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Project Manager: Randy Landrum, Walton KY Interior Design: Jeff Hinkel & Shannon Riley – Voltage, Inc. Cincinnati OH Christmas Decorations: Something New, Canfield OH Christmas Lights: Christmas Décor, Hebron KY Turn to page 42 to see more.
12 Antiques
The Story of Santos
Originally designed in Boca Raton, Florida, this double staircase rises up in the home’s main foyer with grand scale and grace, bringing a sense of old world style to the space. Turn to page 24 to see more.
14 Designer’s Corner
Questions and Answers
15 Landscapes
A Checklist for Winter Landscaping
17 Homescapes
Holiday Place Settings
20 Gardens
The Kentucky’s Childrens Garden
30 Art
The Art of Stained Glass
64 Kentucky Footprints
Tom & Donny Weber
24 Reaching New Heights
No longer just a way to travel from one floor to the next, many of today’s staircases are more like functional pieces of art.
34 Adding to History
It is not a light undertaking to build an addition to a home listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
40 Remembrance of Things Greystone
Containing 2,000 pieces of glass, this 60-pound sculpture is suspended from the ceiling of a home in Louisville. Turn to page 30 to see more.
In which a local designer not only describes a house of her dreams, but how this unique home helped shaped her life and career.
48 A Season of Style
The homeowners found barn wood in Glasgow, Ky., to line the walls of the pool room in the basement, giving this area a rustic feel. Turn to page 34 to see more.
This remarkable home brings true holiday spirit to life in a grand fashion
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ANTIQUES
by Jerry Shrout
THE STORY OF THE
SANTOS A TALE 300 YEARS IN THE MAKING Photography: Walt Roycraft Religious icons are becoming increasingly popular as part of home décor. One form of religious icon of particular note in this trend is the Santo figure. The word Santo literally means “saint” in Spanish, so saints archangels, and other religious figures are the subject of these early carvings. Typically this form of folk art was carved from wood, or less commonly from ivory. It is believed that the making of these figures began in Spain over 300 years ago and their origin can be traced to Roman Catholicism. The earliest Santos were of Spanish Colonial design and are thought to be crude reproductions of Spanish Colonial statues. It is likely these figures were originally carved by priests for use in their travels during the Spanish colonization of the Americas. They were used as symbols in teaching natives about Christianity in the lands being colonized by the Spaniards. Some of the Santo figures, for example, might depict Jesus himself, while others might depict an angel or a saint. The Santos became important tools in telling the story of the bible and Catholicism, and because of this, they became important tools in religious conversion. The Santos have been used to decorate newly formed parishes. Moving great Spanish works of art, statues and other religious images across the seas to the Americas was difficult during these times, due not only to the inefficient means of transportation available, but also due to the large demand in Europe for such works. The demand for providing newly colonized parishes with art symbolizing religious figures was far greater than what could be supplied. As a result, the primitive Santos became homemade replacements for more traditional and far
“Saint Anthony” Spanish Colonial design, Ca. 1650-1710, Bolivia. Collection of Lisa Petrey.
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“Jesus” 18th century or older, Spanish Colonial design, Bolivia. Collection of Lisa Petrey.
“Buddha” 19th century or older, Burma.
more elaborate works of European religious art. However, the Santos were not only used in churches. The demand for these wonderful works of folk art extended into the general public and Santo figures also became part of private homes. Because they were cherished and considered sacred, many of these Santos still exist today – 300 years later! As is the case in other forms of religious sculpture, saints were usually depicted bearing certain symbols which were associated with that saint. For example, Saint Francis of Assisi is usually depicted holding a cross in one hand, a skull in the other, and bearing the marks of the stigmata on his hands and feet. Saint Anthony is another popular Santos; perhaps the most popular after Saint Francis. His depiction is most often characterized by him holding a headless baby Jesus and a book. Such details and characterizations particular to each Santos create great interest among contemporary Santos collectors. Although Roman Catholic in origin, the making of Santos eventually spread to Asia. With that, Santos depicting other religious deities, such as Buddha, began. Santos production is still going on and is perhaps more popular than ever due to their popularity with interior designers and decorators. Because of the great demand, Santos are still being produced in the Philippines, Guatemala, Mexico, and the Southwestern United States. Some of the most noted contemporary Santos carvers reside in New Mexico. The Spanish priests who carved the original Santos 300 years ago would almost certainly be greatly surprised, and perhaps proud of the legacy their craftsmanship has left upon the world.
“Saint Francis” Possibly of Filipino origin, 19th century.
Jerry Shrout is the proprietor of Thoroughbred Antique Gallery in Lexington.
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DESIGNER’S CORNER
Donna Outlaw President and Co Owner Dwellings Furniture Lagrange Rd Louisville Ky 502-896-2990 Hours: 10-5 Mon-Fri Sat 10-4 DwellingsFurniture.com
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Most definitely! I love the warmth of colored ceilings because they show off the crown molding and architectural detail of a room. My clients are sometimes opposed to the idea of a painted ceiling, in fear that it will close up the room. In reality, it is just the opposite. When you paint the ceiling the same color as the walls, you don’t have such a contrast. For example, I was at a consultation with a client and she liked her existing grass cloth but her ceiling was stark white. It made the wallpaper dingy looking. I suggested we paint the ceiling cream thus giving the room a new look. There are no set rules if you use color on a ceiling. I usually keep kitchen ceilings that are nine feet or less white. Only when I have ceilings of ten feet or more do I use color because of light issues. The same thing applies for hallways. Of course everything is based on personal taste. When a client of mine uses wallpaper, especially in a powder room, I usually pick a paint color for the ceiling that compliments the paper. When I have walls painted I always use an eggshell base and for ceilings I use a flat base. If a room is dark I take out ten percent of the pigment formula. Some rooms don’t get enough natural light which gives the ceiling shadows and makes the paint look darker. Decreasing the formula will even things out. When we purchased our St. Matthews retail store, Dwellings, the ceiling was stark white. We had it sprayed black which made the ceiling look higher and somewhat disappear. Paint is a wonderful tool; it’s inexpensive and can be changed easily. Don’t be afraid to have fun with paint but it’s important to pick out the right colors. If you are unsure on what colors to use, you should set up an appointment with a designer you trust. In the long run that consultation will save you money, time and worry.
THERE ARE SO MANY FINISHES AVAILABLE TODAY FOR DOOR AND BATH HARDWARE. CAN YOU MIX THESE WITHIN A HOUSE? Patti W. from Georgetown, Ky.
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The question about mixing finishes in a room or a whole house comes up quite often. We believe that finishes in a room or whole house do not have to match. With that said, you need to take into account the decor of the room or house when deciding on finishes. While the finishes do not have to match, they should flow and make sense. Some logical guidelines are needed when choosing finishes for the room or house as a whole. You must also take into account what the focal point of the room is going to be. By that we mean, do you want the cabinet hardware to be the focus or the cabinets themselves? For example, shiny or polished finishes stand out while matte or satin finishes tend to blend into the background. I do not believe that the faucet or appliances must match the cabinet hardware or lighting fixtures, much less the door hardware. Door hardware normally flows throughout the house. I feel that keeping the finish of the door hardware constant throughout the house is more important than matching the finish of the door hardware to the rest of the room. If you do want to change the finishes of your door hardware, a good rule of thumb is to keep the hardware within a viewing area the same. For example, when you come in the front door how many other doors do you see? You may only have one coat closet that would need to match the front door hardware. It is common for home owners to use different finishes on each floor also. For example, the main floor may be all oil rubbed bronze lever handles while the basement may have satin nickel door knobs. Ultimately, it’s your house and you have to be happy with the finishes you choose. There are so many styles and finishes for hardware these days that it is easy to find a beautiful look to enhance your home.
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LANDSCAPES
A Checklist for Winter Landscaping There is a certain edgy feeling in the air as we slip from fall into winter. Fall’s arrival seems more of a welcome relief from summer’s heat and humidity. It brings cooler air, the start of schools, fall festivals and fun events such as college sports and fall horse racing. Winter’s time is a bit more ominous. It’s the quiet season as we reluctantly release our grip on warm days and see long shadows and wood smoke fill the air. Here are some tips to soothe some of the uneasiness and help gardeners relax, reflect and let the soil and bodies mend.
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Wash all of your windows. Your landscapes will become viewing gardens soon.
While soils are still warm, plant deciduous trees, lilies and spring bulbs. Remember to use bone meal.
Tune up your landscape lighting. Clean the lenses, re-lamp fixtures Some gardens demand and adjust timers. perennial cut back and bed clean out. Add 1” of compost or bark after several frosts. Other gardens enjoy the winter’s Clean and store all frost sensitive decorations that turn into insulation. A good cleanup in pots and containers. the spring will suffice.
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Clean and sanitize your bird feeders. Stock up on seed and suet.
Give your body a break. Now is the time to read and get ideas for adding to your landscape or garden in the spring, however enjoy the winter silence and the Apply light, organic fertilizer to subtle tracing of garden forms as deciduous trees, shrubs and your they show up. Winter is only a lawn. There is significant short seasonal visitor. root growth in early winter.
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Clean, sharpen and oil your garden tools. It’s a good time to Walkways and patios can take a purchase new tools. Always buy beating in cold weather. Keeping quality as they will perform, last and you can pass them on to your them free of water build up and children and friends. A 5 gallon debris will reduce the chance bucket of sharp sand with oil of winter damage. This can be is the easiest way to clean and as simple as adding a gravel preserve your favorite digging drainage channel next to a walkway or fixing a gutter that tools. drips onto steps. 16
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Finally, commit to your composter. While the plants are sleeping your composter is very busy. Doing these projects now will help your landscape return healthy in the spring and it will also leave you with a neat, well tended winter landscape. Bill Henkel is a partner with Gordon Denmark of Henkel Denmark – Leading Landscape, Design/Build/Management Firm. Kentucky’s only Landscape Architect with Healing Garden certification. 1116 Manchester St. Lexington, Ky.
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HOMESCAPES
From Whimsical to Elegant: Holiday Place Settings Set the Mood Photography: Walt Roycraft Need a little inspiration for your holiday place settings? We asked 5 area designers to give us their best ideas for setting a unique holiday table that is guaranteed to impress your guests! Whether an intimate meal, a family gathering, or a larger party, we’re sharing the details on festive ways to prepare a table to remember. 1. This table for two features hand painted Italian pheasant pottery set with St. Louis crystal, antique silver and lightweight sterling tulip shaped goblet. The wood colored turkey is filled with glittered acorns, leaves and pomegranates, showing that rustic elements can be used to create an intimate and ornate setting. Table by Terry Ethington Hayden (floral designer) and Patti Wilson (visual coordinator) at Wakefield-Scearce.
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2. Plates and chargers from Cotton Colors were use to set the tone of this playful Thanksgiving table setting. The colorful cup and salad plate in fall colors are accompanied by a cute pumpkin napkin weight and a crockery pitcher. Clear canisters filled with mini pumpkins continue the nature theme. Raffia tassels around the pitcher wrap up this fun table. Table by Two Chicks.
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3. This holiday setting was created by layering multiple elements, including salad plates, green charger plates, gold placemats and a berry colored tablecloth. A heavy gold accented wine glass and sparkly napkin ring pull the entire look together. The dinnerware is by Anna Weatherley and each piece is hand painted in Hungary, creating a unique and special piece of art. The wine glass is by Arte Italica. The gold beaded placemat is by Kim Seibert and has gold floral flourishes along the edge. Table by Dolfingers.
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“You must have a starting point,” recommends Alison Meyer, owner of Two Chicks in Louisville and Lexington. “It might be a special piece you want to use in the center of the table or the dish ware. Let that piece determine the look. Be sure to use different heights and textures for visual interest. Use the unexpected.” Enlisting the help of a professional designer and shopping at stores specializing in tabletop resources is a must for a beautiful end result. “We can help customers choose a new pattern and build from there or we can show them how to layer, accessorize and change up their current dinnerware,” says Anne Luvisi, Manager/Buyer at Dolfingers in Louisville. “I like to use a dinnerware pattern that is not necessarily a holiday pattern. By accessorizing it with a different charger plate or linens, it shows our customers that they can create a holiday table with the dinnerware they already own.” Debra Kiser, Corporate Marketing Director at The Corman Marketplace in Lexington, agrees, “Customers can change their own holiday place settings with new decorations for an updated look that still feels traditional using their own holiday ware,” says Kiser. Luvisi goes on to explain, “Accessorizing the table with decorative items other than flowers is a good way to create a festive table. I like to use vases, bowls or jars filled with pinecones and berries or sugared fruit. A wooden sleigh filled with clove spiked oranges creates a fun look as well as a wonderful fragrance.” “Don’t be afraid to mix,” says Kiser. “The use of elegant crystal combining traditional red and green signals the season and brings the Christmas spirit to life. Using traditional holiday red with a pop of emerald green crystal and creamy white china creates an updated feel for a perfect holiday setting. A mix of greenery, berry wreaths and amaryllis set a joyful mood for sharing seasonal delights.” For a truly one of a kind look, the more detailed the theme, the more unique the result. Referencing the Nativity table setting she created, Jill McCarty, owner of For Friends in Lexington says, “Grandparents beware: once you see the holy family surrounded by all the animals who have come to celebrate the birth, you will want this depiction to be part of the memories you are handing down.”
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4 Of course, amazing table settings are not just for Christmas. Thanksgiving, or even the beginning of fall offers the first opportunity to create a beautiful holiday place setting. “As much as our customers think about us as Christmas this time of year, we try to offer a harvest look in the fall,” says Patti Wilson, visual coordinator at WakefieldScearce in Shelbyville. “Instead of concentrating on Halloween, think about fall and it can carry you through Thanksgiving.” She explains that often the materials you need to craft a great looking table are right at hand. “Use real branches as the leaves are just turning and cover them in Vaseline and put the branches in water and they will hold up well for decorating for awhile,” says Wilson. “Just go out in your own surroundings or nearby woods to gather interesting natural elements to decorate with.”
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4. Hand painted Herend porcelain in Queen Victoria pattern was paired with this nativity to create an heirloom quality holiday table. The nativity used here as a centerpiece was created by Patience Brewster, an American artist from New England. Everyone is drawn to her characters which are elegant yet whimsical and exquisitely detailed yet humble in character. This festive table celebrates the true meaning of Christmas and is sure to be a lasting memory for the whole family. Table by For Friends.
6 5. Simple Joys, shown here, is a theme inspired by using natural greenery, berries and flowers along with multiple textures harmoniously joined with Fitz and Floyd holiday china to create the warmth and the spirit of the season. Designer Alexis Sutherland weaves all of these natural elements into an elegant tablescape that invites guests to sit, relax and partake of a holiday meal—complete with the one-of-a kind menu at each place setting. Guests take away their own personalized ornament to remember the ‘Simple Joys’ of food and fellowship. Table by The Corman Marketplace.
6. This fall look is set with a chipmunk family helping themselves to a feast amongst acorns, leaves and logs that accent the colored pottery. The glassware is etched with leaves. The pine table is what you might typically see for a fall table setting and the family of chipmunks creates a fun setting for the entire family. It leaves the diner to imagine that they just walked out in the woods and found this delightful scene! Table by Terry Ethington Hayden (floral designer) and Patti Wilson (visual coordinator) at Wakefield-Scearce. www.kentuckyhomesandgardens.com
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GARDENS
by Kirsten E. Silven
The Kentucky Children’s Garden As part of the arboretum state botanical garden of Kentucky, the Kentucky Children’s Garden aims to bring kids closer to nature while teaching valuable lessons about the state’s rich heritage. Photography: Walt Roycraft
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1. Butterfly on purple coneflower. 2. Designed to resemble a quilt, which is one of the traditional crafts of Kentucky, this interactive fountain provides a variety of fun educational opportunities. It is a fabulous place for smaller children to play and cool off in the summer heat, spraying a cool mist that turns on and off irregularly, keeping them guessing. In addition, each of the squares on the quilt represents a native Kentucky wildflower, such as trillium and goldenrod.
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2 Added to The Arboretum’s master plan in 2000, the Kentucky Children’s Garden came into being thanks to the combined efforts of parks and recreation officials, professional gardeners, landscape architects, conservationists, artists, volunteers, educators and a variety of other supporters. To help visiting children learn about the state’s many natural wonders these groups collaborated extensively during the planning phase to select the most vital elements for the garden’s final design. Herb Schaal of Fort Collins, Colorado, included elements in his conceptual design for this space that have already proven to be successful at other children’s gardens across the U.S. It provides a place for kids to have fun and enjoy a hands-on experience with nature and the cycle of life. A major goal of the garden is to foster a deeper understanding and love for the natural world among today’s children. They can harvest fresh fruits and vegetables that were grown right here and learn about the important role plants play in supporting life on earth. The garden spans 1.85 acres and is home to many native plants that demonstrate how Kentucky’s ecosystems work to support the natural environment. Offering a variety of activities for kids between the ages of two and ten years old, the garden also features an interactive educational exhibits and gardens that are planted and maintained by children. It is a favorite destination for school groups and hosts a variety of special event days throughout the year, including a Native
American educational program and Daniel Boone Day. The garden is home to a Nature Center designed by Jon Carloftis and built from repurposed materials found throughout the Bluegrass. “This is a place where children can develop a positive attitude about nature and the environment,” said Arboretum Director Marcia Farris. “We teach them about sustainability and encourage children to appreciate the beauty of plants and the natural world.”
“This is a place where children can develop a positive attitude about nature and the environment” The garden features a variety of regularly scheduled programs, including nature lessons, story time and guided hikes. There is also a small pond, a rock-lined stream that beckons children to get their feet wet and a child-sized wigwam woven from cattails and bluestemmed native grass. Although The Arboretum has been reaching out to children ever since it was first established in 1991, the new children’s garden has helped the organization accommodate the growing number of families who are interested in learning about nature. According to Farris, more and more people every year are becoming interested www.kentuckyhomesandgardens.com
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3 3. Built by the Dry Stone Conservancy to represent the historic bridges that can be found throughout the state, this view looks out across the Kentucky Children’s Garden toward the larger trees that can be found in other areas of The Arboretum. Emerald Tassels amaranth and sunflowers are planted to the left of the bridge, while Acalypha wilkensiana and pink New Guinea impatiens provide pops of color to the right. 4. Erika Strecker and Tony Higdon of Iron Horse Forge made replicas of selected artworks from students depicting various aspects of nature in Kentucky to decorate the entrance to the Kentucky Children’s Garden. Dry Stone Conservancy built the walls, while Ferdinand the horse was donated by Deirdre Lyons. Purple wave petunias and little blue stem grass add color and texture to the scene.
in gardening and food production, so it also provides an excellent opportunity for children to gain a deeper understanding of the growing process at a young age. Spanning 100 acres of land in its entirety, The Arboretum is situated close to downtown Lexington and the University of Kentucky campus. In addition to the children’s garden, it is home to a two-mile walking path known as the “Walk Across Kentucky” and offers classes on subjects like composting, tree care, sustainable living and gardening. It also features a home demonstration garden with herbs and vegetables, Rose Garden, as well as a colorful display garden filled with annuals, perennials and native plants.
CREDITS CONCEPTUAL DESIGN: Herb Schaal, EDAW Fort Collins CONSTRUCTION: Meyer Midwest BUILD AND DESIGN: M2D Design STONEWORK: Dry Stone Conservancy BUTTERFLY GARDEN: Richard Weber, Springhouse Gardens PLANTING: Volunteers and Staff Members
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5 5. This charming arrangement provides seasonal interest and draws attention to the rules posted at the entrance to the garden. Yellow mums provide added color, while the large boulders were donated by the Dry Stone Conservancy to represent the geology of Kentucky. 6. Swamp milkweed in the butterfly garden. 7. This stream was created as a place for children to experience the waterways of this state firsthand in a number of different ways, including learning how to build a beaver dam, discovering native water plants and hunting for interesting rocks. Red Cardinal flowers, black-eyed susans and purple ironweed provide pops of bright color against a green background of native cane Arundinaria. 8. This stone wall was taken down nearby in Nicholasville and rebuilt here by the Dry Stone Conservancy as part of an educational program. Indian grass pokes up in the foreground and the butterfly garden can be seen in the distance off to the left, while tidal wave silver petunias mix beautifully with red wave petunias just beyond the wall.
For more information about the Kentucky Children’s Garden or The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, visit them online at www.ca.uky.edu/arboretum, or call 859.257.6955.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
by Kirsten E. Silven
RE ACH ING NE W H EIG H T S No longer just a way to travel from one floor to the next, many of today’s staircases are more like functional pieces of art, acting as a focal point and lending a strong sense of character to a home’s overall design. Photography: Walt Roycraft
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1. Originally designed in Boca Raton, Florida, this double staircase rises up in the home’s main foyer with grand scale and grace, bringing a sense of old world style to the space. It boasts a custom hand-forged iron railing with solid brass fleur de lis ornaments and a double handrail with a mahogany wood cap. Su Casa supplied the tile and marble, while local tile layer Tony Willoughby created the fabulous mosaic tile inlay on the floor in the center of this space.
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A variety of factors must go into creating any noteworthy staircase, such as coming up with the perfect design, properly utilizing the available space, choosing the best materials and meeting strict regulatory requirements. Working with experienced professionals will ensure that the finished product meets or exceeds all expectations to create a staircase with strong visual appeal that is also comfortable and functional for its intended use.
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While some staircases are only meant to provide a mode of transport between one floor and the next, others are designed to be much more. “A staircase can be incredibly grand, which is why you often see them positioned in entryways as eye-catching focal points,” shared Rod Cessna, owner and lead craftsman at Architectural Craftmasters. “Since it will naturally take up quite a bit of space, it is logical to make the staircase an interesting architectural feature.” In addition, since it will be interacting with other areas of the home, it is important to ensure that it works both proportionately and stylistically with the overall design. Regardless of how beautiful a staircase may be, it should also be easy to walk up and down and must meet the homeowner’s particular set of needs. “It’s important to be happy with how the staircase looks, but it also needs to feel safe and natural to traverse,” said Aaron Esposito, a partner with Esposito Construction. “You have to find a balance.” To accomplish this, it is important to achieve the correct riser and tread relationship. Generally speaking, a lower rise and a wider tread on the step slows the gait down and makes climbing easier, while a higher rise and narrower tread will make climbing more difficult. “On average, most stairs have a rise that is somewhere between 5 and 7 inches and a tread that is between 10 and 13 inches,” shared Esposito.
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The amount of space that is available will also determine how the final design turns out. In fact, one of the biggest challenges is often to make the staircase look great within a limited area. According to Cessna, this is especially true when 2. Situated in a historic home that has been remodeled to have a more spacious and open interior, this grand, contemporary staircase fills the space between the home’s two main support beams and provides a view that reaches all the way to the third floor. It also features sleek metal handrails, warm, white oak treads and metal and glass balcony railings. The home was renovated by Fox Hill Construction, while Architectural Craftmasters created the staircase. 3. Crafted to exhibit a refined, traditional look and feel, this staircase is situated in the
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home’s entryway and rises straight up before curving to the left and reaching the second floor. Curvature on the landing above lends additional visual interest to the design, while hard maple balusters and white oak treads, railings and newel posts complete the look. Built by Architectural Craftmasters. 4. This dramatic, hourglass-shaped staircase was initially designed from the homeowner’s vision and features a handrail of stained African mahogany that was modeled after one that can be found in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall.
The floors are done in a herringbone pattern that provides a fabulous sense of texture, while the wainscoting on the walls helps to bring down the tremendous scale of the space, which boasts impressive 22-foot ceilings. At the top of the staircase a grand piano holds court in a large sitting area that is flooded with natural light. Esposito Construction built the home, while the staircase was crafted by STF Custom Stairs in their shop and brought to the home for installation.
putting a new staircase into an older home, which are generally built with steep staircases that were originally designed to take up as little room as possible. One way to work with space differently is to place the staircase in an unexpected location. “I often like to move stairs away from their more traditional position in the entry hall,” said architect Timothy R. Winters. “This allows them to occupy their own space and can make the home’s layout much more interesting.” Also keep in mind that front stairs are often used less frequently than rear stairs, which means less wear and tear, allowing for more creative license in the visual aspects of the design. Popular options for a visually stunning main stair include many variations of spiral, circular, straight, cantilevered, hourglass and double staircase designs, but the possibilities are actually limited only by the imagination… And local building codes.
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When building or remodeling a staircase, the selected materials are just as important as its location and design. From wrought iron to hardwood and marble, the options available today are virtually endless, so be sure to become familiar with the many possibilities before making a final decision. Families with young children or grandchildren may want to consider installing a carpet runner on slippery wood or marble treads and should also try to ensure that the staircase used most often by the family will be easy for small feet and legs to navigate. In addition, remember that materials used for the stairs can either blend seamlessly with the floors or provide a nice contrast, depending on the intended look and feel. Regardless of the design or materials used, be sure to select true artisans and professionals to do the work. Since a staircase is typically used many times every day, correct installation and proper planning will ensure that it stays stable and strong for many years to come.
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5 & 6. Designed for a home that has a distinct French Normandy style, this fabulous circular staircase provides a great sense of energy, winding up through a circular turret that spans three floors and is topped by a striking golden dome. Cleverly situated away from the main entryway to give the staircase its own volume, every piece was carefully crafted on site, including the bent wooden oak handrails and iron balusters. Architect Timothy R. Winters opted to step the windows with the stairs, expressing interior elements on the outside of the structure and lending greater unity to the design. Esposito Construction built the home and the staircase, while the interior design is by Ron Wolz of Bittners.
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7. The architecture of this home is early 20th century Prairie Style with an eclectic interior ranging from arts and crafts to modern details. Designed and built by gifted artisans, this stunning three-story staircase is the result of a team effort led by the owners of the home. Architect Michael Huston drew the basic design, while Tony Higdon of Ironhorse Forge did the metal work and Dan Barnes designed the light fixtures and installed the rich leather wallcoverings. BC Woodworking supplied the white oak for the treads and handrails, while the glass ornaments in the railing were handrolled and hand-ladled by Uroboros Glass in Portland, Oregon.
8. Hand crafted in an actual forge from wrought iron, this handrail is a functional piece of art that brings a unique look and feel to the staircase in this home’s main entryway. Tony Higdon and Chris Casey of Ironhorse Forge, who built a steel mockup of the staircase at the forge to ensure a proper fit upon installation, made all components of the handrail off-site from scratch. Padgett Construction built the home and stairs. 9. Beautifully positioned in the entryway and continuing on down into the home’s lower level, this stunning freestanding staircase was a challenge to build, due in large part to its relatively tight inside radius. The balusters are wrought iron and topped by a custom-cut alder railing, while the staircase features oak treads that have been stained to match the wood floors throughout the home. Architectural Craftmasters created the staircase, while Fox Hill Construction built the home.
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ART
by Kathie Stamps
The Art of Stained Glass Lexington artist Dan Barnes creates stunning sculptures and wall hangings out of stained glass. His artwork is found in hospitals, universities and corporate conference rooms, as well as in private homes across the country, from Florida to California. Photography: Tim Collins
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1. One of three chandeliers, 10 inches deep by 2 feet. Each one hangs on a different floor in this Woodford County home.
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2. Standing over 7 feet tall, this colorful sculpture has been on exhibit at the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft in Louisville and the Carnegie Galleries in Covington.
3. Containing 2,000 pieces of glass, this 60-pound sculpture is suspended from the ceiling of a home in Louisville. An integral part of the artwork itself was designing the pulley system of cables to hoist the piece. The artist’s intern, Philip Rodriguez, an art student at the University of Louisville, helped with the prep work for the piece and the installation.
3 In 1994, Dan Barnes happened upon an old window at an architectural salvage company and the piece of glass spoke to his artistic side. He was operating an upholstery business at the time, one he had started after graduating from the University of Kentucky with a degree in human environmental design. Barnes decided to sign up for a stained-glass art class with Laura Hallock and has never looked back. “I learned the basics and ran with it,” Barnes said. “I kept pushing the envelope, putting wood, metal and glass together.” Some of his stained-glass sculptures are set on a wood base of eucalyptus resin burl. His favorite metal to work with is copper. As for the glass? The deeper and richer the Stained glass artist colors are, the better. And he loves texture. Dan Barnes. “Visual texture and actual texture,” he said. “I like mixing them together.” Inspiration and materials are the foundation of any artist’s success. “I get inspiration from weird things,” Barnes said. Looking out the window of an airplane, he is often inspired by geometric shapes on the ground far away. On a trip to Egypt a few years ago, he saw solar disks everywhere. When he came home he toyed with wood and stained glass to create his own solar disc images. “A lot of my work will involve a circle,” he said. In reference to the Nile River, he created a water fountain of textured glass cascading into a pool. He couldn’t figure
out how to light it, though, and it sat on a shelf for two years until the day he saw rope lighting at a hardware store. “It was encased in plastic, so it could get wet,” he said. “I wound it in the water underneath the glass.” Developing the display techniques for his stained-glass pieces is part of the entire artistic process for Barnes. Sometimes the methods come to him overnight; other times it takes years. “It’s persistence,” he explained. “You have to have drive, and that comes from within.” He gives much credit to his parents for giving him a solid foundation. “I was taught ethics and respect. I was taught to work.” Barnes purchases most of his stained glass from two companies in Portland, Oregon. The sheets of glass, typically 17” x 20” or larger, have already been colored with minerals. Reds, oranges and purples are some of the most expensive because it takes real gold to achieve those colors. In Portland, he watched the fascinating process of craftsmen turning silica (sand) into vats of molten glass at 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit . They would ladle the liquid onto a table, manipulate it with large spatulas, then push it through rollers into sheet form. “It’s still hot, still orange, at that point,” Barnes said. The sheets travel a conveyor belt through an oven several hundred feet long to cool as slowly as possible in order to prevent cracking.
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4. The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in Frankfort has this 24” x 36” piece in a collection. 5. Iridescence is one of the artist’s favorite qualities in stained glass. The cranberry-colored pieces of glass, look opaque or transparent, depending on how the light plays on them in this 24” x 24” x 17” sculpture in a private collection in Stuart, Florida 6. The 2006 Governor’s Awards in the Arts sculpture, commissioned by the Kentucky Arts Council. (Dan Silvestri photo)
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“You have to have drive, and that comes from within.” 7. This sculpture is 24” x 30” and is in a private collection in Indiana. 8. This 3-D stained glass sculpture is on display in the lobby of Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington. (Mary Rezny photo)
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Barnes’ process in using these handcrafted sheets of stained glass starts with cutting strips or shapes, then grinding the pieces with a wet grinder and laying out a design. For a bowl-shaped vessel, he puts the pieces in a kiln to be fused together—a 24-hour cycle. It takes another full cycle in the kiln for the vessel to be formed into a particular shape. His colorful fused-glass vessels are even dishwasher-safe. His freeform, undulating pieces require hundreds, sometimes thousands, of tiny squares of stained glass, each one cut by hand, ground, then wrapped with silver or copper in the “Tiffany copper foil method.” He solders the squares together, one piece at a time. “As an artist I’m constantly evolving,” Barnes said. He has exhibited his work at art festivals around the country. This summer he won first place in the mixed media category at a prestigious show in Chicago. He is preparing for national exhibits in the spring of 2012, including the American Craft Council show in Baltimore. “I will use a 3-D sculpture piece suspended over my booth for a show stopper to draw people in,” he said. Marketing is an important component of his artwork and he’s constantly thinking of new designs for existing clients and new ways of presenting his work for future clients. Barnes is also involved in promoting local art. He is helping to organize a new holiday art show, which will be held November 19-20 at Lexington Center, to showcase the variety of artwork in Central Kentucky. “I enjoy every bit of traveling,” he said, “but this show puts me in my own back yard and I can sleep in my own bed.”
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ADDING TO HISTORY It is not a light undertaking to build an addition to a home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Thanks to expertise from the architectural designer and builder, the remodel of this Anchorage, KY home exceeded all expectations. By: Kathie Stamps Photography: Walt Roycraft Maintaining the integrity of a charming neighborhood and the history of a craftsman-style bungalow was the challenge put to architectural artist and designer Sonny Whittle in 2010 (yes, the same Sonny Whittle who is known as a three-time Kentucky Derby poster artist). The homeowners, an empty-nester couple, were downsizing from another house in Anchorage. Their wish list included privacy and a brick home with low-maintenance amenities. They found a 2,000-square-foot house built in the 1920s. It had a wonderful structure and just needed a little updating and a few additional rooms. Along with the new 2,500-squarefoot addition, the existing part of the house was outfitted with foam insulation, a geothermal energy system and a generator. Whittle’s goal for remodeling is to enhance, rather than detract from, an existing house. One of his signature trademarks in making a house larger is to add smaller structures, each connected to the other, rather
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than one big roof. In this Anchorage home, the new master bedroom is a building of its own. The family room is also a separate construction, as are the carport and two-car garage. “The composite of smaller forms adds up to the total so the house itself doesn’t look dwarfed by the addition,” he explained. The open carport is connected to the family room by an entire wall made of glass. “It allowed light to spill into the family room,” Whittle said. He has a fondness for carports, and they are something you don’t see very often in new construction. The tapered columns on the exterior of the house offered an architectural motif worthy of being carried inside, particularly in the kitchen. The columns in the kitchen’s center island are in the same proportions as the ones on the front porch. Whittle raised the ceiling in one corner of the kitchen about 14 feet to create an atrium of sorts
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2. Even a hallway can be a gallery for art and architecture. The door and window casings are quintessential elements of American craftsman design. Recessed lighting brightens up the space.
3. Off the living room is the breakfast room, with its cheerful yellow walls. The simple wooden table and ladder-back chairs are often used by the homeowners for their evening meals.
4. Bamboo shades and a pair of wicker chairs on either side of the fireplace are elements of nature the homeowners enjoy displaying. The colors of the Oriental rug work well with the furniture, but it was the whimsical pattern of birds and animals that really caught the homeowner’s attention and made her smile.
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5 on the inside and a tower effect on the outside. The peaked roof is an interesting shape that blends a smooth transition from the original bungalow to the modern addition. “This house would not look anything like it does without his expertise with design and instructions to the trim carpenters,” said the homeowner of architectural designer Whittle. Ron Wolford, president of Wolford Built Homes, based in Louisville, was able to bring Whittle’s design to fruition. “He and Ron do a lot of designing together,” said Martha Wolford, the company’s marketing director. “They were a team on this project.” Kitchen designer Mike Smith also collaborated with Whittle. “I tried to dovetail with the design philosophy he had set forth,” Smith said. The
Located in eastern Jefferson County, Anchorage is just a few miles from Louisville. There are around 2,300 residents and the town has the charming character of a bygone village. The homeowners sought the services of exterior designer Barbie Tafel to continue the community’s lush, verdant landscape on their own 1.5 acre property. Tafel’s approach to landscape is to start with “an evergreen backbone.” She designed the grounds of this property from scratch, planting evergreens, large trees and flowering shrubs around the house. “When renovating, my philosophy is to start with your anchor planting, so it will look nice 365 days a year,” Tafel said. “Then add flowers that can come and go.” Charm and grace extend throughout the interior design of the house also. The front door opens directly into the living room, where bright furnishings and tasteful accessories welcome family and friends. The color palette of the interior is rich neutrals with golden tans to show off the vibrant furniture and colorful artwork. The homeowners have a collection of oil paintings and other artwork, some of which they purchased in their travels around North America. The window treatments in each room are simple. Natural woven bamboo blinds were used in the kitchen, breakfast room, family room and master bedroom. The master bath and other powder rooms have shutters. “We worked very hard to coordinate all the paint with the existing furnishings, as well as making each room flow into the next,” Sandman said. Instead of paint, the kitchen walls are covered with a linen weave that looks like grass cloth. “It looks really rich. It adds a lot of warmth and character” she stated.
“The idea was not so much to make it feel like brand-new cabinetry, but to feel like it has always been there,” addition, including the all-new kitchen, took six months. Throughout that time period, Smith created the cabinetry design to flow with the rhythm of the architecture. “The idea was not so much to make it feel like brand-new cabinetry, but to feel like it has always been there,” Smith said. “It’s a holistic approach.” The kitchen has two separate work centers, two dishwashers and two sinks, to allow more cooks in the kitchen. The kitchen island is walnut, which adds warmth to the design. Interior designer Julie Sandman calls this house relaxed and inviting. “Anchorage has a feel of its own,” she said. “It’s sophisticated country.”
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6. The formal dining room is located in the original part of the house. To complement the rich wood paneling, the homeowners and interior designer Julie Sandman chose a striking wallpaper from Thibaut (pronounced tee-bo), one of Sandman’s favorite brands.
7. The homeowners wanted to try something new with paint color in the master bedroom. They chose a soft, soothing Palladian blue for the walls. The large area rug is a sisal blended with natural fiber.
8. This master bath offers more than his-and-her sinks; it has two separate vanity sections with cabinets, marble countertops and mirrors. Crystal cabinet knobs and drawer pulls are one of the homeowner’s favorite features of the master bath. ”I love my glass handles,” she said.
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HOUSE CREDITS REMODELING BUILDER:
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Barbie Tafel, Landscape/Exterior Design Julie Sandman Interiors
Mike Smith, Artistic Kitchens
Jason Jennings, Interior Fashion
She helped the homeowners pick out paints and wall coverings. When it came to placing furniture and arranging artwork, Jason Jennings was called in to stage the décor and finish out a reading area in the master bedroom. “I also redid floral arrangements for her,” he said. “I like using field flowers.” A respect for Mother Nature, a nod to the homebuilders of previous centuries and the appreciation of a scenic community have all come together to make this Anchorage couple’s home picture-perfect.
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9. The homeowners found barn wood in Glasgow, Ky., to line the walls of the pool room in the basement, giving this area a rustic feel.
10. Part of the 2010 addition, the family room has a see-through fireplace that uses gas logs. On the other side of the fireplace is the carport, and covered porch. This family room is comfortable and inviting. A rich walnut wood was used on top of the fireplace mantel and in the built-in bookcase.
11. While the rest of the house has white oak flooring, the basement floors are covered in ceramic tile. The media room boasts a 100-inch television screen and comfortable seating for six to watch movies and ballgames.
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REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS GREYSTONE… …In which a local designer not only describes a house of her dreams, but how this unique home helped shaped her life and career. By: Mary Cynthia Knowles Photography: Walt Roycraft
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1. Greystone Manor, located in Harrodsburg and listed in the National Registry of Historic Homes. Built of Kentucky limestone quarried from Jessamine County in 1931, Greystone provides a fine example of Colonial Revival architecture. The house cost $30,000 to build.
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2 When I remember benchmark moments in my life—my sixteenth birthday, graduation, bridesmaids’ luncheons, rehearsal dinners, family celebrations—they all have one thing in common: Beaumont Inn. And just across the way, the ever-present Greystone. It was love at first sight. This majestic limestone Colonial Revival masterpiece, shimmering in the sunlight, has held my imagination captive since childhood. Even so, I had no clear idea that one day I would have the privilege of designing interiors for a home so close to my heart. Greystone shelters Chuck and Helen Dedman, owners of Beaumont Inn, Goddard Hall and Bell Cottage, all part of what used to be known as Beaumont Park. The structure was originally designed as a home for Mrs. A. G. Kyle, a niece of Eli Lilly, of pharmaceutical fame. Bud Merriweather, a Lexington architect, built the house to last; virtually nothing structural has been done to the house since its construction. Inside, a few fireplaces were sealed to accommodate more storage space, and when Chuck and Helen moved in a few years ago after their children went off to college, they decided to convert a downstairs bedroom into an office and laundry room. 2. A leaded glass Federal doorway leads into the mansion’s foyer. Federal blocked wallpaper lines both the downstairs and upstairs hallway. An oil painting of Mary Elizabeth Dedman, the previous occupant and Mr. Dedman’s mother, greet arriving guests.
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The Dedman family acquired the home in 1958, and it served as an antique shop before becoming the residence of Chuck’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Dedman. For three generations, the family collected Victorian antiques, found at farm sales, estate auctions and from salvage vendors, to be used for all of the buildings in Beaumont Park. Helen said it was indeed a case of another man’s treasure. “The Victorian style was out of favor in those days, and over the years they saved a lot of pieces from just being chopped up into firewood.” Their extensive collection includes Colonial and 18th century pieces in cherry, mahogany and walnut, and Mrs. Dedman’s Rookwood pottery collection filled the family’s library shelves. When the Dedmans called me, it was another chapter in a long and fulfilling professional relationship. My father, Joe Martin, ASID, began working with Chuck’s parents in the 1950’s, and I have been working with the “younger generation” for over twenty years (although not the youngest generation: the Dedmans’ son Dixon manages Old Owl Tavern on the premises, and their daughter-in-law Elizabeth helps in the lunch room). Helen asked
“The Victorian style was out of favor in those days, and over the years they saved a lot of pieces from just being chopped up into firewood.”
3. All the upstairs bedrooms feature fully appointed bathrooms, armoires, fireplaces and hidden televisions. The Dedman family collected all the Oriental rugs and antique furniture.
4. The wallpaper and red draperies pay tribute to the Victorian era, and complement the 18th century tobacco leaf bed, complete with a Martha Washington bedspread.
5. The turn of the century cranberry handblown glass and crystal chandelier dictated a more formal style in the front of the house. Damask draperies to the ceiling bring height to the windows. The 18th century mahogany table provides a handsome setting for the inherited Havilland china. Arched built in china cabinets echo the arched entry doors.
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6 me to “casual it up”. She added, “We live informally; we are dog people, and we want a home that’s comfortable.” Even though she appreciates the antiques handed down from the family, she wanted her home to reflect a more relaxed style. Once Helen had selected the heirloom pieces she wanted to start with, we then turned to a couple of important focal points in the house. For example, Helen liked the color red for the travel, or carrying color, because of the turn-of-century cranberry glass chandelier in the dining room. Upon entering the large hall through the Southern white columns, guests are welcomed by document wallpaper and red carpet emblazoned with Fleur de Lis. The red fills the foyer with color rather than using larger pieces of furniture. A pair of large parlor doors opens both to the left and right, into the living room and dining room
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7. Green stripes, green ceiling, and green diagonal wallpaper, the damask and floral fabrics all reflect Mrs. Dedman’s love of green. The arched built-ins were once part of the dining room.
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respectively. Green walls in the living room provide a backdrop to the estate-sized Kerman rug and upholstered furniture. A baby grand piano, played frequently at parties, extends out from the front corner of the room. We designed the dining room completely around the chandelier; the color scheme plays up the Victorian style through shades of rose and red. Helen’s kitchen used to be a solarium, and is big enough for the two of them. We used yellow to warm it up because that side of the house is shaded. Yellow also enhances the yellow grey of the Kentucky limestone left exposed. Floral fabric, in red and yellow with multiple accents and a very large pattern, frames the large windows and doors. The rest of the house provides some surprises for the firsttime guest to Greystone. The family room is tucked on the side of the house, and allows access for daily activities. With soft, tanned leather, a leopard rug and family artifacts, it carries a very different feel than the formal front rooms. We used our red travel color again, this time at eye level, on the walls. A small winding hallway adorned with family paintings leads to a master suite bathed in butter cream and green, with a quilted Jacobean floral pattern with red accents on the bed. The upstairs contains four complete guest suites for Inn guests and visiting family. We designed each room based on the amount of sunlight that room receives. Two rooms on the west and south exposures were done in the cool colors of blue and green because these rooms receive lots of sunlight in the evening, when guests are more active. The rooms facing north and east were done in red and yellow to compensate for low ambient light. The Dedmans feel at this point that Greystone perfectly fits their active lives. It provides easy access to the Inn, and because of the solid construction of the masonry, the couple remains blissfully unaware of any noise upstairs. “We don’t hear them, although they might hear our dogs,” said Helen. She also has a passionate interest in historic preservation, so the house keeps her fire lit. Chuck recalls, “We had one home for 32 years, we bought it when we were newlyweds. We had 10 acres and a pond, I hand built a barn, and we raised our kids. My idea of heaven was golf, gardening, fishing and a bush hog. I wasn’t sure about moving into my parents’ home, but as Helen pointed out, ‘you can walk to work and you have 35 acres here you can mow all you want’. She was right. I love it. I love it. I have never looked back.”
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10. The family room, with its lush peanut butter cabinetry, can barely contain the books of these voracious readers. The framed Sunday School quilt was handed down from Helen Dedman’s grandmother. Each person in the Sunday School
contributed pieces of fabric sewn into the quilt. The architectural piece over the door came from a Victorian bed in the Dedman collection.
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A Season of Style This remarkable home brings true holiday spirit to life in a grand fashion, hosting parties galore throughout the season to enjoy good cheer and support local charities. By: Kirsten E. Silven Photography: Walt Roycraft
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1. The front entrance to the home is always decorated in grand style for the holiday season. Here, a snowman appears to be waving a merry greeting, while a beautifully decorated tree is suspended above the doorway in a basket that is 36 inches in diameter.
2. Located just off the foyer, the living room is subtly spiked with holiday cheer, welcoming the season and countless guests with taste and style. Designed and decorated by the homeowner, the tree provides a colorful focal point, while the lamb’s wool rug from Delinear provides a neutral base for the room’s design.
The sofa, it’s two matching chairs, and the floating fused glass coffee table are all from B&B Italia, while the swivel chair is from Max Alto. A breathtaking sculpture that was carved from the trunk of a cherry tree by African artist Felix Eboigbe and titled “The Optimist” holds court just to the left of the tree.
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Nestled in a quiet Northern Kentucky community, this beautifully designed home exudes personality all year long, but it really comes to life during the holidays when homeowner John Mocker opens his doors again and again to celebrate the season and lend a hand to causes that are close to his heart. As vice president of an area corporation, John has had the opportunity to travel extensively, developing a strong sense of personal style and a penchant for quality. His home is a reflection of this refined taste and is filled with a surprising array of original artworks from a variety of mediums, as well as many pieces of fine furniture crafted by renowned architects and designers like Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe and B&B Italia. The most recent incarnation of the home’s design evolved two years ago when John decided to update its original look and asked Voltage owner Jeff Hinkel and Interior Designer Shannon Riley from Voltage to assist with the project. He had worked with Voltage more than ten years earlier when the home was built and the relationship had remained strong, making the current collaboration seem like a natural progression.
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3 3. This view of the main living room shows its close proximity to the kitchen, and gallery-style lighting draws the eye to the beautifully illuminated holiday snow globes from Something New that grace the mantel, while a piece by artist Ron Romano, titled “Just A Memory,” hangs over the fireplace. The vase and candelabra on the coffee
table are by Gaia & Gino and the draperies were designed by Voltage hand crafted by Patty Goldschmidt. 4. Adjoining both the living room and hearth room, the home’s upper outdoor terrace has been enclosed to provide additional living space all year long. The furniture is by Brown Jordan and electric
retractable blinds make it easy to adjust the lighting to create the perfect ambience. A bronze statue of Bacchus graces the custom built nook above the fireplace, while a work by local artist Susan Schuler hangs on the wall to the left and two whimsical nutcrackers stand sentry.
5 5. Situated to the left of the foyer, the home’s dining room is both dramatic and inviting, boasting tray ceilings and a sleek Frank Lloyd Wright ‘Mission Table’ surrounded by tubular chairs from the 1930s that were designed by architect Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe. A striking blown glass Murano light fixture titled “Sixty” by designer A.V. Mazzega is suspended above the table, while Artemide created the two smaller accent lights in the background. The mirror was designed by architect
Philippe Starck and hangs between an untitled charcoal drawing by artist Paul Chidlaw to the right, and a painting titled “Table Setting” by Richard George to the left. To introduce a holiday flair to this room, the homeowner placed a row of silver Christmas trees below the mirror and filled a multi-dimensional Alessi “never ending bowl” with red glitter ornaments before adding seasonal greens to the tabletop.
“I live in my home and I actually use every inch of space, but I also love to be surrounded by beautiful things that come with a story.”
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6. Doubling as both a library and a wine tasting room, this fabulous space is home to a 1,100-bottle cellar of mostly French and California red wines and features a new, eco-friendly fireplace that burns an alcohol-based fuel and is set into a bookshelf that came from Voltage in Cincinnati. The chair, sofa and table are from Montis, while the rug is from Swedish manufacturer Hägga and the painting, by Donna Talerico, is titled “Rue de la Chappe.”
In addition, cabinetmaker and general contractor Randy Landrum acted as project manager, overseeing the work as it progressed and tying up loose ends as needed. The results of this partnership are phenomenal, as evidenced by the keen sense of balance and close attention to the smallest details that can be found throughout the final design. “I wanted a casual yet elegant look,” John shared. “I live in my home and I actually use every inch of space, but I also love to be surrounded by beautiful things that come with a story.” And stories abound in every room, which are home to fabulous works from popular artists like Felix Eboigbe, Patricia Renick, Susan Schuler, Paul Chidlaw, Richard George and Joan Miro, to name only a few. The pieces of his collection are integrated organically with the home’s other design elements, including its airy 12-foot ceilings and the clean lines of its modern furniture, naturally drawing the eye from one focal point to the next. Details like gallery style lighting above the fireplace in the living room and fine Italian fabrics used on everything from the bed linens to the draperies give the home a polished look and feel, while careful placement of each piece allows for ease of movement and unhindered enjoyment of John’s impressive art collection.
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7. Situated across from the dining room near the foyer, this sitting area provides an intimate reception area for smaller parties. Two early century heavy cast bronze Anthony and Cleopatra Egyptian torchiere lamps flank the Italian sofa, which was crafted by Promemoria, while a stunning painting by Richard George titled “Visitors in Venice” hangs above. The table is by Stoneline Designs and the chairs are by Giorgetti, while a piece titled “Fiesta” by local artist Charles Emery Ross hangs to the left and provides a bright pop of color.
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8. An avid art collector, the pieces here allude to the homeowner’s exceptional taste and eclectic sense of style. A fanciful top hat and several ornaments are perched upon make-believe snowdrifts in an alcove above the doorway, bringing a touch of the holidays to an unexpected place. A sculpture called “Balance Point” by Patricia Renick beckons contemplation below a untitled work by Eunshin Khang (top) and a second by Fran Watson named “Secrets” (bottom). A piece titled “Singing Cicadas (Asia Revisited)” by Susan Schuler, one of the homeowner’s favorite artists, hangs in the hall on the way to the bedroom wing.
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“I host charity dinners throughout the year, but the holiday season is definitely a special time.” Perhaps the most extraordinary aspect of the home, however, remains its ability to give back to the community. Every year beginning in early December and often lasting through much of January, John hosts countless soirees, some of which are simply meant for friends and family to enjoy the season, while others are set up to serve a dual purpose, acting as a party and fundraiser in one. Dedicated to civic involvement, John serves on the board for a number of local charities, including the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky, the Cincinnati Parks Foundation and the Cincinnati International Wine Festival. “I host charity dinners throughout the year,” he shared. “But the holiday season is definitely a special time.”
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9. The home’s ground floor terrace level is aglow with shimmering lights to celebrate the holiday season, nicely accenting the neutral tones of the bar and entertainment area. A striking zebra wood entertainment center was crafted by Randy Landrum to surround the fireplace and television, creating texture and dimension by employing a unique relief effect in which the wooden panels are set at various distances from the wall itself. A 1967 Murano
chandelier titled “Giogali” by designer Vistosi hangs above a self-playing Yamaha baby grand piano, while a velvety bamboo fiber rug from Nepal by Delinear lays a stunning foundation for the room’s design.
10. The master suite is cozy and sophisticated with a magnificent light fixture titled “Shade Shade” that was designed by Moooi and custom Italian fabrics from B&B Italia. A door opens directly from the bedroom onto the terrace, offering gorgeous views of John’s beautiful landscaped gardens and also of the 9th fairway of this neighborhood’s impressive golf course. The area rug was crafted by Swedish manufacturer Hägga.
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What part of your job do you enjoy the most? “We love doing things that have never been done before. We are most excited when a client calls, has an idea for something unique, extraordinary, hard, or just plain weird and we go to work figuring out how to pull it off: on time and on budget,” says Tom.
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Exterior of Great Wolf Lodge, Grapevine, Texas. Weber Group serves as brand architects for Great Wolf Resorts and also fabricates all branded environments in public spaces of the resorts. The 60-foot tall wolf icons that hold up the portico of the hotels were designed, created, and installed by Weber Group Inc. Photo appears courtesy Great Wolf Resorts.
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Lobby at Great Wolf Lodge. www.greatwolf.com Photo appears courtesy Great Wolf Lodge Resorts.
There’s no question being brothers has contributed to our success, we’re yin and yang. We’re both architects by training but Tom focuses on the build side and I focus on design. We’re like two halves of the same whole,” says Donny.
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