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  • Ideas & Inspirations Nesting Instinct

    There’s no place like home for a couple who left the city behind and returned to the wife’s...

  • Ideas & Inspirations The Art of Living

    With a deliberate use of color, texture, and clean lines, this Leawood home defines what it means to...

  • Renovate & Decorate Windows of Opportunity

    Story by Ann Butenas    |    Photos courtesy of One Stop Decorating Windows are an important element...

  • Pools, Decks & Patios Lost Paradise

    It simply found a new address in this Leawood backyard oasis. Story by Ann Butenas    |   ...

  • Outdoor Living Living Al Fresco

    Perfect patio additions to complete your personal oasis. Snowdrop Solar Light Stake $89.99    /    gardeners.com Outdoor...

  • Pools, Decks & Patios Screened In Style

    Taking full advantage of the backyard views, this screened-in porch has proven to be a stylish upgrade to...

  • Style & You Color Trends: Bluestone

    Accessorize your home or yourself with these oceanic-blue color products. Flamboyan Peel & Stick Wallpaper by She She $47.99+ ...

  • Outdoor Living Outdoor Magic

    Story by Kristeena Budig With the warm weather coming our way, it has me thinking and creating outdoor spaces again....

  • Style & You Life on the Edge

    A Scaffold of Friendship Story by Gloria Gale It happens slowly for many, gaining insight and gumption to...

  • Style & You Power Suit Summer

    Story by Ashley White of LeStylo Rouge     |     Photos by Sabrina Osborn Now that...

  • Style & You Celebrating Summer

    Fun items in the sun! Coalatree Kachula Blanket The most versatile beach blanket made from recycled fabric and...

  • Kitchen & Bath NKBA Designer Showcase

    D e s i g n e r   S h o w c a s e Growing...

  • Renovate & Decorate ASID Trends: Biophilic Design

    W  H  A  T  ‘  S    H  O  T    N  O  W Biophilic Design What is Biophilic Design?  It’s...

  • Style & You I’ll Take Mine Fresh

    Take a deep breath of fresh air, it’s good for your body and your mind. Need an excuse to...

I’ll Take Mine Fresh
Noodling for Ramen
Far Eastern Journey
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Ideas & Inspirations

Nesting Instinct Read More

Nesting Instinct

There’s no place like home for a couple who left the city behind and returned to the wife’s hometown of Lawrence to start a family in a spectacular house infused with Mid-Century Modern style....More

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The Art of Living Read More

The Art of Living

With a deliberate use of color, texture, and clean lines, this Leawood home defines what it means to be contemporary, modern, and sophisticated. Story by Ann Butenas    |    Photography by Paul Bonnichsen...More

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NKBA Designer Showcase Read More

NKBA Designer Showcase

D e s i g n e r   S h o w c a s e Growing up in a foreign country I was constantly exposed to unique ways of seeing spaces. Other...More

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Home For Hope Read More

Home For Hope

The Braden’s Hope Home Tour opened the door to continued progress by raising funds to support childhood cancer research. Story by Ann Butenas    |    Photography by Matt Kocourek What do you get...More

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Trash into Treasure Read More

Trash into Treasure

Step into a home that doesn’t follow any refined design rules Story by Gloria Gale    |    Photography by Matt Kocourek If Henri Matisse and Frieda Kahlo met for cocktails at Dee Dee...More

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Slainte to Ireland Read More

Slainte to Ireland

Bolstered by their Irish heritage, one couple wanted a cultural vibe to flow through their recent basement renovation.   Story by Gloria Gale    |    Photography by Matt Kocourek Once Lorie and Mark...More

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Continuing the Tradition Read More

Continuing the Tradition

See the magical transformation of historical design spaces by Kansas City’s most talented designers.  Showhouse Tour Dates:  April 22 – May 14th Check our website showhouse.org for these upcoming events and more! Wine Tastings...More

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NKBA: Designer Showcase Read More

NKBA: Designer Showcase

Better Homes and Gardens was always my favorite magazine in high school. I was constantly tearing out photos of spaces. Fast forward a few years and I figured out I could earn a degree in...More

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Renovate & Decorate

Windows of Opportunity Read More

Windows of Opportunity

Story by Ann Butenas    |    Photos courtesy of One Stop Decorating Windows are an important element in any home. They serve many purposes, allowing natural light to flow into your home, beautify...More

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ASID Trends: Biophilic Design Read More

ASID Trends: Biophilic Design

W  H  A  T  ‘  S    H  O  T    N  O  W Biophilic Design What is Biophilic Design?  It’s a concept used in the design industry to increase our connectivity to the natural environment using...More

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2022 ASID Heartland Design Awards Read More

2022 ASID Heartland Design Awards

It’s a special talent to take a client’s vision and turn that dream into reality. But this is what the members of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) are known and respected for....More

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ASID Trends: Bathrooms Read More

ASID Trends: Bathrooms

W H A T ‘ S  H O T  N O W  A Bathroom Revolution In 2022-2023, I’ve had the opportunity to visit stately homes, industry showcases and cabinet factories in Europe and Vietnam....More

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Don’t Replace It! Refinishing It! Read More

Don’t Replace It! Refinishing It!

For an easy and cost-effective way to refresh the appearance of your bathroom and kitchen surfaces, refinishing is an ideal solution to give those elements a new and updated appearance.  Story by Ann Butenas...More

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Outdoor Living

Lost Paradise Read More

Lost Paradise

It simply found a new address in this Leawood backyard oasis. Story by Ann Butenas    |    Photography by Matt Kocourek The ultimate staycation destination can be found in old Leawood at the...More

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Living Al Fresco Read More

Living Al Fresco

Perfect patio additions to complete your personal oasis. Snowdrop Solar Light Stake $89.99    /    gardeners.com Outdoor Metal Art from Your Favorite Photograph Price Varies    /    metalprints.com Atlantic Round Coffee Table...More

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Screened In Style Read More

Screened In Style

Taking full advantage of the backyard views, this screened-in porch has proven to be a stylish upgrade to this already fabulous outdoor oasis. Story by Ann Butenas    /    Photography by Matthew Anderson...More

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Outdoor Magic Read More

Outdoor Magic

Story by Kristeena Budig With the warm weather coming our way, it has me thinking and creating outdoor spaces again. I love this time of year when you can start bringing your interior style straight to your outdoors! Most...More

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A Beautiful Masterpiece Read More

A Beautiful Masterpiece

This show-stopping landscape redefines what it means to have head-turning curb appeal. Story by Ann Butenas    |    Photography by Matt Kocourek What once just hosted a single sidewalk that led to the...More

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Style & You

Color Trends: Bluestone Read More

Color Trends: Bluestone

Accessorize your home or yourself with these oceanic-blue color products. Flamboyan Peel & Stick Wallpaper by She She $47.99+    |    tempaper.com Bluestone Stone sturgismaterials.com Lemmitt Table Lamp $89.99    |    walmart.com Liberation...More

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Life on the Edge Read More

Life on the Edge

A Scaffold of Friendship Story by Gloria Gale It happens slowly for many, gaining insight and gumption to unravel what makes someone tick. So it is for a squad of five artistic pals who...More

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Power Suit Summer Read More

Power Suit Summer

Story by Ashley White of LeStylo Rouge     |     Photos by Sabrina Osborn Now that spring has fully sprung and summer is just around the corner, let’s dive into some fun...More

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Celebrating Summer Read More

Celebrating Summer

Fun items in the sun! Coalatree Kachula Blanket The most versatile beach blanket made from recycled fabric and durable ripstop nylon. Snap more together to fit the whole group. amazon.com Apres Fish Slides These...More

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I’ll Take Mine Fresh Read More

I’ll Take Mine Fresh

Take a deep breath of fresh air, it’s good for your body and your mind. Need an excuse to step out the door? READ ON! SEVEN AIR FREEBIES 1.  Your Happy Hormone  Fresh Air Makes You...More

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Noodling for Ramen Read More

Noodling for Ramen

Do you like Ramen? Story by Dave Eckert I don’t know too many people who don’t, but I have to say I only had a passing interest in it until I began researching this...More

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Far Eastern Journey Read More

Far Eastern Journey

Story by Dave Eckert While consuming about eight bowls of ramen for my Indulgences article, I was in desperate need of something to help wash it down. So, staying on the Far Eastern theme,...More

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Flip Forward Read More

Flip Forward

Dating back to the late 1940s, flip clocks were not only popular in homes, but were also found in public railway stations and airports. We’re flipping over their comeback! Cobbeko Auto Flip  $64.07  / ...More

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StyleMakers 2023

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Real Estate Executives 2022

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Company Profiles

Stylemakers 2023 Read More

Stylemakers 2023

Welcome to Kansas City Homes & Style’s 7th annual StyleMakers, a special issue showcasing talented professionals who understand the importance of quality. These designers,...More

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Arvest Bank: A Customer-Centric Culture Read More

Arvest Bank: A Customer-Centric Culture

Ranked as No. 1 among GOBankingRates’ Best Regional Banks of 2023, Arvest Bank helps show customers the way home through its exclusive portfolio of...More

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Stylemakers 2023: Virginia Tile Read More

Stylemakers 2023: Virginia Tile

Virginia Tile TILE & SURFACE DISTRIBUTOR Story by Ann Butenas    |    Sponsored Content From exemplary customer service to extraordinary products, Virginia Tile...More

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Stylemakers 2023: Kitchens & Baths by Briggs Read More

Stylemakers 2023: Kitchens & Baths by Briggs

Kitchens & Baths by Briggs PREMIER PLUMBING FIXTURES Story by Ann Butenas    |    Sponsored Content There is a lot of excitement in...More

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Stylemakers 2023: Aqua Blue Designs Inc. Read More

Stylemakers 2023: Aqua Blue Designs Inc.

Aqua Blue Designs Inc. POOL DESIGNER Story by Ann Butenas    |    Sponsored Content Norm Whitted, owner of Aqua Blue Designs, Inc., a...More

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Stylemakers 2023: Awnings by Haas Read More

Stylemakers 2023: Awnings by Haas

Awnings by Haas OUTDOOR COVERINGS Story by Ann Butenas    |    Sponsored Content If you love being outdoors and want to further enhance...More

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