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206 Canna and Banana Incorporating tropical plants into your Midwest garden.

212 Ode to Joy Intrepid homeowners energize their newly built home with jubilant color.

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SHOP LOCAL Find your infusion of spring color at Maison de Marnie and Ampersand.

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L I V E + S TAY + P L AY AIA Homes by Architects Tour details; visiting the Overland Park Arboretum’s new LongHouse.

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C O M M U N I T Y C U LT U R E Amenities, entertainment and incredible views at downtown’s Three Light Luxury Apartments.

100 C R E A T I V E T Y P E Bold and beautiful wall coverings; the world’s first AI-generated sink.

114 T H E W E L L- L I V E D L I F E An important consideration when remodeling— insurance updates; a Plaza bachelorette pad.

136 P A S T P E R F E C T A classic Queen Anne in Hyde Park gets a makeover; a prominent Tudor house in Fairway begins a new era in folklore.

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232 Dancing with Tradition A Leawood Cape Cod takes a star turn from outdated to a stunning, modern read of the quintessential style.

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222 The Hamptons of Leawood A custom-designed East Coast-style home is a colorful family affair.

202 Tuscan Transformation

THE SPRING ISSUE 2024

ML Designs’ enlightened update of a dark and heavy space.

154 R O O M S W E L O V E A vintage-inspired record room; Prohibition-era design details in a private home speakeasy; a seamless bourbon bar and moody music room; an entertainment-ready basement.

192 K I T C H E N + B A T H Reflections of a Parisian bistro in a Kearney, Missouri, kitchen; a stunning farmhouse bath with an equally stunning forest view.

253 R E S O U R C E S

242 Home Wardrobe A local influencer and businesswoman melds chic fashion with impeccable design in her scroll-stopping Olathe home.

256 A D V E R T I S E R S 264 S A N C T U A R Y Meditating on this private yoga studio in the loft of a Rob Washam model home.

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My essence, captured by Rebekah Lynn, a live-portrait artist for hire at weddings, corporate gatherings and special occasions, which is how I met her last fall—at an open house by builder Lauren Browne of Grace & Nell Homes. What a memento for a beautiful evening! Find Rebekah @rebekahlynnstudio.

The art collection, the kitchen and the closet at Amy Funk’s Plaza condo make me want to give up everything and be a bachelorette, too, but alas, I live on a farm with animals, and goshdarnit, I still want that chicken footstool from The City Girl Farm. See it on page 126.

There’s nothing vanilla about these shakes! Inspired by ingredients that evoke special memories—a la the campfire-inspired S’mores milkshake with a giant toasted marshmallow skewer and the Birthday Cake milkshake with a sprinkle cupcake AND a sprinkle cone—from Creative Culture KC. Have your cake (and ice cream and brownie and doughnut) and eat it, too! Shop details on page 151.

Framed prints of a tatted Albert Einstein to the Gucciinspired Big Cat-jacketed Abe Lincoln to the Chanel- and Cher-cladded Queen. I love the celebrity art from LX Artworks, sold at Maison de Marnie, page 72.

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rganic minimalism has taken hold of the public’s attention on online channels. Even our last issue was largely dedicated to the style’s clean lines, muted palettes and quiet spaces. Not so in this issue.

Because alongside the minimalist trend rides a parallel one: Maximalism. A colorful, living-out-loud embrace of all things bold and brilliant in the home.

Wallpaper is one obvious place to start, but the choice isn’t easy. Its resurgent popularity offers thousands of options in color, pattern and texture.

Or consider the artificial green wall in designer Julie Schroeder’s Leawood home. With an expansive blank space rising to a vaulted ceiling, she “planted” an entire vertical garden with convincingly replicated specimens that definitely involve a jaw drop.

Landscaper Ricardo Medellin used live tropical plants shipped to his Overland Park home. As a gardener myself, I stopped to note the orchid I saw planted outside his home. “Why not an orchid?” he asked me. “There are no rules!”

Influencer Elina Katsman used shoes as a wall of art—a point we appreciate on our cover—in her "cl-office," a private space dedicated to business, storage and lounging.

Randy and Linda C., residents of the newly opened Three Light Luxury Apartments, completely dropped homeownership for freedom of lifestyle, letting the bright city lights be the backdrop of their home.

We share other bold moments in a Cape Cod, as well as a touch of glam in a mid-century modern condo. We show it indoors and outdoors, downtown and down south.

Maximalism isn’t just a design choice, and it’s not even about where you live; it's a declaration of how you want to live.

And I, a lifelong minimalist, want to live with some of these things seen in this issue!

andrea@mydesignkc.com On a scale so large we couldn't even photograph the whole thing in one frame, the green wall from Julie and Dan Schroeder’s home on page 226 is a stunning way to cover a surface.

Just try to walk into Jill Tran’s client’s home and not caress the velvety Les Songes Toscans wall covering from Arte International. I couldn’t resist. See it on page 213.

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ON THE COVER: Influencer Elina Katsman of @theclothesrak combines business and pleasure in the walk-in “cl-office” of her new Timberstone Ridge home. Turn to page 242 for the feature story. Photo by Matthew Anderson.

Contributing Writers Jessica Bahr Corinne L. Cassazza Meghan Craig Christine Emming Megan Felling Gloria Gale Andrea Glinn Lisa Waterman Gray Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian Megan Litts Savannah Rieke Newson Kimberly Winter Stern Veronica Toney

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WALL COLORS & LIGHT FIXTURES WILL CHANGE OVER THE YEARS

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Ampersand Design Studio

Bright colors and bold patterns create a cheerful, welcoming space at Ampersand Design Studio’s flagship shop in Waldo.

Ampersand products are also available at Made in Kansas City Markets.

Words by Meghan Craig | Photos by Jessica Cain

We’d always imagined having our own logo

Hallmark Cards for almost a decade before

above a shop door one day,” says Ampersand

deciding in 2009 to follow their longtime

Design Studio co-founder, Morgan Georgie.

dream of starting a business creating patterns

“And when we drove by this space on East

and artwork for modern, everyday living.

Gregory, just one door down from McLain's

These days, Ampersand Design Studio sells

Bakery, with a huge storefront window, we fell

goods out of their Waldo shop, but they also

in love!”

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Product categories include home, art, paper and apparel.

Nothing compares, however, to having their own storefront.

“We love hearing the little bell on the shop door ring and popping up front to see who stopped in,” Carrie says. “We love seeing the same families walking by and stopping in for gifts on the way to kids’ birthday parties. We love helping people shop and trying to solve all kinds of gift-giving.”

“Waldo has been the best home ever for Ampersand,”

Morgan

adds.

“Our

neighboring

restaurants and shops have been nothing but supportive. It’s a dreamy location with an incredible community, and we feel fortunate to have made it our new home.”

Some of Ampersand’s most popular products feature their “retro KC” logo on products from T-shirts and sweatshirts to mugs, beer can glasses, stickers and totes. Other customer favorites include home decor items such as hook pillows, rugs and tabletop accessories.

This spring, Morgan and Carrie are expanding their stationery and home decor range, offering a new service of design retainers for graphic design services, and

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product like-

minded companies.

“Ampersand is becoming a really diverse design house offering so many possibilities,” Morgan says. “It's a really exciting time!”

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Their designs are a collaborative process.

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Maison de Marnie Words by Meghan Craig | Photos by Brynn Burns

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fter shopping trips in St. Louis and Dallas, Maison de Marnie co-owners (and friends) Stephanie Richardson and

Marcia Jacobson were inspired to fill a gap in Kansas City’s retail market and open a shop that provided unique gifts for the person who has everything.

Stephanie worked in retail for 18 years before she and Marcia, a former nurse, opened Maison de Marnie at Leawood’s Park Place. The shop’s name is a Frenchy combination of the two coowners’ names.

Since its opening in September 2022, the shop has specialized in gifts and home decor.

It offers a curated collection of one-of-a-kind finds and exclusive wares from Thomas Blonde, Vinglacé, Glasshouse Fragrances (Australia),

The shop's vignettes pack in a diversity of objects. A kitchen niche showcases barware from various vendors.

Shown here: An Addison Ross lacquer tray; a frame and salt-and-pepper shakers from London; Botanical Collections Kew pottery with the official seal (Bonus: with every purchase, funds are contributed to the Gardens).

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Simple Inspiration Any fixture can light up your room, but a design like this can truly fire your imagination. Discover what’s new in form and function at the original Wilson Lighting Showroom.

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Violet + Brooks, LX Artworks, and their newest line, Acqua Dell'Elba (Italy). Shipping, curbside pickup and local delivery are all available.

The shop also hosts pop-up events where customers can sip bubbly while perusing new selections.

Stephanie and Marcia continue adding new inventory, including antiques and vintage accessories, to provide their customers with fresh and unique options for all their gifting and home decor needs.

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Above: An Everlasting Candle resting atop colorful coffee-table books for sale features a set of three reusable steel candles that never melt. They provide clean-burning, smoke-free and scent-free ambiance. Also shown, local artist Heather L. Lowe, whose work is also shown at Leawood Fine Art; commissions available.

A framed canvas print brings spring color to the shop. A burled-wood chest is from Worlds Away. Purses from Baldiz and Company (New Orleans) are displayed next to handcrafted women's accessories made from Turkish velvet. The pink-and-white pottery from Jill Rosenwald is made to order in colorful patterns with 14K gold rims.

Maison de Marnie, located at Park Place, is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday.

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See four homes designed by AIA Kansas City Member Firms and learn about their unique details from the people who designed them.

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2701 Residence Mission Hills, Kansas Architect: Studio Build Photography: Bob Greenspan

2701 Residence is a custom new-construction home in the historic Mission Hills neighborhood. This home is modern in design and pulls from the historic modern architecture in the neighborhood. Studio Build designed and fabricated the custom casework throughout the home.

Custom Home On The Links Prairie Village, Kansas Architect: Wendlandt & Stallbaumer Photography: Keith Kreeger

This dramatic cafe-style home features extensive exterior millwork (seen on the previous page). This “upside-down” home positions its primary and public areas on the top-most floor, capturing stunning views all across Indian Hills Country Club and Golf Course.

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Madison Residence Kansas City, Missouri Architect: Hermanos Design Photography: Aaron Dougherty

1675 Madison is a three-bedroom residential renovation within a centuryold masonry building in the Westside North neighborhood of Kansas City. The original building typology consisted of apartment dwellings on the second level for shop owners and patrons.

The renovated space, comprising a new stairway and elevator to access the second level, features stair treads, shelves and louvered screens of repurposed wood from the original building.

Trolley Trail House Kansas City, Missouri Architect: McHenry Shaffer Architecture Photography: Nate Sheets

At just 1,800 square feet, the design prioritizes personalized, right-sized living spaces and a constant connection to the outdoors via direct views or glimpses of sky through high windows. The inverted truss roof structure allows for superior insulation depth and sets up an indirect lighting strategy with north-facing clerestory windows, providing soft, ambient light throughout the home.

The L-shaped floor plan puts the wooded backyard and Trolley Trail on center stage, with views from all rooms directed toward the historic path.

Deep overhangs and a wood deck wrap the home from the front porch around to the private yard and stone patio with a fire pit.

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The LongHouse Visitor Center is a shiny new centerpiece of the Botanical Gardens, providing structure to the landscape and a grand, formal entry point.

Photos on this page by Andrew Rossi.

“We needed a major hub if we wanted to become a nationally ranked arboretum and botanical gardens, where we could do national-level programming and exhibits,” says the Arboretum's manager, Drew Ibarra.

The 21,000-square-foot structure accommodates up to 500 people and 250 vehicles.

DLR Group and Confluence assisted with the architecture and site planning, respectively. “We were all at the table helping to make decisions,” Drew says.

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“Parks and Recreation was heading up design and fundraising, and it took longer to generate

and a prep kitchen also enhance public and private events.

Adjacent gardens, lawns and a reflecting pool encourage celebration and connection

fundraising than expected,” says Craig Serig,

The exterior incorporates organic shapes and

with nature. At night, warm golden light fills the

DLR Group's principal and design leader. “Prices

forms, including Kansas limestone, wood beams

building and spills across the landscape. “Our

were going up, too, so [the project] almost got

that mimic leaf veining and exposed wood

goal is always to invite you in, but then to get

shelved for a bit.”

decking with long overhangs. Curved edges

you outdoors to see the arboretum and garden

along the zinc-colored metal roof also imitate

features,” Drew says.

Soaring ceilings, wall-spanning windows, polished concrete floors and curved walls with

organic leaf shapes.

“We’ve been involved with the initial design

limestone accents punctuate the interior, where

“Our energy model on the building also

team since 2015, and it has been very exciting,”

acoustical panels enhance overall sound quality.

confirmed that energy use is about half that of a

adds Hank Moyers, associate principal at

State-of-the-art media and sound equipment

comparable building,” Craig says.

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The LongHouse offers indoor and outdoor event space for for up to 500 guests. Photo provided by McCownGordon Construction.

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Confluence. “Native and hardscape materials were used throughout the project.

“You [consider the] layout of the main building, the parking lot, patio spaces, the upper pond, lower pond and waterfall. We spent over 15 months of construction time making sure everything that was initially set forth came to life. It’s a legacy project for us.”

The project also honors Moyers’ father’s volunteer efforts here, before his recent passing.

Craig says the LongHouse Visitor Center provides a new front door for the city at the Arboretum.

“I like the feel of the space with the daylight that filters through and the natural materials,” Craig adds. “It’s a great way to enter the gardens.”

Photo by Desiree Pickett

Photo provided by McCownGordon Construction

Above and below: A cafe and gift shop are open to the public inside, and event space is available for rent, with catering by Jack Stack/Astoria Catering.

Left: The new building overlooks a reflecting pool and large-scale water feature.

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ising 25 stories, Three Light Luxury Apartments is the newest landmark tower of gleaming glass among the downtown

Kansas City skyline. For those looking to live in an urban setting, the location is unmatched.

Located in the Power & Light District, a lively nightlife is within walking distance, offering a diverse bevy of restaurants, bars, concert venues and cultural attractions. Just steps away from the streetcar line, an endless selection of events happen nearby at the T-Mobile Center, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, B&B Theatres Mainstreet KC and the Midland Theatre.

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“The views are stunning,” notes Nicholle Soendker, Cordish’s director of residential marketing. “There is no better place to watch the action downtown than from your apartment’s floor-to-ceiling windows.”

Residents are invited to essentially extend their living space with the building’s ample amenities, designed to encourage a social

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“There are places to interact with your neighbors and friends throughout the building,” Nicholle adds. “Many of our residents enjoy that they can meet people and network at our events—the paint-and-sip class is a favorite!”

The building is controlled-access, with a five-story parking garage. The lobby is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With visual

Here and below; The impressive amenity deck, complete with grilling stations, fire pits and cabanas, is a favorite for residents who love to entertain.

Ample coworking and lounge areas allow residents to find their flow.

salutes to local jazz legends Count Basie and Charlie “Bird” Parker throughout the building, Three Light celebrates Kansas City’s vibrant musical heritage. Two large jazz-themed murals also decorate the exterior of the building.

Considering Three Light’s comprehensive package of resort-inspired amenities and hospitality-influenced

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An infinity-edge pool, spa, and an exclusive, on-site resident bar hover above the building's jazz-themed murals.

“All types of people make it a vibrant

“The timing was just right for us, so we

community,” Nicholle says. “We have empty-

reserved our unit almost two years before

nesters moving downtown from the suburbs,

moving in while we waited for construction to

young professionals just starting out, even

be complete,” Linda says. “We love the floor

people wanting a second-home retreat or

plan and all the outdoor space. In addition to our

weekend getaway. Three Light is simply the

balconies, there are three outdoor areas on the

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floor includes two balconies.

“We have been thrilled with living at Three Light,” Linda says. “The view is amazing.”

The couple previously lived in Liberty for many years but were ready for a change and bought a condo in a nearby downtown tower.

“We enjoyed it, but it was landlocked, so it didn’t have open views. After living there for several years and going through maintenance issues and assessments for building upkeep, we were done with homeownership,” Linda recalls.

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volving across multiple centuries and design eras, wallcoverings embody a rich, colorful history marked by

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Wallcovering trends showcase bespoke styles, vibrant hues and textured expressions.

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dyed

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an

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pigment, which was all the rage in Victorian times. Fortunately, the cycle of technological advancement continued, resulting in the versatile

range

of

health-conscious—and

more environmentally friendly—wallcovering products we know today.

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recent

pandemic

also

had

a

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“There are really great combos of texture, pattern and color that do wonders for interior designers’ projects,” Vicki explains.

Alhambra 50 from Lewis & Wood has both Middle Eastern and Arts & Crafts influences. This image features Selsley Stripe Mineral on the chaise; the portrait above belongs to Brown’s Hotel, Rocco Forte Hotels.

A trend that designer Anne Golliher sees in wallpaper is a return to mid-century modern vibes. Featured here is Schumacher's Creeping Fern. Photo by Mollie Hull.

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T Y P E A highly anticipated print from Brittany's personal collection: East of the Sun Corea. Photo by Katie Currid.

“You can still have sleek minimalism but with a [wall] accent that amps up the look.” Many European vendors, such as Osborne & Little and Casamance, offer stunning, higher-end options that further heighten—and deepen—the looks that U.S. designers aim to achieve.

Vicki notes deep blues and greens are particularly popular. Art Deco, abstracts, murals, florals and flocked papers are also experiencing a resurgence, many in contemporized patterns and color theory-based palettes. Mainstream trends are following suit, fueling the modern revival of richer color palettes, expressive patterns, organic textures and historic prints.

Similarly, many post-pandemic consumers, eager for a change in their surroundings, are finding joy in the possibilities, individualism and trend accessibility created by wallpaper and similar products.

THE BEVERLY COLLECTION The Beverly Collection, or “The Bev” for short, is a curated, to-the-trade collection of interior design resources founded by seasoned designer Brittany Romero and her husband, Roberto. Independent from Else-Wares, the couple’s retail store in the same building, the studio—named after Brittany’s grandmother—proudly represents boutique Aux Abris and Lewis & Wood’s textile and wallcovering lines.

Soon, The Bev will also feature Brittany’s original designs that are traditional yet modern.

“All [my] designs come from my own sketches,” says Brittany. “They speak for themselves and all have their own personalities.” Historically inspired with modern contexts and palettes, her original prints will be timeless, refined and colorful—each unique with its own intriguing twist. @thebeverlycollection thebevcollection.com An "endless forest of velvet" describes Orée from Casamance.

This wallcovering is featured in the reception area of Design & Detail’s to-the-trade showroom in Lenexa.

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NOBLE WORKROOM New to the KC design scene, Noble Workroom—founded in 2023 by acclaimed interior designer Sara Noble of Noble Designs—is a blossoming e-commerce showroom of curated and original products. One of Sara’s exquisite original designs is the Serpentine, a unique, green-and-red pattern inspired by a door knocker seen during a trip to Paris.

“It’s Paris meets Gucci meets East Coast,” Sara says, explaining that its design was a true labor of love. “It’s more than a pretty paper—it gives off a powerful feeling.”

Other original designs are currently in the works. Noble Workroom also features classical prints from famous, longstanding wallcovering designers such as Scalamandrè and Schumacher. @nobledesigns nobledesigns.com

Raphael Green: an iconic Scalamandré print inspired by arboreal Central Park vistas and time-honored textiles.

Defined as "an intriguing mix of the unexpected with the sophisticated," Sara Noble's inspired Serpentine Collection boasts a richly masculine yet refreshing palette of green, gold and red.

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“I love creating things,” says Jennifer. “I’m influenced by trends, but I’m also influenced by everything around me, my experiences and historical references that I interpret for today.” For example, her hugely popular Down the Rabbit Hole design (shown left) drew inspiration from real-world events and Picasso.

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“[Wallpaper has] something for all tastes,” says

interior

designer

and

wallpaper

aficionado Anne Golliher of Storied Interiors.

“It takes an eye for design to find the right one.” She adds that honing in on the right tone and pattern is crucial for selecting a design that “makes a room sing” without being overwhelming. Establishing this balance helps her clients feel genuinely settled and content at home—a vital aspect of healthful living.

“Design affects us more than we know,” Anne says. “It could just be a really good wallpaper that makes all the difference.”

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moment, it can be a helpful idea-

conditions using an AI-designed sink as the

generating tool.

example. The result is a fascinating contrast of

“For me, it’s fascinating where things are going,

communications, William Cook. “You can’t go to

the newest technology being paired with some

the speed of change, and where technology

any manufacturer for a one-off, but our artisans

of the oldest artistry in the world.

is taking us,” says Andrew Holben, director of

can do it.”

“Juxtaposition is the right word to use in this

marketing and sales for Thompson Traders,

The company’s Tailor-Made Custom Design

which specializes in luxury products for the

Program allows and encourages unique designs,

“Given that robots and machinery can make

kitchen, bath and home.

and their artisan metalsmiths have the flexibility

just about anything these days, Thompson

to mold designs into existence using hand tools

understands the subtle nuances that artisanal

over an open fire.

makers can add to any product, making it truly

Designers can use AI to create images of truly custom products for their clients, but getting a manufacturer to produce those designs can be

Thompson’s leadership decided to approach

willing to explore new ways of showcasing how

“You can’t create a product from AI out

marketing innovator and principal of Savour

designers can offer consumers bespoke creations

of thin air,” says Thompson’s director of

Partnership—with an experiment to test how this

that can be sold via a designer’s own website.”

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Carothers—interior

designer,

unique and one of a kind,” Leslie says. “They are

digital

a challenge.

Leslie

case,” William says.

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Artisans in Santa Clara del Cobre, Mexico, use fire and hand tools to shape metal into beautiful, unique forms. Shown below is the Otomi rose gold and nickel vessel sink.

Manufacturing images provided courtesy of Thompson Traders.

Leslie spent three hours with Midjourney’s artificial intelligence bot, exploring text prompts and the visuals each prompt produced.

“Creating a text prompt is very easy—it’s your brain, your imagination, and an

Aila made its debut at KBIS in February. The

image appears out of that,” she

second place it will be showcased? Right here in

describes.

Kansas City at the Midwest Design and Furniture

Her main text prompt? Shell.

Fair, held at Bartle Hall. This annual design event

And even for fun: mermaid. “I was

will highlight furniture, materials, photography

curious what that one would be

and art, as well as visionary concepts from both

like!” says Leslie, who lives near

local artisans and esteemed global brands.

Visit mwdaff.com for details on speakers,

the coast and wanted to create a

vendors, event details and more.

biophilic design.

Ultimately, she delivered four concepts to Thompson. Reviewing

Midwest Design and Furniture Fair

the images, Thompson determined

May 9-10: industry professionals only

that three of them would not be

May 11: open to the public

producible, as they would require casting, and the fourth—which happened to be Leslie’s favorite— would be brought into existence.

“From Thompson’s standpoint,

but those prove to be more of a challenge to

there’s not much of a difference

manipulate for the artist. Copper also can be

whether a design comes from an AI bot or a

“It’s a slit in the base, very small and beautifully

designer taking time to use a pen or pencil to

done so it doesn’t disturb the design.”

make a sketch,” Andrew explains. The challenge with a purely AI design is translating a 2D image

The sink—named Aila—is made of copper, harking to tradition as much as to practicality.

into 3D. Leslie’s prompts resulted in a single

“Copper is an easy metal to work with,” William

image; with no additional angles, Thompson

says. “When you’re shaping something as thick

couldn’t gauge the sink’s scale or depth, plus

and big as Aila, you need a metal that’s easily

there was no drain. Their team developed the

workable with hand tools.”

concept further through human ingenuity.

“The drain doesn’t look typical,” Leslie says.

The company readily offers many more types of metal—brass, nickel, bronze and steel—

finished in a variety of ways.

Aila is a vessel sink in matte black that is polished down in parts, just like the AI image.

“They’re quite similar,” William says. “I was blown away by the fidelity of the artisans.”

Aila will be licensed to sell, each one numbered like a piece of art.

“As the world’s first AI-generated sink, at one point or another in history, it will rise over value because it’s the first,” Leslie adds.

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hen homeowners Sas and Brandon Nott decided to move back to Kansas City, they began looking for a home that would

fit their family’s lifestyle and feel welcoming for their guests. They found the perfect home in Reinhardt Estates, with an open floor plan and a layout perfect for their three children. While the house had great bones, the Notts wanted to make it their own with a clean, light, modern flair.

The remodel took one year and touched every room, floor and wall. The heart of the home—the kitchen—underwent the most change, reconfiguring the overall layout, flow and cooking surfaces.

“We enjoy cooking and bringing people together,” Brandon says. “The kitchen island helps create a real sense of connection for people and makes it easy to host friends and family.”

The kitchen had been beige, green and brown with very dark wood. Sas chose very light gray walls, white cabinets and light quartz countertops for the island.

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The tall ceilings and ample windows are designed to invite natural light in, illuminating the space and creating an inviting atmosphere for the living room.

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With its ample seating for entertaining, the kitchen table becomes the centerpiece of this home, offering a welcoming space for guests to gather.

Below: The white cabinetry stands out dramatically against the wood floor, transforming this kitchen into a stunning showcase of modern design and timeless elegance.

“Brightening the profile of the house makes it feel open and light and airy no matter what time of year it is,” she says.

Her favorite room in the house is the master bath.

It was gutted and reconfigured to be more open and spacious, especially the footprint of the all-glass shower. It boasts a rain and steam shower, a marble floor and a chevron-patterned backsplash for texture.

The new gray cabinetry has a lower profile, and heated flooring provides warmth during the colder months.

Sas teaches Pilates from her home studio, featuring two reformer machines and a view of the indooroutdoor pool. With much of the house being automated with a Control4 Smart Home system, Sas can play music, watch TV and open or close the pool roof with the click of a button.

Additionally, their existing home theater got a total refresh. It was reconfigured and updated with new carpeting and fresh paint, as well as new audio and video equipment.

“Technology changes a lot over the course of 10 years; updating the electronics makes it feel like you’re at an actual movie theater,” Brandon says.

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The master bathroom’s design evokes a spa-like ambiance, transforming the space into an area of relaxation. With its marble flooring, steam shower and standalone bathtub, every element elevates the experience.

“Our insurance needed to cover all the items being moved,” Sas says. Lockton and their insurance agent helped ensure they were covered during the renovation and moving process. “Lockton gave that personal touch and worked with us to make sure we were taken care of.”

Kama Moseley, senior vice president of private risk solutions at Lockton, says every homeowner needs to inform their insurance carrier about a renovation. “The carrier has not agreed to insure a home that’s under construction. If they aren’t aware it’s being renovated, and you need to file a claim, it can be denied.”

Lockton worked with the Notts to select the best provider and coverage. “There are a number of things to consider

The indoor-outdoor pool with a retractable glass enclosure extends their use of the pool year round.

when insuring homes,” Kama says, “such as adjusting the deductible to keep the premium lower and applying credits for things that reduce risk, like water sensors and an alarm system.”

Other considerations for the Notts during construction were the number of people working on the house and the owners being remote. Homeowners must have the right amount of coverage for these, too. These are all reasons why it's imperative, Kama says, “to find a broker who’s a partner who will give you good claims counseling for all your needs.

Doing research and checking with other homeowners that you trust can help you find the right broker to give you and your family peace of mind.”

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A home is full of belongings that should be carefully considered and covered by your insurance carrier, from cars and collectibles to clothes and kids' items.

Luxury Homeowners Insurance Cheat Sheet Kama calls the current situation an “unprecedented hard property market.” Homeowners are experiencing very high premiums and could even face non-renewal. Here are some tips to protect yourself and your family.

• Partner with your broker to get good claims counseling all year long, not just at renewal time.

• Find a broker with a multitude of good carrier relationships so you have lots of options to choose from.

• Be aware that if your carrier feels you have too many claims (as few as two per year), you could have a significant premium increase or be non-renewed.

• In the event of a claim, contact your broker first to see if it is worth filing a claim and how it will impact you in the future.

• Use risk mitigation devices like an automatic water-shutoff valve. Carriers have preferred brands that can save you upward of 8% on your premium.

• Cyber insurance is affordable. Besides covering a hacked PC, some carriers offer coverage for cyber-bullying and social engineering.

• Be certain to understand liability and buy the proper umbrella that covers your entire family and all of your assets.

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A

fter spending the COVID-19 pandemic in her Lake Quivira home, Amy Funk decided it was time to live a city life. Though her pristine mid-century modern

house had been fully renovated to perfection, she made the decision to downsize.

Amy Funk used her decades of experience in the textile profession to design a small space that is modern and playful. She incorporated her favorite color—mauve—in all the textiles. A womb chair offers a space to lounge, and the unexpected fabric pulls all the colors together with shades of blush and flecks of gold.

The white couch demurely allows the art and textiles to shine.

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The electric fireplace is asymmetrical, which is both a functional and an aesthetic design choice, as the wall includes a load-bearing column that runs through the building’s units. Two solid sheets of porcelain tile showcase Calacatta marbling's natural pattern. Swiveling club chairs are a perfect small-space solution when Amy entertains at home.

“Being cooped up in a four-bedroom house by myself for more than two years and living between my home office and bedroom, I realized I could live with less space,” she says. “And I decided that I wanted to travel more and not be so isolated.”

It was a longtime dream move for her, ever since she moved to Kansas City in 2001. Back then, she had given her real estate agent her budget and said she wanted to live on the Plaza. “Twenty years later, I could finally afford it,” Amy laughs.

Last year, she purchased a 1,600-squarefoot condo on the Country Club Plaza and used her degree in interior design and decades-long career in the textile industry to create her perfect Most of the artwork throughout the condo was created by local artists from the Midwest. This piece in the living room is by Max Key. White walls, seating in neutral colors, and a low white entertainment center keep the attention on the artwork.

bachelorette pad.

The first step was updating the home’s layout to maximize the small space and create a flow that worked for entertaining. The original layout had a

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foyer and two doorways that led either into the kitchen or down the hall toward bedrooms. Amy had the doorways removed to have the front door welcome guests into an open-concept living room and kitchen area.

The new primary bathroom was originally a walk-in closet and bathroom. She opened up the space to add a soaking tub, a walk-in shower and lots of storage. “A soaking tub was my dream for the space,” she says. “I didn’t realize how much I would miss a bathtub when I had gotten rid of them in my last home.”

Amy

added

lots

of

storage

solutions

throughout the condo to make the most of the small footprint. Most notably, she transformed the closet into a dressing room, complete with

floor-to-ceiling storage and a dressing table in the middle. “I wanted to use every inch of the space for storage and at the same time create a beautiful room, not just a closet,” Amy explains.

She worked with The Container Store to customize the space to fit her wardrobe. They included storage solutions, such as having lots of ¾-length hanging options to accommodate her pants and skirts, along with low shelves for her shoes.

Her design inspiration for the condo reflects the history of the building, which is mid-century modern with a classic modern interior.

“I wanted it to flow well with the rest of the building and tie in what you see in the hallway to make that transition,” she says.

Amy had the walls painted white to brighten The office is one of the few spaces in the condo where Amy repurposed decor from her previous home. Black-and-white photographs, walnut credenzas and vintage accessories give the home office a hint of mid-century modern design. A sleeper sofa allows the space to double as a guest room. “I’ve worked from home since 2012,” Amy says. “I only have company a couple weekends a year. I didn’t want to sit in a room that felt like a bedroom for eight hours a day.”

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the space and added paneling for a classic feel.

She went to Sherwin-Williams to have them

The back side of the kitchen island offers space for barstool seating and storage. “I didn’t want it to be overly kitchen-y, where you feel like you were walking into the kitchen from the front door,” Amy says. “It’s more for entertaining than for use as a chef’s kitchen, so I wanted it to look like a high-end restaurant and bar.”

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color-match a piece of the condo’s original trim to find the perfect white. Long sheets of white

“

A lot of the design was inspired by the china I inherited from my mother and grandmother.”

- Amy Funk, interior designer

porcelain tile with Calacatta marbling in the kitchen and the fireplace surround add a touch of glamour to the space. Light fixtures in her foyer match the brass fixtures in the building’s common spaces and create a transition into the home. Brushed gold on the hardware and fixtures throughout the space add a classic feminine accent. To continue the classic detailing, plaster medallions were added to the ceilings of the dining room and the primary bathroom.

“The Kansas City Museum on Gladstone had done a restoration of their plaster work, and I wanted to duplicate that look in my home,” Amy says. The medallions also serve a functional purpose by covering where the original electrical features were located before the remodel.

White-oak floors in a herringbone pattern flow from room to room to connect the spaces. The herringbone pattern even flows out to the patio’s porcelain tile, which gives the appearance of the living room extending outside. In the bathrooms, white subway tiles and mirrored surfaces make the small spaces appear brighter. Amy also created the illusion of clerestory windows in the bathrooms with backlit LED lights above the bathtub and shower.

All of the white and natural wood surfaces create a neutral background for Amy to play with color and texture throughout the space with art and textiles.

The primary bathroom was originally a walk-in closet and bathroom. Amy reconfigured the space to add a soaking tub, a walk-in shower and nine mirrored medicine cabinets. To create the look of a luxury-hotel bathroom, she used terrazzo tiles with minimal grout lines to give the illusion of one continuous poured floor.

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“I wanted a monochromatic color scheme— wine, blush, mauve,” she says. “A lot of the design was inspired by the china I inherited from my mother and grandmother.”

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Amy customized the closet to fit her wardrobe. She added special storage solutions and a table in the middle for folding clothes and getting ready for travel.

In the primary bedroom, the walnut dresser with Carrara marble offers lots of storage. A small gallery of art and a Samsung Art TV hang above the dresser.

Matching white frames connect the pieces while also blending into the white walls to let the colors of the artwork pop.

Amy chose a boutique-hotel aesthetic for her primary bedroom and covered the surfaces in neutral fabrics in shades of white and various textures. The floor-to-ceiling drapery behind the bed distracts the eye from the fact that the window is off-center. Together with the hanging pendant lights, the remote-controlled blackout curtains create a feeling of symmetry in the room.

The dining chairs are a dusty rose Ultrasuede and connect to the china on display in that space. The kitchen barstools have maroon leather cushions that offer relief from the soft textures in the rest of the space and are easy to clean. In the living room, club chairs upholstered in a wine color swivel between the sitting area and fireplace area. A womb chair offers a space to lounge, and the unexpected pattern pulls all the colors together with shades of blush and flecks of gold.

“I made the bold move of getting a white sofa, which is something I could do as a single woman,” Amy says. “Some people are scared to sit on it. But I thought, ‘I’m going to get the dream white sofa.’

There haven't been any spills yet, but I used durable fabric, just in case.”

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Hello, Queen Anne Hailing Victorian-era royalty, this 1907 Hyde Park beauty gets reimagined with modern maximalism.

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nce the bastion of barons and bankers,

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Interiors. Michaele navigated the partnership

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But it was urban, charming and ample; the

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Even before any alterations were made to the house, a wraparound porch was a fitting entrance into the foyer, now bathed in a flattering shade of pink. Sarah wasn’t convinced she’d love a pink entryway, but Michaele encouraged her to give it time. It worked—the pink stayed.

Michaele

then

suggested

painting

the

adjacent living room a sumptuous peacock blue.

“This room is amply sized and heavy on details,” she explains.

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Dark woods are enlivened by a dusty-pink paint in the entry (36 Hours in Marrakesh by Backdrop). Custom ombre stair risers feature the same blue paint as the living room (Gentleman's Gray by Benjamin Moore) in gently fading shades of blue. The classic, yet modern, marquetry and brass entry table is from Anthropologie; the faceted crystal chandelier is from Ballard Designs. In the adjacent living room, the custom James sofa is from Interior Define.

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A pair of boucle-upholstered swivel chairs by Poly & Bark allow the homeowners to enjoy a fire or engage with guests in the living room. The hand-tufted wool tiger rug is from Etsy; the faceted crystal sconces are by Hinkley; the vintage Chinese Qing chair was an existing piece incorporated into the new design.

The cozy niche at one end of the room—called an inglenook—features two built-in benches and a fireplace surrounded by antique green tiles. It’s perfect as an intimate conversation area; however, the rest of the room needed more seating.

The duo found a comfortable blush-colored sofa piped in burgundy—an unexpected shot of color that became the perfect anchor for the main seating area. Voila! Now the living room is updated and more livable.

Across from the living room, the dining room makes an equally bold statement bathed in black. Black? Why not? The color—or lack thereof—highlights the architecturally designed ceiling and mullioned windows. And, like the living room, this space can easily handle a deeper shade. Especially during the holidays.

“I have a big Latin family, so the more the merrier who revel in rooms able to hold everyone,” Sarah says.

Sarah and Michaele were excited about the original powder room tucked neatly under the stairs. This little confection—a petite room—was designed around the exotic pink, black and cream marble floor.

“We just dolled it up with downsized fixtures, an oversized patterned wall covering and glints of gold details,” Michaele describes.

The second floor beckons with the romance of the first floor, but most of the space—including five bedrooms—hasn’t yet been decorated.

“We will tackle them in time,” Sarah says.

“Our plans included renovating the master and knocking out a wall or two.”

Michaele is proud of the direction she’s taken the home. “It’s a matter of trusting the process so the clients are comfortable and happy,” she says.

“I’m pretty sure that’s what’s happened.”

Keeping the original chandelier meant finding a way to modernize the rest of space—bring on the black paint (Caviar by Sherwin-Williams). The botanical velvet-and-brass host chairs are from Anthropologie; the glass and brass dining table is by LA Furniture.

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Homeowner Dell Ann Upp envisioned a small black cottage with a minimalist interior where she and her daughter could enjoy decompressing at the end of a busy day.

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With its enlarged windows facing a major intersection, the existing sunroom morphed into the dining room.

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othing of interest was on the market in Fairway when the "Hansel and Gretel" house—prominently

occupying

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corner lot on Shawnee Mission Parkway—was listed for sale. Despite a professional’s opinion that the house was "falling down," Dell Ann Upp decided to walk it herself. The home had been occupied by multiple people living there at once, and the space was thick with boxes, belongings and filth. Dell Ann’s 13-year-old daughter’s opinion was decisive: “We can’t live in this—it’s so bad!” Annie declared.

But the home’s location was ideal, and Dell Ann loved its Tudor style. Dell Ann adores old homes, even ones that need “bringing back to life,” as she says. She ignored the hoarder-level mess and bought it. Having remodeled every house she’s ever lived in, Dell Ann is comfortable imagining possibilities.

She contacted architect and designer Adam Anthony Pfeifer of apd_studios+, whom she knew through friends. Immediately, the two began collaborating on ways to preserve the home’s character and imbue it with new life.

“We really didn’t even know the square

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The original arched door remains in place at the front entry.

Finding textures and keeping a minimalist look was very important to Dell Ann. "I love texture!" she says, "I want lots of different materials, but I want them to look as though they were meant to be together."

Windows were replaced throughout the home with special attention given to the ones in the former sunroom—now incorporated into a cohesive open floor plan—flooding the main level with ambient natural daylight.

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The kitchen is anchored by an almost 16-foot-long island that acts as a Swiss Army knife for the home, hosting the sink, dishwasher, trash, kitchen gadget and platter storage, game storage and seating—all wrapped in concrete-gray quartz.

footage, as there had been several additions,” Dell Ann says. With Adam, Dell Ann shared her vision of a folkloric black cottage with a minimalist interior, where she and Annie could enjoy decompressing at the end of a busy day.

But the footprint of the existing house was modest, with a small kitchen and low ceilings.

A cut-up, walled-off floor plan and walnutstained floors also made the entire first level incredibly dark. What Dell Ann wanted was open, minimalist, light and bright. In addition, she requested a statement kitchen that would become the heart of the home.

To create visual and physical connections between spaces, Adam began with the home’s framework. “We analyzed the existing structure and carefully selected which walls to open or remove to allow for more shared daylight,” he The black plaster hood coordinates perfectly with the living room fireplace, seamlessly blending the two spaces.

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P E R F E C T The primary bedroom ceiling was vaulted to increase the feeling of spaciousness; a rounded bed frame softens the space.

says. But as Adam’s team dug into the demo job, multiple conditions slowed progress.

The amount of old belongings that remained inside the house required extensive hauling and trash service. “With just so much personal content left in the house, I think we demoed for three to four months,” Dell Ann recalls. The team uncovered a basement room blocked off with boxes. Inside one of the boxes was a scrapbooked article from the Kansas City Star that featured the previous owner’s update of the home in 1980, providing a stark contrast to its deteriorated state.

Walls throughout the home had become filled with mold and wood rot from years of neglect, requiring reframing and fresh stucco.

Then, all the home’s windows were replaced, increasing ambient light. The façade’s streetfacing windows were enlarged to brighten the entire main level.

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The European-style wet room features a contemporary soaking tub and adjacent shower with rainhead. Black river rock floors ground the entire room and provide a contrast to the white marble walls, including the inset storage nook.

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Upstairs, the home retained its original threebedroom configuration. Like the main floor, the spaces were rebuilt to repair significant wood rot.

Vaulting the primary bedroom ceiling increased the feeling of spaciousness, and the en suite bathroom was gutted and redesigned to function as a European-style wet room—sans a glass enclosure.

Formerly a sunroom, the new dining room blends seamlessly into the living space. A black plaster fireplace anchors the family room, and a light stain glosses the existing oak floors found throughout.

The kitchen is everyone’s favorite room and the home’s central pivot in form and function. Now connected to the entire main level, the linear kitchen spans the rear of the home. Bleached cabinetry and shelving create a cocoon around the large space. Additional windows were installed to provide sightlines to the pool and neatly flank the black plaster range hood.

Open shelving houses the family’s frequently used dishes, and the full-height quartz backsplash is efficient to clean. “In a house the size of mine, we had to be pretty intentional with our design so that it was also very functional,” Dell Ann says. “All of the dishes on our shelves—that’s stuff we use daily.”

The home’s blend of textures is also intentional. “I want lots of different materials, but I want them to look as if they were meant to be together,” Dell Ann says about her process. “I created a lot of design boards early on, over the kitchen table.”

Her house displays the full textural range, from soft linens and warm wood floors all the way to recurring rattan and the concretegray quartz kitchen island.

And just like in Dell Ann’s vision, the home’s exterior is painted a dark charcoal with black windows and trim, adding sophistication— and magic—back into this formerly neglected home.

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Vintage Influence A record room turns nostalgic— for music and for lifestyle.

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in sight.

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With musical influences such as Beck,

And I feel like music kind of does that, too,” says Nicole

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That’s why creating a record room in Jay and Denise

rock ‘n’ roll vibes to the space, along with a sense

Green’s Riss Lake home was such a dream project for

of nostalgia. She found a vintage cabinet from

Nicole.

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“I wanted to bring in a lot of feeling and emotion in this space,” Nicole says.

While the Greens chose Riss Lake as a familyfriendly place to raise their son, they wanted their home to maintain some elements of their pre-kid life. The record room is a place where they can put

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“It was really important to me that the room feel new and fun and exciting, but also lived-in, curated, homey and cozy, and that piece really did that,” she says.

And you can’t be in the record room without noticing the yellow velvet sofa.

“The yellow velvet sofa is to die for,” Nicole says. The sideboard was sourced from local vintage shop Populuxe KC. Quality Hardwoods installed the hardwood flooring. The walls are painted in Oak Moss from Sherwin-Williams.

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“It’s just a pop of yumminess in your face when you walk in,” Nicole says.

As part of a full-floor renovation, the record room is just one of the eye-catching spaces in the Greens’ home. Nicole designed each space to have its own unique vibe while also flowing nicely with the other rooms.

From the steel-blue cabinets and geometric tiles in the kitchen to the velvet curtains accenting the bold, blue formal dining room, the home’s design feels vibrant and eclectic in a comfortable, accessible way.

The Greens enjoyed collaborating with Nicole to make some bold choices while creating a space that reflected their family’s personality.

“Nicole helped make our home a place we’re excited about,” Denise says. “It’s a little funky and comfortable, like us. We’re excited about the risks she helped us take to get a look that is ours.”

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One of Nicole’s favorite art pieces in the home is found in the first-floor bathroom. “I really loved that piece because I felt like it was a little free-spirited, a little rock ‘n’ roll, a little like a mom, with your brain kind of all over the place.

It felt so needed in this space,” she says. It's hung atop Risky Business II wallpaper from York Wallcoverings.

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Every room that you walk into has a bold moment.”

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Unprohibited Fun A speakeasy resonates with a historical look, where its design references are loud and clear.

Words by Meghan Craig | Photos by Craig Keene

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private speakeasy seemed like the ideal solution for homeowners Bryan and Robin, who wanted to completely

remodel their lower level. They contacted their friend Austin Roeser of Roeser Homes, who suggested they work with Nate and Jessica White of Trove Homes on the design, while Roeser Homes helped execute the design plan.

“One of my favorite parts about this project was really being able to showcase our client’s personality and individual style,” Jessica says.

“A lot of time was spent really examining the space from the standpoint of the aesthetic that the clients wanted to accomplish, but also how the space needed to function on a day-to-day basis,” adds Nate.

“The comfort ledge on the bar top adds so much character,” Nate says. “And the custom brass footrest really elevated the front of the bar.”

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The barrel vault ceiling features herbal-green subway tiles.

Brass-wire cabinet door panels add a subtle design detail that finishes the look.

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To make good use of the space under the stairs while also adding an unexpected feature, an Art-Decoinspired seating nook was created.

Custom Decca moldings are a highlight of the space.

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Designers Nate and Jessica White prioritized the client’s desire to keep a few elements of the original space. A large wood beam was salvaged and later used as the base for the custom built-in entertainment center.

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throughout the space added to the Prohibitionera feel.

One aspect Trove Homes prioritized was the client’s desire to keep a few elements of the original space.

“A lot of the original ceiling was a droptin ceiling,” Nate says. “We loved that the homeowners wanted to incorporate this back into the new design but just in a smaller space. We were able to create that moment in a long hallway by using brass tin on the ceiling to lead people from the bar area to the theater. There was also an original massive wood beam that they wanted to salvage, which we later used as the base for the custom built-in entertainment center. It was both fun and challenging to incorporate these elements into the new design.”

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Hand-painted terracotta tiles from Tabarka Studio elevate the bathroom while keeping the speakeasy vibe.

“There was a window awkwardly placed in the room that was going to the in-home theater,” Nate says. “We were able to incorporate blackout velvet curtains into the design of the space that served to help with the acoustics and also solved the window problem. If you walk into the space, you would never know there is a window hiding in there.”

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Lined-up bottles in their dedicated space look beautiful, neatly adding to the backlit marble shelving and fullheight backsplash. “I was so excited that this client was open to the idea of doing a full-height splash with shelving made from the same material,” Nina says.

The music room had some existing drywall-wrapped beams, so Nina took the opportunity to warm the space by wrapping them in wood.

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hen Pat Ryan wanted to find a space in his Fairway home to display his whiskey and bourbon collection, he reached out to Nina

Schmidt of Schloegel Design Remodel.

“At the time, his collection was all in a basement closet stored on some wire shelving, which was likely not rated to hold that amount of weight!” Nina says.

The resulting project transformed several areas in Pat’s home, creating a custom and cohesive environment for showcasing his collection and for entertaining.

Starting with the wet bar, Nina added function and style with appliance panels for an ice maker, an under-counter wine fridge and a new sink base cabinet. The countertop,

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Here and right: Now you see it, there you don't! A motorized TV lift conceals the lower half of the dining room bar.

backsplash and shelves were made from honed marbleesque Piatra Grey quartz, and a channel was routed inside the mitered stone shelves to allow for some diffused LED lighting.

For the dry bar in the dining area, Nina had the idea to create a secret compartment.

“I’d wanted to do this since 2020 after seeing a hardware display at KBIS in Vegas,” she says. “I finally found the perfect spot to do it."

The team ran into some technical issues after finding that the hardware mechanism could not hold the weight of the wooden door panel, but project director Shannon Washam came up with the idea to use a motorized TV lift.

The base cabinets were then modified so that the panel lowers to reveal wine bottles.

Nina chose to light the bottles from the bottom because of the glow it added to the room.

When it came to the music room, she saw an opportunity to add more personality to the space.

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Inviting and enveloping, the darkened hue of the music room vibes better with the glossy black grand piano and the rich, camel-colored Eames lounger.

“This room seemed like it had the potential to be a cool space for him,” Nina says. “He likes to play the piano, and it was a spot for him to unwind at the end of the day. I immediately saw this room in more of a moody vibe. Before, it was white and cavernous.”

To display Pat’s whiskey and bourbon collection, the team designed a walnut cabinet with brass accents.

Each upper compartment features one bottle and is illuminated from below with an LED puck light.

“This client was open to new ideas, which was refreshing!” Nina says. “We were able to incorporate some unique design elements, which really made this a special project.”

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This dart board niche is one of two and helps to provide a visual separation between two separate spaces. At the back of each niche is a cowhide wallpaper in carmel and custom-designed cowhide dartboard. This view glimpses the pool table in the adjacent space.

Outside the Basement Box A design team brings upscale lounging to the lower level of a Leawood home.

Words by Meghan Craig | Photos by Josie Henderson

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hen John and Stacy Gresham moved to the Pavilions Estates of Leawood in late summer 2022, they knew they wanted to modernize

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They started with Weston Coble of Elswood Smith Carlson Architects to redesign the framework of the basement. Then they brought in Orion Design’s Elizabeth Rishel and Alex Huckins in January. Construction began in March 2023 and was completed in late October.

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This space is fondly called the Blue Lounge and is just off of the bar area. Orion was able to integrate the existing furniture that John and Stacy had from a previous home and it feels as though it was selected for this exact space.

The dark navy walls and touches of gold are perfect to give the area a deep lounge mood.

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Above: The bar is the first thing you see when you enter the basement.

A dark glossy tile was selected to fill the back wall and catch light as it dances through the space.

Orion had some original cabinetry removed and brought in brass shelving for display. White oak tambour material was installed under the counter overhang, and wood beams were added to the ceiling to bring in some texture.

The back side of the curved staircase provided the perfect nook for a wine room. A unique black tile was sourced for the wall and brass wine shelves were brought in to showcase the homeowners' collection. The curved counter is the perfect space to store liquor and allows it to be locked away with the wine. It also provides a space for decanting a delightful bottle of wine.

“The goal was a cohesive basement that would flow but for each space to have its own individual personality,” says Orion designer Elizabeth. “We wanted guests to be wowed at every turn and for it to be a feast for the eyes!”

Stacy feels her goals were definitely achieved.

“We are thrilled with how everything came together, with the colors all flowing throughout and tying each room to the other,” she says.

“Elizabeth and Alex gave us the confidence to stay the course on what was outside the box for us, with these deep, saturated colors washing all the walls, ceilings and cabinetry. The end result is stunning, and we are appreciative of their gentle guidance to trust the process.”

As for the standout feature of the design?

“No question,” Elizabeth says, “it’s the cowhide wallpaper that we used in the theater room, as well as the two dart board niches. We were able to work with the vendor, Kyle Bunting, to

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While working on the layout for the basement, Orion Design liked the way this space would be tucked away, providing a quiet space for competitive poker games.

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Bunting leather hide idea to the table, and we immediately fell in love with the colors and texture,” Stacy says. “It is such a unique piece of art for the accent wall, and carrying it over to the dart boards was a nice touch.”

Another aspect the Greshams—particularly John—especially enjoy is the 150-inch theater screen (perfect for Chiefs and Sooners games) and whole-home sound and lighting control through the Savant system, all installed by Simplex.

Above: The pool table fit perfectly into this central space, richly enveloped by dark gray walls and warm caramel ceiling.

Beams integrated into the ceiling and a large mirror along the back wall help to bring light and reflection into the darker areas of this basement. The stunning gold light fixture is like a work of art, while the alabaster sconces on the back wall provide a nice ambiance for entertaining.

The previous gym was closed off and uninviting. It also came with a sauna that was functional but indiscreet. Orion opened up the gym to the rest of the basement and brought in glass partitions. A divider wall adds privacy to the sauna while still making it accessible. By bringing in all dark finishes, the space disappears into the background when the lights are off and it is not in use.

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Every detail in the theater room was carefully planned from the teal walls to the custom cowhide accent wall. Besides its stunning good looks, the cowhide adds acoustical value. Orion Design also specified this large gold-toned lounge sofa so that everyone would have a comfortable place to settle.

Overall, the basement has become a space perfectly tailored to the Greshams’ needs.

“When you are in this space, you feel like you could stay forever,” Elizabeth says. “It is completely relaxed and divine and just ready for a good time!”

Stacy loves the upscale lounge feel of the basement and appreciates that it also feels like a cozy space for entertaining.

“From poker games to workout sessions to movies and pool playing, we now have a space for our whole family to make memories and share with our friends and family,” she says.

Architect: ESC Architects, @escarchitects Interior Designer: Orion Design, @oriondesigninc Contractor: MSC Enterprises, @msc_enterprises_kc Resources: Page 253

The walk-out design brings lots of light into the partially underground space.

Oak beams add warmth and interest.

Two shelving niches flank the big screen, and drawers were integrated as a place to stash extra blankets. The gold mesh on the drawer fronts and the brass tones of the lighting pop beautifully against the teal.

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into a butler’s pantry. The wall behind the sink

home, including the living room adjacent to the

was extended so that the cabinets on either

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Above: With a full-height tiled wall, unique glassware shelving, a beverage center and a prep sink, the butler's pantry is a treasure behind the range wall. It adds working space, facilitates entertainment and provides additional storage with style.

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cooktop was removed from the island, and the double wall ovens were replaced with a luxurious French dualfuel CornuFé freestanding range, This modification allowed the island to become a place for gathering and the stove to be both a workhorse and an altar for a serious

Brass accents and brass inlays were meticulously placed throughout the design where they would make a statement.

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As for the aesthetics, “the client said we hit the nail on the head,” says Randy Sisk, the owner of Kleweno.

The white backdrop of the kitchen allows the black items—the top-of-the-line stove, hood, fireplace and bar area—to draw your attention and the gold accents to shine as your eyes move about the space. Well-articulated and elegant, the space embodies both the character of the clients as well as the capabilities of Kleweno.

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Bargain Mansions in two 30-minute episodes: “Rhapsody in Beige” and “A Pain in the Deck.” The secluded home sits on several hundred wooded acres in Louisburg, Kansas, and Tamara embraced the idea of creating an oasis for the couple. She helped them remodel the entire home, inside and out, and while there are many noteworthy aspects of the renovation, the primary bathroom is a standout.

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A heavenly retreat. This stunning soaking tub sits on a eucalyptus platform, giving height to view the beautiful green scenery of complete privacy.

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The cavernous room was filled with curvaceous casework that looked dated; its layout also didn’t make great use of the space, and a clunky overhead soffit housing obstructed the vaulted ceilings. Tamara gutted the space, removing the soffits, the angled shower enclosure, the casework, the plumbing fixtures and the lighting. In her remodel, the designer played up views and daylight, replacing one of the existing casement windows with an enlarged picture window, making it the focal point of the space. Tamara chose to create a wood platform for the freestanding tub, which provides visual relief to the expansive floor area and breaks up the space.

The enclosed shower was replaced with an all-glass enclosure, allowing the space to benefit from the natural light in the room. The new wood vanity features a stone top with an apron front, making the top appear thicker and heavier than it actually is. This heftier element juxtaposes the weightless feeling created by the linear open towel shelf below the cabinets, which makes the vanity appear to be floating. And, with the clients being the owners of an infrared sauna manufacturing company, adding a sauna to the space was a no-brainer.

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This Tuscan-styled vanity was transformed with new hardware and trim into an elegant focal point of the powder bathroom.

The living room was painted and refurnished with custom furniture and draperies to lighten and brighten the space.

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Canna and Banana

Tropical plants travel north for the summer for a spectacular season in the Midwest.

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A well-known tropical around here, elephant ear can grow to 6- to 8-foot tall.

Watch out, they’re water hogs.

"I love looking at sedums; they’re one of my favorite plants," Natalie says. A dent in a boulder offered enough space for soil to support this flapjack kalanchoe and echeveria varieties.

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The variegated banana needs year-round warmth but does fine in Kansas, just for a summer.

Cannas take up a lot of space with their full leaf bases then they shoot up a dramatic stalk of color with an iris-like flower at the top.

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Below: A tiki torch brings in the vacation vibe that Ricardo wanted. Edged by Missouri river rock and punctuated

by Kansas-sourced holey boulders, the poolside berm mixes tall purple cordyline with impatiens and caladium, both commonly available in Kansas City.

icardo Medellin didn’t plant an entire three-sided green screen and tropical bermed “island” around his Overland

Park property because he didn’t like his neighbors; he did it because he wanted an oasis, a place to slow down and meditate, to watch the plants and the grandkids grow up.

A memory of a Key West courtyard where he once sipped coffee hung in his mind like the jungle of vines on that trip, the wild nature of it enveloping his senses. Inspiration struck a chord in the heart of this Kansas landscaper that day and opened his perspective on what he could plant far away from a temperate climate.

Tropical plants are nothing new to Kansas.

Gardeners have always potted palms and erected elephant ears along their patios and front doors. But Ricardo wanted an entire environment, and he thought his clients might want that, too.

He opened an office in Florida and became a plant broker, tagging the best species directly at the growers. He shipped his first batch to Kansas in 2022. “It went well— gangbusters, actually,” he says.

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A euphorbia—not a true cactus—stands erectly in a pot on the deck.

His clients have long trusted him to find the balance between an efficient landscape and one that doesn’t have enough. A lot of that is done on the fly—a mix of intuition and experience. Not so much in his commercial business, where a plan is necessary, but in residential work, “the process can be more interesting, if allowed,” he says.

Tropicals can bring a sense of wonder and the unexpected, especially around these parts, where their foreignness captivates our attention. Native plants can get leggy, turn brown at the tips with overwatering or underwatering, or wither under too much sun or a sudden shift to cold, but tropicals are often sturdy stalwarts. They can withstand the powerful force of hurricanes or thirst from drought and still not only survive but thrive.

Ricardo’s epiphany was almost a happy accident, one might say. “We are freakin’ Bob Ross,” Ricardo says with a smile, referring to the way his company wields plants in the way Bob paints. Except Ricardo's artistic tool is a shovel.

At his own home, Ricardo evokes a feeling of tranquility, starting with that green screen of 70 trees on the outskirts of his ¼-acre property. It only hints at formality—not so much a rigid, “keep-out” kind of hedge, but rather a zig-zagging repetition of evergreens (‘Bruns’ Serbian spruce, ‘Riverside’ Serbian spruce, Emerald Green arborvitae) and shrubs—some familiar and flowering, like hydrangeas, and others

Hibiscus looks tropical, but it is a perennial plant in the Midwest. It is prone to bugs eating its beautiful petals, but that destruction can be reduced be keeping it wellwatered and healthy, Ricardo says.

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A 4- to 5-foot oleander, photographed after flowering, still appeals with its elongated seed pods. If you plant one, know that it’s poisonous. “Don’t let your dogs eat it,” Ricardo warns.

“

There are no rules here. Enjoy life.

Enjoy plants.”

- Ricardo Medellin, landscaper

A majesty palm rustles beautifully in a breeze.

A blue agave’s spiky arms rise up in front of the pond, surrounded by a visual cacophony of rose coral drift and a weeping blue atlas. Lily pads in the water bring in horny toads in the hundreds, Ricardo says, along with ducks, lizards, bullfrogs and turtles.

An orchid is planted alongside a bromeliad and caladium. Sansevieria—a common indoor houseplant—peeks out in the background.

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very trendy, like the spindly Dr. Seussian Blue Atlas cedar.

Ricardo’s daughter, Natalie, a plant specialist, helps him with selections and care, which is

will dig up roots and bulbs to overwinter inside.

Natalie does not recommend that.

A lush lawn separates the traditional from the

surprisingly not a lot when it comes to tropicals.

“It’s stressful to the plant,” she says. “You’ll

tropical, where a three-foot rise in elevation then

Water them, of course, but fertilize them? Not

spend your time and money caring for it, just to

transitions to a more intimate invitation around

so much. Ricardo’s trick is to plant them close

keep it alive, and it will never look as good again.”

the pool. Here, Ricardo mixes native perennials

together—they’ll compete with each other for

with punches of color and tangles of texture from

growth.

elsewhere.

Watering can be a tricky task; the amount to

Palms make an incredible focal point, their smooth-barked

trunks

rising

up

use is dependent on the time of year.

overhead,

“You have to manage it,” Ricardo says. “And it’s

splaying out frilly fingers that sway in a breeze.

the flowers that need the most water, like annuals.

A foxtail palm near the center of the berm is a

Annuals are more water hogs than any tropical.

stunner. Clients love when Ricardo leaves the

Once a palm hits the dirt, it takes off.”

trunk uncut in the landscape over winter—it looks cool in the snow.

So, best to start fresh each season, and the time to order is now. Then you can sit outside with vacation vibes, admiring nature’s strength and abundance—and like Ricardo does, sigh and think, “Wow, this is what it’s all about.”

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Ricardo wanted a pool for years and finally had a small one designed by industry colleague Kurt Kraisinger of Lorax Design Group. This overhead view shows the fullness of the tropical "island" and how the lawn divides the tropical mass from the traditionally planted property edges.

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Quick Fire hydrangeas planted en masse make a showy understory layer to the perimeter's green screen. Spruces and arborvitae behind them create a living privacy fence.

Far left: This coleus reseeded itself from a plant from the year before.

Ricardo advises against turning the soil, which destroys the ecosystem.

"Just add mulch in the spring," he suggests.

Caladium grows well in KC, bringing its tropical-like leaves to the landscape.

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here’s a lot to be said for a neutral palette. In fact, a lot has been said.

Follow the thread of home design

trends, and you’ll see many mentions of celebrated non-colors—greige, warm white, taupe and so on. These classic neutral shades feel reliable and bring serenity in their own way.

But there’s something curious with color in recent years. A cast of “new neutrals” has joined the tried-and-true hues, including blush, terra cotta and earthy green. When it comes to color, are we opening our hearts to follow our bliss versus social media mandates?

The truth is: your heart is where your home is, so color choices should feel authentic.

Do classic black and white bring you joy?

Bring it on. How about a garden’s spectrum of purples, pinks, blues and yellows? Yes and yes, say designers Jill Tran and Patrice Mendelson of Tran + Thomas Design Studio, who gladly fulfilled their clients’ vibrant vision for this newly built home in Overland Park.

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some

homeowners

may

need

encouragement to follow their color dreams, this couple was fearless from the beginning.

The homeowners’ peacock was a vital element to incorporate in his office. And, with the sheen on the walls, the iridescent fabric of the curtains and the saturated floral chair, it’s right at home. “These homeowners are visionaries in their fields,” Jill says. “They’ve done a lot of amazing things in their careers, and I do wonder if that’s one of the reasons why they can think big when it comes to design.”

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The velvety Les Songes Toscans fabric wallcovering by Arte International in the entry is a showstopper. It’s a nod to traditional dining rooms where pastoral scenes often appeared in handpainted murals. Here, stylized rolling hills and woods are at once playful and moody. The wallcovering also presented one of this project’s biggest challenges: carefully working around necessary room elements like the HVAC vent to ensure the fabric doesn't fray or unravel during installation. But the end result? #WorthIt

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Symmetry brings serenity to the living room, with furnishings from Tran + Thomas and art from the homeowners’ collection. There are hints of Art Nouveau in the lines of the sconces and the metallic painted consoles that bookend the fireplaces, subtly repeating the theme of flora and fauna seen throughout the home.

Both have successful, intense careers as doctors and wanted their home to be an expressive release.

“I told Jill I wanted lots of color and bold areas in each room,” the homeowner explains. “I feel energized when I walk through the door, and my husband loves color everywhere. I would tell other homeowners not to be afraid of color and patterns.”

Jill and Patrice excitedly welcomed the opportunity. When they found they shared a love of stunning lilacs, cornflower blues and whimsical butterflies with the homeowners, they took that brilliant baton and ran with it.

This project is unique in its personality, although as Jill and Patrice explain, they’re finding that more homeowners want to push beyond neutral. Even so, their clients often seek permission to make bold choices. For homeowners who hesitate, their questions are always the same: What if I get tired of it? What about resale? Jill is ready with the answer.

“If it’s a color that you love and have always loved, you’re going to continue to love it whether or not it’s trending. It’s a gift to yourself,” Jill says. “People can fall into the trap of putting in the design they think they’re supposed to put in, instead of following their own hearts. A lot of times the

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The lavender ottoman and custom blanket both anchor and soften the straight lines of the sunroom’s ceiling and windows. Twin accent chairs have a texture of light purples, orchids and pinks, while the floor lamp by John-Richard echoes a feeling of elevated whimsy.

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Both homeowners have an eye for vibrant colors (her) and uniquely patterned butterflies (him), as displayed here in the open kitchen area. Even the stone countertops hold wisps of purple to pull the eye across the space and into the sunroom beyond. “Although the kitchen is all white, we backlit the island made of Brazilian Crystal White quartzite, and Jill chose a background tile that has depth and texture.

My husband calls it the world’s most expensive nightlight,” the homeowner laughs.

excuse is ‘resale,’ but if something’s beautifully done with style and taste, it will have a wonderful resale.”

If incorporating color feels daunting, Jill and Patrice have a few helpful guidelines. First, if you want to go bold, go all in. Fully commit to anchoring elements.

Rather than tossing in a few colorful pillows, choose a substantial piece of furniture to be the fulcrum for the rest of the design, or—as is the case with this home— an exciting choice of purple glass tile.

“From the very beginning when pulling fabrics, paint chips and furniture pieces, we had that lavender glass tile that the homeowner loved in mind,” Patrice explains. “She’d also come into the studio and describe their amazing art collection to us. It was important that we honor the artwork, honor the colors that were in the artwork, and that every element works together seamlessly.”

In the butler’s pantry, butterfly wallpaper has the dimensional effect of a shadow-box display. Jill puts it best: “How could you walk in there and be sad? Impossible!” Unseen in the photo, the ceiling is also papered, so one feels caught up in a swirl of nature’s most beautifully intricate creatures. Deep-pink cabinetry keeps the small space grounded.

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The elegant curve of this oval dining table sets a more relaxed ambiance for family gatherings and dinner with friends. The curvilinear shape is complemented by the chair backs and plays beautifully with ever-changing tablescapes for holidays and parties. As the heart of the home, this dining area allows the eye to rest from the more vibrant colors in adjacent areas.

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According to the homeowners, the primary bathroom is quite simply jaw-dropping. Jill and Patrice planned out the Designers’ Guild wallpaper exactly how they wanted it to land in between the mirrors, cabinets, doorways and the shower. Daring rich blue-gray trim is an unexpected yet entirely perfect complement.

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If it’s a color that you love and have always loved, you’re going to continue to love it whether or not it’s trending.

It’s a gift to yourself,” - Interior Designer Jill Tran

“Talk about breaking all the rules … But it works here in the guest bathroom. The scale of the flooring compared to the scale of the floral wallpaper is just so fun,” Jill says. Laid in 12- by 12-inch tiles, the purple glass flooring was the homeowners’ original source of inspiration.

Daring choices conspire for a completely fresh take in a guest bathroom, where the sink is offset on the marble-topped vanity and gold butterfly knobs land on the custom-designed cabinetry.

Another way to infuse bold color is to implement various intensities of the same hue. Jill and Patrice relied on this technique especially in the primary bedroom, where a monochromatic play on cornflower blue is as soothing as it is sophisticated.

Finally, if you long for color but need help getting started, choose a designer you trust who will take the time to get to know you.

“We have a gentle process to get emotional reactions,” Jill says. “We hang on every word and really watch their body language. Design is all in the eye of the beholder. It’s emotion. It’s past life experiences. We want to discover what makes them feel amazing and what rocks their soul.”

Patrice adds, “This homeowner really trusted us. She would come to the studio so excited for the presentations to see all the fabrics and all the textures and paint colors…Just delightful to work with and open to new things.”

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Blue on blue on blue—and perfect! A sumptuous reading chair beckons in the corner of the primary bedroom.

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This home is also an example of how to make new construction feel more custom. The homeowners chose this location as a semicustom model by builder Durk Putnam. Jill and Patrice joined after it was in progress, but working within the lines seems to have expanded the designers’ imaginations.

There are surprises around every corner, in every room, and everyone has their favorites.

“Both the guest bath and primary bath are my favorites,” the homeowner says. “The guest bath’s dark floral pattern feels mysterious but still relaxing. The blue, airy mural in the primary bath causes everyone’s jaw to drop.”

For Jill and Patrice, it’s a playful moment they added near the pantry that sums up the whole project. “We added these little butterflies from MacKenzie-Childs with really intense pattern and color. One on the chandelier, one on the closet handle and one on a cabinet knob…They look like they’ve flown in from the pantry. It's just joyful and fun.”

In other words, far from neutral.

Fabulous, saturated floral drapery serves as the backdrop for an otherwise serenely monochromatic primary bedroom.

“We were really excited to be able to use this,” Patrice says. “We see so many beautiful, amazing fabrics. And it’s rare to find the client who’s willing to go for it. We had so many wonderful, beautiful things to show her, and she loved them all.”

Interior Designer: Tran + Thomas Design Studio, @tranthomasdesign Builder: Price Residential Group

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THE HAMPNS OF AWOOD A custom-designed home is a colorful family affair.

Words by Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian | Photos by Matthew Anderson

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ulie and Dan Schroeder’s new home in Leawood is a testament to her family’s love of art, design and color.

Julie’s uncle, Bruce Wendlandt of Wendlandt & Stallbaumer

Architecture, conjured the floor plan. Her late grandmother, locally renowned artist Helen Wendlandt, painted several landscapes that hang throughout the home. Julie’s brother Eric, an architect in San Diego, suggested the installation of a green wall above the kitchen. And Julie outfitted the interior using her skills as an interior designer, imbuing it with elegance and personality.

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Even Julie’s daughters—Leighton, 12, and Emery, 9—and her husband, Dan, had design input. Dan got the four-car garage of his dreams, while Emery and Layton got the final say on their bedroom suites' soft, dreamy colors and sophisticated furnishings.

The Schroeders decided to build the home after learning about a one-acre lot at the end of a cul-desac near their previous home. The build site allowed for larger interior spaces, a bigger backyard and that four-car garage Dan had yearned for.

The result is a 7,000-square-foot Cape Cod-style home that the family jokingly calls The Hamptons of Leawood, with a mix of traditional elements, clean contemporary lines, colorful wallpaper and daylight galore.

Bruce says the style of the home lives both casually and formally.

“One of the things I've always liked about East Coast Cape architecture is that it's very comfortable day-to-day, but when you need it to go formal, it

Visions of a modern-traditional foyer were the first to present themselves to interior designer Julie Schroeder, and the rest of her home's design evolved from there. She presented magazine photos of stair rails with clean, crisp lines to Austin Iron Works. The stair runner, which has a subtle spotted pattern, and the black-and-white marbled floor each lend a timeless look to the space.

Ample windows, including pairs abutting right angles of the home, allow for clear outdoor vistas of the family's cocktail pool behind the house.

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The modern lines of the Sumi Shimmer wallpaper by Harlequin and the chandelier by Visual Comfort play nicely with the traditional lines of the dining table and blue velvet wingback chairs.

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will rise to the occasion very quickly,” he says. “So I kind of call it 'blue jeans, white button-down shirt with a blazer' architecture.”

It comprises four distinct seating areas for lounging and entertaining, a formal dining room, three offices, two pantries off the kitchen, a mudroom, a state-of-the-art gym and a doggie den for Bo and Otis.

Julie’s inspiration for the home’s modern-classic style and use of bold wallpapers and colors came from a vision she had of the foyer.

“The first thing that came to me was the blackand-white marble entry floor, and from that, I was like, well, green, red and other classic colors, which is totally different from our last house,” she says.

The checkerboard marble floor in the entryway complements a sleek wrought-iron railing on the staircase leading to the second floor. The carpet A would-be patio was enclosed to create an all-seasons room. This is where you'll find Dan Schroeder watching football on Sundays.

runner up the stairs, she says, adds an air of coziness.

Julie’s love of color manifests in the kitchen cabinets painted in Isle of Pines by Sherwin-Williams. The green wall above it was installed by Upscapers.

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“It brings a little softness to all these hard,

“It’s so visually interesting,” Bruce says. “It

clean surfaces, and I like the pattern because

changes the dynamics of the outside inside of

it’s a mix between traditional and contemporary

the house. In other words, it's not just a flat wall

and reminds me of an animal print but not so

with windows in it. Now suddenly, it's a folded

much in your face.”

window.”

Julie points out a pair of opposing large

The Schroeders’ instructions to Bruce were to

windows installed at 90-degree angles to each

include an ample open living and dining space,

other in the space—one of her uncle's signature

but the home also has a separate formal dining

architectural features. They’re in nearly every

room just off the foyer.

room of the home with an exterior corner.

The black overmantel and contrasting modern cast stone mantel add a graphic punch to the main living room. The painting is by Julie's late aunt, Helen Wendlandt, a locally renowned landscape artist.

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evident here. Its walls are sheathed in ivorycolored paper with a large, gold geometric pattern. She admits that she was concerned about the wallpaper pattern clashing with the checkered floor in the foyer but decided to go for it anyway.

“I love wallpaper,” she says. “I’ve been on this kick for a while, and I really wanted it in here because it is a great design element. It adds pattern and detail but is subtle enough that it's not jarring.”

Using wallpaper today, she says, is different from days of yonder. For one thing, it’s easier to install and remove. She often suggests that her clients start by installing it in a smaller space or pattern or try one with a tone-on-tone pattern that’s more subtle.

She followed her own advice by using colorful patterns in several of the home’s bathrooms and

Windows installed at 90-degree angles provide ample light in the primary bathroom and are a signature feature of architect Bruce Wendlandt. The green ceiling references the wallpaper in the primary bedroom.

“

East Coast Cape architecture is very comfortable day-today, but when you need it to go formal, it will rise to the occasion very quickly. I call it 'blue jeans, white button-down shirt with a blazer' architecture.”

- Architect Bruce Wendlandt

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Emery, the Schroeders’ youngest daughter, wanted black-and-white wallpaper in her bedroom so Julie presented her with several patterns to choose from and asked her what accent color she'd like. The answer was purple.

Julie chose the wallpaper first when designing the bedroom and says that the busy pattern works on such a large scale because it features only one color so it reads more subtle.

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laundry rooms while employing monochromatic patterns in larger quantities in the primary suite.

The large open living room at the center of the home has two focal points, including a black fireplace with an ivory cast-stone mantle topped by one of Helen Wendlandt’s framed landscapes at one end of the vaulted space. On the other end, a green wall with faux greenery in a loft-like space hovers above the green kitchen.

“My brother—who is also an architect—had this idea,” Julie says. “Then I saw some installations locally at a restaurant just up the street, and I loved it.”

One of Julie’s boldest decisions was painting navy blue on the walls of a small media lounge just off the central living space. Dan was not on board initially.

“I told him, ‘Let me continue with the vision, and then I think you’re going to get it,’” she recalls. “And now he loves it.”

One of the smaller rooms in the home, the lounge is often a draw for the entire family Above: The modern-traditional style of the basement's wet bar mimics that of the kitchen. The pendant light is by Visual Comfort and the cabinets, like those in the kitchen, are by Miller’s Custom Cabinets.

Plenty of recreational space abounds in the lower level—enough for a fullsize shuffleboard.

to spend time together playing games and listening to records on a turntable. It’s also where Julie agreed to a bit of design input from Dan. “She wanted to have two chairs in here, and I convinced her that we only needed one,” he says, further proving that designing the home was a family affair.

Architect: Wendlandt & Stallbaumer, @wendlandtstallbaumerarchitects Interior Designer: Julie Schroeder, Discerning Interior Design Builder: KOENIG Building + Restoration, @koenigbuilding Resources: Page 253

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Julie followed her own advice and put Osborne & Little’s boldly graphic Ananas wallpaper in a powder room.

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The bright and spacious kitchen boasts a shiplap ceiling and custom cabinets by Built to Fit in Benjamin Moore’s Frostine, a wintery white that lends the room a cool cast. A lover of champagne, the wife stores her bubbly collection in the main fridge. The island features Black Magic by SherwinWilliams, paralleled by a Monogram gas range.

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Dancing with Tradition A Leawood Cape Cod takes a star turn from outdated to a stunning, modern read of the quintessential style.

Words by Kimberly Winter Stern | Photos by Matthew Anderson

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ar-flung from the style's origin in the Northeast during the 1600s—developed

by British immigrants eager to combat

the region’s harsh winter elements—a recently transformed Leawood Cape Cod is a study in warmth, movement and a crisply modern motif.

Purchased 12 years ago by a couple with a son in middle school, the home had particularly resonated with the wife, who grew up in Massachusetts, where Cape Cod architecture is prolific.

“She favors Cape Cod, in part, because it is familiar to her,” says interior designer Keith Wardlaw, owner of Loft West, who met the homeowners during his time at the former Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams home furnishings and decor outpost at Town Center Crossing.

“She loves the traditional feel of Cape Cod— complete with exterior black shutters—but wanted the renovation to make the home feel alive and modern while still blending with the style’s distinct visual.”

A study in intentional design, the scullery accommodates entertaining overflow with an oven and plenty of counter space and features a generous pantry for the homeowner’s baking needs. The backsplash and tile floor are Iris Black Marble from Marble Systems.

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What emerged after a painstaking year-long

“One of the homeowners, while excited about

renovation is a five-bedroom, six-bathroom

the project, expressed reluctance for too much

home boasting a cohesive, art-forward interior

change,” says Keith, who developed a seamless

(the couple has amassed an art collection over

working relationship with the couple on other

the years) that achieves the homeowners’ vision,

projects, including design work on a second

which includes mingling clean-line furniture

home in Denver. “We retained some of the

pieces with more traditional styles.

home’s original charm, the flow of the upper

Typical of any major home overhaul, there The living room features a stunning sateen wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries. The fireplace surround is Carrara Pietra marble; the artwork was hung above the fireplace in the home’s original living room. Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock draperies frame the windows to the backyard.

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were challenges to resolve.

level and much-loved pieces like a hearth room sofa, and we salvaged the ornate frame from

a painting now hanging over the upper level’s living room fireplace.”

The couple’s now-grown son was also attached to the home where he spent his childhood and wasn’t totally on board with the renovation.

“Preserving what they all loved but evolving the home was the bottom line,” Keith says.

Collaborating with builder Brett Standard of RM Standard Construction, Keith and his clients began the ambitious update of the 6,100-squarefoot home in March 2022. Committed to the pursuit of beauty and functionality throughout the residence, they aimed to reconfigure the main and upper levels to establish a more amenable flow and a better-informed use of the space. So, the original structure was taken

Mitchell Gold’s Alex ring chandelier commands the cozy hearth room, the home’s hub. The custom sectional is a carryover from the original home in a height perfect for the family and the space. “One requirement of the renovation was that the sofa remained,” Keith says. “It is perfection in the room—a thoughtful seating approach.”

down to the studs, and a lower-level bar and media room were added to the plans to extend entertaining and gathering options from the upper level.

Presented with a tantalizing blank canvas of possibilities, Keith focused on bringing nature into the decor scheme in understated yet notso-subtle ways. The main-level powder room’s playful Gucci heron wallpaper—portrayed on a soft green background—depicts the leggy birds with dragonflies scattered throughout, inspired by the iconic designer’s ready-to-wear collection.

The well-curated entryway previews how Keith Wardlaw choreographed the homeowners’ vision of maintaining Cape Cod design elements while introducing modern design. A CB2 heron sculpture plays off an abundance of birds found in wallcoverings, draperies and upholstery throughout the home. The art is from Hunt Slonem’s famed bunny collection.

White-oak flooring from Acme Floor Company extends throughout the residence.

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The husband’s handsome home office features a handcrafted cowhide rug from Surya’s Medora collection, paired with a Four Hands desk and chair.

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Left: Gucci’s heron and dragonfly wallpaper creates a sweeping, bold statement in the main-level powder room that also features a gorgeous marble vanity with brass fittings.

Below: A Kelly Wearstler onyx lamp from Visual Comfort in an antique burnished brass finish and alabaster glass sits atop a buffet. The white-oak dining table features travertine legs; the Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock draperies in a charcoal chintz pattern beautifully frame the setting.

“For such a small room, the wallpaper artfully contributes personality and depth, especially with the marble vanity,” says Keith, who counts the diminutive room as one of his design favorites in the renovation. “You can’t walk into the half bath and not go, ‘Wow!’” Continuing intersperse

the touches

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throughout the reimagined residence, Keith incorporated warm woods, floral patterns, stone, marble and more birds in a variety of textures and treatments on the fireplaces as well as in the kitchen, scullery, bedrooms, her walk-in closet and the lower level. A bench in the husband’s

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closet was reupholstered in a bird design, and well-placed shiplap found its way to the ceiling of the serene primary suite and the wall of the son’s bedroom. Keith relied on a swath of art that the couple acquired from frequent travels over the years—combined with cherished pieces from the husband’s mother’s collection—to juxtapose the new pieces.

The kitchen caters to the wife’s passion for baking, with a 10-foot by 4-foot Calacatta Belgia marble island to accommodate endless sessions of creating cookies, often in large batches, and other made-from-scratch treats. The milky white stone, densely traced with gray veining, is repeated as an oven backsplash, lending warmth to the light-drenched room. Two airy and sophisticated Ralph Lauren Cara sculpted pendants illuminate the working space and add a measure of the streamlined modern aesthetic that the homeowner is fond of.

Keith retained the integrity of the original spa-like primary bath. He tied in white-oak flooring found throughout the rest of the home and replaced a massive mirror with a statement piece from RH. The Ralph Lauren light fixtures are from Relative Lighting. Carrara marble adorns the shower, and easy-to-maintain quartz tops the vanities.

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The home’s primary suite is a relaxing respite, thanks to luxurious, plush bedding from Parachute Home on the Country Club Plaza, a window seat and nature-inspired wallpaper. Custom closets feature wallpapered ceilings.

“The new kitchen might be the most dramatic change in the entire renovation,” Keith notes, “because we amended how it functions, starting with changing the direction of the island, adding the scullery and expanding the adjoining hearth room.”

The husband’s home office leans into an intriguing, moody and masculine personality, thanks to the forest-green walls and ceiling and the black iron doors. A Sean Lavin chandelier with brass accents helps anchor the room, while two paintings by a commissioned North Carolina artist add punches of color.

In May 2023, the Leawood Cape Cod project was ready for its big reveal. With the homeowners on vacation for ten days, Keith and his team orchestrated a move-in schedule with Celsie Sneden, a professional organizer and the owner of NEAT Method Kansas City, along with her team of professional organizers.

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“We had a week and a half to pull together the house, from furniture to decor to full-stop organization,” Keith says. “I won’t say it wasn’t intense because it was, but working with Celsie was a dream.”

Celsie’s emphasis is on ensuring the home is functional and practical long-term for a client’s lifestyle, which involves plenty of organizational tricks like labeled baskets, drawer dividers and inserts for every room, closet and even refrigerators.

“An organized home helps create seamless, practical everyday living,” says Celsie, who left no stone unturned in this home, even organizing drawers and refrigerators in the kitchen, scullery The son’s bedroom is a soothing retreat in a neutral palette, featuring shiplap walls. The bedding is from Parachute Home.

Keith introduced blue in the lower-level bar with the barrel bar stools and the custom cabinets with brass hardware from Locks & Pulls. Linear planks in white oak on the front of the bar create an interesting visual and add warmth to the room. Noble Mini Pendants by Arteriors illuminate the space.

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and pantry to neatly accommodate for the avid baker’s tools, ingredients and serveware.

The homeowners tasked Keith to design an outdoor space for their frequent al fresco dining with a table, several seating arrangements and a grill/kitchen area. Patio paving stones are Bluestone Blue Select. Curated furnishings— Mitchell Gold furniture, RH planters designed by Randy Neal Floral Design and a Pottery Barn fire pit—complement the space.

On reveal day, Keith received a call from the family when they landed at the airport.

The 12-foot media wall in the lower-level media room continues the linear-plank theme from the bar. A Mitchell Gold coffee table with a solid-teak root in gold and a nautical-inspired wall sconce from Relative Lighting complete the look.

“They planned to stop for lunch and then pick up some of their son’s friends before heading to the house. When they walked through the front door, it was an emotional moment for everyone.

While the husband was hesitant to get into decision-making for the interior renovation, he said we ‘hit the nail on the head.’”

For Keith, the ultimate payoff was seeing his clients’ reaction to a new but comfortably familiar space.

“Great design serves a purpose—to celebrate and elevate living,” he says. “To see them embrace their new home was a powerful moment.”

Interior Designer: Loft West, @loft.west Builder: RM Standard Construction, @rmstandardconstruction Resources: Page 253

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Home Wardrobe Local influencer and businesswoman Elina Katsman melds chic fashion with impeccable design in her scrollstopping Olathe home.

Words by Savannah Rieke Newson Photos by Matthew Anderson

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“It’s not what you wear; it’s how you wear it.” This is

one of Kansas City influencer Elina Katsman’s mottos when it comes to her sleek personal style—and her wildly successful online boutique, theClothesRak. Co-owned with her best friend and fellow fashionista, Ember, the clothing line helps women build confidence and wardrobes with comfortable, practical and fabulously classic pieces that turn heads and stop the social media scroll. Elina’s trendsetting new home at Timberstone Ridge is also an impeccably styled showstopper.

“When we first started the process,” she says, “I told my husband, ‘I want our house to be like no other house in Kansas City because that’s not me.

I’m not like anyone else.’” Elina knew precisely what she wanted—a fully customized home that reflected her distinctive style and dynamic personality while providing a comfortable refuge to work, entertain and raise her family. With that refined vision in mind, the couple scouted their ideal dream team to make it all happen: Todd Hill of Todd Hill Homes and Brooke

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The "cl-office" is Elina Katsman's spacious personal and professional escape. The work-meetsleisure-meets-storage space is decked out with a desk, a chaise lounger, a TV, a lit floor mirror and a swoon-worthy amount of customized space to store—or display—the influencer's favorite pieces. Dark floral wallpaper from Spoonflower brings in some "dark and moody" vibes.

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Suzanne of The Defined Design. A well-oiled machine, the team skillfully navigated COVIDrelated turbulence (such as lumber price increases and countless backorders) to develop the ultimate, well-tailored “wardrobe” of home features for the influencer and her family.

Brooke and Elina became fast friends early in the journey, instantly matching each other’s aesthetic, energy and passion for fashionable design. This close connection—and Brooke’s close attention to detail—helped the designer layer her new friend’s unique ideas, visions and loves in a composed and meaningful way.

“I really like to help my clients bring in pieces that they love and that tell a story,” Brooke explains.

“I always love when a house feels collected all throughout the home.”

Elina, for example, loves the Old World feel but in small doses. So, the design-build team created

"I want every space to feel collected," says Brooke. A perfect example of this goal being achieved is the primary bedroom suite. Undeniably luxe and incredibly cozy, the room features a decadent metal-canopy bed—the "strong" element that grounds the space—accented with rich charcoal fabrics, elegant drapery and bejeweled lighting.

“

I’m very simple but elevated in how I dress. My personal style translates into my home’s style.”

- Elina Katsman

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The entryway's see-through open-riser staircase with solid-wood treads adds to the understated glamour of the home. The custom cast metalwork is by Lost Path Iron.

a custom, plaster-finished range hood—accented

This theme of harmonious contrast continues

by a stained wood canopy—to add a touch of

throughout the residence’s eclectic design.

olden charm and texture to the kitchen. Brooke

“The home is a mix of different styles,” describes

married the warm-white hues of the nearby painted

Todd, noting the project’s modern, traditional,

cabinets within the hood’s plaster mix to soften

rustic, Craftsman and industrial characteristics. His

the transition of color. The designer similarly used

personal home was a big source of inspiration for

other key elements, like the modern quartzite

the couple, setting the stage for their one-of-a-kind

countertops and stained wood accents, to establish

design. “They weren’t going to settle for the same

a complementary flow through and beyond the

boring items you pick up off the shelf… Elina blazes

culinary space.

her own trail.”

The transitional kitchen is a warm and inviting

Humdrum color combinations were also not in

place for the family to gather and entertain. Just as

the cards for the Katsmans. In addition to Elina’s

Brooke intended, the kitchen’s light and airy nature

love for classy contrasts, Brooke says her client’s

balances elegantly with the main level’s other,

obsession with rich and bold colorways helped

more striking features—namely the metal-wrapped

guide the design of multiple rooms. Downstairs,

fireplace, room-spanning wood beams, soaring

the husband’s moody bourbon room features two

vaulted ceilings and white-and-black color palette.

close-to-black shades of green—the lighter of the

Reminiscent of the home’s front exterior, the sheet metal-wrapped fireplace is one of Elina’s favorite spots to strike a pose for her brand’s product photos.

“You can see different patinas in different lights,” Brooke notes. It’s accentuated by a flanking set of floating wood cabinets and a rustic wood mantel.

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two adorning the custom cabinetry’s base and the other, the doors and drawer fronts—juxtaposed with gold accents, a coppery tile backsplash and an impressive collection of whiskey. On the main level, the butler’s pantry dons a bold green with green porcelain ball knobs to match; meanwhile, the mudroom is a brilliant blue with sumptuous leather accents and matching porcelain knobs.

Hidden away in the primary suite, Elina’s gigantic, Hollywood-esque “cl-office” blends the sophistication of white and black cabinetry with chic floral wallpaper and glamorous gold and clear acrylic drawer pulls.

“My closet is probably my favorite room right now,” she says. “I just love the coziness… I can just kind of get away from the world for a little bit and watch my Bravo shows in private.”

The covered lanai creates a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. Multiple heaters and bi-folding glass doors further enhance and expand the experience, providing maximum comfort and square footage for year-round soirées.

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Primed for everything from daily family activities to glam weekend get-togethers, the Katsmans' airy and well-organized kitchen is designed to be ideal for any occasion or crowd. The gourmet space showcases a harmonious contrast of materials, colors and tone, including the white Calacatta Laza Gold countertops, stained birch-wood island, plaster-finished range hood and a pair of Visual Comfort pendants.

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The

front

elevation

shares

the

same

unforgettable wow-factor, capturing the attention of visitors, onlookers and photographers alike.

An architectural magnum opus, the residence’s curb-side exterior showcases a well-balanced display of smooth stucco, James Hardie fiber-

“

cement siding, stacked stone, custom-stained

My favorite thing is to host people in my house.”

tongue and groove and standing-seam metal roof accents. The Hardie siding and stucco alternate black and white, with black siding housing the all-glass double front doors and a suspended overhang.

Around back is the Katsmans’ hotel-chic indoor-outdoor entertainment mecca, a design totally unique to Kansas City. Ultra-luxe and

- Elina Katsman

comfortable, the resort-style accommodations include an expansive pool area, an outdoor bar and a covered lanai. Built high up on the sloped walkout lot to match the main level’s elevation, the pool offers panoramic views and an impressive negative-edge waterfall—a must-have for the husband. He also adores his decked-out bar area that faces the pool.

"My husband wanted a negative edge and a waterfall, and I wanted to have diagonal lines with turf," Elina says. The combination of the three resulted in this exciting yet comfortable pool design. A set of Emile mesh-and-wood chaise lounges adds to the luxury resort-style feel.

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Inspired by an urban outdoor area that Elina saw in New Jersey, the luxurious hotel-chic outdoor entertainment area—comprising a custom-formed pool, hot tub, outdoor bar and turf-gridded deck—is a spectacular complement to the Katsmans' vibrant, party-loving lifestyle. The husband's pristine outdoor bar and grill area is the envy of the neighborhood, featuring an impressive island with a double-waterfall Super White quartzite top.

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As sharply dressed as a freshly pressed classic suit, the Katsmans' home turns heads. The facade is eclectic yet balanced with stucco, stacked stone, fiber-cement siding, tongue and groove and metal roof accents. Elina mentions how their community's developer, Dennis Patterson, always tells her how popular her home is among passersby. "He always says, 'Elina, your house is the most photographed house in our neighborhood,'" she explains, "[W]e have, on average, at least five to eight people drive by the house to photograph it every single day!"

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Prolific party emcee Elina loves to host big gettogethers from the comfort of her versatile, multiseason lanai and stylishly crisscrossed-with-turf pool deck. She also loves that her entire home is Instagram- and editorial photoshoot-ready—a part of her grand plan since the beginning.

“I wanted a clean canvas that goes with the aesthetic of the product we’re trying to sell,” she says. And the fashionista’s new home is essentially that: a perfectly posh backdrop that elevates everything she loves, from her family life to her brand photos. The home is her.

Elina Katsman (Personal): @linerss55 Elina Katsman (Business): theClothesRak, @theclothesrak Architect: ESC Architects, @escarchitects Interior Designer: The Defined Design, @thedefineddesign Builder: Todd Hill Homes, @toddhillhomes Resources: Page 253 Tucked away in the husband's lower-level domain, the bourbon room—the husband's "distinct vision," designer Brooke notes—offers a suave respite from the world. "There's not a lot of space, but [it makes] a big impact," she explains. Donning the essence of a 1920s speakeasy, the glass-partitioned chamber exudes luxury with dark charcoal walls (Benjamin Moore's Flint) and cabinets in a dual mix of moody greens (Sherwin-Williams' Ripe Olive and Sage Green Light). The rich hues are balanced with gold screens and gold cabinet-locking bolts and a backsplash of polished lava-stone tiles from TileBar.

Above and left: A kids'—and a husband's—paradise, the lower level is a fabulous place to entertain, offering everything from ping-pong and shuffleboard tables to a sophisticated bar and refreshment area (with glam quartzite tops, of course). Like the bourbon room, the lower level is, as Brooke explains, "gorgeous, moody and gray-painted everything."

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OUTSIDE THE BASEMENT BOX Interior Designer: Orion Design Contractor: MSC Enterprises Accessories: Crate and Barrel; Brown Wood Appliances: Fisher & Paykel Countertops: Cambria Electronics: Simplex KC; Brown’s Electric Fabrication: Summit Stoneworks KC Flooring: Centaur Floor Systems Furnishings: Crate and Barrel Hardware: Top Knobs Lighting Fixtures: Visual Comfort; Relative Lighting Painter: Fritz Painting & Drywall Plumbing Fixtures: Delta; Blanco; iPlumbKC To-theTrade Showrooms: ASMI Surfaces; Grandview Winnelson; Signature Flooring; Weber Flooring; Design & Detail Wall Coverings: Kyle Bunting; Dayna Wunderlich Peacock

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Fireplace: Midwest Fireplace; ADI Designs Flooring–Tile & Carpet: ProSource Wholesale Flooring–Hardwoods: SVB Wood Floors Accessories: Ferguson Hardware: Emtek Lighting Fixtures: Ferguson; Relative Lighting Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Wall Coverings: Design & Detail Paint: Gecko Painting Roofing: Gentry Roofing Windows: Marvin Window Coverings: The BlindBroker

DANCING WITH TRADITION Interior Designer: Loft West Interiors Contractor: RM Standard Appliances: Ferguson Cabinets: Built to Fit Custom Cabinets Closet: California Closets Countertops: Dimensional Stoneworks Flooring: Acme Floor Co. Hardware: Locks and Pulls Lighting Fixtures: Relative Lighting Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Wall Coverings: Backdrop Home; Schumacher Window Coverings: The Shade Store

HOME WARDROBE Interior Designer: The Defined Design Builder: Todd Hill Homes Cabinets: Cabinets by King Countertops: Stone Surfaces Fireplace: Complete Home Concepts Flooring: Kenny’s Tile & Flooring Tile Flooring: Weber Rugs: Loloi Furnishings: Arhaus; Crate & Barrel; Kathy Kuo Home Hardware: Locks and Pulls Lighting Fixtures: Wilson Lighting; West Elm Plumbing Fixtures: Miller Plumbing Wall Coverings: Above Standard–Faux (plaster vent hood) Windows: McCray Lumber & Millwork Window Coverings: MAVI (shades); HPD (curtains)

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