DESIGN&LIVING THE RED RIVER VALLEY’S GUIDE TO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DESIGN
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015
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LOOKINGBACK
s a former art student at MSUM, I was always intrigued by what people were capable of creating with their own hands based on a mere thought or idea. It is a rare gift to imagine and create something from air. When it came to my own art, it took me no more than a semester to realize that I was no Picasso. This cognizance did not stop me from wanting to learn, and if anything, bestowed on me a deeper admiration for those who create. These days, I feel even more inspired as I get to see firsthand what our community is capable of through talented artists, designers, decorators, architects and builders. Even though I have stepped into what seems like a hundred homes this past year, I still manage to find the experience exhilarating. I am grateful for every tour and every conversation, allowing me a glimpse of personal spaces and lives. As I reflect on the topics and the people that helped make this past year so wonderful, I feel nothing but joy for their valuable contributions to our pages. Our goal was to shine a light on those who create and build our community and I feel we did just that. With a new year off and running we have so much to be excited about. We want to dig even deeper into the community and be the best possible resource for our readers. To start the year off with a bang, we have penned this our Ultimate Home Issue. Filled to the brim with stunning homes, we wanted to give our readers an outline of the upcoming trends that will be making waves in the new year. If you’re headed to the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show Feb. 27-March 1, make sure to stop by our booth in the lobby or pick up our latest issue at any of the entrances.
TRENDREWIND Just in case you missed one of our eight issues in 2014, let’s rewind so you don’t get behind. We’ve compiled this list of our favorite trends of the year to inspire your own.
RECLAIMED WOOD
Repurposed wood bar and stool, custom built in Mexico Chris & Connie Schuler home, Century Homes
Hairpin leg reclaimed wood table Grain Designs, Fargo
CHALK PAINT
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Eco Chic Boutique, Fargo
OUTDOOR LIVING
Lakeside central area with fire pit & outdoor kitchen Ron McMartin Residence, Island Lake, Minn. Land Elements, Fargo
SHADES OF GREY
With our own resolutions and goals in place, our hope is that every one of yours will be fulfilled.
TRACY NICHOLSON Associate Publisher
tracy@spotlightmediafargo.com
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Kelly Lankow and Nate Bruce residence, Moorhead Décor by Trever Hill Design
Grey-stained buffet-style bar with Raw Urth metal countertop Design by Audrey Newman of JW Kitchens, Fargo Fabrication by Wood Mode, Fargo
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2014 TRENDS
VINTAGE LIGHTING
Bubble tile in “Whipped Cream” Syverson Tile, Fargo
ARTISAN CRAFTSMANSHIP Antique drop-leaf desk The Warehouse, Fargo Hinkley Edison sconce Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Fargo
BARN DOORS TIERED DESIGN
Metal & wood fabricated stair railing Larry Larson, P2 Industries, West Fargo
RAW & EXPOSED
(Top) Sliding barn doors with chalkboard inserts Design by Monica Hart Interior Design, Fargo & Chris Myrvold, Fargo homeowner (Bottom) Barn door kitchen pantry with track system Nick Meyer Homes, Fargo
Multi-level, glass and stone kitchen island with seating Design by Alesha Leslie, Heritage Homes, Fargo
BOLD & TEXTURED WALLS
Exposed ceiling in downtown Fargo studio Andrew Young residence Interior Decor by Trever Hill Design
Voguebay metal wall tile Design by Lark Lomsdal Ceramic Tileworks, Fargo Powder Room, Jane Hella Condo
Phillip Jeffries manila hemp & bronze rivet wallcovering Design by Lark Lomsdal in Shotwell Commons Townhome
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DESIGN & LIVING MAGAZINE
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 Design & Living Magazine is a free publication distributed nine times a year. Our mission is to showcase all that the Red River Valley has to offer in terms of interior design, architecture and landscaping, and profile the people that make these possible. We also strive to provide a quality and fun reading experience and improve the way of life in our community. The publication is mailed to homes across the US and has stand distribution throughout North Dakota and Minnesota.
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Andrew Jason Tracy Nicholson
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REVAMPED RAMBLERS If you’re looking to spread out but not up, look no further than a rambler. Brandi Youngmark of Thomsen Homes shows us just how the new style of ramblers is being customized for a modern world.
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DESIGNINGWOMEN2 Get to know the ladies of designingwomen2 and see their new Fargo showroom and studio. Along the way, they show us some of their favorite trends that are sure to make a statement.
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32 ULTIMATE HOME ISSUE Whether a new year means a new home or a big remodel, take a tour through some of the most beautiful homes in the valley. In this issue we walk you through an amphitheater style retreat, a modern grandmother suite, a chic urban oasis and a gorgeous new build.
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Before she flies into Fargo, we interviewed Kimberly Lacy of HGTV’s Curb Appeal. Lacy gives us a sneak peek of her seminar at the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show, focusing on completing your project on time and on budget.
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If you’re looking for a smart way to define your space, look no further than Smartt Interior Construction. Paula Klein shows us a unique way to create modular walls with endless possibilities.
ON THE COVER
NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE
New to the market, this model home built and designed by Dietrich Homes overlooks Shadow Creek pond in West Fargo. The home comes complete with the chef’s kitchen shown on the cover, and boasts two magnificent primary living levels, as well as a lower ground level family room and walk-out to a private patio. See page 35 for more information about this home.
If your new year brings a new home, make sure to pick up our upcoming March/April issue. This issue will give you the lowdown on existing neighborhoods, new developments and up-and-coming sites for sale. We’ll brief you on the best locations, amenities and character for each neighborhood with artist renderings and expert advice to lead you home.
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MEET OUR CONTRIBUTOR At Design & Living, our goal is to create a publication that is just as much fun to read as it is to view. Our writers and contributors so affably use their time and talents to tell a story and give our pages purpose.
SUSANNE
WILLIAMS Writer and contributor Susanne Williams is a textile and mixed media artist with her downtown Fargo studio/gallery, Willi Nilli. She is also the Artist-in-Residence at Roger Maris Cancer Center, Sanford Health. She has served as executive director of The Uptown Gallery in Fargo and associate professor of mass communication at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Williams holds a Ph.D. in communication from Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich.
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HBA WELCOMES
CURB APPEAL PROJECT MANAGER TO HOME & GARDEN SHOW, PUBLISHES FREE CONSUMER GUIDE By Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc., HBA of F-M President
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he Red River Valley Home & Garden Show, hosted by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, is right around the corner: coming to the Fargodome Feb. 27, 28 and March 1. We welcome Kimberly Lacy, project manager on HGTV’s Curb Appeal: The Block, as she brings hands-on expertise and advice to show attendees.
Interested in learning more? Visit hbafm.com or contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846.
Lacy has told our staff that she enjoys visiting home shows because she’s able to travel, meet viewers and fans and put her finger on their “pulse,” so to speak; she enjoys the one-on-one interaction and giving free advice. Be sure to check out the story in this issue of Design & Living for more details on what Lacy plans to share at our show. If you are interested in exhibiting at the region’s premier home and garden event, contact the HBA of F-M at (701) 232-5846 for availability and details, or visit hbafm.com. Another great resource to you, compliments of the HBA of F-M, is our 2015 Membership Directory & Consumer Guide that’s now available at over 40 locations around the F-M area and at our office. The list of distributors is available at our website.
The Membership Directory is your goto guide to the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show.
This 206-page book is a “snapshot” of our association, encompassing its members, board, committees, community partners, benefits, charity, history and is a plethora of resources. It includes information on our more than 800 member companies, as well as a “business activity” listing to guide you when looking for a particular service. The articles section includes information on building or remodeling your home, from the beginning stages of financing and selecting a development, all the way through design trends and tips for making your house a home. In addition to the printed, spiral-bound book, our member listing and business activity break-out is available at hbafm.com/directory. The digital version of the book is on our website as well. Whether you page through the book or browse online, remember to use our directory as your go-to source for planning your next project.
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Clay Dietrich owns Dietrich Homes, Inc., with his son, Tom. Their company provides custom home-building services to the F-M and lakes area. Dietrich has over 35 years of experience in the construction industry.
The Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead promotes an environment in which members and their businesses can prosper.
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Deborah Mae Broad By Susanne Williams | Photos by Tiffany Swanson
Her nickname is Buzzy, short for Buzzard. Known for her wood engravings and etchings of whimsical and often moody animals, Deborah Mae Broad’s attention to detail distinguishes her printmaking. Art collectors and enthusiasts are drawn to her ability to capture both the physical structure and personality of animals such as horses, cats, dogs and sheep.
“My parents gave me a Renwal Visible Horse toy. I went through two of them because I would take them apart and put them together so many times. That’s how I learned how to draw from the inside out.”
Broad and her husband share a rural farmstead near Hawley, Minn., with BarFly the mule, Hog the quarter horse, Stella and Lola the dogs, and 21 rescued cats (all spayed and neutered). “But I am not some cat lady,” she notes. The farmstead’s outbuildings include a granary and chicken house (now fully renovated to become Broad’s printmaking studio) housing enormous printing presses, work tables, wood blocks, etching stones, art storage and a large crate for a ferrel cat she recently rescued. 21
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“I’ve waited so long to be able to stay home to do this. I’ve isolated myself to do my art making,” she says. “If you have something you want to be good at, you have to give up other lives.” Broad taught printmaking, drawing and bronze casting at Minnesota State University Moorhead from 1982 until 2003, when she retired to be a full time artist.
“I make my living now by making art. I’m just so lucky to do what I do, and people usually like it.”
Broad sells her work mostly at national juried art fairs and through galleries. She’s among the country’s elite, having been accepted into some of the most prestigious outdoor shows. In fact, Broad recently won awards at four of the nation’s best outdoor art fairs in Minneapolis, Des Moines, Kansas City, and St. Louis. “It took me eight years to get juried into the St. Louis Art Fair,” Broad says, explaining the level of competition. “Then in 2013, I was accepted and won the Best of Show award. But you can’t get a swelled head.” Last year she went from winning the Best of Show award at both the Country Club Plaza Show in Kansas City and St. Louis Art Fair, to being rejected from the 2014 Cherry Creek Arts Festival. “With art fairs you need thick skin. In academia, no one ever says, ‘That needs work. What were you thinking?’ because the art professor isn’t really questioned,” Broad explains. “At the fairs, people will comment and they will say anything. You have to get used to the honesty. But if you hear the criticism enough times, then you know what you need to improve.” Born and raised in Newport News, Va., Broad grew up with an affinity for animals—mostly horses. She’s trained thoroughbreds in Louisiana, exercised polo ponies in Virginia and galloped race horses in Fargo. It was clear that she was an artist as well, and her parents enrolled her in art lessons from an early age. In 1975, she graduated with a certificate in equitation studies from Southern Seminary Junior College in Buena Vista, Va. She then completed a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hollins University in Roanoke, Va., in 1977. Her father, Richard Broad, strongly encouraged her to go to graduate school to study printmaking. He was responsible for selecting University of Tennessee for her graduate study, convinced that Byron McKeeby was the best printmaker to guide her studies. In 1980, she completed her Master of Fine Arts in printmaking from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., in 1980.
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“I think my dad sent me to graduate school because he was worried I would end up at the race tracks,” Broad says. “I loved training horses. At the time I wasn’t very pleased about being sent to Tennessee.” In graduate school, it was Professor McKeeby who planted the seed for her future direction. “McKeeby asked me why I kept adding borders to my etchings. I told him it was because I wanted more detail. He said, ‘Buzzy, if you love detail so much, you should be a wood engraver.’” A few years after completing her graduate degree, she taught herself wood engraving.
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“I studied the wood-engraved illustrations in old books and I learned the technique from a library book.”
Broad gently carves her images into wooden blocks using a tiny handheld pointed tool. “I developed my own way to move the tool. I don’t hold it in a traditional way,” she says. Donning a headset with 10x magnifying lenses, she bends over the wood block to demonstrate. The tool leaves minute lines on the surface. Her prints can take weeks to complete once the printing plates or wooden blocks are finished. The colors are printed first, each color a separate press run. The dark lines from the printing blocks are the last to be printed. She rolls ink onto the blocks. “I listen to it. That’s how I know how much ink to put down,” she says while tilting her ear close to the brayer. Printing presses Beauty, Beast and Work Horse fill up much of the studio floor. And yes, she proudly named them. She bought Beast for $200 from her college’s art department. It was deemed useless because of a broken ball bearing, but her dad fixed the press and today she uses it to print her etchings. She found Beauty, a vintage iron press, on eBay. Broad uses the press to stretch paper before the printing process. Work Horse, the press she uses for her wood engravings, is the result of her aggressive money-saving methods. In the 1980s, she scraped together enough cash by keeping the heat at 40 degrees and even reusing her coffee grounds. “It took me three years to pay for it. I’d put down $50 here, $300 there. Then it sat in storage for eight years until I had this studio ready for it,” she explained.
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On 8th Street in the downtown Fargo SOMA district (South of Main Avenue) you’ll find a handmade and homemade hot spot. In this tiny strip of downtown dwells Nichole’s Fine Pastry, Aendee, The Studio and an artist known as Rando, to name a few. In December this popular area welcomed Gina Gould and her new store, Eloise Boutique & Flowers. By Tracy Nicholson | Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography
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Gould, who named the store after her daughter Eloise Baker, has owned the building for the past two years, taking on a challenging renovation project that was nearly condemned. The transformation and end result is a welcoming reminder of the rehabilitation and renewal of the downtown Fargo area.
Her Vision
Gould’s vision was a boutique that fused fresh floral designs, unique clothing and accessories along with gourmet foods and event planning. As Gould explains, her true passion is flowers but a love for interesting clothing, accessories and gifts created her signature style.
Experience
Gould is no stranger to the business world. As a previous owner of 3 Chicks Boutique in Baker Garden & Gift, she honed her skills as a florist and boutique owner. She talked of the structural hurdles and also shared her personal hurdles that put her on this path to share her passion. Like we all have come to know, life is full of twists and turns. For Gould, the recent end to her marriage began the start of a new life and pursuit of a longstanding dream. So, what does one do when starting fresh? If you’re Gould, you fearlessly seize your dream and make it a reality.
Clothing & Accessories
“I knew I didn’t just want to be a trendy boutique. I wanted to be a place that grown women with real women’s bodies can come and find things that really fit us, and not just for the 20 year olds. I’ve also included formal wear, not just something you have for a season, but a piece you treasure for life,” explained Gould. To accommodate all body types, Gould has a section she refers to as “Luscious Ladies” in sizes XL - 3XL. “I want to find what fits the person and works well for their bodies.” Gould also features an expansive collection of jewelry, leather purses and coats as well as hats and scarves.
Flowers
Gould is quick to point out that she does not create the typical floral arrangements. Each arrangement is a unique design and often takes an avant garde approach. To ensure that she creates the best floral fit, she enjoys sitting down with people to get a feel for their personalities and tastes. Gould takes call-in orders of any type as well as personal consults for larger events such as weddings. 27
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Air Plants
One of the newest trends in greenery is the mystical air plants, a tropical plant that doesn’t live in soil. Not only are they beautiful, but they give new hope to those who are more brown-thumbed than green. These plants are sustained on air and weekly waterings. Gould has them displayed in terrariums filled with glittering and colored sands. For a personalized gift idea, have some fairy gardening fun and include some of Gould’s miniature sets in various themes.
Gifts
Get hands-on and serve up your own organic goat milk all natural soap and salts. Gould also features a wide selection of gourmet food, gardening gifts, barware and cheeky greeting cards by the popular lines Say It Like It Is and Trash Talk by Annie. You’ll also find various paintings for sale by the artist Rando, an addition from her downtown neighbor.
Event Planning
Gould offers event planning of all types as well as high-end event rentals. This includes vases, candelabras, arbors, chairs and more. A trip to the store will give you a glimpse of her infinite collection of vases in all styles, shapes and colors.
Formal Wear
Gould features a timeless selection of Adrianna Papell evening gowns. These can also be purchased and special ordered for bridesmaid dresses, with Gould offering brides 20 percent off with a purchase of six or more.
Up & Coming
Stay in the know on Gould’s events and their upcoming grand opening celebration by following her Facebook page. Some of the planned events include miniature fairy gardening classes as well as ladies shopping nights with champagne and wine tasting.
Eloise Boutique & Flowers 14 8th St. S, Fargo 701-205-4190 facebook.com/EloiseFargo
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Gould has been doing floral design since 1993, starting at the high-end floral boutique Stems and Vines in Minneapolis, Minn. She has done arrangements for a Minnesota governor as well as Elton John when he performed at the Fargodome.
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roving that dreams can be built, these area homes have what it takes to be showcased in our Ultimate Home Issue. Design & Living gives you a tour of a Grand Forks home worthy of a concert hall, a Shadow Creek stunner, a modern grandmother’s suite and an urban condo in an unlikely neighborhood. Whether out of reach or within your grasp, let their designs inspire and define your own version of the ultimate dream home.
By Tracy Nicholson & Erica Rapp Photography by J. Alan Paul Photography, Helio Studio & Tiffany Swanson
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Tile from Ceramic Tileworks, Napoleon 50” Gas Fireplace from Hebron Brick, 119” Sofa from HOM Furniture, accent chairs from Pier 1 Imports, Tables from HOMFurniture. Rug in gray tones by Joss & Main. 34
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SHADOW CREEK STUNNER By Tracy Nicholson Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography
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uilding this stunning four-bedroom, four-bath model home in Shadow Creek was all in a day’s work for Dietrich Homes owner Clay Dietrich, his son Tom and design consultant Heather Sagvold. Overlooking Shadow Creek Pond in West Fargo, this home has recently been put on the market for $974,900 and boasts two magnificent primary living levels, as well as a lower ground level family room, game room and bar with a walk-out to a private patio.
Great Room This opulent chandelier by Restoration Hardware welcomes you to the fully-staged great room with its 18-foot, twostory ceiling. The vertically stacked porcelain tile work creates a stunning backsplash for the 65” flatscreen and gas fireplace. The linen and nailhead sofa is a lengthy 119” long and fits the dramatic space to a tee. From the upper level, take in the view of the great room below next to these custom-ordered painted wood and stainless steel spindles from Germany. Foyer Greeting visitors in the foyer is a custompainted command center with built-in accent lighting, bench seating, underneath storage and antique doorknob coat hooks.
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Backsplash from Hebron Brick.
Pantry In this 7x14’ maid’s pantry, granite counter tops and a gorgeous backsplash create a dazzling setting for wine racks and storage. Entertaining is easy with the built-in wine fridge, ample counter space and painted cabinetry with glass inserts. Sagvold and Dietrich incorporate a pantry window to allow for better use of light in what is typically a dark space. Kitchen Designed by Sagvold, the painted cabinetry with water glass inserts create a striking contrast with unique chocolate-brown granite counter tops and perimeter. Progress pendant lights were chosen from Valley Lights to put the focus on the pedestal-leg, painted island. Within the island is an antique bronze faucet and a four-foot granite composite sink with racks that use air switches to control the pendant lights and garbage disposal. Sparing no expense, Sagvold and Dietrich chose Wolf appliances with a 48” duel-fuel range, drawer microwave, built-in 30” refrigerator and a separate 30” freezer.
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Water glass inserts from Iris Custom Cabinets of Kindred, N.D., Granite counter tops in Lennon & perimeter in “Cocoa Cohiba” from Spalding Stone in Moorhead, Pendant lights from Valley Lights, LK Antique Bronze Faucet from Ferguson Waterworks. Rift and Quarter-Sawn Oak Hardwood by Kensok’s Hardwood Floors of West Fargo.
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“We design every house for the lot that it’s on. Before building starts, we come and look at the lot and the layout and decide what the best views are; that’s how we position the rooms in the house.” Heather Sagvold, Design Consultant
Bathroom This guest bathroom features a Ferguson Waterworks faucet and a unique take on the pedestal sink by Pottery Barn with subtle storage cabinetry.
Glass ceiling fan from Valley Lights, privacy shades and skyline panels from Hunter Douglas Blinds.
Sunroom In the sunroom overlooking the pond, white painted wainscoting extends six feet up the wall with a seeded glass ceiling fan. Privacy shades in this room consist of skyline panels on the patio doors and roller shades. Outside of the patio doors, a maintenance-free deck with glass panel railings give the home an unobstructed view. You generally see homes with glass panel railings that are fully encased but according to Sagvold, using glass panels with ample space between them allows for easier cleaning without having to use a ladder from the exterior.
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Master Bedroom This spacious master bedroom with tray ceiling has a spectacular view overlooking Shadow Creek Pond. Modern low-pile carpet from Carpet World, bedroom furnishings from HOM Furniture and a gorgeous Harper collection chandelier from Valley Lights help set the tone.
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Master Bath Designed around impressive nickel and bronze fixtures from Ferguson Waterworks, this exquisite master bath has heated floors, a custom walk-in tile shower, toilet room with built-in linen closet and a soaking tub. Dramatic multi-level quartzite countertops, undermount sinks and brand-exclusive lighting are the icing on the cake. Additional storage and hidden outlets were integrated within the customstained alder cabinetry. Master Shower A porcelain tile flooring with a linen texture is echoed in the shower. Within the shower, matching fixtures and a glass square window keep the privacy but let the outside light in. This window looks straight through over the soaking tub to its matching square window on the opposite exterior wall.
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“We try to have some unique feature in every room in the house so that when you walk through, there is always something interesting to look at.” Clay Dietrich, Owner of Dietrich Homes
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Dietrich started building homes in 1975 and later became the Assistant Fire Chief at the Moorhead Fire Department with a career spanning over 26 years. Recently Dietrich took on another role and was appointed President of the Homebuilders Association Fargo-Moorhead.
Napoleon 42” fireplace from Hebron Brick, gray linen couch from Scheels Home & Hardware, side tables from HOM Furniture.
Living Area This lower level has a spectacular ground floor view to the backyard and pond. Solid panel built-in media storage and stone accents frame the 42” fireplace and the 65” flatscreen television. Bar Walking into the lower level, one of the standout features is the dramatic silverglazed pendants over the bar. An unusual granite undermount sink makes entertaining easier, along with the wine fridge, bottle rack and mirrored display area. Off the bar, Sagvold has incorporated an industrial copper crank table with matching bar stools. The entire set has a crank underneath to change the height of the table.
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1,700 square feet Floor Heat in the basement floor; tile and garage runs on a boiler floor heat system.
Kids’ Rooms On the second level of this home near the master, you will find two kids’ rooms with an adjoining split bathroom. These 13x14’ bedrooms each come with their own French door closet.
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Jack & Jill Kids’ Bathroom Stained cabinetry in the adjoining Jack & Jill bath with quartz countertops and trough sink feature a double faucet and side storage. In this shower, porcelain tile with glass mosaic shares a spotlight with the unique clear glass and stainless steel shower door.
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Dietrich Homes Clay Dietrich, Owner Tom Dietrich, Vice President Melissa Meyer, Drafting & Design Heather Sagvold, Design Consultant dietrichhomes.com 701-364-2781
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ALL IN THE FAMILY By Erica Rapp Photos by Tiffany Swanson
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ulti-generational living gives the phrase “one big happy family” a whole new meaning to some folks. While this phenomenon is not uncommon, it has grown in recent years. Factors that contribute to the growth of combined living include the state of the economy and recession, or social situations of certain family members. Whether it’s grandparents moving in or a child that is fresh out of college, there are many ways to accommodate a successful combined living arrangement. Although some people can’t bear the thought of living with their parents again, there are plenty of families with the patience to make it work. The Kelly family is one of those families. Nancy Kelly, along with her husband and two teenage children, built a home in West Fargo that houses a lowerlevel apartment for her mother, Marilyn Beaton. They have been living in the Shadow Creek home for a little over a year, and they have mastered the concept of multi-generational housing. The rest of the family occupies the two upper levels. Beaton and the Kellys have separate entrances and doorbells to their own quarters, while also having an access point to each other.
Kitchen & Living Area The rooms are open and accommodating to everyday life, which is great for their growing family. The beautifully constructed kitchen and island seating overlook the spacious living room area, with a grand couch that faces an in-wall fireplace. Most of the pieces in the family’s living area are consistent, casual and homey without jarring color combinations. The layout of each room revolves around the functionality and everyday life of the Kelly family. Nancy Kelly talked about the importance of the open-concept kitchen and living room area, while also being able to utilize every square inch of space without crowding. Home built and designed by Don Dabbert Jr. at Dabbert Custom Homes. Painting and drywall by Red River Drywall. 48
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Custom cabinets, granite countertops, wall tiles and backsplashes by Floor to Ceiling.
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“With the kids being 15 and 18, these are the two rooms that are used most by all of us. The layout works well with the kids being able to watch television or do homework and also being a couple of feet from the refrigerator. It’s very family friendly for us.” Nancy Kelly, Homeowner
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Sunroom One great feature of the family’s living space is the versatility. The sunroom off of the living and kitchen area is used as a smaller television and lounge area, but can also be converted into anything else if needed. Kelly turned her sunroom into a smaller living room, complete with a wood-burning fireplace.
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Upper Levels Up-to-date and accomodating, the upper two levels house Kelly, her husband and two children.
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“My favorite part about this place is that I love how it looks when I walk in the door. And I love having the family upstairs and I never expected to have that.” Marilyn Beaton
Kitchen Beaton’s modern look is almost the complete opposite of her daughter’s traditional style. The black cabinetry and doors, dark backsplashes in the kitchen, glass tables and pops of color in the furniture are prime examples of cutting-edge design. The amount of space in the lower level is also what brings together the contemporary appearance. Beaton’s part of the house is not a basement, as it isn’t in the ground at all. This allows her to have nine-foot ceilings and a walk-out patio. Dining & Living Area The most interesting and obvious trait of the entire house is the dramatic difference in style. Kelly’s mother, Beaton, resides in the lower level of the home and is not shy with ultra-modern décor. Walking into the downstairs living area is almost like being in an entirely different home.
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“We’ve just found that it is so nice to have my mother downstairs, and I don’t have to run across town if she needs something or if there’s an emergency. But with this system of living comes a great level of trust and safety when it comes to privacy.” Nancy Kelly, Homeowner
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Entrances & Exits There are a few different ways to access each part of the home in order to maintain a level of privacy. “It’s very private, but we can also go up and down to each other’s places whenever it’s needed,” said Beaton. Aside from having their own entrances and exits for privacy, there is also an access point that connects all of the levels together. Right off of Beaton’s kitchen is a stairway that leads directly upstairs into the main entryway of the home, and a staircase from there leads to the upper levels. Things to Know Kelly stresses the importance of doing proper research on duplexes and combined living. It is not uncommon for areas to have restrictions on duplexes and the construction of certain homes, so it is important to check with local jurisdiction for any rules and laws before getting started. In Kelly’s case, the city of West Fargo has certain restrictions that relate to their living situation. “Duplexes are not allowed in newer developments in West Fargo. You would not be able to have one and rent it out to someone,” said Kelly. “We share the same utilities and have combined entrances for property reasons. That’s mainly why we’re able to have this setup with the laws that are in place.” There are always ups and downs when it comes to building and designing a customhome like the Kellys did. The family had gone with custom homes in the past, so with this home they knew what to anticipate. “Just because you built it new doesn’t mean it’s always going to be perfect,” Kelly said. “Our builders were great with that, though; we basically did get to move into a perfect house.” Beaton’s entrances.
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Gourmet Kitchen This massive gourmet kitchen is an entertainer’s dream. An undermount sink, wine refrigerator, prep island, top-of-the-line appliances, gas range and double oven complete the package. Hill and Hozak took the existing cabinetry to new heights with LED ambient lighting within the inserts and showcased Villeroy Boch bowls. To create an elevated focal point, Hill chose a faux gazelle piece from Pottery Barn for the space between the two large kitchen windows. Throughout the kitchen Hozak and Hill display exquisite Nambé pieces, a favorite of Hozak’s. The handcrafted wooden bowl from O’Day Caché on the island is over 130 years old, one of the many details that add timeless character to the modern design.
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URBAN OASIS By Tracy Nicholson Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography
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Bar/Counter To make the best use of the oversized quartz countertop and bar from Floor to Ceiling, Hill opted to use only eight of the nine available barstool spaces, leaving an open space between the two sets of stools for softer metallic details like the bird piece from Ashley Home Store. As Hozak explained, the stools were a compromise between her and Cardinal. Since this couple preferred different styles, they chose two complementing stools constructed of different materials. Hozak chose the more modern mango wood and black iron stools, crafted in Jaipur, India. Cardinal opted for a clever wood stool fashioned from wine barrels.
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“I knew Susan felt strongly about wanting the loft to have a more masculine and modern feel, so I really tried to help her incorporate color and some softer elements to contrast the hardness of the existing industrial elements.” Trever Hill, Decorator
Dining Room Hill and Hozak chose the stunning dining room table with leather crocodile-patterned chairs from Scheels Home & Hardware along with a parachute rope rug. The distressed wood place setting was designed by Hill to complement Hozak’s modern china. On the adjacent wall, Hozak used a leaning wood wine rack she found at Scheels Home & Hardware, as well as a smaller wood and metal hanging rack from Red Silo Studio in downtown Fargo.
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Living Room Near the glass rock fireplace, Hill and Hozak incorporated an authentic wine barrel from Carlos Creek Vineyards. Creating a comfortable scene, Hill chose a gorgeous lounge chair from Aartisan Home Design and a simple concrete side table for a fusion of raw and soft elements. Hill’s top choice for seating was the oversized charcoal leather sectional from Conlin’s with various mixed-texture pillows. The concrete and glass coffee table and end tables from Scheels Home & Hardware accent the industrial tone of the room. To add something softer to the palette, Hill chose a faux floral NDI centerpiece found at Northern Home Furniture & Design. Drive-By Design The branch has an infamous story attached. Hill and husband Jesse Masterson came across this branch alongside the Enchanted Highway near Dickinson, N.D. To the dismay of oncoming traffic, Hill anchored it into the backseat of their convertible for the lengthy trip home, even managing to brave the rain near Jamestown, N.D. When he started work with Hozak on this new condo he finally found the perfect home for it, and hung it as natural artwork from the ceiling, illuminating it with accent lighting.
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“With Trever being my friend, it was always easy to tell him if I didn’t like something. He was great at listening and then picking out the things that were more my style. Everyone should feel comfortable doing that with a designer; you can’t be timid.” Susan Hozak, Homeowner
Foyer In the foyer, decorator Trever Hill incorporated a live-edge acacia wood table with an industrial pipe lamp. For convenience and function, Hill added a catch-all key dish from Villeroy & Boch. An entrance focal point is the metallic Marbles painting from Aartisan Home Design with floor level accents like the wood textured ottoman from the couple’s previous condo. Powder Room A “floating furniture” style vanity with ceramic vessel sinks act as the perfect canvas for statement pieces like the teak wood bowl with pearl finish from highfashionhome. com. Hill also added artwork in turquoise hues from Kirklands to complement the charcoal porcelain tile from Floor to Ceiling.
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Master Bedroom Hozak and Hill chose this rustic wood bed from Ashley by Design and opted for charcoal, marsala and brown accents in varying textures. Rustic nightstands mimic concrete with matching lamps from HomeGoods adding a more polished finish. Hozak and Hill warmed up the space with a sheepskin rug from Auskin, known for its softness and durability. Crinkle duvet bed linens from West Elm and artwork from Justin Strom complete this master bedroom.
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Master Bath In the master bath, Hill incorporated an art piece by Aartisan to complement the glass door steam shower and modern ceramic sinks. Paint was chosen in a deeper teal green tone and Hill finished the look with NDI flowers from Northern Home Furniture & Design. Walk-In Closet Organization is key for Hozak and Cardinal in their spacious walk-in closet. They use simple accessories like the sheepskin rug, chaise lounge from HOM Furniture and oversized dresser. Displayed atop the dresser is another 130-year old wooden sunglass tray from O’Day Caché.
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SONIC SANCTUARY By Tracy Nicholson Photos by Helio Studio
After 39 years of marriage, a love of music and the pursuit of their dream home spurred these Grand Forks homeowners to design a home worthy of a concert hall. Just outside of the city, this 10,000-square foot home rests on a sprawling seven acres and boasts a level of technology with exceptional standards. No architect or interior designer was needed for these savvy owners. Taking a hands-on approach, they computer drafted their own five-bedroom, sixbath design and took it to Roberton Construction in Grand Forks for the final build.
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Kitchen Custom maple cabinetry by Roberton with granite countertops by Hatton Granite.
“Nearing retirement age, we were looking for upscale; many of our friends have lake homes, but we don’t really get away on vacation with our hectic work schedules, so we wanted to combine a vacation home and place we could really spend our retirement at.” Homeowner
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Great Room Twenty-four foot ceilings accentuate the fireplace and custom builtins with a seating area and floor-to-ceiling windows. On the opposite wall, the owners incorporated a piece of modern art from the previous home and used six colorchanging LED lights in the ceiling that can be programmed to accentuate the top part of the wall and art below. Foyer Upon entering, the homeowners make a bold statement with an elegant chandelier and stunning custom staircase constructed in one solid piece by a company in Wisconsin and shipped to Grand Forks. The foyer leads into the extraordinary formal dining room, great room, kitchen and breakfast nook on the main level.
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Family Room Most houses have speakers in the ceiling for good background music. This owner took it one step further with actual bookshelf speakers in different areas. Tower speakers in the family room are cleverly built into the cabinetry with a recessed flat screen in brick. There are eight subwoofers in the house, not including the theater.
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Pool Just off the family room, you’ll find the homeowner’s indoor pool and sauna with adjoining patio. Designed as an A-frame with cedar ceilings and walls to mimic a lake getaway, this space is one of the homeowners’ favorite spots to gather for family fun and weekly date nights with a view. Billiards Room By taking a classier approach on the typical hanging pool table light, the owners designed a custom maple light receptacle with 3/8” tempered glass built by Roberton.
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“We like to joke that we have outdoor concerts because the sound quality is that good.” Homeowner
Patio Designed to be accessed from three locations (the master bedroom, pool area or breakfast nook) the owners entertain on a gorgeous 1,400-square foot paver patio and full kitchen with lit pergola by Opp Construction. Unique design and gorgeous features like the water fountain with a gas flame at the center hail from Nevada-based Fire by Design. The gas manifold sends gas up through the water, and an igniter above the water lights the fire at the top.
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Lighting Having a love for light art, the owners incorporated two programmable, high capacity LED fixtures that wash the outside walls from the patio all the way up the outside of the great room for color changing effects on the exterior.
Sound System Outdoor speakers are built into columns and a subwoofer is cleverly hidden underneath the granite island with two Niles speakers on the other end of the patio.
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Shades & Lighting With light control in 140 zones, the system Rod Shafer of Arctic Audio in Fargo installed can be programmed to turn on and off by itself. At certain times of the day, the shades can go up or down automatically to enhance privacy. This type of shade can also help block the sun automatically during the warmest times of the day to keep temperatures consistent for energy efficiency.
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Bedroom In this master retreat, the latest in high-tech surround sound and automated shades are used for convenience. The audio system can be used as an alarm clock in the morning, setting it to play music for a soft awakening or a morning jolt. It’s pretty unusual to find true surround sound in rooms like this, but this home has a 5.1 surround system in the bedroom. “Usually when people talk surround sound they mean sound throughout the home. Surround sound is actually the left, center, right, speakers in front and two behind you; that’s real surround sound,” Shafer says.
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“Your room is 50 percent the performance of your theater. No matter how much money you throw at it, if your room is wrong your theater will not function properly.” Rod Shafer, Arctic Audio Theater The theater boasts an impressive 131” screen with Buttkicker seating for seven, which allows viewers a 4-D effect to literally feel the impact, special effects and bone-rattling bass. “To make the room very inert, we do things like double and triple sheetrock layers of acoustic; isolating glue in-between and offset studs in the walls. We use a product called Green Glue with two layers of sheetrock, and together this acts like five layers of sheetrock. It’s not just slapping up a wall and putting a system in it; we use acoustic treatments and we have a professional acoustician that consults for us. He comes in with software, measures the room and he tailors the acoustic treatments to the room. These are hidden in the wall under fabric with decorative wood trim,” Shafer explains. The ceiling is designed with four panels that are fitted together with programmable LED lights that twinkle for a star-filled sky effect. The homeowners designed this theater with its own lobby and industrial popcorn maker, with additional granite bar-top seating for five. Italian glass sconces and foot lights are shown with the addition of new LED ribbon lights in three zones added after these photos were taken.
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On Command A house as wired up as this one needs a control panel room to manage all of its systems. “All of these functions can be managed from the owner’s iPhone, iPad, laptop computer or the dedicated remote controls. It is a complex system, but in terms of the user, it’s easy. It is made very intuitive and very graphic-oriented. When they want to watch TV, they just press the graphic of the TV. To simplify the system, every function has a correlating graphic,” Shafer explains. These homeowners found the smaller remotes harder to use, and have instead opted for using iPads on docking stations in various rooms throughout the home. “As far as energy efficiency goes, the system is designed and implemented so that when it is not in use it uses nothing. So it’s very green in terms of not having vampire current, more commonly known as standby power,” Shafer explains. For this type of system, homeowners need to start planning at the drawing stages. If you’re going to do a grand theater, you need to plan for a front wall this is taller than eight feet. Work with your architect or contractor to build in these features and to hide things that don’t need to be seen.
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Revamped RAMBLERS What was once deemed ordinary, the rambler or ranch style abode has recently gained new popularity. To give us a glimpse of why this earthhugging style has re-emerged, Brandi Youngmark, Design Specialist from Thomsen Homes, gave us a tour of their modern take on the traditional rambler. By Tracy Nicholson Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography
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Ramblers are now the standard for accessible living. One-story layouts like this are an easy way to create a sought-after open living space.
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Why do you think the rambler is gaining popularity?
What are a few ways that you’re creating this new rambler style?
“This simple, open floor plan allows the home to grow with your lifestyle. From growing families to empty nesters, it has an easy and accessible layout for all ages. It is one of the most popular floor plans we have right now and we have a wide variety that range from 1,100 to 1,800 square feet with finished and unfinished basements.”
“With having our new Design Studio, our process allows us to easily guide the homeowner through the customized options and floor plans all under one roof. Everything from exterior materials, millwork, cabinetry, to plumbing fixtures are available to view in the studio, with every step tailored to the homeowner. With this new style of rambler, we’ve added square footage to give the homeowner a grand entry, more spacious bedrooms and the ability to add built-in cabinetry to the living and dining room areas without sacrificing the open living area. We also have a new website to let anyone view our available house plans and options in any style.” 87
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Centrally located between Osgood and 32nd Avenue South, this home can be found on Tanner Avenue South in The Farmstead development of Fargo.
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What are some of the unique exterior features of this updated rambler?
What is the average cost of a customized home in this style and floor plan?
“We’ve really worked hard to incorporate a modern yet transitional design to our homes. In this home we used both vertical and horizontal siding, inserted decorative corbels in the peaks and added tapered columns with oversized stone bases to give it a grand but timeless look.”
“We have rambler styles starting at $215,000, but this 1765 Luxury Rambler is on the market right now for $398,503. This five-bedroom and three-bathroom home includes vaulted ceilings, granite countertops throughout, laminate floors in the main area and added upgrades such as a fireplace with a built-in cabinetry surround, walk-in tile shower and a reclaimed wood accent wall with built-in cabinets in the fully finished lower level.”
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What type of interior details give this new rambler style? “We pride ourselves on affordable luxury and can always find a way to give the highend look with a lower price point. A tray ceiling with an accent light fixture in the foyer and master bedroom not only gives you a focal point to each space but allows the room to have a more open feeling. A sleek tile backsplash in the kitchen and angled toe-kicks give the custom cabinetry a more furniture-like appeal. Shaker style cabinetry and contrasting islands with a monochromatic backsplash in a larger subway tile keep the timeless look throughout. Open railings that surround the staircase are finished with a combination of painted spindles and stained banisters for a modern take on the typical staircase.” Custom built-in lockers in the mudroom with bench seating make a smaller space more functional for this one-level living.
With an open layout like this, what type of flooring is preferred? “On this plan we used a very durable, upgraded laminate with texture and micro-bevel from the entry to the great room, kitchen, dining and mudroom. Keeping the flooring consistent with a hard surface throughout the main living area gives the open space a lot more flexibility for furniture groupings and space planning.”
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What is your favorite feature in this rambler layout? “In the lower level, we have a massive family room featuring a fantastic reclaimed wood wall with material from a flour mill in Upland, Calif. For added depth as the focal point, we had custom built-ins made for display. The cost of doing a project like this is more affordable than a lot of people think. We hope to see more clients taking these ideas and incorporating them into their home.”
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Accessories and décor throughout the home by Aartisan Home Design of Fargo.
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ENDLESS & EXCLUSIVE POSSIBILITIES In the spring of 2014, designingwomen2, a group of five professional designers, opened their doors to a new retail space and showroom in Fargo. Julie Erickson, Linda Birmingham, Mary Lystad, Kari Rasmus and Kris Carlson have specialized in interior design for over 16 years, letting their passion for design be the driving force behind their recent growth. By Erica Rapp Photos by Tiffany Swanson
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heir space goes beyond being a regular home décor retailer or furniture store, and it is safe to say that this company is far different from anything else in the area. They carry brands and services that are exclusive to them, so they can bring design with originality to the Fargo-Moorhead area. They don’t want people to walk into a friend’s place or another store and see the exact same thing they just bought. After visiting with these ladies about what they have to offer and their knowledge of today’s latest trends, it is obvious that this group of women possess nothing less than highly credible and creative levels of design work. To give our readers a glimpse of their latest trends and the magnitude of options for customizing, we show you some of designingwomen2’s favorite looks.
Group photo left to right: Julie Erickson, Kari Rasmus, Mary Lystad, Kris Carlson, Linda Birmingham
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URBAN LOFT LOOK “What we’re noticing a lot of now is the sleeker look and neutral tones instead of big, puffy oversized furniture and accessories,” said Erickson. “Really, this look could also be made into a man cave with the industrial look and the antlers for accents.” This a great example of bringing colors together, and combines different textures in all of the pieces. There may be some of the same general color tones, but it also has various textures with the art, pillows and lamps. The cement-looking table versus the distressed wood table is a great example of texture mixing. Lystad believes you don’t have to have a matching set of tables or a matching set of anything, but that it’s more about combining certain pieces that you love. “A trend that we’ve definitely been seeing lately is the mixing of warm and cool tones. Grays and tans are popping up together, when before people always thought they should only stick to one type of color for everything,” said Birmingham. “Now we’re just bringing all of the neutrals together.”
PURPLE CONTEMPORARY SET Casual, eclectic and focused on comfort are some of the ways to describe the basics of this popular style. With this set, the casual tone of the gray mixed with a pop of color is a solid example of decorating in a contemporary fashion. “Gray is a popular color trend right now because of how it matches with pops of color and other neutrals,� said Carlson. Although this is a common style for households, the ladies of designingwomen2 have come to discover that it is particularly difficult to find good contemporary pieces in town.
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MIDCENTURY MODERN LOOK It’s no secret that fashion and style tend to repeat themselves, but this trend is a flash from the past that is coming in hot. With the button accents, strong lines, tailored edges and straight backs of the furniture, it’s clear that what was old is now new again. “This is a style that we don’t see many people buying yet, but it’s a huge hit on the coasts so it’s definitely on its way here,” said Rasmus. “It’s the kind of stuff we grew up in our parents’ homes with, and now we’re seeing it come back.”
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“POTTERY BARN” LOOK A popular trend and one of the most requested styles in the area is the look of the infamous home décor retailer Pottery Barn. So what is it that gives something a “Pottery Barn” look? Rasmus explains that the neutral tones, clean lines on the furniture and masculine look are some of the details that are prominent in Pottery Barn’s collections. “What we want people to know is that we do carry a lot of the same lines as Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn,” said Carlson. “They don’t have to travel to Minneapolis to get this kind of stuff. We want to make Fargo be Fargo, so that people don’t have to go elsewhere to find great things like this.”
METAL & GOLD Gold is making a comeback. The resurgence of the gold trend goes hand-in-hand with metallic accents. A great example of this is the metallic accents in the Urban Loft look, and they are seeing lots of multi-dimensional metal pieces becoming more common. “We’re seeing a lot of metal tones, gold accents, champagne colors, opalescent, and even just overall shiny pieces,” said Lystad.
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What we want to emphasize to readers is that we are more than welcome to people coming in and requesting items. We want to know what the people in Fargo are looking for.” Linda Birmingham
BLENDING STYLES This vignette is a great example of how you can combine different styles together. No one has to have a given style, and no one is stopping anyone else from being eclectic and bold with their choice. This vignette showcases different styles with contemporary mirrors, urban gold studding and oldfashioned accents. “Most homes are this way with all of the keepsakes that people have, and they try to combine those types of things into another style. This is a way for us to show people how that’s possible,” Lystad explained.
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EXCLUSIVE PLANTS Common with most other home décor and furniture retailers, the showroom is filled with plants. However, these decorative plants are one-of-a-kind. The plants available for sale are exclusive to designingwomen2 and they are the only place in town that is licensed to offer them. So what is it about these greens that make them so select? “Everything is preserved in glycerin and made out of the real thing, which is what gives them the rich color and texture,” describes Carlson, “and for whatever reason that we can’t figure out, they don’t collect dust like any other artificial plant would.”
For most of our pillows, you’re not going to be able to go out and find (them) anywhere else because they’re custom-made.” Kris Carlson
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CUSTOM PILLOWS Customers have the option to choose from multiple colors, styles, shapes, sizes and fabrics to construct custom pillows that are special to them and their style.
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ORIGINAL FLORALS Rasmus explained that the company also employs someone that creates custom floral pieces as accents for any style or room. “We like to give her as much latitude as possible. We want her to do whatever she wants and be artistic, and we always end up with much more unique pieces that way.”
CUSTOM RUGS Similar to the custom pillows, the same options are offered with customizable rugs. Customers are able to pick out the shape, style and colors they’d like and a special computer system generates the desired design. It’s yet another option that gives people something uniquely theirs.
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Interview with Kimberly Lacy of HGTV’s Curb Appeal
With the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show right around the corner, we interviewed this year’s celebrity speaker, Kimberly Lacy from HGTV’s Curb Appeal. Beyond managing HGTV’s yard makeovers, Lacy is a jack-of-all trades and known for her work in design, wardrobe styling and artisan painting. Before she arrives, we got the scoop on her life on TV as well as her passion for design. By Tracy Nicholson | Photos by Donne Ashlock
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Have you ever been to Fargo? “No, but the owner of the production company that hired me, Steve Edelman of Edelman Productions; I’m told he was a bit of a celebrity in Fargo. I believe he used to do the news there. He really gave me my start in the TV world of design. I am looking forward to coming there and paying some respect to Fargo.”
What is your role on HGTV’s Curb Appeal? “I am a project manager, just making sure that every yard project goes off without a hitch. I do planning, scheduling and make sure to get the projects done in a timely manner and within budget. I do designing for the neighbor makeovers and give the homeowners that wow and pop, staying within trend for curb appeal and exterior facade. I try to bring the fun and personality to the project.”
What is your favorite part of working on the show? “Aside from all the planning, knocking on the door of an unsuspecting neighbor and giving them a reward that they’re not expecting, it’s different than writing in and applying via casting call. Their responses are so genuine and perfect that it really gives you that extra boost of energy that you need to keep going.”
How long do these projects really take outside of what the viewers see? “Each episode is about a week and a half to two weeks. Then there’s about a week in advance of prep time and getting each show designed properly and getting the contractors in line. When we went out to California, I lived there for two and a half years for the show. Atlanta is home base for me, but when we did episodes for Dallas and Rachael Ray, we stayed in hotels for about two months.”
What is the focus of your seminar at the home and garden show? “I’m going to bring, from my perspective of what design means to me, the project management aspect and the general contracting aspect. Giving some trends, some easy ideas to get to the end result of whether it’s an interior renovation or exterior. If you’re trying to create
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Lacy’s Seminar: See Lacy at the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show as she presents her seminars on increasing your home’s attractiveness through simple curb appeal, planning a yard makeover and properly phasing renovation projects. Lacy will tell you which projects are do-it-yourself, and which require a professional.
Need Inspiration? Lacy suggests investing in a great magazine like Architectural Digest or Dwell. She uses sites like Houzz.com for inspiration and shops around from furniture stores to consignment shops to find different pieces that reflect her personality.
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curb appeal for your front yard, I’ll give a step-tostep guide on how to easily manage all of those things so you get the projects done on time and within budget to finally enjoy them. I’ll talk about planning and how to hire the best contractor for you. There are different contractors out there and there’s one that suits your needs better than the others. The lesser priced one isn’t always the best option. Just bringing a lot of expert tips and my know-how to make things easier to start tackling projects.”
What advice do you have for up-andcoming designers who want to pursue a career like yours? “I’m all about manifesting your desires. It’s not always as easy as being in the right place at the right time. I really believe in honing in on your passion. Don’t worry if those large TV stations don’t come to your small town. I knew I wanted to do design work and I wanted to be on TV. Wanting to be in design, wardrobe styling and painting, those are all things I love doing. I never knew that I would be on TV doing design, I always thought I’d be on some sort of comedic sitcom. I started as an intern with HGTV and they hired me as a production assistant. It was also a big benefit that I was willing to move. Many people on TV started behind the scenes. One thing leads to another, but it took sweat equity, hard work and desire to get to where I did.”
Was there a pivotal moment when you realized you had “made it”? “I never try to get caught up in my own hype because I’ve seen it happen to a lot of people in this industry. But, I have realized that I can be anywhere in the country and different people stop and recognize me, some want to ask questions or even invite you over to their house for dinner. You really don’t know the impact you make until someone tells you. I grew up with my mother watching HGTV, so for her daughter to grow up and become a designer on the network she loved was really surreal for her and me. Just people letting you know how the work that you do really influences them and motivates them to get projects done. For me, it’s been good because people see that I am the person that really wants to help and that’s captivated on camera even when I don’t think that it is.”
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What is artisan painting? “Some people consider painting stripes on a wall artisan painting. For me, it tends to be a variety of different things, it’s just a matter of bringing color, textures, ideas and geometry to a wall. Becoming creative and inspired through color and getting creative with different finishes and different textures. You can add sand and a mold paste to a paint and create a great texture and abstract on your wall. It’s just taking painting to the next level and really ‘designing’ paint is a way to describe it. It can create so many wonderful canvases.”
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Get your ideas on paper and then you can monetize it, set your budget and schedule your time.”
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HBA’s Red River Valley Home & Garden Show: This year’s show is held at the Fargodome with over 330 exhibitors. Show guides are available at all Hornbacher’s Feb. 23 with $1 off coupons in the show guides and at hbafm.com. Admission is $10
What is your best overall design tip from Curb Appeal?
What are your favorite design trends right now?
“Plan your plan. Write it all out and sketch it out. That’s where all the professionals start. A lot of people design in their head, buy a whole bunch of stuff, bring it home and then decide what they’re going to do. Get your ideas on paper and then you can monetize it, set your budget and schedule your time. Then plan a day to go get the materials. Keep it simple and build on it. Pace yourself and get to a stopping point that you can live with it, then schedule the next steps to finish it. I have clients all the time that phase their projects because of budgets. They might have a $150,000 project but they only want to spend $50,000 the first year. So, it’s my job to figure out the phases to give them progress and something to look at instead of starting a bunch of projects and leaving them unfinished.”
“In design, I will be using a lot of grays and blues. They lend themselves to any type of architectural and design styles from traditional to modern to contemporary. The period that’s going to be really popular this year will be the 1960’s. Many of us like the mid-century modern period and that’s furniture that you can find vintage or brand new everywhere. You can mix and match midcentury modern pieces with anything. Textures like nice, fluffy pillows are important to bring some irresistible texture to make your house seem more warm, cozy and plush. Going with lighter colors on your walls can really help to give a room a longer life. Keep it bright and light and instead bring in those colors with furniture and accessories. Don’t be afraid to ‘edit’ your house and not just move things around but take things out.”
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Paula Klein smartt interior construction By Erica Rapp Photos by Tiffany Swanson & DIRTT Environmental Solutions
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et’s talk about LEGOs for a second. LEGO plastic bricks can be snapped together to make a variety of creations in all shapes and sizes. What happens when you want to change what you created? All you have to do is unsnap a few bricks and rearrange them to build something entirely different. It takes very little time, it’s easy and there’s no mess. What if this “LEGO approach” was possible for constructing real buildings? Wouldn’t it be great if we could simply move a couple of walls around if we tire of our space? Paula Klein and her partners are making this concept a reality. Klein is the owner of Smartt Interior Construction, an innovative business making a serious statement in the world of construction. She recently received the honor of being the first recipient of the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Center for Technology & Business in Bismarck. Not only is Klein a women pioneering a new business, she has become extremely successful in a market predominantly driven by males and manages to bring cutting-edge products to a mature industry. Klein has worked in the design industry for over 20 years with over 10 years working in commercial construction.
Klein in front of DIRTT walls & doors at The Kilbourne Group offices.
Kilbourne Group offices in The Loretta Building.
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What is Smartt? Smartt Interior Construction is a general contractor for North Dakota, South Dakota and western Minnesota that was started in 2011 to be a sole distributer of DIRTT Environmental Solutions’ products. DIRTT Environmental Solutions is a manufacturer of innovative walls, doors, millwork, flooring and power solutions that are taking the construction industry by storm. DIRTT stands for “Doing It Right This Time,” and focuses their mantra around the question “Is there a different way to build the insides of buildings?” It’s not about things being done wrong the first time, but about doing something different. Let’s say that a family has a child that moves away to college, and they want to utilize the space left by an empty bedroom. With DIRTT’s interior products, the family can literally move walls around to create new spaces and styles. The same concept makes sense in commercial buildings where office tenants consistently change. Walls and doors can be moved around to accommodate new occupants and businesses, because not every layout from the old will work for the new. Now it can.
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Commercial to Residential “How many people have miserably sat through a remodel for six to eight months? Moving our walls isn’t a messy construction project. It’s a flexible concept for residential and commercial buildings,” Klein explained. “It’s also extremely green because the materials are able to be recycled instead of tearing things apart and throwing them in a landfill.” Klein says that aside from mostly working in the commercial industry, the concept is growing into healthcare. It works great in hospitals and clinics because the interior of walls can be accessed for plumbing or electrical reasons without having to cut through sheetrock. Klein’s goal for the future is to expand into the residential scene. What’s great about the walls they use is that they can be easily incorporated with technology. Like many office spaces that the company has done, families can have things like televisions or iPod docking stations embedded into their walls. This not only infuses necessary technology into everyday life but also greatly saves on space. Klein believes that what you can do with a footprint is very powerful, and that it only makes sense for this type of construction to make its way into homes.
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Kilbourne Group offices in the Loretta building embed technology into the walls.
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How exactly does this work? The idea of simply moving walls around and popping different wall skins into place whenever desired is an interesting concept to comprehend at first. The walls and doors are constructed out of anodized aluminum frames with unitized studs that can be moved around. What Klein calls “skins” are put into place around the frames to complete the entire wall. The skins can be created with any material such as glass, wood, metal, marble, stone and much more. They can also be designed with any sort of finish or paint color desired. “Say someone is really sick of their red walls, or you wish you would have done maple wood instead of oak. You can take the skins off of your house, go have them painted somewhere and just put them right back on,” explained Klein. Smartt is also working on coming up with clip-on crown moldings to add to the walls, and they also distribute DIRTT’s variety of doors. Whether it’s a pivot door, closed-off barn doors or self-sealing slider doors, their doors are available in over 700 styles. One subject that Klein is frequently asked about is sound. The walls come with recycled denim insulation that is built into the interior frame. As Klein explained, these walls have the same acoustics and sound barriers that any typical sheetrock wall would. Consumers also don’t have to worry about the walls not being sustainable enough for the frigid climate of the area.
DIRTT walls at Kilbourne Group offices in the Loretta building.
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Labor vs. Product What makes Smartt Interior Construction so cuttingedge, aside from the DIRTT products, is the efficient way everything is produced and installed. Every piece is built in an off-site factory instead of being built right in the building. Everything is transported to the site and put into place, quite literally like snapping LEGO pieces together. Klein enforces this business model because it not only saves money, but it also reduces the amount of labor needed for typical construction projects. “As the skilled labor force gets small, what’s going to happen to the construction industry? Why not just pay someone to simply build everything in a factory and install it all once when it’s ready?’” expressed Klein. “Conventional construction has always been about 35 percent materials and 75 percent labor, and we’re flipping that. We’re taking the labor out and doing it off site.” Klein has very few people working for her considering the type of tasks that they are able to accomplish. She is the owner and project manager, and actually goes to construction sites and oversees projects. She has another “project champion” in in Sioux Falls, S.D., and an in-house designer. She has partnered with a local company for installation, which can consist of four to eight people depending on the project, and are only used when needed. That way, Klein can save money on labor costs and the install company can make time to do other outside business. As far as product costs, Klein says that it always varies due to the number of options with materials, styles and sizes. Cost is calculated by square foot using a program called ICE, which gives Klein the ability to plug in a few numbers based on what the consumer wants and come up with a budget estimate almost instantly. Klein and her partners are early adaptors to what can potentially be the new way that construction is done. Nobody wants to be the first to try something totally new, but Smartt and DIRTT are taking the initiative to be the first to bring this type of cutting-edge technology to the area. The amount of benefits for consumers, distributors and the community are immense, so keep your eyes open for a new wave of the future.
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