October 2008

Instead of dialing for delivery, step outside and
see what’s cooking.

An Overland Park family’s outdoor fireplace brings them together.

Inside the walls of this Mediterranean hacienda is a dreamer’s guide to alfresco design.

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.

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.

Whether a private cooking session for two or an open kitchen for more, this lakeside kitchen can handle it.

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 too.

Your mother taught you to turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth; here's more to learn about saving water.

This previously basic and boring kitchen got a contemporary makeover — just in time for a grand debut.

You have fashionable and sensible choices when it comes to choosing eco-friendly lighting.

Purifying indoor air for a healthier home.

Universal design is coming to the forefront as it prepares a home for aging residents.

A Leawood homeowner put her creativity to use in a space normally used to hide junk and clutter.

Cabinets make the kitchen, so start with a solid foundation of knowledge.