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A few months ago, I was interviewed briefly for a segment of a home and garden show which would air on local television. As I prepared for the taping and fretted about what to wear, a coworker suggested I try outfits on and take a photo of them with my digital camera—from all angles.

Taking her advice, I soon discovered how a photograph objectively shows you what you can’t always see in a mirror. Where I pondered over my appearance—hair, clothes, shoes—in my reflection, the snapped images made the decision clear. This lesson has come in handy on many occasions since then, most recently when I tried on dozens of frames when buying new eyeglasses.

Sometimes, it’s great to get this same sense of objectivity when looking at our own homes. Day-to-day life keeps us from noticing the cluttered arrangement on top of the bookcase, or the dated look of our window treatments, or overgrown shrubs in the landscaping. Try taking a snapshot sometime and see what you think.

The people we feature in this makeover issue of Housetrends, all looked at their homes with that same critical eye, and decided it was time for a major change. Their “before” photos and sketches show us a kitchen, a bathroom and a generous yard which range from being horribly inadequate to not quite what the home-owners wanted. These are always some of my favorite features—it’s fun to see the dramatic transformation.

Here’s another fun fact: this year marks the tenth anniversary of Housetrends in Greater Cincinnati. To view our makeover—ten years and counting—visit Housetrends.com and see how far we’ve come.

Have fun looking,

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features 33 FIRED UP! Grill your next feast in the great outdoors

67 RUNNING WILD Add a little pizazz to the bathroom

85 HOMEARAMA® 2011 PREVIEW Get a sneak peek at what’s in store at this year’s show

55 ON tHE cOVER During a time of healing, a homeowner gave an artist carte blanche to create the bath of her dreams Photo by Robin Victor Goetz/RVGP, Inc.

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trends 20 LANDSCAPE TRENDS Restorative Power Water transforms the setting of an Indian Hill home

40 KITCHEN TRENDS It’s Not Where You Start, It’s Where You Finish An East Walnut Hills family takes their time with a kitchen makeover

55 BATHROOM TRENDS As Fate Would Have It After a year of tragedy, a chance meeting changed this homeowner’s life for good

78 DECORATING TRENDS Green with Envy Surround yourself with this soft, earthy hue and become one with nature

departments 12 FRESH FINDS The latest finds in furniture, flooring and lighting

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Water transforms the setting of an Indian Hill home

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There is something very special about fall-ing water. The sound soothes our senses after a busy day. Waterfalls provide serene sights, tranquil touches, mesmerizing movement. From shimmering sheets of water to tumbling cascades, water fea-tures bring the landscape to life.

No one understands this more than Drs. Richard and Susanne Lee. Residents of an Indian Hill home originally built by an Indian Prince, they dreamed of improving their overgrown landscape, using the transformative power of water.

“We really like water features,” explains Susanne. So much that they even have an indoor pond with goldfish.

“We wanted to turn our landscape into something unique, that gives pleasure from different angles and perspectives in the house and out, and that is tranquil,” she says. “We wanted it to have a natural feel, not too artificial, not too manicured.” The Lees travel extensively, so they need-ed an easy-care option as well.

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Assembling the teamWith these thoughts in mind, the Lees looked for local landscape designers on the web. They contacted four firms to submit designs. After studying the widely differing ideas, they chose the concept presented by Chris Wenning of Wenning Landesign Studio.

The design includes a front-yard pond with waterfalls, a smaller pond in the side yard, and a bubbling pondless water feature in the back. A man-made dry creek


with bridges helps with drainage issues.Wenning recommended Kevin

Werbrich, the owner of Werbrich’s Landscaping, to implement the plan. The landscape was installed by Werbrich and his team in 2009.

Then vs. nowBefore, there was a swimming pool in the front yard. “We didn’t really use it, and we didn’t want to have to take care

of it,” says Susanne.Now, large windows throughout the

house look out on a huge pond with three waterfalls. One hundred and fifty tons of stone were used in constructing this water feature. Werbrich melded the pond with the existing landscaping using outcrop-pings—hefty stones anchored into the landscape in various places to give a more natural appearance.

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Before, the house was hidden by over-grown trees. “You couldn’t see it from the street,” says the homeowner. “Now the view has been cleared. People can see parts of the house and a lot of interesting features, although the berm gives us some privacy.”

The berm was created using soil exca-vated for the front pond. Evergreens, grasses and other plants embellish the berm on the street side, and it is the back-drop for the roughly 30x40-foot pond and waterfall that faces the home.

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Before, there was a struggling wall of trees for noise abatement. Many very large trees needed to be replaced. Werbrich established a small forest of about 35 trees, conserving existing trees when pos-sible and adding new ones where needed. The small water feature on the back patio provides a musical backdrop to drown out potential traffic noise, too.

Before, the landscape was dark. Now, all of the water features and pathways are lit up at night. The lighting allows the Lees to easily take an evening stroll in the garden. It enables them to look out and enjoy the water features from indoors. “From every




There are no fish. The pond is undis-covered by frogs or pollywogs. The plan is to eventually add fish and plants, but this hasn’t happened yet. Still, the ponds see their share of wildlife—especially deer.

“We don’t encourage or discourage the deer—they just do what they want,” says Susanne. “Families will come out, sometimes with baby fawns, and drink

from the ponds. Doves often come down and have a drink, too, usually in pairs. It’s all natural.”

Most of the plants are deer-resistant, although not all. Werbrich states, “While not every plant is deer proof, we didn’t plant any deer candy out there either!” That would explain the absence of hosta, roses and daylilies.

single window, you look and see a differ-ent aspect of the pond. It’s just beautiful,” says Susanne. “Some lights look up from below the water, which is very dramatic.”

Werbrich used 100 percent LED light-ing for all of the water features and path-ways. This was quite an innovation in 2009, although LED garden lights are more commonly seen today.

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Family timeThe large pergola is a place for the family to relax and enjoy each other’s company. This includes Grandma, who lives with the Lees and loves to garden.

Grandma has a temperature-con-trolled greenhouse on the property, and a smaller pergola that has been fenced against the deer. Here she grows enor-mous melons, sometimes harvesting as many as 30 to 40 melons in a season, some weighing up to 20 pounds each!

Although she doesn’t speak English, Grandma was able to communicate with Werbrich and the rest of the installation

crew by the end of the project, using gestures and facial expressions. Now Grandma helps maintain the landscape by contributing to the pruning, weeding, and general cleanup.

Before, the landscape was messy and overgrown. After, “tranquil” is the word Susanne uses most to describe her new surroundings. She relishes how the water features have transformed the outdoor living space into a beautiful haven for relaxation, unwinding, and enjoying qual-ity time with family and friends.


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As the temperature outside rises, we all tend to get that urge to migrate outdoors. With a cool drink in hand, one of the first things we do is fire up the grill. Summer goes hand-in-hand with outdoor barbecues, and there’s nothing quite like cooking a juicy steak or pork tenderloin.

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few of us who might consider an eight-bedroom,

six-bath, 6,000-square-foot house a “starter” home.

These specifications sound more

along the lines of a grand place one

might hope to own after a handful

of residential trade-ups. But one

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eight times early in the first 4½ years of their marriage.

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moves that took the Smyths on a tour of several states

and a foreign country or two. The couple rented apart-

ments in each of these locations with life moving along

just fine until the day that Scott’s

launch of a year-long assignment in

Japan coincided with the news that

Kim was expecting their first child. F

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of miles away. Once that challeng-

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Southwestern Ohio roots and plant

themselves permanently. F “It was always our goal

to have our first house be our last house,” says Scott.

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Room to growWith baby Alexander in tow and plans for more children in mind, the two began their search. Four adequately sized bedrooms were at the top of their wish list, and older homes held a certain appeal. After looking in several Cincinnati neighborhoods, their realtor mentioned a circa 1892 Queen Anne Victorian in East Walnut Hills.

The couple scheduled a walk-through, not expecting much con-sidering their price range. When they pulled up to the house they were surprised and impressed with the home’s charming stone and brick façade complete with an expansive tiled front porch, and three floors of living space capped off with a slate-covered roof.

Inside the surprises kept coming. The home’s original owner was Charles Kruse, founder of the Kruse Hardware Company. Signs of his residency were still in place. Silver plated door hinges and knobs added a distinct touch, and original light fixtures hung from the ceiling with period-appropriate charm.

One more surpriseThen the couple opened the door that led to the kitchen.

“I was speechless,” Kim says. But not in a good way. The only things standing in the large space were a massive sink and a 1940s-style oven. “It was a mess,” she says.

Despite the unpleasant surprise, the couple decided to make the leap and bought the home claiming now, from an older perspec-tive that they were “young and stupid.”

Ready, set, waitBefore they even took possession of the house, the Smyths hired a kitchen designer. Based on her plan, they purchased all new appli-ances and positioned them that they could function in the existing space before the renovation was underway. Then along came an “unexpected project.” The garage needed major structural work and finances and efforts needed to focus there first.

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Then a couple of years went by, along came one child, then another, there were a few meetings with more kitchen designers along the way, and before they knew it, over a decade had passed.

In the meantime, Scott says, “If we had anyone over, they weren’t allowed to go in the kitchen. Only family members could see it.” And even then, he says, “The theory was to eat as fast as you can and leave, it was not a pleasant place to be.”

“It was embarrassing,” says Kim.Finally the couple decided they were ready to roll. As Kim was

poking around on the Internet, she came across a farmhouse-style kitchen she loved on the Auer Kitchens website. She met with that kitchen’s designer, Cathy Osborne, and felt from the start that Osborne clearly understood the Smyths’ wishes for the space.

“After ten years of thinking about it,” says Scott, “we knew what we wanted.”

For example, the couple wanted to save and reuse many of the room’s existing materials, including subway tiles on the walls, encaustic floor tiles, a tin ceiling, door and window frames, and a striking German silver sink. Plus five doorways made the space layout a bit of a challenge as well.

Osborne admits that two of the doorways posed a particular challenge for her. “There was a space between the kitchen and the dining room that held two walls at an angle—a very unusual angle,” she says. “The pattern in the floor followed that angle, something which made the house really distinctive. Keeping those two walls became, to me, critical.”




LEFT: Nicholas 6, and Catherine 10, have a snack with Dad. The angled wall Osborne refers to can be seen behind them. THIS PAGE: This door (bottom), which originally led to the angled walls and but-ler’s pantry, was reused in another part of the kitchen. The copper knobs on the oven (left) inspired a theme which includes the range hood and farmhouse sink.

CoppersmythsTo serve as additional inspiration for the design, the Smyths showed Osborne a photo of a LaCornue range they had seen in a London store window while vacationing without children for the first time in their marriage.

“Obviously the range didn’t look like it was built in 1892,” says Kim, “but I thought it looked sympathetic to the age of our house.”

Plus, the range had distinctive copper knobs that appealed to the couple.

“Since copper has long been associated with cooking, Kim and I agreed that it would be great to use it throughout our kitchen,” says Scott.

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Work gets underwayArmed with her parameters, Osborne got busy with the design. Plans included removing a closet designed for storing the fine china, and bumping out the wall between the kitchen and the butler’s pantry to expand the space by a little over three feet. This move introduced a new window into the kitchen.

“The two windows were radically different from one another,” Osborne says. “I had to do something to make that look okay.” So she added some decorative open shelves above the window to cre-ate balance. This is where the Smyths now display their collection of copper forms.

A chase between the two windows contains plumbing that runs to the second floor. Countertops needed to accommodate this 30-inch wide, 12-inch deep space. However, underneath, this shal-low cabinetry created the perfect niche for the microwave.

To handle the construction side of things, the Smyths hired Brian McFarland, who was a contractor their neighbors had recently used for a large renovation project. Both the homeowners and Osborne sing high praises for McFarland’s skill in salvaging materials within the space.

The craftsman recreated the whole backsplash with tiles that were originally in other parts of the kitchen. The same goes for the floor—tiles were carefully pulled up in one section and moved to another to accommodate the space’s new footprint.

“Not many people would have taken the time that he did,” says Scott.

LEFT: This hutch holds several pieces Scott brought home from Japan. THIS PAGE: The before photo (above left) shows how the tile was moved and repurposed to make way for the hutch. A new door with glass panels (top) swings open to a

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The contractor salvaged this German silver sink from the original butler’s pantry. The relatively soft surface was used to protect fine china and crys-tal during washings. The cylindrical shapes are clever overflows and stops.

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Everybody’s happyFinally, the project, which began in October of 2009, wrapped up the fol-lowing spring and everyone involved came out happy with the results.

“I had a budget in mind—that’s the type of work I do—and we came in under budget. There were no horror stories—none,” says Scott.

Kim, the family’s primary cook, admits that she used to prepare meals based on what was easy to cook due to the complete lack of countertop space in her old kitchen.

Now, the couple agrees, the fare has stepped up a bit. Kim prepares intricate meals and the family spends “an insane amount of time” in the new space according to Scott.

Plus, the Smyths are hosting a lot more parties these days. Families, friends and recently a few soccer teams have found themselves gather-ing around the new kitchen’s island.

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finding an architect that’s right for youA great place to start is the listing of residential archi-tects featured in this publication. Check out the firms’ websites and ask acquaintances if they are familiar with them. Ask homebuilders or remodeling contractors for recommendations, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for yard signs in your neighborhood. Nothing shows off an architect’s work better than the real thing.

Once you have a few candidates in mind, contact them for an initial interview. Architects are eager to describe their design approach, show you examples of their work, and provide you with references. We’re confident you will find one whose process, expertise, and personality are right for you.

The Cincinnati Chapters of the American Institute of Architects and Congress of Residential Architecture announce the recipients of our third annual Residential Design Awards.

All of the award-winning homes highlighted in these pages have one thing in common—an architect who used creativity, problem solving skills, and expertise in building systems to create a remarkable place to live.

It’s a common misconception that architects only design public buildings such as office buildings, and schools. As these projects illustrate, this is hardly the case. Many archi-tects specialize in residential design, providing design services for projects ranging from a new custom home to a kitchen or outdoor entertainment space.

Residential architects come in all shapes and sizes. Some prefer clean, modern lines, while others favor more traditional styles. Most are proficient in a range of styles, responding to the wishes of each client, or the character of the home or neighborhood. Many architects have a high degree of expertise in green design, while others have considerable experience addressing the specific needs of older adults and aging-in-place. You will find that architects are knowledgeable, willing to listen, and eager to develop a solution that’s tailored to meet your needs.

MISSION STATEMENTThe purpose of the Congress of Residential

Architecture (CORA) is to provide a continuing forum for advocating and enhancing residential architecture by all individuals, both professionals

and non-professionals, that share a common interest in improving the quality of the homes

and communities we live in.

The 2011 AIA Cincinnati/CORAwards

drawing dept This Fort Thomas addition/remodeling rediscovers the essence of the American farmhouse both inside and out (see cover photo) through the expose’ of existing materials and proportions. The kitchen, warmed by a new stone hearth, uses Shaker inspired cabinetry to create a seamless dialog between the adjacent light-filled entry, tack room, office and breakfast room beyond.

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Ryan Duebber Architect, LLC Bermuda style shutters provide privacy and shade for this covered terrace addition overlooking Four Bridges Golf Course in Liberty Township making it the perfect setting for an intimate dinner or entertaining larger groups.

Kepes Architecture The deep porches and tall windows of this new home on Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina help keep it cool with shade and ocean breezes. Painted wood walls and bead board ceilings contribute to the casual elegance of this comfortable beach house.

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RWA Architects The family room fireplace in this addition features rounded stones like those found on the shore of this Burt Lake, Michigan retreat. Clipped bead board ceilings, intimate porches, and exposed rafter tails help maintain a comfortable cottage feel for a home that nearly doubled in size.

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RWA Architects, Inc. By removing bearing walls and supporting the floor above with wood beams and stainless steel columns, this renovation transformed a cramped and dysfunctional Mount Lookout kitchen into an open and inviting contemporary space.

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RWA Architects, Inc. Inspired by the older homes in its estab-lished Hyde Park neighborhood, this new home has authentic period architectural details with all the amenities of a twenty-first century home.

Ryan Duebber Architect, LLC In this Symmes Township home, a rejuvenating, spa-like atmosphere was achieved with this meticulously detailed master bath renovation that features the homeowner’s original artwork on the walls.

Architects Plus Providing sustainably designed apartment living for Miami University students, Campus Commons is anticipating LEED Silver certification from the US Green Building Council.

RWA Architects, Inc. Brushed stainless steel countertops, quilted maple veneer cabinets, glass tile, and a curved window wall with a garden view make this a delightfully modern kitchen in this Hyde Park home.

New Custom HomeHonorable Mention

Multiple Unit HousingHonorable Mention


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*Architects Plus, Inc. www.architectsplus.com 513-984-1070

*Beck Architecturewww.beckarchitects.com513-651-5550

*Bricker & Associates, [email protected]

City Studios Architecturewww.citystudiosarch.com513-621-0750

*Cynthia Williams Architectwww.cynthiawilliamsarchi-tect.com513-321-6444

*D’Alessio [email protected]

*Denis L. Back & [email protected]

*drawing deptwww.drawingdept.com513-272-8080

*Great Traditions Homeswww.gtldc.com 513-563-4070

*John Senhauser Architectswww.senhauserarchitects.com513-381-1669

*Kepes Architecturewww.kepesarchitecture.com513-373-2528

*LG Tokarsky – Architect, LLCwww.tokarskyarch.com513-229-8899

*Mary Cassinelli Architect, [email protected]

*McConnell & Ewing Architects, Inc.www.me-architects.com513-234-0900

*RWA Architects, Inc.www.rwaarchitects.com513-321-9506

*Ryan Duebber Architect, LLCwww.rda-architecture.com513-351-5141

*SKL Architecture, LLCwww.skl-arch.com513-376-7882

*Stan Better AIA, Architectswww.stanbetter.com513-242-5000

Studio for Architecture, Inc.www.viewpointstudio.com 513-932-8780

Thomas R. Warner, Architectwww.thomasrwarnerarchi-tect.com513-321-1613

Tim Jeckering Architects, Inc.www.jeckeringarchitects.com513-542-2500

* Denotes AIA member firmAdditional resources:

American Institute of Architects (AIA)www.aia.org/value

AIA Cincinnatiwww.aiacincinnati.org513.421.4661

Congress of Residential Architecture (CORA)www.corarchitecture.org

US Green Building Council (USGBC)www.greenhomeguide.com

“How To Work With An Architect”by Gerald Lee Morosco, AIA

To find out more about these award-winning designs including the complete project team, go to www.aiacincinnati.org and click on “Design”

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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ARCHITECT AND OTHER “BUILDING DESIGNERS”?

Like doctors and lawyers, an architect must be licensed by his or her state to practice their profession. To qualify, he or she must earn a 5-6 year professional degree from an accredited school of architecture, complete a three year internship, and pass a rigorous licensing exam that tests for competence in building systems and life-safety.

Credentials commonly used by architects:

AIA – Member of the American Institute of Architects, the leading professional organization for architects in the United States.

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After a year of tragedy, a chance

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homeowner’s life for goodBy Alice P. Drake | Photos by Robin Victor Goetz/RVGP, Inc.

It was, Sandy says, one of the toughest

times in her life. First she was delivered a

devastating blow when her husband Steve

was stricken with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)

and passed away just three months after the

initial diagnosis. Next her beloved sister Joyce

passed away from cancer one year and almost

two months later. But instead of listening to

those who said not to take on any major proj-

ects during her grieving period, Sandy decided

to take control of her life and do just that.

Fresh startThe homeowner wanted to turn over a new leaf and make her house fit who she was after that terrible period of time, instead of staring at the same walls that saw her and her late husband enter-taining friends and family while raising two children together. “I needed to make this house my own. My friends and family helped me so much through that difficult time, but I wanted to be able to share my house with people again.”

Fast forward ten months later and her house has been totally transformed from average to awesome. The kitchen, family room and all the bathrooms were blown out, redesigned and remodeled by Jim Stephens of Van Gogh Capabilities and his well qualified crew with Sandy’s tastes in mind. “The projects took a long time but I trusted Jim so much because he is the best,” says Sandy.

The process began with a new roof, then new Pella windows and doors were installed, which proved to be fortuitous because the contractor was Jasen Stephens, the son of Jim. When Sandy mentioned that she was thinking about remodeling her kitchen and bathrooms, Jasen directed her to his dad for the job.

Carte blanche“I was given a clean palette where I virtually designed and picked 90 percent of everything with her approval,” says Stephens. “Sandy just had faith in me.”

They started with miscellaneous odds and ends throughout the house then tackled the major projects, such as the master bath-room and full bath off of the family room. Stephens worked with Bob Harrigan to create the custom vanity in the master bathroom that would work in a smaller space.

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“Bob told me I pushed him to his limit with my ideas, but he is absolutely an ace,” says Stephens.

Harrigan was able to create the illusion that the cabinetry over the sink has three doors on both sides, when in fact the right side does have three functioning doors while the left side houses a pullout magnifying mirror in two faux doors. The cabinetry was designed with Sandy’s wish to conceal her beauty products and toiletries without ruin-ing the symmetry of the piece. Receptacles were placed inside the cabinetry to hide away cords also.

The curved wall was developed to answer for the skylight’s position without having to compromise shower stall space or design. The statue of the woman draped in a cloth hugging her legs was originally positioned in the living room, but was moved to the shelf at the top of the cut off column of the rounded wall for the photo shoot. That action not only brought up a fond memory for Sandy, but also fit perfectly with the theme of the master suite. “I found that statue at HomeGoods after Steve had passed, and I remember looking at it thinking the woman was me and I was going to be okay,” says Sandy. “I don’t feel alone anymore because I have a lot of people around me who love me. I might find peace when I am soaking in that tub with candles going.”

Figuring out how to take the soaking tub Sandy requested and mask the spigot and valves was another challenge that kept Stephens thinking both day and night. He did not want another column in the bathroom (“That would have been gaudy and I don’t do gaudy,” states Stephens), so coming up with a solution that would work, putting the spigot in the ceiling while not freezing the pipes in the cold zone of the attic, took some

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doors on both sides, when in fact the right side does have three functioning doors while the left side houses a pullout magnifying mirror in two faux doors. The cabinetry was designed with Sandy’s wish to conceal her beauty products and toiletries without ruin-ing the symmetry of the piece. Receptacles were placed inside the cabinetry to hide away cords also.

to compromise shower stall space or design. The statue of the woman draped in a cloth hugging her legs was originally positioned in the living room, but was moved to the shelf at the top of the cut off column of the rounded wall for the photo shoot. That action not only brought up a fond memory for Sandy, but also fit perfectly with the theme of the master suite. “I found that statue at HomeGoods after Steve had passed, and I remember looking at it thinking the woman was me and I was going to be okay,” says Sandy. “I don’t feel alone anymore because I have a lot of people around me who love me. I might find

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ResouRces Designer/contractor: Jim stephens, Van Gogh capabilities; Cabinetry: Bob Harrigan Woodworking; Flooring: The Tile shop; Shower, tub, sinks, faucets, lighting: Ferguson enterprises; Countertops: Pesce Marble & Granite; Windows, doors: Pella, installed by Jasen stephens; Roofing: Kevin Hobbs

serious planning. Stephens’ “Eureka!” moment came when he decided to create a box in the ceiling, which would allow the water to run out of the ceiling-mount bath filler while being able to insulate the pipes. The bathtub valves and handles are tucked away in and under a bonus stone shelf with granite countertops that blends in nicely with the vanity.

The bathroom off the family room, or “spa bathroom” as Sandy calls it, is a tighter space that needed a bit of flair, as it is the room that would be used most often by visi-tors. The tile choice is a deeper tone, so it was lightened visually by the accent stone and neutral paint color. The vessel sink bowl is highlighted by a brushed nickel frame and minimal cabinetry above the commode gives storage without taking away from overall space.

Happily ever after After the long haul, Sandy is thrilled with her house and the outcome of the enormous renovations. As an added bonus, while working together, Sandy and Jim built a strong friendship and both feel that during the process they gained a better understanding of the importance of living their lives to the fullest.

“Tomorrow is a gift,” says Stephens. “And I have learned from the best.”


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Collina Bella Casa

The Collina Bella Casa sits on a beautiful hilltop

home site that features amaz-ing valley views. This eclectic

Tudor is a warm and invit-ing, yet functional home

that offers three levels with a first-floor master suite. The

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THe COLLINA BELLA CASA FeaTURes 7,100 sQUaRe FeeT.

BuilderJim Daniels and Tammy HicksDaniels Hicks Homes513-791-6898www.danielshomes.com

Jim Daniels has appeared in 19 HOMEARAMA® shows, winning

a multitude of awards and accolades throughout his tenure. After a career in engineering, this third generation homebuilder turned to home construction to fulfill his desire to build one-of-a-kind, elegant homes. Daniels is working with Tammy Hicks, who has 25 years expe-rience as a controller, on this year’s show home. Daniels and Hicks are excited to debut their new partnership at this year’s HOMEARAMA® and showcase their synergy of talent.

Daniels Hicks Homes • 513-791-6898 • www.danielshomes.com

1. new BRUnswiCk

The new BrunswiCk features three levels of living with a finished basement. The new Brunswick plan’s

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nels some northern inspiration. a delicate balance of modern and traditional can be seen in the entry. informal areas of the kitchen, morning room, and

gathering room take advantage of the exterior outdoor setting with expansive glass throughout the back. The

family foyer provides a functional drop zone for coats, shopping bags and backpacks when entering from the

garage. a first floor guest room could easily be con-verted to a home office offering flexible uses. upstairs,

the owner’s retreat bath and sleeping area are separated by a formal alcove, the spa bath to the left and the bed-

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The New BruNswick features three levels of living with a finished basement. The New Brunswick plan’s

namesake comes from our northern neighbors—the canadian coastal province of the same name and chan-

nels some northern inspiration. A delicate balance of modern and traditional can be seen in the entry. informal areas of the kitchen, morning room, and

gathering room take advantage of the exterior outdoor setting with expansive glass throughout the back. The

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room with double tray ceiling to the right.

Featuring 5,493 square Feet, the New BruNswick is expeCted to sell For $973,000.

Builderdavid g. dreesZaring premier homes 513-874-3534www.zaring.com

Zaring is a wholly- owned subsidiary of The Drees Com-pany, founded in 1928. As Greater Cincinnati’s finest upscale luxury home builder, Zaring Premier offers a com-plete line of exclusive flexible floor plans designed to make your home uniquely yours. Located in the area’s most sought after neighborhoods, Zaring Premier invites you to discover the distinctive look and quality crafts-manship that have long been the hall-mark of the company.

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Manchester

The ManchesTer is meticulously customized to meet the lifestyle needs of its owners and young

family. each area of the home has been specifically designed for the children, the parents, and their

careers. The Manchester represents a transitional design with quality and craftsmanship throughout. The first floor master suite provides a comfortable

owner’s retreat with a glamorous bathroom and a relaxing sitting area. The second floor is for the

kids with their own living and entertainment area, a bonus room and large bedrooms. The kitchen

and great room flow together and connect to the covered rear deck, for a massive entertainment and

gathering spot. The home office and workspace have been specifically designed to allow for the suc-

cess of a career while simultaneously enjoying the comforts of home. Throughout the interior and exte-rior particular attention to woodworking and details

on craftsmanship are obvious.

Featuring 4,700 square Feet, the Manchester has sold For $672,000.

BuilderJack, sue, Mike and Jeff WielandJack h. Wieland Builders inc.513-383-9918www.wieland builders.com

Jack H. Wieland Builders has built homes in HOMEARAMA® for 18 years and prides themselves on the industry’s simple basics of hard work, quality and craftsmanship. “When we go to work….we think of you coming home” is our company philosophy that holds true meaning. Wieland Builders believes that their company is what you should expect out of your homebuilding experience with radical communication with each customer, working to the custom-er’s budget, and providing a higher quality home that exceeds the industry today.

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3. KiMBerly ann

The Kimberly ann is named after builder Dan Willig’s wife, whom he says “has been instrumental to our suc-

cess.” This authentic arts and crafts detailing throughout this LeeD home recalls a bygone era while the ameni-ties and layout are tailored to current technology and lifestyle. The beamed ceilings and tapered craftsman

columns are present throughout the wide open foyer, for-mal dining, and great room areas. The kitchen and great

room have a vaulted ceiling anchored with a series of rustic stained trusses and accented with a two-story stone

fireplace and stained built-ins. The master suite offers a relaxing respite with the tray bedroom ceiling along with

the floating tray in the master bath. an open stair with its paneled wall and wood railing leads to the lower level

entertaining area that holds a billiards room with stone wainscoting, bar with tin ceiling, game area, and fully

furnished media room. The lower level offers a walkout with access to the rear and connection up to outdoor

covered porches with stained wood ceilings.

Featuring 5,000 square Feet, the KiMberly ann is expected to sell For $769,000.

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The Kimberly Ann is named after builder Dan Willig’s wife, whom he says “has been instrumental to our suc-

cess.” This authentic Arts and Crafts detailing throughout this LEED home recalls a bygone era while the ameni-ties and layout are tailored to current technology and lifestyle. The beamed ceilings and tapered Craftsman

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room have a vaulted ceiling anchored with a series of rustic stained trusses and accented with a two-story stone

fireplace and stained built-ins. The master suite offers a relaxing respite with the tray bedroom ceiling along with

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entertaining area that holds a billiards room with stone wainscoting, bar with tin ceiling, game area, and fully

furnished media room. The lower level offers a walkout with access to the rear and connection up to outdoor

covered porches with stained wood ceilings.

Featuring 5,000 square Feet, the Kimberly Ann is expected to sell For $769,000.

Builderdan WilligWillig greystone custom homes513-379-5787www.greystone countryhomes.com

Greystone Homes has been building custom homes in the Tri-State area since 1992. They are a family-owned business and understand that choosing your home is one of the most impor-tant decisions in your life. Their great-est reward comes from the recognition they receive from their homeowners. They take pride in creating homes that are as beautiful to look at as they are comfortable to live in. Each Greystone home offers a combination of quality materials and superior design to cre-ate a customized home that is uniquely yours. Greystone won “Favorite Floor Plan” at the 2010 CiTiRAMA® home show.

Willig greystone Custom Homes • 513-379-5787 • www.greystonecountryhomes.com

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AugustA

The AugusTA offers 3,517 square feet of space on the first floor, then adds another 2,785 square feet of

finished space in the basement. The team of Paul studer, Mike studer and Mike Frimming of studer Residential

Designs were the design planners who worked with Justin Doyle Homes on the fine tuning detail to fit the home

owners’ exact needs. This French Countrystyle offering has been sold.

FeAturing 6,302 squAre Feet, the AugustA sold For $815,000.

BuilderJustin doyle Justin doyle homes513-445-2111www.justindoylehomes.com

Justin Doyle has a Mechanical Engineering degree from The Ohio State

University with a focus in Industrial Engineering. In its first HOMEARAMA® appearance, Justin Doyle Homes is proud to be one of the few “100% Certified Energy Star Builders” in the state of Ohio. Their quality has been tested and proven over and over again, which is why they back it up with Ohio’s longest warranty. Their team of engineers designs every home with the best materials and subcontractors available in the market and customizes every plan to meet the homeowner’s exact needs.

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BUILDING MATERIALSKelly Bros. Home & Design Center ...52www.kellybros.comMarsh Building Products ...................53www.marshbuild.comMcCabe Lumber...............................82www.mccabelumber.com

CARPENTRYC&W Custom Woodworking ...........48www.candwcustomwoodworking.com

EVENTSHomearama ......................................84www.cincybuilders.com

FLOORING & CARPETBluford Jackson & Son, Inc................36www.blufordjackson.comCarpetland ........................................15www.carpetone.comMcSwain Carpets & Floors ...............91www.mcswaincarpets.com

FURNITUREBova Furniture ...........Between 74 & 75www.bovafurniture.comDZIN ................................................37www.dzinhome.comFrontRoom Furnishings ..................100www.frontroomfurnishings.comVoltage ..............................................95www.voltagefurniture.comWatson’s ...........................................13www.watsons.com

GLASS / SHOWERS / GLASS REPAIRBasco ................................................31www.bascoshowerenclosures.comCustom Solutions .............................62www.alluringglass.com Ryan’s All Glass .................................39www.ryansallglass.com

GRANITE / TILE / STONECincinnati Stoneworks .....................76www.cincinnatistoneworks.comMont Granite ......................................2www.montgranite.comStone Statements..............................29www.stonestatements.com

HARDSCAPESDistinctive Patios ..............................62www.distinctivepatios.com

HOME BUILDERSToebben Builders ..............................38www.toebben.comWoods on Wilkens ...........................18www.woodsonwilkens.com

INTERIOR DESIGNDecorating Den ................................94www.decoratingden.comDesigns on Madison ..........................94www.designsonmadison.comEvolodesign ......................................19www.evolodesign.comHoffman & Albers Interiors ................3www.hoffmanandalbersinteriors.comInteriors Plus ....................................95www.InteriorsPlusMason.comRM-Interiors .....................................93www.rm-interiors.comSimply Rearranged ............................93www.simplyrearranged.com

KITCHEN & BATH DESIGNAuer Kitchens ...................................36www.auerkitchens.comHandcrafted Amish Furniture, LLC ..52www.handcraftedamish.com Howard’s Kitchen Studio ..................32www.howardskitchenstudio.comKitchen Solutions ..............................80www.solutions4kitchens.comLegacy Kitchens ................................50www.legacykitchensonline.comThe Kitchen Design Studio ...............98www.thekdstudio.com

LANDSCAPINGBrentwood Landscape & Design Inc. .64wwwbrentwoodlandscape.comJ.R. Thomas Landscaping, Inc. ............7www.jrthomaslandscaping.comMeyer Aquascapes ............................30www.aquascapes.comNo Limits Landscaping, Inc ...............51www.nolimitslandscaping.comSeiler’s Landscaping ..........................17www.seilerslandscaping.comTinkerturf Lawn & Landscape ..........81www.tinkerturf.comWerbrich’s Landscaping ....................77www.werbrichslandscaping.com

LIGHTINGA&S Lighting Center .........................95www.a-s-electric.comLighting EFX .....................................16www.lightingefx.comSwitch ...............................................18www.switchcollection.com

MARBLE RESTORATIONMarblelife ..........................................80www.marblelife.com

POOLS AND SPASDon Marcum’s Pool Care, Inc. .........74www.poolstuffplus.comSuperior Pools ..................................66www.superiorpools.us

REMODELINGMultiple Design Solutions, LLC ........64www.multipledesignsolutionsllc.comNeal’s Design Remodel ......................9www.neals.comPendery Construction ......................75www.penderyconstruction.comRobert Lucke Group ........................30www.robertluckegroup.comThe V Collective ...............................92www.thevcollective.comTowne Remodeling ...........................63www.towneremodeling.com

RETAILBizarre Bazaar ..................................95Diamonds Rock ................................83www.diamondsrock.comHome by Design Studio....................94www.homebydesignstudio.comRenaissance Garden Ornament ........76www.rengarden.com

SCREENSScreeneze .........................................93www.screeneze.com

STAINED GLASSStained Glass Overlay .......................93www.stainedglassbysgo.com

WINDOW TREATMENTSApollo Draperies ..............................54www.apollodraperies.com

WINDOWS AND DOORSAE Door & Window Co. .................4,5www.aedoorsales.comChampion ........................................49www.championfactorydirect.comCincinnati Entry Point .......................11www.upgrademydoor.com

APPLIANCESCustom Distributors ........................99

HARDSCAPESDistinctive Patios ..............................62

MARBLE RESTORATIONMarblelife ..........................................80

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