern pieces alone.”

21 West Gregory ***new location

Kansas City, Missouri @sidandcompany

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Slater St. Antiques

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SLATER ST. ANTIQUES

A wistful callback to yesteryear, curated by a collectible-loving Swi ie.

Shop owner and avid Taylor Swift fan Sara Garcera is no stranger to the business of antiques.

“My parents own the largest antique center in Whittier, California. So, when I decided to follow in their footsteps, I wanted a smaller model in a completely diﬀerent location and opened Slater St. Antiques—only 30 vendors rent booths from me,” she says. “Prices for inventory are aﬀordable and, unlike other malls, we are located in a charming 1920s house that’s been converted into an antique store.”

To further distinguish her shop, Garcera also has two very large murals: a vintage KC skyline and a retro, Swiftie-inspired drive-in theme. She proudly states her vendors work their own booths, source their items from all over, and price their wares appropriately and aﬀordably.

“It’s a lot more work than most people realize, but I try my best to have vendors who truly care, want to make an eﬀort, make their booth look great and are passionate about antiques and all things vintage.”

When she hears customers say, “Hey! I remember that growing up!” or “My mom had a dining set just like that!” she says, “Honestly, the items made back in the day were built to last. It’s quality over quantity.”

5905 Slater Street, Merriam, Kansas @slaterstantiques

BEE AND THISTLE

Sco ish heritage and a love of beekeeping distinguish this namesake venture.

Bee and Thistle is a head-turner you can’t miss, housed in an imposing Queen Anne-style brick building near downtown St. Joseph, Missouri.

As dedicated preservationists, co-owners Joel Barnes and Olin Cox saw this 1889 brick beauty and couldn’t look away. With its copper dome and intricate architectural embellishments, they decided the building had to be restored. They took on the job with clear intentions to house Bee and Thistle and its sister store, Provisions—a complementary duo of jam-packed shops. Provisions oﬀers culinary-centric accoutrements for entertaining and dining. Meanwhile, Bee and Thistle is the consummate gift destination featuring home decor, British woolens, a slew of goods with a European ﬂair and accessories for women. The two specialty boutiques are designed to delight with a highly curated selection. “Looking for a unique gift? Look no further,” Barnes says.

1137 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, Missouri @beeandthistleshop

200MAIN VINTAGE

Armchair shopper? Click and link to this online shopping experience.

If you want something done and done right, be sure to ask a woman—or in this case, two.

This notion plays to a large audience who has pushed entrepreneurs Tobe Reed and her mother, Phyllis Asbury, into the heights with their online vintage marketing site, 200Main.

Partnering with Chairish, the largest online marketplace where designers and tastemakers shop for exceptional home furnishings, art, jewelry and accessories, their mother-daughter story is relatable and a rousing success.

Blossoming not only online where collectors and design enthusiasts appreciate the exclusivity and history behind each piece, 200Main has recently moved into a brick-andmortar shop where—once a month only— customers can peruse the rows of one-of-a-kind treasures in person or easily click and anticipate their next bargain. “At the moment, we’re ﬁlled with home decor and have a great selection of furnishings, especially chairs!” Reed says.

7341 W. 97th Street, Overland Park, Kansas chairish.com/shop/200main @200mainvintage

Asiatica

Glenwood Antique Mall

ASIATICA

Sourcing world-class Chinese and Japanese goods for the discerning customer.

Once you’ve shopped at Asiatica, Elizabeth Wilson’s exclusive retail establishment, you’ll see your wardrobe and home in a whole new light. The reasoning is simple: you’ll be hardpressed to ﬁnd her unique selection of Far East objets d’art and vintage Japanese fabrics anywhere else.

Since 1977, Wilson has been traveling to Japan to select one-of-a-kind garments and other luxurious textiles, vintage Japanese kimono fabrics and exceptional accessories—all irresistible. Wilson directs her team to fashion exactly what her customers envision, resulting in heirloom-quality pieces designed exclusively for each customer.

Equally exquisite is Asiatica’s collection of imported accessories, artwork and antiquities— all sourced from Wilson’s travels. Her worldly knowledge and taste ensure you will ﬁnd her collections spot-on and enchantingly authentic. 4824 Rainbow Boulevard, Westwood, Kansas @asiaticakc

ELSE-WARES

Whimsical retail therapy in storied small-town se ing.

“Our shop is called ‘Else-Wares’ because we hope you’ll feel transported ‘elsewhere’… to other times and other places when you walk in the door. Welcome in!” This is exactly what owner Brittany Romero intended when styling her Weston shop.

Look at the exterior and see that vintage appeal from the past beckoning window shoppers inside. Romero chose Weston as her location because of its historical charm. She and husband Rob are now invested in the community.

Else-Wares

“I love Weston, and the appeal of a historic building to house our vintage marketplace is ideal,” she says.

Else-Wares encourages a leisurely experience perusing the old and new. The books and barware alone would make a satisfying trip, but stay awhile and soak in all this charming storefront has to oﬀer. Then stroll down Main Street when you’re ﬁnished—more shopping and ambiance of yesteryear await.

414 Main Street, Weston, Missouri @elsewaresweston

Antiques are on display, mingling with just the right touch in this welcoming room.

From Asian to English style, the room’s novelty of furnishings are a lively mix.

Designed by Mally Skok.

Photo by Bri any Ambridge via Chairish.

Photos by Carlson Home Photography

Tourist in Your Own Town

Stay a night not far from home at these boutiquey escapes.

Words by Lisa Waterman Gray

RThe Trui

Photos by Anna Petrow

yan Hiser, a professional counselor, and his pharmacist partner, David Tran, love to meet new people from all corners of the world. They have also lived in Kansas City’s Southmoreland and other historic local neighborhoods.

That’s why they transformed a gorgeous historic mansion into The Truitt, a boutique hotel with a tasteful blend of nostalgic and modern details. Walking distance from the Country Club Plaza, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, the property oﬀers several room choices and onsite parking—a rarity among Plaza hotels.

Previously a Kansas City Art Institute building, The Truitt’s name honors local realtor Elmore Shelton Truitt, who built this 1916 home and played

This red brick mansion from the early 1900s is now a centrally located boutique hotel.

The bright and spacious living room pairs inky-hued woodwork with white walls and understated furnishings.

a key role in developing the iconic downtown Muehlebach Hotel.

“This is our original property,” Hiser says. “[Another of our properties], The Aida, is in the same area, and a second Truitt will open in the Union Hill area by early next year. We want it to feel like you’re staying at your cool, rich best friend’s house— something curated, local and small, while taking guests out of their daily lives.”

Luxurious linens, floor-to-ceiling drapes and gorgeous French doors lend an upscale feel, from the bedrooms to public spaces. Oriental, vintage and sisal area rugs adorn ebony, high-gloss original wood floors. Several original bathroom floors feature white hexagonal subway tiles or black penny tiles.

Hiser and Tran are adventurous with color, too.

“In the library, there’s almost a charcoal-colored textured grasscloth wallpaper and it’s very moody,” Tran says. “There are brass sconces with red shades and the wood trim is original in that room.”

These co-owners frequently shop and travel for unique, original art and furnishings, with custom and vintage pieces mixed in.

“We drive around to every vintage shop we can ﬁnd, including Chicago and Palm Springs,” Hiser says.

Each hotel has its own garden with a water feature. Flagstone and gravel comprise The Truitt’s patio, which feels like you’re in a green room that invites relaxation.

“The landscaping transports guests to another time or place,” Tran says.

Fresh ﬂowers and light morning snacks plus coﬀee complete The Truitt experience.

Young couples (as well as the young at heart) within a three- to ﬁve-hour drive from their home frequent this small hotel.

“We want this to be a very elevated experience and relaxed luxury,” Tran says. “We think of our hotels as a stage set with a new production every day. Our philosophy is that when you travel, you want to experience new things.”

4320 Oak Street, Kansas City, Missouri @truittkc, thetruitt.com

“We want it to feel like you’re staying at your cool, rich best friend’s house.”

~ Proprietor Ryan Hiser

Far le : Dark tones and playful pops de ne the various spaces.

Le : Guests can enjoy the view and the breeze on an outdoor patio.

Guest rooms balance modern comforts and vintage design elements.

Despite its small size,

AirG&P

Photos by Matthew Anderson

In a quiet Prairie Village neighborhood near the city pool, tennis courts and park, Stephanie Agne, and her husband Danny have transformed a mid-century modern ranch into a three-bedroom, ﬁve-star Airbnb property.

Christened AirG&P, the vibe of this luxurious home emulates Golden & Pine, the beloved retail shop Stephanie closed last year. Her more recent Retreat Interior Design Studio sets out to create functional, comfortable and beautiful modern organic spaces.

At AirG&P, Stephanie’s design aesthetic incorporates neutral tones, texture and mostly

subtle patterns with plenty of natural and luxury materials that shoppers miss from the brickand-mortar shop. Large windows ﬂood the home with natural light, massive beams punctuate wood-clad ceilings, and there’s plenty of brass hardware.

“The house is really small (just under 1,000 square feet), but I wanted it to feel luxurious and super comfortable—like a little bit of a treat,” Stephanie says.

The spacious, well-equipped kitchen features an electric stove and a full-size refrigerator, plus a microwave and a coﬀee maker. A massive banquette complements the round dining table, while quartzite countertops contribute a luxurious feel.

spaciousness abounds— the house sleeps six guests in three bedrooms.

A wall mural in a twin bedroom enlivens the small space.

Shoppers who miss Golden & Pine's warm aesthetic can nd it here, relaxing in the living room. FALL

“The house is really small (just under 1,000 square feet), but I wanted it to feel luxurious and super comfortable—like a li le bit of a treat.”

~Stephanie Agne, owner and designer

“We splurged a little on the kitchen, and quartzite is more durable than marble,” Stephanie says. “The laundry is in an enclosed pantry cabinet in the kitchen.”

The Agnes also reﬁnished existing parquet ﬂoors through much of the home.

“It was a budget consideration,” Stephanie says. “The ﬂoors were in excellent shape, and this was a mid-century modern house. I was okay with something that was historic to the home.”

The king bedroom features a plush wool area rug plus a rattan headboard and footboard. AirG&P also features a queen bedroom and a room with twin beds.

Natural wood frames the bathroom mirror, and large bottles of body wash, shampoo and conditioner reside on the shower wall. But when limestone tile for the ﬂoor and countertops arrived, Stephanie didn’t like how they looked together.

“So, I went to all the local tile companies and then we cut up sheets of tile to make our own ﬂoor pattern,” she says.

Design-loving guests will appreciate a small “library” of design-focused books in the home. And music enthusiasts will love the record player with an extensive vinyl collection. Stephanie says the detached garage will eventually become an indooroutdoor play space with a high-end feel. And guests will ﬁnd easily accessible, on-street parking.

Outdoor entertainment spaces include a four-seat ﬁre pit and deck seating.

“This is a cool, well-maintained, mid-century modern home surrounded by lots of natural greenery,” Stephanie adds.

airbnb.com/h/airgp

Interior Designer: Retreat Interior Design Studio, @retreatinteriordesignstudio

This compact kitchen o ers high-end nishes, full-size appliances and a relaxed, welcoming vibe.

Raw wood, brass xtures and hand-cut tile create restful, spa-like surroundings in the bathroom.

LUXE DESIGN

Lighting is the key to the design of a space, and at Rensen House of Lights you’ll find a magnificent selection of lighting designs and a knowledgeable staff of lighting consultants waiting to help with all the details of lighting your

New lighting designs arriving daily to SEE, TOUCH and TAKE HOME!

Period Pa erns

Designer Kelee Katillac blends history and pop culture —and references two historic Missouri properties—in new award-winning tome.

Words by Laura Spencer |

Leimkuehler

Photos by Aaron

Adelphi Paper Hangings holds one of the largest collections of American found historical pa erns from the past 300 years. Katillac recolored 12 di erent hand-blocked papers for the Henry Blosser House.

Kansas City-based interior and architectural designers Kelee Katillac and Steve Heiﬀus relocated their company, Heartland Historic Homes, to the tiny town of Arrow Rock, Missouri, in 2015.

At ﬁrst, Katillac thought the move would provide a bit of a break for the busy husbandand-wife team. But then, she says, almost immediately after moving in, they took on the 19th-century Henry Blosser House, located a few towns over in Malta Bend.

The property was in a state of decay—so decayed, in fact, that it earned former Missouri Governor Jay Nixon's 2014 designation as the most endangered historic house in the state. Looking back, Katillac describes it as “a gigantic, 360-degree project.”

For instance, its architectural features—from ﬁreplaces to moldings to doors—had been completely stripped away or vandalized.

“And I could tell it was going to be the challenge of a lifetime,” she says.

Katillac’s latest book Historic Style: Honoring the Past with Design for Today, co-authored by writer Jorge Arango, is a colorful coﬀee table

“With humor and tongue in cheek, we are pulsing back and forth between the old and the new, the truly good and historical period pieces, and those which are our modern reinterpretations.”

~ Interior designer and author Kelee Katillac

This spread: Visitors can tour The Blosser Estate in Malta Bend, Missouri, and rent out its barn for events. Nearly destined for demolition, the circa 1884 home was saved and went through high-level restoration e orts. Find a vibrant telling of history through decorative wallpapers, fabrics, xtures and furnishings.

book that explores 40 rooms in private homes and public places across the nation. It includes several great American house-museums, such as Mount Vernon, Montpelier and—of course—the Henry Blosser House. In 2024, it was named the “Coﬀee Table Book of the Year” by Independent Publisher Magazine, earning the book a prestigious Gold Medal at the IPPY Awards.

“So with humor and tongue in cheek, we are pulsing back and forth between the old and the new,” Katillac says, elaborating on her approach, “the truly good and historical period pieces, and those which are our modern reinterpretations.”

The book highlights some of Katillac’s work recoloring bygone period patterns from Adelphi Paper Hangings, the world’s leading archive of historical wallpapers. It also provides insight into her creative process with design diaries featuring playlists by famous artists such as Alanis Morissette and Kendrick Lamar.

“Music has always been a major influence, as well as pop culture, in terms of literature, movies and art,” she explains. “When we surround ourselves with the influences that we find aspirational or inspirational, it helps our lives to be more complete.”

Katillac says their ﬁrm works on projects ranging from restorations of buildings up to 300 years old to brand-new construction. With a new build, she says, “It’s a blank canvas; we can either sink or swim in our vision.” In contrast, restoring a historic property—especially one on the National Register of Historic Places like the Henry Blosser House—comes with restrictions.

“We specialize in making these legacy projects for our clients a lot of fun,” Katillac says. “We take the headache out of the historic tax credits work and process, the redevelopment of the property, and so on down to the last sheet of wallpaper and detail for a project.”

This page: The Gothic-styled Bingham Farmstead (circa 1868-75) stands on 8 acres of land deeded by President Andrew Jackson to John Bingham. Katillac employed a punk a itude to cultivate the overall vibe of this colorful, Sco ish-inspired restoration project and also included it in her book.

Notable Neighborhoods

Mature communities of Kansas City’s historic past continue to instill desire—and bidding wars.

Words by Megan Felling

Kansas City and its surrounding suburbs are frequently on national lists of the best places to live in the country because of the relatively low cost of living, beautiful treelined boulevards, varied architectural styles and top-rated schools. Usually high on the list are many of the neighborhoods in the Country Club District, which center around the original site of the Kansas City Country Club, now Loose Park, near 51st and Wornall Road.

Some of the most notable neighborhoods—on both sides of the state line—include homes on

the National Register of Historic Places or homes designed by noted architects. These close-in, established neighborhoods and historic districts continue to be in demand—houses that come on the market usually sell quickly.

“The character of older homes is a big draw for buyers, including hardwood ﬂoors, crown molding and—especially in the Historic Northeast neighborhoods—people love the large front porches, stone exteriors and neighborhood green spaces,” says Joseph Pinter, an agent with BH&G Kansas City Homes. “Most houses in the

Brookside – Meyer Circle. Listed by the Koehler|Bortnick Team, ReeceNichols. Photo by Nicholas Frizell, Square One Media Productions.

established neighborhoods are selling within a few days and getting multiple bids. I recently sold a home in Romanelli West off Ward Parkway where my client wrote an offer within 10 minutes of first seeing the house. There were multiple offers on the first day on market, and it ended up selling for substantially over list price because it was a ranch in good condition on a beautiful treelined street.”

Although upper-bracket homes typically take a little longer to sell—considering that the buyer pool is smaller—Nicky Nickens with the ReeceNichols Koehler | Bortnick Team has seen several higher-priced homes in these areas sell faster than anticipated because of a scarcity of available listings.

“The more moderate price ranges of $400,000-$600,000 are selling the most

quickly—averaging just over two weeks—especially if the home has been updated,” she says. “Homes near the Plaza have always been highly desirable and continue to be. There is a prestige associated with these areas. The homes have character and there is a quaintness.”

George Medina, a lifelong Brookside and Waldo resident and an agent with ReeceNichols, adds that a major draw of these neighborhoods is the feeling of a small town within a big city.

“Most homes have detached garages, so you’ll see people coming and going, walking the dog or visiting with neighbors,” he notes.

Hyde Park. Listed by Joseph Pinter, BH&G Kansas City Homes. Photo by Brynn Burns.

Prairie Village. Listed by Garre Kessler, ReeceNichols. Photo by The Perfect Spot For You.

A Waldo Dible Tudor. Photo by Joseph Pinter, BH&G Kansas City Homes.

Sagamore Hills. Listed by Tommy Johnson, SellingKC - Stacy Porto Real Estate Team, ReeceNichols. Photo by Joe Rojas, Jordan Wya Ashley Photography.

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He points out that it’s been a seller’s market for years but that the market typically slows in July, as people are on vacation, and more houses come on the market for buyers to purchase without getting into a bidding war.

“We generally see a second spring-like market starting around Labor Day,” he adds. But in certain areas, like Brookside, demand is consistently strong. “Homes sell quickly, especially if they have been redone.”

Find Your Place

Brookside. Home to one of Kansas City’s first outdoor suburban shopping areas with restaurants, unique specialty stores and coffee shops, the Brookside area stretches from 55th Street to Gregory Boulevard, between Ward Parkway and Troost. Part of the Country Club District designed by J.C. Nichols, this collection of neighborhoods incorporates plenty of parks with fountains and statuary on its tree-lined streets. Bungalow, Tudor and Craftsman-style homes fill the area with character. The John Wornall House is a local landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic Trolley Track Trail provides a convenient option for walkers, joggers and cyclists. Don’t miss the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade or the Brookside Art Fair. Home prices can vary from the $300,000s to more than $1 million.

Belinder Hills/Indian Hills/Sagamore Hills. These aﬄuent subdivisions south of 63rd Street and west of State Line Road make up the

southern portion of Mission Hills, Kansas, and host the private Indian Hills Country Club. Stately homes range from spacious ranches to luxurious estates. Downtown KC and the Country Club Plaza are just minutes away. Updated homes in the area typically start near $1 million.

Crestwood. Between the Plaza and Brookside sits one of Kansas City’s ﬁrst shopping districts, the Crestwood Shops, designed by Edward Tanner, famed architect of many of Kansas City’s most charming homes in the Country Club District. The subdivision planners took

advantage of the topography and laid out a neighborhood of paved curving drives, interior parks and picturesque entrances. Adjacent to the original streetcar line—now known as the Trolley Track Trail—locals enjoy the walkability and local parks. Diverse housing options range from charming Cape Cods to stately Dutch Colonials and Tudors. Don’t miss the annual holiday events at the shops!

Fairway. Bordered by Mission Hills Country Club and the Kansas City Country Club, and Shawnee Mission Parkway to the north, this

“ The location is so convenient, it’s easy to get to downtown or the Plaza, and now with the streetcar, it will be even easier.”

~Judy J., owner of a 1948 Cape Cod in Crestwood

Mission Hills. Designed by one of Kansas City's most innovative architects, Mary Rockwell Hook, a pioneer among professional women. Listed by the Koehler|Bortnick Team, ReeceNichols. Photo by Chris Meyer, Takeo Drone Productions.

A 1948 Cape Cod in Crestwood. Photo by Judy J.

“ It’s a very walkable neighborhood—I can walk to the shops, and I love all the trees and views of the two golf courses.”

~ Tammy F., owner of a Cape Cod in Fairway’s “Golden Triangle”

section of Fairway is known as the Golden Triangle. Named Fairway for its proximity to local golf courses and country clubs, the small community was originally developed in the 1940s with mainly single-family Cape Cods. In recent years, the quaint community has undergone a revitalization with newly constructed modern homes and contemporary mansions. A stretch of shops and restaurants are conveniently located within walking distance. Homes typically start in the $400,000s.

Hyde Park. Situated roughly between 32nd and 47th Streets, and Gillham Road and Troost, Hyde Park includes many large turn-of-thecentury mansions on the National Register of

Historic Places, most notably in the Janssen Place enclave, where the first homeowners were architects, lumber barons, railroad magnates and Kansas City’s elite. Many residents are drawn to the character and detail of the Queen Anne and Victorian-style homes. Another popular and common style of home is the Shirtwaist, with stone on the first floor and lap siding on the upper floors, and large front porches. Many large parks and green spaces are in the area. Home prices typically start in the high $300,000s.

Mission Hills. This picturesque community is one of the most sought-after areas, with one of the highest median incomes for any city in the United States. Just west of State Line Road, the

area north of 63rd Street is known to locals as “old Mission Hills,” and boasts majestic and stately homes on large, landscaped lots designed by notable architects such as Clarence E. Shephard, Edward Tanner and Edward Buehler Delk. Homes in this area start at $1 million.

Mission Woods. It’s a small, horseshoeshaped community of 80 unique homes on four densely treed streets adjacent to the Mission Hills Country Club and the cities of Fairway and Mission Hills, Kansas. Numerous homes oﬀer golf-course views. Residents enjoy the close proximity to the Plaza and the Fairway shops. Home prices typically start in the high $400,000s.

Prairie Village. Developed by J.C. Nichols in the 1940s for soldiers returning home from war, the typical house was a small ranch or Cape Cod starting around 900 square feet—usually with two bedrooms on the main level, two additional bedrooms in the upstairs dormers and a one-car attached garage. Prices have historically been low because of the homes’ sizes, but the mature trees and highly rated Shawnee Mission East school district have created high demand. Older homes priced in the $200,000s have been torn down and replaced by larger, modern homes with prices reaching well over $1 million. Spread between 63rd and 95th Streets and roughly Mission Road and Nall Avenue, Prairie Village is adjacent to Mission Hills. Two popular shopping and entertainment areas are within walking distance, as well as numerous parks.

Brookside – Armour Hills. Listed by George Medina, ReeceNichols.

Romanelli West. Listed by Erika Kau man, BH&G Kansas City Homes. Photo by Don James.

Plaza/Loose Park. The Country Club Plaza was created by J.C. Nichols in 1922, designed in a Spanish theme to reflect his travels in Europe, offering hundreds of shops, restaurants and office buildings. The Plaza Art Fair and annual holiday lights are mustsee events. At 75 acres just south of the Plaza, Loose Park was the primary site of the Battle of Westport during the Civil War and is now home to playgrounds, pavilions, an expansive rose garden, tennis courts and hiking trails. In what is sometimes called the Simpson-Yeomans/Country Side Historic District, elegant brick-and-stone mansions surround the park. Condominiums and single-family homes are available around the district, ranging from fixer-uppers to new construction, with prices ranging from the $200,000s to several million.

Romanelli Gardens/Romanelli West. Located between 64th Terrace and Gregory Boulevard, with Ward Parkway as the dividing line, homes are on

Plaza/Loose Park – Country Side Extension. Listed by the Koehler|Bortnick Team, ReeceNichols.

Photo by Nicholas Frizell, Square One Media Productions.

Plaza/Loose Park – Country Club Ridge. Listed by Susan Creidenberg, Compass Realty Group. Photo by Brynn Burns.

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large treed lots and wide streets, with sculptures incorporated into corner landscaping and islands. Colonial and Tudor homes built during the 1920s-1940s are common, as well as sprawling ranches. Home prices typically start in the high $400,000s.

Sunset Hill. Situated south of the Country Club Plaza on the hill above Brush Creek, the neighborhood was developed using the uneven hilly contours to take advantage of the stunning views. Extending from 51st to 59th streets between Wornall and State Line roads, high-end luxury homes in this area feature estate-sized landscaped lots and are priced in the upper bracket.

Waldo. Nestled next to the Trolley Track Trail, Waldo is a very walkable area with many local shops, restaurants and bars. The Brookside and Waldo neighborhoods are known for their collection of Tudor-style homes, many built

by Napoleon Dible from the 1920s through the 1950s. He was one of the ﬁrst builders to purchase materials in bulk and mass-produce homes, allowing him to build quality yet economical houses. With steep, gabled roofs and stucco-and-brick exteriors with decorative halftimbering, many featured an arched front door and side porch. Earlier homes oﬀered a detached garage; however, those built during the later years included an attached garage. Prices vary from $150,000 to $600,000.

Westwood Hills. Charm abounds in this small, tight-knit community spanning 48th Street to 50th Terrace just west of State Line Road. The second of J.C. Nichols’ developments in Kansas, it was the first to include a neighborhood shopping strip. The development of the city was influenced by two prominent female architects of the era, including Elizabeth Evans Rivard, the first woman to earn a bachelor’s in architecture

from the University of Kansas. In 2012, Westwood Hills was declared a National Historic District in its entirety. Home styles range from Cape Cods to brick Tudors and prices typically start in the high $300,000s.

Valentine. A historic neighborhood in midtown just north of the Westport entertainment district, most of Valentine’s homes were built from 1900 to 1910, attracting aﬄuent bankers and lawyers, railroad men and lumber men and their families. Many of the homes were later broken up into apartments in reaction to housing shortages after World War II. In more recent history, people moved back into the large homes and have converted them back to single-family use. Valentine Road curves through the area, supposedly following the lines of the horse racetrack that previously occupied the land.

Sunset Hill. This 1910 brick Colonial occupies three acres just east of State Line Road.

Listed on the Kansas City Register of Historic Places, it was built for Charles Peters, the superintendent and secretary of the Emery, Bird, Thayer & Company dry goods store.

Listed by Nancy Ward, Compass Realty Group. Photo by Craig Sands.

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A Stitch in Time

Needlepoint’s meditative motion engages us in the modern era.

Words by Gloria Gale

We are all busy these days, but some people are trying to slow the watchclock of their lives to be more present in the moment. One time-honored way to do that is to pick up a cloth canvas. Yes, the age-old handcraft of needlepoint is not just for the Bridgerton era.

KC Needlepoint co-owners Polly Kramer and Carol Crowe have given us a new reason and a means to celebrate this art form. Ten years

ago, they partnered up to open a full-service needlepoint shop offering canvases, fibers, finishing and custom designs. They’ve since expanded and relocated to a sunny studio in Waldo.

Anyone seeking the solace and joy of stitchery is welcome. By delving into needlepoint, folks essentially take a step back from daily interruptions for a more solitary way to manage —or pass—time. Yet, it’s also grounds for a group event. Community classes formed throughout the years are still in motion. Classes are also available online.

“People come regularly,” Crowe says. “It’s a way to form new relationships.”

When the women opened their original location, they encouraged people to come and learn the craft in a supportive setting.

“Perhaps their grandmother or mother would do needlepoint as a hobby. Today, many daughters stop by, ready to learn,” Kramer says.

In addition, with the acquisition of family-owned Decor Upholstery—another Waldo Business District shop—the ability to oﬀer expert ﬁnishing promotes KC Needlepoint as a one-stop shop.

In the pantheon of handwork, needlepoint has a rich history spanning centuries and has evolved from functional textiles to an intricate decorative art form. Its enduring appeal lies in the combination of creativity, craftsmanship and the use of canvas as a sturdy foundation for stitching beautiful designs. Kramer and Crowe have more than 10,000 canvas patterns from which to choose.

“We also represent talented local and national artists who design our patterns—there’s no shortage of ideas and, if you want to jump on a

holiday theme, we have Christmas patterns yearround,” Crowe says.

As a bonus in the modern era, needlepoint is actually quite mobile. Avid stitchers can work on their canvas at their kids’ sporting practice, at the pool, in the line at the grocery or in a doctor’s waiting room. The portability and engagement of needlepoint make it inﬁnitely satisfying, if not therapeutic.

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A Window into Stained Glass

An age-old art form comes full circle in the studio of glass artist Tyler Kimball.

Words by Christine Emming | Photos by Eleni Kouvelou

DKC: It’s so nice to chat about glass with you. When I think about stained glass, religious institutions come to mind rst, then much older homes.

Kimball: Stained glass ﬁrst became inspirational because of its features in churches, yes. That was the original place—with all that color and light coming in—to get that feeling of awe. Now I make stained glass, rondels and sheet glass for artists all around the world.

Tyler Kimball, owner of Monarch Glass Studio, is known locally for large-scale installation work, most recently the 2023 installation at the Lawrence Transit Facility in Lawrence, Kansas.

DKC: How did you break into this medium?

Kimball: There was actually a stained-glass window in my parents’ home that threw a little rainbow across the room. I looked at that glass and I could not ﬁgure out how glass was made by humans! That curiosity became a real drive long before I was able to work in the medium.

Stained glass took me into blown glass, but I was still making rondels to put into my stained glass. Then I fell in love with the process of stained glass. Working with a team, the timing’s got to be exactly right. You have to understand what’s about to happen without any conversation —that’s a beautiful process.

DKC: Rondels must be in high demand, based on the quantity and variety on your website. How are those actually used?

Kimball: Before the Tudor diamonds, there were circles. Like a ﬁsheye lens, that prismatic look is in each rondel, so there’s been a resurgence of demand for those in windows and in art.

How can stained glass be used in today’s home?

Kimball: Retroﬁtting—using a commercial glass pane, then retroﬁtting stained glass framing to go inside of it. This allows the glass to showcase inside with viewing protected against wind and rains.

DKC: Your shop also handles restoration work. When should homeowners think about stained glass repairs?

Kimball: Everything should be redone after 100 years. The heat on one side will deteriorate that side faster, which will make it ﬂex and move. The lead gets brittle. Pieces crack—that’s why putting them inside commercial glass is a good idea.

DKC: What do you want people to know about stained glass?

Kimball: There’s nothing better to do with a window than put some beautiful glass patterns into it and get a whole new feel for the room. Come into the shop! We really like when people come in and we talk about glass with them.

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Cellular, at University Health Center in Kansas City, Missouri, makes color and light dance on interior walls. The 470-square-foot piece is built with reinforced lead.

DKC:

Stained glass that’s exposed to the elements on one side, such as an in-home, exterior window, should have it restored before the 100-year mark. Bri le lead causes the window to ex, which leads to breakage.

From the Ground Up

Rugs with a rich history pave the way for soulful spaces.

Words by Corinne L. Casazza

Vintage and antique rugs bring warmth, character and elegance to the home. Many antique varieties feature intricate geometric designs that showcase the talents of the craftsmen and convey a sense of history not found in modern rugs.

Darrel Wingo of Knotty Rug Co. says that today’s trends include geometric patterns like Heriz and Serapis to animal patterns like the hunting Tabriz and even some ﬂorals. The most popular hues are blues, greens and reds or a neutral background with pops of red, blue or even gold.

“If you’re looking for a more formal piece, the hunting Tabriz will work,” Wingo says. “Serapis are a little less formal and more in line with the way people live today.”

His best advice? Find something you love and work around it. “Color is the most critical thing; be sure it works with your design,” he notes.

Massoud Tehrani of Aladdin Oriental Rug Company has been in business 47 years. His passion is antique rugs, speciﬁcally Persian, southern Russian, Turkish and Afghan.

A vintage Turkish rug sourced from Kathe Kaul Estate Sales lays a colorful foundation for this room. Photo by Josie Bene eld.

It’s no small wonder, though—these countries comprised ancient Persia, and Tehrani hails from Iran.

“The patterns in Persian rugs are found in nature, with ﬂowers, trees and animals often used,” he describes. “The rugs are all knotted by hand. You end up with a unique piece that is stunning and also tells a story.”

Tehrani enjoys sharing his knowledge with customers.

“You need to know what you like,” he says. “Quality is most important, then age, condition, size, color and the wool quality of wool. It all adds up.”

Wingo agrees, adding, “We’re very fond of the Afghan pieces because they have really good construction. Their wool is full of lanolin; it makes them very pliable, and the pile doesn’t break down. They really last.”

Both Tehrani and Wingo offer cleaning services. Maintenance of these pieces depends on usage. Tehrani says, “In a high-traffic area or a room where you hold parties, you should have the rug cleaned right after your event to keep it in good condition. If there’s only a few people, maintenance could be once every five or ten years.”

Wingo advises a professional wet wash. “This is how rugs are cleaned after they’re made,” he says. “The wool is shiny and really beautiful when it’s clean. It adds to the luster and color of the rug. Dirt dulls the ﬁnish and makes colors less vibrant. Cleaning pops the color and takes it back to when it was new.”

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Soak in the brilliant colors of layered rugs from di erent countries, including India, Afghanistan and Turkey, at Aladdin Oriental Rug Company. Photo by Josie Bene eld.

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Opening Up

One single space emerges from several smaller ones in this timeless yet transitional

As o en happens with older homes, owners love their location but not their interior spaces. A er raising their family here, a Lee's Summit couple grew tired of the lack of maneuverability in the space, especially the kitchen, where ow was restricted when more than two people were in there.

“The client’s goal was to open up several smaller spaces to create an open, wholly functional space,” says designer Stacey Neely of NeelyHome, who partnered with Gibler Construction on the remodel of what would become a highly functional, familycentered kitchen.

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kitchen.

Placing a high value on increasing space to host their growing extended family, the homeowners asked the team to create a transitional, modern— and much larger—kitchen and dining space for them to enjoy in the years to come. That meant rebuilding the entire space.

“They enjoy cooking together and wanted room for everyone to be involved,” says Amy Gibler. “So, we enlarged the space by adding 200 square feet to the size of the kitchen with an addition to the back of the house. We then created a kitchen layout with plenty of countertop space and a large island.”

One very speciﬁc item was necessary.

“One of [the client’s] top priorities was having room for a large dining table, so this was a factor in the kitchen layout,” Gibler notes. “Our designer

Green-gray cabinets (Sherwin-Williams' Anonymous) give the space a modern-neutral aesthetic. Reeded glass fronts in the corner cabinets slightly conceal the daily dishware while keeping it within easy reach on the Mont Blanc marble countertops.

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was able to select materials to reﬂect the style and vision of our client, and we were able to bring that vision to reality through the construction process.”

With clients who value traditions and heirlooms, choosing the more natural surface materials, including marble, Kansas limestone and reeded glass, felt stable, homey and traditional.

“They have beautiful art and a family antiques collection,” Neely says, “and the design was created with their love for all these things in mind.”

Incorporating family heirlooms into the home’s decor means the space looks new, but it’s crafted around natural textures and a color palette that doesn’t forget the past. The team chose complementary, natural wood stain and a traditional paint palette that further brightens and enlarges the space visually.

“These homeowners were willing to invest what was needed for this space because they valued what they would get out of it,” Gibler says. “They were incredible to work with.”

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An appliance wall and prep sink in the island increase the functionality of the new space.

Below: Repeating the natural wood stain gives this transitional kitchen its warm, heirloom feel.

Brookside Bump-Out

A seamless addition merges modern living with good bones.

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Carrie and John Rouchka have renovated and lived in ﬁve homes in Brookside. With such personal experience, and as owners of JCLC Homes, they aim to give their clients a well-designed, high-end result but also a good experience during the process.

At this residence, the duo had previously built an outdoor space for the client. With its stone ﬁreplace, full kitchen and large family lounge area, the homeowners spend a lot of time out there whether they’re entertaining or whether it’s just the two of them. They wanted that same

by Christine Emming | Photos by Brynn Burns

An expansion to the house substantially enlarged the kitchen, allowing for both a laundry room and full bath, plus access to the previously added outdoor kitchen.

expansive feeling with their indoor kitchen and hired JCLC once again.

The house—almost 100 years old—has all the quality, craftsmanship and details of a traditional Brookside home. It was important to transition the kitchen addition into living for today, but include the beautiful elements that reﬂect the home’s solid bones.

“I love pushing clients to embrace the details,” Carrie says. “Everything should be thought out, from each drawer’s insides to how you’re going to do your laundry to where you’ll bathe your dog.”

The ﬁrm’s approach is often a transitional one, updating spaces for modern living while maintaining the charm.

“We love remodeling, building additions, renovating kitchens—all while challenging ourselves to keep the integrity of a century-old home,” Carrie says.

Graphic tile behind the cooking center is a standout moment in the mostly monochromatic space.

Metal mesh detailing allows for sneak peeks of the co ee bar and dishware.

An inset pet station and a built-in lounger are a couple of the dog-friendly considerations in this renovation.

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“Everything should be thought out, from each drawer’s insides to how you’re going to do your laundry to where you’ll bathe your dog.”

Renovating is inherently stressful, but added challenges for this home also included permitting setbacks—as trying to get permits approved via Zoom in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic was a long and tedious process—and the inherently small size of Brookside lots. Eventually, the city approved plans to bump out enough space on the ﬁrst ﬂoor for a large kitchen addition, a laundry room and a full bath. This addition meant that upstairs, the clients were able to add a hallway and a fourth bedroom with a shared bath. The JCLC team planned for—and ultimately used—every available inch, maximizing the renovation. They also leaned into the client’s love of

~ Remodeler Carrie Rouchka

bold design and pattern, such as with the wallpaper selections.

“They trusted us to develop a beautiful project for them,” Carrie says.

Balancing a client’s wants versus needs is always a challenge, especially on a budget, but spending the right amount of time understanding the client and planning for the best results for them, made this project have a successful outcome.

“How they will live in their new space— the dimensions, the details, the ﬁnishes— they all matter!” Carrie says.

Contractor: JCLC Homes, @jclchomes Resources: Page 258

Above and le : Stained wood pocket doors with opaque glass inserts close o a full bath and a laundry room, both with a black-and-white tile oor that stylistically harkens back to the home's previous era. Because each of these small spaces can be viewed from the kitchen, the bathroom walls feature a brilliantly colored oral wallpaper, while the laundry room has a calming green grasscloth.

The inset desk and workspace make the kitchen double as a functional o ce.

A refreshed exterior ushers in a new era for the home.

Below: Trendy details, such as the ledge on the full-height countertop backsplash, allows for a few antique objects to be displayed.

Tudor Revival

Next-gen builder James Hickok updates a home by historic home builder—and family forefather—Napoleon Dible.

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by Christine Emming | Photos by Matthew Anderson

Napoleon W. Dible, developer and builder of more than 5,000 Kansas City-area homes, started selling his renowned Tudor houses in the 1920s. Over a century later, fourth-generation Dible descendant Anna Hickok purchased her Brookside Dible Tudor in July 2023, bringing the family’s legacy full circle.

“These old houses lack the open concept of newer builds, so one challenge was to create a more open feel,” says Anna, the vice president of operations at HickokDible Real Estate Companies. She hired her brother and Hickok-Dible’s director of construction, James Hickok, to undertake this renovation.

“It was tough to really get the space to work out correctly,” James says of the closed-oﬀ kitchen, which was entirely hidden from view at the back of the house. Yet, Anna had a clear vision and devoted extensive

Not meant to be a relic of the past, this updated home blends new materials, like white oak cabinets and quartzite countertops, with vintage details, like the antique-style faucet with cross handle knobs.

time to the planning process, detailing how she wanted the space to ﬂow.

“The old kitchen was like a canvas to me,” she explains. “It is much larger than most kitchens in traditional Brookside homes, but the old layout felt underutilized.”

Inspired, Anna saw an opportunity to maximize the home’s beauty and functionality through a complete redesign—even down to the studs.

“We removed the walls and doors separating the dining room and kitchen, which created a clear path and sightline to the kitchen island and sink from the front door,” Anna says.

The team also enhanced connectivity by building an arched opening into the living room wall. This new feature provides a view from the

kitchen stove area into the living space while maintaining continuity with the home’s original Tudor-style arches.

However, hanging the cabinets on the east wall without affecting flow and connectivity— two critical components in this kitchen update— proved a significant challenge. To compromise, the team removed a window from the wall where most of the cabinets currently reside—a tough choice given their goal of bringing in as much natural light as possible.

“We wanted to make sure we had as many cabinets as possible,” says James, “and the detail work was still there, which is what I believe the early 1900s craftsmen did such a great job on.”

An island helped to create more cabinet space as well as extra seating. An added slider on the north wall now connects the kitchen to an outdoor seating area, doubling the available natural light.

Anna’s reimagined kitchen is now ﬁlled with radiant sunlight and seamlessly connected spaces.

“It was about infusing the space with personality and soul without losing functionality,” she says. “Instead of going with the safe, all-white choice that would appeal to any future buyer, I focused on crafting a space that felt inviting, beautiful and uniquely me.”

Contractor: Hickok Homes, @hickokhomes

Resources: Page 258

Connectivity throughout the house improved with changes to the oor plan. Sightlines to other spaces increased while keeping the charm of the home's original Tudor-style arches.

Photos by Christine Caso

Artisan Retrospective

Our favorite spaces from the 2024 Artisan Home Tour.

Words by Andrea Darr

Natural light pours into every room of this home at Lenexa’s Timber Rock, where a secluded and landscaped backyard o ers a sense of privacy. From the vantage point of the primary bathroom’s freestanding tub, a bather can take in the view of the impressive outdoor living area, which includes a saltwater pool with a glass wall, an in nity-edge raised hot tub and a bath house with double swinging benches anking a re feature. This niche relaxation spot is part of a 1,500-square-foot primary suite that also includes a custombuilt, boutique-style closet, dual vanities and a three-sided glass walk-in shower.

Home No. 15

Builder: Helm Construction Group Plan Designer: David Helm

Interior Designer: Regan Romero Design

Photo by Ma hew Anderson

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Inside and out of this genuine Modern

English Arts & Craft s home at Mills Ranch, sophistication and ﬁne details reign. The facade has a harmonious beauty, featuring a blend of brick, stone and Hardie siding that distinguishes the property. Timeless interior selections include natural woods, metals and stone accents throughout. Sophisticated details—from the living room beams to the kitchen’s imported Lacanche range to the custom iron railing and millwork—give this home exceptional quality and will bring ease and comfort to the owners. Just outside the windows, meticulous landscaping surrounds a covered patio and outdoor grilling station for alfresco dining and relaxation.

Home No. 14

Builder: Grace & Nell Homes

Architect: C3 Studio

Furnishings & Textiles: Nell Hill’s

Photo by Matt Kocourek

ATthe heart of this home at Triple Creek Farm, a massive vaulted great room draws in light from a wall of glass framed by white oak beams. The view overlooks an infinity-edge swimming pool and Coffee Creek valley green space beyond. Eleven-foot ceilings soar, while European white oak 10-inch plank flooring grounds the space. A linear fireplace and elegant light fixture add touches of modern elegance. The open floor plan adjoins the high-end kitchen, prep kitchen, pantry and eating space.

Home No. 13

Builder: Fieldstone Fine Homes

Interior Designer: Claire House Design

Photo by CC Photography

The signature Clydesdale floor plan is taken to new heights at Loch Lloyd, where modern living and entertaining are at the forefront of its design. A shimmering backlit crystal wall framed by walnut and charcoal-colored cabinets behind the bar of the open-concept living, kitchen and dining area is the first wow moment among many. From the entry’s two-story dimensional limestone wall to the lower-level’s crocodiletextured wallpaper in the speakeasy, material selections grab attention. Glass, natural stone, white oak, brass hardware and elevated lighting fixtures combine in jaw-dropping fashion. This plan also takes entertainment-ready spaces outside with three outdoor living spaces offering unparalleled and luxurious access.

Home No. 9

Builder: Willis Custom Homes

Architect: Bickford & Company

Interior Designer: Judd Designs

Photo by Josie Beneﬁeld

How about this for making an entrance? A floating entryway with sleek powder-coated steel railings leads guests to a 5-foot by 9-foot tall black glass pivot door. This highly imaginative Westside home centers around a natural limestone rock wall embedded within the landscape and features vaulted ceilings and high-end finishes on every level. Through the black steel windows, the three-story staircase is visible and accented by a multidimensional abacus smoked glass fixture, just one of the many cool modern details inside this home.

Home No. 6

Builder: Hickok Homes

Architect: NSPJ Architects

Designer: Jenna Kaufman Interior Design

Photo by Matthew Anderson

Situated on one of the largest lots at Longview Farms, this home is suited for the historic grounds, nestled between the Longview Mansion and Longview Lake. Inspired by 1900s architecture, the outside is a classic nod to Shingle style and even includes an arched porte cochere that connects to a fourth garage and ﬁnished carriage house. Inside, trendy, top-tier ﬁnishes have a Scandinavian vibe, replete with custom white oak cabinets and moody lighting.

Home No. 7

Builder: Walker Custom Homes

Architect: NSPJ Architects

Interior Designer: Evolve Interiors

Photo by Matthew Anderson

INa home highlighted by knotty pine and natural stone, this chefinspired kitchen is an advanced center of command and lifestyle at Staley Farms. Thermador appliances make cooking and cooling a cinch, and there is an easily accessible screened-in deck with a grill deck for barbecue enthusiasts. Facing an open living area on one side, the kitchen also accesses a host of supporting spaces in the halls behind it, including a butler’s pantry with a second oven, a built-in coﬀee maker and additional prep space, as well as a back hall “drop zone,” with built-in lockers, a pet station, coat hooks and more storage.

Home No. 4

Builder: Homes by Chris

Architect: Dennis Tuck

Interior Designer: Julia Haseltine

Photo by Josie Beneﬁeld

Built for entertainment and elevated living, the Tiburon plan is a reverse 1.5-story home on a walkout lot at The Dormie at Loch Lloyd. The lower-level bar centers on a backlit natural marble art wall ﬂanked by white oak display shelves. A rock face white marble bar island has seating for a crowd. Nearby, guests can get cozy at a builtin banquette or spread out in the ﬁnely furnished media space.

Home No. 8

Builder: J.S. Robinson Fine Homes

Interior Designers: Blue Nest Interior Design; LL Design Services; Parkview Interiors

Photo by Nuvo360

The connection between the indoors and outdoors is strong at this hilltop property on 23 acres in Smithville, Missouri. The entire property—including the home, pool, barn, workshop and even an RV pad—centers around a 4.5 acre pond. A connection with the great outdoors is elemental to the home, which was inspired by mountain lodges. The exterior siding and beams throughout the home are reclaimed from the dismantled pieces of Utah’s 1900-built Trestlewood Bridge. In the primary bedroom, the homeowners can invite in a cool breeze with French doors open wide to a deck that spans the entire back of the home and includes a screened-in, heated porch, along with access to an impressive backyard oasis.

Home No. 2

Builder: Owen Homes

Interior Designer: Sara Svehla Interior Design

Photo by TN Creative

ANantique stained-glass pantry door adds vintage charm to the cool tones of this modern kitchen design. It's part of an extensive millwork package in this modern spin on a French Country home. The home’s size—spread across three lots at Shoal Creek Village—is impressive (and includes enough space for an indoor sport court and other spaces for large gatherings), but the design details build character throughout. Handcrafted tile and light fixtures by artisans elevate the palette, while Italian plaster in the kitchen is a subtle but sophisticated application that blends well with the more modern amenities. Large windows throughout offer views of a wooded area behind the home, and those seeking a personal connection with nature can find it outside on a stone paver patio.

Home No. 3

Builder/Architect/Interior Designer: Cardinal Crest Homes

Photo by Craig Keene

ONa sprawling ranch in Bucyrus, Kansas, this reverse 1.5-story modern farmhouse encompasses a stunning treatment of nearly 9,000 square feet of space. It is primed for quiet country living and is also party-ready with its grand statement-making spaces and attentive details. For example, the dining room accesses the front porch through blackframed sliding doors, punctuating the white modern farmhouse design. The main eating areas also have an adjoining beverage bar that connects to the covered and screened lanai, where a wood-burning ﬁreplace creates a cozy atmosphere on cool nights.

Home No. 11

Builder: Starr Homes

Architect: Castrop Design Group

Interior Designer: Style and Grace Interiors

Photo by Matthew Anderson

Kitchens & Baths by Briggs, a Premier Decorative Plumbing Showroom, focuses on providing high-end products, a knowledgeable staﬀ, and excellent client relations.

Unbelievable views of the countryside demand beautiful spaces to admire them from. That’s what is happening at this stunning lanai with luxury outdoor living options. Located on the main level, it includes a full-size bar and media room connected through sliding glass doors, as well as the primary suite. All of this overlooks and connects to a custom pool on an elevated terrace overlooking acres of rolling green hills.

Home No. 12

Builder: Starr Homes

Plan Designer: Gerry Starr

Interior Designer: Evolve Interiors

Photo by Matthew Anderson

Nestled into nature, this home offers contemporary comfort on 38 acres in Holt, Missouri. The 6,000-square-foot true ranch blends the warmth of wood beams and European white oak flooring with decorative lighting accents throughout. Each bedroom features an ensuite bath and walk-in closet, but the primary bath showcases exceptional styling with its sleek double vanity with integrated docking drawer outlet, separate makeup station, freestanding tub, and spacious tiled shower with heated floors and linear niche with LED lighting.

Home No. 1

Builder: Richardson Custom Homes

Interior Designer: Sara Svehla Interior Design

Photo by Pete Minda

This reverse 1.5-story home has it all— indoors and out. Sited on a historic ranch in southern Johnson County, it’s enveloped in farmhouse charm on a grand scale. The size of the rooms strives to meet the size of the generous acres of pastoral views out nearly every window. The great room shown here on the main level intermingles with a uniquely designed modern kitchen, cozy breakfast banquette, bar and ample dining room. Sliding doors lead out to a vaulted screened-in porch overlooking a custom pool and adjacent putting green. This home is deﬁned equally by both its chill spaces and entertainment-friendly places.

Home No. 10

Builder: Starr Homes

Architect: Castrop Design Group

Interior Designer: Angela Arnone-Orel, Starr Homes

Photo by Matthew Anderson

Clerestory windows, expansive ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows are the main draw of the open living space in this home located at The National. A complex roof structure with multiple levels and angles from the exterior make for an intriguing and abundantly lit interior. Recessed lighting fixtures, along with elegant decorative lighting, give the home a warm glow. That’s important for this sleek and minimal floor plan and allows the natural materials selected for the home to shine. Rift-sawn white oak cabinetry and a natural stone wall bring grounded, earthy materials to this crisp, clean residence.

Home No. 5

Builder: Homoly Design + Build

Architect: Bickford & Co.

by Matthew Anderson

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Natural Beauty

Indoors and out, nature makes a strong impression at this Cedar Creek home.

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Contractor: BK Builds, @bkbuilds_kc

Interior Designer: Jennifer Bertrand, @jenniferbertranddesign

Stager: Alison Leigh Designs, @alisonleighdesigns

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The home is de ned by its use of natural stone, smooth marble, reclaimed wood and views of the outdoors.

Blending European Countryside and Mountain Modern is not an easy thing to do. It requires a harmonious balance of color, texture and expert planning. Builder Brian Kuhn can deliver the goods at this high level, and he likes to have fun during the experience—enter his choice for a design partner: internationally renowned designer Jennifer Bertrand, known for her quirky and unexpected projects.

At this Cedar Creek house, she shows her “grown-up” side. “Mature” choices for her express themselves in the exuberant wallpaper in the powder bath and the detailed character of the brass hardware.

“There’s a constant push and pull between formal and casual in design,” Bertrand says. She elaborates further, claiming that the greatest challenge of the project was cultivating a new style that Kansas City

had never seen before while also creating a comfortable home that anybody could live in.

Together, Kuhn and Bertrand built a home that stands as a testament to the idea that even the most elegant of homes should tell a story—even if no one lives there yet.

This home was a recipient of the Pick of the Parade award at the KCHBA's Spring Parade of Homes. See this winner in our full story online.

One of the many show-stopping features of the house is the distinctive Sierra Ashlar stone backsplash wall spanning the kitchen and dining room.

Builder: Helm Construction. Photographer: Matthew Anderson.

Builder: Homes by Chris / Photo: Josie Henderson

Ser ng 4 to 40

A series of “outdoor rooms” increases a Leawood couple’s backyard experience for various parties and seasons.

Words by Meghan Craig | Photos by Matthew Anderson

Having just wrapped up a full-home remodel, homeowners Kelli and Andrew Martin decided the ﬁnishing touch would be to extend their living experience outdoors with additional space for relaxing and entertaining.

Kelli discovered Lorax Design Group while researching companies who are well-versed in hardscape design.

“Once we saw some of Kurt Kraisinger’s ﬁnished projects, we knew Lorax would be a good choice for the aesthetic we were looking for,” she says. “We wanted clean lines that ﬁt well within the contours of our property, few or no railings, and the ability to keep our two mature oak trees and incorporate them into the design. Lorax excels at this type of design work.”

Kraisinger, founder and president of Lorax Design Group, ensures that all his outdoor projects feel natural, with free-ﬂowing circulation.

“We also wanted the design to feel comfortable for a family of four yet also when entertaining a group of 40,” he says.

The Martins started with a clear picture of what they wanted the backyard to look like, which minimized the time spent on design and revisions. Contractor Taylor Erickson of Erickson Build Co. was involved from the beginning. In total, the design process, permitting and actual renovations took around 18 months.

The Martins originally wanted more of the structure to be fully enclosed as part of the

“For this project, we used a fairly simple pale e that included stone (limestone), Brazilian hardwood (Ipe) and powder-coated aluminum. Texture was important, so we used one of my favorite nishes for the limestone slabs: a sawmill-cut nish with an irregular, rugged surface that is pleasing to the eye. We highlighted this surface under the bar top with an LED light strip,” Kraisinger explains.

interior of the home, but due to HOA restrictions, they could only have an additional 300 square feet “under roof.”

“Our vision for the project changed over the course of the design phase,” Kelli says. “We had to pivot with the design because we wanted to be able to use the space for as many months out of the year as possible.”

This led to the addition of an open-air, heated lanai that could be used for at least three seasons.

Lorax designed four unique areas that seamlessly ﬂow one into the next: the lanai, a

dining space, a lounge space, and a large woodburning ﬁre pit that became the center of the project.

This layout accommodates several “outdoor rooms” to disperse groups of people into separate seating areas that are comfortable without feeling overcrowded.

“We listen to our client’s needs, learn about what is most important for their vision, and then apply a comprehensive design that is consistent with their wishes and desires,” Kraisinger says.

The entire space is surrounded by a lush, green

Integrated LED lights add to the ambiance of the re pit and o er way nding around the built-in seating. Behind the pillows, you can see the decorative drain cover.

backdrop of trees and plants, creating a calming and beautiful space for relaxation, family time or hosting larger groups.

Lorax used natural materials like stone and wood to unify the vision of the outdoor space and reference the architecture of the house, giving the appearance that the entire project was built with the house. And with heating elements to allow for use during colder months, the Martins got the highly usable space they were hoping for.

“Our favorite thing about the outdoor space is that every space is used and has purpose for exactly what we imagined, and we get to enjoy the outdoors in KC about 10 months out of the year,” Andrew says. “We use the space for parties for our girls’ volleyball teams, graduation parties, happy hours with friends, watching football games outside with 15 people sitting around the ﬁre pit, cards under the lanai, or dinner for two. We love it and look forward to spending as much time outside as possible.”

Planter boxes at the base of the steps so en the hardscape with lush green vibes.

The large outdoor sofas and chairs on the main level are from Yardbird, forming a cozy, conversational environment.

Landscape Architect: Lorax Design Group, @loraxdesigngroup Contractor: Erickson Build Co., @ericksonbuildco

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A Ma er of Time

"Stone Co age Garden" was the descriptor the team kept in mind for the overall vision of the property that blended the 1920s native limestone house with laid-back country gardens.

A landscape seven years in the making blooms with transplanted varieties, cool colors and user-friendly ow.

Words byKimberly Winter Stern | Photos by Josie Beneﬁeld

Creating serene outdoor spaces that eﬀortlessly bridge beauty and nature with everyday living can be challenging.

However, the project that landscape designer Laura Stack of Creative Outdoor Spaces undertook with a new client in 2017 was far from ordinary. After receiving a referral, Kansas City, Missouri, homeowners Lauren and Drew Timberlake summoned Stack to help them transform the overgrown, disconnected property surrounding their new-to-them 1920s native limestone house into a vibrant and versatile alfresco sanctuary. Neither party could have foreseen the remarkable journey that followed, one that would foster a deep and meaningful connection to nature.

The couple, who had yearned for acreage within the city—a tall order by any standard—were captivated by the charming south suburban property. By all appearances, it could have been in the English countryside rather than in the Midwest. Located oﬀ a busy Kansas City thoroughfare, at the far end of a quiet, leafy street, the home was the area’s pinnacle

An aerial perspective of the property showcases how landscape designer Laura Stack meticulously created the framework and structure for intimate spaces. The long driveway was gravel until the couple paved it several years ago. “Coming up this drive and turning into the circle drive [out of view] is part of the experience of arriving at the house,” Stack says.

Two quirky, three-legged planters found in the woods now ank a doorway. Elevated stone beds showcase the saved transplants, while the gazebo peers out from beyond. A concrete bridge remains in a secluded corner of the property. So lamb's ear and thorny roses grow side by side. Koi swim serenely in the hardscape pond area. Nature is allowed to do what it will; these "weeds" are rather extraordinary-looking en masse.

estate-sized farmstead—and the captor of the Timberlakes’ imagination.

They prioritized the home’s outdoor renovation before addressing the interior remodeling. With Stack leading the way, they began creating intentional, organic spaces that would evolve over the years to create a multiuse outdoor haven for the family.

“We wanted a design that felt periodappropriate, and Stack was able to help us with a cohesive master plan,” Drew says. “Where others suggested pulling up and discarding decadesold shrubs and trees, she found ways to move and repurpose them, which not only saved us money but also helped the landscaping to feel

more mature, rather than waiting several years for it to come into its own.”

Reviving the property required creativity and ingenuity. It needed to reﬂect the couple’s casual lifestyle as parents of three active children and their aspirations to live in a place that felt like home—not a showplace.

“We used ‘country estate’ and ‘farmhouse’ to help identify and develop their vision,” Stack explains. “[The previous] homeowners did not maintain formal gardens planted over the years, leaving them disheveled, almost unrecognizable.

Ultimately, we chose the ‘stone cottage garden’ descriptor because it aligns with the family’s laidback approach to living.”

“ I’m less concerned about taming every inch and more delighted by the changing seasons, thriving plants (even weeds!) and animals that visit us.”

~ Homeowner Lauren Timberlake

In 2022, Stack designed a front-entry courtyard to the home, using stones for the three courtyard patio walls from a turn-of-the-century smokehouse. Twenty-two pallets of old street pavers laid out for the property’s walkways, landings and patios maintain consistency and establish an age-appropriate aesthetic.

For Stack, it’s vital to involve clients with decision-making, while she assumes a supportive role as a cheerleader or advisor who suggests the best contractors for implementing the design. The Timberlakes wanted to be intimately involved in many aspects of the project—even DIYing at some junctures—but they also sought her expertise in several areas, like recommending sustainable plants and trees, repurposing river rock and pea gravel to create woodland paths, and moving ﬂagstone and wall stone to build borders along the driveway.

“Expressions of things that I saw early on could be reused to build something new that looks old—that appealed to them,” Stack says.

One example of the creative reuse of existing landscape elements is Stack’s innovative idea to transplant 40 mature ﬁve- to six-foot boxwoods that obscured the front of the residence—planted decades ago along the foundation of the house— into the landscaping along the driveway, creating a welcoming arbor through which to enter the property.

Part landscape designer and part curator, she reﬂects on the joy and reward of helping the

The Timberlakes’ alfresco dining room, so ly illuminated at dusk by strings of Edison lights suspended from a redbud tree, is the perfect se ing for family dinners and entertaining.

An elegant and low-maintenance Sweetbay magnolia tree and a durable, low-slung Savin juniper evergreen shrub establish a feel of intimacy between the driveway and the courtyard patio. The comfortable seating arrangement includes a central re pit.

Timberlakes achieve their goals and the resulting charm radiating from every corner of the property.

“It was a privilege to join Lauren and Drew, who are extremely patient in concentrating on diﬀerent projects in the outdoor renovation, envisioning and prioritizing how to tame, interpret and carefully develop this one-of-a-kind property into something uniquely theirs.”

Lauren especially looks forward to spending time outdoors on the sprawling property every day.

“Stack has helped me appreciate the natural beauty here,” she says. “I’m less concerned about taming every inch and more delighted by the changing seasons, thriving plants (even weeds!) and animals that visit us.”

As the garden and grounds end their seventh season of transformation from a rough-and-tumble expanse to a beautiful and functional outdoor living space, it’s not just the physical changes that stand out. Rather, it’s the celebration of the landscape’s distinctive personality that truly shines.

Landscape Designer: Laura Stack of Creative Outdoor Spaces

Landscaper: Complete Outdoor Expressions

Resources: Page 258

Above and le : Last year, during the home’s central core and kitchen renovation, the Timberlakes focused on a small koi pond at the front of the house, installing a agstone patio out ed with Adirondack chairs. The combination of the pond, the patio, the plantings and the woodland backdrop make a tranquil spot for quiet contemplation or an intimate conversation.

CABIN TO THE CORE

Outdoorsy style and vintage nds characterize a throwback, laid-back Lake Waukomis cabin.

Words by Susan Cannon | Photos by Matt Kocourek

Have you heard the terms “cottagecore” and “cabincore”? They emerged during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, taking social media feeds and the interior design world by storm. These romanticized versions of past eras and simpler lifestyles appealed to folks who were stuck indoors during stressful times.

Yet Carlie and Mark Goss already had an innate and enduring passion for the cabin and lodge lifestyle long before its mainstream debut. They each had fathers who were avid bird hunters and ﬁshermen. Mark grew up in Springﬁeld, Missouri, where he spent a lot of time at the surrounding Ozark lakes as a kid. Meanwhile, Carlie was raised in rural Weston, Missouri.

“I got my love for the cabin and lodge look going on trips with my parents to Yellowstone National Park and Big Cedar Lodge,” Carlie explains, “and I created a vintage lodge-y feel for the screened-in porch in our former home where we raised our children.”

The double chest with antler pulls was the rst piece Carlie ordered for the home. A set of CR Laine Devereux wing chairs on either side are upholstered in a traditional ticking-stripe fabric. The mix of art on the wall above is both vintage and new. The brown mountainscape scene is actually the TV.

The bar area is the fun entertainment center of the home, chock-full of Mark’s

collection,

and other

accessories. An impressive gallery of vintage art—one that any hunter or sherman would appreciate— is meticulously hung above.

bourbon

vintage glassware,

cool plaid ice bucket

old-school

To the right of the bar is a glass-front armoire— a housewarming gi from Mary Carol Garrity.

Carlie developed a vintage-shopping bug early in life. “I frequent estate sales [and] antique and vintage shops here and everywhere I travel,” she says.

After their kids ﬂew the coop, the emptynesters bought a two-story, four-bedroom house at Lake Waukomis, a tight-knit community in Platte Woods near Parkville, Missouri.

The location is quite convenient for Carlie, who works nearby for an interior decor shop that feels like her second home. She is the design manager and furniture buyer for Nell Hill’s, the popular home furnishings store in The Village at Briarcliﬀ. In fact, Nell Hill’s and its original owner, Mary Carol Garrity, were both part of Carlie’s life growing up. Her mother, a design enthusiast,

worked at Mary Carol’s original Atchinson, Kansas, shop on the weekends and still works at the Briarcliﬀ shop to this day.

When it came time for Carlie to decorate their lake home, her impulse was to go all out with a cozy cabin vibe. To create this classically comfy look, she blended new and vintage furnishings, heirloom pieces and a few generous gifts from those close to her.

Naturally, Nell Hill’s furniture, textiles and a plethora of curated decor accessories played a signiﬁcant role in the home’s design. And, for a woman who exclaims, “Plaid is my favorite color,” Carlie employed the pattern in both sophisticated and retro ways, from the customupholstered Nell Hill’s furniture to bedding and

Gingham tableside accessories and a croquet set add vintage charm to the balcony overlooking the serene lake waters.

A sh pillow for the back, a forest-green ceramic taboret for a drink and a cane planter stand for a friendly fern set the scene for a few moments of relaxation.

Pheasant-themed dishes are layered atop wood pedestal pieces on the balcony for a casual, party-ready meal.

“Plaid is my favorite color!”

~ Carlie Goss, homeowner and designer

A vintage Persian rug— a housewarming gi from Katie Laughridge, Nell Hill’s current president and owner—anchors the living room. On the back wall, a twopiece, glass-front sideboard and chest hold collected treasures. A vintage treetrunk bar stool serves as a lamp stand.

a collection of tartan throws, vintage luggage and plaid knickknacks around the home. Mixed seamlessly with her well-executed gallery walls of wilderness scenes, hunting dogs, antler plaques and hanging antique plates, there’s no shortage of conversation pieces for guests to appreciate when the couple entertains, which they do a lot—both indoors and on their large balcony.

Crafted with authentic personality and timeless memories, the home is a nostalgic slice of heaven for the couple, and one can only imagine that living there feels like a charming cabin getaway every day.

Interior Design: Nell Hill’s, @nellhills

An old framed Falsta Brewing ad conjures up idealistic campsite living. The sh plaque is a gi from Mary Carol Garrity, Nell Hill’s founder.

Carlie dressed her 19th-century wrought-iron and brass guest room bed with plaid bedding and houndstooth pillows from Nell Hill’s, along with a hunt-scene pillow Carlie had made from an old tapestry. The artwork is an original oil painting that Carlie found at a garage sale.

A vintage chest displays the couple’s everyday white restaurant dinnerware. Carlie sourced the painting of the hunting Spaniels from Glenwood Antique Mall.

The leather chair and o oman set—a wedding gi from Carlie’s parents 25 years ago—looks snug with a glen plaid pillow and a woven magazine basket with leather handles.

A bamboo hall tree inside the front door is decked out with Carlie’s favorite red tartan pieces—a new Scotch Brand travel bag and a few vintage suitcases. An old wicker shing basket sits ever-ready for an excursion on their pontoon boat.

FUTUR E LEGACY

A Rockhill Colonial on the Historic Register is elevated with classical, playful and functional dynamics.

Words by Meg Hilburn |

The renovation began along with the prospective purchase, when the potential homeowner was considering buying this untouched historical 1921 gem. She saw the potential but knew she’d need help. She called on her designer from years past— Stephanie Abramson—to talk it through.

“Stephanie and I had crossed paths in 2005 when she lent her expertise to the design of my previous home,” she explains. “I knew she’d be the perfect partner for this project because of her keen ability to grasp a client’s vision and unwavering commitment to quality design choices that pay extraordinary attention to detail.”

Photos by Brynn Burns

“The homeowner believes life is colorful. We pushed it in a few places to add joy.”

~ Interior designer Stephanie Abramson

The client’s asks were simple but nuanced. One, craft a modern, calm and serene aesthetic. Two, deftly blend contemporary and traditional elements with a few vibrant pops of color. And three, reconﬁgure the space without looking like they reconﬁgured it in order to incorporate modern conveniences to make entertaining easy.

Abramson was game.

“Creating a welcoming environment for friends, family and community was extremely important to this client,” she says. “Everything needed to be touched to bring this house into the 21st century without losing integrity and charm. Because I was allowed from the start to let creativity ﬂow, we were able to make it relevant and blend the aesthetics of old and new seamlessly. I feel like we accomplished what we set out to do.”

The balance of old and new is evident from the outside in—one of the biggest challenges they faced was addressing an existing lowergrade backyard and tiny detached garage. The solution? Construct an elevated driveway leading to a spacious new two-car garage. This not only provided ample parking but also made accessing the home more convenient. By tearing out an old back staircase, they were able to add an exterior door, allowing direct entry from the garage to the kitchen.

Above: Original sconces ank the front door, blending the old with the new—wallpaper by Porter Teleo.

New applied molding and lighting elevates the dining room. Asian scroll art adds a vintage touch and interesting conversation piece.

Below: The original staircase shines prominently, while a modern xture brings the space's feel into a new era.

Removing this staircase also freed up space to expand the area off the kitchen, allowing for the addition of a desired butler’s pantry and a new main-level full bath. These lifestyle-oriented additions fulfilled the client’s needs as an avid entertainer and incorporated thoughtful future planning to accommodate for aging in place. The results are functionality at its best. The new butler’s pantry—complete with a second dishwasher, ice maker, beverage fridge and sink—matches any new-construction wish list. Noteworthy kitchen selections perfectly reflect the project’s overall vision. The classic cabinetry is paired with a showstopping green marble island, hammered stainless apron sink, ethereal quartzite backsplash and tops, organic hand-glazed tiles and mixed metal hardware and lighting, creating an intriguing blend of textural tones.

A full bath in the back hall on the main level adds key functionality.

In the new full bath, Abramson explains how, “Everything is new except the sink, which was original to the house—we decided to restore it and give it a new faucet.”

It mixes perfectly with modern choices, such as a custom glass shower and charcoal and woodtextured plank tiles. An antique framed tapestry on the wall keeps it in good company.

The main hall still connects the kitchen, dining room and living room—a central plan so recognizable to many Rockhill homes—but its appearance is anything but typical, courtesy of a hand-painted wallcovering by Porter Teleo.

“I’ve long admired [Porter Teleo’s] aesthetic and ﬁnally had the opportunity to incorporate their signature look into my living space,” the homeowner notes. “Its uplifting presence greets you the moment you step inside.”

Within each connecting room, the details are anything but expected. The dining room has new wainscotting that appears original, an antique dining set dons new vibrant seat covers and the

Complementary rusty orange-red and pops of blue create an inviting energy in the living room.

Convenient to the kitchen, the butler’s area is a home chef’s best friend, increasing storage and prep space—and looking good.

The green marble island from SCI - Surface Center Interiors is a showstopper.

ceiling features deep-blue paint paired with a modern chandelier. The walls also showcase the homeowner’s own classical Asian scrolls.

“I had chills when she pulled those out,” Abramson says. “We knew we were using them!”

In the adjacent living room, more Asianinspired antiques were incorporated as coﬀee and side tables. Abramson paired them with new custom-upholstered sofas in rich, iridescent rustcolored velvet. Above, a vintage batik in the same deep blue as the dining room ceiling faces oﬀ with a modern print, lending subtle energy to the conversation area.

It’s in the adjoining library where dynamic color shines in full force.

“The homeowner believes life is colorful,” the designer muses. “We pushed it in a few places to add joy.”

All-new bookcases—painted in a vibrant green—were made to hold more than 2,000 books that the homeowner had purchased along

Clearly not original to the house, the primary bathroom is luxuriously updated, swathed top to bo om in marble. To maintain the original windows, Abramson designed frosted glass panels on hinges to maintain privacy and light without changing the historical exterior.

A Zen retreat makes the most use of above-garage space.

with the home. A small window was expanded to bring in more light, complementing the bold green marble ﬂoor tiles that anchor the room and create a jewel-box eﬀect.

Upstairs in the primary bedroom and bathroom, serenity and luxury rule supreme with a return to natural tones and materials.

“The space was there, but we reconﬁgured it from the tiny original closet and bath to create a large closet and open shower room that incorporates a separate soaking tub,” Abramson explains.

The walls are clad in full slabs of marble from ﬂoor to ceiling, allowing for uninterrupted movement in the veining.

All old houses come with a few surprises, but in this case, it was the client and designer who added them! The full bath on the third ﬂoor is just plain fun for guests, with a bright red vanity and walls striped à la Pendleton blanket. And, to top it all oﬀ—literally—this dynamic client-designer duo added a mirrored yoga studio in the loft space above the new garage. The result surprises and delights.

“I never want to do the same thing twice,” Abramson says. “This client didn’t shy away from letting creativity reign. When a client is so open to expressing herself and we can play, amazing things can happen.”

Interior Designer: SEA Design, @seadesignkc

Architect: BNB Design, bnbdesign.com

Contractor: Noblit Didier Construction, @noblitdidierconstruction

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The primary suite—bathed in natural light—is a soothing space to recharge among the treetops. Here, comfort and vintage style are perfect design partners.

A front entry courtyard is typical of Spanish Revival style. It’s one of Jo Marie’s favorite places to unwind. Several seating areas provide options for dining or resting. “Even with all the cars driving by, it’s not that loud,” she says. The Virgin Mary statue was a gi , set atop a po ing table she fashioned out of an iron base and a marble top. A centuries-old Greek urn marks the center of the space. The hanging baskets are from Family Tree Nursery.

Curated Casa

Midwest Maven brings her uniquely blended brand of new/old and high/low to a sprawling hacienda in Mission Woods.

Words by Andrea Darr | Photos by Josie Beneﬁeld

Jo Marie’s daughter, Star, plays this century-old, perfect-condition Vose & Sons piano. The room’s accent wallpaper is called Garden of Eden; sourced from The Beverly Collection, out of Weston, Missouri, it comes with or without snakes. Jo chose with, of course. It’s a meaningful selection because The Garden of Eden is also one of the original and most popular salads at The Mixx, still o ered on the menu 20 years later.

WWhen Jo Marie Scaglia walked into the Spanish Revival house on a corner lot in Mission Woods, she wasn’t looking to buy. But her sister, a real estate agent, had sent her a photo of it, and said it was her dream house. Jo Marie instantly felt the same. She purchased the property in August 2022 on the whim of excitement, its full potential hidden under the weight of heavy woodwork and red carpet. Jo Marie has never shied away from a restoration project—we featured her Weston farmhouse retreat in the Spring 2023 issue—but a few weeks into ownership, Jo Marie experienced the dreadful thought that she’d made a mistake: the house was too big for just her and her 13-yearold daughter, Star, and it needed a lot of work. Incredibly, the prominent hacienda-style home, with its red tile roof and stone courtyard facing busy Shawnee Mission Parkway, had sat vacant for a decade before the previous owner bought it. During their three years living there, they replaced windows and the roof and resurfaced the courtyard. Inside, the house felt not just outdated but unknown to Jo Marie.

A sunken living room is also standard in Spanish Revival oor plans. Jo Marie removed columns from the railing to open up the space and crowned the room with a 1978 Murano chandelier she picked up at an estate sale for six times less than one listed on 1stDibs. “It came to me,” Jo Marie says. She sourced the white sectional from Vinca Vintage.

A stone wall protects the house from busy Shawnee Mission Parkway. The hum of tra c dims to white noise in the background and can barely be heard inside the house.

Yet the Saltillo tile was charmingly nostalgic and comforted Jo Marie as she observed the space and envisioned what it could be.

“I didn’t know why until I realized that we had the same tile in the entry of the house I grew up in,” she says.

Since then, the house has felt like home. But it’s Jo Marie’s special brand of styling that has really settled her in.

For her, ﬁxing up a house is a puzzle whose parts do not come from a box on a store shelf. It is not a matter of simply “updating.” It is a creative phenomena in her brain that can assemble a melange of objects into a cohesively divine space that anyone would want to spend time in.

“It’s nutty; I’m a lunatic—but in a good way,” she says nonchalantly.

Her feeling that way could be partially attributed to insane hours she spends as a restaurateur. Jo Marie owns The Mixx, with locations in midtown and Overland Park, and

Jo Marie ripped out the former carpeted, value-engineered stairs and installed white oak treads and neutral but pa erned tiled risers “so the art and the madness pops,” she says.

Jo Marie so ened the black-framed patio doors with airy oor-to-ceiling curtains that she found at a Loose Park home during a Rick Pence estate sale. Hot pink swivel chairs pull color from the art hanging above a mirrored dresser. “I believe you can use things all over the house that aren’t typical,” Jo Marie says. The easel and featured artwork were a gi from Mortera Vintage.

Above: Originally staged as a living room, Jo Marie swapped it out to become the dining room because the replace makes the room cozy—sometimes too cozy when she has to kick people out a er lingering for hours. Art and collections give this room conversation fodder for days. An eggplantcolored grasscloth wallcovering swathes the walls and ceiling, and a selenite xture from Wilson Lighting drips overhead. Six 1950s Knoll bentwood chairs upholstered in blackand-white alpaca and wool surround the RH table. The oral arrangements are by Chuck Matney of The Li le Flower Shop.

Jo Marie o ces at a lucite chair poised at a vintage laminate desk found in the West Bo oms Antique District. Books, photos and art personalize the original bookcase behind, which she painted in Farrow & Ball Railings No. 31, an inky blue-black.

A four-poster Noir bed anchors the

vaulted bedroom, one of Jo Marie’s favorite rooms in the house.

An Asian antique side table has a surprise chair hidden inside.

Caﬀetteria in Prairie Village. The rest might only be explained by a slight obsession. When she’s not running three businesses or crafting recipes, she’s scouring estate sales and vintage shops.

“I have a shopping problem,” Jo Marie admits.

Hoarding is a problem, but here, everything has a place and looks perfectly curated.

“When you buy what you love, it all goes together,” Jo Marie explains.

The hunt for beautiful things—art, rugs, pottery, dishware, glassware—is part of the attraction, and the landing of deals is eﬀectively a high—especially if a found object elicits a eureka moment when Jo Marie knows just where it will go.

“I can’t describe it,” she says. “I don’t do everything at once. I just ﬁnd something and know that it’s perfect.”

Jo Marie’s style doesn’t ﬁt any labels. “Eclectic” could be the closest yet doesn’t begin to describe the layers that peel back on the journey through each room. Quite simply, the house unfolds. Look up to see grasscloth or tile on the ceiling. Look down at the vibrant and

The primary bathroom’s copper tub, installed by the previous owner, makes a great focal point and center of relaxation— if Jo Marie could nd the time to use it. An arched opening to the Zellige-tiled shower emulates other arches throughout the house. An antique French dresser became a vanity, with wall-mounted faucets fashioned above.

The replace is original to the house, but Jo Marie had it relined for use. The leather camel foot rest is a perfect example of her shopping experience: “A lot of times I buy things and don’t even know what it is.”

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The open shelves are such a handy feature at her Weston retreat house that Jo Marie duplicated them here for her in-town collections.

“I’m an organized hoarder; even minimalists appreciate it,” Jo Marie says.

“Pink is everywhere in my houses,” Jo Marie says. In this full hall bath, Lewis & Wood wallpaper pairs excellently with trim painted in SherwinWilliams’ Coral Reef. The Moroccan rug is from Kate McConnell Studio; the framed wood block print is by Glenn Gant, an artist who studied under Thomas Hart Benton.

plush vintage rugs underfoot. All around, the collective jibes with color and texture, mashes eras, tells stories and induces questions about provenance—for instance, the 1800s thrashing board repurposed as living room art, or the kitchen’s former ventilation hood upturned with plants on the coﬀee stoop.

“Oh, I didn’t see that before,” friends will often tell her.

Jo Marie points out a newish term in the world of design that collides seemingly opposing ideas: Maximal Minimalism. She applies this to herself in a few ways: She claims minimalism’s functionality and lack of clutter—every piece in

her home is intentional—and maximalism’s laden personality. Her version of the term also works on a ﬁnancial level—Jo Marie spends less money for more stuﬀ. Nearly every object she owns once belonged to someone else.

“Only, like, 10 pieces in the house might be new,” she notes.

Jo Marie especially likes to support local craftspeople, shopkeepers and artists; and she works with upholsterers and cleaners who can make her secondhand ﬁnds like new.

Her home isn’t just about the objects in it, though. It’s about the ﬂow of rooms and how they make her feel.

“The kitchen is my center,” Jo Marie states. When she comes home late from the restaurants, she drops into one of the originally upholstered Kravitz swivel chairs at the island. Other unusual but awesome decor choices include a tiled ceiling and silk wallpapered walls. The light xture was a serendipitous Chairish nd—it happened to come from KC through 200Main Vintage.

A newly poured patio extends living and entertaining space outside. With three access points, it’s clear how important it is for Jo Marie to step into nature.

“Sometimes at night, I just walk around enjoying the spaces, just me and the dogs,” Jo Marie reﬂects. “It just feels like it’s supposed to be. I’m so grateful and fortunate to have this home.”

Two years into this project, she might ﬁnally be done fussing with the details of the house.

“It’s to the point that I don’t need anything; I shop for other people,” Jo Marie says.

That leaves an opening in her schedule for relaxing and enjoying her surroundings.

“Here, I feel like I have escaped somewhere, but I haven’t gone anywhere,” she says. “It’s like living in a dream—a fairy tale—and the funniest thing is that I wasn’t even looking for it.”

Interior Designer: Midwest Maven, @mwmaven Resources: Page 258

An overturned kitchen hood transformed into a giant planting pot for geraniums, potato vines and ferns on Jo Marie’s co ee stoop. ”I don’t throw anything away,” she says. The pair of IKEA chairs are one of the few new items she purchased for the house.

Jo Marie replaced a chain metal fence with an elegant white courtyard wall in the backyard. She enjoys caring for the property’s 300 plants—hydrangeas, hostas, yews, and columnar maple trees, to name a few—while her rescue dogs lounge in the sun.

IDENTITY SHIFT

A thoughtful, lengthy renovation of a Postmodern home in the Northland uplevels the contemporary edge of this late-1980s house.

Words by Susan Cannon | Photos by Nate Sheets

Trove Homes cleverly resurfaced the existing stone of the massive replace wall with Roman clay. It is one of many de ning design choices that bring modern beauty to the home.

the 1980s signified a “more-is-more” aesthetic throughout culture. It was also a decade reflective of a new contemporary eclecticism in architecture and design, which eschewed the streamlined minimalism of midcentury modernist homes—clean lines, flat roofs, floor-to-ceiling windows, restrained decor, et cetera.

Instead, a playful imagination was brought to the fore of architecture: Think Frank Gehry, Michael Graves, the Memphis Group—leaders bringing a new sense of exuberance to the design landscape. The influences of this postmodern movement filtered into residential design, with bold, expressive elements, including geometric shapes, asymmetric rooflines and multiple planes and angles. It was also a departure from the open floor plan that was a coveted feature of modernist homes and that is indeed favored again today.

Case in point is this sprawling 1989 Contemporary, located in the private, woodsy neighborhood of Briar Point in north Kansas City. During a recent two-year renovation process, Nate and Jessica White of Trove Homes focused on ideating abundant creative solutions to bring the house up to date.

Homeowners Eric Guettermann and Whitney White, who had known one another growing up in Briarcliﬀ, reconnected in 2021 and made plans to put down roots together with the purchase of this home. In a twist to the story, Eric had started

The grand living room—24 feet at its highest peak—was updated with a dark stain on the ceiling and a 73-inch Camino Vintage chandelier from RH. Dark, wide-plank hardwood oors replaced wall-to-wall carpeting, and the relaxed contemporary furnishings—including velvet Cli chairs from RH—add a welcoming vibe to the airy nature of the home.

The new entrance is a key transformation that sets the chic tone for the entire home. New slate oors replaced the original exposed brick porch, working back nicely with the original stone veneer of the entrance. Pendant lights are by John Beck Steel.

The exterior received a “Colorado Modern” faceli , trading out the facade’s original light stucco with darkened eaves and hardwood so ts and siding, and replacing a porch with a glass-enclosed entrance.

The clever addition of a customized serving station in Riovalli marble is perfect for serving food and drinks during a party. The expanded view out a plate-glass window is pre y appetizing itself.

the project as a bachelor. He had just ﬁnished a renovation on his previous home in Fairway— redesigned by Trove Homes—when a new life with Whitney opened up. Nate, also a licensed real estate agent who created an agency branch to Trove Homes, found the Briar Point home for them.

“We love the house, the views and the neighborhood…but not so much the original interior,” Eric says.

“It was a confusing maze of rooms, particularly downstairs,” Whitney adds.

But once they saw the new layout and overall vision Trove had for the home, they took a handsoﬀ, trusting approach, allowing Nate and Jessica to masterfully transform the home beyond all their expectations, including a striking facelift for the exterior.

“One of the things I love about remodels is that every house has a story to tell,” Jessica says. “Eric had grown up just around the corner and had

many speciﬁc memories of this house, so it was fun seeing the couple’s excitement to be back in the neighborhood and allowing us to make the house unique to them.”

The redesign called for embracing some preexisting architectural elements while rethinking others.

“We completely reimagined the layout to take each space on a journey of discovery for a new purpose,” Jessica explains.

She cleverly played with textures; juxtaposed dark and moody room with light and airy spaces; and prioritized lighting ﬁxtures and illuminating details, choosing the warmth of brass as a common thread throughout the house. The home now ﬂows with an element of intrigue and surprise at every turn.

All 9,000 square feet of the house needed to be completely overhauled, from major structural features to ﬁnishing touches.

“We added 23 new headers in order to open up

A true reinvention is the kitchen’s sophisticated look with dramatic black cabinetry o set by textured warm wood sliding cabinets above the stove. The island and backsplash are Riovalli marble from DalTile, and the Kelly Wearstler light xture is in antique burnished brass from Visual Comfort.The new wall of windows not only brings in sunlight but provides an uninterrupted view of the city skyline.

Once the dining room wall was removed on the right, it opened up access to the kitchen and living room, allowing natural light to move through from east to west. The designers removed the mirrors from the tray ceiling, adding modern interest where 80’s ash once existed. Fabric wall covering with an ethereal feel soothes the space.

Black vertical rods and oating wood steps add a graphic element to the new modern aesthetic.

the house throughout and to eliminate a lot of the awkward angles,” Nate says.

They removed outdated window moldings and instated a modern look with crisp white walls for the expansive spaces and dark hues for other spaces.

There were also several challenges to overcome, such as resurfacing the living room’s massive stone ﬁreplace—which is in full view upon entering the home—without adding more weight or removing the stone. By concealing the existing structure and ﬁnishing it with coats of Roman clay, it exudes a warm concrete look.

In the kitchen, the view of downtown had been severely minimized by the house’s original diminutive windows. The designers eliminated a large storage room off the garage, a bathroom and an office abutting the back of the kitchen to make space for the new customized kitchen that’s nearly double its original size. The designers installed a wall of windows where cabinets had once been, offering spectacular views of downtown Kansas City.

The nearby but closed off dining room was incorporated into a new open floor plan by removing its wall, opening up its space to create a fluid

Above: A nook between the concealed kitchen appliances accommodates an a ractive bar sink in brass surrounded by Riovalli marble.

One might not guess this nicely appointed space is a laundry room. As its new, enlarged plate-glass windows bring in a lot of natural light, the designers created dark drama with white marble oors, counter space and a work table (not shown). Its washer and dryer are enclosed within the cabinetry.

entertaining area with a serving station for gatherings in the kitchen. This created a natural ﬂow into the updated living room, ﬁlled with abundant natural light and ample lounge seating.

Also on the ﬁrst ﬂoor, the primary bedroom underwent cosmetic updates, whereas its adjoining bathroom required an overhaul.

“We wanted a grottoed spa feel but also something that would ﬂow with the rest of the home’s modern aesthetic,” Jessica notes.

Trove eliminated doors from the bathroom into hisand-her closets and redesigned one spacious walkin with a new entrance from the bedroom. They also expanded space for a larger shower adjacent to a modern bathtub, given special prominence with white plaster walls and integrated lighting that hints at the feel of a private underground grotto.

In the basement, the awkward angles of the home’s architecture dominated the space with outdated style and limited usability; gutting it entirely was imperative.

“Countless hours were spent navigating many obstacles,” Nate says. “The ﬁreplace couldn’t move, so we used that as a baseline to determine where everything else should ﬁnd a home.”

Trove’s creative process modernized the downstairs’ sprawling footage so much that it feels like a completely new home.

“We knew the bar needed to have the best view in the space, so we placed it in front of new plate-glass windows overlooking the backyard,” Nate describes. “Its facade is curved on the ends as a design element to soften the space and also to allow room for furniture in front of the modernized ﬁreplace.”

The additional texture of ribbed wood paneling on the outside of the shower wall uniquely elevates and adds warmth to the bathroom.

Below: Black Roman clay bordered by ribbed wood paneling acts as a unique headboard and allows the Convessi chandelier in burnished brass from RH to pop. The Calvin Nightstand is also from RH.

The primary bathroom’s use of textural plaster to create the look of a gro o is balanced by the clean-lined, illuminated diagonal wall, freestanding

tub and Kelly Wearstler burnished brass light xtures.

An intimate seating area framed by layered wood accents are backlit to give a cozy nook a warm and inviting glow.

On one side of the main living space, a masculine wing is replete with a series of dark spaces that accommodate a pool table that transforms to a ping pong table, a golf simulator room and an indoor hot tub. On the other end, a guest suite has access to the back garden, a new custom bathroom and a relaxing TV den.

Once the extensive project was complete, Eric and Whitney married in 2023 and used their remarkable residence as a backdrop for their wedding pictures. They have since increased the size of the family with twins, and Eric’s daughter

from a previous marriage lives with them half the time. Her living space is upstairs next to her new baby siblings.

Across the hall is Whitney’s oﬃce and customized bathroom with access to a large outdoor balcony that faces the city. And—as if she hadn't already been busy enough with the multiple transitions in her home life—just one week prior to her wedding, Whitney closed on a business acquisition, buying KC Concrete Company, which primarily installs concrete ﬁnishes for residences. She is growing the company, just as she has done with her family in this postmodern home with its new identity.

Interior Designer/Contractor: Trove Homes, @trovehomes

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Everyone wants a spot at this bar, de ned by Kelly Wearstler pendants, custom cabinets and Palladium quartzite countertops. Large porcelain tiles replaced the previously carpeted oors.

On the lower level, adjacent to the bar and seating areas, is this handy serving station room, complete with a refrigerator/freezer and plentiful storage and countertop space, making the basement truly party-ready.

The cozy seating nook in the lower level is bathed in natural light and surrounded by illuminated wood panels.

The game room walls—and ceiling—are painted a deep moody blue.

Moody vibes continue into the downstairs half bath, with its textural Roman clay walls and chiseled stone lavatory.

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Inspired by a famous Federal-style library on the East Coast, a new build south of the Country Club Plaza recreates the look—with modern updates, of course.

Words by Veronica Toney

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There are many beneﬁts to a historic neighborhood—from the mature trees to the classic architecture— but, sometimes, living in an older home doesn’t quite work for modern life. When Eric and Kristin Havens purchased a home south of the Country Club Plaza, they wanted that historic curb appeal along with the open ﬂoor plan preferred in modern-day lifestyles.

“It was a new-build, and my wife and I have always been inspired by this part of the city—the older homes and rich history of the area,” Eric says. “We wanted to replicate that and do right by the architecture of that time.”

Photos by Matt

Delaware’s Hagley Museum and Library inspired the exterior of the house. Elements of the Federal style include working shu ers and a stucco exterior. “We wanted that stucco to look as old as possible,” says architect Bruce Wendlandt. “We didn’t want the pristine, at modern stucco that you see so much of now.” A reclaimed brick retaining wall creates a welcoming planting bed created by Lighthouse Landscape.

Designed for entertaining, the backyard features spaces that comfortably function across three seasons. A re pit and patio space heaters keep temperatures toasty in the fall and early winter.

Reclaimed bricks salvaged from Kansas streets and limewashed to remove the bright hues give the porch an aged look. Retractable screens allow the family to block out bugs in the summer and cold winds in the fall, o ering a welcome extension to the living room.

They chose a classic Federal design inspired by the Hagley Museum and Library in Delaware. The exterior is a soft greige stucco with working shutters and a reclaimed brick retaining wall.

“I like to call it ‘Hagley on the Plains,’” says the Havens’ interior designer, Richard Lippincott of Madden McFarland Interiors.

The Havens purchased the site’s original home in 2018 but didn’t move in until 2021. It took two years to demolish the original structure, design the current home with architect Bruce Wendlandt and, ﬁnally, begin the construction phase.

“It was very ironic because when we were talking about the preliminary design, I pulled out an image of Eleutherian Mills (part of the Hagley estate). They looked at me and said, ‘That exact same picture is in our wish book of photos,’” Wendlandt recalls. “Right there, that set the pace for the desired exterior, and then we carried the

The smaller-scale pool house mimics the main residence, adding a cozy Hamptons-esque feel to the backyard with its Federal-style exterior, white shingles and functioning shu ers.

A covered smoker and grill area extend the barbecue season year round.

same traditional design to the rear of the home but with a few modern amenities.”

They focused on creating a space that is timeless yet welcoming for their extended families. “Our family lives close, and we gather often,” Kristin says. “We were thinking about how we want to live and entertain during those times.”

“[When] you look at the front of the house, it’s very obvious that it’s a center-hall plan,” Wendlandt explains. “You have the front portico that’s the center line, and then you have the windows marching to the right. You have windows marching to the left. Think of it as a book being opened up.”

The home is a classic two-story layout with all bedrooms—including the primary bedroom— located upstairs and the living spaces on the main ﬂoor.

The formal dining room leans into the classic style of a Colonial home with gold accents and a French Napoleonic chandelier. It features a wraparound mural reminiscent of the native hills of Missouri. The round dining table seats 10 to12 people and adds interest to the square-shaped room. “Everyone is a part of the conversation,” says Kristin. “At the kitchen island, you have conversations at either end, but the round table feels more inclusive.”

The butler’s pantry is a visual treat in bold navy, especially coming o the warm white pale e of the kitchen. Guests o en hang out in the narrow space.

“A notable feature of the house is the foyer,” says Wendlandt. “At the top of the stairs, there’s a really beautiful library with all these windows and tons of light spilling into the central hallway. As you ascend the stairs, you get more and more of the show as you go up.” The staircase’s dark walnut handrail and stair treads lend a vintage feel to the space. The white-oak ooring throughout the home plays a neutral role, leaning neither too vintage nor too trendy.

In the bright and happy TV room, the drapery is purposely mounted behind the crown molding to hide the hardware and give the windows a clean, modern look. The house’s color pale e—warm white, navy blue, green and Robin’s egg blue— ow throughout the house, connecting each room. “I went with a pale e that would ride out all the color trends and that they would still like in 10 years,” Lippinco explains.

“Getting the primary bedroom upstairs does get them going through the house more,” Wendlandt notes. “It also allows for more public space on the ﬁrst ﬂoor.”

The more open ﬂoor plan helped the space accommodate the homeowners’ modern family life.

The Havens are both avid home cooks, so their kitchen had to withstand daily use and large gatherings. The design prioritized ﬂow throughout the kitchen by leaving plenty of room for circulation around the island. “We’ve found that no matter how many rooms you have, everyone is in the kitchen,” Kristin says. “It’s a space where we can cook and entertain but also has places for people to gather.”

What they didn’t anticipate was that the layout would lead guests to gather in another area just oﬀ the kitchen. “We didn’t envision that people would hang out in the butler’s pantry, but there are times when 10

At the top of the stairs, an antique chest of drawers, repurposed from the Havens’ previous home, adds storage and a focal point. To create a vigne e on the stair landing, they added a mirror and light sconces above the piece.

The primary bathroom is a spa-like oasis with a walk-in shower, a teakwood sauna and a home gym. The marble oor features a popular yet timeless la ice design with a black border. Easy access to their sauna, gym and co ee bar adds convenience and hotel-like luxury to the couple’s morning routine.

“This was the hardest room to design,” says Eric, referring to their primary bedroom. “[We wanted] a nice retreat since we both live busy lives. And we wanted to bring a li le bit of the hotel travel experience to our every day.” A neutral pale e of whites, creams and dark woods creates the perfect relaxing retreat. Blue accents complement the theme and connect the room to the other spaces in the home.

Kno y-pine walls with a hand-waxed nish, a tartan-wool carpet imported from Scotland and a Verde marble replace surround create a warm and inviting se ing in the billiards room. In the winter months, this is where their extended family gathers for football watch parties. “We play pool, ping pong and cards in here,” says Eric Havens. “It’s a good way to foster family time.”

to 15 people will be in that space as the design has become a conversation piece,” she adds.

The pantry is open on both sides and features a bold navy blue color from ﬂoor to ceiling. “To enhance the drama, we added picture lights, glassfront cabinet doors and a mirrored backsplash with an antique French mirrored look,” Lippincott says.

The space oﬀers a lot of storage and prep-kitchen basics thanks to the additional dishwasher, beverage drawers, ice maker and dish storage.

Most of the entertaining and relaxing occur outside the house, where a Federal-style pool house opposite the main house stands as a charming backdrop to the extensive patio space that includes a hot tub, a pool, a ﬁre pit area, dining space, a covered grill porch and a covered porch with retractable screens. The Havens can use this space comfortably across three seasons.

In colder months, the family’s favorite place to gather is enveloped in the knotty-pine billiards room. The tartan-wool carpet imported from Scotland and a Verde marble ﬁreplace surround

Inspired by hotel lobbies, the dining banque e in the billiards room is upholstered in sumptuous bo le-green velvet.

The powder room is a small space, so Lippinco decided to have fun with it by covering the walls in a vibrant Nina Campbell wallpaper featuring panoramic landscape scenes. The vanity, designed to look antique, has a quarter-sawn oak base and a pewter sink.

As art collectors, the Havens wanted their pieces to stand out in the front living room and o ce. A built-in walnut display case mimics the style of the casework in the kitchen.

Below: Doing dishes isn't so bad with a view overlooking the pool and patio area. Stick lamps, half curtains and a rug runner underfoot give the scene a cozy feel.

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Avid home cooks and entertainers, the Havens wanted a kitchen that could stand up to frequent use, and they chose quartzite countertops, which are more durable than marble. A walnut cabinet-like structure houses the refrigerator and wine cabinet, bringing warmth to the white kitchen.

add to the inviting setting for football watch parties, while a dining banquette upholstered in bottlegreen velvet makes a cozy corner for playing board games.

Considering the aged look of the home’s exterior, the old-school-based ﬂoor plan and the cues to vintage design, this is clearly a home built for today’s family, with all the amenities and luxuries that ease the busyness of modern-day life.

Architect: Wendlandt & Stallbaumer, @wendlandtstallbaumerarchitects

Interior Designer: Madden McFarland Interiors, @maddenmcfarlandint

Contractor: Noblit Didier Construction, @noblitdidierconstruction

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A velvet and brushed brass Oviedo chair from RH and a petriﬁed wood table serve as a primary relaxing spot in a renovation by Trove Homes. The custom-made door leads into a walk-in closet.

BROOKSIDE BUMP-OUT

Contractor/Interior Designer: JCLC Homes Appliances: NFM Tile: IMDInternational Materials of Design Glass: Westport Glass Stone: Central Surfaces

OPENING UP

Interior Designer: NeelyHome Contractor: Gibler Construction Cabinetry: Red Beard Cabinetry Countertops: Central Surfaces

TUDOR REVIVAL

Contractor: Hickok Homes Cabinets: Allan Craft Lighting: Visual Comfort Flooring: DCQ Hardwood Floors

A MATTER OF TIME

Landscape Consultant: Creative Outdoor Spaces Landscaper: Joel Bockelman of Complete Outdoor Expressions Koi Pond: Tate Hix of Hix & Sons Aquatic Masonry: Rick Roos of Roos Masonry; Abraham Benavides of Loyalty Masonry

CURATED CASA

Interior Designer: Midwest Maven Original Architect, 1966: Nearing and Jones (now NSPJ Architects) Landscaper: Fisher Landscape Po ed Plants: Family Tree Nursery Concrete Patios: Tommy’s Concrete Welding: 1Fabrication Appliances: Fisher & Paykel, Nebraska Furniture Mart Countertops: Architectural Surfaces Fabrication: Granite Tops & Tile Art: Blue Gallery; Byron Cohen Gallery; Franklin Bowles Galleries (San Francisco and New York); Daphne Covington (abstract entry) (Plaza Art fair); Circle Auction (large black and white Viccaro); KC Brown Button auction house; Lori Buntin Local (through Stuﬀ in Brookside); Chris Dahlquist Wallpaper: Beverly Collection Paint: Farrow & Ball; SherwinWilliams Lighting: 1st Dibs; Chairish (200Main Vintage); Wilson Lighting; RH; Elsewares Tile: The Tile Shop; Floor and Decor Plumbing: Neenan Estate Sales: Brown Button Estate Sales; Pence Auction & Estate Sales; Kathe Kaul, Quality Estate Sales Vintage Dealers/Shops: Kate McConnell Studio; Mortera Vintage; Vinca Vintage; Heather London, Urban Mining; Modern Design Gallery; Good Weather; Gilded Garage Specialty Cleaning: Arrow Cleaners Florals: Chuck Matney, The Little Flower Shop

FUTURE LEGACY

Architect: BNB Designs Interior Designer: SEA Designs Contractor: Noblit Didier Appliances & Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Countertops: SCI Flooring: Tile Creative Hardware: Locks & Pulls Paint: BW Quinn Roo ng: Bill Davis Rooﬁng Windows: BuildersFirst Custom Furniture, Fabrics, Carpet and Lighting: Designer's Library Custom Cabinets: Dalzo Group Wallpaper: Porter Teleo

IDENTITY SHIFT

Interior Designer/Contractor: Trove Homes Real Estate Agent: Nate White, Compass Realty Group Cabinets: Cabinets by King Fabrication: Central Surfaces

Flooring: SVB Wood Floors Hardware: Locks & Pulls Lighting Fixtures: Wilson Lighting Windows: Westport Glass

HAGLEY ON THE PLAINS

Architect: Wendlandt & Stallbaumer Interior Designer: Madden McFarland Interiors Contractor: Noblit Didier Landscaper: Lighthouse Landscape Pool

Designer: Stranger Creek Pools Appliances & Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Cabinets: Proﬁle Cabinet and Design Countertops: Carthage Stoneworks

Fireplace: Leisure World Flooring: Tile Creative Hardware: Locks & Pulls Paint: BW Quinn Windows: BuildersFirst

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Wild on Purpose

Natural abundance returns to this Lake Lotawana property.

Words by Andrea Darr | Photo by Trevor Hawkins

Steep grades are common at lake communities, and this home, owned by an “original lake rat” of Lake Lotawana, was no diﬀerent. But his approach to the slope was. He worked with nearby Blue Springs’ Colonial Gardens to apply regenerative landscape principles to the property.

Meandering terraces integrate creek beds that direct storm water to strategically placed rain gardens. A biodiverse ecosystem comprising plants, logs, sandstone boulders and native limestone shelves provide habitat and food for wildlife and pollinators. The project also benefits humans: A stone patio with a fire pit offers a unique vantage point to enjoy this naturalized bounty.