Columbus July 2022

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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