This fall, Amethyst had the opportunity to partner with Freeman Custom Homes of Kansas City to furnish this 5000 sq ft European Modern designed home for the Artisan Home Tour 2020! Every square inch of this home was magical -- from the secret staircase in the master bath leading to a private shuttered plunge pool to the vaulted kitchen with sky high mushroom colored cabinetry and handmade zellige tile. We met the builders during the cabinetry phase and watching their final, thoughtful design details evolve was such full of over-the-top surprises like the unique valet-like storage in the entry and limestone fireplace! As soon as we saw their vision for the home, we knew our furnishings would be a great match as our design style celebrates handmade rugs, artisan handmade custom seating, old-meets-new art, and let's be honest -- we love to go big! They trusted us to do our thing on the entire main level and we enjoyed every minute. The load in took 3 full trucks and fortunately for us -- the homeowners fell in love with several pieces so our uninstall trip was significantly lighter. I think we were all a little emotional leaving this masterpiece but sooooo happy for the owners and just hoping we get invited to a Christmas party... Here are some of the highlights -- 90% of the furnishings and rugs were from our shop and we filled in the gaps with some extra special pieces!

With an updated, coastal feel, this cottage-style residence is right at home in its Orono setting. The inspired architecture pays homage to the graceful tradition of historic homes in the area, yet every detail has been carefully planned to meet today’s sensibilities. Here, reclaimed barnwood and bluestone meet glass mosaic and marble-like Cambria in perfect balance. 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 6,022 square feet and three-car garage

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

Inspiration for a transitional gray tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and beige walls

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Entryway - country entryway idea in Minneapolis

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Study room - small farmhouse built-in desk brown floor and medium tone wood floor study room idea in Boston with green walls

Indoor-outdoor living is maximized with a wrapped front porch plus huge vaulted screen porch with wood-burning fireplace and direct access to the oversized deck spanning the home’s back, all accessed by a 12-foot, bi-fold door from the great room

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Bedroom - coastal master light wood floor bedroom idea in Minneapolis with white walls and no fireplace

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Craft room - coastal built-in desk gray floor craft room idea in Minneapolis with gray walls

Lot 11 Backyard & Pool at Artisan Collection
Inspiration for a large mediterranean backyard patio remodel in Orange County

Family room - large contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Minneapolis with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Landmark Photography
Example of a beach style light wood floor family room design in Minneapolis with blue walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Study room - transitional built-in desk medium tone wood floor study room idea in Minneapolis

High-end appliances and a huge walk-in pantry make this kitchen a dream for everyday cooking and entertaining
Eat-in kitchen - transitional dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Jim Schmid
Example of a large classic master white tile mosaic tile floor walk-in shower design in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets and marble countertops

Artisan Home Tour, June 7-15th, 2014 Home #13 by Kyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated Jim Kruger, LandMark Photography http://www.ArtisanHomeTour.org

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Living room - traditional dark wood floor living room idea in Louisville with gray walls and a standard fireplace

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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless formal and open concept carpeted and beige floor living room remodel in Minneapolis with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv