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  • Ideas & Inspirations Colonial Elegance Reimagined

    A masterful blend of traditional facade and modern luxury creates the ultimate entertaining destination in Old Leawood. Story...

  • Ideas & Inspirations Angles and Artistry

    An older raised ranch home transforms into a contemporary lakeside masterpiece through strategic design collaboration. Story by Ann...

  • Pools, Decks & Patios Hidden Sanctuary

    A thoughtfully designed exterior space serves up a slice of tranquility. Story by Joan Bellinghausen    /    Photography...

  • Pools, Decks & Patios Outdoor Luxury Redefined

    Banks Blue Valley Pool and Spa creates a breathtaking backyard sanctuary where modern elegance meets timeless beauty. Story...

  • Outdoor Living Chillin’ Grillin’

    Pros and Cons for Propane, Charcoal, Pellet and Griddle Cooking Story by Kimberly Henry, NFM    |  ...

  • Expert Q&A BBQ Season!

    Get some tips for grilling and smoking success from one of the best! Story by Dave Eckert  ...

  • Home & Design Top Homes 2025

    Welcome to Kansas City Homes & Style’s 10th Annual Top Homes. Celebrating Kansas City’s best in everything home....

  • Style & You Summer Vibes

    When the heat is on, grab one of these products to better your well being. Truvaga Plus –...

  • Renovate & Decorate ASID Focus: Nancy Asay

    Celebrating the 50 Years of ASID Membership Nancy Asay’s passion for design, leadership, and education has been evident...

  • Kitchen & Bath NKBA Designer Showcase

    Lynn Nelson brings decades of experience in luxury plumbing and design, including leadership roles at Kohler, Briggs, and...

  • Style & You Color Trends: Summer Heat

    Accessorize your home or yourself with these simmering season colored products. Hanover Traditions 9 Ft. Table Umbrella $259 ...

  • Style & You Drink in the Summer!

    Staying hydrated is key to enjoying life in the heat. Story by Judy Goppert Roll out those lazy,...

  • Style & You Linen Summer Style

    Story by Ashley White of Le Stylo Rouge   /   Photos by Sabrina Osborn Kansas City’s humidity...

  • Style & You Summer on a Stick

    Summer is here in full “all in” mode, and so are summer treats. Story by Dave Eckert Many...

Linen Summer Style
Summer on a Stick
Sipping on Summer
  • Not To Miss Colonial Elegance Reimagined
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  • Not To Miss BBQ Season!
  • Not To Miss Top Homes 2025
  • Not To Miss Summer Vibes
  • Not To Miss ASID Focus: Nancy Asay
  • Not To Miss NKBA Designer Showcase
  • Not To Miss Color Trends: Summer Heat
  • Not To Miss Elevated Lake Views
  • Not To Miss Drink in the Summer!
  • Not To Miss A Hacienda’s Modern Agenda
  • Not To Miss Linen Summer Style
  • Not To Miss Summer on a Stick
  • Not To Miss Sipping on Summer
  • Not To Miss Top Homes 2025: Johnnie Adams Homes
  • Not To Miss Top Homes 2025: apd_studios+
  • Not To Miss Top Homes 2025: Suma Design and Construction

Ideas & Inspirations

Colonial Elegance Reimagined Read More

Colonial Elegance Reimagined

A masterful blend of traditional facade and modern luxury creates the ultimate entertaining destination in Old Leawood. Story by Ann Butenas     |     Photography by Matthew Anderson In the heart of Old...More

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Angles and Artistry Read More

Angles and Artistry

An older raised ranch home transforms into a contemporary lakeside masterpiece through strategic design collaboration. Story by Ann Butenas    /    Photography by Matt Kocourek What began as a modest home from the...More

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NKBA Designer Showcase Read More

NKBA Designer Showcase

Lynn Nelson brings decades of experience in luxury plumbing and design, including leadership roles at Kohler, Briggs, and Ferguson, and multiple terms on the Missouri West/Kansas ASID Board. She has won several awards while...More

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Elevated Lake Views Read More

Elevated Lake Views

Builder Brian Faust brings his signature craftsmanship home with a stunning residence that strategically captures lake views. Story by Ann Butenas     |     Photography by Matt Kocourek When Brian Faust, owner of...More

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A Hacienda’s Modern Agenda Read More

A Hacienda’s Modern Agenda

This local builder’s dream home combines Spanish influences with contemporary design for a stunning architectural statement. Story by Ann Butenas      /      Photography by Angier Photography In the heart of Prairie...More

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Timeless Meets Transformation Read More

Timeless Meets Transformation

A century-old Brookside home receives thoughtful updates that honor its historic charm while delivering modern functionality for a growing family. Story by Ann Butenas    |    Photography by Matthew Anderson A 1926 residence...More

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Style Meets Safety Read More

Style Meets Safety

Accessibility and luxury intertwine in this Leawood bathroom renovation that challenges design norms. Story by Ann Butenas   /   Photography by Matt Kocourek In a sunlit bathroom in southern Leawood, Kansas, a remarkable...More

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NKBA Designer Showcase Read More

NKBA Designer Showcase

With over twelve years of professional design experience and a passion for personalization, I believe that top tier design starts with relationship building. Having a client feel understood and seen is the most rewarding...More

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Renovate & Decorate

BBQ Season! Read More

BBQ Season!

Get some tips for grilling and smoking success from one of the best! Story by Dave Eckert   /   Photos courtesy of Weekend Bum BBQ The joke in my hometown of Chicago is...More

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ASID Focus: Nancy Asay Read More

ASID Focus: Nancy Asay

Celebrating the 50 Years of ASID Membership Nancy Asay’s passion for design, leadership, and education has been evident throughout her career. She has always exhibited a remarkable drive for leading design, space planning, drawing...More

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Safe Keeping Read More

Safe Keeping

How to Make Your Home Look Occupied and Keep Burglars Away When you’re away from home, it’s important to take steps to protect your property. One way to keep burglars at bay is to...More

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Outdoor Living

Hidden Sanctuary Read More

Hidden Sanctuary

A thoughtfully designed exterior space serves up a slice of tranquility. Story by Joan Bellinghausen    /    Photography by Matt Kocourek High on a corner lot in Kansas City’s Historic Rockhill Neighborhood sits a three-story...More

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Outdoor Luxury Redefined Read More

Outdoor Luxury Redefined

Banks Blue Valley Pool and Spa creates a breathtaking backyard sanctuary where modern elegance meets timeless beauty. Story by Ann Butenas    /    Photography by Matt Kocourek There’s something magical about stepping into...More

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Chillin’ Grillin’ Read More

Chillin’ Grillin’

Pros and Cons for Propane, Charcoal, Pellet and Griddle Cooking Story by Kimberly Henry, NFM    |   Photos courtesy of Nebraska Furniture Mart Whether you’re a seasoned backyard pitmaster or a weekend  warrior...More

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Quixotic Design Read More

Quixotic Design

It’s summertime and the living is easy in this enchanted oasis. Story by Jody Goppert    /    Photography by Matt Kocourek A desire to bring a vacation feeling to their home was the...More

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Come On, Compost! Read More

Come On, Compost!

Nature is calling… Story by Judy Goppert   |   Photos courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company Want to reduce the amount of solid waste entering our landfills and your trash can? It’s super easy...More

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Style & You

Summer Vibes Read More

Summer Vibes

When the heat is on, grab one of these products to better your well being. Truvaga Plus – Experience optimal well being with this vagus nerve stimulation for stress, sleep, energy, focus, and more!...More

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Color Trends: Summer Heat Read More

Color Trends: Summer Heat

Accessorize your home or yourself with these simmering season colored products. Hanover Traditions 9 Ft. Table Umbrella $259    |    hanoverhome.com Peugeot Saveurs’ Paris u’Select Salt & Pepper Lacquered Mills $64.95+ each   ...More

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Drink in the Summer! Read More

Drink in the Summer!

Staying hydrated is key to enjoying life in the heat. Story by Judy Goppert Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer; those days of soda and pretzels and beer. Nat King Cole...More

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Linen Summer Style Read More

Linen Summer Style

Story by Ashley White of Le Stylo Rouge   /   Photos by Sabrina Osborn Kansas City’s humidity in the late summer is no joke. As the temperature rises, I opt for breathable fabrics...More

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Summer on a Stick Read More

Summer on a Stick

Summer is here in full “all in” mode, and so are summer treats. Story by Dave Eckert Many of those treats are fun, whimsical, and are served on a stick. You can find sweet...More

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Sipping on Summer Read More

Sipping on Summer

Story by Dave Eckert   |   Intro photo by Social Kansas City To accompany my Summer on a Stick article, publisher Renée Demott asked me to research some of my favorite adult beverages...More

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Top Homes 2025 Read More

Top Homes 2025

Welcome to Kansas City Homes & Style’s 10th Annual Top Homes. Celebrating Kansas City’s best in everything home. Contributing Writers: Ann Butenas   |...More

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Top Homes 2025: Johnnie Adams Homes Read More

Top Homes 2025: Johnnie Adams Homes

Johnnie Adams Homes Raising the Bar in Kansas City’s Custom Home Market Story by Judy Goppert In the world of custom homebuilding, some names...More

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Top Homes 2025: apd_studios+ Read More

Top Homes 2025: apd_studios+

apd_studios+ Sneak Peek: A Purposeful Pairing of Form & Function in Leawood Story by Judy Goppert In September, Kansas City Homes & Style takes...More

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Top Homes 2025: Suma Design and Construction Read More

Top Homes 2025: Suma Design and Construction

Suma Design and Construction Modern Luxury Meets Timeless Design: Suma Design’s Award-Winning Monterey Reimagined Story by Ann Butenas Suma Design and Construction Company, under...More

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Top Homes 2025: Syler Construction Read More

Top Homes 2025: Syler Construction

Syler Construction “Your Family …Your Style …Your Home” We take pride in our integrity, stability and reliable custom care. Story by Judy Goppert In...More

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