October 2008

October 2008

Editor's Letter: Sorting Things Out
In a material world, it’s all about the labels, but here are some that actually may make a difference in your life.
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Private Hideaway
Home: Private Hideaway
A local homeowner needed a place to unwind after a grueling day of work and training; her new Asian-inspired bathroom affords her that luxury.
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Room for All
Home: Room for All
Whether a private cooking session for two or an open kitchen for more, this lakeside kitchen can handle it.
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Shades of Blue
Home: Shades of Blue
A couple unnecessary walls weren’t going to keep the Hilleary family from attaining their dream kitchen: an open, functional space in a breezy color palette.
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Fun and Fantastic Bathrooms
Home: Fun and Fantastic Bathrooms
Instead of aiming for elegance, try appealing to the child within — or, better yet, fix up a bathroom that will appeal to your children or grandchildren — and their sense of personal hygiene...
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Open for Entertainment
Home: Open for Entertainment
This previously basic and boring kitchen got a contemporary makeover — just in time for a grand debut.
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Common Sense About Consumption
Interior: Common Sense About Consumption
Your mother taught you to turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth; here's more to learn about saving water.
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Breathe Easier
Interior: Breathe Easier
Purifying indoor air for a healthier home.
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Lighting Comes of 'Green' Age
Interior: Lighting Comes of 'Green' Age
You have fashionable and sensible choices when it comes to choosing eco-friendly lighting.
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Barrier-Free Living
Interior: Barrier-Free Living
Universal design is coming to the forefront as it prepares a home for aging residents.
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Building Blocks
Interior: Building Blocks
Cabinets make the kitchen, so start with a solid foundation of knowledge.
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Mamma Mia!
Outdoor: Mamma Mia!
Instead of dialing for delivery, step outside and see what’s cooking.
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The Main Attraction
Outdoor: The Main Attraction
An Overland Park family’s outdoor fireplace brings them together.
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The Ultimate Outdoor Living Experience
Outdoor: The Ultimate Outdoor Living Experience
Inside the walls of this Mediterranean hacienda is a dreamer’s guide to alfresco design.
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Stare-Worthy Cellar
Lifestyle: Stare-Worthy Cellar
A Leawood homeowner put her creativity to use in a space normally used to hide junk and clutter.
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