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CONTENTS 

APRIL 2021 


 

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IT’S TIME TO TALK TILE 

Patterns, textures and colors are ready to climb your walls and floors 

ON THE COVER 

A wall of windows lets the sun shine its light on crisp, contemporary furnishings in this 

Indian Hill great room. Tour the rest of the home beginning on page 42. 

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CONTENTS 

APRIL 2021 


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INTERIOR DESIGN 

57 WORK WITH REMOTE CONTROL 

Home office spaces keep us persevering 

during the pandemic 

NEW HOMES 

28 BLACK AND WHITE AND WARM ALL OVER 

Home blends a neutral palette with organic accents 

42 LIVING IN A V FORMATION 

Contemporary home shapes itself around the view 

KITCHEN AND BATH 

38 KITCHEN SHINES WITH MID-CENTURY STYLE 

Update keeps in sync with home’s architecture 

53 MASTER SUITE EMBRACES THE VIEW 

Bedroom and bath open up and invite the outdoors in 

67 BATH REMODEL IS WORTH THE WAIT 

Layout rearranged to suit one couple’s wishes 

FOOD AND DRINK 

64 LET’S EAT: PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES 

The addition of oatmeal provides an extra layer of flavor 

and texture 

DEPARTMENTS 

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Great discoveries we just had to share 

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EDITOR’S 

NOTE 


As someone who has a tote bag full of paint chips and a shelf in my basement 

full of sample pints, I have to admit I am not particularly good at making home 

decorating decisions. I am convinced the perfect color, fabric, sofa, light fixture… 

is out there, I just need to look in enough stores, read enough magazines, 

or search enough websites to find it. 

There’s no doubt this kind of hand wringing is annoying for anyone who is 

unfortunate enough to be in my home listening to my laments. And I apologize 

once again to my color-blind husband for my repeatedly asking “what do you 

think of this color?” 

But that kind of thinking came into play when I read about one of the 

products showcased at February’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). 

BlueStar, a manufacturer of high-performance appliances, introduced a line 

in which custom images can be applied directly on refrigerators and ranges. 

Not only that, they offer an assortment of more than 1,000 colors, a “rainbow 

of knob colors” and 10 metal trims. Whoa! That calls for a serious number of 

decisions! 

Publishers 

Linda Bacher, Florence Murphy 

Sales Associate Evelyn Yaus 

Editor Karen Bradner 

Creative Director Gina Miller 

Quality Control Specialist Heather Fox 

Social Media Coordinator 

Megan Maschari 

Contributing Writer Lee Rhodes 

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Marshall Evan, Daniel Feldkamp, David 

Kingston, Danielle Kravec, Dawn Smith, 

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And then there’s tile. While I was gathering photos for our Time to Talk Tile 

article for this issue, I kept thinking about redoing my kitchen backsplash. 

Would I pick a bold and colorful pattern? Or play it safe with a subtle subwaystyle 

pick? 

Decisions. Decisions. This whole process of making our home our own isn’t 

always easy, but most of us would admit there’s an element of fun in weighing 

our options. That’s the tone we try to set in each issue of Housetrends. Our 

features, photos and resources are here to help make your building, remodeling, 

or redecorating process a bit more pleasant. Feel free to contact us and suggest 

other ways we might help! 

Karen Bradner 

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It’s time to 

TalkTile 

Patterns, textures and colors are 

ready to climb your walls and floors 

It’s hard to imagine a category that offers you more choices for kitchen, bath or 

flooring design selections than tile. First, there’s the material it’s made of: ceramic, 

porcelain, glass, cement, metal and stone. Then there is the shape: subway, 

hexagonal, square, ogee and more. Then of course the one that really 

draws us in…that amazing array of colors. We’ve selected a few standouts 

that come with a bit of a contemporary flair. See if you have a favorite. ➻ 

Astral Plane Porcelain Stone from Crossville 

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Live large 

Generously oversized tiles can make a 

space feel larger and less busy. Fewer 

grout lines help create a sleek look, 

and a lower level of maintenance in 

applications such as a shower surround. 

Consider the Astral Plane 

Porcelain Stone from Crossville. It’s 

recommended for interior floors, 

walls, countertops, and exterior walls 

and is available in sizes 24x24, 12x24 

and 6x24. 

Glow with glass 

While Americans primarily use tile in 

kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms 

and entry foyers, in other parts of 

the world, it is frequently used to add 

color and texture to different areas of 

the home. Consider creating a focal 

wall in a living room or study with 

tile like Luce Clipper from Lunada 

Bay. This glass tile reflects light like 

sunlight shimmering on water. 

1 Astral Plane Porcelain Stone from 

Crossville 2 Luce Clipper in Bamboo 

Garden from Lunada Bay 3 Charley 

Harper for Installation from Motawi 

4 Herald by Original Style 2 

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Add an accent 

If an overall wash of color is a bit 

too much for your taste, consider a 

neutral field tile with just a vibrant 

accent piece scattered throughout 

your design. Charley Harper for 

Installation, Motawi’s 3x6 ceramic 

subway tile line, features 10 of 

Harper’s whimsical wildlife designs 

with his characteristic midcentury 

modern style. 

See in 3D 

Your walls and floors will come alive 

when you add a three-dimensional 

tile that gives the space an appealing 

visual texture with a raised, uneven 

look. A selection such as Herald by 

Original Style tricks the eye and 

makes you want to rub your hands 

across its surface before you convince 

yourself that it is actually flat. 

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Speak with stone 

It’s hard to beat the statement you make when you add the look of natural stone—granite, 

marble, limestone or travertine—to a space, especially when it’s laid in large segments. Drawing 

inspiration from both nature and modernist architecture, Barcelona from Walker Zanger is a 

collection of glazed porcelain tiles that recreates the appearance of vein-cut onyx. 

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Barcelona from Walker Zanger 


Go with a classic 

Hexagonal tiles are a classic that have made their way, in a one-inch format, 

to bathroom floors since the early 1900s. In a stylish update, Fireclay Tile has 

introduced their Ombre Hexagon 6-inch wall tiles that can be used to create 

a fun and futuristic kitchen backsplash that celebrates a clean aesthetic and 

bold originality. 

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1 Ombre Hexagon from Fireclay Tile, 

Design by Jkath Design Build + Reinvent, 

Photo by Chelsie Lopez 2 Kyoto Skies 

from New Ravenna 3 Sofia Mosaic in 

Lemongrass from Walker Zanger 

RESOURCES: 

Crossville, available in Columbus at Hamilton Parker and 

in Cincinnati at Louisville Tile 

FireClayTile.com 

Lunada Bay Tile, available at Hamilton Parker 

Motawi.com 

New Ravenna, available at Louisville Tile 

Original Style, available at Hamilton Parker 

Walker Zanger, available in Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton 

through Hamilton Parker 

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Go big with mosaics 

You can make a very big statement 

with tiny tiles. Mosaic tiles, made of 

ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone 

or metal, typically come mounted on 

a mesh sheet. Instead of a random 

pattern, you might want to consider a 

more deliberate design, such as Kyoto 

Skies from New Ravenna which features 

inviting graphics made of handcut 

jewel glass. 

Ride to Morocco 

The ogee is a curved shape consisting 

of a concave arc and vertical ends. This 

shape is often referred to as Moroccan 

and its history can be traced back to 

ancient Persia. You might choose a 

ceramic tile such as Sofia Mosaic from 

Walker Zanger to showcase the graceful 

curves and bright hues that are 

indicative of this family. 

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BLACK and WHITE 

Beavercreek contemporary blends a neutral 

palette with organic accents 

BY LEE RHODES | Photos by Dawn Smith 

Touches of caramel and 

organic elements add to 

the inviting atmosphere. 

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In the White Barn Trails community in Beavercreek, the scenery 

and surroundings set the tone for the homes which seamlessly 

integrate into the existing landscape. The community, which 

reflects country living with in-town convenience, boasts miles 

of walking trails along greenways, woods and ponds, and each 

home is positioned in such a way as to showcase this natural 

beauty. One home in particular is a master study in elegance, 

proportion, scale and light ; let it inspire the dreamer in you. ➻ 


Architectural details keep the ceiling 

spaces interesting throughout the home. 

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The family who owns this transitionalstyle 

home opted to bring the beauty of 

the outdoors in. “We warmed up the 

entire house with natural elements, such 

as driftwood shelving, antler-inspired 

chandeliers, and lots of different textures,” 

says the homeowner. 

These elements work nicely within the 

home’s bright, airy floor plan that captures 

views of the outdoors from every angle. “Our 

goal is to create open and livable floor plans 

for our clients that minimize wasted space,” 

explains the home’s builder, Gordon White, 

president and founder of G.A. White Homes. 

Distinctive details 

The color palette leans toward a series of 

sophisticated whites and natural wood colors. 

The white is juxtaposed by black tones 

throughout, including black outlines around all 

the windows. “The black is the accent theme to 

the house,” explains the homeowner. 

“We pride ourselves on the distinctive details 

of our houses, putting unique and different 

ideas in each,” Gordon explains. “Every house 

is individual to that owner. We never build the 

same thing twice.” That unique attention to 

detail translates to interiors as well, because 

the company has an in-house interior design 

team to help with everything from furniture 

to fixtures. 

In this home, the homeowners wanted to create 

visual interest by incorporating decorative 

ceilings, such as the one in the great room. The 

great room also features 30 feet of Palladian 

windows overlooking the outdoors, as well as 

free-floating shelves with hidden LED strip 

lights for cleverly concealed accent lighting, 

lending an elegant look to the shiplap wall 

behind the shelves. The caramel colors within 

the room compliment the hue of the wood 

table and flooring. 

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Open kitchen concept 

The adjacent kitchen has white quartz countertops and a tone-on-tone textured 

white backsplash, but also has dark accents, including on the island, bar 

stools, and light fixtures. The spacious black oak table in the eating area ties 

all those colors together, and this space connects to the deck, perfect for entertaining, 

and showcases more spectacular outdoor views. 

“I love to entertain,” says the homeowner, “and I can easily pull the plates out 

of the built-in to set the table.” She’s referring to the open shelving and closed 

cabinetry in her dining room. As for the kitchen, it’s a cook’s paradise, with a 

48-inch range and half a dozen burners, two ovens below and many other topof-the-line 

appliances. ➻ 

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1 The open floor plan works beautifully when 

the couple entertains family and friends. 2 

Black grids on the kitchen’s upper cabinets 

pick up the theme of the black outline on 

doors and windows throughout the home. 

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Lower level lushness 

There are additional appliances in the lower 

level, which feels like anything but a basement. 

With a double bar, beverage center 

and wine chiller, this space is rivaled by the 

glass-enclosed wine room, which is the first 

thing one sees when descending the stairs 

and which sets the tone for the entire space. 

Free-floating wine racks are mounted to a wall 

of whitewashed cedar. “We have visited Napa 

and enjoy nice wines with our family and 

friends. The builder designed this space to fit 

our specific needs,” explains the homeowner. 

Owners’ suite with a view 

The spacious master bedroom and bath exude 

a tranquil vibe. The wood treatment on the 

back wall of the bedroom brings warmth to 

the room and pulls all the tones within the 

room together. The mirror-fronted chest has 

handles comprised of GeoStones, creating an 

artist statement not unlike those made by 

the artwork throughout the rest of the house 

and in the master bath. The bath also has a 

free-floating tub sitting behind the shower, 

which features dual access and no doors. Both 

the bedroom and bath overlook the pond and 

fountain, for a pleasing view to begin each day. 

The home’s laundry room and entryway off 

the garage are not short on custom details, 

with custom-designed cubbies, built-in and 

retractable shelving, pull-out drawers, and 

much more, creating versatile convenience. 

“We wanted a home that is comfortable and 

livable,” says the homeowner. 

“We don’t limit ourselves,” explains Gordon. 

“We go all over the country to find new and 

innovate ideas.” He says his favorite part of 

the homebuilding process is being able to 

exercise his creativity. “You’re starting with 

a piece of ground, the natural landscape, and 

designing a product that will be there for 

years to come.” ➻ 

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1 Lighted, open shelving provides the perfect stage for 

family mementos. 2 A sleek Roman shower and standalone 

tub offer crisp, contemporary touches in the 

master bath. 3 Dual islands in the lower level allow 

for plenty of space for party prep and enjoyment. 4 

Soft grays on the walls, floors and furnishings create 

calmness in the inviting master bedroom. 

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RESOURCES 

Residential design: 

Shawn Duncan Associates 

Builder and interior design: 

G.A. White Homes 

Landscape designer: 

Dailey’s Lawn and Landscaping 

Lighting: 

Premiere Lighting Gallery 

Flooring: Premiere Flooring 

Window treatments: 

Slats Blind & Shutter Experts 

Windows: Anderson 400 Series 

Fireplace: 

Dayton Fireplace Systems 

Kitchen cabinetry: 

Mauk Cabinets By Design 

Kitchen countertops: 

Konkus Marble & Granite 

Plumbing: Kohler from Ferguson 

Art: Dayton Art Solutions 

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Whitewashed cedar adds an old-world touch to the walls of the wine room.

Is There an Upside to 

Downsizing? 

Q: How do I know when it’s time to move to a smaller, more 

manageable home? 

A: This becomes a very personal decision that many homeowners 

make at varying stages in their lives for different reasons. Sometimes 

the costs of a larger home become a detriment to either enjoying 

or starting retirement from a financial perspective. Other times the 

move to a smaller home is made so homeowners can start enjoying a 

different lifestyle. That could mean opting for one-level living and less 

maintenance as living in a larger home becomes more difficult with 

age, or downsizing in order to have less house to clean and take care of 

so that more time is freed up to travel. 

Q: What real estate market factors should I be considering 

when planning a downsize? 

A: If you are flexible on timing, you should consider current financial 

conditions and how they are affecting the housing market. Interest 

rates, while now on the rise, are still at historic lows. This is an 

important consideration if you will be seeking financing for your next 

property. 

Housing values are also an important factor. While it is impossible to 

predict housing value trends in the future, we currently have record low 

inventory, which is driving sale prices very high. It can be difficult to 

navigate a sale and a purchase in the same low-inventory market, but 

we have numerous clients choosing to capitalize on record sale prices 

for their homes given the inventory. Many are accelerating the timing 

of their sale given the current housing market, even if that means they 

need to rent for a while until they find their next home. 

Q: Is it worth it to downsize if the home we want to buy is 

going to be comparably priced to our current one? 

A: Many homeowners are currently enjoying a superior quality of 

build and top amenities in their current homes, not to mention any 

recent updates they have completed during their time of ownership. 

Unfortunately, that construction quality and level of updates is 

often difficult to find in a smaller home at a lower price, especially if 

the home is older. Many who are downsizing view their next home 

as their “forever” home, so they end up opting for new or newer 

construction in order to get everything they want. That does come at 

a higher cost, but there are newly available mortgage products that can 

assist buyers looking to downsize and save on mortgage costs, even if 

buying a similarly priced home. 

ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTOR 

Ellie Kowalchik, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Pinnacle Group, leads the top-ranked Move2Team. A multimillion 

dollar producer and company sales leader, she holds the advanced designations of Seller Representative 

Specialist, Certified Residential Specialist, as well as e-Pro with a focus on technology. She was also named one of 

America’s Best Real Estate Agents by RealTrends in 2018, 2019 and 2020. 

Have real estate questions you’d like to see answered in a future edition of Ask the Expert? 

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Kitchen 

Shines 

with mid-century style 

PHOTOS BY TODD YARRINGTON 

When the long-time owners of a mid-century 

modern home in the Columbus neighborhood 

of Upper Arlington were ready to update their 

kitchen, it was important to them that the style of 

the remodel be in sync with the architecture of 

the house. 

That was their primary focus when they called 

J.S. Brown & Co., the team that had completed 

two earlier renovations in their home. When they 

met with designer Monica Lewis there were a 

few other requests that would influence the new 

design as well. ➻ 


About two years prior, the owners had installed several high-end appliances—including 

a Sub-Zero glass-door refrigerator and a Wolf range— 

and they wanted to keep these in play. Plus, their place is home to a golden 

retriever and the terracotta tile floors were well-tested and appreciated for 

the fact that they were low-maintenance and easy to clean. For that reason, 

they wanted to extend the tile into the adjacent living area as well. 

Taking in those parameters and the kitchen’s U-shaped footprint, Lewis 

was ready to begin. 

“The first thing we did was rework the layout of the appliances,” the 

designer says. “The range had previously been placed tight into a blind 

corner. We moved it down to the middle of the run along the wall.” The 

only appliance that needed to be added was a Sharp microwave drawer. 

On the wall adjacent to the refrigerator, there used to be a big storage 

area with bypass doors. That was replaced with a bank of floor-to-ceiling 

cabinetry with alcoves for displaying favorite pieces from the homeowner’s 

ceramic collection. 

The lower cabinets are frameless with a flat paneled door and made of 

a durable, impact-resistant, thermally fused laminate. Upper cabinets flip 

open and stay up and out of the way while cooks work. Their aluminum 

frames are inset with a clear, but textured, glass that was custom etched 

by the artisans at Franklin Art Glass so the view of the contents would be 

more diffused. 

“I love that the homeowner went with that horizontal format on the 

cabinets,” Lewis says. “In fact, I like the horizontal feel of the whole kitchen. 

It was fun to do something that was in keeping with the architecture of the 

house.” 

RESOURCES 

Contractor: J.S. Brown & Co. 

Design: Monica Lewis, CMKBD, 

MCR, UDCP, J.S. Brown & Co. 

Cabinets: Thermally fired laminate 

from Eclipse 

Backsplash: Field tile: 4x12 porcelain 

in Cellar Salt by Interceramic, 

Mosaic in Castle Gold Pyramid by 

Voguebay, all from Hamilton Parker 

Floor tile: MSI Focus Graphite Matte 

Porcelain Tile from Hamilton Parker 

Glass panels on cabinetry: Etched by 

Franklin Art Glass 

1The backsplash tile is a mix of field and 

mosaic tile that is a nod to the homeowner’s 

love of ceramics. 2 A ceiling-mounted 

fluorescent light fixture was replaced with 

recessed lights. 

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Living in a V 

Formation 

Indian Hill contemporary shapes itself 

around the view 

BY KAREN BRADNER | PHOTOS BY ROSS VAN PELT 

Typically, when you see a sleek, contemporary home, 

you don’t imagine a scene with young children running 

throughout the space. But don’t be fooled by the crisp, 

minimalistic style of this 8,000-square-foot Indian Hill home. 

It was very much designed with family living in mind. 

“I wish it looked as good right now as it does in these photos,” the homeowner says. With a four-year-old 

son, a seven-year-old daughter and a dog, this home sees plenty of occasions of clutter and chaos, but the 

design and selections were carefully planned to accommodate all the residents, as well as the family and 

friends who visit them. ➻ 

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Coming home 

After living in the San Francisco Bay 

area for 14 years, the owner and his 

wife, whom he met and married while 

living there, decided to raise their 

family back in his hometown. 

“We lived in a contemporary home 

and wanted a similar set up here, but 

couldn’t find the style we wanted,” he 

says. “We ended up building in Mt. 

Adams. We loved it there but once 

our oldest was ready for school, we 

wanted her to go to the same school I 

went to. Plus, we wanted our children 

to have plenty of space to run around 

and play.” 

So, a little over two years ago, they 

chose to build again. 

A logical launch point 

While often the initial contact in 

building a home of this scope might 

be the architect, this process actually 

began with a phone call to builder 

Andy Hueber. Andy’s father, builder 

John Hueber, and the homeowner’s 

father were long-time friends. “We 

knew the Huebers would be fantastic 

to work with,” the owner says. 

Andy and his brother Marc, joined 

their father’s business in 2002 and 

their team builds homes that run the 

gamut between traditional and contemporary. 

“One common misperception 

is that people perceive builders 

in a similar manner as they do 

actors,” Hueber says. “They typecast 

us as having a certain style,” But in 

reality, we read the blueprints and 

build the house our clients want.” 

To provide those blueprints, the 

couple asked Hueber to recommend 

an architect. Luke Field with Platte 

Architecture and Design made that 

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4 

short list. “We worked with Luke in 

the past and liked what he brought 

to the table,” says Hueber. “He was a 

really good fit for this project.” 

The couple met with the Platte 

team and said work they had done— 

residential and even some of their 

commercial projects—fit their style. 

After giving them a few ideas to get 

the ball rolling, the Platte team took 

it from there. 

The architect says the five-acre site 

inspired the placement of the home. 

“The owner chose a very nice lot. 

With its topography, it just seemed 

natural to orient the house so that it 

opened up to the valley on the south 

side." 

To design the home’s physical structure, 

the Platte architects used the 3D 

software SketchUp. “That allowed us 

to quickly iterate designs and visualize 

them to keep the surprise factor 

down,” Field says. The owners could 

see a virtual rendition of the home on 

a screen in the Platte office. 

“It’s amazing how close the renderings 

were to the actual outcome,” the 

owner says. ➻ 

1 Glass plays a major role in this home, 

in the form of a front door, banisters and 

walls of windows open to the view. 

2 Contemporary light fixtures shine 

throughout the space’s monochromatic 

color scheme and work well with the 

modern, sleek lines of this home. 

3 A two-story tall fireplace surround faced 

with thin, but large, sections of porcelain 

tile is a bold focal point in the family room. 

4 This view of the entry also shows the 

glass inset and handrails of the bridge 

which runs overhead. 


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Bridging the gap 

The house was designed in a modified “V” shape, with 

the front door being at the point of the V and wings 

of the home running off to the left and right. The left 

wing houses the master suite on the first floor and his 

and her offices on the second. The second-floor children’s 

wing is reached via a bridge with a glass inset. 

Hueber says the initial plans allowed for glass railings 

for the bridge and that the idea for the glass floor came 

from the homeowners. 

“That bridge was my wife’s idea,” the owner says. “She 

wanted to spice things up a bit.” The original concept 

called for the bridge’s floor to be totally made of glass, 

but “it was a bit scary with the kids.” 

The team compromised with a glass panel inset that 

allows for a bit of adventure and a view of the great 

room below. “That glass is 1-1/2 inches thick, Hueber 

says. “It’s virtually bulletproof.” 

In between both wings is an open-concept, living, 

dining, kitchen area all with wide-open views of the surrounding 

landscape. There are plenty of floor-to-ceiling 

windows that afford a sweeping view of the valley and 

the woods beyond. 

2 

3 

More space for fun 

In addition to a dedicated toy room on the lower level 

and a second-floor media room, dubbed the “Netflix” 

room by the family, the kids and the dog have full run 

of the site, which happens to be surrounded by a greenbelt. 

But there are plenty of options regardless of age. 

One of the owner’s favorite spaces for relaxing is the 

expansive outdoor living area that is sheltered beneath 

a warm cedar ceiling. A series of electric radiant heaters 

installed flush in ceiling are controlled remotely 

through a Lutron app on their phones. 

“We can be out here in the dead of winter and it feels 

like we are watching TV inside,” the owner says. 

“As we were designing that space, I could see a lot of 

life happening out there,” Field says. In addition to that 

25 by 25-foot covered space there are multiple layers 

of outdoor gathering spots. “We wanted to create different 

zones that corresponded to different functions.” 

There’s a 40 by 18-foot open patio, a balcony off the 

homeowner’s office and a 35 by 25-foot pool deck. 

The heated pool is another family favorite that 

stretches its season of use from spring to fall. “We open 

it as early as possible and keep it open as late as possible,” 

the owner says. ➻ 

1 Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry on one wall keeps 

with the streamlined look of the kitchen. 2 This 

is the adventurous path the children take to their 

bedrooms and play area. 3 Heaters installed flush 

in the ceiling don’t obstruct the view from the 

kitchen or covered patio. 


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The view from beyond 

The view of the home from beyond 

the pool showcases cedar soffits that 

add layers of warmth to what might 

have otherwise been a rather stark 

stone and zinc exterior. “We looked 

at a variety of products for those 

soffits,” says Hueber. “We wanted 

something in natural earthy tones 

to create a visual balance. After the 

homeowner sent me a photo of a 

home she’d seen with a similar treatment, 

we chose to use a select grade 

cedar that has a smooth texture— 

without a lot of knots.” 

It’s this view of the home, from the 

top of the “V” so to speak, that is a 

particular favorite of the homeowner. 

Living proof 

Not too long ago, the builder needed 

to drop something off at this home 

and was greeted—very warmly and 

politely—at the front door by the 

homeowners’ young son. “It was 

great to see this sign of a life going 

on in a structure we helped create, he 

says. “That’s the most rewarding part 

of this process.” ➻ 

A balcony off of the owner’s south-facing 

study provides the perfect vantage point 

for his telescope. 


RESOURCES 

Builder: 

Hueber Homes 

Architect: 

Platte Architecture + Design 

Interior design: 

Homeowners and Renan Menninger, 

RM Interiors 

Kitchen and bath design and 

custom cabinetry: 

Dan Becker, Innerwood & Company 

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Paint: 

Sherwin-Williams 

Flooring: 

Oak hardwood and Porcelanosa Tile 

Fireplace surround: 

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Fireplace tile from 

Porcelanosa Tile 

Sinks and faucets: 

Kohler 

Countertops: 

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1 Black and white contemporary art is 

found throughout the home. 2 A powder 

room features floor-to-ceiling black tile 

and contemporary fixtures, for a bold, 

dramatic effect. 3 This sink, which fills 

from the ceiling, is a conversation starter. 

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Like many homeowners, a northwest Columbus couple let other projects bump their 

wish for an open, airy master suite way down to the bottom of their list. But 24 years 

after they purchased their home, and their three children were grown, they were finally 

ready to build the retreat of their dreams. ➻ 

A swing for two is located on the softly lighted deck just outside the bedroom. 


1 

1 A wide doorway and an elevated toilet are just a few of the space’s universal design elements. 

To help realize their goal they called upon the talents of 

the remodeling and design team at The Cleary Company. 

“The homeowners were clear as to what they wanted,” 

says interior designer Laura Watson. “She wanted a bathtub—the 

original space did not have one, and he wanted 

a shower that was bright and open and almost felt like 

you were showering outdoors. Plus, the existing bath was 

extremely dark and dated. The windows were tiny.” 

When you step into their completely updated space it’s 

evident the years of planning paid off. A major goal of 

the renovation was to take advantage of the lush outdoor 

scenery of their property and introduce it into the room 

as a calm, inviting element. This is achieved with a small 

bump-out addition that allowed for a bit more space to 

maneuver. Floor-to-ceiling windows were added on the 

northern-facing wall in the bedroom and bath areas— 

even in the shower. 

A deep air jet tub allows for soaks in front of a picture 

window and an oversized shower has all the bells and 

whistles for lighting, music and temperature control. Its 

zero entry, along with wide doorways and a floating vanity, 

ensure the bathroom will be accessible as the couple 

ages in place. 

To allow for the enjoyment of the wide-open views 

with a feeling of privacy, The Cleary Company team 

erected a nine-foot high stucco wall around a 19 by 32- 

foot section of the yard and created an intimate courtyard. 

A deck built of Zuri, a low-maintenance composite 

material, works as a transition space between the bedroom 

and the courtyard. Two short steps lead the couple 

into their pea-gravel courtyard which is shaded by a large 

multi-stemmed maple tree. 

Strategically placed landscape lighting and assorted 

water features add the necessary sights and sounds to 

make this an inviting escape day or night. 

Showing her appreciation, the homeowner recently 

sent the contractor this note. “I love my bathroom! Best 

way ever to end a day in the tub watching the snowfall. 

So grateful!” 

Editor’s note: This project won a 2019 national Contractor 

of the Year (CotY) award from the National Association of 

the Remodeling Industry. (NARI). 

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2 The bathroom is warmed, literally, by radiant heat 

beneath the tile floor and visually by a backlighted 

slab of Brazilian granite. 3 An outdoor shower space 

in the courtyard area mirrors the one inside. 

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Source: J&K Custom Homes, jkcustomhomes.net 


Within the recent exciting coverage 

of Perseverance’s landing on Mars, 

you may have seen the side story 

on NASA’s deputy project manager 

for the rover, Jennifer Trosper. Like 

many of us across the globe, Trosper 

has been working remotely since 

the early days of the pandemic. And 

again, like many of us, she is carving 

space out of her home to dedicate 

to her work. While her children were 

remote learning in other rooms and 

the occasional load of clothes ran 

through the rinse cycle or tumbled 

in the dryer, Trosper set up her base 

for mission control from a small desk 

inside her home’s laundry room. 

While our roles during this may not be quite as exciting 

as Trosper’s, our solutions for workspace can be 

just as creative. Those of us who are fortunate enough 

to have a study in our home, are dusting off the desk 

and shelving and bringing these areas up to date with 

technology. The rest of us are finding areas for quiet 

contemplation or chaotic Zoom calling, in guest rooms, 

dining rooms, unfinished basements, and more. 

Here are some home office ideas—ranging from 

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A dated study is transformed into a handsome hisand-her 

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and a brushed brass light fixture add layers of 

elegance. Source: Dave Fox Design-Build Remodel, 

davefox.com 

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Glass walls let the bold turquoise of the Cincinnati study flow through the rest of the home like a breath of fresh air. 

Source: Builder: Daniels, danielshomes.com Photo by Daniel Feldkamp 

Plenty of bright built-ins 

in the form of shelving, 

cabinetry, a bench and a desk 

replaced dark, freestanding 

pieces in a back entry overhaul 

which now doubles as a 

mudroom and home office in 

the Cincinnati area. Source: 

Neal’s Design-Remodel, 

neals.com 

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An elegant chandelier adds a bit 

of glow in this generously-sized 

space that serves as a home 

office for two. The distressed 

ceiling and cabinet finishes add 

to the Nantucket style of the 

room. And there’s a bonus 

space for the family’s dog. 

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Unclaimed space in the basement 

of a 1920s Columbus area 

residence is transformed into 

a home office with a contemporary 

color scheme. Open 

framing, painted white, helps 

combat the feeling of low ceilings. 

Source: J.S. Brown & Co., 

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The floating vanity has drawers rather than cabinets to maximize storage space.

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smile and love for his family, friends and the 

wonderful customers of Slats. You are missed. 

513-616-9835 « www.SlatsBlinds.com « Visit our showroom 11928 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati 45249 

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Cincinnati April 2021

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