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52departmentsEditorrsquos Note
Calendar
Spring Home Tours
Before amp After A Splash of StyleSubtle changes in form and functionrefresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
Project Bright IdeasWhat you need to know about thisyearrsquos light bulb revolution
Pet of the Month R-Jae
featuresFinding the Interior Design For YouDeveloping a successful interior designthat genuinely suits you takes a creativeeye and a practical approach
One-Story WonderA new home in Bellaire evokes PalmSprings Mid Century Modern
contents april 2012
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78
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on the coverWes and Aimee Yuan worked with
StudioMet Architects and Fish Builders to
design and construct their spacious
one-story Mid Century-inspired home
in Bellaire
Photo by Yoonchul YouStudioMet Architects
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PUBLISHERMike Harrison PhD
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Susie Reisenbigler
EDITOR Sandra Cook
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Anne Breux Joetta Moulden
ART DIRECTORRobert Coplin
CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR Tim Beeson
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Janet Lenzen Yoonchul YouStudioMET Architects
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Felicia Hopper Tina Laplaca Dianna Liner
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Blue Thumb Inc dba Houston House ampHome (HHampH) is a news magazine withemphasis on interior design and remodel-ing HHampH does not knowingly accept falseor misleading advertising or editorial con-tent nor does HHampH or its staff assumeresponsibility should such advertising or edi-torial content appear in any publication
HHampH has not independently tested anyservices or products advertised herein andhas not verified claims made by its advertis-ers regarding those services or productsHHampH makes no warranties or representa-tions and assumes no liability for any claimsregarding those services or products orclaims made by advertisers Readers areadvised to consult with the advertiser andorother home repair and renovation profes-sionals regarding the suitability of an adver-tisers products
No reproduction is permitted withoutthe written consent of the PublisherCopyright 2012 all rights reservedSubscriptions available for home delivery ata cost of $25 per year
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H O U S T O N
PO Box 701038Houston Texas 77270-1038
(713) 523-6523
Many of us are delightedby how nature sheds itswinter blues and spreads
out its colorful display With all thetrees plants and critters embracingtheir ldquoout with the old in with thenewrdquo attitude itrsquos enough to inspireus homeowners to tackle somethings wersquove been pondering or put-ting off
Home tours are one of the bestways to gather ideas for homeimprovement interior design andlandscaping projects Walkingthrough well-designed homes canhelp you establish project goalsselect final details or even decidewhether to stay in your currenthome or move to a home that bet-ter suits your tastes and needs
We discovered our April homefeature through the HoustonModern Home Tour held earlierthis year This new home with aunique concept caught our eye asnot only a stunning example ofMid Century Modern styling butas a refreshing one-story dwellingbuilt in an established inner-loopneighborhood
Springtime is prime time forhome tours across the Houstonarea Many tours highlight specificareas such as the Historic HoustonHeights Home amp Garden TourGarden Oaks Home amp Garden
Tour and the Galveston HistoricHomes Tour The coming weeksalso bring the widespread HoustonPond Tour which features close to30 exotic water gardens in not onlycentral Houston but also KatySugar Land Spring TheWoodlands and Cypress
Another unique tour featuresjust one home but itrsquos a very specialevent organized by the PinkRibbonrsquos Project to raise funds forbreast cancer research and patientcare at Baylor College of MedicineThe 2012 Pink Ribbon House afive-bedroom home in MemorialrsquosHunterrsquos Creek Village featuresbeautiful interiors donated by sevenHouston design firms
Speaking of talented designersare you intimidated to address thedeacutecor of your own home Turn toour article on creating a look foryour home that suits your personalstyle Yoursquoll find great tips fromsavvy designers for getting startedand explains how hiring a designercan actually save you money ondecorating your home
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This kitchen built 25 years ago needed help Itfelt cramped because of the door placed in the
center of the kitchen the fur downs over the cabi-nets and the layout of the cabinetry Using my 3-Ddesign program I shared several different plans forthe kitchen with the homeowners I helped themchoose all the finishes and then we completely gut-ted the kitchen About ten weeks later the kitchenwas transformed into this beautiful space
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april calendar
HOME SHOWThe Houston Home Show takes place April 13-15 at the George RBrown Convention Center Get your spring projects underway with helpform the experts and sources for outdoor living landscaping air condition-ing design and decor Information wwwTexasHomeandGardencom
CLASSESGardeners looking for knowledge and ideas will always find an impres-
sive variety of classes at The Arbor Gate On April 14 gardeners can
learn about Heirloom Shrubs and Vines for Houston Gardens The class
is led by the co-authors of Heirloom Gardening in the South-Yesterdays
Plants for Todays Gardens Dr William Welch and Greg Grant On April
21 the class Perfect Pergolas offers a hands-on demonstration of how to
make your own eye-catching garden structure The class is led by Steven
Chamblee Chief Horticulturist for Chandor Gardens in Weatherford and
consulting editor and author for Neil Sperrys GARDENS magazine
Information 2813518851 or wwwarborgatecom
The Houston Arboretum amp Nature Center is encouraging families to GetOutside for Earth Day with free activities including a hike along an
Arboretum trail Animal Activity Challenge stations and more on April 14
from 10 am to 4 pm Staff from REIrsquos Houston store will be onsite from
10 am to 2 pm with a demonstration campsite and information on
opportunities for outdoor family recreation Arboretum memberships will
be discounted for the day and those joining will receive discount coupons
to local museums and attractions The event also includes a Native Plant
Sale at Arboretumrsquos main building as well as refreshments Admission to
the Earth Day Celebration is free Information 7136818433 or
wwwhoustonarboretumorg
MUSEUMS amp GALLERIESLast month The Museum of Fine Arts Houston debuted the first-ever mono-
graphic exhibition of paintings by 17th Century Dutch still-life painter Willem van
Aelst Co-organized by the MFAH the National Gallery of Art Washington and
the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Elegance and Refinement The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst features 28 of the artistrsquos finest works culled
from private and public collections in the United States and Europe Recognized
as one of the leading painters in the Dutch Republic during the ldquoGolden Agerdquo of
Dutch painting he was largely forgotten by the 19th century The exhibition aims
to restore Van Aelstrsquos stature by showcasing his technical brilliance attention to
detail and ingenious brushwork for 21st-century audiences to discover The
exhibit continues at the MFAH through May 28 Information 7136397300 or
wwwmfahorg
Houstonrsquos own Rice University is home to the only university art museum in the
nation dedicated to site-specific installation art Rice Gallery presents temporary
large-scale environments that visitors can enter and explore Artists typically use
inexpensive materials to create stunning works of art Opening April 13 and con-
tinuing through June 24 Rice Galleryrsquos commission of Japanese artist Yasuaki
Onishi coincides with the Grand Opening of the Asia Society Texas Centerrsquos
new Houston headquarters designed by Yoshio Taniguchi Yasuaki Onishirsquos cre-
ation for Rice Gallery reverse of volume (RG) employs the simplest materials
ndash translucent plastic sheeting strings of black glue and fishing line ndash to create
monumental forms that resemble mountains or clouds floating in space His
process of ldquocasting the invisiblerdquo involves draping the sheeting over objects
which are removed to leave only their impressions Onishi views this process of
ldquoreversingrdquo sculpture to be a meditation on the nature of the negative space or
void left behind Information 7133486069 or wwwricegalleryorg
This gallery show is for those handyman types and anyone who appreciates
their work Houston Center for Contemporary Craft features the fascinating
woodcarvings of Houston Heights resident Chris Hedrick The exhibition
Implied Utility runs April 14-June 10 Hedrickrsquos meticulous yet humorous
works depict hacksaws and power drills hammers and rakes that elevate these
hardworking old-school tools to new artistic heights The show is an experience
a delightful combination of beauty accuracy wit and irony Information
7135294848 or wwwcrafthoustonorg
Learn how to build a pergola at the Arbor Gate on April 21Photo courtesy of Home amp Habitat
On view at Rice Gallery April 13 through June 24 Yasuaki Onishi creates one of his reverse of volume installations
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HOUSTON HEIGHTS ASSOCIATIONHOME amp GARDEN TOUR APRIL 14-15
Locations941 CORTLANDT (ABOVE)Mueller Home (1920s Bungalow Style)
515 HARVARD (LEFT)Womble Home (1906 Queen Anne Cottage)
706 CORTLANDTTegtmeier Home (1920s Bungalow)
1243 TULANEFritsch Home (1920s Cottage)
531 W 16TH (BELOW LEFT)SmithYeatts Home (1903 Cottage)
1109 OXFORD (BELOW)PurdayCoon Home (2007 Contemporary)
home tours
Houston Heights Association Home amp Garden Tour takes place
April 14-15 with six homes open for touring from noon to 6 pm each
day Shuttle bus service to all of the homes is included in the ticket
price All proceeds from the event fund beautification efforts property
and park maintenance improvements and preservation and local
educational projects Information 7138614002
wwwhoustonheightsorg
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The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour takes place on April 22 and showcases six unique homes plus two remarkable gardensincluding renovations of original neighborhood homes and new construction
The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour Blueprints amp Footprints takes
place on April 22 from noon to 6 pm Nestled among towering pines
and grand magnolias Garden Oaks is a refreshing surprise in the
middle of the nationrsquos fourth largest city This quaint and architec-
turally unique neighborhood maintains its charm and sense of history
This bi-annual Home and Garden Tour features 6 homes and 2 gar-
dens Proceeds from the tour support of parks and green spaces the
Constable program Garden Oaks Elementary and other neighbor-
hood causes Information wwwgardenoaksorg
2012 GARDEN OAKS HOME TOURBlueprints amp Footprints APRIL 22
LocationsHomes802 W 42nd St (above)
224 W 34th St (left)
811 W 41st St
424 W 32nd St
811 W 42nd St
1071 W 41st St
Gardens744 W 43rd St
1325 Sue Barnett St
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All classes taught by
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All GrillMaster classes are held in our brand-new
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Spring TX 77379
Class Attendees Get Exciting ldquohow tordquo lessons on preparing great grilled foods Full instruction by our renowned chefs Come hungry - all foods prepared amp served Premium wines and beers available Soft drinks included Recipes Grocery Shopping List and more included
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
the weekends of April 27 and May 4 Tour hours are Friday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm The entire event
raises funds for raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research at
Baylor College of Medicine Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door
Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
Information 7137982110 or wwwbcmeduadvancementpinkribbonhouse
Cho Interiors is among the seven design firms that contributed to the 2012 Pink Ribbon House open April 27-29 and May 4-6
The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
Garden and Pond Tour May 5-6 This yearrsquos tour features more than 25 private
water gardens and koi ponds The popular self-guided tour ranges from serene
backyard garden ponds to water habitats that encompass the entire back yard
lush landscaping blooming water lilies graceful fantail goldfish and show-quality
koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
owners themselves who will be on hand to answer questions Tickets are $10
and good for both days Information wwwhoustonpondsocietyorg or
dcook1838aolcom
DOWNTOWN HOME TOUR MAY 5
If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
what highrise living is like check out the Downtown
Home Tour on May 5 from noon to 5 pm The tour
offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
Building City View Lofts Commerce Towers
Hermann Lofts Houston House Post Rice Lofts
and more This event is in conjunction with the
Sustainable Living Fest happening Market Square
Park on the same day Headquarters for the tour
are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
Information wwwhoustondowntownalliancecom
PINK RIBBON HOUSEAPRIL 7 AND MAY 4
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
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After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
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BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
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Calendar
Spring Home Tours
Before amp After A Splash of StyleSubtle changes in form and functionrefresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
Project Bright IdeasWhat you need to know about thisyearrsquos light bulb revolution
Pet of the Month R-Jae
featuresFinding the Interior Design For YouDeveloping a successful interior designthat genuinely suits you takes a creativeeye and a practical approach
One-Story WonderA new home in Bellaire evokes PalmSprings Mid Century Modern
contents april 2012
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on the coverWes and Aimee Yuan worked with
StudioMet Architects and Fish Builders to
design and construct their spacious
one-story Mid Century-inspired home
in Bellaire
Photo by Yoonchul YouStudioMet Architects
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PUBLISHERMike Harrison PhD
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ART DIRECTORRobert Coplin
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Blue Thumb Inc dba Houston House ampHome (HHampH) is a news magazine withemphasis on interior design and remodel-ing HHampH does not knowingly accept falseor misleading advertising or editorial con-tent nor does HHampH or its staff assumeresponsibility should such advertising or edi-torial content appear in any publication
HHampH has not independently tested anyservices or products advertised herein andhas not verified claims made by its advertis-ers regarding those services or productsHHampH makes no warranties or representa-tions and assumes no liability for any claimsregarding those services or products orclaims made by advertisers Readers areadvised to consult with the advertiser andorother home repair and renovation profes-sionals regarding the suitability of an adver-tisers products
No reproduction is permitted withoutthe written consent of the PublisherCopyright 2012 all rights reservedSubscriptions available for home delivery ata cost of $25 per year
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H O U S T O N
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Many of us are delightedby how nature sheds itswinter blues and spreads
out its colorful display With all thetrees plants and critters embracingtheir ldquoout with the old in with thenewrdquo attitude itrsquos enough to inspireus homeowners to tackle somethings wersquove been pondering or put-ting off
Home tours are one of the bestways to gather ideas for homeimprovement interior design andlandscaping projects Walkingthrough well-designed homes canhelp you establish project goalsselect final details or even decidewhether to stay in your currenthome or move to a home that bet-ter suits your tastes and needs
We discovered our April homefeature through the HoustonModern Home Tour held earlierthis year This new home with aunique concept caught our eye asnot only a stunning example ofMid Century Modern styling butas a refreshing one-story dwellingbuilt in an established inner-loopneighborhood
Springtime is prime time forhome tours across the Houstonarea Many tours highlight specificareas such as the Historic HoustonHeights Home amp Garden TourGarden Oaks Home amp Garden
Tour and the Galveston HistoricHomes Tour The coming weeksalso bring the widespread HoustonPond Tour which features close to30 exotic water gardens in not onlycentral Houston but also KatySugar Land Spring TheWoodlands and Cypress
Another unique tour featuresjust one home but itrsquos a very specialevent organized by the PinkRibbonrsquos Project to raise funds forbreast cancer research and patientcare at Baylor College of MedicineThe 2012 Pink Ribbon House afive-bedroom home in MemorialrsquosHunterrsquos Creek Village featuresbeautiful interiors donated by sevenHouston design firms
Speaking of talented designersare you intimidated to address thedeacutecor of your own home Turn toour article on creating a look foryour home that suits your personalstyle Yoursquoll find great tips fromsavvy designers for getting startedand explains how hiring a designercan actually save you money ondecorating your home
Hooray for spring
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This kitchen built 25 years ago needed help Itfelt cramped because of the door placed in the
center of the kitchen the fur downs over the cabi-nets and the layout of the cabinetry Using my 3-Ddesign program I shared several different plans forthe kitchen with the homeowners I helped themchoose all the finishes and then we completely gut-ted the kitchen About ten weeks later the kitchenwas transformed into this beautiful space
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HOME SHOWThe Houston Home Show takes place April 13-15 at the George RBrown Convention Center Get your spring projects underway with helpform the experts and sources for outdoor living landscaping air condition-ing design and decor Information wwwTexasHomeandGardencom
CLASSESGardeners looking for knowledge and ideas will always find an impres-
sive variety of classes at The Arbor Gate On April 14 gardeners can
learn about Heirloom Shrubs and Vines for Houston Gardens The class
is led by the co-authors of Heirloom Gardening in the South-Yesterdays
Plants for Todays Gardens Dr William Welch and Greg Grant On April
21 the class Perfect Pergolas offers a hands-on demonstration of how to
make your own eye-catching garden structure The class is led by Steven
Chamblee Chief Horticulturist for Chandor Gardens in Weatherford and
consulting editor and author for Neil Sperrys GARDENS magazine
Information 2813518851 or wwwarborgatecom
The Houston Arboretum amp Nature Center is encouraging families to GetOutside for Earth Day with free activities including a hike along an
Arboretum trail Animal Activity Challenge stations and more on April 14
from 10 am to 4 pm Staff from REIrsquos Houston store will be onsite from
10 am to 2 pm with a demonstration campsite and information on
opportunities for outdoor family recreation Arboretum memberships will
be discounted for the day and those joining will receive discount coupons
to local museums and attractions The event also includes a Native Plant
Sale at Arboretumrsquos main building as well as refreshments Admission to
the Earth Day Celebration is free Information 7136818433 or
wwwhoustonarboretumorg
MUSEUMS amp GALLERIESLast month The Museum of Fine Arts Houston debuted the first-ever mono-
graphic exhibition of paintings by 17th Century Dutch still-life painter Willem van
Aelst Co-organized by the MFAH the National Gallery of Art Washington and
the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Elegance and Refinement The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst features 28 of the artistrsquos finest works culled
from private and public collections in the United States and Europe Recognized
as one of the leading painters in the Dutch Republic during the ldquoGolden Agerdquo of
Dutch painting he was largely forgotten by the 19th century The exhibition aims
to restore Van Aelstrsquos stature by showcasing his technical brilliance attention to
detail and ingenious brushwork for 21st-century audiences to discover The
exhibit continues at the MFAH through May 28 Information 7136397300 or
wwwmfahorg
Houstonrsquos own Rice University is home to the only university art museum in the
nation dedicated to site-specific installation art Rice Gallery presents temporary
large-scale environments that visitors can enter and explore Artists typically use
inexpensive materials to create stunning works of art Opening April 13 and con-
tinuing through June 24 Rice Galleryrsquos commission of Japanese artist Yasuaki
Onishi coincides with the Grand Opening of the Asia Society Texas Centerrsquos
new Houston headquarters designed by Yoshio Taniguchi Yasuaki Onishirsquos cre-
ation for Rice Gallery reverse of volume (RG) employs the simplest materials
ndash translucent plastic sheeting strings of black glue and fishing line ndash to create
monumental forms that resemble mountains or clouds floating in space His
process of ldquocasting the invisiblerdquo involves draping the sheeting over objects
which are removed to leave only their impressions Onishi views this process of
ldquoreversingrdquo sculpture to be a meditation on the nature of the negative space or
void left behind Information 7133486069 or wwwricegalleryorg
This gallery show is for those handyman types and anyone who appreciates
their work Houston Center for Contemporary Craft features the fascinating
woodcarvings of Houston Heights resident Chris Hedrick The exhibition
Implied Utility runs April 14-June 10 Hedrickrsquos meticulous yet humorous
works depict hacksaws and power drills hammers and rakes that elevate these
hardworking old-school tools to new artistic heights The show is an experience
a delightful combination of beauty accuracy wit and irony Information
7135294848 or wwwcrafthoustonorg
Learn how to build a pergola at the Arbor Gate on April 21Photo courtesy of Home amp Habitat
On view at Rice Gallery April 13 through June 24 Yasuaki Onishi creates one of his reverse of volume installations
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HOUSTON HEIGHTS ASSOCIATIONHOME amp GARDEN TOUR APRIL 14-15
Locations941 CORTLANDT (ABOVE)Mueller Home (1920s Bungalow Style)
515 HARVARD (LEFT)Womble Home (1906 Queen Anne Cottage)
706 CORTLANDTTegtmeier Home (1920s Bungalow)
1243 TULANEFritsch Home (1920s Cottage)
531 W 16TH (BELOW LEFT)SmithYeatts Home (1903 Cottage)
1109 OXFORD (BELOW)PurdayCoon Home (2007 Contemporary)
home tours
Houston Heights Association Home amp Garden Tour takes place
April 14-15 with six homes open for touring from noon to 6 pm each
day Shuttle bus service to all of the homes is included in the ticket
price All proceeds from the event fund beautification efforts property
and park maintenance improvements and preservation and local
educational projects Information 7138614002
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The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour takes place on April 22 and showcases six unique homes plus two remarkable gardensincluding renovations of original neighborhood homes and new construction
The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour Blueprints amp Footprints takes
place on April 22 from noon to 6 pm Nestled among towering pines
and grand magnolias Garden Oaks is a refreshing surprise in the
middle of the nationrsquos fourth largest city This quaint and architec-
turally unique neighborhood maintains its charm and sense of history
This bi-annual Home and Garden Tour features 6 homes and 2 gar-
dens Proceeds from the tour support of parks and green spaces the
Constable program Garden Oaks Elementary and other neighbor-
hood causes Information wwwgardenoaksorg
2012 GARDEN OAKS HOME TOURBlueprints amp Footprints APRIL 22
LocationsHomes802 W 42nd St (above)
224 W 34th St (left)
811 W 41st St
424 W 32nd St
811 W 42nd St
1071 W 41st St
Gardens744 W 43rd St
1325 Sue Barnett St
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Class Attendees Get Exciting ldquohow tordquo lessons on preparing great grilled foods Full instruction by our renowned chefs Come hungry - all foods prepared amp served Premium wines and beers available Soft drinks included Recipes Grocery Shopping List and more included
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
the weekends of April 27 and May 4 Tour hours are Friday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm The entire event
raises funds for raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research at
Baylor College of Medicine Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door
Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
Information 7137982110 or wwwbcmeduadvancementpinkribbonhouse
Cho Interiors is among the seven design firms that contributed to the 2012 Pink Ribbon House open April 27-29 and May 4-6
The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
Garden and Pond Tour May 5-6 This yearrsquos tour features more than 25 private
water gardens and koi ponds The popular self-guided tour ranges from serene
backyard garden ponds to water habitats that encompass the entire back yard
lush landscaping blooming water lilies graceful fantail goldfish and show-quality
koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
owners themselves who will be on hand to answer questions Tickets are $10
and good for both days Information wwwhoustonpondsocietyorg or
dcook1838aolcom
DOWNTOWN HOME TOUR MAY 5
If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
what highrise living is like check out the Downtown
Home Tour on May 5 from noon to 5 pm The tour
offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
Building City View Lofts Commerce Towers
Hermann Lofts Houston House Post Rice Lofts
and more This event is in conjunction with the
Sustainable Living Fest happening Market Square
Park on the same day Headquarters for the tour
are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
Information wwwhoustondowntownalliancecom
PINK RIBBON HOUSEAPRIL 7 AND MAY 4
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Before
After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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We have been working with the same Amish family formore than 10 years We accommodate any size projectfrom efficiency kitchens to multi-million dollar homesand commercial office buildings Amish Cabinets is fam-ily owned and operated and will provide exceptional service and quality without the inflated price tag Wetake complete responsibility for the cabinets fromdesign and measurement to shipping and installation
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Finding the
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practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
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The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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52departmentsEditorrsquos Note
Calendar
Spring Home Tours
Before amp After A Splash of StyleSubtle changes in form and functionrefresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
Project Bright IdeasWhat you need to know about thisyearrsquos light bulb revolution
Pet of the Month R-Jae
featuresFinding the Interior Design For YouDeveloping a successful interior designthat genuinely suits you takes a creativeeye and a practical approach
One-Story WonderA new home in Bellaire evokes PalmSprings Mid Century Modern
contents april 2012
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on the coverWes and Aimee Yuan worked with
StudioMet Architects and Fish Builders to
design and construct their spacious
one-story Mid Century-inspired home
in Bellaire
Photo by Yoonchul YouStudioMet Architects
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PUBLISHERMike Harrison PhD
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Susie Reisenbigler
EDITOR Sandra Cook
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Anne Breux Joetta Moulden
ART DIRECTORRobert Coplin
CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR Tim Beeson
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
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Felicia Hopper Tina Laplaca Dianna Liner
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Blue Thumb Inc dba Houston House ampHome (HHampH) is a news magazine withemphasis on interior design and remodel-ing HHampH does not knowingly accept falseor misleading advertising or editorial con-tent nor does HHampH or its staff assumeresponsibility should such advertising or edi-torial content appear in any publication
HHampH has not independently tested anyservices or products advertised herein andhas not verified claims made by its advertis-ers regarding those services or productsHHampH makes no warranties or representa-tions and assumes no liability for any claimsregarding those services or products orclaims made by advertisers Readers areadvised to consult with the advertiser andorother home repair and renovation profes-sionals regarding the suitability of an adver-tisers products
No reproduction is permitted withoutthe written consent of the PublisherCopyright 2012 all rights reservedSubscriptions available for home delivery ata cost of $25 per year
editorrsquos note
H O U S T O N
PO Box 701038Houston Texas 77270-1038
(713) 523-6523
Many of us are delightedby how nature sheds itswinter blues and spreads
out its colorful display With all thetrees plants and critters embracingtheir ldquoout with the old in with thenewrdquo attitude itrsquos enough to inspireus homeowners to tackle somethings wersquove been pondering or put-ting off
Home tours are one of the bestways to gather ideas for homeimprovement interior design andlandscaping projects Walkingthrough well-designed homes canhelp you establish project goalsselect final details or even decidewhether to stay in your currenthome or move to a home that bet-ter suits your tastes and needs
We discovered our April homefeature through the HoustonModern Home Tour held earlierthis year This new home with aunique concept caught our eye asnot only a stunning example ofMid Century Modern styling butas a refreshing one-story dwellingbuilt in an established inner-loopneighborhood
Springtime is prime time forhome tours across the Houstonarea Many tours highlight specificareas such as the Historic HoustonHeights Home amp Garden TourGarden Oaks Home amp Garden
Tour and the Galveston HistoricHomes Tour The coming weeksalso bring the widespread HoustonPond Tour which features close to30 exotic water gardens in not onlycentral Houston but also KatySugar Land Spring TheWoodlands and Cypress
Another unique tour featuresjust one home but itrsquos a very specialevent organized by the PinkRibbonrsquos Project to raise funds forbreast cancer research and patientcare at Baylor College of MedicineThe 2012 Pink Ribbon House afive-bedroom home in MemorialrsquosHunterrsquos Creek Village featuresbeautiful interiors donated by sevenHouston design firms
Speaking of talented designersare you intimidated to address thedeacutecor of your own home Turn toour article on creating a look foryour home that suits your personalstyle Yoursquoll find great tips fromsavvy designers for getting startedand explains how hiring a designercan actually save you money ondecorating your home
Hooray for spring
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This kitchen built 25 years ago needed help Itfelt cramped because of the door placed in the
center of the kitchen the fur downs over the cabi-nets and the layout of the cabinetry Using my 3-Ddesign program I shared several different plans forthe kitchen with the homeowners I helped themchoose all the finishes and then we completely gut-ted the kitchen About ten weeks later the kitchenwas transformed into this beautiful space
For this transformation we used granite for theperimeter of the kitchen travertine on the islandtumbled marble for the backsplash mosaic borderover the gas range apron front sink and oak hard-wood flooring
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HOME SHOWThe Houston Home Show takes place April 13-15 at the George RBrown Convention Center Get your spring projects underway with helpform the experts and sources for outdoor living landscaping air condition-ing design and decor Information wwwTexasHomeandGardencom
CLASSESGardeners looking for knowledge and ideas will always find an impres-
sive variety of classes at The Arbor Gate On April 14 gardeners can
learn about Heirloom Shrubs and Vines for Houston Gardens The class
is led by the co-authors of Heirloom Gardening in the South-Yesterdays
Plants for Todays Gardens Dr William Welch and Greg Grant On April
21 the class Perfect Pergolas offers a hands-on demonstration of how to
make your own eye-catching garden structure The class is led by Steven
Chamblee Chief Horticulturist for Chandor Gardens in Weatherford and
consulting editor and author for Neil Sperrys GARDENS magazine
Information 2813518851 or wwwarborgatecom
The Houston Arboretum amp Nature Center is encouraging families to GetOutside for Earth Day with free activities including a hike along an
Arboretum trail Animal Activity Challenge stations and more on April 14
from 10 am to 4 pm Staff from REIrsquos Houston store will be onsite from
10 am to 2 pm with a demonstration campsite and information on
opportunities for outdoor family recreation Arboretum memberships will
be discounted for the day and those joining will receive discount coupons
to local museums and attractions The event also includes a Native Plant
Sale at Arboretumrsquos main building as well as refreshments Admission to
the Earth Day Celebration is free Information 7136818433 or
wwwhoustonarboretumorg
MUSEUMS amp GALLERIESLast month The Museum of Fine Arts Houston debuted the first-ever mono-
graphic exhibition of paintings by 17th Century Dutch still-life painter Willem van
Aelst Co-organized by the MFAH the National Gallery of Art Washington and
the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Elegance and Refinement The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst features 28 of the artistrsquos finest works culled
from private and public collections in the United States and Europe Recognized
as one of the leading painters in the Dutch Republic during the ldquoGolden Agerdquo of
Dutch painting he was largely forgotten by the 19th century The exhibition aims
to restore Van Aelstrsquos stature by showcasing his technical brilliance attention to
detail and ingenious brushwork for 21st-century audiences to discover The
exhibit continues at the MFAH through May 28 Information 7136397300 or
wwwmfahorg
Houstonrsquos own Rice University is home to the only university art museum in the
nation dedicated to site-specific installation art Rice Gallery presents temporary
large-scale environments that visitors can enter and explore Artists typically use
inexpensive materials to create stunning works of art Opening April 13 and con-
tinuing through June 24 Rice Galleryrsquos commission of Japanese artist Yasuaki
Onishi coincides with the Grand Opening of the Asia Society Texas Centerrsquos
new Houston headquarters designed by Yoshio Taniguchi Yasuaki Onishirsquos cre-
ation for Rice Gallery reverse of volume (RG) employs the simplest materials
ndash translucent plastic sheeting strings of black glue and fishing line ndash to create
monumental forms that resemble mountains or clouds floating in space His
process of ldquocasting the invisiblerdquo involves draping the sheeting over objects
which are removed to leave only their impressions Onishi views this process of
ldquoreversingrdquo sculpture to be a meditation on the nature of the negative space or
void left behind Information 7133486069 or wwwricegalleryorg
This gallery show is for those handyman types and anyone who appreciates
their work Houston Center for Contemporary Craft features the fascinating
woodcarvings of Houston Heights resident Chris Hedrick The exhibition
Implied Utility runs April 14-June 10 Hedrickrsquos meticulous yet humorous
works depict hacksaws and power drills hammers and rakes that elevate these
hardworking old-school tools to new artistic heights The show is an experience
a delightful combination of beauty accuracy wit and irony Information
7135294848 or wwwcrafthoustonorg
Learn how to build a pergola at the Arbor Gate on April 21Photo courtesy of Home amp Habitat
On view at Rice Gallery April 13 through June 24 Yasuaki Onishi creates one of his reverse of volume installations
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HOUSTON HEIGHTS ASSOCIATIONHOME amp GARDEN TOUR APRIL 14-15
Locations941 CORTLANDT (ABOVE)Mueller Home (1920s Bungalow Style)
515 HARVARD (LEFT)Womble Home (1906 Queen Anne Cottage)
706 CORTLANDTTegtmeier Home (1920s Bungalow)
1243 TULANEFritsch Home (1920s Cottage)
531 W 16TH (BELOW LEFT)SmithYeatts Home (1903 Cottage)
1109 OXFORD (BELOW)PurdayCoon Home (2007 Contemporary)
home tours
Houston Heights Association Home amp Garden Tour takes place
April 14-15 with six homes open for touring from noon to 6 pm each
day Shuttle bus service to all of the homes is included in the ticket
price All proceeds from the event fund beautification efforts property
and park maintenance improvements and preservation and local
educational projects Information 7138614002
wwwhoustonheightsorg
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The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour takes place on April 22 and showcases six unique homes plus two remarkable gardensincluding renovations of original neighborhood homes and new construction
The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour Blueprints amp Footprints takes
place on April 22 from noon to 6 pm Nestled among towering pines
and grand magnolias Garden Oaks is a refreshing surprise in the
middle of the nationrsquos fourth largest city This quaint and architec-
turally unique neighborhood maintains its charm and sense of history
This bi-annual Home and Garden Tour features 6 homes and 2 gar-
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Constable program Garden Oaks Elementary and other neighbor-
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2012 GARDEN OAKS HOME TOURBlueprints amp Footprints APRIL 22
LocationsHomes802 W 42nd St (above)
224 W 34th St (left)
811 W 41st St
424 W 32nd St
811 W 42nd St
1071 W 41st St
Gardens744 W 43rd St
1325 Sue Barnett St
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
the weekends of April 27 and May 4 Tour hours are Friday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm The entire event
raises funds for raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research at
Baylor College of Medicine Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door
Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
Information 7137982110 or wwwbcmeduadvancementpinkribbonhouse
Cho Interiors is among the seven design firms that contributed to the 2012 Pink Ribbon House open April 27-29 and May 4-6
The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
Garden and Pond Tour May 5-6 This yearrsquos tour features more than 25 private
water gardens and koi ponds The popular self-guided tour ranges from serene
backyard garden ponds to water habitats that encompass the entire back yard
lush landscaping blooming water lilies graceful fantail goldfish and show-quality
koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
owners themselves who will be on hand to answer questions Tickets are $10
and good for both days Information wwwhoustonpondsocietyorg or
dcook1838aolcom
DOWNTOWN HOME TOUR MAY 5
If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
what highrise living is like check out the Downtown
Home Tour on May 5 from noon to 5 pm The tour
offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
Building City View Lofts Commerce Towers
Hermann Lofts Houston House Post Rice Lofts
and more This event is in conjunction with the
Sustainable Living Fest happening Market Square
Park on the same day Headquarters for the tour
are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
Information wwwhoustondowntownalliancecom
PINK RIBBON HOUSEAPRIL 7 AND MAY 4
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
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Before
After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
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The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
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The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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52departmentsEditorrsquos Note
Calendar
Spring Home Tours
Before amp After A Splash of StyleSubtle changes in form and functionrefresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
Project Bright IdeasWhat you need to know about thisyearrsquos light bulb revolution
Pet of the Month R-Jae
featuresFinding the Interior Design For YouDeveloping a successful interior designthat genuinely suits you takes a creativeeye and a practical approach
One-Story WonderA new home in Bellaire evokes PalmSprings Mid Century Modern
contents april 2012
60
78
52 26
on the coverWes and Aimee Yuan worked with
StudioMet Architects and Fish Builders to
design and construct their spacious
one-story Mid Century-inspired home
in Bellaire
Photo by Yoonchul YouStudioMet Architects
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PUBLISHERMike Harrison PhD
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Susie Reisenbigler
EDITOR Sandra Cook
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Anne Breux Joetta Moulden
ART DIRECTORRobert Coplin
CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR Tim Beeson
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Janet Lenzen Yoonchul YouStudioMET Architects
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES
Felicia Hopper Tina Laplaca Dianna Liner
Susan Mahmood
PRINTINGDROR International
Blue Thumb Inc dba Houston House ampHome (HHampH) is a news magazine withemphasis on interior design and remodel-ing HHampH does not knowingly accept falseor misleading advertising or editorial con-tent nor does HHampH or its staff assumeresponsibility should such advertising or edi-torial content appear in any publication
HHampH has not independently tested anyservices or products advertised herein andhas not verified claims made by its advertis-ers regarding those services or productsHHampH makes no warranties or representa-tions and assumes no liability for any claimsregarding those services or products orclaims made by advertisers Readers areadvised to consult with the advertiser andorother home repair and renovation profes-sionals regarding the suitability of an adver-tisers products
No reproduction is permitted withoutthe written consent of the PublisherCopyright 2012 all rights reservedSubscriptions available for home delivery ata cost of $25 per year
editorrsquos note
H O U S T O N
PO Box 701038Houston Texas 77270-1038
(713) 523-6523
Many of us are delightedby how nature sheds itswinter blues and spreads
out its colorful display With all thetrees plants and critters embracingtheir ldquoout with the old in with thenewrdquo attitude itrsquos enough to inspireus homeowners to tackle somethings wersquove been pondering or put-ting off
Home tours are one of the bestways to gather ideas for homeimprovement interior design andlandscaping projects Walkingthrough well-designed homes canhelp you establish project goalsselect final details or even decidewhether to stay in your currenthome or move to a home that bet-ter suits your tastes and needs
We discovered our April homefeature through the HoustonModern Home Tour held earlierthis year This new home with aunique concept caught our eye asnot only a stunning example ofMid Century Modern styling butas a refreshing one-story dwellingbuilt in an established inner-loopneighborhood
Springtime is prime time forhome tours across the Houstonarea Many tours highlight specificareas such as the Historic HoustonHeights Home amp Garden TourGarden Oaks Home amp Garden
Tour and the Galveston HistoricHomes Tour The coming weeksalso bring the widespread HoustonPond Tour which features close to30 exotic water gardens in not onlycentral Houston but also KatySugar Land Spring TheWoodlands and Cypress
Another unique tour featuresjust one home but itrsquos a very specialevent organized by the PinkRibbonrsquos Project to raise funds forbreast cancer research and patientcare at Baylor College of MedicineThe 2012 Pink Ribbon House afive-bedroom home in MemorialrsquosHunterrsquos Creek Village featuresbeautiful interiors donated by sevenHouston design firms
Speaking of talented designersare you intimidated to address thedeacutecor of your own home Turn toour article on creating a look foryour home that suits your personalstyle Yoursquoll find great tips fromsavvy designers for getting startedand explains how hiring a designercan actually save you money ondecorating your home
Hooray for spring
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HOME SHOWThe Houston Home Show takes place April 13-15 at the George RBrown Convention Center Get your spring projects underway with helpform the experts and sources for outdoor living landscaping air condition-ing design and decor Information wwwTexasHomeandGardencom
CLASSESGardeners looking for knowledge and ideas will always find an impres-
sive variety of classes at The Arbor Gate On April 14 gardeners can
learn about Heirloom Shrubs and Vines for Houston Gardens The class
is led by the co-authors of Heirloom Gardening in the South-Yesterdays
Plants for Todays Gardens Dr William Welch and Greg Grant On April
21 the class Perfect Pergolas offers a hands-on demonstration of how to
make your own eye-catching garden structure The class is led by Steven
Chamblee Chief Horticulturist for Chandor Gardens in Weatherford and
consulting editor and author for Neil Sperrys GARDENS magazine
Information 2813518851 or wwwarborgatecom
The Houston Arboretum amp Nature Center is encouraging families to GetOutside for Earth Day with free activities including a hike along an
Arboretum trail Animal Activity Challenge stations and more on April 14
from 10 am to 4 pm Staff from REIrsquos Houston store will be onsite from
10 am to 2 pm with a demonstration campsite and information on
opportunities for outdoor family recreation Arboretum memberships will
be discounted for the day and those joining will receive discount coupons
to local museums and attractions The event also includes a Native Plant
Sale at Arboretumrsquos main building as well as refreshments Admission to
the Earth Day Celebration is free Information 7136818433 or
wwwhoustonarboretumorg
MUSEUMS amp GALLERIESLast month The Museum of Fine Arts Houston debuted the first-ever mono-
graphic exhibition of paintings by 17th Century Dutch still-life painter Willem van
Aelst Co-organized by the MFAH the National Gallery of Art Washington and
the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Elegance and Refinement The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst features 28 of the artistrsquos finest works culled
from private and public collections in the United States and Europe Recognized
as one of the leading painters in the Dutch Republic during the ldquoGolden Agerdquo of
Dutch painting he was largely forgotten by the 19th century The exhibition aims
to restore Van Aelstrsquos stature by showcasing his technical brilliance attention to
detail and ingenious brushwork for 21st-century audiences to discover The
exhibit continues at the MFAH through May 28 Information 7136397300 or
wwwmfahorg
Houstonrsquos own Rice University is home to the only university art museum in the
nation dedicated to site-specific installation art Rice Gallery presents temporary
large-scale environments that visitors can enter and explore Artists typically use
inexpensive materials to create stunning works of art Opening April 13 and con-
tinuing through June 24 Rice Galleryrsquos commission of Japanese artist Yasuaki
Onishi coincides with the Grand Opening of the Asia Society Texas Centerrsquos
new Houston headquarters designed by Yoshio Taniguchi Yasuaki Onishirsquos cre-
ation for Rice Gallery reverse of volume (RG) employs the simplest materials
ndash translucent plastic sheeting strings of black glue and fishing line ndash to create
monumental forms that resemble mountains or clouds floating in space His
process of ldquocasting the invisiblerdquo involves draping the sheeting over objects
which are removed to leave only their impressions Onishi views this process of
ldquoreversingrdquo sculpture to be a meditation on the nature of the negative space or
void left behind Information 7133486069 or wwwricegalleryorg
This gallery show is for those handyman types and anyone who appreciates
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woodcarvings of Houston Heights resident Chris Hedrick The exhibition
Implied Utility runs April 14-June 10 Hedrickrsquos meticulous yet humorous
works depict hacksaws and power drills hammers and rakes that elevate these
hardworking old-school tools to new artistic heights The show is an experience
a delightful combination of beauty accuracy wit and irony Information
7135294848 or wwwcrafthoustonorg
Learn how to build a pergola at the Arbor Gate on April 21Photo courtesy of Home amp Habitat
On view at Rice Gallery April 13 through June 24 Yasuaki Onishi creates one of his reverse of volume installations
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Locations941 CORTLANDT (ABOVE)Mueller Home (1920s Bungalow Style)
515 HARVARD (LEFT)Womble Home (1906 Queen Anne Cottage)
706 CORTLANDTTegtmeier Home (1920s Bungalow)
1243 TULANEFritsch Home (1920s Cottage)
531 W 16TH (BELOW LEFT)SmithYeatts Home (1903 Cottage)
1109 OXFORD (BELOW)PurdayCoon Home (2007 Contemporary)
home tours
Houston Heights Association Home amp Garden Tour takes place
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day Shuttle bus service to all of the homes is included in the ticket
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and park maintenance improvements and preservation and local
educational projects Information 7138614002
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The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour Blueprints amp Footprints takes
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Constable program Garden Oaks Elementary and other neighbor-
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2012 GARDEN OAKS HOME TOURBlueprints amp Footprints APRIL 22
LocationsHomes802 W 42nd St (above)
224 W 34th St (left)
811 W 41st St
424 W 32nd St
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1325 Sue Barnett St
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
the weekends of April 27 and May 4 Tour hours are Friday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm The entire event
raises funds for raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research at
Baylor College of Medicine Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door
Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
Information 7137982110 or wwwbcmeduadvancementpinkribbonhouse
Cho Interiors is among the seven design firms that contributed to the 2012 Pink Ribbon House open April 27-29 and May 4-6
The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
Garden and Pond Tour May 5-6 This yearrsquos tour features more than 25 private
water gardens and koi ponds The popular self-guided tour ranges from serene
backyard garden ponds to water habitats that encompass the entire back yard
lush landscaping blooming water lilies graceful fantail goldfish and show-quality
koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
owners themselves who will be on hand to answer questions Tickets are $10
and good for both days Information wwwhoustonpondsocietyorg or
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DOWNTOWN HOME TOUR MAY 5
If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
what highrise living is like check out the Downtown
Home Tour on May 5 from noon to 5 pm The tour
offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
Building City View Lofts Commerce Towers
Hermann Lofts Houston House Post Rice Lofts
and more This event is in conjunction with the
Sustainable Living Fest happening Market Square
Park on the same day Headquarters for the tour
are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
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PINK RIBBON HOUSEAPRIL 7 AND MAY 4
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
53
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
New Haloxen bulbsfor recessed canlights are energyefficient and lastfor yearsPhoto byJanet Lenzen
project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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52departmentsEditorrsquos Note
Calendar
Spring Home Tours
Before amp After A Splash of StyleSubtle changes in form and functionrefresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
Project Bright IdeasWhat you need to know about thisyearrsquos light bulb revolution
Pet of the Month R-Jae
featuresFinding the Interior Design For YouDeveloping a successful interior designthat genuinely suits you takes a creativeeye and a practical approach
One-Story WonderA new home in Bellaire evokes PalmSprings Mid Century Modern
contents april 2012
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78
52 26
on the coverWes and Aimee Yuan worked with
StudioMet Architects and Fish Builders to
design and construct their spacious
one-story Mid Century-inspired home
in Bellaire
Photo by Yoonchul YouStudioMet Architects
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Anne Breux Joetta Moulden
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Blue Thumb Inc dba Houston House ampHome (HHampH) is a news magazine withemphasis on interior design and remodel-ing HHampH does not knowingly accept falseor misleading advertising or editorial con-tent nor does HHampH or its staff assumeresponsibility should such advertising or edi-torial content appear in any publication
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No reproduction is permitted withoutthe written consent of the PublisherCopyright 2012 all rights reservedSubscriptions available for home delivery ata cost of $25 per year
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H O U S T O N
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(713) 523-6523
Many of us are delightedby how nature sheds itswinter blues and spreads
out its colorful display With all thetrees plants and critters embracingtheir ldquoout with the old in with thenewrdquo attitude itrsquos enough to inspireus homeowners to tackle somethings wersquove been pondering or put-ting off
Home tours are one of the bestways to gather ideas for homeimprovement interior design andlandscaping projects Walkingthrough well-designed homes canhelp you establish project goalsselect final details or even decidewhether to stay in your currenthome or move to a home that bet-ter suits your tastes and needs
We discovered our April homefeature through the HoustonModern Home Tour held earlierthis year This new home with aunique concept caught our eye asnot only a stunning example ofMid Century Modern styling butas a refreshing one-story dwellingbuilt in an established inner-loopneighborhood
Springtime is prime time forhome tours across the Houstonarea Many tours highlight specificareas such as the Historic HoustonHeights Home amp Garden TourGarden Oaks Home amp Garden
Tour and the Galveston HistoricHomes Tour The coming weeksalso bring the widespread HoustonPond Tour which features close to30 exotic water gardens in not onlycentral Houston but also KatySugar Land Spring TheWoodlands and Cypress
Another unique tour featuresjust one home but itrsquos a very specialevent organized by the PinkRibbonrsquos Project to raise funds forbreast cancer research and patientcare at Baylor College of MedicineThe 2012 Pink Ribbon House afive-bedroom home in MemorialrsquosHunterrsquos Creek Village featuresbeautiful interiors donated by sevenHouston design firms
Speaking of talented designersare you intimidated to address thedeacutecor of your own home Turn toour article on creating a look foryour home that suits your personalstyle Yoursquoll find great tips fromsavvy designers for getting startedand explains how hiring a designercan actually save you money ondecorating your home
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This kitchen built 25 years ago needed help Itfelt cramped because of the door placed in the
center of the kitchen the fur downs over the cabi-nets and the layout of the cabinetry Using my 3-Ddesign program I shared several different plans forthe kitchen with the homeowners I helped themchoose all the finishes and then we completely gut-ted the kitchen About ten weeks later the kitchenwas transformed into this beautiful space
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april calendar
HOME SHOWThe Houston Home Show takes place April 13-15 at the George RBrown Convention Center Get your spring projects underway with helpform the experts and sources for outdoor living landscaping air condition-ing design and decor Information wwwTexasHomeandGardencom
CLASSESGardeners looking for knowledge and ideas will always find an impres-
sive variety of classes at The Arbor Gate On April 14 gardeners can
learn about Heirloom Shrubs and Vines for Houston Gardens The class
is led by the co-authors of Heirloom Gardening in the South-Yesterdays
Plants for Todays Gardens Dr William Welch and Greg Grant On April
21 the class Perfect Pergolas offers a hands-on demonstration of how to
make your own eye-catching garden structure The class is led by Steven
Chamblee Chief Horticulturist for Chandor Gardens in Weatherford and
consulting editor and author for Neil Sperrys GARDENS magazine
Information 2813518851 or wwwarborgatecom
The Houston Arboretum amp Nature Center is encouraging families to GetOutside for Earth Day with free activities including a hike along an
Arboretum trail Animal Activity Challenge stations and more on April 14
from 10 am to 4 pm Staff from REIrsquos Houston store will be onsite from
10 am to 2 pm with a demonstration campsite and information on
opportunities for outdoor family recreation Arboretum memberships will
be discounted for the day and those joining will receive discount coupons
to local museums and attractions The event also includes a Native Plant
Sale at Arboretumrsquos main building as well as refreshments Admission to
the Earth Day Celebration is free Information 7136818433 or
wwwhoustonarboretumorg
MUSEUMS amp GALLERIESLast month The Museum of Fine Arts Houston debuted the first-ever mono-
graphic exhibition of paintings by 17th Century Dutch still-life painter Willem van
Aelst Co-organized by the MFAH the National Gallery of Art Washington and
the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Elegance and Refinement The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst features 28 of the artistrsquos finest works culled
from private and public collections in the United States and Europe Recognized
as one of the leading painters in the Dutch Republic during the ldquoGolden Agerdquo of
Dutch painting he was largely forgotten by the 19th century The exhibition aims
to restore Van Aelstrsquos stature by showcasing his technical brilliance attention to
detail and ingenious brushwork for 21st-century audiences to discover The
exhibit continues at the MFAH through May 28 Information 7136397300 or
wwwmfahorg
Houstonrsquos own Rice University is home to the only university art museum in the
nation dedicated to site-specific installation art Rice Gallery presents temporary
large-scale environments that visitors can enter and explore Artists typically use
inexpensive materials to create stunning works of art Opening April 13 and con-
tinuing through June 24 Rice Galleryrsquos commission of Japanese artist Yasuaki
Onishi coincides with the Grand Opening of the Asia Society Texas Centerrsquos
new Houston headquarters designed by Yoshio Taniguchi Yasuaki Onishirsquos cre-
ation for Rice Gallery reverse of volume (RG) employs the simplest materials
ndash translucent plastic sheeting strings of black glue and fishing line ndash to create
monumental forms that resemble mountains or clouds floating in space His
process of ldquocasting the invisiblerdquo involves draping the sheeting over objects
which are removed to leave only their impressions Onishi views this process of
ldquoreversingrdquo sculpture to be a meditation on the nature of the negative space or
void left behind Information 7133486069 or wwwricegalleryorg
This gallery show is for those handyman types and anyone who appreciates
their work Houston Center for Contemporary Craft features the fascinating
woodcarvings of Houston Heights resident Chris Hedrick The exhibition
Implied Utility runs April 14-June 10 Hedrickrsquos meticulous yet humorous
works depict hacksaws and power drills hammers and rakes that elevate these
hardworking old-school tools to new artistic heights The show is an experience
a delightful combination of beauty accuracy wit and irony Information
7135294848 or wwwcrafthoustonorg
Learn how to build a pergola at the Arbor Gate on April 21Photo courtesy of Home amp Habitat
On view at Rice Gallery April 13 through June 24 Yasuaki Onishi creates one of his reverse of volume installations
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HOUSTON HEIGHTS ASSOCIATIONHOME amp GARDEN TOUR APRIL 14-15
Locations941 CORTLANDT (ABOVE)Mueller Home (1920s Bungalow Style)
515 HARVARD (LEFT)Womble Home (1906 Queen Anne Cottage)
706 CORTLANDTTegtmeier Home (1920s Bungalow)
1243 TULANEFritsch Home (1920s Cottage)
531 W 16TH (BELOW LEFT)SmithYeatts Home (1903 Cottage)
1109 OXFORD (BELOW)PurdayCoon Home (2007 Contemporary)
home tours
Houston Heights Association Home amp Garden Tour takes place
April 14-15 with six homes open for touring from noon to 6 pm each
day Shuttle bus service to all of the homes is included in the ticket
price All proceeds from the event fund beautification efforts property
and park maintenance improvements and preservation and local
educational projects Information 7138614002
wwwhoustonheightsorg
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The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour takes place on April 22 and showcases six unique homes plus two remarkable gardensincluding renovations of original neighborhood homes and new construction
The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour Blueprints amp Footprints takes
place on April 22 from noon to 6 pm Nestled among towering pines
and grand magnolias Garden Oaks is a refreshing surprise in the
middle of the nationrsquos fourth largest city This quaint and architec-
turally unique neighborhood maintains its charm and sense of history
This bi-annual Home and Garden Tour features 6 homes and 2 gar-
dens Proceeds from the tour support of parks and green spaces the
Constable program Garden Oaks Elementary and other neighbor-
hood causes Information wwwgardenoaksorg
2012 GARDEN OAKS HOME TOURBlueprints amp Footprints APRIL 22
LocationsHomes802 W 42nd St (above)
224 W 34th St (left)
811 W 41st St
424 W 32nd St
811 W 42nd St
1071 W 41st St
Gardens744 W 43rd St
1325 Sue Barnett St
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All classes taught by
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Class Attendees Get Exciting ldquohow tordquo lessons on preparing great grilled foods Full instruction by our renowned chefs Come hungry - all foods prepared amp served Premium wines and beers available Soft drinks included Recipes Grocery Shopping List and more included
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
the weekends of April 27 and May 4 Tour hours are Friday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm The entire event
raises funds for raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research at
Baylor College of Medicine Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door
Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
Information 7137982110 or wwwbcmeduadvancementpinkribbonhouse
Cho Interiors is among the seven design firms that contributed to the 2012 Pink Ribbon House open April 27-29 and May 4-6
The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
Garden and Pond Tour May 5-6 This yearrsquos tour features more than 25 private
water gardens and koi ponds The popular self-guided tour ranges from serene
backyard garden ponds to water habitats that encompass the entire back yard
lush landscaping blooming water lilies graceful fantail goldfish and show-quality
koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
owners themselves who will be on hand to answer questions Tickets are $10
and good for both days Information wwwhoustonpondsocietyorg or
dcook1838aolcom
DOWNTOWN HOME TOUR MAY 5
If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
what highrise living is like check out the Downtown
Home Tour on May 5 from noon to 5 pm The tour
offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
Building City View Lofts Commerce Towers
Hermann Lofts Houston House Post Rice Lofts
and more This event is in conjunction with the
Sustainable Living Fest happening Market Square
Park on the same day Headquarters for the tour
are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
Information wwwhoustondowntownalliancecom
PINK RIBBON HOUSEAPRIL 7 AND MAY 4
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
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BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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We have been working with the same Amish family formore than 10 years We accommodate any size projectfrom efficiency kitchens to multi-million dollar homesand commercial office buildings Amish Cabinets is fam-ily owned and operated and will provide exceptional service and quality without the inflated price tag Wetake complete responsibility for the cabinets fromdesign and measurement to shipping and installation
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
53
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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you better quality of life and a touch of luxury at the same time
If the answer is yes then you should also treat yourself to the
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amp ceiling Lynne also selected all of the hardware plumbing amp lighting
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
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Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
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Many of us are delightedby how nature sheds itswinter blues and spreads
out its colorful display With all thetrees plants and critters embracingtheir ldquoout with the old in with thenewrdquo attitude itrsquos enough to inspireus homeowners to tackle somethings wersquove been pondering or put-ting off
Home tours are one of the bestways to gather ideas for homeimprovement interior design andlandscaping projects Walkingthrough well-designed homes canhelp you establish project goalsselect final details or even decidewhether to stay in your currenthome or move to a home that bet-ter suits your tastes and needs
We discovered our April homefeature through the HoustonModern Home Tour held earlierthis year This new home with aunique concept caught our eye asnot only a stunning example ofMid Century Modern styling butas a refreshing one-story dwellingbuilt in an established inner-loopneighborhood
Springtime is prime time forhome tours across the Houstonarea Many tours highlight specificareas such as the Historic HoustonHeights Home amp Garden TourGarden Oaks Home amp Garden
Tour and the Galveston HistoricHomes Tour The coming weeksalso bring the widespread HoustonPond Tour which features close to30 exotic water gardens in not onlycentral Houston but also KatySugar Land Spring TheWoodlands and Cypress
Another unique tour featuresjust one home but itrsquos a very specialevent organized by the PinkRibbonrsquos Project to raise funds forbreast cancer research and patientcare at Baylor College of MedicineThe 2012 Pink Ribbon House afive-bedroom home in MemorialrsquosHunterrsquos Creek Village featuresbeautiful interiors donated by sevenHouston design firms
Speaking of talented designersare you intimidated to address thedeacutecor of your own home Turn toour article on creating a look foryour home that suits your personalstyle Yoursquoll find great tips fromsavvy designers for getting startedand explains how hiring a designercan actually save you money ondecorating your home
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This kitchen built 25 years ago needed help Itfelt cramped because of the door placed in the
center of the kitchen the fur downs over the cabi-nets and the layout of the cabinetry Using my 3-Ddesign program I shared several different plans forthe kitchen with the homeowners I helped themchoose all the finishes and then we completely gut-ted the kitchen About ten weeks later the kitchenwas transformed into this beautiful space
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HOME SHOWThe Houston Home Show takes place April 13-15 at the George RBrown Convention Center Get your spring projects underway with helpform the experts and sources for outdoor living landscaping air condition-ing design and decor Information wwwTexasHomeandGardencom
CLASSESGardeners looking for knowledge and ideas will always find an impres-
sive variety of classes at The Arbor Gate On April 14 gardeners can
learn about Heirloom Shrubs and Vines for Houston Gardens The class
is led by the co-authors of Heirloom Gardening in the South-Yesterdays
Plants for Todays Gardens Dr William Welch and Greg Grant On April
21 the class Perfect Pergolas offers a hands-on demonstration of how to
make your own eye-catching garden structure The class is led by Steven
Chamblee Chief Horticulturist for Chandor Gardens in Weatherford and
consulting editor and author for Neil Sperrys GARDENS magazine
Information 2813518851 or wwwarborgatecom
The Houston Arboretum amp Nature Center is encouraging families to GetOutside for Earth Day with free activities including a hike along an
Arboretum trail Animal Activity Challenge stations and more on April 14
from 10 am to 4 pm Staff from REIrsquos Houston store will be onsite from
10 am to 2 pm with a demonstration campsite and information on
opportunities for outdoor family recreation Arboretum memberships will
be discounted for the day and those joining will receive discount coupons
to local museums and attractions The event also includes a Native Plant
Sale at Arboretumrsquos main building as well as refreshments Admission to
the Earth Day Celebration is free Information 7136818433 or
wwwhoustonarboretumorg
MUSEUMS amp GALLERIESLast month The Museum of Fine Arts Houston debuted the first-ever mono-
graphic exhibition of paintings by 17th Century Dutch still-life painter Willem van
Aelst Co-organized by the MFAH the National Gallery of Art Washington and
the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Elegance and Refinement The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst features 28 of the artistrsquos finest works culled
from private and public collections in the United States and Europe Recognized
as one of the leading painters in the Dutch Republic during the ldquoGolden Agerdquo of
Dutch painting he was largely forgotten by the 19th century The exhibition aims
to restore Van Aelstrsquos stature by showcasing his technical brilliance attention to
detail and ingenious brushwork for 21st-century audiences to discover The
exhibit continues at the MFAH through May 28 Information 7136397300 or
wwwmfahorg
Houstonrsquos own Rice University is home to the only university art museum in the
nation dedicated to site-specific installation art Rice Gallery presents temporary
large-scale environments that visitors can enter and explore Artists typically use
inexpensive materials to create stunning works of art Opening April 13 and con-
tinuing through June 24 Rice Galleryrsquos commission of Japanese artist Yasuaki
Onishi coincides with the Grand Opening of the Asia Society Texas Centerrsquos
new Houston headquarters designed by Yoshio Taniguchi Yasuaki Onishirsquos cre-
ation for Rice Gallery reverse of volume (RG) employs the simplest materials
ndash translucent plastic sheeting strings of black glue and fishing line ndash to create
monumental forms that resemble mountains or clouds floating in space His
process of ldquocasting the invisiblerdquo involves draping the sheeting over objects
which are removed to leave only their impressions Onishi views this process of
ldquoreversingrdquo sculpture to be a meditation on the nature of the negative space or
void left behind Information 7133486069 or wwwricegalleryorg
This gallery show is for those handyman types and anyone who appreciates
their work Houston Center for Contemporary Craft features the fascinating
woodcarvings of Houston Heights resident Chris Hedrick The exhibition
Implied Utility runs April 14-June 10 Hedrickrsquos meticulous yet humorous
works depict hacksaws and power drills hammers and rakes that elevate these
hardworking old-school tools to new artistic heights The show is an experience
a delightful combination of beauty accuracy wit and irony Information
7135294848 or wwwcrafthoustonorg
Learn how to build a pergola at the Arbor Gate on April 21Photo courtesy of Home amp Habitat
On view at Rice Gallery April 13 through June 24 Yasuaki Onishi creates one of his reverse of volume installations
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HOUSTON HEIGHTS ASSOCIATIONHOME amp GARDEN TOUR APRIL 14-15
Locations941 CORTLANDT (ABOVE)Mueller Home (1920s Bungalow Style)
515 HARVARD (LEFT)Womble Home (1906 Queen Anne Cottage)
706 CORTLANDTTegtmeier Home (1920s Bungalow)
1243 TULANEFritsch Home (1920s Cottage)
531 W 16TH (BELOW LEFT)SmithYeatts Home (1903 Cottage)
1109 OXFORD (BELOW)PurdayCoon Home (2007 Contemporary)
home tours
Houston Heights Association Home amp Garden Tour takes place
April 14-15 with six homes open for touring from noon to 6 pm each
day Shuttle bus service to all of the homes is included in the ticket
price All proceeds from the event fund beautification efforts property
and park maintenance improvements and preservation and local
educational projects Information 7138614002
wwwhoustonheightsorg
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The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour takes place on April 22 and showcases six unique homes plus two remarkable gardensincluding renovations of original neighborhood homes and new construction
The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour Blueprints amp Footprints takes
place on April 22 from noon to 6 pm Nestled among towering pines
and grand magnolias Garden Oaks is a refreshing surprise in the
middle of the nationrsquos fourth largest city This quaint and architec-
turally unique neighborhood maintains its charm and sense of history
This bi-annual Home and Garden Tour features 6 homes and 2 gar-
dens Proceeds from the tour support of parks and green spaces the
Constable program Garden Oaks Elementary and other neighbor-
hood causes Information wwwgardenoaksorg
2012 GARDEN OAKS HOME TOURBlueprints amp Footprints APRIL 22
LocationsHomes802 W 42nd St (above)
224 W 34th St (left)
811 W 41st St
424 W 32nd St
811 W 42nd St
1071 W 41st St
Gardens744 W 43rd St
1325 Sue Barnett St
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All classes taught by
professional chefs
Molly Fowler
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For a complete lineup and dates vist
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All GrillMaster classes are held in our brand-new
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Spring TX 77379
Class Attendees Get Exciting ldquohow tordquo lessons on preparing great grilled foods Full instruction by our renowned chefs Come hungry - all foods prepared amp served Premium wines and beers available Soft drinks included Recipes Grocery Shopping List and more included
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
the weekends of April 27 and May 4 Tour hours are Friday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm The entire event
raises funds for raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research at
Baylor College of Medicine Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door
Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
Information 7137982110 or wwwbcmeduadvancementpinkribbonhouse
Cho Interiors is among the seven design firms that contributed to the 2012 Pink Ribbon House open April 27-29 and May 4-6
The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
Garden and Pond Tour May 5-6 This yearrsquos tour features more than 25 private
water gardens and koi ponds The popular self-guided tour ranges from serene
backyard garden ponds to water habitats that encompass the entire back yard
lush landscaping blooming water lilies graceful fantail goldfish and show-quality
koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
owners themselves who will be on hand to answer questions Tickets are $10
and good for both days Information wwwhoustonpondsocietyorg or
dcook1838aolcom
DOWNTOWN HOME TOUR MAY 5
If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
what highrise living is like check out the Downtown
Home Tour on May 5 from noon to 5 pm The tour
offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
Building City View Lofts Commerce Towers
Hermann Lofts Houston House Post Rice Lofts
and more This event is in conjunction with the
Sustainable Living Fest happening Market Square
Park on the same day Headquarters for the tour
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
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Before
After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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We have been working with the same Amish family formore than 10 years We accommodate any size projectfrom efficiency kitchens to multi-million dollar homesand commercial office buildings Amish Cabinets is fam-ily owned and operated and will provide exceptional service and quality without the inflated price tag Wetake complete responsibility for the cabinets fromdesign and measurement to shipping and installation
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
53
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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CLASSESGardeners looking for knowledge and ideas will always find an impres-
sive variety of classes at The Arbor Gate On April 14 gardeners can
learn about Heirloom Shrubs and Vines for Houston Gardens The class
is led by the co-authors of Heirloom Gardening in the South-Yesterdays
Plants for Todays Gardens Dr William Welch and Greg Grant On April
21 the class Perfect Pergolas offers a hands-on demonstration of how to
make your own eye-catching garden structure The class is led by Steven
Chamblee Chief Horticulturist for Chandor Gardens in Weatherford and
consulting editor and author for Neil Sperrys GARDENS magazine
Information 2813518851 or wwwarborgatecom
The Houston Arboretum amp Nature Center is encouraging families to GetOutside for Earth Day with free activities including a hike along an
Arboretum trail Animal Activity Challenge stations and more on April 14
from 10 am to 4 pm Staff from REIrsquos Houston store will be onsite from
10 am to 2 pm with a demonstration campsite and information on
opportunities for outdoor family recreation Arboretum memberships will
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to local museums and attractions The event also includes a Native Plant
Sale at Arboretumrsquos main building as well as refreshments Admission to
the Earth Day Celebration is free Information 7136818433 or
wwwhoustonarboretumorg
MUSEUMS amp GALLERIESLast month The Museum of Fine Arts Houston debuted the first-ever mono-
graphic exhibition of paintings by 17th Century Dutch still-life painter Willem van
Aelst Co-organized by the MFAH the National Gallery of Art Washington and
the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Elegance and Refinement The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst features 28 of the artistrsquos finest works culled
from private and public collections in the United States and Europe Recognized
as one of the leading painters in the Dutch Republic during the ldquoGolden Agerdquo of
Dutch painting he was largely forgotten by the 19th century The exhibition aims
to restore Van Aelstrsquos stature by showcasing his technical brilliance attention to
detail and ingenious brushwork for 21st-century audiences to discover The
exhibit continues at the MFAH through May 28 Information 7136397300 or
wwwmfahorg
Houstonrsquos own Rice University is home to the only university art museum in the
nation dedicated to site-specific installation art Rice Gallery presents temporary
large-scale environments that visitors can enter and explore Artists typically use
inexpensive materials to create stunning works of art Opening April 13 and con-
tinuing through June 24 Rice Galleryrsquos commission of Japanese artist Yasuaki
Onishi coincides with the Grand Opening of the Asia Society Texas Centerrsquos
new Houston headquarters designed by Yoshio Taniguchi Yasuaki Onishirsquos cre-
ation for Rice Gallery reverse of volume (RG) employs the simplest materials
ndash translucent plastic sheeting strings of black glue and fishing line ndash to create
monumental forms that resemble mountains or clouds floating in space His
process of ldquocasting the invisiblerdquo involves draping the sheeting over objects
which are removed to leave only their impressions Onishi views this process of
ldquoreversingrdquo sculpture to be a meditation on the nature of the negative space or
void left behind Information 7133486069 or wwwricegalleryorg
This gallery show is for those handyman types and anyone who appreciates
their work Houston Center for Contemporary Craft features the fascinating
woodcarvings of Houston Heights resident Chris Hedrick The exhibition
Implied Utility runs April 14-June 10 Hedrickrsquos meticulous yet humorous
works depict hacksaws and power drills hammers and rakes that elevate these
hardworking old-school tools to new artistic heights The show is an experience
a delightful combination of beauty accuracy wit and irony Information
7135294848 or wwwcrafthoustonorg
Learn how to build a pergola at the Arbor Gate on April 21Photo courtesy of Home amp Habitat
On view at Rice Gallery April 13 through June 24 Yasuaki Onishi creates one of his reverse of volume installations
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HOUSTON HEIGHTS ASSOCIATIONHOME amp GARDEN TOUR APRIL 14-15
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515 HARVARD (LEFT)Womble Home (1906 Queen Anne Cottage)
706 CORTLANDTTegtmeier Home (1920s Bungalow)
1243 TULANEFritsch Home (1920s Cottage)
531 W 16TH (BELOW LEFT)SmithYeatts Home (1903 Cottage)
1109 OXFORD (BELOW)PurdayCoon Home (2007 Contemporary)
home tours
Houston Heights Association Home amp Garden Tour takes place
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educational projects Information 7138614002
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The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour takes place on April 22 and showcases six unique homes plus two remarkable gardensincluding renovations of original neighborhood homes and new construction
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This bi-annual Home and Garden Tour features 6 homes and 2 gar-
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Constable program Garden Oaks Elementary and other neighbor-
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All classes taught by
professional chefs
Molly Fowler
Konrad Haskins
Dorothy Huang
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For a complete lineup and dates vist
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All GrillMaster classes are held in our brand-new
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Spring TX 77379
Class Attendees Get Exciting ldquohow tordquo lessons on preparing great grilled foods Full instruction by our renowned chefs Come hungry - all foods prepared amp served Premium wines and beers available Soft drinks included Recipes Grocery Shopping List and more included
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
the weekends of April 27 and May 4 Tour hours are Friday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm The entire event
raises funds for raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research at
Baylor College of Medicine Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door
Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
Information 7137982110 or wwwbcmeduadvancementpinkribbonhouse
Cho Interiors is among the seven design firms that contributed to the 2012 Pink Ribbon House open April 27-29 and May 4-6
The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
Garden and Pond Tour May 5-6 This yearrsquos tour features more than 25 private
water gardens and koi ponds The popular self-guided tour ranges from serene
backyard garden ponds to water habitats that encompass the entire back yard
lush landscaping blooming water lilies graceful fantail goldfish and show-quality
koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
owners themselves who will be on hand to answer questions Tickets are $10
and good for both days Information wwwhoustonpondsocietyorg or
dcook1838aolcom
DOWNTOWN HOME TOUR MAY 5
If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
what highrise living is like check out the Downtown
Home Tour on May 5 from noon to 5 pm The tour
offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
Building City View Lofts Commerce Towers
Hermann Lofts Houston House Post Rice Lofts
and more This event is in conjunction with the
Sustainable Living Fest happening Market Square
Park on the same day Headquarters for the tour
are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
Information wwwhoustondowntownalliancecom
PINK RIBBON HOUSEAPRIL 7 AND MAY 4
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
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Before
After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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April 13-15 at the George R Brown Convention Center
The best place to see touch try outand learn about products and servicesfor your home and garden
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April 13-15 at the George R Brown Convention Center
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We have been working with the same Amish family formore than 10 years We accommodate any size projectfrom efficiency kitchens to multi-million dollar homesand commercial office buildings Amish Cabinets is fam-ily owned and operated and will provide exceptional service and quality without the inflated price tag Wetake complete responsibility for the cabinets fromdesign and measurement to shipping and installation
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Affordable Custom Cabinetry
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
53
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
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HOME SHOWThe Houston Home Show takes place April 13-15 at the George RBrown Convention Center Get your spring projects underway with helpform the experts and sources for outdoor living landscaping air condition-ing design and decor Information wwwTexasHomeandGardencom
CLASSESGardeners looking for knowledge and ideas will always find an impres-
sive variety of classes at The Arbor Gate On April 14 gardeners can
learn about Heirloom Shrubs and Vines for Houston Gardens The class
is led by the co-authors of Heirloom Gardening in the South-Yesterdays
Plants for Todays Gardens Dr William Welch and Greg Grant On April
21 the class Perfect Pergolas offers a hands-on demonstration of how to
make your own eye-catching garden structure The class is led by Steven
Chamblee Chief Horticulturist for Chandor Gardens in Weatherford and
consulting editor and author for Neil Sperrys GARDENS magazine
Information 2813518851 or wwwarborgatecom
The Houston Arboretum amp Nature Center is encouraging families to GetOutside for Earth Day with free activities including a hike along an
Arboretum trail Animal Activity Challenge stations and more on April 14
from 10 am to 4 pm Staff from REIrsquos Houston store will be onsite from
10 am to 2 pm with a demonstration campsite and information on
opportunities for outdoor family recreation Arboretum memberships will
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to local museums and attractions The event also includes a Native Plant
Sale at Arboretumrsquos main building as well as refreshments Admission to
the Earth Day Celebration is free Information 7136818433 or
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MUSEUMS amp GALLERIESLast month The Museum of Fine Arts Houston debuted the first-ever mono-
graphic exhibition of paintings by 17th Century Dutch still-life painter Willem van
Aelst Co-organized by the MFAH the National Gallery of Art Washington and
the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Elegance and Refinement The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst features 28 of the artistrsquos finest works culled
from private and public collections in the United States and Europe Recognized
as one of the leading painters in the Dutch Republic during the ldquoGolden Agerdquo of
Dutch painting he was largely forgotten by the 19th century The exhibition aims
to restore Van Aelstrsquos stature by showcasing his technical brilliance attention to
detail and ingenious brushwork for 21st-century audiences to discover The
exhibit continues at the MFAH through May 28 Information 7136397300 or
wwwmfahorg
Houstonrsquos own Rice University is home to the only university art museum in the
nation dedicated to site-specific installation art Rice Gallery presents temporary
large-scale environments that visitors can enter and explore Artists typically use
inexpensive materials to create stunning works of art Opening April 13 and con-
tinuing through June 24 Rice Galleryrsquos commission of Japanese artist Yasuaki
Onishi coincides with the Grand Opening of the Asia Society Texas Centerrsquos
new Houston headquarters designed by Yoshio Taniguchi Yasuaki Onishirsquos cre-
ation for Rice Gallery reverse of volume (RG) employs the simplest materials
ndash translucent plastic sheeting strings of black glue and fishing line ndash to create
monumental forms that resemble mountains or clouds floating in space His
process of ldquocasting the invisiblerdquo involves draping the sheeting over objects
which are removed to leave only their impressions Onishi views this process of
ldquoreversingrdquo sculpture to be a meditation on the nature of the negative space or
void left behind Information 7133486069 or wwwricegalleryorg
This gallery show is for those handyman types and anyone who appreciates
their work Houston Center for Contemporary Craft features the fascinating
woodcarvings of Houston Heights resident Chris Hedrick The exhibition
Implied Utility runs April 14-June 10 Hedrickrsquos meticulous yet humorous
works depict hacksaws and power drills hammers and rakes that elevate these
hardworking old-school tools to new artistic heights The show is an experience
a delightful combination of beauty accuracy wit and irony Information
7135294848 or wwwcrafthoustonorg
Learn how to build a pergola at the Arbor Gate on April 21Photo courtesy of Home amp Habitat
On view at Rice Gallery April 13 through June 24 Yasuaki Onishi creates one of his reverse of volume installations
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HOUSTON HEIGHTS ASSOCIATIONHOME amp GARDEN TOUR APRIL 14-15
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515 HARVARD (LEFT)Womble Home (1906 Queen Anne Cottage)
706 CORTLANDTTegtmeier Home (1920s Bungalow)
1243 TULANEFritsch Home (1920s Cottage)
531 W 16TH (BELOW LEFT)SmithYeatts Home (1903 Cottage)
1109 OXFORD (BELOW)PurdayCoon Home (2007 Contemporary)
home tours
Houston Heights Association Home amp Garden Tour takes place
April 14-15 with six homes open for touring from noon to 6 pm each
day Shuttle bus service to all of the homes is included in the ticket
price All proceeds from the event fund beautification efforts property
and park maintenance improvements and preservation and local
educational projects Information 7138614002
wwwhoustonheightsorg
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The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour takes place on April 22 and showcases six unique homes plus two remarkable gardensincluding renovations of original neighborhood homes and new construction
The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour Blueprints amp Footprints takes
place on April 22 from noon to 6 pm Nestled among towering pines
and grand magnolias Garden Oaks is a refreshing surprise in the
middle of the nationrsquos fourth largest city This quaint and architec-
turally unique neighborhood maintains its charm and sense of history
This bi-annual Home and Garden Tour features 6 homes and 2 gar-
dens Proceeds from the tour support of parks and green spaces the
Constable program Garden Oaks Elementary and other neighbor-
hood causes Information wwwgardenoaksorg
2012 GARDEN OAKS HOME TOURBlueprints amp Footprints APRIL 22
LocationsHomes802 W 42nd St (above)
224 W 34th St (left)
811 W 41st St
424 W 32nd St
811 W 42nd St
1071 W 41st St
Gardens744 W 43rd St
1325 Sue Barnett St
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All classes taught by
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Molly Fowler
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For a complete lineup and dates vist
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All GrillMaster classes are held in our brand-new
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Spring TX 77379
Class Attendees Get Exciting ldquohow tordquo lessons on preparing great grilled foods Full instruction by our renowned chefs Come hungry - all foods prepared amp served Premium wines and beers available Soft drinks included Recipes Grocery Shopping List and more included
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
the weekends of April 27 and May 4 Tour hours are Friday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm The entire event
raises funds for raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research at
Baylor College of Medicine Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door
Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
Information 7137982110 or wwwbcmeduadvancementpinkribbonhouse
Cho Interiors is among the seven design firms that contributed to the 2012 Pink Ribbon House open April 27-29 and May 4-6
The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
Garden and Pond Tour May 5-6 This yearrsquos tour features more than 25 private
water gardens and koi ponds The popular self-guided tour ranges from serene
backyard garden ponds to water habitats that encompass the entire back yard
lush landscaping blooming water lilies graceful fantail goldfish and show-quality
koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
owners themselves who will be on hand to answer questions Tickets are $10
and good for both days Information wwwhoustonpondsocietyorg or
dcook1838aolcom
DOWNTOWN HOME TOUR MAY 5
If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
what highrise living is like check out the Downtown
Home Tour on May 5 from noon to 5 pm The tour
offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
Building City View Lofts Commerce Towers
Hermann Lofts Houston House Post Rice Lofts
and more This event is in conjunction with the
Sustainable Living Fest happening Market Square
Park on the same day Headquarters for the tour
are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
Information wwwhoustondowntownalliancecom
PINK RIBBON HOUSEAPRIL 7 AND MAY 4
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
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Before
After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
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ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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This kitchen built 25 years ago needed help Itfelt cramped because of the door placed in the
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For this transformation we used granite for theperimeter of the kitchen travertine on the islandtumbled marble for the backsplash mosaic borderover the gas range apron front sink and oak hard-wood flooring
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HOME SHOWThe Houston Home Show takes place April 13-15 at the George RBrown Convention Center Get your spring projects underway with helpform the experts and sources for outdoor living landscaping air condition-ing design and decor Information wwwTexasHomeandGardencom
CLASSESGardeners looking for knowledge and ideas will always find an impres-
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Arboretum trail Animal Activity Challenge stations and more on April 14
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MUSEUMS amp GALLERIESLast month The Museum of Fine Arts Houston debuted the first-ever mono-
graphic exhibition of paintings by 17th Century Dutch still-life painter Willem van
Aelst Co-organized by the MFAH the National Gallery of Art Washington and
the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Elegance and Refinement The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst features 28 of the artistrsquos finest works culled
from private and public collections in the United States and Europe Recognized
as one of the leading painters in the Dutch Republic during the ldquoGolden Agerdquo of
Dutch painting he was largely forgotten by the 19th century The exhibition aims
to restore Van Aelstrsquos stature by showcasing his technical brilliance attention to
detail and ingenious brushwork for 21st-century audiences to discover The
exhibit continues at the MFAH through May 28 Information 7136397300 or
wwwmfahorg
Houstonrsquos own Rice University is home to the only university art museum in the
nation dedicated to site-specific installation art Rice Gallery presents temporary
large-scale environments that visitors can enter and explore Artists typically use
inexpensive materials to create stunning works of art Opening April 13 and con-
tinuing through June 24 Rice Galleryrsquos commission of Japanese artist Yasuaki
Onishi coincides with the Grand Opening of the Asia Society Texas Centerrsquos
new Houston headquarters designed by Yoshio Taniguchi Yasuaki Onishirsquos cre-
ation for Rice Gallery reverse of volume (RG) employs the simplest materials
ndash translucent plastic sheeting strings of black glue and fishing line ndash to create
monumental forms that resemble mountains or clouds floating in space His
process of ldquocasting the invisiblerdquo involves draping the sheeting over objects
which are removed to leave only their impressions Onishi views this process of
ldquoreversingrdquo sculpture to be a meditation on the nature of the negative space or
void left behind Information 7133486069 or wwwricegalleryorg
This gallery show is for those handyman types and anyone who appreciates
their work Houston Center for Contemporary Craft features the fascinating
woodcarvings of Houston Heights resident Chris Hedrick The exhibition
Implied Utility runs April 14-June 10 Hedrickrsquos meticulous yet humorous
works depict hacksaws and power drills hammers and rakes that elevate these
hardworking old-school tools to new artistic heights The show is an experience
a delightful combination of beauty accuracy wit and irony Information
7135294848 or wwwcrafthoustonorg
Learn how to build a pergola at the Arbor Gate on April 21Photo courtesy of Home amp Habitat
On view at Rice Gallery April 13 through June 24 Yasuaki Onishi creates one of his reverse of volume installations
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HOUSTON HEIGHTS ASSOCIATIONHOME amp GARDEN TOUR APRIL 14-15
Locations941 CORTLANDT (ABOVE)Mueller Home (1920s Bungalow Style)
515 HARVARD (LEFT)Womble Home (1906 Queen Anne Cottage)
706 CORTLANDTTegtmeier Home (1920s Bungalow)
1243 TULANEFritsch Home (1920s Cottage)
531 W 16TH (BELOW LEFT)SmithYeatts Home (1903 Cottage)
1109 OXFORD (BELOW)PurdayCoon Home (2007 Contemporary)
home tours
Houston Heights Association Home amp Garden Tour takes place
April 14-15 with six homes open for touring from noon to 6 pm each
day Shuttle bus service to all of the homes is included in the ticket
price All proceeds from the event fund beautification efforts property
and park maintenance improvements and preservation and local
educational projects Information 7138614002
wwwhoustonheightsorg
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The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour takes place on April 22 and showcases six unique homes plus two remarkable gardensincluding renovations of original neighborhood homes and new construction
The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour Blueprints amp Footprints takes
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Constable program Garden Oaks Elementary and other neighbor-
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2012 GARDEN OAKS HOME TOURBlueprints amp Footprints APRIL 22
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224 W 34th St (left)
811 W 41st St
424 W 32nd St
811 W 42nd St
1071 W 41st St
Gardens744 W 43rd St
1325 Sue Barnett St
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
the weekends of April 27 and May 4 Tour hours are Friday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm The entire event
raises funds for raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research at
Baylor College of Medicine Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door
Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
Information 7137982110 or wwwbcmeduadvancementpinkribbonhouse
Cho Interiors is among the seven design firms that contributed to the 2012 Pink Ribbon House open April 27-29 and May 4-6
The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
Garden and Pond Tour May 5-6 This yearrsquos tour features more than 25 private
water gardens and koi ponds The popular self-guided tour ranges from serene
backyard garden ponds to water habitats that encompass the entire back yard
lush landscaping blooming water lilies graceful fantail goldfish and show-quality
koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
owners themselves who will be on hand to answer questions Tickets are $10
and good for both days Information wwwhoustonpondsocietyorg or
dcook1838aolcom
DOWNTOWN HOME TOUR MAY 5
If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
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Home Tour on May 5 from noon to 5 pm The tour
offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
Building City View Lofts Commerce Towers
Hermann Lofts Houston House Post Rice Lofts
and more This event is in conjunction with the
Sustainable Living Fest happening Market Square
Park on the same day Headquarters for the tour
are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
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PINK RIBBON HOUSEAPRIL 7 AND MAY 4
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
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After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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We have been working with the same Amish family formore than 10 years We accommodate any size projectfrom efficiency kitchens to multi-million dollar homesand commercial office buildings Amish Cabinets is fam-ily owned and operated and will provide exceptional service and quality without the inflated price tag Wetake complete responsibility for the cabinets fromdesign and measurement to shipping and installation
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
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This kitchen built 25 years ago needed help Itfelt cramped because of the door placed in the
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april calendar
HOME SHOWThe Houston Home Show takes place April 13-15 at the George RBrown Convention Center Get your spring projects underway with helpform the experts and sources for outdoor living landscaping air condition-ing design and decor Information wwwTexasHomeandGardencom
CLASSESGardeners looking for knowledge and ideas will always find an impres-
sive variety of classes at The Arbor Gate On April 14 gardeners can
learn about Heirloom Shrubs and Vines for Houston Gardens The class
is led by the co-authors of Heirloom Gardening in the South-Yesterdays
Plants for Todays Gardens Dr William Welch and Greg Grant On April
21 the class Perfect Pergolas offers a hands-on demonstration of how to
make your own eye-catching garden structure The class is led by Steven
Chamblee Chief Horticulturist for Chandor Gardens in Weatherford and
consulting editor and author for Neil Sperrys GARDENS magazine
Information 2813518851 or wwwarborgatecom
The Houston Arboretum amp Nature Center is encouraging families to GetOutside for Earth Day with free activities including a hike along an
Arboretum trail Animal Activity Challenge stations and more on April 14
from 10 am to 4 pm Staff from REIrsquos Houston store will be onsite from
10 am to 2 pm with a demonstration campsite and information on
opportunities for outdoor family recreation Arboretum memberships will
be discounted for the day and those joining will receive discount coupons
to local museums and attractions The event also includes a Native Plant
Sale at Arboretumrsquos main building as well as refreshments Admission to
the Earth Day Celebration is free Information 7136818433 or
wwwhoustonarboretumorg
MUSEUMS amp GALLERIESLast month The Museum of Fine Arts Houston debuted the first-ever mono-
graphic exhibition of paintings by 17th Century Dutch still-life painter Willem van
Aelst Co-organized by the MFAH the National Gallery of Art Washington and
the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Elegance and Refinement The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst features 28 of the artistrsquos finest works culled
from private and public collections in the United States and Europe Recognized
as one of the leading painters in the Dutch Republic during the ldquoGolden Agerdquo of
Dutch painting he was largely forgotten by the 19th century The exhibition aims
to restore Van Aelstrsquos stature by showcasing his technical brilliance attention to
detail and ingenious brushwork for 21st-century audiences to discover The
exhibit continues at the MFAH through May 28 Information 7136397300 or
wwwmfahorg
Houstonrsquos own Rice University is home to the only university art museum in the
nation dedicated to site-specific installation art Rice Gallery presents temporary
large-scale environments that visitors can enter and explore Artists typically use
inexpensive materials to create stunning works of art Opening April 13 and con-
tinuing through June 24 Rice Galleryrsquos commission of Japanese artist Yasuaki
Onishi coincides with the Grand Opening of the Asia Society Texas Centerrsquos
new Houston headquarters designed by Yoshio Taniguchi Yasuaki Onishirsquos cre-
ation for Rice Gallery reverse of volume (RG) employs the simplest materials
ndash translucent plastic sheeting strings of black glue and fishing line ndash to create
monumental forms that resemble mountains or clouds floating in space His
process of ldquocasting the invisiblerdquo involves draping the sheeting over objects
which are removed to leave only their impressions Onishi views this process of
ldquoreversingrdquo sculpture to be a meditation on the nature of the negative space or
void left behind Information 7133486069 or wwwricegalleryorg
This gallery show is for those handyman types and anyone who appreciates
their work Houston Center for Contemporary Craft features the fascinating
woodcarvings of Houston Heights resident Chris Hedrick The exhibition
Implied Utility runs April 14-June 10 Hedrickrsquos meticulous yet humorous
works depict hacksaws and power drills hammers and rakes that elevate these
hardworking old-school tools to new artistic heights The show is an experience
a delightful combination of beauty accuracy wit and irony Information
7135294848 or wwwcrafthoustonorg
Learn how to build a pergola at the Arbor Gate on April 21Photo courtesy of Home amp Habitat
On view at Rice Gallery April 13 through June 24 Yasuaki Onishi creates one of his reverse of volume installations
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Locations941 CORTLANDT (ABOVE)Mueller Home (1920s Bungalow Style)
515 HARVARD (LEFT)Womble Home (1906 Queen Anne Cottage)
706 CORTLANDTTegtmeier Home (1920s Bungalow)
1243 TULANEFritsch Home (1920s Cottage)
531 W 16TH (BELOW LEFT)SmithYeatts Home (1903 Cottage)
1109 OXFORD (BELOW)PurdayCoon Home (2007 Contemporary)
home tours
Houston Heights Association Home amp Garden Tour takes place
April 14-15 with six homes open for touring from noon to 6 pm each
day Shuttle bus service to all of the homes is included in the ticket
price All proceeds from the event fund beautification efforts property
and park maintenance improvements and preservation and local
educational projects Information 7138614002
wwwhoustonheightsorg
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The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour takes place on April 22 and showcases six unique homes plus two remarkable gardensincluding renovations of original neighborhood homes and new construction
The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour Blueprints amp Footprints takes
place on April 22 from noon to 6 pm Nestled among towering pines
and grand magnolias Garden Oaks is a refreshing surprise in the
middle of the nationrsquos fourth largest city This quaint and architec-
turally unique neighborhood maintains its charm and sense of history
This bi-annual Home and Garden Tour features 6 homes and 2 gar-
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Constable program Garden Oaks Elementary and other neighbor-
hood causes Information wwwgardenoaksorg
2012 GARDEN OAKS HOME TOURBlueprints amp Footprints APRIL 22
LocationsHomes802 W 42nd St (above)
224 W 34th St (left)
811 W 41st St
424 W 32nd St
811 W 42nd St
1071 W 41st St
Gardens744 W 43rd St
1325 Sue Barnett St
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Class Attendees Get Exciting ldquohow tordquo lessons on preparing great grilled foods Full instruction by our renowned chefs Come hungry - all foods prepared amp served Premium wines and beers available Soft drinks included Recipes Grocery Shopping List and more included
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
the weekends of April 27 and May 4 Tour hours are Friday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm The entire event
raises funds for raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research at
Baylor College of Medicine Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door
Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
Information 7137982110 or wwwbcmeduadvancementpinkribbonhouse
Cho Interiors is among the seven design firms that contributed to the 2012 Pink Ribbon House open April 27-29 and May 4-6
The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
Garden and Pond Tour May 5-6 This yearrsquos tour features more than 25 private
water gardens and koi ponds The popular self-guided tour ranges from serene
backyard garden ponds to water habitats that encompass the entire back yard
lush landscaping blooming water lilies graceful fantail goldfish and show-quality
koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
owners themselves who will be on hand to answer questions Tickets are $10
and good for both days Information wwwhoustonpondsocietyorg or
dcook1838aolcom
DOWNTOWN HOME TOUR MAY 5
If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
what highrise living is like check out the Downtown
Home Tour on May 5 from noon to 5 pm The tour
offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
Building City View Lofts Commerce Towers
Hermann Lofts Houston House Post Rice Lofts
and more This event is in conjunction with the
Sustainable Living Fest happening Market Square
Park on the same day Headquarters for the tour
are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
Information wwwhoustondowntownalliancecom
PINK RIBBON HOUSEAPRIL 7 AND MAY 4
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
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After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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LEFT Flexible ultra-thin linear LED lights can be placed under a bed inside abookcase over a cabinet around a cove Kichlerrsquos energy efficient DesignPro LED products are said to last four times longer than xenon alternativesPhoto courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
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april calendar
HOME SHOWThe Houston Home Show takes place April 13-15 at the George RBrown Convention Center Get your spring projects underway with helpform the experts and sources for outdoor living landscaping air condition-ing design and decor Information wwwTexasHomeandGardencom
CLASSESGardeners looking for knowledge and ideas will always find an impres-
sive variety of classes at The Arbor Gate On April 14 gardeners can
learn about Heirloom Shrubs and Vines for Houston Gardens The class
is led by the co-authors of Heirloom Gardening in the South-Yesterdays
Plants for Todays Gardens Dr William Welch and Greg Grant On April
21 the class Perfect Pergolas offers a hands-on demonstration of how to
make your own eye-catching garden structure The class is led by Steven
Chamblee Chief Horticulturist for Chandor Gardens in Weatherford and
consulting editor and author for Neil Sperrys GARDENS magazine
Information 2813518851 or wwwarborgatecom
The Houston Arboretum amp Nature Center is encouraging families to GetOutside for Earth Day with free activities including a hike along an
Arboretum trail Animal Activity Challenge stations and more on April 14
from 10 am to 4 pm Staff from REIrsquos Houston store will be onsite from
10 am to 2 pm with a demonstration campsite and information on
opportunities for outdoor family recreation Arboretum memberships will
be discounted for the day and those joining will receive discount coupons
to local museums and attractions The event also includes a Native Plant
Sale at Arboretumrsquos main building as well as refreshments Admission to
the Earth Day Celebration is free Information 7136818433 or
wwwhoustonarboretumorg
MUSEUMS amp GALLERIESLast month The Museum of Fine Arts Houston debuted the first-ever mono-
graphic exhibition of paintings by 17th Century Dutch still-life painter Willem van
Aelst Co-organized by the MFAH the National Gallery of Art Washington and
the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Elegance and Refinement The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst features 28 of the artistrsquos finest works culled
from private and public collections in the United States and Europe Recognized
as one of the leading painters in the Dutch Republic during the ldquoGolden Agerdquo of
Dutch painting he was largely forgotten by the 19th century The exhibition aims
to restore Van Aelstrsquos stature by showcasing his technical brilliance attention to
detail and ingenious brushwork for 21st-century audiences to discover The
exhibit continues at the MFAH through May 28 Information 7136397300 or
wwwmfahorg
Houstonrsquos own Rice University is home to the only university art museum in the
nation dedicated to site-specific installation art Rice Gallery presents temporary
large-scale environments that visitors can enter and explore Artists typically use
inexpensive materials to create stunning works of art Opening April 13 and con-
tinuing through June 24 Rice Galleryrsquos commission of Japanese artist Yasuaki
Onishi coincides with the Grand Opening of the Asia Society Texas Centerrsquos
new Houston headquarters designed by Yoshio Taniguchi Yasuaki Onishirsquos cre-
ation for Rice Gallery reverse of volume (RG) employs the simplest materials
ndash translucent plastic sheeting strings of black glue and fishing line ndash to create
monumental forms that resemble mountains or clouds floating in space His
process of ldquocasting the invisiblerdquo involves draping the sheeting over objects
which are removed to leave only their impressions Onishi views this process of
ldquoreversingrdquo sculpture to be a meditation on the nature of the negative space or
void left behind Information 7133486069 or wwwricegalleryorg
This gallery show is for those handyman types and anyone who appreciates
their work Houston Center for Contemporary Craft features the fascinating
woodcarvings of Houston Heights resident Chris Hedrick The exhibition
Implied Utility runs April 14-June 10 Hedrickrsquos meticulous yet humorous
works depict hacksaws and power drills hammers and rakes that elevate these
hardworking old-school tools to new artistic heights The show is an experience
a delightful combination of beauty accuracy wit and irony Information
7135294848 or wwwcrafthoustonorg
Learn how to build a pergola at the Arbor Gate on April 21Photo courtesy of Home amp Habitat
On view at Rice Gallery April 13 through June 24 Yasuaki Onishi creates one of his reverse of volume installations
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Locations941 CORTLANDT (ABOVE)Mueller Home (1920s Bungalow Style)
515 HARVARD (LEFT)Womble Home (1906 Queen Anne Cottage)
706 CORTLANDTTegtmeier Home (1920s Bungalow)
1243 TULANEFritsch Home (1920s Cottage)
531 W 16TH (BELOW LEFT)SmithYeatts Home (1903 Cottage)
1109 OXFORD (BELOW)PurdayCoon Home (2007 Contemporary)
home tours
Houston Heights Association Home amp Garden Tour takes place
April 14-15 with six homes open for touring from noon to 6 pm each
day Shuttle bus service to all of the homes is included in the ticket
price All proceeds from the event fund beautification efforts property
and park maintenance improvements and preservation and local
educational projects Information 7138614002
wwwhoustonheightsorg
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The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour takes place on April 22 and showcases six unique homes plus two remarkable gardensincluding renovations of original neighborhood homes and new construction
The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour Blueprints amp Footprints takes
place on April 22 from noon to 6 pm Nestled among towering pines
and grand magnolias Garden Oaks is a refreshing surprise in the
middle of the nationrsquos fourth largest city This quaint and architec-
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This bi-annual Home and Garden Tour features 6 homes and 2 gar-
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Constable program Garden Oaks Elementary and other neighbor-
hood causes Information wwwgardenoaksorg
2012 GARDEN OAKS HOME TOURBlueprints amp Footprints APRIL 22
LocationsHomes802 W 42nd St (above)
224 W 34th St (left)
811 W 41st St
424 W 32nd St
811 W 42nd St
1071 W 41st St
Gardens744 W 43rd St
1325 Sue Barnett St
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Class Attendees Get Exciting ldquohow tordquo lessons on preparing great grilled foods Full instruction by our renowned chefs Come hungry - all foods prepared amp served Premium wines and beers available Soft drinks included Recipes Grocery Shopping List and more included
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
the weekends of April 27 and May 4 Tour hours are Friday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm The entire event
raises funds for raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research at
Baylor College of Medicine Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door
Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
Information 7137982110 or wwwbcmeduadvancementpinkribbonhouse
Cho Interiors is among the seven design firms that contributed to the 2012 Pink Ribbon House open April 27-29 and May 4-6
The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
Garden and Pond Tour May 5-6 This yearrsquos tour features more than 25 private
water gardens and koi ponds The popular self-guided tour ranges from serene
backyard garden ponds to water habitats that encompass the entire back yard
lush landscaping blooming water lilies graceful fantail goldfish and show-quality
koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
owners themselves who will be on hand to answer questions Tickets are $10
and good for both days Information wwwhoustonpondsocietyorg or
dcook1838aolcom
DOWNTOWN HOME TOUR MAY 5
If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
what highrise living is like check out the Downtown
Home Tour on May 5 from noon to 5 pm The tour
offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
Building City View Lofts Commerce Towers
Hermann Lofts Houston House Post Rice Lofts
and more This event is in conjunction with the
Sustainable Living Fest happening Market Square
Park on the same day Headquarters for the tour
are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
Information wwwhoustondowntownalliancecom
PINK RIBBON HOUSEAPRIL 7 AND MAY 4
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
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After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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LEFT Flexible ultra-thin linear LED lights can be placed under a bed inside abookcase over a cabinet around a cove Kichlerrsquos energy efficient DesignPro LED products are said to last four times longer than xenon alternativesPhoto courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
71
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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Plants for Todays Gardens Dr William Welch and Greg Grant On April
21 the class Perfect Pergolas offers a hands-on demonstration of how to
make your own eye-catching garden structure The class is led by Steven
Chamblee Chief Horticulturist for Chandor Gardens in Weatherford and
consulting editor and author for Neil Sperrys GARDENS magazine
Information 2813518851 or wwwarborgatecom
The Houston Arboretum amp Nature Center is encouraging families to GetOutside for Earth Day with free activities including a hike along an
Arboretum trail Animal Activity Challenge stations and more on April 14
from 10 am to 4 pm Staff from REIrsquos Houston store will be onsite from
10 am to 2 pm with a demonstration campsite and information on
opportunities for outdoor family recreation Arboretum memberships will
be discounted for the day and those joining will receive discount coupons
to local museums and attractions The event also includes a Native Plant
Sale at Arboretumrsquos main building as well as refreshments Admission to
the Earth Day Celebration is free Information 7136818433 or
wwwhoustonarboretumorg
MUSEUMS amp GALLERIESLast month The Museum of Fine Arts Houston debuted the first-ever mono-
graphic exhibition of paintings by 17th Century Dutch still-life painter Willem van
Aelst Co-organized by the MFAH the National Gallery of Art Washington and
the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Elegance and Refinement The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst features 28 of the artistrsquos finest works culled
from private and public collections in the United States and Europe Recognized
as one of the leading painters in the Dutch Republic during the ldquoGolden Agerdquo of
Dutch painting he was largely forgotten by the 19th century The exhibition aims
to restore Van Aelstrsquos stature by showcasing his technical brilliance attention to
detail and ingenious brushwork for 21st-century audiences to discover The
exhibit continues at the MFAH through May 28 Information 7136397300 or
wwwmfahorg
Houstonrsquos own Rice University is home to the only university art museum in the
nation dedicated to site-specific installation art Rice Gallery presents temporary
large-scale environments that visitors can enter and explore Artists typically use
inexpensive materials to create stunning works of art Opening April 13 and con-
tinuing through June 24 Rice Galleryrsquos commission of Japanese artist Yasuaki
Onishi coincides with the Grand Opening of the Asia Society Texas Centerrsquos
new Houston headquarters designed by Yoshio Taniguchi Yasuaki Onishirsquos cre-
ation for Rice Gallery reverse of volume (RG) employs the simplest materials
ndash translucent plastic sheeting strings of black glue and fishing line ndash to create
monumental forms that resemble mountains or clouds floating in space His
process of ldquocasting the invisiblerdquo involves draping the sheeting over objects
which are removed to leave only their impressions Onishi views this process of
ldquoreversingrdquo sculpture to be a meditation on the nature of the negative space or
void left behind Information 7133486069 or wwwricegalleryorg
This gallery show is for those handyman types and anyone who appreciates
their work Houston Center for Contemporary Craft features the fascinating
woodcarvings of Houston Heights resident Chris Hedrick The exhibition
Implied Utility runs April 14-June 10 Hedrickrsquos meticulous yet humorous
works depict hacksaws and power drills hammers and rakes that elevate these
hardworking old-school tools to new artistic heights The show is an experience
a delightful combination of beauty accuracy wit and irony Information
7135294848 or wwwcrafthoustonorg
Learn how to build a pergola at the Arbor Gate on April 21Photo courtesy of Home amp Habitat
On view at Rice Gallery April 13 through June 24 Yasuaki Onishi creates one of his reverse of volume installations
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Locations941 CORTLANDT (ABOVE)Mueller Home (1920s Bungalow Style)
515 HARVARD (LEFT)Womble Home (1906 Queen Anne Cottage)
706 CORTLANDTTegtmeier Home (1920s Bungalow)
1243 TULANEFritsch Home (1920s Cottage)
531 W 16TH (BELOW LEFT)SmithYeatts Home (1903 Cottage)
1109 OXFORD (BELOW)PurdayCoon Home (2007 Contemporary)
home tours
Houston Heights Association Home amp Garden Tour takes place
April 14-15 with six homes open for touring from noon to 6 pm each
day Shuttle bus service to all of the homes is included in the ticket
price All proceeds from the event fund beautification efforts property
and park maintenance improvements and preservation and local
educational projects Information 7138614002
wwwhoustonheightsorg
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The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour takes place on April 22 and showcases six unique homes plus two remarkable gardensincluding renovations of original neighborhood homes and new construction
The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour Blueprints amp Footprints takes
place on April 22 from noon to 6 pm Nestled among towering pines
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Constable program Garden Oaks Elementary and other neighbor-
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2012 GARDEN OAKS HOME TOURBlueprints amp Footprints APRIL 22
LocationsHomes802 W 42nd St (above)
224 W 34th St (left)
811 W 41st St
424 W 32nd St
811 W 42nd St
1071 W 41st St
Gardens744 W 43rd St
1325 Sue Barnett St
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
the weekends of April 27 and May 4 Tour hours are Friday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm The entire event
raises funds for raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research at
Baylor College of Medicine Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door
Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
Information 7137982110 or wwwbcmeduadvancementpinkribbonhouse
Cho Interiors is among the seven design firms that contributed to the 2012 Pink Ribbon House open April 27-29 and May 4-6
The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
Garden and Pond Tour May 5-6 This yearrsquos tour features more than 25 private
water gardens and koi ponds The popular self-guided tour ranges from serene
backyard garden ponds to water habitats that encompass the entire back yard
lush landscaping blooming water lilies graceful fantail goldfish and show-quality
koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
owners themselves who will be on hand to answer questions Tickets are $10
and good for both days Information wwwhoustonpondsocietyorg or
dcook1838aolcom
DOWNTOWN HOME TOUR MAY 5
If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
what highrise living is like check out the Downtown
Home Tour on May 5 from noon to 5 pm The tour
offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
Building City View Lofts Commerce Towers
Hermann Lofts Houston House Post Rice Lofts
and more This event is in conjunction with the
Sustainable Living Fest happening Market Square
Park on the same day Headquarters for the tour
are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
Information wwwhoustondowntownalliancecom
PINK RIBBON HOUSEAPRIL 7 AND MAY 4
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
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After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
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The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
71
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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april calendar
HOME SHOWThe Houston Home Show takes place April 13-15 at the George RBrown Convention Center Get your spring projects underway with helpform the experts and sources for outdoor living landscaping air condition-ing design and decor Information wwwTexasHomeandGardencom
CLASSESGardeners looking for knowledge and ideas will always find an impres-
sive variety of classes at The Arbor Gate On April 14 gardeners can
learn about Heirloom Shrubs and Vines for Houston Gardens The class
is led by the co-authors of Heirloom Gardening in the South-Yesterdays
Plants for Todays Gardens Dr William Welch and Greg Grant On April
21 the class Perfect Pergolas offers a hands-on demonstration of how to
make your own eye-catching garden structure The class is led by Steven
Chamblee Chief Horticulturist for Chandor Gardens in Weatherford and
consulting editor and author for Neil Sperrys GARDENS magazine
Information 2813518851 or wwwarborgatecom
The Houston Arboretum amp Nature Center is encouraging families to GetOutside for Earth Day with free activities including a hike along an
Arboretum trail Animal Activity Challenge stations and more on April 14
from 10 am to 4 pm Staff from REIrsquos Houston store will be onsite from
10 am to 2 pm with a demonstration campsite and information on
opportunities for outdoor family recreation Arboretum memberships will
be discounted for the day and those joining will receive discount coupons
to local museums and attractions The event also includes a Native Plant
Sale at Arboretumrsquos main building as well as refreshments Admission to
the Earth Day Celebration is free Information 7136818433 or
wwwhoustonarboretumorg
MUSEUMS amp GALLERIESLast month The Museum of Fine Arts Houston debuted the first-ever mono-
graphic exhibition of paintings by 17th Century Dutch still-life painter Willem van
Aelst Co-organized by the MFAH the National Gallery of Art Washington and
the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Elegance and Refinement The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst features 28 of the artistrsquos finest works culled
from private and public collections in the United States and Europe Recognized
as one of the leading painters in the Dutch Republic during the ldquoGolden Agerdquo of
Dutch painting he was largely forgotten by the 19th century The exhibition aims
to restore Van Aelstrsquos stature by showcasing his technical brilliance attention to
detail and ingenious brushwork for 21st-century audiences to discover The
exhibit continues at the MFAH through May 28 Information 7136397300 or
wwwmfahorg
Houstonrsquos own Rice University is home to the only university art museum in the
nation dedicated to site-specific installation art Rice Gallery presents temporary
large-scale environments that visitors can enter and explore Artists typically use
inexpensive materials to create stunning works of art Opening April 13 and con-
tinuing through June 24 Rice Galleryrsquos commission of Japanese artist Yasuaki
Onishi coincides with the Grand Opening of the Asia Society Texas Centerrsquos
new Houston headquarters designed by Yoshio Taniguchi Yasuaki Onishirsquos cre-
ation for Rice Gallery reverse of volume (RG) employs the simplest materials
ndash translucent plastic sheeting strings of black glue and fishing line ndash to create
monumental forms that resemble mountains or clouds floating in space His
process of ldquocasting the invisiblerdquo involves draping the sheeting over objects
which are removed to leave only their impressions Onishi views this process of
ldquoreversingrdquo sculpture to be a meditation on the nature of the negative space or
void left behind Information 7133486069 or wwwricegalleryorg
This gallery show is for those handyman types and anyone who appreciates
their work Houston Center for Contemporary Craft features the fascinating
woodcarvings of Houston Heights resident Chris Hedrick The exhibition
Implied Utility runs April 14-June 10 Hedrickrsquos meticulous yet humorous
works depict hacksaws and power drills hammers and rakes that elevate these
hardworking old-school tools to new artistic heights The show is an experience
a delightful combination of beauty accuracy wit and irony Information
7135294848 or wwwcrafthoustonorg
Learn how to build a pergola at the Arbor Gate on April 21Photo courtesy of Home amp Habitat
On view at Rice Gallery April 13 through June 24 Yasuaki Onishi creates one of his reverse of volume installations
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Locations941 CORTLANDT (ABOVE)Mueller Home (1920s Bungalow Style)
515 HARVARD (LEFT)Womble Home (1906 Queen Anne Cottage)
706 CORTLANDTTegtmeier Home (1920s Bungalow)
1243 TULANEFritsch Home (1920s Cottage)
531 W 16TH (BELOW LEFT)SmithYeatts Home (1903 Cottage)
1109 OXFORD (BELOW)PurdayCoon Home (2007 Contemporary)
home tours
Houston Heights Association Home amp Garden Tour takes place
April 14-15 with six homes open for touring from noon to 6 pm each
day Shuttle bus service to all of the homes is included in the ticket
price All proceeds from the event fund beautification efforts property
and park maintenance improvements and preservation and local
educational projects Information 7138614002
wwwhoustonheightsorg
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The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour takes place on April 22 and showcases six unique homes plus two remarkable gardensincluding renovations of original neighborhood homes and new construction
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Constable program Garden Oaks Elementary and other neighbor-
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2012 GARDEN OAKS HOME TOURBlueprints amp Footprints APRIL 22
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224 W 34th St (left)
811 W 41st St
424 W 32nd St
811 W 42nd St
1071 W 41st St
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1325 Sue Barnett St
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
the weekends of April 27 and May 4 Tour hours are Friday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm The entire event
raises funds for raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research at
Baylor College of Medicine Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door
Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
Information 7137982110 or wwwbcmeduadvancementpinkribbonhouse
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The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
Garden and Pond Tour May 5-6 This yearrsquos tour features more than 25 private
water gardens and koi ponds The popular self-guided tour ranges from serene
backyard garden ponds to water habitats that encompass the entire back yard
lush landscaping blooming water lilies graceful fantail goldfish and show-quality
koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
owners themselves who will be on hand to answer questions Tickets are $10
and good for both days Information wwwhoustonpondsocietyorg or
dcook1838aolcom
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If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
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offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
Building City View Lofts Commerce Towers
Hermann Lofts Houston House Post Rice Lofts
and more This event is in conjunction with the
Sustainable Living Fest happening Market Square
Park on the same day Headquarters for the tour
are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
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PINK RIBBON HOUSEAPRIL 7 AND MAY 4
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
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After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
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The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
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The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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HOUSTON HEIGHTS ASSOCIATIONHOME amp GARDEN TOUR APRIL 14-15
Locations941 CORTLANDT (ABOVE)Mueller Home (1920s Bungalow Style)
515 HARVARD (LEFT)Womble Home (1906 Queen Anne Cottage)
706 CORTLANDTTegtmeier Home (1920s Bungalow)
1243 TULANEFritsch Home (1920s Cottage)
531 W 16TH (BELOW LEFT)SmithYeatts Home (1903 Cottage)
1109 OXFORD (BELOW)PurdayCoon Home (2007 Contemporary)
home tours
Houston Heights Association Home amp Garden Tour takes place
April 14-15 with six homes open for touring from noon to 6 pm each
day Shuttle bus service to all of the homes is included in the ticket
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educational projects Information 7138614002
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224 W 34th St (left)
811 W 41st St
424 W 32nd St
811 W 42nd St
1071 W 41st St
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Molly Fowler
Konrad Haskins
Dorothy Huang
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For a complete lineup and dates vist
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All GrillMaster classes are held in our brand-new
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Spring TX 77379
Class Attendees Get Exciting ldquohow tordquo lessons on preparing great grilled foods Full instruction by our renowned chefs Come hungry - all foods prepared amp served Premium wines and beers available Soft drinks included Recipes Grocery Shopping List and more included
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
the weekends of April 27 and May 4 Tour hours are Friday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm The entire event
raises funds for raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research at
Baylor College of Medicine Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door
Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
Information 7137982110 or wwwbcmeduadvancementpinkribbonhouse
Cho Interiors is among the seven design firms that contributed to the 2012 Pink Ribbon House open April 27-29 and May 4-6
The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
Garden and Pond Tour May 5-6 This yearrsquos tour features more than 25 private
water gardens and koi ponds The popular self-guided tour ranges from serene
backyard garden ponds to water habitats that encompass the entire back yard
lush landscaping blooming water lilies graceful fantail goldfish and show-quality
koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
owners themselves who will be on hand to answer questions Tickets are $10
and good for both days Information wwwhoustonpondsocietyorg or
dcook1838aolcom
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If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
what highrise living is like check out the Downtown
Home Tour on May 5 from noon to 5 pm The tour
offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
Building City View Lofts Commerce Towers
Hermann Lofts Houston House Post Rice Lofts
and more This event is in conjunction with the
Sustainable Living Fest happening Market Square
Park on the same day Headquarters for the tour
are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
Information wwwhoustondowntownalliancecom
PINK RIBBON HOUSEAPRIL 7 AND MAY 4
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
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Before
After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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We build solid Custom
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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We have been working with the same Amish family formore than 10 years We accommodate any size projectfrom efficiency kitchens to multi-million dollar homesand commercial office buildings Amish Cabinets is fam-ily owned and operated and will provide exceptional service and quality without the inflated price tag Wetake complete responsibility for the cabinets fromdesign and measurement to shipping and installation
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Affordable Custom Cabinetry
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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We Do ESTATE SALESCall Us
Wed - Sat 1000 - 530 Sun - Tues By Chance or Appt
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HOUSTONrsquoS PREMIER POOL REMODELER SINCE 1982
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for Lumber Liquidators
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OFF20
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1990
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Tues Wed Fri amp Sat 10 am ndash 6 pm Mon amp Thurs 10 am ndash 8 pm Sun 12 noon ndash 5 pm
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See store for details Prices good while supplies last
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Rug Gallery store locations
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HOUSTON HEIGHTS ASSOCIATIONHOME amp GARDEN TOUR APRIL 14-15
Locations941 CORTLANDT (ABOVE)Mueller Home (1920s Bungalow Style)
515 HARVARD (LEFT)Womble Home (1906 Queen Anne Cottage)
706 CORTLANDTTegtmeier Home (1920s Bungalow)
1243 TULANEFritsch Home (1920s Cottage)
531 W 16TH (BELOW LEFT)SmithYeatts Home (1903 Cottage)
1109 OXFORD (BELOW)PurdayCoon Home (2007 Contemporary)
home tours
Houston Heights Association Home amp Garden Tour takes place
April 14-15 with six homes open for touring from noon to 6 pm each
day Shuttle bus service to all of the homes is included in the ticket
price All proceeds from the event fund beautification efforts property
and park maintenance improvements and preservation and local
educational projects Information 7138614002
wwwhoustonheightsorg
19
Closets bull OfficesPantries bull Wallbeds
Media CentersLaundry Rooms
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Organize Your Whole House
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The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour takes place on April 22 and showcases six unique homes plus two remarkable gardensincluding renovations of original neighborhood homes and new construction
The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour Blueprints amp Footprints takes
place on April 22 from noon to 6 pm Nestled among towering pines
and grand magnolias Garden Oaks is a refreshing surprise in the
middle of the nationrsquos fourth largest city This quaint and architec-
turally unique neighborhood maintains its charm and sense of history
This bi-annual Home and Garden Tour features 6 homes and 2 gar-
dens Proceeds from the tour support of parks and green spaces the
Constable program Garden Oaks Elementary and other neighbor-
hood causes Information wwwgardenoaksorg
2012 GARDEN OAKS HOME TOURBlueprints amp Footprints APRIL 22
LocationsHomes802 W 42nd St (above)
224 W 34th St (left)
811 W 41st St
424 W 32nd St
811 W 42nd St
1071 W 41st St
Gardens744 W 43rd St
1325 Sue Barnett St
21
WONDERFAUX STUDIOS LLC281-242-4937
12919 SW Freeway Ste 120 bull Stafford TX 77477NEW HOURS Starting April 9 mdash M-F 9-6 Sat 10-3
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Annie Sloane Chalk Paint Workshops Furniture 101Call 2812424937 to enroll Space is limited $225
Visit the following locations for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Products
No Sanding No Priming The Best Furniture Paint in The World
Like us on FACEBOOKndashWonderfaux Studio-Houston
All classes taught by
professional chefs
Molly Fowler
Konrad Haskins
Dorothy Huang
Chris Marks
For a complete lineup and dates vist
wwwGrillMaster101com
All GrillMaster classes are held in our brand-new
pavilion located at18700 Carrot St
Spring TX 77379
Class Attendees Get Exciting ldquohow tordquo lessons on preparing great grilled foods Full instruction by our renowned chefs Come hungry - all foods prepared amp served Premium wines and beers available Soft drinks included Recipes Grocery Shopping List and more included
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
the weekends of April 27 and May 4 Tour hours are Friday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm The entire event
raises funds for raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research at
Baylor College of Medicine Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door
Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
Information 7137982110 or wwwbcmeduadvancementpinkribbonhouse
Cho Interiors is among the seven design firms that contributed to the 2012 Pink Ribbon House open April 27-29 and May 4-6
The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
Garden and Pond Tour May 5-6 This yearrsquos tour features more than 25 private
water gardens and koi ponds The popular self-guided tour ranges from serene
backyard garden ponds to water habitats that encompass the entire back yard
lush landscaping blooming water lilies graceful fantail goldfish and show-quality
koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
owners themselves who will be on hand to answer questions Tickets are $10
and good for both days Information wwwhoustonpondsocietyorg or
dcook1838aolcom
DOWNTOWN HOME TOUR MAY 5
If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
what highrise living is like check out the Downtown
Home Tour on May 5 from noon to 5 pm The tour
offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
Building City View Lofts Commerce Towers
Hermann Lofts Houston House Post Rice Lofts
and more This event is in conjunction with the
Sustainable Living Fest happening Market Square
Park on the same day Headquarters for the tour
are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
Information wwwhoustondowntownalliancecom
PINK RIBBON HOUSEAPRIL 7 AND MAY 4
23
NATURAL STONE FABRICATIONFINE FURNITURE COUNTERTOPS VANITIES amp FIREPLACES
FOR APPOINTMENT CALL (281) 242-9009 WWWICMMARBLECOM
Since 1988
314 E 11TH STREET (THE HEIGHTS) bull 7138613551 bull wwwCandDhardwarecom
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Yoursquove Got MailWersquove got mailboxes
We carry a variety of styles and finishes to
complimentyour porch or entry
For WineEnthusiastsServing pieces and Lazy Susans made
from retired wine barrelsEach piece is uniquely handcrafted in Texas from vintage French or
American wine barrelsCooperage stamps
vary
Save your wine memories in a clever cork cage10-12rdquo H Styles vary
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
38TH ANNUAL GALVESTON HISTORIC HOMES TOURMAY 5-6 AND 12-13
1301 Market St
1409 Ave M
2001 Post Office St 3315 Ave O 1510 Church St
1904 Ave M
25
MIRROR MAKEOVERbull Average makeovers from $150 to $250bull Conceal black edges on aging mirrorsbull Wide selection of frame styles
Call Now to Schedule your Complimentary Design Consultation
Conditions apply Call for details
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SPRING
SPECIAL
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Before
After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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TACLA015311E
We build solid Custom
stainless steel Smoker
Pits Charcoal Grills
Gas Grills and other
accessories for the
built-in Outdoor Kitchen
Application We can
tailor any of our products
to accommodate your
particular cooking style
and needs
Come Visit Our Showroom in Houston
10016 Eastex Frwy Houston TX 77093(281) 987-3474 bull wwwpittsandspittscom
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
53
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
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The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
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The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
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Constable program Garden Oaks Elementary and other neighbor-
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2012 GARDEN OAKS HOME TOURBlueprints amp Footprints APRIL 22
LocationsHomes802 W 42nd St (above)
224 W 34th St (left)
811 W 41st St
424 W 32nd St
811 W 42nd St
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
the weekends of April 27 and May 4 Tour hours are Friday 10 am to 3 pm
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Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
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The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
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water gardens and koi ponds The popular self-guided tour ranges from serene
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koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
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are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
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PINK RIBBON HOUSEAPRIL 7 AND MAY 4
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
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After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
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The 2012 Garden Oaks Home Tour takes place on April 22 and showcases six unique homes plus two remarkable gardensincluding renovations of original neighborhood homes and new construction
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Constable program Garden Oaks Elementary and other neighbor-
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224 W 34th St (left)
811 W 41st St
424 W 32nd St
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
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Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm The entire event
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Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
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The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
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If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
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offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
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are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
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PINK RIBBON HOUSEAPRIL 7 AND MAY 4
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
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Before
After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
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bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
71
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
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The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
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backyard garden ponds to water habitats that encompass the entire back yard
lush landscaping blooming water lilies graceful fantail goldfish and show-quality
koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
owners themselves who will be on hand to answer questions Tickets are $10
and good for both days Information wwwhoustonpondsocietyorg or
dcook1838aolcom
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If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
what highrise living is like check out the Downtown
Home Tour on May 5 from noon to 5 pm The tour
offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
Building City View Lofts Commerce Towers
Hermann Lofts Houston House Post Rice Lofts
and more This event is in conjunction with the
Sustainable Living Fest happening Market Square
Park on the same day Headquarters for the tour
are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
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Before
After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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The 2012 Pink Ribbon House the sixth in a series located in Memorials
Hunters Creek Village at 10619 Fairlane Drive opens to the public for tours on
the weekends of April 27 and May 4 Tour hours are Friday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm The entire event
raises funds for raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research at
Baylor College of Medicine Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door
Friday evening April 20 features a special preview party tickets are $100
Information 7137982110 or wwwbcmeduadvancementpinkribbonhouse
Cho Interiors is among the seven design firms that contributed to the 2012 Pink Ribbon House open April 27-29 and May 4-6
The Water Garden and Pond Tour takes place across the Houston area May 5-6
HOUSTONrsquoS ANNUAL POND TOURMAY 5-6Lone Star Koi Club and Houston Pond Society present the annual Water
Garden and Pond Tour May 5-6 This yearrsquos tour features more than 25 private
water gardens and koi ponds The popular self-guided tour ranges from serene
backyard garden ponds to water habitats that encompass the entire back yard
lush landscaping blooming water lilies graceful fantail goldfish and show-quality
koi Many of these ponds and gardens were designed and built by the home-
owners themselves who will be on hand to answer questions Tickets are $10
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dcook1838aolcom
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If yoursquore pondering a move to a downtown loft or
apartment or even if you are just curious to see
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Home Tour on May 5 from noon to 5 pm The tour
offers access to 10 downtown buildings and private
residences including Bayou Lofts Cash Register
Building City View Lofts Commerce Towers
Hermann Lofts Houston House Post Rice Lofts
and more This event is in conjunction with the
Sustainable Living Fest happening Market Square
Park on the same day Headquarters for the tour
are the Post Rice Lofts 909 Texas Avenue
Information wwwhoustondowntownalliancecom
PINK RIBBON HOUSEAPRIL 7 AND MAY 4
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
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Before
After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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houseamp home | Apr i l 2012 | house and home on l ine com28
BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
31
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
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ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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Before
After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
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bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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We have been working with the same Amish family formore than 10 years We accommodate any size projectfrom efficiency kitchens to multi-million dollar homesand commercial office buildings Amish Cabinets is fam-ily owned and operated and will provide exceptional service and quality without the inflated price tag Wetake complete responsibility for the cabinets fromdesign and measurement to shipping and installation
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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Located at Memorial amp Kirkwood
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1200 National StreetNear Downtown
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T-F 830-400Sat 830-1200
Cabinets in Stock
73
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Tankless Gas Water Heaters
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HOMEOWNERS
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we can save you hundreds and
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DOWS bull DOORS bullSIDING
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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Specializing In Hardwood Lumber Plywood and MouldingPERSONAL SERVICE PROMPT DELIVERY
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Serving Texas and the US
We Stock Integral Colors
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75
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10 OFFour already low prices
ON ALL IRON BEDS
mention this ad Not valid with any other offer
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Kitchens bull BathsEntertainment Centers
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Design l Value l ServiceSince 1972
Free Budget Estimates
ForYour Life
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Custom Rug Work RoomWall-to-Wall Carpet bull Binding Service
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7 1 3 7 8 4 1 1 8 0
R U B I N rsquo SCustom Rugs and Fine CarpetCustom Rugs and Fine Carpet
77
2009-B Lou Ella LaneHouston Tx 77018
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Specializing inNew Installation
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H e a d
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ttoo
Professional SprinklerInstallations by
irr igat ion ser vices
Texas Licensed Irrigator 6569
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headtoheadirrigationmaccomendorsed by publisher
Professional Insect and Rodent Control
1 No cabinet emptying2 Treatment options tailored to meet
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HI IrsquoM R-JAEIrsquom an athletic playful pup lookingfor a best friend Irsquom 7-month-oldShepherd mix so I really really real-ly wanna find a fetch buddy ndash youthrow the toys Irsquoll do the fetchinglsquotil both our tongues are hangingAnd Irsquod love a running buddy tooIrsquom always looking for someone toplay chase Irsquove chased after hun-dreds of squirrels but they donrsquotever chase back I wonder why Soif yoursquore one of those outdoorsytypes who likes going to the park orcool places like the Boneyard Iknow we can be the best of friendsIrsquom still a pup so you may have toteach me a few rules and stuff but Ipromise to make you laugh everyday Oh yeah and when wersquore bothgood and tired Irsquoll show you Irsquom achampion snuggler Irsquom ready areyou ready Come down to HSPCAand check me outID 155335
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Take an ordinary journey to an extraordinary place
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The Arbor Gate
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Beautifying your neighborhood one door at a time
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Why are we THE BEST on-site door refinishingcompany in Houston
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We Do Windowsand Doors
Personalized Service at Affordable PricesCall Nelson Fisher for estimates brochures or more details
Prices gladly quoted by phone
Texas Windows amp Doors Inc908 Town amp Country Blvd 120
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Replacement Window Specialist bull Since 1985
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OVER 14 YEARS EXPERIENCE bull 713-587-0000 bull WWWBOUTROSCONSTRUCTIONCOM
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So many choices go into making the right design
for every New Home build Remodel or Repair
be sure you choose the right Electrician
IMAGE ELECTRIC
Specialist in Residential amp Commercial
Electrical Service
Free Consultations
Educated Experienced Craftsmanfor all your Electrical Needs
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NWAResidential amp Commercial
Painting bull Siding bull Sheetrock bull FencingDoors amp Windows bull Bathroom RemodelingKitchen Remodeling bull Granite Countertops
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NEW CUSTOMERSGET 10
OFF
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We agreedon themost important detail
We called NARI
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We called NARI
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The National Association of the RemodelingIndustry (NARI) helps consumers find quali-fied contractors and suppliers for their job
Hiring a NARI member lets you pick theright contractor or supplier for your jobFrom an updated kitchen to a home the-ater fully func-tional garage oran outdoor patiothere is no jobNARI profession-als canrsquot do
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Kitchen Countertops Whirlpool Tub Repair
Sheetrock Repairs Carpentry Repairs Siding Rental Property
Make Readys
Bobrsquos Renovations
713-557-3310
BLUEDIAMOND
POOLSConstruction
RepairMaintenance
2818500284wwwblue-diamondspcom
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We Service All Brands bull wwwAirDepotcom bull 281-477-3700
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(1-10 Kirkwood)
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Professionalism Creativity amp Outstanding Service at Your Reach
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Serving Southwest Houston amp Fort Bend County
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11925 Southwest Fwy 2 bull 2818796300
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Since 1972 By George SzontaghTREC License 2212PrepurchaseSlabPier amp BeamSince 1990
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All Kinds of Woodwork bull All Custom Built
FALCO CONSTRUCTION INC
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Since 1976
bull Kitchen and Bath Remodels bull
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713-861-7750
We Do ESTATE SALESCall Us
Wed - Sat 1000 - 530 Sun - Tues By Chance or Appt
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HEIGHTS
Gus Olivares 713-861-0729wwwbrightmetals-oftheheightscom626 E 11th St bull Houston TX 77008
Total RenovationsDecking bull Tile bull Resurface bull Waterfalls
Call now for a free estimate
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HOUSTONrsquoS PREMIER POOL REMODELER SINCE 1982
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We Restore Bricks to Original Beauty
Since 1993
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LAMINATESAuthorized Installer
for Lumber Liquidators
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Custom colors and finishes
Like us on Facebook713-528-5428
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OFF20
OFF
CREATIVE IMPROVEMENTS LLCResidential amp Commercial
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Family Owned ampOperated Since
1990
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Tues Wed Fri amp Sat 10 am ndash 6 pm Mon amp Thurs 10 am ndash 8 pm Sun 12 noon ndash 5 pm
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See store for details Prices good while supplies last
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Rug Gallery store locations
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The 38th Annual Galveston Historic HomesTour returns for two weekends this spring May5-6 and 12-13 The tour showcases 10 historichomes offering a fascinating journey through theislandrsquos extraordinary architectural history andstoried past Tickets are $15 for GalvestonHistorical Foundation members and $20 for non-members before May 4 and are available onlineand at area Kroger stores Information4097657834 or wwwgalvestonhistoryorg
38TH ANNUAL GALVESTON HISTORIC HOMES TOURMAY 5-6 AND 12-13
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1409 Ave M
2001 Post Office St 3315 Ave O 1510 Church St
1904 Ave M
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MIRROR MAKEOVERbull Average makeovers from $150 to $250bull Conceal black edges on aging mirrorsbull Wide selection of frame styles
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Before
After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
27
TACLA015311E
We build solid Custom
stainless steel Smoker
Pits Charcoal Grills
Gas Grills and other
accessories for the
built-in Outdoor Kitchen
Application We can
tailor any of our products
to accommodate your
particular cooking style
and needs
Come Visit Our Showroom in Houston
10016 Eastex Frwy Houston TX 77093(281) 987-3474 bull wwwpittsandspittscom
houseamp home | Apr i l 2012 | house and home on l ine com28
BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
53
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
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A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
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Before
After
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
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BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
71
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
New Haloxen bulbsfor recessed canlights are energyefficient and lastfor yearsPhoto byJanet Lenzen
project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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be sure you choose the right Electrician
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Specialist in Residential amp Commercial
Electrical Service
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POOLSConstruction
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Since 1976
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1990
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before ampamp after
Subtle changes in form and function refresh and refine a tiny condo kitchen
A Splash of Style
Going to the hair salon is not the usual way to gain a client but hairdresser
Cathy Clark was having problems with her condo and needed my help
ldquoThe kitchen backsplash decision was getting on my nerves and just wasnrsquot
workingrdquo she explains ldquoI couldnrsquot figure out how to pull it all together The
backsplash had me really stumped and I could not figure out what color to
paint the wallsrdquo Cathy said
Since we had worked together before on her living and dining rooms
(Houston House amp Home April 2010 ldquo Finding Harmonyrdquo) Cathy knew
what to expect and felt confident with my recommendations We met at her
nearby condo and had a look Since her kitchen was small but wonderful it
just needed a few tweaks to make it spectacular With one meeting followed
by a few emails we transformed her condo kitchen ldquoYou made it so easyrdquo
she exclaimed ldquoThe more I had looked at tile the more confused I became
about what I wantedrdquo she explained
BY JOETTA MOULDEN bull PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
BEFORE (above) It was easy to see how small this condo kitchen was and howmuch it needed a smooth-flowing color scheme with the adjoining livingdining room
AFTER (top of page) Because the kitchen was diminutive function and color flowwas important
BEFORE
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TACLA015311E
We build solid Custom
stainless steel Smoker
Pits Charcoal Grills
Gas Grills and other
accessories for the
built-in Outdoor Kitchen
Application We can
tailor any of our products
to accommodate your
particular cooking style
and needs
Come Visit Our Showroom in Houston
10016 Eastex Frwy Houston TX 77093(281) 987-3474 bull wwwpittsandspittscom
houseamp home | Apr i l 2012 | house and home on l ine com28
BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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We have been working with the same Amish family formore than 10 years We accommodate any size projectfrom efficiency kitchens to multi-million dollar homesand commercial office buildings Amish Cabinets is fam-ily owned and operated and will provide exceptional service and quality without the inflated price tag Wetake complete responsibility for the cabinets fromdesign and measurement to shipping and installation
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
53
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
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A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
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BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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Open by appointment Only
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
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The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
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The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
New Haloxen bulbsfor recessed canlights are energyefficient and lastfor yearsPhoto byJanet Lenzen
project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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HI IrsquoM R-JAEIrsquom an athletic playful pup lookingfor a best friend Irsquom 7-month-oldShepherd mix so I really really real-ly wanna find a fetch buddy ndash youthrow the toys Irsquoll do the fetchinglsquotil both our tongues are hangingAnd Irsquod love a running buddy tooIrsquom always looking for someone toplay chase Irsquove chased after hun-dreds of squirrels but they donrsquotever chase back I wonder why Soif yoursquore one of those outdoorsytypes who likes going to the park orcool places like the Boneyard Iknow we can be the best of friendsIrsquom still a pup so you may have toteach me a few rules and stuff but Ipromise to make you laugh everyday Oh yeah and when wersquore bothgood and tired Irsquoll show you Irsquom achampion snuggler Irsquom ready areyou ready Come down to HSPCAand check me outID 155335
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BEFORE (above right)The lack of a backsplash wall behind the desk led tounsightly marks on the surface while the area behindthe top of the refrigerator was lackluster the refriger-ator door opened the wrong way
AFTER (top of page)Flipping the hinges and restyling the top of the fridgewas easy and made a huge difference Adding thetile backsplash to the desk not only balanced theroom but keeps the pencil cup from marring up thewall too
BEFORE
This agony went on for about six weeks
until Cathy contacted me for help ldquoWhat
a relief You shuffled through my stack of
59 tile samples selected just the right one
and we were on our wayrdquo Cathy said ldquoI
was very excited about it and was also
relieved to be rid of my indecisionrdquo
TIP Your eyes will first go to the lightest
and darkest items in a photograph
Using fruit and flowers to create contrast
with neutral paint and tile often gives you
the most bang for the buck and helps for
resale too
To expand the small room visually I rec-
ommended that she have her contractor
Gus Lemus Residential Services paint the
flat walls in her kitchen to match the
already-painted cabinets which were paint-
ed in Pratt amp Lambert Downy Gray 2255
satin enamel This color coordinates beauti-
fully with the Cadet Gray 2243) flat wall
paint in the adjoining living and dining
rooms
I also noticed the door of her fridge
opened the wrong way increasing her frus-
tration level because she had to walk around
the fridge to open the door
Gus switched the hinges mdash an easy fix
From the number of tile samples she had
gathered we chose a backsplash tile from
Home Depot mdash MS International Crema
Ivy Bamboo Stone Pattern Mosaic Polished
Marble It looks great with her existing
Bianco Mineral Formica solid surface coun-
ters installed by Lowersquos and her Blanco
under mount sink and Blanco faucet pur-
chased online at wwwebaycom The oil-
rubbed bronze pulls and knobs are from
Beringrsquos Hardware
TIP Cabinets donrsquot have to stand out
Sometimes painting them the same color
as the wall can make them ldquodisappearrdquo in
a small kitchen
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
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so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
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BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
New Haloxen bulbsfor recessed canlights are energyefficient and lastfor yearsPhoto byJanet Lenzen
project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
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for Lumber Liquidators
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1990
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Tues Wed Fri amp Sat 10 am ndash 6 pm Mon amp Thurs 10 am ndash 8 pm Sun 12 noon ndash 5 pm
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See store for details Prices good while supplies last
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Rug Gallery store locations
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Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home yoursquove always dreamed of Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflectyour personality and can be artfully arranged Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her uniqueSee more makeovers on her Web site at wwwshelterstylecom e-mail her at joettashelterstylecom or call 7134612063 If an initial appointment or referral is booked byApril 30 a 15 percent first meeting discount will be given Shelterstylecom holds a Pages of Happiness rating and for the fifth consecutive year a ldquoSuper Service Awardrdquo pre-sented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on wwwangieslistcom
AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
ers from Container Store inside the cabinets to the right of the washer dryer
ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
blood pressure toordquo she smiled
I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
included wrapping the tile completely around the pass-through wall above the
sink as well as extending the tile beyond side of the washerdryer cabinet and
to form a backsplash on the existing desk ldquoThe tile looks fantastic and is so
easy to live with I really liked your idea of tiling up the wall and around the
pass-through and behind the desk Nothing was difficult and the project went
so quickly and smoothlyrdquo she explained She was confident it would turn out
after the success of her livingdining room project
ldquoMy family and friends say they love it even the ones who donrsquot mind
telling me if they donrsquot like somethingrdquo Cathy said ldquoI definitely recommend
professional design help I would probably still be wondering what backsplash
to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
such a big differencerdquo she smiled
TRADE SECRETSbull Think green Painting existing cabi-nets and adding new hardware keepsthem out of the landfill and savesmoney too
bull Pay attention Sometimes the easi-est changesmdashlike flipping refrigeratorhingesmdashcan eliminate frustrations youdidnrsquot even know you had
bull Get creative Covering the entirewall around a pass-through with tileadds style and impact
bull Sometimes the most effective strat-egy is not to gut your kitchen but tofirst rethink the pieces that are alreadypaid for
BEFORE (below) A two-tone diagonal backsplashand a total lack of fireprooftile along the washerdryerwood wall enclosure did notmeet code the walls need-ed lightening with paint
BEFORE
31
wwwmooreinteriorsinccom
510 Bering Ste 300 ~ HoustonTX 77057 ~ 7139749320
Specializing inBuilderRemodeling and
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April 13-15 at the George R Brown Convention Center
The best place to see touch try outand learn about products and servicesfor your home and garden
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For years the only way to build a room addition was with two-by-foursand concrete or bricks Most people still believe that since itrsquos the waythe rest of their house is built That may have been true in the past
but today therersquos another more exciting practical and beautiful solutionWhen man first started building shelters to protect him from the ele-
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A year-round addition or windows from Four Seasons Sunrooms ampWindows can open up a world of experiences for you and your family whilehelping to give you a quiet safe and climate specific environment
We are a perfect fit for every homeowner We have exactly what yourelooking for with a vast selection of windows and doors including doublehung casement sliding awning bow amp bay windows as well as slidingdoors French doors and single doors
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Ordinary vs ExtraordinaryDO YOU WANT AN ORDINARY ADDITION OR AN EXTRAORDINARY ONE
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Be greeted each morning by the brilliance of a newday
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TREAT YOUR WINDOWS RIGHTNeed window covering treatments Talk to Smith + Noble and
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peelers lettuce crispers tongs spatulas and more Visit with A
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If it belongs in the home you will findit at The Houston Home Show Get your Spring projects started and finished finallyThe Houston Home Show is the very best place to seetouch try out and learn about products and services foryour home and garden Itrsquos a getaway to get more outof your most important destination ndash your homeExplore the world of everything for your home with DIYexperts
Gazillions of Products Services amp IdeasYou can find a big range of products services andideas at the Houston Home Show Save time andmoney and gas and find it all under one roof
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WHENFriday April 13 2 pm ndash 7 pmSaturday April 14 10 am ndash 7 pmSunday April 15 11 am ndash 5 pm
WHERE George R Brown Convention Center
TICKETS Adults - $975 children under 14 -free $875 for senior citizens (Not valid with other discounts)
$1-OFF COUPONS AT wwwTexasHomeandGardencom AND IN YOUR LOCAL CIRCULAR
April 13-15 at the George R Brown Convention Center
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DO-IT-YOURSELF WITH MICHAEL GRAVESTransform your home with the latest
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bull Venetian Plaster Polished and Matte
Finish
bull Embossed Venetian Plaster
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IS IT TRASH OR TREASURE The Antique Man knows
Paul Wishnow hosts ldquoThe Antique amp
Collectible Showrdquo Sundays from 1 PM-2 PM
on News Talk 1070 KNTH AM Radio Mr
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design repair manufacture and restoration of antiques since
1944 Stop and visit ldquoThe Antique Manrdquo and get his opinions
amp expertise Bring in your small collectibles and antiques for an
opinion or a value Cost is $10 per item benefiting local chari-
ties
ADOPT A PET This cute canine was adopted 5 years
ago at one of the many pet adoption
companies at the Houston Home Show
He was given a second chance at life
along with hundreds of other pets that
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Add a new member to your family by adopting a cat or
doghellipor both
PAUL WISHNOW
MICHAEL GRAVES
GEORGE
bull BEAUTIFULNATURAL LUSTER
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HOUSTON I BRENHAM I BEAUMONT I CONROE I VICTORIA
Highest quality stained concrete
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InsulatedReplacement
Windows
HardiePlankSiding
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VISIT OUR WEBSITEFOR SPECIALS
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BBB PINNACLE WINNER
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We have been working with the same Amish family formore than 10 years We accommodate any size projectfrom efficiency kitchens to multi-million dollar homesand commercial office buildings Amish Cabinets is fam-ily owned and operated and will provide exceptional service and quality without the inflated price tag Wetake complete responsibility for the cabinets fromdesign and measurement to shipping and installation
2815872663wwwamishcabinetsoftexascom
Open by appointment Only
Affordable Custom Cabinetry
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ION ALARM ION SOUNDS 1009JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS 761JKINDUSTRIES 1024K amp M WHOLESALE 952853KATY KUSTOM GUTTERS 552KITCHEN CRAFT INTERNATIONAL 847428KOVEL HEALTHY HOME - AERUS 735KTRH - TEXAS HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW 437KURK HOMES 535LAGNIAPPE INNOVATIONS LLC 556LEAFGUARD GULF COAST 605LEGACY BUILDING SYSTEMS 907LEGACY DESIGN OUTDOORS 539LIAIZON MARKETING 447LIBERTY MUTUAL 829LIMECOAT 715LIQUID SOLES 914LOGO STUDIO 348LOWES COMPANIES 644MATRIX SATELITE 938MATTRESS FIRM 615MAX HOME 709MAYECO MAGNETIC WINDOWS 827MESQUITE COUNTRY SEASONINGS 665MICHAEL GRAVES FAUX FINISHES 253MOODY GARDENS 434MR KS HALFWAY HOUSE PET SHELTER 114MY PILLOW INC 643MY PLATES 649NARI - NATIONAL ASSOC OF THE
REMODELING INDUSTRY 547NATURAL SPRINGS WATER FILTRATION 725NATURALAWN OF AMERICA 839NEW BATH LLC 808NORTH TOWN GROUP 657OIL PAINTINGS amp FRAMES WAREHOUSE
OF TEXAS 461OUTDOOR PERFECTION LAWN amp LANDSCAPING 1014OWNER BUILDER NETWORK 1015PARAGON CASINO RESORT 742PET FLOORS OF HOUSTON 405PHANTOM SCREENS 815PINK RIBBON HOUSE 263PLEASANT VALLEY AIR 530PLEXUS SLIM 928PLUMERIA SOCIETY OF AMERICA 553PREVENTIVE PEST CONTROL 642PRINCIPLE MANAGEMENT GROUP 415QUALITY HOME PRODUCTS 915REBATH OF HARRIS COUNTY 309REDMAN POOLS 721REM SLEEP SOLUTIONS 935
EXHIBITORS (Continued)
SG11
THETRADESMAN
Custom Cabinetry and Finishing
936-295-4940
wwwthetradesmanonlinecom
SG12
EXHIBITORS (Continued)
RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN 835RHINO SHIELD 848RICKS FRONT DOOR REFINISHING 825RIVER CITY SATELLITE DIRECTV 528ROCK-CRETE FOAM INSULATORS 331ROQUE CABINET amp DOORS 519RUUD AIR CONDITIONING amp HEATING 414S-N-S REMODELING 239SALES R US 820SALLY FISHERrsquoS CUSTOM FRAMES 336SCENTSY 739SEARS HOME SERVICES 931SIT MEANS SIT DOG TRAINING 748SMITH + NOBLE 542SOLAR-X WINDOW FILM SYSTEMS 425SPAS UNLIMITED OF HOUSTON 1039SPRINKLER WAREHOUSE 420STONE SYSTEMS OF HOUSTON 524STORAGE OVERHEAD SYSTEMS 726STORK PLUMBING SERVICES 830SUNBELT SPAS 701SUNSPACE TEXAS 730TEXAS DREAM BUILDER INC 927
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY OLIVE OIL CO 860TEXAS WATER SOLUTIONS 538TGS LANDSCAPING 756THE PERFECT LIGHT 325THE SHADE AND DRAPE CO 515TOUCH OF PURPLE 752TRUE BALANCE ORTHOTICS 816TYS SPICES amp SMOKED MEATS 760USA CABINET COMPANY 349USBORNE BOOKS AND MORE 424VITA-MIX 628WEBSTER ENTERPRISES 10489431034103010381044
1042 921 1018 934 1026 1060WHOLESALE YARD ART 443WILD HORSE FOUNDATION 147WINDOW WORLD 624WING ENTERPRISES INC 625WONDERFUL WINDOWS amp SIDING 1027WOODHAVEN CONSTRUCTION INC 409WYNDHAM VACATION RESORTS 842XENON MARKETING 531YOUR INSPIRATION AT HOME 457
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Correct unevenness sinking settling or cracking of
bull Driveways bull Sidewalksbull Pool Decks bull Garage Floorsbull Patios bull Porchesbull Parking Lots bull Stairsbull Stairs bull Bike Trails
SAVE 30 TO 50 OVER REPLACEMENT
CONCRETEImprovements
Discount Concrete Leveling will work with any residential multi-family commercialmunicipal
concrete situation anywhere in the Houston area
Call for a FREE ESTIMATE713-568-9456
wwwdiscountconcretelevelingcom
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Most Tile Restorations Completed in 1 Day
20 Years Refinishing Experience
2819701075
LIMITED TIME OFFER $295 FOR TUB RESURFACING
bull CABINETS
bull COUNTERTOPS
bull CULTURED MARBLE
bull TILE
bull TUBS
bull APPLIANCES
ALL TOPSampTUBS
Tile Refinishing$37500
Tile Refinishing$37500
Donrsquot Rip Out the TubJust Because Itrsquos Rough amp Old
After
Before
Invitation Join us as we invite you into a world of new and
impressive techniques as we transform plain concreteinto an array of colorful textured surfaces
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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AFTER (left) Walls thatmatch the cabinets con-trast now with the newHome Depot backsplashtile The existing counter-top and sink contrast withthe new backsplash andexisting wood floor
before ampamp after
To increase the storage in the kitchen Gus installed chrome pull-out draw-
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ldquoThe pull-out shelves have lowered my frustration level and probably my
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I gave Cathy the name of my great tile installer The professional installation
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to put in without your inputmdashnever mind all of the small touches that make
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BEFORE
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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LEFT Flexible ultra-thin linear LED lights can be placed under a bed inside abookcase over a cabinet around a cove Kichlerrsquos energy efficient DesignPro LED products are said to last four times longer than xenon alternativesPhoto courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
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The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
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We have been working with the same Amish family formore than 10 years We accommodate any size projectfrom efficiency kitchens to multi-million dollar homesand commercial office buildings Amish Cabinets is fam-ily owned and operated and will provide exceptional service and quality without the inflated price tag Wetake complete responsibility for the cabinets fromdesign and measurement to shipping and installation
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
53
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
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A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
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Affordable Custom Cabinetry
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EXHIBITORS (Continued)
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THETRADESMAN
Custom Cabinetry and Finishing
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
53
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
53
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
New Haloxen bulbsfor recessed canlights are energyefficient and lastfor yearsPhoto byJanet Lenzen
project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
53
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
New Haloxen bulbsfor recessed canlights are energyefficient and lastfor yearsPhoto byJanet Lenzen
project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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LEFT Flexible ultra-thin linear LED lights can be placed under a bed inside abookcase over a cabinet around a cove Kichlerrsquos energy efficient DesignPro LED products are said to last four times longer than xenon alternativesPhoto courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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LEFT Flexible ultra-thin linear LED lights can be placed under a bed inside abookcase over a cabinet around a cove Kichlerrsquos energy efficient DesignPro LED products are said to last four times longer than xenon alternativesPhoto courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
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The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
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The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
New Haloxen bulbsfor recessed canlights are energyefficient and lastfor yearsPhoto byJanet Lenzen
project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
53
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
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The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
Lynne T Jones ASID2814373307 bull Lynnelynnetjonescom
Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
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The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
53
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
houseamp home | Apr i l 2012 | house and home on l ine com66
ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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LEFT Flexible ultra-thin linear LED lights can be placed under a bed inside abookcase over a cabinet around a cove Kichlerrsquos energy efficient DesignPro LED products are said to last four times longer than xenon alternativesPhoto courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
53
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
53
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
Lynne T Jones ASID2814373307 bull Lynnelynnetjonescom
Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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project
IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
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ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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Finding the
Interior Design
for YouT H E A D V A N T A G E S T O H I R I N G A D E S I G N E R
Whether you are a new to
your home or yoursquove been
there for years developing a
successful interior design
that genuinely suits you
takes a creative eye and a
practical approach
Many of us are thoroughlycapable of buying furniture artand accessories that we like butmaking visual sense of all thoseelements in a three-dimensionalsetting is quite a trick
Interior Designer and long-time design instructor ChandraStone shares valuable insights forfinding the design aesthetic thatsuits you and your home ldquoFirstI always like to honor the designstyle of the house says Stone ldquoIsit a cottage or bungalow Is it aMid Century renovation It is atownhouse with a loft conceptIs it a ranch style home Thereis usually a strong reason anindividual couple or familychooses a particular homeSometimes itrsquos the schools orother location-driven reasonsbut the house itself has a charac-ter and it is important to honorthatrdquo
Magazines are always excellentsources for design direction Thearticles and advertisements pro-vide photos featuring a widerange of interior design conceptsfrom entire homes to individualobjects and textures Like manydesigners Lynne T Jones ASIDasks clients who donrsquot havedesign style preferences at thebeginning of a project to lookthrough different home andlifestyle magazines ldquoI suggest
Playful use of color and scale define this living room designed by Saba Jawda
53
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
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A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
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A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
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The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
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The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
71
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
New Haloxen bulbsfor recessed canlights are energyefficient and lastfor yearsPhoto byJanet Lenzen
project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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they tear out pages of either roomsor items that they like says JonesldquoAfter viewing several pages com-bined with reviewing their existingfurnishings I can usually deter-mine their design style or taste Ican also usually determine theirdesign style by their preferred styleof dress Itrsquos amazing how muchfashion and interiors are relatedrdquo
ldquoWhen I have the opportunityto look over photos a client haspulled out of design magazines Ifind there is usually a commontheme or stylerdquo says ChandraStone ldquoThey will tend to selectsimilar objects or finishes Oneclient did this and made a visionboard of sorts and then gave mecopies of those collages so that Icould refer to them while planningher kitchen So many aspects ofinterior design are visual so get itout of your head and collect pic-tures and samples of things thatmake you happyrdquo
INQUISITIVE APPROACH
Another strategy is to hone in onyour design preferences by askinga series of questions DesignerLynne T Jones begins with athoughtful list of questions Shesays ldquoI ask for example lsquoHow doyou like to entertain formal orcasual Do you have any familyantiques that play an importantrole in your room furniturearrangement Do you like vintagepieces or would you prefer thateverything be brand-new and thelatest trend Do you prefer cleanlines on furniture or do you reallyprefer pieces that are more ornateHow do you feel about rusticpieces What type of art are youdrawn to Do you have children orpets Will they play a major rolein the design style of the homersquordquo
Designer Saba Jawda asks her
Marie Flanigan Interiors combined organic and geometric elements in this master bedroom
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
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A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
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The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
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The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
New Haloxen bulbsfor recessed canlights are energyefficient and lastfor yearsPhoto byJanet Lenzen
project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
Designers have access to sourcesthat are not always available to the home-owner
Even though a client usually pays for adesignerrsquos time up front shehe can saveyou money in the long run
Many designers excel at space plan-ning They are trained not only in how to
shape a space but are also familiar withclearances and dimensions of commonfittingsfurniture
A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
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The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
71
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
New Haloxen bulbsfor recessed canlights are energyefficient and lastfor yearsPhoto byJanet Lenzen
project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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clients both conceptual and practical questionsto help give a project direction and momen-tum She asks clients questions such as ldquoWhatdo you envision What purpose do you wishfor it to serve What colors andor styles doyou normally gravitate to What is your objec-tive and lifestyle need What is your budgetand timeline for this projectrdquo
SHOWCASE THINGS YOU LOVE
ldquoMany homeowners accumulate art and fur-nishings over the years through traveling orcollecting pieces that have significant valuerdquosays Jawda ldquoThe best way to approach this isto first narrow down what they canrsquot be with-out then the designer can help with both rear-ranging the pieces or figuring out which toreplace or sometimes one item can simplymove to another roomrdquo
ldquoGet rid of anything that makes you mad orsad or in some way annoys yourdquo says StoneldquoRemove accessories and art from walls andshelves etc and gather all items in one areaOne of my designer friends tells clients to thenselect only 12 itemsmdashthe 12 thing that mean
the most to you Those become the basis forthe look of the space Place those items firstand then fill in with the rest or get rid of whatdoesnrsquot workrdquo
SHARED STYLE
ldquoIts a great combination to mix masculine andfeminine pieces to complete the look of thehomerdquo says Jawda ldquoIt will add depth to thespace so working together with both sexes isalways greatrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not always easy to get couples to agreeon a unified look throughout their home espe-cially with a blended family where each personis bringing quite a bit to the tablerdquo says JonesldquoI think in any instance lsquocompromisersquo is themantra to help couples realize their ultimategoal a nice home and living environmentrdquo
When tastes donrsquot overlap Jones suggestsseparate spaces for displaying certain collec-tions of each partnerrsquos things ldquoPerhaps thehusbandrsquos hunting hobby isnrsquot stronglyembraced by the wiferdquo says Jones ldquoIn suchcases I encourage the husband to keep his tro-phy deer heads and stuffed ducks to a mini-
Earthy hues lend a soothing tone to this comfortable contemporary living room designed by Chandra Stone Photo by MiroDvorscak
57
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Is this the year that you finally decide to turn your Master Bathroom
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
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A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
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A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
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mum and that he hang them either in his home studyor game room but never in the living room By thesame token if the wife is really into collecting vintagedolls or lace dresses I suggest she display these items ineither a guest room or hobby room but not as the maincollection in the family or living room Itrsquos all aboutrespect and compromiserdquo says Jones
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Neutral palettes are easy to manage but what aboutbold colors ldquoStrong and festive colors are just as easy towork with as long as you know the purpose of the spaceand what you want to use it forrdquo says Jawda ldquoAccentwalls and textures add so much more excitement thatbasic neutralsrdquo
ldquoI thrive on colorrdquo says Stone ldquoExperiment by usingsmall amounts of color that will pop For instance go toa retail store and pick up pillows of different colors andsee what happens when you put them on the neutralsofardquo
Harmony is important as well ldquoI like color palettesto flow smoothly through a home so it is unified but itis good to break that up with items that stand out It isoften wise for resale to stick to neutral finishes but theaccessories can be in bold colorsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
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A designer can be your advocatewith a contractor helping you to workthrough the building process which cansometimes be sticky
A designer can be a sounding boardfor ideas to determine if they are feasible
A designer thinks big picture but alsotakes care of the smallest details
Why hire an interior designerA designer brings much more that swatches and samples to the table According to theAmerican Society of Interior Designers (ASID) many interior designers offer consultationservices Some designers charge a flat fee and some charge by the hour Chandra Stonea designer and experienced instructor shed highlights the rewards of working with a pro-fessional designer
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
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The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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project
IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
New Haloxen bulbsfor recessed canlights are energyefficient and lastfor yearsPhoto byJanet Lenzen
project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
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A colorful abstract painting inspired the look ofthis kitchen and breakfast area designed byLaura Umansky
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A designer can help you with con-cept development so a homeowner willhave a firm grasp of the design goal
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ON
E-S
TOR
YW
ON
DER
The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
houseamp home | Apr i l 2012 | house and home on l ine com64
from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
New Haloxen bulbsfor recessed canlights are energyefficient and lastfor yearsPhoto byJanet Lenzen
project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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E-S
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The low-profile of Wes and Aimee Yuanrsquos one-story home in Bellairefeatures a gated carport combined with a garage to provide a wel-coming breezeway along with secure storage Angled transom wid-ows were added to the original design to allow views of the majesticoak tree from the kitchen and living area ldquoIt lets in a lot of naturallight and gives a nice connection to naturerdquo says Aimee
After more than a year of searching Wes andAimee Yuan bought a small older home on a quiet cul-de-sac in inner-loop Bellaire
The existing house was occupied by rental tenantswhich enabled the Yuans some time to choose anarchitect and draw up plans for the house that theywould later live in Wes and Aimee had initially hopedto purchase a home that could be renovated andupdated but never found a viable property that bothfit the Mid Century styling they desired and could beadapted to todayrsquos energy efficiency standards
In January 2009 shortly after they purchased theproperty The Yuans approached StudioMETArchitects to discuss the design of their home Thearchitectural firm known for modern styling andthoughtful design grew out of the Houston-basedhomebuilder Metropolitan Design Group Inc(MDGI) The successful builder spun off
By Sandra CookPhotos by Yoonchul You of StudioMET Architects
A new home in Bellaireevokes Palm Springs Mid Century Modern
61
ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
FURNITURE Many furnishings purchasedonline through Overstockcom Room amp Board andother sources
on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
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ldquoWe hear over and over lsquoThank you for building a
one-storyrsquordquo ndash WES YUAN
StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
New Haloxen bulbsfor recessed canlights are energyefficient and lastfor yearsPhoto byJanet Lenzen
project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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StudioMET in 2007 to focus on custom projects The couple had admired StudioMETrsquos work on numerous
AIA tours and hoped the firm could help them make theirdream home a reality Architect Stephen Andrews was pleasedto take on this particular design journey with the Yuans admit-ting he personally identified with the couplersquos goals ldquoThis isdefinitely a house I can see myself living inrdquo
PALM SPRINGS STYLE
ldquoWe both gravitate towards contemporary modern homesrdquo saysWes ldquoSomething thatrsquos not too frilly something clean not clut-tered but warmrdquo Aimee an engineer and Wes an attorneywanted to create home that they would truly enjoy
A vacation with family to Palm Springs CA a few years backresulted in the couplersquos fascination with the look of the many
Mid Century Modern homes the Southern California resorttown is known for ldquoWe didnrsquot necessarily want an exact replicaof a 1950s Mid Century Modern but something that suggest-ed thatrdquo says Wes
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included notjust features but also some of the feelings we wanted the houseto evokerdquo says Wes ldquoThat was the genesis of the projectrdquo
Wes and Aimeersquos No 1 design requirement was to have a one-
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Various wood tones unify the dinning area and kitchen and provide awelcoming environment for dinner-table conversation Exquisite walnutcabinetry custom-built by Sandy Kay of Stonewood Studios deliversboth storage and natural beauty The entry tile Carrara marble counter-tops and grey-backed glass tile backsplash subtly underscore the greytheme
ldquoWe gave StudioMET a list of 25 things that included not just features but also
story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
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The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
BRICKLakewood Brick in light gray Summit BrickLakewood CO 3035927080
CABINETRYStonewood Studios Sandy Kay 7138707999
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
project
This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
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story home and the couple asked for a cohesive kitchenlivingdin-ing space to facilitate gatherings with family and friends They alsowanted exposed beams in the main room similar to the beamsthey had seen in those stunning Palm Springs homes The couplerequested at least three bedrooms for their home and expressedinterest in the idea of a carport but Aimee and Wes were certainthey wanted an enclosed garage for secure storage
Architect Stephen Andrews took the list of desired features and
qualities of the home and initially focused on the priorities andmajor elements such as the one-story plan and combinationkitchendiningliving area
ldquoThey gave us a realistic and achievable list of ingredientsrdquo saysAndrews ldquoThis was a huge help to get the design process off to agood startrdquo He admits some clients arenrsquot as organized and donrsquothave any details to help get the design going while other clientshave such a wildly varied wish list that their expectations are unre-alistic
DREAM COME TRUE
ldquoThey nailed the designrdquo raves Wes remarking that Andrewsrsquofirst presentation of the plans for their home was right on targetldquoThey really got itrdquo he says
The Yuans both agree their new home is a great change
63
The pale brick sourced from Lakewood Brick in Colorado provides earthywarmth to the main living and dining areas The Yuans chose furnishings insoothing neutrals to complement the views of the outdoors The exposedbeams are painted grey and are actually accented by the grey-toned grout inthe fireplace Aimee adores how the fireplace ldquocaptures that inside-out feel weloved from Palm Springsrdquo
some of the feelings we wanted the house to evoke That was the genesis of the projectrdquo
houseamp home | Apr i l 2012 | house and home on l ine com64
from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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from three-story townhome the lived in previously The wellthought out one-story home is ideal for the couple which recentlyhad their first child The four-bedroom three-and-half-bath planaccommodates the young family and their guests quite comfortably
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our homerdquosays Wes ldquoThe shape is deep drawing you back rather thanshallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
ldquoWhen we were in Palm Springs we really enjoyed that youcould walk outside and still feel it was part of the house wewanted that indoor-outdoor flowrdquo says Aimee ldquoWe really lovethe wall of sliding doors along the living area to be able enjoy ouroutdoor spacerdquo
FORM amp FUNCTION
The Yuans design preferences also helped StudioMET developan energy- and space-efficient home ldquoMid Century Modernactually lends itself very well to our climate conditions mdash morethan a white stucco boxrdquo says Andrews ldquoThe low-profile roof isone thing that really helps this house be efficient and the carportallows breezes to come through the whole outdoor spacerdquo
White Carrara marble has long been a favorite of Wesleyrsquos ldquoPeople frequently ask if wersquore concerned about stainingrdquo says Aimee Yuan ldquoI usually reply lsquowell theyrsquove use it in Italy forever so it should be finerdquordquo Themarble may take on a patina but it can be maintained with minimal effort
ldquoA great thing about the design is the shape of our home The shape is deep
65
A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
BUILDERFish Builders David Fish 8322704646
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
New Haloxen bulbsfor recessed canlights are energyefficient and lastfor yearsPhoto byJanet Lenzen
project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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A TPO roofing material (short for thermoplastic polyolefin) wasselected for the gently sloping roof This energy efficient roofing sys-tems helps moderate electricity bills ldquoWe kept getting the bills thatfirst summer and wondered if they were prorating us or somethingbecause they were so low only around $100 and never over $200rdquo
The front of the home faces south so the majority of windowsand glass doors face east to take in moderate morning light while
more of the solid walls face the westrsquos more intense rays In spiteof the homersquos being located quite near a railroad line the Yuansfind the noise is not distracting or overwhelming The railwayand its required right-of-way actually provide a wind channel forbreezes to flow freely
The couple says they appreciated the relationship betweenMGDI and StudioMET because of the architectsrsquo experiencewith construction They felt it yielded a practical doable designrather than an unrealistic budget-busting design
The Yuans neighbors have praised the project as well especial-ly their choice to build a one-story house As the framing went upand the structure took shape the neighbors began commenting
More graceful greys bring harmony to the entire space Here thegrey veining in the marble highlights the exposed beams The richhue of the custom walnut cabinetry dresses up the well-functioningwork zones of the kitchen
drawing you back rather than shallow and wide making you feel boxed inrdquo
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ARCHITECTUREStudioMET Stephen Andrews 7132550007
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
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on the one-story height ldquoThey were verypleasantly surprisedrdquo says Wes ldquoWe hearover and over lsquoThank you for building a one-storyrdquo
And at just over 2900 square feet the Yuans say they have more room thanthey need
Continuity was key for the Yuans who went for soothing expanses of Carrara marble set off by char-coal grey floor tiles and more gorgeous walnut cabinetry built by Stonewood Studios
67
The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
Bright Ideas Bright Ideas
Wersquove put together a guide to help you make theswitch to the ultra-energy saving lighting solutionsrequired by federal law Back in 2007 the US Department ofEnergy issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incan-descent bulbs and in December 2007 the Energy Independence andSecurity Act (EISA) was signed into law
The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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LEFT Flexible ultra-thin linear LED lights can be placed under a bed inside abookcase over a cabinet around a cove Kichlerrsquos energy efficient DesignPro LED products are said to last four times longer than xenon alternativesPhoto courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
ldquoLighting has become a significant portion ofhome remodeling projectsrdquo says Ann Morganwho oversees BuilderDesigner Services for TheLighting Gallery ldquoThe homeowners deciding toremodel are remodeling the kitchenbreakfastroom and master bathroom Most of these areasbecome out-of-date quickly in this ever-changingmarketrdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
New Haloxen bulbsfor recessed canlights are energyefficient and lastfor yearsPhoto byJanet Lenzen
project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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The deck area was originally envisioned as concrete flatwork (a series of staggered slabs)but the final choice was to go with a deck ldquoWe actually really love the deck It gives a goodtransition to the lawn rather than the flatworkrdquo says Wes The result yields a view that startswith the smooth walnut floors inside goes to the rougher texture of the ipe decking and thenonto the green lawn
The distinctive wood grain of the custom walnut drawers showsoff the artistry of nature Aimeersquos jewelry cases also lend an artfultouch to this functional space The master bath is connected tothe closet which features no cumbersome doors to impede thecouplersquos dressing routine
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
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The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARrsquoS LIGHT BULB REVOLUTION
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The law requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs andother household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiencystandards as stated in EISA Bulbs must meet new minimum LumenperWatt (LPW) requirements so traditional incandescent bulbs are beingphased out and new more energy efficient bulbs that produce attractivefully dimmable light will replace the familiar incandescent bulbs
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This page Kichlerrsquos Design Pro LED Linear series offers flexible easy-to-install 14-inch profile fixtures that can be installed just about anywhere Photos courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
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LEFT Flexible ultra-thin linear LED lights can be placed under a bed inside abookcase over a cabinet around a cove Kichlerrsquos energy efficient DesignPro LED products are said to last four times longer than xenon alternativesPhoto courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
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The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
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LEFT Flexible ultra-thin linear LED lights can be placed under a bed inside abookcase over a cabinet around a cove Kichlerrsquos energy efficient DesignPro LED products are said to last four times longer than xenon alternativesPhoto courtesy of Kichler Lighting
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IN A NEW LIGHT
Bulbs being phased out include incandescent householdreflector and linear fluorescent bulbs Between 2012 and2014 some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will bereplaced by more efficient versions You will still be able topurchase incandescent bulbs mdash they just need to be more effi-cient
Bulbs are now labeled with their Lumens per Watt (LPW)output This is an expression of how many lumens are put outby a light bulb versus to how much energy (wattage) we putin The light bulb that produces the greatest number oflumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb(much like a car that can travel the furthest distance on a sin-gle gallon of gas is the most fuel efficient car)
The new generation of energy efficient bulbs and lightingsolutions includes LED (light emitting diode) lightingCompact Flourescents (CFLs) and Halogen Incandescentbulbs See chart page 72
Innovations in decorative and energy-efficient ceiling fans include DC motor ceiling fans Energy Star-qualified fans and fans engineered especially for use inwet locations such as around pools and in patio areas Kichlerrsquos DC motor fans operate 70 percent more efficiently than fans with standard AC motors Plus they operate at a cooler temperature for a longer life
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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Since 1972 By George SzontaghTREC License 2212PrepurchaseSlabPier amp BeamSince 1990
CABINETSby John Corenchuk
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All Kinds of Woodwork bull All Custom Built
FALCO CONSTRUCTION INC
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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HEIGHTS
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Professional Installation of
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for Lumber Liquidators
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APROFESSIONALINSTALLATION
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projectMAKING THE SWITCH
Many manufactures have already embraced theseenergy efficient technologies and offer a wide arrayof bulbs It helps to get familiar with the basicsand then visit with an experienced lighting con-sultant at a lighting store to determine the bestsolutions for your home
LED bulbs provide some of the most energy-efficient lighting available LEDs are especiallypopular for under-cabinet and in-cabinet lightingKichlerrsquos Design Pro LED series named a Top 10New Green Product at the 2010 Kitchen and BathIndustry Show uses advanced technology takingLED a step further than most manufacturers todeliver high brightness a cooler operating temper-ature and superior color rendering LED
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project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
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ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
New Haloxen bulbsfor recessed canlights are energyefficient and lastfor yearsPhoto byJanet Lenzen
project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
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Specializing In Hardwood Lumber Plywood and MouldingPERSONAL SERVICE PROMPT DELIVERY
On-Site Custom Moulding amp Planing
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Self Leveling Overlays bull Stamps bull ToolsTraining amp Support bull Seminars bull Furniture Molds
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Serving Texas and the US
We Stock Integral Colors
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Wrought Iron Furniture281-446-4244
10 OFFour already low prices
ON ALL IRON BEDS
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4200 Westheimer bull No 102Houston TX 77027
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Design l Value l ServiceSince 1972
Free Budget Estimates
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HI IrsquoM R-JAEIrsquom an athletic playful pup lookingfor a best friend Irsquom 7-month-oldShepherd mix so I really really real-ly wanna find a fetch buddy ndash youthrow the toys Irsquoll do the fetchinglsquotil both our tongues are hangingAnd Irsquod love a running buddy tooIrsquom always looking for someone toplay chase Irsquove chased after hun-dreds of squirrels but they donrsquotever chase back I wonder why Soif yoursquore one of those outdoorsytypes who likes going to the park orcool places like the Boneyard Iknow we can be the best of friendsIrsquom still a pup so you may have toteach me a few rules and stuff but Ipromise to make you laugh everyday Oh yeah and when wersquore bothgood and tired Irsquoll show you Irsquom achampion snuggler Irsquom ready areyou ready Come down to HSPCAand check me outID 155335
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1990
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houseamp home | Apr i l 2012 | house and home on l ine com74
New halogen incan-descent bulbs are22 percent more effi-cient than theirincandescent prede-cessors Photo cour-tesy of GE
New Haloxen bulbsfor recessed canlights are energyefficient and lastfor yearsPhoto byJanet Lenzen
project Morgan also says that improper lighting can affect paint choices granitechoices and cabinet staining choices ldquoFor more brilliant true-color lighting forunder-counter lighting in a kitchen application are the newer Xenon slimlinelightsrdquo says Morgan ldquoThey come in a variety of lengths and compliment gran-ite with beautiful true spectrum lighting without distorting colorrdquo
Xenon under-cabinet lighting provides brilliant light to countertops andother work and display areas This low-voltage energy-efficient option lastsfour times longer than traditional halogen lighting ldquoA lighting technician canhelp with those selections for proper lightingrdquo says Morgan who also notesthat recessed lighting is preferred to the fluorescent overhead ceiling lighting
ldquoThe new HaloXen bulbs for recessed can lights are being used because oftheir long-life and they save up to 35 percent in energy costs compared to reg-ular incandescent light bulbsrdquo says Morgan ldquoIt is a crisp white light not theyellow or blue-ish light you can get from some compact fluorescent bulbsrdquo
HaloXen bulbs use a special mix of halogen and xenon gases for higherLumens per Watt output elevated color temperature and long life These bulbsoutperform and outlast incandescent and standard halogen turn on instantlyare dimmable and mercury free
ldquoMaster bathrooms are the No 2 room on the list for remodelingrdquo saysMorgan ldquoDepending on the finishes in a bathroom such as faucet selectionpaint tile and granite you can select the wall sconces and decorative fixturessuch as a chandelier or fan in the bathroom that will best compliment thedecor All of our lighting consultants have a combined 75 years of experience inhelping the client achieve the right look and stylerdquo
wwwkronbergsflagsandflagpolescom
713-661-9222ldquoA full service company for the flag flyerrdquo
FLOOR DECOR
ALL MAJOR BRANDS
RESIDENTIAL amp COMMERCIAL
National Wood FlooringAssociation
Member 713-977-63823416 Fondren Rd bull Se Habla Espantildeol
CARPET bull HARD WOOD bull LAMINATE bull STONETILE bull COUNTERTOPS
Antique Pine Aromatic Cedar Ash B E Maple Basswood Birch Bloodwood BocoteBubinga Cherry Cocobola Curly Maple Cypress Lacewood Mahogany Maple
Mesquite Mexican Rosewood Oak Padouk Pecan Purpleheart Poplar Spanish Cedar Sycamore Teak Walnut Wenge Zebrawood and More
Open 730-500 M-F 830-1200 Sat
Quality Domestic amp Imported Plywood (Interior amp Marine)Edgebanding amp Veneer Sheets bull Butcher Block Tops
Flooring bull Moulding bull MDF amp Melamine
wwwhoustonhardwoodscom
Specializing In Hardwood Lumber Plywood and MouldingPERSONAL SERVICE PROMPT DELIVERY
On-Site Custom Moulding amp Planing
713-686-6176Fax 713-686-32174910 W 34th St
Color Hardeners bull Releases bull Acid StainsPremium Sealers bull Polyurethanes bull Counter Top Mix
Self Leveling Overlays bull Stamps bull ToolsTraining amp Support bull Seminars bull Furniture Molds
8310 Castleford St 250 bull Houston TX 77040713-462-8884 bull wwwdecorativecscom
Serving Texas and the US
We Stock Integral Colors
We Stock Integral Colors
Come See Our
Showroom
75
409 St Francis Gonzales Texas 78629 bull 830-672-2428wwwdiscoverysnet bull swkdiscoverysnet bull Open Tues - Sat 9-5
AN ECLECTIC INVENTORY OF ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS
Antique Beams Large Inventory of
Antique Doors Antique Door Hardware
Flooring Beaded Wood
Quality Stained Glass Clawfoot Tubs Sinks
Lighting Ceiling Tinand more
JUST ARRIVED NEW INVENTORY FROM THE MIDWEST
Excellence in Iron2803 FM 1960 E3 miles East of Hwy 59wwwironpluscom
Wrought Iron Furniture281-446-4244
10 OFFour already low prices
ON ALL IRON BEDS
mention this ad Not valid with any other offer
4200 Westheimer bull No 102Houston TX 77027
7136278970 cabinetsanddesignsnet
Kitchens bull BathsEntertainment Centers
Home OfficesClosets
Design l Value l ServiceSince 1972
Free Budget Estimates
ForYour Life
Free Quotes bull 713-829-3140
PAVINGWith
PAVINGWith
EleganceElegance
Pavers
Retaining Walls
Concrete Works
Driveways
Walkways
Arbors
Hardscaping
Pavers
Retaining Walls
Concrete Works
Driveways
Walkways
Arbors
Hardscaping
Escobar Company wwwescobarcompanycom
BONUSSAVE $50
We also refinishbull Garage Doors bull Shuttersbull Window Frames
7138612081wwwrestoreyourdoorcom
Serving San Antonio and Austin bull Franchise Opportunities Available
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Ann Morgan BuilderDesigner ServicesTHE LIGHTING GALLERY 2814449299
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77
2009-B Lou Ella LaneHouston Tx 77018
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H e a d
ttoo
Professional SprinklerInstallations by
irr igat ion ser vices
Texas Licensed Irrigator 6569
713-502-4725email
headtoheadirrigationmaccomendorsed by publisher
Professional Insect and Rodent Control
1 No cabinet emptying2 Treatment options tailored to meet
your particular pest situation3 Quarterly 6 month or one time
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pet of the month
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Take an ordinary journey to an extraordinary place
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The Arbor Gate
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We Do Windowsand Doors
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The National Association of the RemodelingIndustry (NARI) helps consumers find quali-fied contractors and suppliers for their job
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for Lumber Liquidators
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1990
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10 OFFour already low prices
ON ALL IRON BEDS
mention this ad Not valid with any other offer
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Design l Value l ServiceSince 1972
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houseamp home | Apr i l 2012 | house and home on l ine com76
projectResource
Ann Morgan BuilderDesigner ServicesTHE LIGHTING GALLERY 2814449299
Left Kichlerrsquos Design ProLED series produces maxi-mum effect for minimalenergy cost Photo courtesyof Kichler Lighting
CONSIGNMENTSFINE FURNISHINGS
ESTATE FINDS bull ANTIQUES
9000 Square Foot Showroom Open 7 Days Per WeekNew Inventory Arrives Daily
5200 Louetta Road Suite 138 Spring Texas 77379wwwStillGoodecom bull 281-370-4447
Custom Rug Work RoomWall-to-Wall Carpet bull Binding Service
3130 Rogerdale Rd Suite 150 bull wwwrubinscustomrugscom
7 1 3 7 8 4 1 1 8 0
R U B I N rsquo SCustom Rugs and Fine CarpetCustom Rugs and Fine Carpet
77
2009-B Lou Ella LaneHouston Tx 77018
American Express bull Visa bull Mastercard
Specializing inNew Installation
Upgrade amp RepairDrainage
H e a d
H e a d
ttoo
Professional SprinklerInstallations by
irr igat ion ser vices
Texas Licensed Irrigator 6569
713-502-4725email
headtoheadirrigationmaccomendorsed by publisher
Professional Insect and Rodent Control
1 No cabinet emptying2 Treatment options tailored to meet
your particular pest situation3 Quarterly 6 month or one time
service available4 Graduate entomologiststate
certified applicator on staff5 Fast friendly professional service
In the Heights since 1977
226 West 18th St Houston Texas 77008Ph 71386852197138628112
If you are 62 or older you canbull Supplement retirement incomebull Pay for medical expensesbull Make home repairsimprovementsbull Pay off existing mortgageCCaallll ttooddaayy for a FREE consultation2819951944 or 8328133041HHaarrvveeyy CCaattcchhiinnggss Branch ManagerOpen Mortgage-North Houstonhcatchingsopenmtgcom
ldquoLET YOUR HOMEWORK FOR YOUrdquo
NMLS 381243
Buy Where The Contractors Buy
713-995-845359 South Bissonnet
713-943-717145 South Airport
bullCeramic bullGranite bullMarble bullTravertine bull Porcelainbull Slate bull Granite Countertops
QUALITYTILE MARBLE amp GRANITE
Wholesale amp Retail
832-455-5664 Cell
Email QualityTile2000gmailcom bull wwwQTGranitecom bull Mon-Sat 8am to 7pm bull Se Habla Espantildeol
SlateStarts At 99cent
CeramicStarts At 69cent
Travertine TileStarts At $159Sq Ft
Granite Countertop
Starts At $499Sq Ft
281-405-83839825 Airline
281-888-626213130 Hempstead Rd
4rdquox4rdquo Wall Tile7cent
2000 W Sam Houston Pkwy N bull 713-465-8453(Beltway 8 I-10)Some locations open Sunday
Refresh your roofPERALES
ROOFINGSIDING WOOD
FENCES amp PAINTING
SPECIALIZING INbull Roof Wash amp
Pressure Washing
bull Residential Roofing
bull Painting amp Remodeling
bull Seamless Gutters
bull Meet with Your Adjuster
Deal Directly with the Owner
8322984032INSURED bull FREE INSPECTIONS amp ESTIMATES
BEFORE AFTER
houseamp home | Apr i l 2012 | house and home on l ine com78
pet of the month
HI IrsquoM R-JAEIrsquom an athletic playful pup lookingfor a best friend Irsquom 7-month-oldShepherd mix so I really really real-ly wanna find a fetch buddy ndash youthrow the toys Irsquoll do the fetchinglsquotil both our tongues are hangingAnd Irsquod love a running buddy tooIrsquom always looking for someone toplay chase Irsquove chased after hun-dreds of squirrels but they donrsquotever chase back I wonder why Soif yoursquore one of those outdoorsytypes who likes going to the park orcool places like the Boneyard Iknow we can be the best of friendsIrsquom still a pup so you may have toteach me a few rules and stuff but Ipromise to make you laugh everyday Oh yeah and when wersquore bothgood and tired Irsquoll show you Irsquom achampion snuggler Irsquom ready areyou ready Come down to HSPCAand check me outID 155335
HOUSTON SPCA900 Portway Drive Houston 77024713869SPCA (7722)Open daily wwwhoustonspcaorg
Take an ordinary journey to an extraordinary place
15635 FM 2920 bull Tomball Texas 77377wwwarborgatecom bull 281-351-8851
The Arbor Gate
A M S R E M O D E L I N G
Transforming Your DreamsInto Reality
Custom HomesRoom Additions
Garages bull KitchenBathrooms
Hardie SidingRemodeling
FREE ESTIMATES
713-680-2019wwwamsremodelingcom
BEAUTIFUL POOLSBEAUTIFUL POOLS at affordablepricesREFLECTIONPOOLS amp SPASOffice 7135591100Houston bull Dallas bull Austin
wwwreflectionpoolsandspascom
Beautifying your neighborhood one door at a time
Visit wwwaprettydoorcom to see current Special Offers
bull Mobile refinishing shopsbull Professionally trained refinishersbull On-site Door refinishingbull 1-day Servicebull Because we try harder771133--442277--22448877771133--442277--22448877
Why are we THE BEST on-site door refinishingcompany in Houston
RICKrsquoS FRONT DOOR REFINISHING
RRIICCKKrsquorsquoSS FFRROONNTT DDOOOORR RREEFFIINNIISSHHIINNGG
We Do Windowsand Doors
Personalized Service at Affordable PricesCall Nelson Fisher for estimates brochures or more details
Prices gladly quoted by phone
Texas Windows amp Doors Inc908 Town amp Country Blvd 120
713-984-7543wwwtexaswindowsanddoorsnet
Replacement Window Specialist bull Since 1985
BOUTROS CONSTRUCTIONA L L P H A S E S O F H O M E R E M O D E L I N G
OVER 14 YEARS EXPERIENCE bull 713-587-0000 bull WWWBOUTROSCONSTRUCTIONCOM
79
IMAGE ELECTRIC713-937-0126
So many choices go into making the right design
for every New Home build Remodel or Repair
be sure you choose the right Electrician
IMAGE ELECTRIC
Specialist in Residential amp Commercial
Electrical Service
Free Consultations
Educated Experienced Craftsmanfor all your Electrical Needs
ASID-IP
wwwimageelectricnet
NWAResidential amp Commercial
Painting bull Siding bull Sheetrock bull FencingDoors amp Windows bull Bathroom RemodelingKitchen Remodeling bull Granite Countertops
Licensed amp Bonded2812363064
NEW CUSTOMERSGET 10
OFF
PEAKSTAIRS
wwwpeakstairscom bull fax 936 653-2700
PEAKSTAIRS
REMODEL bull NEW CONSTRUCTION
281-935-7276
We agreedon themost important detail
We called NARI
We agreedon themost important detail
We called NARI
Call a NARI ProfessionalCall a NARI Professional 713-621-NARI
wwwNARIhoustoncom
The National Association of the RemodelingIndustry (NARI) helps consumers find quali-fied contractors and suppliers for their job
Hiring a NARI member lets you pick theright contractor or supplier for your jobFrom an updated kitchen to a home the-ater fully func-tional garage oran outdoor patiothere is no jobNARI profession-als canrsquot do
CREATIVE CONTOURSLANDSCAPE CO
CREATIVE CONTOURSLANDSCAPE CO
bull Landscape Lightingbull Sprinkler Systemsbull Soil pH Testingbull Design bull Installation
bull Underground Drainage Systems
bull Brick Brick Paveramp Stone Patios
bull Landscape
Russell BudnickGrad Texas AampM
713-723-9318713-723-9318wwwcreativecontourslandscapingLLCcom
$50 OFF With This Ad
ldquoQuality You Can Trust - One Call Does It AllrdquoFamily Owned amp Operated
22 Years Exp Complete Home Repairs Painting Interior amp Exterior Kitchen amp Bath Remodeling Cultured Marble Tops amp
Kitchen Countertops Whirlpool Tub Repair
Sheetrock Repairs Carpentry Repairs Siding Rental Property
Make Readys
Bobrsquos Renovations
713-557-3310
BLUEDIAMOND
POOLSConstruction
RepairMaintenance
2818500284wwwblue-diamondspcom
A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G H E AT I N GFOR DEPENDABLE COMFORT
We Service All Brands bull wwwAirDepotcom bull 281-477-3700
Check us out on the Web
License TACLA000227C
amp 225C
WAYNErsquoSHARDWOOD bull CARPET bull TILE
(1-10 Kirkwood)
281-596-8187M-F 10-5 bull Sat 10-6 bull Sun 12-5 or Appoint
REMODELING amp REPAIRInteriorExterior
bullCarpentry bullHardi-plank bullRoofing bullDecksbullPainting bullWood Floors bullTilework bullSheetrockbullRoom Additions Free Estimates-References
IZAGUIRRE CONSTRUCTIONEdgar 8323380112
BeddingPillows amp More
GuaranteeWork
Low Prices
Luz Ramos Owner 2813978703
Patio Covers bull Porches bull Carports Deck Covers bull Arbors bull Glass Rooms
Screen Rooms bull Pool Enclosures
w w w n a n d v p a t i o c o c o m
Professionalism Creativity amp Outstanding Service at Your Reach
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Residential Design ALL IN ONE CALL
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Clawfoot Tubs
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DECKSAccentAll Types-QUALITY281-651-7600
Since 1972 By George SzontaghTREC License 2212PrepurchaseSlabPier amp BeamSince 1990
CABINETSby John Corenchuk
2813986754 Home7133027381 Cell
All Kinds of Woodwork bull All Custom Built
FALCO CONSTRUCTION INC
281-797-1430 Mobile 281-999-0163 Office
bull Remodeling Specialist - Int amp Extbull Outdoor Kitchen bull Room Additionsbull Patio Rooms bull Painting bull Granite amp Tile bull Hardie Siding bull Windows and Doorsbull Fire-Flood-Wind Insurance Claims
Since 1976
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HANDYMAN SHEETROCK REPAIR
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Room Additionsbull Moving Jobs
bull Pressure Washing
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China Cabinets Hall Trees Kitchen Cabinets BedsDressers Wicker Glassware Light Fixtures Trunks
wwwrandfantiquescom
912 Yale StreetNorth of I-10 in ldquoThe Heightsrdquo
713-861-7750
We Do ESTATE SALESCall Us
Wed - Sat 1000 - 530 Sun - Tues By Chance or Appt
C R E AT I V E L A N D S C A P E SFREE ESTIMATES 71352356677135235667
LandmarkandscapesLandmarkandscapes
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bull Bathroomsbull Granite-Marblebull Carpetsbull Cleaningbull Restretch
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BESTCARE HOME SERVICESBESTCARE HOME SERVICES
- INSURED -
GOLD - SILVER - BRASS - NICKEL - CHROMEANTIQUES - REPAIRING - POLISHING
BRIGHT METALSOF THE
HEIGHTS
Gus Olivares 713-861-0729wwwbrightmetals-oftheheightscom626 E 11th St bull Houston TX 77008
Total RenovationsDecking bull Tile bull Resurface bull Waterfalls
Call now for a free estimate
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HOUSTONrsquoS PREMIER POOL REMODELER SINCE 1982
Pool Remodeling SpecialistsPool Remodeling Specialists
Expert Remodeling and RestorationBrick Stone Glass BlocksBrick Staining Paver DesignsBrick Fences amp Columns
All Work GuaranteedFully InsuredCall (281) 558-1828 for a Free Estimatewwwbrick-restorationcom
We Restore Bricks to Original Beauty
Since 1993
771133 555588--11770033 bull restylekitchenandbathcom
AFTER
Professional Installation of
ALL TYPES OFWOODamp
LAMINATESAuthorized Installer
for Lumber Liquidators
2818517476
APROFESSIONALINSTALLATION
1915 West Dallas StHouston Texas 77019
Custom colors and finishes
Like us on Facebook713-528-5428
SSPPEECCIIAALLTTYY MMEETTAALL FFIINNIISSHHIINNGG IINNCC
wwwspecialtymetalfinishingcom
MJ STONEGranite amp Marble
CommercialampResidentialCountertops Floors amp Remodeling
8328873575wwwMJStoneonlinecom
20 OFFwith this ad
DEMOLITIONWe Demolish All Things Concretebull Swimming Pools bull House Slabs
bullParking Lots bull Tennis Courtsbull Sheds and Storage Buildings
bull Debris Removal ServicesWe build crushed concrete driveways
SLS DEMO 2817485959
PEGGYrsquoS SERVICESHAZELrsquoS CUSTOM DRAPES
Over 45 years experience
Drapes bull Blinds bull Shutters bull Window Film2813450077 bull wwwpeggyservicescom
NOW INSIDE
1560 Eldridge Pkwy 148HoustonTX 77077
20
OFF20
OFF
CREATIVE IMPROVEMENTS LLCResidential amp Commercial
Room Additions bull Roofing bull Painting bull Carpentry bull Electrical bull Plumbing Doors bull Siding bull Decks bull Interior amp Exterior Repairs
Remodel Kitchens and Bathrooms Granite Countertops
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wwwreflectionpoolsandspascom
Reflection PoolsampSpasReflection
PoolsampSpas713-559-1100Beautiful Pools atAffordable Prices
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OWNER CRAFTSMAN-WESLEY MCDOUGLE
Bathtubs bull Sinks bull Tile bull Repaired bull Removed bull Installed bull Cleaned amp Polished
FREE ESTIMATES713-498-8532
AMAZING FENCES amp BURGLAR BARS
Beating the competition for yearsFree Estimates
281-467-1898 bull 281-397-8354 fax
Iron bull Wood bull Chain Link bull Automatic Gate Openers
INMANampCOMPANYUPHOLSTERY SHOP
2424 Chapman StreetHouston TX 77009
7132244740fax 7132248800
email InmanUpholsterycomcastnet
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bull Home or Officebull Spring Cleaningbull Weekly or Bi-Weekly bull Move-Ins or Move-Outsbull Carpet Cleaning
Family Owned ampOperated Since
1990
4 Sisters Cleaning
BEFORE
Tues Wed Fri amp Sat 10 am ndash 6 pm Mon amp Thurs 10 am ndash 8 pm Sun 12 noon ndash 5 pm
wwwrobertscarpetcom
See store for details Prices good while supplies last
ldquoYour Perfect Rug Sourcerdquo
CLEAR LAKE 20810 I-45 SOUTH _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 281-332-4477WOODLANDS 19053 I-45 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 936-271-0000SOUTHWEST 3003 FONDREN-2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 713-785-1900Dazzling Decor 3003-1 FONDREN _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 832-377-4665
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Rug Gallery store locations
SALEENDSAPRIL
30
77
2009-B Lou Ella LaneHouston Tx 77018
American Express bull Visa bull Mastercard
Specializing inNew Installation
Upgrade amp RepairDrainage
H e a d
H e a d
ttoo
Professional SprinklerInstallations by
irr igat ion ser vices
Texas Licensed Irrigator 6569
713-502-4725email
headtoheadirrigationmaccomendorsed by publisher
Professional Insect and Rodent Control
1 No cabinet emptying2 Treatment options tailored to meet
your particular pest situation3 Quarterly 6 month or one time
service available4 Graduate entomologiststate
certified applicator on staff5 Fast friendly professional service
In the Heights since 1977
226 West 18th St Houston Texas 77008Ph 71386852197138628112
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4rdquox4rdquo Wall Tile7cent
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Pressure Washing
bull Residential Roofing
bull Painting amp Remodeling
bull Seamless Gutters
bull Meet with Your Adjuster
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BEFORE AFTER
houseamp home | Apr i l 2012 | house and home on l ine com78
pet of the month
HI IrsquoM R-JAEIrsquom an athletic playful pup lookingfor a best friend Irsquom 7-month-oldShepherd mix so I really really real-ly wanna find a fetch buddy ndash youthrow the toys Irsquoll do the fetchinglsquotil both our tongues are hangingAnd Irsquod love a running buddy tooIrsquom always looking for someone toplay chase Irsquove chased after hun-dreds of squirrels but they donrsquotever chase back I wonder why Soif yoursquore one of those outdoorsytypes who likes going to the park orcool places like the Boneyard Iknow we can be the best of friendsIrsquom still a pup so you may have toteach me a few rules and stuff but Ipromise to make you laugh everyday Oh yeah and when wersquore bothgood and tired Irsquoll show you Irsquom achampion snuggler Irsquom ready areyou ready Come down to HSPCAand check me outID 155335
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Take an ordinary journey to an extraordinary place
15635 FM 2920 bull Tomball Texas 77377wwwarborgatecom bull 281-351-8851
The Arbor Gate
A M S R E M O D E L I N G
Transforming Your DreamsInto Reality
Custom HomesRoom Additions
Garages bull KitchenBathrooms
Hardie SidingRemodeling
FREE ESTIMATES
713-680-2019wwwamsremodelingcom
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wwwreflectionpoolsandspascom
Beautifying your neighborhood one door at a time
Visit wwwaprettydoorcom to see current Special Offers
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Why are we THE BEST on-site door refinishingcompany in Houston
RICKrsquoS FRONT DOOR REFINISHING
RRIICCKKrsquorsquoSS FFRROONNTT DDOOOORR RREEFFIINNIISSHHIINNGG
We Do Windowsand Doors
Personalized Service at Affordable PricesCall Nelson Fisher for estimates brochures or more details
Prices gladly quoted by phone
Texas Windows amp Doors Inc908 Town amp Country Blvd 120
713-984-7543wwwtexaswindowsanddoorsnet
Replacement Window Specialist bull Since 1985
BOUTROS CONSTRUCTIONA L L P H A S E S O F H O M E R E M O D E L I N G
OVER 14 YEARS EXPERIENCE bull 713-587-0000 bull WWWBOUTROSCONSTRUCTIONCOM
79
IMAGE ELECTRIC713-937-0126
So many choices go into making the right design
for every New Home build Remodel or Repair
be sure you choose the right Electrician
IMAGE ELECTRIC
Specialist in Residential amp Commercial
Electrical Service
Free Consultations
Educated Experienced Craftsmanfor all your Electrical Needs
ASID-IP
wwwimageelectricnet
NWAResidential amp Commercial
Painting bull Siding bull Sheetrock bull FencingDoors amp Windows bull Bathroom RemodelingKitchen Remodeling bull Granite Countertops
Licensed amp Bonded2812363064
NEW CUSTOMERSGET 10
OFF
PEAKSTAIRS
wwwpeakstairscom bull fax 936 653-2700
PEAKSTAIRS
REMODEL bull NEW CONSTRUCTION
281-935-7276
We agreedon themost important detail
We called NARI
We agreedon themost important detail
We called NARI
Call a NARI ProfessionalCall a NARI Professional 713-621-NARI
wwwNARIhoustoncom
The National Association of the RemodelingIndustry (NARI) helps consumers find quali-fied contractors and suppliers for their job
Hiring a NARI member lets you pick theright contractor or supplier for your jobFrom an updated kitchen to a home the-ater fully func-tional garage oran outdoor patiothere is no jobNARI profession-als canrsquot do
CREATIVE CONTOURSLANDSCAPE CO
CREATIVE CONTOURSLANDSCAPE CO
bull Landscape Lightingbull Sprinkler Systemsbull Soil pH Testingbull Design bull Installation
bull Underground Drainage Systems
bull Brick Brick Paveramp Stone Patios
bull Landscape
Russell BudnickGrad Texas AampM
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22 Years Exp Complete Home Repairs Painting Interior amp Exterior Kitchen amp Bath Remodeling Cultured Marble Tops amp
Kitchen Countertops Whirlpool Tub Repair
Sheetrock Repairs Carpentry Repairs Siding Rental Property
Make Readys
Bobrsquos Renovations
713-557-3310
BLUEDIAMOND
POOLSConstruction
RepairMaintenance
2818500284wwwblue-diamondspcom
A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G H E AT I N GFOR DEPENDABLE COMFORT
We Service All Brands bull wwwAirDepotcom bull 281-477-3700
Check us out on the Web
License TACLA000227C
amp 225C
WAYNErsquoSHARDWOOD bull CARPET bull TILE
(1-10 Kirkwood)
281-596-8187M-F 10-5 bull Sat 10-6 bull Sun 12-5 or Appoint
REMODELING amp REPAIRInteriorExterior
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IZAGUIRRE CONSTRUCTIONEdgar 8323380112
BeddingPillows amp More
GuaranteeWork
Low Prices
Luz Ramos Owner 2813978703
Patio Covers bull Porches bull Carports Deck Covers bull Arbors bull Glass Rooms
Screen Rooms bull Pool Enclosures
w w w n a n d v p a t i o c o c o m
Professionalism Creativity amp Outstanding Service at Your Reach
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bull Gutter Cleaning
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bull Mini Blindsbull Custom Furniturebull Shadesbull Pillows
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Serving Southwest Houston amp Fort Bend County
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11925 Southwest Fwy 2 bull 2818796300
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Residential Design ALL IN ONE CALL
8325157819wwwmdadesignsinccom
Gallaway Porcelain Works Porcelain Acrylics Simulated Marble Fiberglass Tub Chips Antique
Clawfoot Tubs
281-304-9300 TexasTubscom
Reconditioning Repair Refinishing
Refinisher for the Emporium R-64
(1 For Shedding Pine Needles)
Bright Landscape Designs IncBright Ideas for Landscaping
2814963576wwwbrightlandscapedesignscom
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Water Features bull IrrigationDesign amp Installation bull Consultation
Serving greater Houston and surrounding areas since 1982
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wwwKatyKitchencom
SIX-TIME AWARD WINNER Accent
wwwAccentSpasAndPoolscom
DECKSAccentAll Types-QUALITY281-651-7600
Since 1972 By George SzontaghTREC License 2212PrepurchaseSlabPier amp BeamSince 1990
CABINETSby John Corenchuk
2813986754 Home7133027381 Cell
All Kinds of Woodwork bull All Custom Built
FALCO CONSTRUCTION INC
281-797-1430 Mobile 281-999-0163 Office
bull Remodeling Specialist - Int amp Extbull Outdoor Kitchen bull Room Additionsbull Patio Rooms bull Painting bull Granite amp Tile bull Hardie Siding bull Windows and Doorsbull Fire-Flood-Wind Insurance Claims
Since 1976
bull Kitchen and Bath Remodels bull
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281-630-2540PAINTING
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Bonded bull InsuredFree Estimates bull References
20 OffAny Servicebull Landscape Lighting
bull Contractor bull Carpentrybull Remodeling amp Repairs
Room Additionsbull Moving Jobs
bull Pressure Washing
SPECIALIZING IN AMERICAN ANTIQUESSpindle Back Chairs Round Pedestal Tables
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912 Yale StreetNorth of I-10 in ldquoThe Heightsrdquo
713-861-7750
We Do ESTATE SALESCall Us
Wed - Sat 1000 - 530 Sun - Tues By Chance or Appt
C R E AT I V E L A N D S C A P E SFREE ESTIMATES 71352356677135235667
LandmarkandscapesLandmarkandscapes
281-821-2900281-821-2900
bull Guttersbull Shuttersbull Sidingbull Kitchensbull Counter Tops
bull Bathroomsbull Granite-Marblebull Carpetsbull Cleaningbull Restretch
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- INSURED -
GOLD - SILVER - BRASS - NICKEL - CHROMEANTIQUES - REPAIRING - POLISHING
BRIGHT METALSOF THE
HEIGHTS
Gus Olivares 713-861-0729wwwbrightmetals-oftheheightscom626 E 11th St bull Houston TX 77008
Total RenovationsDecking bull Tile bull Resurface bull Waterfalls
Call now for a free estimate
wwwcompetitionpoolscom281-955-8114281-955-8114
HOUSTONrsquoS PREMIER POOL REMODELER SINCE 1982
Pool Remodeling SpecialistsPool Remodeling Specialists
Expert Remodeling and RestorationBrick Stone Glass BlocksBrick Staining Paver DesignsBrick Fences amp Columns
All Work GuaranteedFully InsuredCall (281) 558-1828 for a Free Estimatewwwbrick-restorationcom
We Restore Bricks to Original Beauty
Since 1993
771133 555588--11770033 bull restylekitchenandbathcom
AFTER
Professional Installation of
ALL TYPES OFWOODamp
LAMINATESAuthorized Installer
for Lumber Liquidators
2818517476
APROFESSIONALINSTALLATION
1915 West Dallas StHouston Texas 77019
Custom colors and finishes
Like us on Facebook713-528-5428
SSPPEECCIIAALLTTYY MMEETTAALL FFIINNIISSHHIINNGG IINNCC
wwwspecialtymetalfinishingcom
MJ STONEGranite amp Marble
CommercialampResidentialCountertops Floors amp Remodeling
8328873575wwwMJStoneonlinecom
20 OFFwith this ad
DEMOLITIONWe Demolish All Things Concretebull Swimming Pools bull House Slabs
bullParking Lots bull Tennis Courtsbull Sheds and Storage Buildings
bull Debris Removal ServicesWe build crushed concrete driveways
SLS DEMO 2817485959
PEGGYrsquoS SERVICESHAZELrsquoS CUSTOM DRAPES
Over 45 years experience
Drapes bull Blinds bull Shutters bull Window Film2813450077 bull wwwpeggyservicescom
NOW INSIDE
1560 Eldridge Pkwy 148HoustonTX 77077
20
OFF20
OFF
CREATIVE IMPROVEMENTS LLCResidential amp Commercial
Room Additions bull Roofing bull Painting bull Carpentry bull Electrical bull Plumbing Doors bull Siding bull Decks bull Interior amp Exterior Repairs
Remodel Kitchens and Bathrooms Granite Countertops
FREE ESTIMATES281-804-3108 Phone
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wwwreflectionpoolsandspascom
Reflection PoolsampSpasReflection
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Beating the competition for yearsFree Estimates
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INMANampCOMPANYUPHOLSTERY SHOP
2424 Chapman StreetHouston TX 77009
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email InmanUpholsterycomcastnet
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Family Owned ampOperated Since
1990
4 Sisters Cleaning
BEFORE
Tues Wed Fri amp Sat 10 am ndash 6 pm Mon amp Thurs 10 am ndash 8 pm Sun 12 noon ndash 5 pm
wwwrobertscarpetcom
See store for details Prices good while supplies last
ldquoYour Perfect Rug Sourcerdquo
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Rug Gallery store locations
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30
houseamp home | Apr i l 2012 | house and home on l ine com78
pet of the month
HI IrsquoM R-JAEIrsquom an athletic playful pup lookingfor a best friend Irsquom 7-month-oldShepherd mix so I really really real-ly wanna find a fetch buddy ndash youthrow the toys Irsquoll do the fetchinglsquotil both our tongues are hangingAnd Irsquod love a running buddy tooIrsquom always looking for someone toplay chase Irsquove chased after hun-dreds of squirrels but they donrsquotever chase back I wonder why Soif yoursquore one of those outdoorsytypes who likes going to the park orcool places like the Boneyard Iknow we can be the best of friendsIrsquom still a pup so you may have toteach me a few rules and stuff but Ipromise to make you laugh everyday Oh yeah and when wersquore bothgood and tired Irsquoll show you Irsquom achampion snuggler Irsquom ready areyou ready Come down to HSPCAand check me outID 155335
HOUSTON SPCA900 Portway Drive Houston 77024713869SPCA (7722)Open daily wwwhoustonspcaorg
Take an ordinary journey to an extraordinary place
15635 FM 2920 bull Tomball Texas 77377wwwarborgatecom bull 281-351-8851
The Arbor Gate
A M S R E M O D E L I N G
Transforming Your DreamsInto Reality
Custom HomesRoom Additions
Garages bull KitchenBathrooms
Hardie SidingRemodeling
FREE ESTIMATES
713-680-2019wwwamsremodelingcom
BEAUTIFUL POOLSBEAUTIFUL POOLS at affordablepricesREFLECTIONPOOLS amp SPASOffice 7135591100Houston bull Dallas bull Austin
wwwreflectionpoolsandspascom
Beautifying your neighborhood one door at a time
Visit wwwaprettydoorcom to see current Special Offers
bull Mobile refinishing shopsbull Professionally trained refinishersbull On-site Door refinishingbull 1-day Servicebull Because we try harder771133--442277--22448877771133--442277--22448877
Why are we THE BEST on-site door refinishingcompany in Houston
RICKrsquoS FRONT DOOR REFINISHING
RRIICCKKrsquorsquoSS FFRROONNTT DDOOOORR RREEFFIINNIISSHHIINNGG
We Do Windowsand Doors
Personalized Service at Affordable PricesCall Nelson Fisher for estimates brochures or more details
Prices gladly quoted by phone
Texas Windows amp Doors Inc908 Town amp Country Blvd 120
713-984-7543wwwtexaswindowsanddoorsnet
Replacement Window Specialist bull Since 1985
BOUTROS CONSTRUCTIONA L L P H A S E S O F H O M E R E M O D E L I N G
OVER 14 YEARS EXPERIENCE bull 713-587-0000 bull WWWBOUTROSCONSTRUCTIONCOM
79
IMAGE ELECTRIC713-937-0126
So many choices go into making the right design
for every New Home build Remodel or Repair
be sure you choose the right Electrician
IMAGE ELECTRIC
Specialist in Residential amp Commercial
Electrical Service
Free Consultations
Educated Experienced Craftsmanfor all your Electrical Needs
ASID-IP
wwwimageelectricnet
NWAResidential amp Commercial
Painting bull Siding bull Sheetrock bull FencingDoors amp Windows bull Bathroom RemodelingKitchen Remodeling bull Granite Countertops
Licensed amp Bonded2812363064
NEW CUSTOMERSGET 10
OFF
PEAKSTAIRS
wwwpeakstairscom bull fax 936 653-2700
PEAKSTAIRS
REMODEL bull NEW CONSTRUCTION
281-935-7276
We agreedon themost important detail
We called NARI
We agreedon themost important detail
We called NARI
Call a NARI ProfessionalCall a NARI Professional 713-621-NARI
wwwNARIhoustoncom
The National Association of the RemodelingIndustry (NARI) helps consumers find quali-fied contractors and suppliers for their job
Hiring a NARI member lets you pick theright contractor or supplier for your jobFrom an updated kitchen to a home the-ater fully func-tional garage oran outdoor patiothere is no jobNARI profession-als canrsquot do
CREATIVE CONTOURSLANDSCAPE CO
CREATIVE CONTOURSLANDSCAPE CO
bull Landscape Lightingbull Sprinkler Systemsbull Soil pH Testingbull Design bull Installation
bull Underground Drainage Systems
bull Brick Brick Paveramp Stone Patios
bull Landscape
Russell BudnickGrad Texas AampM
713-723-9318713-723-9318wwwcreativecontourslandscapingLLCcom
$50 OFF With This Ad
ldquoQuality You Can Trust - One Call Does It AllrdquoFamily Owned amp Operated
22 Years Exp Complete Home Repairs Painting Interior amp Exterior Kitchen amp Bath Remodeling Cultured Marble Tops amp
Kitchen Countertops Whirlpool Tub Repair
Sheetrock Repairs Carpentry Repairs Siding Rental Property
Make Readys
Bobrsquos Renovations
713-557-3310
BLUEDIAMOND
POOLSConstruction
RepairMaintenance
2818500284wwwblue-diamondspcom
A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G H E AT I N GFOR DEPENDABLE COMFORT
We Service All Brands bull wwwAirDepotcom bull 281-477-3700
Check us out on the Web
License TACLA000227C
amp 225C
WAYNErsquoSHARDWOOD bull CARPET bull TILE
(1-10 Kirkwood)
281-596-8187M-F 10-5 bull Sat 10-6 bull Sun 12-5 or Appoint
REMODELING amp REPAIRInteriorExterior
bullCarpentry bullHardi-plank bullRoofing bullDecksbullPainting bullWood Floors bullTilework bullSheetrockbullRoom Additions Free Estimates-References
IZAGUIRRE CONSTRUCTIONEdgar 8323380112
BeddingPillows amp More
GuaranteeWork
Low Prices
Luz Ramos Owner 2813978703
Patio Covers bull Porches bull Carports Deck Covers bull Arbors bull Glass Rooms
Screen Rooms bull Pool Enclosures
w w w n a n d v p a t i o c o c o m
Professionalism Creativity amp Outstanding Service at Your Reach
Free On-site Estimates
Rios PaintingResidential amp Commercialbull Painting bull Sheetrock bull Hardie PlankSiding bull Tile bull Texture bull Trim Work bull Roofing bull Wood Fences bull Pressure Washing bull Reasonable Prices
bull 883322--223366--77442200
Xavier Carpet Cleaning
Truck Mounted Tile and Grout Cleaning bull Steam Cleaning bull Pressure Washing
bull Gutter Cleaning
Call or text 2817446944for a free estimate by phone
or email at infohappycarpetcom
wwwthepoweroftoolscom
bull Custom Drapesbull Slip Coversbull Cornicesbull Bedding
bull Mini Blindsbull Custom Furniturebull Shadesbull Pillows
Fine Quality bull Great Prices bull Work Done on PremisesOpen to the Public bull Trade Welcome
Serving Southwest Houston amp Fort Bend County
rsquoSophies Upholsteryamp Draperies
11925 Southwest Fwy 2 bull 2818796300
Residential ArchitectureStructural Engineering
Residential Design ALL IN ONE CALL
8325157819wwwmdadesignsinccom
Gallaway Porcelain Works Porcelain Acrylics Simulated Marble Fiberglass Tub Chips Antique
Clawfoot Tubs
281-304-9300 TexasTubscom
Reconditioning Repair Refinishing
Refinisher for the Emporium R-64
(1 For Shedding Pine Needles)
Bright Landscape Designs IncBright Ideas for Landscaping
2814963576wwwbrightlandscapedesignscom
Custom Landscaping bull StoneworkLighting bull Maintenance
Water Features bull IrrigationDesign amp Installation bull Consultation
Serving greater Houston and surrounding areas since 1982
Money MakersMoney Makers
wwwmoneymakersflagscomwwwmoneymakersflagscom
1517 Blalock 713-461-1153Houston TX 77080 800-838-11531517 Blalock 713-461-1153Houston TX 77080 800-838-1153
Flags Banners PolesWindsocks and Pennants
Flags Banners PolesWindsocks and Pennants
KatyKitchen Bath2813916279
COMPLETE KITCHEN REMODELSbull CABINETSbull FIXTURESbull COUNTERTOPS
wwwKatyKitchencom
SIX-TIME AWARD WINNER Accent
wwwAccentSpasAndPoolscom
DECKSAccentAll Types-QUALITY281-651-7600
Since 1972 By George SzontaghTREC License 2212PrepurchaseSlabPier amp BeamSince 1990
CABINETSby John Corenchuk
2813986754 Home7133027381 Cell
All Kinds of Woodwork bull All Custom Built
FALCO CONSTRUCTION INC
281-797-1430 Mobile 281-999-0163 Office
bull Remodeling Specialist - Int amp Extbull Outdoor Kitchen bull Room Additionsbull Patio Rooms bull Painting bull Granite amp Tile bull Hardie Siding bull Windows and Doorsbull Fire-Flood-Wind Insurance Claims
Since 1976
bull Kitchen and Bath Remodels bull
wwwfalcoconstructioninccom
281-630-2540PAINTING
HANDYMAN SHEETROCK REPAIR
Bonded bull InsuredFree Estimates bull References
20 OffAny Servicebull Landscape Lighting
bull Contractor bull Carpentrybull Remodeling amp Repairs
Room Additionsbull Moving Jobs
bull Pressure Washing
SPECIALIZING IN AMERICAN ANTIQUESSpindle Back Chairs Round Pedestal Tables
China Cabinets Hall Trees Kitchen Cabinets BedsDressers Wicker Glassware Light Fixtures Trunks
wwwrandfantiquescom
912 Yale StreetNorth of I-10 in ldquoThe Heightsrdquo
713-861-7750
We Do ESTATE SALESCall Us
Wed - Sat 1000 - 530 Sun - Tues By Chance or Appt
C R E AT I V E L A N D S C A P E SFREE ESTIMATES 71352356677135235667
LandmarkandscapesLandmarkandscapes
281-821-2900281-821-2900
bull Guttersbull Shuttersbull Sidingbull Kitchensbull Counter Tops
bull Bathroomsbull Granite-Marblebull Carpetsbull Cleaningbull Restretch
bull Paintingbull Drywallbull Carpentrybull Cabinetsbull Roofing
bull Tile-Woodbull Brick-Concretebull Pools amp Deckingbull Deckingbull Sprinklersbull Landscaping
BESTCARE HOME SERVICESBESTCARE HOME SERVICES
- INSURED -
GOLD - SILVER - BRASS - NICKEL - CHROMEANTIQUES - REPAIRING - POLISHING
BRIGHT METALSOF THE
HEIGHTS
Gus Olivares 713-861-0729wwwbrightmetals-oftheheightscom626 E 11th St bull Houston TX 77008
Total RenovationsDecking bull Tile bull Resurface bull Waterfalls
Call now for a free estimate
wwwcompetitionpoolscom281-955-8114281-955-8114
HOUSTONrsquoS PREMIER POOL REMODELER SINCE 1982
Pool Remodeling SpecialistsPool Remodeling Specialists
Expert Remodeling and RestorationBrick Stone Glass BlocksBrick Staining Paver DesignsBrick Fences amp Columns
All Work GuaranteedFully InsuredCall (281) 558-1828 for a Free Estimatewwwbrick-restorationcom
We Restore Bricks to Original Beauty
Since 1993
771133 555588--11770033 bull restylekitchenandbathcom
AFTER
Professional Installation of
ALL TYPES OFWOODamp
LAMINATESAuthorized Installer
for Lumber Liquidators
2818517476
APROFESSIONALINSTALLATION
1915 West Dallas StHouston Texas 77019
Custom colors and finishes
Like us on Facebook713-528-5428
SSPPEECCIIAALLTTYY MMEETTAALL FFIINNIISSHHIINNGG IINNCC
wwwspecialtymetalfinishingcom
MJ STONEGranite amp Marble
CommercialampResidentialCountertops Floors amp Remodeling
8328873575wwwMJStoneonlinecom
20 OFFwith this ad
DEMOLITIONWe Demolish All Things Concretebull Swimming Pools bull House Slabs
bullParking Lots bull Tennis Courtsbull Sheds and Storage Buildings
bull Debris Removal ServicesWe build crushed concrete driveways
SLS DEMO 2817485959
PEGGYrsquoS SERVICESHAZELrsquoS CUSTOM DRAPES
Over 45 years experience
Drapes bull Blinds bull Shutters bull Window Film2813450077 bull wwwpeggyservicescom
NOW INSIDE
1560 Eldridge Pkwy 148HoustonTX 77077
20
OFF20
OFF
CREATIVE IMPROVEMENTS LLCResidential amp Commercial
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See store for details Prices good while supplies last
ldquoYour Perfect Rug Sourcerdquo
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We called NARI
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The National Association of the RemodelingIndustry (NARI) helps consumers find quali-fied contractors and suppliers for their job
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(1-10 Kirkwood)
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Low Prices
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w w w n a n d v p a t i o c o c o m
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Serving Southwest Houston amp Fort Bend County
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Refinisher for the Emporium R-64
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DECKSAccentAll Types-QUALITY281-651-7600
Since 1972 By George SzontaghTREC License 2212PrepurchaseSlabPier amp BeamSince 1990
CABINETSby John Corenchuk
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All Kinds of Woodwork bull All Custom Built
FALCO CONSTRUCTION INC
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Since 1976
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bull Pressure Washing
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China Cabinets Hall Trees Kitchen Cabinets BedsDressers Wicker Glassware Light Fixtures Trunks
wwwrandfantiquescom
912 Yale StreetNorth of I-10 in ldquoThe Heightsrdquo
713-861-7750
We Do ESTATE SALESCall Us
Wed - Sat 1000 - 530 Sun - Tues By Chance or Appt
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LandmarkandscapesLandmarkandscapes
281-821-2900281-821-2900
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BESTCARE HOME SERVICESBESTCARE HOME SERVICES
- INSURED -
GOLD - SILVER - BRASS - NICKEL - CHROMEANTIQUES - REPAIRING - POLISHING
BRIGHT METALSOF THE
HEIGHTS
Gus Olivares 713-861-0729wwwbrightmetals-oftheheightscom626 E 11th St bull Houston TX 77008
Total RenovationsDecking bull Tile bull Resurface bull Waterfalls
Call now for a free estimate
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HOUSTONrsquoS PREMIER POOL REMODELER SINCE 1982
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All Work GuaranteedFully InsuredCall (281) 558-1828 for a Free Estimatewwwbrick-restorationcom
We Restore Bricks to Original Beauty
Since 1993
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Professional Installation of
ALL TYPES OFWOODamp
LAMINATESAuthorized Installer
for Lumber Liquidators
2818517476
APROFESSIONALINSTALLATION
1915 West Dallas StHouston Texas 77019
Custom colors and finishes
Like us on Facebook713-528-5428
SSPPEECCIIAALLTTYY MMEETTAALL FFIINNIISSHHIINNGG IINNCC
wwwspecialtymetalfinishingcom
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SLS DEMO 2817485959
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Over 45 years experience
Drapes bull Blinds bull Shutters bull Window Film2813450077 bull wwwpeggyservicescom
NOW INSIDE
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OFF20
OFF
CREATIVE IMPROVEMENTS LLCResidential amp Commercial
Room Additions bull Roofing bull Painting bull Carpentry bull Electrical bull Plumbing Doors bull Siding bull Decks bull Interior amp Exterior Repairs
Remodel Kitchens and Bathrooms Granite Countertops
FREE ESTIMATES281-804-3108 Phone
REFERRALS AVAILALBEwwwcreativeimprovementsllccom
AZTEC HOME REMODELINGAZTEC HOME REMODELING
bull Kitchen Remodelingbull Bathroom Remodelingbull CabinetsndashGranite Countertopsbull Cultured Marble Vanitiesbull TilendashCeramicndashStonendashSlatebull CarpetsndashHardwoodndashLaminatesbull PaintingndashSheetrockndashTexturingbull Hardie SidingndashCustom Carpentrybull WindowsndashDoorsndashCrown Moldingbull RoofingndashGuttersndashPressure Washingbull BrickndashPatio RoomsndashDeckingsbull House Leveling - Fences
Water DamageExtraction amp Restoration
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2288118822110088009922881188221100880099bull Insured bull
wwwreflectionpoolsandspascom
Reflection PoolsampSpasReflection
PoolsampSpas713-559-1100Beautiful Pools atAffordable Prices
Porcelain RepairBathroom Detailing
OWNER CRAFTSMAN-WESLEY MCDOUGLE
Bathtubs bull Sinks bull Tile bull Repaired bull Removed bull Installed bull Cleaned amp Polished
FREE ESTIMATES713-498-8532
AMAZING FENCES amp BURGLAR BARS
Beating the competition for yearsFree Estimates
281-467-1898 bull 281-397-8354 fax
Iron bull Wood bull Chain Link bull Automatic Gate Openers
INMANampCOMPANYUPHOLSTERY SHOP
2424 Chapman StreetHouston TX 77009
7132244740fax 7132248800
email InmanUpholsterycomcastnet
CCAABBIINNEETT RREEFFAACCIINNGG
8324987709Reference AvailCall for Estimates
bull Home or Officebull Spring Cleaningbull Weekly or Bi-Weekly bull Move-Ins or Move-Outsbull Carpet Cleaning
Family Owned ampOperated Since
1990
4 Sisters Cleaning
BEFORE
Tues Wed Fri amp Sat 10 am ndash 6 pm Mon amp Thurs 10 am ndash 8 pm Sun 12 noon ndash 5 pm
wwwrobertscarpetcom
See store for details Prices good while supplies last
ldquoYour Perfect Rug Sourcerdquo
CLEAR LAKE 20810 I-45 SOUTH _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 281-332-4477WOODLANDS 19053 I-45 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 936-271-0000SOUTHWEST 3003 FONDREN-2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 713-785-1900Dazzling Decor 3003-1 FONDREN _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 832-377-4665
CENTRAL 3404 KIRBY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 713-523-0666NORTHWEST 6920 FM 1960 W _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 281-580-9495SUGAR LAND 12614 SW FRWY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 281-240-8200GULF FRWY 4750 GULF FRWY_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 713-926-5100WEST 11177 KATY FRWY_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 713-468-1300HUMBLE 20465 HWY 59 N _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 832-445-0800
Rug Gallery store locations
SALEENDSAPRIL
30
ldquoQuality You Can Trust - One Call Does It AllrdquoFamily Owned amp Operated
22 Years Exp Complete Home Repairs Painting Interior amp Exterior Kitchen amp Bath Remodeling Cultured Marble Tops amp
Kitchen Countertops Whirlpool Tub Repair
Sheetrock Repairs Carpentry Repairs Siding Rental Property
Make Readys
Bobrsquos Renovations
713-557-3310
BLUEDIAMOND
POOLSConstruction
RepairMaintenance
2818500284wwwblue-diamondspcom
A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G H E AT I N GFOR DEPENDABLE COMFORT
We Service All Brands bull wwwAirDepotcom bull 281-477-3700
Check us out on the Web
License TACLA000227C
amp 225C
WAYNErsquoSHARDWOOD bull CARPET bull TILE
(1-10 Kirkwood)
281-596-8187M-F 10-5 bull Sat 10-6 bull Sun 12-5 or Appoint
REMODELING amp REPAIRInteriorExterior
bullCarpentry bullHardi-plank bullRoofing bullDecksbullPainting bullWood Floors bullTilework bullSheetrockbullRoom Additions Free Estimates-References
IZAGUIRRE CONSTRUCTIONEdgar 8323380112
BeddingPillows amp More
GuaranteeWork
Low Prices
Luz Ramos Owner 2813978703
Patio Covers bull Porches bull Carports Deck Covers bull Arbors bull Glass Rooms
Screen Rooms bull Pool Enclosures
w w w n a n d v p a t i o c o c o m
Professionalism Creativity amp Outstanding Service at Your Reach
Free On-site Estimates
Rios PaintingResidential amp Commercialbull Painting bull Sheetrock bull Hardie PlankSiding bull Tile bull Texture bull Trim Work bull Roofing bull Wood Fences bull Pressure Washing bull Reasonable Prices
bull 883322--223366--77442200
Xavier Carpet Cleaning
Truck Mounted Tile and Grout Cleaning bull Steam Cleaning bull Pressure Washing
bull Gutter Cleaning
Call or text 2817446944for a free estimate by phone
or email at infohappycarpetcom
wwwthepoweroftoolscom
bull Custom Drapesbull Slip Coversbull Cornicesbull Bedding
bull Mini Blindsbull Custom Furniturebull Shadesbull Pillows
Fine Quality bull Great Prices bull Work Done on PremisesOpen to the Public bull Trade Welcome
Serving Southwest Houston amp Fort Bend County
rsquoSophies Upholsteryamp Draperies
11925 Southwest Fwy 2 bull 2818796300
Residential ArchitectureStructural Engineering
Residential Design ALL IN ONE CALL
8325157819wwwmdadesignsinccom
Gallaway Porcelain Works Porcelain Acrylics Simulated Marble Fiberglass Tub Chips Antique
Clawfoot Tubs
281-304-9300 TexasTubscom
Reconditioning Repair Refinishing
Refinisher for the Emporium R-64
(1 For Shedding Pine Needles)
Bright Landscape Designs IncBright Ideas for Landscaping
2814963576wwwbrightlandscapedesignscom
Custom Landscaping bull StoneworkLighting bull Maintenance
Water Features bull IrrigationDesign amp Installation bull Consultation
Serving greater Houston and surrounding areas since 1982
Money MakersMoney Makers
wwwmoneymakersflagscomwwwmoneymakersflagscom
1517 Blalock 713-461-1153Houston TX 77080 800-838-11531517 Blalock 713-461-1153Houston TX 77080 800-838-1153
Flags Banners PolesWindsocks and Pennants
Flags Banners PolesWindsocks and Pennants
KatyKitchen Bath2813916279
COMPLETE KITCHEN REMODELSbull CABINETSbull FIXTURESbull COUNTERTOPS
wwwKatyKitchencom
SIX-TIME AWARD WINNER Accent
wwwAccentSpasAndPoolscom
DECKSAccentAll Types-QUALITY281-651-7600
Since 1972 By George SzontaghTREC License 2212PrepurchaseSlabPier amp BeamSince 1990
CABINETSby John Corenchuk
2813986754 Home7133027381 Cell
All Kinds of Woodwork bull All Custom Built
FALCO CONSTRUCTION INC
281-797-1430 Mobile 281-999-0163 Office
bull Remodeling Specialist - Int amp Extbull Outdoor Kitchen bull Room Additionsbull Patio Rooms bull Painting bull Granite amp Tile bull Hardie Siding bull Windows and Doorsbull Fire-Flood-Wind Insurance Claims
Since 1976
bull Kitchen and Bath Remodels bull
wwwfalcoconstructioninccom
281-630-2540PAINTING
HANDYMAN SHEETROCK REPAIR
Bonded bull InsuredFree Estimates bull References
20 OffAny Servicebull Landscape Lighting
bull Contractor bull Carpentrybull Remodeling amp Repairs
Room Additionsbull Moving Jobs
bull Pressure Washing
SPECIALIZING IN AMERICAN ANTIQUESSpindle Back Chairs Round Pedestal Tables
China Cabinets Hall Trees Kitchen Cabinets BedsDressers Wicker Glassware Light Fixtures Trunks
wwwrandfantiquescom
912 Yale StreetNorth of I-10 in ldquoThe Heightsrdquo
713-861-7750
We Do ESTATE SALESCall Us
Wed - Sat 1000 - 530 Sun - Tues By Chance or Appt
C R E AT I V E L A N D S C A P E SFREE ESTIMATES 71352356677135235667
LandmarkandscapesLandmarkandscapes
281-821-2900281-821-2900
bull Guttersbull Shuttersbull Sidingbull Kitchensbull Counter Tops
bull Bathroomsbull Granite-Marblebull Carpetsbull Cleaningbull Restretch
bull Paintingbull Drywallbull Carpentrybull Cabinetsbull Roofing
bull Tile-Woodbull Brick-Concretebull Pools amp Deckingbull Deckingbull Sprinklersbull Landscaping
BESTCARE HOME SERVICESBESTCARE HOME SERVICES
- INSURED -
GOLD - SILVER - BRASS - NICKEL - CHROMEANTIQUES - REPAIRING - POLISHING
BRIGHT METALSOF THE
HEIGHTS
Gus Olivares 713-861-0729wwwbrightmetals-oftheheightscom626 E 11th St bull Houston TX 77008
Total RenovationsDecking bull Tile bull Resurface bull Waterfalls
Call now for a free estimate
wwwcompetitionpoolscom281-955-8114281-955-8114
HOUSTONrsquoS PREMIER POOL REMODELER SINCE 1982
Pool Remodeling SpecialistsPool Remodeling Specialists
Expert Remodeling and RestorationBrick Stone Glass BlocksBrick Staining Paver DesignsBrick Fences amp Columns
All Work GuaranteedFully InsuredCall (281) 558-1828 for a Free Estimatewwwbrick-restorationcom
We Restore Bricks to Original Beauty
Since 1993
771133 555588--11770033 bull restylekitchenandbathcom
AFTER
Professional Installation of
ALL TYPES OFWOODamp
LAMINATESAuthorized Installer
for Lumber Liquidators
2818517476
APROFESSIONALINSTALLATION
1915 West Dallas StHouston Texas 77019
Custom colors and finishes
Like us on Facebook713-528-5428
SSPPEECCIIAALLTTYY MMEETTAALL FFIINNIISSHHIINNGG IINNCC
wwwspecialtymetalfinishingcom
MJ STONEGranite amp Marble
CommercialampResidentialCountertops Floors amp Remodeling
8328873575wwwMJStoneonlinecom
20 OFFwith this ad
DEMOLITIONWe Demolish All Things Concretebull Swimming Pools bull House Slabs
bullParking Lots bull Tennis Courtsbull Sheds and Storage Buildings
bull Debris Removal ServicesWe build crushed concrete driveways
SLS DEMO 2817485959
PEGGYrsquoS SERVICESHAZELrsquoS CUSTOM DRAPES
Over 45 years experience
Drapes bull Blinds bull Shutters bull Window Film2813450077 bull wwwpeggyservicescom
NOW INSIDE
1560 Eldridge Pkwy 148HoustonTX 77077
20
OFF20
OFF
CREATIVE IMPROVEMENTS LLCResidential amp Commercial
Room Additions bull Roofing bull Painting bull Carpentry bull Electrical bull Plumbing Doors bull Siding bull Decks bull Interior amp Exterior Repairs
Remodel Kitchens and Bathrooms Granite Countertops
FREE ESTIMATES281-804-3108 Phone
REFERRALS AVAILALBEwwwcreativeimprovementsllccom
AZTEC HOME REMODELINGAZTEC HOME REMODELING
bull Kitchen Remodelingbull Bathroom Remodelingbull CabinetsndashGranite Countertopsbull Cultured Marble Vanitiesbull TilendashCeramicndashStonendashSlatebull CarpetsndashHardwoodndashLaminatesbull PaintingndashSheetrockndashTexturingbull Hardie SidingndashCustom Carpentrybull WindowsndashDoorsndashCrown Moldingbull RoofingndashGuttersndashPressure Washingbull BrickndashPatio RoomsndashDeckingsbull House Leveling - Fences
Water DamageExtraction amp Restoration
Water DamageExtraction amp Restoration
2288118822110088009922881188221100880099bull Insured bull
wwwreflectionpoolsandspascom
Reflection PoolsampSpasReflection
PoolsampSpas713-559-1100Beautiful Pools atAffordable Prices
Porcelain RepairBathroom Detailing
OWNER CRAFTSMAN-WESLEY MCDOUGLE
Bathtubs bull Sinks bull Tile bull Repaired bull Removed bull Installed bull Cleaned amp Polished
FREE ESTIMATES713-498-8532
AMAZING FENCES amp BURGLAR BARS
Beating the competition for yearsFree Estimates
281-467-1898 bull 281-397-8354 fax
Iron bull Wood bull Chain Link bull Automatic Gate Openers
INMANampCOMPANYUPHOLSTERY SHOP
2424 Chapman StreetHouston TX 77009
7132244740fax 7132248800
email InmanUpholsterycomcastnet
CCAABBIINNEETT RREEFFAACCIINNGG
8324987709Reference AvailCall for Estimates
bull Home or Officebull Spring Cleaningbull Weekly or Bi-Weekly bull Move-Ins or Move-Outsbull Carpet Cleaning
Family Owned ampOperated Since
1990
4 Sisters Cleaning
BEFORE
Tues Wed Fri amp Sat 10 am ndash 6 pm Mon amp Thurs 10 am ndash 8 pm Sun 12 noon ndash 5 pm
wwwrobertscarpetcom
See store for details Prices good while supplies last
ldquoYour Perfect Rug Sourcerdquo
CLEAR LAKE 20810 I-45 SOUTH _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 281-332-4477WOODLANDS 19053 I-45 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 936-271-0000SOUTHWEST 3003 FONDREN-2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 713-785-1900Dazzling Decor 3003-1 FONDREN _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 832-377-4665
CENTRAL 3404 KIRBY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 713-523-0666NORTHWEST 6920 FM 1960 W _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 281-580-9495SUGAR LAND 12614 SW FRWY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 281-240-8200GULF FRWY 4750 GULF FRWY_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 713-926-5100WEST 11177 KATY FRWY_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 713-468-1300HUMBLE 20465 HWY 59 N _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 832-445-0800
Rug Gallery store locations
SALEENDSAPRIL
30
281-630-2540PAINTING
HANDYMAN SHEETROCK REPAIR
Bonded bull InsuredFree Estimates bull References
20 OffAny Servicebull Landscape Lighting
bull Contractor bull Carpentrybull Remodeling amp Repairs
Room Additionsbull Moving Jobs
bull Pressure Washing
SPECIALIZING IN AMERICAN ANTIQUESSpindle Back Chairs Round Pedestal Tables
China Cabinets Hall Trees Kitchen Cabinets BedsDressers Wicker Glassware Light Fixtures Trunks
wwwrandfantiquescom
912 Yale StreetNorth of I-10 in ldquoThe Heightsrdquo
713-861-7750
We Do ESTATE SALESCall Us
Wed - Sat 1000 - 530 Sun - Tues By Chance or Appt
C R E AT I V E L A N D S C A P E SFREE ESTIMATES 71352356677135235667
LandmarkandscapesLandmarkandscapes
281-821-2900281-821-2900
bull Guttersbull Shuttersbull Sidingbull Kitchensbull Counter Tops
bull Bathroomsbull Granite-Marblebull Carpetsbull Cleaningbull Restretch
bull Paintingbull Drywallbull Carpentrybull Cabinetsbull Roofing
bull Tile-Woodbull Brick-Concretebull Pools amp Deckingbull Deckingbull Sprinklersbull Landscaping
BESTCARE HOME SERVICESBESTCARE HOME SERVICES
- INSURED -
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BRIGHT METALSOF THE
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