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Al Boucher and Thomasine Heitkamp’s house was built in 1953 on Chestnut Street in Grand Forks.
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feet. Because there wasn’t much room to build outward, the addition was built upward, using chalet construction that featured a family room with nine large east-facing windows and exposed ceiling beams. Boucher, a Grand Forks lawyer and artist, liked the aesthetics of the house, which has rooms on nine different levels, but was concerned about the flat roof next to the upstairs master bedroom. Heitkamp convinced him to buy the house, anyway, telling him that a major advantage it had over their home on Reeves Court, was that it was not in the flood plain.
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Al Boucher and Thomasine Heitkamp enjoy their home on many levels. Heitkamp fell in love with the look of the exterior of the house on Chestnut Street in Grand Forks more than 20 years ago when she passed by it on her daily exercise runs. The appearance, which features a flat brick front with a wooden A-frame behind it, intrigued her. “I thought, ‘If this house ever comes up for sale, I want to look at it.’” A few years later, it did, and she did.
Heitkamp was instantly sold on the house, impressed by its interior architecture, which includes exposed ceiling beams, a family room with knotty pine walls, a spiral staircase that leads to a loft master bedroom and a white altar railing that separates the dining room from the family room from the hall. She also was impressed by the size of the interior. “It was larger than I thought. When you see it from the street, you don’t know how big it is.” The house, built in 1953, had an addition built above the main structure, in the late 1960s, bringing the square footage to 2,234
Remodeling The couple bought the Chestnut Street house in 1990. In 1997, Grand Forks flooded and water rose to the main floor. Ironically, the house on Reeves Court didn’t flood. After the flood, Heitkamp and Boucher, remodeled the Chestnut Street house and tiled the entire main level which houses a bathroom, three bedrooms, living room, dining room and kitchen. “I didn’t want to ever cut carpet again,” Heitkamp said. “You only have to do that once to say, ‘No more.’” Heitkamp and Boucher laid the sand-colors different ways to give the rooms distinctive looks. Area rugs in the rooms UP: See Page 2
Thomasine Heitkamp looks past “Vivian,” her jewelry stand, to the living room below.
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The family room has a high vaulted ceiling and knotty pine walls. Original artwork is displayed everywhere in the house. A watercolor series hangs in the dining room, which is open to the original living room with a brick fireplace. A communion railing runs though the loft and family room. The railing came from St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Zells, S.D.
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UP/ Continued from Page 1 lend a warm feeling and baseboard heaters along the walls keep the tile toasty in the winter. Besides installing tile after the flood, Boucher and Heitkamp also remodeled the kitchen, knocking out walls and doorways at either end to give the room a more open feel. They also had new maple cabinets, sage green countertops and fixtures installed. “If you’re going to have your house ripped apart, why not fix it?” Heitkamp said.
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The vaulted ceiling is decorated with wooden fish and fish mobiles. Looking back to the master bedroom you can view the communion railing and the spiral staircase to the loft.
The original brick shows where the house once ended. The addition of a living room made it easy to leave a pass-through window from the kitchen. Above, Boucher’s pottery is displayed on shelves.
In 2003, Heitkamp and Boucher added another level to their home in the form of a 764-square-foot addition to their living space which attaches to 728-square-foot garage. That brought the total living space of the house’s main levels to 2,998 square feet. There also is 672 square feet of living space in the basement. Although the house is made up of nine separate levels, only the basement and the loft master bedroom are accessed by climbing stairs. The rest of the levels are separated by just a couple of steps. The couple’s art and other interests dominate their decorating. Shelves filled with dozens of pieces of pottery and glasswork made by Boucher are scattered throughout and paintings by local artists fill the walls. The family room ceiling features mobiles of fish, hung by Boucher, an avid angler. Heitkamp’s Roman Catholic faith is reflected in the rosaries and a book of saints, which sit on a table at the edge of the room, and her fun fashion sense is showcased in the metal jewelry stand shaped like a woman that is in the master bedroom. The stand, which she calls “Vivian,” is draped with dozens of colorful necklaces and beads. Boucher and Heitkamp, their house’s ninth owners, plan to call it their home for many more years. They are pleased with not only their living space, but also where it is located. “We love the neighborhood. It’s a friendly, great neighborhood,” Heitkamp said. Bailey writes for special features sections. Reach her at (701) 787-6753; (800) 4776572, ext. 753; or send e-mail to abailey@gfherald.com.
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An intriguing three-step hipped roof crowns the Lorella, a small home with a surprisingly spacious living room. Its stately brick column works with the brick detailing on the garage to create an attractive frame for the front door and sidelight. This plan’s narrow footprint, a mere 40 feet in width, allows for construction on a small lot, deeper than it is wide. Parents with young children will appreciate the close proximity of the bedrooms, all on the right. Bathrooms, utilities and closets placed down the middle do double duty, serving as sound buffers between the sleeping rooms and the typically noisier active living areas. Standing in front of the living room’s gas fireplace,
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In the Monticello’s gourmet kitchen, counter workspace is plentiful. A conversation bar rims the large center island, while an eating bar bounds the nook side of a peninsular counter.
A wide arched opening leads into the vaulted great room. French doors on the far side open onto a deck that spans most of the rear.
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Slender columns accent gracefully arched openings that invite family and friends to enter the Monticello. This traditional estate home is as symmetrical on the exterior as it is spacious inside. Its gabled dormers echo the lower and larger frontfacing gables, while the custom brickwork columns and raised brick window trim are crisp and intriguing. The ground floor encompasses nearly 5,000 square feet of living space, while another 1,300+ square feet are upstairs. Two large bedrooms, a loft, a recreation room and a three-section bathroom are on the upper level. Vaulted to the second floor ceiling, the expansive foyer is impressive. Whether you move around the stairs to the left or
into the kitchen. In the Monticello’s gourmet kitchen, counter workspace is plentiful. A conversation bar rims the large center island, while an eating bar bounds the nook side of a peninsular counter. Standing at the corner kitchen sink, you have a great view of the patio and beyond. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please specify the Monticello 30-734 and include a return address when ordering. A catalog featuring more than 550 home plans is available for $15. For more information, call (800) 634-0123, or visit our website at www.AssociatedDesigns.com.
The custom brick work and stone veneer of the Stevenson’s lofty and gently arched entry exude a distinctly European charm. While this contemporary ranch-style home was designed for construction on a lot with a rear down slope, it could just as easily be built on a flat parcel. Natural light washes into the vaulted entry through an arched-top, gridded-glass transom that crowns the double-door entry. Even more striking, the rear wall of the home is more glass than solid walls, and almost all of the windows are capped by transoms. That makes for an exceptionally bright home. On the right side of the vaulted entry hall, double doors open into what could be a study, home office, or
even a fourth bedroom, if needed. A roomy coat closet is on the left side of the entry, just before a hallway that runs perpendicular to it. The owners’ suite anchors the left end, family gathering spaces are straight ahead, and bedrooms are to the right. Storage closets, including a built-in china hutch just outside the dining room, line the hallway. A wide arched opening leads into the vaulted great room. French doors on the far side open onto a deck that spans most of the rear. Flames dancing in the two-sided gas fireplace can be enjoyed from both the vaulted great room and the octagonal dining room. In the Stevenson’s kitchen, counters wrap around three sides of a wide window bay, while a
centrally placed cook-top work island adds even more work space. A roomy walk-in pantry nestles into a corner next to the naturally bright vaulted sun room. Luxury amenities in the vaulted owners’ suite include a vista sitting room and a plush private bathroom. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please specify the Stevenson 10-502 and include a return address when ordering. A catalog featuring more than 550 home plans is available for $15. For more information, call (800) 634-0123, or visit our website at www.AssociatedDesigns.com.
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The Stillwater’s owners’ bedroom is on the ground floor. Nonetheless, it’s a quiet space because a closet and stairway serve as sound buffers between this bedroom and the great room.
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A generously sized utility room and a small powder room are nearby, off the hallway that connects with the garage.
Stillwater features handsome A-frame front facade Gabled balcony adds to the charm of the Walcott
The Stillwater is a contemporary log home with a wide, V-shaped deck that reflects the A-frame shape of its handsome front facade. While its shape and structure put the viewer in mind of a vacation getaway, it could also be built as a primary home for a family that prefers living simply and keeping possessions to a minimum. Covered porches extend out from the A-frame, on the left and right. The left porch and steps lead to the main entry, which opens into a two-story-high vaulted great room, richly glassed across the front. Wide sliders on the opposite wall provide additional deck access, while a brick or stone fireplace adds warmth and color when the sky is dark.
More natural light washes down into the great room through six skylights. Several of these are directly over the vaulted balcony/loft that overlooks the great room from the second floor landing. This loft is an ideal place for a shared computer. Two vaulted bedrooms, a bathroom and a linen closet are also on this level. Each bedroom has two skylights, a private balcony and a good-sized closet. Cupboard and counter space are amply supplied in the kitchen, and a window in front of the sink provides natural illumination during daylight hours. Laundry appliances are conveniently close, too, in a proportionately large utility room outfitted with
folding counters and a roomy pantry. A door at the far end provides exterior access. The Stillwater’s owners’ bedroom is on the ground floor. Nonetheless, it’s a quiet space because a closet and stairway serve as sound buffers between this bedroom and the great room. The nearby bathroom has a combination tub and shower. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please specify the Stillwater 30-399 and include a return address when ordering. A catalog featuring more than 550 home plans is available for $15.
A board and batt wainscot, painted shutters and an open-beam, gabled balcony add to the charm of the Walcott, a midsize twostory home. All sides of this contemporary home are equally attractive. Stepped gables form a backdrop for tall multipaned windows that flank a tapered stucco chimney. Richly windowed on all sides, this home is naturally bright and feels open and spacious throughout. More ambient light spills down through skylights, illuminating the upper-level balcony/landing, as well as the foyer, built-in desk and hutch below. The vaulted living room also has two skylights, along with dramatic quarter-round windows on both sides of the
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species are pleasing, and less work than multiple varieties of high-maintenance plants. They’re hardier, more disease resistant and need less water than plants suited to a different climate. San Francisco designer Johan Kahlstrom likes to create space among the plants for birds and even deer; meadow gardens with native wildflowers and tall grasses generally thrive in even poor soil, with no water required beyond rain. In the arid Southwest, especially, gardeners like containers — glazed terra
cotta, resin, any nonporous material. Large pots with a greater soil volume dry out more slowly. Succulents and other lovers of dry heat are great choices. But containers are popular all over the country — convenient to tend, they’re easy on the back and require fewer tools. Among the most user-friendly: rolling self-watering pots.
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And many communities have excellent programs for cultivating common green space; for a small seasonal fee, residents rent a plot of a few hundred square feet. Check community Web sites for information.
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separately enclosed shower and toilet. The railed and covered balcony offers a refreshing and somewhat private getaway/lounging area. Storage space lines the hallway to the secondary bedrooms and their shared bathroom. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please specify the Walcott 30166 and include a return address when ordering. A catalog featuring more than 550 home plans is available for $15. For more information call (800) 634-0123, or visit our website, www.AssociatedDesigns.com.
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Designed as a vacation getaway, this home is also well suited to being vacation rental.
Amenities in the comfortable kitchen include a walk-in pantry, built-in oven, microwave and dishwasher, plus a long work island with vegetable sink and range.
Rich expanses of glass in the split-level Winchester make this home wellsuited to watching ocean sunsets, forest and lakeside wildlife, or appreciating countless other scenic views. Windows wrap around three angles of a cozy observatory, perched alone at the highest level of the home. Outfitted with bookshelves, this lofty hideaway could serve as a library. Add a convertible couch and it becomes a compact and unique sleeping space. A vaulted bedroom with private bath is located a half level above the main living area. Group living areas, including a great room, sunroom and par-
The Bellaire is a large yet compact family home, designed for construction on a narrow lot. Arched windows, tile roof, and a stucco exterior give the plan a contemporary Mediterranean flavor. Outside, hanging plants drape the upper edges of the balcony, making the stately stucco entry more welcoming. Inside the entry, sidelights flank the door, transom windows rim its top, and the ceiling stretches two stories up. More light spills in from a narrow arched window on the upper level. A built-in bench here comes in handy when shedding dirty shoes. Graceful archways mark the entrances to the generous living and dining rooms, ideal for entertaining and family events. But
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for everyday life, family members gravitate to the spacious and relaxed family room/kitchen at the back. Bay windows expand the nook and family room, creating an open atmosphere, filled with light. Amenities in the comfortable kitchen include a walk-in pantry, built-in oven, microwave and dishwasher, plus a long work island with vegetable sink and range. Utilities, along with a sink and a counter for folding clothes, are just a few steps away. The utility room is also accessible from the garage. The long screened porch is large enough for outdoor dining and lounging. In the Bellaire’s luxurious owners’ suite, the sleeping area boasts a large bay window. A spa tub is nestled into a
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