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14 French Inspired Beauty in Foxcroft
why the room works
52 Designer Spotlight: Beth Keim: Lucy & Co.
design trends
37 Signature Style: Four Decorating
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contributing editors
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26 A Playroom for Inspiration
building a better home:
trent haston
kitchen design: catherine whitney
dollars and sense: jennifer green outdoor retreats: mark morgan
56 Dollar Wise
68 Kitchens Are the New Family Rooms
80 How to Transfer Values Along with Wealth
84 Plan to Plant in Fall
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Beauty
French Inspired
in Foxcroft
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By Anne Marie Ashley
Photography by Dustin Peck
Nearly ten years ago, designer
Anne Buresh and her family had to part
ways with their beloved 1930s Georgianstyle home in Richmond, Virginia. They
had spent years renovating their home
and adding personal touches and had
made many memories there. They headed
to Charlotte and found a house in the
Foxcroft neighborhood. Built in the early
1980s, it had good potential and they
again looked forward to the challenge
of making it more comfortable for their
family and lifestyle.
They immediately began putting their
own touches on the house, and eventually
major renovations occurred, including
a two-story addition with a new master
bedroom, bathroom, media room/office,
family room and four-car garage. Other
renovations included the relocation of
the front staircase, a complete kitchen
remodel, an upstairs bathrooms renovation
and an exterior overhaul that included
painting the existing red brick and adding
extensive architectural details. “Eventually,
the transformation began to look like our
house molded into the way our family
lives,” said Buresh.
Buresh wanted her home’s design to
be comfortable and welcoming and done
with elegance and style, just as she does
for her clients of Anne Buresh Interior
Design. From the minute you walk
through the front door, this vibe rings
true. The completely redesigned foyer
creates a grand entrance, yet is welcoming
and inviting. “I’ve heard that your home should rise
up to greet you as a first impression and at the end of
the day, it should surround you in a sense of peace,” says
Buresh. “That’s the feeling I’ve tried to create here.”
Buresh wanted a home that was well thought
out with a layout for functionality that reflected her
personality. In her newly remodeled kitchen she used
white handmade subway tiles for the backsplash,
which are not only practical, but slight irregularities
give it a personal touch. Cabinets were built around
a previously owned Sub-Zero refrigerator because she
loved the model so much. A large rectangular farm
sink was the perfect choice for frequent washing of
her big Staub pots.
Having rooms with good flow was also important
to Buresh. She describes this as a room’s furniture
plan, color scheme, and lighting. “Good flow has a
calming effect”, she says. In her new master bedroom
she used a monochromatic color scheme of ivory
walls, bedding and curtains. Careful attention to
lighting was also important here. Buresh insists, “Your
bedroom should be the most comfortable room in the
house. It’s the first thing you see in the morning and
the last place you see at night.”
Accessorizing is a final and important emphasis
that Buresh says made her home personal. Interesting
objects, art, treasured books, travel mementos, family
photographs and pillows and throws
are all key elements to pulling a home
together. “Key accessories are where your
home becomes not only personal, but a
reflection of your personality.” In her
living room, she placed a large bowl full of
shells as a centerpiece on the coffee table.
She says it reminds her of one her favorite
places on the North Carolina coast. “I
like having around me those constant
reminders of the things I love.” In the
family room, she showcases a large oil
portrait of her children when they were
younger that was painted by her sister.
Just outside the room is another work
by her sister—a triptych of buildings
on a side street near Place Vendome in
Paris, where Buresh remembers the view
when she once stayed in a hotel there.
“Accessorizing is the piece that lets your
home tell your story,” Buresh explains.
By looking at the transformation of
this Foxcroft home, it is clear Buresh has
told a beautiful and personal story in
every room.v
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A Playroom for Inspiration
BETH KEIM
It’s all about zones
in a large bonus
room and bringing
them together.
I always spend time in August organizing for back-to-school. Not only do I shop for a few new
clothes, shoes, backpacks and the like, I re-organize our bonus room. Our space is a multifunction room
for homework, arts and crafts and movie nights. I am often asked for help with these large rooms and for
them to include numerous functions. If bedrooms are somewhat small, incorporating a computer and
desk along with a sofa, TV and creative area are among the requests I receive.
Jody Pannell had another activity on her list of wants—a dance studio for her two girls. Along with
the usual activities these larger room are used for, she wanted a wall of mirrors and a dance floor. But
more importantly Jody wanted to make it pretty with a cohesive color palette that complimented the
rest of her home.
It’s all about zones in a large bonus room and bringing them together. An area rug and wallpaper are
ways to create these zones and define spaces. In this space, the wallpaper gives you visual impact when you
walk in the room, as well as defines the craft area. The large mirror reflects the pattern to the opposite wall.
The area rug contains the seating space. I am a huge fan of layering rugs over carpet. Another good tip
is to pull your sofa or sectional away from the wall. Tucked behind it, your not-so-pretty bin-o-toys.
Big bonus rooms can seem daunting, but remember to create functional corners and nooks. Save larger
walls for built-ins or TV storage pieces and float your furniture. If these rooms are designed with visual
appeal and hidden storage, they won’t just be the kid’s room, the entire family will enjoy it!v
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“We are using laptops and cell phones and
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Fitch has weathered all kinds of home decor evolutions over the years
and is privy to seeing upcoming trends in the marketplace. With the
arrival of fall, she recommends refreshing the bedroom by choosing new
bed linens to reflect the seasonal color palette and the cooler weather.
“Neutral-based beds are easy to change seasonally by adding pops
of color in the form of pillows or a down comforter at the foot of the
bed for extra warmth,” Fitch says, “and layering a bed helps adjust the
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“Scandia’s light comforter is a great year-round weight. Ann Gish
offers velvet coverlets and quilted coverlets, as does Matouk and Home
Treasures. These are all great for fall and winter,” says Fitch. We also
offer cashmere, wool and cotton blankets by Muse, Sferra, Brahms
Mount and Matouk, and all are wonderful layering items for the
bed.”
Bedside Manor sells bed and bath linens and accessories from
about 375 product lines, plus custom-designed linens for unique
applications such as circular mattresses, super double king beds, and
custom beds for personal yachts and private jets. Its “room service”
includes a complementary in-home design consultation to help
customers bring their visions to life.
Fitch, who fell in love with linens and textiles at an early age, says
she is hooked on the process of turning art into fabric.
“I was inspired by a family friend who designed textiles for a linen
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about the process of turning inspiration into an actual product. I was
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By Nancy Atkinson
You don’t have to be a fashion expert
to select the perfect shoes for your outfit. It’s the
same with your home interiors. Knowing your
personal style helps you choose the right wall
colors, fixtures and furniture. You can confidently
create a cohesive look in your home and
successfully blend two or more styles together.
What is your signature style? Here’s a guide to four
distinct design styles and the furnishings, textures,
color palettes and accessories that define each. One
of these is your foundation for making
the right choices in your home.
t
The New
traditional
A marble bust doubles as a bookend on a shelf. Classic artwork framed
in heavy gilded wood accents a room that feels carefully balanced, from the
matching furniture to the coordinating tones in the walls, floors, drapes and
upholstery. When everything works together as a whole to create a calm,
formal space, the room has traditional styling. Today’s traditional is not
your Grandmother’s style. It has evolved and to become timeless, elegant
and orderly, with classic shapes and unfussy details. Rooms feature finely
crafted furniture in richly stained wood softened by an overstuffed sofa, soft
accent pillows and elegant curtains in fabrics like silks, brocades or satin.
Walls in new traditional rooms are usually beige, ivory or cream often
complemented with rich woodworking details, wainscoting or an accent
wall in a rich color. Splashes of bold color can also be found in artwork
and accessories.
Add a traditional touch to your home with:
• Kitchen island and cabinets made to look like built-in furniture
• Classic accessories – artwork with a timeless feel, mirrors, grand
chandeliers
• Sturdy timeless furniture with graceful lines – Sheraton, Chippendale,
Queen Anne
• Items paired in twos for symmetry
• Key pieces placed strategically around the room in pairs, centered on
a wall or in the exact middle of the room
• Center artwork on the walls or tables
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Mid Century
Do you love the simplicity of modern art, contemporary patterns
and minimalist design? Are you inspired by the décor you see on
Mad Men and the happy style of designer Jonathan Adler? If so, mid
century modern is your style.
Mid century modern was the height of fashion from the 1930s
to the 1960s, when Scandinavian designers and architects were very
influential. There aren’t a lot of rules in mid century modern style,
just pared-down forms, minimalist design and seamless flow.
To create a mid century modern interior, choose fresh, fun and
contemporary furniture with clean lines and no adornment. Look
for lacquered finishes in a mix of woods, geometric and abstract
patterns and pop-art inspired accessories.
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Give your home mid century modern flair with:
• Wall art in pop-art’s primary colors or posters of works by
modern artists including Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollack and
Roy Lichtenstein
• Bare windows or skylights
• Furniture in clean lines and blonde wood resembling works
by the Mad Men of mid century modern furniture: George
Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen
• Modernistic statement lighting: Sputnik chandeliers, bubble
lights, arco floor lights
• Area rugs in bold geometrics, solid or multicolored shag patterns
Jonathan Adler
Jonathan Adler
Bohemian
chic
If you love scouring flea markets for vintage finds and you have
a knack for assembling a jumble of items into a pleasing package,
bohemian chic may be your style.
Often resembling Moroccan style with its bright colors and
patterns, bohemian chic is a layered look, a combination of new
and vintage with a freedom and uniqueness that is all about creating
warmth and interest.
Bohemian furniture pieces are unique. They either stand out
on their own, or are made to stand out with a creative paint job.
Victorian sofas work well, but you can also take a regular couch and
throw on an elaborate tapestry.
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Dress your rooms in bohemian chic style with:
• Accessories from around the world: aged photos, ornate boxes,
vintage perfume bottles
• Things that sparkle: glass beads, shiny light fixtures and things
that give off a warm glow
• Add texture with wood, fur, plants and leather
• Display flea market art in a gallery effect
• Use pops of color: indigo, turquoise, hot pink, red, orange
Rustic
french
Do you love the old-world aesthetic of 18th century French
furniture, but also embrace the warmth of exposed brickwork and
stone floors? Rustic French style effortlessly blends elegance with
simplicity to create stunning yet cozy interiors.
To achieve this look, use soft muted shades and rich details
in gold, bronze and gilt. Choose antique or heirloom furniture,
layered window treatments and abundant fresh flowers to provide
an inviting and comfortable mix that provides balance and warmth.
Group furniture to encourage intimate conversation, keeping the
main pieces comfortable in look and feel, capturing the spirit and
weathered elegance of a French country garden.
Dress your rooms in rustic French style with:
• Large couch with velvety cushions and pillows
• Wood framed furniture painted white or gold
• Wrought iron furniture
• Wicker and metal chairs used indoors
• Faded antique or sisal rug
• Wicker trays
• Rattan or aluminum frame chairs
Next Steps:
WORKING WITH AN
interior designer
Now that you’ve determined your signature style, what is the next
step? If you don’t feel comfortable taking on the designing task yourself,
you can hire an interior designer.
Your home is distinctive; it’s a reflection of your personality and your
lifestyle and hiring a professional to help you design the perfect space allows
you to focus on enjoying it. We spoke with the experts at the American
Society of Interior Designers (ASID) for the Carolinas to get some tips. How do homeowners hire the right designer?
Have an idea of what you’d like your space to look like and use inspiration from magazines and design websites to get your message across to
the designer. If you mesh well personally, chances are, the designer will
know just how to infuse your personality into the home design. Other tips:
• Is the professional accredited as an interior designer?
• Does the designer have experience in the type of project you are
doing?
• Has he/she demonstrated creativity, talent and resourcefulness in
their portfolio?
• Is the designer attentive, responsive and do they communicate
well with you?
• Be sure the designer has a record of reliability and good work
habits.
What should homeowners expect to pay for an interior design project?
Designers, like other professionals, are different from one another in
their combinations of talents, skills, knowledge, experience, personalities, specialty areas and reputations. Here, ASID outlines the common
methods or combined methods for residential designers, tailored to fit
the client’s needs:
• Fixed fee (or flat fee) — The designer identifies a specific sum to
cover costs, exclusive of reimbursement for expenses. One total
fee applies to the complete range of services, from conceptual
development through layouts, specifications and final installation. • Hourly fee — Compensation is based on actual time expended by
the designer on a project or specific service. • Cost plus — A designer purchases materials, furnishings and
services at cost and sells to the client at the designer’s cost plus a
specified percentage agreed to with the client to compensate for
the designer’s time and effort.
ASID offers this final word about cost: How you choose to furnish
your interior and how you work with your designer will have tremendous impact on the final cost of the project. Items such as antiques
or custom-made furniture, and modifications that involve altering or
moving load-bearing walls or beams will significantly increase the cost of
your project, as will requesting changes mid-project or making excessive
demands on the designer’s time. The more research and planning you
do before you start, the more you will be able to help keep costs down
during the project.
Be sure to also check other local associations such as the American
Institute of Architects. Many architectural firms have in-house interior
designers as well.v
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Acquisitions..................................................704-334-2478............................. www.acquisitionsinteriors.com
American Institute of Architects...................704-369-2302............................................www.aiacharlotte.org
American Society of Interior Designers........828-668-2743...........................................www.asidcarolinas.org
Amish Oak and Cherry..................................828-261-4776..............................www.amishoakandcherry.com
Bedside Manor.............................................704-442-4006.......................................www.bedsidemanor.com
Carolina Shutter & Blinds of Charlotte..........980-285-7295..................... www.carolinashutterandblinds.com
Closets By Design..........................................800-293-3744.................................... www.closetsbydesign.com
Consignment 1st..........................................704-847-2620....................................www.consignment1st.com
Couture Knots...............................................704-819-6972.........................................www.coutureknots.com
Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC..............704-517-2918.................................www.designsbydurham.com
Dutchman’s Casual Living Stores..................704-896-0007................................www.dutchmansdesigns.com
Goods Home Furnishings.............................704-910-4045.........................www.goodshomefurnishings.com
High Cotton Home........................................704-335-1220...................www.facebook.com/highcottonhome
Jaclyn Ehrlich Interior Design.......................704-705-4530..........................................www.jaclynehrlich.com
Laca Projects.................................................704-837-1688...........................................www.lacaprojects.com
LaDonna Antiques & Interiors......................704-375-0082................................... www.ladonnainteriors.com
Lucy & Company...........................................704-342-6655.................................. www.lucyandcompany.com
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Don’t be afraid of an empty room or unfurnished
apartment. Here’s advice from the pros on how to
take the first step toward creating your dream home.
THE FIRST STEP ON ANY JOURNEY IS THE HARDEST.
We fear the blank page, the empty canvas, the bare apartment.
Whether you’re just starting out, starting over or making a few updates, it helps to begin with a plan.
Having a certain look in mind from the outset will help ensure
you don’t make costly mistakes as you build a room, said Rodney
Hines, co-owner of three SouthEnd furniture stores. Having professional advice helps, too. The people who staff Hines’s shops aren’t just
salespeople; they’re trained designers.
The Furniture Connector’s Zach Wheeler likes blending modern
and traditional pieces and encourages clients to do the same. “When
you’re getting started, I think you have to come up with an overall
budget,” he says. “Focus on one or two rooms at a time so you don’t
get overwhelmed.”
If you don’t have the budget to furnish a room all at once – and
few of us do – Wheeler suggests starting with a great sofa. That will
help anchor the room. It’s also where you’re going to spend the most
time, so you want it to be comfortable. “The next thing I’d recommend is a rug,” he says. “That ties the room together. Then, get two
side chairs. You can fill in later with end tables, coffee tables, lamps
and accessories.”
Hines recently worked with a customer who was redoing her family
room. She wanted a sofa that looked good, but durability was imperative since she has two small children. Hines recommended a Sunbrella
fabric, which is known to stand up to spills and endure a lot of wear.
The first week she had the sofa, one
of her children spilled grape juice on
it. “She wiped it up, and it didn’t
leave a stain,” Hines said. “Sunbrella
fabrics are like an insurance policy.”
That’s the kind of expert advice
you need when shopping for furniture that needs to last.
David Trump, a designer at The
Furniture Connector, helps customers design entire rooms – or their
whole house. “Most people have
some idea of the look they want to
achieve,” he says. “But others come
into the store and tell me they have
no idea what their style is. I watch
what they gravitate to in the store
and then help them come up with
an overall look.”
He has a simple idea for his interior design clients who can’t decide on a color scheme: look in your
closet and see what colors dominate.
Your wardrobe colors can become
the basis for a new room.
Trump says Southend Trading
Company is surrounded by apartments and that a lot of those residents find their way to his store. For someone with an empty apartment, he recommends three basic purchases to get started: a sofa, a bed
and bar stools.
You can build everything else around those pieces.
“There’s a definite trend away from dining tables,” he says. “Many
clients are interested in bar-style seating and that doesn’t just go for
young people in apartments. Families in large homes like the ease of
sitting at a bar for meals.”
Chad Pruett of High Cotton Home agrees that a sofa is a good
starting point. “Too many people get hung up on wall color or wallpaper
at first. People will say to me, ‘I’ve got a contractor coming in two days!
What color should I paint my walls?’ And I say, ‘How can you pick a
color when you don’t even know what is going on in the room?’ That’s
like picking out what you’re going to wear with your eyes closed.”
“Pick your sofa and other fabrics first,” he says. “Wall colors and
coverings are decisions that should be made about mid-project. If you
make that decision at the beginning, you may be stuck in a purgatory
of neutral.”
Dream homes don’t materialize overnight. They start small – one
sofa at a time.v
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Designer Spotlight: Beth Keim / Lucy & Co.
by Tammy Wanchisn
WhYthe room works
We caught up with the always-creative
Beth Keim of Lucy and Company to see why
this ultra-chic and very comfortable guest
room works.
This space, which was once all attic is now
a cozy retreat. The color choices and layout
were carefully thought out to offer maximum
use of space and have all the necessary
elements of comfort for guests. It works for
several reasons.
A neutral color palette with a pop of color
reigns supreme in this guest room. The accent
wallpaper anchors the bed while giving it a
little drama. It includes three of Beth’s must
haves: shiny, graphic and a big focal point. The
simple upholstered headboard, matching side
tables and lamps bring order and symmetry
to what some might think is a busy pattern.
And, it calms it all down a bit.
The nook is the perfect spot for an
occasional chair and lamp. The pop of color
adds a little energy to the neutral space. Not
everybody sleeps the same, so functional,
blackout-lined window treatments are a hit
for deep sleepers.
Another must-have element – something
wood (and organic and graphic actually).
Mixing the limed-oak dresser with the
lacquered, bone, side tables create interest
and mix textures. It works because it’s not a
matching bedroom set. Sweet dreams.v
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Dollar Wise
trent haston
“Don’t be
penny wise
and dollar
foolish.”
One of my soapbox sayings around our
office is, “don’t be penny wise and dollar foolish.”
It is easy to want it all when building a home or
doing a renovation, and one way to get it all is to
cut corners in certain areas, but often in the wrong
areas. It is also just as easy to be excessive in areas
where you don’t need to be, causing you to waste
money and not add value to your home. It is fun
for me to analyze and discuss with my clients and
friends good products and items to invest in. I
call these my “dollar wise items”, and each is sure
to give your home enjoyment and livability, guest
wow power and pizzazz and equity return on your
investment.
Nano or Retractable Patio Doors
These are multi-track sliding door systems,
sometimes called operable walls, which create
large, unobstructed views of the outdoors. The rule
of thumb for a unit in a quality brand is roughly
$1,500 per foot of the width of the opening. The
advantage of these doors in a climate like Charlotte
is that you can create a new indoor/outdoor room
by being able to open the doors at least six months
out of the year. When entertaining, they really help
with flow when hosting a large group of people.
Also, with the wide expanse of glass, the outdoors
become part of the home 365 days per year.
Heated Bathroom Floors / Radiant Floor Heat
I recommend this upgrade to every client who
is renovating a master bathroom. I would even
recommend heated floors in any room with tile
flooring. This is my favorite feature in my own
house. I often work at my vanity countertop
because the radiant heat soothes the body. The cost
is roughly $10 to $15 per square foot, depending
on the product that you purchase and install.
Remember, once the finished flooring is installed,
it is too late! Also, this product will definitely turn
the heat up on a buyer when selling.
Kitchen Details
There are several splurges I recommend in this
category. First, I recommend decorative hanging
lights over the island or the table. This will set
the theme for the room and even the house if the
kitchen is located near the entrance. There are
fun options available, and a good find can create
a talking point for guests. There is a big range in
costs for light fixtures, but this is an area where one can shop around
and have fun searching for antiques and deals.
Secondly, I recommend stone countertops and splash details. If
done right, this can give your kitchen an art-like feel that is unique
in every way. I love stone details. Do it right and people will talk!
I also advise our clients to not skimp on ceiling details such as
crown molding and coffering in the kitchen area. While sometimes
underappreciated, these details make people enjoy the space without
even knowing why. They give people a subconscious feeling of
quality and class.
Lastly, I recommend adding in some decorative glass doors into
your cabinetry. Like lighting, glass can be fun and you can play with
the style of glass, material and design of door mullions. You can also
add lighting into these cabinet boxes to display art and china, or just
to draw attention and emulate a color.
Adding any of these “dollar wise items” to your next home project
is sure to bring enjoyment and value to your home.v
Trent Haston is CEO of Andrew Roby and has spent many years in
project management, focusing on style and craftsmanship for custom home projects. For more information call 704-334-5477 or visit
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Laura Jackson
Many homeowners have experienced what it
feels like when a long-awaited home renovation project becomes a
never-ending marathon of exhausting struggles and delays around
every corner. Finding the right team for your next project can
mean discovering your best finish yet. Duane Johns of Advanced
Renovations, Inc. shares a few of his time-tested secrets for longterm success and happy homeowners.
Preparation is Key
“It’s so important that everyone on the team understands the
goals, expectations and requirements of the project from the
very beginning,” explains Johns. One of his recent repeat clients,
Josephine Jones, describes how the expert collaboration of the
construction team from Advanced Renovations, the architectural
design by Susan Dudley and the interior design of Kelley Vieregg
made all the difference for her home. Years of experience, dedication
and careful planning combined to completely transform what she
described as her “dark, Elvis kitchen of the 1970s” to a stylish, open,
functional and light-filled modern kitchen.
When her kitchen designer created a unique design requiring
major changes to the home’s original footprint, involving removing
walls, adding expansive windows and creating entire new spaces
for the home including a spectacular butler’s pantry, Johns and
his construction team were called in early on to give feedback
and feasibility advice on the project. Collaboration among all
the key players from the start not only made the whole process
smoother, but also allowed for more accurate pricing and overall
budget monitoring throughout the duration of the project. In
what may be the highest form of a compliment for a renovation,
Jones recounted, “There were simply no surprises along the way—
regarding either the budget or timeline.”
Going the Distance
Johns describes another crucial role of the renovation expert,
“One of the biggest things is really the communication level.”
He explains that communication involves reaching out and
documenting everything that goes on, including all the client
selections, finishes, design elements and the tiniest of construction
details. Constantly updating and communicating the project’s
status to the entire team, including important deadlines or changes,
keeps everyone involved and on the same page and schedule.
Communication with the homeowner is always vital. “There
are two key things that homeowners should always be aware of with
their renovation projects,” said Johns. “Homeowners need to
know what decisions they need to make and when they need to
make them.”
Meeting Expectations
Before deciding which renovation company is best for your
project, it’s also critical to keep in mind that they will be spending a
great deal of time in your personal space. Not only is it important
to find a company you can trust, but also one that understands and
values your requests and schedules during the total construction
phase of the project.
“Our goal is to tailor the process to the needs of the particular
families we work with,” said Johns. “It’s about much more than
just making sure the environment is safe and clean. The retired
couple will have very different daily schedules and requirements
than the routines of a family with young children.” It’s important to
Not only is it important
to find a company you
can trust, but also one that
understands and values
your requests and schedules
during the total construction
phase of the project.
find a company that asks the right questions and is concerned
with all the invaluable pre-planning stages, not the ones that
just want to know how soon they can start.
Reaching the Finish Line
Johns reinforces one of the essential elements of success:
“The end payoff goes all the way back to the beginning. We
understand the value of taking the time to get all the key
players involved so the homeowner is comfortable with all
the decisions, including costs, timing and what the final
product is supposed to look like.”
“It wasn’t too long ago when homeowners were remodeling
simply because they were advised it was the best thing to do for
the long-term value of their investment,” said Johns. “I think
people are getting back to thinking about the value of their
actual life in their home—back to really taking the time to
configure the space to the way they actually live and that’s one
of the greatest joys of home renovation—designing for your
life in your home.”v
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The rustic elegance of hardwood is
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is always a desirable medium in interior design, but its high
maintenance and low functionality across a variety of spaces
is inconvenient and unattractive to some homeowners.
Now this quandary can be settled with a product that
expertly blends the natural appeal of hardwood planks
with the strength and durability of porcelain tile. “We are
seeing a merger between the natural and glamorous looks
for a refined take on casual living,” says Toni Mann of
Crossville Tile. “Products based in an earthy history are
taking on a new trend, and wood looks are coming full
circle. The desire for hand hewn and rustic looks has been
hampered by the nature, availability and performance of
the product. Thanks to a variety of new techniques in
porcelain production, there are realistic products such as
Crossville’s SpeakEasy that address both the trend and the
performance.”
The SpeakEasy line offers the look and feel of true, timeworn American hardwood with the high-proof strength of
porcelain stone. The collection offers the look of authentic,
old barn wood interpreted in a range of contemporary,
large-format plank sizes that reinvent the wood look with
textures and aesthetic appeal that toe the line between
natural elegance and urban glam.
Organic shapes of the past are
giving way to a more graphic
interpretation of pattern.
Another tile trend shows natural stone stepping away from
the traditional inlay and taking on a newer, more graphic
flair. Precision cutting with new technology allows for highdefinition shapes to set off any design.
“Natural stone is always a luxurious choice for kitchens
and baths. Organic shapes of the past are giving way
to a more graphic interpretation of pattern. Crossville’s
Yin+Yang brings this trend to life with eight stones and
seven patterns, designed to interplay with one another. The
patterns are modular, so you can mix and match. This gives
designers amazing opportunity to express their vision on
a very personal level. Yin+Yang also coordinates with Ebb
& Flow for a glass and stone combination. The results can
vary from utterly modern to truly classic, depending on the
designer’s desires,” says Mann.
The newest soft glam meets natural tones trend in tile
champions the less refined look of some of nature’s most
sought-after metals like platinum, silver and gold, while
rough cut and less refined diamonds are a new and exciting
fashion accent. Mann says Crossville’s Sideview Glass’
frosted lines reflect this trend and perfectly complement
brushed nickel and brass fixtures.v
To capture the ambiance of natural elegance and urban glam
in your home, call on the experts of Crossville Tile by
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Kitchens Are the New
Family Rooms
Catherine
Whitney
A well-designed
kitchen will serve your
needs through many
stages of your life.
Having the opportunity to remodel or design
a new kitchen is once-in-a-lifetime for many
people. If you’re like me, you have a file that
contains images of everything that you’ve ever
seen that has caught your eye. For some projects,
I have photos that are 10 years old—just waiting
for that “someday” when my husband and I
finally pull the trigger to start a long-anticipated
renovation. My clients are the same way. Their
“wish list” file contains paint and fabric swatches,
the perfect refrigerator, the coolest paper towel
holder, interesting lighting fixtures, custom hoods
and beautifully designed kitchens that, until now,
have only been a fantasy in a file.
Beginning a project you have dreamed of for
years is exciting, but there’s also pressure to make it
perfect. You lie awake at night--ideas swirling like
a tornado. How can we design the perfect kitchen
for our lifestyle now, but also in the future? How
much can we afford to spend? Who will be our
contractor? Where will we get our cabinets and
how will we know if they are good quality? What’s
the best refrigerator, what does “dual fuel” mean,
why are some estimates I’m getting twice as much
as others? Is something missing…is someone
taking advantage of me?
These are all valid concerns. Like every large
purchase you make, you will need to do your
homework. Our city has many highly-experienced
design professionals and I encourage you to seek
out the ones you feel comfortable working with.
For kitchen cabinetry, you should visit a few cabinet
design showrooms. Like a first date, you will know
if there will be a second date before dessert arrives.
You should feel welcome instantly. You should see
things that “speak to you” such as beautifullydesigned displays that are properly lit and well
accessorized. You should see things you didn’t
even know existed but will make your life easier.
You should learn something that you never even
thought of.
I live in an 80-year-old house that was
originally built for a completely different
lifestyle. There were lots of small rooms and
too many doorways. Everything was divided
up, nothing flowed and it was dark. For our
family, we realized the kitchen needed to be a
wide-open space where our family and friends
could relax and enjoy. We needed a cooking space, a dry
bar, a place for homework, art supplies, food storage, a small
TV and phone chargers. By removing several unnecessary
walls and doorways, we managed to incorporate several small
spaces into one larger space that is accessible to our outdoor
living space and other important areas of our home. Kitchen
design has evolved from a small working kitchen with the
bare essentials to a space that incorporates all aspects of our
daily lives. In 2014, the kitchen is the new family room. It’s
a place where the entire family can gather every day, whether
it’s just breakfast or dinner with friends. We can now cook,
study, entertain, relax and enjoy this wonderful new “heart
of the home.” A well-designed kitchen will serve your needs
through many stages of your life. Trusting in an experienced
design professional for each of your decisions will ensure that
your kitchen will be one of the favorite places in your home!v
Catherine Whitney is the showroom manager and designer at
South End Kitchens. She has over 30 years experience in the
kitchen and bath industry. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 704-379-1770 or email Catherine at
[email protected]. They are located at 1500
South Blvd, Suite 101-A. You can also visit South End Kitchens at
www.southendkitchens.com.
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New construction in the heart of Cotswold. Impeccably
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By Tammy Wanchisn
Photographs by Jim Schmid
Rodney Hines may best be recognized in one of his
furniture stores in the SouthEnd. But his heart is in Elizabeth. After a
months-long home search, Rodney and his partner, Mark Puckett, were
about to give up when they looked out the window and found their
perfect home. The home across the street came up for sale, but they
didn’t think they could afford it until Rodney’s mother said the magic
words—just ask!
So began a journey of blending tastes that are both high-style glam
and traditional while creating a very cozy, 1,480-square-foot retreat. “I
get so much inspiration from everything at the stores and I love a mix
of different styles. Mark is very traditional,” says Rodney. So how do
you blend the two styles? They looked to Chad Pruitt at Rodney’s High
Cotton Home and The Furniture Connector stores. “Chad really pulled
it all together,” says Rodney.
Creating a timeless look with smoky, masculine color tones and
keeping with the character of an old home, the three set out to mix old
with new. “You don’t need a lot of space to live right,” says Rodney.
In the guest room, Chad was able to mix items from both styles,
including an antique furniture set that belonged to Mark’s grandmother.
Chad updated the fabrics, added Rodney’s grandmother’s chenille
bedspread and gave the room new life. “What’s so great about Chad is he
really listens to what we said and we really trusted him,” says Mark.
The dining room features breathtaking Phillip Jeffries grass cloth on
the walls that is hand-stenciled and a Michael Weiss round dining table,
Shea Homesall from High Cotton Home. Rodney’s Asian flare can be seen in the
artwork. Art throughout the home is
all from friends or local artists. One
even pays homage to their late friend
(and Urban Home featured designer
in several past issues) Gene Cline.
The gourmet kitchen, complete
with double oven, warmer and prep
sink has large-format tiles that reach
the ceiling, creating the focal point.
The butler’s pantry has a banquette
that was cut down from Classic Attic.
Vintage chintz fabrics are used on
the sofa in the TV lounge along with
a collage of wall art and a lamp that
Mark had from his childhood. v
You can see Rodney and Mark’s home at
this year’s Elizabeth Home Tour October
11-12. Tickets can be purchased at Royal
Gardens (Saturday only 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
and Savvy Real Estate (Saturday 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.).
To see all the photos of this home visit www.urbanhomemagazine.com.
Contributing Editor | Dollars and Sense
How to Transfer Values
Along With Wealth
Help heirs make the most of your bequest by offering
guidance during your lifetime — and by reinforcing that
leadership with appropriate estate planning tools.
Jennifer
Green
Making sure younger generations receive the
maximum benefit of an inheritance requires
careful planning on the financial side, perhaps
by choosing a trust over a bequest to help minimize taxes. But you must also plan for the emotional side by considering now how to guide
heirs in the future — possibly for generations.
“Estate planning should be a process, not a
task,” says J. Max Barger, vice president and senior
wealth planner at PNC Wealth Management®.
“The conversation with heirs should be ongoing, and it should focus on management, values,
preservation and protection. How will the assets you share affect your loved ones and their
finances? How will that wealth be perpetuated?”
The stakes are high. A study of intergenerational wealth transfers among 3,250 families
found that 70% of family wealth transfers fail,
with heirs dissipating assets and families falling
into conflict.1 What these families lacked was
not legal, financial and tax advice but trust, preparedness and a sense of purpose.2
Barger suggests that families who want to
support heirs (and avoid becoming part of the
unsuccessful 70%) follow a two-part formula:
communicate and coordinate.
Key to communication:
Forget that you’re family
Families can find it hard to articulate financial expectations. Worries about burdening
younger members or concerns about personal
privacy can get in the way of saying what needs
to be said.
Barger recommends a counterintuitive solution: “The matriarch and patriarch have to step
out of their roles as parents and instead become
‘chief family officers,’ viewing their heirs as
stakeholders,” he says. “Focusing on the needs
of family members as people committed to the
success of this common venture can help shift
everyone’s frame of mind.”
Know your real goals
But what should these CFOs say? “Family
leaders need to make clear what’s going to happen in terms of wealth transfer and what will
be expected of heirs,” Barger says. That means
explaining how assets will be transferred and setting goals for current and future generations.
A family mission statement is one way to lay
out those goals. “By stating what your family
is about and what you want to achieve, you
instruct and inspire heirs,” Barger says. Some
families include stories about how the family
wealth evolved and note positive outcomes of
their philanthropy.
‘Early and often’
These stories can be an effective way to
start communicating with even the youngest
members of the family. Teaching lessons such
as “who we are” and “what we stand for” early
should be a priority. Done well, and backed up
with consistent actions, they tend to groom generations to participate meaningfully in the family’s wealth.
Barger uses two examples from his own
upbringing to illustrate other ways this communication can start early “My father started
teaching me about philanthropy by having me
place our offering in the plate at church — even
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as a very young child, this was something I could do — and talking with me about the importance of helping people who didn’t
have what we did. When I was 12, my parents started taking me
to visit their estate attorney.” This is a contrast to other situations
he’s encountered, such as 50-year-old “kids” bewildered by wealth
and duties suddenly thrust upon them.
“Increasing the level of disclosure and responsibility as family
members grow is appropriate,” Barger continues. “If they make
mistakes, they can learn — with you to guide them — before it’s
a problem.”
Coordinate among heirs and advisors
It’s especially important for family leaders to address potential
disagreements so that they can help shape solutions with the support of their wealth planners, estate attorneys and accountants.
For example, the child most involved in running a family business
may inherit most of its stock, but parents could create equitable
inheritances for siblings through life insurance.
Another approach is to create incentive trusts that encourage
heirs to align their lives
with the family’s stated
values. A family that
prizes education might
cover tuition and a living stipend for members
who pursue an advanced
degree, or supplement
the income of those who
opt to become teachers in
high-need districts.
Basing an estate plan on
values takes a team approach. Barger, who was
a practicing estate attorney for 19 years, emphasizes the importance of
having a wealth planner
on board. “Unlike an attorney or Certified Public
Accountant (CPA), we’re
not paid by the hour, so
we can take the time to
view a holistic plan for
our clients and coordinate
among the other professionals,” he says.
Barger reiterates that estate planning should be an ongoing process that the family revisits regularly — and at the right time.
“This isn’t something you can bring up at Thanksgiving. The
holidays can be distracting and tense. Make family meetings at
least annual, and start low-key, maybe as part of a family reunion
during the summer.” Will this be your family’s year?v
1
Carolyn Rosenblatt, “Wealth Transfers: How to Reverse the 70% Failure Rate,”
Forbes.com, 9 Dec. 2011.
The Williams Group, “Causes Underlying Wealth Transfer Failures,”
http://thewilliamsgroup.org /page.cfm?id=16.
2
Jennifer Green is the Wealth Director for PNC Wealth Management
in the Western Carolina Region. Her team provides customized solutions leveraging a team of financial professionals specializing in planning, trusts, investments and banking with the objective of achieving
your life goals. For more information or to schedule an appointment,
call 704-686-2129 or email Jennifer at [email protected].
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Plan to Plant in Fall
Mark Morgan
Take the time
to plan, plant, and
make a difference
for next spring. You’ll
be glad you did.
In my previous articles, I’ve discussed the
steps of designing beautiful and functional outdoor
living spaces by addressing topics including
irrigation, hardscapes, outdoor lighting and the
overall planning process. Working with a design
team to create a plan to maximize your investment
is critical to a project’s success and your enjoyment.
Now that the weather has turned cooler, now
(fall) is the perfect time to implement that plan, for
several reasons.
While nature reminds us of the beauty of a well
done landscape with vibrant colors and aromas
often associated with spring, fall is a fantastic time
to plant perennials, spring blooming bulbs, trees
and shrubs and a good time to improve your lawn.
Quite simply, fall is an excellent planting time that
lengthens the vibrancy of your yard ALL yearlong. A little bit of effort and planning this fall,
October Glory Maple
during cooler temperatures, will result in beautiful
blooms next spring with minimal effort.
The best root growth is achieved while the
air temperatures are beginning to cool but the
ground temperatures still remain relatively warm.
Planting trees, shrubs and perennials now provides
a period for roots to become established without
the overbearing heat of spring and summer. Less
heat also equals less stress for plants. You’ll have
to spend less time worrying about the amount
of water these plants need next spring, if they are
planted in the fall.
Of course, it is perfectly acceptable to plant
other times of the year with proper irrigation, but
fall is the optimal time if you want to remove water
worries from your list.
So what should you consider planting now for
spring color?
Fall Trees and Shrubs
Quite simply, fall is
an excellent planting
time that lengthens
the vibrancy of your
yard ALL year long.
Osmanthus fragrans
Camellia sasanqua
Anemone
Pyracantha
Fall and Winter Annuals
Viola
Pansies
Snapdragon
Ornamental kale
For trees and shrubs, take into
account options such as: Osmanthus
fragrans (tea olive), Camellia
sasanqua, Pyracantha with its bright
red berries, red maples, cherry trees,
fringe trees, and magnolias.
For perennials, don’t forget
about fall-blooming options such
as Chrysanthemum, Anemone and
Joe Pye Weed. Spring-blooming
perennials that put on a show include
Hellebore, Iris, Columbine, and
Bleeding Heart.
For the lawn area, I suggest
wrapping up fescue overseeding
and aeration by early November, in
preparation for the cooler weather.
November is the best month to
plant bulbs in North Carolina, so
consider adding Crocus, Hyacinth,
Snowdrops, Grape Hyacinths, Tulips,
or Daffodils to your landscape beds
now, for spring color.
For fall color now, consider
adding pansies, ornamental kale and
cabbage, violas and snapdragons.
Most of these plants will see you
through next May.
Take the time to plan, plant, and
make a difference for next spring.
You’ll be glad you did.v
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By Ragan Haston
With the holidays just around
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Sizing. Funny enough, guys commonly
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Ring size and shoe size are rarely the same!
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