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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2006
HOMEMAG.COM
AMAZING KITCHENMAKEOVERS
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Comfort • Style • Know-How
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125DIVINEDESIGNIDEAS
BEFORE & AFTER ISSUE
GIVEYOUR HOUSE A FRESHNEW LOOK:
CANDICEOLSON’S
DECORATINGSECRETS
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january/february 2006 volume 52 issue 1
featuresBEFORE & AFTER
58 a chef’s spreadreworking ill-defined tract-house
spaces into a nifty kitchen–living area
66 core valuesan inspired mix-and-match-style redo
creates an appealing family haven
72 keeping calma one-room fix grows into a winsome
and cohesive whole-house revamp
84 the best of candicefour ailing rooms, all revived by our
doctor of design and her handy crew
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DECORATING
26 color cuesaccessories in lovely lavender
44 face liftputting your best facade forward: how
to make a great first impression
PROJECTS
37 reader redoa cramped and style-free kitchen gets
a warm, ’twenties-era makeover
55 lessons learnedarm yourself with these principles for
a positive client-contractor relationship
102 recipe for a rooman architect’s bedroom flaunts its
gaze-worthy window
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departmentsNEWS & VIEWS
12 getting startedour editor-in-chief says it’s futile to
resist the siren song of home fix-ups
16 writing homereaders share their thoughts
18 home freegiveaways! chic colanders, fab photo
frames, slow-burning candles, more
21 home fronteco-friendly decor, architect-designed
hardware, disaster-preparedness goods
SHOPPING
29 go shoppingbrilliant entrances: dress up your foyer
with these snazzy furnishings
33 techcutting-edge gadgetry to give your
renovations 21st-century finesse
40 buying guidemaking sense of the multitude of
options in hardwood flooring
48 roundupthe latest carriage-house garage doors
50 building product awardseditors’ picks: these 10 will rock your
redos with practicality and panache
92 resourcesproducts and manufacturers featured
in this issue’s stories
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Why journey from “before” to “after”? Renovating alwayscosts more than expected—in hours of research, cubic feetof debris, and dollars and cents. But still we venture forth.
making magic
A broken dishwasher, plus an impending onslaught ofhouseguests, flipped my makeover switch. The washer, arelic, seemed pretty far gone and, with the holidays looming,I opted for immediate replacement. That got me obsessingabout all the other things that needed to be upgraded beforethe family arrived—sleeping and eating arrangements, toname just two. Soon I was snapping awake at 4 A.M., con-sumed by visions of revitalized conversation nooks and cunning ways to revamp my kitchen to highlight its circa-2005 dishwasher. Matters snowballed from there, beginningwith more new-product orders by phone and online.
Mine is a common tale: There’s a little glitch with the house,but it makes no sense (it’s impossible, really) to stop at justone fix . . . and soon, voilà, a renovation is born. This is a tes-tament to the magic of working on our homes, evoking thatpotent childhood image of the fairy godmother waving herwand. Surely something spectacular will rise from all our efforts. The homeowners featured in this Before & After issueset out to update their dwellings and found the path not onlysawdust-strewn, but star-dusted too. At its happy ending:transformed surroundings and refreshed lives.
Donna SapolinEDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Samsung’s Four Seasons of Hope, Sears and Boomer Esiason have teamed up to make a difference in the community. The funds we raise help to find a cure forcystic fibrosis. The Boomer Esiason Foundation has raised over $40 million andis advancing the cause through partnerships with companies like Samsungand Sears. We’re proud to support this deserving cause. To find out how youcan help, contact the Boomer Esiason Foundation at 212-525-7777. Samsung’sFour Seasons of Hope. A little hope can make a big difference.www.fourseasonsofhope.com
Please join Samsung, Searsand Boomer to help the children.
©2006 Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
OUR EXPERT ANSWERS:
“The cost of a fieldstone fireplace
surround will vary greatly depend-
ing on a home’s location, access to
stone, local masons’ rates, and
existing structural conditions,”
says Boston architect Mary Horst,
who designed the home featured
in “Zen Palette” (November 2005).
In this case, fieldstone was a cost-
effective choice because the mate-
rial is indigenous to the section of
Massachusetts coastline where the
home is located; alternative vari-
eties of stone might be cheaper
elsewhere. Before building a stone
surround, however, Horst strongly
recommends consulting an archi-
tect or structural engineer to
determine if the floor and walls
have the capacity to support the
stones’ weight. If so, Horst says,
“the best way to start is by visiting
local quarries, which are listed in
the yellow pages, to see what
stones are available, economical,
and visually appealing.” Then, she
suggests asking local masons for
cost estimates.
If working with real stone
proves prohibitively expensive or
structurally impractical, consider
using manufactured stone
veneers, also known as imitation
stone. Owens Corning Cultured
Stone (culturedstone.com) offers
a wide variety of stone-veneer
products—including a fieldstone
version—made from a mixture
of Portland cement, natural aggre-
gates, and iron oxide pigments
cast in molds of real stones. The
Owens Corning offerings are
lightweight and easy to install.
And since they cost only $5.50 to
$7 a square foot, they will make a
significantly smaller dent in your
budget than genuine stone.
Treasure IslandI love the kitchen island that appears in “Salvage Operation”(October 2005). I have a smallkitchen, and I think that model
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WRITING HOME
You Asked...I’m trying to update the look of my familyroom without any major construction.Would a fieldstone surround like the oneshown on the cover of your November 2005issue be a budget-friendly option?
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There’s no need to sacrifice style in aneffort to be kind to the earth. A newwave of hip home furnishings—builtwith reclaimed and organic materials—makes it easy to be green.
GREENER LIFESTYLESCHAISE LOUNGEFrame of natural rub-ber latex and woodfrom responsibly man-aged forests. Linen upholstery. 27" high x 68" wide x 36" deep. $1,320.
IIKH LEAVES PILLOWUntreated alpaca-wool with natural dye.Goose-feather fill. 16"square. $68.
RG FURNITURE DESIGN BANU LAMPReclaimed antique Douglas Fir base. Linenshade. 21" high x 16"wide x 8" deep. $600.
SMC FURNITURE POPSTOOLS (two shownstacked) Partially reclaimed poplar andscrap wenge. 18" highx 14" square. $600.
BETTENCOURT COLLECTION CHAIRCoconut palm wood(from trees no longerbearing fruit) withhemp webbing. 30"high x 18" square. $800.
eco chic
JANUARY / F E B RUARY 20 0 6•THE LATEST NEWS, VIEWS, NOTES & TRENDS
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home front
James Cutler often had trouble finding sleekhardware to outfit the contemporary houseshe built. So the Seattle-based architect created his own line. The 11-piece Cutler Anderson collection features handcraftedlevers, door knockers, latch boxes, and cabinet pulls. Customize Cutler’s designs by drawing from an assortment of materialoptions that includes bronze, stainless steel,and anodized aluminum as well as beech,cherry, maple, and other woods. From $17 to $332. 914-220-0277, reveal-designs.com.—Kristine Solomon
haute hardware
Your mopping days are over, thanks to iRobot’s Scooba, a floor-washing
robot that deftly does the job. Using sensors to navigate around the
room, the 10-pound circular device cleans hard surfaces such as tile,
linoleum, and sealed hardwood. Just fill the tank with a specially
formulated bleachless solution (one ounce covers about 200 square
feet) and Scooba will swoop up debris, apply cleanser, scrub, and dry.
The 31⁄2-inch-high device even gets at hard-to-reach spots under
furniture, and a patented infrared technology helps it avoid carpets
and stairs. $400. 877-855-8593, irobot.com. —Joel Bernstein
it’s a clean machine
He used to spend his days framing artworks, but now Christopher Paul creates his own: painted floor mats that are a modern take on atraditional craft. He begins by using two to three layers of colorfastacrylic paint to apply the design onto a heavyweight canvas, seals thesurface with a water-based protectant, then attaches a nonslip padto the underside. The finished products are ultradurable (“like hard-wood floors,” he says) and wipe clean with a damp cloth. Choosefrom 11 geometric patterns and 22 vibrant colors. 21⁄2' x 8' to 5' x 8'.$40 to $50 a square foot. Christopher Paul Studios; 770-313-1691, christopher-paul.com. —Meryl Cohen Levin
artisan: christopher paul
Small Spaces: Good Ideas by Cristina Paredes (CollinsDesign) proves that even in tight quarters, there’sroom for inspired, intrepiddesign. Replete with stun-ning color photographs,handy floor plans, andideas from resourcefulpros, the book presents 51diminutive dwellings (from150 to 968 square feet);among them are a cave inJerusalem and a prefabhome perched on an urbanrooftop. A comprehensiveresources section helps youreplicate what you see.$25. harpercollins.com.
If it’s cramped outdoorspace that’s confoundingyou, garden expert JohnBrookes is your man. InSmall Garden (DK Publish-ing), Brookes shows how tomake the most of tiny bal-conies, roof terraces, andbackyards. Think of such areas as alfresco rooms, hesays, and decide how youwant to use them. Then flipthrough this guide’s illus-trations to choose the rightmaterials and consult its directory of plants to findfitting flora. $20. dk.com. —J.B.
page turners:little wonders
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trend watch: emergency gearThe record-breaking storm season of 2005 has underscored theneed to be prepared. These clever and affordable gadgets canhelp ready your home for the unexpected.
1. ELECTROMATE 400 This portable generator plus LED lightyields 400 watts of power—enough to run a laptop, TV, or small appliance. It also inflates a tire (via its built-in airpump) or jump-starts a car engine (cables and clampsincluded). 12" high x 171⁄2" wide x 81⁄2" deep. $99. Black &Decker; 800-544-6986, blackanddecker.com.
2. VOLTAIC BACKPACK Three solar-energy panels on the out-side of this rugged nylon bag feed a battery inside that canbe hooked up to your cell phone, PDA, laptop, or global-positioning system. AC and DC adaptors included. 20" highx 15" wide x 10" deep. $239. Voltaic Systems; 212-627-5012, voltaicsystems.com.
3. FREEPLAY ENERGY WIND-UP RADIO Once you charge thisAM/FM radio with LED flashlight it will run for up to 25hours. During a power failure, use the hand crank to gen-erate more juice. 4" high x 71⁄2" wide x 21⁄2" deep. $65.MoMAstore; 800-447-6662, momastore.org. —M.C.L.
here comes the sunShopping for an energy alternative? Look to New York retailerABC Carpet & Home. The high-end home-furnishings com-pany has teamed up with Real Goods, a California-based renewable-power provider, to offer solar-energy systems toNew York and New Jersey homeowners. The packages consistof tempered-glass photovoltaic panels, which are bolted to theroof or cemented into the ground, and an inverter, which iskept beside your electric meter and converts the sun’s energyinto power (any excess is sold back to the utility company forcredit). Actual savings depend on your household’s energy use and the number of panels needed but, on average, you can slash bills by 62 to 84 percent. Systems cost $85 a squarefoot, installed, but thanks to state rebates collected directly byABC Real Goods and passed along to buyers, you’ll only payabout 35 percent of that amount. ABC Real Goods; 917-496-4439, abcrealgoodssolar.com. —Elizabeth Young
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ACCENTS Teardrop table lamp. Opaque glass. $168 (shade soldseparately). Anthropologie, 800-309-2500, anthropologie.com. Hepburnpillow. Silk with cotton lining. $59. The Silk Trading Co.; 800-679-7455,silktrading.com. Zennar throw. Lamb’swool. $260. Designers Guild, 866-781-5695, designersguild.com.
BATH ACCESSORIES Lenox Platinumtowel. Cotton-bamboo blend. $20.Lenox; 888-227-3945, bardwilhome.com. Egg vase. Glass. $12. Leonardo,877-982-5683. Shadow soap dish andtoothbrush holder. Ceramic. $8 each.Bed Bath & Beyond; 800-462-3966,bedbathandbeyond.com. Mosaic tiles.Recycled glass. $4.50 a square foot. Onix Mosaico, onixmosaico.com.
TABLETOP Baubles dinnerware.Handcrafted ceramic. Bowl, $25; saladplate, $25; and dinner plate, $29. Mari-posa; 800-788-1304, mariposa-gift.com.Saville lilac tablecloth. Taffeta andvelvet. $210. Gracious Style; 888-828-7170, graciousstyle.com. Long coolerglass. Frosted glass. $10. ABC Carpet & Home; 212-473-3000, abchome.com.Bloom coaster. Ultrasuede. $24 for four. Modern Basics; 404-881-6001,modernbasics.com.
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READER REDO
thalheimer familyNORTHPORT NEW YORK
BEFORE
’20s something
before&after
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What They HadA run-down Dutch Colo-
nial that featured a grimy
100-square-foot kitchen
with two measly upper
cabinets. A massive
double-basin cast-iron
sink ate into what little
work surface there was,
and then there was the
work surface itself—a red
laminate countertop from
the 1950s that had a rusty
metal edge. “It was only
a matter of time before I’d
need a tetanus shot,”
says wife Lizbeth.
What They WantedA kitchen that could be mistaken for one
built in the 1920s—“like grandma’s,” Liz-
beth says. That is, functional with simple
surfaces and simple details, but full of
modern appliances.
What They DidNot much, at least at first. They just
painted the faded wood cabinets a crisp
white, papered the gray walls, and put
down temporary (they hoped) green
and white vinyl tiles over the beige
linoleum floor. This last move would
have been fairly inexpensive if husband
Jeff hadn’t almost sliced off his finger on
the very last cut. “With the emergency-
room fees tacked on, that vinyl ended
up costing more than anything else,”
bemoans Lizbeth. (If you’re counting
tetanus shots, that’s Jeff 1, Lizbeth 0.)
After the hospital visit, the work stopped
for a decade. Perhaps it was the flooring
incident that made the Thalheimers lose
EATING AREA9'10" x 9'10"
KITCHEN14'7" x 15'3"
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floor plans
READER REDO
1. At 100 square feet, the oldkitchen felt cramped.
their appetite for renovation. Or maybe
Lizbeth and Jeff, both architects, were
just too busy tending to professional
projects. “We didn’t want to have to redo
things at home as well,” explains Lizbeth.
Finally, last year, they revived their
plan, adding a bump-out to the rear of
the house that more than doubled the
size of the kitchen. One corner of the
addition contains an eating area, whose
French doors open onto a deck and sur-
rounding backyard. A built-in desk with a
custom-made corkboard sits alongside
the right-hand wall, while a large, cherry-
wood work island (topped with honed
black granite) containing shelves for
cookbooks and wineglasses anchors the
cooking area. Along the upper and lower
perimeter of the kitchen, the Thal-
heimers installed cream-colored maple
cabinets accented with brushed nickel
pulls, and the same black granite coun-
tertop used for the island. The cabinets,
along with a backsplash of cream matte
subway tiles, stand out against the mossy
green wall paint. The couple laid brown
and cream linoleum tiles on the floor,
which features professionally installed
radiant heating. Above the island, they
hung pendants with frosted-glass shades
and pulldown lights with ceramic shades
and silk cords. A bronze chandelier
graces the eating area.
As planned, the new space does recall
the Roaring Twenties—except for telltale
modern-day appliances, such as the stain-
less steel fridge, vent hood, and range.
What They Didn’t DoOpt for conventional light switches.
Although the Thalheimers updated their
electrical system, they refrained from
installing toggles. Instead, they chose
old-fashioned push-button switches to
further the Twenties theme. Okay, they’re
brushed nickel, but you get the point. ■
The new eating areafeatures an oak din-ing set and a Beaux
Arts–style chandelier.Lizbeth designed the
built-in cabinets in theadjoining mudroom;
they’re painted thesame white as the kitchen molding.
2. By building an 18-by-15-foot addition, the Thal-heimers added 230 squarefeet to their kitchen. Thenew layout features aneating area, a workstation,and a large island ideal forfood prep.
KITCHEN11'6" x 8'
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BUYING GUIDE
wood flooring icking out new woodfloors for your home is,
first and foremost, a matter of de-ciding which look you like best.But with over fifty species ofwood to choose from, it can behard to see the flooring for thetrees. To help streamline theprocess, the options on the fol-lowing page—red oak, pine, Brazil-ian cherry, Australian cypress, andbamboo—offer a cross section ofwhat’s hot these days. Besidesspecies, three factors affect wood’sappearance and cost: grade, cut,and finish. Grade is determinedby color, grain variation, and thepresence of flaws like knots,wormholes, and saw marks. Nouniversal grading system exists—each species has a different idealhue and degree of grain unifor-mity—but as a rule of thumb, thefewer flaws a piece of wood hasand the more consistent its colorand grain, the more expensive it is. The most common cut for flooring is plain-sawn, but some can be quartersawn or rift-sawn,methods that result in a denser,straighter grain. Finally, althoughbare strips of wood are still sold,you’re more likely to find prefin-ished ones—pieces that have beensanded and sealed, and, in somecases, stained. These boards costmore than unfinished ones. Butbecause the finishing process isdone in a controlled setting, theproducts come with decades-longwarranties. Another plus: No sand-ing dust or finishing fumes aregenerated by their installation, soyou don’t have to leave town whilethe floor is being put down.
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By far the most commonchoice for wood flooring,with a coarse, consistent,and sometimes rippledgrain pattern and a faintpinkish coloration. Idealfor traditional settingswhere a more refinedlook than pine is desired.
PROS: Resists splitting during installation, stains well, and withstands traffic (it’s the bench-mark by which other flooring ismeasured in terms of hardness).
CONS: Prolonged exposure tomoisture and humidity can causethe wood to “cup” or turn black,so it’s not ideal for kitchens.
Strips are typically31⁄4 inches wide,though boards asnarrow as 11⁄2inches and as wideas 8 inches areavailable; 2 to 7feet long; 3⁄4-inchthick.
Grain patterns rangefrom swirls to pinstripes;rich color variation, in-cluding tans, brownishyellows, blue-black sapstains, and clear or pinkknots; square-edgedboards can be face-nailed with steel-cutnails for an antique look.
PROS: Offers lots of personality at a low cost. It’s easy to nail and resistant to splitting, thus quickerto install than harder species.
CONS: Pine is up to a third weakerthan red oak, and only slightlymore water-resistant, so it’s notsuitable for damp or high-trafficareas; may resist certain finishes.
Salmon-colored grainpattern is medium-spaced and gets darkerwith age; high levels ofsunlight will speed thisprocess. Lots of variationbetween boards. Evoca-tive of fine furnishingsand perfect for formalsettings.
PROS: Brazilian cherry is extremelyhard (more than twice as toughas red oak) and resists moisture,so it will hold up in foyers, hall-ways, kitchens, and bathrooms.
CONS: Prone to splitting during installation, so an extra 10 percent—rather than the standard5 percent—should be ordered toallow for waste. Difficult to stain.
Actually a woody grass,bamboo offers littlegrain variation, apartfrom the square burl pat-tern that results from thenodes along its shoots.Its yellowish blonde coloring and uniformityare well-suited to sleek,modern settings.
PROS: Nails and stains particularlywell; relatively hard-wearing andwater-resistant. Since bambooshoots grow very quickly (as compared with trees), it’s an eco-friendly option.
CONS: Fibrous nature makes sand-ing tricky. It’s almost always factory finished, so you can’t savemoney by finishing it yourself.
Strips are typically31⁄2 or 6 incheswide; 3 or 6 feetlong; unlike otherwood flooring,mostly found onlyin 5⁄8 -inch thick-nesses.
Strips are typically31⁄4 to 5 incheswide; 2 to 7 feetlong; 3⁄4-inch thick.
Strips are typically21⁄4 to 12 incheswide; 2 to 16 feetlong; 3⁄4-inch thick.
RED OAK $2.88/square foot*
PINE $1.65/square foot
BRAZILIAN CHERRY $3.85/square foot
Wild, wavy grain patternin a variety of cream andbrown colors; punctu-ated frequently by darkknots that give the wooda rustic appearance thatplays well in traditionalenvironments.
PROS: No two pieces look alike;slightly harder than oak; and handles humidity extremely well, so can be used in moist and busy areas.
CONS: Weakened by its manyknots, it may split during installa-tion, so an extra 10 percentshould be ordered to allow forwaste. Difficult to stain.
Strips are typically21⁄4 to 5 incheswide; 1 to 7 feetlong; 3⁄4 -inch thick.
AUSTRALIAN CYPRESS$3.75/square foot
BAMBOO$2.89/square foot
APPEARANCESPECIES/COST PERFORMANCE DIMENSION
*Not including installation, which varies by species and by region. For prefinished prices, add approximately 25¢ for bamboo and $1.50 for all other woods.
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hen Minnesota newlyweds Josh Plorde and Desiree Langel finally found a home in a neighborhood they liked, the
trade-off was that they’d have to do some work on the place. Thehouse—with its 1970s California Contemporary design—lacked naturallight and had a drab, characterless exterior but, in its favor, was situ-ated on a spacious, wooded site on the banks of the Mississippi River.
To give the residence a more up-to-date layout and imbue it with traditional charm, the homeowners enlisted the help of local architectTerrence Scholz of Colonnade Design Group. He left the original foot-print intact but reoriented the main living spaces to face the river, max-imizing the daylight and views with plenty of windows. Scholz and local builder Howard Theis of Wooden Dreams then turned their
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Many of the seemingly natural exterior materials are anythingbut. Theis specified several synthetic alternatives for stability andease of maintenance, as the house must withstand extreme tem-perature fluctuations. “It can be over a hundred degrees in thesummer and below zero in the winter,” he explains, “and realwood and stone can expand and contract a great deal.”
Reducing the visual impact of the two-car garage was a priorityfor Plorde and Langel, who did extensive research on both materi-als and the Craftsman style. They opted for an attractive carriagehouse–style door for the garage, and Theis replaced the old outdoor lighting with recessed can lights in the soffit above.
The front porch, with a low-pitched gable that echoes the upper roofline, is the home’s new exterior focal point, balancingthe mass of the garage. The restructured elements—especially the expanded porch space—make the house extremely welcoming.
THE ROOFLINE was retained,but the builder added Craftsman-style cedar brack-ets and extra-wide fasciaboards. The 8-inch-wide hor-izontal planks, used to con-ceal the rafters, are made ofMiraTEC, a composite trimmaterial designed to with-stand the elements.
NEW, VINYL-CLAD six-over-one windows play up thehome’s newly acquired tra-ditional character and chan-nel much-needed naturallight into the main living areas. Simple 51⁄4-by-6-inchMiraTEC boards trim thewindows for a finished look.
THE ORIGINAL Masonite sid-ing was replaced by fiber-cement planks on the firstlevel and stained cedarshakes on the second story.White rim boards delineatethe change in exterior mate-rials. “The decorative treat-ment breaks up the massand creates an old-fashionedlook,” says local builderHoward Theis.
BOXY COLUMNS are a signa-ture of Craftsman architec-ture. These are constructedof four pieces of an exteriorplywood with a waterproofoverlay, mitered togetherfor a solid-column look. Thebases and crosspieces aremade of MiraTEC.
CULTURED-STONE faux rockcovers the wood-framebases of the porch columns.The material replicates thelook of natural stone but isless expensive and lighterweight than its counterpart,so it’s easier to work with.
ALTHOUGH IT LOOKS LIKEWOOD, the front-porchflooring is TimberTech com-posite decking, a substancemade of cellulose, woodflour, and polyethylene. Fora custom look, the builderused a router to create a tongue and groove in each board so that they fit together tightly.
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AT FIRST GLANCE, A GOLD-COLORED STUCCO HOUSEmight seem out of place on a sprawling, one-acre lot in sub-urban Virginia, but the design suits homeowners Michaeland Terri Rogers’ laid-back lifestyle. “I am a massage thera-pist, and focused on health and wellness,” says Terri. “I prefera relaxed Southwestern look to the typical formal Colonialsyou find in this area.”
Originally the single-story brick ranch, surrounded by mature trees and lush landscaping, “had all the curb appeal ofa Motel 6,” says Peggy Fisher, a principal in the Fisher Group, alocal design-build firm hired to spearhead the project. Fisherand architect Richard Sewall opened up the house by adding a second level and a double-height foyer, then replaced an entryway and two windows with three sets of French doors.The changes not only increased the amount of space and BEFORE
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the exterior, using stucco, rustic materials, and finishes such asrough-cut cedar for the porch columns and ceiling beams.“We wanted to translate their vision, with flavors of the South-west rather than an exact replica of an adobe style,” says Fisher,who retained the structure’s original horizontal profile by cre-ating a new low-pitched roofline and wide front porch, whichis topped by a red metal shed roof. “The overall exterior designhas some Tuscan influences too,” says Michael, “but whateveryou call it, we love the final result.” ■
THE STAIRWAY to the newsecond story is containedwithin a tower that adds interest to the house’s facade and breaks up itshorizontal roofline. A smallfront gable on the right sideof the house visually balances the tower.
MOST OF THE HOME’S new windows are woodcasements with horizontalmuntins; the design com-plements the house’s stronghorizontal lines. The win-dows in the gable and stairwell tower are fixed.
BECAUSE OF ITS LOW pitch,the main roof is barely visible from below, so thehomeowners opted to coverit in economical asphaltshingles. They splurged onthe porch roof; its red,standing-seam galvanizedmetal evokes the clay tileroofs of the Southwest.
THE NEW FRONT PORCHis an extension of the livingspace and the defining feature of the renovated facade. Exposed cedarrafters support the ceiling,which, at 10 feet high, allows plenty of light intothe house. The floor iscoated with red paint that is made specially for use onconcrete surfaces.
WE USED REAL stucco, whichis the closest thing to adobethat can withstand this cli-mate,” says Fisher of the sid-ing material, which adds atextural, earthy look to thehome’s exterior. Goldencolor pigments were inte-grated into the stucco mix-ture before it was applied.
THREE PAIRS OF ROUGH-CUTcedar columns—decorativeas well as structural—sup-port the metal porch roof.The simple capitals andbases were fashioned out of cedar, too.
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Want to add old-fashioned charm toyour home’s facade?Consider the carriage-house-style garagedoor. Once a fixture of18th- and 19th-centuryhorse-and-buggy sheds,the look now gracesmany types of architec-ture. Our favorite newlift-up models offerhurricane-proof back-ings and energy-efficient insulation, andare made of wood orlow-maintenance steel.
1. DESIGNER DOORSMEDITERRANEAN OAKHERRINGBONE Whiteoak with Douglas Firinterior. Lead-zinchardware. Insulated.7' high x 8' wide x 3" deep. $8,500, in-stalled. 800-241-0525,designerdoors.com.
. RENAISSANCE V12-323Powder-coated steelwith vinyl back. Steelhardware. Insulated.7' high x 8' wide x 2" deep. From $600,installed. OverheadDoor Corporation;800-929-3667, overheaddoor.com.
. ESTATE SERIES #86Recycled-wood composite. Rustproofmetal hardware. 7' high x 8' wide x 13⁄8" deep. $2,100 to $3,400, installed. Jeld-Wen; 800-877-9482, jeld-wen.com.
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. COUNTRY FREEDOM9004 Rust-resistantaluminum with vinylback. Steel hardware.Insulated. 7' or 8' high x 8' or 9' wide x 13⁄4" deep. $1,400 to$2,000, uninstalled.General AmericanDoor Company; 630-859-3000, gadco.com.
. CLASSICA COLLECTIONSANTIAGO 24-gaugesteel with steel back.Steel hardware, optional. In whiteonly; shown painted.Insulated. 8' high x 8' wide x 2" deep.$1,300, installed.Amarr; 800-503-3667,amarr.com.
. RELIABILT CARRIAGEHOUSE SERIES24-gauge steel. Powder-coated steelhardware. Insulated.7' high x 8' wide x 31⁄2" deep. $1,081,uninstalled. Lowe’s;800-445-6937,lowes.com.
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Gas fireplaces have turned up the heat, designwise. This sleek freestanding unit hasa curved firebox, so flames are visible from almost any angle in the room. Bonuspoints go to the battery-powered backup system, which keeps the model’s electricignition working even during an outage. These stainless steel hearths won’t justwarm up your space, they’ll also brighten it: Their front panels come in blue, bronze,green, and gray, shown. $2,399. 888-427-3973, hearthnhome.com.
Obtrusive showerheads have met their match. These 5-inch-square water-spraying tiles install nearly flush with the ceiling orwall for a streamlined look. If you’re installing more than one,hire a pro to ensure that your water pressure and plumbing cansupport the system. In six finishes; polished chrome, shown.$119 to $172. 800-456-4537, kohler.com.
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These planks come in three hip newstains: Java (coffee), Merlot (dark purple),and Sambuca (black), shown. The flooringis made of engineered wood—prefinishedmaple or birch adhered to five layers ofplywood—so it’s ideal for heavy-traffic areas such as kitchens, and reacts less dramatically than solid hardwood to high humidity and climate changes. $7 to $15 a square foot. 800-463-1303, miragefloors.com.
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Use this multizone drinks station to mix cocktails with-out leaving the party. Pretty enough for your familyroom, the stainless steel cabinet contains a freezer with arack for chilling glasses, a fridge with fully extendableshelves, and storage space for an impressive 48 bottles ofwine. Sorry—bartender not included. In freestanding orbuilt-in models; custom wood overlays available. $5,499to $7,999. 800-558-5592, bringperlickhome.com.
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Become a healthier eater with thisstainless steel gas, electric, and convection range, which features asteam option to produce moistroasts—no basting necessary—andcrusty loaves of bread. $4,099 (30-inch; four burners) and $6,299(36-inch; six burners). 800-422-1230, kitchenaid.com.
Although your roof might be the last place you’d expect to findstainless steel, these recyclable, interlocking tiles not only lookcool, but also lower the temperature inside your house. Heat reflects off these shingles, reducing air-conditioning bills up to35 percent. And unlike the runoff from asphalt roofing, the rainand melted snow that slides off these smooth surfaces is cleanenough to reuse in your garden. Custom colors available. $360to $660 a square foot. 866-842-8585, millenniumtiles.com.
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Whether caused by a leaky pipe, a humid bathroom, orMother Nature, mold has the potential to wreak havoc in yourhome. So we’re glad that this new gypsum wallboard is madeof glass matting, which resists mold, rather than conventionalpaper, which fuels its growth. $10 to $15 a (4x8) sheet. 800-284-5347, gp.com/build.
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ust-ups can be averted just assurely as they can be provoked.That truth was hammered
home to my husband and me duringthe renovation of our six-room apart-ment. For seven months we pleadedand argued with our contractor, unable to stomach his work ethic andfalse starts—and the escalating cost—but were reluctant to cut him loose inan overheated housing market wherequalified remodeling pros were inshort supply. It wasn’t that our rela-tionship with him was always tense:One day we were partners, the nextwe were at each other’s throats. Therewere signs that things were goingwrong; we ignored them. There wereprecautions we could have taken; wedidn’t realize we needed to do so. Bysurviving our home’s torturous trans-formation we learned some maximsabout working with contractors—instructions that can help minimizethe potential for pain.
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A new half-wall sep-arates the washuparea from a butler’spantry. A diamondpattern on the cus-tom china hutch echoes wooden lat-ticework on anearby pantry door.There are three dif-ferent countertopmaterials: water-resistant sealed con-crete around thecast-concrete sink;sturdy mahoganybutcher block onthe prep side of theisland, shown left;and heat-proofsealed Paradisomarble flanking thecooktop, shownright. Another runof the same marbletops the half-wall.
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LEFT In keeping with the kitchen’s farmhousefeel, the bi-level 4-by-8-foot island appears to betwo adjacent tables. A 34-inch-high mahoganyprep surface faces thecooktop; while a 48-inch-high Paradiso marble eat-ing counter stands acrossfrom the family room. BELOW The 1980s kitchen was cramped and unattractive, sporting stock oak cabi-nets and laminate coun-ters. A cooktop in the is-land left little room forthe chef to work.
Like so many tract houses, the 17-year-oldSaratoga Springs, New York, home that Luciannaand Mark Samu bought in 2003 had an openkitchen–family room that lacked not only charmbut also any sign of common sense. In the smallkitchen, for instance, the refrigerator doorsmacked into the island, and there was only 8inches of counter space on either side of the cook-top. “The layout wasn’t conducive to making a mid-night snack, let alone preparing a whole dinnerparty,” says Lucianna—called Lu—who is an accomplished cook and kitchen designer.
After seeking the advice of an architect, thecouple ruled out his recommendation of a 250-square-foot addition in favor of massaging thespace they had. “We realized we could knit two areas together to create one big kitchen withoutthe expense of an add-on,” explains Lu. So as partof a larger home renovation, which also updatedthe formal dining room, they gutted the old workzone and the adjoining eating area and appro-
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priated the 300-square-foot stretch for a new but-ler’s pantry and a kitchen. The reconfigured terri-tory would still open to the family room.
Lu’s redesign squeezed the most out of every inch,building in storage and making use of dead—andotherwise wasted—space. For example, the slidingdoors that led to a backyard deck were eliminated tocreate a working wall that holds a five-burner cook-top and cabinets. A trio of windows—two casementsand a fixed central unit—above the cooktop looks outon the deck, restoring the connection to the out-doors. For an effect more in line with old-farmhousescale, Lu dropped the cathedral ceiling to a standard
ABOVE LEFT The openstairway wasted preciouswall space in the kitchen.ABOVE A pantry with anold sliding barn doorand shallow shelves forjars and cans now fillsthe 6-inch recess underthe stairs. The wall of thehallway beyond isadorned with a hand-painted mural featuringa quote from MadameBovary. LEFT Enclosingthe upper part of thestairway created moredefinition between theliving and cooking areas. The decorative finial atop the newel post is an old metal buoy.
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1. The 150-square-footkitchen was crammed intoa corner; its cooking island ate up most of thework zone. An equal-sizearea alongside was desig-nated for informal eating,and the rest was casualliving space. Glass slidingdoors next to the fridgeaccessed a backyard deck.And the passageway be-tween the stairs and theisland led to the formaldining room.
2. The new 300-square-footkitchen spans the back ofthe house, and comprisesthe old work and eatingzones. The sliding doorswere replaced with win-dows, freeing the wall fora five-burner downdraftcooktop and cabinets. Anew half-wall holds thesink, dishwasher, andtrash bins and backs a 5-by-9-foot butler’s pantry.Doors in this space and amudroom lead to thedeck. And a more func-tional prep-and-eating island holds the oven and divides the cookingand living areas.
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nuts & bolts fireplace surroundThe homeowners had planned to demolish the family room’s squat, 8-foot-long fieldstone fireplace and dinky wooden mantel because it was out ofsync with their polished farmhouse aesthetic. But then local carpenter FredFrielinghaus had a brainstorm: He could lend the room the look of high-endcustom woodwork—and minimize the mass of the stone—by surroundingthe fireplace with paneled doors salvaged from other parts of the house.
“We got lucky because the builder-basic doors could be cut to fit per-fectly,” he says. He used two doors head-to-head over the firebox, shownabove, and halved a third lengthwise to create the vertical side pieces.
Frielinghaus screwed the doors to a framework of 2x6s that was attachedto the wall above the stone. The mantel and overmantel were built fromclear pine, and all the woodwork was primed and painted a glossy white.“You can order similar doors in custom sizes and get the same effect,” saysFrielinghaus. “Just don’t use ones with predrilled hardware holes.”
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BEFORE81⁄2 feet. “The high ceiling was out of proportion tothe design,” says Lu. “The lower plane creates agreater sense of intimacy.”
Lu wanted to give the kitchen even more vintageflavor, and evoke the feeling of having evolved overtime. She accomplished this with new white-painted, furniturelike custom cabinetry and a mix ofmaterials including lots of wood, from oak floorsstained a fruitwood-and-walnut blend to a paintedbeadboard ceiling. A weathered barn door slidesacross a pantry, and wooden shingles cover the wallabove the sink. “I wanted that area to look like an ex-terior gable, as if it had once been a porch,” she says.A butler’s pantry, a farmhouse sink, and a new bi-level prep-and-eating island that looks like a pair ofrustic worktables add to the bygone-era feel. Placingthe island between the kitchen and family room al-lows it to function as a bridge between the two zoneswhile offering a casual eating spot and a place forguests to linger and watch Lu prepare meals.
“As cooking spaces go, this one isn’t huge,” saysLu. “But it’s efficient and tightly packed with every-thing I need. It’s the best kitchen I’ve ever used.” ■
LEFT As part of theirwhole-house renovation,the owners revampedthe dining room wherenew French doors and atransom window providea graceful transition tothe formal living room.New nine-over-one win-dows and creamy whitewoodwork lighten upthis once dark space. BELOW The first thing thehomeowners tore out ofthe house was thewannabe Art Deco din-ing room chandelier;next to go were thecheap moldings.
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before& afterThe changing needs of a Texas architect’s family spur him to renovate; he responds with an array of kid-friendly
indoor-outdoor spaces sheltered by an appealing facade. page 66 Their California ranch’s layout—unexciting but well
conceived—would just require some work on the kitchen, or so these homeowners thought. Turned out, that was
only the beginning. PAGE 72 Greatest hits: four wizardly redos by HGTV design sorceress Candice Olson. PAGE 84
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OPPOSITE The new wing cre-ates a barrier between therest of the house and a busyroad. The exterior featuresfiber cement siding and locallimestone, accented by ashoji screen–inspired gatethat leads to the hard court-yard. THIS PAGE The enclosedcourtyard, paved with Ari-zona flagstone, makes a safeplay area for five-year-oldSophia and two-and-a-half-year-old Olivia Antenora.
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The new addition stretches from the exist-ing ranch house to the back of the lot, ter-minating with a private deck off the masterbedroom. The hard courtyard, green court-yard, patio, and a breezeway form the cen-tral core of the renovation and connect thenew spaces (which are outlined in black) to the old sections of the house (which areoutlined in gray).
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and two bathrooms, along the thorough-fare side of the lot. The addition providesvisual as well as acoustic privacy for therest of the house and yard. “The mass of itcreates a buffer against the street noiseand activity,” Michael explains.
A series of outdoor areas links the oldand the new parts of the house and formsthe core of the renovation. These spacesinclude two courtyards, one paved (the“hard” courtyard) and one grass (the“green” one); a patio; and a breezeway.“We wanted to create contained outdoorpassageways,” says Michael, “You can gofrom courtyard to courtyard without evergoing inside the house.”
The concept was put to the test recently at daughter Olivia’s second-birthday party, when children covered incake and ice cream ran in and out of thecourtyards while parents observed the activities from the clean, unsticky vantageof the breakfast nook. “My idea of a goodparty house is one that can accommodatelarge groups but also has little corners
Children change everything. Just ask architect Michael Antenora and his wife,Sarah, who had enjoyed the convenienceof their well-established Austin, Texas,neighborhood, but found that the small,nondescript ranch house Sarah had purchased in her single days needed expanding as their family grew. Michaeldevised a strategy that called for updatingthe existing 1,000-square-foot 1950’s-erahouse and adding a 1,500-square-footsingle-story addition.
The house’s pie-shaped corner lot, sit-uated at the intersection of a quiet, resi-dential street and a busy thoroughfare,dictated the new layout, which is all aboutlooking inward. The plan reflects the cou-ple’s wish list: indoor rooms shelteredfrom the noisy street, protected outdoorareas for kids to play, and an updated exterior incorporating the Antenoras’modern, eclectic tastes and love of color.
“Our priority was making a safe houseand yard for small children,” says Michael,whose three girls are five years, two and ahalf years, and eight months old. For thatdesired security, the architect designed anew wing, with three family bedrooms
OPPOSITE The newlyexpanded kitchen issleek, with a large,single-pane awningwindow above thesink; stainless steelappliances; tracklighting; and simple,recessed-panelmaple cabinetry.ABOVE The kitchenconnects to a patiovia a glazed door on the right, and the new breakfastnook beyond hasviews to a grassycourtyard and is fit-ted with slidingdoors that lead to acovered breezeway.
where people can get away and have aquiet conversation,” Michael says.
Inside the house, the kitchen wasbumped out by 2 feet and had its 8-foot ceilings vaulted—to 14 feet at thehighest point and 8 at the lowest—toachieve a contemporary look. The roomnow has enough space for a small, 31⁄2-by-2-foot center island with storage drawersand a built-in undercounter wine cooler.
Michael specified gauged green Ver-mont slate tile flooring for the kitchen,bathrooms, and other heavy-traffic areas.“The face of the split stone is textured, soit’s nonskid,” he notes. The material alsoruns up the walls in the wet rooms for extra protection. Tropical green granitecountertops complement the kitchen’s
slate floors and backsplash, and a red castiron apron-front sink spices up the neu-tral tones of the maple cabinetry.
There’s plenty of color on the exterioras well, with vivid red and yellow on thewalls facing the green courtyard and aconservative gray-green on those facingthe neighborhood. To highlight thehome’s diversity of exterior forms,Michael varied the siding pattern andcolor every time the geometry changed. In total, five different patterns skin thehouse: fiber cement siding in two differ-ent horizontal designs, shakes, board-and-batten, and a wide band of limestoneon the sides that face the roads.
When an architect has free reign to experiment with designing his ownhome, the results are always interesting.Working with a tricky site, Michael trans-formed an average ranch house into a cus-tom home that serves his young family’sneeds and expresses his creativity. A treejust outside the hard courtyard is both atestament to Michael’s pride in the projectand a memorial to his late father. “When Ibuilt my first house, over a decade ago,my dad gave me $75 to plant an olive tree,but I didn’t think the house was worthy,”says Michael. “Well, I think that thishouse definitely is—and the tree borefruit in the first year.” ■
ABOVE A breezeway,with two sets of
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a low-profile roofand is painted a soft
gray-green, but ar-chitect (and home-
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bright colors and anasymmetrical roof-line for the section
facing the grassy interior courtyard.
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topped with zebra wood re-placed one that
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Some people look at a ranch house and see a bland box.Others, like Julie and Amedeo Ferraro, spy the potential inthe open plan and pleasant living spaces to create a dis-tinctly tranquil contemporary dwelling. That was the cou-ple’s vision for their 2,400-square-foot home in Malibu,California, when they purchased it four years ago.
To realize their dream, the Ferraros expected merely toupdate the kitchen of the 1962 home. “It had cheap stockcabinets,” says Julie, “and an island way too small and impractical for the space. A cooktop took up most of it.And there wasn’t enough storage. The kitchen made cook-ing together challenging. It’s an activity we enjoy sharing.”
But once the work zone was stripped down to thestuds, the pair gave in to what they dubbed the so-long-asurge: “So long as the kitchen is gutted, we might as wellkeep going,” says Amedeo. Ultimately, the quick one-room redo stretched into a five-month-long whole-house renovation. The couple retained the structure’sfour-bedroom footprint but upgraded surfaces, remod-eled bathrooms, converted a bedroom into a home office, and replaced single-pane windows throughoutwith more energy-efficient double-pane models. “Wedecided to get the alterations over with all at once,rather than ever go through it again,” Julie explains.
One of the most striking changes expanded the livingarea’s views of the garden and the Pacific Ocean.The ownersreplaced a small window and a drywall corner that blockedthe scenery with a custom wraparound bay, so the main sit-ting zone now takes in an unobstructed panoramic vista.
They also removed a raised seat built out from the white-tile fireplace. Installing a sleek black granite surroundopened up two extra feet of floor space and eased furniturearrangement. And trading laminate flooring for hardwoodmaple planks gave the living and dining areas a richer look.
To address the kitchen’s lack of storage, the pair com-bined a utility closet, a tiny pantry, and part of an under-
BELOW The livingarea’s window seat
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retractable shades.OPPOSITE TOP The
formal dining areaopens to the elegant
new kitchen. The walnut trestle table
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utilized hallway into a 7-by-10-foot walk-in food pantrythat is lined with shelves.
Making room for two cooks to work at the same timewas a simple matter of swapping the tiny cooking islandfor a larger prep station and positioning a stainless steelrange and vent hood across from one end. On the island’sopposite end is a breakfast bar. The backsplash and coun-tertops of polished Cafe Imperial, a chocolate-coloredgranite, and custom cabinets in a natural-toned maplelend an elegance to the kitchen that is perfectly suited tothe style of the adjoining dining area.
The cooking zone’s pleasing contrast of light and darkmaterials became a central theme in the home’s decor,which Julie and Amedeo fine-tuned with the assistance ofLos Angeles–based designer Kathryn Waltzer. She an-swered the Ferraros’ request for a large, contemporarydining table with a custom-made dark walnut model.Then, to soften the setting, she surrounded the table withchairs upholstered in chocolate leather and placed a taupeTibetan rug underfoot. “The look is minimal, but thepalette of rich earth tones and soft neutrals adds depthand warms things up,” she says.
style to go kitchen furnishingsThe look of a kitchen is the sum of more than just its cabinets andcountertops. Furniture, lighting, and appliances add critical character.Spruce up your cooking space with our picks of slat-back bar stools,geometric chandeliers, and built-in wine chillers.—Meryl Cohen Levin
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24" wide. 54-bottle capacity.$1,975. Viking; 888-845-4641,
vikingrange.com.
UNDERCOUNTER WINE STORAGE UNIT #424.
24" wide. 46-bottle capacity.$2,200 to $3,000. Sub-Zero; 800-
222-7820, subzero.com.
SWIVEL BAR STOOL #667-729.46" high x 22" wide x 191⁄2" deep.
$169. The Home Depot; 800-553-3199, homedepot.com.
COKIE STOOL #MC1045.45" high x 211⁄2" wide x 191⁄2"
deep. $550. Maine Cottage; 888-859-5522, mainecottage.com.
AURORA BAR STOOL46" high x 17" wide x 191⁄2" deep.$199. Storehouse; 888-786-7346,
storehouse.com.
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1. The 2,400-square-foot ranch had a desirable, openliving-dining layout, but lacked kitchen storage andwork space. In the living area, a seat built into thefireplace projected into the room, and a drywallcorner to its right obstructed views.
2. To form a walk-in kitchen pantry, a utility closet wascombined with a small pantry and a hallway. A prepisland and a separate range improved efficiency. Inthe living area, a flush fireplace surround freed up 2feet of floor space; a new 6-by-61⁄2-foot mitered cor-ner window frames the vista. To the left of the en-try, a bedroom was converted to a home office.
floor plans
LIVING AREA22' X 15'
MASTERBEDROOM
13'6" X15'6"
BED-ROOM8' X 10'
BED-ROOM
12' X 10'
HOME OFFICE
12'6" X 16'
DINING AREA
KITCHEN
GARAGE
BED-ROOM
12' X 10'
MASTERBEDROOM
13'6" X15'6"
BEDROOM12'6" X 16'
DEN8' X 10'
DINING AREA
KITCHENGARAGE
LIVING AREA22' X 15'
Waltzer’s eye for subtle but luxurious detailing is evi-dent throughout. For instance, she suggested topping theliving area’s new fireplace with a Brazilian zebra-woodmantel. “It has a strong grain that provides a lively accentto the setting,” she says. And to add practical comfort to aseat under the new wraparound window, the designerspecified a golden, fade-resistant cushion fabric, typicallyused on outdoor furniture. “This spot gets full sun, whichwould ruin ordinary fabric in six months,” she explains.
The biggest challenge facing the homeowners was selecting furnishings that would link the living and diningareas. The Ferraros accomplished this by choosing clean-lined sofas and chairs with low profiles, so no single pieceoverpowers another. Upholstery fabrics in soothing tonesof taupe and gold complement walls painted a pale green,while the sitting area’s sage green Tibetan rug coordinateswith the eating space’s taupe one. Occasional tables indark wood echo the custom dining table and chairs andkitchen counter stools. “The overall effect is an orderly,calm and unified space,” says Amedeo. “After a long day at work, we love coming home and cooking together. The kitchen is now so inviting. It relaxes us.” ■
OPPOSITE In the masterbedroom, yellow trimon cream-colored pil-
lows and a valance pickup the buttery wall
color. The cotton mate-lassé drapes have black-
out linings. BELOWMahogany dressers
echo the material of thebed frame, opposite.
in the know tablescapingSo often it’s an eye-catching arrangement ofitems on a table that gives a room personalstyle and a pulled-together look. Even suchordinary things as stacks of books can lend a sculptural feel to a setting. Here, ace photostylist Laura Hull shows how simple composi-tions of everyday objects work with thishome’s calm, monochromatic palette, subtlyweaving in color, texture, and variety whilepreserving the soothing atmosphere.
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1. In the master bedroom, a slim lamp—its telescoping base adjusted so that itis slightly taller than the headboard—allows room for temporary objects suchas a coffee set, a vase of flowers, andbedtime reading material.
2. An asymmetrical arrangement creates a dynamic look for the living area’s bar. Instead of centering the lone botanicalprint above the console, Hull hung it toone side and filled the remaining spacewith a tall, curvaceous vase of sculpture-like ferns. An array of glass and silver objects, including a cocktail shaker andmartini glasses, adds practical shimmer.
4. “For visual interest, always group elements in odd numbers and varyheights,” says Hull. Small items can bestacked to achieve the impact of a singlelarge object. On the living area’s coffeetable, for instance, a silver seashell atopa book forms one unit in a trio of largeritems. White hydrangeas and Gerberdaisies in an ebonized-wood vase addheight and coordinate well with a whitemarble, lotus-shape bowl.
3. A foyer tableau is a study in up-to-datesymmetry. A mirror centered over a console table is balanced with a planterholding moss and a grouping of smallerobjects in varying heights—a vase ofsunny button chrysanthemums, a stackof books with a ceramic pot, and asmaller pot. Note how the mirror framepicks up the planter’s fluted design andalabaster hue. Pairing light accessorieswith a dark table repeats tonal contrastselsewhere in the house.
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PH OTO G R APHE D BYB R AND O N BARREWRIT TE N BY N O RM AN KO LPA S
For four years, Candice Olson has transformedrooms on her hit HGTV show Divine Design withCandice Olson. She asks each owner a simple ques-tion: “How do you want your home to work foryou?” Keeping the answers—and individual tastes—in mind, she resolves widely varied decor dilemmaswith panache. Here, a sampling of our favoriteOlson makeovers, ranging in style from contempo-rary chic to French Country. Whether she’s turningan abandoned shed into a romantic retreat or trans-forming an underutilized basement into a bistro-inspired gathering space, Olson combines old andnew to shape a fresh take on functionality.
a divine tip from candice olsonIn the center of the new wooden deck, elec-trician Chico Garcia, left, Olson, center, andcarpenter Paul Daly installed a fire pit so thathomeowner Brodie and her guests can enjoythe outdoors year-round. The gas burner iscovered with river rocks, although ceramiclogs and beach rocks would also conceal it.
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brodie’s party space
A SECRET RETREAT The best feature in Brodie’shome was the one she used the least: a 13-by-20-foot shedlike structure at the far end of her garden. “Brodie really missed the kind of relaxedoutdoor entertaining she’d enjoyed while growingup in Australia,” says Olson, who turned the outbuilding into “an indoor-outdoor pavilion.”
First she added a focal point: a fireplace surrounded by 1-inch-square glass tiles, above.Ideal for rooms where venting isn’t an option, theunit is fueled by a gel made from sugar cane andcorn that gives off only water vapor. Then she in-stalled prefabricated “waterfalls” in which watercascades down mirrored surfaces on both sides of the fireplace via pumps hidden in the benchesbelow. (The units can be piped to an existing watersupply.) Playing up the alfresco scheme, Olson cov-ered the ceiling with bamboo-look wallpaper.
FIRESIDE CHAT Outside, Olson installed a 16-by-20-foot deck made of pressure-treated wood. Thecenterpiece? A rustic gas fire pit, left, which sheencircled with all-weather black wicker chairs.
before &after
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tova and daniel’s family room
COME TOGETHER “The type of renovation I do most often,” says Olson, “is opening a kitchen to the family room.” That was the plan for herredo of the suburban home of Tova, an account-ant, and Daniel, a video-game developer.
Olson started by removing a non–load bear-ing wall between the two rooms to create acontinuous 18-by-36-foot space, opposite. In thekitchen, she balanced the slick stainless steelappliances by installing dark maple cabinetry.The designer then put a pair of bar stools at oneend of a 5-by-7-foot island so guests could visitwith the cook. To unite the two areas, a blue-and-brown color palette is used throughout. A striped rug delineates the main seating zone.
ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT Originally, abulky TV belonging to Tova and Daniel sepa-rated the kitchen from the living area, but onlythose in the latter room could watch it. Now, a wooden cabinet on the living area wall abutting the fireplace wall houses a 36-inchflat-screen TV, right, that swivels out so it canbe seen from all angles, and lies flat when notin use. Open shelves provide access to DVDs, components, and books. A stack of floor cushions rests atop durable, wood-look vinylflooring. “To counterbalance the high-techworld in which Daniel works,” says Olson, “I kept the space warm and inviting.”
a divine tip from candice olsonTova and Daniel’s brick fireplace looked dated and worn.For an instant makeover, Olson and painter Andrew Down-ward covered it with white latex paint. They used a thick-nap roller and brush to fill in the crevices, and applied several coats (brick soaks up lots of paint). If you have a wood-burning fireplace, Olson recommends applying astain-block primer first so old soot won’t show through. BEFORE
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toby’s basementBE HER GUEST Toby barely used her21-by-15-foot basement, so Olson revamped the area to accommodatecasual entertaining. “Toby possesses an unbelievable passion for anythingFrench,” says Olson. “I was aiming toachieve a bistro feel.”
Creating space for food preparationwas key. Against one wall, opposite,Olson put in dark wood cabinetrycapped with a black, solid-surfacecountertop. Beneath that, she addedstainless steel undercounter refriger-ated drawers, offering easy access to beverages and snacks.
For Gallic flair, she covered the wallof the food-prep area in red-glazedwallpaper that resembles antiqueleather. A simple shelf affords amplespace for white ceramic vessels and architectural renderings, while aframed chalkboard displays the menu.For over-the-table lighting, Olson installed a contemporary spin on aBaroque chandelier—a Swarovski crystal fixture “that looks like my hair in the morning,” she says. “GreatFrench design is often about unex-pected touches.”
SITTING PRETTY Olson dressed existing French doors, left, with black-and-white-striped cotton drapes to“soften their hard edges without obscuring the view.” A faux-cowhiderug mimics the palette of the windowtreatments and adds comfort under-foot while anchoring the conversationarea. The red upholstered club chaircan be pulled over to the dining tablefor additional seating.
a divine tip from candice olsonDark wood cabinets filled an empty wall to theright of the French doors. Then, for a farmhousefeel, Olson installed shelves below the food-prepcounter and hung black-and-white toile fabriccurtains to echo the colors of sofa, drapes, rug,and chairs—which also softened the lines of thecabinetry for an informal, “undesigned” look.
BEFORE
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a divine tip from candice olsonMirror-mounted sconces on each side of the fireplace addsparkle and maximize light by reflecting it around the revamped room. Carpenter Paul Daly, Olson, and electri-cian Chico Garcia began by drilling a hole through the mirror and its fiberboard backing. Then they secured thesconce by bolting it to the mirror and simply running itswire down the back to a nearby outlet.
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julia and mark’s entertaining area
IN NEED OF INTIMACY Julia andMark’s combo living-and-dining roommeasured a vast 31 by 123⁄4 feet. The all-beige color scheme only served tounderscore its size and lack of focus. To make the space feel warmer and cozier, Olson began by swapping thewall-to-wall carpet that “showed everyfootprint” with prefinished hardwoodflooring in walnut and brought in a pairof 10-by-12-foot Persian rugs to delin-eate the two areas.
The designer added pizzazz to thewalls by applying a base coat of slate-blue paint, then topping it with a subtlemetallic bronze glaze. Bronze-coloredfloor-length silk drapes, with blue bor-ders at the bottom, contributed drama,elegance, and shimmer.
A cast-stone fireplace surround anchors the main seating area, oppo-site, which includes a camelback sofaand two striped chairs. A lone pendantlight, hung low from the ceiling, drawsthe eye in and bathes the oval-shapedmahogany coffee table in a soft glow.
GO-BETWEEN To ease the transition between the living and dining spacesand temper the color scheme, Olsontopped a buffet table, above left, with a black-and-white print. Chrome floorlamps add another layer of shine.
FINE DINING Lighting was key todefining the two spaces. In the diningarea, left, Olson installed recessed ceil-ing fixtures along the room’s perimeter and introduced interior cabinet lighting,a mirrored chandelier above the mahogany table, and mirror-mountedwall sconces. Olson wanted to retainsome of Julia and Mark’s furniture soshe updated two Louis XIV-style arm-chairs by painting their frames a deepchocolate brown, adding a metallicbronze glaze, and replacing the pastelfloral upholstery with blue silk. Cream-colored leather chairs complete the mix.
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RESOURCES
Home has taken extreme care to provide correct informationbut cannot guarantee accuracy. Products not listed may beantique, one-of-a-kind, discontinued, or part of homeowners’personal collections. Note: Vendor contact informationappears only on first mention for each story.
COVERSofa, brown leather wing chair, and area
rug, Elte (1--, elte.com). Mirrored
coffee table, L’Atelier (1--). Throw
on chair and red pillow on sofa, Restoration
Hardware (--1, restoration
hardware.com). Throw on sofa, Pier 1
Imports (--, pier1.com). Drapery
fabric, Robert Allen Fabric ●T .
HOME FRONT Page 21Chaise lounge, Greener Lifestyles (-
-, greenerlifestyles.com). Leaves
pillow, IIKH (--11, twokh.com). Pop
stools, SMC Furniture (1--, space
mfrs.com). Banu lamp, RG Furniture Design
(1--1, rgfurnituredesign.com). Chair,
Bettencourt Collection (--,
bartbettencourt.com). Recycled-glass Zen
bowl, Fire & Light (--,
fireandlight.com). Earth's Color collection
wall paint, Yolo Colorhouse (--,
yolocolorhouse.com).
COLOR CUES Page 26Accents: Teardrop table lamp in lavender
with clear glass stand, 1" high x 1⁄" diame-
ter. Hepburn pillow in lavender, 1" square.
Zennar throw in Crocus with lime and peony
stripes, " wide x " long. Bath Acces-sories: Lenox Platinum bath towel in soft
iris, " wide x " long. Egg vase in
amethyst, " high. Wamsutta Shadow soap
dish in amethyst, 1" high x " wide x "
deep; toothbrush holder, 1⁄" high x ⁄"
wide x 1⁄" deep. Lisa series mosaic tiles in
purple and rose, 1" square. Tabletop:Baubles bowl, 1⁄" high x " diameter; salad
plate, " diameter; dinner plate, 11" diameter.
Saville Lilac tablecloth, " square. Long
-ounce cooler glass in viola, " high. Bloom
coasters in ivory and violet, " square.
GO SHOPPING Pages 29–30Page 29: Indochine coat stand in chocolate-
brown-tortoise, " high x 1" diameter.
Jacqui console table, " high x " wide
x 1⁄" deep. Nickel sunburst mirror with
gold finish, 1⁄" diameter. Sumo lamp in
Icicle and warm silver, 1⁄" high x 1" diam-
eter. Graphic-Weave bowl, " high x 1"
diameter. Barbara Barry ottoman with light
gold upholstery, 1" high x " wide x "
deep. KWID collection Imperial Trellis wall-
paper, " wide.
Page 30: Parker Entry coat rack, " high x
" diameter. Pearled Venetian round mirror,
" high x " wide; oval mirror, 1⁄" high x
1" wide. Carved settee, " high x " wide
x " deep. Kevin O’Brien Vines pillow, 1"
x "; Wildflower pillow, 1" x 1". Exotics
collection Mystical Zebra rug, ' wide x '
long. Williamsburg Classic Chinoise collec-
tion long-neck vase, " high x 11" diameter.
READER REDO Pages 37–39Range and vent hood—DCS (--,
dcs-range.com). Maple cabinetry, work
island, and desk—Kingswood Kitchens (-
-, kingswoodkitchens.com). Refriger-
ator and warming drawer, KitchenAid
(--1, kitchenaid.com). Dishwasher,
Miele (--1, miele.com). Sink and
faucet, Franke (franke.com). Linoleum floor
tiles, Forbo (forbo.com). Glass cabinet knobs,
cup pulls, and Beaux Arts chandelier—
Restoration Hardware (--1,
restorationhardware.com). Lombard
pendants, Rejuvenation (-1-1,
rejuvenation.com). Small Porter pulldown
lights, Pottery Barn (--1, pottery
barn.com). Undercabinet strip lighting,
Starfire Xenflex (--, starfire
lighting.com). Push-button light switches,
Classic Accents (--, classic
accents.net). Paint, Benjamin Moore (-
-, benjaminmoore.com). Oak table
and chairs, Barn Furniture Mart (--
, barnfurniture.com).
FACE LIFT Pages 44–47Pages 44–45: Architecture, Terrence Scholz
of Colonnade Design Group (--).
Building, Howard Theis of Wooden Dreams
(1--). Decking, TimberTech (-
-, timbertech.com). Garage Doors,
Sections (--1, sections.com).
Hardiplank lap siding, James Hardie (-
-, jameshardie.com). Manufactured
stone veneers, Cultured Stone (--1,
culturedstone.com). Windows, Andersen
(--1, andersenwindows.com).
Pages 46–47: Architecture and building,
Peggy Fisher of Fisher Group (--111,
designbuildrenovate.com). Exterior patio
doors and windows, Crestline (--111,
crestlinewindows.com). Exterior heavy tim-
bers, Cochran’s Lumber and Millwork (-
-, lumberandmillwork.com). Hanging
ourdoor pendants, Maxim Lighting Interna-
tional (--, maximlighting.com).
Exterior paint, Benjamin Moore (--
, benjaminmoore.com).
BUILDING PRODUCT AWARDS Pages 50–53Heat & Glo Paloma fireplace, ⁄" high
x 1" wide x 1" deep. KitchenAid dual-fuel
range, " high x " or " wide x 1⁄"
deep. Kohler WaterTiles square tiles, ⁄"
square. Mirage flooring in Java, Sambuca,
and Merlot, 1⁄" wide. Perlick Three-Door
refrigeration cabinet, " high x " wide x
" deep. Samsung Four-Door Convertible
refrigerator, " high x " wide x " deep.
A CHEF’S SPREAD Pages 58–63Architecture, SD Atelier (1--,
sdatelier.com). Building, Restorations
Unlimited (1--). Kitchen design,
Lucianna Samu (1-1-, samu
studios.com). Wall paint, Sherwin-Williams
(--, sherwin-williams.com).
Pages 58–61: Custom cabinetry, Carpen
House (--, carpenhouse.com).
Refrigerator, Sub-Zero (subzero.com).
Cabinetry hardware, Top Knobs (topknobs
usa.com). Herbeau Creations prep-sink
faucet, Faucet.com (faucet.com). Marble
countertop, Granite and Marble Works (1-
-). Light fixture over island, Pottery
Barn (--, potterybarn.com).
Apron fabric, Kravet (kravet.com).
Pages 62–63: Fireplace design, Fred Friel-
inghaus (1--). Wing chair, Chez
Morgan (1--). Sisal rug in living
area, Floormaster Carpet One (1--
). Flooring, Winchell’s Wood Flooring
(1--). Dining table and chairs,
Schuyler Pond (1-1-, schuyler
pond.com). Chandelier, Thomas Lighting
(--, thomaslighting.com).
BEFORE & AFTER Page 65Interior design, Kathryn Waltzer Interior
Design (1--).
●T indicates sources that sell only to the design trade. Please go to homemag.com/ designcenters if you do not have a designer. There you’ll find a list of regional designcenters that can help you find and purchase to-the-trade-only products and materials.And, if you would like to hire a designer, these centers can recommend one in your area.
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ENSURE THAT THE CONTRACTORWILL REMAIN ON SITE Our contrac-tor’s appearances were becoming rarerand rarer. When his unsupervised crewbegan installing light fixtures upsidedown and painted a ceiling purple, wetold him that we wanted him back onsite. But he didn’t think he needed to be,particularly as we’d left a stipulation thathe would be personally overseeing the labor up to a gentlemen’s agreement,rather than spelled out in the contract. Toour advantage, though, we had drawn upan ironclad price-and-payment sched-ule. Since our contractor was delaying us,we withheld his fee until the situationimproved to our satisfaction (a standardprocedure called a deficiency holdback).
KNOW WHEN TO CALL IT QUITS Placated by this victory, we forged on withour contractor, trying to believe his prom-ises of a summer end-date for our project.We kept holding on, hoping he wouldmorph back into the trustworthy man weconvinced ourselves we’d hired. Worndown and just wanting to have it all donewith, we gave him the go-ahead to demol-ish the remaining bathroom. Which hiscrew did—then stopped showing up. Wewere left with a sink, toilet, and tub sittingin our living room for months. We shouldhave fired our contractor right then.
YOU HAVE OPTIONS Eventually ourcontractor returned. But by then, my hus-band and I were interviewing other con-tractors to finish the project. This time weknew the questions to ask each candidate:Would he provide a written contract andbe on site daily? How many other jobs washe juggling? How would he handle spe-cific problems if they came up? And whatwork schedule would he follow?
FORTUNATELY, we did find a wonderfulcontractor who, true to his word, finishedthe job in time for the holidays. In fact, weliked his work so much we are ponderinga new project: creating a media-room-cum-guest-bedroom from a small, sparespace. And this time, it will go smoother—if we follow our own advice. ■
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BRING NATURE INSIDEWalls painted a palesky blue make theroom feel larger andlink it to the outdoors.
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