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This master bedroom went from beautiful to luxurious, winning the Heartland Design Award for ASID (American Society for Interior Designers) GOLD Award. Since we built this home in 2005, the master bedroom has undergone quite a transformation. Our clients loved the taupe wall color but wanted a change from the white trim and accents. Our talented faux painter worked his magic by darkening up the trim and giving the ceiling a rich, reflective color. Design Connection, Inc. Kansas City Interior Designer provided: Space planning, custom furniture and design, custom bedding, carpet, faux painting and lighting and accessories. Visit our website to see more of our projects: https://www.designconnectioninc.com/

The wallcovering on the ceiling and two way fireplace are magical in this master bedroom sitting room. Photo Credit: Emily Minton Redfield
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The beautiful, old barn on this Topsfield estate was at risk of being demolished. Before approaching Mathew Cummings, the homeowner had met with several architects about the structure, and they had all told her that it needed to be torn down. Thankfully, for the sake of the barn and the owner, Cummings Architects has a long and distinguished history of preserving some of the oldest timber framed homes and barns in the U.S. Once the homeowner realized that the barn was not only salvageable, but could be transformed into a new living space that was as utilitarian as it was stunning, the design ideas began flowing fast. In the end, the design came together in a way that met all the family’s needs with all the warmth and style you’d expect in such a venerable, old building. On the ground level of this 200-year old structure, a garage offers ample room for three cars, including one loaded up with kids and groceries. Just off the garage is the mudroom – a large but quaint space with an exposed wood ceiling, custom-built seat with period detailing, and a powder room. The vanity in the powder room features a vanity that was built using salvaged wood and reclaimed bluestone sourced right on the property. Original, exposed timbers frame an expansive, two-story family room that leads, through classic French doors, to a new deck adjacent to the large, open backyard. On the second floor, salvaged barn doors lead to the master suite which features a bright bedroom and bath as well as a custom walk-in closet with his and hers areas separated by a black walnut island. In the master bath, hand-beaded boards surround a claw-foot tub, the perfect place to relax after a long day. In addition, the newly restored and renovated barn features a mid-level exercise studio and a children’s playroom that connects to the main house. From a derelict relic that was slated for demolition to a warmly inviting and beautifully utilitarian living space, this barn has undergone an almost magical transformation to become a beautiful addition and asset to this stately home.

A renovation to a home in Vancouver. No structural changes, but some layout changes within the exiting spaces.
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The clients wanted a formal dining room since the island in their kitchen can comfortably seat 6 people for more relaxed meals. The dining room opens up to the living room, the family room, and the front hallway. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield

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A renovation to a home in Vancouver. No structural changes, but some layout changes within the exiting spaces.
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The layout was completely reorganized for a better use of space, relocating the toilet room, shower and adding a dreamy soaking tub with brass fixtures.

A renovation to a home in Vancouver. No structural changes, but some layout changes within the exiting spaces.
Example of a mid-sized transitional master multicolored tile and stone slab porcelain tile drop-in bathtub design in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

A renovation to a home in Vancouver. No structural changes, but some layout changes within the exiting spaces.
Drop-in bathtub - mid-sized transitional master multicolored tile and stone slab porcelain tile drop-in bathtub idea in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

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!

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