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“The kitchen has such a fluid motion, and besidesthat, it generates really interesting conversation.”__ Bruce Wendlandt
ABOUT THE COVER ...Perfectly round, this kitchen designed byWendlandt & Stallbaumer is literally the heart of the home.Photo by James Maidhof
27 EDITOR’S LETTERDomino Remodeling __ Just when youthink you’re finally done, somethingelse creeps up on your to-do list.
29 PUBLISHER’S MESSAGEThe Green Living Show Homeis Finally Here! __ Buy your tickets andhelp children in need in Kansas City
30 GET YOUR GREEN ONKCH&G’s Boulevard of DreamsGreen Living Show Home opensOctober 8-10; 15-17.
35 COOK’S CALENDARSave a date for your personalculinary education.
37 Q&AA question-and-answer session withlocal industry professionals.
KITCHEN41 KITCHEN CONFIDENCEFour kitchens make bold statementswith well-chosen details, dynamic focalpoints and updated work ethics.
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one of us you ask) an old farmhouse west of the city.
We got the place this close to the way we wanted to
ideally live then effectively dropped our efforts to
focus on the land instead. It’s taken three years to
plan and implement our numerous outdoor projects,
including adding on a deck, instating a native tall
grass prairie, digging a vegetable garden (it’s bigger
than our house!), planting an orchard and berry patch,
getting chickens settled in the coop and learning the
fine art of apiculture (beekeeping).
With suffocating heat and humidity this summer
and a feeling of adequate accomplishment, we turned
back to the indoors for the refuge of central air…only
to find that we had left a fine mess of a to-do list that
had never been fully checked off. Nearly every room
in the house was complete except for a few minor
details, like touch-up painting or putting up trim —
mostly things a do-it-yourselfer could get done with a
weekend’s worth of motivation yet we’d procrastinated
years. In our defense, though, before you can complete
one thing, you must complete another. It’s the
domino effect of home remodeling.
Just when you think you’re finally done, something else creeps up on your to-do list.
Domino Remodeling
Before installing baseboard in the kitchen, for
instance, we needed to finally give our old electric
stove the boot. So we bought a professional-grade
stainless steel gas range, but before we could
install it, we had to extend the gas line from the
furnace to the stove. And while we were at it, we
also ran the line to the front of the house to hang
a gas lamp we picked up in New Orleans this winter,
but we capped it because we weren’t ready to tear
out the wall, leaving yet another project for the future.
(See the cycle?)
Despite our recent progress, the to-do list seems to
grow ever longer. There are some upgraded window
and insulation tax breaks to take advantage of this
fall, closets to reorganize, new living room furniture
to arrange, and I guess it’s time to make this
announcement: a nursery to decorate. With a little
bundle of joy coming into our lives, the importance
of crossing off our tasks has increased. We know that
having a baby is a game-changer and that, come
spring, those home remodeling dominos are going
to fall by the wayside when our new “project” —
parenthood — becomes our No. 1 priority.
ANDREA [email protected]
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The Green Living Show Homeis Finally Here!
IIt’s hard to believe that it has been more than a year since
architect Wolfgang Trost contacted us to discuss the
concept of this home. I remember Wolf saying, “When
you build a home with this large of a footprint, you
have a larger responsibility to the environment.” His
thoughtful design has been well-executed by a lot of
skilled labor under the direction of Keith Eymann of
Ambassador Construction and the design direction of
Diana Carter of Di’s Design. The lovely home in the
Sunset Hill neighborhood will be open for touring
October 8-10 and October 15-17.
What can you expect to see? Well, this $2.5 million
home is a tribute to Old World design with a natural stone
and stucco exterior, gorgeous materials that speak to a
previous era, and open spaces that live large for today’s
lifestyle. The home is furnished by local area retailers —
I.O. Metro and Amini’s Galleria handling the lower level
and Picture Perfect Interiors, Scandia Home by Ursula
Terrasi, Seville Home and Leawood Fine Art furnishing
the main level. Under the beautiful façade is where the
green aspects come into play. Wolf has been working hard
for LEED certification, gathering points in every area
from energy efficiency to low-maintenance landscaping.
High design and style with a conscience — this home
has it all.
Buy your tickets and help children in need in Kansas City.
Tickets are available at all area Hen House stores for
$10 in advance or $15 at the door. Remember, 100
percent of the proceeds benefit the Love Fund for
Children, www.lovefundforchildren.org. Your ticket not
only gains you admission to the home, but it is also your
trolley pass from the Country Club Plaza. Park near
Williams-Sonoma and let someone else do the driving to
the site courtesy of Horizon Limousine. Moreover, come
back to the Plaza and enjoy a free small-plate appetizer
at McCormick and Schmick’s during the tour with the
purchase of a lunch or dinner entrée. The ticket basically
pays for itself!
So, make a day of it: tour, lunch, shopping, giving. It’ll
be a great day for a great cause! Oh, and if you fall in love
with the house, buy it — it’s for sale!
KEITH [email protected]
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We’ve been telling you about going green since our first dedicated
green issue in December 2004. Six years later, it’s easier than
ever to live an eco-friendly lifestyle, with more new and recycled
products and superior technological systems. But what better way is
there to tell you about sustainability than to show you firsthand?!
KCH&G proudly introduces the Boulevard of Dreams Green Living
Show Home — the first of its kind in the metro. The posh Sunset Hill
residence was developed by former baseball player Joe Carter, now
owner of A HOMErun LLC, designed by architect Wolfgang Trost, built
by Ambassador Construction and decorated by Di’s Design.
What you’ll first notice is that this green home doesn’t look at all
like what many people expect it to. It’s a beautiful Old World estate
filled with gorgeous materials and the best furnishings from local
retailers, including Seville Home, Scandia Home by Ursula Terrasi,
Seasonal Concepts, Amini’s Galleria, Picture Perfect Interiors,
Leawood Fine Art and I.O. Metro.
What makes it green are the many energy-efficient techniques used
during the building process, including 2x6 exterior wall framing, taped
ductwork and a combination of fiberglass batt insulation and rigid
foam insulation. The house’s temperature is controlled by a ground
source heat pump, and the lower level is further warmed by radiant
floor heating. The paint is free from volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), while the cabinets are formaldehyde-free and harvested from
sustainably managed forests.
Outside, much emphasis was placed on water harvesting and
drainage, with beautiful xeriscaping to reduce the amount of grass that
needs to be maintained. While it looks like any other luxury show home,
it’s a green machine behind the scenes!
With its classic midtown location, you can make a day of seeing the
home and enjoying the bustling streetscape of the Country Club Plaza.
As a bonus, on the back of each ticket there is a coupon for a free
small-plate appetizer with the purchase of a lunch or dinner entrée
from McCormick & Schmick’s. So, invite some friends and see for
yourselves what the trend in going green is all about!
Learn much more about living green and the Green Living Show
Home at www.greenlivingshowhome.com.
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Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at the door, available at all Hen House markets
Benefits: The Love Fund for Children, www.lovefundforchildren.org
Save the DateKCH&G’s Boulevard of Dreams Green Living Show Home Tour
Get Your Green OnBy Andrea Darr
KCH&G’s Boulevard of Dreams Green Living Show Home opens October 8-10; 15-17.
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The Culinary Center of Kansas City offers hands-on experience and
demonstration classes. Find more classes at kcculinary.com.
October 17 — Smoking 101: The “Art of Smokology”
October 23 — Flavorful Weekend Night: BBQ’n with Booze: A “Spirited” Menu for Fall
October 24 — All Things Crabby (fish & seafood)
October 28 — Gluten-Free Breads
October 29 — Couple’s Class: The Flawless Dinner Party
November 21 — Artisanal Farmstead Cheese-Making Workshop (Green Dirt Farm)
December 4 — Holiday Cupcake “Ornaments”
December 11 — New Orleans’ Favorites
December 18 — Championship Ribs
December 27 — A New Year’s Morning Feast Fit for a King
Kitchen Thyme is a gourmet foods and kitchen accessories store that
offers in-house classes. 816.587.9100 or mykitchenthyme.com
October 25 — Fabulous Fall Soups
November 8 — Easy Holiday Entertaining
A Thyme for Everything is a local shop of kitchen products that also
teaches basic cooking techniques. 816.554.3755 or athymeforeverything.com
October 16 — 100 Days of Holidays: Make-Ahead Appetizers
October 23 — Coffee Cake and a French Press
November 2 — Julia Child’s Beef Burgundy
November 6 — Holiday Cake-Baking
November 16 — Flavors of India: Curries and Flatbreads
December 4 — Gingerbread House, Holiday Cupcakes
Wines by Jennifer is a Parkville-based wine boutique hosting Oktoberfest
October 23. 816.505.9463 or winesbyjennifer.com
Jowler Creek Winery offers wine-tasting and seasonal events.
816.858.5528 or jowlercreek.com
October 30-31 — Halloween Candy and Wine Pairing
December 18-19 — Christmas Cookie and Wine Pairing
Off the Vine Design & Cellar offers quality wine, tasting events and
gift shop. 913.681.7960 or blog.offthevinedesign.com
October 20 — The French Connection
November 3 — War of the Worlds
November 17 — Region Study
December 1 — The Odd Couple
December 16 — Tiny Bubbles
Hen House markets offer cooking classes around the KC area.
913.321.4223 or henhouse.com
October 16 — Viva Italia
November 13 — Heritage Poultry
December 11 — Cheese & Wine Party
Continuing Education Classes at Johnson County Community College
offer a variety of noncredit courses in food and wine. Find more at jccc.edu.
October 21 — Julia Child: The Art of French Cooking
October 28-November 11 — Cake Decorating II for Fall
November 4 — Holiday Hors d’oeuvres
November 17 — Healthy Eating: Tips for Shopping and Cooking Nutritious Meals
Exclusive Product and Cooking Demonstrations take place at Roth
Distributing’s 10,000-square-foot showroom, where you can sign up
for informative monthly cooking demonstrations showcasing Wolf cooking
instruments and Sub-Zero food preservation systems. Dates: October 27,
November 18 and December 15. Time: 6-8 p.m. 913.310.0443 or
rothdistributing.com
University of Missouri, Kansas City Communiversity is an adult
education program taught by volunteer teachers that offers classes ranging
from cooking to financial planning seminars and holistic health, all around the
Kansas City area. 816.235.1407 or umkc.edu/commu
October 9 — Cooking the Great Grains
October 9, 23 — Cultivating and Cooking with Fresh Herbs
October 13 — Thai Voyager
October 14, 21 — Midwest Mexican Cooking: The Two-Hour Tamale
October 27, 28 — Vegetarian Cooking Made Easy
October 27, December 18 — Real Drinking Chocolate
The following locations also offer fall and winter classes/demonstrations
and/or tastings, but late fall schedules weren’t available at press time:
Latin Culinary Center in Gladstone, 816.420.9333 or latinculinarycenter.com
Renee Kelly’s @ Caenen Castle, reneekellys.com
Somerset Ridge Winery, somersetridge.com
The Cooking Studio, Whole Foods, 913.652.9633 or wholefoodsmarket.com
Williams-Sonoma, 913.345.1989 (Leawood) or 816.561.4358 (Country Club Plaza)
A: I see a definite movement toward outdoor entertaining; a
wonderful vine-covered pergola practically creates another room
for your home with European ambiance. Outdoor kitchens with
encircling herb gardens are perfect for people to gather and cook
together. As for trends in cookware, customers are looking for
classic basics with dual functionality. For example, a cast iron
pizza griddle may be used on the stove top, oven or grill.
Q: From what you’ve seen move in and out of your showroomor shop, what are the current trends in fixtures, appliances
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Louise Myers, Pryde’s Old Westportwww.prydeskitchen.com
A: I see a trend toward cleaner lines and using more natural
green products and materials. Energy Star appliances are
getting more attention as energy prices continue to rise.
Consumers are willing to spend more on higher-quality
products, knowing they will not need to be replaced as
often. Induction cooking is more popular because it’s energy-
efficient, has quick response times, and it’s easy to clean.
Christine Ricketts, Ferguson Enterpriseswww.ferguson.com
A: A trend that I’ve seen lately is bringing your personality and
style into your kitchen — making the design your own. I’ve seen
bright accessories, rich textures and bold colors, even with
appliances. For the future, I see more attention to detail and
having your home really reflect your personal style. I wouldn’t be
surprised if trends that appear on the runway, such as head-to-
toe hues, metallics and Fifties chic, start making their way into
the kitchen soon.
Jennifer Ebert, Nebraska Furniture Martwww.nfm.com
A: Today’s consumer is investing in appliances that are more
aesthetically pleasing, easier to clean and provide convenient
operation. With the kitchen using as much as 30 to 40 percent
of household energy, the future has more energy-efficient
appliances designed to provide quality meals in less time.
More energy-efficient refrigerators, laundry machines, speed
cook ovens and induction cook surface technology will be
sources of savings.
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a bevy of cooks or solitary contemplation.
“The kitchen has such a fluid motion, and besides that, it generates
really interesting conversation,” notes Wendlandt, who says the
kitchen’s circular shape is itself a strong design element.
The room’s punctuation mark is the arc of south-facing windows
that flood the space with natural light.
The kitchen’s oak beams, Kansas limestone and custom-designed
oak cabinetry were chosen to echo the rest of the home’s Arts and
Crafts style. Earthy granite and porcelain tile is juxtaposed against
the stainless steel KitchenAid appliances and Viking stove. A large
butcher block that deFlon sketched out for a craftsman serves as an
additional prep area. “This kitchen works the way we live,” deFlon
says. “We have daughters, grandkids and other family who live
nearby, so this is a gathering room.”
Bruce says the round kitchen helped bring the scale of the house
down and address the deFlons’ concern of including everyone in the
space, whether it’s for conversation at the breakfast bar, watching
weather from the curved bank of windows or preparing a meal.
“No one is sequestered when they’re in this kitchen. Plus, it’s an
easy-access hub from other parts of the home,” Wendlandt explains.
DeFlon and Wendlandt agree the kitchen-as-muse was the perfect
recipe for the rest of the home to fall into place. “The entire home
achieved our design objectives. And it all started in the kitchen, which
complements our informal lifestyle,” deFlon says.
What happens when an architect consults another architect on his
personal home design?
A beautiful blending of philosophies and an unflinching attention
to quality and detail become the
foundation of an inspired home.
So when Rick deFlon hired
Bruce Wendlandt to execute his and
wife Linda’s dream home, it was
a shared vision of capitalizing on
the unfettered views of 40 acres
of Missouri countryside east of
Liberty.
DeFlon was involved with a job
that was occupying most of his
time; he had admired Wendlandt’s work and thought he would be
the peer to take his three-year design from blueprint to fruition. “We
didn’t have to spend valuable time educating each other on the
process,” deFlon says.
The modified timber frame home’s definitive rustic appeal is
similar to an old stone farmhouse with a couple of wings added on.
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C O N F I D E N C EThese four kitchens make bold statements with well-chosen details,
dynamic focal points and updated work ethics.
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Leslie and Chuck Erickson of Fairway hired Matthew Hufft, Jonathan
Tramba and Kimball Hales of the acclaimed Hufft Projects — known
for strikingly innovative and enduring design — to build their
new home that included a timeless kitchen that would serve as a
welcoming arena for entertaining family and friends.
“We wanted a kitchen that would pull off the feeling of a great
room, with living and dining in one space,” says Leslie, who wanted
to incorporate products and materials from her family’s business,
Carthage Marble Corporation.
The architects delivered a high-style kitchen totaling almost
500 square feet that not only makes a delicious statement but also
functions as a piece of art. An 18-foot-long island of Calcutta Gold
splashed with gray veins reads as a monolithic block with book-
matched slabs that add to the piece’s visual intrigue and anchors the
room with a compelling focal point.
“There’s really nothing flashy about this modern kitchen,” Hufft
says. “The custom cabinets are simple and minimalistic, and the
soothing light design was planned to target different activities.”
The strategic, artificial lighting includes canned fixtures to highlight
the back walls of 3x6 white subway tiles, cove accent lights to wash
the walls for nighttime entertaining and decorative CFL lighting
suspended over the island to soften the space.
A Kohler trough sink in the island gives Leslie, the cook in the
house, an efficient space to prep meals. Crate and Barrel stools are in
harmony with the room’s aesthetically clean lines and cozy up to the
stark white high-gloss laminate kick
area. Honed Jura Gray limestone
countertops combine with the
monochromatic design theme and,
along with the sleek exhaust hood and
gas range, frame the kitchen’s back
wall, bookended by the pantry and
ovens on one side and the refrigerator
on the other.
An aged sycamore in the Ericksons’
backyard was salvaged and milled into
planks, air-dried for six months and
then fabricated by Hufft Projects’
MAKE Studios into a stunning table with a custom steel base.
The Ericksons’ modern interpretation of a living, dining and
entertaining space personifies the “family and friends first” attitude,
with calculated function meeting spectacular form.
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Pam Fike’s and Joe Walker’s West Plaza home, built in 1916 by
Canadian architect Victor Jacques Dafoe, has interesting design
variations on the classic Arts and Crafts style. So when the couple
was ready to design an addition to increase the kitchen’s size
and make it a seamless entertaining area with the living room,
they chose to punctuate some of the home’s Asian influences.
Frequent entertainers, Fike and Walker also wanted to capitalize
on the seductive view of the backyard’s immaculate landscaping and
natural light.
Perry Quick, LEED AP, Novus Architecture was hired to execute
Fike’s specific wishes —
scrapping the dysfunctional
8x8 U-shaped kitchen in
favor of an eat-in kitchen
and creating an adjoining
great room with a floor-to-
ceiling stone fireplace.
“The original space was
congested and cramped,”
Quick says. “Pam wanted to
drench the space in light and
have a functional room.
Part of that exercise, in addition to removing two load-bearing walls,
was to vault the additional space with a 13-foot ceiling.”
Fike prefers to have natural light coming in from at least three parts
of the room to help guests feel part of the outdoor vista. “I took
special care to design an outside-in feeling,” she notes.
Quick added French casement windows above the deep black
granite sink, which help frame the backyard’s picture-perfect expanse.
The island is topped with funky, earthy green Brazilian granite called
Vitoria Regia that’s distinctively marked by a swirling pattern, while
recessed lighting and red blown-glass pendant lights pop against the
crisp green-and-black color scheme. Natural maple Shaker cabinets
were custom-made by an Amish craftsman.
The backsplash tile is gloss and matte interlocking mix tile called
Dirty Martini that Fike reconfigured to accommodate the kitchen’s
Asian nuances. “I chose to apply the tile vertically and not cut the top
of the tile. This creates the visual of bamboo,” she explains.
Fike’s eclectic style, including musical instruments and other
souvenirs from the couple’s world travels, are housed in a custom,
lighted wall hutch that faces the great room. A separate bar area
between the kitchen and great room is equipped for cocktail hour.
The thoughtfully enlarged kitchen and great room express a
beautiful merger between Arts and Crafts and an Asian motif.
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The Fitzgerald family’s Overland Park jewel-box-sized kitchen was
in desperate need of user-friendly storage, functional cooking and
prep areas, a generous dose of efficiency and a crisp, streamlined
personality. Kathleen Ramsey, ASID, was hired to give the 300-
square-foot space — including an eat-in area — an overhaul without
altering the diminutive room’s footprint. “My client wanted to lighten
and brighten the feeling of the kitchen, too,” Ramsey says. “I came up
with overhead recessed, task lighting and classic pendant lighting
solutions to help illuminate the room.”
Ramsey says the new kitchen’s biggest visual impact came when
the soffits were eliminated and new cabinets extending to the ceiling
opened up the room, giving it a sense of airiness. “In addition, the
frosted glass on the cabinet doors create an illusion of more space
while keeping the homeowner’s dishes and kitchen equipment hidden,”
Ramsey says.
Classic 3x6 subway glass backsplash tiles instantly updated the
small kitchen, another detail that delivers a seamless design element.
The soft meadow-inspired Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed color
complements the room’s understated cool-as-a-cucumber palette and
helps to enlarge the space. Gleaming Black Pearl granite gives a
reflective and dramatic punch to the kitchen as black-brushed nickel
pulls and stainless steel appliances are stylish counterpoints to the
room’s overall patina.
Existing caramel Pergo floors were kept, and tailored valances were
added to the large patio door and window above the deep, double
stainless steel sink. An Energy Star microwave installed above
the two-compartment electric
range frees up valuable
countertop real estate for
meal preparation and primary
work zones.
The kitchen achieved its
space-discovery objective,
using the original footprint
as its jumping-off place
for the room’s design. It’s
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CCabinets ordered online or purchased in store from
major manufacturers are made in specific sizes,
which can be problematic for some homeowners who
have odd-shaped rooms or out-of-the-box ideas.
“You have to make them fit into your existing space,
which never quite works,” says Eric Wilson, owner of
Wilson-Built Cabinets in Wellsville, Kan. “Then you
end up settling for something you didn’t want.”
To get what you’re after, consider hiring a local
artisan woodworker. “At a custom cabinet shop, we
have artisans and craftsmen creating products that
are truly one-of-a-kind and specially built for the
customer,” says Bob Gillpatrick, owner of Gillpatrick
Woodworks in Louisburg, Kan. “They don’t want to
go in a neighbor’s house and see the same style,
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design and finish. They want to see something unique
and personal.”
Custom cabinets can be contemporary, traditional
or eclectic. There are endless combinations of wood
species, stain colors and hardware to create that one-
of-a-kind look. Woods such as cherry, maple or alder
paired with a darker red or brown stain are popular. A
clean look of simple Mission or Shaker cabinets
paired with square or recessed panels is also in style.
But, Gillpatrick says, the biggest trend in custom
work is that there is no trend.
“I’ve done a complete kitchen out of Zebrawood
veneer, which is usually used as an accent wood.
But the homeowner loved Zebrawood, so we custom-
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matched the veneers throughout the
kitchen,” he recalls.
There are also a wide variety of quality
levels and pricing in cabinets.
“Just because it is custom doesn’t mean
it is better,” Gillpatrick says. “Do research
on the shop you are looking at and find
out what their capabilities are.” Ask the
following questions: How much of your
work is new construction work, and how
much is remodeling? Do your cabinets
match any quality standards? How are
your cabinets constructed?
One of the best ways to qualify a
cabinetmaker is to see their prior work.
“If you are building a truly quality
product that is worth what you are
charging, then you should have a good
bank of customers who would be more
than willing to show off their homes,”
explains Damian Altenhofen, owner of
Altenhofen Cabinets in Linwood, Kan. “If
the cabinetmaker doesn’t want you to, that
should raise a red flag.”
While commercial construction has
specific building standards, residential does
not. The Architectural Woodwork Institute,
a trade association for woodworkers,
specifies three levels of quality: economy,
custom and premium. “Most residential
cabinets are not built to an economy grade.
A custom grade means it has a well-built
box and door,” Altenhofen says.
What to Look ForThere are three main types of cabinets:
frameless, face frame with overlay, and
face frame with inset doors. Frameless is a
standard European style, with no wood face
frame and usually a seamless, unbroken
appearance. Face frame with overlay has a
hardwood frame and a door that hinges
on the face and covers the frame. Inset
doors on face frames sit within the cabinet
opening, and the hinges are hidden.
“The most common type is face frame
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with overlay, but in my opinion, this is
inferior to the other two,” Gillpatrick says.
Because the hardware mounts to the back
of the cabinet and directly to the face
frame, it creates points of failure.
“A lot of people are familiar with
drawers falling over time and door hinges
that become loose. Those things are a lot
less apt to happen when using a frameless
type of construction,” Gillpatrick says.
Good quality hinges and drawer guides
are also important. “You’ll open a cabinet
door or pull out a drawer a million times,
so get quality hardware. You’ll notice
that quality lasting for years to come,”
Wilson adds.
Another thing to ask about is if the
cabinet shop prefinishes cabinets prior to
installation so that there is no mess or
smell from finishing on-site at your home.
“We apply the stain and top coats in our
shop in a controlled environment and also
prestain our raised panels before the doors
are assembled to prevent an unfinished
line around the panel of the door,”
Gillpatrick says.
The ProcessThe typical process for custom cabinets
involves an initial consultation, cabinet
design, materials selection and ordering,
cabinet construction and finishing, and
installation. The time involved varies on
the size and complexity of the project.
“Homeowners don’t realize that they
are able to use their kitchen during most of
the process and are only down three to
four days for the actual installation,”
Wilson says.
Working with a local cabinet shop also
means close interaction between the
homeowner and the maker.
“It’s a huge advantage that there is a
one-on-one relationship between us and
the homeowner. We work together through
the entire process,” Wilson says.
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AAs a wine guy, I pay special attention to advances in
home appliances such as wine refrigerators and wine
cabinets. Sales for these appliances have increased as
a growing number of Americans drink more vino.
Although walk-in cellars are ideal, many wine
enthusiasts don’t have the space, money or desire to
install one in their home. Wine refrigerators and
cabinets are the perfect solution to fill the need for
convenience and storage.
Wine RefrigeratorsIt is important to understand that wine refrigerators
and food refrigerators are not the same. Food
refrigerators tend to vibrate, which can shake up
sediment in the wine and loosen the cork, allowing
If you don’t have a cellar, a wine refrigerator or wine cabinetis the next best way to store your collection.
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air into the bottle. Neither of these scenarios is
good. Regular refrigerators also have low humidity,
which can dry out the cork and, once again, allow air
into the bottle and destroy the wine.
Refrigerators designed for food are also simply too
cold. If wine is stored at 35°F (the average fridge
temperature), its aging is damaged. Additionally,
typical kitchen refrigerators are opened and closed
often, and the temperature continually fluctuates,
which is not good for wine. (Note: Never drink a
wine directly out of a food refrigerator; 35°F is way
too cold. It is best to let these cold wines sit to
decrease in temperature so the true fruits in the wine
can be enjoyed.)
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Wine refrigerators are designed to chill
wine to the perfect serving temperature. A
basic wine refrigerator is fine for keeping
bottles you plan to drink within a year or
two. The temperature and humidity can be
monitored by using a special gauge inside
the fridge. The temperature can be set
between 45°F and 65°F, depending on the
wines being chilled. Wine refrigerators
maintain the proper temperature for
wine without the constant opening and
closing that can result in temperature
fluctuations. Different styles of wine
require different temperatures, so look
for wine refrigerators with multiple
temperature zones.
Wine CabinetsWine cabinets are designed to store wine for
a much longer period of time than a wine
refrigerator. A number of factors can cause
wine to “go bad” or turn during the aging
process. Because wine can be a significant
investment, it’s important to properly store
bottles to avoid light, extreme temperature
(heat or cold), vibration, excessive or not
enough humidity, and dried corks (allows
oxygen to leak into the bottle).
The main purpose of a wine cabinet
is not to just have bottles of wine on
hand for consumption but to protect
them. It also makes an ideal long-term
storage solution because it holds an ideal
climate like a cellar. To enjoy wine later,
you want to provide conditions that
improve the likelihood the wine will be
better over time.
To determine the right size of cabinet,
a good rule of thumb is to think about
how much space you believe you need —
then double it, since your collection is
likely to grow. If you just need a cooler for
chilling wines, consider how much you
consume on a monthly basis. For those
who entertain frequently, consider adding
space to hold the wine stock needed.
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Other Storage ConsiderationsAlarms — If wine is an investment,
some units have alarms that will sound if
the temperature or humidity levels are at
unacceptable ranges.
Interior — The best units have an
aluminum interior, which conducts cold
and heat much better than the plastic
used in less-expensive models. Look for
a textured, pebbled lining, which helps
maintain ideal humidity.
Shelving — Basic wine refrigerators
tend to have fixed chrome-wire shelves;
higher-end models use sturdier wood racks
or wood-framed wire grids. Always think
convenience: Is the shelving adjustable?
Are you able to remove bottles easily? Are
you able to see wine labels?
Vibration — Shaking is detrimental
to wine over time, so look for stabilizing
solutions such as compressors mounted on
rubber blocks and coated racks that grip
the bottles.
Wine Suggestions for FallAuntsfield Sauvignon Blanc
(New Zealand). This wine is perfect for
the patio. The style is aimed toward
texture, complexity and length, balancing
the typical Marlborough fruit spectrum
and aromatics with richness and mouth
feel.
Filus Malbec (Argentina). The nose
is intense and complex with the ideal
balance of fruit, oak and structure. Plum
and blackberry fruits combine with toasty
notes and sweet tannins, providing a long
and persistent finish.
Pingus Psi (Spain). Need something a
little nicer? Add a Pingus wine. This
legendary Tempranillo producer has
embarked on a new quest, Psi, at an
affordable price.
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The Modern Pot Filler from ShowHouse by
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The Talis C deckmount pot filler incorporates a flared
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The Talis S beverage faucet has
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Indah, which means “beautiful” in Bahasa Indonesian, is a collection
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In reaction to the growing awareness about the environment, Fireclay Tile’s Debris
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Reflecting the quiet sophistication and understated elegance synonymous with the designs
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Designed to emulate the upscale look and feel of an undermount kitchen sink for less cost,
the Vault fabricated stainless steel kitchen sink can be installed as undermount or self-rim.
When installed as self-rim, the sink’s ledge is only 1.25 mm thick — about the thickness of
a nickel — making the transition from sink to countertop appear seamless. Sharp, clean lines
add a contemporary twist to this family of 18-gauge stainless steel kitchen sinks. Available
through Ferguson Enterprises, Bedrock International and Designer Kitchen and Bath.
www.kohler.com
Thinner Than a Nickel
Made from the highest grade recycled stainless steel, the Solon Compost System collects organic
waste below the counter for easy composting. Winner of the prestigious international iF award for
product design, Solon’s minimalist style suits any decor. It’s dishwasher-safe while its attractive lid
features a hygienic seal that contains odors. Available through Pyramid Pipe & Supply, Ferguson
Enterprises, Bedrock International, Sunderland Brothers, Dorfman Plumbing Supply and Ottawa
Winnelson. www.blancoamerica.com
In-Counter Composter
Through an energy- and information-capable “smart meter” installed at your home, GE smart
grid-enabled appliances can receive signals when electricity prices change and higher rates are
in effect. The appliances are programmed to avoid energy usage during these high-cost periods
or to operate on lower wattage, potentially reducing your electricity bill; however, you can
always override the program. Available through Factory Direct Appliance, Alexander and Ray’s
TV and Appliance, Nebraska Furniture Mart, and McCartney Cabinets and Furniture.
www.geappliances.com
Demands Response
Perfect for any party, the Ronis sink features an accessory tray that floats in the
inside rim of the sink, a glass cutting board with non-slip rubber feet and two
round stainless steel bowls. The integrated accessories rotate in a complete 360-
degree circle for limitless preparation options. The generously sized one-piece
sink also includes Blanco’s innovative MicroEdge technology, which gives the
sink a seamless, flushmount look. Available through Pyramid Pipe & Supply,
Ferguson Enterprises, Bedrock International, Sunderland Brothers and Dorfman
Plumbing Supply. www.blancoamerica.com
It Does It All
The new Integrity sink is the first sink to be made from one piece of 100-
percent Silestone quartz with no weak areas or joints. Available in 15 colors,
the sink integrates seamlessly with the countertop and has all the benefits of
Silestone, including hygienic properties, durability, and scratch-, stain- and
scorch-resistance. www.cosentinonorthamerica.com
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H O O D S
The distinctive texture of hand-worked copper adds warmth, richness and uniqueness to a
hood — and any kitchen. Each range hood from Native Trails is individually crafted by
hand, seamlessly mixing traditional coppersmith techniques
with contemporary design. Offered in four standard and
custom sizes. Available through Ferguson Enterprises,
Dorfman Plumbing Supply, Grandview Winnelson,
Designer Kitchen and Bath, and Neenan Company.
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Hammer Away
The new Jenn-Air hood offers a bold take on kitchen ventilation with its
stylishly angular, high-performance design that not only clears the air but can
be hung on the wall like a picture frame. The quiet and efficient performance
of the border ventilation openings results in concentrated suction and reduced noise.
The perimetric panel features a contemporary glass finish design in black with stainless steel trim or white with white trim with
additional trim kits available in an oiled bronze and black aluminum finish. Available through Sears, Factory Direct Appliance,
Ferguson Enterprises, Alexander and Ray’s TV and Appliance, and Nebraska Furniture Mart. www.jennair.com
Picture Perfect
For the first time, Best has selected five range hood designs from its European collection that are making their
world debut. Many of these hoods are popular in Italy, France, Spain, Great Britain, Germany and Portugal
and will now be available to discriminating U.S. customers. Available through Factory Direct Appliance,
Kitchen Design Gallery, Ferguson Enterprises, Kitchen Studio: Kansas City, Kitchens by Kleweno, Nebraska
Furniture Mart, Roth Distributing and Dolsberry Appliance. www.bestrangehoods.com
To America, From Europe
Miele’s Lumen hood does more than ventilate the range top — it offers a stylish
light show, earning it the 2010 iF Design Award. A multicolored LED light band
is integrated into the edge of a slimline stainless steel canopy displaying a palette
of preset colors, including white, green, red and blue as well as a unique setting
that transitions through all 196,000 colors in the spectrum. The color changeover
can be set at 1-minute or 15-minute intervals and also can be frozen to illuminate
a favorite selection. Available through Ferguson Enterprises, Kitchen Design
Gallery and Factory Direct Appliance. www.mieleusa.com
You have many choices of pots and pans but perhaps are
unaware of a very special brand made right here in Shawnee,
Kan., that offers a healthier, more energy-efficient way to cook.
Vita Craft uses a vapor seal cooking system that retains food’s
vitamins, minerals and enzymes, boosts natural flavors and
appearance, and saves energy by bringing cookware to
temperature then reducing it. Made from single sheets
of 5-ply metal __ including surgical stainless steel,
aluminum alloy, pure aluminum and induction
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hot longer. It can be used on any heat source,
including induction. A vapor seal means no added water
or oil is needed, and you can stack multiple
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The art of kitchen design and integrated
refrigeration has reached a new height with
Sub-Zero’s 27-inch columns. The column
models feature precise mechanics, such as the
digital controls employed by microprocessors
that keep the temperature within 1 degree of the
selected setting; advanced, low-profile hinges;
and a magnetic door seal that prevents air leaks
and reduces energy consumption. Available
through Roth Distributing, Factory Direct
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Created with the design-conscious consumer in
mind, the thinner exterior door of the Jenn-Air
Integrated Built-In Refrigerator provides a flush
fit with custom cabinetry for a seamless exterior,
while the interior features even greater usable
cubic space than similar flush refrigerators.
High-performance vacuum insulation panels
help maintain energy and keep food fresher,
longer. Available through Sears, Factory Direct
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U-Line’s new 24-inch ADA undercounter
refrigerator meets ADA height compliancy and
has the storage capacity to hold more than seven
cases of 12-ounce beverages. The refrigerator
features technologies that chill beverages faster
and keeps them cold within one degree of the
set temperature. Available through Doolittle
Distributing, Portfolio Kitchen & Home,
Factory Direct Appliance, Regarding Kitchens,
Alexander and Ray’s TV and Appliance,
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In French-door models — the fastest growing
segment in refrigerators — LG is introducing a
new line of 4-door models. The most recent one
has a capacity of nearly 28 cubic feet but more
usable shelf space than all refrigerators with a
capacity of 29 cubic feet. It features innovations
like the Slim SpacePlus Ice System and an
upgraded four-compartment crisper system, plus
a drawer that can convert from freezer to
refrigerator use. Available through Sears and
Best Buy. www.lg.com
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Whether baking, broiling or roasting, the new
Jenn-Air Pro-Style range gives cooks power and
versatility with high-powered precision burners
and advanced 7-inch color LCD touchscreens.
Available in dual-fuel and gas configurations, the
ranges feature a 20,000 BTU PowerBurner, a “My
Creation” function that allows cooks to program
the cooking method, time and temperature of
successful recipes that can be recalled when
repeating the recipe. Available through Sears,
Factory Direct Appliance, Ferguson Enterprises,
Alexander and Ray’s TV and Appliance, and
Nebraska Furniture Mart. www.jennair.com
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With GE’s new SpaceMaker Grilling Oven, it’s
easy to enjoy the fine flavors of cookout season
year-round. A wide selection of convenient settings
simplifies cooking, with controls to protect
delicate foods, gently melt chocolate and handle
foods like cream cheese without scorching.
Three defrost options
for frozen foods
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BlueStar has teamed with celebrity chef
Marcus Samuelsson to launch an “Inspired by
Marcus” line of ranges for the home chef. With
French doors, rounded body sides and slim,
comfortable handles, the new line is striking
in its contemporary design. Comes in custom
configurations and six handpicked color options:
Infused Copper, Statuary Bronze, Ginger Spice,
Enchanted Silver, Enchanted Sand and Matte
Black. Available through Regarding Kitchens
and Alexander and Ray’s TV and Appliance.
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Viking’s new Designer Series is an understated,
modern look that is equally appealing to both
culinary and design enthusiasts, and offers great
quality and performance. The Designer Series
features bold linear handles with rounded edges
and contemporary beveled knobs that are
compatible with a broad range of cabinetry and
kitchen styles. The Designer Series is available
in stainless steel, color finish options or custom
overlay panels. Available through Ferguson
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KitchenAid’s latest downdraft models, available
in a gas or electric option, feature a
powerful ventilation system that draws smoke,
steam and odors directly from the cooktop
then out of the kitchen through ductwork.
Eliminating the need for a hood, downdraft
cooktops allow for an open kitchen design,
keeping the cook connected to family and
guests. Available through Nebraska Furniture
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The world’s first in water filtration, the ViruPure
water filtration system filters even the smallest
possible viruses from drinking water. This new
product also blocks a host of other impurities
that affect water’s healthfulness, taste and aroma
with a single filter unit that mounts conveniently
under almost any countertop. The single-canister
ViruPure offers a generous 500-gallon capacity
of filtration, which will typically last a family of
four one year. Available at Marcone Appliance
Parts. www.everpure.com
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Fisher & Paykel’s 36-inch DishDrawer, part of
the company’s new modular system, provides
flexibility, giving customers and design
professionals an infinite number of optimal
kitchen layouts. The DishDrawer’s wide design
provides excellent ergonomics and features a
nine-place setting
capacity and a tall
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ith a smaller, more intimate group at
KCH&G’s August Cooking School, Chef
Renee Kelly fired up Kitchen Studio: Kansas
City’s all-Viking kitchen, wafting delicious
aromas throughout the studio and sending the
summer season out in style.
With bottles of NV Cristalino Brut Cava on
hand (and then some) from Off the Vine Design &
Cellar and platters of Weston-based Green Dirt
Farm cheeses, guests found their seats around the
range top island and surrounding kitchen vignettes
for yet another hands-on demonstration with
dinner and wine. Finding free-alliance fish isn’t as
easy these days, but Chef Renee searched it out,
prepared it then shared the appetizer with the
“class.” As a bonus, guest Shannon Hoffmann,
also owner of GreenAcres Market in Briarcliff,
talked about what free alliance means, which is
supporting sustainable fishery and responsible
aquaculture practices.
Adding to the fresh and local theme that Chef
Renee is passionate about, she passed around
watermelon and tomato gazpacho with basil oil,
along with Vita Craft stainless steel cookware she
used throughout the cooking demonstrations. She
also handed out a dish of sorbet to tide the group
over while patiently awaiting the entrée, which
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No one likes saying goodbye, but when an end-of-summer farewell includesgnocchi with braised pork shank, cheers to a new beginning.
really got the taste buds jumping. The handmade gnocchi with braised pork
shank topped with sautéed mushrooms and zucchini didn’t leave a clean
plate in the house. The herbs and spices from the main dish brought out the
vanilla, raspberry and blackberry flavors in the ruby red-colored Boroli
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When his empty-nester father moved to a new home in Westwood,
Bryce Wittenborn of R3 Home Renovation got to work on a whole-
house renovation, including this clean-lined modern bathroom.
The custom-built cabinet is a birch-plywood construction and
its top is made from ipe (pronounced e-pay), a tropical ironwood.
“It’s one of the hardest, nonporous woods you can find,”
Wittenborn says. “It’s great for wet conditions and also has a
gorgeous red tint.”
The vanity features built-in magazine racks, toilet-roll holder
and even a cup holder so the homeowner can have his coffee at
hand while he shaves. The chrome faucet and basin suit the
bathroom’s contemporary feel, but Wittenborn warns that its shiny
finish may not be right for everyone. “It looks great but is pretty
high-maintenance,” he says. “If you don’t want to clean every day,
a brushed metal would be a better choice.”
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Space is at a premium in this three-quarter bathroom, created by John
and Gina Meyer of J.E. Meyer Construction Co. in the eaves of their
daughter’s Waldo home. The odd angles and sloping ceilings made it
unsuitable for a living area but just right for a bijou second-floor bath.
Although the vanity cabinet had to be custom-designed to
accommodate the out-of-square walls, its small size meant Meyer
could stay within budget by using marble off-cuts for the top and
backsplash. “It was our daughter’s idea to cut the mirror and backsplash
with a flowing organic line,” Gina says.
The homeowner herself, visual artist Jenny Meyer-McCall, painted the
built-in drawers to give a vintage cottage feel. The faux finish she used on
the walls not only mimics the original plaster seen elsewhere in the house,
its lustrous sheen also helps the room seem lighter and more spacious.
BATHS USED TO BE THE SMALLEST ROOMS IN THE HOUSE,
a place you were in and out of in a rush rather than somewhere you’d
escape to. They were utilitarian, with no flourishes or luxuries (unless
you count the rubber ducky). Today is a different story, with many
expansions, inventions and amenities, from his-and-hers vanities,
built-in cupholders and accent tile that steals the show. Here are five
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With its calming sand-and-surf hues and five-
foot jetted tub, this bathroom is the perfect
place for the homeowners to bubble their
troubles away.
“The clients are big Jimmy Buffett fans, so
we incorporated a bit of Key West style by using
beachy colors,” says Allen Harris of ALH Home
Renovations, who worked with interior designer
Lisa Davis to achieve the laid-back look.
The green glass and marble tile used in the
border around the bathroom and in the shelved
niche above the tub was the starting point for
the bathroom’s design. Its distinctive look (and
high-end price tag) means it works well as an
accent, providing visual impact as a backsplash
above the custom-built glazed maple vanity
and standing out from the Portofino marble
countertop and beige porcelain field tile used on
the bath surround and floor. “There are a lot of
really gorgeous glass tiles on the market now.
The challenge is that it’s pretty expensive, but
you can balance that out with a less expensive
field tile,” Harris says.
A column of that same luxury tile supports
the brushed-nickel rain shower and stretches all
the way to the ceiling, emphasizing its lofty
height. “We’re seeing a lot more openness in
bathroom design today,” says Harris, who
raised the ceiling from its original eight to 11
feet to make it feel more spacious. “We wanted
to accentuate that new height,” Davis adds.
“That’s why we have both the box-out of green
tiles in the shower and the brick-shaped field
tiles running vertically up the walls.”
Other key elements aiding the room’s open
and airy feeling include the European-style glass
shower walls and the zero-threshold shower,
which gives the appearance of uninterrupted
floor space.
Though the original plan was to use an Old
World-style chandelier over the tub, the free-
formed pendant lighting fixture caught the
homeowner’s eye in a local stained glass shop.
“It reminded her of a jellyfish, so it works well
with the seaside theme,” Davis says.
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“We were able to expand the size of the shower by a good 10-12
inches in one direction and eight to 10 inches in the other direction,
and that meant we could put in some other fun upgrades like a
rainshower,” she adds.
Despite all the modern conveniences and luxuries, the room retains a
somewhat rustic feel due largely to the natural stone tiles used. “It’s
unbelievable some of the fantastic tiles that came out at this year’s
Kitchen and Bath Industry Show __ tiles that create dimension,
movement and lots of rough, natural textures,” Vogler says. The room
showcases the trend with slate tiles used on the walls and as the floor field
tiles and a river rock in the shower base. Both are juxtaposed beautifully
by the red onyx used in the border and as the background in the arched
niche. “The red onyx is sort of the jewel of the room,” Vogler says. “We
wanted that something that really sparkled.”
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When the homeowner decided to renovate the master bath in this
fairly newly built Olathe home, the purpose wasn’t just to update the
look but to create an entirely new atmosphere. “The client wanted to
create a spa feel — not necessarily the look of a spa but just something
that felt tranquil,” says Deb Vogler of Comfort by Design. “She’s a
high-energy and super-busy real estate agent, and she just really looks
forward to someplace to escape to at night.”
Because Vogler had worked with her on previous projects, she had
a good idea of the client’s taste. “I’d say we ended up using at least
half of the ideas I brought to our initial meeting,” Vogler says.
The makeover included ripping out an old L-shaped vanity and
replacing it with two separate his-and-hers vanities, which were
customized with granite tops and bronze vessel sinks from ready-made
dressers. Repurposing furniture is one of Vogler’s favorite ways to
create a unique look, and it’s a trend she’s seeing increase. In this
case, the effect isn’t only aesthetically pleasing, it’s practical too. “The
carpenter was able to reconfigure the dressers so almost all of the
drawer space is still functional. The client actually has more storage
space than she did with the bulky old vanity,” Vogler notes.
Though it didn’t increase the actual footprint of the room, the
renovation did result in a more spacious bathroom. Replacing the old
garden tub with one that had a slimmer surround and positioning it
efficiently afforded more floor space.
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This contemporary-style bathroom could be something from a sleek
boutique hotel, which is to be expected given that the homeowners
based their design wish list partly on features they’d admired in the
bathrooms of high-end hotels they’d stayed in.
What is more of a surprise is that the room is actually the master
bath of a Spanish Mission-style home on a well-established street just
off Ward Parkway. “The clients have a lot of contemporary elements
throughout their home, so this really works,” says Elizabeth Goltz of
Orion Design. “I think a lot of times the master bath can be a bit of an
escape from the rest of the home, but we did want it to blend.”
She achieved this blend by
using golden limestone flooring,
a color-through porcelain wall
tile and a quartz-topped cherry
wood vanity that reflects the
warm, natural colors of Mission
style. She also designed the
arched recess behind the vanity
to echo the arches found
throughout the house.
Centered on the back wall of the bathroom, the vanity is the first thing
seen when standing in the French doors off the master bedroom. The
slab-door cabinet was from stock, and the company that produced it
provided a matching wood panel, which was cut to size for the bath panel.
Though it’s still a modest-sized bathroom by today’s standards, the
renovation did involve enlarging the original bathroom by knocking
through four adjacent closets from the master bedroom and guest
room. “It was previously a very small space, with just a corner shower
and fairly small vanity,” Goltz notes.
The extra space allowed for many of the features the clients wanted,
like a separate water closet with low-profile toilet and a deck on the
side of the tub so the clients could have a place to put snacks and a
drink while they relax in the bath.
Goltz also included other practical but unique touches, like a close-
to-the-ground recess in the shower where the homeowner can perch
her foot when shaving her legs, as well as water temperature controls
next to the door of the shower rather than in their usual spot just
underneath the showerhead. “It solves the problem of having to step in
the shower before the water’s just right,” Goltz explains.
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body, rather than being propelled from a small outlet
in the wall. Some popular models emit water from
a panel or showerhead installed directly into the
ceiling. The heads are larger than what you may be
used to for full-body coverage.
Body sprays: Why have just one source of water
when you can have many massaging you from
different directions? Multiple-outlet shower systems
are hugely in demand right now, says Charlie
Dorfman of Dorfman Plumbing Supply. Eco-minded
homeowners concerned about extra water usage
can take comfort in a simple point, he says: If
more water can spray on the body at once to
wash off shampoo and suds, showers can be shorter
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TTrue luxury-seekers know the extravagances of a
modern bath. Here are 10 that will turn your bath
truly deluxe.
Radiant floors: Rick Forner of Forner-LaVoy
Builders says his clients are increasingly requesting
heated floors to accompany their bathroom layouts.
It requires a process of installing electric wires or
tubes of hot water underneath tile that radiate heat
up through the floor, which means you can walk on
it sans slippers and not freeze your toes off.
Rain showerhead: Homeowners who frequent
fine hotels know that the most relaxing part of some
suites is the shower. A rain showerhead allows
soothing water to fall down gently onto the head and
When it comes to today’s baths, she who has the most toys wins.
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a break.
Towel warmer: After your hot shower,
you don’t want to dry off with a room-
temperature towel. Post-shower comfort
can come from a heated towel bar or a
different arrangement, like a warming
drawer. “We’ve actually taken warming
drawers that you would typically put in
a kitchen into a master bath,” Forner
says. Approaching the colder months of
the year, the devices seem all the more
desirable.
TV in mirror: Catching the news or
a favorite sitcom can now be part of
your primping routine. Many varieties of
in-mirror TVs have hit the market, making
use of increasingly ubiquitous LCD
technology. Some units remain visible at
all times, though more advanced versions
disappear to reveal a mirror surface when
not in use. Séura sells both styles, along
with waterproof TVs framed in custom
colors to hang on any wall.
Bubble tub: Jet-equipped bathtubs
might have been the standard of luxury
previously, but air-bubble tubs are moving
into the market, offering the ultimate in
relaxation. Rather than targeting sore
muscles and back pain with jets, you get a
gentler, quieter experience with bubbling
air. Plus, you can add products like bubbles
that you can’t use with jetted models.
Drink stations: Today’s time-pressed
homeowner knows that sitting down for
breakfast can be, unfortunately, a thing
of the past. Enter the in-bathroom coffee
bar, beverage center or icebox. “We’ve
installed built-in coffee makers into the
walls,” Forner says. “If there’s a water
pipe right next to it, all you have to do is
hit a button and go.” You can even skip the
trip to Starbucks and save more time.
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No-touch faucet: Keep a cleaner sink
and give off a thoroughly modern vibe
with an electronic or infrared-sensor,
hands-free faucet. Kristeen Armstrong-
Scott, CKD, of Armstrong Kitchens points
out that many clients today are interested
in the concept, which proves surprisingly
affordable. Some units even run on
battery power. Armstrong-Scott generally
likes models like the Delta Touch 20
system, which uses four C batteries
snapped into a Velcro-seal unit that
attaches under the sink. “I notice that the
Touch 20 is smart enough to turn itself
off after four minutes of unintended
operation,” she adds. “That should keep
[my cat] from brushing against the faucet
and flooding the room.”
In-closet washer and dryer: Your
closet is where your clothes should start
and end their day. Instead of lugging
laundry down stairwells or across the
house, homeowners are now incorporating
stacked washer and dryer units into their
master bathroom closets. Who doesn’t
want less work and more convenience? Of
course, if you live with more than your
spouse, you may still have to do other
people’s laundry. Since tinier closet units
cater to fewer garments than full-size
versions, you will use them to accompany
— not replace — your primary set.
Bidet: For the ultimate in luxury — and
perhaps a little European extravagance —
try a bidet toilet seat. “The most fully
equipped models are heated and offer
temperature- and pressure-controlled
water out of either the front or rear wand,”
Dorfman explains of his models, which
cost $2,000 to $2,400 before discounts.
“The seat also has a built-in warm-air
dryer as well as a carbon filter with
exhaust to remove odors from the bowl.”
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BATH trends
The Luminist vessel sink from Toto amps up the sophistication and
appeal of the circular design by introducing the premium
vessels with an integrated LED lighting system. Not
only is it stylish, this durable sink can withstand high
temperatures, scratching and high impact. Available
through Grandview Winnelson. www.totousa.com
Lighten Up
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Ink Basins by Hastings Tile & Bath are redefining what we think about
basin edges. Inspired by the infinity pool, the Ink basin spills over without
spilling a drop. The endless modular systems accommodate a variety of
space requirements and design configurations. Available through Ferguson
Enterprises. www.hastingstilebath.com
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Inspired by the fine lace embroidery of wedding dresses, the
Barocco undercounter sink offers simple, understated elegance.
With its interlacing and carefully controlled geometric pattern
fired into porcelain, this new basin updates the ancient Baroque
designs for the modern era. Available through Grandview
Winnelson. www.totousa.com
Updated History
Adding to the wide array of Kohler sinks is
the new glass undercounter Kallos lavatory.
The design creates a stunning visual depth with
a distinctive architectural pattern reminiscent
of fine crystal. Available through Ferguson
Enterprises. www.kohler.com
Interplay of Light and Water
The cast bronze composition of the Katagami wading pool
basin from Kohler is a living finish and will patina over
time, deepening the rich color. The elevated drain cover
features a floral motif that creates unique water patterns and
allows water to visually disappear into the sink. Available
through Ferguson Enterprises. www.kohler.com
Cast in Bronze
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Show your distinctive style and make an impact in your powder room with this
unique sink by Lenova. Drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature, the
Bronze Oyster Lavatory is a piece of art in its own right and will add an
unexpectedly earthy element to your bathroom. This fully functional sink is
individually hand-cast. www.lenovasinks.com
Organic Essence
Feel like you are at a New Mexico spa with the Sienna Collection
from Stone Forest. The deep, barrel-shaped Tamburo vessel sink
is carved from rare blocks of Sienna silver-gray marble, making
beautiful web-like inclusions that run contrary to the horizontal
veining. Perched atop the Banco shower bench, it creates a
distinctively minimalist design. www.stoneforest.com
Spa Retreat
This fluid collection faucet by Sustainable Solutions International (SSI) is
truly a piece of architecture. With its sleek polished chrome and meticulous
curves, the Emperor faucet stands out in a sea of generic designs. Certified by
WaterSense, it features a flow-regulated aerator and operates at a low 1.5 gpm.
www.sustainablesolutions.com
Inspired by Architecture
Another faucet from SSI’s fluid line, the Swing collection reflects the rhythm of music in
its flowing form. While the spout lies in a horizontal line, the faucet features graceful
curved lines comparable to the f-holes of a cello. www.sustainablesolutions.com
Music to your Eyes
The look of an iPod has made it to the lavatory with
Hansgrohe’s PuraVida collection. This faucet is made from
a single piece of metal, and its graceful, two-tone white and
chrome finishes are in tune with today’s clean, contemporary style.
Get the look you want with a single-hole version or three-hole
widespread faucet. Available through Dorfman Plumbing Supply and
Ferguson Enterprises. www.hansgrohe-usa.com
Poetic Purity
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Graff’s Structure faucet showcases angles flowing
into angles seamlessly with one slight artistic cut
in the handle. This engineered faucet maximizes a
modern aesthetic. Matching shower and tub faucets
are also available in stainless steel and chrome
finish. Available through Regarding Kitchens.
www.graff-faucets.com
Geometry in the Bathroom
Styled by blending contemporary and traditional
elements, Cifial’s Brookhaven faucet is truly a
universal design. The L-Spout Series easily turns
on and off with minimal effort and complements
any palette in eight unique finishes ranging from
polished chrome and aged brass to distressed
bronze. Available through Dorfman Plumbing
Supply. www.cifialusa.com
Versatile Appeal
The ground-breaking, articulating faucet introduced for the kitchen in
2008 now moves into the bathroom. Karbon’s uniqueness stems from
its articulation — two pivoting joints let you move the faucet exactly
where you need it. Available as a wall- or deck-mount faucet and in a
variety of finishes, the faucet features a WaterSense label, saving you
thousands of gallons of water each year. Available through Ferguson
Enterprises. www.kohler.com
Karbon Copy
The simple design of the Wolo faucet by Webert was inspired by
airplanes and the aerodynamics of their wings. The tapered, slim shape
of the fixture brings a modern flare with a minimalist feel to the bath.
Available in a variety of finishes. www.webertusa.com
Take Flight
F A U C E T S
The Cruz Vanity by JSG Oceana encompasses modern style with
its sleek open design concept and unique shelving. It is
made of solid birch and finished with natural cherry
wood veneer and a sealed granite top and backsplash.
Match it with the circular mirror to complete the look. Also
available in an antique white finish. www.jsgoceana.com
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V A N I T I E S
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Robern transfers its excellence in medicine cabinets to these new wall-
mounted vanities. Trim lighting along the edge provides illumination in
a dark bathroom and soft lighting inside the drawer. Simply adjust the
height of the counter for ultimate comfort and optimal use. Available
through Dorfman Plumbing Supply. www.robern.com
Sleek Aesthetics
Shapely and geometric, the Yanama Vanity is the newest addition to the Native
Trails line of vanities. From the reclaimed cherry wood down to the decorative
arched foot base, hand-hammered from recycled copper, the Yanama Vanity
creates a distinctive look perfect for a powder room or smaller bathroom.
Available through Dorfman Plumbing Supply and Ferguson Enterprises.
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A Warm Welcome
With the combination of classic and modern design elements, the Capri
collection by Xylem radiates timeless elegance. Choose a 36-inch-size
for your powder bath or the 48-incher for your master suite. The dark
espresso finish of vertically paneled wood with simple silver decorative
ring pulls gives this piece of furniture a rich, traditional feel.
www.xylem.com
Uncomplicated Design
Leather moves from the couch to the vanity with Xylem’s Zoli leather collection. This
ultra-stylish bath furniture is an excellent alternative to the traditional bath vanity and
cabinet surface. It’s specially treated to withstand the humidity of the bath to prevent
shrinking, and a protective coating makes it easy to clean up with soap and water.
Choose from Bordeaux or black leather paired with wood in wenge, maple or gray
plomo finishes. www.xylem.com
Unconventional Style
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Go bold not bland with your bathroom mirror. Lladro, the
world-renowned creator of fine porcelain art, looked to the 18th century for inspiration in
the Rococo style and updated it with innovative finishes. Available in six versions and in
white, black, red, green, white and gold, and white and silver, the Rococo Mirrors collection
gives the decorative arts of the past a sophisticated edge. www.lladro.com
A Reflection of the Times
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The Mirage collection by Fairmont Designs brings chic glamour to the bath.
Its distressed black finish and antiqued glass inserts on the door panel and
posts, along with the slanted mirror frame, reflect a sophisticated sense of
style. Available through Dorfman Plumbing Supply and Ferguson
Enterprises. www.fairmontdesigns.com
Optical Illusion
You won’t have to worry about matching finishes
and styles with the new lighting collections from
ShowHouse by Moen. Simple, clean lines make
the Solace cylindrical fixture understated yet bold. With its quick-connect wiring, it can
easily be installed horizontally or vertically and is available in one-, two- and three-light
configurations. Available through Ferguson Enterprises, Pyramid Pipe & Supply,
Grandview Winnelson and Warren Supply Company. www.shfaucets.com
Modern Moen
Also from ShowHouse’s lighting collection, Savvy displays smooth
lines and flaring glass globes for a distinctively classic look. It is
available in one-, two-, three- or four-light configurations and can
easily be installed with the globes facing up or down. Available
through Ferguson Enterprises, Pyramid Pipe & Supply, Grandview
Winnelson and Warren Supply Company. www.shfaucets.com
Graceful Curves
Kallista introduces the Barbara Barry Counterpoint collection. Inspired
by the minimal elegance of the 1930s, the collection — which includes
faucets, showers, vanities, mirrors and lighting — is simple yet sensual.
This collection is designed to work with various components in an
easy and seamless way. Available through Ferguson Enterprises.
www.kallista.com
Timeless and Enduring
V A N I T I E S
Not many Americans understand the bidet, but it
is the must-have item that could revolutionize
the bathroom. Coway’s BA13 premium bidet is
ergonomically designed to fit any U.S. toilet
type and size and is easily installed with its
“sliding seat” system. Other features include
three temperature settings so you can adjust to
your comfort zone. www.coway.com
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Save space and time spent cleaning with Toto’s
Aquia wall-mount dual-flush toilet. With each
flush, not only will the bowl stay as equally
clean with Toto’s patented SanaGloss glaze,
you’ll optimize water usage with the dual-max
flushing system. Available through Grandview
Winnelson. www.totousa.com
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This egg-shaped bath looks like a piece of art,
but don’t let that fool you — its ergonomic
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When you think of accessible bathtubs, an
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Thermostatic showers have been limited to
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California Faucets brings the CeraLine linear
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en years ago, Doug and Cheryl Linder called David Dussair,
architect and builder of Design Build Team (DBT) — who also originally
built their contemporary 26-year-old home — to update their interiors,
including a hot tub room addition that overlooks the rustic backyard. Last
November, Doug finally got the space he’d always wanted: a sauna haus.
Originally slated to attach to the home, the modern Scandinavian-inspired
sauna haus (Doug’s ancestors are from Sweden) is a stand-alone building in a
part of the uninhabited timber just a few stepping stones behind the Linders’
home. Design Build Team hand dug level ground for a solid foundation for the
modern-style cabin. “It’s very much a retreat instead of it being a part of the
home,” Doug says. “It’s separate and charming and offers peacefulness.”
Because Doug is 6-foot, 5-inches tall, he wanted a space with high ceilings,
as well as unobstructed views of nature, a sitting room to relax and read, and
a separate space for a sauna and shower. “I like a hot sauna and cold shower to
get the juices going,” he says.
Dussair fulfilled that wish list.
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A sauna retreat offers peace and quiet— and a lot of steam —
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OUTDOOR retreat
Illustrating functional architecture at its
best, the doweled wooden steps leading
into the sauna haus were designed to
help snow/ice melt faster, reducing the
risk of slipping. Once inside, a nine-
foot-tall rough fir plywood ceiling —
typically an exterior finish — with skylight
meets triple-hung windows, allowing
unobstructed views and natural light to
flood in. White pine walls exude a feeling
of warmth as do the radiant-heated
cork floors.
A sliding barn door, just one of
Dussair’s sculptural endeavors, separates
the lounge and sauna. The tile in the
sauna/shower space mimics that from
inside the house, along with brighter
orange tiled walls, a color that’s integrated
into the slate flooring, too. “I wanted
something that jumps out a bit,” he says of
the orange color. The sauna, which Doug
admits to using every Thursday, on Sunday
evenings and in between if it’s not taken
over by his daughters and their friends,
seats about four to six people. “It’s a great
place to get away from daily buzz,” says
Doug, who’s a law professor at UMKC’s
School of Law.
The interiors call attention to a Swedish
abstract tree that stands next to one of his
daughter’s paintings and a modern red
chair, while the building’s exterior is the
same material as the main home, making it
look as though it has aged with the
home. To complement and enhance the
connection between the two, landscape
architect Joann Schwarberg designed beds
of plants to surround the retreat, along with
a cozy sitting/patio area.
Using a vacant piece of land, recycled
materials, and help from a friend/builder/
neighbor, Doug can enjoy his sauna-then-
shower ritual that invigorates the mind,
body and soul — while reveling in the
surrounding privacy and peacefulness his
new haus provides.
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or parents wondering how to detach their children from the
television or computer, Steve and Karen O’Neill seem to
have found the answer: give them a good reason to go outside.
The couple recently completed an outdoor living project that their
six children can’t resist. “Our teenage kids are utilizing the patio a
lot more and are enjoying the way it is set up,” Steve says. “They
have friends over and hang out around the fireplace instead of sitting
around the TV.”
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A family’s new gathering spotoutside their home brings everyone together.
F I R E P O W E RF I R E P O W E RA brick fireplace is the grand centerpiece of a patio that also
includes an outdoor kitchen. It’s ideal for entertaining not only
the kids in the family but the adults as well. The O’Neills hired
Donna Kirsopp, design consultant for Schloegel Design Remodel,
to redesign the outdoor space so it could be better utilized for
entertainment.
“The clients needed more patio area, which would accommodate
large gatherings with multiple areas for seating,” Kirsopp says.
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“Steve, an avid griller, wanted an outdoor kitchen that would
accommodate all his barbecue needs, including counter space for
buffet serving, accessory storage and a locked adult-beverage center.”
The inspiration for the impressive fireplace was drawn from
a section of their backyard that features two brick walls with
sweeping curves and columns flanking a wrought iron gate with
delicate swirled designs. Kirsopp emulated the look in the fireplace,
which is enhanced by a curved limestone hearth, column caps and
mantel piece and features scrolled wrought iron brackets that lead
the eye up to an impressive flue capped in copper.
To create cohesion between the new space and the exterior of the
Tudor-style home, Kirsopp used brick as the main material, reusing
salvaged bricks from the original patio and matching them for
additional square footage. “I think as a design element, the brick
gives the pattern in itself a more formal feel. Also, the curves used
in the design could not have been done in stone. I think doing all
the radiuses would have been more difficult with stone. Using brick
adds elegance; it’s a little less rustic,” she says.
Prior to laying the brick, Kirsopp needed to resolve drainage
issues in the backyard to eliminate water buildup on the patio,
which loosens bricks and allows moss to grow. “The under-patio
drainage was a big part of the project. The patio they had constantly
held water, so we put in an underground drainage system that goes
to the front of the house and drains into the street,” she explains.
The process required extensive excavation to also add the
necessary gas and electrical lines for the appliances, which include
a grill, beverage center and warming drawer, and lighting.
“Additional stereo wiring, speakers and a flat-screen mounting
location were incorporated for intimate gatherings around the fire,
sporting events on TV or rockin’ parties. All aspects of the lighting
were considered to enhance architectural detailing and utilitarian
use at the grill, as well as create soft defused lighting for
ambiance,” Kirsopp says.
French doors added to the previously underused living room
that leads out to the patio has made both places more accessible.
With the increase of space for entertaining indoors and out, Steve
says the remodel makes it seem as though another room has been
added to the house.
The extra legroom came in handy last Thanksgiving when the
family of eight plus extended family members gathered together.
With the cooler season once again approaching, the patio and
fireplace will be, literally, the hottest spot to be. Who knows,
maybe it will be so popular no one will bother to watch Turkey Day
football or parades on TV.
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he business of pool design has become
much more dramatic. Far from a rectangular
basin of turquoise water, pool design today is a
stage for theater. Take, for instance, the rare
combination of drama, function and aesthetics
displayed in this Leawood project by KC Pro
Landscape and Pools. Owner Nick Dillman says
“It’s a little bit of everything done right.”
The pool’s elaborate design can best be
described in hyphenates: double-sided waterfall,
bi-level terrain, diamond-like glow. A freeform
lagoon pool with the aforementioned waterfalls is
the perennial centerpiece, featuring a wraparound
bench that runs along the perimeter of the
design, including under the waterfall. A unique
combination of materials strikes an agreeable
balance between rustic and luxurious: natural
flagstone, stamped concrete, porcelain and glass
mosaic tiles.
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Story ByMiun Gleeson
Photos byMatt Kocourek
With the elements of fire, lighting, music and, yes, water,the latest trends in pools combine innovative design with
ease of use to create show-stopping outdoor living spaces.
P R O D U C T I O NFULL-SCALE
“The homeowners wanted something nice and
elegant but not over the top,” Dillman says. “It’s
clean but natural. This [design] stands out because
of the elevation, and it all really works. Overall,
we made it very balanced and proportional to the
patio and landscape.”
The pool’s design features multiple levels with
lower and upper basins that help create visual
interest. In addition, using a neutral color palette
of brown, rust and other earth tones allows some
of the pool’s more dramatic features to stand out,
such as the ornate fire bowls. Sitting atop stone
columns, the pool features four fire bowls, three of
which are manually operated and one remote-
controlled. By providing warmth during cooler
evenings and ambiance year-round, Dillman says
fire bowls are a popular addition to pools.
The glistening effect from the pool’s base can be
credited to the special additive in the floor pebbles.
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Dillman’s initial consultation with a homeowner involves a detailed
checklist that addresses personal preferences as well as practical
considerations. A diving board can present liability risks; a household
of kids may want rocks to jump from while a more athletically
inclined family might prefer a lap pool or one amenable to volleyball.
Above all, convenience remains a top consideration. The Leawood
project features a remote control and touchscreen LCD so that all
elements — from changing the lighting to turning off the waterfall —
can be controlled easily from multiple points in the home.
Dillman says homeowners are also asking for zero-entry pools, also
known as beach entries, which create a sloped and gradual entrance
into the pool that mimics the design of many high-end resorts. Beach
entries are ideal for children and older individuals, eliminating the
need for pool ladders. He’s also seeing more requests for sun decks for
people who want a shallow area to lay out, while infinity edges remain
consistently popular. This particular design element gives the illusion
of water flowing over the edge of the pool and works well as long as
your yard has the space (as well as an enviable view) to justify it.
“Everyone wants the whole package now — something turnkey,”
Dillman says. Ultimately, the trends in pools point to a desire for
balance between seemingly disparate ideas — between elaborate and
ease of use, function and form, and, in some cases, fire and water.
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Aptly named “shimmering sea,” the additive creates a gleaming effect
resembling the appearance of sparkling diamonds. And if that’s not
enough illumination, LED lighting was added inside the pool.
Combined with a state-of-the-art outdoor sound system, the two
elements create a space meant to be enjoyed — perhaps even more
when the sun goes down.
To soften the design, Dillman used thick, mossy stepping stones to
lead to the upper patio. He also brought in spruce and aspen trees to
create a natural Colorado feel. According to him, the landscape is
the final piece that ties the entire plan together, whether it’s to
accommodate the patio furniture or simply accentuate specific
architectural elements.
The renewed interest in pool design can be attributed to an
increasing emphasis on outdoor living. “People aren’t leaving town
and traveling as much. They vacation at home,” Dillman says, adding
that homeowners are typically inspired by past trips to tropical locales
such as Florida and Fiji and want to duplicate the resort feel in their
own backyard.
However, Dillman says an important part of his job is guiding
clients to a design that will fit the overall style of their home. “You
want [the pool] to be a continuation of the existing architecture and
design. It has to make sense. We do not build the same pool for every
house, and every pool is different for every yard.”
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GreatRoom Company’s new Venturi Flame Technology features a turbo disc that’s combined with
a glass cylinder that creates a spinning sensation without the toxic fumes for an energy-efficient fire.
Three different collections use biofuel gel, LP or NG gas, no
matter which outdoor or indoor fire pit, table or place you buy.
Available through Kansas City Fireplace Distributing Co.,
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Tile & Bath PLI Distressed Wood-Look Series. This product is
designed to look like wood but is actually porcelain tile
that comes in a majority of “wood” finishes that
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Prepared food can rest comfortably — and
safely — in Kalamazoo’s 24-inch warming
cabinet. With adjustable-height warming shelves
on stainless steel glides, it can store a wide
variety of plate/platter sizes. There’s even a third-
shelf option. A separate shelf holds the water
trays for warmth and moisture regulation, while
the bottom shelf houses gel-fuel canisters that
maintain a temperature of 160 degrees. And,
not only is it fabricated by hand with a stylish
louvered door, but it’s rain-resistant, too.
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The hood’s movin’ outside! Danver’s 32-inch deep stainless barbecue hood is the first of
its kind for use outside. If 32 inches isn’t big enough for your outdoor kitchen design,
check out the 48- and 60-inch models. Whatever size you choose, all are easy to clean and
eliminate grease traps. For even more simplicity, the baffle filters underneath the hood are
dishwasher-safe, so grill to your heart’s content. www.danver.com
Outdoor living areas are extensions of interior living spaces, so spruce up your outdoor space with these new additions.
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OUTDOORS
So Toasty Inside!Whether you want pizza, a calzone or homemade Italian
bread, Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet’s new countertop
Artisan Fire Pizza Oven can prepare it in no time. It features
two independently controlled burners so you set the heat.
With the potential to reach 800 degrees, your meal can be
cooked in 20 minutes, and with its gas-fired, stainless steel
package, you can watch the deliciousness cook through the
open front. It’s like having your own pizzeria!
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Form AND Function
NOT Blinded by the Light
Grilled By and To Perfection
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Free-standing or built-in, GE Monogram Grills, available from 30 to 54 inches, offer a powerful
appliance at your fingertips. They come with hand-finished chambered edges, bullnose lighting,
304 stainless steel canopy, insulating double-wall design and halogen lamps for after-
dark meals. There’s more than 1,500 square inches of surface space to cook plus an infrared
rotisserie burner. Additional accessories include a drop-in smoker box, protective vinyl grill
cover, basting pan and rotisserie motor. For customized look, add a concealed tilt-out waste
bin, under-counter refrigerator, or double-door/double-drawer accessories. Available through
Factory Direct Appliance and Nebraska Furniture Mart. www.monogram.com
Taking a cue from its indoor counterpart, Wolf’s new outdoor grill comes fully equipped with
a dual-wall hood that opens with the touch of a button. The 36-inch and 42-inch models
come with 90,000 BTUs (whoa!) on the gas burners with an extra 25,000 BTUs on the
searing station. With the combination of direct and radiant heat, la comida is seared,
sealing flavorful juices while uniformly distributing heat. Talk about a masterpiece —
both the appliance and the meal. Available through Roth Distributing, Factory Direct
Appliance, Ferguson Enterprises, Kitchen Studio: Kansas City, Kitchen Design Gallery
and Nebraska Furniture Mart. www.subzerowolfoutdoor.com
How many door screens do you know of that do double duty?
Centor Architectural offers the S1E Eco-Screen, a large, horizontal retractable screen
and blind system for windows and doors that spans up to 24 feet. It’s available in two
fabric classes: the Insect Mesh keeps insects out but still allows fresh air and natural
light in, while the Solar (UV) Blind Control protects from UV rays and doubles as
a projection screen inside and out for game days. The Eco-Screen is 80-percent
recyclable and is easily controlled by the touch of a button. Each one purchased
receives a five-year guarantee. www.centorarchitectural.com
You can now watch your high-def TV outside under the
stars while camping, grilling or even swimming. Home
Infatuation’s Sunbrite TV is a 32-inch weather-resistant and HD-ready outdoor TV. It features an all-
weather aluminum enclosure; high-resolution, bright screen; two 10-watt speakers; a built-in tuner; and
water-resistant remote control. With the scratch-resistant (and anti-glare) window that protects the LCD
screen, no rain, dirt, nicks or insects will affect this mega-shielded TV. www.homeinfatuation.com
Designed by Patricia Urquiola, the Kettal Maia collection showcases architecturally
designed furniture for the outdoors. Elegance shines through in the artisan
braiding, aluminum frame, and the new Porotex and chenille fabric. With its
durable, sturdy frame and incredible attention to detail, these pieces — a
rotating daybed, swing or deck chair — can withstand Mother Nature…and
look good doing it. www.kettal.es/kettal
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With a striking piece like this in your garden or
outdoor living area, don’t wait ‘til the last
minute to get it going. Start a fire, and lighten up
the party with Stone Forest’s Suspended Fire
Vessel. Truly a unique piece, the side supports
are hand-carved from natural granite boulder
halves, each displaying its own marks from the
stonecutter. Weighing in at 300 pounds, the iron
basin will develop a rust patina over time.
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Dorfman Plumbing Supply and Phoenix Supply.
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This overall concept intertwines a traditional
grill, made of sheet steel and then powder-
coated, with that of a futuristic-looking structure
that was inspired by the looping shape of
springs. The structural frame allows everything
to clip to it, leaving easy access to the main grill
area and attached side-serving table, which is
available in a variety of hardwoods and plastics.
Because the frame is made of durable materials,
it can be left outside, but all parts can be
removed easily for cleaning and storage.
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Insect ControlUnited Mosquito & Fly Control 109
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Paint/Decorative Paint/Murals/RestorationA&L Painting 74
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Pools/Spas/SaunasBanks Blue Valley Pool & Spa 117
Remodeling SpecialistsAccent Remodeling & Renovations 46Ambassador Homes 28Bath Fitter 20Brackmann Construction 48Design Build Team 62Kitchen Design Gallery 4Manka Design Build 53One Week Bath 42Quality Home Concepts 97Schloegel Design/Remodel 67Starr Homes 2Wilson-Built Cabinets 56
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Roofing/Siding/GutteringBordner Installation 68Owen Lumber 74
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Outdoor LightingNext to Nature 11
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