October 2009

Whether you want kitchen, bath or outdoor products, we’ve got the goods — and the inspiration — here.

Cellaring wine at home is proving to be a satisfying way to enjoy your private stock whenever you wish.

With the kitchen still solidly holding rank as the hub of the home, industry manufacturers have made it their job to innovate new products that will keep it the most stylish and functional room.

If the kitchen is the hub of the home, the master bath is the retreat. Three designers share their clients’ private refuges.

You use it every day. So why not make the bathroom as fun or beautiful as possible? These products can help.

Certified kitchen designer Shawn McCune addresses traffic patterns and
ergonomics in this kitchen remodel before ever making decisions about its style.

A Leawood designer and homeowner leads the trend
in phased remodeling projects with her personal example
of ‘before,’ ‘middle’ and ‘after’ kitchen stages.

New energy tax credits for homeowners are boosting the efficiency of older homes.

A century-old home known for hosting guests continues in the modern day with the addition of a charming new courtyard and studio.

Landscape Architect Joann Schwarberg turned her clients’ front and back yards into a journey, not a destination, utilizing multiple levels and private nooks along the way.

Outdoor living is in...and just as comfortable as inside.
Recline on a lounger, prop your head with a pillow and keep your glass full — an era of style and luxury has settled in.

A couple shifts into lower gear, choosing a midtown condo
with a contemporary twist over a suburban lifestyle.