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JULY 2022 • COLUMBUS
FEATURES
KITCHEN
BIGGER, BRIGHTER, BETTER
Space doubles in size and invites in an
abundance of daylight
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ONE FOR THE BOYS
Kitchen reworked to function
fabulously for a family of four
53
INTERIOR DESIGN
WHY NOT WALLPAPER?
Embrace the colors, patterns and
textures of wallpaper again
36
DEPARTMENTS
INSPIRED
IDEAS
Cool finds for the dog days
of summer
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AD
INDEX
Local home and garden pros
64
STRAWBERRY
ICE CREAM
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CEILING FANS
Hot designs to cool things off
40
SHOPPING WITH
A RE-PURPOSE
Savvy shoppers flock to resale shops
to furnish their homes
43
NEW BUILD
HOW TO CHOOSE A
HOME BUILDER
Helpful tips from The National
Association of Home Builders
59
ON THE
COVER
The desire to remove a
cooktop from the island
was the inspiration for this
kitchen remodel. See the
before and after photos
beginning on page 53.
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WELCOME LETTER
Welcome to the dog days of summer—
and a brief astronomy lesson. In the summer, “Sirius” also called “Dog
Star” rises and sets with the sun. Because the star is so bright, ancient
Romans believed it added to the sun’s warmth, accounting for the long
stretch of sultry weather. They referred to this time as “diēs caniculārēs”
or “dog days.”
I recently found a weather-worn outdoor wooden bench in a local
second-hand furniture shop. I will strip and re-paint it eventually, but for
now I am enjoying the shabby chic look. If you like to discover pre-used
treasures too, “Shopping with a Re-Purpose” (on page 43) offers a guide on
where you can find vintage furniture, art and home goods nearby.
Another project on my list is—dare I say—wallpapering our hall
bathroom. I thought I would never consider wallpapering after
remembering past years of peeling off old paper and measuring, cutting,
pasting and positioning the new pattern. But wallpaper is back and bigger
than ever. “Why Not Wallpaper?” (on page 36) convinced me to give it a
try, but with the help of a wallpaper expert.
If your project is on a much larger scale—perhaps building a new
home—we have a section on “How to Choose a Home Builder” and a
directory of area builders (starting on page 59).
There’s no doubt things are heating up these days…literally and
figuratively. Supply chain issues prevail and home building, remodeling
and home buying costs are rising dramatically. We hope you can keep your
cool and make wise decisions that yield the well-designed, high-quality
result you’ve been dreaming of…perhaps now is a good time to wish on
the “Dog Star.”
Thanks for reading.
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last
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BY KAREN BRADNER | PHOTOS BY KELLY ANN PHOTOGRAPHY ➻
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“We’re done.” These are the words of one content homeowner from her seat on
the sofa as she scans her new surroundings. “This is our last home.”
Empty nesters Judy and Jerry have lived in a variety of homes built in a variety of
styles, but this is their first contemporary. The couple moved in to this four bedroom
3-1/2 bath single-level home, with a finished basement, in November of 2021 and
they couldn’t be happier.
And it’s easy to see why as soon as you pull up to the curb in front of their
Bellbrook home.
In an asymmetric style, with mid-century modern undertones, the exterior is an
intriguing combination of sapele (an African hardwood) and stone. A central courtyard
with a paver walkway beckons you to follow its trail to the offset double front
doors.
ABOVE The couple wanted large pavers instead of a poured concrete sidewalk. RIGHT Light streams into the entry via
the glass and walnut double doors and a band of windows that hug the ceiling.
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A BLEND OF IDEAS
The home’s design was a team
effort between Judy, Jerry, Brian
Moore with Radian Custom
Builders, and architect Victoria
Messuri.
“I believe there’s wisdom in the
counsel of many,” Brian says. “We
all started boucing ideas off one
another and the project started
taking shape.”
Once plans were completed,
Brian took over and got busy
on the construction phase of
the 4,800-square-foot home.
Communication and planning were
essential in keeping the project on
schedule. “We order the appliances
and windows and begin planning
the kitchen before there’s even a
hole in the ground,” Brian says.
“And I keep my subcontractors
updated. I let them know where
we are in the process and where we
are with lead times. Everything is
constantly changing.”
Jerry was impressed with the
caliber of workers that were on
site. “Brian is incredibly fussy
about his subs,” he says. If you
could look behind what you see to
what you can’t see, you would see
the quality is just as good.”
An example of that type of quality
that is there, but not visible, is
on the flat roof where not a single
gutter is seen. The team at Van
Martin Roofing created a system
in which rain water is diverted to a
single location where downspouts,
tucked into the soffit, direct the
water away from the home.
“Quite a bit of engineering went
into that roof,” Brian says. ➻
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A striking cluster
of pendants drips
down the 27-foot
distance from the
entry’s ceiling to
the lower level.
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SEEING THE LIGHT
Once inside, a spacious 16-foot tall entry sets
the tone for this light-filled, open concept home.
A grand staircase wraps around a 27-foot-long
chandelier that descends from the entry ceiling to
the floor of the lower level.
“Brian and I looked for hours and days and
weeks for that chandelier,” Judy says. “We both
liked it. It’s from Israel. The glass pieces are handmade.
It was delivered in two large boxes.”
Aging-in-place features include no steps into
the home from the garage and a design with an
elevator shaft should that option be needed in
the future.
Downstairs are two guest rooms, a game area,
and a bar with seating at the island. This space
comes in handy when the couple’s family and
friends visit.
But it’s the wall featuring a dramatic, black,
floor-to-ceiling bookcase that intrigues grandkids
and guests alike. By grabbing a sweet spot on one
of the shelves, a large panel of the bookcase slides
open to reveal a bonus exercise room.
“That hidden room was Brian’s idea,” Judy says.
ABOVE A sleek bar area provides options when the couple
entertains family on the lower level. MIDDLE A sizeable
section of the bookcase glides open easily to reveal a secret
space. BOTTOM Hand-blown sconces by local artist Jim
Delange flank both sides of the range hood.
GOING WITH THE FLOW
Back upstairs, the home is divided into two wings:
the private side includes the primary suite and a
guest room with an ensuite bath. On the opposite
side of the floor plan are the working rooms of
the home—the kitchen, great room and dining
area—which all flow easily between one another
with no walls separating them.
The kitchen is a show stopper with it’s expansive,
quartzite topped island which measures over
ten by four feet. A strip of windows brings a bit
of the outdoor in above hickory cabinets with an
oatmeal finish. The island is stained a soft black
with what Judy refers to as a subtle cherry undertone.
The backsplash is covered in large-format
porcelain tiles which compliment the island’s
countertop. Joe Chapman with Sims-Lohman
was instrumental in the design of this space.
“Joe was an incredibly valuable part of the
team,” Jerry says. “Joe and I went round and
round on that backsplash before settling on that
tile,” Judy adds. But their effort was worth it
when you see the completed space.
“I just love it,” says Judy. ➻
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The built-in cubbies and floating shelves on the living room’s accent walls were the builder’s idea.
DOWN TIME
Just a quick turn away from the island is a cozy, but open,
living area with a feature wall of built-in nooks and floating
shelves. A sofa, love seat and dual recliners provide plenty of
options for relaxing and viewing the action on the 75-inch
television which can be tied into a speaker system installed by
Hanson Audio Video. A state-of-the-art DMF lighting system,
supplied by Hanson and installed by Russell Electric Services,
comes amazingly close to matching the look and feel of natural
sunlight in the home. Each recessed light fixture can be
customized based on the look and needs of each room.
“The flexibility of that system is amazing,” Brian says.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
The living room opens to a covered deck that sits in an unparalled
setting. Lush greenery surrounds the space, creating a
private, inviting spot for relaxation.
“This deck is like living in a treehouse. We’re up so high we
see the tops of the trees,” Judy says. “I don’t know how it gets
any better.”
RESOURCES
Builder Radian Custom Builders; Architect
Victoria Messuri; Landscape designer Tree Line;
Kitchen and bathroom design, cabinetry
(Kemp in kitchen) and quartzite countertops
Sims-Lohman, Inc.; Appliances Custom
Distributors, Inc.; Tile The Hamilton Parker
Company; Tile installation Custom Flooring
Creations; Lighting Dining room and exterior:
Factory Lighting Center; Flooring Hickory, Floorco
Flooring; Rugs, luxury vinyl plank in lower
level Central Carpet & Interiors; Windows Sun
Windows & Doors; Fireplace Dayton Fireplace
Systems; AV and DMF lighting system Hanson
Audio Video; Electrician Russell Electric Service;
HVAC Warner Mechanical Services; Trim,
interior doors and staircase The Hardwood
Store; Staircase, hidden door construction
and trim installation Kevin Haer; Roof Van
Martin Roofing; Plumbing fixtures Centerville
Winsupply; Plumbing Hein Plumbing; Painter
Right Touch Painting; Lumber 84 Lumber
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BIGGER,
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BETTER
Kitchen doubles in size and invites
in an abundance of daylight
BY LEE RHODES | PHOTOS BY MARK TEPE
The area to the right of the beam is newly acquisitioned space for the kitchen.
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They say bigger is better. And most of us believe that brighter is also better. For the Nickol family, their
kitchen renovation is both bigger and brighter, and it couldn’t be better. The kitchen used to be half its
current size. A first-floor renovation, to include the kitchen, required re-positioning much of the house,
relocating closets and the laundry room (originally housed in the kitchen), and reconfiguring some kitchen
windows. It was all worth it, because the end result is a beautifully expanded space that is light, airy, and
most of all, bright. ➻
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Homeowner Sarah Nickol
elaborates: “When we bought the
house, it had been vacant for several
years and was kind of a time capsule,”
she says. “Everything was maroon,
tan and green. It was a small space
with dark floors and very little light
coming in.”
READY FOR A RE-DO
Sarah and her husband Seth engaged
contractor Todd Ross and kitchen
designer Melissa Kehayes to create
and implement the new layout. Of
particular consideration as they
began the plans was the supporting
beam that runs across the top of
the room. Too thick to be recessed
into the ceiling, the beam could not
be hidden and thus needed to be
incorporated into the overall design.
Melissa, who works at Western
Custom Cabinetry, explains. “I knew
we were going to have to find a way
to embrace the beam, so it was not
randomly in some open spot over a
window,” she says. “I told Sarah that
if she was open to it, I could make
the design look really awesome by
centering the hood on the beam.”
They did just that, and next,
Melissa and the homeowners worked
through choices around the kitchen’s
spectacular island. Sarah was clear
that she wanted a large island, as
the family often entertains and, as
is typical in most homes, everyone
congregates around the island. In
order to create an island out of one
continuous slab, one typically has a
limitation of ten feet. Using the same
ingenuity she employed with
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1
2
1 Behind floating shelves in the dining
area, watercolor floral wallpaper adds a
soft, pastoral touch. 2 A custom paper
towel dispenser is tucked in a convenient
spot near the sink and dishwasher.
3 Double doors provide easy access to
the walk-in pantry.
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the beam, Melissa opted to create
an island that totals 13 feet. Because
of the butcher block at the end,
she was able to use one continuous
quartz stone with no unsightly seam
running down the middle.
Sarah, who originally wanted an allwood
island, is beyond pleased with
the ultimate choice and with the use
of the warm white Calacatta quartz.
“Melissa pointed out that we already
had wood floors, a wood beam and
a wood butcher block. That’s lots of
wood,” she says with a laugh. “She
was 100 percent correct.”
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
The stain for the butcher block
required testing about a dozen custom
mixes to perfectly match it to
the beam and to the wood outlining
the glass cabinets. Conversely,
Sarah explains that they didn’t want
the butcher block and the floors to
be “matchy-matchy.” She wanted the
floors, which originally had a yellowish
undertone, to be a bit grainy and
to reflect a warmer hue. This was
accomplished by sanding down and
staining the existing hardwoods.
“The warmer stain fits Sarah and
her family,” says Melissa. “It made it
more inviting, whereas white oak can
be more modern, and that wasn’t the
style of this house.”
The eclectic light fixtures, including
simple candelabras and black
wrought-iron lanterns, illuminate the
floors and increase the warmth factor.
1
2
1 There’s plenty of elbow room
near the 48-inch Wolf range.
2 Cabinets comprising of plenty of
drawers and pull-outs make for easy
access.
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“When we bought the house, it had
been vacant for several years and
was kind of a time capsule.”
–Sarah Nickol
POPULAR PERKS
One of Sarah’s favorite features is the range. Her recent cooking endeavors are turning out well,
and she gives credit for this fact to the range. She also loves her ice machine. Due to appliance
product shortages, the family received their new appliances on a staggered basis, one every couple
of months. When the ice machine arrived, it quickly became a family favorite. “It’s built in so you
can’t even tell where it is—it’s part of the cabinetry,” explains Sarah. “It also holds 65 pounds of
ice, so we will never run out. This is great since we have a pool.”
Matching double doors open to a well-outfitted pantry with built in cabinetry and shelving. The
kitchen originally had two separate closets in this area, separated by several feet of wasted space.
Melissa suggested demoing the entire thing to create an amazing walk-in pantry. “It’s a game
changer,” she says. “In an older house in Montgomery, something cool and unexpected like this
is unusual.”
Another cherished feature is the hutch with its floating shelves and soft floral wallpaper. This
area gets a bit of time in the spotlight when Sarah is stationed at the dining room table for work
calls. “It’s my backdrop for Zoom. I get comments from my coworkers, and I say, ‘It’s part of my
brand-new kitchen that I’m slightly obsessed with,’” concludes Sarah with a laugh.
RESOURCES
Kitchen design and color consultation Melissa Kehayes, Western Custom Cabinetry; Contractor Todd Ross,
Ross General Contractors; Kitchen cabinetry Western Custom Cabinetry; Kitchen countertops Calacatta
Arno, Rock Solid Tops; Appliances Bosch dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf oven, Scotsman ice maker, Sharp
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Most of us know that a fresh coat of paint can
be the easiest way to upgrade a room, but when
it comes to making a statement, you might want
to look to wallpaper.
In a satisfying swing away from the neutral grays that have dominated many
of our homes for the past several years, homeowners and designers are embracing
the colors, patterns and textures of wallpaper again.
“Wallpaper is a dramatic way to change a space,” says interior decorator and
stager Alisa Culyer. “It’s unlikely that I would go into a home and not suggest it.”
“It’s just so fun. It’s adventurous,” she says. “And it’s just another avenue just
to embrace your style.”
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WHAT’S NEW
Culyer says the choices are just getting wilder, bolder, with more color and
more texture than the wallpaper a generation or two ago. Now the choices are
much more varied—and specific. The largest and oldest wallcoverings producer
in North America, York Wallcoverings, claims to have 15,000 active patterns.
York, and similar companies like Graham & Brown, and Thibaut often team
up with well-known designers to create wonderful, innovative patterns. Plus,
there are talented independent designers featured on sites such as Etsy and
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WORKING WITH WHAT
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While the neutrals—grays, beiges
and whites—are not completely
going away anytime soon, those hues
are great backdrops for the color
introduced through wallpaper.
And it’s not just color. Wallpaper
can also add texture to a space. For
example, grasscloth provides depth
and texture and comes in a plethora
of colors. This is a great solution
for homeowners who aren’t ready to
jump into a pattern.
There’s no doubt the options can
be overwhelming. There are many
sources for wallpaper, and an internet
search may yield overwhelming
results. You might want to work with
a designer who could help direct you
through the process. A good designer
will begin by talking with you about
your favorite colors, styles and possibly
a favorite item—furniture, art,
or rug—in your home to use as a
launching point.
“You don’t want to just jump right
into it,” says Culyer. “You want to
make sure it’s a pattern or color that
is suited for the room. For example, I
do a lot of ceiling wallpaper, she says.
“But it has to be in the right space and
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TAKING A CHANCE
When offering a client a bold option, Culyer says the
response is often, “Are you sure? That’s really out
there.” But after the installation, the usual response
is, “We love it!”
One of the first places Culyer suggests wallpapering
is a guest bathroom. “If you have guests over you want
them to come out and say, ‘Oh my gosh, did you see
the bathroom?’”
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APPLICATION OPTIONS
While the basic pre-pasted and nonpasted
papers are still the industry
standards, a newer self-adhesive or peel
and stick option is available.
“That application might get a little
hairy,” Culyer says. “I definitely don’t
want to nix peel and stick because it is
a great option for a rental or maybe a
smaller accent wall. Just be aware you
need to do your math correctly and
understand about matching the patterns.
Chances are it’s going to take much more
paper than what you think to create that
look that you want.”
WHERE SHOULDN’T YOU USE
WALLPAPER?
You probably want to avoid spaces that
are high in moisture, like behind a stove
or near a shower. But wallpaper has come
a long way. Powder rooms, laundry rooms
and most bathrooms are fine. Proper
installation is key in these rooms though.
Bozeman Stripe/Linen Mesh Grasscloth in Navy from
Thibaut Design’s Mesa Collection
TIP
An important tip, no matter where you order
your paper, is that all the wallpaper needs
to come from the same run, or lot number.
That assures you that the coloring will be
consistent throughout all the rolls.
PRIORITIZE PAPER QUALITY
There are many different avenues for
purchasing wallcoverings: the internet,
hardware stores, paint stores, or directly
from your designer. You want to make
sure you are buying it from a reputable
source. It’s worth spending a bit more
to get a higher-quality paper and reliable
customer service from the manufacturer.
In addition to a designer, a skilled
installer will know if the paper is highquality
and if it will work in the room you
are considering. Get their input before
you purchase the paper. They will provide
you with an estimate of how many single
or double rolls you will need. Experience
definitely counts in this field.
Editor’s Note: Alisa Culyer is owner of Honor and
Grace, a firm which specializes in interior decorating
and staging renovations in Greater Cincinnati,
Dayton, Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
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Motivations vary. It could be the idea that the item has a history. Or perhaps it’s a bit more
green—an emphasis on recycling. Or maybe it’s the most enticing motivation of all—they are
getting a great piece for a bargain price. But whatever the reason behind it, savvy shoppers are
flocking to resale shops and sites when it comes to furnishing their homes.
“I like the idea of repurposing instead of throwing things
away and buying new,” says Pat Altenau of Newport,
Kentucky. “Plus, there’s the joy of finding that unexpected
find—and a deal—I’m always looking for that deal.”
In a recent Homearama in Cincinnati, a new-build
home was furnished with a focus on vintage pieces from
Everything But The House. Aubrie Welsh, the interior
designer of the home suggests, “Buy things that you truly
love. Invest in quality pieces even if that means they were
pre-loved.” Her associate, Lara Roller adds, “People are
mixing in antiques and vintage pieces. There’s an appreciation
of the story.”
Whether you are downsizing, upsizing, or just ready
to give a room a new look, you may just want to check
out a resale or consignment shop in your neighborhood,
as well as some of the several online options. Perusing
someone else’s discarded treasures is a great way to spend
a Saturday afternoon with a friend, or an evening at home
in front of your computer.
In Columbus, Paula Chamblin Aulino with Paula
Chamblin Interiors says, Grandview Mercantile and Revue
is “one of my go-to sources for fabulous, unique home
accessories that add personality to a space. The inventory
is constantly changing and just seems to get better and
better.”
Here are a few of our favorites with a focus on the greater
Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton areas. Please note
that most of these businesses have an online presence as
well as an Ohio-based showroom or warehouse.
Should your goal be to consign, you will need to make
arrangements for a member of their team to preview and
approve consigned pieces. Contact each organization for
specifics. ➻
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Photo by Connie Kimsey
1
EBTH
With millions of subscribed bidders, Cincinnati-based Everything But The House is an online global auction house
with a focus on estate sales, home and garden, electronics, art, and more. Every item begins at $1. Items can be picked
up at an EBTH warehouse or shipped for a fee.
ebth.com
2
LEGACIES UPSCALE RESALE
Legacies sells gently used, top quality furniture, home
accessories, art, jewelry and more. All proceeds benefit
the Cancer Support Community of Greater Cincinnati
and Northern Kentucky. Legacies has a physical store in
the Hyde Park Plaza in Cincinnati.
Selling/donating: Items can be donated (taxable deduction)
or consigned (to receive 50% of sale price).
shoplegacies.com ➻
Opener on page 43 In this living room, the folding
screen is from EBTH, the mid-century modern chairs
are vintage. Interior design: Aubrie Welsh Interiors
1 A regency table is paired with Windsor chairs—all
from EBTH—in a newly-built home’s open kitchen.
Interior design: Aubrie Welsh Interiors 2 A Henredon
end table is one of several quality pieces ready for
a new home at Legacies Upscale Resale.
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Vintage pieces mix with new
in this dining room, the chairs
and rug are from EBTH,
the table is new. Interior design:
Aubrie Welsh Interiors
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GRANDVIEW MERCANTILE AND REVUE
In its 22,000-square-foot showroom in Greater Columbus, Grandview Mercantile and Revue offers fine home furnishings
including curated antiques and vintage items, plus previously-owned designer and one-of-a-kind furniture, fine
art, vintage lighting, decorative accessories and estate jewelry. Hundreds of new finds are delivered daily.
Selling: You will receive 50% of the final selling price. Select categories may qualify for adjustments.
grandviewmercantile.com
1
1 An original painting hangs
above a Thayer Coggin sofa
in this family room vignette
at Grandview Mercantile
and Revue. Stylist: Angela
Diyanni; Photo by Curtis Cole
2 Mid-century dining set
from New Life Furniture
Thrift Store
2
NEW LIFE FURNITURE
THRIFT STORE
Newly opened in June 2022 in
Cincinnati’s Sharonville Plaza, New
Life Furniture Thrift Store sells select
donated furniture and home goods to
support their furniture bank’s mission of
serving neighbors in need. This is a great
place to donate items as well. See details
on page 49.
nlfurniture.org/thrift-store/
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THE DESIGNERS CONSIGNMENT
Purveyors of fine furniture, antiques, collectibles
and art, The Designers Consignment was
founded in Dayton in 2010, and specializes in
high end items that are sold and sourced globally.
Most sales are online, but in-person shopping
is available by appointment.
Selling: 50-50 split on consignments
thedesignersconsignment.com ➻
Harden Chippendale Georgian Style Cherry
Corner Cupboard Curio Display Cabinet
TRADING PLACES
Located in the Columbus suburb
of Dublin, Trading Places is a
12,500-square-foot store with an
ever-changing selection of highquality
furniture pieces and home
accents in like new to excellent
condition.
Selling: Consignment with a
50/50 split.
tradingplacesoh.com
Patio Set - Ivory wicker arm chair w/ivory seat cushion
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1 2
3
1 A white linen tufted
sofa is surrounded by
layers of lighting, rugs
and furnishings in this
showroom display at
Grandview Mercantile
and Revue.
2 With mid-century
flair, this Wassily chair is
paired with a brutalist
credenza at Grandview
Mercantile and Revue.
Both 1 & 2: Stylist: Jesse
Hammers; Photo by
Curtis Cole
3 Old and new pieces
mix to create a warm,
eclectic mix in this
modern speakeasy.
The large, framed
art on the left is from
Grandview Mercantile
and Revue, as well as
the tall antique chair on
the right. Interior design:
Paula Chamblin Interiors
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Other home and garden resale options
CINCINNATI AREA
Astute Furnishings: astutefurnishings.com
Mainly Art Vintage Modern Furniture: mainlyart.com
The Snooty Fox Furniture Dens: shopsnooty.com
COLUMBUS AREA
Fresco Furnishings: frescofurnishings.com
New Uses: newuses.com
One More Time Etc.: onemoretimeetc.com
Upscale Resale Furnishings: upscaleresalefurnishings.com
DAYTON AREA
Home2Home: hometohome.com
Amber Chair from Bernhardt
Places to donate furniture and homegoods for a cause
If you are looking to donate, rather than consign, the following organizations are great options, all benefitting
a social cause.
Building Value
Building Value is a Cincinnati-based, social enterprise
powered by Easter Seals that salvages reusable
construction materials for sale to the public.
buildingvalue.org
Furniture Bank of Central Ohio
The mission of the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio is
to reduce the impact of poverty by providing furniture
to Central Ohio families and individuals struggling
with severe life challenges.
furniturebankcoh.org
New Life
Nationally registered furniture bank serving Greater
Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky seeking
to help end the cycle of homelessness.
nlfurniture.org
Heirloom’s Shoppe
Heirloom’s Resale Shoppe benefits hospice patients
in the Dayton area. They sell gently-used second
hand furniture, household items, decor, antiques,
collectibles, and other accessories. All of Heirloom’s
inventory is donated by members of the Dayton
community.
hospiceofdayton.org/heirlooms-shoppes
ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStores sell donated new and
used appliances, furniture, cabinets, building products
and household items.
habitatcincinnati.org/restore
daytonhabitat.org/restore
habitatmidohio.org/restore
Editor’s note: The items featured on these pages are a representation of the types of products these businesses
sell and most likely not currently available.
Housetrends plans to update these listings on our website: housetrends.com. If you know of a business that
should be added to this list, or of any updates we should make, please write: publishers@housetrends.com
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A work triangle—with sink, stove and
fridge just steps away from each other,
makes for easier meal prep.
one for the
BOYS
Kitchen reworked to function fabulously for a family of four
BY SARAH J. DILLS | PHOTOS BY MARSHALL EVAN PHOTOGRAPHY
Ravenous. Hollow Leg. Hungry as a Horse. These are words and phrases that might be tossed around frequently
in a home that houses teenage boys. Parents in these homes know how difficult it is to keep the
fridge stocked and the kitchen clean. And, in today’s economy, teenage boys can Eat you out of House and
Home. So, with the hearty appetites of their two sons and family meal prep in mind, Kerry and Matthew
Green made the decision to renovate their family’s kitchen. ➻
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A charcoal finish on the
island cabinets adds a
welcome contrast to
the space. RIGHT A
large section of wall was
removed to open the
kitchen up and invite in
additional light.
BEFORE
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“We all like to cook, even the boys participate,”
Kerry explains. “We’re cooking
meals three to four nights a week.
We wanted the kitchen to be open so
we can all be in there at the same time,
not climbing over each other.”
“I think it was the island that caused
us to finally redesign the kitchen,” she
says. “It had a cooktop in the middle of
it, and you couldn’t sit there—especially
if someone was cooking—because it
could burn you. We really wanted that
flex seating of the island.”
THREE IN ONE
The Greens chose The Cleary Company
to design and renovate their kitchen.
Katie Florjancic, the designer who
worked with the couple, explains that
she always starts by learning the “pain
points” of her clients, the things they
don’t like about the space. “We then
talk about what they want the space to
look like and any special features they
want,” Florjancic adds.
Kerry and Matthew had a wish list,
and Katie came up with three different
design plans for them to choose from.
“We ended up incorporating pieces of
all three,” Kerry says. “It was a hybrid.
We did not know what to do with the
pantry, and I love where we ended up
with it.”
The original pantry was located in
a corner that was taking up prime
real estate. By moving the refrigerator,
they were able to enclose a pantry with
sliding doors that reveal 70 inches of
front-facing storage. The old pantry
space was replaced with an area favored
by the boys.
“With two teenage boys, you can
imagine the microwave and pantry are
highly used,” Florjancic says. Garage
door cabinetry was used to camouflage
these appliances. “They wanted
these easily accessible but outside of
the main cooking space.” ➻
ABOVE A handsome pass-through fireplace
separates the dining area from the living room.
RIGHT The cooktop in the center made seating
at the original island a bit tricky.
A bench seat with storage is on the wall
opposite the fireplace in the dining area.
BEFORE
Part of the wall was removed by the
fireplace to make for an easier flow.
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A SENSIBLE MOVE
The traditional cooking triangle was
important to Kerry, because she
knew it would make things easier.
Originally, the fridge was located off
by itself, and Kerry explains, “We
were just constantly climbing over
each other.”
By moving the refrigerator to where
the ovens were, placing the range and
oven where the sink was, and installing
the sink in the island; the family
achieved a much more functional
cooking space. The GE Café appliances
are perfect for the family, especially
the over-sized refrigerator. “We’re
having fun playing around with how
much milk we can go through in a
week,” Kerry jokes.
She also loves her Moen faucet that
operates touch-free with Wi-Fi function.
“I can tell Alexa to fill the coffee
pot, and the faucet knows how much
water to fill.”
LIGHTEN UP
Kerry and Matthew really wanted a
more open concept from their kitchen
to the living room. The original
space had a pass-through window
in a wall of cabinetry. By removing
the wall, the room was automatically
opened up. However, they had to
recreate that lost storage in another
area. This is where the window seat
comes in.
“We always wanted a bench seat
under the window in our dining
room,” Matthew says. “That was one
of our must-haves.” The storage was
moved to the cabinets that flank the
window seat. The drawers below the
seat are push to open. “We find that
those are really great, because if you
want to use the window seat you’re
not getting caught on the hardware,”
Florjancic explains.
Removing the wall between the kitchen and living room definitely opened
and brightened things up, but the couple wanted to do more to highlight their
new space. “Kerry and Matthew really wanted to do a contrasting island with a
white kitchen surrounding that,” Florjancic says. “We found the perfect shades
of white and charcoal.”
“We actually lost a window where the cooktop and range are, but you’d never
know it because of how bright the space is.” ➻
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ABOVE Sliding doors conceal a much larger pantry, that occupies
space formerly held by the refrigerator. RIGHT The original pantry
was behind the angled door seen in the left corner.
BEFORE
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WORTH IT
Kerry admits that the family missed
their kitchen during the renovation,
but the final space makes it all
worth it. “We lived out of the basement
where we have a wet bar,” she
describes. “We still tried to cook in
the microwave, and we used our oven
roaster and hot plate. We invested in a
lot of meal kits.”
“The stairs were the hardest,” Kerry
adds of refinishing the staircase to
match with the modern farmhouse feel
of the renovation. “Our house looked
like a haunted house, or like we’d gone
to the moon. They used a powdercoated
paint, so everything was tarped.
It only took three or four days. I wasn’t
sure I’d go through that part again—
but the results are worth it. I am so
thankful for the crew who came into
our home, especially over the course
of the pandemic. They cared about our
home and our family.”
The coffee station and microwave can be
discreetly hidden behind recessing cabinetry doors.
RESOURCES
Construction The Cleary Company;
Design Katie Florjancic, The Cleary
Company; Cabinetry Shaker door in
Starless sky on island and bar, Snowbound
on perimeter. Bench cabinet in white oak;
Countertops Vadara Quartz Carrara
Nuovo; Backsplash Anticato Cerato
Carrara 4 x 12 honed; Hardware
Channing from Top Knobs; Faucet
Moen; Sink Kohler Ironridge Cast Iron;
Sconces Savoy House Morland; Island
Pendant One Light Pendant, Elegant
Lighting; Dining chandelier Open Frame
Linear, Shades of Light; Fireplace White
oak mantel, Emser Tile White Cube Link
Collection façade, Vadara Quartz Carrara
Nuovo hearth
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How to Choose a
Home Builder
Helpful tips from The National Association of Home Builders
If you’re in the market for a new home, you should shop for your builder
as carefully as you shop for your home. Whether you are buying a condo, a
townhouse, a house in a subdivision or a custom-built house, you want to know
you are buying a good quality home from a reputable builder. ➻
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Make a list of possible builders
Contact your local home builders’ association
to obtain a list of builders who
construct homes in your area. In Greater
Columbus contact: biahomebuilders.com
Look online or in local publications for
builders and projects. Ads and articles can
help you to learn which builders are active
in your area, the types of homes they are
building and the prices you can expect to
pay. Local real estate agents may also be
able to help you in your search.
Ask friends and relatives for recommendations.
Ask about builders they have dealt
with directly, or ask for names of acquaintances
who have had a good experience
with a builder.
“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after
the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”
– Benjamin Franklin
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QUESTIONS TO ASK
YOUR HOME BUILDER
You should feel comfortable asking a potential
home builder every question you think is
important. A professional builder or sales representative
will want to make you a happy and
satisfied homeowner.
Besides “How much does it cost,” and “When can we
move in?” here are some other questions you should ask:
❖ Will the builder give you references of recent buyers/
occupants?
Do your homework
When you have a list of potential
builders, it’s time to start asking lots
of questions.
Interview potential home builders
to get their answers. (See sidebar for
suggested questions.)
Visit a builder’s recently built
homes and subdivisions. Drive by
on a Saturday morning when homeowners
may be outside. Introduce
yourself and say you are considering
buying a home from the builder who
built their home. Talk to several owners
and try to get a random sample
of opinions. The more people you talk
with, the more accurate an impression
of a builder you are likely to get.
Some questions to ask include:
Are you happy with your home? If
you had problems, were they fixed
promptly and properly? Would you
buy another home from this builder?
Usually, people tell you if they are
pleased with their homes. And if they
are not, they’ll probably want to tell
you why.
When you talk to builders and
homeowners, take along a notebook
to record the information you find
and your personal impressions about
specific builders and homes. Doing so
will help you make comparisons later.
❖ Does the builder have a financing plan established?
❖ Are there options in the floor plan — for example, can
a basement or deck be added?
❖ Can a room such as the basement be left unfinished?
❖ How much “customizing” can be done versus standard
features?
❖ Can appliances be up- or down-graded?
❖ Are there any additional fees relating to the home or
development?
❖ Will there be a homeowners’ association? If so, what
will the dues cost and what do they cover?
❖ Does the builder offer a warranty program?
❖ Does the price include landscaping? What if the plants
die within a year?
❖ Are there any restrictive covenants?
❖ What are the estimated taxes on the property?
❖ How is the school system rated?
❖ Are daycare centers and grocery stores convenient
and satisfactory?
❖ What about emergency facilities — police, fire
department and hospitals?
❖ Are there any major development plans for the area in
the next five years?
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CHECKLIST FOR FINDING
AND HIRING A BUILDER
✔ Make sure the builder or home remodeler has a
permanent business location and a good reputation
with local banks and suppliers.
✔ Find out how long they have been in the building
business. It usually takes three to five years to
establish a financially sound business. You want to
make sure they will be around after the construction
is complete to service any warranties.
✔ Check out the company’s rating and if there have
been any complaints filed with your local Better
Business Bureau: bbb.org.
✔ Make sure the builder has sufficient workers
compensation and general liability insurance. If
not, you may be liable for any construction-related
accidents on your premises.
✔ Ask the builder to provide you with names of
previous customers. If they won’t, beware. If they
do, ask the customers if they would hire the builder
again.
✔ Ask if you can see the builder’s work, both
completed and in progress. Check for quality of
workmanship and materials.
✔ Do you feel you can easily communicate with the
builder? Remember you will be in close contact
with them throughout the construction process and
afterward as you live in your new home.
✔ Make sure the builder provides you with a complete
and clearly written contract. The contract will benefit
both of you. Get and review a copy of the home
warranty as well.
✔ Be cautious of unusually low-priced bids. If the
builder is unable to pay for the materials and labor
as the project proceeds, this may indicate a potential
problem. Keep in mind that less expensive does not
necessarily mean better!
By 2050 Columbus’
population is projected
to grow by 1 million.
Shop for quality and value
Look at new homes whenever you
can. Home shows and open houses
sponsored by builders are good
opportunities. Model homes and
houses displayed in home shows are
often furnished to give you ideas for
using the space. You may also ask a
builder to see unfurnished homes.
When examining a home, look
at the quality of the construction.
Inspect the cabinetry, carpeting, trim
work and paint. Ask the builder or
the builder’s representative a lot of
questions. Get as many specifics as
possible. If you receive the answers
verbally rather than in writing,
take notes. Never hesitate to ask a
question. See suggested questions on
page 61.
– Building Industry Association of Central Ohio
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Central Ohio
12 Doors Down
12doorsdown.com
3 Pillar Homes
3pillar.com
All In Wood Construction
allinwoodconstruction.com
ALTA Design Build
experiencealta.com
America’s Home Place
americashomeplace.com
American Heritage Homes Corp.
myamericanheritagehome.com
Arbor Homes
yourarborhome.com
Axis Construction
axisconstructionllc.com
Bob Webb Homes
bobwebb.com
Brookewood Construction Company
brookewoodbuilders.com
Build Pro 360
buildpro360.com
Capstone Custom Homes
mycapstonehome.com
Christopher Custom Homes
christophercustomhome.com
Ciminello’s Design Build
(614) 778-7743
Compass Homes
compasshomes.com
Coppertree Homes
coppertreehomes.com
Corinthian Homes of Ohio
corinthianfinehomes.com
Cornerstone Properties
(917) 626-4717
Cua Builders
cuabuilders.com
Cugini & Capoccia Builders
ccbihomes.com
D.R. Horton
westport-home.com
Dani Homes
danihomes.com
Derrick Layer Custom
Homes & Remodeling
(614) 481-9100
DiYanni Homes
diyannihomes.com
Donley Homes
donleybuilders.com
Epcon Communities
epconcommunities.com
Epic Group Ohio
epicgroupohio.com
Fischer Homes
fischerhomes.com
Ghiloni Custom Builders, Inc.
ghiloni-custom-builders.com
Gorman & Sons
Custom Builders
gormanbuilders.com
Gossing Construction Co.
gossingconstruction.com
GreenTech Construction
greentechconstruction.com
Grundey Builders
(614) 837-0227
Guzzo & Garner
Custom Builders
guzzoandgarner.com
HandBuilt Homes
handbuilthomesllc.com
Heitmeyer Building & Design
heitmeyerbuild.com
Homewood Homes
homewood-homes.com
Iulianelli Custom Homes
ich-builders.com
JiAngelo Builders
www.jiangelo.com
Jimenez-Haid Builders
jimenezhaid.com
Josh Morgan Construction
joshmorganconstruction.com
Kenric Fine Homes
kenricfinehomes.com
Ketron Custom Builders
ketroncustombuilders.com
Kevin Knight & Co.
kevinknightco.com
Legacy Custom
Homes & Renovations
legacybuilds.com
Lennar
lennar.com
Luebbe Fine Homes
luebbecompanies.com
M/I Homes
mihomes.com
Maletz Architecture & Build
maletzhomes.com
Manor Homes
manorhomes.biz
Maplecrest Builders
maplecrestco.com
Maple Craft Custom Homes
(614) 496-0589
Maronda Homes
maronda.com
Memmer Homes
memmerhomes.com
Michael Edwards
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michaeledwardsbuilding.com
Miller-Troyer Custom Homes
millertroyer.com
Monogram Homes
monogramhomes.net
Monticello Homes
thinkmonticello.com
Morrone Custom Builders
(614) 206-2965
New City Homes
newcityohio.com
New Village Construction
newvillagecommunities.com
Newbury Homes
newburycompanies.com
Old World Custom Homes
oldworldclassics.com
P & D Builders, Ltd.
pndbuilders.com
Paul L. Craver Housewright
paullcraver.com
Price Custom Homes
pricecustomhomes.com
PulteGroup
pulte.com
Regent Homes
regent-homes.com
Rockford Homes
rockfordhomes.net
Romanelli & Hughes
rh-homes.com
Ryan Homes
ryanhomes.com
S & K Custom
Homes & Construction
(740) 363-6586
Schottenstein Homes
schottensteinhomes.com
Sierra Custom Homes
sierrahomebuilder.com
Stonecliff Homes
stonecliffhomes.com
T A Thornton Carpentry
tathorntoncarpentry.org
Taylor-Lykins Custom Homes
taylor-lykins.com
The Arcaro & LaRussa Company
cbusbuild.info
The Bellepoint Company
thebellepointcompany.com
The Steele Group
steelegroupbuilders.com
The Tuckerman Home Group
tuckermanhomegroup.com
Trinity Home Builders
trinity-homes.com
True North Builders
thetruenorthbuilders.com
Virginia Homes
virginia-homes.com
Wayne Homes
waynehomes.com
Weaver Custom Homes
weavercustomhomes.com
Woodsmen Builders
woodsmenbuilders.com
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BathWorks ..........................................................13
BIA Home Builder List ........................................63
Bova Contemporary Furniture ..............................6
Creative Earthscapes .............................................9
Custom Distributors, Inc .............................. 2 & 26
Daso Custom Cabinetry .....................................68
Dave Fox Design-Build Remodelers ....................16
Eagle Specialty Remodeling .................................35
Franklin Art Glass Studios, Inc. .............................52
Grandview Mercantile Revue ..............................65
Hanson Audio and Video ....................................34
Haus Studio Designs ...........................................11
J.S. Brown & Company .........................................4
K.A. Menendian Rug Gallery ...............................15
Kitchen Kraft .......................................................67
Lewis Designs Custom Cabinetry ........................65
Pathway Tables ....................................................52
Perfect Paver Co .................................................50
Signature Hardware ..............................................7
The Cleary Company .........................................42
The Spicy Olive ..................................................34
Reader’s Response
Vivanta Navy Texture Wallpaper
Limitless Walls, John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge wall mural
While preparing for “Why not wallpaper?” (on page 36) we asked our newsletter
readers to send in photos of wall coverings in their homes.
Ronna & Barry Staley sent us these wonderful photos. Take a look at the eye-catching walls in their home.
Thanks Ronna & Barry! We loved hearing from you!
To all our readers…we love seeing photos of your homes and answering questions about items you see in
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