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W ITH THE HOLIDAYS right around the corner there are many types of people. Theres the Martha Stewart type and the popping-a-tent-in-a-parking-lot-til-the-stores-open typeand then there are the people that cant stand the other two types! Whatever type you are, dont underestimate the power of something homemade. Its always nice to get something personal. If you are looking for a unique gift, check out our annual gift guide. Get out there, mix things up, and perhaps leave your comfort zone to support locally-owned retailers that appreciate your business this holiday season.

Since it is the holiday issue, we thought we would try something a little different. We set out to find front doors in various parts of our city and surrounding areas, show-ing how they might be decorated for the holidays. Whether decorated for fall or winter, these are examples of what you can do yourself, or have made especially for you. Sometimes just adding a little zippity-doo-dah to your door can spruce things up and get you into the spirit of the holidays. Many people gave their time and talent to create the beautiful arrangements that we used on the featured doors. We would like to thank Jeff Jorgensen of Tannenbaum, Denise Willett of House of J, Ed Aguilera of Holidynamics, Mary Beth Harrold of Papillion Flower Patch, and all the homeowners who let us decorate their doors.

We all look forward to the wonderful food we feast on during the holidays. My partner in crime, Angie, seen next to me in the photo, gave me an awesome stuffing recipe years ago, which is a Thanksgiving casserole, and a meal in itself. It includes turkey, sausage, a loaf of bread and other goodies to season it. Wow, the first time I made it, I thought, well, now I can skip on everything else. Eat this and go straight to the pie. Maybe you eat the traditional turkey, or you pardon the turkey and serve fried chicken, lasagna (my kids favorite), ribs, or brats. Maybe you forgoing cooking altogether and head to a nice restaurant. Whatever you choose, its about being together and giving thanks for all the blessings you have.

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A house in the Iowa countryside, James latest endeavor, features raw wood floors and a wall of jagged stone.


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SELF-MADE, SELF-TAUGHT, SELF-ASSURED

INTERIOR DESIGNER ERIC JAMES

A N INTERIOR DESIGNER would have to possess an abundance of chutzpah to place a Paul Bunyan-sized silver chalice vase filled with giant sprays of faux white flowers in the middle of a hotel lobby. Eric James not only pulled it off, he pulled everything together inside Omahas Hotel Deco XV.

Taking his cue from the name of the historic boutique hotel at 15th and Harney streets, James created a wonderland of Art Deco dcor that transports a visitor to a time synonymous with elegance and a post-World War I anything goes mentality. Its early 1930s glam and glitz, one of the highlights of my career so far, says James, 40.

Clean lines, geometric patterns, bold accessories, and lots of mir-rors surrounded by a sea of black and white, chrome and crystal, offer a stunning look into the past with a decidedly modern twist. Small crystal beads that cover one wall, a sheath of tufted velvet on another wall, and sofa pillows in hues of gray with raised fabric designs reveal James eye for a variety of textures.

The designers balancing act is evident in the accessories and sculpted art pieces found on tables, stairwell ledges, and window sills: white beside black, tall beside small, round beside square.

As Ive developed my business, Ive become very good at fabrics and florals, two of the hardest things to do, James says. To get a style to flow with fabrics and flowers is difficult, but for some reason it comes naturally to me.

Born Eric James Seymour in the Ponca Hills/Florence section of Omaha, the boy who toyed with the idea of becoming a marine biologist found he had a knack for taking his mothers old dec-orations to create a unique, functional space in his bedroom. Pretty soon, family and friends started asking for his help with their houses.

Im a self-taught person, very hands-on. I imagine the whole space and then just do it, he says. Its my passion. >


Im a self-taught person, very hands-on. I imagine the whole space

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< After spending two years in management and sales at the now-closed Z Gallerie at Village Pointe, James 10 years ago started his own business, Interiors by Eric James, and dove in headfirst.

Traditional? Sure. Contemporary? Absolutely. Funky? Why not? Rustic? No prob.

Im working on a farmhouse in rural Iowa that started as a kitchen remodel and has turned into a whole house remodel, James says. We built an all-season room with raw wood flooringknots and cracks and all. The room has exposed beams throughout, a wall of jagged stone, two oil-rubbed bronze chandeliers, and high-back wing chairs of cowhide. Very unique.


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One of James greatest assets involves the ability to listen to a client.

I asked him to style our house and his ability to interpret our wishes and bring them to fruition was awesome, raves Chris Hamilton, a hair stylist. She says James preferred to work while they were out of the house, so when we walked in, the transformation was just incredible.

James upbeat, positive personality, his willingness to please a client (I never argue with people, he says), his eclectic designer palette, and reasonable prices keep new and repeat customers calling.

Ive never had an unhappy client, he says. If I did, I couldnt sleep at night. OmahaHome

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S TEVE AND BARI McCormick's Euro-influenced home in the gated Legacy Villas development draws much attention for its enchanted kingdom appearance.

The French country-style house stands apart from conventional residences for its distinctive features. Start with the decora-tive 30-foot-high turret. Add the projections, peaks, gables, eyebrow windows, stone-stucco-brick finish, carriage-style garage doors, and sweeping flow of the home on a raised and curved lot.

Castle-like embellishments include lions-head door-knockers.

There's a secluded courtyard in front and a wrap-around deck and landscaped patio with water feature in back.

Inside are arches, alcoves, recesses, high ceilings, massive solid wood beams, two large fireplaces, built-in bookcases, and a spiral staircase.

This Princess Bride look comes from the Storybook Collection of Missouri-based Ron Hill's Euro World Designs. The couple worked closely with Hill in conceiving the home. Steve owned his own full-service realty company and developed many properties and spec homes. Bari's always taken an active role with him to get things just right in their own homes. They both have a good eye and know enough to tell designers and builders how things should be done.

"We just know how we wanted it," Bari says of their Legacy place. "It's not an intimidating thing to either one of us. We like the process and we like to see it completed. It's fun."

They fell in love with Hill's work after touring homes he designed at the lake near Branson where they have their second home.

Steve served as the project's general contractor. He built the courtyard and water feature himself. >

The McCormicks cozy cottage evokes memories of Hansel and Gretel, or perhaps the Hobbit.

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< Ever since the home began taking shape in 2011 it's provoked interest.

"It still does," Bari says. "People come by this house weeklystop, take pictures, come to the door and ask, 'where did you get this?' or 'what color is that?' We have a lot of people com-ment on it, I think, because it's such a unique style.

"Now, did we ever think we would end up with this home? No. We've kind of been all over the place in terms of stylesweve had a two-story Tudor and a ranchbut every step moved us towards this."

The McCormicks met at then-Kearney State College and lived in Kearney, Nebraska, almost all their married lives. He ran his business; she taught public school and later taught physical education at the college, along with running its intramural sports program.

After retiring they moved to Omaha to be close to their three adult sons and four granddaughters.

They've always done special things with their residences.

"We did kind of trick them out," Steve says. "But this is prob-ably the craziest we've gone. I wanted to do the things that kind of went over the top, not to the point of being showy, but just neat features."

A playground feature is the attached, double-high garage. It is Steve's man cave, rec space, and trophy room. He's added hydraulic lifts to facilitate storing his collection of classic Ford vehicles. He's decorated the space with racing posters, motor oil signs, a vintage gas pump, a parking meter, and all things combustible engine-related.

Just off the downstairs family room is a home movie theater that seats 10 in plush, fully reclinable chairs. A whimsical touch is a faux box office with a mannequin ticket-taker.

The family room includes a small bar backed by a distressed wall. Next to the bar is a tiny wine cellar fronted by an iron gate.

The McCormicks worked closely with subcontractors Dick Grace Construction, Timberlane Construction, and others to create certain touches.

Steve says visitors often "use the word detail when they're at our houseand that's a compliment."

The home's two bedrooms are located on the lower level. The guest bedroom is outfitted with furniture and keepsakes the couple inherited from their respective families. >

Built-in bookcases stand ready to provide a cold winter-nights quiet entertainment.

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Heavy beams help create the intimate cottage feel.

Left: The kitchen features a natural stone countertop and custom range hood.

Below: Can you see the fridge? Its hidden with cabinet-faces.

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-Steve McCormick


< As large as the home appears on the outside, it's 2,200 square feet, just 400 feet less than todays average size.

"I find it a very comforting home, a very warm home," Bari says.

A color scheme of earth and jewel tones offers subtle contrasts to the dark woodwork, pale plaster walls, and hickory floor.

Most of the interior wood is stained alder, including the kitchen cabinets and doors. The kitchen, formal dining room, and living room walls are done in Venetian plaster. The kitchen island, countertops, and backsplashes feature granite.

The beams transecting the vaulted living room ceiling naturally split, lending them even more character.

"I like the fact that the beams come down and cozy it up," Bari says. "They are massive, but that's a lot of space so it needed some weight up there to kind of balance the room."

Like Cary Grant and Myrna Loy in the old movie Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, the couple spent more than they originally planned, but who can put a price on storybook and heart?

Steve says, "My attitude is why not enjoy it?" Besides, Bari adds, "It's our last roundup." OmahaHome

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I N A SPACIOUS home in West Omaha live a pair of wine lovers.I open a bottle while I am cooking, and then my husband comes home and we have a glass with dinner, says the lady of the house. He will often have two glasses with dinner. I love to cook and pair wine with food.

Along with a love of fermented grapes, the couple have a love of travel, and that wander-lust has led to the purchase of a lot of wine.

We have a trip in November to Santa Monica, the homeowner says. Were in Napa or somewhere that we can buy wine at least twice a year.

They also belong to nine wine clubs, which ship the couples favorite drink a couple of times a year. Thus the bottles began to stack up. The homeowners bought a wine fridge, then graduated to a rack that held 400 cab-ernets, pinots, and Burgundies. They kept accumulating.

Then we built this, the homeowner says, spreading her hands in a shy voila gesture.

This refers to a basement cellar, a tempera-ture-controlled private room with glass doors leading to a dizzying array of dark glass ves-sels stacked neatly on top of one another. There are no whites insidethe grigios and chardonnays fill two wine fridges in the base-ment kitchen.

Cellars are becoming a popular home fea-ture, according to Nancy Pesavento, ASID, of Interiors Joan and Associates. Pesavento says there were many factors to be decided in creating this space.

When a client wants to do a wine cellar we need to understand the extent to which they want to go. Are they collectors, or do they just want an architectural feature in their home?

We need to know how it is going to be used. We have seen extensive wine cellars like this that are temperature controlled, and we have seen built-in racks for displaying just a few bottles. Some people like cellars that you can entertain in.

We originally wanted it kind of dungeony-looking, the homeowner says. We wanted it to be dark and heavy, but then Kent and Nancy convinced us otherwise.

I actually designed a wine cellar to be in that corner where the bar is, and (the home-owners) say wed like to have more of a cave feel, moving it away from the bar, says Kent Therkelsen of KRT Construction. In the end, it is maybe like more of what you see at a winery.

The cavernous expanse became lighter by incorporating grey stone throughoutfrom the fireplace to the walls and all the way around the room. Wood enclaves broke up the wall to create a warmer feeling while high-lighting a non-standard-sized shuffleboard table sitting between them.

I was trying to highlight the stone, and when I had the original drawings it looked like it was too much, so I said how about some display cabinets? Therkelsen says.

The wood isnt exactly cherryor oak

It was a custom stain that they created for us, the homeowner says proudly. I wanted a hint of red, but not too much. I wanted a hint of brown, but not too much.

The actual wood is birch, stained reddish-brownish.

The hard edges of the rocks were broken up with geometry in the form of arches lit with a series of two-inch lights.

Most lower levels are boxes, says Pesavento. I think bringing in a soft element like the arch gives it an architectural element and breaks up the boxiness of it. She has a very traditional interior. By stoning those arches, it gave her the traditional elements she wanted.

The homeowner realized the usefulness of a basement kitchen last year after restoring her main floor cooking area.

I realized I dont really need a stovetop, I just need an oven, a fridge, and a microwave, the homeowner says. And a dishwasher.

This basement is designed for entertaining, with four high stools at the kitchen counter where people can converse while one creates culinary delights, and a comfortable seating area with a television for others.

The basement also features such furniture as a couch upholstered in a buff-shaded leather and throw pillows with eggplant-colored (some might say shiraz-hued) accents. An overstuffed chair and a half also features this purple-red tint.

Its my favorite color, the homeowner says. I really wanted to incorporate it.

Also bringing in a touch of claret color without being claret-colored is the table and stools created from wine barrel staves.

The thing is that every wine cellar is dif-ferent, Ive never built two the same, says Therkelsen. Theyre a one-of-a-kind thing that is really defined by size limitation, space limitation, the kind of wine people want to store. Theres a uniqueness to it. OmahaHome

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The interior of the Country Club home of Brian and Andrea Kelly belies its traditional exterior.


Spaceswords by David Williams / photography by bill sitzmann

Brian, Jackson, and Andrea Kelly On Their Garage-top Deck Overlooking Metcalfe Park

T HE FIRST THING you notice when entering the Metcalfe Park-area home of Andrea and Brian Kelly is that which is missing.

The most common architectural element found in the brick, Tudor-inspired homes that dominate the neighborhood, one bisected by the snaky meanderings of Country Club Avenue, is an arch that separates the living and dining rooms.

Its a bold stroke to swing a sledgehammer at such a signature detail, but taking down the arch was central to a vision of transforming this traditional home into a showpiece of contemporary design. >

THE WOLF IN SHEEPS CLOTHINGTURNING TRADITION ON ITS

HEAD IN COUNTRY CLUB


< Oh, and it probably didnt hurt that the couple behind that vision are both architects known for innovative thinking in the spaces they create.

Its natural for people to get into a new home, look at it as a blank page, and think about what to add to it, says Brian, a pro-fessor of architecture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Our philosophy was just the opposite, explains Andrea, formerly of Randy Brown Architects and now stay-at-home mom for the couples 6-year-old son, Jackson. It started with what we knew wed be subtracting from it.

Next to go was much of the ceiling in the living room, a decision that eliminated almost 100 square feet of second-floor living area in a home that holds barely 10 times that amount to begin with. For this couple, the word area is merely a formulaic measurement. Space, on the other hand, is a theoretical construct felt at a gut level.

Our aim was to increase the spatial dimen-sion of this place, Brian says. The overall effect is that the house feels bigger. And we gained tons of natural light down here that used to be wasted up there, he says in point-ing to an upstairs window that now illumi-nates much of the homes first floor.

Our aim was to increase the

spatial dimension of this place.

-Brian Kelly


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A six-month study trip to Europe helped vali-date the couples notion of scale.

People live small in Europe, Brian says.

Our home is still very American, Andrea adds, and its downright grand in scope com-pared to how most people live in Europe. This is a lesson in efficiency, livability, and defining the balance between personal spaces and com-munal spaces. It really suits our family well.

The home juxtaposes natural materials against those that are decidedly industrial and hard-edged.

Organic hues in untreated lumber and hard-wood floors blend with perforated aluminum, plexiglass, and naked steel. Factory stamping marks on wood and wax pencil numbering on metal are left untouched in evoking a raw sensibility. The original fireplace survived, but the mantle above was replaced by a bent-steel picture rail. Alligator clips attached to wires suspended by magnets allow a funky, quick-change approach to displaying family photos.

The absence of window treatments? The desire for simplicity, openness, and clean lines, Andrea says, trumped worries about privacy. Geography also lends a hand in eliminating sight lines for prying eyes. The home sits on a hill overlooking Metcalfe Park, and the back is shrouded by dense greenery.

Splashes of color erupt in marigold, grey, and in artworkmuch of it created by Brian, Andrea, and Jackson. The dining area features orange Eames chairs that gathered grease for four decades in the auto body shop of Andreas father.

Brian did most of the work himself.

Hes more of a designer and Im more of a planner, Andrea says. Im into the techni-cal aspects of construction and wanted to do a budgetdetailed drawingsthe works.

Wasnt gonna happen, Brian says with a chuckle. I didnt want to think too much about it when it came to process. For me it became an experiment, an in-the-moment experience. When you set out to do the unex-pected, the professor explains, stumbling onto a few surprises along the way can serve as a gateway to learning.

Save for the use of perforated aluminum clad-ding on an exterior handrail, neighborhood dog-walkers are afforded no hint as to what lies beneath when they pass the home that looks like so many others in the tree-lined neighborhood.

And thats the whole idea, Andrea says. Thats why we call this place the wolf in sheeps clothing. OmahaHome


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ELKHORNThis modern-traditional home presents a cornucopia of fall flowers at its entrance.Decoration by Denise Willett of House of J


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GOLD COASTThis stately home boasts a sophisticated splash of autumnal charm mirroring the neighborhood's lush canopy of trees.Wreath Supplied by Homeowner


HAPPY HOLLOWThe clean lines of this pale Mission-inspired door lend themselves well to the bright yellows and oranges of fall.Wreath Designed by Ed Aguilera of Holidynamics


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PAPILLIONHeres a unique finda stark black, oriental-inspired door in the Midwest. This entryway has been decorated with burlap ribbon, almost mimicking a Japanese screen.Decorations by Mary Beth Harold of Papillion Flower Patch.


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Featurewords by Lisa Lukecart / photography by bill sitzmann


G ELENA WASSERMAN NEEDED help transferring her vision of a perfect nursery into reality.Enter Youthful Nest.

Wasserman discovered the website while browsing for baby items. As a working first-mom-to-be, she didnt have time for all the research that would put her plan into action.

Lisa Janvrin, the creative genius behind the site, relates to Wassermans need to nest. When Janvrin was pregnant with her oldest child, Luca, she wanted the nursery to be a serene space. She personalized it by including framed postcards from her travels and added a hint of maturity with a New York skyline painted on a lightly brushed gray wall.

After 20 years as a retail and graphic designer working from New York to Turkey to Russia, Janvrin landed in Omaha when she married. >

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Janvrins own nursery includes a skyline of New York City.


< I believe my love for eclectic interior style is due to all the sites I have gathered in my travels, she says.

Janvrin noticed a need in Omaha for upscale childrens design, and, with her son as her inspiration, she launched Youthful Nest. The business caters to kids of all ages with a focus on expectant mothers. Janvrin believes the site allows other options for design-savvy clients.

We are bridging the gap between a tradi-tional interior design and DIY, Janvrin says.

After buying a service online, clients are asked to create a styleboard through Pinterest or Houzz. They may add a gift registry or enter contests. Janvrin calls them for a 30-minute interview or meets them face to face. It is her job to interpret the clients inspiration and transform it into one cohesive work. She hunts and finds products online.

I love shopping with other peoples money, Janvrin says.

An initial consultation package costs clients $175. Wasserman wanted a positive and peaceful vibe for her daughters nursery, but couldnt seem to narrow down the style.

I was all over the place, Wasserman explains.

Therefore, she decided to buy additional ser-vices which included a floor plan ($175), a color consult ($75), and a room guide ($100).

Janvrin sources practical and beautiful items for her clients. She created a boho-chic style board for Wasserman. The mix of vintage and contemporary will grow with the child. Wasserman originally wanted walls painted a heavenly white. After Janvrin sent paint color schemes to Wasserman, the room design now includes one wall in a modern pink ombre.

She really honed in on my vision and exe-cuted what I wanted, Wasserman says.

Janvrin leans towards functionality, form, and longevity. She is a fan of selecting items which will grow with the child.

Wasserman is happy with the ultimate design. She fell in love with her Stokke Home crib in a crisp white, which is interchangeable and can be customized for a growing child during the first five years. The overall effect of the nursery will be light, airy, and whimsical.

I love to find ways to make kids happyit keeps me young, Janvrin adds. OmahaHome

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I NTERIOR DESIGN IS an essential part of any home. Professional interior designers spend hours planning and creat-ing stunning spaces. The NE/IA Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) recently announced the winners in their annual design contest. Featured here are the best of the best. OmahaHome

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2015 ASID WINNERS SHOWCASE THEIR DESIGN SKILLS


Asid Awards


DESIGN IMPACT AWARD WINNER BEST IN SHOW Brianne Wilhelm Allied Member ASID D3 Interiors Photography by Amoura Productions

The main open living space features a long wet bar, a dining/game table and a large media space, with an additional seating area at the base of the stairs for reading and/or conversation away from the TV. The wet bar was designed to house the appliances the family required, with floating shelves over the centrally positioned sink. Easy to clean, family-friendly materials were selected for the flooring; a plush carpet for the living space, and a medium grey, textured tile for the kitchen and bathroom.


Asid Awards

GOLD Michele Hybner, Allied ASID and Shawn Falcone, Allied ASID Falcone Hybner Design, Inc. Photography by Amoura Productions

This custom home was built for an active family of five. Red and orange were identified as two favorite colors of this family, which was fitting as those are both active hues. The palette also includes neutrals to offer a visual break from the intense colors the family wanted to incorporate into their design.

GOLD Brianne Wilhelm Allied Member ASID D3 Interiors Photography by Amoura Productions

This condo is located in an historic Art Deco building downtown. Designer and client embarked on a journey to create a home that reflects the clients personality and functions smoothly as she enjoys hosting friends, neighbors, and family.


Vintage charm and a sunny color palette topped this homeowner's wish list for their open-concept kitchen, eating, and great room. The illuminated airy kitchen has bright white preimeter cabinets, granite countertops with veining similar to marble, and handmade gray glazed ceramic subway tile backsplash.



With a neutral color palette, the use of texture played a key role in the design solution. Throughout the design process, special attention was paid to the use and integration of unique finish selections, which offered visual interest.

GOLD Shawn Falcone, Allied ASID Falcone Hybner Design, Inc. Photography by Amoura Productions

Form and function must always be considered in design, especially for a busy couple with a growing family who also work from their home. Careful attention was paid to the integration of built-ins and storage, along with beautiful finishes, for a seamless work/life fit.

GOLD Julie Odermatt, ASID D3 Interiors Photography by Tom Kessler

The designer, builder, and homeowner carefully considered all aspects and details of the home to create a classic, contemporary design. The client wanted the home to be timeless, not trendy, so the design elements could stay fresh and current for years to come. Specific finishes were selected to accommodate. >


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< GOLD Kris Patton, ASID Interiors Joan & Associates Photography by Tom Kessler

Select materials and thoughtful space planning allows this family to enjoy an area that is sophisticated enough for entertaining, yet functional enough to withstand the wear and tear of everyday family life.

GOLD Nancy Pesavento, ASID Interiors Joan & Associates Photography by Tom Kessler

The design of this home evolved from the desire of the clients to downsize to a smaller, more contemporary home. All materials for the project were thoughtfully selected with easy maintenance in mind. The clients intent is to age in this home, so elements such as an elevator and an open floor plan will stand the test of time.

SILVER Becki Wiechman, ASID, LEED AP Interior Design Group Photography by Amoura Productions

SILVER Lisa McCoid, ASID, Julie Odermatt, ASID and Alexis Trout, Allied ASID D3 Interiors Photography by Tom Kessler


ASID is made up of highly accomplishedinterior designers who use their educationand experience to ask clients the rightquestions, analyze the answers, and pro-vide solutions unique to the project. Usingindispensable knowledge, ASID memberssave clients time and money while creatingaesthetically pleasing spaces that arehealthy, functional and safe.

Visit www.asid-neia.org to find a qualifiedASID designer for your next residential orcommercial project.

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Transformationswords by Julie Odermatt / photography by tom kessler

T HIS 9,000-SQUARE-FOOT HOME was designed from the ground up. Working as a team the designer, architect, builder, and home-owner carefully considered all aspects and details of the home to create a clas-sic, contemporary design. The client wanted the home to be timeless, not trendy, so design elements could stay fresh and current for years to come. This space took home Gold honors at the 2015 ASID Project Awards. >

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< A hexagon pattern was applied to the entrance floor using white Calcutta marble and gray London marble.

A Moroccan-inspired light fixture was used in the center of the space as an unexpected element. The warm glow and soft lines from the five-light chandelier creates contrast from the geometric pattern in the foyer floor.

People passing through the foyer are visually drawn to the decorative glass sliding doors framing the dining room. A natural woven wallcovering was applied to the walls through-out the space, mixing shades of gray and metallics. The metallic background reflects light from the linear chandelier placed above the dining room table. The crystal creates a dramatic eye-catching effect in the space. A large white piece of art was placed above the buffet table to contrast the dark gray walls. >


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< The art is flanked with two white ceramic lamps that create a focal point in the space. The neutral palette of gray, white, and espresso allow the client to easily change the colors in the room using accessories and artwork.

This beautifully designed room does not lack functionality; the room will comfortably seat eight to 10 people for family gatherings and holidays.

The kitchen was designed to be functional for the family of five without sacrificing the beautiful clean lines used throughout the rest of the custom home. When you enter the kitchen the room is framed with clean white cabinetry which is used to hide the oversized refrigerator and freezer bordering >


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< the ovens and microwaves. Industrial stain-less steel appliance garages were added to hide the everyday cooking tools to help keep the space clean and clutter-free. The island is stained a dark espresso color that contrasts the white quartz countertops selected due to ease of maintenance and durability for a growing family. To soften the linear lines in the kitchen area, drum shades were used over the island and dinette table to create balance and harmony.

A custom dinette table was designed to be nearly indestructible from the wear and tear of three growing children. The tabletop is made of concrete material with a baked-on finish that will prevent stains or marks from everyday use.

Just off the kitchen is a hearth room that is used as the familys main gathering area. The room needed to have comfortable, yet-durable, furnishings. The space introduces a playful mix of teal and citron colors with the use of artworks, pillows, and accessories. The main furniture pieces in the space stay neutral so the colors can be easily changed as the family grows and tastes differ. The back wall of the hearth room and kitchen is lined with windows that showcase stunning natural views. Custom window treatments were applied to the windows so views would not be obstructed when the shades were up but could provide privacy for the family when needed.

The powder bathroom mixes texture, mate-rial, and color to create a fun, playful space. The teal wall exhibits a pop of color while the carved, natural stone tiles provide pattern and color variation. The concrete countertop gives a clean, modern feel to the bathroom. OmahaHome

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