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LIFEST YLE MAGAZINE WINTER

20/21

Old Meets New Issue BIG IDEAS FOR HAPPY HOMES

compliments of W E S T + M A I N H O M E S

Hello!

It's been quite a year...

2020 has had us constantly evaluating, pivoting, reacting and...some days, it felt like simply surviving one day at a time was winning. We learned to take really deep breaths, to enjoy more solitude, to keep our distance while maintaining connections, and to truly immerse ourselves in HOME. We hope that you will enjoy this Second Edition of West + Main Home Magazine. It's filled with Before + After projects that are accessible and attainable, a unique Gift Guide featuring the work of artists + makers, and advice from innovative, talented + creative pros who will help you continue to evolve your cocoon, your enclave, your home.

We can't wait for you to turn the pages and get inspired. And, we hope that you'll lean on us if you're looking to make a move, a career change, or even if you can't decide whether paint or wallpaper is the right choice for your space. We're here, and we can't wait to hear from you.

Happy Reading!

Stacie + Madie FOUNDERS of West + Main Homes @W E S TA ND M A INH O ME S

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A Look Inside the old Issue meets new P. 6

LOV E I S I N T H E D E TA I L S

In this primary suite makeover P. 1 0

REIMAGINE YOUR SPACE

Creating storage + function P. 1 2

GOOD SHELFIES

It's all about the edit P. 1 4

E S TAT E S A L E S ECR E T S

FE AT UR ED

Accessible DIY projects + home renovations

Where to find treasures online P. 2 0

T WO WAY S TO S TAG E

Every home deserves a refresh P. 2 3

GUE ST HOUSE GIF T GUIDE

You're going to want everything P. 2 8

HELLO WA LLPA PER

It's everywhere + we're here for it P. 3 1

BUILD A BANQUETTE

FE AT UR ED

Gift guide by room with Guest House

For space-saving seating P. 3 2

UNE XPECTED BENEFITS

New siding = lower utility bills P. 3 4

MEE T THE A RCHITEC T

Dean Ricci spills the tea P. 4 0

BE AUTIFUL BUNGL AOW RENO

Historic charm meets global inspo P. 4 4

YOUR HOME HOROSCOPE

FE AT UR ED

Architecture trends to look for 2021 and beyond

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The Team EDITORS IN CHIEF

Madeline Linder Stacie Staub SENIOR DESIGNER

Helen Thompson

I N S TAG R A M FACEB O OK YOUTUBE

COV ER IM AGE + FE AT UR E BY

Ian Warren @ianwarrenphoto DESIGNED & PUBLISHED T W I C E A N N U A L LY B Y

West + Main Homes PHOTOGR APHY

Merne Judson III @mernejudsonthethird PHOTOGR APHY

Zachary Cornwell zacharycornwellphotography.com Guest House @guesthouseshop ŠW E S TA N D M A I N H O M E S All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.

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Contributors Jessica MacMillan Alexandria Reed Sam Messmer Allie Carlson Guest House EBTH Live Auctioneers April + Rob Schmidt Emily Hayduk Megan Douglas Rylie Perrault Cathy Rossano Box Brownie

@jessicamacmillan_ @mrsalexandriareed @sammessmer @alliemcarlson @guesthouseshop @ebth @liveauctioneers @the_star_ group @haydukemily @afreshtakeonrealestate @ryliep26 @outwestrealty @boxbrowniecom

Dean Ricci

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Primary Suite

Make Over

BY JESSICA MACMILL AN

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We bought our home because we dreamed of making over each space and our bedroom was a huge priority to make cozy. When quarantine began, it felt like the perfect time to move out of our room for a few weeks and start the reno. We chose neutrals tones, clean lines, and crisp white walls in the bedroom and bathroom to improve the natural light in the morning streaming from across the house.

Adding the barn door to the bathroom created more space in the bathroom and adding height plus texture to our room (we never close that door). Our favorite is the shower door and we get asked constantly about it! We love space that inspires us!

MATER IA L S B ED RO OM TOTA L = $149 0

B ATHRO OM TOTA L = $149 0

ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORS ~$750 - LOWE S + A M A ZON

ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORS ~$750 - LOWE S + A M A ZON

GRID ACCENT WALL - $80 - MDF BOARD FROM LOWES

GRID ACCENT WALL - $80 - MDF BOARD FROM LOWES

PAINT - $75 BENJAMIN MOORE

PAINT - $75 BENJAMIN MOORE

POPCORN SCR APE AND TEXTURE $40 - HOME DEPOT

POPCORN SCR APE AND TEXTURE $40 - HOME DEPOT

WALL SCONCE $120 - AMA ZON

WALL SCONCE $120 - AMA ZON

B ED F R A ME + NI G H T S TA NDS FACEBOOK M A R K E TPL ACE

B ED F R A ME + NI G H T S TA NDS FACEBOOK M A R K E TPL ACE

MIRROR - $80 - TJ MA XX

MIRROR - $80 - TJ MA XX

RUG $120 - WAY FA IR

RUG $120 - WAY FA IR

CU RTA IN S $ 4 0 - T J M A X X

CU RTA IN S $ 4 0 - T J M A X X

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"The grid wall in our bedroom has the illusion that the ceiling is much taller than it is and makes the room feel more spacious." – Jessica MacMillan

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Bar + Pantry

Make Over

"I love creating little vignettes of joy in our home...and this project gave me plenty of opportunities to do just that! Mixing + balancing textures, colors, old treasures and fresh finds is a never-ending process, and so much fun!"

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West + Main agent Alexandria Reed has only lived in her home for two years...but the constant struggle to find storage without a pantry was already getting really old. The kitchen definitely didn't need a full remodel, but the strange space next to the fridge just felt like an un-used waste, no matter what Alex tried to fill it with. Inspired by all of the new-construction homes that she was busy showing to clients, the answer became clear: by framing and drywalling a brandnew pantry enclosed with a modern barn door, and filling in the rest of the nook with a coffee bar and reading corner, several problems were solved with just a minimal investment!

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Materials - $400 Labor $1,000 Love of my new space - Priceless PAINT COLOR IS SHALE -

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I love my home so much more now... and if we ever decide to sell, we'll definitely stand out from competition in the neighborhood, because the builder did not incorporate a pantry space or coffee bar, which are both highly sought-after features, into any of the floorplans available in this community.

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Create a good

Shelfie

Mix and match personal pieces with plants + pops of color.

Organizing books by color creates a cohesive and colorful look to any bookcase.

Good read: The Home Edit + The Home Edit Life Get your home organized and looking styled with tips and tricks from organization experts, Joanna + Clea. Find at your local indie bookstore or online at bookshop.org

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If you have open shelving in your kitchen, use it for both decorative and functional storage. Pair like items together and put out pieces you want to use.

Beautiful ceramics are a perfect mix of form and function on open shelves.

DRAPING PLANTS ADD DEPTH TO YO U R S H E LV E S

C H I N E S E W E D D I N G C A B I N E T, 1 9 T H C E N T U RY, E B T H .CO M

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O N L I N E E S TAT E S A L E

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"We passionately serve those who have and want uncommon things, living at the center of a community that celebrates the rare, historical, weird and wonderful."

-EVERY THING BUT THE HOUSE

Forget eBay! There's a whole new way to shop for vintage furniture, art, decor, jewelry and more. We've scoured the web for the best companies and some great finds for your home.

WHO WE LIKE Companies like Everything But the House (EBTH.com) sell online direct to consumers starting at $1 from estate sales where they will help you clear out entire houses. You can also sell directly to them instead of having a whole estate sale. Another favorite is Live Auctioneers (liveauctioneers.com) who partner with over 5,000+ auction houses worldwide. With 63,059,211 items and counting you're bound to find something unique, cool or downright swoon-worthy.

PRO TIPS Feeling overwhelmed? It's ok, let's talk this through! If you want to find a

good deal or that one of a kind piece you're been looking for you're going to want to follow a few basic tips.

1. Narrow it Down One at a time.

Start with a category + go from there.

2. Like + Follow Both sites have the ability to heart and follow items – that way you can keep of track of when key auctions are ending.

3. Don't Get Caught Up in the Hype Decide beforehand how much you're willing to pay for an item, set your max, and forget about it until it's over.

4. Consider Shipping Cool so you won an amazing huge antique sofa? Now how do you get it home?

Estimate the charges and factor that into your max bid.

5. Think About Gifts Have a hard friend or family member to shop for?

This is your chance to really wow them and give new life to an old item.

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Shop the Estate When EBTH clears out an estate for sale you can shop the entire house.

This is a great way to find multiple items that already play well together.

For example, the items from the next page range from a first edition book set to an abstract painting to a late 20th

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Sale

Century Chippendale Style Leather Settee. We love seeing the character in the houses and watch them find new life through the auction. Evereything starts at $1 and there's deals to be had if you keep an eye on your favorites and check regularly.

Everything but the house KEEP IT SIMPLE

A U C T I O N I T E M S from EBTH - Homearama sale

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Modern

Treasure Hunting Rather than pulling from estate sales, Live Auctioneers is a one-stop hub for auction and antique houses all over the world. By hosting thousands of auctions in real time via the Internet, the site allows unprecedented access to remote sales, and savvy bidders

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can often land desired items at very desirable prices. Leave an absentee bid, or fully engage in the live-auction action—it's up to you. From first editions of Harry Potter to Piccaso straight from Versailles Art Gallery, you will find the unexpected here.

I T E M S by Live Auctioneers

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IMAGES BY IAN WARREN

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BEFORE - LIVING

AFTER - LIVING

BEFORE - KITCHEN

AF TER - KITCHEN

By creating impactful moments with special objects, every home can be relaxing + enchanting.

MAIN BEDROOM

Staging Success ALLIE CARLSON

"This condo had great bones, but we were hitting the market right as attached listings were starting to stay on the market just a little bit longer due to Covid uncertainty, so we wanted to make sure that potential buyers were blown away by what they saw, both online and during in-person home tours."

Local staging company Guest House filled the space with beautiful pieces all sourced from local artists + makers, keeping both the neighborhood's vibe as well as the building's architecture in mind, and it got a lot of attention, as well as non-stop showing requests, resulting in a great offer for the seller during the first weekend it was up for sale!

Whether starting with a vacant space or simply de-cluttering and rearranging, professional staging or bringing in an interior design pro almost always makes a huge difference. Love your space more...or sell it for more money.

We’re here for it.

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Virtual Staging FE ATUR ING BOX BROW NIE

Whether you're having a tough time trying to envision what your current space might become, or hoping to make your home look amazing online in order to find the perfect buyer, virtual staging is a super-easy and affordable option - and it's as simple as uploading a photo and waiting just a few hours for a revised version with a completely new look!

OU TDATED R A NCH

M O U N TA IN LU X U RY

FUNCTIONAL + FOCUSED...ON THE T V

ALL ABOUT THE VIEW

D A R K + L O N E LY K I TC H E N

PER FEC T PL ACE TO G ATHER

Gift Guide featured: I N S I D E W E A T H E R - V I T A L O U N G E C H A I R

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We've always been obsessed with shopping small + sourcing locally, but with all of the challenges + changes that 2020 has brought, it's more important than ever to support artists, crafters + makers. We hope you'll find something that sparks inspiration, helps you check off your holiday list, or even finds a special spot in your own home.

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CO U RT N E Y D A LTO N

Ceramic Salad Bowl Hand thrown and the perfect size for your kitchen $75 @courtneydaltonart

JOYOUS CER AMICS

Fruit Bowl Delightful hand thrown bowl great for fruit or decor $55 @guesthouseshop

QUEEN CIT Y COFFEE

Your Everyday Coffee Our flagship double origin coffee is quirky, layered but always dependable $17 @queencitycoffee CR POT TERY

Everything Bowls The Anya Smells collection is devoted to the familiar things in Hindmarch's $40 @guesthouseshop ATL A DE SIGN

Enright Counter Stool The flexure support springs in the wood and steel back-rest allows you to lean back when you need to stretch in your seat $355 @atla_co

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Morroccan Poufs $135 @westwardtradingco WELL ROUNDED GOODS

Live Edge Hairpin Bench $225 @wellroundedgoods

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SEEK & SWOON

Candelaria $170 @seekandswoon P O LY & B A R K

Napa Apartment Sofa $1599 @polyandbark westandmain.co

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Crystals $30-80 @before_noon GOLDFISH PRINTS

Art Print $16-$65 @goldfishprints

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SUNDAY C A ND L E CO.

Candle $26 @sundaycandle MANDALINA

Turkish Wrap $75 @mandalina_love

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Shop directly at guesthouseshop.com - where you'll also find beautiful case studies of rooms + homes filled with original works - and follow the makers on instagram to fill your feed with ongoing inspo!

Tamaduni Basket No.10 Handmade + Fair Trade sisal baskets are woven by a group of lady weavers in a remote village in Kenya $58 @lifeinspirit_home C ATEL L IER M A DE

Hogadon Bag Hogadon Rucksack is a well crafted backpack you can use for any occasion, travel, hiking or a day trip to the zoo $195 @catelliermade

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Beam Lamp Hand crafted by Cobalt Metal Designs. $110 @cobaltmetaldesigns MO ON B ATH

2021 Lunar Calendar Tune in to the power of the moon with the Moon Bath Lunar Calendar $27 @moonbathritual HOUSEFISH

Key Storage Module Made with love + care in Denver from 100% USA-sourced material and parts $549 @housefishdesign

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W+M AGENTS APRIL + ROB SCHMIDT

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Some people are calling it GrandMillennial style, but this is definitely not the heavy wall covering you remember from Granny's house!

ENTRY WAY A F TER

Wallpaper Magic Everything old truly is new again... and we would be remiss if we didn't include wallpaper in the Old Meets New Issue of West + Main Home Magazine! We're seeing wallpaper EVERYWHERE - from small accents in renovated homes to incredible murals in new-builds at every price point...and we're totally here for it.

When West + Main agents April + Rob Schmidt scored the mid-century house next door to theirs for April's mom to live in, their goal was to help her feel like it was 100% her from the moment she walked in the door...which meant that the entryway had to be warm, welcoming + stylish just like she is. This bold + whimsical wallpaper print is not only an homage to the home's

architectural history, but also to the new owner's affinity for gardening, as well as her love of art in every form.

The mid-mod walnut shelf unit found itself perfectly at home beneath a vintage mirror, which, placed across from the modern door, also follows one of the main tenets of feng shui by reflecting elements of nature + light into the space. The finishing touch? A 60's inspired light fixture, of course!

L A BOR : $ 300 + M ATER I A L S: $1, 200 TOTA L : $ 1 , 5 0 0 WALLPAPER

ETTEN GALLERIE

L I G H T: A L L M O D E R N - B RU B A K E R 4 - LIGHT

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PHOTOGR APHY BY MERNE JUDSON III

Wallpaper brings life to any space! Peel + Stick makes it easy to change your mind.

PEEL + STICK

HaokHome Modern Floral Wallpaper Pink/Green/Navy Blue/Orange $ 2 4 / 1 7. 7 " X 9 . 8 F T R O L L

TRADITIONAL

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$126.00 / ROLL

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DIY

Banquette

BY SAM MESSMER

For maximum use of our space, creating a banquette was the perfect option: Whether I need a place to sit for a moment and lace up my shoes, or we're hosting brunch and pull a table over for extra seating, this project is super do-able and will allow even a brand new DIYer to use both their woodworking and upholstery skills with minimal tools!

FINISHED BANQUETTE

Materials: 2x4’s for framing Trim pieces - 4 1”x3”-8 ft strip Gorilla Wood Glue 18oz For the vertical Plywood Faces - 1/2” 4’x8’ Sanded Plywood For the seat of the bench - 3/4” 4’x8’ Sanded Plywood 2.5” screws Drill Saw to make your cuts Paint Brush and/or Roller The total cost of supplies for this project was around $140.00.

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C ATH Y ' S EN TRY WAY

Exterior Refresh West + Main agent Cathy Rossano and her family had been putting off this exterior project for a while.

Even though they knew their siding should be replaced, there was always something more fun to tackle....until Stay at Home orders inspired them to get it done.

"Our house tends to have two entirely different temperatures. In March, when my husband started working from home regularly, he was freezing all the time...so we added cellulose insulation into all the walls (they do it from the outside by removing pieces of the siding) on the upper level, and also 32 ISSUE#2

air sealed the attic. Instead of filling and repainting all the holes that were made during the insulation install we decided to just redo the siding as it was so tired looking."

"The crew worked so hard that they knocked out the whole house in 2.5 days. They did great work, cleaned up before they left each day and the finished product is even better than we' d hoped. We noticed a huge difference in the temperature upstairs right away and our cooling bill is running about $40 less per month- in the middle of a really hot summer!"

C O S T: $ 2 2 , 0 0 0 I N C L U D I N G R EBATE S

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Architectural Forecast AN INTERVIEW WITH DEAN RICCI

We sat down with architect Dean Ricci to talk about his career, his advice and insights into the current market of home and building design. West + Main has had the pleasure of representing multiple properties that Dean has designed, including the recent Coach Homes at Jefferson Park and Condor Townhomes projects.

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Q: How long have you been an architect... and what motivated or inspired you to pursue a career in building + development?

I have been practicing for about 25 years.

I was first drawn to architecture because of the creative nature of the profession. I think It also appealed to me that the process was not absolute and there is not a single answer to any question so you could always keep learning. The fact that something that you’ve designed can be realised and influence the way people live was also a pretty enticing.

Q: It sounds like one of those dream jobs where you get to be so creative and make people's dreams come true, but we know that there must be a down + dirty side, too...along with all of the pretty, exciting stuff, what's the reality of your day-to-day?

The best way to describe the day to day is varied, and no two days are alike. Most days involve some effort on design and design development and some time dealing with the "down + dirty" side, the percentage of each depends on the project type and scale.

On smaller projects, such as a single family house, the effort is much more focused on assisting the client develop their program and the design and less on the administration side.

On the larger multi-Family projects it's the reverse. The methods of construction are more complex and require more detailing.

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Securing municipal approvals can take well over a year and construction, with weekly job site meetings and relentless paperwork, can go on for at least another year.

Q: We're familiar with several completed projects in your portfolio, including some of your personal residences as well as bigger multi-family projects, which West + Main has had the pleasure of marketing for sale.

Can you share some of your favorites?

My favorites tend to be mixed-use urban projects. These typically have a commercial component on the ground floor and residential above. I like the variety in scale and the way these buildings engage the street. I currently have a few of these in the office now, one under construction in Jefferson Park and another we're just starting design on Tennyson Street.

Assemble a team that you trust. These are the people that will help you navigate the cost, schedule and quality of the project. There's a near limitless amount of information available with design web sites and television and so much of that information is inaccurate or misleading.

It's also important to realize that every project will have its share issues and if you're confident that everyone involved has your best interest at heart you'll be able to take these bumps in stride.

Dean Ricci

Also, a few years ago I built a new home for myself and having free rein over the entire process was unnerving but also satisfying so that one has a special place.

Q: As we're all navigating the pandemic and everything that 2020 has brought into our lives, we're definitely seeing people's needs change and evolve...whether they are working/learning from home, needing more amenities, or are just unhappy with how their space is living now that they have spent much more time than usual in their homes.

What kinds of changes + requests are you seeing from your clients?

CONDOR TOWN HOMES

I haven't really seen any specific trend in what people are looking for, just an enormous increase in people wanting to improve the quality of their space and maybe add a bit more.

Q: If you had one piece of advice to leave our readers with, especially when considering a major remodel or a custom home project, what would that be?

COACH HOME S AT JEFF PA R K

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Vintage Bathroom

Transformation

B ATHRO OM R EMODEL

West + Main agent Emily Hayduk and her 4-year old daughter Lexie recently purchased an adorable home in a great neighborhood. The outside is a picture-perfect storybook Tudor complete with a white-picket fence and a huge yard with a dreamy garden space....but the inside needed a LOT of updating to make it really feel like home. The hallway bathroom was the perfect project to tackle first, and Emily chose a spa-like vibe, completing a cosmetic face-lift in just a weekend by painting the walls a soothing but cheerful color (Brazilian Citrine by Behr) complimented by the accent wall covered in an easy-to-apply wallpaper, and the cabinet, which provides wonderful storage. Replacing the hardware, sink + faucet, mirror, light and shower curtain were finishing touches, and now bath time is fancy + fun instead of dreary + drab!

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Amazon Striped Hexagonal Peel +Stick CABINETS

Tricorn Black Sherwin Williams

LIGHT

Wayfair

SINK + FAUCE T

Amazon Bathadore Black Waterfall Faucet COUNTERTOPS

Renewed 60's original

COWBOY ART BY L AUR A GOODSON

Historic

Renovation MEGAN DOUGL AS

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BEFORE LIVING WITH OLLIE DOG

Reimagining

Spaces

"Living in a 1925 Bungalow, I view it an honor to conserve the craftsman charm of this home."

West + Main agent Megan Douglas started by reimagining the living space she wanted: to orient her home towards the back since that’s where neighbors gather, with the back of the

kitchen opened up, eliminating the dark stairwell at the back of the home.

"When I purchased this home the kitchen walls were mauve, with cherry cabinets, granite tile, a small window over the sink, and a galley layout. I knew in time I’ d make changes and have the kitchen of my dreams."

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Classic

Modern Updates

"Galley kitchens can be challenging to work with but you just have to get creative: we expanded the window over the sink six times larger, had extra tall cabinets built, extended a gas line into the kitchen, created a dramatic wall of marble behind the stove vent, and grounded the space with hand made Arabesque Cement Tile in Charcoal."

Meg wanted her home to have a fresh feel, but more organic modern with a little bit of Southwestern and Scandinavian flair, so she made sure to choose items that are timeless like the whitewashed oak cabinets, light slab countertops, distressed barnwood trim around the vent fan and the fireplace mantle, and overall choosing options that would make the home lighter and brighter.

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"I craved a round dining table because I have become aware the last few years about how different the interaction is at a round table vs an oblong table. The previously odd living room space was just perfect for the round dining table I had my eye on."

"It’s an unconventional remodel of a bungalow but it’s oh so beautiful. I encourage more homeowners to reimagine their spaces for how they best live in them and release being held back by finishes or layout the previous owner has established. Spring through Fall I find myself living on the deck outside the kitchen and throwing many more dinner parties than ever before. This remodel will add value at resale as I didn’t add square footage but it added functionality and perceived space, and the light and function of the rooms makes the house feel and look bigger."

AFTER KITCHEN

AFTER DINING - PHOTO BY ZACHARY CORNWELL

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Horoscopes

for home

While this year has taught us that the future is unpredictable, we can look to the stars for some guidance. Find out your home horoscope according to your zodiac sign.

SCORPIO

AQUARIUS

PA SSION ATE , S T UBBOR N, BR AV E ,

D E E P, I M A G I N A T I V E , O R I G I N A L ,

RESOURCEFUL

UNCOMPROMISING

So far, Scorpio may feel like they have been playing catch up. If you have projects around the home that are unfinished, try to wrap them up in the next few weeks, allowing you to clear your mind + move forward into the new year.

S A G I T TA R I U S

PISCES

E X T R O V E R T E D, O P T I M I S T I C , F U N N Y,

A FFEC TION ATE , EMPATHE TIC ,

GENEROUS

WISE, ARTISTIC

As 2020 ends, there will be a sense of new possibilities for Sagittarius, as well as a desire to change things up. Use this moment to consider your desires, what is holding you back, and making a move or altering your home in a significant way.

Pisces has been working quietly on plans: clarity + confidence are on the horizon, and you will have the answers you are seeking. Thinking about making a large decision? Look at those you admire... what would they do?

CAPRICORN

ARIES

S ER I O U S , I N D EPEN D EN T,

EAGER, DYNAMIC, QUICK,

DISCIPLINED, TENACIOUS

COMPETITIVE

Capricorn, you may feel the universe is pushing you out of your comfort zone: recognize your ability to meet your aspirations when you are ready. You are independent + disciplined, you'll know when it’s time to put plans into motion.

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You may feel like you’ve been waiting for permission from others to do something you desire.

Now is the time to take charge of your life and flourish: paint your front door pink, take that road trip...if not now, when?

Your confidence is one of your greatest strengths, Aries, so mix up your routine + jump back into a passion that you may have put on the shelf a long time ago. Use your authenticity to make your home a safe space with accent pieces that represent you.

TAU RU S

LEO

STRONG, DEPENDABLE, SENSUAL,

D R A M AT I C , O U TG O I N G , F I E RY,

CR E ATI V E

SELF-A SSURED

As a Taurus, the end of this year will have you in a position to gift others with perceptive advice + guidance. Filling other peoples’ buckets is important, but don’t forget to put some time into self care before the new year.

Priorities for Leo this season should focus on comfort: within the home, within relationships that bring you joy, and within you. Be honest about how much time you take for self care and really focus on those items + spaces that make you feel safe + calm.

GEMINI

VIRGO

V ER S ATILE , E XPR E SSI V E , CUR IOUS ,

PR AC T IC A L , LOYA L , G EN T L E ,

KIND

A N A LY T I C A L

A season of personal growth awaits you: embrace the changes that will lead you closer to your life’s purpose. Focus on your decision-making skills when evaluating options like finally moving across the country or remodeling your kitchen, and have faith in yourself.

If you have felt stuck on making a decision or taking action, this is the time for Virgo to find answers. Be careful not to over-plan: be open to unexpected opportunities. Use your creativity to make decisions about your home that you usually wouldn’t consider - these risks will pay off.

CANCER

LIBR A

IN T U I T I V E , S EN T IM EN TA L ,

S O CI A L , FA IR-MINDED,

COMPA SSION ATE , PROTEC TI V E

DIPLOM ATIC , GR ACIOUS

Leading into 2021, Cancer should take time to reflect on the parts of themselves they have been hiding or putting off to please others. Confront the things holding you back, allow time for your passions or pick up a new hobby!

Fall is time to make your pleasure a priority, Libra. This is the time to make your pleasure a priority, Libra. What do you want to do this season?

How do you want your days to look? How do you want to feel on a regular basis? If walking around your neighborhood or painting a new piece of art for your home is what brings you joy, make time for it.

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