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CONTENTS
JULY/AUGUST 2021
GREATER MIAMI VALLEY
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KINDRED SPIRITWOOD
Couple renovates century-old home
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BATHROOM
29 BEACHY KEEN
Bath remodeled with oceanside inspiration
NEW HOME
44 KNOCKED IT OUT BY THE PARK
Home’s design and location is a hit with
family of three boys
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57 NEWS AND THE GOOD NEWS
Taking the time to plan can make your move, build or
remodel worth the wait
KITCHEN
65 COLOR WHERE YOU COOK
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IT’S TIME TO TALK
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Add a bit of flair to their function
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Donnie and Lorinn enjoy a friendly game while relaxing in one of their favorite rooms.

This photo shows the original section of the home.
Kindred
Spiritwood
Couple renovates century-old Indian Hill home
BY SARAH J. DILLS | Photos by Daniel Feldkamp
Lorinn Williams Smith was in the car business before she caught the construction bug
while selecting finishes for her first Ryland Home. “I remember thinking how cool it
was that I got all these choices—countertops, cabinets, light fixtures,” Lorinn remembers.
“Then I started marking up the floor plans. I was so excited, but quickly realized I
needed more.” ➻
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Since that first project Lorinn has built custom homes,
renovated in Sarasota and most recently tackled the
renovation of her family’s 1929 Indian Hill home. Up
until now, Lorinn and her husband Don have sold every
house they’ve built and flipped. But Lorinn is torn about
this one.
“I have realtors calling me all the time,” she explains.
“But I just don’t know about selling because this is my
favorite house of any we’ve ever done. I think it’s because
I have a kinship with this house that is similar to the kinship
I had only with one other house…the one I grew up
in.”
It makes sense that the Smiths call the house Spiritwood
due to Lorinn’s spiritual connection with the property; but
that’s not to say a lot of grit and elbow grease weren’t
involved in the two-year process of turning this house into
the Smiths’ home. ➻
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1 From the back of the home, one can hardly differentiate the original home to the left from the major addition to the right. 2 The
elegance of the home is established immediately upon entering through the front door. 3 A center beam provides a striking architectural
element in the formal living room.
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Driveway dwelling
When Don and Lorinn first moved
in there was no overhead lighting
or internet connection. The
chimneys weren’t working and the
14,000-square-foot property needed
a new roof.
“We took this house from the
inside out,” Don says of all the
behind-the-walls work that had to
be done. “I’m more of the nuts and
bolts guy.”
Lorinn adds, “His attention to
detail is impeccable.”
The couple lived in the home
while completing the extensive renovations,
which included gutting
the kitchen. When the dust got to
be too much the couple finally had
to move out…front.
“We lived in our R.V. in the driveway,”
Lorinn says with a chuckle.
But living in cramped quarters
was worth it in the end. The couple
now has the gourmet kitchen of
their dreams.
Room for more
Lorinn definitely had her four children
and daughter-in-law in mind
while designing the L-shaped kitchen,
but she admits she also had
future family members in mind. “All
I want is grandkids,” Lorinn says
looking at the four barstools at one
of the two islands in the space.
The homeowners worked with
Neal’s Design Remodel for the first
time on this project and could not
be happier with the experience.
While Lorinn has definite ideas
when it comes to design, she valued
the expertise of Neal’s kitchen
designer Cyndi Kohler.
“I would tell Cyndi what I was
thinking when we were making
selections, for example with countertops.
She would show up with
three samples and I just needed to
pick one,” Lorinn says. “It made the
whole process so much easier.”
“Troy Sexton was our field supervisor
and he’s a master carpenter,”
Don explains. “Chuck Crellin, our
project manager, was more big picture,
but they all took so much pride
in their work.”
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1 A circular drive leads past the front of the
home to a 5-car garage wing. 2 Although it
looks the part historically, this “Kenwood
Room” wing of the home was a later addition.
3 The Lucite base of the sink in a
nearby powder room, was an inspirational
starting point for the kitchen remodel. 4
French bulldogs Ellie and Penelope have full
run of the place. Check out their Instagram
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1 Lucite and brass pulls add a bit of bling to the cabinetry. 2 An existing stone wall, complete with a fireplace, adds a cozy element to
the remodeled kitchen. 3 Brass accent pieces find their way throughout the kitchen. 4 As an avid baker, Lorinn loves this space which is
dedicated to her craft. 5 The island to the right is the working space in the kitchen within easy reach of the appliances. The other is used
more for entertaining.
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In the zones
The kitchen is open, yet spatially divided into two separate spaces. One side of the kitchen is the
functional, cooking side of the kitchen while the other side is more of the entertaining section.
Walnut detail nooks, like the butler’s pantry and baking nook, accentuate the white Shaker cabinetry
throughout.
“I try to select finishes I think everyone will like and then add my style through hardware,”
Lorinn explains. “It’s much easier for a new owner to change handles than replace the cabinetry.”
The larger subway tile backsplash, which Lorinn was happy Kohler suggested, gives the space
a clean finish while honoring the original style of the home, as do the curve-cornered walls. The
radiators were removed and secret storage nooks were constructed in their place. Lorinn and Don
also chose to keep the original hardware on the doors of the home.
Lorinn chose a Carrara quartz countertop because it gives the look of marble with more durability,
which is important to her as she loves to cook and bake.
Replacing the flooring with walnut hardwood was a challenge during Covid. “We thought we
were going to have to drive to North Carolina and load the lumber on a trailer ourselves,” Lorinn
remembers with a laugh. “But it all worked out and was delivered in the end.”
Covid tavern
An addition was added onto the house right off the kitchen in the early 2000s, which includes a
billiard room, bar, and apartment where Lorinn’s son lives. The billiard room features a massive
fireplace with masonry work completed by a relative of the original stonemason of the house in
the 1920s.
“I call this room the Kenwood Room,” Lorinn explains. “Because it reminds me of the Kenwood
Country Club.”
The bar off the Kenwood Room came in especially handy during Covid, serving as the watering
hole for the family. Lorinn and Don take turns bartending, but Lorinn admits she makes the better
cocktails. She says the three taps are, “a beer for me, a beer for Donnie, and a beer for the kids.
“We had such a good time spending evenings in here during quarantine,” she adds.
➻
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From house to home
Lorinn and Don could not be happier
with the finished project, whether
they’re sitting by one of their fireplaces
or chasing their beloved Frenchies,
Ellie and Penelope, on the newly
landscaped lawn where they planted
over a hundred new trees.
“We lived in a condo where we used
maybe two or three rooms,” Lorinn
says. “I can honestly say we use every
room in this house. Even though this
house is much larger than our condo
was, when you come in it doesn’t feel
overbearing. It feels lived in, because
it is.”
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Kitchen contractor:
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Kitchen design: Cyndi Kohler
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Paint: PPG Free Reign throughout
home, Cracked Slate in powder room
Pool table: Watson’s
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Pool maintenance:
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1 The fireplace in the generously-sized dining room is one of 10 in the home. 2 The pool
deck and pool house underwent a renovation of their own. 3 This wood-paneled bar is
discreetly tucked behind a door off the right side of the fireplace in the Kenwood Room.
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Bath remodeled with a bit of oceanside inspiration
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Who among us doesn’t love a trip to the spa?
These days, people have the option to just head down the hall to the master bathroom, as more
and more homeowners are turning this space into a spa-like retreat. In fact, bathrooms are increasingly
becoming one of the most popular home renovation options, and for Pat and Misti Campbell,
the result of their bathroom remodel is a serene sanctuary whose vibe would rival that of any spa.
The Campbell sanctuary is not only serene but also spacious, though it was not always so. The original
bathroom, 20-odd-years-old, was bisected by a hallway and a wall, creating a tight space not uncommon to
many bathrooms of this era. Working with plans from designer Niki Matthews, Jared Mason of The Creative
Kitchen Company created two entrance and exit points so that two people can function and never be in each
other’s way. The biggest challenge was trying to create good flow while making sure the space was still attractive.
Attractive it is, partly because of the color scheme—almonds and whites, along with different woods and
varied textures—which warms up the spaces and gives it an airy, beachy feel. Hand-crafted, sliding barn doors
allow entry to the bath and adjacent master closet, and custom lighting and natural light from the windows
create a luminous backdrop. The porthole-like windows filter in sunshine (and starlight) to create a nautical
illusion. They are also reminiscent of the round windows throughout the remainder of the house. ➻
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1 A mosaic niche in a coordinating tile provides room for shower necessities. 2 Rectangular vessel sinks
sit atop the taller than average vanity. 3 Freestanding shelves, made of wood and iron, provide attractive
storage for towels and shower accessories.
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Barn-panel tile adds a rustic touch behind the double vanity.
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Layers of lighting
Mason explains that today’s homeowners
are steering away from a single
overhead light to canned lighting
with a few accent lights. Misti concurs
that the elegant sconces she chose,
complete with vintage bulbs, are “very
romantic in the evening if you’re in
the soaker tub. They look like candles.”
The recessed skylight in the ceiling
is outlined in the same driftwoodesque
material as that on the distinctive
tiled wall that houses the dual
sinks and swivel mirrors. Multiple
bathroom mirrors create a shimmering
effect and, as with light fixtures,
Mason confirms that it’s in vogue to
have a series of mirrors versus one
large mirror extending the length of
the bathroom. The larger tiles on
the floor help the room to visually
expand, while the smaller pencil line
that is the grout stays cleaner, longer.
Taller cabinets
The rich travertine cabinetry, chosen
specifically to pull in some darker hues,
is one of the homeowners’ favorite
features. At 34.5-inches, the cabinets
are prized in many of today’s baths
(as opposed to the traditional 30-inch
versions of cabinetry). “Our cabinets
and our sinks are higher so we don’t
have to bend over to brush our teeth,”
explains Misti. “I didn’t realize what a
difference it would make.”
The Campbell bath also houses a
separate makeup counter with spacious
drawers for storage—with
storage being the key word. “The
current trend is lots of good storage
in the bathroom,” says Mason,
“and linen cabinetry is especially
desirable.” Today’s pull-out storage
options include slots for hair dryers,
straighteners and more, with outlets
included in the hidden space
so that there are no messy cords
cluttering the countertops. ➻
Travertine tile covers the shower walls floor to ceiling.
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Praiseworthy tub
All hail the Campbell’s freestanding
soaker tub, which takes up less space
than the large corner tub that preceded
it. “There used to be a square
in the corner, and we had a walkup
area to get into the bathtub, set in
slate with a large ledge,” says Misti.
“It was overwhelming.” Next to the
soaker tub, perfectly sized for today’s
standards, the glass-enclosed shower
space with elegant hardware and
a built-in shower shelf provides an
equally luxurious bathing experience.
Many of today’s homeowners also opt
to incorporate shower benches and/
or zero-entry showers. “Zero-entry
showers have no curb to step over,”
explains Mason, “A lot of people are
thinking to the future.”
Other forward-thinking concepts
include multiple shower heads, heated
floors, tubs with whirlpool jets,
surround sound and other spa-like
comforts. The Campbells chose to
install a television in their upgraded
bath, further evidence that the master
bathroom can accommodate all the
luxe offerings and creature comforts
that today’s discriminating homeowner—and
spa-goer—wants.
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Design: Homeowners & Niki Matthews with Nicole Matthews Interiors
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Barn doors: Panel Town & Floors
Vanity wall: Ashen barn panel, Floor & Décor
Faucets: Maleko waterfall, Signature Hardware
Tub: Carmel Solid Terrazzo, Oceanstone
Shower door: Swan Freedom
Shower tile: Aqua Silver Travertine Tile, Floor & Décor
Floor tile: Aventis Cotton, Florida Tile
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beneath the two circular windows
which provide natural light while
maintaining privacy. 2 Sliding barn
doors are available to conceal either
one or both entries to the bath.
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BY KAREN BRADNER | PHOTOS BY DANIEL FELDKAMP
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Welcome to a home where boy, boy, boy,
meets location, location, location.
The signs are clear that three young boys are in residence in a newly built Washington
Township home. Photos of the boys at various ages are placed liberally throughout.
Artwork showcasing their footprints is on display. Baseball caps and sporting equipment
are tucked away in a mudroom cubby and beneath second-floor bunk beds.
There’s a cap printed with “#boymom” that hangs on a hook near the laundry room.
So, it’s not surprising when the homeowner is asked why he chose this particular
location, he points out a window to the back yard indicating a path that cuts through
the woods.
“That path, right there, takes you to Schoolhouse Park,” says Corey Knopp. “The main
reason we bought this lot is we wanted to be near that park.” The Knopps’ prior home
was less than a half mile away and didn’t have much of a back yard. The couple wanted
space for the boys to play while keeping them in Centerville schools. “Carson and Luke
both play basketball and baseball and Luke also plays football, Corey adds. “They can
walk right through those trees to practice and bring friends home afterwards.”
Remote-control-operated screens and a fireplace make the covered patio usable on all but the coldest of days.
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2
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Sports family
Twelve-year-old Carson and 9-year-old Luke are both heavily
involved with sports and there are signs that 3-year-old
Bryce won’t be far behind. Their mother, Lindsay, is a physical
education teacher at Fairbrook Elementary in Beavercreek.
The family’s lower-level exercise room is amazingly equipped
with multiple cardio machines, weights, benches, and a net to
receive baseballs hit off a soft toss and golf balls hit off a tee.
Lindsay gathers here for a workout with her sister and friends
on a regular basis, and the boys, along with their cousins and
buddies from the neighborhood, take full advantage of this
space as well.
“We wanted to have some spaces where they can hang out
with their friends and burn up some energy,” Corey says.
Building the dream
“When we first met with the Knopps, it was clear that this
home was going to be all about family,” says builder Mike
Simms with HBS Development/Homes by Simms. “Corey and
Lindsay would have specific ideas about spaces that worked
for the boys, and spaces that worked for them as a couple.”
HBS has been building luxury homes in the Dayton area
since 1975. Since joining his father’s company shortly after
graduating from college in 1991, Mike estimates his team has
built close to 1,000 homes. Their experience paid off for the
Knopps. “HBS developed a floor plan that really suited our
family,” Corey says. “I feel like we take good advantage of all
of the space.”
For example, an upstairs hallway which was originally
earmarked for study areas was transformed into a bunk bed
gaming spot that is a huge hit for all three boys and their
friends. Simms had seen a similar space in a previous home his
team built and made the initial suggestion. The trim carpentry
team at Sabin Construction, suggested using end-to-end
full-size beds to accommodate growing boys and occasional
sleepovers.
Another example is the lack of a formal dining room in the
floor plan. “We had one in our previous home and never used
it,” Corey says. “We wanted to push that square footage into
other areas—such as a larger great room and a wider staircase.
We’re not formal people.”
“I just got rid of our formal china,” Lindsay says. “It was just
taking up space.” ➻
1 This mudroom mural, as well as others in the gym and game room
areas, are by local artist, Chris “Red” Newman. 2 A centrally-located
family room allows the traffic flow to move easily between the front
entrance, the kitchen area and the master bedroom wing. 3 A walkin
pantry is cleverly concealed behind a door designed to look like
cabinetry.
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Happy homebuilding
“Mike was great to work with,” Corey says. “For a number of reasons.
First, he brought in Shannon Ruby as a residential designer, and we
could meet with him as many times as we needed.” Shannon gave the
Knopps several iterations of the front elevation before they nailed
down a final design. “I really appreciated that,” Corey says.
“When construction began, Mike didn’t say ‘no’ to anything,” Corey
adds. “He didn’t ask why we wanted a particular feature. He just developed
a way to pull it off.”
Corey has high praise as well for Totha Hurt, office manager with
HBS. “If I had an idea or thought, I would call Totha. She gets things
done.”
Something for everyone
“Most of our weekends are filled up with the kids’ sporting activities,”
Corey says. But when they’re not cheering from the sidelines, or shuttling
to the swimming pool, you can often find the couple relaxing
on the covered patio which features remote-controlled, retractable
screens.
“When we have friends over, that is the spot,” says Lindsay.
“Everyone flocks out there, even the boys. I think the fireplace and the
screens are what makes it. They allow us to be out there nine months
out of the year.”
The screens allow the couple to open the back sliding doors for
an easy flow—for family, friends, and air—between the great room,
kitchen, eating area and porch. With a large center island that seats
four, it’s no surprise that the kitchen is also another popular hangout.
Nine-foot ceilings and pendant lights dropping from an inserted
ceiling detail, work together to make the kitchen a bright and airy
space that draws the family together. Both Corey and Lindsay cook,
but Corey, who now works in the healthcare industry, is also a culinary
school graduate.
When asked if there is a special dish he likes to prepare, his answer,
like the home’s location, centers around the boys. “These days, it’s
mostly comfort food,” he says. “Whatever the kids will eat.” ➻
1 Through this well-equipped gym and to the left is an area dedicated to games
of ping pong. 2 Stools made from bourbon barrels stand around the lower-level,
Amish-made game table. 3 A family friend, 9-year-old Jack (left), hangs out with
Luke (center) and Carson (right) in the gaming area. 4 An open-air patio, off
the lower level, features a linear gas firepit and outdoor kitchen equipment.
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Timing is everything
The family moved into the home in January of 2020, just a few weeks before a lot of
the boys’ activities shut down. “We were able to really enjoy the house,” Corey says.
The whole family took full advantage of the exercise room, and the covered patio, and
they played a lot of ping pong, as well as a “ton of monopoly.”
When the weather warmed and it was time for landscaping, the couple turned
over the reins. “We had opinions on everything about the house,” Corey says, “But
when it came time for landscaping, we got Grandma’s Gardens on board and just let
them go.”
Curved plantings and sidewalks often draw neighborhood friends to visit the
Knopps via the covered porch entry. Dawn Redwood trees frame the open-air patio
with its linear gas firepit and outdoor kitchen space. And clusters of Norway spruces
and river birches stand alongside the boys as they cut through the path to the park
that brought their family home.
RESOURCES
Builder: Mike Simms, HBS Development; Residential designer: Shannon Ruby, S.L.Ruby
Designs; Landscape designer: Grandma’s Gardens; Fireplace: Dayton Fireplace; Kitchen
and bathroom cabinetry: Marsh Cabinets from Mauk Cabinets; Kitchen and bathroom sink
and faucets: Kohler; Flooring, and tile in kitchen backsplash and shower: Pages Flooring; Bosch
dishwasher and refrigerator, Wolf range: Ferguson; Lighting: Kichler from Premiere Lighting
Gallery, and Restoration Hardware; Painting: Right Touch Paint; Murals: Cheeky
Monkey by Chris “Red” Newman; Trim carpentry: Sabin Construction; Furniture:
Arhaus; Window treatments: Sophisticated Shades; Windows and doors: Pella; Game table:
Highpoint Cabinets
1 Most of the first-floor windows are without treatments, except for the eating area, which gets
strong, five o’clock sun. 2 The generously-sized island is a frequent gathering space and lets
the action flow easily between it and the covered porch.
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The News
Current challenges in the home selling,
building, and remodeling markets
BY KAREN BRADNER
As a result of spending more quality time in our homes this past year, most of us are now
thinking about updating the quality of our homes. But whether you want to buy an existing
home, build new, or remodel your current space, you are sure to be entering a marketplace
that has changed drastically.
No matter which of these three settings you may find yourself in, the phrase that seems
to sum up the current environment is limited supplies. ➻
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If you’re buying an existing
home...
chances are there is a record-low supply
of homes for sale in your targeted
neighborhood. Many homes are selling
for over their list price and you
may need to be prepared to enter a
bidding war.
“We’re seeing a unique market
trend of historic low housing inventory
paired with soaring home values,”
says Rachel Ennis, director of marketing
with Coldwell Banker Heritage in
Dayton. “This has a lot of homeowners
eager to list, but they have some
hesitation knowing finding their next
home could be a challenge.”
In this market, it’s a good idea to
hire a real estate professional to help
you navigate the process, but here are
some tips to keep in mind:
• Be prepared for a longer house
hunt. Even though things are moving
quickly, it might take longer to
find the home that’s right for you.
• Consider broadening your scope.
Having too narrow of a target area,
limits your options.
• Get your finances in order. If you’ll
need a mortgage loan, get preapproved,
not just pre-qualified. If
you can make a cash offer, it’ll set
you apart from other buyers. Either
way, set your budget and stick to it.
Don’t get swept up in the frenzy and
make a bad money decision.
• Know when to walk away. If you keep
getting outbid and think you’ll have
to settle for a home you don’t really
want, or one that is over budget,
consider waiting. Revisit the idea in
six months or a year and see if the
market has settled down enough for
you to restart your efforts.
If you’re renovating your
home...
perhaps looking to improve your
kitchen or outdoor spaces, you are
probably finding it difficult to get
a remodeler to quote the project or
schedule the work as quickly as you’d
like.
“Several of our remodelers are
completely booked through the end
of 2021,” says Pam Patter, executive
director of The National Association
of the Remodeling Industry, (NARI)
of Central Ohio. “One of our members
who used to get 20 or so calls a
week, from homeowners wanting to
remodel, told me they are now getting
around 80.”
Landscapers and pool installers are
seeing similar inquiry numbers and
project timelines as well.
If you are building a new
home...
you’ve no doubt heard about lumber
prices skyrocketing as much as 300
or 400 percent. Surging lumber prices
have pushed the price of an average
new single-family home ($298,500
in 2020 according to the U.S. Census
Bureau) $35,872 higher, according
to an analysis by the National
Association of Home Builders. But
the good news is there are signs that
supply is catching up with demand.
“While some chaos in lumber markets
may continue this year, most of
us in the industry expect prices to
fall from the record highs set in May,”
says Alan Pippenger, president of
Requarth Co., a Dayton based build-
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ing materials supplier. “This is a shortage
that began during the initial Covid
shutdown and the market has never really
recovered.”
Pippenger goes on to explain that
although lumber suppliers predicted a low
demand, they were actually met with a
surge in demand as builders and remodelers
continued to work—and try to meet a
dramatic increase in home improvement
requests—during the pandemic.
“Supply is loosening up,” Pippenger says.
“Material is becoming more available. My
vendors are even offering specials—which
was unheard of a month ago. It will take a
few weeks before it reaches the retail level,
but prices are starting to correct.”
Whether you are buying,
renovating or building...
the supply chain has been affected on
almost every level. Along with building
materials like lumber, drywall, and PVC,
furnishing items—such as furniture and
appliances—are delayed as well.
“There has been a humongous increase
in the demand for appliances,” says Kenny
Rieman Jr., of Custom Distributors, Inc.
“We’re still in the thick of it. A lot of brands
are taking 16 weeks plus to ship.” That
“plus” is part of the problem, but manufacturers
are working to give a more accurate
ship date. Most of the appliances are built,
Rieman says, but just need a computer chip
to be ready for delivery.
The situation is beginning to improve,
especially compared to this time last year
when Rieman says it was difficult to get
most any appliance. Today, there are appliances
available in almost every category,
but they may not be the exact style/configuration
you want.
It’s a good time to plan...
despite all the logistical challenges. Now is
a great time to evaluate what you need in
your home and plan your project accordingly.
Take a look at “The Good News” on
page 61. ➻
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Taking the time to plan can make
your build or remodel worth the wait
BY LEE RHODES
Looking for a post-Covid positive? One of the silver linings of spending so much time at home has
been the opportunity to gain a fresh perspective on our surroundings. Hopefully quarantine fired up
your imagination about your living space and how you want your home to look and function. Also,
we all know that remodeling adds home value, whether you’re looking to make upgrades tailored for
your family or looking to sell down the road. So while last year was the perfect time to contemplate a
home remodeling project, this year is a great time to put your plans into action. ➻
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Cincinnati kitchen remodel by Western Custom Cabinetry, Design by Anna Lucille Design. Photo by Mark Tepe
Quality home remodels take time...
and now is no exception. In fact, current supply chain issues and increased consumer demand
are extending project timeframes, but this gives homeowners time to fully plan and determine
how to get the best bang for their buck. Dan Dressman, executive director of the Home Builders
Association of Greater Cincinnati, has some advice on top home updates that pay off.
“Kitchens and baths have traditionally provided the greatest return on remodeling investment,”
Dressman says. “If you have a limited amount of resources but want to improve your home for
resale, put your money into these two rooms.”
When it comes to kitchens...
this past year has created a new generation of home cooks who want to keep on cooking. And
they want a space that reinforces the kitchen as the heart of the home. So as you remodel, strive
for a soothing space that provides sustenance of a different kind. If you’re not looking to make
drastic changes, consider making smaller tweaks. Add a fresh coat of paint (hint: white is still in,
as are warm colors). Repaint, refinish or upgrade your cabinetry. Even something as simple as
new hardware or value-added amenities such as a new faucet or new lighting can make a stylish
statement or give the kitchen a fresh feel.
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In terms of bathrooms...
the same principles apply: while you wait
to fully renovate, make small changes
that can have a big impact. Incorporate
a unique mirror (or even a full-mirrored
wall), illuminate with luxe lighting, or
introduce some wooden accents. Along
with natural materials in general, wood
is an on-trend element, with its ability
to add warmth and juxtapose the
typically cold, sterile look of bathrooms.
Wood look tiles are a chic option, as are
wood accent walls. Always popular in
bathrooms are space-saving options such
as built-in niches, above-door shelving
or even simple wall hooks. For those
interested in a larger bathroom remodel,
consider incorporating a floating sink or
freestanding soaking tub. And remember:
the bathroom is a place for self-care,
and today’s bathroom should provide you
with a serene, spa-like experience (hello,
heated floors).
Outdoor living continues...
to be popular. “All-season rooms, patios,
and other outdoor living projects add
value to a home and are great resale features
and definitely worth the wait. After
all, they are an extension of your home,
which you have a new appreciation for.
Your little getaway out back may include
an amenity-filled outdoor kitchen, fire
feature and pool. You may also opt for
incorporating some smart technology,
ambient lighting and a garden.
There’s no time like the present...
to reassess your kitchen, bathrooms and
outdoor living space, especially with
remodeling loans at particularly low
rates. And though some remodelers are
booking over a year out, use this time
to set a budget, research remodelers,
gather ideas, earmark photos of designs
you like, and reflect on the past year in
terms of how your home worked for you.
Inspiration will come.
Columbus bath remodel by Eagle Specialty Remodeling, Inc. Photo by Daniel Feldkamp
Dayton outdoor living space by The Site Group. Photo by Daniel Feldkamp
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BY KAREN BRADNER
Cabinet Creations Design Gallery Photo by Dawn M. Smith
White kitchens have been considered to be timeless and classic for decades. But some
savvy homeowners have decided to not play it safe by adding a strong pop of personality
in the form of alternate finishes. Various shades of grays and blacks are incredibly
popular right now, but blues—in all hues—greens, and even purple have found their
way to the pages of Housetrends. See if you have a favorite. ➻
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Crisp white countertops meet flat-panel gray cabinetry and stainless steel appliances in this remodeled kitchen in a
lovingly restored mid-century style home in the Dayton area.
RESOURCES: Contractor and design Centerville Building & Design, Inc.; Motorized window treatments Julie Cochran, Decorating
Den Interiors
Photo by Daniel Feldkamp
A Columbus homeowner chose a bold turquoise because she wanted to do something different. She said, “Why can’t we
make bold choices about our home and stop worrying about what colors and materials would be good for resale?”
RESOURCES: Contractor Hamilton Contractors; Cabinetry Daso Custom Cabinetry; Countertops Cambria; Backsplash Florida
Tile; Island fixtures Feiss, Panic Lighting
Photo by Daniel Feldkamp
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Page 65 details. A family room sofa was
the inspiration for the color of these
cabinets in a Middletown kitchen. Ivory
quartz countertops offset the dark blue
color.
RESOURCES Designer Cabinet Creations
Design Gallery; Cabinetry Cabinetry by
Provines; Countertops Mont Quartz;
Backsplash Louisville Tile
This contemporary Cincinnati homeowner brought a purple shoe to a
meeting with her builder who then had paint mixed to match. The highgloss
paint gives the wood cabinets the look of lacquered aluminum.
RESOURCES: Cabinetry J&N Distribution and Design; Countertops White
quartz; Appliances Custom Distributors, Inc.; Architect Arcanum Architecture,
LLC.; Builder Justin Doyle Homes
Photo by Daniel Feldkamp ➻
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Homeowners wanted to respect and
restore the rich history of their circa
1850 Cincinnati home. Cabinets were
chosen in a black finish to create a nice
contrast to the period-appropriate
white Carrara marble on the floor,
countertops and backsplash.
RESOURCES: Design Legacy Kitchens;
Contractor Jim Stegman Construction
Company; Architect Beck Architecture
Photo by Ross Van Pelt
Handcrafted cupboards in this 1848
Federal style home in Waynesville,
feature curly maple cabinets
accompanied by cabinets painted in
linen and moss.
RESOURCES: Cabinetry and
design The Workshops of David
T. Smith; Contractor JoMack
Remodeling; Backsplash Tree of Life and
Morning Frost subway tile, Rookwood
Pottery; Hood MetalCraft; Appliances
Appliance Gallery
Photo by Daniel Feldkamp
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A creative and cost-effective
solution for updating an outdated
Columbus kitchen entailed keeping
the white cabinetry while adding a
nautical gray-blue built-in hutch and
expansive island.
RESOURCES: Contractor Dave Fox
Design-Build Remodelers; Cabinetry
Custom Wood Products; Flooring White
Oak; Countertops Soapstone and
Silestone Quartz Lagos Suede, fabricated
by Konkus Marble and Granite; Backsplash
Statuary Marble Hex by Florida
Tile; Lighting Murray Feiss by Northern
Lighting
Wanting to restore their kitchen
to its original, mid-century style,
Cincinnati homeowners made
period-appropriate selections with
glossy silver cabinets, an orange
backsplash tile and a camel-colored
Corian countertop.
RESOURCES: Designer Countertops
and Cabinetry by Design; Builder Digs;
Cabinetry Venicia Capri Steel with Onyx
gloss, KraftMaid
Photo by Ross Van Pelt ➻
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A homeowner decided to embrace color when remodeling the kitchen in her Dayton home, saying
“I’ve always liked the watered down pale blue hue of aqua.” The charming French country design
incorporates crisp white in the countertops and backsplash.
RESOURCES: Design Cabinet Creations Design Gallery; Contractor A-Reliable Services; Cabinetry Cabinetry by
Provines, Countertops Frost White quartz, Dark Star Marble & Granite; Backsplash Walker Zanger
Photo by Dawn M. Smith
Soft gray cabinets contrast nicely with the dark stained floors in this renovated Columbus kitchen.
The color palette and design details let the architecturally striking elements shine in this mid-centurymodern
home.
RESOURCES: Contractor and designers Dave Fox Design-Build Remodelers; Cabinetry Omega Dynasty;
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Lighting Hinkley pendants, Northern Lighting
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Bauer Roofing, Siding, Windows & Doors, Inc. ......74
Bova Contemporary Furniture ............................40
Buckeye Pools .....................................................60
Cabinet Creations Design Gallery, Inc. ................64
Cedar Hill Furniture ............................................71
Cincinnati Stoneworks.........................................39
Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors - Buckreus ....38
Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors - Duncan-Hart ....75
Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors - Heritage .....41
Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors - Patel ...........17
Custom Distributors, Inc. ....................................52
Dan Devol Custom Home Builders ....................15
Dayton Society of Interior Designers ...................71
Decorating Den - Julie Cochran ..........................13
Franklin Art Glass Studios, Inc. .............................43
G.A. White Homes ...............................................2
Greater Dayton Building & Remodeling .................4
Hamilton Parker ..................................................73
Hanson Audio and Video ....................................27
HBS Development, Inc. ......................................42
HotSpring Spa of Dayton ....................................76
Irongate Inc., Realtors .........................................73
K.A. Menendian Rug Gallery ........................ 6 & 73
Landscape Lighting Resources .............................56
Pathway Tables ....................................................43
Peoples Bank ......................................................28
Premiere Lighting ................................................16
Requarth Co. Lumber, Millwork & Kitchens ...........7
Siebenthaler Co. .................................................11
Snyder Brick & Block ...........................................74
Spicy Olive, The .................................................56
Walnut Creek Senior Living Campus .....................9
Worly Plumbing Supply, Inc. ................................28
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