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Each year, PreservationHouston selects residentialand commercial propertiesas “Good Brick Award” win-ners. The award recognizestheir historical preservationcontributions to the city.This Broadacres home,designed by the late promi-nent Architect John Staub,is one of the winners.Photo by Hester + Hardaway

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Editor’s Note

Calendar

Tastemaker: Guy Felton

Before & After: Home office renovation

Project: Architectural salvage

Editor’s Picks: Repurposed finds

Pet of the Month: Karen

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10 TipsOn how to keep your wood floors shining

2014 TrendsDesigners, landscapers and other pros tell us “What’s In & What’s Out” for the New Year

Merging HouseholdsDespite having different styles, you two can live happily

Good Brick Award WinnerApplauding the work of Staub – and Stern and Bucek

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We’re celebrating the New Yearwith a nod to the past.

In this issue, we’re applaudingPreservation Houston’s Good BrickAward winners. Notably, we’vechosen to spotlight a restoredhome (page 46) designed by one ofHouston’s most prominent archi-tects, John Staub (1892-1981).

As we enter 2014 – likely ahappy year for builders, architects,designers and remodelers flush withbusiness – it is hopeful homeownersand professionals alike reinforce theimportance of building with con-science.

In years to come, it would begratifying to know we each havecontributed to creating a legacyequal to Staub’s.

Congratulations to StephanieAnn Jones, the new executive direc-tor of Preservation Houston. Sheplans to increase the awareness ofpreservation and its importance toHouston’s future.

Another new face can be foundat the Houston Center forContemporary Craft (HCCC).Elizabeth Kozlowski joins the staffthis month. She is interested in“supporting the role of makers andcreators of objects that becomesuch an integral part of our lives.”

Design forecasters have longobserved that when times aretough, preferred colors by the pub-lic in general tend to be in thebeige family – or other more “safe”hues.

Well, times have turned morefavorably, and Pantone – the globalauthority on color, it seems –reveals a radiant and very energiz-ing color for 2014. You can readmore about it on page 32.

You’ll also get a good idea of“What’s In and What’s Out” thisyear, as a variety of professionalsoffer their views of what’s ahead.Sure, it’s subjective, but it’s reallyall in fun.

Here’s to a happy, healthy andprosperous 2014!

Cheers,Susan

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J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 4 A R T S • E V E N T S • M A R K E T S • W O R K S H O P S

Gardening ClassesUrban Harvest hosts its 14th aannnnuuaall ffrruuiitt ttrreeee ssaallee on January 18,at 5600 Greenbriar Drive, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – or until all aresold. The organization holds a series of educational talks thismonth: “Fruit Tree Care,” January 10; “How to Prune and TrainFruit,” January 11; “Pruning Your Apples, Pears and Berries,”January 31. Tree Search Farms supply the fruit trees at the sale.Fruit tree classes are held at various locations. Many have space lim-its so reservations are recommended. Additional classes this month:“Spring Vegetable Gardening,” January 5; “Growing OrganicVegetable” series starts January 23; and “Sustainable LivingThrough Permaculture #1,” January 26. For cost and place info:713-880-5540 or www.urbanharvest.org

The Arbor Gate conducts three classes this month at 15635 FM2920 in Tomball. On January 25, at 10 a.m., the topic is “HHiigghhDDeennssiittyy HHoommee OOrrcchhaarrdd MMaannaaggeemmeenntt,, mmaaxxiimmiizziinngg yyoouurr hhaarrvveessttwwiitthh mmiinniimmaall ssppaaccee.” From 10 a.m. to noon, another class willfocus on “Gunter’s Heirloom Vegetables,” when experts answerquestions and provide information on to select the best-growingveggies. On January 26, at 10 a.m., class attendees will hear how tochoose and incorporate edibles into any space with talks titled, “TheBackyard Buffet,” in addition to “Fruit Tree and Vegetable Event.”Info: 281-351-8851

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr.,shows attendees hhooww ttoo bbuuiilldd aa nneesstt bbooxx ffoorr tthhee EEaasstteerrnn SSccrreeeecchhOOwwll, on January 19, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $40 for mem-bers and $65 for nonmembers. On January 25, the center cele-brates Arbor Day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with various events andhands-on activities for everyone in the family. A few scheduled activ-ities: native tree and shrub sale (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), a lesson on howto make recycled paper hats, and a pine seedling give-away. Info:713-681-8433

The Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, 22306 AldineWestfield Rd. in Humble, celebrates its 40th anniversary with anopen house on January 8, beginning at 11 a.m. Commissioner R.Jack Cagle will kickoff the event. On January 23, a one-day class on“CCrreeaattiinngg YYoouurr OOwwnn PPeerrssoonnaall GGaarrddeenn SSaannccttuuaarryy” occurs from8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It is free but limited to 18 attendees. FromJanuary 23 through March 3, Mercer’s Education Director ScottMeadows and other experts will present lessons and workshops ontopics that include landscape design, food production and restora-tion of native habitats and water conservation techniques during a“TTeexxaass GGuullff CCooaasstt GGaarrddnneerr PPrrooggrraamm.” On January 30, at 6:30p.m., Mercer begins its distinguished lecture series with “PPllaannttCCoonnsseerrvvaattiioonn iinn aa RRaappiiddllyy CChhaannggiinngg WWoorrlldd” by Dr. PeterRaven, president emeritus of Missouri Botanical Gardens in St.Louis at the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences. Info on all pro-grams and events: 281-443-8731 or www.hep4.net/mercer

Things to DoPreservation Houston’s “AArrcchhiitteeccttuurraall WWaallkkss” happen on thesecond Sunday of each month between now and November.The walks are docent-guided through Houston’s historicallysignificant neighborhoods, buildings and institutions. The costis $10 per person or $7 for Preservation Houston members.The group also gives public and private tours of Glenwoodcemetery. The program is supported in part by the SusanVaughn Foundation and by grants from the City of Houstonand Houston Arts Alliance. Info: 713-510-3990 orwww.preservationhouston.org

CChheeaapp SSkkaattee NNiigghhttss is January 6, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. atDiscovery Green, 1500 McKinney. Cost, which includes skaterentals, is $5 per person. Recycling Saturdays take place onJanuary 4, 18 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The HoustonCreole Heritage Festival and Mardi Gras parade takes placefrom January 31 to February 1; Info: 713-400-7336 orwww.discoverygreen.com

Houston’s YMCA begins a “DDiiaabbeetteess PPrreevveennttiioonn PPrrooggrraamm”developed to reduce the risk of the disease in individualsshowing pre-diabetic symptoms. Times vary at the differentlocations. Free program memberships. Info: 713-659-5566 orwww.ymcahouston.org

MMaakkee yyoouurr oowwnn ffuurrnniittuurree by first getting skilled instructionon how to use a table saw, band saw, compound miter saw,nail gun, and other shop tools. Make a table leg and top andlearn the complete table building process. Advice given onbuying equipment and supplies. Instructor is Robert Graham(www.robertgrahamsculptor.org) Class date: January 18, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $115 + $30 materials. Info on placeand registration: www.llu.com

The Urban Harvest fruit tree sale occurs on January 18 at 5600 Greenbriar Drive.

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TThhee 22001144 LLuunnaarr NNeeww YYeeaarr FFeessttiivvaall –– YYeeaarr ooff tthhee HHoorrssee –takes place on February 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at theChinese Community Center, 9800 Town Park. Performances.Cultural exhibitions. Food and games, and more. Supportedin part by the Houston Arts Alliance. Info:www.ccchouston.org

The Houston Chinese Traditional Music Group, comprised ofboth amateur and professional musicians working together topromote traditional Chinese music, plays in cceelleebbrraattiioonn ooff tthhee22001144 NNeeww YYeeaarr on January 11, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. AtHouston Baptist University, 7502 Fondren. Info: 713-828-3427 or www.hctmg.org

Museum HappeningsThe Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC). 4848Main St., hosts its sixth annual MMaarrttiinnii MMaaddnneessss!!, a chiccocktail fundraiser featuring one-of-a-kind glasses, bottomlessmartinis, sizzling snacks and a big-board auction. This year,the Mid-Century-themed party gets a tropical twist, with liveLatin jazz reminiscent of the 1950s Havana. At the beginningof the evening, attendees will select an artisan martini glass oftheir choice to use and take home. All proceeds benefitHCCC. January 30, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Info: 713-529-4848 or www.crafthouston.org

Home & Garden ShowsThe 88tthh AAnnnnuuaall KKaattyy HHoommee && GGaarrddeenn SShhooww takes placeJanuary 25 and 26 at the Merrell Center & RobinsonPavilion, 6301 S. Stadium Ln. in Katy, TX. DIY Network’shandyman Jason Cameron is there along with a host of otherspeakers and experts. Gardening give-aways. Sample localfavorites at the craft beer and wine tent. Check out the livecooking demos. Kid’s healthy living zone. Saturday’s show is10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday’s time schedule is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Admission is $9; $8 for seniors; $5 with a Military ID; andkids under 12 free. Info: katyhomeandgardenshow.com

The 44tthh AAnnnnuuaall HHoommee && GGaarrddeenn SShhooww iinn SSuuggaarr LLaanndd isJanuary 25 and 26 at The Stafford Center, 10505 Cash Rd.,Stafford, TX. Randy Lemmon, host of KTRH’s garden line isthere along with certified Kitchen Designer Peggy McGowenand other experts. Whirlpool hosts live cooking demos, andvarious companies show their latest products for landscaping,interiors, kitchens and baths, flooring, windows and more.Saturday times: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. onSunday. $9 admission; $8 for seniors and kids under 12 arefree. Info: www.sugarlandhomeandgarden.com

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T A S T E M A K E R

An Interview with GuyAbout His Company, Work & Family

When and how did you begin AG Welding?I purchased A.G. Welding in December 2002. I was attracted to thiscompany because of the high quality fabrication and its excellent rep-utation. At the time I purchased the company, there were sevenemployees, and we did strictly residential work. In 2004, we startedadding commercial work. Currently, we have 16 employees.Roughly half our work is commercial and half is residential. Our res-idential clients include homeowners building new homes or remodel-ing existing residences, home builders, and professional remodelers.

Where are you located? Can the public stop in to see your shopand work samples? Our company is located in southwest Houston at 8125 McGee Lane.Customers are welcome to stop by anytime, but it is best to schedulean appointment to make sure a sales person is at the shop. Our busi-ness hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. We areopen 7:30 am to noon on some Saturdays depending on our work-load. We have a small showroom, and we always have projects inprogress that customers can view.

Are you a welder? Is this a specialized "art?" How so?I handle the management side of the business. We employ certifiedwelders who do our structural steel work, and we have fabricators todo our stairs, railings, doors, fences and gate work. Our hand-forgediron fabricators are truly artists. Many people may be more familiarwith the term blacksmith rather than hand forging. The forginginvolves heating iron and bending straight iron bars into scrolls orother shapes. WWhhaatt sseerrvviicceess ddoo yyoouurr pprroovviiddee ttoo hhoommeeoowwnneerrss?? CCaann yyoouu ggiivvee

aann eexxaammppllee ooff aann eessppeecciiaallllyy rreewwaarrddiinngg pprroojjeecctt tthhaatt yyoouu''vvee ddoonnee??We often replace wood stair balusters with iron balusters or a forgediron railing. Customers frequently ask whether they should keep theirwood handrail or replace with iron railing. It’s a personal preference,but if the customer has a good stain grade wood hand rail, I suggestthey keep the wooden one. If they have a painted wood handrail, Isuggest replacing it.

We do iron, wood and chain-link fencing, walk gates, drive gates withautomatic gate operators. Automatic gate operators can be electric orsolar powered and come with many options and accessories such as key-pads and magnetic locks.

We also provide iron entry doors, interior wine doors, decorativesecurity grilles to cover entry door glass and windows.

We also provide structural steel framing for new home construction,and miscellaneous metals, which is a catch-all term for fabricating orrepairing anything metal, such as fire place grilles, basketball goals, lawnmower repairs, etc.

Do you only work in metal?We provide fabrication and installation metal services using iron,stainless steel, aluminum and bronze. We often incorporate non-met-als in our services. For example, we fabricate glass stair railings andstainless steel cable railing.

Do you come up with the project designs, or how does that happen?Designs are basically selected one of three ways. When we meet withcustomers, we bring photographs from our completed projects as wellas from books and catalogues.

Customers sometimes come in with ideas they have found in a maga-zine, Web site, or other photographs. Our fabricators can make railingsand gates from any picture. The third way a design may be selected is tohire an architect or interior designer. New home blueprints frequentlyhave fence and railing designs incorporated. What was the most unusual or challenging work assignment you've had?

GUY FELTON

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“true artists.” They work with homeowners, builders

and others to create everything from ornamental rail-

ings, architectural fencing, and captivating lintels -- to

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Guy Felton employs talented artisans to do custom iron pieces.

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The entry drive gates at the Reed Road parking lot for the Houston LivestockShow and Rodeo were challenging to fabricate and install due to the mere size ofthe project. The gate and gate transom are over 20-feet high and 40-feet wide andrequired a crane to install. In 2011, we won an award from the NationalOrnamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association for that project.

Do you have a family?I am married to my wife of 20 years, Cassandra. We knew of each other in highschool (we are one year apart), but did not communicate or start dating untilabout 10 years after we graduated. We have two girls – one a freshman in collegeand the other a sophomore in high school. I also have two chocolate LabradorRetrievers.

What do you do when you're not working? Being a small business owner, I work a lot of hours. Most of my non-working timeis spent with my immediate and extended family. I make time for at least one fami-ly vacation a year. I try to exercise three days a week, but I frequently fall short ofthat goal. My youngest daughter is in her high school Color Guard and I attendmost of her performances and competitions. For relaxation I watch television,mostly sports (I’m a big fan of our Houston area sports teams) and news. I enjoydoing my own yard work, though I sometimes regret mowing my yard in hotsummer months of July and August. I do a little volunteer work, but my wife doessignificantly more than I do.

Where are you from originally? And, if appropriate, what brought you to Houston? I am a native Houstonian. My parents are from New Orleans, Louisiana. I loveHouston, and believe this is a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Contact Info: 713-988-4200, 8125 McGee Lane, Houston

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BY MARSHA CANRIGHT

For those who love the warm tones of reclaimed antique pine flooring,or the rich hues of new exotic woods, nothing else is better underfoot.

Protecting the natural beauty of your wood floors requires simple careand is an investment in the value of your home.

In Houston and Galveston, prior to 1930, almost all homes and com-mercial buildings were built with Texas Long Leaf Yellow Pine, includ-ing the floors, ceilings, studs, beams and wainscoting.

“This handsome whiskey-colored wood came from the three-million-acre pine forests on the Texas-Louisiana border,” says Bill Hynek, whohas restored wood flooring in hundreds of Texas homes over the pastfour decades, including national landmarks like Bishop’s Palace inGalveston.

Much of the East Texas forest was cleared in the process but woodmills throughout the country are now reclaiming beams and joists fromcentury-old buildings to create new flooring that cannot be producedany other way.

No matter what kind of wood floors you have, Hynek offers thesesimple tips to help keep them well-nourished and glowing for years tocome.

1.Keep dirt and sand off any wood floor. The tiny abrasive particles willwear any finish over time. Use a vacuum or dust mop regularly. Keep acoarse doormat on the outside of exterior entrances to remove dirt andkeep a more absorbent cotton rug inside the door to absorb moisturefrom shoes.

2. It’s not the type of wood but the type of finish last applied to your floorsthat dictates necessary maintenance. If floors have a paste wax finish,they should be cleaned and rewaxed once each year after resealing thedry areas. To seal dry areas, use a thin coat of a Tung or linseed oil andfollow with a paste wax like Treewax or Johnson & Johnson. Apply athin coat and when it dries, rub with a terry cloth. Paste wax will dis-solve the previous application, cleaning the floors and building up amodest patina.

3. If floors have a urethane finish, there are a few products, such as Bonaand Swiffer, that will clean them. Water and wood don’t mix so neverflood the floor. Go with the direction of the boards to avoid streaking.In 10 or more years, if you feel your urethane floors look beyond hope,you may way to recoat them with a compatible urethane. Consult aprofessional for assistance.

4. The most obvious damage to floors occurs from furniture. Protect yourfloors from scratches by using compressed felt pads from any hardwarestore. Also, remove metal or plastic protectors that may be on the bot-tom of your furniture. Metal causes a black corrosion stain on woodand plastic skids will dry and break exposing the nail and damaging thewood floor. Use furniture cups for heavy furniture like beds and pianos.When possible lift furniture into place, don’t slide it.

5. If you have big dogs, Hynek recommends a wax finish. Dogs can’t get agood grip on the floors and any urethane film finish will show morescratches. However, urethane floors are more chemical resistant. So, ifyour pets have accidents, urethane may be best for you.

6. A urethane finish is much more susceptible to damage from direct sunlight and heat. Make sure you have adequate shading on your south sidewindows.

7. Sometimes it’s what you don’t do that will keep your floors looking good.For example, never use water base cleaners on wood floors that have awax finish. The cleaner will dissolve the wax allowing the water into thepores of the wood, swelling them and breaking the seal. Save theMurphy’s Oil Soap for urethane finishes and then only apply it with adamp applicator.

8. Don't put planters -- even with a drip plate -- directly on a wood floor.Condensation will form on the bottom of the pot or plate and themoisture will stain the floors even if you have a urethane finish. Alwaysput air space between the floor and the bottom of the pot.

9. Good maintenance won’t protect your floors if you don’t keep a constantmoisture level in the wood. If you’re upgrading your central air and heat-ing system, make sure you don’t get one bigger then you need. A unitthat is too large will cool your house down quickly but won’t recyclethe air as often leaving the house more humid. This can cause woodfloors to cup.

10. Check your home’s downspouts to make sure rainwater is directed awayfrom your house and not underneath. Also check that sprinklers are farenough from the foundation. When moisture accumulates under yourhouse, it can wreck havoc with a wood floor.

On How to Keep YourHistoric Wood Floors Shining

Bill Hynek has been installing and refinishing antique wood floors since 1976. He teaches the Galveston Historical Foundation’s home remodelingclass on wood floors. He’s a graduate of the National Wood Flooring Associations Advanced Installation and Refinishing. 409. 763.4711.B.hynek@sbcglobal.net

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BY JOETTA MOULDEN • PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN

B E F O R E & A F T E R

When Nancy and Morris called me to make Morris’ officefunction better, Nancy knew I would work well with her. Wehave been in the same exercise class for about 15 years andwhen she remodeled their kitchen 10 years ago, I helped withthat project.

“The house was built 40-plus years ago, and I was sopleased with the kitchen that when I finally convinced Morrishe needed more room for his office off premises, he moved hisbig, heavy office furniture out,” Nancy explains.

She told me that they have many houseguests, which often

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AFTER: A niche was the perfect place to squeeze in a new desk,lamp and simple artwork.

BEFORE: A busy bulletin board, messed up walls and stain onthe wainscoting and the storage wall just was not working.

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includes families with children. “We have dedicatedguest rooms, but we needed another bed,” she says.

So Nancy bought a very comfortable KSLFurniture high-density foam sofa bed and a small deskso that everyone would have a quiet place to work.

“Morris and I had slept on our son’s sleeper bedseveral times so I bought one just like our son’s. Itdoes not have a metal support rod that hits you in themiddle of your back so it is really comfortable, ” shesays.

“The toy chest you recommended was my mother’shope chest, which was given to her before she mar-ried,” adds Nancy. The bordered area rug is fromLowe’s.TTIIPP:: AA sslleeeeppeerr ssooffaa wwoorrkkss wweellll iinn aa hhoommee ooffffiiccee aassiitt iiss aa rreeaall ssppaaccee ssaavveerr..

According to Nancy, the office was a real disasterwhen her husband actually moved everything out. Shesaid they had only changed the carpeting and torn

AFTER: Using my recommendations, Nancy selected Forsyth Floors Inc. to install matchingwood-pegged flooring. The walls were painted the same color as the nearby kitchen to updatethis office. The hue: Sherwin Williams’ “Yellow Flicker” (old fan deck) yellow by The Painter’sCompany.

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“After Morris moved all his office equip-ment and desks into the room it was justoverwhelming to even try to remodel. Iknew it would not have helped. After hemoved it all out, we then had to decidewhat to do with the room.”

The walls were painted with SherwinWilliams “Yellow Flicker” in eggshell (oldfan deck), and the oil base trim was com-puter matched to the home’s existing trim.

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AFTER: Painting the walls Sherwin Williams’ “Yellow Flicker” (old fan deck) and computer matching the oil-basedtrim to the existing house trim color made this side of the office look better.

BEFORE: A sofa bed seemed the perfect solution for this small office.

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We thought it would be both fun andenlightening to see what designers,architects, landscapers and other pro-fessionals in the industry predict forthe New Year.

Interior Designer Connie LeFevrereminds all that it is fun to take noteof new trends but keep in mind theyare often short-lived.

“I hesitate to declare something asbeing ‘out’ because if you like andenjoy it, then how could it be obso-lete?” she asks.

With those wise words said andunderstood, we can enjoy a little funby seeing what people say about“what’s in and what’s out.” Of course,it is all subjective.

Professionals Tell Us What to Expect for 2014WHAT’S IN, WHAT’S OUT?

GREG SWEDBERGPrincipal/Architect2 Scale Architectswww.2scalearch.com

IINN:: Architecturally designed backyardsOOUUTT:: Plain sodded yards

IINN:: Usable home officeOOUUTT:: Showy paneled offices

IINN:: Large shared closetOOUUTT:: His & Her closets

IINN:: Family-or lifestyle-focused designsOOUUTT:: Designing for resale

IINN:: Wine appliancesOOUUTT:: Wine rooms

IINN:: Larger garages to house tools & “toys”OOUUTT:: Small garages

JOETTA MOULDENDecorator/Ownerwww.shelterstyle.com

IINN::The color Orange

The color Grey

Ceilings--Planked, beamed, cof-fered, barreled, gilded,floating, backlit, youname it. But make itcompletely integratedwith wall and room func-tion and line.

OriginalityRecycling well made vin-tage furniture via uphol-stery

Upscale laundry rooms

OOUUTT::Fancy penthouse hoteldinners

Everything you have seenbefore

Larger garages with room to store toolsand “toys” are in this year. (Photo courtesyof Gladiator Garage Works)

CONNIE LEFEVREInteriorDesignerDesign HouseInc.www.designhousetx.com

IINN:: WWaallllccoovveerriinnggss::Grass cloth Papers with metallic fiberPeacock feather panelsRecycled windshield glass papersLED wallpapers

IINN:: CustomizationOOUUTT:: Order by number

IINN:: Unexpected bright lacquer fin-ishes on old or inherited furniturepiecesOOUUTT:: Dated, inexpensive piecesfrom great-grandmother

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IINN:: Organic soil amendmentsOOUUTT:: Chemical treatments

IINN:: GroundcoversOOUUTT:: Small-space lawns

IINN:: Shade gardensOOUUTT:: Perennial borders(Intense heat and droughts inpast years encourage a shift toplanting moisture-retainingshady oases.)

MISSY STEWARTStructural StylistMissy Stewart Designswww.missystewartdesigns.com

IINN:: Indoor gas chandeliers Bold paint colorsHanging multiple light fix-tures

OOUUTT::Fake plantsAccent wallsBed skirts for cleaner look

LAURA MICHAELIDESPrincipal/Interior DesignerFour Square Design Studiowww.foursquaredesignstudio.com

IINN:: Restored authentic vin-tage homesOOUUTT:: Faux villas and town-houses

IINN:: Living smaller and closerto work placeOOUUTT:: Long commutes andlarge homes

IINN:: Discernment and educat-ed decisionsOOUUTT:: Mindless conspicuousconsumption

BEVERLY VOSCOInterior DesignerBeverly Vosco Interiors &RemodelingVosco.com

IINN:: Tibetan patterned rugsOOUUTT:: Formal Persian rugs

IINN:: Very contemporary chan-deliersOOUUTT:: Brass chandeliers

KARA CHILDRESSInterior DesignerKara Childress Designswww.karachildressinc.com

IINN::Mirrored and acrylic furnitureSophisticated animal rugs and fabricsTextured wall coverings & fun(ky) rugsOutdoor living areasCool closets and dressing areasSpecial paint finishesWine storage drawers, cabinets, closets &cellarsEntertaining at home

OOUUTT::Clutter!Synthetic pillowsDried and artificial flowersNeutrals without pops of color

IN: Restored authentic vintage homes that are close to work.

IN: Adamina hand-knotted Tibetan rug.(Photo courtesy of ModernRugs.com)

As of the first of this month, the next chapter began.Old, inefficient 40- and 60-watt light bulbs, which rep-resent over half the market, no longer can be manu-factured or imported into the United States.

Incandescents did not disappear at the first of theyear – they’re just getting more efficient.

Six years ago, President Bush signed a federalenergy bill phasing out energy-wasting light bulbs ona staggered schedule to ensure a smooth transition tomore efficient bulbs aimed at collectively savingAmericans $13 billion on their annual energy bills. Allof the major lighting companies, including GE, Philipsand Sylvania, supported the changes and haveupgraded their supply chains to produce the energy-savings bulbs.

Consumers now have three major types of bulbs tochoose from: new and improved incandescents thatuse 28 percent less energy, and CFLs (compact fluo-rescent lamps) and LEDs (light-emitting diodes) thatprovide energy savings of at least 75 percent and lasta lot longer. – by Noah Horowitz, director of the NaturalRessources Defence Council for Energy Efficiency

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Bathroom Trends

IINN:: Free-standing tubOOUUTT:: Large expanse of culturedmarble tub surrounds

IINN:: Vertical mirrors to accentuateceiling heightOOUUTT:: Short horizontal framedmirrors

IINN:: Shampoo niches built forbeauty as well as functionOOUUTT:: Little corner shelves in theshower

IINN:: Zero-entry showers with slotdrains and grab barsOOUUTT:: Big shower curbs andrecessed shower floors

IINN:: Large, spacious showers withample seating that is also a deco-rative featureOOUUTT:: Small showers sans seating

LESLIE SINCLAIRPrincipalSegreto Finisheswww.segretofinishes.com

IINN:: Cleaner, softer finishesGray tonesGeometric designsMixing different eras and stylesHistorical hand-screened and paint-ed wallpapers (De Gourney, Stark,Schumacher)

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Painting floors

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OOUUTT:: Built-ins for electronics

IINN:: Warm to dark colorsOOUUTT:: Light woods

IINN:: Quality Mid-Century pieces &pop artOOUUTT:: Shabby Chic

Purple Is THE Color!Pantone, the leading authority on color and provider of

universal color systems, has announced “Radiant

Orchid” as being the hue to take us through 2014.

“Last year’s ‘Emerald Green’ served as a symbol of

growth, renewal and prosperity,” says Leatrice Eiseman,

executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, which

combs the world looking for color influences before

arriving at a decision.

“This year’s captivating, magical and enigmatic

purple – Radiant Orchid – encourages expanded cre-

ativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in

today’s society,” she says.

Connie LeFevre, interior designer and principal of

Design House in Houston, takes a more realistic stance,

saying Pantone’s selection for the New Year will “have

less staying power than some of those chosen in the

past – such as Emerald Green, Tangerine Tango and

turquoise shades.

She anticipates

seeing Radiant

Orchid being used

on appliances, home

accessories and in

fashion. It will show

up in small doses.

LeFevre personal-

ly likes “Cayenne,”

“Dazzling Blue,”

“Sand & Paloma”

for this year and beyond. Those hues have what she

calls “staying power.”

Speaking of color, Kate Smith, the chief color maven

and president of Sensational Colors, has selected her

2014 picks for residential front doors.

She anticipates “Raucous Orange,” “Quixotic Plum”

and “Relic Bronze,” to be welcoming us inside. There

are two influencing trends:

“First, more people are painting their front doors, as

opposed to staining them. And they are selecting exu-

berant shades as a way of telling the world they are

ready to move forward and embrace challenge,” says

Smith. Colors such as “Capri Blue” and “Dynamo

Raspberry” reflects such sentiment.

Secondly, people are choosing vibrant colors that also

forge a connection between community and culture.

“The simpler colors like ‘Classic French Gray’ and

‘Polished Mahogany’ offer such comfort and reliability,”

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That’s the magic of using architectural salvage for creative projects. It’s a do-it-

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Lynn Edmundson, director of Historic Houston Salvage, and Joe Janota who

manages the Architectural Salvage Warehouse for the Galveston Historical

Foundation, have both seen dozens of clever creations from the castoff materials

their organizations have reclaimed.

“One man used antique windows to build a greenhouse for his wife, and anoth-

er made a coat rack using an assortment of 19th century doorknobs,” says

Edmundson.

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“Making use of sal-

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The funds from pur-

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That’s one of the items you’ll see in an inspiration book that he

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You’re in coupled bliss — a perfect match, except when it comes to decor. If she'straditional and he's contemporary, then moving in together can be a significant chal-lenge. Love is one thing, merging your lives and your stuff is another.

Interior Designer Lynne T. Jones, was working recently with a couple who haddistinct opinions about the other’s taste.

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ward, because it was obvious that they were not communicating with one another atall,” she says.

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“When each person starts blamingthe other, and when they stop talkingand start arguing, the dialogue breaksdown,” said Don Cole, a licensed pro-fessional counselor and masterGottman-certified trainer, who found-ed the Center for RelationshipWellness in Houston in 2005.

“Successful couples try to honorindividual differences. On some days itworks and then on others it doesn't,but at least they stay in conversationabout it,” he says.

When interior designer JohnnaSchmitz and her husband, Tony, weremoving in together, color became abone of contention.

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“Our compromise was that I get to keepthe sectional, because I love it and it’s perfect,but I have to nix anything orange in the newhouse. After five years, it’s still no orange,”she says.

When you’re moving under one roof, Jonessays it is important to compromise.

“You can’t have tunnel vision and act as ifyou were designing the space strictly for your-self. You are now a couple and with thatcomes the responsibility to be open minded,gentle in your responses and respectfulof the other person,” she explains.

BLEND YOUR STYLES“To create a cohesive blend, go with a moretransitional look that brings in elements ofeach person’s style,” Schmitz says. “Find asofa that he likes and let her pick out the fab-ric — or let him pick out the bed frame, andlet her pick out the bedding and the drapery.”

PURGE BEFORE YOU MERGE“If both parties bring every single possessionto the table, and expect their things to takeprecedence over the other, then they have arecipe for disaster,” Jones says.

“If you show your partner that you are will-ing to let go of some items, then that shouldencourage them to be willing to part withsome items of lesser importance as well.Remember you need some open spaces tostart your own traditions and collections as acouple,” she says.

GET RID OF THE DUPLICATES“Unless someone really has an attachment toa particular item, take the best one,” saysSharon Staley, an interior designer.

“Either donate or sell the other,” Jonesadds. “I think it’s always nice to donate toGoodwill or a local shelter, rather than keepitems that you won’t use again.”

BE SENSITIVE ABOUT FAMILY MEMORABILIA“Sometimes possessions have symbolic mean-ings. People don't necessarily talk about thedeeper meaning and why the object important tothem,” Cole explains.

“Talk through the meaning of the item and tryto come up with a compromise. If he has a deerhead that he got on his first hunting trip with hisdad, but she doesn't want to have a deer headhanging in the den — try having the deer headup during the summer months, and take it downwhen it's time to decorate for Christmas.”

TREAT SHARED SPACE LIKE YOU WOULD A HOTELROOM.“When you’re sharing a hotel room, you have togive and take. You split the coat hangers and thedrawers, determine who gets what side of thebathroom and the bed. If someone is establishedin one particular space, allow them to have it,”Staley says.

BE OBJECTIVE WITH CLOSET SPACE“If one partner has a job where professionalattire is required, they may need more hangingspace in the closet. If the lady of the house has athousand pairs of shoes, but really only wears 15of them, either store or donate the rest. Truly ana-lyze and see which partner needs more spaceand try to be as fair as possible,” adds Jones.

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Good brick award WinnerAPPLAUDING THE WORK OF STAUB – AND STERN AND BUCEK

BY SUSAN FOX • PHOTOGRAPHY BY HESTER + HARDAWAY

It was a serendipitous find, according to the new residentsof a 1926 John Staub-designed home located in the histori-cally intact and period-significant neighborhood ofBroadacres located near Rice University.

The house really found them, so say the couple whorequested anonymity.

Previously living in the Memorial area, today’s owners –of what is known as the C. Milby Dow residence – werelooking to move but had set their sights on staying in theplush area west of the Galleria.

A former realtor of theirs happened to have placed thecouple on the company’s mailing list. But, when the real-tor’s postcard arrived spotlighting the Broadacres houselocated across town as being for sale, “she” promptlyditched it.

And then “he,” a self-described Staub fan, retrieved it –after spotting the architect’s name headlining the postcardtopping the trash.

The rest, as they say, is history. When the couple walked into the house, it “just felt

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TTHHIISS PPAAGGEE:: Top – Guests long ago usedto dance on the large patio. Bottom –The new addition, added by Staub in the1960s, is accessible at the covered porch.

OOPPPPOOSSIITTEE PPAAGGEE:: The C. Milby Dow resi-dence was built in Broadacres in 1926. Itwas among the first homes to be built inthe master-planned community.

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right” – despite its neglected condition and the fact it initially did not meet theirlogistical needs.

The next step, after sealing the deal, was to find the right person to help themrestore its glory.

The couple turned to Stephen Fox, a respected architectural historian and author of“The Country Houses of John F. Staub.” The Dow residence is a featured home in thebook.

Fox provided the couple several names. One was David Bucek, a principal of Sternand Bucek Architects.

“It was in pretty bad shape. Things were falling apart everywhere,” says Bucek.Water damage affected the original wood floors, and the electrical throughout neededupdating and attention. Generally speaking, it had suffered from a lack of maintenance.

But the two-story Georgian home, a solid masonry house with a framed add-ondone by Staub in 1963, beckoned and deserved attention. Bucek and the homeownerspromptly began the task of planning its restoration.

“As a result of careful planning, the kitchen and master bath were updated for con-temporary use and without the need of any new addition,” says Bucek.

“Original light fixtures and door hardware was serviced and re-installed. We also

The long foyer is a key design of the house. The stair railings and light fixtures are original.OOPPPPOOSSIITTEE:: A half-moon drive was added in front of the three-bay Georgian house.

Most all light fixtures are original.

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had to install a new air and heating system, plumbing andelectrical wiring,” he adds.

Alterations to the exterior of the original structure werelimited to reframing the east porch, due to deferred mainte-nance, in addition to the roof of a two-story garage andquarters that had been damaged by a fire.

The large lot – sizes range from .8 to 2 acres inBroadacres – was defined by a new garden design byTimothy Adock at Thompson & Hanson. A brick masonrywall was built around the perimeters of the back of thehouse, which butts up against a busy street.

“The existing brick walls located behind the pool wereexpanded and heightened by adding a brick lattice, whichTimothy suggested, for added privacy,” adds Bucek.

Before the restoration and updates were complete,Bucek’s team had painted at least 24 sample swatches on the

interior walls of the house for the owner’s review and selec-tion.

“We worked hard to get to the original color scheme,”says Bucek, who hired Jhonny Langer, a historic color spe-cialist in Galveston to consult on the project.

Staub built six of the 18 original Broadacres homesbetween 1923 and 1930. The Great Depression halted thedevelopment until the end of the 1930s when four morehouses were built. The last four were constructed in 1941,1948 and in the early 1950s.

Two other prominent Houston architects built the otheroriginal homesteads. They were William Ward Watkin andBirdsall P. Briscoe.

In February, the architectural team of Stern and Bucekwill receive a Good Brick Award for restoring the C. MilbyDow house.

Guests entering the home and standing in the long foyer seebeyond to the backyard. The doors lead to a small enclosed room.

Architect David Bucek hired Jhonny Langer from Galveston to bethe color consultant on the project. The kitchen (right) was remod-eled in the 1970s and again last year. The door hardware is original.

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“The jury looks for projects thatmaintain the historic character – theoriginal style of the building – andretaining the fabric of what was there –such as paneling and light fixtures,”says David Bush, deputy director atPreservation Houston.

“This house is particularly impor-tant because it was designed by one ofthe city’s most prominent architects. Itfits into the Broadacres historic district,a much-intact neighborhood that is avery well done early master-plannedcommunity,” explains Bush.

RESOURCESARCHITECTSStern & Bucek1610 Commerce St.713-527-0186www.sternbucek.com

CONTRACTORGary InmanMainland Construction Inc.1203 N. Durham Dr.713-523-0398

COLOR CONSULTANTJhonny LangerSource Historical Services1201 Avenue MGalveston, TX832-277-5056

LANDSCAPERTimothy AdcockThompson + Hanson3600 West Alabama713-622-0602

PAINTERSClifford Strane Painting9001 Friendship Rd.713-932-8969

MASONRYBeltran Brothers Masonry22131 GoldstoneKaty, TX832-715-1610

PLUMBING & HARD-WARE CONSULTANTJulie KochElegant Additions2426 Bartlett St.713-522-0088

AABBOOVVEE:: The original porcelain sink in thebutler’s pantry was refurbished. In someareas of the home, the trim originally waspainted in darker shades of color. The ceil-ings were always painted the same shadeas the walls.

Architect David Bucek.

LLEEFFTT:: The bathroom in the upstairs roomof the 50-year-old addition was modern-ized for today’s convenience but stillreinforces the 1960s tone and direction.

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Award Ceremony In February2014 marks the 35th anniversary of the Good Brick Awards,which were first presented in 1979, just one year afterPreservation Houston was founded as the Greater HoustonPreservation Alliance. Since then, more than 200 awards havebeen given to recognize outstanding historic preservationprojects and the people who make them happen.

Preservation Houston will present the 2014 Good BrickAwards on Friday evening, February 21, during the 35thanniversary Cornerstone Dinner at River Oaks Country Club.For reservations, please visitwww.preservationhouston.org/good-brick-awards.

2014 Good Brick Awards

C. Milby Dow HouseRestoration of a John Staub-designed house Broadacres Historic District

Doug LawingRenovation of his Tudor Revival style house Museum District

Trinity Episcopal ChurchRestoration of stained glass windowsMidtown

Summer Ventures, LPRehabilitation of the Cook Paint & Varnish Co. Building Summer Street

Harris County, Precinct 2Restoration of the Sylvan Beach Pavilion LaPorte

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Diane and Ray KruegerRenovation and sympathetic addition to a Mid-Century mod-ern commercial buildingHouston Heights

Gayle and Arlen FergusonRenovation and sympathetic addition to their Victorian houseHeights West Historic District

Houston Audubon SocietyRestoration of the Edith L. Moore Log CabinWest Houston

David HilleRescue and renovation of a Craftsman bungalowBrooke-Smith Addition

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