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A MODERN COTTAGE This gorgeous home won the $500,000 to $999,999 Homes of the Year category and features spacious rooms and bright spaces.

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$2,000,000 OR MORE WINNER

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The $2 Million or More winner was a project of Travis Miller Homes, LLC; Dale Peer Home Design, Inc.; and Obelisk Home.

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Photo by Gayle Babcock–Architectural Imageworks, Cover photo by Chris Killingsworth Photography

The best builders in 417-land sent us their most creative and innovative work for our annual Homes of the Year contest. This year, we called in help from the Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri to judge the contest, and they found the unparalleled works of architecture that top each category.

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16 MOOD BOARD

Dark woods and rich earthy colors combine to create classic English inspired kitchens with modern day comforts.

18 SPOTLIGHT

A new local business is here to help turn your wallpaper dreams into reality.

18 ON THE SCENE

Design expert Ron Johnson has a new book filled with holiday traditions and festive favorites.

20 NECESSITIES

Incorporate artisan wood accents into your holiday table for a uniquely hand crafted aesthetic.

23 DATEBOOK

Start 2022 with some new cooking skills taught by the team from Cook Camp.

26 AUTHENTICS

Wendy Cloyd takes us inside the President’s House at Drury University and shares some of her favorite features.

Life on a farm doesn’t stop when the temperatures drop. Learn how Blue Heron Farm & Bakery stays busy during the cold winter months.

51 DESIGN AWARDS

Our Design Awards continue with two fresh takes on formerly underutilized spaces.

70 SPACE

Chris and Shawna Courtney have created a rustic meets modern oasis quietly tucked away in Fair Grove.

76 HOW TO

Just in time for New Year’s Eve, Cindy Sherman shares her secrets on creating a Gatsby style 1920s bar.

79 DIY

Create outdoor ornaments out of ice, flowers, fruits and vegetables that will bring the birds flocking.

80 END NOTE

Homes dressed up for the holidays put one local family in the giving spirit. 10

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CURATED MOOD BOARD P.16 DISCOVER P.18 NECESSITIES P.20 DATEBOOK P.23

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20 CRAFTED WITH CARE Since losing his wife Connie to breast cancer in 2011, local woodturner Mike Ilkiw donates a generous portion of his sales to the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks. Turn to p. 20 for more handcrafted creations.

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MOOD BOARD Centur6 in dark green fabric, $246 per yard at James Home Décor

Anthology, Moroccan habitat collection, available to designers and builders at Unique Tile Clarke & Clarke in charcoal fabric, available to designers and builders at Resource Room

Taylor King, Monsieur Hunter performance fabric, $80 per yard at James Home Décor

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KITCHENS Simple style meets the beautiful craftsmanship of English kitchens in a new movement that celebrates the past. WRITTEN BY HEATHER KANE KOHLER PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRANDON ALMS

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espoke kitchens are on the rise and homeowners and designers alike are paying close attention to the materials that go into them. Rich woods take center stage in cabinetry, butcher blocks and tables with deep lavish greens complementing them just as nature intended. The bones of these kitchens are a nod to the classic English kitchens of the past, but these spaces are not without modern style or comforts. Hardware and lighting with postmodern simplicity and mixed metals add a touch of interest to these kitchens. Imagine

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Ta ahal uart ite, avail able to designers and builders at Unique Table axwell dollhouse in licorice, available to designers and builders at Resource Room

a moody space that looks more like a living space than a kitchen, with buttercream walls that wrap you in warmth and state of the art appliances mixed with an antique hutch or prep table. Kitchen tiles travel up to the ceiling and have an imperfect handmade glaze and an aesthetic that feels casual yet opulent. A bold black and white tiled floor along with handmade serveware make these spaces feel curated yet timeless. With more kitchens being designed to be one-of-a-kind, it’s all about capturing the past with excellent craftsmanship and looking into the future with the exploration of rich color. 

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DISCOVER STITCHING TOGETHER HISTORY One local artist breaks the mold by uniquely combining materials to create abstract pieces. WRITTEN BY KATIE MCWILLIAMS

DECK THE WALLS A new wallpaper business hits the home scene in 417-land.

WRITTEN BY HEATHER KANE KOHLER

ove the idea of wallpaper but don’t know where to begin? Don’t fret! There’s a new local design savvy business to call upon to make your wallpaper dreams come true. Owner Ricci Bonebrake started Black Rabbit Wallcovering and Design to spread her love for bold prints across 417-land. Bonebrake can take

care of every part of the process including color and print consulting, measurements and application. Wallpapered primary bedrooms and mixing textures and prints are among her current obsessions; however, Bonebrake can work with a variety of tastes and styles. Contact her via Instagram @blackrabbitwalls or at blackrabbitwalls@gmail.com.

As an artist with a technical background, fashion designer Heidi Herrman loves expressing her curious nature through ber and mixed media, creating decorative pieces with rich and tangible textures. By hand stitching materials not typically paired together like vintage silk, paper and quilted fabrics, she layers each textile s history to create new pieces that have a sense of familiarity and can be cherished again in someone s home. errman also explores the what ifs of art using organic methods like the encaustic medium, and she describes it as a freeing process. I m really fascinated by art and tapping into my subconscious to see what s there, she says. The abstract allows me to do that, and it s exciting to see what comes out. ind errman s work on her Instagram account heidiherrman.

READS

Ron Johnson’s new book, “Christmas Traditions,” gives home decorating inspiration and stories all about the holiday season. WRITTEN BY CAROLINE MUND

 With any holiday comes the traditions that follow it. But have you ever wondered why poinsettias are so popular to incorporate into our Christmas floral displays Or perhaps why red and green are the traditional colors of Christmas The new book Christmas Traditions by The Thicket owner Ron ohnson, digs into traditions like these, and goes into detail about other holiday tidbits too, like how Santa Claus has evolved over the years.

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Did you know that in the 1930s Coca-Cola helped to create our modern day anta Claus look The reason anta s colors are red and white is because it matches the brand colors of Coca-Cola. Make sure to pick up your copy of Christmas Traditions at The Thicket. It hit the shelves in October. This book will give you all the Christmas feels, all while giving you inspiration about home decoration and traditions of the holiday.

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Maybe it’s the time spent on each curve and finish or their inherent connection to mother nature, but there’s something so warm and comforting about artisan wooden home goods. These hand turned creations—all by local artists—are perfect for the holiday as we look for new ways to shop locally and share unique gifts. WRITTEN AND STYLED BY COLIN SHEA DENNISTON PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRANDON ALMS

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From left to right: Mike Ilkiw live edge bowl, $125 at Formed Artist Collective; Mike Ilkiw bowls, $45–$60 at Formed Artist Collective and The Local Bevy; Ernest Lorenc bowls, $39–$55 at Waverly House Gallery; Mike Ilkiw rolling pin, $30 at The Local Bevy; Mike Ilkiw large bowl, $200 at Formed Artist Collective; Mike Ilkiw large live edge bowl, $150 at The Local Bevy; Mike Ilkiw spoons, $20 each at The Local Bevy; Carl Rauh Motion wooden sculpture, $360 at Fresh Gallery; John Taliaferro wooden jar, $40 at Fresh Gallery

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Bundle up and enjoy the Downtown Christmas Parade and their “The Joy of Christmas” theme. See the town festively decorated with lights, garland and the Mayor’s Christmas Tree. Make sure to check out the shops downtown to wrap up any Christmas shopping you still might have. See details at itsalldowntown.com christmasparade.

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DRURY TRADITION Works of art by faculty Jacqueline Warren and Todd Lowery hang in Wendy Cloyd’s home, conveying Drury spirit and culture.

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When J. Timothy Cloyd, Ph.D., assumed the presidency of Drury University, he and his wife, Wendy, moved into the historic president’s residence on campus. Fourteen Drury presidents have made the residence their home, and Wendy loves thinking of all the joyful receptions that have taken place in the space where she lives. We sat down with her to learn what it’s like to live in a piece of university history. WRITTEN BY LUCIE AMBERG PHOTOGRAPHED BY LEAH STIEFERMANN

417 Home: When did you move into the house? Wendy Cloyd: We moved here in 2016. We were living in Conway, Arkansas. Drury came to Tim and asked him to interview for the presidency here. When he came home and told me the mission of the school, we prayed about it and felt this was where God was leading us, to this beautiful campus. So that’s what brought us here, and we love it. 417 Home: hat were the rst things you noticed about the house? WC: I was able to come into the house a couple of times before we moved in. The house was built in 1895, and it’s absolutely beautiful. I immediately noticed the stained glass in this house—you can’t buy it anymore. And downstairs, there are eight leaded-glass windows, which just don’t get made anymore, and they’re so special. 417 Home: How did you make this historic home feel like your home? WC: I didn’t want to take away from the natural

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beauty, but I also wanted to update it. The Board of Trustees was so gracious about me putting my own touch to it and making it our style. [Drury trustees] Rosalie Wooten and Rita Baron helped me a lot. 417 Home: What were some of the updates you made? WC: We took down the wallpaper downstairs and painted the walls a light gray. In the dining room, there was a brass chandelier. I didn’t want to spend money on changing things, so I antiqued the chandelier myself, which gave it a new, fresh look. There were white candlesticks, and I brushed those with a light gold. In the entry foyer, there’s a beautiful chandelier that had been in the house for a long time. I antiqued that chandelier in black and

PANTHER PRIDE Cloyd takes pride in living in a home full of history from past Drury presidents and their families. Her dog, Lottie (short for Charlotte), greets Drury University students as they walk by.

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STAINED GLASS hen Cloyd rst saw the house, she was da led by its artisanal details, including the stained glass and leaded-glass windows. "You can't buy it anymore," she says.

gold, and I went to Lowe’s and found updated chandelier lanterns. 417 Home: ow is the campus reflected in your home? WC: Of course, I wanted to have art from the school here. I reached out to [artist and Drury associate professor] Jacqueline Warren. She was in Italy at the time. She had her studio opened up for me, and I got to pick out what I wanted. 417 Home: How wonderful! WC: I know! So we have a lot of her art, and we also have work by [artist and Drury professor] Todd Lowery. We love displaying art from our ama ing faculty and students we try to ll it up with our talent here on campus. 417 Home: What are some of your favorite moments of entertaining in this home? WC: The whole downstairs is my favorite place to entertain. There are pocket doors in the living room that lead into the family room, so it’s all very open. After graduation, we always have a big picnic here for several families and board members. That’s an indoor-outdoor event, so it really utili es all of the entertaining spaces. 417 Home: You must have missed having some events during the last couple of years. WC: Well, when I look back before COVID, we were entertaining so much that it was easy to lose sight of how special it is. COVID had such an impact on our ability to gather with people and of course, everyone has gone through so much.

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Before BEFORE & AFTER Cloyd immediately fell in love with the home's history and charm but wanted to give it a fresh look. She replaced the wallpaper with light gray paint—a simple yet elegant and updated change.

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Now, just the simple act of being able to entertain feels very special again. 417 Home: What is it like to live in a home when you’re so aware of its history? WC: It’s such a wonderful place for us to live. How can I put it? I feel so much respect for the history and style and character of the house. I love to think about all the presidents and their families living here and hope they had the experience we’re having. 

A WELCOMING SPACE The rst floor feels open and airy, thanks to the pocket doors that connect the living room and family room. Cloyd loves this quality when she's welcoming guests for social events.

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ife on a farm is quite diverse. Every season offers you a different way of looking at [the work] you're doing. Going out and just walking and enjoying the land in a different season is a large part of it. When you work outside a lot, I think the biggest change is the aesthetic. You go from dense, lush green––a lot

of woodland that's pretty impenetrable during the summer months––and as fall and winter come in, you start to see the trees again in a completely different way. Because things aren't growing as vigorously, life is more dormant and you get to focus on other projects… [and] when it's crisper, the humidity has died down and the climate is much drier, it's just a nice time to be out. Our business has evolved quite dramatically over the last few years––we have a bakery now, and that's an increasingly large part of our revenue. We also roast and now offer espresso-based drinks at our farmer's market, so we do a lot more than just farming. That's

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very much how we approach the winter as a business, because we have a lot of diversity and depth in what we offer and how we use the farm to promote that. As far as winter goes, we are a four-season farm, so our focus now is our cows. We raise a breed of cow called Scottish Highlands. They’re a medium-sized cow, they have a very long coat and they also have big, long horns. They're very distinctive looking, and they're quite sassy––lots of personality. In the winter, [our] focus is just keeping them well-fed. We breed them in the fall so that they will calve in the latter part of the winter, so the priority is looking after their nutrition and helping them mature until about late January or February when they actually start calving. This time of year, we're clearing up after the summer, so we're taking down the gardens, putting things away after the growing season, composting, preparing beds for next year as much as we can before the spring and just trying to get general maintenance done around the farm before winter sets in. Fall and winter are also [when] we do a lot of fencing, especially the boundary fences, which are very overgrown during the summer months with vegetation and brambles. In the winter that dies down, and it gives us the opportunity to check that all the fences are secure and make any modifications or improvements that we might want to make. We have a bakery that we run full time all year, so that doesn’t change [in the wintertime]. We also operate what we call a pop-up cafe at Farmer's Market of the Ozarks, so that's our primary market. We're quite proud to be at the farmer's market; [it’s] a year-round market, and we think it's very well run. We do a little pop-up cafe there that we call the “all-weather café” just to illustrate the point that we're there year-round and whatever the weather. 

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ach year, we invite the builders and architects beautifying 417-land to submit their best work for our Homes of the Year Contest. It’s a tradition we look forward to, because the creative entries always reimagine the idea of home and leave us inspired. To select the 2021 winners, we recruited judges from the Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri, and they narrowed it down to one winner for each of the ve categories. lip through the pages and learn about the makings of a dream home featuring a bathroom with luxurious marble walls, a rustic woodland retreat, a new build that looks historical and much more. ~ WRITTEN BY TESSA COOPER ~

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STOP AND STARE This year’s winner in the $2 Million or More category is a jaw dropping new construction lled with custom details and one-of-a-kind designs.

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Dream Project, Dream Home

ome new builds are challenging from a technical standpoint, Home to curate a unique blend of art and modern furniture to fill the and other projects are simply fun. Travis Miller, owner and home. Taylor and his team also helped with interior finishes and materibuilder at Travis Miller Homes, LLC, says implementing the al selections for the exterior as well. “It was a phenomenal project in the fact that the clients really trusted creative ideas for this project was both. Take the interior floating stairwell as an example. The sleek mini- Travis as a builder and trusted us as a design team,” Taylor says. “They malism gives off a simplistic look, but creating this unique and struc- were so gracious and kind and respectful of the design and the building turally sound feature took thoughtful strategy. “The stairway was a process, and they wanted this to be their forever dream home.” head-scratcher for a while, so we got together with the subcontractors and figured out how to make it look how the client had envisioned,”  WIDE OPEN Miller says. The kitchen features bifold doors that open to the patio and screened-in The clients weren’t short of inventive ideas themselves, and they col- porch, making indoor and outdoor entertaining convenient. Due to the laborated with Nathan Taylor, owner and principal designer at Obelisk strategic layout, this room features a nearly panoramic outdoor view.

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HOME DESIGNER Dale Peer Home Design, Inc.

INTERIOR DESIGNER Nathan Taylor Obelisk Home

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Travis Miller, owner and builder at Travis Miller Homes, LLC, describes working on this project as a “once-in-a-career opportunity.”

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 A FINE LINE The unique roofline adds a dynamic shape to nearly every room in the house. There s a lot of diﬀerent types of slanted rooflines that intersect with each other,” builder Travis Miller says. The home’s pool has direct access from multiple rooms in the house, giving it a vacation home vibe.

 CATWALKING Builder Travis Miller added a catwalk to create an open bird’seye view of the home and the surrounding green pastures outside. The project team added a patterned hardwood and LED lighting underneath that catwalk to create a statement ceiling viewable from the rst floor. POP OF RED This loft area sits outside the kids’ game room, providing a separate space away from play to focus on tasks like homework. A painting by Rosie Winstead hangs along the stairway, adding a pop of red that matches the ottoman selected by Nathan Taylor. 417homemag.com

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TRAVIS MILLER Can you tell us a bit more about the grandiose fireplace in the living room? That replace was something we had to track down to get the look they wanted. It s a linear replace that needed to be seven feet long with a three-sided viewing area. The facade on it is a format tile. It really sets oﬀ the living room and gives it a lot of height, and is de nitely a focal point in the living room.” What was the project goal for the outdoor space? “The homeowners wanted to be able to have a lot of people out there to enjoy the outdoors with the greenery and the pool, and the pool was a big undertaking. It feels resort-style with an in nity edge.

 STATEMENT MARBLE [The client] wanted something very dark, moody and masculine,” says interior designer Nathan Taylor. Taylor has a talent for imagining unconventional purposes for quality materials. The walls in this bathroom are silver waves marble, which is traditionally used for countertops.

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 GORGEOUS VIEWS Pulling oﬀ floor to ceiling windows in the front entry was a challenge from a structural support point of view, but it now creates a grand entrance. “It took a lot of thinking and planning, but it turned out really cool,” says Travis Miller.

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 ARTFUL EYE When guests walk in, their eyes immediately draw to the living room that overlooks the pool. The floating staircase is a functional work of art that stands next to a sculpture sourced by Nathan Taylor from Obelisk Home.

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A Woodland Retreat

he 417-area is rich with rolling hills and lush, green forests. So when constructing any new home, builders must tailor their plans to fit a less-than-ideal terrain for construction. But in this home’s case, the surrounding landscape ultimately guided not just the layout but also nearly every aspect of the design. “Measuring for the proper fit always starts with a topographical survey,” says home designer Jason Thompson of J.L.Thompson Design Group, Inc. “Designing a home to fit perfectly is not an accident; it takes enormous effort.” The home displays rustic minimalism. It’s far from stiff or cold thanks to its natural wood and stone elements with warm undertones. “The homeowner wanted very natural feeling material,” says Bryon Weber, who worked as the builder on this project. “But we also have a kind of unique

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blend with his home. We have a little bit more of a mountain-type home on the exterior. But then, we have very clean lines on the inside.” When guests visit, they enter through the custom-designed front doors that mirror the personality that runs throughout the home. Upon entering, a large window that leads all the way up to a vaulted ceiling highlights the captivating woodland view. LET THE LIGHT IN The high ceilings and wall of windows draw the eye up and showcase the view looking out over the trees. The darker wood floors paired with the neutral colors in the furniture help make the room feel grounded without taking away from the overall airy feel.

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Jason Thompson J.L. Thompson Design Group, Inc

INTERIOR DESIGNER Leila Herrera Design One

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Although this home lies near the convenience of the city, its interior and forest setting make it feel off-the-grid.

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A PERFECT MATCH The expansive backsplash that’s unencumbered by grout or tile matches the waterfall island, providing a sense of cohesion. The nearby sitting area features a wall with patterned stone for some contrast.

SERENE SCENE The home sits inside a forest full of mature trees, and the project team put great thought into prioritizing which trees would stay when clearing the land for the home. The large windows in the main bedroom bring the outdoor environment inside. "I particularly like the relationship between the indoor nishes and the natural beauty of the exterior surroundings, says interior designer Leila Herrera. NATURAL LOOK, LOW MAINTENANCE The design team used siding by Nichiha USA. Although it looks like wood, it is durable cement siding. “We were looking for something that was maintenance-free but had a natural look to it,” Weber says. “It’s just a very high-end product. The stone touches that came from three diﬀerent quarries blended to create the overall stone veneer. 417homemag.com

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BRYON WEBER What are some ways you played off of the home’s surrounding landscape? “A lot of the windows are very large. The inspiration was to bring as much of the outside inside, and use a lot of the materials on the interior that were used on the exterior. There is a cohesive feeling of being part of the outside environment while you’re on the inside.”

STICKS AND STONES “All of the beams and timbers that you see in the home are handcrafted box beams made to t the room, says eber. They re more of a re ned type beam versus rustic timber.” The interior stone wall that frames the window mirrors the exterior stone wall on the other side, making them appear one and the same. ONE AND THE SAME The main bathroom’s color scheme ties in perfectly with the adjoining suite. At the same time, neutral, natural materials add interest to organic patterns. “Minimalism doesn’t have to be cold, a skilled tailor can and should create the perfect blend,” says home designer Jason Thompson.

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Did the landscape present any challenges? “The home was really modeled around one-level living, and in the Ozarks, we have terrain challenges. It’s always a challenge getting your home to appear that it’s sitting on a flat lot. hen we started the project, there was a slope that we had to work around. It was also such a heavily wooded forest. Our other biggest challenge was trying to position the home within the forest and deciding what tree could be sacri ced.

ALL THINGS IN BALANCE The front doors made from trees cleared on the home s property create a grand rst impression for guests. “The main entry was a huge point for us because of the custom doors,” Chris Ball says. “The façade was designed to have balance and rhythm, and the front doors are the centerpiece.”

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A Modern Cottage

Ball Architects and Fahrlander Custom Homes helped these homeowners downsize to a cozy cottage without forgoing their affinity for clean lines and spacious rooms.

ownsizing with comfort and luxury in mind is possible, and this modern cottage is proof. In this project, architect Chris Ball laid the plans for large open spaces that flowed into one another, which prevented the home from feeling too small or cramped. Although the home only features three bedrooms and three bathrooms, the liveable square footage totals 2,500. The extra space allowed interior designer Jacque Ramsey to select large furniture with warm, earthy tones, which gave a nod to the traditional cottage look. Making room for the new build required tearing down a few trees, but

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Jeff Fahrlander of Fahrlander Custom Homes worked with Knot2Rustic to repurpose the wood to build tables, island tops and the front doors. Throughout the home, picture windows tucked away in unique places invite nature inside. For example, an atrium above the kitchen funnels light from all cardinal directions, creating an airy look no matter the time of day. “The whole house was designed to feel much bigger than it is, and to provide a constant connection to the outdoors from almost every space that we could,” says Chris Ball, architect at Ball Architects.

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CURATED VIEWS Architect Chris Ball strategically positioned the home’s windows to show off the property’s trees, giving an isolated feel to an otherwise compact lot. The home appears to be sitting on a secluded acre of sprawling land rather than in a neighborhood from this angle.

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LIMITED SPACE, COUNTLESS USES The project team managed to fit a 12-by-16foot pool and an outdoor kitchen and fireplace on the site’s small backyard. “Their desire was always for a smaller plunge pool, and one that could be kept warm,” architect Chris Ball says. “Because it’s smaller, it will take less energy to heat it. We were able to design a pool that functions quite well in the summertime, and at the same time, it’s designed to almost function like a hot tub through the cold season.”

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A SPA-LIKE BATHROOM The design team sourced Phenix marble for this custom trough sink. The large mirrors paired with the windows add visual space to the room. “We designed that vanity to look like what you would nd in a hotel, says eﬀ ahrlander, pro ect builder.

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What are some of your favorite features of this project? “Number one would be the kitchen area with the open concept. We spent a lot of time working on the ceiling in the kitchen, and we’re very proud of it. Also, the pool and the outdoor kitchen area was a lot of fun, but also challenging to t in that limited space.” Did you add any special features to the small pool? “[The clients] wanted a lounging pool. So we designed seating inside the pool so if they want to have a glass of wine or converse with friends, that’s a good area to hang out. The pool is only about three feet deep, but it’s a great area to entertain with outdoor eating and such.” GOING WITH THE FLOW Architect Chris Ball designed a direct connection between the kitchen, main bedroom, living room and outdoor space for a seamless flow. y goal here was to create a home where every aspect could be used daily and comfortably,” Ball says. REST AND RELAXATION The main bedroom features one of the home s three replaces. This room has direct access to the backyard, and ahrlander Custom Homes built a custom pergola for the back patio. “It’s a little retreat for the homeowners to just sit out back and relax,” ahrlander says.

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STATEMENT ISLAND Rhoads Design & Construction custom-built the island and added an extra pillar to create a heavy look. “The homeowners wanted the island to have a presence in the kitchen,” Rhoads says.

New House, Old Tricks

n Springfield, Adrian Rhoads and the Rhoads Design & Construction team have positioned themselves as go-to professionals for renovating homes in the Rountree, Delaware and Phelps Grove Neighborhoods. While Rhoads often creates something new out of something old, he did the reverse in this project. The result is this home that blends in seamlessly between mature trees and homes that date back to the 1920s. In fact, Rhoads says even some of the subcontractors assumed the home was a renovation project rather than a new build. “[Subcontractors] are only seeing their portion of the project,” Rhoads says. “So, somebody that’s installing countertops doesn’t know the history of what’s been going on––they’re

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just coming to do countertops. After we got going, it was fun to see the amount of people that would come through the home and just automatically assume that it was a remodel.” The empty lot was prime real estate and had been undeveloped in Springfield’s Rountree neighborhood for decades. The aspiring homeowners loved the location, so they reached out to the landowners, who were fortunately willing to sell. “Our client wanted the new modern amenities, energy efficiency and their own layout and style,” Rhoads says. “But they also really wanted to honor the fabric of the neighborhood as well.”

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This modern build with a bygone vibe is right at home in one of Springfield’s oldest neighborhoods.

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ADRIAN RHOADS What was your creative process for choosing historically accurate details? “Carefully selecting the materials was key, but so was leaning on our experience in remodeling. A lot of the time we’re reproducing details because we’re remodeling a home and trying to duplicate details from the past. This time it was unique because there wasn’t anything to match or blend to. We were creating it all new, so we were having to rely on our past experience and research to mimic and create those new details to look like old.” Since this home is in Rountree, was there a certain architectural style you aimed to emulate? “[Rountree] has of course bungalows and some craftsman roots. And then you also get into some colonial and federal-inspired homes as well. For this project, we were most inspired by the bungalow architecture.”

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FORM AND FUNCTION Rather than prioritizing an oversized main bathroom, the homeowners wanted to follow suit with other historic homes in terms of size and scale. “They were very content with having it sized appropriately,” Rhoads says. “They weren’t trying to oversize or enlarge, and they were happy with the energy e ciency. TRIM, TRIMINEY Rhoads Design & Construction meticulously measured, detailed and scaled out all of the home’s trim elements to duplicate trim that matches the neighborhood’s era and architectural style. They also spent time choosing just the right wood species to give the home an authentically timeless look.

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History Meets Practicality

he name Don Russell strikes a chord among eclectic mid-century architecture fans in Springfield. Russell designed several homes around the city around the 1920s into the 1990s, and according to local historian and realtor Richard Crabtree, Russell homes feature a unique blend of styles. Crabtree describes them as “French-Country meets Frank Lloyd Wright.” Making alterations to a Don Russell home is a feat that requires careful planning and implementation, and Jason Bekebrede of Monticello Custom Homes and Remodeling rose to the occasion. “The homeowners loved the house, they loved the property and they liked the materials,” he says. “But they have five kids, and the old house just was not set up for a family of seven.” Rather than parting ways with the home, the clients invested in a remodel and addition. Bekebrede had previously helped the family with a

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basement remodel, so he was a natural choice for this additional project. Bekebrede collaborated with Nathan Taylor of Obelisk Home to create a comfortable, yet stylish interior. The team at Monticello Custom Homes and Remodeling took the existing garage, small laundry and powder room and transformed these areas into a gym, spacious pantry, larger laundry area and powder room. They even added more livable space by converting an attic into a loft bedroom and adding dormers. The end result was a place for everyone in the family.

 PAST MEETS PRESENT Bekebrede and his team went to great lengths using materials like reclaimed wood and stone to ensure the addition stayed true to the original Don Russell style of the home.

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INTERIOR DESIGNER Nathan Taylor Obelisk Home

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For this remodel, Monticello Custom Homes created an addition fit for a family of seven, and also fit for a Don Russell Home.

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What was the main goal for this addition and remodel? “This [project] was driven by the need for more space. Since they have seven mouths to feed, they needed a nice pantry, they needed a great place to drop stuﬀ oﬀ and they needed a laundry room that was substantial enough to keep up with the load that the household produces.” This home was originally designed by renowned Springfield architect Don Russell. How did you honor the thoughtful, original details in this project? “It involved a lot of pulling parts of the old and having things refabricated. or example, we matched the metal at the bottom of the siding to the copper on the old [part of the] house. It began to look just like it had always been there.” STUDY HALL Since the clients homeschool their children, the project team created a special study space that doubles as storage. The stained glass in the neighboring mudroom was originally in the basement, but they repurposed it into this space that gets more foot tra c and ample admiration opportunities. Large exposed beams are one hallmark of a Don Russell home, so Bekebrede and Taylor chose reclaimed wood when possible as a nod to the existing vintage touches. A DREAM PANTRY A desire for practicality and more space was the driving force behind this project. So, Monticello Homes prioritized this spacious pantry that conveniently sits by the children’s homeschooling space for quick access to study snacks. 417homemag.com

 EASY BREEZY This breezeway softens the divide between the mudroom and the home’s garage, and the open rench doors pictured lead into the family’s workout room. Bekebrede chose reclaimed brick and laid it in a similar pattern to match the home’s existing front walkway.

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 WORKOUT TIME The home’s loft bedroom sits right above the workout room, so Bekebrede used special materials to create a sound-insulated room. “It took a lot of steps to isolate that room,” ekebrede says. They can work out at ve in the morning or late at night when the kids are asleep.”

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 DUAL PURPOSE Monticello Homes worked with Obelisk Home to create a multi-use sleeping area in the loft bedroom. Nathan Taylor of Obelisk Home attached king-sized headboards horizontally, making the beds double as lounge seating perfect for watching Netflix by day and sleeping by night.  WASH AND LEARN The laundry room—conveniently located oﬀ of the kitchen and near the kid's homeshcooling area—features individually labeled laundry baskets for each member of the seven person family.

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FRESHEN UP The powder room adds a modern day convenience while the reclaimed wood and earthy desing style stay true to the home's aesthetic.

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Do you have a trade secret for emulating the character found in older homes into a new build? “Prior to starting the design, we research and learn about the speci c architectural style that we are wanting to emulate. The most important aspect is identifying the historical details of that time period so that they can be properly integrated into the home.” -Adrian Rhoads, Rhoads Design & Construction What advice do you have for creating an addition that feels seamless with the rest of a home? Play oﬀ details inside and outside the home and carry those into your new space. This could be trim details inside that complement adjoining rooms or small architectural details inside or out that you can tie into the addition that, while subtle, make the space feel like it has always been there.” -Jason Bekebrede, Monticello Custom Homes and Remodeling What are some things a homeowner should consider when communicating requests to a builder? “Make sure you understand how you and your builder will discuss the project and its progress. Many builders encourage guided walk-throughs of the house at critical stages of construction. In addition, nd out how the builder feels about informal meetings, phone calls and emails.” -Jeff Fahrlander, Fahrlander Custom Homes When working with a builder on a large-scale project, what is the most important thing to keep in mind? “The number one thing is communication, and it’s a two-way street. Sometimes you run into the husband telling [the builder] one thing and then the wife emails them something diﬀerent. They need to be on the same page, and the builder needs to communicate to the homeowners his or her interpretation of the decision so the project can move forward.” -Travis Miller, Travis Miller Homes, LLC What’s one piece of advice you’d offer to a friend if they were commissioning their dream home? orm a good team early on, at the beginning of your project. When I say form your team, I mean have your home designer, your interior designer and your builder selected and draw upon all three of their knowledge through the design process.” -Bryon Weber, Weber Home and Land LLC

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WORK AND PLAY A formerly dated home office gets a playful and creative makeover. Read more on p. 52.

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PART THREE Creativity and innovation are on full display with these two Design Award winners. Read on for more on the Best Use of Space designed by Fernanda Edwards of GMI Design Group and Best Rendering Come to Life designed by Nathan Taylor of Obelisk Home. WRITTEN BY COLIN SHEA DENNISTON

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At the beginning of the pandemic, Fernanda Edwards, lead designer with GMI Design Group, was asked to turn a dated home office into a bright and refreshing space where the homeowner could work daily and could also serve as a quiet retreat for the busy mom and wife. On top of that, the space needed to be able to sleep overnight visitors and weekend guests. Not wanting to force a workspace, lounge space and sleeping area into the already limited footprint, Edwards got creative. “The space was limited to have, you know, a bed and an office. And honestly, having a bed in your office is not very productive because all you can see is the bed and you want to lie down and take a nap—espe54

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cially for this client that is a mom,” says Edwards. Her solution: Create a flexible, multi-purpose working and living space that can be configured to a desired function. “A Murphy bed was really the best way to go about it because you can open it when you want to use it and close it when you’re not using it—which is 80% of the time. She’ll still have the office that she needs and still have the bedroom on the weekends,” says Edwards. The flexible design maximizes the space while still keeping form and function in mind. The bookcase added to the side of the Murphy bed provides more shelving and helps make the space feel finished and cohesive while the bed is tucked away. For when the room is not being used as a bedroom, Edwards brought in a small blush pink couch to fill the space. “The Murphy bed re-

 DESK & WINDOW Originally the room had only one light source. In addition to bringing in the modern overhead xture, Edwards added four sconces above the bookshelves and a can light above the second desk to bring in more light.

Winning Designer Fernanda Edwards Lead Designer, GMI Design Group 417-512-5726 fernanda@gmi.design

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BED DOWN Rather than designing each portion of the room individually, Edwards took the whole room on at once. Edwards recounts that the moment she decided to use a urphy bed it all became very fluid.

ally kind of disappears while she’s using it as the office because she has a couch right in front of it. The couch is really lightweight and is easily movable,” says Edwards. The walls and ceiling got fresh coats of paint and new lighting was installed to enhance the overall brightness. Edwards added small inviting details like speakers, essential oil diffusers and a TV for when her client is out of work mode. “It really is a multi-purpose room” says Edwards “It's an office, it’s a guest bedroom, but it is also a hiding place for mom when she needs it.”

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Project Goal Summary This o ce was a dramatic transformation. The client wanted to make this space work for three diﬀerent purposes her workspace, a guest bedroom, and a place for her to be creative and have a break from her new busy routine. My goal was to bring life, energy, light and functionality to the space, and give this mom of three a place to call her own. This now is a fun, colorful, light lled home o ce that perfectly suits the client.

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BEST RENDERING COME TO LIFE The best home upgrades are the ones you didn’t even know you needed. While working on a whole house remodel, Nathan Taylor, owner and principal designer at Obelisk Home, turned a formerly undefined space into statement-making built-in china cabinet perfect for both display and storage. “It was in a hallway actually,” says Taylor of the space, “but you see it from the living room, the entryway and the kitchen.” Rather than recreating the cabinets from the kitchen, Taylor imagined a large furniture piece with tons of storage that would define the space and give it purpose. According to Taylor, the homeowners enjoy entertaining and have many relatives that live locally. Therefore, their home often becomes the go-to spot for holiday sand celebrations. Before the remodel, any time the homeowners wanted to entertain or host dinner parties, they had to get their dishes out of the basement storage and haul them up to the kitchen. This new design sits on the other side of the wall from the dining room and is filled with plenty of storage room specifically designed for the homeowners’ existing pieces. The homes remodeled design has a sophisticated traditional feel to it, so Taylor designed the cabinet to look as though it had always been there. Dark wood and seeded glass connect the floor to ceiling cabinet into the rest of the homes’ design elements while the acrylic handles and antique brass hardware elevate the sophistication. With vertical lights inside the cabinetry, the homeowners can showcase their favorite pieces and keep everything in sight, ready to go for the next family gathering.

Project Goal Summary The previous built-in cabinet was too small and dated. My goal was to bring life, energy, light and functionality to the space, and give this mom of three a place to call her own.

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Nathan Taylor, Owner & Principal Designer Obelisk Home 417-616-6488 ObeliskHome.com

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 ON DISPLAY Prior to Taylor’s redesign, the space lacked both storage and display, “It was much smaller scale and it looked like kitchen cabinets more than display. It was much shorter and didn t ll the space like this one does,” Taylor recounts.

 RENDERING No walls or structural changes were needed for the new cabinet s installation, yet storage space was signi cantly ampli ed. When proposing the designs to the homeowner, Taylor recounts her response, “She’s like, ‘I didn’t know we could make cabinet drawers deeper than inches e maximi ed these to over 30 inches,” says Taylor.

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Now that you’ve had the chance to check out 2021’s Homes of the Year, we’re giving you an inside look into the details behind the projects. A lot goes into making these award-worthy homes a success. Here’s a selection of the companies that were involved and that can help you make your home magazine-worthy too!

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merican Glass is proud to have been the glass provider for three of this year’s 417 Homes of the Year. American Glass is a locally owned and operated company that was founded in 1978. They offer a full range of architectural glass products for residential and commercial applications. Each of the winning three home projects they serviced was highly customized and unique. The biggest challenges were determining the look and functionality desired by the builder and owner, combined with measuring, fabricating the glass and installation to meet everyone’s expectations. American Glass is inspired by the trust and confidence that the three highly talented home building contractors have in them, and are grateful to be part of bringing each homeowner’s vision to fruition. In the $2 Million or More award winning home by builder Travis Miller Homes, LLC, American Glass

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created the glass stair railing, six frameless shower enclosures and mirrors. In the $1 Million to $1,999,999 home by builder Weber Home and Land LLC and the Less than $500,000 home by builder Rhoads Design & Construction, they were responsible for the glass shower enclosures and incredible bath mirrors. “The stair glass railing and the number of custom shower enclosures in the home by Travis Miller Homes, LLC was remarkable,” says American Glass owner Aaron Day. “It’s not typical to see that much interior custom glass work in one home. Congratulations to all three builders for being honored in 417's Homes of the Year!”

417-866-8361 | americanglassinc.com 2801 N. Le Compte Road | Springfield

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Brookline Doorworks

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rookline Doorworks is owned by Kevin and Christine Howell and has been operating since 1984. Brookline is a local, family-owned business, and Kevin and Christine show up and put in the work there every single day. Brookline’s technicians are known for completing timely repairs in a hurry; after all, no one wants to wait around when the garage doors aren’t functioning properly. But repairs aren’t all that Brookline offers 417-landers! Brookline Doorworks has a showroom on South Campbell Avenue in Springfield, where customers can visit Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They offer both residential and commercial garage door sales, replacement and service for all garage door needs. They are a dealer for CHI and Clopay Garage Doors, along with Liftmaster Garage Door Openers.

Customers can get involved in the design and coloring of their garage doors. This gives an even more personal touch to the doors for the customer. That’s exactly how Brookline Doorworks got involved with the $1 Million to $1,999,999 Home of the Year. The homeowners visited Brookline’s showroom and designed the look they wanted to achieve. Then, Brookline’s wood workers applied wood over the traditional garage doors for an overlay, and installed them.

417-883-3667 | brooklinedoorworks.com 308 W. Lakewood Street | Springfield

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Cabinet Concepts

abinet Concepts by Design would like to express their sincere gratitude to have worked with such talented designers and builders on this year’s Homes of the Year, including the Best Renovation/ Restoration with Monticello Custom Homes and Remodeling, the $2 Million or More home with Travis Miller Homes, LLC, and the $1 Million to $1,999,999 home with Weber Home and Land LLC. Cabinet Concepts has served the community for the past 12 years, specializing in custom cabinet and closet design and manufacturing for both new construction and remodels in the tri-state area. Their team consists of talented designers and craftsmen, and their business is built on the tradition of using beautiful, high-quality materials, expert craftsmanship and time-tested cabinet building practices.

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Interested in working with Cabinet Concepts by Design? They design around your style, creating a space that feels good, works well and impresses. They supply their handcrafted cabinetry from the most desirable raw materials available, including beautiful woods, exotic veneers, laminates and more. They’re ready to help you create the most beautiful living spaces with handcrafted custom-made cabinets in any room in your home. Of course, every great project begins with a welcoming conversation. Cabinet Concepts by Design is ready to talk. Give them a call today. Matt and Shelley Wehner 417-725-3400 cabinetconceptsbydesign.com 4123 N. State Highway H Springfield

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Fahrlander

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For this project, the biggest challenges for Fahrlander were the details inside of the home. “This is a new and unique style for me,” says Jeff, “and it was fun to see it come together.” He brought two-story lighting into the kitchen and shiplapped the ceiling, making it a main focal point when walking into the home.

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eff Fahrlander built his first house in 1997 and began building full time in 2003. His residential home building company Fahrlander Custom Homes Inc. has now been in business for 20 years. Fahlander is known for focusing on the details. For example, in his award winning $500,000 to $999,999 Home of the Year built in Hickory Hills, trees from the property were used in order to construct the front door, the island top and the main dining table for the home. It’s extras like these that put Fahrlander at the top of his field. He has his own cabinet shop, and that allows him to offer homeowners exceptional details and intricate work that they’re wanting without the extra cost of outsourcing the work.

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embossed and registered, rich-toned product shows graining, knot-holes and groves you can feel! Mouery’s Flooring is a locally-owned flooring store that has been the source for all things flooring in 417-land since 2006. They simplify the floor-buying experience by providing a no-pressure, commissionfree showroom. They offer installation and all types of flooring including hardwood, carpet, vinyl, laminate, engineered hardwood, carpet tile, commercial flooring and area rugs. They are happy to offer free in-home estimates. Visit their showroom and experience the difference!

Rick & Elisabeth Mouery 417-883-4720 | mouerysflooring.com 2516 W. Battlefield Road | Springfield

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ouery’s Flooring is thrilled to have worked with Weber Home & Land on this beautiful $1 Million to $1,999,999 Home of the Year. They’d like to congratulate Bryon Weber and his entire team on the amazing job and recognition! In this award-winning home project, Mouery’s Flooring provided a variety of beautiful, high quality flooring options including: Hardwood Flooring: A European White Oak engineered hardwood floor was used throughout most of this home. Hand-crafted, 4-mm thick veneer, with UVoil cured finish allows the look of an aged, oil-rubbed floor with the durability and toughness of a urethanefinished floor. Carpet: A high-performance nylon carpet by Fabrica, having a reputation for quality craftsmanship and exquisite style, was chosen for the bedrooms. The classically-styled, striated-pattern of this carpet lends timeless beauty to each room. Luxury Vinyl Hardwood Plank: A water-proof woodlook flooring was used in the basement. This 20-mil

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s Acme Brick knows, “Brick is only the beginning.” Acme Brick would like to congratulate Travis Miller Homes, LLC on their $2 Million or More Home of the Year award, and thank them for being included on the project. It was a privilege to participate with this stunning exterior stone installation. If you’re interested in remodeling or custom building, you can stop by Acme Brick’s showroom in Springfield. You’ll be amazed by the incredible brick, tile and stone that they offer, of course. But you might be surprised to also find iron doors, outdoor grills and kitchens, fire features and more. Visit and tell them that 417 Home sent you!

417-883-0502 | brick.com 2325 W. Battlefield Street | Springfield

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otanico of the Ozarks loves the Ozarks, and their goal is to keep it beautiful. They clearly contributed to that goal with their involvement in the $1 Million to $1,999,999 Home of the Year, with builder Weber Land and Home LLC. For this project, they contributed landscaping design, irrigation and rock work. In fact, they utilized natural boulders and worked around the existing landscape, not harming it and blending in the new. They were truly inspired by not only the architecture of the home, but also by the lay of the land. Botanico of the Ozarks is a one stop shop. They can do all of the landscaping, from the initial design to full completion, even carrying on with maintenance if desired. In just over two years, they’ve grown from 12 to more than 50 employees! Visit their website to see a complete list of possibilities for your landscaping needs.

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417-751-2348 | botanicooftheozarks.com 13763 W. Farm Road 124 | Ash Grove

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417-887-9558 | scshomeentertainment.com 3464 S. Campbell Ave. | Springfield

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CS Home Entertainment wove together the perfect tapestry of audio, visual and smart solutions to create unique and intuitive spaces in every room for the $2 Million or More Home of the Year with Travis Miller Homes, LLC. Each cozy space throughout the award winning home features lighting, shades and distributed audio and video that allows the look, feel and ambience to be completely customized. SCS Home Entertainment collaborated on crafting the experience of elegant indoor and outdoor spaces, each outfitted with displays and integrated sound to make entertaining fun and effortless. To protect the property, SCS also deployed a stateof-the-art security system, expertly linked to the homeowners’ smart devices. Their cutting-edge work on this home shows that modern elegance and technology go hand-in-hand. “They are an absolute first class group of people,” says the homeowner.

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EARTHY STYLE This home's rustic style full of natural earth tones and textures matches its beautiful location in Fair Grove.

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Explore the warm tones and quiet backdrop of this beautiful home in Fair Grove.

hen Shawna Courtney found a house in Fair Grove with rustic features on a scenic property, her “bubble expanded” for where she wanted to settle near Springfield. She and her husband, Chris returned to the area after six years living in Kansas City, bringing him back to his hometown and introducing her to an area she quickly became familiar and comfortable with. After living in Jones Mill for several years, the Courtneys closed on a house in February 2019 in Fair Grove that they 70

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found unique and could be tailored to their earthy style. Shawna was also friends with the couple who previously owned the home, and when the wife sold the property after her husband passed away, “she was happy that somebody she knew would take good care of the property.” Tucked in a spacious suburb in the small town of Fair Grove, Missouri, Chris and Shawna Courtney’s home looks like a modern rustic oasis on the inside and sounds like trickling waterfalls and rustling trees from the outside. Nathan Taylor (continued p. 73)

DOG HAVEN Chris and Shawna Courtney and their four dogs love their location in Fair Grove with lots of space to play both inside and outside the home.

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The Courtneys' kitchen incorporates natural colors with lots of diﬀerent textures.

OLD FASHIONED Chris Courtney's love of old-fashioned cars is incorporated throughout the home through paintings and cars displayed as decor.

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NATURAL COLOR PALETTE The Courtneys whitewashed the walls in the living room and kitchen to help open the area up, but darkened the wooden beams to allow the natural grays to play into the home's color palette.

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While the home’s dining room lacks natural light, it provides the perfect space for creating an extensive wine cellar, with over 800 bottles for the Courtneys and their guests to choose from.

(from p. 71) from Obelisk Home worked with the Courtneys on their previous home, and Shawna says he is an expert at taking previously owned furniture and arranging it to “freshen up what you have and make it fit the space.” Shawna also loves how the home feels isolated while being a short commute to town, creating a “relaxing and peaceful” ambiance. The Courtneys opted for updated furnishings while maintaining the earthy character, creating a more modern look. They added whitewashed walls in the living room and kitchen as well as darkened the beams and natural grays to blend in with the 417homemag.com

INDOOR-OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE The sunroom attached to the master bedroom is the perfect spot for both the dogs and the homeowners year round, with the warmth of the sun shining through.

BRIGHT BATHROOM With lots of natural light coming into the bathroom, the Courtneys were able to play with fun uses of light under the cabinets and around the mirror to provide unique flashes of light to the room.

stone windows looking out to the property’s 15 acres. While their originally planned three-month remodel extended into nine months, the Courtneys were happy to put in the extra time and effort as Taylor and his team helped make the home into a place they could call their own. 74

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ART-DECO STYLE Cindy Sherman tells us how she transformed her bar room into a space Gatsby would envy––baby grand piano and all.

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n 2017, Cindy and Bobby Sherman bought the house Cindy had adored since she was a kid––a 1932 Tudor cottage nestled in the heart of Springfield that previously belonged to her mother’s best friend. She has spent the last few years transforming her home into the art-deco space of her dreams. The art deco movement began in Europe about a century ago and quickly took off in other parts of the world. It was a rebellion against classical aesthetics and prior artistic movements, but it is now considered a classic style in its own right and an enduring nod to Jazz-Age glamour. Art deco is characterized by sleek lines, vibrant metallics, geometric patterns and exaggerated curves.

A glamorous color scheme, some luxe lighting and a keen attention to small details are staples in curating an art-deco space, Cindy says. Before she started renovating her bar room, she bought a baby grand piano, which helped shape her vision for a new bar. She loved the sleek look of the piano’s black lacquer frame, and she began designing the space with that lacquer and the black-and-white color palette in mind. “I've always just kind of liked the art-deco look––the sleek lines of it, the curves of it,” Cindy says. “And so the bar, the way it was, it was very traditional looking. It had a brown and gold granite top, and it was pretty, but it wasn't the look I wanted.”

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VINTAGE 20S THEMED BAR The bar achieves the art-deco style Cindy Sherman was looking for by using a glamorous wallpaper, luxe lighting and a sleek black and white color scheme.

CINDY SHERMAN SERVES UP STYLE Sherman has been fascinated with this style since she was a child. She incorporates this look into her decor with original Vaudeville portraits and depression glass.

For those looking to curate an art-deco space of their own, Cindy recommends starting with lighting––a glamorous light fixture goes a long way! She also thinks vintage photographs and artwork are an affordable, effective way to give your home that ’20s feel. Old black-and-white photographs have become a staple in Cindy’s home. Many of the works she has on display are original Vaudeville portraits captured in the 1910s and ’20s by Kansas City photographer Orval Hixon, who was widely revered during the Midwest Arts & Crafts Movement. Cindy recalls her love for art deco began with a fondness for depression glass, which she started collecting when she was a child. Her passion was revived seven years ago when she and her husband moved into a 1919 loft at the Wilshire Apartments in Springfield. “Because of the age of the apartment, I started to go towards that ’20s look when I was decorating,” Cindy says. Preserving the soul and integrity of her home’s original architecture has remained important to Cindy throughout the renovation process. Achieving a true art-deco look requires harmony between subtle-but-classic features and the occasional stroke of more-ismore madness. 

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tephanie Madsen came up with the idea of creating outdoor ice ornaments as a way to memorialize her grandmother. Using a bundt pan, she placed flowers and greenery from floral arrangements that had been sent to her after her grandmother’s death, and then added herbs, fruits and veggies. Then she added water and froze the ornament to hang for winter. 

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Place flowers, fruits, vegetables and herbs into a bundt pan.

Fill the pan with water and place in freezer.

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WITH GRATITUDE Megan Rowe and her family have always loved seeing their community illuminated by holiday light displays. Sending custom gifts is their way of saying thank you for everyone’s hard work.

any cherished traditions start from simple acts of spreading joy throughout the community. When Megan Rowe’s young daughter, Ellie, asked to revisit festively decorated homes, the family began driving by other homes in the area. “When she had a favorite, we thought, ‘We’ll go ahead and let that family know how much we appreciate it and how much joy it brought to a little girl,” Rowe says. Now that Ellie is older, the family’s holiday pastime has become a friendly competition. From the moment musical inflatables wave from the front yards and dazzling strings of lights grace the rooftops, Ellie, Megan and 80

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her husband spend their December evenings and weekends driving different routes through Springfield’s neighborhoods and voting on their favorite homes. Not only does the family enjoy seeing other families looking at lights, but Rowe also says “it’s a fun tradition because we’re all in the car together and off our devices, enjoying the season and time together.” After the family declares a winner, the Rowes wrap a box of chocolates with a short note handwritten by Ellie. The family places the gift in the home’s mailbox around Christmas Day. “There’s very little feedback when you’re the person putting up the display,” Rowe says. “We want to say ‘thank you’ for going to that extra effort because it means a lot.” 

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