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Best of 417 2009
Best of 417 2009

Our annual rundown of your very favorite people, places, foods and things about living in 417-land.

Best of 417 Awards 2008
Best of 417 Awards 2008

Readers' choices for the best in dining, shopping, living and more, from all over southwest Missouri.

Best of 417 Awards 2007
Best of 417 Awards 2007

Readers' choices for the best in dining, shopping, living and more, from all over southwest Missouri.

Home Profiles

 
Hall Home Gallery: July 2009

Hall Home Gallery: July 2009

The simple yet tasteful décor found in Joe and Sandy Hall’s River Bend Place condominium gives it a clean, traditional-modern style.

McQueary Home Profile: February 2009

McQueary Home Profile: February 2009

The perfect neighborhood already existed for John and Karen McQueary. After they found it, all the couple had to do was mold their house into the perfect home.

Miller Home Gallery: December 2008

Miller Home Gallery: December 2008

Matt Miller and Stacy Jurado-Miller found a way to mix modern and feminine design in to a harmonious home.

Colvin Home Profile: November 2008

Colvin Home Profile: November 2008

After eyeing a home near Lake Springfield for 20 years, David and Claudine Colvin finally made it their own... and the renovations began.

Tennison Home Gallery: October 2008

Tennison Home Gallery: October 2008

Set in the scenic countryside, Buz and Susan Tennison's Monett home brings a bit of Floridian style to 417-land.

Martin-Harrington Home Gallery: September 2008

Martin-Harrington Home Gallery: September 2008

A mother-and-daughter duo have created eerily similar homes in their Nixa neighborhood.

Lowe-Benton Home Gallery: August 2008

Lowe-Benton Home Gallery: August 2008

Bob Lowe and Sharon Benton's Southern Hills home displays their rotating art collection and the clean details of Matthew Hufft's architectural design. View a slideshow of the postmodern marvel here.

Nelson Home Gallery: July 2008

Nelson Home Gallery: July 2008

A Kansas couple makes their second home in Shell Knob, in a log-style retreat on Table Rock Lake among other fellow Wichitans.

2008 Interior Designs of the Year Gallery: Commercial

2008 Interior Designs of the Year Gallery: Commercial

Interior design extends far beyond the home. Here’s a glimpse of some award-winning commercial spaces.

Interior Design of the Year 2008 Gallery: Residential

Interior Design of the Year 2008 Gallery: Residential

Prepare yourself—You're about to see work from the best and brightest interior designers in 417-land.

Corry Home Gallery: 2007

Corry Home Gallery: 2007

Sometimes you can teach an old house new tricks. The Corrys turned their older house into a well-thought-out "smart home."

Winans Home Gallery: June 2007

Winans Home Gallery: June 2007

Taking inspiration from the Wild West and the Ozarks' country charm, California transplants Ruthann and Gary Winans designed their dream home with a view of the rural countryside.

Interior Designs of the Year 2007 Gallery

Interior Designs of the Year 2007 Gallery

The ballots are in, and its another year choc-full of hot designs and innovative concepts.

Calcote Home Gallery: December 2007

Calcote Home Gallery: December 2007

John and Linda Calcote had more than their own family in mind when they remodeled their Hollister lake house.

Rogers Home Gallery: November 2007

Rogers Home Gallery: November 2007

Elements of yesteryear lend insight into the interests and passions of the Rogers family, which lives in this 1920s Roundtree home.

Malone Home Gallery: October 2007

Malone Home Gallery: October 2007

From the suburbs of Chicago to 417-land, Jeff and Sandy Malone emptied their nest and took flight to build their dream home in southwest Missouri.

HCW Condo Home Gallery: September 2007

HCW Condo Home Gallery: September 2007

Some of the big names in business who helped make Branson Landing happen have nabbed their own little corners of the new lakeside property. Used for both work (conducting business meetings...

Killian Condo Home Gallery: September 2007

Killian Condo Home Gallery: September 2007

Some of the big names in business who helped make Branson Landing happen have nabbed their own little corners of the new lakeside property. Used for both work (conducting business meetings...

Butler Home Gallery: August 2007

Butler Home Gallery: August 2007

Geoffrey and Buffy Butler built their dream home on property that had lain empty for more than 20 years.

Shermer Home Gallery: July 2007

Shermer Home Gallery: July 2007

The Shermer family's dream home is on eight acres with woods, a creek and beautiful views. The inside is warm and rustic French country style.

Barbo Home Gallery: June 2007

Barbo Home Gallery: June 2007

Dana and Gino Barbo's eclectic taste blends southern style with modern touches for a home rife with imagination.

Fender Home Gallery: May 2007

Fender Home Gallery: May 2007

Lynee Fender taught herself to be a D.I.Y. Guru.

Bridgeforth Home Gallery: April 2007

Bridgeforth Home Gallery: April 2007

Inspired by a framed picture they'd had for years, Patti and Mike Bridgeforth built their dream home between Springfield and Rogersville.

Jackson Home Gallery: February 2007

Jackson Home Gallery: February 2007

The only structure of its kind in its neighborhood, this contemporary home nestled next to the James River combines the world travels and family talents of John and Rosemary Jackson.

Murray Home Gallery: January 2007

Murray Home Gallery: January 2007

Old World style mixed with modern conveniences makes you feel right at home at Gary and Macanna Murray's dwelling.

Coleman Houseboat Gallery: June 2008

Coleman Houseboat Gallery: June 2008

An exclusive sneak-peak at a super-customized houseboat.

Makuch Home Gallery: May 2008

Makuch Home Gallery: May 2008

A Branson family’s colonial home has room for a wine collection, a purse from Angelina Jolie, windows with lake views… and even six kids.

Blasi Home Gallery: April 2008

Blasi Home Gallery: April 2008

Springfield couple, Kira Blasi and Arch Watson, want to spend half the year here and half the year in Florida. So they downsized to a condo. And it’s perfect for them.

Geidd Home Gallery: March 2008

Geidd Home Gallery: March 2008

Faith and Ryan Giedd worked tirelessly to purchase the former Missouri State University presidential residence. Now it’s their family home.

Mitchem Home Gallery: February 2008

Mitchem Home Gallery: February 2008

The Mitchems hopped to the opposite side of Springfield and hopped to a drastically different design style when they built their custom home.

Sooter Home Gallery: January 2008

Sooter Home Gallery: January 2008

How a Drury architect let go of perfectionism and created a dream home.

Home Profile: The 417 Idea Home

Home Profile: The 417 Idea Home

The 417 Idea home is the culmination of more than two years of hard work by the 417 staff, builders, designers and countless workers. Here are the amazing photos. Enjoy

Hufft Home Gallery: August 2006

Hufft Home Gallery: August 2006

Explore a contemporary house by a 29-year-old Springfield native—who is now a New York architect.

Love Home Gallery: July 2006

Love Home Gallery: July 2006

A 2004 fire destroyed their house and about 75 percent of their possessions, but the Horton family—and their home—aren’t that easily beaten.

Pendleton Home Gallery: June 2006

Pendleton Home Gallery: June 2006

This home in Millwood combines carnival-esque touches with a completely personalized interior.

Weimer Home Gallery: May 2006

Weimer Home Gallery: May 2006

The Weimer family created their dream home with comfort and style in mind.

Prater Home Gallery: April 2006

Prater Home Gallery: April 2006

On display at the Prater home: contemporary ceramics, the great outdoors, and the personalities of each family member.

Schwab Home Gallery: March 2006

Schwab Home Gallery: March 2006

The Schwabs party like it’s 1799.

Carter Home Gallery: February 2006

Carter Home Gallery: February 2006

Beauty abounds at the Storys’ Branson lake house, but nothing tops the view.

5 Best Wet and Wild Slides
5 Best Wet and Wild Slides

Need a quick thrill? Join your kids and try out the five best water slides in 417-land.

5 Best Ways to Take a Dip
5 Best Ways to Take a Dip

Whether you hold a chip, pita or veggies, dive into the five best dips in 417-land.

Bird Bites: 5 Best Chicken Salads
Bird Bites: 5 Best Chicken Salads

These five restaurants have found a way to mix in the unexpected. with perennial spring and summer favorite.

Best Places To Work 2007

Using golden workplace standards, we found the 12 top-ranking companies in 417-land. What they have to offer might surprise you.

Best Places to Live 2006

After months of comprehensive research, we ranked the top 34 places to live in 417-land. Where does your hometown fall?

Top Attorneys 2007

Discover 30 of the best lawyers, as chosen by their peers, along with profiles of the Top 10.

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