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elements A fresh take

Jonathan Adler The man with kaleidoscope eyes

Color palette New neutrals

New & next Atmospheric hues

features Casual approach Sisals and natural-fiber rugs

Concrete jungle Versatile material is creative choice

No place like home Design elements create perfect fit Downsized by design Make the most of smaller space

New digs, old house Open floor plan, old farmhouse

‘Hello from Iowa’ Picture-postcard setting for home

Outer space Spruce up outdoor living

Instant gratification Transform tired kitchen, bath with granite

garden Cuttings Ornamental edibles

Here comes the sun Flower gardener shares her passion Fire and water Fountains, ponds and fire pits

entertaining Dinner on the deck Easy chicken salad dishes

An offer you can’t refuse Steaks, chicken on the menu at Capones

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EDITORMelody [email protected]

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GRAPHIC DESIGNERCourtney Towlerton

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CONTRIBUTORSTina Hinz, writerHolly Hudson, writerRick Chase, photographerBrandon Pollock, photographerMatthew Putney, photographer

All rights reserved. Reproduction or use of editorial or graphic content without permission is prohibited.Published quarterly by Courier Communications

Congratulations! Kari Gronoski of Hudson won the Ma-louf sheet set from Fosters Mattress; Melinda Brandhorst of Waterloo won the $50 Hy-Vee garden center gift card; and Carol Thielen of Cedar Falls won the book, “How to

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a fresh take“Then followed that beautiful season — Summer.

Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood.”

— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Tie one on — a cute apron from Mu that protects your clothes while you’re in the

kitchen, $24.99, Good Things, Waterloo.

Got milk — bottles? This ultra-cool Leitmotiv milk bottle chandelier (24x20x68) comes with its own lighting kit for $200. A smaller size is available. From Vintage Iron, Cedar Falls.

Fresh-squeezed color will brighten porch parties or a light summer supper. Plates are $12.95-$19.50; orange-shaped candles are $9.95, Basket of Daisies, Cedar Falls.

A trio of crackle-glass cones hold tea lights and can be tucked into pots, set of 3 for $28, Smulekoff’s, Cedar Rapids.

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Feed the birds from this hanging cardinal red feeder, $31.89, Calico Henhouse, Waterloo.

Remember the “Partridge Family?” The retro upholstery on this Dakota club chair is reminiscent of the TV show, $754, Home Interiors, Cedar Falls.

Put the lime in your living room and brighten up your life! Broyhill’s Affinity finish sofa is $791, and coordinating chair is $598, Simp-son Furniture, Cedar Falls.

Floral tea towels from Now Design, $6.99, and striking linen topper for the table, 54-inch square $79, Smulekoff’s, Cedar Rapids.

Choose a garden theme for a summer luncheon table and do it right with fun garden tools, checkered napkins and a bright flower tucked into a small planter ($6.95) atop mix-and-match dishes, Calico Henhouse, Waterloo.

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Call Jonathan Adler the sultan of sunny and the don of Day-Glo. the color-mad designer popped onto the scene in the 1990s, throwing (and selling) trademark mid-century mod pots at Barneys.

since then, he’s launched a line of Hollywood Regency-meets-“Mad Men” furnishings and accessories (and a chain of stores) and served as a judge on Bravo’s “top Design.”

His books include “Jonathan Adler on Happy Chic Acces-sorizing” and “Jonathan Adler on Happy Chic Colors.”

Q: Lime sofas, orange walls, pink rugs— have you ever met a hue you didn’t think worked in interior design?

A: It’s funny; I love color. I think it’s a complete antidepres-sant! I think people should throw out their Prozac and oD on color. But I can’t imagine myself ever loving mauve. I like my colors crisp and bright.

Q: Is color something you should match to your personal-ity or hair color?

A: I think it’s a form of nonverbal communication, so maybe. there are certain associations that come with color, like if you want to send a message of danger or sexiness, use red. Colors have meaning, and to some degree, if you are in touch with who you are, you can use color to reflect that.

Q: Are there any colors on the way out or in?

A: for the last several years, it’s been all about chocolate brown, and I’ve liked putting it with pops of color. But lately, I’ve been cheating on it with gray. Gray is amazing because it looks fantastic paired with bright colors.

Q: What are your basic rules of combining accessories?

A: the most important thing is just to start. so often peo-ple think there’s a magic answer, but that’s not the case. Get a bunch of objects, and start to play with them. there are go-to formulas, like starting with symmetry. Asymme-try is more challenging but can have greater rewards.

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neW neutRALsneutral doesn’t have to be boring beige.

Don’t underestimate the serene qualities found in modern neutrals like pewter, winter white, lavender, camel, brown, navy, black, deep purple, icy blue, pale green, subtle pink, buttery soft yellow.

Polished, elegant and surprisingly dramatic, these neutrals don’t play it safe.

Dark colors can be powerful, subtle and rich. soft colors evoke a light, breezy feeling and can create a crisp, clean and contemporary atmosphere. use the new neutrals as a backdrop to pops of bright color in artwork, fabrics and accents. Create a sophisticate mood by building a monochromatic theme, layering harmonious colors and textures. “the new neutrals allow consumers to feel like they are taking a little bit of a risk but still playing by the tra-ditional rules of decorating,” said Penny eudy, product manager of upholstery for La-Z-Boy. “Consumers are willing to break away from the standard earth tones and expand into hues that are still just as warm, but add a deeper feeling to the decor.”

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the softest blue — Zen (uL220-14) — is welcom-ing but crisp with trim painted in ultra Pure White (ul260-14). from Behr.

for the bath, try upward from the Purely Refined color palette and

winter white from the soft and sheer collection, sherwin-Williams.

Light french Gray (sW 0055) is thoroughly modern with Queen Anne Lilac (sW 0021). from sherwin-Williams.

If white seems a bit harsh for a room, soften with shades of winter white and ivory.


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“Atmospheric” decor is characterized by soft textures, trans-parency, iridescence, opacity — or even all of those at once. It can create a mood of quietude and retreat.

And it is, some designers say, popular now as an antidote to an increasingly jarring and sped-up world.

The colors in atmospherics tend to be lightweight and sheer like veiled like mist or air. Yet there can be elements of strength and purity. We see a lot of dreamy hues — soft whites, blush, silver — but also hefty colors — graphite, charcoal.

Textures include voile, moire silk, slubbed wool, crystal, hammered metals, blown glass, ceramic, even translucent concrete. Beautiful curvy vessels and plates in chalky hues like “ocean,” “milk,” “powder” and “dust” add dimension. Dreamlike wallpapers, sinuously shaped lamps, conceptual furniture made out of interesting materials and soft, fluffy bed linens, ruched and ruffled throw pillows in foggy, smoky hues are part of the theme, too.

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Eighteen Karat honed marble bowls

Toto Cube Lamp

Z Gallerie Naples floor lamp

Z Gallerie Cloud vases

Pottery Barn bedding conveys a sense of airy lightness.

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We’ve found some great phone apps to help you do everything from selecting paint colors to choosing a decorating style.

The Dream Home app allows users to search thousands of pho-tos sorted by style, room and color, priced from $1.99 to $4.99, itunes.apple.com/us/app/dream-home/id367030133?mt8

Better Homes and Garden has released an app, which costs $3.99, that offered tips on entertaining and hosting parties, www.bhg.com/holi-days/christmas/planning/celebrate-the-holidays-new-ipad-app/

Sherwin-Williams’ free ColorSnap application lets you take a photo of an item and then find the name of the paint hue that is closest to it,

www.sherwin-williams.com/do_it_yourself/paint_colors/paint_color_pal-ette/colorsnap/

Determine what to hang on the wall with an app from Art.com. The free program lets users upload photos of the wall and digitally fill it with various pieces of artwork, itunes.apple.com/us/app/art-com/id348423904?mt8

Stanley Bostitch offers a free app that turns iPhones into picture level-ers, itunes.apple.com/us/app/stan-ley-bostitch-level/id308725991?mt8

The Good Housekeeping app offers free advice and includes step-by-step instructions for many home improvement and craft projects, www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-testing/from-the-lab-blog/new-good-housekeeping-home-iphone-app

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SiSalS and natural-fiber rugS are affordable, easy-wearing

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Sisal rugs have become the jeans of home decor. You can dress them up, dress them down and layer them. And you can afford them.

“Sisal speaks to a casual lifestyle,” says Eileen Applebaum, Crate and Barrel’s product manager for rugs. “I think of rooms with sisal rugs and slipcovered sofas sort of like Gap’s khakis and T-shirts. It’s a utilitarian, casual basic that always looks great.”

Sisals, as well as cousins sea grass, jute and other natural-fiber rugs, have been around for centuries in tropical islands and coun-try homes. In the 1980s, these crisp floor coverings showed up in America’s living rooms, stairways and foyers. They never left. Now, they are commonly found throughout the house and are sold at places from Wal-Mart to designer stores. Pottery Barn has ver-

sions that mix natural grasses with other fibers for strength and comfort. Crate and Barrel sells faux sisal made of polypropylene that can be hosed off, making it well-suited for kitchens and mudrooms.

Interior designers continue to evolve the earth-friendly look. Another plus: “They act as a great foundation throughout the

year, not just the summer season,” says Laurie Furber, Pottery Barn’s senior vice president of merchandising. “They are cool and relevant for today’s home.”

Furber says the sisal rugs of the 1980s were different: very fine weaves that were rough on your feet and bad for bedrooms. “Now there are so many different fibers that people use to create these beautiful rugs. They are weaving in cotton, wool, chenille to make a very rough rug something very durable.” Many come with latex backings that don’t require rug pads. •

SiSalS and natural-fiber rugS are affordable, easy-wearing


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Concrete. Not a word that musters up much excitement. Cold, hard surfaces and dull colors come to mind for most people.

Kelly Langan is not one of those people. In fact, her business, Concreative Designs, orginated from Langan’s growing interest in and, ulti-mately, passion for the durable material.

“My husband is a builder, and we were looking for unique finishes and materials,” Langan said. “Once we started incorporating it into our houses, we got jaw-dropping reactions.”

It’s no wonder. Inside or out — from flooring, countertops and sinks to patios, driveways and stoops — concrete is one of the most versatile materi-als available. It can take on the appearance of stone, wood, tile, slate, granite

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or marble with a wide variety of colors and textures and limitless design possibilities. It is durable, low maintenance and cost effective. Prices for a concrete countertop start at $35 per square foot for an overlay and $55 per square foot for a poured slab.

Outdoors, hybrid polymers found in exterior concrete overlay applications are resistant to salt, UV rays, water and freeze-thaw cycles characteristic to Iowa winters and springs.

Langan’s own kitchen is a showcase for her work. Her countertops, poured on site to create a seamless surface, are a deep, rich brown with flecks of color. A matching slab on the large island features an inlaid sun design and a drainboard molded right into the concrete. The backsplash is made of sculpted, colored concrete that mimics stonework.

Any worries of a cold, industrial feeling immediately evaporate when soaking up the warm, old-world feel of the room.

Like her own kitchen, all of Langan’s work is custom.“I love the designing as much as doing the work,” Langan said. “If they can explain

it, we can do it. It’s just a matter of working through the communication process.”Langan’s is a family business with small work crews.“We want to keep it easily manageable,” Langan said. “We are very hands-on.”As would be expected, Concreative Designs currently is being inundated with calls

to create patios.“We also are doing a number of basement floors of homeowners who have had to

tear their carpet out three or four times because of flooding,” Langan said.For more information, call Langan at (319) 961-1395 or go to concreativedesigns.

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splatter texture and stenciled finishes — popular for driveways, parking garages, sidewalks, patios and pool decks because of the versatility in color and pattern and skid resistance. stronger and more durable than most conventional concrete applications.

thin stamped overlay systems — create the look and feel of stone, slate, brick and tile. applied 1/4 inch thick to existing concrete surfaces, saving the time and cost of tearing out the existing surface.

reactive stain — creates a unique, mottled, translucent coloration effect that rivals the look of weathered stone, slate and marble. Will not chip, flake or peel.epoxy protective coating systems — available in 10 colors and a clear version. designed for use on concrete surfaces as a protective coating. often used in warehouses, garages and retail stores.

reflector enhancer flooring systems — cur-rently, the hottest flooring product on the market. durable, beautiful and more affordable than most conventional flooring products. resembles con-ventional stained or polished finishes with added sparkle, shading and hues. fluid that is applied onsite, creating a seamless finish with no grout lines. stronger and more abrasion resistant than tile, hardwoods and polished concrete.

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Kelly Langan has a passion for the durability of concrete, as well as its versatility for use in the home.


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There’s no mistaking the Prairie-style influences in this Cedar Valley home.

The owners worked closely with Kyle Larson of LCG Homes in Cedar Falls to forge a happy marriage between architecture reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright and the contemporary aesthetics of a modern lifestyle.

The design succeeds on all counts, the homeowners agreed. “We wanted an open floor plan for today’s living, but we also wanted a classic

feel. We said this would be the last house we would build and we wanted to be

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An espresso stain on maple cabinetry adds a touch of drama to the kitchen. Summers are spent relaxing on the screened-in porch, below, while winters mean keeping the home fires burning in the great room.

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able to maintain it in a realistic way. We wanted a home that was both unique and practi-cal, ” she said.

Larson is known for designing and building homes that combine the best elements of such organic architectures as Prairie and mid-century modern. “The two styles make a nice blend,” said Larson. “A lot of it comes down to an out-of-the-box use of materials.”

Strong horizontal lines, long lean windows, stacked stone masonry and soft taupe-painted cement board create a first impression that carries through to the coffered ceil-ings and tall fireplace in the great room.

Mission-style furnishings and a neutral palette accentuate the Prairie look throughout the five-bedroom, three-and-one-half bath home.

The kitchen features maple cabinetry stained in an espresso finish and strand-woven, engineered bamboo floors that hold up to a busy lifestyle with children and pets. Sile-

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stone quartz countertops and a glass tile backsplash are earthy, contemporary touches emphasized by the built-in cooktop and stainless steel hood.

Just off the kitchen, a screened-in porch is a favorite summer hang-out. “We find we use it all the time. The kids like to eat outside and it’s just a comfortable place to be,” she said. On the lower level is another gathering place for entertaining.

The master suite is comfortable, low-key and clutter-free with a luxurious mosaic-tiled shower in the bath, and the homeowners appreciate having their children’s room on the same level.

“It’s an easy house to live in. There’s really nothing we’d change because it is so comfortable. It fits who we are,” she added. •

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When Eric and Mary Miller decided to downsize from their family home into a townhouse in an eastern Iowa retire-ment community, they turned to interior designer Kathy

Flack to reinvent the space.“We could see the potential, but everything needed to be reoriented

to fit our needs and lifestyle,” said Mary.Their previous home featured 1,850 square feet of living space, as

well as a front porch Mary loved. By contrast, the townhouse had less square footage.

“I lost the porch, and in downsizing, we basically lost two bed-rooms. Kathy took photos of everything, measured everything so we would only keep what fit into the space,” she said.

“They have some wonderful English and French antiques that beautifully fill the living area, making it elegant and comfortable,” explained Flack, ASID, with Flack Interior Design Associates, a division of Simpson Furniture.

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Some of the work was cosmetic. A new color scheme and fresh paint bright-ened rooms. Floors were refinished and crown molding installed to add stature and importance to walls. Draperies fall from celing to floor to make the 8-foot-ceilings appear taller. Updated lighting enhances the new finishes.

Flack completely redesigned the kitchen and created a den. “The kitchen was awkward and not very efficient. I wanted to make it a functional space to work and make it flow more efficiently,” said the interior designer.

An entrance into the kitchen from the garage was moved. The old pantry and a little extra space from the foyer on the other side of the wall bought enough room to create a powder room. New appliances previously ordered for the couple’s former house had to fit into the new space.

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Crisp, clean-lined cabinetry, practical lam-inate counter tops,12-by-12 floor tiles and a gently curving penisula define the work zone. Striking toile wallpaper draws the eye in the powder room.

In the cozy den, floor-to-ceiling bookcas-es, custom-built by Dale Lottich, house the couple’s book collection, computer, sound system and television. Flack also added an electric fireplace for ambiance and warmth. A charming, toile-covered settee was per-fectly scaled to the room and provided inspiration for the color scheme.

A sunroom expands the couple’s living space in the warmer months. “I cheat it into a three-seasons porch with a space heater. I enjoyed my front porch, but having a sun-room gives us a nice place to relax,” said the homeowner.

The final touch was installing an exit to the outdoors and a concrete patio for grilling, and just enough bare ground for Mary to satisfy her green thumb. •

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Forget stereotypes about farmhouses. Swing open the door of this rural Iowa home and you’ll step inside a polished and electic space that wouldn’t be out of place in the city.

The owners spent two years planning the transformation of this 65-year-old house into their dream home, ideal for aging in place. It started with their son’s suggestion that his mom should move the laundry room upstairs from the basement before she could no longer climb up and down the stairs.

“That started us thinking,” she said. “We’ve lived here for about 38 years and it was time to remodel and make the home more accessible for us. We liked the idea of an open concept floor plan. I’m very hard to please, but I wouldn’t change a thing about this new space. It feels comfortable, it feels like home.”

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Working with Dan Mohlis from Moeller & Walter and contractor Curt Bown of Sides & Bown Construction, the homeowners’ plan breathed new life into the old farmhouse. The couple lived in their finished basement for nearly six months while construction went on overhead.

“It was a 100-percent remodel. I think there was one bedroom that we didn’t touch,” Mohlis said. “It’s nice when clients have the vision to make this sort of a change in an older home.”

Walls came tumbling down. Engineered wood planks in a rich dark shade were installed underfoot. A new foyer and cozy living space were carved out of the old kitchen. Warm gold paint is the backdrop for soft ivory leather sofa and chair, and the round, deep brown ottoman serves as a coffee table. >>

On previous page: The kitchen is ultra functional for aging in place, but it’s also a warm gathering spot. This page: Remodeling began with the idea to get the laundry out of the basement and into a more acces-sible space.

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The new kitchen is centered and open to the living area and visually separated from the sun-drenched dining room — for-merly a sunroom — by an island and broad columns atop knee-high walls. Crisp white-painted and dark-stained cabinetry is a stylish combination. Countertops are granite.

Bar stools upholstered in a graphic print are lined up against the granite-topped island, where family and friends like to gather and chat while meals are being prepared. The old-fashioned pantry clos-et eliminates clutter and centralizes food items and small appliances.

Newly enlarged and updated, the bath-room with its new shower is now handi-capped accessible. The master bedroom was enlarged by borrowing space from the guest bedroom and relocating closets.

And yes, a new utility room houses the washer and dryer, as well as computer and office space.

“It’s a wonderful change and an awesome feeling. We’re proud of the house,” the homeowner said. •

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Bathroom updates included a new accessible shower, new color scheme and fixtures.


Picture-Postcardsetting is perfectlocation for this gracious and grandfamilyhome

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Stepping inside a grand home, guests expect to be bowled over by beautiful furnishings, well-proportioned archi-tecture and polished details. All of that is true for this magnificent home.

But it’s the pastoral scene glowing through the great room’s tall windows that elicits comments that include words like “tranquility” and “serenity.” From the broad, curving balcony, a panoramic view of eastern Iowa’s rolling hills and valleys unfurls in spring shades of fresh green, promising full summer lushness in the days ahead. There’s a century-old farmhouse and outbuildings still on the property that belong on a “Hello From Iowa” postcard. A church steeple can be seen in the distance.

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The casually elegant great room is truly a room with a view of Iowa’s pastoral countryside — and good bones in the form of architecture and details, as well as comfortable furnishings.



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The homeowners purchased the bucol-ic acreage at auction and immediately requested Joe Ahmann from Ahmann Design in Hiawatha, to design a dream home that would maximize the choice location. Ron Konrady of Bellevue was hired as contractor for the six-bedroom multi-level house.

“We told Joe what we wanted and by the second drawing it was right on, far and above what we expected. He paid incredible attention to detail and the plans framed every view,” said the homeowner.

The result is a home of generous propor-tions that ideally suits this busy family’s lifestyle and their desire for a “warm, comfortable, kid- and dog-friendly place,” she said. It also is laid out perfectly for entertaining, which the homeowners love.

The comfort level begins with the choice of durable finishes, fabrics and furnish-ings, which are surprisingly human-scaled in such a lofty space, selections guided by Iowa City-based interior designer Rhonda Staley. Staley, who now works for The Mansion design firm, honed in on the

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looking for. As a designer, I like to visualize from the blueprints how everything should flow,” said Staley.

In the great room, the overscale, carved limestone fireplace commands attention but because of its placement, doesn’t compete but rather complements the view. Anchored by a richly hued area rug, leather-trimmed sofas upholstered in chenille and deeply cushioned chairs form a conversation grouping that invites lingering.

There isn’t a sense that the rooms have been “decorated.” The home, with its hints of Tuscan and Euro-flavored design, was meant to be lived in and enjoyed, as well as make a statement. A rich palette of raisins, caramel tones, sage greens, ivory-painted woodwork is

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and a warming drawer, custom cabine-try in warm toffee tones and refrigerator drawers filled with fresh fruits, vegeta-bles and juices for after-school snacks.

Surrounded in stone, the cast iron fire-place, coffered ceiling and more views highlight the informal sunroom. On the opposite side of the house, a home office for her is feminine with a Rojo marble-fronted fireplace, walnut wood floors, custom cabinetry and a secret door. The roomy master suite offers a fireplace, walnut floor and his-and-her bathrooms with separate entrances and walk-in closets.

Upstairs, the youngest daughter’s pink bedroom says “girlie girl” with its fairy-princess vibe that gets its whimsy from a polka dot comforter and dollops of chocolate brown. The older daughter’s soothing blue bedroom has a sophisti-cated edge thanks to a metallic silver ceiling and antiqued mirrored dresser and side tables.

The theater and granite bar makes the lower level a great hang-out. There’s access to a screened-in porch, and along the hallway, guest bedrooms, a work-out room, steam room and sauna. •

“Her” side of the master bathroom features a vanity dresser, soaking tub and access to a large, luxurious shower, which also is accessible from “his” side.


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The warm days of summer are here, and it’s time to get chillin’ outdoors.

Homeowners will find stores stocked with fresh color, surprising new motion furniture and maximum value in all cat-egories as they shop for outdoor furnishings for their deck, patio or backyard.

The first thing many homeowners want to add is a splash of color to their porch or patio. “Crisp shades of blue and green are expected to be favorites this year, but for those who already have cushions in neutral earth tones, a pop of red or orange is a quick and easy way to brighten your space,” says Jackie Hirschhaut, vice president of the American Home Furnishings Alliance.

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outerspaceaqua waters and azure skies more popular than marine navy. Forest green remains a staple at popular prices, but softer shades of sage and celadon are a better complement to this season’s new neutral: gray.

“Gray rolled into the outdoor living palette this year like a fast-moving summer storm,” Hirschhaut notes. “It is the trend-forward choice in every major material for outdoor furnishings.”

From polished steel to hand-forged iron, weathered gray teak to driftwood shades of synthetic wicker, gray is the backdrop for all other outdoor color directions this season. Stripes, geometric prints and florals large and small pair gray with everything from butter yellow to poppy red to those tropical blues.

“Lots of people still like the neutrals and earth tones and are adding pops and splash-es of color with a new umbrella. We’re seeing bright, vibrant colors — oranges, reds, greens, multicolors. Just change the umbrella and your outdoor space has a new look. You can do the same thing with outdoor fabrics on pillows,” says T.J. McGowan of McGowan’s Furniture in Waterloo.

Kennon Springer of Hiawatha’s Interior Perfection notes, “We’re seeing trends along the lines of bringing heightened luxury outdoors. Moving the use of luxurious materi-als and upholsteries outdoors has become more realistic due to new products on the market.” >>

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Whether shopping for dining or lounge furniture, homeowners will find it’s increas-ingly difficult to sit still this year. Dining chairs bounce and swivel, while lounge chairs rock, recline and rotate. “And two old-fashioned favorites are making a strong comeback this season: rockers and gliders,” Hirschhaut points out.

Rockers, swivel chairs and recliners are beefier, too, said Nancy Meinders of Home Interiors in Cedar Falls, which means they won’t blow over (or end up in the neigh-bor’s yard) on a windy Iowa afternoon. “People want furniture that resembles what they have indoors. Our season is so short that we all want to make the best of it and live outdoors, but we also want great comfort and durability,” she said.

The trend is toward “fool the eye” with resin that looks like rattan and wicker and metal that looks like wood, Kristi DiCeccio of Home Interiors.

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So, you want to update your kitchen.It’s the place where family and friends gather, drawn by good food and good

conversation, and you know it’s one of the smartest places in a home to invest your remodeling dollars.

But if you aren’t ready to go whole hog — tearing out cabinetry, blowing out walls and the general mess, dust and dirt that goes along with remodeling projects — what choices offer function and style, and maybe, a little instant gratification?

New countertops can put a smile on the face of a tired kitchen. One trendsetting company, Granite Transformations, offers an engineered granite surface that can be cut exactly to fit over existing countertops.

“No demolition is involved, and most projects are done in a single day,” said Teresa Egli for Granite Transformations in Hiawatha and Urbandale.

It’s the look of granite because it is granite — “95 percent crushed granite and 5 percent polymers mixed together to make an engineered stone slab. It is flexible, maintenance free, heat, stain and scratch resistant. You don’t have to seal it like gran-

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ite because it isn’t porous,” she explained.The Trend Stone line offers a range of colors from earthy neutrals to dra-

matic black and dark blue. Lightweight at 2 to 2 1/2 pounds per square foot compared to 15 to 18

pounds per square foot for slab granite, the overlay can be adhered to level countertops on cabinets that are in good, stable condition. No structural rein-forcements are required. It can be installed over existing backplashes and other surfaces, too.

“We carefully measure and create a template for the countertop and backs-plash overlays and those are fabricated in our shop and then we install them,” Egli said. “Our product is about 10 percent less expensive than mid-range slab granite.”

One Hiawatha client who preferred her name not be used saw the engineered Trend Stone in a neighbor’s kitchen and fell in love with it. “There wasn’t any mess, and it fit perfectly over the existing counter. It changed the whole look of my kitchen. I ended up getting new appliances to go with it,” she said.

Granite Transformations also sells undermount granite composite sinks to coordinate with the new countertops. The client must select the faucets and strainer for the sink and the team will install those, as well. The client is responsible for any plumbing or electrical work.

Clients can also choose from recycled glass countertops manufactured with up to 72 percent post-consumer recycled materials and glass and mosaic tiles for accenting backsplashes.

All materials can be used in bathrooms, including vanities, showers and tub surrounds, and bars and fireplaces. Products also come with a choice of war-ranties. •

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You don’t need a garden to grow your own crop of fresh salad greens and flavorful vegetables. Why not fill pots with pretty edible plants, then harvest and serve them for supper? Ornamental edibles like frilly lettuces, colorful Swiss chard and kale offer beautiful foliage and color when planted in pots or containers. They also have great curb appeal.

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FLOWER gardener SHARES HER passion for planting

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After years spent gardening in the shade, Sandy Hendrickson wasn’t in the dark about mixing and maximizing textures and choices of perennials and tucking in a few annuals for

bright pops of color. But she yearned for sunlight.“I wanted to grow flowers, lots and lots of flowers,” the Cedar

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adjoining property and Sandy filled it with fragrant blooming flow-ers, sturdy, sun-loving perennials and a vegetable garden.

“Here I have all the sun and flowers I could want, my own fresh vegetables — and now I really like the shade garden, too,” she says, laughing.

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an old favorite — that Sandy starts from seed in her basement.

Denny is in charge of hardscape and esti-mates he has laid 18 tons of limestone. “It’s something beautiful for the neighborhood to enjoy. People like to walk past and see what’s blooming,” he says.

In spring, passersby stop to admire Sandy’s collection of 80 fragrant peonies, including a brace of Itohs that marry the best of bush and tree peonies.

Her list of favorite flowers is long — orange tulips, hellebores, daylilies, baptisia, Russian sage, sedum, foxglove, lilies, zin-nias, nicotiana, hollyhocks and hydrangeas.

Hendrickson often starts unusual plants in her basement for spring planting, but she relies on favorite perennials like day-lilies for structure.

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Old-fashioned “love-in-a-puff” self-seeds like mad throughout the garden. Flowering and trailing plants spill out of numerous containers in “rooms” created for contem-plation and outdoor entertaining.

Strickly speaking, Sandy doesn’t profess a gardening philosophy. She simply loves that sense of accomplishment when her gardens are thriving. “I want plants that I don’t have to baby along and I’m getting more into habitats to support wildlife.”

She hired a helpmate to handle heavy projects like digging and dividing plants. “It was getting harder for me to do those things. It helps to have someone who enjoys gardening as much as I do and we’ve become good friends.”

Sandy has given her grandchildren a set of small tools, and they often join her in the garden.

“I like the idea that I’m passing along my passion and maybe they’ll fall in love with it. That would be a wonderful thing.” •

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Interest in water gardens and ponds continues to gush. Fountains, waterfalls, streams, bubbling brooks, ponds and pondless water features are being used in endless designs to create relaxing retreats.

add more ambiance and warmth with an out-door fireplace, fire bowl or fire pit. the 2011 american Society of Landscape architects Residential trends Survey shows fire and water do mix as a few of the hottest trends for outdoor improvements.

Describing today’s interest in fountains, Matthias Landscaping’s Craig Gibleon says, “these aren’t the fountains at Versailles, but ones that look a little more natural, more Zen and self-contained. and if you don’t have a power source, you can find solar-powered options.”

Limestone and granite boulders are being drilled for recirculating pumps, allowing water to run up

and cascade over the boulder. Pondless water gardens and waterfalls use self-contained pump and pipe systems to recirculate water, Gibleon says.

Prairie Creek Nursery in Cedar Rapids has been building full-fledged ponds for 17 years. “almost everyone says it’s the best thing they’ve ever done in their yard. It’s just so relaxing,” says owner Kevin Bailey.

He has designed and built rubber-lined ponds ranging from 5- by 6-feet to 5 1/2 acres. Clients love the sound of granite waterfalls and streams, and plants, including water lilies, irises and marsh marigolds, soften the look. Koi add more interest.

Fire pits, bowls and other fire features light up the night and coax people to linger longer outdoors. Full-sized fireplaces are being installed in outdoor “rooms” that burn wood or have a gas log. You can build your own fire pit or purchase a fire pit or fire ring, but be sure to follow your city’s codes.


MaKe tHeSe eaSY chicken salad DISHeS YouR new favorites

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The kitchen may be a favorite place to hang out, but as the days grow warmer we want to break out and revel in summer. Chicken is the perfect go-to ingre-dient for quick and easy dishes that are perfect for a picnic on the patio or

dinner on the deck.For a delicious main course salad, try Chicken Salad with Vegetables and Sesame

Ginger Vinaigrette. This recipe adds Asian flavors to shredded meat from a pre-cooked rotisserie or home-cooked whole chicken. Chopped celery, red bell pepper and scallions add the vegetable crunch; use fresh arugula or watercress as the base greens. A tasty dressing is made by combining orange juice and zest, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, ginger and flavored oils. Serve with warm muffins or bread for a perfect light spring menu. •

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Chicken Salad with Vegetables and Sesame Ginger VinaigretteServes 44 cups shredded cooked chicken, from whole rotis-

serie-cooked bird2 stalks celery, chopped1 red bell pepper, diced¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped2 scallions, minced2 cups watercress or arugula1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper

In large bowl, combine chicken, celery, red pepper, cilantro, scallions and watercress or arugula leaves. Toss well to combine. Add ½ cup Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette (recipe follows) and salt and pep-per; toss gently again. Divide salad evenly among four plates or place on large serving platter.

Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette:1 orange, zested and juiced2 tablespoons light soy sauce or tamari2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar1 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger2 scallions, minced2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons sesame oil½ cup canola or safflower oil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

In medium bowl, stir together orange zest, orange juice, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, ginger, scallions and garlic. Slowly whisk in sesame and canola or safflower oil, just until incorporated. Season and salt and pepper. Stir in sesame seeds just before serving. Dressing can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to one week.

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Chef William’s Southwestern Chicken Salad

1 rottissere chicken, shredded1 cup romaine lettuce1/2 roasted red pepper, juilienned1 small can roasted baby corn1 small onion, juilienned1/2 cup shredded carrots2 medium jalapenos, diced6 cherry tomatoes, each sliced in halfChipotle dressingHeavy creamDijon mustard

Toss together chicken and vegetables. Add a dollop of heavy cream and 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard to chipotle dressing. Toss with salad or serve on the side.

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12 ounces boneless chicken breasts2 tablesoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 teaspoon cumin2 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 cup chopped red onion1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth1 cup quinoa, rinsedZest of 1 lemonPinch of ground chipotle chili pepper1 large carrot, peeled and medium-diced1 medium jicama, peeled and diced for about 1 cup1 red pepper, seeded and cut into strips1 small red onion, cut into strips for 1/2 cup 2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon stone ground mustard1/3 cup chopped cilantro

Salt and pepperPound chicken thin under plastic wrap. Place

in plastic bag. Combine oil, red pepper flakes, cumin and lemon juice and pour into bag; marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Spray pot with cooking spray. Add onion and saute until tender. Add lemon zest, chipotle chili, broth and quinoa, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook until all liquid is absorbed, around 35 minutes. Let sit covered for additional 5 minutes.

Cook chicken on grill over medium high heat. Remove from heat and let rest. Cut into cubes.

Combine quinoa, chicken, vegetables, vinegar, second lemon juice, ground mustard and cilantro. Mix well. Serve warm or chilled.

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Chef Jim’s ChiCken grilling tips

• Wrap skinless chicken with strips of bacon to add flavor and keep meat moist• try flavoring with wood smoke: soak wood chips (hickory, apple, etc.) in water, then add on top of coals. if you have a gas grill, wrap chips in a foil pouch, poke a few holes on top and lay over a burner. the wood smoke will add a smoky flavor to grilled chicken.• grill chicken with skin on and rub seasonings under the skin, pull skin off after chicken has cooked. this keeps the chicken moist and allows seasonings to infuse meat.• Use tongs or metal spatula instead of a fork to turn meat. • let cooked meat rest 5 minutes before cutting or serving for juiciness.

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Makes 8 servingsDash of salt2 packages (1 pound each) boneless skinless split chicken

breastsDressing:1/2 cup mayonnaise-style salad dressing1/2 cup sour cream1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons finely chopped celery1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup halved seedless green grapes1 cup diced celery

1 can (11 ounces) Mandarin orange segments, drained6 large lettuce leaves1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted

Pour water into a medium saute pan to a level about 1 1/2 inches deep. Stir in salt. Bring water to a boil over high heat. Add chicken (it should be covered by about 1/2 inch water) and reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until just cooked through. Drain and discard cooking liquid. Transfer chicken to a plate. When it is cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch pieces.

Whisk together dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in grapes, celery, and cooked chicken. Gently fold in orange segments. Serve chicken salad on lettuce leaves and top with almond slices.

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“We wanted a place where people could sit down to a delicious meal and enjoy themselves,” explains Fountain.

Massive, original stone columns at the front entrance survived the flood. Inside, the original marble floor, wood tellers’ windows, hand-molded crown molding, bank vaults, a Toledo scale and vintage built-in wall clock were salvaged.

Phelan’s Interiors of Cedar Rapids designed the interiors with a nod to the period architecture. “There also needed to be synergy between the restaurant and bar sides. They wanted it to be a comfortable, enjoyable place that you’d do more than once a year for special occasions — a place that offers excellent food and fine wines, but also has bar food,” says Tom Phelan.

Phelan’s designer Kim Buske balanced vintage style and modern amenities. Striking light fixtures composed of five drop pendants draw attention to the soaring ceiling

and crown molding. Pendant wall scones punctuate lustrous yellow-gold walls accented in aqua. Simple floor-to-ceiling drapery panels in sophisticated purple complete the warm color scheme. Booths are surrounded by tall, mahogany-stained wainscoting for a sense of intimacy. The row of tellers’ windows acts as a room divider, separating booths from dining tables that can easily be rearranged to accommodate large groups.

Next door, the Hideaway Bar is the perfect place for pre- and post-dinner drinks or to hang out with friends to watch a game and listen to live music. •

Original teller windows divide dining spaces.

The design and color scheme is by Phelan’s Inte-riors, creating a

comfortable din-ing setting with vintage appeal.

The old bank vaults are intact.

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TIP:Fill all your entertaining needs at Hy-Vee Food Stores and Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits.

TasTIngsCOnsIder The eleganT PIlsner

Spend any time perusing craft beer blogs and discussion boards and you’ll soon notice Russian Imperial Stouts, India Pale Ales and Belgians of various stripes get most of the hype and discus-sion. Spend too much time there and you might start to forget other styles exist. It is still easy to overlook the elegant simplicity of a well-crafted pilsner.

Pilsner, named for the Bohemian town of Pilsen in the Czech Re-public, where the style originated, is a straightforward lager, un-complicated by smoked malts, bourbon-barrel aging or wild yeast strains. It is generally golden-hued with a sturdy, clean malt body balanced with a crisp, hoppy finish. It is the full-flavored original progenitor of today’s watered-down, fizzy corporate lagers.

Their very simplicity makes them an excellent benchmark of a brewer’s overall proficiency. Any shortcomings in ingredients or attention to critical-but-tedious details such as temperature or sanitation are readily apparent without any dominant flavors to hide behind.

Many domestic craft pilsners are produced as summer seasonals. The flavor profile lends itself to the cooler serving temperature thirsty palate crave, but which would dull more delicate nuance. Look for worthy examples from Midwestern brewers such as Schell’s and Summit in Minnesota, Boulevard in Missouri, Capital in Wisconsin and Iowa’s own Millstream. Their proximity usually means shorter shipping time and fresher beer in your glass, though more distant offerings such as North Coast’s Scrimshaw Pilsner from California generally arrive in fine shape.

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Andeluna Malbec wines are made from hand-selected grapes grown on the slopes of the Andes in Argentina. Red grapes trans-late into bold, flavorful wine, says Dwight Dehl at HyVee Wine & Spirits, “that has its own distinct taste ... a very enjoyable wine with a great price point.”

Dehl also highly recommends Hollen Wine’s Malbec, a dark ruby purple wine with a blueberry/black cherry nose and a long, lush finish. The Hollen family is from Waterloo, and their grapes are grown and wines are crafted in San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina.And if you’re bored with chardonnays, toast the summer with a sweet, light-hearted German Riesling like Spatlese or Auslese

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HMafaPW01226 DetaILs:

• Bedrooms: 3• Baths: 2• main floor: 1,230 sq. ft.• total Living Area: 1,230 sq. ft.• deck: 444 sq. ft.• standard basement: 1,230 sq. ft.• dimensions: 55-6 x 33-0• exterior Wall Framing: 2x6• Foundation options: standard basement or crawlspace

A downloadable study plan of this house, including general information on building costs and financing is available at www.houseoftheweek.com. to order: Call (866) 722-1013, or mail to House of the Week, P.o. Box 75488, st. Paul, mN 55175-0488.

For a guide to housing developments in the Cedar Valley and surrounding communities, visit www.cv-hg.com/map/

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exPertIse: “ Builder you can trust.”that’s the slogan for Runyan Custom Homes, a company known for building extraordinary custom homes.

Characterized by style and grace, the homes have the unmistakable signature of Runyan Custom Homes. there are unique floor plants, individually landscaped lots and painstakingly crafted finish work. solid construction and details reflect quality throughout. Interior design and architecture reflect character while avoiding fads.

BackgrounD: sam Runyan started in the business with his father, darwin, in 1965. In 1984, he took over the helm of Runyan Custom Homes. He served as president of the Home Builders Association of Northeastern Iowa in 2006.

sam earned his real estate license in 1975 and has been a licensed broker since 1992.

the Runyans represent three generations of com-mitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

contact: sam Runyan Homes, Inc., (319) 404-8333.

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This grand vacation or retirement home, Plan HMAFAPW01226 by Homeplans.com, is designed for

views and the outdoor lifestyle, and uses modest square footage to great advantage.

The three-bedroom plan includes 1,230 square feet of finished living space, with a 444 square-foot deck for outdoor living.

On the exterior, vertical siding comple-ments the sleekness of the many windows on the scenic side of the home. A full-width deck offers a place to enjoy beautiful weather.

Inside, the vaulted living area has a wood stove and a view through full-height win-dows. This room is completely open to the dining area and the U-shaped kitchen beyond, which has a window above the sink and a wide counter. The laundry room is nearby.

Two family bedrooms, both with closets, sit in the middle of the plan, and share a full bathroom and a linen closet between them. To the left, the master suite has a private full bath and deck access.

An optional basement foundation option provides abundant storage for sporting equip-ment and can be finished to hold an extra bathroom. •

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