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FROM THE GROUND UP 

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ON THE COVER 

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NEW HOMES 

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ANNIVERSARY 

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INTERIOR DESIGN 

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Real estate professional shares 

approach to buying and selling 

a home in Greater Cincinnati 

KITCHEN 

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Downsizing 

by 

Design 

Right place dictates the 

right time for a Mariemont 

condominium purchase 

BY AMY HOWELL HIRT | Photos by Daniel Feldkamp 

In the real estate market, sometimes opportunity 

knocks and you have to respond. Even though you’ve 

only been in your current home for four years. Even 

though you weren’t looking to downsize for another 

five years. And even though you already have your 

hands full looking for a condo in Florida. ➻ 

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This was the less-than-convenient situation a couple found 

themselves in when they heard about plans for Hampstead Park in 

Mariemont. The 18-unit project, developed by Greiwe Development, 

North American Properties, and Sibcy Cline, would offer them a 

walkable neighborhood, the lock-and-leave ease of condo living and 

the chance to design their space with the help of their longtime 

friend Douglas Greiwe, principal designer with Greiwe Interiors. 

Although the timing wasn’t ideal, it was all too good to pass up. 

“We thought we better seize the opportunity,” the owner says. 

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Getting in early 

Hampstead Park was just a concrete slab 

when they put down their deposit. Like 

many owners in Greiwe’s five condo developments 

in Mariemont, the couple was 

looking to scale back on square footage but 

also shift their lifestyle. 

“Our kids had all left town and we knew 

we were going to be seasonal (in Ohio). And 

we realized we were only using two or three 

rooms out of a big house,” the owner says of 

their previous home in Indian Hill. 

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Located on Miami Road, Hampstead Park is a short walk to the restaurants, 

shops and entertainment options in Mariemont’s village square. And that’s by 

design. 

“Owners of our residences have purchased a lifestyle, not just a condo,” says Rick 

Greiwe, principal of Greiwe Development. The developer intentionally selects properties 

that are within a block of town centers so that “the community is the condo 

owner’s amenity,” he says. 

For this couple, the location was a key selling point, and a unit on the third floor 

sealed the deal. Beyond offering beautiful views of Mariemont’s historic buildings 

and mature trees, the 10 and 11-foot vaulted ceilings and expansive windows 

“make it feel so much larger,” the homeowner reflects. ➻ 

1 The white kitchen maintains a classic 

aesthetic, with furniture-like cabinetry 

accented with corbels and finished with an 

off-white glaze. 2 The exterior design of 

the building is a modern take on English 

cottage design and was inspired by the 

neighboring Albert Place, which was built 

in 1924. 3 The oil painting over the dining 

room’s sideboard is by local artist Karen 

Rolfes. 4 “The sofas and drapery in the 

great room definitely set off the color 

scheme,” the owner says. 



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An old friend on board 

After signing on the dotted line, the 

couple immediately began collaborating 

with Douglas Greiwe to take their style 

a little lighter and brighter. Having 

worked together for 28 years on four 

projects, “they really just trusted us,” 

Greiwe says. 

Starting with the couple’s colorful 

artwork and a few furniture pieces from 

their previous home, the team found 

the sweet spot between traditional and 

transitional. Warm wood finishes and 

classic elements bring depth while powerful 

patterns and simple lines infuse 

fresh energy. 

“It’s just a cleaner style all around,” 

Greiwe says. 

The power of patterns 

While the couple replaced their mahogany 

dining room set with a fresher 

farm-style table, furniture throughout 

the dining and living areas has traditional 

lines. Yet, graphic elements 

take the look to a transitional place. 

In the dining room, ladder-back chairs 

pair with a honeycomb-patterned rug 

and overlapping circles on the front 

of a sideboard. In the great room, 

an abstract animal print and modified 

paisley offer an update on classic 

designs, as well as the rolled arms and 

nailhead trim of two sofas and the 

turned legs of an end table. 

Wallpaper is a major player throughout 

the home’s décor—even where it’s 

barely perceptible, but it really shines 

in the baths. 

In the master bath, a spunky stylized 

animal print winks at the poise of a 

crystal chandelier while continuing an 

ethereal blue hue from the bedroom. 

And in the powder room—a favorite 

place for statement-making wallcoverings—the 

vibrant energy of an oversized 

floral pattern places the elegant 

vanity, gilded mirror and traditional 

sconces in a playful light. 

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Traditional warmth 

To balance the condo’s vaulted ceilings and calming palette, the designers introduced 

warm wood and iron finishes. Engineered walnut flooring runs throughout 

the living space while beams in the kitchen and great room help “bring the ceiling 

down and make it feel cozier,” says Elizabeth Longaberger, associate designer with 

Greiwe Interiors. The coziness continues when the Town and Country fireplace 

glows on a wall opposite the two sofas. 

In the white kitchen, wood paneling accentuates the glassware and serving 

pieces displayed in glass-front cabinets, contributing to a furniture-like look. And 

although light fixtures in the kitchen, great room and dining room have clean lines, 

the iron finish gives them warmth and dimension. ➻ 

5 Just off the front entry, vibrant wallpaper makes the powder room pop. 

6 In the study, textured wallpaper resembling wood paneling makes the space feel cozy. 



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A new way of life 

During the construction phase, the 

couple lived in their newly purchased 

Florida home. When their 

Hampstead Park condo was finished 

last May, they settled into the 

Mariemont community that’s just 

as enjoyable as they’d imagined. 

“We love being in an active neighborhood,” 

the owner says. “We walk 

to dinner quite often.” 

Now that both new homes are 

in place, the snowbirds plan to 

split their time between Ohio and 

Florida. 

“It was a lot of change all at once, 

but it’s been worth it,” the owner 

says. 8 

RESOURCES 

Builder/Developer North 

American Properties/Greiwe 

Development, Rick Greiwe; Interior, 

kitchen and bath design Douglas 

Greiwe, Greiwe Interiors; Architect 

Sari Lehtinen, M+A Architects; 

Lighting, furniture, mantel, 

window treatments, accessories 

Greiwe Interiors; Fireplace Town 

and Country, Bromwell’s; Kitchen 

and bath cabinetry Kitchen 

Views Cabinetry; Countertops 

and backsplash Sims-Lohman; 

Appliances Thermador dishwasher, 

range, refrigerator, and U-Line 

Wine cooler, Keidel; Sinks Kohler, 

Keidel; Kitchen faucets Greiwe 

Interiors; Bath and shower tile 

Carpetland Carpet One; Tub Kohler; 

Paint Sherwin-Williams; Flooring 

Schumacher & Co.; Windows 

Renewal by Andersen; Landscape 

designer Martin Koepke Design; 

Architectural landscape lighting 

and design Rob Ellis 

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7 Porcelain tile in the master bath 

mimics Calacatta gold marble. 8 A 

barely perceptible grasscloth-like 

weave wallpaper wraps the master 

bedroom with serenity, accentuating 

the clean style of the four-poster bed. 

9 Every light fixture in the home was 

chosen carefully to add just the right 

bit of jewelry to the space. 10 The 

walls of the master bath’s shower are 

covered in the same porcelain tile as 

the room’s floor. 11 Textures, colors 

and patterns are on the calmer end of 

the spectrum in the master bedroom. 

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Mason homeowners transition 

from traditional in custom build 

BY SARAH J. DILLS | Photos by Connie Kimsey 

When Westsiders Joe and Kim Jones decided to sell the family 

home and move closer to their two children and five grandchildren, 

they considered it fate that Carol Grubb came into 

their lives. Carol is a realtor with Comey & Shepherd and 

interior designer at family-owned ID Cincinnati Furniture and 

Interior Design. She is one of a handful of interior designers 

in the area who work with their clients from lot selection to 

granite selection. “Carol’s been here for everything—down 

to the doorknob selection,” Kim says of her first custombuilding 

experience. ➻ 

One of the 

smartest things we 

did was sell everything 

from our old house 

and start new. 

—Kim Jones 

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The custom range 

hood is a focal point 

in the kitchen. 

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Into the woods 

Joe and Kim were drawn to the wooded acreage behind a 

lot they found in Kensington, where their home was eventually 

built by Classic Living Homes. The couple loves the 

amenities of the community and how close it is to shopping 

and dining, yet tucked away from traffic and noise. 

Out with the old 

Kim created Pinterest pages with ideas of what she was 

looking for in her custom build. The couple’s former home 

was very traditional and dark and they wanted a more 

open, transitional home for their family to gather, cook 

and celebrate. 

“One of the smartest things we did was sell everything 

from our old house and start new,” Kim says. “It’s been 

seamless with Carol by our side.” 

“Carol would have multiple options ready for us every 

time we met,” Joe adds. “Our trip to Ferguson Lighting 

was probably our longest appointment just because of 

all the options. Carol had it narrowed down to chrome or 

black iron.” 

“I’m so glad we went with the black,” Kim adds as the 

three agree. 

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Spaetzle, lasagna and cookies 

At the top of Kim’s kitchen wish list 

was a large island where she could 

bake with her grandkids. “We moved in 

twelve days before Christmas, and the 

island was perfect for baking with my 

grandkids,” Kim says. 

The light countertop surfaces and 

cabinetry contrast nicely with the black 

fixtures and dark accent of a paint 

called Cyberspace on the coffered ceiling 

and in the pantry. “They were willing 

to take risks,” Carol says of her 

clients. “The Ohio Tile backsplash ties 

the space together perfectly.” 

A favorite feature of the space is the 

custom hood designed by Kim and 

Carol. It is a two-tone metal, one-ofa-kind 

piece. The kitchen is finished 

with GE Café appliances and a Bosch 

dishwasher. 

Family game night 

Joe and Kim couldn’t be happier with 

their new home and experience working 

with Carol. Their family has been 

over for numerous family dinners, 

where Kim often prepares her son’s 

favorite meal of pot roast and spaetzle. 

After dinner the family enjoys retiring 

to the lower level where the grandkids 

‘play’ pool and Joe enjoys his leather 

recliner—one of his two only requirements 

for the move. 

The other? A three-and-a-half-car 

garage for his sports car hobby. 

RESOURCES 

Interior design, furniture, artwork, 

window treatments and accessories 

ID Cincinnati Furniture and Interior Design; 

Builder Classic Living Homes; Lighting 

Ferguson; Backsplash tile Ohio Tile & 

Marble Co. 

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2 A dark blue-gray paint (SW Cyberspace) 

makes the details pop in the living room 

ceiling. 3 The crisp, tailored dining room 

sits in an open area between the kitchen 

and living room. 4 Artwork plays a pivotal 

role in this new home’s design. 5 A vintage 

spaetzle was one of the few items Kim 

brought from her former kitchen. 

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HOUSETRENDS 

SHOWCASE 

Iconic Images 

In 2000, the first Housetrends issue was published in Dayton, Ohio. Since 

then we’ve grown to include cities such as Cincinnati, Columbus and 

Tampa. Over those two decades, we’ve published thousands of photos 

showcasing incredible new homes, remodels, kitchens, baths and landscapes. 

Whether it’s because of a strong response from our readers, or the 

fact that they are just burned into the retinas of our production team, some 

images stand out as iconic of Housetrends throughout the years. We invite 

you to take a tour of our favorites in this 20th anniversary showcase. » 

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ARTS AND CRAFTS KITCHEN 

Simple geometric lines, an emphasis on craftsmanship and the use of natural 

materials appealed to this Huber South homeowner when it was time to 

remodel the kitchen in his 1960s-era brick ranch. Reproduction art tiles and 

Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper add a distinctive finishing touch. 

Dayton, Ohio 2001 

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Remodeling Designs 

F loor tile 

Florida Tile 

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INFLUENCE 

This vibrant vessel sink was the inspiration 

for a master bath’s design in Northern 

Kentucky. After living in Japan for two years, 

the owners were eager to add some Eastern 

influence to their new home. Detailed with 

koi, the sink keeps the minimal feel of the 

space with a burst of personality. » 

Cincinnati, Ohio 2008 

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Andrew James Custom Builders 

Bathroom Countertops 

Corian, Creative Countertops, Inc. 

Si n k 

Bellacor 

Photo by Daniel Feldkamp 

Photo by Ross Van Pelt 

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Columbus, Ohio 2013 

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B uilder 

Nicholson Builders 

Po o l 

Commercial Pools 

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WATER WORLD 

This natatorium, with a modern-meetsrustic 

style interior of exposed beams, 

knotty cedar boards, and skylights in the 

soaring ceiling, provide ample space for 

a Pickerington family and their guests to 

enjoy their 22x46-foot pool. Oversized windows 

open to allow fresh air to flow. » 

Photo by JE Evans 

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Tampa, Florida 2016 

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L andscape designer 

an d contractor 

Ryan Hughes, Ryan Hughes 

Design/Build 

Photo by Joe Traina 

FAST TIMES 

With Indy car racing in his blood, a Tampa Bay homeowner wanted his outdoor 

living space to have that wow factor. His landscape designer used a floating 

fire pit as the main focal point of the entire space. An entertainment wall was 

designed to house four screens under the contemporary pavilion. 

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FEMININE WAYS 

Toile wallpaper and fabric, built-in beds and custom 

painted cabinetry and woodwork make for a charming 

bedroom for a Glendale couple’s daughter. The 

home built in 1920 is full of English country charm, 

including original chestnut floors. Care was taken 

to keep the design in line with the home’s age. » 


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Photo by Robin Victor Goetz 

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Tampa, Florida 2017 

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Designed by Rob Bowen 

Design Group; created by 

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BLACK AND WHITE ALL OVER 

A downtown St. Petersburg penthouse features a contemporary black and white eat-in 

kitchen. An intricate mosaic backsplash serves as a conversation starter. The theme continues 

from the backsplash to the black lacquer bottom cabinets and waterfall edge white 

quartz countertops. » 

Photo by Lucas Harris 

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SWIMMING WITH 

THE SHARKS 

As you walk into one family’s 20,000 sq. ft. oasis, your attention is immediately 

drawn toward a massive rock waterfall and palm tree accented beach entry, resulting 

in a resort like atmosphere. Wading into the tranquil waters leads to a rush of 

excitement as you swim alongside an 8,500 gallon salt-water aquarium, housing 

stingrays, sharks, and 160 other exotic fish. Those seeking privacy swim through 

the waterfall or meander through a series of tunnels and take a relaxing dip in a 

soothing hot water spa hidden in a cave. 

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PINK PUNCH 

This pink dining room is a standout in the 

Housetrends archives. This Oakwood home 

was built in 1954 for a prominent Dayton 

businessman, Charles Schook. New owners, 

who bought the house in the mid-90s, were 

careful to preserve its midcentury style. 


Photo by Ray McCoy 

INTO THE 

WOODS 

On 10 acres in Oakwood, this house 

with 7,500 square feet of warm, 

comfortable living space, sprang 

from the homeowner’s fondness 

for Colorado. In the kitchen, natural 

cherry cabinets placed beneath 

a soaring ceiling punctuated by 

wooden trestles create an expansive, 

yet inviting, space. » 


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Hagman Architects, Colorado 

B uilder 

Brackett Builders, Inc. 

F looring 

Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, Inc. 

C abinetry and woodwork 

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BLAME IT ON MIDNIGHT 

“Night Watch” was named the color of 2019 by PPG Paints and the designers 

behind this Deerfield Township study wasted no time incorporating it 

into their work. A daring move to paint the walls and ceiling in this dark, 

jade aqua green paid off resulting in this warm, inviting space. 




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De s i g n e r s 

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Power On! 

Statement lighting 

commands attention 

BY KAREN BRADNER 

Photo by Raif Fluker 


It can be tricky business selecting the right light 

fixture for a room. Thousands of options make 

the process overwhelming. A plethora of styles 

and sizes in various metals, fabrics, bulb counts and 

glass—tinted, etched, frosted or clear—make you 

second guess yourself, sometimes even after the 

purchase has been made. 

This Urchin fixture 

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Is the one from the big box store good enough, or 

should you splurge on the special order creation that 

caught your eye? 

While many of us would lean toward playing it safe, 

it appears that those who have the courage to power 

things up and make a statement with lighting are setting 

the stage for a show-stopping look. Like a great piece of 

art, a standout fixture can really draw the eye and set 

off a space. 

We’ve collected some striking entries from past issues 

of Housetrends, as well as some of our favorite manufacturers. 

We hope they’ll help you narrow down the field 

when you are selecting your own finishing touch. And 

if you are hankering for even more choices, go to housetrends.com 

and search: statement lighting. ➻ 


The Oktopus ceiling lamp by 

Cattelan Italia features chrome 

or black chrome metal arms and 

transparent glass lampshades. 

Available at bovafurniture.com 

Photo courtesy of Cattelan Italia 

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A three-light pendant 

with hand-applied gold 

and silver layered leaf 

finish and graceful glass 

beads surround a classic 

frame in the Chanelle from 

Progress Lighting, New York. 

Available at a-s-electric.com, 

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This Larmes pendant by 

ET2 Lighting features row 

upon row of clear oversized 

teardrops, mounted on an 

extended polished chrome 

base. Available at keidel.com 

Photo by Robin Victor Goetz, RVGP, Inc. 

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This Laurelhurst light features 

a streamlined metal cage 

for a classic yet updated 

industrial-inspired design. 

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Photo by Craig Thompson 

With a satin nickel steel frame, the Cellini ceiling 

lamp by Cattelan Italia, features a graceful lampshade 

made up of nickel-plated aluminum chains. 

Available at bovafurniture.com 

Vertigo, by Corbett 

Lighting, is an 

intertwining collage 

of circular handcrafted 

rings fused 

together to create a 

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Available at keidel. 

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Photo courtesy of Cattelan Italia 

Photo by Craig Thompson 


Custom designed 

chandeliers add a perfectly 

Tudor touch to this 

Columbus kitchen. 

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The Shayla collection by Kichler 

features cut crystals suspended 

on a polished chain bringing 

subtle sparkle to a space. 

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Photo by Scott Pease 

Stacked wood veneer strips form a billowy, 

cloud-like structure in Link from LZF Lamps. 

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This spectacular Glistening Landscape chandelier, from John-Richard, was inspired by Japanese white Wisteria. 

Available at hoffmanandalbersinteriors.com 

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and worked up a 

proposal for the 

Lubow family. 

Modifications included 

a stair lift, custom 

banister modifications 

to enhance safety for 

all family members, 

along with bathroom 

safety upgrades. 

Complete bathroom 

remodeling services 

also available. 

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meet 

greet 

Real estate professional 

Ellie Kowalchik shares her 

approach to buying and selling 

homes in Greater Cincinnati 

Ellie Kowalchik 

The Move2 Team, Keller Williams Pinnacle Group 

Q Tell us a bit about the Cincinnati market right 

now. What’s selling? What’s not selling? 

A We are starting the 2020 housing market with 

continued low inventory, especially at lower price 

ranges. Lots of buyers are competing for a small 

number of available listings, making it a great 

time to be a seller! 

Properties priced correctly and given appropriate 

exposure to the market will sell. Today’s consumers 

are so much more well-informed of housing 

values than buyers of yesterday, so the overpriced 

properties will not sell. Even slightly overpriced 

listings will suffer a much longer market time than 

their competition priced at market value. 

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You cannot 

go wrong with 

neutral paint 

and fresh 

carpeting. 

Q How important is staging in regard 

to selling a home? Should homeowners 

pay to have their home 

professionally staged? 

Photos by Matthew J Capps Image Services 

A In order to present a listing in the 

best possible way, I strongly believe 

in the value of professional staging. 

Our team has a talented stager with 

a background in interior design 

who works closely with our sellers 

to best prepare their home for 

photography and showings. While 

we do not typically bring in furniture, 

we do declutter and rearrange 

existing furniture as needed. 

Q What are three important tips that homeowners should consider if they 

want to successfully sell their house? 

A 1 Sellers need to mentally make the transition from the home they live 

in, to the property they are selling. Trust that a real estate and stager’s 

professional advice will help them sell for top dollar. Your house may 

not feel or look like your home anymore once it is market ready. 

2 Nowadays, all first showings of a listing typically occur online. Do 

not underestimate the value of professional photography to help your 

property stand out from others on the market and to convince a buyer 

to schedule a walkthrough. You cannot go wrong with neutral paint and 

fresh carpeting for added photo appeal. 

3 Experience matters in any market. Make sure to select an agent with 

proven expertise in marketing homes to potential buyers and negotiating 

the best prices and terms. 

Q Are there services you offer clients 

that go above and beyond listing, 

selling and finding homes? 

A My team focuses on servicing the 

full client experience. We have a 

team concierge dedicated to helping 

both buyers and sellers navigate 

the many complicated details of 

a purchase or sale. If repairs are 

needed during the process, we 

have a robust list of service providers 

to recommend and the team 

is available to facilitate stress-free 

scheduling. 


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5 Kitchen Trends 

You’ll See This Year 

2020 KBIS proves to be big on color and style 

Portrush quartz from Cambria 

BY CHRISTINA KLEINER 

Every January, the who’s who in the kitchen and bath industry gather together to unveil 

the latest products and design trends for the coming year. This year’s Kitchen and Bath 

Industry Show (KBIS) did not disappoint. Here are five design trends we are expecting 

to dominate in the kitchen this year. ➻ 


Queensbury quartz from Cambria 

Countertops resemble 

works of art 

Industry powerhouses like 

Cambria and Neolith are 

offering even more seductive 

slabs aimed to take your 

kitchen into the stratosphere. 

Cambria’s new Queensbury 

features bold gray veining, 

while Portrush embraces 

color, infusing navy and gold 

veining into the soft white 

background. Meanwhile, 

Neolith is taking advantage 

of the design industry’s 

obsession with marble by 

launching Calacatta Luxe, 

which embodies all the alluring 

attributes of this soughtafter 

stone. 

Calacatta Luxe polished from Neolith 

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Saffron refrigerator by True 

Aspire cabinetry collection from Wellborn 

Estate Series cabinetry from Wellborn 

Color is the new neutral 

Industry experts are hoping you will 

break out of the neutral zone and add a 

splash of color to your kitchen. Appliance 

manufacturers, like Forza and True, are 

embracing color as an alternative to stainless 

steel. Cabinetry manufacturers like 

Wellborn are also offering more transitional 

and contemporary cabinet lines 

in a rainbow of splashy colors. Whether 

you’re drawn to pale blue or spicy red, 

you are sure to find a color that embodies 

your personality and style. ➻ 

Blue 36-inch Pro-Style range from Forza 


Thatcher by Elements Collection, Jeffrey Alexander 

Estate Series cabinetry from Wellborn with BlueStar appliances 

Graze kitchen faucet from Kohler 

Hardware and faucet design 

are more important than ever 

Cabinet hardware has moved well beyond simple knobs 

and pulls. Manufacturers like Jeffrey Alexander are 

embracing curves and chunky pieces that stand out 

from the crowd. Even the shape of your faucet is contributing 

to the design of the kitchen. The elegant curvature 

of Kohler’s new Graze faucet makes it the perfect 

fit for either traditional or contemporary design. 

Tanz kitchen faucet from Isenberg 

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Neoroc farmhouse sink from Kohler 

Farmhouse is going a little modern 

Chip and Joanna Gaines brought farmhouse 

design to the masses. After dominating for a 

few years, farmhouse design is switching it up 

a bit. Farmhouse sinks, like Kohler’s Neoroc, 

are diverting away from the traditional design 

and getting a little more daring. Other elements, 

such as lighting and stone, are embracing 

a modern look, bringing the beloved design 

into the new decade. 

Industrial enters the ring 

Be prepared to see more of this edgy look 

this year. Industrial design is all about 

exposing the natural, raw elements in a 

space. Think brick or wood paired up with 

mixed metals and concrete. Shiny steel, 

such as stainless appliances and chrome 

plumbing fixtures, like the new Tanz kitchen 

faucet from Isenberg, bring a hint of 

coolness to the warm, earthy materials. 

LOCAL RESOURCES 

Cambria Howard’s Kitchen Studio, Keidel, 

Neal’s Design Remodel; True Custom 

Distributors; Wellborn Neal’s Design 

Remodel; Kohler, Ferguson, Keidel Whole 

Home Remodeling; BlueStar The Appliance 

Loft, Howard’s Kitchen Studio; Forza 

Howard’s Kitchen Studio 

Modern Farm fixtures from Kohler 


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home and budget. You deserve tailor-made 

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home. 

With Pella® Lifestyle Series, pick and 

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custom Zicka home. Zicka Homes collaborates with you to design 

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comfortable at every turn. 

We take your vision and build it into reality with an unrivaled 

attention to detail. It’s more than just a home, it’s a work of lifestyle art. 

Zicka Homes can build to your specifications on your current lot 

or within any of our developments in Mason, Loveland and 

Anderson. We’d love to hear what you envision for your home 

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SLATS 

Blind & Shutter Experts 

The 

Story 

After 13 years in the industry as installers, business partners Tom Huber and Rudy Forte founded 

on a “no frills” approach to business. There are no pressure sales: just quality products at competitive 

prices and a commitment to trustworthy and reliable service. It is a basic philosophy based on 

genuine customer service that has served the company well. 

Buy from and if you ever have a blind that doesn’t work properly, we’ll fix it for free—for as 

long as you live in your home! That is the warranty!

Housetrends Cincinnati March/April 2020

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