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publisher | john brewer •

• advertising director | suzanne williams •

• editor & cover design | jennifer veneklasen •

• editor | trisha mcmahon •

Home Interiors is published by the Peninsula Daily News 305 W. First St., Port Angeles, WA 98362

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All of the Home Interiors cover photos were shot at the Port Angeles home of Mia and Simon Barnhart.

Turn to pages 6 and 7 to see inside the couple’s recent

home renovation.

photos by Jennifer Veneklasen

reclaimed wood furniture page 4

fresh-cut flowerspage 5

greenpod homespage 8

window rebatespage 9

find your home’s stylepage 10

color tipspage 11

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People in the Pacific Northwest crave light. We relish sun-shiny days.Windows bring that coveted light indoors, but they don’t

do much for privacy.As an alternative to standard windows, glass blocks can

be used to welcome in the sun with style. Vinyl-wrapped, glass block windows offer beauty, privacy

and additional home security.Today’s blocks transmit 80 percent of the available light,

they are scratch-resistant and won’t yellow or cloud with weathering, says Lucille Blydenstein, a designer with Blake Tile & Stone in Sequim.

Blocks come in handy pre-manufactured sizes, or can be made to fit a specific opening.

Besides being used for windows, glass blocks can also create a tranquil, translucent look in the bathroom, kitchen, entry way or any other room in the home.

They come in a variety of artistic shapes, sizes and styles.Lucille says that in recent years, glass blocks have been one

of the most popular choices for shower walls in new homes.“We actually put them [glass blocks] in homes more

often than not,” she says.Big, walk-in showers are the perfect place for using

blocks. Light from the bathroom will shine through, making the space brighter, Lucille says.

Lots of home owners, she says, opt for a half-wall of blocks between the shower and bathtub. Designers can get creative, stacking the blocks in fun geometric patterns.

Space planning is also made easier with the addition of blocks because they can curve, Lucille says.

Backsplashes are a way to incorporate blocks into a home’s kitchen design.

The backsplash can be sub-stituted for an exterior kitchen wall, again bringing in more light, or the blocks can be tucked under an island.

For more information on glass blocks, phone Blake Tile & Stone at 360-681-2877, or stop by the showroom, at 490 S. Blake Ave., to see more inventive ways to use glass blocks in your home.

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TOP: Lucille Blydenstein of Blake Tile & Stone holds up some of the glass blocks on display at their Sequim showroom. CENTER: Creative use of blocks underneath a kitchen island lends an open, translucent feel to this kitchen. RIGHT: Blocks create a curved wall that encapsulates the shower and divides the bathroom.

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It was during a visit to the Clallam County landfill that Gavin and Sally Wuttken decided to become the change they wanted to see in the world.

The pair were disheartened to find that so many perfectly reusable items — deemed trash — were being thrown away.

They knew there was a better, more environmentally loving way. Months later, in October of 2009, they opened Around Again, a store with a simple philosophy: reusing is the best form of recycling.

People come to Around Again to drop off things they no longer want. Others come to get building materials and home decor items at seriously discounted prices.

The store is set up as a non-profit organization.Builders who donate new or used items can write off

their donation. Same goes for home owners. The write-off, coupled with not having to pay a dumping

fee to get rid of those items, can add up to sizeable savings.The store qualifies for the Department of Ecology’s

Beyond Waste Program, Washington’s plan for managing hazardous and solid waste. This 30-year plan has a clear goal to eliminate wastes whenever possible and use the remaining wastes as resources.

The hope is that this will contribute to economic, social and environmental health.

Around Again offers information, education and resources about conservation and environmental concerns — making it a charitable educational organization, too.

Just last month Gavin held a workshop that taught people how to turn old satellite dishes and broken tile into bird baths.

The store also does outreach through a business waste-reduction program created to help businesses lower their waste stream, save money and help the planet.

Business owners are welcome to call Gavin to find out how he can help them to “green” their business.

As you might imagine, Around Again gets saddled with a whole lot of, well, junk.

Gavin loves junk, and he rarely turns away the public’s donations to his store.

But what does he do with all that stuff nobody buys?Luckily, the recycling world is abloom with innovation.One project on the horizon for Gavin involves turning

defunct toilets into soft-colored landscape pebbles. Gavin found a company that will grind the porcelain into

fine rocks that people can then use to decoratively line paths or flower beds.

While many old items can’t be used for their original purpose, they can absolutely find newness in other ways, Gavin says.

Single-pane windows, for example, shouldn’t be installed in homes for obvious heat-loss reasons, but they are perfect for greenhouses.

“They’re great because they don’t block out UVs,” he says.Versatile bi-fold doors are Gavin’s favorite discarded item.

He uses the bi-folds to build closets, shelves and more. He believes that people will reap big rewards when they

stretch themselves to build, to create, to innovate from sal-vaged material.

“Creating something is so much more satisfying than buying it,” he says.

Not too mention the warm fuzzy feeling of doing some-thing good for the environment.

Gavin seams less of a businessman, more of a zealot determined to save the earth one piece of junk at time.

“I’ve always been this way,” he says smiling, his eyes sur-

veying the new 3,500-square-foot addition to his original Sequim store. That’s right, in less than a year, he has already added a huge amount of floor space and inventory.

“It was like a game of Tetris trying to fit everything in the original store and still be able to move around,” he says.

Making sure to always practice what he preaches, Gavin has filled the shop and he and Sally’s home full of repur-posed materials that were once landfill-bound.

A junked door became a headboard, the top rack of a broken dishwasher was fashioned into a countertop drying rack, wine barrel hoops draped in tiny white lights illumi-nate dark hallways and an old stove hood got a second life as a pellet bin.

No matter how eco-friendly a new item might be, Gavin says, it always takes less energy and creates less waste to use something that already exists, than to buy something new.

As for the futureSolid waste from Port Angeles, Sequim and most parts

of Clallam County is collected at the Regional Transfer Sta-tion, operated by Waste Connections (under contract with the City of Port Angeles) and shipped daily to a landfill in Boardman, Oregon.

Dump fees pay for the collection, transport and disposal of the solid waste. They also cover the cost of the facilities.

Someday Gavin hopes to park his 18-foot van just out-side the dump, happily relieving folks of their trashy trea-sures and saving them a dumping fee along the way.

Gavin says that unfortunately, the station relies on those fees to stay in operation. Working out an agreement with Gavin, who will no doubt eat into the station’s bottom line by lightening customer loads, is complicated to say the least.

Gavin estimates that his store only gets about 2 percent of the “junk” that could be salvaged and reused.

“People are really innovative,” he says. “They can find a use for almost anything.”

Besides trying to salvage even more materials, Gavin also wants to encourage creativity for people who are on purse-string budgets.

He’ll soon offer a free, tool check-out system and a do-it-yourself library at Around Again.

An information kiosk — created out of a paint mixing booth saved from the dump — is currently in the works.

It will offer video tutorials on everything from how to hang a door to tips on cutting leftover tile.

As an ode to Ikea, Gavin plans to set the original show-room floor up into mini rooms that give customers a clear vision of what they can do at their own home with items and materials found at Around Again.

The specificsThe store is located at 765 W. Washington St. in Sequim.

Hours of operation are Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Gavin accepts donations any time during business hours. No hazardous materials or smoke detectors. Paint is OK — just make sure it has a thin layer of clear

liquid on top. This indicates it’s not too old to be useful to someone else at $1 per can.

Inventory can easily be viewed online.For more information, phone 360-683-7862 or visit www.

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Salvage finds show that reusing can be the best form of recycling.

1.) The top rack of a broken dishwasher was turned into a super-sized counter top drying rack. 2.) Window shutter refinished and used as a mail slot organizer. 3.) Patio table created from broken tile pieces and a abandoned stool bottom. 4.) Gavin Wuttken holds an old cabinet door, painted red and then coated with chalkboard paint (found at many home supply stores) in the center. It can now be hung and used a place to keep phone messages.

Reuse, repurpose, recycle

Above: Just one of the many innovative pieces, made from scrap materials, that customers will see throughout the Around Again showroom. This one is made from old door knobs screwed onto a cabinet face, then softened by hanging dried flowers from string. At left: The store’s counter was created from large cabinet doors, simply painted and repurposed, with an old wine barrel fitted to the end. Gavin built a shelf inside the wine barrel so that he could display items near the counter. Very clever!

Around Again is proud to feature work from any local artist or craftsman who uses recycled material in their work. Currently you’ll find creations from Mike Jaquish of Pallet Wood (re)works in the store. Mike uses wood pallets, normally considered to be junk wood, to create beautiful wood furniture. Turn to Page 4 to learn more about Mike’s work.

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Olympic Stationers has a new upstairs wing full of beautiful home decor items. You’ll find lamps, clocks, occasional tables, accent pieces and lots of artwork. Many of the large prints at Olympic Stationers are framed and ready to be hung in the home. For a different look, other wall-ready paintings are stretched across canvas and completed with a textured coating rather than glass. “The new pieces are beautiful,” says owner Karen Reed. “And the prices are very reasonable.” The artwork runs the gamut from airplanes and Cadillacs to dragonflies and leaf motifs. There are horse riders depicted, sailboats painted serenely in a quiet setting and lots of large landscapes.In addition to a variety of lamps and artwork, customers will also find whimsical figurines — a family of ducks and slender giraffes are just a couple of them.“There’s something for everyone’s taste,” Karen says.She is calling the new space Living It Up: Stylish Gifts and Decor. Stop by, upstairs at Olympic Stationers, 122 E. Front St. in Port Angeles to check out the new digs. While the space is already open, the “official” grand opening will by Friday, Oct. 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with refreshments and drawings for prizes. Phone 360-457-6111 for more information.

Mike Jaquish’s work, from top:1.) Indoor/outdoor bench.2.) Kitchen island/cutting board.3.) Custom screen door.

Artist uses smart design to create furniture from salvaged wood

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Mike hunts through dis-carded pallets from Sears and Home Depot to find maple, oak, spruce and hickory that might otherwise be thrown away. These woods find a second life in his clean, cus-tom furniture designs.

Dressers, tables, benches, television stands and more are proof that reclaimed building materials can be made into real treasure.

Mike worked in an Idaho lumberyard for many years before moving to Sequim.

While in Idaho, Mike’s carpentry was more of a hobby and a way to make a little money on the side.

One of his specialties was wooden screen doors. He built more than 400 doors in 13 years while in Idaho.

These days Mike’s making furniture full time, and can typically fashion a piece of furniture in a matter of days.

You can see Mike’s inno-vate, detail-oriented work at Around Again, 765 W. Washington St. in Sequim.

There he has albums full of past creations, as well as some displays to see and touch.

Mike can build just about “anything out of wood,” he says. Give him a call at 360-775-1325 to learn more.

— Jennifer Veneklasen

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Got a concrete or linoleum floor that you don’t know what to do with? Why not get really creative and paint it with your very own creation . . . OR . . . hire an artist to do it for you. This floor at Cherry Hill Florist in Port Angeles was painted by local artist Lawrence Cyril White. The bright colors and fun patterns greet customers as they walk through the shop’s doors, often putting a smile on their face.Most paint and home supply stores carry durable paints specially designed for floors. You can get as creative as you want, or choose one color to make a more simple design splash underfoot.For more information on Lawrence’s work, visit www.lcwartworks.com.

Adding fresh flowers to your decor is one of the simplest, most beautiful things you can do to brighten a home.

“Fresh flowers can change the whole dynamic of a house,” says Janet Ulin, co-owner of Cherry Hill Florist and Gifts.

“They bring life to a room.”Set a vase, or a mason jar, of fresh cut flowers on the

kitchen table, breakfast bar, mantle or a shelf for colorful decoration.

To increase the life of your flowers, Janet says to keep them away from heat sources like the television, re-cut stems an inch to an inch and-a-half, change the water every two days and keep trimming the stems regularly.

Janet also says to pull dead flowers from the bunch.“A dying flower can give off a gas that will kill other

plants,” she says.If you’re trying to keep down costs, your local florist or

greenhouse can educate you about long-lasting varieties.Another way to minimize the expense is to grow a variety

of flowers in your own garden so that you can cut fresh ones whenever you want.

Florists, u-cut gardens and farmers markets are great places to find beautiful flowers on the Peninsula.

Potted plants are another way to bring life and decor into the home.

If you don’t have a green thumb, start with some easy-to-care-for varieties such as impatiens or geraniums.

Put them in a pretty pot and set them in an area where they’ll get sufficient sunlight.

Cherry Hill Florist and Gifts is located at 507 S. Cherry St. in Port Angeles. Phone them at 360-457-0495 for more information.

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lead a stretching class for the younger kids. “I developed a crush on her instantly and never forgot

her,” Simon says. Being the mature ‘older woman’ that she was, Mia didn’t

think too much of Simon at the time.After their separate high school graduations, both left the

Peninsula — Mia moved to Olympia and Simon headed off to law school. But in a twist of fate, the pair reconnected 20 years later and fell in love.

By that time Simon had already returned to Port Angeles, their childhood hometown, and Mia opted to join him here after they were engaged to be married.

Marriage, as it often does, led to house hunting.They found a grand old home near the Queen of Angels

Church and asked a contractor to inspect the home.“Your crazy,” he told the house-smitten couple. A leaky roof, old wiring, strange smells and dilapidated

plumbing were less than welcoming.But another friend, Warren Taylor, a local craftsman and

custom home builder, recognized the charm, character and structural integrity of the home.

“It was Warren’s enthusiasm that vindicated our inter-est in the home and steeled our determination to own it,” Simon says.

They bought the house, and six months of heavy renova-tions ensued.

The Barnharts are just the third occupants of their nearly 100-year-old home.

Construction began on the house in the 1920s by a doc-tor who planned to run his practice out of the home.

Building was halted by the Great Depression and the doc-tor never actually resided in the house.

Construction was resumed in the 1930s by the Strange family, owners of a local concrete company, who occupied the home until Mrs. Strange died in the 1980s.

The second occupants were serious animal lovers and used the house as a base to rescue many furry creatures.

Throughout the home are long strips of oak flooring, thick mahogany trim, and original, stunningly beautiful windows.

Mia says it was the integrity of the craftsmanship and the home’s potential that drew she and Simon to it.

Long hours of cleaning, restoring the hardwood floors, repairing severely cracked walls and repainting was required in every room.

The foundational repairs went a long way in beautifying the Cherry Hill home, but it’s Mia’s flare for decorating that really brings each room alive.

Small chandeliers, animal prints, moss-covered balls, giant ampersands, metallic centerpieces and family photos are just a few of the tiny, gorgeous touches found in every nook of the house.

She learned from her mother, Donita Henke, to mix the old and new — and to not be afraid to shake things up, often.

Mia says she has the “change bug,” meaning things in her home get moved around and switched out on a regular basis.

Her mom also taught her the value of antiques.At one of her first homes, Mia says she decorated in all

modern decor. “In a year it was all junk,” Mia says. Antiques, on the other hand, appreciate in value.Mia and Donita own Baby Grand, an elegant yet fun

home decor store in downtown Port Angeles. Many of the things in Mia’s home are also on display and

for sale at Baby Grand. Mia has a side business helping oth-ers with their own interior decorating.

Her inspiration comes from magazines like House Beauti-ful and Architectural Digest, home decor books and eBay.

She keeps a file cabinet full of things she loves and wants to incorporate into her ever-evolving home design.

Mia and Simon are self-taught home renovators. They’ve done much of the work by themselves, learning along the way.

Their friend Warren of Taylor Made Construction, and his foreman Marty Marchant, worked long hours helping the couple with the things they could not do themselves.

The Barnharts also had a lot of help from their moms, and from family friend Mike McCarrell.

The group-effort yielded amazing results. The kitchen redo included painting kitchen cabinets,

adding a new hood above the stove, installing new hardware and all new appliances. The home’s original, sea-green tile still graces the kitchen countertops, as well as the original (painstakingly restored) hardwood floors.

The kitchen’s metamorphosis included taking out a wall that changed the layout slightly, and installing a new set of cabinets to compliment the existing ones.

For several months Mia and Simon ate take out and ham-mered away each night — after work — before they were finally able to use their new kitchen.

Crisp, clean lines as well as big windows, white walls and white cabinets give a bright, open feel to the space.

Mia loves the new kitchen, but admits that because she also loves to entertain, she wishes it were bigger and a bit more functional.

Maybe she’ll get her kitchen wish during the couple’s next home remodel.

Yep, they aim to do it all over again in about 10 years.“We don’t plan to stay here forever,” she says smiling,

surveying the home. “We like projects.”

For interior decorating services, contact Mia at Baby Grand, 360-457-6811.

In an astonishingly short six months, a Port Angeles couple took their 1920s Cherry Hill home from shabby, to stunning.

More photos of the Barnhart home on Page 7.

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Master bedroom: Underneath four layers of wallpa-

per were the actual walls in the Barnharts’ master bedroom.

Simon’s mother, Sandie, lovingly hand-painted and restrung the

original, wooden window shades for this and several of the home’s other rooms. Besides being a kind

gesture, Simon’s mom probably saved them thousands of dollars in window treatment costs, Mia says.

A girl’s dream room: The couple’s 12-year-old

daughter, Lily Morlan, helped choose the bright colors and

decor for her very hip bedroom. The bed is an antique store

find, the wallpaper from www.brocadehome.com and the Flokati

rug from Pottery Barn Kids.

Joys of home ownership: After falling in love with this 1920s home, Mia and Simon

Barnhart learned that — among other things — new exterior paint was required

BEFORE the bank would sign off on their home loan.

Innovate to get what

you want: Mia found a stove hood that she just loved while flipping through a home decor magazine. She searched for a

similar version, but couldn’t find one to purchase. The talented craftsmen at Endless Efforts in

Sequim put their skills to work, and voilà — the gorgeous

creation is now a centerpiece in home’s busiest room.

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Room by RoomScottish golf lockers and antique trophies lend a masculine, worldly feel to the media room.

Better than newMia and Simon Barnhart were thrilled to find a trove of original treasures hiding in the basement of their new home. “They kept everything,” Mia says of the previous owners.Mia and Simon salvaged several things — including the vanity mirror for the tiny downstairs bathroom, several doors and hardware — spruced them up, and put them back in place for a classic, authentic look.

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CarpetTigressá, a soft and durable brand of carpet, was

recently added to McCrorie Carpet One’s product line.“We just introduced it two months ago and it’s now

our top selling line of carpet,” says David McCrorie.The carpet’s technology, which uses dense nylon

fibers that are small but strong, results in a plush carpet that is durable enough to withstand the regu-lar wear of foot traffic, while still remaining soft.

Oftentimes, carpets get matted down due to people constantly walking on them and eventually lose their softness, David explains, but the Tigressá lasts much longer and won’t get crushed down.

As an added bonus, the price is comparable to other carpet brands.

HardwoodHand-scraped hardwood is the hottest thing in

hardwood, David says.The flooring is exactly what

the name says — hardwood that has been scraped by hand.

The long planks of wood have a classic hardwood appear-ance, while the scraped aspect gives it a rustic look.

You can even find some of it on the floor of the McCrorie store in Port Angeles.

The wood comes in both light and dark shades and is an alternative to the common smooth, thin planks of hardwood.

When architectural designer Ann Raab started GreenPod Development, “there was a lot of focus on the outside of the home being environmentally friendly,” she explains.

That raised the question, “What about the inside?”

The vision behind Port Townsend-based GreenPod Development is simple — to construct sustainable, energy-efficient homes that have minimal environmental impact, but also homes that are healthy and “green” on the inside.

Partnering with designer Suzanne DeVall and collaborating with other local business people, the group is simplifying the process of building a green home, while also keeping them affordable.

One initial challenge that needed to be tack-led was cost.

“We wanted to prove that green isn’t neces-sarily expensive,” says Ann.

The solution there was to build modular homes — called GreenPods — and offer a hand-ful of affordable models that can still easily be customized.

Designs for the compact GreenPods range from a mere 300 to 800 square feet.

Movable walls on the inside and multi-func-tional furniture maximize the use of that space. Additionally, the units are designed such that they can be joined or stacked to increase space.

Prices vary due to how much customization is done during construction, Ann notes.

If the design is kept close to the model, the price is very reasonable, while customized homes will naturally be more expensive.

GreenPods can be used as accessory units to existing homes, as vacation cottages and more.

There are even Floating Pods for those inter-ested in a nautical, on-the-water home. GreenPod

Development worked with P&T Fabrications in Port Townsend on designing the home.

By working with local businesses and now even construction taking place in a Port Townsend factory, costs and the carbon impact can be kept down.

MedPodsThe newest venture for GreenPod Develop-

ment is its “MedPods,” small home units that can be used for aging parents as an alternative to placing them in a nursing home.

“You might pay from $4,000 to $5,000 a month for a quality nursing home,” Marketing Director Renee Bennett says, a cost that quickly adds up, not to mention possible waiting lists.

A basic MedPod, which is wheelchair ac-cessible, contains many of the home elements found in the GreenPods and starts at $62,000, she says.

The MedPods are constructed similarly to the regular GreenPods and are also built for energy efficiency and air quality.

Like the GreenPods, the interiors are designed with sustainable materials, including cork, bam-boo, composite glass and reclaimed wood.

“[The MedPods] would provide a wonderful space for a senior to live in,” Renee notes.

The interiors are designed with organic, naturally antimicrobial, biodegradable materials derived from plant fibers.

The use of these materials is especially beneficial for people who suffer from allergies or have other sensitivities, as these materials won’t mildew or mold.

Simply purchasing something labeled “natu-ral” doesn’t necessarily mean it is healthy.

Eco-friendlyInterest remains great in green flooring materials, includ-

ing marmoleum, bamboo and cork.Eco floor products are durable — which makes them de-

sirable for flooring — and are made of renewable products, making them environmentally friendly.

Cork is harvested as bark from primarily cork oak trees, rather than cutting down the trees, while bamboo is a quick growing grass that can mature in sometimes just three years.

McCrorie Carpet One has three locations on the Peninsula — in Port Angeles at 547 N. Oakridge Drive (360-457-7500); in Sequim at 279 W. Washington (360-683-7500); and in Port Had-lock at 11662 Rhody Drive (360-379-9500). They are currently offering a sale on the Tigressá carpet and hand-scraped hardwood. They can be reached online at www.mccrorie.com.

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For example: “Wool is organic,” Ann ex-plains, “but if it’s treated with pesticides, it’s not as healthy anymore. We’re getting back to the basics — using products we know are safe.”

“It’s all about re-educating the world,” Renee adds.

These accessory dwelling units could also be used as a housing unit for a live-in caregiver, or for those with injuries that need rehabilitation or other type of assistance.

Staying localGreenPod Development strives to work with

local contractors, business and crafters on the homes.

In a recent move, the pods are now con-structed in Port Townsend, cutting down on gas and transportation costs.

GreenPod Port Townsend, owned by Lesley Barron, is set to start constructing a GreenPod this month that will ultimately be transported to Bainbridge Island.

GreenPods have already been built lo-cally in Quilcene and Port Townsend.

“Once the per-mitting process has been completed

and the site is ready, construction of the home can take five to six weeks,” says Greg Barron of GreenPod Port Townsend, who initially met Ann back during construction of her first GreenPod.

Since the homes are constructed in a fac-tory under controlled conditions, modular

homes typically take less time to build, cost less, and produce less waste during construc-tion, Greg explains.

All the pods utilize tall windows that let in more light, a passive solar design — south-facing so the sun naturally warms the unit — low flow plumbing and energy efficient appliances.

Additional green options include greywa-ter recycling, rainwater storage, roof gardens or living roofs.

Pods can also be placed on Diamond Pin foundations, further reducing the environ-mental impact on the site.

The use of nontoxic and sustainable textiles and chemical-free materials on the inside extends the vision to the interior.

The modular type of design creates end-less possibilities for arrangement and room layout, while functional art — such as a table that could double as the centerpiece of a room — keeps things useful and green.

“We’re creating something that is func-tional and nontoxic,” Ann explains.

A showroom displaying the interior op-tions and locally-made furniture, including furniture by Port Townsend artist Seth Rol-land, is set up in downtown Port Townsend at April Fool & Penny Too, 725 Water St.

The eco-friendly pods are designed to obtain Built Green Three Leaf and LEED Platinum certifications.

GreenPod Development is based in Port Townsend. For more information about GreenPod Development or any of the GreenPod and MedPod models, visit www.greenpoddevelopment.com or call 360-385-5614 or 800-569-0831.

Updates that will help you love your kitchen don’t have to come with a heart-stopping cost.

Here are four do-it-your-self ways to give your kitchen a whole new look for not a lot of money:

1. Fabrics. Never under-estimate the power of fabrics.

The right curtains on that window above the sink can really make it pop, while new cushions can punch up the appeal and comfort of mundane kitchen chairs.

2. Paint. Another power-ful and budget-friendly way to upgrade your kitchen is to give it a fresh coat of paint.

3. Metal accents. Turn your attention to some of the easy-to-replace metal accents in your kitchen that might be looking worn or dated, includ-ing cabinet knobs, drawer

pulls, electrical faceplates, even the kitchen faucet.

4. Furniture. If your kitchen is in good shape but has just seen better days, consider refinishing it your-self to remove scratches.

Or, hit used furniture stores and yard sales in search of a newer set that may be in better condition.

A third option is to buy new, unfinished furniture and do the finishing yourself.

If you’ve been putting off doing something about those old, drafty windows in your house, this is the time to replace them.

Besides saving money in energy costs with new windows and having a more comfort-able home, you may also qualify for various tax credits and rebates.

Hartnagel Building Supply, 3111 Highway 101 E., Port Angeles, will host a free Win-dow Replacement Seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.

The seminar will be presented by Brian Stimson of Cascade Windows, who will explain the basics of window replacement, plus other representatives will discuss local and federal rebates and credits available.

Attendees will learn the benefits of replacing those old, drafty windows and find out which types of windows and UV coatings qualify for local rebates and a federal tax credit of up to $1,500.

They will also have the chance to meet window installers and hear about the installa-tion process.

Bob Kajfasz, commercial energy analyst and Weatherwise Service administrator for the city of Port Angeles, will explain the city’s energy rebate for qualifying windows and doors.

Weatherwise Service is an energy conservation program offered by the city in coopera-tion with the Bonneville Power Administration and the Conservation Rate Credit. The city offers rebates of up to $6 per square foot to replace windows and glass sliding doors.

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Decorating a theme room is a way to add character to your home, but it is easy to go over the top, result-ing in a room that clashes with the rest of the house and detracts from the room itself.

And as personal tastes fluctuate, the novelty of your theme can wane.

Interior designer Alicia Brewin, owner of Alicia Interiors in Port Angeles, recommends finding your home’s style — a design that takes into account the character of your house and yourself.

“When decorating, you look at the age of the home, the age of the homeowner and what works for both,” she explains.

“Every house commands its own style.”Not that theme rooms are necessarily bad — but

decorating around a larger concept, such as the period of your home, might be more appealing to you later on than focusing your décor around one object.

What your house saysThe bottom line is what’s appropriate for your

home and for you.“If you put Victorian furniture in an art deco home,

it’s going to clash,” she says.In this case, the style of the home dictates how it is

decorated. But don’t think you have to stay with just art deco.

“Much contemporary furniture draws its style from art deco,” she explains, “so there are many styles that work together — the key is finding what works.”

Alicia, who has lived in Virginia and New Orleans, La., says that one of the things she has noticed about the North Olympic Peninsula is the variety of homes and styles.

“In Virginia, many homes were Colonial,” she says. “Here, it’s such a conglomerate of styles. In one subdi-vision alone, you could find five different styles.”

Many homes here have an arts and craft feel, decorated with the furnishings and other works of various artisans.

“We have amazing craftsmen in the area,” she says, so if you have the ability to take advantage of their skills, do so.

Another popular style for the area is what she calls a “Northwest influence.”

She notes that this does not necessarily mean a “woodsy” or “outdoors” look, but a more contempo-rary one, utilizing interesting angles in the design.

Lots of stylesSince a great deal of homes in this area were built

in the 1950s and ’60s, they can be decorated with what Alicia describes as “a mid-century modern” look, which lends itself to a range of styles.

Many home furnishings considered contemporary and modern today have their roots in earlier decades.

“Design repeats itself,” she says.So modern furnishings can easily be used in a

1950s-era home, while products from that decade can be used in recently-built homes without clashing.

“What we consider contemporary and modern are from both [those eras],” she says.

Avoid clutterTelling yourself to not clutter the room is an easy

goal to set, but not always easy to keep.“Don’t buy a piece just for the sake of filling space,”

Alicia recommends.If you’re buying something because it’s popular, or

buying an entire furniture arrangement just because it makes a complete set, refrain.

“Just buy what you love,” she says.

Bringing everything togetherWhen you’re finally ready to put everything to-

gether, think about the focus of the room.If you have a lot of objects to display — such as

sculptures or paintings — keep the walls a light, simple color, even white.

This keeps them from competing with the walls for attention.

However, if you have items that don’t necessarily go together, use a stronger color.

“Pick a bold color that attracts your eye,” Alicia says. “It will bring everything together.”

Design ideaIf you have a design idea that you love but it just

doesn’t fit in the rest of your house, use it in your powder room.

Decorating the small bathroom gives it a unique look and creates a treat for people when they walk into it.

“Have fun and make it a surprise” for your guest or just yourself, she says.

Alicia Interiors is located at 319 S. Peabody St., Suite B, Port Angeles. Alicia can be reached at 360-452-0800 or online at www.aliciainteriors.com.

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Above: The kitchen design of this Lake Crescent home matches

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Window order of 10 qualified replacement windows and 1 door

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According to the city website, replacing 200 square feet of windows with newer, energy-efficient models could qualify a customer for a $1,200 rebate, which would cover 15 to 20 percent of the cost.

The Clallam County PUD also offers customers a $6 per square foot rebate for replacing windows. Windows must meet certain qualifications and must be installed by a participating installer.

At a previous Hartnagel window seminar in Au-gust, representatives from First Federal were avail-able to discuss a low interest loan program available for energy-efficient improvements and solar energy.

Contact First Federal for more information on the program.

A rebate worksheet will be provided for those who bring a list of window sizes, to calculate the cost savings from energy rebates and tax credits.

Additional savings will be offered by Hartnagel for seminar attendees.

The seminar will be held in the lobby of Hartnagel.

Call window specialist Donna Hoyt at Hartna-gel at 360-417-8381 for more information and to reserve a seat for this free seminar.

In addition to window and door replacement, rebates and tax credits are available for many energy-efficient home improvements, including appli-ance replacement, insulation, heat pumps and more. Restrictions apply.

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A color scheme brings cohesiveness to your home’s appearance, but deciding on a paint color is not as simple as choosing your favorite colors and then haphazardly painting.

Creating the perfect color scheme takes time and research.

Here are some color scheme tips provided by Hadlock Building Supply in Port Hadlock.

Explore design ideasPeruse design/decorating magazines and

books for ideas.Your closet is another great place to start.

What colors fill your wardrobe? Do you see mostly brighter shades or quieter shades?

See what works from these examples and choose colors you like.

Study the psychology of colorThe way we perceive color is very per-

sonal and emotionally charged.Colors can make us feel calm or ener-

gized, happy or sad. They can affect the mood of a room as well, making it seem open and airy or small and cozy.

Your palette should consist of three colors: a light, medium and dark color.

A quick color guide:Black represents elegance, mystery

and power. Those who like black are ambitious and sophisticated. Remember though, too much can be depressing.

Green is the color of nature — calm and relaxing. Those who like green are said to believe in balance, stability and persistence.

Bring energy to a room by painting it a shade of lime green.

Purple stimulates imagination. It’s the color of royalty, luxury and wealth. Those who like purple tend to be creative, wise and romantic.

White represents cleanliness and youth. It creates a cool and refreshing feeling. A warmer shade of white can help make a room feel cozier, while cooler whites tend to achieve a more formal feeling.

Blue is calming and cool. It’s the most popular color because it symbolizes the sky and heaven. Because of its calming power, it works well in a bedroom.

Brown represents earth, security and contentment.

It gives a sense of simplicity and comfort.

Yellow represents happiness, optimism, inspiration and summer. Pale yellow brings a sunny feel to a space without being overwhelming.

Red is among the most psychologically stimulating of colors. It is the color of confidence and creates excitement.

Orange symbolizes bal-ance, warmth and enthusi-asm, and it demands atten-tion. It stimulates the appetite and can add spice to a dining area.

Gray is a classic. Those who gravitate to gray are intelligent and disciplined. It’s elegant and works well with most colors.

Choose a color scheme There are three basic color schemes.

Each has its own appeal, but it’s up to you to decide what you do with your rooms.

Monochromatic — Monochromatic schemes use tints and shades of the same color to create a sophisticated, elegant look.

Analogous — Developed from colors next to each other on the color wheel, analogous colors offer more nuances while retaining the elegance of the monochromat-ic scheme. Usually, one color is dominant while others are used to enrich the effect.

Complementary — Complementary colors are opposite each other on the color wheel. This scheme adds drama to any room. Complementary colors enhance the temperature of each other.

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SYMPHONY END $239.99 COCKTAIL $369.99 SOFA $289.99 CHAIRSIDE $229.99

DIGBY

SOFA IN STOCK $1769.99 available in leather or fabric COORDINATING STRIPED FABRIC CHAIR $839.99

MAINSTREET SOFA $1189.99 LOVESEAT $1149.99 In stock

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