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Summer 2008 TOC | IM Home Archives

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2008 Design Awards

Established to recognize outstanding interior design projects by professional designers and talented non-professionals in seven independently judged categories.

Counter CultureCounter Culture 

Exotic is in! Now, granite, marble, onyx, and quartz go against the grain.

Indianapolis Monthly Down Home, UpscaleThe Smartest House

From music systems to lighting schemes, the coolest innovations give homeowners push-of-a-button convenience.

Indianapolis Monthly Down Home, UpscaleEastern Star 

A theater-obsessed couple recasts a basic backyard as a stage where Asian garden elements give a dazzling performance.

Trail BlazersTrail Blazers 

Some call trailside homes INDY’s equivalent of beachfront property. But investment potential isn’t driving the trend—connectivity IS.

Chair of the Future?Chair of the Future? 

A local architect hopes to change the way furniture is made.

Walking the TalkWalking the Talk 

What shade of green living is catching on here? We asked local leaders of the sustainable how to live a little greener right now.

Green From the Ground UpGreen From the Ground Up 

where to find The building blocks of a low-impact home.

What are three things that every home needs?

First, a gathering space. This should be a space for family and friends to congregate, with casual dining and comfortable seating. Invest in quality pieces in this area so they will last. Second, a retreat: a quiet place to end your day, a sleep system (the new jargon for mattresses and box springs custom-designed for your sleeping preferences), and a bathroom with a spa vibe. Third, an outdoor living space. This is your at-home vacation destination, with lounge seating and cooking options. —Peter Whitten, Senior Designer, Kittle’s (link to www.kittles.com)

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We talk with Rob Klein, President of Conceptual Kitchens & Millwork about hot cabinet lines.  And don't miss an interview with Kristen Zwitt, a designer with Kitchen by Teipen on storage and bathroom trends.

 
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My Green Home 

We hear green-living tips every day. But what really works? Leaders of Indy’s green-home movement share their personal choices for energy-efficient and eco-conscious practices at home.

 
Owners of Inhabit, Jennifer an Mike Tuttle, Catch up with IM Home 

Catch up with this web exclusive from our Spring 2008 issue.