Dayton July 2022

EXCEPTIONAL HOMES & GARDENS IN GREATER CINCINNATI, COLUMBUS & DAYTON 

Bellbrook Dream Home 

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GREATER MIAMI VALLEY | JULY 2022 | HOUSETRENDS.COM

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WHERE EXCELLENCE LIVES 

6475 DURBAN ROAD, WASHINGTON TWP 

This amazing home features over 6500 sq. ft. and has many 

updates! The gorgeous private lot features beautiful trees, 

landscaping and a 3-season atrium. 

6 bedrooms, 5 full and 1 half baths. $689,900 

Represented by: Graeter Ellis | Jey Ellis & Kim Graeter 

937.602.5723 | jey.ellis@coldwellbanker.com 

25 W THRUSTON BOULEVARD, OAKWOOD 

This immaculate Italianate style colonial was influenced 

with elegance in mind. Featuring 3 stories, a finished 

basement, & an attached 2 car garage w/ a new driveway. 


Represented by: Kunal Patel Group 

937.248.3061 | Kunal.Patel@kunalpatelgroup.com 

2070 STABLEHAND DRIVE, WASHINGTON TWP 

Impressive custom built 2 story brick home with fully 

finished walkout basement on cul-de-sac that is well 

maintained with 5,776 sq. ft. of living space. 


Represented by: Lisa Nishwitz 

937.266.3440 | lisa@lisanishwitz.com 

600 MAPLE POINT COURT, CHESTER TWP 

610 RUNNYMEDE ROAD, OAKWOOD 

Welcome to the Signature Estate at Sunset Meadow Stately Tudor home, in the heart of Oakwood, blends 

Estates. This near 6000 sq. ft. Home sits on 8+ partially original 1911 craftsmanship with 21st century amenities. 

Wooded Acres in Clinton Co near Caesar Creek Lake. 5 bedrooms, 4 full & 1 half baths. $899,000 

5 bedrooms, 3 full & 2 half baths. $1,215,000 

Represented by: Felix McGinnis & Jeanne Glennon 

Represented by: Bobi Gray & Jamie Rudy 

937.602.5976 | Felix@FelixMcGinnis.com 

937.728.6418 | bobi@bobigray.com 

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292 S SIGNATURE DRIVE, BEAVERCREEK TWP 

What a setting! This gorgeous European inspired home 

is situated on a premier lot in the Estates at Country 

Club of the North overlooking hole #4. 


Represented by: The Cindy Buckreus Team 

937.609.5043 | cindy.buckreus@coldwellbanker.com 

2480 PEEBLES ROAD, TROY 

Custom built by Jamison Homes, one owner brick ranch 

home with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths 

situated on 12.48 acres in Concord Township. 


Represented by: Laurie Johnson 

937.335.4184 | laurie@ljsold.com 

467 ABERFELDA DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD 

Stunning custom built, one owner home nestled on a hill 

surrounded by nature on an acre wooded lot in Aberfelda 

Hills. You will love the open feel of this home. 


Represented by: The Comer Group 

937.536.6411 | tamara.comer@gmail.com 

1871 WINDING BROOK WAY, SUGARCREEK TWP 

Custom built home in Winding Brook Meadows! Tour 

this dynamic ranch with an open floor plan for 

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Represented by: Susan Tomsic 

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CONTENTS 

JULY 2022 • GREATER MIAMI VALLEY 

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LAST BUT NOT LEAST 

Eye-catching light fixture shines in empty nesters’ contemporary home 

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BUILDING BACKYARD VACATIONS 

FOR OVER 45 YEARS 

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CONTENTS 

JULY 2022 • GREATER MIAMI VALLEY 

FEATURES 

KITCHEN 

BIGGER, BRIGHTER, BETTER 

Space doubles in size and invites in an 

abundance of daylight 

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DEPARTMENTS 

INSPIRED 

IDEAS 

Cool finds for the dog days 

of summer 

14 

NEW BUILD 

HOW TO CHOOSE A 

HOME BUILDER 

Helpful tips from The National 

Association of Home Builders 

37 

AD 

INDEX 

Local home and garden pros 

64 

FURNISHINGS 

SHOPPING WITH 

A RE-PURPOSE 

Savvy shoppers flock to resale shops 

to furnish their homes 

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ON THE WEB 

Embrace the colors, patterns 

and textures of wallpaper again. 

Go to housetrends.com and 

search: 

WHY NOT WALLPAPER 

BEFORE & AFTER 

ONE FOR THE BOYS 

Kitchen reworked to function 

fabulously for a family of four 

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INTERIOR DESIGN 

CEILING FANS 

Hot designs to cool things off 

60 

ON THE 

COVER 

The happy owner of this 

Bellbrook home says, 

“It’s like living in a treehouse.” 

Check out its 

lush setting and soft 

contemporary charm 

beginning on page 18. 

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Luxury Design 

& Timeless Feel 

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provide a project consultation with one of our 

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Designers: Vicki Waker D.S.I.D | Tracy McLaren-Baur | Patty Clark 

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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 have always been a dog lover and I currently share my home with my 

one-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, Joey. So, the animal themed products 

in our Inspired Ideas, on page 14, are pieces I find especially charming. I’ve 

got my eye on a couple of them in particular. 

As passionate as I am about Joey, the couple we feature in our cover 

story, are equally as passionate about their brand-new Bellbrook home. 

Empty nesters Jerry and Judy built their striking contemporary home 

with careful consideration for every single detail. Take a tour of their 

single-level residence—with a surprise in the finished basement— 

beginning on page 18. 

If their home inspires you, or perhaps you’ve already been dreaming 

about building a new home, we have a section on “How to Choose a Home 

Builder” and a directory of Greater Dayton builders starting on page 37. 

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 are able to 

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. 

Evelyn Yaus 

Associate Publisher 

Associate Publishers 

Linda Bacher & Florence Murphy 

Editor Karen Bradner 

Creative Director Gina Miller 

Quality Control Specialist 

Heather Fox 

Social Media Coordinator 

Megan Maschari 

Contributing Writers 

Sarah J. Dills, Lee Rhodes 

Contributing Photographers 

Curtis Cole, Marshall Evan Photography 

Connie Kimsey, Kelly Ann Settle 

Mark Tepe 

and Joey 

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Blooming Rooms 

They dazzle, inspire, and beautify! Everyone enjoys 

the beauty that flowers bring to our outdoor 

spaces. So…why not consider adding some floral 

drama and beauty to the inside of your home as 

well. Fabrics featuring floral patterns can transform 

a basic decorating scheme into one that excites 

the eye and inspires the mood. The secret 

to success in decorating with floral themes lies 

in carefully selecting and mixing your design elements. 

Just like in life, too much of a good thing 

will create a busy and overdone look. Rather, by 

using a bit more discipline in the creation of your 

floral look, you will be more likely to produce a 

carnival of color and pattern, rather than a riotous 

clash. Whether your floral patterns are splashed 

on draperies, furnishings, or area rugs – or simply 

displayed in accessories, flowers are always a 

beautiful and upbeat choice. 

Julie Cochran 

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INSPIRED IDEAS 

Cool Finds for the Dog Days of Summer 

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Clear Glass Dog 

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Britain Farmhouse Dog Pattern Chenille Armchair 

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Modern Dogs Framed Prints 

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Right Regal Dog Table Lamp 

Couture Lamps 

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Dog’s Life Wallpaper - yorkwallcoverings.com 

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Dramatic outdoor lighting accents the striking stone and sapele exterior. 

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last 

BUT NOT 

least 

Couple builds a dream home nestled among the trees 

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. ➻ 


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. ➻ 


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 

Company 

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This view from the back of the 

home shows the ideal placement of 

the covered—and private—deck. 


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BIGGER, 

Brighter, 

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. ➻ 


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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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. ➻ 


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 the Greater 

Miami Valley contact: hbadayton.com 

Look online or in local publications for 

builders and projects. Ads and articles can 

help you 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. 

Each of us is carving a stone…in the construction 

of something much bigger than ourselves. 

– Adrienne Clarkson 

a favorite from Amy Foley, Centerstone Homes 

Oakbrook under construction by Oberer Homes 

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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? 


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! 

We will build the 

foundation, you can 

build the dream. 

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 39. 

– George Oberer, Jr., Oberer Companies 

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HOME BUILDER GUIDE 

Dayton 

ACE Construction Enterprises, LLC 

ace-homes.net 

Adam Zengel Builder 

zengelgroup.com 

Associate Construction 

associateconstruction.com 

Astelier Fine Homes, LLC 

astelierfinehomes.com 

Bailey Homes, Inc. 

bailey-homes.com 

Beaver Vu Construction 

beaver-vu.com 

Blue Summit, LLC 

bluesummitllc.net 

Brandon Homes 

brandonhomesus.com 

Brentwood Builders, Inc. 

brentwoodbldrs.com 

Catalyst Homes 

catalyst-homes.com 

Centerstone Homes 

centerstonehomes.com 

937-660-0372 

Charles Simms Development 

simmsdev.com 

Clearcreek Custom Builders 

buildclearcreek.com 

Coates Custom Homes 

mjcoateshomes.com 

D.R. Horton 

drhorton.com 

Daniel DeVol Custom Builder, Inc. 

devolbuilders.com 

Design Homes and Development Co., Inc. 

designhomesco.com 

Diorio Construction, LLC 

diorioconstruction.com 

Diyanni Homes 

diyannihomes.com 

E. E. Wood Homes, Inc. 

eewoodhomes.com 

Ellis Custom Homes, LLC 

elliscustomhomes.net 

Fischer Homes 

fischerhomes.com 

Fishbaugh Homes 

fishbaughhomes.com 

G. A. White Homes, Inc. 

buildgawhite.com 

Generations Construction, LLC 

generationsconstruction.com 

Greater Dayton Construction Group, Inc. 

gdcg.com 

Hayslett Construction 

hayslettconstruction.com 

HBS Development, Inc. 

simmshomes.com 

Homes by TPG 

homesbytpg.com 

J. Schmidt Homes, LLC 

jasonschmidthomes.com 

JB Elite Construction 

jbeliteconstruction.com 

JM Dungan Custom Homes 

dunganhomes.com 

Justin Doyle Homes 

justindoylehomes.com 

Kahmann Custom Homes, LLC 

kahmannhomes.com 

M/I Homes 

mihomes.com 

M/M Construction 

mmconstruction.org 

Meixner Builders & Remodelers 

meixnerbuilders.com 

Oberer Homes 

obererhomes.com 

937-531-5505 

Peebles Homes, LLC 

peebleshomes.com 

Pristine Custom Homes 

pristinecustomhomes.com 

R. M. Clemens Company 

clemenscompanies.com 

R. P. Zimpfer Construction Co., LLC 

rpzco.com 

Radian Custom Builders 

rcbhome.com 

937-212-8453 

Rhoads Estate Homes, Inc. 

rhoadsestatehomes.com 

Ryan Homes 

ryanhomes.com 

Sisson Design Builders 

sissondesignbuilders.com 

Tim Guilfoyle Custom Homes 

timguilfoyle.com 

TK Constructors, Inc. 

tkconstructors.com 

Treplus Communities 

trepluscommunities.com 

Unibilt Homes 

unibiltcustomhomes.com 

Vita Modern Homes 

vitamodernhomes.com 

Wayne T. Baise & Son Construction, LLC 

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shopping with a 

Re-purpose 

BY KAREN BRADNER 

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. ➻ 


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 


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 


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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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. ➻ 


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. 


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 


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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Maverick Super Max Matte Black Ceiling Fan by Monte Carlo

Ceiling Fans 

Hot designs to cool things off 

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1 Stockholm 14” Silver Patina with Silver Blades Fan D’Lier by Savoy House 2 Maor 65” Indoor/Outdoor Fan by Kichler 

3 Bergen 12” 3 Blade LED Ceiling Fan by Bellevue 4 Cavelli 13” 3 Blade LED Ceiling Fan by Kichler 

5 Bianca Direcional 16” Ceiling Fan by Matthews Fan Company 6 Solitaire 22” 3 Blade Smart LED Ceiling Fan by Maxim 

7 Bordeaux 52” 3 Blade Ceiling Fan by Craftmade 8 Lyon 14” LED Ceiling Fan by Savoy House 

9 Barn H2O 84” 10 Blade Indoor/Outdoor Smart LED Ceiling Fan by Minka Aire 

craftmade.com, kichler.com, lightingdirect.com, matthewsfans.lightingnewyork.com, minkagroup.net, savoylightinglights.com 

To see these ceiling fans and more visit 

Premiere Lighting Gallery 


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Summer is here! 

Stop in to look at the new 

trends in lighting. We have 

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come in and save! 

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Contemporary, Traditional, Modern 

Farmhouse and much more including 

mirrors, accessories, and artwork. Stop in 

and ask about our sale that is going on. 

Look for the yellow price tags. 

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COME SEE FOR YOURSELF WHY WE ARE THE LARGEST SHOWROOM IN DAYTON 

AND THE SURROUNDING AREA! PLUS, ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL PRICING! 

Premiere Lighting is a division of Premiere Home Center 

630 Orchard Lane, Beavercreek • 937-429-8655 

Hours: Monday- Friday 8-5 and Saturday 9-3 

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For your safety, 

we are now open by 

appointment only. 

Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. 

Call to schedule 

your appointment. 

PERSONAL ATTENTION | SUPERIOR EXPERTISE | EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY 

Photos courtesy of William Manning 

Photography, Michaelson Homes 

and Auer Kitchens 

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ADVERTISER INDEX 

Bova Contemporary Furniture ..................................66 

Buckeye Pools .............................................................9 

Cabinet Creations Design Gallery, Inc. ......................11 

Cedar Hill Furniture ..................................................65 

Centerstone Homes .................................................42 

Cincinnati Stoneworks...............................................63 

Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors - Buckreus ..........36 

Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors - Duncan-Hart ....67 

Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors - Heritage .............4 

Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors - Patel ...................5 

Custom Distributors, Inc ...........................................26 

Dayton Society of Interior Designers .........................65 

Decorating Den - Julie Cochran ................................13 

Franklin Art Glass Studios, Inc. ...................................52 

Greater Dayton Building & Remodeling .......................2 

Hanson Audio and Video ..........................................34 

Home Builders Association of Dayton Builders ..........41 

HotSpring Spa of Dayton ..........................................68 

Irongate Inc., Realtors ...............................................64 

Kitchens By Design ...................................................16 

Oberer Companies ...................................................42 

Pathway Tables ..........................................................52 

Perfect Paver Co .......................................................50 

Premiere Lighting Gallery ..........................................62 

Requarth Co. Lumber, Millwork & Kitchens .................6 

Siebenthaler Co. .......................................................59 

Signature Hardware ..................................................15 

Snyder Brick & Block .................................................35 

The Spicy Olive ........................................................34 

PINNACLE OF 

PERFORMANCE 

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The Dayton Area’s Most Qualified Interior Designers 

Dedicated to providing exceptional, inspired, professional results 

daytoninteriordesigners.com 

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Buy Local ◆ Built Local (Amish Made) ◆ Design Local 

Cedar Hill Furniture ◆ Family Owned ◆ cedarhill-furniture.com 

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Great Design. Quality. Value. 

Serving the greater Cincinnati area for over 37 years. 

Stop in and visit our beautiful showroom! 

Serving our area for over 37 years. 

Stop in and visit our beautiful showroom! 

Great Design. Quality. Value. 

Visit us online at bovafurniture.com 

CINCINNATI 

12130 Royal Point Drive 

Cincinnati, OH 45249 

T: 513.247.9100 

HOURS: 

Mon-Fri: 10a-6p 

Saturday: 10a-5p 

Sunday: Closed 

Take a virtual tour 

of the store. 

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Clearcreek Twp. 

1604 Wisteria Way 

Beavercreek 

2345 Kemp Rd. 

Clearcreek Twp. 

7879 Old Woods Ct. 

View all listings at www.GreaterDaytonHomes.com 

Billie Duncan-Hart - Associate Partner 

Dayton Realtors President 2022 - Realtor of the Year 2018 

c. 937.623.7814 | bdhart@coldwellbanker.com 

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937.848.3366 www.hotspring-dayton.com 

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Dayton July 2022

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