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departmentsEditor’s Note
Calendar
RDA Home Tour
Before & After: Big PictureExpert advice helps unify livingroom, kitchen and entry
The Hort Whisperer: All About Camellias
Project: Beauty UnderfootArea rugs add comfort and flair tobare floors
Pet of the Month: Prieta
featuresReturn to ParadiseYour pool makeover can goswimmingly with a smart planand the right contractor
Enduring QualityInside the home of an award-winning Architect and RiceProfessor
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54on the coverRice professor and Architect Nonya Grenader designeda compact, two-story dogtrot for herself and husbandJonathan. The Grenaders worked with MainlandConstruction to build their AIA Award-winning home.Tour this home and nine others on the Rice DesignAlliance Architecture Tour, April 6-7.
Photo by Paul Hester.
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PUBLISHER......................Mike Harrison, Ph.D.
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER ....Susie Reisenbigler
EDITOR ........................................Sandra Cook
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS ..............................
......Anne Breux, Debi Bryant, Joetta Moulden
ART DIRECTOR..........................Robert Coplin
CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR Tim Beeson
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER ................
..................................................................Paul Hester
SR. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ..Frances Dowling
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES ............Elle Cavatore
Tina Laplaca, Christina Peissel, Susan Mahmood
PRINTING..........................DROR International
Blue Thumb Inc., dba Houston House &Home ("HH&H"), is a news magazine withemphasis on interior design and remodeling.HH&H does not knowingly accept false ormisleading advertising or editorial content,nor does HH&H or its staff assume responsibil-ity should such advertising or editorial contentappear in any publication.
HH&H has not independently tested anyservices or products advertised herein and hasnot verified claims made by its advertisersregarding those services or products. HH&Hmakes no warranties or representations andassumes no liability for any claims regardingthose services or products or claims made byadvertisers. Readers are advised to consultwith the advertiser and/or other home repairand renovation professionals regarding thesuitability of an advertiser's products.
No reproduction is permitted without thewritten consent of the Publisher. Copyright2013, all rights reserved. HH&H is distributedat most Houston area Krober and HEB stores.
editor’s note
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March is here and theHouston area is experienc-ing the usual symptoms of
Spring Fever, heightened by the excitingvariety of events that dot the calendar.Architecture tours, antiques sales, artfairs, garden classes and home showsstir up home projects galore.
In addition to nature’s colorfulbounty of wildflowers and fresh green-ery, nearly every field and facility in andaround Round Top bursts to life with ajaw-dropping parade of antiques, art-work, crafts and vintage treasures. Onceagain, we’ve compiled a concise guideto all the sales, shows and happenings.Our Spring 2013 Round Top Guidealso features two fascinating home fea-tures, which demonstrate the uniqueways that antiques add charm to anyhome.
In home tour news, the Rice DesignAlliance Architecture Tour, happeningApril 6-7, reflects on remarkable homesby Rice faculty over the past 100 years.This Centennial Tour celebrates the100th anniversary of Rice Universityand the Rice School of Architecture, aswell as the 40th anniversary of RDA.
Our March issue home feature isone of those 10 homes on the RDACentennial Tour. It is the home of RiceArchitecture Professor Nonya Grenaderand her husband Jonathan. TheGrenaders’ serene, modern home is atwo-story dogtrot concept that standsin harmony with the spectrum of
mature trees that were existing on theirSouthampton Place lot.
Also in this issue, we’ve coveredhome improvement projects large andsmall – from finding the right rugs foryour rooms, to redecorating projectsand swimming pool makeovers.
Relish the spring weather as youexplore your home improvement possi-bilities!
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HOME SHOWSThe 2nd Annual Houston Home Show returns to the George R. BrownConvention Center March 22-24. Explore a wide range of the newest homeproducts, plus gain valuable insight from how-to-workshops. Shop ideas andproducts for home décor, storm preparedness, kitchen and bath, outdoor living, home remodeling, pools and spas, and green living. Information: www.texashomeandgarden.com
The Houston Antique Dealers Association’s Spring Antique Show & Sale
takes place March 22-24 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall D.Renowned for hosting one of the oldest antique shows in the country, HADAshowcases more than 90 antiques dealers from around the globe. In conjunctionwith the event, a special HADA lecture at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston fea-tures Christopher Monkhouse, Curator, European Decorative Arts for the ArtInstitute of Chicago. Mr. Monkhouse is set to give his talk on Wednesday, March20 at 2:00 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. Information: www.hadaantiques.com.
FESTIVALSThe Bayou City Art Festival, celebrating its 16th year in Memorial Mark, takesplace March 22-24. This colorful Houston tradition celebrates a wide variety ofart forms by more than 300 artists from across the nation and offers an array ofexhibits where patrons can admire and purchase artwork in hundreds of boothsthroughout the park. Tickets are $15 for adults and $3 for children, ages 3 to 12.All festival proceeds benefit local arts and community service organizations viathe festival's 17 non-profit partners. Information: 713.521.0133 or www.bayoucit-yartfestival.com.
The Sustainable Living Fest returns to Market Square Park on March 16. Takein a full day of eco-education and solution-based, interactive events featuring livemusic, local foods, living greener demos and kid’sactivities. The event is free and open to the public.Information: www.sustainablelivingfest.com.
GARDEN CLASSES & EVENTSMany local gardeners know the Arbor Gate fea-tures a thoughtful variety of classes and eventsthroughout the year. This month’s calendar offersArbor Gate’s Citrus and Tropical Fruit Tree Sale
on March 10. The sale begins at 10:30 a.m. Earlybirds can get some know-how at the 9 a.m. freeseminar presented by Heidi Sheesley ofTreesearch Farms. On March 14 and 16, AnnWheeler of Log House Herb Farm teaches herdelightful course, A Year of Herbs for Your
Garden. And on March 21, vegetable growingguru Jeremy Kollaus and Chef Chris Crowdershare their proven gardening tips and fantasticrecipes for their class, From the Garden to the
Table. Information: www.arborgate.com or281.351.8851.
Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Garden hosts its renowned March Mart Plant
Sale March 22 & 23. March Mart features more than 2,000 varieties of qualityplants rarely found at local retail nurseries—it is largest plant sale on the GulfCoast. This event is conducted by hundreds of volunteers and more than 120experts will be on hand to answer horticultural and gardening questions. On April5, garden director and Houston House & Home columnist Darrin Duling leadsThe Mercer Society’s coach adventure to Shangri La Botanical Gardens and
Nature Center in Orange. Shangri La boasts 252 acres showcasing more than300 plant species in five formal “rooms” as well as four sculpture “rooms.” Thiselaborate garden is the vision of H.J. Lutcher Stark, who originally developed itmore than 60 years ago. Information: 281.443.8731 or www.hcp4.net/mercer.
AWARD NOTECongratulations to Cabinets & Designs for receiving 2012 Masters Club Recognition fromWood-Mode Custom Cabinetry. Wood-Mode’sMasters Club consists of the top 25 Wood-Modedealers who have a minimum of $1.5 million insales. The manufacturer has more than 400 dealersin the United States. The team at Cabinets &Designs has provided quality cabinetry and designservices since 1972. Their kitchen designs havebeen featured on the pages of Houston House &Home, as well as Better Homes and Gardens andTexas Homes. Informaiton: 713.627.8970 orwww.CabinetsandDesigns.net.
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The Bayou City Art Festival happens March 22-24 in Memorial Park. Artwork byfeatured artists Signe and Genna Grushovenko.
LEFT: On April 5, Mercer Arboretum and BotanicGarden Director and Houston House & Homecolumnist Darrin Duling leads The Mercer Society’scoach adventure to Shangri La Botanical Gardensand Nature Center in Orange.
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home tour
This year’s Rice Design Alliance Architecture Tour commemorates the 40th anniversary of RDA and the
Centennial celebrations of Rice University and the Rice School of Architecture. Dubbed the Centennial Tour,
the ten significant Houston residences featured were designed by Rice School of Architecture faculty
throughout the school’s 100 year history. These captivating homes were designed by educator-practitioner
architects, including William Ward Watkins, Anderson Todd, and Nonya Grenader. According to Rice Design
Alliance, the homes on the tour are a testament to the enduring impact that the school has made on the
residential community in Houston. Spanning 10 decades, tour attendees are given a unique opportunity to
reflect on the changes and evolutions—from the traditional to the avant garde—that architecture has under-
gone over the past century, as interpreted by local talent. The tour is open to RDA members and their
guests. Information: (713) 348-4876 or ricedesignalliance.org.
RICE DESIGN ALLIANCE 2013 ARCHITECTURE TOURCENTENNIAL TOUR APRIL 6 & 7
1318 North Boulevard1926, William Ward Watkin
6136 Kirby Drive1996, Wittenberg Partnership
9 Shadowlawn Circle1961, Anderson Todd
2231 Wroxton Road2008, Nonya Grenader
2246 Quenby Road1972, 1982, William T. Cannady
2424 White Oak Drive2012, Taft Architects
2409 Avalon Place2009, Interloop—Architecture
9 Pine Hill Lane1989, Carlos Jiménez Studio
1 Spring Hollow1958, James C. Morehead, Jr.
PHOTOS BY PAUL HESTER
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before && after
Sheryl Horton, a kitchen designer, called me because her for-mer employer advertised in Houston House & Home. “I neededan extra set of experienced eyes when we were readying our former houseto sell,” Sheryl explained. “You helped keep me on track and spend moneyon projects that would enhance the sale and not get hung up on projects
that would not matter to buyers. Since the previous house sold quickly andI had worked with you before, I really trusted your recommendations andknew what to expect.”
The couple’s plan was to buy a much smaller, foreclosure—a ‘fixer upper’to live in and remodel while they searched for a retirement home in
Big PictureExpert advice helps unify living room, kitchen and entry
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FTER: In addition to creating a wall forhe sofa and filling in the sloping porchoor they added a wall for the couple’sxisting secretary.
EFORE: Husband Charlie had alreadyegun demo on the bookcase and had
made room for the couple’s longer sofaom Southwood Furniture and the blueottery Barn rug when I got there.
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Hilton Head, SC. Happily, they found one on a tree-lined street. “Afterquickly selling our house we again called you to get objective feedbackon our ideas and to decide what furniture to keep and what to let go.You came out the day our slab was being jack hammered and didn’t missa beat!” Sheryl recalled.
Her husband Charlie had already begun the process by tearing outsheetrock, widening the living room entrance, framing out the mediacabinet and was about to level the toe stubbing entry floor (“an accidentwaiting to happen”) when Sheryl’s ideas reached an impass. “The prob-lems started with walking into a closet door and directing guests into thekitchen rather than the living room,” Sheryl explained, “and went onfrom there.” By relocating the entry closet they created space for a table,lamp, Century Furniture mirror, accessories, not to mention a newmahogany front door from BMC.
The awkward, L-shaped liv-ing room definitely needed afacelift and floorplan. After lis-tening carefully to their needs,I suggested that they add swiv-el mechanisms under twoexisting club chairs near the TV to create a comfy but practical grown upsitting area near the kitchen. The floorplan allowed the couple to create aseating arrangement where guests could swivel to see the TV or talk toguests in the living room without adding another eating area, which theydid not want, or another typical sofa seating area. “I have followed yourHouston House & Home Before/After column for years and called youseveral years ago to help us sell our other house and was pleased withyour suggestions,” Sheryl said. “I liked your philosophy of using things
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we already own to create the rooms we want,” shesaid.
TIP: This living room needed an update. When indoubt, be consistent with hardware, flooring, walland trim paint colors (Benjamin Moore “SandyWhite” matte walls and Satin Impervo Acrylic LatexEnamel in #314-01 “White”) and you will be correct.
“When we met, you were very helpful in suggest-ing that the hearth jutted into the room and limitedfurniture placement. Sheryl felt comfortable enoughwith my recommendations to hire a brick mason tofinish the brick fireplace and Charlie built a whitemillwork fireplace surround, added recessed can light-ing from Carol’s Lighting and removed the popcorntexture off the ceiling to pull the room together.“Thanks to you, the living room has the comfortablefeeling that is consistent with entertaining large andsmall groups and yet still has the casual, light andopen look that I wanted,” she said.
TIP: Don’t be afraid to recycle existing furniture tosuit your needs. Just because a piece of furniture hasalways been in one room does not mean it cannot berelocated.
Sheryl’s favorite part of the living room is the light,bright, consistent feeling the room has. The couple(as well as their friends and family) loves the finalresult and recommends people get professional helpto transform an ‘ugly ducking house’.
Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your ownhome furnishings to create the home you’ve alwaysdreamed of. Joetta believes your pieces collected throughthe years reflect your personality and can be artfullyarranged. Her ability to focus on your personal style andnot let her own preferences influence the design of yourhome makes her unique. See more makeovers on her website at www.shelterstyle.com, e-mail her at [email protected] or call 713.461.2063. If an initial appoint-ment or referral is booked by March 31, a 10 percentfirst meeting discount will be given.
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• SOMETIMES THE MOST EFFECTIVE STRATEGY is to first rethinkwhat’s already paid for.
AFTER: By removing the brick hearth extensions, moving theentry closet and leveling the entry floor, room was createdfor furniture, art and accessories in both the living room andentry.
BEFORE: The couple was in a quandary about how toarrange furniture in the L-shaped living room and entry.
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Dear Plantophiles, A star performer in our gardens at thistime of year is the camellia. This group of shade-loving woody plantsgraces us with spectacular floral display for a nine-month period fromSeptember into May.
There are over 119 different species of camellia, all evergreen shrubsor trees hailing from Asia. They prefer acid soil, but the good news isthat most of them can be easily grown in our heavy, neutral to slightlyalkaline, soils—just ensure that they stay moist, but not soaking wet.
Nearly every camellia seen in our gardens primarily derives fromtwo species: Camellia sasanqua, which blooms from autumn throughmid-winter, and Camellia japonica, with blooms from winter throughspring. Their floral diversity is dazzling: shapes resembling anemones,carnations, peonies and lilies range in size from small, one-inch, but-tons to eye-poppers over seven inches across. Colors in solid, streaked,spotted and splashed patterns occur in white and countless shades ofpink and red. A rarely-seen group of tropical yellow-flowered speciesmay one day be the parents of a hardy yellow-flowered hybrid.Fragrant varieties that exude delicate notes of candy, spice, roses, mintand tea also exist.
Those gardeners who always seem to find reasons to complain(I collectively refer to them as “misery-guts” and suspect theywere never taken to the circus as children) say that, architectural-ly, the camellia is a boring green blob of a plant when not inflower. The solution to their gripe: look for new introductions ofspecies and specialty-hybrid camellias, whose habits includecolumnar, weeping, spreading, and even contorted, with leavesfrom one-half inch to over seven inches long. They can resembleprivet, leucothoe, laurel, gardenia and magnolia, in sizes fromtwo-foot high dwarfs up to 40-foot trees with striking, smooth,orange, brown or silvery bark.
Camellias have been grown in this country for over 270 years,but we are mere novices, as they have been cultivated in Chinafor nearly 5,000 years beginning with the tea plant, Camelliasinensis. The next time you tip back that glass of sweet tea, knowthat you are drinking the essence of camellia!
Keep on Growing!
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Y O U R G U I D E T O H O R T I C U LT U R E I N H O U S T O N BY DARRIN DULING
Darrin Duling, Director of Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, is a botanical horticulturist, environmentalist and landscape designer. He holds aMaster of Science Degree in Plant Taxonomy from the University of Reading in England, as well as the Royal Horticultural Society Certificate of Training
and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Diploma of Horticulture. Duling has managed major gardens in Thailand, New York and Florida. For information on Mercer Arboretum, visit www.hcp4.net/mercer.
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Wear, weather extremes, poor upkeep and just plain age can takethe sparkle out of a backyard pool. How has your pool enduredover the years? From a minor touch up to an extreme makeover,the possibilities for fixing up and existing pool are almost endless,but seeing those dreams realized requires a plan that fits yourbudget and skilled professionals who will get it done right.
We asked pool construction and renovation experts for theiradvice on making over a weary pool. Here’s what they had to say.
OPTIONS FOR UPGRADES An existing pool can benefit from sprucing up the surfaces, as wellas many functional and visual upgrades.
“Options for a pool remodel depend on many variables, such asthe age of your pool,” says Berry Pools owner John Berry, who hasbeen in the pool construction business since 1978. “Some poolowners choose to simply refresh the interior surfaces, while manywant to add a spa or second skimmer to their pool. Another areaof consideration is energy efficiency. Many pool owners are look-ing to reduce utility bills by changing out their pump equipment.” Berry points out that pools not remodeled since in the past severalyears will need to comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pooland Spa Safety Act of 2007, which applies to pool drains. (Seeinfo on p. 30.)
Return to ParadiseYour pool makeover can go swimmingly with smart planning and the right contractor
Today, homeowners can consider converting an existing pool to a natural swimming pool. This type of pool employs nature’s methods of water filtration to provide clean, chemical-free water. Photo courtesy of BioNova Natural Pools.
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ON THE SURFACEFor decades, white plaster was the industry standard for pool interi-ors. This material, consisting of cement, marble dust and aggregates,provides the smoothest possible finish, but holds up for an average ofonly 8-10 years. Longer lasting materials, such as plaster blendedwith quartz pieces, tiny pebbles or glass beads, are not quite assmooth, but can last for 15 to 25 years.
CHEMICAL-FREE POOLSNatural swimming pools are an alternative to traditional chlorinepools. Alan Weene, head of marketing and technical support forBioNova Natural Pools explains that any traditional pool can be con-verted into a natural swimming pool in a few different ways.
“The formal aesthetics of a traditional pool can be preserved, or itcan be made to look more like a pond,” says Weene. To do so, hesays, new plumbing, mechanical, and filtration equipment will berequired. Also, an additional area (approximately equal in size to theswimming area) must be dug out for the new regeneration zone.
Rock walls and stone accents remain popular for decking and water features. Photo courtesy of Adams Tile & Plaster.
Natural swimming pools use native plants and pumps to clean water. Photo cour-tesy of BioNova Natural Pools.
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“This area can be excavated around the perimeter of the existingpool or completely separate in its own contained vessel,” saysWeene. “The easiest way to perform a conversion (and most eco-nomical) is to build within the walls of the existing swimmingpool by installing a retaining wall to separate the swimming areafrom the regeneration zone.” For this, he explains that the poolowner must be willing to sacrifice 50 percent of their existingswimming area for the latter option.
When asked about mosquito issues, Weene cites that BioNovahas built natural swimming pools in more than 30 countries, in allclimates from hot/dry to cold/wet and everything in between.
“The aquatic plants will be carefully selected based on the client'sclimate zone,” says Weene. “Mosquitoes are not an issue becausethe water is always circulating, and mosquitoes prefer to lay theireggs in stagnant water.”
Weene suggests that if your pool is in poor condition, it is bestto approach the project as a new construction rather than a con-version. Also, the size of the property will dictate what type of nat-ural swimming pool conversion will be most appropriate.
CAREFUL PLANNING“Finish other major projects around your house first,” says JohnBerry of Berry Pools. “You don’t want a roofing job or house addi-tion going on after your pool project is complete.
It’s very important to truly know your budget before you start aproject, Berry insists. “It’s also best to interview at least three poolcontractors before deciding on one. Ask to see a Release of Lienand Affadavit of All Bills Paid. If the contractor doesn’t have these,then the homeowner may be held responsible for paying subcon-tractors.”
Adding a spa to an existing pool is a significant splurge, but adds year-roundenjoyment to your pool. Photo courtesy of Reflection Pools & Spas.
Options for a pool remodel are limited only by your imagination and budget.Photo courtesy of Adams Tile & Plaster.
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Choosing A Contractor• Take your time interviewing possible contractors. Ask keyquestions to make sure you hire a contractor who candeliver the pool of your dreams, not leave you with a night-mare.
• Make sure the company is experienced and qualified todo the work and obtains the proper permits. Each city inour area has its own codes—ask your local authority fordetails.
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• Ask if the company offers free estimates. Do theyrequire payment upfront? Or can you withhold paymentuntil the project is fully completed.
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• Ask if the company requires a lump-sum payment or ifthere is a financing option.
Think carefully about how you and your family will use your pool before selecting your options. Photo courtesy of Reflection Pools & Spas.
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Natural swimming pools feature a dedicated water garden that is roughlyequal in size to the swimming pool. Photo courtesy of BioNova Natural Pools.
Adding a spa and a water feature can make a pool more fun and appealingfor all ages. Photo by Adams Tile & Plaster.
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Inside the home of anaward-winning Architectand Rice ProfessorBY SANDRA COOK • PHOTOS BY PAUL HESTER
EnduringQuality
Nonya and Jonathan Grenader have lived onthe same street in Southampton Place foralmost 30 years. The Grenaders treasure therelatively quiet streets and soothing treecanopy of the neighborhood, which bordersRice University.
Since 1994, Nonya Grenader, FAIA, has taught seminars and stu-dios for Rice School of Architecture, where she is a Professor inPractice and is Associate Director of Rice Building Workshop, whichchallenges architecture students to apply their creativity to real-lifeprojects. Her work has garnered numerous awards from AIAHouston and Preservation Houston, so it’s quite fitting that thehome she designed for she and husband Jonathan in 2007 is includ-ed in this year’s Rice Design Alliance Architecture Tour. “It’s anhonor to be included in the tour with other Rice faculty,” saysNonya Grenader.
The tour marks the 40th anniversary of RDA and the Centennialcelebrations of Rice University and the Rice School of Architecture.To celebrate these occasions, the 2013 RDA tour features homesdesigned by Rice Architecture faculty from the past century. (Seepage 14 for tour info.)
The Grenaders’ home consists of a two-story main house and atwo-story studio structure linked by a dogtrot-style porch and an
Architect Nonya Grenader designed the home to be in harmony with the ele-ments and to maximize the views of the trees on the lot. The Grenaders’ homeincludes a serene mix of antique pieces, distinctly modern furnishings, blackand white photography and whimsical works of art. The dining room featuresan old farm table paired with more modern Prague chairs.
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upper-level bridge. From the beginning, Nonya and Jonathansought to have a garden with a house, rather than a house with agarden as afterthought.
“We established the footprint of the house with the purpose ofsaving the trees, which include two large magnolias, a camphor tree,an oak and a pecan tree,” says Nonya Grenader.
Like many couples whose children have gone on to careers andcollege, Nonya and Jonathan were seeking to simplify when theydecided to build their new home. Fortunately, the lot they werebuilding on was located next door to the home the Grenader familyhad spent the past 23 years in.
“We were ready to have fewer rooms and to edit our things ingeneral,” says Nonya.
Nonya’s architectural work and teachings are often focused onsmall to mid-size spaces that are efficient and flexible. “A small spacecan yield quite a bit of function,” she says. “Rooms that are designedto be flexible can serve many purposes.”
Nonya primarily designs residential projects and says she feels fortu-nate to have worked with great clients. “I think of clients as a narra-
The living room, situated at the front of the home, takes in the two grandmagnolias that grace the sidewalk. The furniture is arranged for conversa-tion, with a variety of seating choices that instantly communicates the roomis a place where individuals and their ideas come together. Early modernpieces, such as an Eames Compact Sofa, tubular Brno chairs and a Nelsonbench are grouped with older pairs of chairs, which were flea market finds.Jonathan and Nonya designed the iron and glass coffee table.
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tive—it’s how someone’s story influences a house. A house is verypersonal and the client adds as much as the architect.”
Nonya maximized the space in her own home under the centrallylocated stairs by carving out a nice-sized pantry and computer nook.A shelf within the pantry serves as a cantilever for a bench in theentryway next to the stairs.
THE ELEMENTS & ARCHITECTURE
“Architects have always been mindful of sustainability—that’s alot of what we do,” says Nonya. “For example, consideringsun/shade exposures, taking advantage of breezes for ventilationand allowing for drainage are things that architects thinkabout.”
For their living space Nonya focused on maximizing theviews of their trees, as well as cross-ventilation. All of therooms feature wide views of the wooded lot and in considera-tion for keeping those trees nourished, the house sits on a pier-and-beam foundation, so rainwater drenches the land, anddoesn’t just run off to the street.
The house is laid out with a linear concept to take advantage of the existingmagnolia, camphor, oak and pecan trees. The entry and the kitchen featureRam windows that stretch all the way to the 10-foot ceiling.
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The house employs various methods of passive sustainability.These include keeping the original mature trees, building roofoverhangs to maximize shade, being conservative about expo-sure to afternoon sun, selecting windows with high R-valuesand aligning those windows for optimum cross ventilation.
Utilizing a raised pier-and-beam foundation allows breezes toblow and rainfall to be absorbed by the earth below. The homeis highly insulated and clad with durable materials, such as claytile and Hardie siding. All of these measures result in lowerenergy bills, less maintenance and greater durability than aver-age.
Additionally, the garden area has no grass to mow, only jas-mine and lots of permeable surface, so the ground can makeuse of water, especially during heavy rains.
GOOD TO BE FLEXIBLE
“Our first step was to determine the amount of square footage wereally needed,” says Nonya. “Architecture is often about editing andknowing what’s essential.”
Ease of entertaining was a priority in the kitchen. No-fuss Silestone counter-tops provide durable workspace, and a floor-to-ceiling hospital-style curtaincan quickly hide the sink and cook top while guests linger after dinner. Birdhouses by The Art Guys. Panoramic photo below kitchen window by Eric Hester. Pear photographs by Paige Kempner.
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The plan of the 1800-square-foot main house is essentially justfour rooms: two over two with stairs in middle. Nonya designedevery room, every inch, to be useful and multipurpose. On the firstfloor, the street-side magnolias embrace the living room, while thekitchen and dining room connect to the deck and dogtrot area viadoorways and floor-to-ceiling windows.
The second floor of the main house includes the master bed-room and bath, as well as a library that doubles as a guest room.
A 700-square-foot, separate structure houses studio spaces forNonya and Jonathan, who is a structural engineer. Nonya’s first-floor studio lies just across the porch from the dining room, whileJonathan’s second-floor studio is set off from the master bedroomby a metal bridge. His studio also converts into a guest room.Nonya’s studio serves as an overflow dining room when the couplehosts large groups.
STRENGTH OF THE TEAM
Jonathan often collaborates with Nonya on design projects. “Afavorite thing of mine is seeing the exposed rafters of the roof,” saysJonathan. “I like seeing the structure at work.”
Jonathan also praises Nonya’s talent for controlling the footprint,yet working in adequate space and function into a home.
“I think other architects primarily think of the design and the
The Grenaders’ home is designed to handle big groups for meetings andentertaining. For example, Nonya’s studio is just steps from the dining areaof the kitchen. The studio offers ample space for resources and materials,and doubles as an overflow dining room when they are hosting a houseful.
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Flow from inside to outside was a central design goal for Nonya andJonathan. The home embraces the natural beauty of the lot and the surrounding neighborhood. The raised pier-and-beam foundation and win-dow placement take advantage of the prevailing breeze. The Grenaders
enjoy the shadow play from thetree branches added atmosphereof the bamboo, Japanese maplesand Asian jasmine.
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Nonya says Jonathan was avery good client, giving her lotsof helpful input. She also saysshe was pleased to work withGary Inman of MainlandConstruction. “Gary has a greatunderstanding of trees and pro-tecting root systems, like ourmagnolias,” says Nonya.
“A house really is a teameffort by the architect, home-owner, builder, landscaper andstructural engineer,” saysNonya. “Often the contractor isan incredible resource. If you’relucky enough to have a goodteam, then you really respectthe collaboration and realize the advantages of that wholeprocess.”
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FROM SIMPLE TO HIGH STYLE, RUGS ADD COMFORT AND FLAIR TO BARE FLOORS
Beauty Underfoot Beauty Underfoot Rugs have been turning houses into homes for thousandsof years. Today, they are a classic element of homedesign with broad spectrum of colors, textures, materialsand patterns to choose from.
“Rugs bring a warm and inviting look to a room—also elegance.They can open up a small room by using a light color rug with lessornate patterns,” says Valerie Roberts, owner and rug buyer for bothRoberts Carpet & Fine Floors and Dazzling Décor. “For oversizedrooms, they help define the space—maybe use a rug at a conversationarea on one side and, across the room, beneath a game table. Besides,there’s nothing like the softness of a rug under bare feet.”
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ABOVE:A gold-tone Peshwarrug provides a calming foundation.Available at DazzlingDécor Rugs &Accessories.
LEFT:Jonathan Adler’sHarlequin and Syrierug styles are avail-able at The Rug Co.
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Geometric patterns in subtle hues lend a modern vibe to traditional furniture. Photo courtesy of Dazzling Décor Rugs & Accessories.
WEAR & CARERoberts advises homeowners to routinely rotate their rugs 180degrees to even out traffic patterns. She also encourages using a rugpad—“Rugs tend to wear out first underneath. A rug pad willextend the life of your rug,” says Roberts.
FORM & FUNCTIONPleasing aesthetics isn’t the only benefit of rugs. There’s a practicali-ty, too. “They absorb sound which is important with the trendtoward hard surface flooring. They are versatile—you can take themwith you when you move. In fact, you might have a rug that looksperfect in the den of your first home and works wonderfully in abedroom in your second home,” Roberts points out.
TODAY’S TRENDS Because rugs are one of the few functional fixtures that can easily bechanged out, rugs are a great way to express your personal style.Current trends offer an ever-broadening variety of rugs styles.Graphic patterns, such as geometric shapes in bold colors offerinstant vibrancy. Think of overlapping circles or simple zigzags. Arelated and popular look includes patterns and textures from classicclothing styles, such as herringbone and stripes in crisp navy andwhite. Global looks and rugs that mimic animal hides are perennialfavorites that can be found in trendy colors as well.
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projectAsk Before You BuyHow does the rug feel to the touch?Run you hand on the surfaces and think about how the rug
will feel to bare feet.
How durable is the finish?Are the edges neatly bound, stitched or left raw?
Are the materials natural or manmade?
What kind of wear will the rug endure – high traffic
from kids and pets or just occasional foot traffic? Will the rug
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What is your budget?What qualities of a rug are priorities? Which rug will fit those
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LEFT: Rubins Custom Rugs and Fine Carpet offers custom designand installation.
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Cheerfully themed rugs from 828International’s Accents Collection areavailable at Roberts Carpet & FineFloors.
Artist Talia Donag created this rug for theForeign Accents’ Festival Collection. Theyare hand-tufted in signature Favriel yarns.Available at The Great Rug Co.
The transitional styling of Dalyn Rugs’Berkeley collection feature hand-tufted,100-percent wool construction.Available at Macy’s.
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