2010 Remodel of the Year Gold Winners
Best Whole House Remodel
$200,000-$500,000
Architectural Designer/Contractor: CHC Creative Remodeling
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The goal: To upgrade the quality and aesthetic appeal of the main floor of the home, with particular focus on the fireplace, flooring and trim.
The challenge: Maintaining the traditional style of the home while updating existing spaces.
The result: The foyer, which features a custom front entry door with leaded glass inserts designed by the homeowner, new floors and a redesigned grand staircase, establishes the traditional design of the home upon entry. From there, the dining room and great room can be seen through graceful arched passageways. Retaining the existing floor-to-ceiling red brick fireplace and tongue-and-groove ceiling, the great room features a hand-made alder fireplace surround and cove molding with corner blocks that wrap the ceiling.
The judges liked: How the relocation of the powder room and addition of an entrance from the patio met the homeowners’ requirements.
Resources:
Contractor: CHC Creative Remodeling • Interior Designer: Casual Elegance Interiors • Lumber: Kansas City Millwork, McCray Lumber, Frank Paxton Lumber • Sheetrock: KC Drywall • Paint: Sherwin-Williams • Painter: The Hamlin Co. • Cabinets: Altenhofen Cabinets • Countertops: Trendstone • Appliances: Factory Direct Appliance • Hardware: Locks & Pulls • Tile: Eddie Cummings Tile, ISC Surfaces • Glass & Mirrors: J&D Glasswork • Heating & Cooling: Custer's Heating and Air Conditioning • Plumbing: KB Complete • Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Enterprise, Pyramid Pipe & Supply • Light Fixtures: Western Extralite • Engineer: Norton & Schmidt
Best Whole House Remodel
$500,000-$750,000
Architectural/Interior Designer: Deatherage Home Designs l Contractor: Line Construction
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The goal: To improve the functionality and design of several rooms on the first floor of the 25-year-old home.
The challenge: Rearranging existing interior spaces in a more efficient way.
The result: The expanded kitchen, which now serves as a combined breakfast and kitchen area, allows for casual entertaining and features a dramatic copper hood; large kitchen island topped with Spectrus granite; and wet bar with an Oceanside glass tile backsplash, vintage seeded glass panel cabinets and a Sub-Zero wine storage system. Rich colors and textures, such as a red grass-cloth ceiling and new crown molding, create a warm and inviting feel in the master bedroom. The combination of brown marble, black granite and Asian-themed dark wallpaper adds elegance to the completely redesigned master bath.
The judges liked: How the different ceiling heights in the kitchen increased the amount of light in the space.
Resources:
Architect/Kitchen Designer: Billie Deatherage, Deatherage Home Design • Contractor: Line Construction • Interior Designer: Christy Kinman, • Deatherage Home Design • Framing: Line Construction • Lumber: Tamm Lumber • Windows: Kansas City Millwork • Sheetrock: Line Construction • Roofing: Kelly's Roof Care • Trim Work: Line Construction • Paint: Line Construction • Painter: Line Construction • Specialty Painting: Beautiful Homes
Cabinets: Stewart Millwork • Countertops: Trendstone • Appliances: Factory Direct Appliance • Hardware: Locks & Pulls • Tile: RBC Tile • Tile: Sunderland Brothers • Flooring: Line Construction • Glass & Mirrors: Dixie Glass • Heating & Cooling: Air Care Heating & Cooling • Plumbing: J. Wiser Plumbing • Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Enterprises • Electrician: Leikam Electrical Service • Light Fixtures: Wilson Lighting, The Light Shop
Best Whole House Remodel
over $750,000
Architect: J.L. Thompson Design l Contractor: TDW Development
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The goal: To redesign the 1950s home for entertaining and relaxation that also would fit in with the style of the neighborhood.
The challenge: Incorporating the existing home with the addition for a seamless remodel.
The result: In transitioning this South Plaza home into one that’s built for modern-day entertaining, the architect and builder teamed up to add on to almost all sides of the house, keeping the original floor plan intact. A master bedroom suite/game room and open kitchen/living room area expanded the main floor, while the new upper level consists of another master bedroom suite with balcony that overlooks the fresh, colorful landscaping and refurbished pool, with a bocce ball court beyond. All the original floors were refinished, part of the sustainability factor, while the rest of the home features local artwork, antiques and reclaimed furniture pieces. The unfinished basement will eventually feature a home theater, bar and numerous storage options.
The judges liked: The use of antiques and reclaimed materials throughout the home.
Resources:
Architect: J.L. Thompson Design • Builder/Developer/Interior Design: TDW Development • Architectural/Interior Design: Knapstein Design • Realtors: Prudential, Dorothy (Dosie) Duffy • Landscaping: Vanice Lawn & Landscape • Foundation: Shaw Construction • Cleaning: Immaculate Cleaning • Stucco/Stone: Builder’s Stone • Central Vacuum: American Vacuum • Excavation/Demolition: Custom Crushing • Granite Installation: Gaumats International • Drainage: T.H. Excavating • Lighting: Wilson Lighting • Paint: Jackson Painting Co. • Plumbing: Angel Plumbing • Custom Glass: Bearden's Stained Glass • Everything: Home Depot • Window Cleaning: Fish Window Cleaning • Tile/Stone/Showers/Kitchen: Jackson Tile & Stone • Basement Repair: Foundation 1 • Electric: Absolute Electric Inc. • Appliances: Factory Direct Appliances • Alarm System: Specialty Electronics Alarm System • Flowers/Potting: Prema Gardener • Trinckets/Furniture/Window Treatments: Restoration Hardware • Door Hardware: Locks & Pulls • Guttering: Town & Country Gutters • Furniture/Antiques: Woodson Place Antiques • Trees/Shrubs: Kat Nursery • Roofing: Gentry Roofing • Custom Cabinetry: Calton Cabinets • Rugs: Knotty Rug • Carpeting: ProSource • Outdoor Pool: Hershmeyer Pool • Artwork: Drew Hertel • Outdoor Furniture/Gaming: Amini’s Galleria • Stereo/Electronics: Elevated Electronics • Lumber: McCray Lumber Co., Owen Lumber Co. • Wood floors: Floor Co. • Doors/Garage Doors: Diamond Door • Wallpaper: Dan McVay Wallcoverings • Plumbing Supplier: Dorfman Plumbing • Fireplace: Complete Home Concepts • Custom Fireplace Mantels: ADI Designs • Flower Bouquets: Victoria Haskins • HVAC: Red Bird Heating & Cooling • Custom Shower Glass/Mirrors: Westport Glass • Windows: Hurd Windows • Trim: Kansas City Building Supply • Tree Service: PDQ Tree Service • Paint: Sherwin-Williams • Banking: North America Savings Bank • Custom Plaster Trim/Fireplace: Jennifer Walker • Custom Ornamental Iron: KC Forged & Custom Iron • Placement Assistance: House Lizard LLC
Best Kitchen Remodel
$40,000-$70,000
Architectural Designer/Contractor: Schloegel Design Remodel
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The goal: To redesign the existing 1980s-era kitchen to match the older charm of the home and maximize the efficiency of the available space.
The challenge: Resolving the many design issues that reduced the efficiency of the space, such as multiple swinging doors and an abandoned chimney flue.
The result: Closing in the basement door, which is still accessible through the porch, and changing the powder bath door to a pocket door resolved the issue of multiple swinging doors and opened up space for a fixed island. The abandoned chimney flue was replaced with a new professional range and hood, landing space and wall cabinets that feature specialty glass and puck lights to show off the homeowner’s colorful dishware. Maple cabinetry with a rich sable stain and Mince Gold countertops add warmth to the space.
The judges liked: The elimination of unnecessary doorways and walls and the convenient storage.
Resources:
Architect/Home Designer: Schloegel Design Remodel • Contractor: Schloegel Design Remodel • Interior Designer: Schloegel Design Remodel • Framing: Schloegel Design Remodel • Windows: KC Millwork/Marvin Windows • Sheetrock: Lee Drywall and Plaster • Trim Work: Schloegel Design Remodel • Paint: Benjamin Moore • Painter: Vannostran Painting • Cabinets: Shiloh Cabinetry/WW Wood Products • Countertops: Dimensional Stoneworks, ISC Surfaces • Appliances: Factory Direct Appliance • Hardware: Locks & Pulls, Amerock • Tile: ISC Surfaces, Eddie Cummings Tile • Flooring: Wood Perfect Hardwood Floors • Glass & Mirrors: Westport Glass • Heating & Cooling: Citywide Heating & Cooling • Plumbing: J. Wiser Plumbing • Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Enterprises • Electrician: PK Electric • Light Fixtures: Hubburdton Forge
Best Kitchen Remodel
$70,000-$120,000
Architectural Designer/Contractor: CHC Creative Remodeling
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The goal: To reroute the flow of traffic from the pool deck to the laundry room and bathroom rather than through the kitchen/dining area.
The challenge: Finding the necessary space to meet the homeowners’ requirements for the kitchen without utilizing space from the existing outdoor patio.
The result: Newly added hardwood floors and arched passageways create a cohesive flow through the space. The main support columns built to replace the load-bearing wall are hidden in the oven’s stone surround that provides a focal point for the space. The kitchen also features several unique design touches, including custom-designed cherry cabinets, hand-blown glass pendants that illuminate the granite island countertop, and a custom sculpted exhaust hood above a personally designed and crafted tile mosaic.
The judges liked: How the colors and finishes blend together.
Resources:
Contractor: CHC Creative Remodeling • Interior Designer: Casual Elegance Interiors • Lumber: Kansas City Millwork, McCray Lumber, Frank Paxton Lumber • Sheetrock: KC Drywall • Paint: Sherwin-Williams • Painter: The Hamlin Co. • Cabinets: Altenhofen Cabinets • Countertops: Trendstone
Appliances: Factory Direct Appliance • Hardware: Locks & Pulls • Tile: Eddie Cummings Tile, ISC Surfaces • Glass & Mirrors: J&D Glasswork • Heating & Cooling: Custer's Heating and Air Conditioning • Plumbing: KB Complete • Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Enterprise, Pyramid Pipe & Supply
Light Fixtures: Western Extralite • Engineer: Norton & Schmidt
Best Kitchen Remodel
over $120,000
Architect/Contractor: Design Build Team
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The goal: To combine the space of several small rooms into one open kitchen and breakfast room.
The challenge: Keeping the details relevant to the 1917 home while still providing an up-to-date kitchen.
The result: Structural columns in the center of the space used by the architect to create framed vistas serve as a divider between the food preparation space and the bar area overlooking the kitchen. The prep area features a wood-topped island with plenty of storage and a clear work triangle that greatly improves the flow of traffic through the room. The bar area provides space for the homeowners’ two children to work, eat or watch their parents cook. Throughout the entire space, white cabinetry with built-in lights and a white tile backsplash serve as a contrast to the dark hardwood floors.
The judges liked: The efficient use of space and flow of the room.
Resources:
Architect: Design Build Team • Builder: Design Build Team • Carpentry: Design Build Team • Cabinets: Towncraft Wood Products • Plumbing: Vielhauer Plumbing • Electrical: A-C Electric • Hardwood Flooring: Armstrong • Countertops: Midland Marble & Granite • Painting: Cull Brothers Painting
Best Bathroom Remodel
Architect: Wendlandt & Stallbaumer l Contractor: E & E Quality Builders l Interior Designer: Chuck Matney
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The goal: To upgrade the space to match the Old World feel and high-quality design of other previously remodeled areas in the home.
The challenge: Creating the illusion that the redesigned area is more spacious than the original room without physical expansion.
The result: Redesigning the existing windows and contemporary skylight, which did not fit into the decor of the home or allow for even distribution of light, was an essential aspect of the remodel. The newly relocated window includes a custom grill that provides an old steel and glass look. Frosted glass panels with steel framework conceal the existing and added skylights. They also provide a soft, luminous light to the space as well as adding height with an old iron and glass barrel vault.
The judges liked: How the design was able to meet the homeowners’ needs and desire for an Old World feel.
Resources:
Architect/Home Designer: Wendlandt & Stallbaumer • Contractor: E & E Quality Builders • Interior Designer: Chuck Matney • Framing: E & E Quality Builders • Sheetrock: Greener Drywall • Roofing: Heartland Roofing • Trim Work: E & E Quality Builders • Specialty Painting: Darrel Wingo Interiors • Cabinets: Towncraft Wood Products, A & B Fine Woodworking • Countertops: E & E Quality Builders • Tile: Granite Innovations • Flooring: Armstrong • Glass & Mirrors: KC Glass & Mirror • Heating & Cooling: McGrath Heating and Cooling • Plumbing: Five Star Mechanical • Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Enterprises • Electrician: E & E Quality Builders • Audio: Custom Connections
Best Master Suite Remodel
Architectural Designer: Deatherage Home Designs l Contractor: MSC Enterprises
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The goal: To restructure the illogical and awkward design of the existing suite to a more functional space with an elegant rustic look.
The challenge: Finding an exciting design that did not exceed the homeowners’ budget.
The result: In the master bedroom, the raised ceiling and round-top transom were leveled and the perimeter lowered to create the effect of a raised ceiling. Crown molding accentuates the new detail and visually enlarges the room while recessed can lights, hickory wide-plank flooring and knotty alder doors add a rustic look to the space. The master bath features graceful arches above the vanities and new tub as well as a custom-made arched mirror accented by the high relief, textural natural stone tile on the backsplash and tub surround.
The judges liked: How the variation in texture and layering of light creates an appealing space.
Resources:
Architect/Bath Designer: Deatherage Home Design • Contractor: MSC Enterprises • Interior Furnishings: Madden-McFarland Interiors • Flooring: Wood Perfect Hardwood Floors • Wallcoverings: Bailey's Design Group, KDR Showrooms • Wallcovering Installation: Wood Wallcoverings • Framing: Schelp Construction • Lumber: Owen Lumber • Windows/Millwork: Kansas City Millwork • Sheetrock: Bagby Drywall • Trim Work: Borger Construction • Paint: Sherwin-Williams • Painter: MSC Enterprises • Specialty Painting: Beautiful Homes • Cabinets: Towncraft Wood Products • Countertops: Stone Creations • Stone Slabs: ISC Services • Hardware: Locks & Pulls • Tile: DalTile • Shower Tile: Jerusalem Stone • Tile Installation: Metro Tile • Glass & Mirrors: Olathe Glass • Heating & Cooling: United Heating Cooling & Plumbing • Plumbing: Steve the Plumber • Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Enterprises, Pyramid Plumbing • Electrician: B.A. Barnes Electric • Light Fixtures: Wilson Lighting
Best Remodeling Project
Architectural Designer/Contractor/Interior Designer: Gianni Custom Remodeling
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The goal: To transform an unfinished area in the homeowner’s lower level into a cave-like setting.
The challenge: Rounding out the ceiling to replicate the curved walls and ceiling of a cave.
The result: A combination of stone and plaster applied to the walls simulates the curvature of a cave. Fossil details on the walls and slate flooring further the sense of being underground. Two iron chandeliers hang above the custom-made granite countertop table that can seat up to 10 guests for a wine tasting. A climate-controlled wine cellar capable of holding 1,200 bottles provides the homeowners with ample space to store their collection. Wide, arched doors allow guests in the cave to view the contents of the cellar.
The judges liked: The unique concept and creative use of materials.
Resources:
Architect/Home Designer: Joseph Gianni • Builder: Gianni Custom Remodeling • Interior Designer: Tricia Gianni • Framing: Dream Home Framers • Lumber: Teague Lumber Co. • Sheetrock: Wallboard Specialties • Trim Work: AC Trim Contractors • Paint: Sherwin-Williams • Painter: R.T. Painting • Specialty Painting: Dan McNamara • Cabinets: Olympic Cabinets • Countertops: Midland Marble & Granite • Hardware: Wilson Lighting • Tile: Classic Floors & Design Center • Glass & Mirrors: Complete Home Concepts • Heating & Cooling: United Heating Cooling & Plumbing • Plumbing: Kinneys Plumbing • Electrician: B.A. Barnes Electric • Light Fixtures: Wilson Lighting • Furnishings (Custom Table): Olympic Cabinets • Cleaning: Blubaugh Enterprises • Subdivision: Loch Lloyd • Wine Rack: Michelle's Wine Cellars • Stone Work: Kent White Stucco • Iron Work: Jim Glover
Best Basement Finish
Architectural Designer/Contractor: CHC Creative Remodeling
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The goal: To create a space with an edgy style and defined purpose that would be comfortable for personal relaxation and entertaining.
The challenge: Figuring out how to deal with seemingly immovable objects, such as the fireplace, that countered any reasonable furniture layout.
The result: Utilizing a blend of clean lines and tactile textures, the space allows for entertaining both indoors and out. The indoor space features hardwood floors and a contemporary video center with matching bookcases and wet bar. Anchoring the interior is a newly constructed fireplace that was relocated within the space to allow for better layout. Wrapping the fireplace is a geometric pattern of limestone blocks that is repeated throughout the space, including the outdoor fire pit, creating a single architectural element that unites the design of both areas.
The judges liked: The creative use of materials.
Resources:
Contractor: CHC Creative Remodeling • Framing: Schelp Construction Co. • Lumber: Kansas City Millwork, McCray Lumber • Sheetrock: Mag Enterprise • Roofing: Schwenk Roofing Co. • Painter: Wilco Painting • Countertops: Trendstone • Hardware: Locks & Pulls • Tile: International Materials of Design • Flooring: ProSource • Heating & Cooling: Custer's Heating and Air Conditioning • Plumbing: Schoeller Plumbing • Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Enterprises • Light Fixtures: Western Extralite Co. • Fireplace: Complete Home Concepts • Hardscaping: Sturgis Materials • Engineer: Norton & Schmidt
Best Room Addition
Architectural Designer/Contractor: Starr Homes
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The goal: To add a second story to the home as well as convert the first-floor nursery into additional space for the master suite.
The challenge: Resolving the congested single-story floor plan of the home.
The result: The second-story addition includes a new nursery and bedroom, both with private baths, as well as a loft area. The nursery features dormers and raised ceilings for added interest, and the open loft area allows for future expansion. Downstairs, the enlarged master suite includes a laundry room and walk-in closet with wood floors and window seat.
The judges liked: The creative solutions for difficult problem areas.
Resources:
Architect/Home Designer: EL J Originals • Contractor: Starr Homes • Framing: Yates Framing • Lumber: Teague Lumber Co. • Windows: Kansas City Building Supply • Roofing: Century Roofing • Trim Work: Clinton Kiely • Painter: JL Painting • Cabinets: Cabinets by King • Hardware: Kansas City Building Supply • Tile: Elegant Tile Works • Flooring: ProSource • Heating & Cooling: Prairie Center Plumbing Heating A/C • Plumbing: Prairie Center Plumbing Heating A/C • Plumbing Fixtures: Prairie Center • Plumbing Heating A/C • Electrician: G&H Electric Company • Home Theater: Acree Video & Sound Design • Landscaping: Rolling Meadows • Hardscaping: Rolling Meadows • Sprinkler System: Rolling Meadows
Best Outdoor Living Space
Architect: Wendlandt & Stallbaumer l Contractors: Jim Bebermeyer/Corwin Construction l Pool: Banks Pool & Spa Design
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The goal: To design an outdoor entertainment area with a pool, hot tub, fire pit and cabana.
The challenge: Situating the multiple components within the boundaries of the existing lot.
The result: The location of the fire pit and hot tub allows both to be used in colder weather, while the pool and pergola are positioned for maximum sunning or shade during warmer seasons. Water spilling from the hot tub to the pool below creates a soothing waterfall sound that can be heard everywhere. The cabana, which features a bar, dining area and locker room, is enhanced with a vaulted ceiling and rounded transom windows that emulate the design of the home.
The judges liked: How the repetition of patterns throughout the architectural elements create a seamless transition from the original structure to the new outdoor living area.
Resources:
Architect/Home Designer: Wendlandt & Stallbaumer • Contractor: Jim Bebermeyer • Excavation: Larry Thomas • Foundation: RCS • Framing: Corwin Construction • Lumber: Teague Lumber • Windows: Pella Products of Kansas City • Insulation: Williams Insulation • Sheetrock: Wallboard Specialties • Trim Work: Corwin Construction • Heating & Cooling: Mission Heating & Air • Plumbing: Greg's Plumbing • Electrician: Boulevard Electric • Flashings: American Gutter & Sheet Metal • Flatwork: Earl Talley • Pool Work: Banks Pool & Spa
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