Karin Ross spaces are designed to tell a story about her clients, their lifestyle and their needs. She specializes in creating functional, beautiful kitchens and baths, while her award-winning design-build team oversees every step of a remodeling project, from planning through completion. “I don’t have packages; every space is custom-designed,” she says. “I take the time to get to know a client in order to know what to design for them. I try to see a space and show people things they might not have thought of—to think beyond the box.” A native of Belgium, Karin has lived in the United State ..read more

Delicious curves, dramatic contrasts and gleaming golds accentuate a renovation project in Kearney that’s dually functional and opulent. Words by Andrea Glinn  |  Photos by Paul Bonnichsen W hen a young professional couple hired Kitchens by Kleweno to remodel the kitchen in their recently purchased home in Kearney, Missouri, their vision was a French-style bistro. They had already remodeled some other areas of the home, including the living room adjacent to the kitchen—now outfitted with Versailles-inspired black-and-white checkerboard floors—which they accessorized with an op ..read more

Words by Andrea Glinn  |  Photos by Nate Sheets A dated ’80s bath gets a new platform. T Local celebrity and home-restoration expert Tamara Day remodeled this large 1980s home for her clients—Sunlighten Day Spa owners Connie and Aaron Zack—back in 2019. The home was featured on Season Two of Tamara's Bargain Mansions in two 30-minute episodes: “Rhapsody in Beige” and “A Pain in the Deck.” The secluded home sits on several hundred wooded acres in Louisburg, Kansas, and Tamara embraced the idea of creating an oasis for the couple. She helped them remodel the entire home, inside ..read more

Wallcovering trends showcase bespoke styles, vibrant hues and textured expressions. Words by Savannah Rieke Newson E Evolving across multiple centuries and design eras, wallcoverings embody a rich, colorful history marked by reinvention and innovation. One interesting yet infamous iteration is Scheele’s Green wallpaper, dyed with an arsenic-laced pigment, which was all the rage in Victorian times. Fortunately, the cycle of technological advancement continued, resulting in the versatile range of health-conscious—and more environmentally friendly—wallcovering products we know today. The ..read more

Spring is the time when many people start thinking about sprucing up their homes. Replacing old or inefficient windows and doors is a great way to increase energy efficiency, as well as modernizing your home’s look and style. The Pella brand has been a favorite choice among homeowners for nearly 100 years because of its premium quality and extensive design options. To make your renovation decision easy, Pella Products of Kansas City is offering 40 percent off installation during the month of April in celebration of its 40th anniversary. The family-owned business employs 49 talented and expe ..read more

Words by Veronica Toney  |  Photos by Matt Kocourek A designer downsizes her home while upscaling her turnkey lifestyle. A fter spending the COVID-19 pandemic in her Lake Quivira home, Amy Funk decided it was time to live a city life. Though her pristine mid-century modern house had been fully renovated to perfection, she made the decision to downsize. “Being cooped up in a four-bedroom house by myself for more than two years and living between my home office and bedroom, I realized I could live with less space,” she says. “And I decided that I wanted to travel more and not be ..read more

Words by Meghan Craig  |  Photos by Matthew Anderson Moody lighting and deep, dark tones set the stage for a bourbon bar and a music room. W hen Pat Ryan wanted to find a space in his Fairway home to display his whiskey and bourbon collection, he reached out to Nina Schmidt of Schloegel Design Remodel. “At the time, his collection was all in a basement closet stored on some wire shelving, which was likely not rated to hold that amount of weight!” Nina says.  The resulting project transformed several areas in Pat’s home, creating a custom and cohesive environment for sho ..read more

Words by Meghan Craig  |  Photos by Craig Keene A speakeasy resonates with a historical look, where its design references are loud and clear A private speakeasy seemed like the ideal solution for homeowners Bryan and Robin, who wanted to completely remodel their lower level.  They contacted their friend Austin Roeser of Roeser Homes, who suggested they work with Nate and Jessica White of Trove Homes on the design, while Roeser Homes helped execute the design plan. “One of my favorite parts about this project was really being able to showcase our client’s personality and ..read more

Words by Gloria Gale  |  Photos by Jordan Wyatt Ashley Hailing Victorian-era royalty, this 1907 Hyde Park beauty gets reimagined with modern maximalism. O nce the bastion of barons and bankers, the Hyde Park Historic District still touts rows of bold and beautiful 19th-century homes—an enclave as welcoming now as it was then. This treasure trove was a surprise that one young couple didn’t expect to find on their house-hunting adventure. Andrew and Sarah Overbee Lonard were perfectly happy in their modest Fairway home, except for the fact that with an 8-year-old daughter, the ..read more

After much anticipation, the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens opens the stunning LongHouse Visitor Center. Words by Lisa Waterman Gray T ree- and flower-lined paths, quiet ponds and streamways have long characterized Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, but last September, the city celebrated a shiny new addition to the landscape: the LongHouse Visitor Center. “We needed a major hub if we wanted to become a nationally ranked arboretum and botanical gardens, where we could do national-level programming and exhibits,” says the Arboretum's manager, Drew Ibarra. The ..read more