REAL ESTATE
Buyers Guide
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Spring/Summer
2017
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Concrete
Design
BrenhamConcrete.com SuperiorStainsTx.com
Our signature services start from the ground up. DESIGN CENTER 4161 Highway 36 North Brenham, Texas 77833 979-421-0641 jeremy@brenhamconcrete.com
Concrete
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WE’RE LOCAL & WE’RE GLOBAL Under the leadership of President/CEO Cathy Cole, we have deep roots in our communities. With 4 locations and 35 licensed Realtors, we are the largest independently owned YLZPKLU[PHS YLHS LZ[H[L ÄYT PU [OL THYRL[Z ^L ZLY]L
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Candy Schubert, Gary Holba, Jo Ann Holba, Dave Stevens, Cathy Cole, Delilah Miceli.
Back Row: Cary Dietzmann, Bob Lukeman, Laurie J. Pearson, Maria Grant Bormann, Tootie Lyons Rixman. Middle Row: Ellen Hart, Cathy Boeker, Connie Burch, April Schulz, Stacey Hahn, Helen Hink. Front Row: Kathy McKinney, Cathy Cole, Linda Niehuus.
The Company to Watch LA GRANGE OFFICE
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Back Row: Tom Falke, Bryan Roberts. Front Row: Delilah Miceli, Cathy Cole, Nadine Hufnall, Deborah Behringer.
Back Row: Nancy Applebe, Betty Melton, Peg Richardson. Front Row: Frank Johnston, JoAnn Ayres, Cathy Cole, Max Coppinger, Arlene Johnsey.
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LA GRANGE 103 N. Main La Grange, Tx 78945
ROUND TOP 203 N. Live Oak Round Top, Tx 78954
979.865.4443
979.836.3633
979.968.5300
979.249.5767
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FRANK JOHNSTON 979.249.7315
CARY DIETZMANN 979.203.3942
JO ANN HOLBA 979.885.8171
JO ANN AYRES 979.249.7494
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ELLEN HART 713.876.8666
ARLENE JOHNSEY 713.724.1125
LINDA NIEHUUS 979.277.5391
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TOOTIE LYONS RIXMAN 979.277.2694
CONNIE BURCH 713.201.1730
KATHY MCKINNEY 979.830.3471
PAFFEN ROAD l 7HPNL l $449,000 — HJZ YVSSPUN JYLLR WVUK
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DEBORAH BEHRINGER 979.966.3907
MAX COPPINGER 979.702.0425
HELEN HINK 979.277.4034
MARIA GRANT BORMANN 979.551.0134
BELLVILLE 524 W. Main Bellville, Tx 77418
BRENHAM 605 S. Austin St. Brenham, Tx 77833
LA GRANGE 103 N. Main La Grange, Tx 78945
ROUND TOP 203 N. Live Oak Round Top, Tx 78954
979.865.4443
979.836.3633
979.968.5300
979.249.5767
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Cape-Tex
Painting
John McCorkle Interior/Exterior • 20 Plus Years Experience
COUNTRY TYME REALTY Diane Laskoskie, Broker/Owner 8930 Hwy 290 East • Chappell Hill, TX 77426 8930 Hwy 290 East • Chappell Hill, TX 77426
Cell (979) 277-2343 • Office (979) 251-9009 • Specializing in Interior Painting
Phone: 979-421-9885 Cell: 508-493-0426 2605 Daisy Drive Brenham, TX 77833
Ericka Groleau, Agent (979) 551-0865 • DianeL62@att.net
10850 Hughes Lake Ln.
10200 Jenny Lynn Ln.
Washington - Tract is 30+ acres located about 5 minutes from Chappell Hill on all paved roads. In the spring see Bluebonnets cover the rolling hillside and has rolling terrain from front to back, along with the clear waters of a spring fed pond. Property also comes with a 2/1 country cottage along with several vintage barns. Seller keeps all minerals. Selling for $17,517 per acre. $559,499
Chappell Hill - 3/2 house, one car carport with extra storage to the right and a nice size storage building in the back. Little over 4.44 acre tract and is 1317 per wcad. 5-6 miles from Chappell Hill. Current owners recently replaced flooring (carpet in all bedrooms), speckled painting on the master bathroom floor, repainted the interior and exterior of the home as well. $210,000
817 Burleson St.
11756 FM 1371
Brenham - Looking for an older house with wood floors and a big yard this is it! It has two bedrooms and there is a spare room but no closet. The owner remodeled 2 years ago. Lots of additional storage space through out in home. Started converting garage into a man cave, garage has two sides that are sheet rocked, insulated and there is a window unit in there as well. $178,000
Chappell Hill - 3/2 home and office room with stove in it. Current owners within the last year when they purchased the house went in and put in sheetrock, taped floated textured and repainted, replaced all the flooring and redid both bathrooms with tile around both bathing areas. Also put up a privacy fence and there is a storage building to the back of the house. $160,000
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YARD DEPOT, LLC
Outdoor Construction, Irrigation, Fencing, Lawn Maintenance & More
979-830-7281
Free Estimates
Yarddepotllc.com
Est. 2004
INTERESTED IN BUYING A RANCH? Talk to a REALTOR® with Ranching Experience
GENERAL FABRICATION STRUCTURAL STEEL
Owning and operating a 76-acre ranch has given me unique insight into the pleasures -- and challenges -- of country living. That’s why I specialize in country homes, farms, ranches, and equestrian facilities. If you ‘re looking to buy or sell, call me today!
WROUGHT IRON FENCING
705 S OUTH B LUE B ELL R OAD • 979-836-9501 WWW . KORTHANDLINKEWELDING . COM
Cross Creek Construction & Design
BELLVILLE ~ HWY 159 W: This home overlooks a huge lake, pond, and scattered woods for the best views in the county! Plus a 2/2 guest house, with full kitchen and overlooks pool and country side. 68.58±ac. $1,100,000. Avail. with only 20 ac at $750,000.
BELLVILLE ~ HWY 36 N: 2I¿FH FRPSRXQG RQ acres with 2 buildings having a total 17,250 sq. ft. Fiber optic internet, VOIP phone service, security cameras/fencing. Can be re-purposed as a retreat center, school, church, or event center. $1,600,000.
FAYETTEVILLE~FM 954: 32.45±ac. Located in the rolling hills of Fayette County with easy access to Brenham. This old homestead has some original barns & coops with a lot of character and potential. Scattered trees and nice building sites in several places. $425,000.
NEW ULM ~ OLD NEW ULM RD: Horse ranch/training facility complete with original 3/2.5 home plus 1500sf beautifully-decorated living quarters in the barn. The 13,000sf. Morton horse barn is a horseman’s dream with 8 20x15 stalls, indoor lighted arena 29.08±ac. $799,900.
Custom Homes, Barndominiums, Horse Barns, Metal Buildings, Pole Barns & Arenas Office (979) 251-7774 Cell (979) 203-3383
LINDA NIEHUUS REALTOR , GRI , ABR , CHMS
email: info@crosscreekconstruction.us
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Portable Buildings of Brenham
Finished Cabins • Greenhouses Workshops • Offices
Storage • Man Caves • Classrooms 979-836-7225 www.discounttreesofbrenham.com/portable-buildings 8 | BRENHAM, TEXAS | THE BANNER-PRESS OFFICIAL 2017 WASHINGTON COUNTY SPRING /SUMMER BUYERS GUIDE & SERVICE DIRECTORY
TEXAS IRRIGATION & PIPE LLC Installation, Sales & Service
CUSTOM DESIGNED LAWN SPRINKLERS COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE • ALL BRANDS & SYSTEMS • AGRICULTURAL HOSE REEL CERTIFIED BACKFLOW TESTERS LANDSCAPE LIGHTING
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(979) 732-3970 • 1-800-327-6787 email: sales@texasirrigation.com • www.texasirrigation.com
1870 Frelsburg Rd. Cat Spring, TX
ESTABLISHED 1983
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Licensed & Insured Licensed Irrigator #1373 & #9459 Master Card & Visa Accepted
COUNTRYSIDE LIGHTING COMPANY • Residential Lighting • Ceiling Fans
8 Acre Gardens Starting to Bloom New Selections Now In Stock All Kinds of Plants • Garden Roses
(not fussy hybrid teas)
• Perennials • Flowering Annuals
Design Appointments Available
Diane Pieper
“Just down the road in Independence”
1105 Industrial Blvd. Brenham, Texas 77833 979-836-4364
10000 FM 50 Independence, TX 77833
979-836-5548 www.weAREroses.com
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BRENHAM LP GAS, INC. “Your Comfort is Our Business”
• Propane sales/service • King Kooker Outdoor Cookers • Phoenix Grills • Above or Underground tanks • Rheem and Rinnai water heaters
302 WEST MAIN • BRENHAM, TEXAS 77833
979.836.2331
www.brenhamlpgas.com
Gary Buchanan
L cksmith Services
Locksmith Tx Lic# B15957
Your Y Yo ur Key to Peace of Mind
Door Repair/Replacement, Re-Key, Lockouts Hardware Repair/Replacement, Mastering 2900 Old Chappell Hill Road Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 836-7233 (SAFE) Cell (979) 421-0538
PRIME PROPERTIES 124 W. Commerce, Brenham Mary Bonner Ragland, ~ Broker Office: 979-836-7829 Cell: 979-277-2773 www.primeproperties.com
EQUAL HOUSING
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This 2 bedroom and 0 1.5 bath custom built 00 , 9 home was once a 18 dream come true. $ The total sq. ft. per tax is 2159 ft. Walk into a beautiful 27’2” x 18’ living/dining room. The kitchen is updated with beautiful “Handson” counter tops and 1402 KEY ST. ceramic tile backsplashes. Both bedrooms very large, the master bedroom has 289 sq. ft. and the second bedroom has 182 sq. ft. Full bath is in the hall and the half bath is near the kitchen. The 685 sq. ft. two car garage is oversized. The beautiful plants and flowers are wonderful to see. (Seller prepared a long list of improvements, cost and dates.) Don’t pass this by...come and you will want to stay!
Please feel free to drop by the Prime Properties Office in Historical Downtown Brenham, or contact us directly.
Round Top State Bank • Traditional Banking Services
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ROUND TOP STATE BANK INSURANCE AGENCY Your local Germania Agent - Tim Huebner Not a Deposit. Not FDIC Insured. Not Insured by any Federal Governmental Agency. Not Guaranteed by the Bank.
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$625,000
$1,200,000
$395,000
$589,900
1874 Lange Lk Rd / Brenham 231.6 Acres / Equipt/Party Barn Pond / Stream / 2904 SF 2-Story LINDI/CAMARON Team 979.277.4763
555 Afleck Rd / Brenham 22 Acs / 3115 SF Home Country French Hilltop Estate Yvette Kirkland 979.251.2148
1202 W Main St / Brenham 3087 SF 4/Bed Home / 1.08 Acs / Shop Red Oak/Mesquite Flrs / Mst w EnSuite Marcella Feagin 979.451.4326
8939 Chestnut St / Chappell Hill 2588 SF Vintage-Styled Home 2.52 Acs / Close To Downtown LINDI/CAMARON Team 979.277.4763
$298,870
$1,195,000
$489,000
$549,000
310 Cedar Cir / Brenham 1.3 Acs / 2717 SF Home 4 Beds / Workshop / Oak Hill Acs Yvette Kirkland 979.251.2148
13900 Whitman Rd / Washington 43.96 Acs / 2766 SF Custom Home Pool / Spa / Horse Barn LINDI/CAMARON Team 979.277.4763
$699,900 562 Warner Rd / Bellville 9.08 Acs / 3042 SF Custom Home Horse Barn / Custom Ext Kitchen LINDI/CAMARON Team 979.277.4763
Indian Trail Lots / Brenham 3, 10-14 Ac Lots / Off Indian Paint Brush Gated Community / Rolling Hills Tonya Currie 281.507.4808
buybrenham.com
1111 Woodglen Way / Cat Spring 4.03 Acs / 2946 SF Custom 2015 Home 1200SF Cvrd Porch / Master Retreat Lee Ann Bleyl 281.468.7402
3803 Salem Rd / Brenham 20.87 Acs / 2586 SF / Quarters / Pond Pool / 1943 SF Pool Bldg w/ Bath Yvette Kirkland 979.251.2148
$785,000
$209,000
605 Old Burton Rd / Brenham 8.83 Acs / 4500 SF Custom Home Pond / Barn / Quarters LINDI/CAMARON Team 979.277.4763
1055 Farmers Rd / Brenham 1.93 Acs / 2198 SF/ Gameroom 1 Mile From Town / Granite / Updates Yvette Kirkland 979.251.2148
979.836.0011
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Schrader Construction Co., Inc. Clearing & Grubbing • Excavation House & Building Pads • Hydra-Axing Lakes & Ponds • Roads • Stabilization Site Work • Subdivisions, Etc.
STEVE’S REFINISHING SERVICES • Bathtub Repair Specialist • Chips, Cracks and Other Cosmetic Repairs
Complete Bathtub Refinishings Fiberglass & Porcelain Repairs
“Have Tub Will Travel”
979-219-6303
www.fiberglassporcelainrepair.com
RUSSELL SCHRADER PRESIDENT Mailing Address: P.O. Box 14 Kenney, TX 77452 E-mail: schrader.construction.inc@gmail.com
Vincent’s Roofing...recently voted ‘The Best Roofing Company in 2015!’ ACCREDITED BUSINESS
Residential & Commercial Roofing
Check out our website: www.vincentsroofing.com
- Vincent’s Roofing is locally owned and operated multi-service roofing company, specializing in re-roofs in metal, shingles and tile. - Vincent’s Roofing can repair any type of roof. They can also install gutters, windows and siding. - Vincent’s Roofing is the only Master Elite certified Roofing Company in this area! To become factory-certified as a GAF Master Elite® contractor, a roofing contractor needs to show that they are: Properly Licensed - Licensed by their state (or province) to perform roofing work Adequately Insured - for your protection Have a Proven Reputation - for providing quality roofing services throughout the community Committed to Ongoing Professional Training - to ensure quality installation Because of GAF’s stringent standards, only 3% of all roofing contractors have qualified as Master Elite® contractors! Choosing a GAF Master Elite® contractor is your assurance that you’ll be dealing with a quality, reputable, and dependable professional contractor - not some “fly-by-nighter.” Vincent’s has been in business for 20 years. NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL! For quality, local, down-home service, call Vincent’s Roofing for absolutely free professional estimate at 979-247-4587. Vincent’s Roofing is located at 7000 S. US Highway 77, just south of La Grange. Stop by anytime and come see us!
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BRENHAM CARPET & TILE, INC. Quality Products / Quality Installation at Unbeatable Prices!
• Tile & Natural Stone • Cultured Marble • Granite Countertops • Hardwood & Refinishing • Carpet, Vinyl & More
If you live on land that’s between 2 and 40 acres with a house, a barn or other outbuildings, then you live on a ranchette! And Germania insuring ranchettes is nothing new. In fact, insuring small farms and ranches has been Germania’s specialty since 1896! Contact your local Germania agent today and ask about how we can protect your piece of Texas — your ranchette.
Visit our Expanded Design Center At 1206 Hwy. 105 Brenham
Mark Pollard - President
979-421-6005
Bluebonnet Real Estate Inspection Service www.bluebonnetinspections.com
T.P.C.L # 11922
Commercial & Residential Termite Inspections • “New” Construction Inspections
KEVIN M. ULLRICH T.R.E.C. Lic. #965 (512) 249-LOOK (5665) (979) 249-LOOK (5665) (866) 249-LOOK (Toll Free)
“We Make House Calls” Marketed Exclusively By
Tootie Lyons Rixman REALTOR® Associate
979.277.2694 tootie2@sbcglobal.net
HWY. 290 EAST Chappell Hill ~ $892,000 The eight acre estate has a total of 8 bedrooms, 7 full baths, 2 half baths. Perfect for a bed and breakfast! Har.com #15535441
ROLLING VALLEY LANE Brenham ~ $586,000 2015 Vintage-style Texas Farmhouse, custom built by Mill Creek on 1.3 acres, 3,000+ sq. ft. home, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath. Har.com #74688683 W W W. H E R I TA G E T E X A S C O U N T RY. C O M THE BANNER-PRESS OFFICIAL 2017 WASHINGTON COUNTY SPRING /SUMMER BUYERS GUIDE & SERVICE DIRECTORY | BRENHAM, TEXAS | 13
Your C Y Complete l R Retirement Community in Brenham
Kruse Village has it ALL
It’s all here – the most comprehensive set of services and amenities in the area for maintenance- free senior living Q Independent Living – Cottages
Q Independent Living – Apartments
Q Assisted Living at La Roche Manor Q Memory Care at La Roche Manor – The Garden Suites Q 24-Hour Skilled Nursing
Q Rehabilitation Rehab Unit
As a resident’s needs change over time, we do everything we can to make life easy and active for each individual. Our array of services and extra touches also provide one of the best benefits of all–peace of mind. Call 979-830-0073 or email: cfontenot@krusevillage.com or cthomas@krusevillage.com
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Alan Flasowski
FPC
SEPTIC SYSTEMS & CONSTRUCTION 33 Years Experience • Serving Washington & Surrounding Counties
SEPTIC SYSTEMS E.T. BEDS FOR CLASS IV SOIL PUMP SYSTEMS SOIL EVALUATION BACKHOE WORK TRENCHING FIELD LINES WATER LINES
FREE ESTIMATES DAY OR NIGHT
979-277-0500 979-836-1037
STATE OF TEXAS CERTIFIED • INSTALLER II SITE & SOIL EVALUATOR
FAYETTEVILLE PROPANE CO., INC. • SPACE HEATERS • OUTDOOR COOKERS • GAS LOGS • GAS GRILLS
CATHY BOEKER REALTOR® ASSOCIATE
C:979.451.5078 O: 979.836.3633 cathy.b@heritagetexascountry.com 605 South Austin Street, Brenham, Texas 77833 H E R I T A G E T E X A S C O U N T R Y. C O M
• WATER HEATERS • BOTTLE FILLING STATION
1-800-549-2213 1620 Hwy 290 W Brenham
LP Gas Piping & Installation Residential • Commercial Above & Underground Tanks • Parts & Service
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D&R Water Well & Pump Service Brenham & Surrounding Areas Sales Installation Repairs Pumps Tanks Wells Windmills Solar Pump Third Generation Since 1926 Don L. Walk Master Lic. 245AI Licensed & Insured Member Texas Ground WaterWater Assoc.Assoc. Member TX and Nat’l Ground Brenham, TX 77833
• 979-836-5540 •
281-487-3335
Marketed Exclusively By
Helen Hink REALTOR® Associate
979.277.4034 hhink@earthlink.net
SHADY LANE Brenham ~ $230,000 Located in desirable Walnut Hill, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath offers 2279± SF, spacious rooms, and a shady backyard complete with custom tool/garden shed.
HATFIELD ESTATES Washington, Texas With a selection of 8 listings to choose from, these historic parcels of land range in price from $224,000 to $2,112,000. Acreage varies from 14± acs. to 132± acs. W W W. H E R I TA G E T E X A S C O U N T RY. C O M
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SCHLEIDER CONNIE BURCH
Furniture Company
REALTOR® ASSOCIATE
C: 713.201.1730 O: 979.836.3633 connie@heritagetexascountry.com 605 South Austin Street, Brenham, Texas 77833 H E R I T A G E T E X A S C O U N T R Y. C O M
RHODES BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC. SERVING CENTRAL TEXAS SINCE 1974
979-596-1451 WWW.RBSTX.COM 1275 AVENUE E. P.O. BOX 39 SOMERVILLE, TEXAS 77879
Visit our historic 3-story showroom
METAL BUILDING SPECIALIST
From breakfast to bedtime, enjoy style and comfort in every room. Shop Schleider¶s. Best price guaranteed ł Hassle-free shopping 90 days free storage Free delivery & setup up to 50 miles* 0% financing, lay-away, 90 days same as cash*
SchleiderFurniture.com
307 S. Austin, Brenham
(979) 836-3689
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(800) 640-3689
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Carol Gallway Realtor 979-277-2551
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This comfy, cushioned cubby is an inviting, cozy workspace BY BETH J. HARPAZ Associated Press
It’s a quiet but cozy workspace, designed to promote focus and creativity while providing an alternative to a traditional desk or office. It’s also a bright pink cubby covered in comfy cushions. The pink seating is the brainchild of Karen Bala, Jen Taylor and Michelle Bristol of Dyer Brown, an architectural firm. It was one element of Dyer Brown’s Boston office space design for Criteo, a tech company that works with retailers to personalize online ads for consumers. The cubbies are “a very welcoming, inviting space that you want to be in,” said Taylor. “As people spend more time in the office, comfort is a priority. Creating these informal amenity spaces that replicate the comforts of home can help companies attract and retain talent.” The comfy cubbies — three in all — are located in a lounge area. Each consists of a rectangular space recessed into a wood-paneled wall. The front of the cubbies are open but the top, sides, floor and back are lined with pink foam bolsters covered with FilzFelt, a type of felt. The soft materials increase comfort and absorb sound. The bold color contrasts with the cozy vibe, and ties in with “the energy and excitement” of the company’s fun, young office culture, Taylor said. “The rest of their office is heavily packed with work stations,” said Bristol. “We wanted to make sure that this worked with their office culture of being very vibrant and energetic.” The color — actually a magenta — matches a hue in some of the company’s branding documents. And there was no concern that pink might be off-putting to men: “We’ve seen the trend move away from pink as a gender-specific color,” Taylor said. Each nook has a single overhead light fixture but no electric outlet. “We wanted it to be an un-
Darrin Hunter/Dyer Brown Architects via AP
Jen Taylor and Michelle Bristol of Dyer Brown, an architectural firm, seated in workspaces they designed for the Boston offices of Criteo, a tech company. The comfy cubbies are quiet but bright and cozy. They promote focus and creativity while providing an alternative to a traditional desk or office, and the concept can be adapted for the home. plugged zone,” Bristol said. “We wanted them to use it for headsdown work, where someone has to write something or make a phone call.” Employees do take laptops in the cubbies, but the lack of outlets helps “keep the spaces open so nobody is hogging them,” Taylor said. The feedback, they said, was extremely positive, with workers telling them, “I want to try it out! I want to be in that place!” How could the concept be adapted for home design? A simple reinterpretation would be to cushion a window seat or convert a closet by removing a door and adding a bench. An unused corner, or space
between furniture and a wall, might also work. Do-it-yourselfers might consider building a pod-like structure with plastic or wooden panels. Wrapping the material in foam and fabric for comfort and sound insulation would be key to maintaining the cozy aesthetics. Bright colors work well in a kid’s bedroom or playroom, lending a sense of energy even if the cubby is designed to be more of a quiet spot. Calmer colors might work best in a home office, especially if the space is intended to help users disconnect a bit from technology so they can dig into a book or craft. An inexpensive stick-on light
could easily illuminate the space. Dimensions will depend on the intended user and available space. The office cubbies are 3 ½ feet deep, 4 feet wide and 5 feet tall. Cushioning the space is important not just for comfort and mood but also to increase the quiet. Bristol said that even in an office with hundreds of employees, the padding muted background noise. In a home environment, a quiet nook could promote concentration on a task like doing the taxes or organizing recipes, even if kids were playing nearby in a family room.
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Rethinking the basement for spring BY MELISSA RAYWORTH Associated Press
Basements can be cold and dark, and often get much less decorating attention than the rest of the house. But you can gain new, useful and stylish living space by upgrading that subterranean space. Step one is addressing any risk of flooding or water leakage. Bring in a professional to assess the risk and recommend safety measures. If the air in your basement is damp, add a dehumidifier to dry it out. After that, the options for renovating and redecorating a basement are endless. We’ve asked three interior designers — New York-based Jenny Kirschner, and Los Angeles-based Sayre Ziskin and Theodore Leaf — for advice on transforming basements into wellloved rooms, while preserving their role as a practical storage space. CHOOSE A PURPOSE Growing up in the Midwest, Leaf saw his grandmother and mother use their basements as creative spaces for sewing or scrapbooking. He BASEMENT continued on page 35
Ryan Dausch/Jenny Kirschner via AP
This undated photo provided by Jenny Kirschner shows a basement designed by the New York-based interior designer. Details like crown molding and built-in shelving give this basement home office a glamorous feel fit for any room of the house.
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Decor is loving Africa BY KIM COOK Associated Press
Trek through home decor stores these days and you’ll probably see goods from around the world — India, the Far East, South America. And Africa. Just as fashion houses like Celine, McQueen, Valentino and Missoni have referenced African prints and hues over the last few seasons, so are interior designers and retailers doing that now, drawing on Africa’s wealth of crafts like woodworking, pottery, textiles and pattern-making. Jeanine Hays, creative director of the interior design firm Aphrochic in Brooklyn, New York, works with her team to develop modern takes on traditional African textiles and patterns found in ceremonial objects. For instance, they have a collection of poufs upholstered in prints drawn from kuba cloth, silhouettes and headdresses. “We’re inspired by our own African-American heritage, and our interiors and products reflect iconic African-American imagery,” Hays says. In her own brownstone, Hays uses a long, graphite bedroom wall to display a basket collection made by a Rwandan women’s collective. The vibrant shades of pink, mint, gold, and black and white pop against the dark wall, making a sculptural statement. In the home of a Brooklyn client, Hays curated a gallery of baskets and objets d’art against a backdrop of industrial-style shelves. “Our belief is that modern design and cultural style combine to create spaces that we’re connected to, that we care about, and that tell our stories,” she says. One eye-catching piece that’s cropping up frequently in interiors is the Juju hat, used in dancing rituals by the Bamileke tribe in Cameroon. The headdress features an exuberant circle of chicken or guinea fowl feathers. Consuelo Pierrepont, designer and co-founder of Sway Studio, an interiors firm with offices in Austin, Texas, and San Francisco, says the Juju hats have a softness and geometry that make them a favorite decorative element. “They’re incredibly versatile and can stand alone as a statement or be layered into a collage wall, with other art mediums or more Jujus,” she says. “Although they come in a variety of dyed colors, we love the tonal palette of the natural pieces. Jujus add so much depth and texture that a room hardly needs anything else to feel decorated.” Pierrepont also says that carved, wooden Bamileke stools have been popular with clients. The sides of the drum-shaped stools are carved in a hatched pattern evoking a spider’s web. The stools are known as “king’s
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This undated photo provided by AphroChic shows a room in a Crown Heights, New York home which placed colorful baskets against a dark wall for a graphic punch. stools” because they’re used by royalty on special occasions. “They have an appealing sculptural quality, and the real ones have a lot of character — no two are alike,” says Pierrepont. “They’re nearly indestructible — the barrel shape makes them incredibly sturdy, and the dark stain and wax finish hides everything.” While original Bamileke tables are investment pieces, there are now less expensive versions. They can make great tables in rooms that see a lot of action, like playrooms. Some are made of resin, so they can stay outdoors. Others come in lighter finishes, like white or gold. In her online shop St. Frank, designer Christina Bryant offers handcrafted textiles and home decor sourced or inspired by global artisans, including some in Senegal, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire and other African countries. She stocks a large selection of Juju hats, as well as collectible pieces like Ghanaian gold dust spoons, Nigerian beaded crowns, and bronze leopards and wooden antelope masks from Cameroon. Bryant thinks that millennial consumers, who have recently entered the home market in large numbers, are driving the global home-decor trend. “They’re the most avid travelers, interested in exploration beyond the U.S. and Europe. They also want authentic products with stories behind them, and they value ethical sourcing,” she says. “I believe they’re fueling this movement toward artisan handmade products.”
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This undated photo provided by HomeGoods shows an African reclaimed wood floor vase which adds a rustic yet sophisticated element to contemporary décor.
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encourages homeowners around the country to take the same approach: Choose a particular purpose for your basement, or perhaps two purposes if the space is large enough. Ziskin agrees: “Make a decision as to what you’d actually go down there for,” she says, and be realistic. “If you make it into a game room, how likely are you to actually go down there?” For some, it works best as a home office. “I’m one of the few people in LA who does have a basement,” Leaf says. “It’s a walk-out basement, and it’s where I edit all my videos. The lack of light is actually great because I can see my screen properly.” Basements with little natural light can become gorgeous media rooms, he says, and can solve the problem of having a living room dominated by a large TV. And don’t forget embracing the original purpose of a cellar: Use it as a cool spot for fermenting healthy foods like kombucha. WARM IT UP Many homeowners avoid their basement because it’s cold, Ziskin says. If so, tackle that problem fi rst. Ziskin recently decorated a basement with low-pile carpeting in a soft shade of gray, and then fi nished the edges with molding. It gave the room warmth while adding the sort of fi nished look you normally fi nd upstairs. For added coziness, you can layer area rugs on top of low-pile carpeting. Carpets and rugs will also improve acoustics. (If decorating with carpet, of course, make sure any water leak problems have been solved.) Another warming trick: Ditch cold, unflattering, fluorescent lights in favor of warm bulbs, and add more light as needed. “It’s important to have at least one overhead light,” Ziskin says, and you’ll want that to be a flushmount that doesn’t drop lower than 6 inches below the ceiling, since basement ceilings are often lower than ceilings upstairs. Then fill in with wall sconces, floor lamps or table lamps. Leaf agrees: You want “lighting coming from different an-
gles, so put a lamp in there,” he says, “and up-lights in the corner.” Lighting is important enough in a basement that Kirschner suggests working with a professional. It can help to add a dimmer so you have brighter light for working or games, and soft light for socializing or screen time. Lastly, include upholstered furniture with soft, warm textures (“Stay away from leathers and vinyls that feel cold and slippery,” says Ziskin), and finish the space with a big basket of cozy blankets. GO LIGHT & BRIGHT Basements are great places to take design risks, so have fun. “Why shouldn’t the floor be teal or bright orange? Make it happy,” says Leaf. “Put up that one wallpaper swatch you always loved.” Even in a basement storage room or laundry room, he says, “paint it a color you don’t hate.” Also consider the positive impact of light, airy colors, says Ziskin. She prefers “a very light off-white or a very soft light gray, like a very light cloud color.”
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INVEST IN QUALITY All three designers suggest decorating basements with the same level of quality and beauty you choose for other rooms. Details like crown molding and built-in shelves give basement rooms the feel of a “real” room. Kirschner and Ziskin have used Ikea’s built-in cabinets to create stylish basement spaces without huge expense. Line one wall with floor-to-ceiling wardrobe cabinets in the same solid color for a neat, cohesive area where items can be stored out of view. For open storage, choose strong shelving units with a bottom shelf that’s 4 to 6 off the floor, just in case of any flooding, says Leaf. And choose good containers to put on those open shelves. “If you have a mishmash of plastic bins, donate them and get ones that match,” Leaf says. “If it’s good-looking, you’re more likely to keep it organized.”
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