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J U N E 2 0 1 0T H E C O M P L E T E R E S O U R C E M A G A Z I N E F O R Y O U R H O M E
D A L L A S / F O R T W O R T H
DRESS UP YOURFLOORS WITH ADESIGNER RUG
2010 WALL ANDDECOR COLORTRENDS
TIPS ON HOW TO BECOME AGRILLING GURU
DRESS UP YOURFLOORS WITH ADESIGNER RUG
2010 WALL ANDDECOR COLORTRENDS
TIPS ON HOW TO BECOME AGRILLING GURU
THE COLOR ISSUE
COLORFULCREATIONA FAMILY FRIENDLY HOMEMIXES STYLE, SCENERY ANDINTERNATIONAL FLAVORS
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Colorful CreationA modern family home mixes style, scenery and international flavors
2010 Color TrendsWall and decor trends influenced by life’s richness
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June 2010 | Vo l . 9 Issue 6contents
on the coverThis Mediterranean-influ-enced structure achievesthe look of a glamorousaddress in the hills ofL.A. and a style suited tohosting Hollywood celebri-ty parties. It also easilyaccommodates a far qui-eter, family-friendlylifestyle.
Photography by Terri Glanger.
In This IssueA preview of our June 2010 edition.
Around TownOut and about in the Metroplex.
Handbook: Smokin’ CookoutsTips to help you achieve grilling greatness
PUBLISHER . . . . . . .Mike Harrison, Ph.D.ART DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . .Robert CoplinEDITORIAL INTERN . . . . .Anastasia JakseCONTRIBUTING WRITERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Fischer, Amanda Flatten, . . . . . . .Jennifer Friedberg, Mike Gibson, . . . . . . . .Jeffrey Jacoby, Anastasia Jakse, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harvey MarksACCOUNT EXECUTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Bouaazzi, Tammi Greene
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OurJune Color Issue is intended tobe a spirit booster in an era of rollercoaster financial forecasts. Last year’seconomic challenges have channeleddesign trends into a more meditativemode. “Colors that provide hope andaffirmation that the greater economicmarket will continue to improve are atthe forefront of decor for 2010,” com-ments Dutch Boy Color Marketing andDesign Manager Donna Schroeder.“People are much more introspectiveabout color this year and will be paint-ing in a way that not only is aesthetical-ly pleasing, but also 'saturates the senses'and is reflective of a society eager toreconnect with education, nature, spiri-tuality and world culture.” Find outmore about Dutch Boy’s new 2010paint color line-up in our Coloring YourWorld article on page 32.
In Smokin’ Cookouts, Leigh Bell revealsexpert tips and trade secrets to help youachieve grilling greatness. Today’s tech-nology provides assistance from gadgetsto gear to innovation. “The single mostimportant thing is a good digital ther-mometer,” says Konrad Haskins, grandchampion pitmaster out of Austin andfounder of The BBQ Institute, whichholds classes throughout Texas and thenation. Read more on page 10.
Anyone looking to spark up a room byadding pops of color should read ourRazzmatazz article on page 14. LoisSnider, president of The Great Rug Co.,points out, “With rugs, trends changeand so do colors.” Right now, she likesthe Royal Manor collection by PaulBurrell, former butler to Princess Diana.
Our colorful modern family home fea-ture, Colorful Creation, beginning onpage 20, will surely inspire you to addsplashes of color throughout your home.
We hope you enjoy the issue!
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You don’t have to spend all summer inthe kitchen to reap the benefits of thisseason’s delicious bounty. Sur la Table’sQuick and Easy Summer Meals classwill teach you how to create a globally-inspired menu in no time, and learntime-saving techniques you can apply toa variety of pasta, seafood, meat andvegetable dishes. Class begins at 6:30p.m. on June 17th. $69 per person. 18years old up. Kids and dads team up tolearn and cook together at Sur la Table’sCooking With Dad. On Sunday, June20th, at 12 p.m., guests of honor andtheir junior chefs will make an array ofglobally-inspired, fast and easy dishesthat can be recreated for the whole fami-ly anytime. $45 per person. 8 years oldand up. On Wednesday, June 30th, at6:00 p.m., Sur la Table will host a Sushiand Handroll Workshop where you’lllearn all about sushi preparation. Theclass starts with the crucial basics formaking seasoned rice then advance tomaking rolls, nigiri and accompanyingdishes. Once you've mastered thebasics you'll be ready to throw your ownsushi party. $79 per person. 18 yearsold up. Sur la Table, 4527 Travis St.,Dallas. Information: 214.219.4470 orwww.surlatable.com
Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass, 5100 BeltlineRd., Ste. 820, Dallas, presents“Featured Artists Series 2010.”Featured artists include: Ed Branson, Billburch, Cliff Goodman, Rollin Karg, andjewelry by Bernadette Fuentes. An open-ing reception is Saturday, June 5 from12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The exhibit runsthrough July 3. Information:972.239.7957 orwww.kittrellriffkind.com
“Constructive Spirit: Abstract Art inSouth and North America, 1920s–50s,”is on display from June 26 to Sept. 5.The show will feature approximatelyeighty seldom-seen paintings, sculp-tures, prints, photographs, drawings, andfilms. The show provides a fresh andinnovative look at this dynamic and cos-mopolitan period of modernism.
Admission is free. The museum is locat-ed at 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., FortWorth. Information: 817.989.5067 orwww.cartermuseum.org
See how beautiful using less water canbe. Visit Water-Wise, EarthKind gardenson the 16th annual Water-WiseLandscape Tour. Saturday, June 5, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free
Then on Saturday, June 19 from 11 a.m.to 12 p.m., search for bugs in the soil,under leaves and on the bark of treesduring “Bug Hunt.” Uncover familiarones you might find in your own backyard, while learning about new, colorfulbugs as well. Admission is $3 for adults,$1.50 for kids ages 3 to 11, $2 for sen-iors or free with paid garden admission.Information: 214.428.7476 or www.texasdiscoverygardens.org
The Dallas Arboretum is in full summerbloom through July with bursts of colorand lush tropical foliage. PeterRabbit's™ Flower Village located undera canopy of shaded Pecan trees createsa serene photo opportunity and place topicnic in the shade. The Palmer Fern Dellmisting system will cool you off while youenjoy a leisurely stroll. And don't missthe spectacular Crape Myrtle Allee as itblooms into an awning of pink.Information: 214.515.6518 or www.dallasarboretum.org
If you like fun competition in a socialatmosphere, then you’ll want to experi-ence Holiday Retirement Sharp ChefCulinary Competition June 6 at 2 p.m.at Pinewood Hills, 3901 Kirkpatrick Ln.,Flower Mound. The top chefs of HolidayRetirement will battle it out, using secretingredients. Enjoy local vendors distribut-ing information and small gifts as well asdoor prizes being given throughout theafternoon. The Sharp Chef competitionbegins at 3 p.m. The suggested admis-sion fee is a nonperishable food item tobenefit Christian Community Action’sFood Pantry. Information: 972.355.8844or www.holidaysharpchef.com
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Saturday, June 19 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. search for bugs in the soil, under leaves and onthe bark of trees during Texas Discovery Garden’s Bug Hunt.
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EXPERT TIPS AND TRADE SECRETS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE GRILL ING GREATNESS
Smokin' CookoutsToday’s technology provides assistance from gadgets to gear to innova-tion. Still, in essence, grilling man (or woman) vs. nature.
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“The single most important thing is a good digital thermometer,” saysKonrad Haskins, grand champion pitmaster out of Austin and founderof The BBQ Institute, which holds classes throughout Texas and thenation.
“If you don’t know how to cook the meat, if you don’t have a targettemperature, all the seasonings and all the marinades in the world arewasted.”
Duane Myers, general manager of a local hardware store and experi-enced griller, agrees, but he’s “old-school” using a basic thermometer.Techies may opt for thermometers with a portable receiver that soundswhen the meat reaches temperature, allowing the griller to mingle in thekitchen or elsewhere up to, on average, 100 feet from the grill itself.
“It’s like going to a restaurant and being paged for your table,” Myerssays.
Remote-transmitter thermometers range in price of about $40 to $80or more for those with dual thermometers.
Dad. Outdoors. Food. Fire. Grilling recalls the beginning
of civilization. It’s innate in men (and women, too). It’s all
about chasing down the perfectly grilled meal – the grill
of the chase.
By LE IGH BELL
handbook
LEFT: Keep meatssavory and succulentwith a silicon bastingbrush. This cast-ironpot and brush set fromSur la Table allows youto prepare saucesright at the grill. Thebrush nests in the pothandle for storage.Photo courtesy of Surla Table.
Grilling a feast that's well done doesn't have to be a rare occasion. A great grill, a few tools and some know-how can make your outdoor feasts phenomenal.
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Charcoal and gas grills continue to offer time-saving conveniences foroutdoor chefs. This Weber Performer Grill ignites charcoal at the touch ofa button, no lighter fluid required. Photo courtesy of Sur la Table.
CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON
Grab a spatula in one hand, tongs in the other. Buy good ones once, and neverworry about it again. Go with stainless steel and go heavy duty. Haskins sug-gests shopping at a restaurant supply house.
“Those are usually cheaper and much better quality than fancy ones youbuy in a retail store,” he says.
But sometimes a spatula just doesn’t cut it. We’ve heard the rumor thatmeat shouldn’t be pierced while grilling. It’s just that: a rumor. The BackyardWarrior’s Fork It Over ($13) lightly grabs the meat by its edge, flips it over andeasily comes out.
Silicon is the innovation with baking, but it rocks barbecue, too. Try a sili-con basting brush to load up the meat with your marinade. Grill Friendsmakes an angled silicone brush for about $10. It’s heat resistant up to 500degrees and dishwasher safe. Check out their silicone forks, too.
Dads, show your softer side and master the grilling of fruits and veggies.The calorie-conscious and vegetarians in your life will be thankful, but you’llalso impress the carnivores. For containment on the grate, get a good grill wokfor about $30. This keeps the veggies from falling and right over the heat, giv-ing them a great smoky flavor – try rosemary onions or ginger carrots. Thewok also works well for shrimp, scallops and stir-fries without a lot of oil. “If you’re not cooking vegetables and fruit on the grill, you’re missing out on awhole lot of fun,” Haskins says.
He has a little secret up his sleeve called 3BC: butter, brown sugar, bour-bon and cinnamon. It turns any grilled fruit into gourmet but works especiallywell with freshly grilled peaches or pineapples. Voila! Dessert. If you’re worriedabout a sticky grill, use a pan.
Recipes, technique, rubs, marinades, spices. These accessories are over-whelming. If you’re into cookbooks, check out How to Grill by StevenRaichlen or support local author Robb Walsh and buy his book Legends ofTexas Barbecue Cookbook: Recipes and Recollections from the Pit Bosses on
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Handy grill woks allow you to grill shrimp, sliced vegetables, mushrooms andother tasty morsels without anything dropping through the grill grate. Photo courtesy of Sur la Table.
Barbecue enthusiasts sometimes forget to protect hands and clothes.Macho yet safety minded, this heat-resistant (475°F) aramid-and-cotton mitand boastful apron help prevent mishaps. Photo courtesy of Sur la Table.
Many high-end charcoal grills, such as this Fire Magic Regal smoker grillhave hoods designed specifically for smoking meat (large air shutters onboth sides), and allow you to better control the air flow for slow cooking.
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Not as sexy, but also essential, are necessities to keep your grill and nearbysurfaces tidy. The Grill Daddy cleaning device reduces that annoying “scrape,scrape, scrape.” About $20, Grill Daddy’s handle holds water that streams outwhile its stainless-steel brushes clean grime off a heated grill.
“It’s almost like steam-cleaning for your grill,” Myers says.
BIG GRILLS DON’T CRY
If you’re gonna grill, we mean really grill, get ready to invest in a grill. And wemean a grill.
At Texas Pit Crafters, owner Mike Logan says he rarely ever sells peopletheir first grill. Most already dropped a few hundred on a grill that fell apart ina year or two.
But it’s not cheap. The base model is $1,400 and goes up from there. “ You can buy a grill for about $400, and you’ll buy a couple of those grills,”Logan says. “Our grills will still be chugging at the end of the day, so in thelong run, you’re not saving that much.”
Duane Myers, general manager at a local hardware store, is in love. He’swon over by the Traeger grill, in which electricity heats wood pellets rather toperform like a normal outdoor grill.
On the market only a couple of years, the Traeger cooks with very hotsmoke – not flame – so it’s hard to burn anything. Reputation saved.
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Need to spark up a room? Consider designer rugs. “Designer rugs are statement pieces and thus conversation pieces,”
asserts Valerie Roberts, co-owner of Roberts Carpet & Fine Floors. Says Kirsten Lundquist, of Kuhl-Linscomb, “A designer rug is a
piece of art and it’s usually the first thing a person notices upon enteringa space. It has a sense of color, design and balance. It sets the mood andtone of the room.”
DESIGNERS CHOICELois Snider, president of The Great Rug Co., points out, “With rugs,trends change and so do colors.” Right now, she likes the Royal Manorcollection by Paul Burrell, former butler to Princess Diana. It includes arange of classic rug patterns in hand-knotted wool that evoke therelaxed elegance of English country homes. She also offers the three col-lections of Paula Deen, Food Network star and authority on graciousSouthern living, in fashion-forward colors by Kaleen.
From Lundquist and the modern furniture team at Kuhl-Linscomb:“We love the rugs designed by Eileen Gray and Ron Arad. They aredefinitely some of our favorites. Eileen Gray’s rugs all capture the ArtDeco movement at its finest time. Her designs are endlessly mimickedand are truly inspirational. Do Lo Rez from Ron Arad by NaniMarquina is another fantastic example. This rug has a unique pixilatedcomposition from an innovative designer.”
Designer rugs—get your wow factor hereRazzmatazz
By DEBI BRYANT
ABOVE: Ikea’s
Stockholm Figur rug by
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LEFT: Rug from the Andy
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OPPOSITE: The Lusy
Blom floral rug is by Cilla
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DESIGNER RUGS
RIGHT: Do Lo Rez from Ron Arad by
Nani Marquina, available through
Kuhl-Linscomb.
Before You BuyWith so many great designer rug choicesout there, we asked the design team atKuhl-Linscomb, “Where do you star t?”
They say ask yourself the following questions:
• How does the rug feel when you touch it?
• Finishing details are ver y impor tant. Are the edges
bound, stitched or left open? Are the materials natural
or man-made?
• How is the rug to be used? What is its function? Will
the rug you select hold up well in the intended area? Is
it easy to maintain?
• What is your budget? Apply your needs to your
selected price options.
Roberts says, “The Kathy Ireland First Lady collections are some ofour most popular collections. The name First Lady is taken from Kathy’sbelief that every woman deserves to be a first lady in her own home.”
Roberts also offers the many island-inspired creations of TommyBahama that have tropical, sun-washed colors for kitchens, family roomsand beach houses. She also likes the Liz Claiborne black floral on a creambackground with faux silk accents that looks luscious in a black and whitedécor. And she carries rugs from the Andy Warhol collection based onWarhol’s library of more than 100,000 works of art.
Ikea has many selections including an all-wool rug called Andrea bydesigner Jon Eliason in soothing gray tones and Kajsa Träd, a wool blenddesign by Anna Salander in a green and gray patternthat would make Matisse proud.
DISTINCTIVELY YOU“Most designer rug companies allowyou to customize your selection basedon your needs, therefore making themtruly unique for you,” Lundquist says.
Snider advises her clients, “Buy arug not only for its color but for itsability to be used in several rooms inthe years to come. Think long-term so that you can maximizeyour pleasure from this purchase.”
Eclipse, available through Great Rug Company.Aria, a sculpted rug from the Great Rug Company. Aria rug with rust-colored accent, availablethrough the Great Rug Company.
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Wendingen rug, available through Kuhl-Linscomb.
Swirl by Paul Smith for The Rug Company. Hand-knotted Tibetan wool
Star Pink by Paul Smith for The Rug Company. Hand-notted Tibetan wool
MakingSenseof theMazeEducate yourself
about the ways
rugs are manufac-
tured, advises Lois
Snider at The
Great Rug Co. You
can find a range of
quality and price
points within these
dif ferent tech-
niques:
1. Machine-made,
nylon. Fairly inde-
structible. If there is fringe, it is added after the fact.
2. Machine-made, wool. Look for the wool emblem. Again,
any fringe is added after the rug is made.
3. Hand-tufted, sometimes called hand-gunned. Look for cot-
ton backing. This method takes about half the time of hand-
knotting.
4. Hand-knotted. Most have fringe as an integral par t of the
construction. This is the most labor-intensive production,
sometimes taking 8 to 12 months for a single rug.
West Elm Circles Rug.
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COLORFUL CREATIONA FAMILY FRIENDLY MODERN HOME MIXES STYLE,SCENERY AND INTERNATIONAL FLAVORSB Y E L A I N E R O G E R S • P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y T E R R I G L A N G E R
The cantilevered deck juts out over the hilly terrain and features a dramatic vanishing edge pool with a sweeping 12-foot waterfall and raised spa. Offering stunning viewsfrom multiple perspectives, the contemporary, Mediterranean-influenced home is encased by hilly terrain, with only a few hints of its proximity to neighboring homes.
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When Vasu and Mala Rangadass decided to build a new homein north Arlington, it wasn’t the most typical of plans.
Finding the land was easy enough: Vasu says they toured
2.7-acres of lushly wooded property in a developing gated com-
munity and bought it immediately. “Actually, this was the first
property we looked at,” he says simply. “We wanted to stay in
this area and we liked all the trees.”
But with the undisturbed beauty and uneven terrain camethe challenges of achieving proper drainage, symmetry andthe best use of the hilly acreage and its scenic surroundings.A modern, multi-level style seemed best-suited to both theland and their tastes, and the Rangadasses spent a total offour years developing ideas and making their plans withCedar Hill architect Carl Christensen of Christensen DesignAssociates and Arlington contractor Gary Krier of KrierCustom Homes, L.L.C.
In August 2004, they finally moved into their spacious,contemporary residence and two years later, the couple andtheir two young daughters have proven that a Mediterranean-influenced structure with the look of a glamorous address inthe hills of L.A. and a style suited to hosting Hollywoodcelebrity parties also easily accommodates a far quieter, fami-ly-friendly lifestyle when nestled unobtrusively in a nook ofthe Metroplex’s mid-cities.
Vasu and Mala do entertain a lot, but mostly in the formof extended visits from parents and relatives from India. The6,500 square foot home affords a gracious place for visitorsto settle in while its art, architecture and decor provide manycultural reminders of home.
Much of the residence’s ethnic tone and celebration ofIndian culture is due to efforts by interior designer Gayla JettShannon of Inside Incorporated, who helped the homeown-ers choose interior materials such as flooring, cabinetry andfabrics that would reflect the family’s heritage and prefer-ences.
At the entrance, a polished granite wall, flat roof andtiled steps hint at the exotic flavors within; the home’sunusual domed atrium glimpsed through tiny, geometricwindows confirms it. And once visitors set foot through thedouble-wide steel doors, they enter a gracious space bearingits share of traditional Indian fabrics, colors and art.Oversized honed finished marble tile in crema marfil and thehome’s expansive white walls create a soft palette to balancethe impact of the second floor’s domed ceiling, spectacularlypainted in turquoise Venetian plaster. Towering window
LEFT: The cantilevered deck juts out over the hilly terrain and features adramatic vanishing edge pool with a sweeping 12-foot waterfall and raisedspa. Offering stunning views from multiple perspectives, the contemporary,Mediterranean-influenced home is encased by hilly terrain, with only a fewhints of its proximity to neighboring homes.
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draperies of magenta and orange in the formal living room com-plement a vibrantly colored Indian painting showcased on a largeaccent wall built specifically for it.
Furnishings here and in the family room, are mostly Italianand European and tout a very modern style. Splashes of color topthe classic contrast of a black grand piano against the room’swhite walls and cream-colored marble tile floors, and instruction-al books indicate music lessons are on the schedule. Playfultouches such as outdoor hurricane lanterns and beaded votivecandles on the black lacquered wood coffee table and accentpieces imbue the space with a family-friendly feel that it mighthave lacked otherwise.
Cherrywood floors take over where the marble leaves off inthe family room and kitchen, bringing in a warmer mood that isechoed by a butter-colored, Euro styled leather sofa and furnish-ings with brown, orange and russet accents.
Steps separate the family room from the kitchen and definethe spaces as distinct, yet the rooms remain visually interconnect-ed and, together, serve as the hub of the house. The oversizedkitchen, is a crisp, well-equipped cook zone with high-end appli-ances, curving track lighting and abundant counter space with alarge, L-shaped island, both adorned in absolute black granite.Cool touches range from steel pillars and a matching glass andstainless breakfast table, but natural maple cabinets and a frostedglass backsplash from Ann Sacks in light turquoise soften theroom’s cool tone. Features such as a built-in aquarium and thefamily room’s mosaic-tiled wet bar and a spiral, metal staircasepainted canary yellow all draw the eye, yet the overall feel of acomfortable family space remains strong.
“With the modern flavor of the family room, I think weachieved the goal of establishing the kind of flow where you can’ttell where the architecture ends and the furnishings begin,”Shannon explains, “but because Mala and Vasu are also very fami-ly-oriented, we wanted to make sure the room would have a verywarm feel too.”
On the patio beyond the kitchen and the curving terrace thatextends from the family room, Mediterranean influences touchthe tiered levels of the cantilevered deck with sand-colored tileand stacked stone and a curved wall in yellow granite. A balconyrailing, painted deep blue, complements the deeper hue of thevanishing edge pool and its reflection of the sky on a sunny day.
In these serene outer areas, the accoutrements of luxurious liv-ing are not ignored. A built-in, stone firepit beyond the pooldoesn’t get much use, but adds to the sense of the space being acherished retreat from workaday routines. A circular stone spasends a sweeping 12-foot waterfall spilling over into the pool, and
RIGHT: To celebrate the culture of India, designers chose a traditional colorpalette of magenta and orange for the towering draperies in the formal living room.Here, a black grand piano creates drama atop the space’s oversized honed fin-ished marble tile in crema marfil.
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another waterfall washes off the pool’s edge, seemingly into theterrain below. Architect Christensen says the exterior wasdesigned to bring the home “into the trees.”
“The site drops about 20 feet at that point, so the can-tilevered decking creates sort of a treehouse effect,” he explains.“Vasu wanted to save as many trees as possible while still gettinggood use of the land.”
On the kitchen side, the patio seating has a friendlier, lessformal mood than the terrace and pool deck, and here, theRangadass family enjoys the best of both worlds with a large,rounded oven to prepare traditional Indian dishes and a gener-ous stainless grill station for less exotic options. A hopscotchcourse built into the stone tile appears a permanent admissionof the importance of youthful activities, even within the con-straints of the home’s sleek design.
Color splashes continue to offer surprises upstairs wherebuilt-in shelving backed by bright hues like ocher and turquoiseprovide a colorful contast to the tall white walls and expansivebamboo aisles. In a media room, an acid green on the ceiling isechoed by lighter paint tones on the walls, and in the girl’slarge bedroom, Shannon created a vibrant color scheme withwhite walls topped with green and white wallpaper on the ceil-ing and coordinating cushions lining a long built-in windowseat.
“I like to have just one dominant color rather than severalcompeting things on the both the walls and the ceiling,”Shannon explains. “You don’t want to overdo.”
In the master bedroom, she suggested subtle colors “to keepit serene,” and the Rangadasses achieved this with a light aquabedspread, and chairs covered in aubergine. Red lacquered sidetables, while adding a touch of drama to the mix, are toneddown with white marble tops matched to the marble in the spa-cious master bath.
From both the upper and lower levels, window views are anintrinsic component of the home’s design. A tiny balcony beck-ons from of the master bedroom, the children’s bedroom fea-tures expansive views from a series of windows, a larger balconytouts dizzying third floor vistas, and access to the land’s naturalscenery is striking in both the living room and its nearby pri-vate study. Yet, as impressive as the new home appears now,Christensen notes that the land-loving quality of this residenceis only in its initial stage. Already, he and Vasu are makingplans for new phases of development that may include a tenniscourt, a greenhouse and even a cabana to provide shelter andaccess more scenery during outdoor entertainments.
LEFT: The sleekly designed kitchen touts curving track lighting to match its stain-less appliances and steel pillars, plus countertops and a large, L-shaped islandadorned in absolute black granite. Warming up the zone: natural maple cabinetsand a frosted glass backsplash from Ann Sacks in light turquoise.
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ABOVE: An oversized and vibrantly decorated children’s bedroom touts white walls topped with green and white wallpaper on the ceiling and coordinating window treat-ments. The long built-in window seat offers plenty of seating for favorite stuffed animals and room for the imagination to run free.
BELOW: Upstairs, the airiness of the home is well evidenced where extra wide hallway in light-colored bamboo access bedrooms and a media room. While walls are keptwhite, color abounds with brightly painted backing on built-in shelving, extra tall magenta draperies in the formal living room and the unusual ceiling.
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A glimpse into the master bedroom shows a minimalist, uncluttered style and accents that include aubergine chairs separated by a Holly Hunt console and red lac-quered side tables toned down with white marble tops.
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ABOVE: Although also glimpsed from several main rooms on the ground floor, the home’s unique domed ceiling in turquoise Venetian plaster dominates the masterbath, adding a startling blast of color to the room’s classic mix of black and white marble.
OPPOSITE: Where a terrace and tiered levels of a stone deck overlook vistas of undisturbed land, the curved walls of the home are accented by a blue metal railingand window frames that provide a bright contrast to the yellow granite, stacked stone and sand-colored tile.
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Coloring Your World
2010 COLOR DÉCOR TRENDS INFLUENCED BY LIFE'S RICHNESSWithout a doubt, self-expression reflects mood.
Last year’s economic challenges have channeled
design trends into a more meditative mode.
Notice holistic, spiritual and simplistic elements
that represent the richness of life that abounds in
nature, relationships and spirituality.
“This year's color trends are rooted in that richness,” says DutchBoy Color Marketing and Design Manager Donna Schroeder.
"Colors that provide hope and affirmation that the greater econom-ic market will continue to improve are at the forefront of decor for2010," Schroeder says. "People are much more introspective aboutcolor this year and will be painting in a way that not only is aes-thetically pleasing, but also 'saturates the senses' and is reflective ofa society eager to reconnect with education, nature, spirituality andworld culture."
Bold colors, such as Dutch Boy’s Kimono Red paint, from their Seeker inspiration line, works well in both modern or traditional decors. Photo courtesy of West Elm.
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According to Schroeder, Dutch Boy's 2010 design trends have beencategorized into four different "personalities." These "personality"palettes are composed of colors that embody a homeowner's personalstyle and taste. Each of the trend personalities, along with images ofthe paint colors, can be found at www.DutchBoy.com.
PURIST
This trend reflects the elements of nature: colors of branches, grassesand dark earth underneath the feet. The purist palette is a soothingrelief, a retreat from the hectic. It's terra firma brought indoors.Purists are concerned about their impact on the world and caredeeply about finding balance. Purist colors are natural shades ofherbal teas, the stones in the river as the water rushes over them, andthe yellow-green of buds as they push up through the springtimeearth.
Colors in the Purist palette include: Urban Nature, NaturalistStone, Lemon Balm, Gingered Root, Catalyst Steel, Natural Canvas,Repurposed and Budding Fern.
SEEKER
Seeker goes beyond the ordinary to showcase shades brought forth byhistory and architecture. Rich, complex hues give this color personal-ity rooms that have a carefully curated, beautifully symbolic touch.What matters to a Seeker is creating meaning, spirituality and beautyin life. Colorful objects made of precise details, hexagonal tiles tostylize, and architectural furniture are quintessential to the Seeker.
Colors in the Seeker palette include: Antique Rosewood,Medieval Cloverleaf, Olde Stone, Soul-Quenching, Alabaster Frame,Kimono Red, Crossing Midnight and Cathedral Gray.
MUSE
Muse is a palette that's all about feeling and experiencing. These arecolors that swaddle and soothe the soul. It's a color style that reflectsthe need for sanctuary. Attention to design detail and just the rightsensory colors bring Muse to life. This palette is infused with, andinspires, rich details, fine fabrics and soft twilight shades of blushpinks, rosy peach and lilac.
Colors in the Muse palette include: Quiet Drizzle, AromaGarden, Melodious Peach, Silken Raspberry, Blossomed Lilac,Composed Bloom, Nightingale's Song and Meadow Pear.
STORYTELLER
The Storyteller collection shows off color that reflects a life well livedthrough traveling and varied interests. Furniture and colors from afaradd a vibrant touch to the home and bring life to tales from foreignlands. Everything a Storyteller sees in her travels inspires her homedesign and color choices. The Storyteller is an experiential explorer.
Colors in the Storyteller palette include: Grecian Sea, Edge ofTime, Narrative Cream, Clementine Tart, Journey's End, TreadedGrapes, Wide Open Sky and Spanish Door.
Though these four trend personalities will certainly be prolific thisyear, many people will combine the four palettes and blend them allinto distinctive personalities. Recognizing this, Dutch Boy has col-lected a "Blend" palette. What colors are in this palette? All of them. Blend is exciting, eclectic and adventurous. Blend is, appropriately, a
Soothing colors, such as Dutch Boy's Urban Nature from its Purist palette,provide a calming tone for busy rooms like this farmhouse kitchen.Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Paints.
Intense hues, such as Nightingale's Song from Dutch Boy's Muse palettelends an exotic vibe to this outdoor room. Photo courtesy of Krylon.
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In addition to wall colors, a home's color palette is defined by patterns and themes, such as this assortment of pillows that highlight bold patternsin nature. Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Paints.
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blending combination of two or more of the previous fourtrends. A person with a Blend personality has a home that is areflection of the owner's many moods and styles. An airy, light-filled room might be held to earth by chunky furniture or givenflight with watercolor prints. Blend personalities could have aMuse kitchen, Storyteller family room, and a combined Puristand Seeker dining room. Coexistence is at the heart of the Blendpersonality.
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ABOVE: Quiet Drizzle on the walls and Blossomed Lilac on the ceiling fromDutch Boy's Muse palette add to this bath's relaxing atmosphere. Photocourtesy of Benjamin Moore.
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