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Contributing Writers
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15 PUBLISHER’S LETTERBrass From the Past ___ Remembering the good ol’ days,even though some of it still hangs around.
17 EDITOR’S LETTER“(I’ve Had) the Time of My Life” ___ Bill Medley andJennifer Warnes top 10 1987 songs sums up the year.
20 KCH&G STAFF’S FAVORITE MEMORIES OF THE 1980sWith 25-year-old photos of ourselves that will makeyou gasp and giggle.
22 MEET OUR PHOTOGRAPHERSOver the last 10 years, these guys have brought lifeto our pages.
26 BACK TO THE FUTUREIn contrast to the tumultuous 1970s. a revival of optimismcarried us through much of the ’80s.
35 KITCHENSOnce spurned and separated, now the heart of the home.
39 BATHSSybarites rejoice ___ the bathroom evolves into more than aplace to splash and dash.
43 LIVINGAs society has become more casual, the more formalizedliving room has morphed from stodgy into “great.”
47 DININGGather ‘round and mind your manners ___ company’s coming.
51 BEDROOMSOur inner sanctum is a room of hushed contemplation andoccasionally stirring revelation ___ welcome to dreamsville.
55 FOYERSIn this most public space, the entry reveals the shapeof things to come.
59 OUTDOORRecreation is built into our routines ___ and we’re showing itoff in grand style.
64 THE GIFT OF A GARDENIn our search for gardens in the rough, we sought outone that could most use our help.
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BRASS FROMTHE PAST
PUBLISHER’S LETTER
GETTING MARRIED, MOVING AWAY AND SETTING UP OUR FIRST HOME.
Was it really 25 years ago? I vividly remember the excitement of moving into our first
apartment together ___ our first home, a two-bedroom apartment at Place 1 in Tulsa,
Okla. Money was tight, but I was bound and determined to make our home
special. Kirby, my new sweetie, and I spent numerous weekends driving around,
hunting for those special pieces. Garage sales, rent-to-own stores ___ we visited
them all. Our treasures included a brass bed frame and a set of living room tables
with smoked glass insets surrounded by brass trim. Ahhh, brass was great! We
even had a brass floor lamp. Then there were the days I spent out on our tiny patio,
sanding and staining our entertainment center to hold the prize General Electric TV
with Quartz Electronic Tuning. That TV is still in our basement today, set up in front
of the treadmill, continuing to entertain me as the miles go by.
From our first apartment to the home we own now, our tastes and styles have
changed. But as important as it was 25 years ago to make sure our house felt like
home, it’s still as important today. In this special 25th anniversary issue of KCH&G,
join us as we look back over the years, laughing at styles from days gone by that
are better to stay gone and reveling in the ones that have remained timeless. But
they all have one thing in common ___ they made a house special, they made our
houses our homes.
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“(I’VE HAD)THE TIME OF
MY LIFE”
EDITOR’S LETTER
IN 1987, I WAS TOO YOUNG TO HAVE A HOUSE OF MY OWN, BUT MY
parents had just built a house, and I usurped the closet in the guest bedroom,
turning it into my own personal playhouse, spending hours upon hours feeding
and burping my dolls and brushing the manes of my My Little Ponies. Money I
earned from recycling aluminum cans ___ my 83rd and Lackman neighborhood
was strewn with them from workers during a building boom ___ went to support my
Cabbage Patch Doll habit. Like a junkie, I bought them regularly.
My brand new school was named Christa McAuliffe Elementary, after the teacher
who died in the Challenger Explosion the year before. Many of our auditorium
gatherings included both Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA” that still gives me
a patriotic rush to this day and an astronomical slant that continues to fuel my
curiosity and awe of the universe.
In class ___ third grade ___ I was learning cursive. Do they even teach that anymore?
Like memorizing those state capitals, that knowledge has gone the way of the
Titanic ___ the subject of my research paper that year ___ slipping down to the depths
of my subconscious, never to resurface.
While the adult world was busy with Black Monday, the Iran-Contra Affair and
Baby Jessica, I was lost in a child’s world of free play. My parents afforded me much
freedom with my bike, which I rode endlessly around the block. Not many houses
had fences up, so we kids would have massive Ghosts in the Dark games. I
explored the creek behind my house, swung in my tire swing, played in my
sandbox. My dad and I had season passes to Oceans of Fun, and he would
take off work so we could avoid the weekend crowds and play in the surf all day.
Childhood was a magical time for me, and the ’80s were an equally magical
decade. I don’t know if there can ever be another time like it!
BILL MEDLEY AND JENNIFER WARNESTOP 10 1987 SONG SUMS UP THE YEAR.
B Y A N D R E A D A R R
Big bangs, scrunchie, dangling earrings,preferred name brand of the day ___
my late-80s class photo has it all.
KCH&G STAFF’SFAVORITE MEMORIES OF THE 1980s
I was working for a school picture company in
the late ‘80s. The yearbook staff needed to have
all the faces the same size, but some of the girls
had such tall bangs that they would be cut off
in the picture! If their parents were buying
photos, we had to take a second photo to fit
their hair in the photo!
~ Brenda Mitchell, Administrative Coordinator
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I was born in 1983, so within the remaining seven
years (basically preschool and kindergarten),
I mostly sported big bangs with neon hair ties
and barrettes with balloons and wore matching
outfits with my younger sister. I don’t have a
vivid memory of home trends in the ‘80s, but I
can tell you about the awesome TV shows that
dominated my life: “Rainbow Brite,” “Jem” and
“My Little Pony” to name a few.
~ Brooke Pearl, Editor
What I remember most about the ‘80s is hair.
Having so much curly hair, I tried coloring
and overcoming my curls...hense my photo. My
son wore a rattail, and my daughter, having
curls, said that I should have bought stock in
Aquanet hairspray.
~ Marla Westrup, Account Executive
Short shorts, shoulder pads that would put a
football player to shame and flared back hair ___
that was me in the mid-80s. I was getting
married and had to have the Princess Diana
hair ___ after all, we were the same age, and that
one day in September, I was a princess too.
“Dallas,” “Newhart” and “Cheers” blared on the
TV, while “Top Gun” and “Platoon” had my
attention on the big screen. Sorry, “Star Trek IV___ The Voyage Home,” I think I left you out in
space many years prior.
~ Renee Demott, Publisher
My friends and I would make up dance and
gymnastics routines to Whitney Houston’s
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” Debbie
Gibson’s “Only in My Dreams” and Madonna’s
True Blue album. I wore jelly shoes almost every
day. In winter, one of my favorite outfits was a
wool black mini skirt that I wore with black
leggings, purple and black socks (yes, two
pairs, alternating colors) and black ankle boots.
~ Andrea Darr, Contributing Editor
Becoming an adult, graduating from college,
landing my first job in publishing and getting
married ___ that is the ‘80s to me. Living with big
hair, solving Rubik’s cube, watching Michael
Jackson’s “Thriller” video, experiencing Mount
St. Helen’s blowing and witnessing the frenzy
of the royal wedding. The ‘80s were good!
~ Mary Parker, Account Executive
I listened to Olivia Newton-John and John
Denver, and watched my favorite shows,
“The Golden Girls,” “The Cosby Show” and
“Family Ties.”
~ Laure Potter, Account Executive
Twenty-five years ago, I was enjoying my junior
year of high school. Hair bands, holey jeans and
cruisin’ Main Street were standards of the
time. One of my fondest memories was playing
bass guitar in a makeshift band. I’ve always
enjoyed music and still regret today that I didn’t
keep plucking on those four strings. And yes,
for those of you who know me today, I used to
have a head of hair.
~ Darin Benson, Art Director
PAUL BONNICHSENPaul Bonnichsen is a commercial photographer with 17 years of experience, specializing in architectural, product
and fine art photography. Paul has worked with many of Kansas City’s premier architects, builders and interior
designers. His fine art photography has been featured in national magazines and galleries across the country.
Contact Paul at 816.807.7821.
BOB GREENSPANWith an eye for architecture and design, Bob brings his expertise to
books and magazines nationwide. His recent books include Nell Hill’s “O’
Christmas Tree” by Mary Carol Garrity and “The Find” by Stan Williams.
When not on assignment, he can be found wandering around the U.S.
photographing vintage roadside architecture and attractions. He is active in
historical preservation and is a founding member of KC Modern, a local
advocate group for mid-century architecture and design. Find him at
bobgreenspan.com.
MATT KOCOUREKMatt is an up-and-coming photographer who graduated from the University of Kansas in 2008 with a degree in
marketing. After paying his way through college shooting portraits and weddings, he got his start in commercial
photography at KCH&G shooting architecture, food, events and products. From there he built a clientele who trust
him for his good eye, problem-solving, communication and delivery. Having mastered his equipment, Matt focuses
on learning new skills and honing his vision to push past the ordinary. His motto of “doing things right” combines his
creative and practical sides and makes his career one to watch. See his work at mattkocourek.com.
JAMES MAIDHOFJames began his photography business 25 years ago, when he left a sign
and graphics business to see if he could make a living with his camera.
Starting with events, he moved into interior photography, which he now
specializes in. The high-quality, automated, color photo lab in his basement,
which gave him an advantage in starting up a new business, has been shut
down for digital image processing. “Image color corrections and additions
to images in photo compositing have made it possible to produce quality
images that were not possible only a few years ago when using film. I don’t
miss my darkroom,” he says. Call James at 913.226.6166.
MEET OURPHOTOGRAPHERS
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OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS, THESE GUYS HAVE BROUGHT LIFE TO OUR PAGES.
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BILL MATHEWSBill has been an editorial and commercial photographer for 30 years. His work has been featured in regional and
national magazines, books and advertising campaigns. He works throughout the United States shooting interior
and various commercial assignments. See his work at billmathews.com.
JOHN OGILVIEAfter graduating from the University of Iowa, John moved to Kansas City
and began a career photographing custom homes for builders across the
country. In his free time, he is an avid architectural photographer. Find him
at monolithphoto.com.
GARY ROHMANGary has been shooting photography for magazines and advertising for the past 20 years. As head photographer for
the Sporting Kansas City soccer team, Gary has invented a new camera housing that has been accepted by the
MLS for use inside the goal. The images are changing the way soccer is being photographed. He is the proud new
owner of a mid-century modern home in Merriam. Check him out at rohmanphotography.com.
STEVE SANDERSA graduate of the Colorado Institute of Art, Steve established Steve Sanders
Photography in 1995, traveling the world doing what he loves. In his 20
years of operation, he’s reinvented his business numerous times, from
lifestyle and architecture to commercial advertising, events, portraits, school
photography, and sports, his longtime love. Steve is currently the team
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STEVE SWALWELL Steve Swalwell (Architectural Fotographics) earned B.A., M.A. and M.F.A. degrees in photography. He is an
architectural photographer with 20 years of experience shooting commercial and residential projects across the
country. Steve has taught at the University of Iowa, Johnson County Community College and the Kansas City Art
Institute. Learn more about him at architecturalfoto.com.
ALISTAIR TUTTON Alistair is a Kansas City-based commercial photographer who reveals
the human narrative of architecture, food, people and products. By
understanding the design concepts and needs of his clients, he creates
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BACK TOTHE FUTURE
WRITER THOMAS WOLFE LABELED
the 1980s a bonfire of the vanities. Yet,
with all of his fictionalized scorn, other
influences were percolating in this
“Me” decade, giving us an upbeat
and, in retrospect, a rather cavalier
view of the world.
DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY!For most of the ’80s there was a
collective sigh as the Reagan era
sought to right the economic burdens
of the recent war-torn past. Though
double-digit inflation was staggeringly
high, his fiscal reforms to shrink
government made Reagan a wildly
popular president throughout his two
consecutive terms.
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IN CONTRAST TO THE TUMULTUOUS 1970S,A REVIVAL OF OPTIMISM CARRIED US THROUGH
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Fueling the exuberant and relatively
calm decade-long celebration, we
showered ourselves with a bright and
noisy display of big hair, neon clothing,
bangles and plenty of Pepsi. The
pleasure principle in this decade was a
jolly romp through excess. “If you’ve
got it, flaunt it” became the collective
chant.
Madonna and Michael Jackson
both found themselves on the
moonwalk to stardom. Donald Trump
wrote “Surviving at the Top,” Leona
Helmsley dissed the little people, and
fictionalized power broker Gordon
Gekko announced “Greed is good” with a snicker and a nudge.
We connected on the dance floor thanks in part to cable, MTV and music
videos. Although there was no iPod as yet, we were still plugged into the
boombox and CDs.
Twenty-five years ago, the Grammy went to Whitney Houston’s energetic
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody” and Paul Simon’s tribal “Graceland.”
On the big screen, “Dirty Dancing,” “Fatal Attraction” and “A Nightmare
on Elm Street” were monster hits, while at home we couldn’t get enough of
“The Cosby Show,” “Roseanne,” “Cheers” and “60 Minutes.”
BOOMING AND CRASHING The Challenger exploded, and so did Mount St. Helens. Apple’s Macintosh,
even with a hefty $3,400 price tag, challenged the PC as the go-to gadget.
The Dow crashed on Black Monday, October 19, 1987, followed two years
later by the fall of the Berlin Wall, signaling the death knell of Communism.
We lost John Lennon, Andy Warhol,
Rita Hayworth, Liberace and Fred
Astaire, but we gained the first female
justice of the Supreme Court, Sandra
Day O’Connor.
Sixty percent of women worked
outside the home, suiting up in the
power attire of the day: padded
shoulders, huge earrings and big,
teased hair. On the casual front,
parachute pants, hypercolors, side
ponytails and even mullets were
fashionable. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
MATCHING HEADBOARDS AND COMFORTERS!
LACY NECKLINES, PUFFY PANTSAND SATURATED COLORS ___
TRENDS WE LOVE SEEING IN THE PAST.
homes, flounced and bordered with a ho-hum rainbow of dusty
blue, mauve, peach, salmon, teal and gray.
The time stamp for Yuppies was a cool “Miami Vice” look, iced
with brass mirrors and glass-etched chandeliers from entryways
to dining rooms.
We yearned for rows of Hollywood dressing-room lights,
high-tech entertainment centers, oversized vases, futons, Jacuzzis
and all-white kitchens featuring Euro-style cabinetry.
After exercising with Jane Fonda on TV, we would eat a Lean
Cuisine meal (under $2) and wash it down with a Diet Coke.
Creature comforts abounded. Central air replaced
window units; instead of patios, we opted for wood
decks; and waterbeds were still popular, showcasing
down comforters and fancy bed ruffles.
We were frilled.
In retrospect, the 1980s was a decade of delight.
We boogied down with smug self-confidence and still
talked on our landlines. We were on the verge of the
digital age, but we were too busy tripping the light
fantastic to notice.
Twenty-five years ago it was...totally awesome!
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HOUSE BEAUTIFULSoccer moms loaded up $15,000 minivans or SUVs with gas for
$.97 per gallon and backed right out of Colonial or split-level
homes. The McMansion hadn’t arrived since the average annual
salary hovered around $19,000. Though we were starting to break
away from cookie-cutter construction to a more customized look,
we prided ourselves on super-efficient use of space in our 1,600-
to 2,200-square-foot homes.
The advent of the Home Shopping Network made it easy to buy
on credit. Suddenly, conspicuous consumption ruled.
Wall-to-wall beige carpeting blanketed our pastel-colored
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KITCHENS“SOMEONE’S IN THE KITCHEN WITH DINAH.” THOSE WERE POPULAR LYRICS IN THE 1930s.
Back then, congregating in the kitchen was a novelty ___ why would anyone want to assemble there in
the first place? Unlike today’s modern showplaces, the kitchen wasn’t always the heart of the home;
it evolved from considerably more humble beginnings.
The Colonists booted the kitchen out of the main house altogether, relying on servants to work in
the detached “summer kitchen” (which sounds romantic but was assuredly not). Victorians decided
the kitchen didn’t merit much attention at all. In contrast to the opulence of the era, the kitchen was
austere and the domain of the help. The reason was fairly simple: Food was primarily prepared from raw
ingredients, preparation was labor-intensive, and it was seen as hot, smelly work.
After World War II, low-cost “cooking machines” flooded the market. Stoves became iron-enclosed,
replacing wood- or coal-burning units; extractor hoods abolished odors; refrigerators incorporated
freezers; and a host of small appliances made cooking easier.
The utilitarian, workhorse kitchen of yore was evolving into an efficient, respectable place. Ironically,
with the advent of frozen and prepackaged convenience food, less and less time was being spent in the
kitchen, while the kitchen itself was being designed with increasingly more complex appliances.
In the l980s, integrating the living, dining and kitchen into one open concept became in vogue,
making it easier for young homeowners with children to interact with the rest of the family. For some,
the kitchen was now integral, leading to a trend that hasn’t diminished ___ cooking as a social act.
Kristeen Armstrong-Scott, CKD, owner of Armstrong Kitchens, recalls this:
“Over the past 25 years, kitchens were far from what they are today. We had fewer choices, but there
was an explosion of value. Countertops were tile or plastic laminate (Formica’s Butcherclock #204 was
huge). You could spend your money conspicuously for Corian, considered a big upgrade. Almond and
black glass appliances, especially on a smooth-top electric range, were popular. Wallpaper, featuring
mini-prints, stripes or big florals, was the rage, complemented by brass fixtures to enlighten the cool,
pastel room where efficiency was prized.”
Modern kitchens are gloriously large, wonderfully sophisticated and meant to impress. The kitchen is
now the trophy, where homeowners can become food stars for friends and family. Unlike asking, who’s in
the kitchen with Dinah?, today the refrain may be, who isn’t? PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
ONCE SPURNED AND SEPARATED,NOW THE HEART OF THE HOME.
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1. Completed by Deatherage Home Designs;
Photographed by Steve Swalwell, Jan/Feb 2007
2. Completed by Regarding Kitchens; Photographed
by Bob Greenspan, Jan/Feb 2007
3. Completed by Euston Kitchen Company;
Photographed by Gary Rohman, Jan/Feb 2008
4. Completed by Anne Hatakka/Portfolio Kitchen
& Home; Photographed by James Maidhof,
Jan/Feb 2008
5. Completed by Kitchens by Kleweno;
Photographed by James Maidhof, Jan/Feb 2008
6. Completed by Classic Kitchens; Photographed
by James Maidhof, Jan/Feb 2008
7. Completed by Rothers Design Build;
Photographed by Steve Sanders, March/April 2008
8. Completed by Riffe Homes/Bickford +
Company/Hobson Interiors; Photographed by
Steve Sanders, March/April 2008
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1. Completed by iCON Architecture/
RM Contracting/Lisa Jensen Design;
Photographed by James Maidhof, March/April 2009
2. Completed by Framework Design;
Photographed by James Maidhof, March/April 2010
3. Completed by Great House LLC;
Photographed by Alistair Tutton, May/June 2010
4. Completed by Wendlandt & Stallbaumer
Photographed by James Maidhof, October 2010
5. Completed by hufft projects/ Carthage
Stoneworks; Photographed by Alistair Tutton,
October 2010
6. Completed by BNIM; Photographed by
Matt Kocourek, Jan/Feb 2011
7. Completed by Kitchen Studio: KC/Gillpatrick
Woodworks; Photographed by James Maidhof,
Jan/Feb 2011
8. Completed by Becky Berg Design/McHenry
Shaffer Architects/Andrews Construction;
Photographed by James Maidhof, September 2011
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BATHSOVER THE LAST MILLENNIUM, BATHING HAS ALWAYS BEEN A RITUAL OF HIGH MERIT.
Romans sealed deals in public bathhouses. Harems reveled in Turkish steam baths. The Japanese still
meditate and elevate the bath, or ofuro, into an art form, while the Finns seemingly endure their sauna
and icy plunge.
As the beneficiary of plumbing efficiencies, we Westerners don’t dawdle, much to the chagrin of our
Old World counterparts. Instead, we prefer swifter routines, allowing a soothing soak to go right down
the drain.
Charlie Dorfman, owner of Dorfman Plumbing, contemplates the evolution of the water closet:
“It seems that the bath has grown exponentially in size, though that doesn’t mean we’re sticking
around a lot longer than we used to.
In the 1930s through 1960s, a bowl and white tub were standard in most homes. There was little to
dignify the often utilitarian functions and dimensions of the bathroom. Then, in the l970s, we had the
Hollywood bath, often featuring a double vanity highlighted by a skylight and surrounded by bright
make-up bulbs. The l980s brought us bigger, brighter bathrooms but nothing like the large suites of
today where elaborate tubs, vessel sinks and freestanding furnishings hold double vanities, and often
workout equipment and huge closets.
Currently, the focus is the shower. Whereas once there was a single showerhead, now the emphasis
is on a spa-like experience, with multiple pulsating jets, rainfall and hand-held showerheads with kinetic
technology, benches, steam and high-tech thermostats.”
Dorfman says he would like to see the bidet, a typically European product, become part of our
routine. That may be a stretch for some, but there’s little doubt that the bathroom is a place where
updating, much like the kitchen, isn’t an idle fantasy. It’s finally a desirable place to linger... now if we could
just slow down long enough to enjoy the benefits.
PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
SYBARITES REJOICE ___ THE BATHROOMEVOLVES INTO MORE THAN A PLACE
TO SPLASH AND DASH.
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1. Completed by Timberstone Development Inc./
Bickford + Company; Photographed by
Paul Bonnichsen, March/April 2007
2. Completed by Schloegel Design Remodel;
Photographed by James Maidhof, October 2008
3. Completed by Euston Kitchen Company;
Photographed by James Maidhof, October 2009
4. Completed by Ashley-Lavender Builders;
Photographed by James Maidhof, September 2009
5. Completed by RDM Architecture/
Hurst Construction; Photographed by James Maidhof,
September 2009
6. Completed by Starr Homes/Jan Burket
Interior Design; Photographed by John Ogilvie,
July/August 2010
7. Completed by ALH Home Renovations/
Interiors Nouveau; Photographed by James Maidhof,
October 2010
8. Completed by Orion Design; Photographed by
Bob Greenspan, October 2010
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1. Completed by Wendlandt & Stallbaumer/
Holthaus Building/Knapstein Design;
Photographed by James Maidhof, September 2010
2. Completed by Wendlandt & Stallbaumer/
E&E Quality Builders/Chuck Matney;
Photographed by James Maidhof, September 2010
3. Completed by Kitchen Design Gallery;
Photographed by James Maidhof, September 2010
4. Completed by NSPJ Architects/Gene Fritzel
Construction; Photographed by Alistair Tutton,
July/August 2011
5. Completed by Davison Architecture + Urban Design;
Photographed by Alistair Tutton, November 2011
6. Completed by Sara Antin; Photographed by
Bill Mathews, September 2011
7. Completed by Rhino Builders; Photographed by
James Maidhof, September 2011
8. Completed by Lyon Construction + Design/
Jill Tran Interior Design; Photographed by
James Maidhof, September 2011
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LIVINGHISTORY RELATES THAT AT THE TURN OF THE 20TH CENTURY, A STRICT MORAL CODE GAVE
the Victorians a stuffy reputation. They did, however, know how to properly entertain. Guests were
received in two distinct public parlors, one for ladies and one for gentlemen. Parlors in the 1930s
became “front” or living rooms where families gathered for the evening radio broadcast. Television
changed everything mid-century as lifestyles deconstructed, becoming more informal.
A 2011 report from the National Association of Home Builders states, “Nearly 52 percent (of survey
participants) expect the living room to merge with other spaces in the home, while 30 percent expect it
to vanish altogether by 2015.”
The all-encompassing great room, defined as an open space that includes the kitchen, family and
living rooms, replaced the living room in many homes built after 1970. The casual den replaced the more
formal living room, now primarily used for entertaining company only.
Benjamin Sundermeier, owner of Space Planning + Design, recollects this:
“During the l980s, the great room had overstuffed sofas with very large, rolled arms and chairs with
no arms at all. Italian lighting was the rage. If you didn’t have an Artemide lamp, you aspired to have one.
Natural finishes, plants and textures were replaced with smooth lacquer surfaces, gloss and cotton
canvas, often with awning-stripe print. Pastel colors were used as accent colors. Floors featured parquet,
accented with a flat-weave carpet. Grasscloth on the walls was very popular.
Progressing into the 21st century, modern great rooms promote the function they were designed for___ an easy place to mingle. The palette and furnishings may have altered somewhat, but the room is still
a place to comfortably entertain and relax.”
PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
AS SOCIETY HAS BECOME MORE CASUAL,THE MORE FORMALIZED LIVING ROOM HAS
MORPHED FROM STODGY INTO “GREAT.”
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1. Completed by Morning Glory Antiques;
Photographed by Bob Greenspan, July/August 2004
2. Completed by Ambassador Construction/
Wolfgang Trost Architects; Photographed by
James Maidhof, September 2004
3. Completed by the homeowner; Photographed by
Paul Bonnichsen, September 2005
4. Completed by architect/homeowner Bob Gould;
Photographed by James Maidhof, July/August 2006
5. Completed by designers Paula Selvidge and
Stacy Tyson; Photographed by James Maidhof,
March/April 2006
6. Completed by George Terbovich; Photographed
by Gary Rohman, Jan/Feb 2007
7. Completed by Driftworks Inc.; Photographed by
Alistair Tutton, May/June 2007
8. Completed by Jill Tran Interior Design;
Photographed by Matt Kocourek, July/August 2009
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1. Completed by BNIM/J.S. Robinson Fine Homes;
Photographed by Alistair Tutton, Jan/Feb 2009
2. Completed by Driftworks Inc.; Photographed by
Alistair Tutton, Jan/Feb 2009
3. Completed by Compass Architecture;
Photographed by Alistair Tutton, October 2009
4. Completed by Free State Timbersmiths;
Photographed by Matt Kocourek, July/August 2010
5. Completed by Wendlandt & Stallbaumer/
Roth Construction/Lisa Schmitz Interior Design;
Photographed by James Maidhof, March/April 2010
6. Completed by Grandmontagne Designs;
Photographed by Bill Mathews, November 2010
7. Completed by Starr Homes/Jan Burket
Interior Design; Photographed by James Maidhof,
December 2011
8. Completed by Cornelius Homes/
Bickford + Company/KW Interiors;
Photographed by Gary Rohman, March/April 2011
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DININGIF YOU THINK ABOUT IT, THE PLACE WHERE WE DINE HAS UNDERGONE SIZE
transformations throughout the years.
In medieval times, great, drafty halls with soaring ceilings laced with beams and massive long
wooden tables were literally fit for a king. Dining halls were very busy places ___ after all, there was a
kingdom to run.
We’re still running the kingdom, but on a considerably smaller scale. Busy schedules have
necessitated a shift. Instead, eating on the run or hopping up to the breakfast bar has become part of
the daily routine in many households.
When it comes to dinner, however, communing around a properly set table is still sacred. It just may
not be formalized in the dining room. Interestingly, however, we still want one in our homes.
“As our society has become less formal and more adept at dining out, we still seek a separate space
in our homes to host family and friends. It’s a place where traditions are maintained, especially during the
holidays,” says Cathy Dykman-Cunard, owner of Interior Design & Décor.
In the past 25 years, the function of the dining room has expanded. It can double as a makeshift
office or a place for art projects, but it’s still the go-to place when company is coming.
Like the taverns or keeping rooms of old, the table, surrounded by four to 12 chairs, is still
popular. We haven’t wavered from wood as the preferred choice of table material, but our selection
has broadened to include metal, laminate, glass or exotic stone.
Chairs generally match, but not always. In today’s world, anything goes.
And, like seating, storage has become more relaxed. The dining room suite with matching buffet or
china cabinet is not as popular as it was 25 years ago. Today’s dining room may have built-ins, a clever
rolling cabinet, unique console or armoire.
The formal dining room remains the most infrequently used space in the home. But, as it pulls double
duty, or when it comes to gathering, the dining room is still a hallowed place.
PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
GATHER ’ROUND AND MIND YOUR MANNERS __
COMPANY’S COMING.
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1. Completed by Ramona Sheely;
Photographed by Bill Mathews, September 2007
2. Photographed by Alistair Tutton,
July/August 2008
3. Completed by R.J. Kietzman Architect;
Photographed by Alistair Tutton, Jan/Feb 2008
4. Completed by architect Craig Shaw/
G.A. Fischer Company; Photographed by
Matt Kocourek, July/August 2009
5. Completed by iCON Architecture/
RM Contracting/Lisa Jensen Design;
Photographed by James Maidhof, March/April 2009
6. Completed by Ostby Construction/
ESC Architects/Janet Alholm Interiors; Photo
courtesy Michael Scammon, September 2009
7. Completed by Ramsey Interiors; Photographed
by James Maidhof, December 2010
8. Completed by C & G Construction;
Photographed by Alistair Tutton, Jan/Feb 2010
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1. Completed by R.M. Standard & Co./
Natalie Taylor; Photographed by Bill Mathews,
May/June 2010
2. Completed by Grandmontagne Designs;
Photographed by Bill Mathews, November 2010
3. Completed by Phill Crum Designs;
Photographed by Matt Kocourek, September 2010
4. Completed by Comfort by Design;
Photographed by John Ogilvie, December 2011
5. Photograph courtesy of Kansas City
Building Supply, December 2011
6. Completed by NSPJ Architects/Gene Fritzel
Construction; Photographed by Alistair Tutton,
July/August 2011
7. Completed by Wendlandt & Stallbaumer/
Gene Fritzel Construction; Photographed by
James Maidhof, March/April 2011
8. Completed by H&H Custom Homes/
JoAnn Romano; Photographed by Chad Jackson,
October 2011
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BEDROOMSBOLSTERS AND BED SKIRTS MAY OR MAY NOT BE YOUR CUP OF TEA, BUT THE BEDROOM,
perhaps more than any other room in the house, is where we can celebrate our most personal expression.
We shed inhibitions, close off the world and hopefully revel in a peaceful retreat.
“Given that the guiding functionality is rest, the shift from simple to stylistic has been a motivation over
the decades,” says Patrick Madden, principal of Madden-McFarland Interiors.
In years past, this room was a suite of furnishings. “Everything matched, including two nightstands,
the headboard, a chest, lamps and dressers. In new construction, we’re seeing the master bedroom
evolving into a ‘hotel suite’ of creature comfort, containing a fireplace, dressing space with walk-in
closets nearby, perhaps beverage service and, for some, a media center.”
Today, eclectic, mismatched furnishings are in vogue. No longer do we need gigantic wardrobes filling
space in the bedroom when we have gigantic walk-in closets.
The television, once housed on/in a console at the foot of the bed or within an armoire, is now secured
to the wall, thereby eliminating the need for another huge piece of furniture.
Lighting is another area that has evolved. Madden avoids ceiling pollution from can lights, preferring
one romantic chandelier or bedside sconces instead. “The whole idea in the bedroom is to create a
nest,” he explains.
Too many patterns distract from this ideal, too. “Enveloping the senses in a sophisticated monochromatic
scheme is highly desirable,” Madden says.
If we want confusion, we can always find it. The bedroom should be a sanctuary of serenity. Say
“ommmmmmm.”
PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
OUR INNER SANCTUM IS A ROOM OF HUSHEDCONTEMPLATION AND OCCASIONALLY STIRRING
REVELATION ___ WELCOME TO DREAMSVILLE.
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1. Completed by Lodge Looks/Mel Kuhnel, AIA;
Photographed by Paul Bonnichsen, Jan/Feb 2003
2. Completed by Morning Glory Antiques;
Photographed by Bob Greenspan, July/August 2004
3. Completed by Rockhill and Associates;
Photographed by Bob Greenspan, May/June 2004
4. Completed by Rothers Design Build;
Photographed by James Maidhof, November 2004
5. Completed by Ambassador Construction/
Wolfgang Trost Architects; Photographed by
James Maidhof, September 2004
6. Completed by Wendlandt & Stallbaumer;
Photographed by James Maidhof, May/June 2005
7. Midwest Living Idea Home 2005;
Photographed by Gordon Beall, November 2005
8. Vanderslice Homes Tour; Photographed by
Steve Swalwell, May/June 2007
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1. Completed by artist Terre Wood;
Photographed by Alistair Tutton, November 2007
2. Completed by Kuhns Bros./The Yellow Barn;
Photographed by Bill Mathews, December 2008
3. Completed by Surface to Surface Interior Design
and Renovation; Photographed by Alistair Tutton,
March/April 2008
4. Completed by Design Connection Inc.;
Photographed by Paul Bonnichsen, December 2010
5. Completed by Madi Mali Homes/Pamela
Kay’s/Dan Wessel Design; Photographed by
James Maidhof, March/April 2010
6. Completed by J.L. Thompson Design/
TDW Development; Photographed by
James Maidhof, September 2010
7. Completed by Twigs Interiors/Cornelius Homes;
Photographed by Gary Rohman, March/April 2011
8. Completed by Davison Architecture + Urban
Design; Photographed by Alistair Tutton,
November 2011
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25TH ANNIVERSARY •• 55
FOYERSA HANDSHAKE, A KISS, A PAT ON THE BACK. THESE SIMPLE GESTURES OFFER THE MOST
poignant beginnings and endings that take place, more often than not, in the entryway.
This area bestows a promise of what’s to come or conclude. Once through the door, the busy outside
world slows and the personal world is unveiled.
As the first point of transition, the entryway, or foyer, addresses who we are and what we aspire to be.
It may be a tiny threshold or a generous space surrounded by open balconies as an alternative to many
small rooms divided by walls and doors. Either way, making visitors feel comfortable is essential.
The entry typically can be a place to store paraphernalia, filled with coats, keys and mail, or it can be
simple and serene with few clues to what’s beyond.
“Over the years, the function of the entryway hasn’t really changed. What has changed follows
the changes in home decorating trends, including colors, flooring and lighting,” says Kathleen Ramsey,
Allied Member ASID, owner of Ramsey Interiors.
“Decades ago, paint colors were more pastel; patterns far splashier. Light fixtures were much bolder.
Doors with windows were often accompanied by sidelights. Yet flooring has remained consistent, with
ceramic tile, natural stone or hardwood.
Currently, color palettes are subtler. Lighting has gone from brass and glass to brushed nickel or iron.
More privacy has been addressed with fewer windows/light flooding the space.”
This public space is much like a play waiting for the curtain to rise. The excitement or curiosity about
the home and residents are about to commence. With the senses engaged, it’s show time.
PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
IN THIS MOST PUBLIC SPACE, THE ENTRYREVEALS THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME.
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1. Completed by el dorado inc.; Photographed by
Mike Sinclair, March/April 2006
2. Completed by CHC Creative Remodeling;
Photographed by Bob Greenspan, July/August 2007
3. Photographed by Alistair Tutton, July/August 2008
4. Completed by Don Julian Builders/John Flournoy
Architect/Janet Alholm Interiors; Photographed by
Steve Sanders, March/April 2008
5. Completed by Becky Berg Design; Photographed
by James Maidhof, July/August 2009
6. Completed by BNIM/J.S. Robinson Fine Homes;
Photographed by Alistair Tutton, Jan/Feb 2009
7. Completed by Piper-Wind Architects/
Joel Fritzel Construction; Photographed by
Matt Kocourek, May/June 2009
8. Photographed by Matt Kocourek, May/June 2009
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1. Completed by Deatherage Home Designs;
Photographed by Steve Swalwell, July/August 2010
2. Completed by Wendlandt & Stallbaumer/
Holthaus Building/Knapstein Design; Photographed
by James Maidhof, March/April 2010
3. Completed by J.L. Thompson Design/
TDW Development; Photographed by
James Maidhof, September 2010
4. Completed by Phill Crum Designs;
Photographed by Matt Kocourek, September 2010
5. Completed by NSPJ Architects/Gene Fritzel
Construction; Photographed by Alistair Tutton,
July/August 2011
6. Completed by Wendlandt & Stallbaumer/
Gene Fritzel Construction; Photographed by
James Maidhof, March/April 2011
7. Completed by Sara Antin; Photographed by
Bill Mathews, September 2011
8. Completed by Lisa Schmitz Interior Design/
Huston Homes/Treanor Architects; Photographed
by James Maidhof, September 2011
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25TH ANNIVERSARY •• 59
OUTDOORTHE GREAT OUTDOORS HAS OFFERED A NEW FRONTIER IN RECENT YEARS, THE LINES
between inside and outside blurring as homeowners grab space for living and playing in unconditioned
yet comfortably outfitted rooms. Up front and out back, our homes are adding on structures that define
space but come in many styles, from porches and patios to lanais and martini decks.
“We’re adding porches, much like we did decades ago, not just to keep people out of the elements
but providing a place to sit ___ a place to get to know your neighbors,” says Rick McDermott, AIA,
principal of RDM Architecture.
Social situations are definitely an impetus, but a fold-out lounge chair doesn’t cut it anymore.
Greg Schmidtberger, structural engineer and owner of Deckscapes, illuminates:
“When I think about the 1980s, people either had a wood deck or small concrete patio. Along
came the l990s, and screened-in porches were the rage. Creative living spaces followed into the new
millennium with entire outdoor rooms. Staycations have become a fixture in society with a positive result___ our backyard environment is now sculpted to the hilt with multi-level decks and cabanas, elaborate
pergolas, pools, arbors, rain or water gardens, and fire pits.”
In years past, a backyard was likely filled with a badminton court, possibly a sand box or trampoline.
Many residences sported a basketball goal alongside the driveway.
Today, our backyard spaces have morphed into recreational zones with bigger toys. Swimming pools,
counter-current or lap pools are fashionable in the aquatic landscape. Some are accompanied by hot
tubs, waterfalls and decorative fountains.
Kids’ play sets are architecturally designed, featuring not just swings but slides, ropes, monkey bars,
tunnels, playhouses, and occasionally, an old-fashioned tree house.
There’s a grill, but not just a tiny satellite on a tripod, more like a Cadillac complete with multiple
burners, a rotisserie and enough firepower to send the burgers to the moon.
The phenomenon of the outdoor room, wired for sound, showcasing the well-manicured garden and
perhaps a water feature or wood-fired pizza oven, is clearly the epitome of the good life.
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RECREATION IS BUILT INTO OUR ROUTINES –AND WE’RE SHOWING IT OFF IN GRAND STYLE.
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1. Completed by Bill Brimacombe; Photographed
by James Maidhof, July/August 2007
2. Completed by Metzler Remodeling/Deatherage
Home Designs/CKinman Designs; Photographed
by Steve Swalwell, September 2007
3. Photographed by Paul Bonnichsen,
July/August 2008
4. Completed by HISCO Design/Build;
Photographed by James Maidhof, October 2008
5. Completed by Rosehill Gardens; Photographed
by James Maidhof, July/August 2009
6. Completed by BNIM/J.S. Robinson Fine Homes;
Photographed by Alistair Tutton, Jan/Feb 2009
7. Completed by Judy Aull, Master Gardener;
Photographed by Ellen Hampton, May/June 2009
8. Completed by Maverick Landscaping;
Photographed by Matt Kocourek, November 2009
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1. Completed by Essential Extras/Outdoor
Transformations; Photographed by James Maidhof,
October 2009
2. Completed by Joann Schwarberg Landscape
Architecture; Photographed by Matt Kocourek,
October 2009
3. Completed by Starr Homes/Jan Burket
Interior Design; Photographed by John Ogilvie,
July/August 2010
4. Completed by Materia Design; Photographed
by Alistair Tutton, July/August 2010
5. Completed by Patty Schere, Master Gardener;
Photographed by Matt Kocourek, May/June 2010
6. Completed by Wendlandt & Stallbaumer/
Corwin Construction; Photographed by
James Maidhof, September 2010
7. Completed by Quality Home Concepts;
Photographed by James Maidhof, September 2010
8. Completed by Reed Dillon & Associates;
courtesy photograph, October 2011
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WHERE SANDRA WHITNEY COMES FROM ___
a little Welsh town near the English border ___ everyone
has a garden and every lamppost has a flower basket.
“I don’t think anybody’s house didn’t have flowers,” says
the winner of KCH&G’s 2012 Yard Makeover contest.
After Whitney immigrated to the United States in the
1950s and bought her own home, it seemed natural
for her to grow a garden just like those she’d always
known. At her Lenexa home, she installed a series of
decks and brick paths, and incorporated architectural
salvage, fountains and other interesting paraphernalia
that gave structure to her large, semi-shaded backyard.
She filled in the soil with hostas, irises, daylilies, peonies
and coneflowers, all plants that came from other
people and places, never bought at the store.
Memories are attached to them all, especially those of
her mom helping her plant hostas 15 years ago.
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IN OUR SEARCH FORGARDENS IN THE ROUGH,
WE SOUGHT OUT ONE THATCOULD MOST USE
OUR HELP.
Above... You can see that Whitney’s yard had some structureand interest to it, but years of neglect left it in a sorry statethat was unbearable for her to witness.
Left... Beautiful Outdoors reinvigorated the landscape with freshplants from KAT Nurseries and pea gravel from Sturgis Materials.
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With two drought-hot summers in a row, Whitney lost her
beloved hollyhocks and roses. The weeds had the most success.
“It’s been really, really hard seeing it like this,” Whitney says, tears
welling up in her eyes.
Moreover, time’s cruelty set in her body, with arthritis in her hip
crippling her ability to bend and maintain her garden. Then a
series of unexpected life events happened: a divorce and two
houseguests moved in, her grandson and great-granddaughter,
9. Whitney, 67, had to go back to work full time as a tailor.
Just as the situation was reaching Whitney’s limits, her sister
saw the announcement for KCH&G’s Yard Makeover contest and
urged her to enter. Whitney declined then, but the week before
the contest deadline, she was thumbing through what seemed
like only golf magazines at her doctor’s office when she found a
single copy of KCH&G, the latest issue announcing the contest.
She took it as a sign.
While our desks at the magazine filled with patchy lawn photos
and stories of landscaping woes, Whitney’s entry made it through
several cuts by the editors and landscapers. Beautiful Outdoors
owner Kyle Douglas made the final selection. “We picked her
because she was an avid gardener, and her garden had a
good base to it,” he explains. “She was a full-time employed
grandmother who had lots of good ideas but not the time or
means to execute them.”
Douglas brought in a force that cleaned up in one week what
Whitney couldn’t do at all. “This must be how rich people feel,”
Whitney muses. “I’m sitting here doing nothing while they do all
the work.”
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Above left... An example of Whitney’s whimsical garden art.
Above right... Benches for contemplation are placed throughout.
Below... Color reinvigorates Whitney’s landscape once more.
Opposite... Fountains, statuary and salvaged items dividethe garden into unique areas.
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She never questioned Douglas’ plan for her yard. “I’m
better off to have a lot less and keep it nice,” she says.
He respected her English garden setting and even kept
the yard art she had collected. “Each path leads to its
own nook, and the gates and statuary remain for hidden-
gem areas,” Douglas describes. He salvaged many of her
perennials and added some new ones: a tree hydrangea,
daisies, sedum and butterfly bushes. Annuals like coleus
and sweet potato vine give her a fresh burst of color that
was severely lacking. And a new layer of pea gravel and
wood mulch in the beds should help prevent weeds from
encroaching again in the coming years.
The monetary benefit to Whitney was worth about
$10,000, but the psychological lift was priceless and her
gratitude enduring. “Things must happen because they
were meant to be,” she says. “When you get something
like this, it’s a true gift.”
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Above... The front yard, much smaller and more easily manageable, booms with blooms.
Below left... This fountain sits atop an old well on the 100-year-old property.
Below right... Brick paths make loops for walking and admiring different beds.
When Whitney returned to her hometown in Wales a decade ago,she snapped this photo of her old house,
showing the new homeowner’s continuation of the garden.
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