Design & Living March 2016

MARCH 2016

COMPLIMENTARY

BUILDERS AT HOME

Inside five local builders' personal homes, their families and their pursuit of the American dream.

FROM THE EDITOR

In like

A LION,

out like a Lamb...

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or many who are accustomed to our fierce climate changes, it seems that March is our most unpredictable month. You know that saying that March 'comes in like a lion and out like a lamb'? Around here, that lion just doesn't always like to make a graceful exit when we want it to.

But one thing is certain: spring is on it's way, come hell or high water. Ok, I'll just stay away from that topic...we've been there, done that.

So, how do us Midwesterner's get through fierce winters and unpredictable Springs? We take that lion's roar and throw it into our community, our families and our work. It wouldn't be a stretch to say that we are some of the most passionate, patient and enduring folks around. In our pursuit to seek out some of those passionate people, we decided to call up a few local builders who truly love what they do.

Although we would normally ask to see their most spectacular builds, this time our request was closer to home. In fact, it was their own, personal homes. Since the public rarely gets to see inside these doors, we couldn't wait to show you a glimpse of their family life and their own personal style. To round it off, we sat them down and asked, "Why?" Why do they do what they do? What makes

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them want to spend months on end building something from the ground up and pouring over every detail from the banister to the baseboards?

This is tedious work with endless obstacles at every corner. It's timesensitive, problem solving, people pleasing, team leading, beyond detailoriented work, certainly not for the faint of heart. So, why would one put themselves through this day in and day out? Simple: for the pursuit of the American dream. With every builder we interviewed, this statement was their common thread. They wanted to ensure everyone was able to achieve the dream of owning a home and creating a space to thrive.

So, here's hoping March decides to grace us with the elusive lamb. And if it doesn't? We won't be sitting around hoping for a 70-degree day. We plan to

use our time wisely and throw ourselves into the April 'Project Issue'. Nothing makes Spring come sooner than an ample honey-do list of awesome DIY projects and a sprinkle of Easter egghued chalk paint. If you don't learn something from this coming issue, we haven't done our job.

Sincerely,

TRACY NICHOLSON Associate Publisher/ Editor tracy@spotlightmediafargo.com

CONTENTS DESIGN&LIVING

FEATURE 46 ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 36 MID-CENTURY MODERN

If you grew up with heavy metal fans, chukka boots, rotary dial phones and a sleek style of furniture now coined midcentury modern, this story is for you. See why mid-century modern has re-emerged in the design world and learn how to embrace the style for your own home.

100 REACHING NEW ARTISTIC HEIGHTS

BUILDERS AT HOME We love to feature our local builders' latest homes, but this time we wanted to take it one step further. For this issue, we take you on a tour of five local builders' personal homes, meet their families and get a glimpse of their cutting-edge style. Beyond their homes, we find out what stirs their passion for building the American dream.

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See how Dennis and Jeannie Krull of 5foot20 gallery in Moorhead have transformed the old Valley Window Company building. Their eclectic space showcases their unique style of art, photography, jewelry, cards and 'Alphotory'.

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Find out why bringing elements of nature into your home is an innovative way to incorporate color and style into any design. Phaidra Yunker and Lisa Grindberg explain the art behind indoor gardens and share with us the simple ways plants can enhance your space.

ON THE COVER

NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE

On the cover is the home of Tom Dietrich, girlfriend Ali Kavanaugh and their three year-old Schnauzer, Winston. For more on the family business he shares with his father, Clay Dietrich, see page 80.

Makers, get ready to make. For our April issue we're preparing for spring with our first ever 'Project Issue.' If you relish the idea of remodeling, count down the days to your next DIY project or have a fascination with those that fabricate, this issue is a must read.

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MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS At Design & Living, our goal is to create a publication that is just as much fun to read as it is to view. Here are the writers and contributors that so affably use their time and talents to tell a story and give our pages purpose.

TREVER

KARLA

Trever Hill has been the owner of Trever Hill Design, formerly known as Home Suite Couture, in Fargo since 2009. He was also the Specialty Shop Manager of Scheels Home & Hardware. Hill works on both residential and commercial projects around the FM and lakes areas. He has been a valuable contributor, showing cutting-edge home design and utilizing furniture and décor from local stores in staging homes, remodels, new builds and historic renovations.

In 2014, Hill was nominated for the “Top 5 Best of the Red River Valley” poll by The Forum.

Karla Krengel, a Minnesota native, is a third generation, industry entrepreneur at the helm of Krengel & Hood. She represents kitchen and bath luxury products, including Corsi, Greenfield and Siteline Cabinetry. She has written for Chicago Home & Garden, Chicago Agent Magazine, Mountain Living Magazine, the NKBA magazine and various local newspapers and online resources. Krengel has also been the face of kitchens. com, a speaker for the local and national NKBA chapter, a member of Jenn-Air’s Design Advisory Council, Powerhouse Smart Group and Whirlpool’s “think tanks”.

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KRENGEL

KARI

LANGSDORF RASMUS

Kari, a partner at designingwomen2, grew up surrounded by art and the home-crafted. She fondly recalls hauling granite cobblestones headed for the dump that was brought home to help her dad build a one-ofa-kind retaining wall. Having put her BA in political science and English and an MA in human resources to good use in her earlier careers, she is now thrilled to use her left brain to create beautiful spaces.

HAILEY

TALI

Hailey is an intern at Spotlight Media, contributing to various projects among the company's publications. She will graduate this spring with a bachelor's degree in English and has had experience writing for The Spectrum at North Dakota State and has had art published with Northern Eclecta, NDSU's literary journal. Colbrunn looks forward to pursuing her MA in English and continuing to develop her writing.

Tali Lea is a local artist in the Fargo-Moorhead area. She is graduating with a degree in Art and a Minor in Advertising at North Dakota State University.

She is personally interested in painting, using oil paint as a medium. Her inspiration comes from the environment that she lives in and the unique colors and shapes it creates.

Tali writes a weekly blog on her website Talilea.com that explores the challenges of being an artist in this day and age. When she isn’t painting or writing, you can find her at Caribou Coffee working as a manager and barista.

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HBA EDITORIAL DESIGN&LIVING

THE HBA:

Connecting Homeowners to Homebuilders

By Tom Spaeth, HBA President, Accent Contracting

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elebrating our 60th anniversary this year, we are proud of our long history of advocating for our members as well as helping to connect them to you: the home buying and remodeling public. The popularity of the “buy local” movement shows no sign of slowing down, and the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead is your link to over 820 local businesses serving our community through home improvement services and new construction.

Last year, we overhauled our website, hbafm.com, to make it more user-friendly and practical: • Building and Remodeling Resources Check out the “Find A Member” tab for a constantly updated online membership directory that is searchable by business activities, key word or company name. Under the “Build/Remodel” tab, we’ve also got tips for choosing a contractor, information on local developments and construction incentives, plus more.

• Events All the details on our public events like the Home & Garden Show, the Parade of Homes and the Remodeled Home Tour can be found at hbafm.com, too. We are excited to roll out a new and muchimproved Parade-dedicated website in April that will allow you to browse home entries with ease. You can also download a mobile application when the Parade draws near to assist in finding the homes you’d like to tour.

Technology is awesome, but sometimes nothing beats paging through a book or unfolding a map to do your research.

• Joining the HBA If you own or work at a home building or remodelingrelated company, it’s a breeze to check out our benefits online and submit an application, too.

The Membership Directory is a listing of all our members alphabetically and by business activity, as well as information on local incentives, financing assistance, contractor licensing and warranty, etc.

The map includes major developments in the area, their amenities and contact information if you want to purchase a lot.

Tom Spaeth is the HBA President and owns Accent Contracting with Mike Arnold. Their company provides designbuild remodeling services to the FM area.

Spaeth has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry.

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In January, we published this year’s Membership Directory & Consumer Guide and Development Map. These publications are available free of charge at several businesses in the FM area or at the HBA office: 1802 32nd Ave. S, Fargo. To find a current list of distributors, visit hbafm.com and click on “About.”

The Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead promotes an environment in which members and their businesses can prosper.

DESIGN&LIVING DIY

DIY

with

MARIA BOSAK

farmhouse GUEST BEDROOM

THE

PROJECT

Lighten up! It can be easy to let the remodeling process stress you out. So, this month, like every month, I’m trying to lighten things up with a silly headshot and reaching back to my days of senior high portraits. I hope it makes you smile and reminds you to have a little fun when you tackle those home projects.

BY MARIA BOSAK | PHOTOS BY PAUL FLESSLAND

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The

GUEST BEDROOM

After Before

I have been dying to show you this room for the last month. If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen a few sneak peeks because I was so excited that I really couldn’t keep it all to myself.

Let’s take a look at how the guest bedroom looked in the beginning and how it looks today.

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Barn Door Fever I know, those barn doors just make you gasp. I’ve been dying to find a place in the house to put them, and this room was the perfect spot. Not only because the original doors were outdated and too dark, but because this room had enough clearance on each side of the closet opening to allow for them to slide open.

Grain Designs built and installed the doors and Michelle, our head painter at Eco Chic, did the white wash finish to them. The handles are still to come. Truth be told, I completely forgot we hadn’t placed them yet, until I saw the photo.

Let’s walk through the room and take a look at all the updates. Sometimes it is hard to pick them out. This will help when you start your own project.

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Before

The Updates Take a look at the ceiling. It started with a double racetrack on the perimeter and heavy popcorn throughout. In order to eliminate the popcorn ceiling, we actually had to remove the racetrack portion and install new sheetrock throughout the entire room. The popcorn was much too hard to scrape off. This left us with a nice smooth ceiling that we then finished with crown molding to complete the room.

We also removed the dark, short baseboards and installed new, taller, detailed baseboards in white.

Gone also is the old carpet and in its place is a Smartstrand Karastan Carpet with a diamond pattern. We opted for

this carpet, not only because it felt like heaven on my bare feet, (that is how you properly test carpet) but because the pattern added some dimension to the room and just looked darn pretty.

I also removed the old light fixture and updated all the outlets and switches to new white ones. This can easily be overlooked and keep a room feeling dated if not done. It is relatively inexpensive if you aren’t moving any fixtures and simply need to swap them out. It is even cheaper if you have a nephew named Jake who helped you out, so he could go fishing with your husband the next day. (Thanks Jake!)

Heads Up! I was dead set on having a chandelier in this room, but given the 8-foot ceilings, Tate was skeptical that it made sense.

The reason it works is because of the placement of the bed. You don’t ever walk under the light fixture so there is no chance you bump your head. I’m 5 foot 4 inches tall in my socks, so I’m not bumping my head, but let me tell you, the first child to crawl on this bed is swinging from that thing all day long.

So maybe not an option in a child’s room, but hopefully none of our guests are going to be swinging from the chandelier. (Yes, I just said that.)

Moving on…let’s take a look at the décor elements.

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It Is Well With My Soul I will admit that I went all “girly” in this room. I love it when my sister and girlfriends come and spend the night. I wanted a room that they really enjoyed spending time in to hopefully soothe their soul just a bit.

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The aqua desk belonged to my girlfriend Laura before she finally agreed to sell it to me a year or so ago. I’ve been waiting for the perfect place to use it and this room was just that place.

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Here are some of my other favorite décor pieces used in the room: 1 • A gold 'S' that stands for Shannon, my girlfriend who soothes my soul often.

2 • Magnolia mug that was a gift from the one and only Joanna Gaines.

3 • Midwest pillow, a gift from Emily Brooks with Taea Made.

4 • “It is Well With My Soul” sign from House of Belonging in Nashville Tenn.

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Making This Room A Reality I hope this room inspires you to create spaces that soothe your soul. For more information on this room, check out my blog on ILoveEoChic.com. You can get a source list for everything in the room.

Thank you to Gene’s Painting and SJS Contracting for helping make this room a reality.

Next Month See you next month when we reveal another bathroom. You will want to see the cement tile and marble we used to turn the yellow bathroom into another soothing space.

Xo, Maria

Follow Maria on Instagram @ EcoChicBoutique or on facebook.com/ iloveecochic to find out about her latest remodel and see sneak peeks of new makeovers.

For more information contact: Eco Chic Boutique 4955 17th Ave. S, Fargo 701-356-6600 iloveecochic.com

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We recreated this vignette based upon a 1957 brochure.

The blue chair is from DW2. The dried lavender is from Erica Sponsler’s organic farm. All other items are for sale in Aaron Swinkels’ new showroom.

What’s Old

IS NEW

Mid-Century Modern Style Move over young hipsters, your parents and grandparents put the original “hip” in hipster. Those of us of a “certain age” grew up with heavy metal fans, chukka boots, rotary dial phones (where the term “dial” a number originated) and a sleek style of furniture now coined mid-century modern.

BY KARI LANGSDORF RASMUS PHOTOS BY PAUL FLESSLAND, KARI LANGSDORF RASMUS, HERMAN MILLER, HOWARD MILLER

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This piece-de-resistance at MMMH was created by J. L Moller, a Danish Designer.

This 60-plus-year-old family business continues to make heirloom quality pieces.

s a child, I was aware that my house looked different. My mother, an artist then and now, embraced a style of the 1950s that was called Danish Modern.

Our neighbors' styles leaned toward tables with scalloped edges and skirted sofas. Our furniture was leaner, with bright fabrics.

My mom recently downsized. She was ready for a change. However, after a quick browse through Houzz, she decided to keep her teak tables and lamps, updating the look with new accessories and upholstered furniture.

The beauty of this style is that it continues to play well with other styles.

One of her pieces I kept. It was a 1950s-era school project: a scrapbook filled with brochures and articles showcasing this “modern” style. The styles were revolutionary, but so were the times. It set me on a quest to search Fargo for mid-century modern pieces, both old and new, that were influenced by historical changes. My field trip took me to two collector/ shop owners: Brett Bernath of Mid Mod Madhaus and Aaron Swinkles of Junk Giant.

The pieces that Brett Bernath displays in his Roberts Street store, Mid Mod Madhaus, prove that the fabric of my youth has survived. I grew up sleeping on a sofa whose indestructible material left an imprint on my face.

Today’s fabrics are much softer; however, I doubt that they will last

Brett Bernath of Mid Mod Madhaus stated that his typical customer is often looking for period correct pieces and statement pieces to build a design around.

50 years. To the true collector, this ensures that sofas and chairs have not been bastardized by being reupholstered.

The colors of the fabric were vibrant.

Orange, green, yellow… possibly foretelling the times to come. As the changes of the 1960s were on the horizon, people started to embrace bolder colors and geometric designs.

My mom gave me an ERA (Equal Rights Amendment) bracelet for my birthday and flower power was just a few years

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Brett Bernath takes a break in this Homecrest molded plastic, potato chip chair. Homecrest still creates furniture in Wadena, Minnesota.

“WE ARE DRAWN TO THE FURNITURE IN OUR GRANDPARENT’S BASEMENT.” Brett Bernath, Mid Mod Madhaus

Eames Lounge chair

away. It doesn’t take a huge leap to suppose that these same individuals were also ready to embrace a whole new palette, design style and way of life. After offering a fresh-made bagel, Bernath encouraged me to test some of the furniture, claiming it was all comfortable. Trying to prove his claim wrong, I headed to the molded plastic chair. The curves of the chair fit like a glove. Its ergonomic form was, at the time, cutting edge.

Herman Miller has continued to make a version of the Eames Lounge chair for over 50 years. While most of Eames' designs were for the masses, this chair was made for the high-end market.

Charles Eames wanted to give the chair "the warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt."

Bernath also gave a quick history lesson of the period, stating “the industrial revolution allowed for more opportunities for design and mass produced pieces.” The iconic Eames lounge chair was made out of molded plywood, which was an emerging

technology. The husband and wife team of Charles and Ray Eames spent years perfecting their steam process until they were able to mold a chair compatible with the human form.

Many of their pieces are showcased at the Museum of Modern Art. “This clock (pictured left) is an adaptation of a classic George Nelson design that Howard Miller first produced in the 1940s," said Bernath.

As my eyes panned the room, they were drawn to the clocks and lights.

They have a space-age look to them.

Again, take a look at the history of the time. In 1957, the Russians took Americans by surprise when they launched Sputnik 1, the first satellite.

With national pride on the line, America ramped up the space race creating NASA. My family was eating Space Food Sticks… gross. Really, who wants to eat something that would withstand the time and conditions on a spaceship? Those times were also reflected in accessories, patterned material and even the printed brochures of the time.

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DW2 felt nostalgic when ordering this custom-made sofa. Its lines and fabric are a throwback to the space race and 1950s modern style.

“THE FORM AND FUNCTION OF MID-CENTURY DESIGN HAVE AN INSATIABLE DRAW.” Aaron Swinkels, Junk Giant

My next stop took me to Aaron Winkels’ store “Junk Giant.” When I asked about some of his pieces he was happy to talk shop about where he finds his treasures. This venture into furniture and period pieces has been so successful, that he was in the process of moving into expanded space at 303 Broadway, Ste. B in Downtown Fargo.

When asked about the quality of the pieces in his store, his persona quickly changed from shop owner to passionate curator of history as he stated that, “People cared about these pieces even after they were no longer in vogue. They were stewards of this history, passing it on in near-new condition.” Because of the quality materials and craftsmanship, pristine originals can often be found.

His topics ebbed and flowed between the artistry of design, ecology, consumption, the psychology of form and his desire to find the weird and/ or well-made for his store. It was apparent that Swinkels is a shop owner not just because he likes period pieces, but because he wants to curb consumption and find new homes for gently used pieces.

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If everything that goes around comes around, mid-century modern design has come back even stronger. This is not just a repeat of an earlier style. It is a collection of old and new, a melding of design and taking old favorites and mixing them with new favorites. Go ahead. Pick that signature piece – a credenza, a vibrant sofa – and then artfully display your other décor around it. You’ll be thrilled with the result.

As Swinkels states, “These furniture designers were artists. They studied the psychology of what appealed to people.

They strove for form and function. They understood that people like repetition, but too many linear lines caused boredom.

The swooping arms disrupt the repetition."

My son wanted to combine both modern and southwest style in his room. The chairs, purchased in the early 1960s, came from my mom. The other pieces have been collected at thrift stores, garage sales and DW2.

Imagine having this as your air conditioner.

Many of these highly collectible fans are being recreated for today’s consumer.

For more information contact: Kari Langsdorf Rasmus designingwomen² 3223 13th Ave. S, Fargo 701-476-0938 designingwomen2.com

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FEATURE

BUILDERS

AT H O M E E

very issue of Design & Living features at least one new home built by our local builders. We write about their immaculate work, design, floor plans and every minuscule detail in between. This month, we wanted to change it up and offer our readers something different. For the first time, we didn't ask to see their latest projects and we had no intention of writing about their awesome finishes and beautiful craftsmanship. Instead, we simply asked to capture a personal glimpse inside the homes of the builders who have made it their life's work to create homes for others.

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By Tracy Nicholson Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography

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DESIGN&LIVING TYRONE LESLIE

HERITAGE HOMES

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LESLIE H

eritage Homes founder, Tyrone Leslie, shares his Osgood home with his two favorite people, daughters Rania (12) and Mira (10) along with family dogs, Beck8t and Tika. This 5,000-square-foot home, built in 2013, is the epitome of a clean and modern design built for family. Inspired by Heritage Home's Tuscany plan, this is livability at its finest.

At Home with Tyrone Leslie of Heritage Homes: Q What made you choose this specific neighborhood?

A "We have built a lot of homes in the Osgood community and my family just loves the neighborhood. The girls have a lot of friends all around us, not to mention all the conveniences."

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Q What is it like as a builder to design and build your own home?

A "Building our home was such an awesome experience, especially because my girls were at an age where they could be involved. They loved picking out their room design and colors and also being involved in the overall home design."

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Tyrone Leslie with his daughters and mom, Adele Leslie, who also lives in Fargo.

Q What is it that draws you to the home building industry?

A "We positively affect people’s lives every day. What can be more rewarding than helping a family build their heritage in a brand new home?

It will always be the American dream to own your own home. What makes it even more incredible is working with an awesome team of people that cares as much as you do about your home and provides such an incredible service that leaves you beaming with excitement at closing.

Heritage Homes enjoys a 98.3 percent customer satisfaction, which is our most humbling statistic, and unheard of in this industry."

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DESIGN&LIVING TYRONE LESLIE

"Our Heritage Homes process helped keep us in check, which was wonderful. I have been involved in over one thousand builds and when I became the actual buyer I forgot all I knew and became the person that questions selections. With the HH process and our incredible trade partners, our journey through the build was so simple and, of course, we love our home and its livability.

Literally the girls want to build again.

Sorry Nicole (Heritage Homes Project Coordinator), you may see us again."

Q

What is your favorite space?

A "My favorite space is in my massage chair in the family room with a cup of tea, my two beautiful girls and the two cutest dogs in the world."

For more information: Heritage Homes 1815 38th St. S, Fargo 701-281-7184 heritagefargo.com

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EID-CO HOMES

KRISTIE & JASON

EID

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ristie and Jason Eid of Eid-Co Homes share their South Fargo home in the Legacy I addition with their kids Thomas (10) and Paige (12). With their oldest daughter, Emily (18) off at college, their five-bedroom tudor style home is in transition. As a third generation home builder, the Eid's home is centered around the American dream and preserves the memory of the Moorhead home Jason Eid grew up in.

At Home with Kristie and Jason Eid of Eid-Co Homes: Q

What is your personal style?

A KE: "Our home is transitional with many formal elements. We've been trying to lighten it up a bit. As much as we like wood with solid wood doors and wider trim, it also can be very heavy and dark, so recently we've tried to brighten it up and make it a little more relaxed and comfortable. We have a lot of inherited furniture from both of our parents."

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DESIGN&LIVING KRISTIE & JASON EID

By Tracy Nicholson Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography

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KE: "The chairs in the kitchen were actually the chairs Jason had growing up in his parent's home. The glass in the dining room is from my grandma or great-grandparents. I like having the memories that come back from those pieces. We haven't kept or brought in a lot of things that didn't have a special meaning. It's sometimes made it more challenging with decorating. I don't want it to look like an antique store, but I like mixing the old with the new."

Q Is this design based off of one of Eid-Co's home plans?

JE: "The basic footprint is based on the home I grew up in that my father built in Moorhead in '78 or '79. So that's what we started with but completely re-configured the garage, kitchen and an opening to the family room. A lot of the materials that we used in this home can be found in the homes we build.

Some of the things that worked so well here, we've now incorporated into the homes we build."

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KE: "Our plan was to use some of the formal spaces down the road to entertain more, which we really don't.

That's why our formal space has become more for day to day use. The space off the kitchen was originally planned to be the true family room for the kids. That didn't work out very well with snacks, mess and the TV blaring, so we flipped the spaces around and the kids moved to the once formal space further from the kitchen. It's a little more isolated and the sound doesn't travel so much."

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DESIGN&LIVING KRISTIE & JASON EID

Q What is it like as a builder to design and build your own home?

A JE: "When we set out to build this, I decided that we were going to allow our craftsman to be artists on this house. And so, the people that build our homes are the same ones that built our own house. There were many areas in the house that we didn't actually design. I gave the tradesman the concept that I had in mind and asked them to do what they do best to make it work. I'm sentimental with history, so rebuilding my childhood home was important to me. We also went through plans and drove through neighborhoods, even when we traveled, and our eye kept coming back to this same style. Then we sat down and talked about how we live. That's how some of the room configurations came about."

KE: "The advantage was that we knew the people working on our home and they knew us, so everyone had a little more vested interest and took a little extra care. Jason's knowledge helped save several extra steps in the process."

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What is your favorite space?

A KE: "I love the master bedroom shower and drive-through garage. But I think the room off the kitchen with our leather furniture is really my favorite."

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A JE: "I like our master bedroom setup. We spend most of our time here, whether sleeping or on the couch reading with the family. Neither of us really care if we sleep in a dark room, so the large windows do not have a darkening feature on them. Because of that, in our 15 years of marriage, we've only used an alarm clock maybe a dozen times."

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What is it that draws you to the home building industry?

A JE: "What I like most is that it's both a job and a vocation. I don't have to search for something that gives me meaning. Being able to shelter people is very important to me and I was raised and taught that the American dream is to have your own home, have your own grass, be able to paint the walls and hang pictures wherever you want. Also, I'm thankful that my grandfather and father decided to go down the route of being affordable, so that more and more families can actually get into homes."

KE: "I think it's those families, couples or individuals that didn't think they could buy a home is why I like meeting with them. Seeing their excitement when they find out that they can really do this. And then to be with them as they get to pick out the features is really a lot of fun. We work with a lot of people in our neighborhood and love to be part of their lives and see them through the process."

For more information: Eid-Co Homes 1701 32nd Ave. S, Fargo 701-237-0510 eid-co.com

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ome would say that 1984 was a groundbreaking year for the Krueger family. This was the year Kimberly Krueger Tehan was born and the same year her father Greg broke ground on his first home in Minot, N.D. establishing Krueger Construction. After a relocation to Fargo, Kimberly Krueger Tehan, along with her siblings and husband Jimmy Tehan, help carry on the family name and reputation for high quality craftsmanship. With vaulted ceilings, shiplap detailing, custom built-ins and a wine cellar, Kimberly and Jimmy's first home is first-class.

At Home with Kimberly Krueger Tehan and Jimmy Tehan of Krueger Construction: Q What made you choose this specific neighborhood?

KT: "Jimmy's not from around here, he actually grew up in Honduras. I've lived in Fargo since I was four years old.

I grew up in South Fargo so I kind of just feel like this is home. We chose The Pines at The District because, at that time, it was one of the only South Fargo neighborhoods that was build-able, but it's still nice and central. We like the location, it's not so far out there and it's still close to many of the projects we're working on now."

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What is your personal style?

A KT: "We really wanted to achieve that relaxed feeling of when you're on vacation, a neutral palette, calm and cool. As far as the square footage goes, it's not a big home but we still wanted to have nice finishes and make it so that we looked forward to coming home. My husband likes Restoration Hardware and I love Pottery Barn, so that's the design mix that we were trying to go for."

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What is your favorite space?

KT: "I think, eventually, our favorite space will be downstairs. But, currently, my favorite space is the upstairs living room. I love to be able to turn the fireplace on and cozy up with a cup of coffee."

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JT: "Unfortunately, you won't get to experience it with all the snow, but my favorite place is the patio. We have couch-type furniture out there and it's a really relaxing place to spend the afternoon. On the interior, I'd say the wine cellar just because as a project it was so dang hard to do. I literally spent three days in there."

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Q What is it that draws you to the home building industry?

KT: "None of us ever actually planned to work for my dad. We all went to school for different things. I actually lived in New York and worked in the design and public relations field out there. And we all ended up coming home and working together.

It's nice when you're working with your family, because the name on your sign is your name so we take pride in that. To me, the most exciting part is the design. I think he (Jimmy) would probably say the growth and different floor plans. I just think it's rewarding, especially when it's their dream to own a home or build a home and you see them tear up at the closing. We're at the point now where we're building for a lot of our friends, so that's really cool."

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JT: "I started out as a commercial aviation undergrad at UND then ended up going into a masters in business, really with no intent of going into real estate or construction.

The funny story behind it though, is my grandpa on my dad's side sold real estate and I didn't know that my grandpa on my mother's side was a builder, so you could say it's kind of in my blood. For me, it's one of the few jobs where there's excitement every day, we never do the same thing. It just keeps it interesting. I think the overall process of building houses for people is intriguing. The one main thing that's different is that you can't be creative about the rules in aviation, you pretty much have to stick to them."

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KT: "Our lower level is a work in progress. We don't have our cabinetry built-ins or shiplap fireplace done yet. My husband's undergraduate degree is in aviation. We met at UND. So, that's where some of the airplane details around the house come from.

He flies a little bit still, but eventually down here will be an airplane and travel theme.

"My husband did the wine cellar using reclaimed wood from ICSS Supply Company and we ordered the racks online. This space will definitely have more of a rustic feel than the upstairs once it's complete."

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Q What is it like as a builder to design and build your own home?

A KT: "We put all of our customers first, so the build process took a bit longer than it typically would. It's funny though, when we first started out he (Jimmy) said, 'I trust you, you just do whatever you want,' then as time went on, he had a lot more input than I originally thought he would.

But it's the same thing you see when working with customers. Women are so focused on the kitchen and master bedroom while men are focused more on the garage and the basement space. So, it was really no different for us. We kind of knew going into it that some of the decisions would be easy. This is our first home that we've built together, so it's nice to kind of put yourself in the shoes of the people that you're working for everyday too.

If we'd visit and the progress was a little slow that day, we'd have the same feelings as the client when going through the building process. That part was good for us and not quite as expected. It's helpful to us to be able to see what it's like on the other side of the table.

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"My sister is our design director, so she walks customers through the design process. Her and I design all of our floor plans and model homes and do the staging together. She did help with our house as well. What we did was take an existing floor plan, the 'Aberlee,' and made some modifications. We made enough changes that it created a new floor plan we've named Audree after our youngest niece. In fact, all 11 of our home plans are named after family.

This was supposed to be our two to five year home until we get into the next one. So we really wanted to use the smaller square footage the best we could."

For more information: Krueger Construction 1133-A Harwood Dr., Fargo 701-239-0015 kruegerbuilt.com

ROBERT LESLIE DESIGN&LIVING

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obert Leslie, founder of Designer Homes and Luxe Custom Homes, shares his Woodbury home in South Fargo with wife Melissa and their two children Jude (4) and Eve (1). Their 6,950-square-foot home, built in 2006, is a contemporary space that was custom designed and practices the same exclusivity that Designer Homes has become known for.

At Home with Robert Leslie of Designer Homes & Luxe Custom Homes: Q What made you choose this specific neighborhood?

A "We wanted to be close to my family.

My dad and mom are on one side of me and my brother Norman and his family are on the other side. My in-laws are also less than a block away so it is pretty much perfect, as family is truly everything to me."

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What is your favorite space in your home?

"I would have to say my favorite space is the great room. That is where we spend most of our time together as a family."

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What is it like as a builder to design and build your own home?

"It is a lot of fun. I am extremely passionate about building homes and I am a perfectionist to top it off, so building my home was stress-free.

I pride myself on making sure that every client loves every aspect of their home, so building my home for my family was conducted in that same fashion.

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"Because of the fact that my team and I are always researching the latest and greatest trends and products in new home construction, I am able to offer a better home to my clients and also to my family when I build my personal homes as well."

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Q What is it that draws you to the home building industry?

A "Everything about it, really. I love to design the homes. I build around all of my clients' personal needs while also making every home extremely functional and comfortable. The major draw for me is my passion for the client experience with Designer Homes when they build their dream home with us. I can’t even explain in words the pride I take in the fact that my clients choose us, not just on their largest purchase, but also their most personal choice as it's where they will spend the most amazing moments in life with their loved ones. Knowing that 'home sweet home' to my clients is their brand new Designer Home is a very rewarding feeling for my team and I."

For more information: Designer Homes, Re/Max Legacy Realty, Luxe Custom Homes Robert A. Leslie, RealtorÂŽ Owner/Agent 4342 15th Ave. S. #105, Fargo 701-492-5057 DesignerHomesFM.com LegacyR.com LUXECustomHomesFM.com

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he home of Tom Dietrich, girlfriend Ali Kavanaugh and their three-year-old Schnauzer, Winston, gives a perfect view into the craftsmanship Dietrich Homes is best known for. Dietrich Homes founder Clay Dietrich keeps their father-son business centered around family, trusting in his son to be just as detailed-oriented as himself. At over 5,000 square feet, this builder's home is a true labor of love, maximizing its pond views and even adding in some hidden surprises.

At Home with Tom Dietrich of Dietrich Homes: Q What made you choose this neighborhood?

A "I grew up in Moorhead, so I like the idea of coming back to the area to The Preserve at Horizon Shores. We had owned this lot for a while and I just loved the views of the pond and being able to have a nice, open area that wasn't overcrowded. There's a dock just down the way that we can fish off of.

There's also a gazebo and walking path that go all the way around the pond."

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Q What is it like as a builder to design and build your own home?

Q Can you explain the hidden room behind the bookcase?

A "Before we built, the first thing we did was meet up here with Ali and Winston and kind of walked the lot. So, when we do something that has the ability to have nice views or nice features outside, we'll design the house, not only to be functional on the interior, but have the exterior kind of facilitate that. From there, we figured out where each room needed to be to best utilize the views.

A "I always wanted one growing up but he (Clay) never let me have one, so when I saw this empty space under the trusses on the plans, I said, 'You know what we're putting in there!'

The couch we got from an old house and we thought that would probably fit under there and it ended up fitting right under the skylights. Later on, we're thinking of adding open cabinets for kids toys and things like that. We do have it wired for a theater too."

"It actually went pretty fast, it took just under five months. There was a lot of weekend work by my dad and I. We were getting two weeks of work done in one week normally. There's some parts of our home that have melded in from our other houses over time. Being a builder, the layout of the house was easier, but picking out materials was hard just because we work with so many. We're doing different styles all the time, so I know of all the options. Some things got picked out just because we knew they were easy to clean. Other things got picked just for the way it looked.

Heather in our office has something like six books of lights with over one thousand pages each, that can be overwhelming. Then we found out we like Restoration Hardware. If we found something that was crazy in price, we'd send a picture over to Heather and she'd find us something similar, but less expensive. That's the same thing we do for out clients."

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What is it that draws you to the home building industry?

A "Growing up, I built and did odd jobs here and there all the time with my dad's crew. When I went to college, I started working part time with them and really got to like working with my hands. When I got done with college, I figured if I sat down, I'd fall asleep at work so I needed to do something where I was moving and kept me going. I also like being really picky.

When I first started managing, we were smaller and the economy was kind of slow. So, now I manage more people and do a lot more between our subcontractors and myself. My dad gets the house going at the beginning and I take over at the end and keep in contact with him and our office staff to coordinate everyone.

"Since we do everything custom for our clients, it's being able to take new ideas and make them happen and give them what they had pictured and what they thought. So, I always liked that it's a constant change for us. You have to keep up with the new things that are coming out, new ideas, new materials and new ways of building.

We typically build six to eight homes a year. We used to do more, but lately we're doing bigger houses and less of them. So now we focus more on being the premiere builder in town."

"I kind of learned from the ground up and spent some time in the fire service. Then Tom went to school initially not really thinking about being a builder, went to business school and has a financial and marketing background. Sometimes, it's just how things work out. He ended up running the job sites and manages everything from sheetrock and on. He takes care of all the finishing work now. I'm kind of getting rid of some of the hats I wear – you have to eventually. So now, I do more CEO and office work. Tom has really transitioned into our chief operating officer. He's been out there long enough that I don't have to worry about anything anymore."

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What is your favorite space?

A TD: "Inside, my favorite space is the living room and the sunroom.

We really sit in there all summer long. I also really like the garage – it's where we keep my grandpa's '69 Thunderbird. It's never been rebuilt and has been in the family since 1970.

The garage is about 1,474 square feet, a little bigger than planned. Dad drew it a bit bigger than what I originally started with."

AK: "In the summer, I'd say it's the sunroom. I love to go out there with Winston when I get home from work.

The rest of the year, it's the living room – that's where I spend most of my time."

For more information: Dietrich Homes 4151 38th St. S, Fargo 701-364-2781 dietrichhomes.com

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es, I am going to admit it, right here in writing. I walk through an appliance showroom drooling over the newest appliance offerings, running my hands over the stainless steel, admiring the stylish angles, imagining those appliances in my kitchen – just as I walk through a shoe store coveting the latest in designer footwear and imagining them in my closet.

What are today’s “well-heeled” homeowners choosing for their homes? I’d say technology, convenience and style all play leading roles when it comes to today’s appliances.

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on the deck in the middle of a great conversation, yet lamenting the fact that you threw the dinner in the oven too soon? No problem. Grab your phone and tell your connected wall oven to turn down the temperature or turn it off, and you can proceed with the end of that story.

“Enabling users to keep any eye on what’s happening in the kitchen while entertaining in another part of your home is just a tiny part of what the oven and app can do,” said Brian Maynard, Jenn-Air marketing director. “While connected appliances are not new, one of the challenges with regard to the connected appliances is connecting them for a reason. We don’t create innovation for innovation’s sake, we deliver it for the consumer,” explains Maynard. “Specifically, with our connected wall oven, you can use it simply as a wall oven if someone in your house prefers not to use the connection part. But, if you are a foodie who enjoys being connected, you can become inspired out and about at the Fargo Farmer’s Market, pull out your connected device, turn on your wall oven and you can star cooking as soon as you walk in the door.”

Have you ever left the house, only to turn around and head home because you may (or may not) have left the oven on? This information is hot off the press - the connected wall oven can now work in conjunction with Nest. The newest feature on the connected Jenn-Air wall oven is something which will provide us all peace of mind! If you aren’t home, your connected wall oven can push a message to you, giving you the option of turning off your wall oven via your phone or tablet.

Via the Nest feature, you can also program your thermostat to turn down the overall temperature in your home when you turn your oven onto 400 degrees, for example. The parameters are determined by the homeowner; you are in control.

CONNECTED KITCHENS Investing in technology in regard to appliances at first sounds about as sexy as spending money on a new roof – which is important of course, but more fun if we could interact with it. But times have changed my friends; today’s appliance technology isn’t something we’ll never see or is only hidden behind the stainless steel. Today’s appliance technology is interactive and makes our lives easier.

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Ready for a time saver? The connected wall oven can flash new software to the oven so you can ensure you are always going to have the latest benefits from an upgraded software perspective. In the event there is a service issue, they used to have to roll a truck to determine what is wrong - and then the service person would order the part. “Thanks to connectivity, we can remotely diagnose what the issue might be and roll a truck with the part, in order to save you time,” noted Maynard.

And one more point I think is very worth noting; it is made in America - in Cleveland, Tenn.

BUILT-IN COFFEE MAKERS I run out for coffee every morning, seven days a week, for my husband and myself. I just stopped to think about what I spend a year on coffee… and I’m seeing a built-in coffee machine in my future.

While they started out in the high-end market, I’m seeing built-in coffee makers more and more in the mid-range market as well. While the coffee bar or coffee prep area in your kitchen comes first to mind, there are oh-so-many other perfect spots for one (or two) in a home: • The lower level entertaining area • The master suite • A guest suite • Any satellite kitchen area • The pool house

What should you look for in a built-in coffee machine?

• Non-plumbed coffee makers allow you to add them virtually anywhere.

• Run on a 110 outlet • Intuitive interface, with user-friendly controls • Automatic grinding, brewing and frothing • The ability to brew two cups at the same time • For easy maintenance, a removable brewing unit and a one-button cleaning control for the frothing system.

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THAT'S COOL One of my two favorite appliance introductions of late is, hands down, the Obsidian refrigerator. Imagine the surprise of opening a refrigerator and finding a dramatic and sophisticated deep charcoal interior instead of the traditional white one. Combined with the LED lighting points, food has never looked so good. The Obsidian refrigerator is No. 1 on my appliance wish list. There is an interesting comparison here between this refrigerator and what is happening in high-end cabinetry. From Europe, we’ve been seeing grey interiors (versus the wood or white we see in the states) for a while now.

In the U.S., soft close is now standard on high end cabinetry and in that level of cabinetry here, we are also seeing LED interior lighting as an offering. I think it is really exceptional that the Obsidian offers both LED lighting and the soft close interior drawers. Now we are seeing this trend over into appliances. While there is the comparison to be drawn to high end cabinetry, a little known fact is the Obsidian’s interior was actually inspired by visits to grocery stores and jewelry stores, where they highlight product with lighting.

Three more fun points on my wish list's No. 1 appliance - a dual evaporator that keeps food fresher longer and

the fact that this fridge is extremely quiet. In fact, you can put seven Obsidian refrigerators all running at the same time in one room, and together, they are quieter than a well known brand. The Obsidian is made in Iowa.

When it comes to refrigerators, well, let’s just say there is a lot to write these days! The French door combination is leading the pack as the most desired configuration.

This KitchenAid refrigerator offers the Preserva® Food Care System. The distinctive feature includes an ethylene-absorption cartridge which helps extend the freshness of produce by up to 25%. And the interior color you ask? Platinum.

INSPIRED BY CHEFS Speaking of configurations, KitchenAid has unveiled a new, multi-door, freestanding refrigerator with a first-of-its-kind, five-compartment configuration that

provides unparalleled control for organizing and preserving the freshness of foods, available now in the brand’s new black stainless steel finish, an industry first. “Both the food preservation technology and organizational advancements found in our newest KitchenAid refrigerator were inspired by the many cooks who tell us they want the freshest possible ingredients and the ability to find them quickly and easily,” said Beth Robinson, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid. “It’s truly a cook’s refrigerator and another KitchenAid tool for exploring culinary creativity.” The upper portion of the refrigerator is built with two, side-by-side compartments, similar to a traditional French door style. Inside, adjustable shelves make it easy to fit food and ingredients of all shapes and sizes, and the finely textured surface on shelf edges helps contain spills and prevent them from reaching other parts of the refrigerator.

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THAT'S HOT Do you love seafood, dumplings or cheesecake? That may be a random choosing of three foods, but what links them is the steam oven. Those are three of many foods you can definitely taste the difference in when they’ve been made in a steam oven. What's No. 2 on my kitchen remodel list? A convection system. If you're not familiar with convection, it's simply heat moved around an interior by a fan. Among other things, I’ve had salmon cooked in a steam oven, and it was, no kidding, pretty incredible. Why a steam oven? It keeps the moisture in the food. It adds a level of flavor other ovens can’t. It even adds moisture back into leftovers. It is considered by many to be the healthiest form of cooking.

HOT + STEAMY In the steam oven offering, in addition to a steam only mode, look for a steam plus convection setting. That way, it will multitask for you, to both crisp and maintain moisture in dishes from poultry to pastries. Your best bet is a convection heating element to evenly circulate heated air to ensure consistent baking results and speed up cooking times. Another timesaver you can look for on a steam oven is a no preheat option, which eliminates the need to wait to begin the cooking process. When steam is not required, a "convection bake" mode will provide the drier, even heat that benefit your cakes, soufflés and roasted meats.

YOUR "GO-TO" OVEN Another interesting trend related to the steam oven is instead of opting for the “traditional” double wall oven, we are seeing consumers choose steam ovens as their second oven. Why? Not everyone has a large kitchen and from a kitchen design standpoint, you can easily pair a 24-inch steam oven near a 24-inch built-in coffee maker and neither one has to be plumbed. Steam ovens are also popular as a second oven with the empty nester group. Once they install one in their home, it quickly becomes their go-to oven for cooking. There also seems to be more vegetarians than ever and they don’t always want the large ovens, which accommodate turkeys at Thanksgiving for example. Yes, the steam oven is gaining quickly in popularity.

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KEEP IT CLEAN We’ve been looking into our ovens for years to see if the food is done, so why do we not want to look into our dishwasher to see if the dishes are sparkling clean?

The latest dishwasher from KitchenAid has a sleek, new twist. The just-released model features a tinted, exterior window with lighted interior that illuminates upon completion of the washing cycle. “The integration of a window with lighted interior makes for a dramatic design statement and provides the assurance of seeing that dishes are sparkling prior to removal,” said Beth Robinson, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid. With LED lighting playing a more and more prevalent role in our kitchens, I expect we are going to see more windows with lighting behind them in everything from appliances to cabinetry.

Good shoes may take us places, but there’s no place like home with good appliances.

FIND THE LATEST IN APPLIANCES AT THESE LOCAL RETAILERS: RIGEL'S 609 Main Avenue, Moorhead HOMEMAKER'S VILLA 1400 Main Ave., Moorhead FERGUSON 1602 45th St N, Fargo KARL'S 3515 West Main, Fargo SHEYENNE APPLIANCE 430 Sheyenne St, West Fargo JW KITCHENS 5675 26th Ave SW #144, Fargo SHOWPLACE KITCHENS 2553 Kirsten Ln S, Fargo

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT: Karla Krengel Krengel & Hood Greenfield Cabinetry karla@krengel.com

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f you've visited Junkyard Brewering Company in Moorhead, you may have recently noticed the next-door arrival of a new gallery in an old space.

Dennis and Jeannie Krull of 5foot20 gallery have transformed the old Valley Window Company building into an eclectic space showcasing their unique style of art, photography, jewelry, cards and 'Alphotory'.

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INTRO TO ART Dennis Krull's journey began as an art director in an ad agency where he worked for many years in the advertising field. A layoff seven years ago ended up being the omen that finally landed him where he always wanted to be and in places he never knew he wanted to go. "I always had an interest in photography, but I only did it for myself, family and friends. When I got laid off, I decided I needed to diversify in order to make it, so that is when I started to develop other skills. Now, in addition to graphic design, I do photography (portrait, event and corporate), illustrations and fine art. The fine art side started in 2010 when I became part owner of Gallery 4, Ltd. in Downtown Fargo. We started our first studio in 2011 at the Townsite Center in Moorhead and moved to the old Valley Windows building next to Junkyard Breweing Company in 2014. We gutted the building and had a blast making it our own. We still have some work to do, but it is mostly finished," said Dennis Krull.

FUN FACT When it came time to name the business, Jeannie suggested 5foot20, this was often Dennis' response when people asked him how tall he was. Dennis Krull is originally from Forest Lake, Minn., and Jeannie Krull is from Hawley, Minn.

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PHOTOGRAPHIC ART With a looming stance of 6 feet 8 inches, Dennis Krull's height not only inspired the gallery's name, but inspired big work in the field of graphic design and illustration.

Branching out further into the world of photography, Dennis Krull works strategically from thousands of images and slowly narrows them down. His pieces can be a single photograph with up to 30 different photographic layers, creating energetic and elaborately detailed pieces. “As time has gone by, I have started using more and more layers. The piece ‘Stroll’ with the horses uses probably about 15 to 20 images put together,” explained Dennis Krull.

Shedding light on the Krull's life together, their photography tells their story. Some of the images were taken on family vacations, while others pay homage to Rollag, Minn., where Jeannie’s parents live. A series that he is currently working on is photographs of mushrooms. It started when they went on a family vacation and now, anytime they are camping with the family, the kids are on the look out for mushrooms. “It’s a funny thing because he is so tall and these things are so small, but the way he photographs the mushrooms make them look larger than life” said Jeannie Krull.

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"FOR OVER 30 YEARS, FROM COLLEGE ON, MY WIFE AND I HAVE GROWN UP HERE. WE WATCHED DOWNTOWN FARGO GO FROM A PLACE THAT NO ONE SEEMED TO CARE ABOUT TO THIS VIBRANT, WONDERFUL, HOPPIN’ METROPOLIS FULL OF PROMISE AND FUN THINGS TO DO. WE LOVE THAT WE ARE A PART OF THAT AND WANT OTHERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY SEE IT HOW WE SEE IT AND FALL IN LOVE WITH IT TOO." DENNIS KRULL

ALPHOTORY "I would go to street fairs and see the stands with the letters made out of different parts of trees, fences or any object that looked like a letter. I wanted to bring it back to original letters and Jeannie had the idea of including the history of the business. So Alphotory project was born – Alphabetic+Photographic+History.

Each letter is a business that was once established in the Fargo-Moorhead area,” said Dennis Krull. Adding to the project even further, Jeannie Krull has also created some vintage flared jewelry, cards, and shirts using the photographs. “We wanted to preserve some of the signage because a lot of it is becoming more modern,” explained Jeannie.

A SHARED PASSION The couple's artistic collaboration seems without bounds and doesn't end with Dennis Krull's talents alone. "Jeannie has always been a creative person and has dabbled in crafts and jewelry for years. Art is also in her blood. Her grandfather, Eugene Mousseau, taught her calligraphy from the time she was nine until he died when she was 15 years old. He was a calligrapher and sign painter in Minneapolis. Her dad, Phil Mousseau, was my graphic design professor at Moorhead State, and her great uncle, Roland Mousseau, was a professional fine artist as well as a WPA artist, and has at least one piece in the Smithsonian," said Dennis Krull.

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PRESERVING HISTORIC MOORHEAD "David Hunstad owns most of the buildings on that block and told us about it at our son’s graduation. He let us pretty much gut and design it from the floor to ceiling. We did most of the work with the exception of plumbing, heating and electricity. Even our sons and daughter helped, said Dennis Krull. After renovating the building and knocking down walls, the Krulls' outdated space soon became a vibrant studio and gallery opening in late November. Not wanting to lose the character of the old building, they preserved some elements that you can see on the floor where the main counter used to be.

IN THE WORKS The gallery space is connected to a large studio space where the Krulls can spread out and try out new techniques. "I am working with Encaustic painting, or simply “encaustic,” as a technique that uses beeswax and damar resin as a medium to create paintings or mixed media photography. The 'caustic' part of the term indicates that heat is used to melt and blend the layers of wax into a unified piece," said Dennis Krull. When they're not creating their own art, the Krulls host classes at the gallery and hope to soon expand their offerings.

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: 5foot20 Design Lounge 1424 1st Ave. N, Moorhead dkrull@5foot20.com ARTWORK AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT: Gallery 4, Ltd 114 Broadway N, Fargo Etsy etsy.com/shop/5foot20designs

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BUILT TO SUIT L ooking to create a custom, industrial vibe for his new office in South Fargo, TJ Haugrud, owner of H2 Design | Build and H2 Custom Homes, recruited Trever Hill Design to add the finishing touches. Starting with the office’s foyer, the finished design mimics the craftsmanship and custom design H2 personifies.

By Trever Hill and Tracy Nicholson | Photos by Paul Flessland

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(from left) Project Managers Joe Janssen, Heidi Toso and owner, TJ Haugrud

THE GOAL: As custom builders of residential and commercial spaces, Haugrud wanted a detailed, industrial look that would complete their new office space and would also be a great entrance for clients. To give the space a truly inspired feel, he requested only one-ofa-kind art pieces and decor. H2's new office is home base for their team.

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Our homes are a one-of-a-kind quality craftsmanship. We don’t have a floor plan that clients choose from, it’s pencils on the paper and we start designing their home. We really wanted the space to depict that kind of attention to detail that we specialize in with our commercial and residential projects.”

Heidi Toso,Project Manager H2 Custom Homes

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INFO FROM GRAIN DESIGNS

LOBBY FRONT DESK “The common reception has a desk area with an elevated secondary desk for clients to be greeted yet hide the operations of a busy desk. We needed to solve these same issues, but we wanted the design to be more unique and make a statement as the first thing a client sees when they walk in. The steel, elevated desk surface was bent to become the desk front, and also doubles as signage for H2. The primary desk area is also built from reclaimed white pine, while the desk front is a composition of material that was cut from the sides of each board during the build. This solution made use of the material that would otherwise be wasted and also allowed the desk to illustrate more history of the wood as well as the construction process.”

Blain Mikkonen, Grain Designs

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LOBBY FRONT DESK

LOBBY ACCENT WALL

“Due to all of the rough surfaces, I knew the pendants above the lobby desk needed to have high gloss and sheen. I love the mirrored effect with the Edison bulb barely showing. The handblown glass bowl on the desk works nicely and contrasts the other elements in the room.”

“For the statement wall in the lobby, I found a cast iron tile that was imported from Spain.

Each tile is imprinted with the exact date, color, style and location where they were made. To add dimension, we used three different levels of Kurde board behind each 12-by-24 tile to have them installed at different levels.”

GET THE LOOK: LOBBY Cast Iron tile accent wall - Ceramic Tile Works Lobby chairs - Restoration Hardware Desks and tables - Grain Design Birch branches - Vickerman Art behind lobby desk - Jay Pfeifer Art through tiled wall in hallway - Jessica Wachter Pendant lights - Lowes Metal H2 Logo on accent wall - Hofer Signs Glass bowl on entry desk - Murano, hand made in Italy, White Cristal

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ART IN LOBBY AREA “At the art opening for Jessica Wachter’s ‘Where the West Begins’, I instantly spotted a couple of pieces that I thought would work really well for the space. I spoke with TJ about the art and he loved them. Additionally, I found a Jay Pfeifer piece at Underbrush Gallery and knew it would be cohesive with the space and Wachter’s pieces.”

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HALLWAY “We painted all of the walls in the space a grey tone, some darker than others. For the hallways, I went lighter due to the lack of natural light. I chose the metal hallway art from files of photos photographer Mindy Craig shot of the Black Ridge Bank project H2 is working on. I then had these industrial shots printed on metal to give it a sleek finish. I really wanted to keep the hallways sharp and clear from clutter while still feeling inviting and showing some great art that has an H2 story or project behind it."

GET THE LOOK: HALLWAY Art beyond tile wall - Jessica Wachter Teak Benches - New Pacific Direct Metal Art - Photography by Mindy Craig / Metal print work by Solid Signs

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TJ’S OFFICE “When talking with TJ, he wanted his space to feel comfortable for both co-workers and clients, so these gorgeous, leather chairs were a perfect fit.

He also wanted to personalize his space. Keeping that in mind, I had three family photos mounted on canvases behind him. Another great piece in his office is the metal trap fused into wood that TJ salvaged from behind the office.”

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When you walk in here, I want it to be an experience and illustrate what we do because that’s what we try to create with every home. You don’t sit down and look through a book of plans and pick out ‘The Harrisburg.' we start with a blank sheet of paper and our team walks you through every step really making it fun for the client.

We put the focus on a small number of homes, six to ten per year with a separate division devoted to commercial design,” said TJ Haugrud, owner and architect of H2 Design | Build and H2 Custom Homes.

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GET THE LOOK: TJ'S OFFICE Desk and shelves - Grain Designs Leather guest chairs - McNeal & Friends Personalized canvases - photographer Mindy Craig

INFO FROM GRAIN DESIGNS *Grain Designs reclaimed wood bison art.

SMALLER OFFICE In the smaller offices, glass doors, stunning wood and metal desks by Grain Designs set the tone for a creative work space. “The custom desks in each office are also built from reclaimed pine and finished with a dark stain and commercial finish.

One unique feature of each desk is the fact that the desk tops appear to be 'floating' above the desk bases with a one-inch reveal,� said Blain Mikkonen of Grain Designs.

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CONFERENCE ROOM

CONFERENCE ROOM

“The H2 projects were a unique scope of projects in that we had tons of freedom to explore new ideas.

TJ, the owner of H2, provided us with the floor plans and some basic sizes for each piece but there were no other design guidelines or parameters to work in.

He really gave us the opportunity to be creative and come up with some unique concepts for H2’s space.

The conference table was built from reclaimed white pine and supported by welded steel legs that were accented with inset reclaimed wood.

“The conference room was a fun area to work with.

The wood art installation on the wall is actually the stages of the wood stain from Grain Designs that was used for the conference room table. The art was the inspiration for the space. With so many charcoals, greys, browns and rust colors through the rest of the office spaces, I wanted something a little different for this area. For a fresh finish to the space, I added Fiddle-leaf fig trees. These are a tropical tree known for their gestural leaves and grand presence.”

“The art piece was a gift to H2 that illustrates a progression from the original surface reclaimed white pine material (how the piece looked when we started), and progresses through a couple of steps, including a partially planed surface, a fully planed surface, and then a stained surface. This reveals the process that each piece of reclaimed wood endured to become the fixtures throughout the office. The geographical coordinates on the surface of the wood indicate the source from which the wood was reclaimed. This particular material was reclaimed from a historic downtown building in Duluth, Minn., during a renovation,” said Blain Mikkonen of Grain Designs.

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We do all of our client meetings in here. We use this space to go through our projects, photos and have milestone meetings.

It’s a really comfortable space with the large window for natural light.”

Heidi Toso, Project Manager H2 Custom Homes

GET THE LOOK: CONFERENCE ROOM Conference table - Grain Designs Centerpiece (bowl & balls) McNeal & Friends Wooden vases - hand-carved in India Art piece (linen on canvas) Jessica Wachter Fiddle Leaf fig tree Unclaimed Freight Conference chairs - Reardon Office Equipment

For more information contact: Trever Hill Design 701-715-3077 trever@treverhilldesign.com treverhilldesign.com H2 Design | Build, H2 Custom Homes 6120 53rd Ave. S, Fargo 701-478-8202 h2designbuild.com

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Gardens

By Hailey Colbrunn Photos by Paul Flessland

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ringing elements of nature into your home is an innovative way to incorporate color and style into any design. Indoor gardens may sound intimidating, but artsy and earthy experts Phaidra Yunker (right) and Lisa Grindberg (left) of Baker Garden & Gift shared with us the simple ways plants can be used to enhance an indoor space.

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HOW TO BUILD A TERRARIUM When building a terrarium, the first step is to choose your vessel. Terrarium implies that the container is glass and enclosed. “There are oodles of ideas of different vessels,” said Yunker. A terrarium can be made out of something as simple as a fish bowl or a vase. For a more unique look, you could use a mason jar, a wine glass or even a light bulb. Choosing a vessel can be done based on where you are placing the terrarium and the other elements or decorations that will accompany the terrarium.

The second step is choosing your plants. “You need to know what kind of light you have in your chosen location. There are certain plants you can use based on the light in your space. If you choose your plants wisely it can make the process of taking care of them a lot easier," said Yunker.

After choosing your plants, you need to build the strata, which is the base of the environment. “If you don’t have drainage, you need something in the bottom, whether it’s charcoal or lava rock, just to collect that excess water,” said Yunker. Then, you top off the charcoal or rock with soil and potting mix.

Choose these items depending on the type of plant and its features. “Replicate its natural environment and know what it needs,” said Yunker. “If you keep that in mind, you’re going to be fine.”

Once the plants are in place, you can add other decorative elements to your miniature landscape.

Yunker showed different rocks she wrapped in wire and a candle trinket placed among the plants.

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OTHER UNIQUE VESSELS FOR INDOOR GARDENS Terrariums are not the only way to create indoor gardens. Shoes, purses, teacups, anything rusty and broken pots are among the items Yunker and Grindberg said they have used for their indoor gardens. “I like to call these miniature landscapes.

You can make this cool little universe that fits into this small location,” Yunker said.

Yunker has used several unlikely but everyday items for her gardens like a shopping cart and a chair. “I ripped open an old '60s office chair and planted in the cushion,” said Yunker. “If you can drill a hole in it and get enough room for soil in there, you can plant in it.”

Meet the Experts

PHAIDRA YUNKER

Custom Design Specialist Studied Theater Design at University of North Dakota Baker Garden & Gift: 5 years experience TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF “My mom is a floral designer so I grew up in a flower shop. I do the custom container design here. My theatre design background has really helped with what I do here.”

FUN FACT Phaidra’s oldest plant is twelve years old and named “Planty.”

ADVICE FOR HAVING HOUSEPLANTS D&L: WHAT ARE SOME COMMON MISTAKES OF CARING FOR HOUSEPLANTS? PY: "Trying to make them survive in a situation that they absolutely cannot, like having a succulent in a place with no natural light. Also, over-watering."

LG: "And under-watering. Both show the same signs."

LG: "Another one is not wanting to re-pot.

Houseplants need to be repotted at least once or twice in five years."

D&L: EVEN TERRARIUMS? PY: "Yes. That’s the thing: all plants grow. Succulents stay pretty small but if you use a starter-plant like a fern, 2.5 inches tall, eventually it will grow to be 18 to 20 inches tall."

DESIGN&LIVING GARDEN

LISA GRINDBERG

Production and Outdoor Manager/Horticulturist Studied Horticulture at North Dakota State University Baker Garden & Gift: 11 years experience TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF “I do all of the growing at Baker Garden & Gift as well as manage the outdoor portion of the store. I grew up on a farm and my plan was to be a veterinarian but when I was young, my mom re-landscaped around the house and I got to plant it all. After that, I decided to go to school for landscape design because I enjoyed doing that.”

FUN FACT Lisa has around 40 houseplants in her home.

D&L: WHAT CAN YOU TELL OUR READERS ABOUT HOW TO DECORATE WITH HOUSEPLANTS? PY: "Hanging the plants is good for people who are concerned about their children or pets getting into them."

LG: "Variances in height is always fun. I have a couple of houseplants that look like miniature trees. They’re about four feet tall and then there are some little shorties that are on a table."

PY: "Houseplants tend to look good in groups and then you can play around with tall, medium and short. Or arranging the exact same thing of three in a row. But it is also very striking to have one plant."

D&L: OTHER WORDS OF ADVICE? LG: "Don’t be afraid of houseplants. Most people come into the store and they’re like, ‘That looks like it’s really hard to take care of,' but it’s not. You just have to be willing to give it a go."

PY: "Both of us have very green thumbs and even I kill house plants."

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PART OF THE FAMILY Houseplants require attention and care but they are sure to add personality and interest to any indoor space. With the proper care, houseplants have the potential to maintain a longer life than your space’s design.

“There are houseplants that are what I call are thirtyyear houseplants,” said Yunker. “We have so many awesome stories from people who come in to re-pot their plants.”

Grindberg and Yunker’s favorite story is about the hoya plant, a thick-leafed, viney plant. One woman told the story of how her grandmother had smuggled five leaves from a hoya in her girdle through Ellis Island and had rooted them. She kept giving cuttings to people in the family. For over a hundred years, family members have cuttings from this one original plant.

Although keeping a plant in the family is not ideal for some, indoor plants bring many options to the table. As a centerpiece, window accent or corner hanging piece, houseplants add life to a space that is unlike any other decoration. Longevity, style and character come with incorporating houseplants into your interior decorating plan and anyone is able to maintain the integrity of the chosen plants. Like the experts said, don't be afraid to bring elements of nature into your space. The work is worth it.

The Plant Guide 1

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MOISTURE-LOVING, LOW LIGHT PLANTS

MOISTURE-LOVING, HIGH LIGHT PLANTS

WHAT THEY ARE: ferns and tropicals

WHAT THEY ARE: tropicals

FEATURES: need lots of water, good for lowlight or no natural light spaces

FEATURES: need lots of water and light

FEATURES: drought tolerant, good for low-light or no natural light spaces

EXAMPLES: African Violets, Nephthytis (Arrowhead), Alocasia, Pothos, Philodendron, Peperomia, Lipstick Plant, Spider Plants

EXAMPLES: Snake Plant/Mother-in-laws tongue (Sanseveria), Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema), Rubber Tree, Pothos, Philodendron, Scheffelera

BENEFITS: • Some of these are also oxygen-exchangers

BENEFITS: • Can handle a no natural light environment or low light situations • Some are oxygen-exchangers, meaning they clean the air for you • Do not require many waterings

EXAMPLES: Bamboo, Pothos, Philodendron BENEFITS: • Can handle a no natural light environment or low light situations • Some are oxygen-exchangers, meaning they clean the air for you

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LOW MOISTURE, LOW LIGHT PLANTS WHAT THEY ARE: tropicals

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LOW MOISTURE, HIGH LIGHT PLANTS WHAT THEY ARE: tropicals FEATURES: need lots of water and light EXAMPLES: Spider Plants, Philodendron, Pothos, Rubber Tree, Succulents, Cacti, Air Plants, Orchids, Bromeliads, Scheffelera BENEFITS: • Some are oxygen-exchangers, meaning they clean the air for you • Do not require many waterings

Baker Garden and Gift 2733 S. University Dr, Fargo 701-237-6255 bakernursery.com