Kansas City Homes & Style Magazine

Ideas & Inspirations

Lakeside Living at its Finest

This spectacular home is more than just about the waterfront. It represents the vision for how the owners desire to live. Story by Ann Butenas | Photography by Matthew Anderson If...More

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Welcoming Its Homeowners Home

Memories made at this lake house will last forever. Story by Ann Butenas | Photography by Bill Mathews Some folks have been quoted as referring to Lake Quivira as “God’s Country.” Well,...More

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Outfitted with custom accents and awash in eye-popping shades of turquoise, yellow, and orange, this charming lakeside kitchen offers a warm and inviting hangout for a family home on Lake Quivira. Story by Jeanne...More

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Rustic & Refined

A magnificent custom home situated within the picturesque landscape of Woodland Acres offers modern luxury living in a scenic rural setting. Story by Jeanne de Lathouder Perfectly positioned on three sprawling acres amid some...More

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House Hunters

Reality TV Show Helps Seal the Deal for this Local Couple Bringing two unique styles and tastes together isn’t always easy when searching for a new home, but it can be done when some...More

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Customized Elegance

By incorporating pieces of their past into the current design of this home, the homeowners have created a unique design style that showcases a uniquely custom home with all the right personalized touches. Story...More

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Tenacious Transformation

Armed with impeccable vision, innovative ideas, and a great sense of humor, this Kansas City couple take on an ambitious renovation to create the home of their dreams on the upper west side. Story...More

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Renovate & Decorate

Lake Life Dreams

Whoever said Kansas City is landlocked hasn’t taken a look at the homes gracing the shores of numerous lakes scattered throughout Kansas City. Whether you live on the Missouri side or the Kansas side,...More

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ASID Trends: Dimensional Tile

What’s Hot Now Designing with Dimensional Tile Move over subway tile, dimensional tile has captured our interest. A fascination with adding touchable design to any room has been a trend in recent years. For...More

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ASID Trends: Bold Blues

BLUE IS THE NEW BLACK There is a resurgence of one of my favorite colors. Bold Blue to be exact. You will see this color on appliances, cabinetry, furniture and accent walls. Blue is...More

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Eye Candy

KC’s artist Nicholas K. Clark brings his brilliant paintings to life with a fearless mix of color, compelling subject matter, and infectious creative passion. Story by Jeanne de Lathouder | Photography...More

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The Art of Showing

Home staging reveals the way in which living in a home is different than marketing a home. Story by Ann Butenas Home staging. Those are two words defined in different terms by different people....More

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Outdoor Living

Playground For All Ages

More than just a backyard oasis, this captivating design allows the family to spend more quality time together. Story by Ann Butenas | Photography by Matt Kocourek When you have...More

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Living Outdoors

Add Color & Style When Designing Your Dining Space Story by Paige Eichkorn Your back patio or deck can be so much more than a grill next to plain metal chairs and a table....More

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Transforming A Blank Slate Into Paradise

What started as an ordinary backyard has become a neighborhood masterpiece. Story by Ann Butenas | Photography by Matt Kocourek What do you do when you desire an outdoor entertainment area that...More

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Elegant Earth

Inspired by her love for planting, pets, and growing up on the family farm, master gardener Bonnie Duma creates a panorama of natural beauty with the extraordinary gardens that surround her Lenexa home. Story...More

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Style & You

Stranger Things

With Season 3 of the hit Netflix series now available, David Harbour, a.k.a Police Chief Jim Hopper, offers insight about the trajectory of the show and gives a glimpse into his personal life, too....More

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Salad Season

Story by Dave Eckert Now that the heat switch has been flipped for the summer in Kansas City, many of us are opting for lighter fare in the higher temperatures. For many in the...More

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Time Flies When You’re Having Rum

Story by Dave Eckert In the forward to Fred Minnicks’s excellent book, “Rum Curious,” Martin Cate, a rum and cocktail expert, asserts “It’s hard to underestimate the importance of rum. There has scarcely been...More

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Color Trends: Lagoon

Accessorize your home or yourself with these ocean-marine colored products. Mosaic House Number on Slate $224 | etsy.com Teal and Blue Floral Ceramic Knob $4.99 | worldmarket.com Outward Hound Port-A-Bowl ...More

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Take A Dip!

Story by Paige Eichkorn What more screams summer than lounging around the pool or cooling off at the lake. You’ve grabbed your bright beach towel, that book you’ve been wanting to read, and a...More

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Feeling Refreshed

Help you and your body bounce back after a fun day in the sun. Whether you’ve been active all day or lost track of time relaxing in the sunshine, too much sun exposure can...More

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Washington State Wines

Story by Dave Eckert | Photos courtesy of Washington State Wine / Andrea Johnson Photography By now, most wine drinkers have tasted Washington State wine. I’m here today to encourage you to...More

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Color Trends: Terrazzo

Accessorize your home or yourself with these marble chipped looking products. Terrazzo 4 Round Cutting Board $35 | denydesigns.com Abbott Collection Large Terrazzo Planter $17.56 | amazon.com Elisabeth Fredriksson Terrazzo...More

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Company Profiles

Creekmoor

Resort Living with Your Lifestyle in Mind Designed around beautiful Lake Creekmoor, this master-planned community is bursting with amenities, charm and style. STORY BY ANN BUTENAS...More

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Stylemakers 2019

Welcome to Kansas City Homes & Style’s 3rd annual StyleMakers, a special issue showcasing talented professionals who understand the importance of quality. These designers,...More

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Spiess Custom Homes

Building What the Client Wants from Concept to Complete Design Personalizing your new home to fit your lifestyle is what this award-winning home builder...More

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2019 Top Homes

Welcome to Kansas City Homes & Style’s fourth annual TOP HOMES, a special annual issue showcasing outstanding home builders with their progressive design ideas and...More

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