Kansas City Homes & Style Magazine

This mid-century modern ranch home meets dream lake house with a redesigned open floor plan. Story by Ann Butenas | Photography by Matt Kocourek Nestled just below street level in the prestigious...More

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Labor of Love

When remodeling a home increases its value in terms of love for family, neighborhood and community. Story by Ann Butenas | Photography by Matt Kocourek When owners Nick and Lindsay...More

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Details Make The Design

Story by Ann Butenas | Photography by Matt Kocourek This fabulous Union Hill neighborhood condominium got a dramatic bathroom facelift, thanks to the incredible design talent of Heidi Harrison, CKBD...More

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Breezy Blue Bathroom

Story by Ann Butenas | Photography by Laurie Kilgore Photography This guest bathroom makeover stands as the perfect complement to the environment in which it is situated. With a full...More

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Styled For Success

Story by Ann Butenas | Photography by Matt Kocourek When the homeowners purchased this home about 18 months ago, there was one room in particular they wanted to provide with...More

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Uniquely Bold

Story by Ann Butenas | Photography by Matt Kocourek While this bathroom has myriad appointments to inspire and delight, one can’t help but notice one of the most daring aspects...More

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The Dramatic Touch

Story by Ann Butenas | Photography by Paul Bonnichsen Upon first entering this newly-remodeled kitchen, you are momentarily left speechless, as its unique and expressive design voice is like no...More

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Renovate & Decorate

Bath Countertop Trends

Story by Ann Butenas | Photos courtesy of SCI-Surfaces Choosing the right style and type of bathroom countertop is an integral part of the overall equation when it comes to the design...More

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ASID Trends: Home Plants

WHAT’S HOT NOW! USING PLANTS IN HOME DECOR Hot off the press… the tchotchke in home décor is dead. Well, it’s been dying a slow death for several years. Gone are the days of...More

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Curtain Call

It’s easy to add some splash to your bathroom with a stylish shower curtain. Quick to change out, it’s time to get creative with what catches your eye as soon as you walk into...More

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Home Remodeling Trends

Story by Ann Butenas When the pandemic set in and people were positioned to stay at home more, many began to roll up their sleeves and tackle some long-awaited projects around the home. Whether...More

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ASID Trends: Pantry and Laundry Rooms

What’s Hot Now Your pantry and laundry room help you keep your family feeling – and looking – their best. Your pantry sets the tone for meal preparation. Top trends help you feel organized...More

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Outdoor Living

Backyard Beauty

This family wanted to take in the magnificence of country life from the vantage point of a backyard retreat. Story by Michelle Mastro | Photography by Aaron Leimkuehler Have you...More

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Backyard Oasis

This pool deck received some much-needed TLC and beautiful landscaping Story By Michelle Mastro | Photography by Matt Kocourek Summertime is the best time for sunbathing close to the water’s edge. But...More

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Small and Mighty

The saying good things come in small packages definitely applies to these tiny early spring bloomers. After a long, cold winter, these mighty little flowers push their way up to the sunshine, many times...More

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Making Beachy Waves

This backyard pool and pool house combo is the perfect setting to entertain family and friends or simply enjoy a peaceful afternoon by the water. Story by Ann Butenas | ...More

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Bug Off!

Guarding Against These Pesky Outdoor Pests Summertime is outdoor time and that means quality time for some of nature’s little insects who love to get to know you, close up and personal. There’s ways...More

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Floating Around

Wet your appetite with these yummy pool floats Giant Pineapple Pool Float $21.99 ~ amazon.com Giant Avocado Pool Float $22.49 ~ qvc.com Strawberry Doughnut Pool Tube $13.23 ~ ...More

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Style & You

Color Trends: Bordeaux

Accessorize your home or yourself with these Merlot wine-colored products. Peugeot Paris Pepper & Salt Mills $69.96 | kitchen-universe.com Red Sunflower Metal Bird Bath $59.99 | kirklands.com Fall Forever Mug...More

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Falling for 90s Academia

Story by Ashley White of Le Stylo Rouge | Photos by Sabrina Osborn Welcome to fall weather in Kansas City! Such a pretty time of year and one of the...More

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Treasures from Worldly Travels

Maria Victoria handmade totes, clutches and wallets are woven by artisans in Mexico, each uniquely designed with recycled PVC. $38 Dear Diego | mymariavictoria.com Add a touch of the exotic...More

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Sipping On Autumn

Story by Dave Eckert | @eatsanddrinkswithdave | Intro photo courtesy of Sandhills Brewing I don’t know about you, but I am personally relishing the arrival of fall. Having...More

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Pumpkin Spice It Up!

It’s October and you know what that means – it’s pumpkin spice season. So, what’s inside this must-have fall flavor and is it really good for us? Used the right way, pumpkin spice is a...More

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Out of the Fire

Back into the Frying Pan Story by Dave Eckert | @eatsanddrinkswithdave Covid did a true shake-up to the hospitality industry and Kansas City was no exception. While I can’t begin to capture...More

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Company Profiles

Stars 2021

Welcome to Kansas City Homes & Style seventh annual STARS 2021, a special issue showcasing outstanding real estate agents and teams, home builders and...More

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