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Kentucky Homes & Gardens
Summer/Fall Volume 17 Issue 3
On the Cover: Blending Old & New
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HOME IMPROVEMENT 12 HOMESCAPES: Using Fresh Flowers to Cheer Any Room
SPECIAL FEATURES 14 GARDEN: Rooms With A View
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raze at the Woodlands is the latest incarnation of a popular local restaurant that started as a meat counter with a small cafe in Winchester, serving up a mouthwatering mix of staple “fan favorite” dishes, along with new twists on traditional menu items that are sure to please every palate. Graze opened their newest fine dining spot at The Woodlands last May, in a space that includes a massive 3,000-square-foot dining room, as well as an expanded bar area and a large patio with two tiers of outdoor seating. “Our vision really came into reality here,” shared owner Damion Scott. “The move allowed us to expand the menu, but we kept our customer favorites.” The bar area in Graze at the Woodlands features a cozy fireplace, comfy seating and a classic feel, while a glass-walled party room lends to the restaurant’s light, airy, open feel. The expansive outdoor dining area overlooks a cheerful fountain, offering a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a delicious al fresco meal. The restaurant immediately enjoyed some built-in clientele upon opening in its newest location, having garnered a loyal following among those who regularly made the journey to Clark County to dine at the original Graze, which offered a limited farm-to-table chalkboard menu and a bucolic view of the rolling Kentucky bluegrass. The restaurant ultimately outgrew its first two locations, which is how Graze came to open in The Woodlands last year.
“This location is a great fit for us,” Scott added. “It effectively tripled our seating capacity and introduced us to a new market, so now we are able to serve all of our regulars, as well as people who live or work downtown and residents of The Woodlands.” Perhaps best described as “global comfort food,” the menu at Graze features a diverse array of popular staples and new creations, like the Baked Bolognese, made with beef and pork ragout, Lexington pasta, rigatoni and mozzarella; as well as the Curry with marinated chicken, coconut, curry broth, tomato, onion and ramen. Scott says the most popular menu items are the Buttermilk Fried Chicken, served with Yukon mashed potatoes, green beans and pepper gravy; along with the Carolina Fries, which feature smoked pork shoulder, kale slaw, queso blanco and barbecue sauce. Although COVID-19 has presented a new set of challenges for all restaurants to overcome, Scott says the current pandemic has also taught them how to work smarter and—as a result—has brought the staff even closer together. “I am so proud of our team,” he added. “Our whole mantra is, ‘we’re in this together.’” The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday for carryout and dine-in, or you can order delivery via Uber Eats, Grub Hub and DoorDash. Follow Graze on Facebook and Instagram online, call 859-309-2490 or visit www.grazeky.com for more information.
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Coconut Cake Cake Ingredients: • 360g cake flour • 1T baking powder • ½ tsp salt • 400g sugar • ¾ cup butter • ¼ cup oil • 1¹⁄3 cup coconut milk • 2 egg yolks • 6 egg whites
Icing Ingredients: • 12oz cream cheese • ¾ cup butter • 2 tsp coconut extract • 5 cups powdered sugar
Cake Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F 2. Whip egg whites to stiff peaks and set aside 3. Whip butter, sugar & oil together 4. Add in egg yolks, coconut extract & vanilla extract 5. Alternate adding in flour & coconut milk 6. Fold in egg whites 7. Bake in greased cake pan for 19-22 minutes at 350°F
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1 1 Brightly-colored gerberas are a cheerful addition to any room. Arrangement by E. Stephen Hein Florist. 2 A low, round vase makes a lovely centerpiece of these sunny calla lillies. Arrangement by E. Stephen Hein Florist.
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Fresh Flowers to Cheer Any Room By Robin Roenker Photographs Courtesy of E. Stephen Hein Florist
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“There’s no wrong day to send flowers,” said Stephen Hein, owner of E. Stephen Hein Florist (estephenheinflorist.com), a mainstay in Lexington for more than 30 years. So, if you’re looking to add a breath of fresh air to a living space— or you want to add a note of cheerfulness for an event or special occasion—flowers are always in good taste. Choosing the Right Arrangement When clients call Hein looking for a special arrangement, he often encourages them to consider a mixed arrangement. “You’re generally going to get more longevity out of a mixed arrangement, because some flowers last longer than others,” he explained.
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hen Annelle and Adrian Fulmer moved to Lexington’s Shadeland East neighborhood in 1981, they liked the home’s wide lot and the fact that it backed up to a local park, which meant there would always be ample greenspace around. The home was still fairly new at the time, and the previous owners had done little to the outdoor spaces, save a privacy fence around the deck and patio, leaving most of the yard open to traffic from the adjacent park. “We decided to fence in most of the yard and created beds along the fences,” Annelle shared. “We worked with Mac Reid of Hillenmeyer’s, who encouraged us to split up the outdoor areas into various rooms.” The fence is wrought iron in some places, then transforms into a more substantial wood and brick structure in other areas to lend additional privacy to the home’s exterior spaces. Encompassing just under half an acre and situated at the end of a cul-de-sac, the garden enjoys an ideal location in one of Lexington’s most desirable areas. “Most of our plantings are located to the side and rear of the house,” Annelle said. “In the front, we mainly have mature boxwoods, and our garage also faces the street.”
The various garden beds are separated by neatly manicured pathways, some adorned with natural creek rock stepping stones, creating visual interest at every turn. The design incorporates thoughtful plantings for every season, including peonies and azaleas in the springtime, followed by colorful roses in the summer, with a number of different hostas and ferns giving shady areas a splendid array of organic green shapes and hues. “We planted the beds to have something happening during every season, so we look forward to watching them change throughout the spring, summer and fall,” Annelle revealed. Other plantings seen here include phlox, honey locust, redbud and magnolia trees, Fire Alarm heuchera, pink and white impatiens, daylilies and perennial hibiscus, along with Gerber daisies, zinnias, coneflowers, dahlias and stunning purple Veronica spicate Royal Candles, to name only a few of the many surprises waiting to be discovered at every turn in this delightful garden. Ever a work in progress, the exterior spaces of this well-loved home and garden will continue to provide inspiration and evolve over the years to come, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who is lucky enough to enjoy the view!
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8 4 Whimsical ceramic pieces and a reflective globe lend a playful touch to this lush garden bed, which surrounds two mature honey locusts in the rear garden and also contains an abundance of Japanese painted ferns, male ferns and hostas, along with a few striking pink and white impatiens. 5 A decorative privacy fence adorned here with colorful bird feeders and a Renee Michelle azalea separates this part of the rear garden from the local park beyond. 6 Tucked into a quiet corner, this bubbling fountain is nestled along the walking path among a variety of red knockout roses, carefully pruned boxwoods and SunPatiens.
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1 This large luxury walk-in closet features custom designed millwork, LED tape lighting, glass doors, crystal hardware and stunning wall sconces. A beautiful quartzite stone top showcases a 10-foot-long island, with drawers for custom-fitted velvet jewelry trays, pull-out hampers, and plenty of storage space. Courtesy of The Couture Closet, www.thecouturecloset.com
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With amenities like bars, coffee makers, cosmetics refrigerators, jewelry drawers, safes, TVs, vanities and even putting greens, luxury closets today are increasingly functioning as much more than just a dressing room, doubling as offices, living rooms and even entertainment venues as the need may arise. “Closets come in all shapes and sizes,” shared B. Jeffrey Speedy, Vice President and General Manager of Closets by Design in Louisville and Lexington. “Think about the function of the space first. What is the best use of the space? Then, we can have fun with it and make it look any way you want!” Speedy says they have also seen other exciting new trends in recent years, including the use of textured wood, custom lighting and incorporating colors like matte gold, black and slate gray, as well as the use of many different organizational accessories and incorporating hard surfaces like marble and granite. It’s important to point out that having a customized closet doesn’t necessarily mean you have to possess a ton of clothing. Instead, this trend is more about being highly organized and taking care of what you do have. This includes featuring artful displays, whether that means having a special place to store your designer handbags, somewhere to show off your Louboutins, or reserving a spot to a prized piece of artwork.
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3 3 Featuring custom-designed shaker beaded inset style cabinetry with bone trim, this luxury walk in also boasts mirrored and glass doors throughout. The cabinetry is built to reach the 10-foot ceiling with crown molding, while custom quartz crystal drawer pulls and an antique chandelier dress up this stunning closet. Courtesy of The Couture Closet, www.thecouturecloset.com Jones says clients have also been rethinking floor treatments and a more layered approach—including placing a rug on carpet or a rug on hardwood—has become increasingly popular. Also, where customers are using carpet by itself, they are increasingly choosing bolder colors, more texture and patterned options. “We’re also seeing more whimsical, eclectic knobs, hooks and handles as well as large, statement hardware,” Jones revealed. “This is a smart (and inexpensive) way to upgrade the visual impact of a simple closet design or smaller closet space. Be careful, though. You will want to make sure the hardware is sturdy and well-built, and won’t break when attached to your new doors or drawers.” She adds that material selection is more exciting than ever, because affordable materials offer more visual interest and manufacturers are creating a wide range of green, recycled and lightweight laminate options that more closely mimic the look of wood, with vastly improved surface textures and visual grain. In addition, Jones says materials meeting sustainable, California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliance standards, recycled wood fibers and LEED standards are readily available.
Other trends include a renewed focus on security, with customers requesting drawer locks, hidden safes and even secret entrances to safe spaces. When it comes to accessories, there are telescoping valet rods, sliding belt and tie racks, tilt-out laundry hampers, swivel mirrors and lighted closet rods, to name only a few of the dizzying array of options! There is hardly a need that hasn’t been thought of and today’s closets are carefully designed to make the best use of available space, with streamlined wardrobe access and a wide variety of accent colors and prints. In the end, the ideal custom closet design will be a true reflection of the person you are, whether that means jeans and a t-shirt or heels and couture. And regardless, dedicating space for a luxury walk-in closet situated close to the master suite that offers ample “his and hers” space for each user is a fantastic place to start, whether you are building a new home or remodeling an existing residence!
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4 4 This ultra-feminine dressing room is actually a very simple design featuring exceptional accessories, including an elegant light fixture, colorful wallpaper, a plush rug, generous crown molding and refined seating. Photo courtesy of Closet Factory.
5 The homeowner calls this space her “heavenly closet.” This is where she plans the coming day each morning, and also where she goes to relax and regroup for a few moments every night. Photo courtesy of Closet Factory.
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6 This executive style closet features dark, textured wood for a masculine expression, with ample shelving for shoes, as well as storage for hanging clothes, folded clothes and other storage items. Photo courtesy of Closets by Design.
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7 An upscale, elegant closet in an open setting provides a perfect combination of hanging clothes and drawers for executive pressed shirts and shoes. Hidden jewelry trays provide security and privacy with the contemporary crown and base in an elegant storage system. Photo courtesy of Closets by Design. 8 This closet was designed to organize the homeowner’s shoe and athletic footwear collection, which is housed behind mirrored doors. This closet also uses clear glass inset doors to keep the dust from settling on her cocktail attire, while a dresser and island provide plenty of drawer storage. The custom cabinetry is 9-foot-high, topped with crown molding. Courtesy of The Couture Closet, www.thecouturecloset.com 9 This urban closet provides an open, airy, clean style organized with ample storage space. The white everyday system is bright and designed to meet any storage and organizational requirements. Photo courtesy of Closets by Design.
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10 10 A basic white closet system can easily become a traditional, sophisticated dressing space, with the addition of crown and base highlighting the arched doors. Photo courtesy of Closets by Design. 11 The scale of this made-to-order stained and painted wood closet is quite stunning, Beyond what you can see here, the closet space also contains a washer and dryer, a wet bar with mini-fridge and a built-in vanity. Photo courtesy of Closet Factory.
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s a child growing up in Louisville, Ky., artist Marianna McDonald was no stranger to the local hobby store. “I loved the paint by number kits I got there,” she said. At 13, McDonald’s mother encouraged her to pursue that devotion. “She told me to go to the hobby store and pick out something that would take me a long time to complete so I’d leave my little brother alone,” McDonald recalled with a laugh. “The store owner knew me, and he set me up with my first real oil painting set and a TV tray easel.” Sitting in the family room after school, McDonald painted along with Walter Foster’s How to Draw and Paint books. “Those books provided good composition to copy and taught me how to mix oils and color,” she said. Her education continued at Murray State where she studied fine art. McDonald explained that while some artists aim to reproduce landscapes, “My work is more of an immediate impression of what I see. It has to be that way with plein air.” French for “in the open air”, plein air was popularized by French impressionists interested in painting the changing light. “You can see a gorgeous cloud and then it’s gone,” McDonald said of painting outdoors. “You have about two hours before the light changes, so you can’t capture all the details.” For McDonald, the challenge of plein air is whether or not the details she captures express the essence of her subject. “My friend Carolyn Hisel said, ‘Paint color with your heart, not your eyes,’” McDonald shared. “When you’re restricted to the pastels you have, you have to interpret some colors. I interpret what I see with feeling.” In her work, McDonald sees light and shadow as it falls across the land, illuminating shapes and atmosphere. “To see light and shadow, people need to understand value—which is how dark to how light a color is,” she explained.
In her classes, McDonald demonstrates how to break composition into two shapes; dark and light. Indigo blue can be used to block in the dark shapes. Orange can be used to block in light shapes. Although oils and pastels are made from the same type of pigment, oils are mixed together while pastels are layered. McDonald teaches her students that pastels are like a small piece of colored salt. “If you rub it trying to mix colors, you break up that prism of color and mash it down so it loses its reflective quality. If you don’t rub it, little pieces of the underpainting will show through.” McDonald began teaching adults at workshops through the Lexington Art League. “I like the delight when someone creates something they are happy with,” she said of the rewards of teaching. “And I like hearing how they see things differently, like a sunset, based on what they learn in class.” McDonald’s interpretations of the Appalachian landscape have been commissioned by hospitals in Owensboro and Henderson, Ky. Her work comforts healthcare workers, patients and visitors at hospitals in Lexington, Ky. and Columbus, Ohio as well as brain injury clinics on two military bases. Readers can find her work in Kentucky at Damselfly Gallery in Midway, Main Cross Gallery in Lexington, Wakefield-Scearce Gallery in Shelbyville and the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea in Berea. McDonald’s work is online at www.mcdonaldfineart. com and her Etsy store @MariannaMcDonaldArt. She has also posted video demonstrations and lessons on YouTube.
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igh on a hill in Newport, Ky. with stunning views overlooking the Ohio River and Cincinnati skyline sits a 3,000 square foot, three-story condominium recently renovated by interior designer Tom Kordenbrock of Kordenbrock Interiors. Having worked closely with the homeowners on four previous properties, Kordenbrock was given the green light to design as he saw fit. “They told me to go for it!” Going for it began with gutting it. “Over the course of 10 months, we removed walls, added walls, redid the kitchen and baths and finished the basement,” Kordenbrock said. With such extensive work, unexpected delays were inevitable. “The valves didn’t arrive with the faucets, so that held up the tile work. The electrician was held up while the wood floors were being refinished. The door handles came in backwards,” the designer said with a sigh. However, the results were worth the wait. “The owners said this home changed their lives. It was everything they wanted,” Kordenbrock proudly exclaimed. “I’ve done so many things for this couple over the years that I can speak to their tastes.” “We’d discuss what they wanted and how they felt about things,” Kordenbrock said of working with his clients. Knowing their preferences as well as the art and furniture they owned and wanted to use, Kordenbrock pulled inspiration from fabrics, furniture, lamps, window treatments and wallpaper in his interior design studio. “I’d show them things at the studio and they’d say, ‘We love it, do it!’” Understanding their love of color was key to designing the home. Beginning with a large, colorful triptych, the designer then found a distinctive chair and ottoman with patterned swirls of soft mint green, ocean blue and raspberry red. These colors were intertwined throughout the main floor of the home; the high walls were painted soft mint green and the cross walls became ocean blue while raspberry red throw pillows added pops of color to the sofas and chairs. A raspberry red rug was placed under the dining table, blue cabinets were set in the kitchen. The blue floating sofa is precisely sized and placed in the great room with space on both sides to walk around without causing bottle neck. A green chair backed against the towering windows connects the floor with greens in the triptych and on the high walls.
The patterned chair and ottoman, in many ways the center of the home’s inspiration, is placed to be seen from anywhere and everywhere in the open area. Upstairs, a more spatial feeling to the loft was created by replacing the half railing with glass panels. To enhance the sense of height and airiness, Kordenbrock chose carpet with a tree pattern in soft gray. The door to the master bathroom upstairs was removed for more openness. “The jacuzzi, with silvered dimensional ceramic tile, was a priority in the master bath,” Kordenbrock explained. That same silvered dimensional ceramic tile trims the shower. Chalky white tile floors, deep plumb walls and a soft, subtle yellow ceiling complete the color scheme. “I’m not afraid of painting a ceiling something other than white,” said Kordenbrock. In this room, the sensational, circular chandelier from Hubbardton Forge, “Shows up prettier on yellow than it would on white.” Where the main floor was designed with greens, blues and touches of raspberry; and the upstairs features silver, deep plumbs and soft yellows in the bathroom, “The lower level was done with a completely feeling,” Kordenbrock said. Downstairs, the bathroom and laundry have barn doors with a dark brown wood stain for a warmer, more casual look. Faux wood flooring was used throughout the lower level with greys and beiges mixed into the wood grain to reference the tone of birch trees. One of the home’s more exceptional features is the custom-made iron work. Designed exclusively by Kordenbrock and crafted by Patrick Dalton of Elegant Iron Studios, the wavy, horizontally crisscrossing iron railings simulate the flowing river. “In the views from the home, you don’t see the river but you know the water is there,” Kordenbrock said of his intention. That design is carried through every floor of the home, from the stair railings to a mullion in the kitchen to the fire screen in the great room. “Everything is connected in this home,” Kordenbrock said of this design. “There is balance everywhere you look.”
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Clear from this view are the home’s design inspiration; a colorful triptych that rests high on a ledge as well as the vibrantly patterned fabric on the chair and ottoman that sit in front of the floor to ceiling windows.
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3 “I picked up on circular designs and purposefully used that design to connect the home,” Kordenbrock said, noting mirrors in the dining room, the glass curio cabinet with a puka shell dome, sculptures placed on wall ledges, the buffet with chrome hardware, the pattern of the chair and matching ottoman and even a chandelier in the master bath. Kordenbrock’s use of ocean blue cross walls intersecting mint green high walls is seen with the loft above and view through to the kitchen below. 4 Influenced by the nearby Ohio River, Kordenbrock designed the iron railing that leads to the lower and upper levels of the home. A painting of poppy flowers adds a pop of raspberry to the stairwell.
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5 A collection of tiles line the galley kitchen. Above the white quartz countertops are two rows of accent tiles. One is an 8-inch, two-toned blue square tile that extends above the range and on both sides of the hood. The second is a horizontal pencil trim tile with a waved pattern. Unlike typical smooth, white subway tiles, the next section is a beveled ceramic that connects back to the soft, beige veins in the quartz countertops. 6 Hints of balance and connection in Kordenbrock’s interior design are seen with the geometric, raspberry red area rug from Shaw Floors under the dining table and in the poppy painting from the stairwell leading downstairs reflected in the mirror. Central to that same mirror is a circle, the same shape repeated in the adjoining great room.
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7 “I wanted to add the round chandelier from Hubbardton Forge to this room in the worst way,” Kordenbrock said, admitting he was not sure the light would clear the shower. “It was a risk, but in the end, we were able to control the height of the shower and make it work.” The purple and yellow valences are cut in angles to mimic the Cincinnati skyline.
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When the current homeowners first saw this historic downtown Lexington property in 2015, they knew they’d found home. Bult in phases, with portions completed in 1818, 1840 and 1871, this stately property on West Short Street had great bones—and great potential.
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hen Jill Hall Rose and her husband, Austin Mehr, first laid eyes on their historic downtown Lexington property in 2015, they knew they’d found home. Bult in phases, with portions completed in 1818, 1840 and 1871, their stately property on West Short Street had great bones—and great potential. 2 The formal living room offers a striking juxtaposition of old and new, thanks to the pairing of the ultramodern double-circle chandelier and antique gilded mirror. The walls are in White Dove by Benjamin Moore—a soft soothing color used throughout the house. The doorway between the formal living room and TV room, like others in the home, was made wider and taller to maximize the feel of openness in the living space. “Our goal was to make it feel light and dreamy,” said designer Sherry Feeney.
“It was very important for us to honor and preserve the historic nature of the home while incorporating contemporary design,” said Hall Rose. To bring their modern design dream to fruition, Hall Rose turned to interior designer Sherry Feeney of Forecast Interiors, who devised a plan to bring a French Modern aesthetic to the space. “We wanted the space to look like a home in Paris that blends super modern furnishings within a traditional, older home. Our goal was a glamorous, modern look, while honoring and celebrating the home’s tall ceilings and beautiful woodwork,” said Feeney. “I specialize in mixing super old with super new.” A New Chapter As downtown Lexington attorneys, both Hall Rose and Mehr love the convenience of living in the city center, close to their work, Rupp Arena and downtown dining and entertainment. “We wanted to be able to walk to dinner, to walk to ballgames, and to also be around a community and neighborhood that wanted to preserve Lexington’s history,” said Hall Rose. “That was very important to us.” The 4,800-square foot home features five bedrooms and four and a half baths along with original, poplar wood flooring throughout. Every room has its own Rumford fireplace, an angled, shallow style that was cutting-edge at the time the home was built.
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3 “We were very proud to be able to preserve the flooring as well as all the fireplaces,” said Hall Rose. One of the biggest changes Hall Rose and Mehr made to the property was to open the entryways to each room to make them taller and wider. “That gave us the open feel we were looking for, so now you can really see the expanse of the house and the beautiful ceilings,” Hall Rose said. Wall colors were kept white throughout to maximize the breezy, open feel. The redesign also combined two former, smaller bedrooms and a laundry room to create a new, dedicated master bathroom, which features both a standalone shower and a soaking tub. To bring in a French modern aesthetic, Feeney incorporated avant-garde design pieces into the home’s décor—such as the very streamlined, very modern, double-circle chandelier in the living room—juxtaposed with more traditional, antique pieces, like the gilded mirror that anchors the space above the living room fireplace. In the dining room, old and new meet again, thanks to the pairing of a streamlined, custom marble dining table flanked by modern white chairs accented by a traditional-style, antique chandelier. “Jill is such a fashion-forward customer, and Austin, too, is a design junkie, so the two of them really allowed me to push forward this look, but it’s also their look,” Feeney said.
3 The dining room features a very sleek, custom dining table made from solid white granite paired with a stainless steel and lucite base. The custom cabinetry adds a unique space for the homeowners to display barware and serving pieces, while the oversized oval mirrors from Restoration Hardware accentuate the height and openness of the room.
Outside, the couple maximized the property’s large backyard by installing a unique, contemporary-style pool with slate decking. “We wanted a space that we could enjoy and have people over for dinner parties and gatherings. And it’s been that type of space,” said Hall Rose. “We’ve had so many opportunities to have friends and family together, laughing and enjoying the property.”
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4 The TV room features a striking blue velvet couch accentuated by a cowhide rug. Here, as in every room of the house, the natural popular wood flooring and original fireplace were restored and preserved. To convey a French Modern aesthetic, the room blends sleek modern pieces – such as the white leather recliner and side table with metal accents – alongside more traditional elements like the Asian-inspired bar cart and ornate gold mirror. 5 The breakfast nook features a distinctive custom bar that includes wine storage and a wine cooler plus a unique hidden feature: it can roll away from the wall to provide access to the home’s crawl space underneath. “That was a fun design feature of the home,” Feeney said. The oversized white leather couch offers plenty of spots to sit and enjoy stunning views of the backyard pool.
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6 The master bedroom incorporates a soaring, wrought-iron four-poster bed that owner Jill Hall Rose has owned for years. “It’s one of her favorite pieces,” Feeney said. “We glammed it up and paired it against the room’s brick fireplace, so it offers a fun, almost-industrial look.” The bedroom, like several spaces in the home, features a natural animal hide rug – one of Feeney’s signature touches.
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8 This bedroom, accentuated by soft pinks, is used by the homeowners’ daughter, Alexa Rose, who has returned home following her recent graduation from Loyola University. Feeney wanted the space to feel “really natural and fresh— not childlike,”—a look befitting a young woman launching into adulthood. “I filled it with pieces I thought she might want to take to her own home in the future,” Feeney said. 9 This guest bedroom is part of the home’s mezzanine level— situated between the second and third floors—just above the kitchen. It may have originally been used as a maid’s quarters. The exposed beams and original brick fireplace add charm to the intimate space, while the windows overlooking the pool and side yard give the cozy feel of being in a treehouse-like retreat. 10 The modern, Italian-inspired backyard pool, designed by Geddes Pools of Nicholasville, features gunite construction and slate decking. “We love it. It just gives a great flow to the outside area,” said Hall Rose. To complement the pool space, Mehr designed and installed a custom backyard grill station, also in slate (not shown).
HOME CREDITS: Architect & General Contractor John Dehart, Dehart Architecture, Lexington, KY Interior Design Sherry Feeney, Forecast Interiors, Lexington, KY Pool Design and Installation D.J. Geddes, Geddes Pools, Nicholasville, KY Landscape Installation Glynn Young’s Landscaping & Nursery Center, Nicholasville, KY Artwork Frankie York, New Editions Gallery, Lexington, KY
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The façade of this charming landominium boasts a distinctive Southern flair, with a warm, inviting feel and casual yet elegant finishes, including plantation shutters and a guest parking pad with turf block pavers featuring a real grass gridwork.
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Carefree Elegance in Edgewood By Kirsten E. Silven with Tom Kordenbrock Photography by Walt Roycraft
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2 The bright, welcoming entry hall allows natural light to flood the home’s interior spaces and opens here to the dining room, featuring a barrel ceiling in a subtle metallic silver finish and a decorative alcove with a mirrored chest. 3 The gathering room features plenty of natural light from a wall of transom-topped windows, along with an eye-catching Chippendale railing, while massive inset decorative ceiling beams and beautifully upholstered furniture in numerous patterns of white and very light beige complete the look.
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“Expansive medium brown stained wood floors complete almost the entire main floor, connecting all rooms in harmony with the rather large spaces,” Kordenbrock stated. “White woodwork and dramatic beams are dominant, with an abundance of wood details, such as the Chippendale railing along the stairway to the lower level, the two white-painted fireplaces with adjoining bookcases, the oversized door casings and remarkable crown molding.” A pool is situated just steps from the outdoor living room, which can be completely enclosed with large automatic screens for comfortable al fresco dining (not pictured), while two Tibetan area rugs are found in both the gathering room and dining room flanking the foyer, projecting soft colors and providing inspiration for furnishings and wall colors. “It was very enjoyable to work closely with the homeowner on the interior,” Kordenbrock added. “She led the way with choosing colors, as she knew exactly what she wanted and always knew how to achieve it, creating a truly unique approach to casual living in high style.”
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4 4 The breakfast room adjoins the kitchen and is crowned with a vaulted ceiling that features arched, floating beams. There is also a high white fireplace, with a pickled wood distressed gathering table and white chairs, all with a splendid view of the pool. 5 Boasting formal elegance, the dining room features gold upholstered dining chairs with bow ties that project a real Southern charm, while soft drapery panels accompanied by crystal finials have been carefully hung to expose the large transom window above. 6 The spacious kitchen is done in all white, with ample counter space and amenities throughout. Glass fronted doors feature French curved mullions, while quartz countertops and true brown hardwood flooring grounds the space.
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7 7 A rich, soothing retreat, the master bedroom features walls covered in a shimmering silvery light taupe, while the other hues include beautiful neutrals, vanillas, buff beige and tones of silver, all surrounding a lavish walnut bedroom set complete with a carved poster bed that works harmoniously with a silver metallic drawer chest. 8 A spacious, formal spa-like feel in the master bathroom is enhanced by the soft, shimmering wall covering, as well as two large white vanities, beveled mirrors, crystal and silver sconces and a fabulous chandelier. The full glass walk-in shower and double French doors that open to a private walled garden work with a floating Venetian mirror hung over a mirrored wall above the makeup counter to complete the look. 9 This soothing guest bedroom features a white headboard adorned with a whimsical bird figurine, while the en-suite bath is finished in white subway tile to create a clean, timeless look.
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HOME CREDITS: Interior Design Tom Kordenbrock, Kordenbrock Interiors Builder Yeager Construction
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Enjoy stunning vistas and natural beauty at this state park gem By Robin Roenker Photography Courtesy of Kingdom Come State Park
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“At 2,700 feet, we are the highest-elevation park in the state, so we are known for our vista views, and they are absolutely amazing,” said Sherry Cornett, the park’s manager. Eight Overlooks Visitors flock to the park—whose name is a nod to the 1903 novel The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come by Kentucky author John Fox Jr.—to soak in its sweeping panoramas of the nearby mountains. With eight overlooks and more than 1,200 acres of unspoiled wilderness within the park grounds, there’s no shortage of places to enjoy the scenery. One of the most popular overlooks, Creech Overlook, offers stunning sunset views and is a favorite spot for outdoor weddings. Another popular stop, 12 O’Clock Overlook, is the highest in the park, offering a view of three states. “It’s peaceful and secluded. As far as you can see, it’s just roll after roll of mountains,” Cornett said. The park is also known for its beautiful rock formations, including Log Rock, a natural sandstone bridge, and Raven Rock, which soars 290 feet into the air at a 45-degree angle. “People enjoy sitting on the top of Raven Rock and overlooking the Cumberland area,” said Cornett. While visiting, don’t miss the park’s distinctive cave amphitheater near the base of Raven Rock. “It’s gorgeous,” Cornett said. “There’s a trail that runs up to it. And there’s this amazing cool breeze that runs out of the rock outcroppings.”
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Outdoor adventure With 14 wooded trails traversing more than five miles of mountain terrain, it’s easy to get lost in nature at Kingdom Come State Park. The park’s 3.5-acre mountain lake is home to largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish, trout and more—making it a great spot for fishing. Guests can rent pedal boats to enjoy the lake up close. The park also features two picnic shelters, a nine-hole miniature golf course and a gift shop. For those that crave an overnight stay, four primitive camping spots are available. From the park, you can access the 38-mile-long Little Shepherd Trail, a one-lane paved primitive road that extends along the crest of Pine Mountain from Whitesburg to Harlan. Open to both bikes and cars, the drive is a popular way to explore the area. “We actually have people that come to the park specifically to drive Little Shepherd Trail. It’s gorgeous because it’s nothing but overlook after overlook,” Cornett said. In recent years, Kingdom Come State Park has become a go-to spot for specialty outdoor events, including bike races, marathons, 5ks and obstacle runs. Upcoming activities at the park can be found by clicking “Events” at parks.ky.gov.
1 Many visit Kingdom Come for the various specialty events it hosts—bike races, marathons & more—but no one can deny the draw the park has for its spectacular views alone. 2 Visitors of all ages (and species) visit the state park to enjoy the peace and scenery it offers. 3 The park is home to magnificent rock formations like Log Rock, a natural sandstone bridge. 4 With 14 wooded trails traversing more than five miles of mountain terrain, it’s easy to get lost in nature at Kingdom Come State Park.
For the perfect end to a perfect day, guests to Kingdom Come State Park can round out their visit with a delicious dinner at the Pine Mountain Grill in nearby Whitesburg, known for its classic, madefrom-scratch Southern staples.
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