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CONTENTS
OCTOBER 2022 • GREATER CINCINNATI
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A PERFECT FIT
Bright, open one-floor living designed to suit empty nesters’ lifestyle
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CONTENTS
OCTOBER 2022 • GREATER CINCINNATI
FEATURES
KITCHEN
THE HOUSE THAT BUILT ME
Homeowner purchases childhood
home, upgrades to adult kitchen
30
INTERIOR DESIGN
ACCENT CHAIRS
Dapper designs for resting your derriere
38
LANDSCAPE
WALK THIS WAY
Front walkways follow a path
with more personality
44
ENTERTAINING
FIRE PITS
They’re not just for roasting
marshmallows
56
REMODEL
DOING A DOUBLE TAKE
Revisiting a beauty that was 100 years
in the making
61
SNEAK PEEK
COMING IN NOVEMBER
A taste of some of our favorite spaces
from HOMEARAMA ® 2022
68
DEPARTMENTS
INSPIRED
IDEAS
Celebrating the colors of fall
14
CALENDAR
Fall home and garden events
in your area
70
RECIPE
Chicken Marbella
72
AD
INDEX
Local home and garden pros
72
ON THE
COVER
A massive island for baking
and plenty of seating
was high on the priority
list for a Montgomery
homeowner. See her
story on page 30.
Photo by Tiffany Schultz
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WELCOME LETTER
Life starts all over
again when it gets
crisp in the fall.
— F. Scott Fitzgerald
Fall is by far my favorite time of the year. It is the season for all of our
senses. We see a colorful palette of reds, oranges, yellows and browns
all around us. The taste of pumpkin spice finds its way into our coffees,
breads, cookies—even beers. We hear the sound of leaves crunching
under our feet, and we smell wood burning in nearby fire pits as we
wrap up in our favorite soft blanket.
It’s the season when we squeeze all the outdoor time we can into our
days. We go to football games, and we invite family and friends over
for an evening under the stars. So, with company in mind, this issue
shows a way to make your home more inviting by creating a welcoming
pathway leading to the front of your home on page 44.
And if it’s time for a more stylish focal point in your back yard, turn
to page 56 for new fire pit ideas. Plus, get inspired with home decor
items celebrating the colors of fall on page 14.
There’s a lot of activity in the fall for home and garden enthusiasts. If
you are up for a tour you should check out our event listings on page 70.
As for me this fall, I’ll be spending as many evenings and weekends as
possible making s’mores and memories with my grandchildren.
Thanks for reading.
Linda Bacher and Florence Murphy
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Editor Karen Bradner
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a perfect
FIT
The sunroom, and much of the home, was designed for easy access to outdoor living.
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Bright, open
one-floor living
designed to suit
empty nesters’
lifestyle
BY KAREN BRADNER
PHOTOS BY KELLY ANN PHOTOGRAPHY
So many of us worry about resale when
making decisions about our homes. We
spend, possibly, too much time thinking
about how many bedrooms the next owners
might want, what color selections are
neutral enough, or whether dining rooms
will be in or out when it’s time to sell.
But that wasn’t the case when Rick
and Tonia Donnini built their new home.
The choices they made were based on
exactly what would serve their needs. As
a result, their 3,000-square-foot, twobedroom,
one-floor home reflects their
lifestyle beautifully. ➻
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1 The interior designer
describes her clients’ style as
“modern, warm, and casual
with a bit of flair.” 2 This liveedge
table and bench work
well in the home’s more
casual eating area. 3 A partial
wall with a two-sided fireplace
provides a subtle separation
between the open great room
area and the sunroom.
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WANTING TO SIMPLIFY
The decision to forego a basement
was an easy one for the couple. “We
didn’t care about cheap space, we
wanted simple,” says Rick.
The couple’s previous 6,000-squarefoot
house had a pool outside and a
walkout basement. “After our kids
left, we mainly lived on one floor,”
Tonia says. “We hardly ever went
downstairs—not to use the pool
table, the bar or the theater.”
And as far as the two bedrooms
go…the original floor plans called for
a third bedroom, but the decision was
made to turn that into a sunroom/
sitting area. There is a spacious guest
room with an ensuite bath available
for overnight company. But one of
the couple’s sons, Ryan, lives just a
mile or so away with his wife Kelsey
and their children, three-year-old Ava
and two-year-old Collin. The couple’s
other son, Connor, lives in Atlanta
with his wife Madison, who has family
in the Centerville area, so they have
options when it comes to accommodations.
So, a third bedroom and a basement
are what they didn’t include
in their plans. Here is what they did
include:
Let’s start in the back yard. To
call it a yard is a bit of a misnomer.
While there is a generous strip of
grass back there, an expansive 17-by-
40-foot pool dominates the space.
An outdoor kitchen stands off to
the side, ready to serve up friends
and family and a four-hole putting
green is placed on the other side of a
small slope. Both Rick and Tonia are
avid golfers, and this space is used to
perfect their game as well as introduce
their young grandchildren to the
sport. ➻
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If we didn’t light things properly,
you couldn’t really appreciate them.
- Diane Hanson
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Lighted floating shelves house some of the couple’s artwork and provide a focal point in the great room.
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Out here, a high-tech sound system
which includes nine directional speakers
and a subwoofer was designed
and installed by Troy Hanson and
the team at Hanson Audio Video.
The speakers are positioned so that
neighbors can’t hear the couple’s
music or television. Troy says the
goal of the system is to “cover the
area with extreme saturation to prevent
hot spots or fading.” Speakers
are placed around the pool area so
that the sound cascades toward the
back of the house, rather than having
speakers mounted on the back of the
house and cascading out toward the
neighbors.
“We’ve had friends pull up to the
house for a party and think we weren’t
home,” Rick says. “They couldn’t hear
the music until they made it back to
the pool.”
ONE FLOOR LIVING
While the activity often centers on
the backyard attractions—the pool is
heated and often used from April to
November—the inside of the home is
designed for easy living as well.
“Everything is laid out exactly the
way we wanted it,” Tonia says.
The Donninis worked with interior
designer Diane Hanson to finalize
the layout of the home, the material
selections, and the furnishings.
“Diane is a godsend We have been
working with her for over 30 years,”
Rick says. “She was a great influence.
She helped us filter through our decisions
to integrate them into the overall
design…which ultimately saved us
money.”
One challenge for the designer was
to take a space that was big and open
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and make it inviting. Area rugs, furniture groupings,
artwork and lighting were carefully selected and placed
to create smaller spaces within the larger space. And,
since the main living areas are exposed to each other,
Diane says it was important to select complementary
light fixtures.
“Lighting is a very important part of the process. If a
room is not properly lighted, it doesn’t come off as well
as it could,” she says. “Rick and Tonia have a lot of great
art and beautiful furnishings. If we didn’t light things
properly, you couldn’t really appreciate them.”
TVs, lighting, streaming services, garage doors, music,
locks and much more are controlled via a Control4
System installed by Hanson Audio Video. This system,
Troy says, “controls the entire house with one simple,
kindergarten-level app.” ➻
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1 Floor-to-ceiling windows on the back
wall are solar treated so that window
treatments are not necessary. 2 Rick and
Tonia relax poolside. 3 Water baby Ava
splashes in the pool as her brother Collin
is about to join in.
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Luxury vinyl plank flooring handles kitchen spills—and grandchildren’s wet feet—with ease.
INDIVIDUAL TOUCHES
There are a few areas in the home that garnered a bit of
extra attention from certain members of the team. For
example, when it came to the kitchen’s design, Tonia
points to her husband and says, “That’s all him.”
Rick, who is the cook in the family, wanted space to
prep on both sides of the sink. “I’m not walking all across
the kitchen. Everything is within easy reach,” he says. “It’s
a perfect blend of function and design.”
Nearby is a beautiful live-edge elm table handmade by
Ron and Tom Dement of New Life Forestry of Ohio. The
bench has frosted epoxy-filled inclusions in its edges to
add both comfort and style.
Farther along the back of the home stands a half wall
with the see-through fireplace that separates the sunroom
from the main living areas. The wall was Tonia’s
idea and got a stamp of approval from Diane. A large,
walk-in closet off this room houses a collection of toys
for the grandkids. Weekend sleepovers with “TT” and
“Poppy” are a regular occurrence.
“We love having them here. Grandkids are the best,”
Tonia says. “They want to be in the pool all the time.”
And should they need to run from the pool into the
house to grab a snack or use the restroom, luxury vinyl
planking on the floors aren’t bothered by the water.
Other low maintenance, kid-friendly features include
assorted leather chairs, sofas and ottomans the couple
purchased from Bova. “If someone spills something, it
wipes up,” Tonia says. “Bova has amazing furniture that
lasts forever.”
Outside, the plants are all trees, shrubs and perennials,
with no annuals in the bunch. The couple wanted low
maintenance landscaping—there is no mulch anywhere.
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TIMING IS EVERYTHING
Fortunately, construction on the
home wrapped up in December of
2019, so the pandemic did not negatively
impact the process. In fact,
the Donninis are incredibly positive
about their new home and the whole
experience.
The builder, Associate Construction,
was excellent to work with.
“Every single contractor was top
notch,” Rick says. “We would work
with them all again.”
But for the distant future, the couple
has no plans of moving anywhere
else. Thanks to the wide-open floor
plan, this home will accommodate
aging-in-place beautifully. Plus, they
are fans of the Greater Dayton lifestyle.
Rick, who is originally from New
Mexico says, “A lot of people don’t
know how good they have it here.
It’s relatively inexpensive and there’s
not a lot of traffic. The people here
are decent, laid back. We love the
Midwest!”
Tonia’s office is tucked away in a more private area off the entry.
RESOURCES
Builder Associate Construction; Interior design Diane Hanson, Choice Consultant; Landscape design Greenpro Services, Inc.;
Furniture Bova Contemporary Furniture; Flooring Innovative Floors and Design; Windows and doors Andersen; Fireplace
Dayton Fireplace Systems; Rugs The Rug Gallery; Kitchen cabinetry and living room shelving Select Kitchen Design; Kitchen
countertops and backsplash Cambria; Appliances Bosch from Custom Distributors, Inc.; Table New Life Forestry of Ohio;
Bathroom countertop Cambria; Glass pebbles by Tim McFadden from Gallery Veronique; Indoor/outdoor sound system,
TVs, speakers, Control4 System Hanson Audio Video; Stones and pavers in pool area Groundscape; Irrigation Centerville
Landscape and Irrigation; Outdoor furniture Watson’s; Pool, electric cover and lighting Buckeye Pools; Brick Snyder Brick &
Block; Brick mason De La Rosa Masonry; Electric Stoutenborough Electric; HVAC Outstanding Heating & Cooling; Plumbing
Integrity Plumbing Solutions; Roofing Weatherguard Roofing & Restoration; Gutters Hans Huf Home Improvement Co.
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Homeowner purchases childhood
home, upgrades to adult kitchen
BY SARAH J. DILLS | PHOTOS BY TIFFANY SCHULTZ
Before
Who doesn’t dream of going back to visit their childhood home? To walk into
that bedroom, that feels so much smaller as an adult, where so many big
dreams were conjured. For Emily Henry, she not only got to visit her childhood
home: she got the chance to buy it.
“It was never the plan for us to buy this place, but it just worked out this
way,” Emily says.
As much as Emily may enjoy the nostalgia of raising her own three daughters
with her husband, Scott, in her childhood home in Montgomery; the reality of
the space left much to be desired… especially in the kitchen… homeschooling…
during a pandemic. ➻
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After: The window arrangement was reconfigured on the sink wall for a more unified look.
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TIGHT QUARTERS
The Henrys had been thinking about
renovating their kitchen for a while.
“We got into COVID and were really
stuck in that space all together,”
Emily remembers with a laugh.
“Three young girls—nine-year-old
twins and a seven-year-old—trying
to do virtual learning really sped up
our plans.”
The Henrys knew they needed
to work with someone who could
manage their project. “My husband
and I both work, we have our kids,
and I coach at Orangetheory on the
side,” Emily says. “I had a co-worker
who had worked with Neal’s Design
Remodel. She told me all the ways
they went above and beyond every
expectation, so I knew they would do
the same for us.”
SO LONG SOFFITS
Emily had one inspirational picture
of a kitchen when she went to meet
Neal’s designer Jodi Smith for the
first time. “What I wanted was a
massive island,” Emily describes. “I
wanted to be able to bake cookies, roll
dough, get flour everywhere. I wanted
to be able to seat a lot of people
around the island with no other table
in our kitchen. When we entertain,
that is where everyone hangs out.”
The kitchen was small, dark, and
the soffits made the space seem
smaller than it was. “They were
awful,” Emily admits. “I hated them.”
Emily knew she wanted to get rid of
the soffit and have cabinets go to the
ceiling but admits that everything
else was Smith and the team at Neal’s.
“What stood out the most when I
met them was that they talked a lot
about their family,” Smith remembers.
“Their existing space was not
functional, so we wanted to make
sure everything we created had function
as the focus.” ➻
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1 A hinged cabinet door lifts up and out of the way for easy access to the coffee
station. 2 Custom cabinetry helps keep the kitchen organized.
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“We had a much smaller, two-part sink
so I love, love, love the big sink.”
-Emily
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OPEN WIDE
The goal of opening the kitchen was achieved by making the wall between the living room
and kitchen much smaller. The wall between the kitchen and the formal dining room was
removed. The back wall of the kitchen was pushed out and made flush with the existing
breakfast nook wall. In the process, an awkward, under-cabinet window was removed. “Gosh,
that was so 1990,” Emily says.
It was replaced with three windows creating a visual centerpiece to the feature wall of the
kitchen over the farmhouse sink. “The Henrys wanted an apron-front fireclay sink,” Smith
says. “Emily made that specific request because her research showed it would be the most
durable.”
The homeowners opted for an electric range instead of gas because they admittedly don’t
cook enough to make the investment. “We did invest in a Sub-Zero fridge,” Emily says. “And I
did want a double oven since I frequently host Thanksgiving. It was always a challenge. We’d
be stuffing things in toaster ovens.”
A built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator blends in beautifully on a wall of cabinetry near the oversized island with seating for six.
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Before
After: As the Henrys built out into their back yard, they
wanted to expand the outdoor living space to fit a fire pit.
“We wanted a space that
we can get eight chairs
around the fire pit so our
neighbors and friends could
enjoy it with us.” -Emily
BACK TO SCHOOL
The family set up a little kitchen station
in their basement. “I joked that I felt like I
was back in college,” Emily recalls. “If you
ran the toaster oven and the microwave
at the same time, you’d trip the circuit.
“It was a little like living in a construction
zone, but it was cool to see progress.
The kids loved coming home from school
every day and wanted to see what had
happened while they were gone.
“It was so worth it to us though to
make this investment now, because we
know we’ll be in this house for 20-plus
years.” ➻
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ROOM TO GROW
Scott and Emily are excited to see
their girls grow in this new space
and watch them hangout with their
friends.
“We don’t feel like we’re on top of
each other,” Emily says. “Mornings
are still nuts, but the kids have more
autonomy. And Scott and I spend a
lot more time in there, having a glass
of wine after the kids go to bed.
“We really enjoyed working with
Neal’s. The communication was very
clear. One of the drawings had missed
that one of the girl’s bedroom windows
would become obstructed by
the addition, so they moved her window
at their own expense. They did
it on their own dime because they
missed it. That speaks to the value of
what they provide.”
dirty work
While the Henrys were tackling their kitchen renovation, they
decided to get their dream laundry and mud rooms too.
“We run the laundry like four times a day,” Emily says. “So that
was the biggest investment for me. I went with the LG front loader.
I spent three years on the laundry division of P&G. I probably know
more than any normal person should about washing machines.”
Emily has a system for how she likes to do laundry, so she found
a basket system on Pinterest she liked. And she didn’t want to do
laundry in the formal dining room anymore, so she wanted a place
where she could fold and sort all in one.
The mudroom is where the original laundry room was, so the
team at Neal’s built the addition to include the laundry room.
“The Henrys wanted a place for the girls to plug in their iPads,
hang up their coats…plus, the parents wanted those things too,”
Jodi Smith, designer at Neal’s says. “So, when they come in the door,
their stuff is left by the door.”
RESOURCES
Contractor Neal’s Design Remodel;
Kitchen designer Jodi Smith, Neal’s
Design Remodel; Custom cabinetry
Neal’s Design Remodel; Cabinet
hardware Top Knobs; Countertops
Mercury Quartzite/Viatera Rococco,
KBR; Main backsplash Emotive Coy
Grey Glossy, Florida Tile; Cooktop
backsplash Stone Impressions Artisan
Avery Grande on Cararra, Louisville Tile;
Sink Signature Hardware Torun Fireclay
Farmhouse, Ferguson; Faucets Moen
Nio Black Stainless pull down, Ferguson;
Appliances Bosch dishwasher, cooktop
and double oven, Sub-Zero French door
refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator and
microwave, Custom Distributors, Inc.;
Flooring Refinished Hardwood, Mansion
Hill; Windows Pella Lifestyle Double
hung; Patio Brick Form Rough Stone,
LK Concrete
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2
1 The expanded laundry
room offers plenty of
countertop space for sorting
and folding. 2 The new
mudroom has coat hooks,
cubbies, drawers and a bench
to make it easier for the girls
to drop things off by the back
door.
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Chairs
Dapper designs for resting your derriere
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1 Stressless Admiral Power Recliner 2 Gramercy Lounge Chair by Fairfield
3 Hummingbird Blue Lounge Chair by Sherrill Furniture 4 Finley Chair by Flexsteel
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WALK
this way
BY KAREN BRADNER
It’s a space that gets an incredible amount of use, but not usually a great
deal of attention. Guests come and go on this, packages get delivered
via this route, and landscaping often follows its borders.
We’re talking about your front walkway. It just might be time to step
away from that straight line of poured concrete and follow a path with
a bit more personality. Creating a warm, welcoming entrance to the
front of your home not only adds a good deal of curb appeal—it also
gives your resale value a boost.
Stroll through the following pages and see which of these options
best suits the style of your home. ➻
Stamped concrete sidewalk at home built by Zicka Homes. Photo by Connie Kimsey
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Above Stamped concrete path, steps, landscaping and lighting by Townescapes.
Below PaverLock Oxford Heritage Buff pavers from Reading Rock installed by The Garden Path. Photos by Ross Van Pelt
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CONCRETE
If you want to stick with concrete,
this is a versatile material that offers
plenty of options.
Want to keep it simple? Consider a
curvier path and add a bit of non-slip
texture with a “broom” finish. Or add
a bit of zing with stamping and dying.
The result can look like brick, slate,
flagstone, wood planks and more.
“If you are updating an old
front walkway, widening
it to four feet and adding
curves makes it much more
functional and appealing.”
—Lisa Herd, Snyder Brick & Block
PRO: Concrete requires less maintenance
than stone, tile or brick.
CON: Concrete must include joints
to allow for expansion and contraction
due to temperature changes.
Price range for installed concrete:
Broom finish $12-$15/sq. ft.
Stamped $18-$22/sq. ft.
CONCRETE PAVERS
Pavers are typically stones made of
dyed concrete and are available in
many shapes, sizes and colors. They
are placed on a foundation composed
of compacted gravel topped with an
inch or so of sand. Edging—sometimes
metal, but more commonly
plastic—is often used to keep the
pavers in place. Lately, a “concrete
toe” edge is becoming a new trend.
PRO: Due to its multiple seams, a
paver walkway can flex during freeze
and thaw cycles without cracking.
CON: Weeds can sprout up between
pavers. Use a polymeric sand in the
joints to deter weeds.
Price range of materials only:
$2.50-$13/sq. ft.
PaverLock Boardwalk Calico pavers from Reading
Rock installed by Hicon. Photo by Ross Van Pelt
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CLAY PAVERS
Always a classic choice, brick pavers
introduce a level of old-world charm.
Solid clay paving bricks are hardfired
in kilns at high temperatures to
fuse the clay particles for maximum
strength. This hard-firing creates rich
colors that are resistant to ultraviolet
light, which often causes artificially
colored concrete pavers to fade. Brick
pavers can be placed on a more flexible
sand base or a concrete base with
cement joints.
PRO: A clay paver surface is stainresistant.
CON: Shapes and sizes are limited.
They are typically in the shape of a
4x8 rectangular brick, but do come
in a few other sizes.
Price range for materials only:
$3.75-$12/sq.ft.
FLAGSTONE
Flagstone is a hard, flat stone usually
made of sandstone bound together
by minerals like silica, calcite, or iron
ore. It is known for its rich texture
in a broad range of colors—
browns, grays, golds, and blues. It’s
a great choice for a more rustic look,
and it preserves a green and earthy
element in your landscaped area.
PRO: Neutral flagstones blend
in and become part of landscapes.
CON: Flagstone installed in sand
will keep shifting if the sand is not
leveled and stable. That is not the
case when it’s set in concrete.
Price range for materials only:
$10-$15/sq.ft.
Top Embarcadero clay brick pathway from
McNear Brick & Block. Photo courtesy of
Snyder Brick and Block
Bottom Chilton Stone with Flagstone
Treads and landscaping by The Site Group.
Photo courtesy of The Site Group
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BLUESTONE
A type of flagstone, bluestone is a very popular
choice for midwestern homes. Colors are typically
in the gray/blue range but can vary widely—from
a purplish hue to tones of brown—
depending on the geographic source of the stone.
Use rectangular stones for a more formal look.
Irregular shapes offer a more casual appeal.
PRO: Bluestone’s steely blues and grays are striking
whether it’s cloudy, raining, snowing, or sunny.
CON: Bluestone absorbs more sunlight than
lighter stones making it especially hot during
sunny summer days.
Price range for materials only: $10-$15/sq.ft.
Limestone home with bluestone paver walkway and landscaping by Landfare Ltd. Photo by Daniel Feldkamp
MIDWEST STONES
By choosing a natural stone that is indigenous
to our region, you will know it will hold up to
the weather conditions in this area. Limestone,
which has a uniform texture and color, is quarried
from Ohio and Indiana. Sandstone, which
offers a variation in color and texture, tends to
be quarried from the eastern counties in Ohio.
PRO: These stones usually look more natural
than manufactured stones.
CON: Natural stone has color variations,
so you might not get an exact match to your
sample piece.
Price range for materials only: $9-$18/sq.ft.
Brown Sandstone and landscaping by The Site Group. Photo by Daniel Feldkamp
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STEPPING STONES
For an informal option, you can
place stepping stones within gravel.
Irregular fieldstone, bluestone or
limestone in pieces no smaller than
18” work great. Be sure to use an edge
restraint such as steel edging, cobblestone
curbing, or other material to
prevent the gravel from spreading
into the surrounding landscape.
“Adding a natural stone walkway is a
beautiful way to increase curb appeal
using a material that will last
the life of the home.”
—Jon Smiley, Stone Center
PRO: This is one of the more inexpensive
options.
CON. You need to use a geotextile
weed barrier below the gravel to prevent
plant growth.
Price range for materials only:
$10-$15/sq.ft.
GRANITE, QUARTZITE AND MARBLE
Mined from locations around the globe, these natural stones typically
are used as pavers.
Granite is durable, non-slip and scratch resistant. It’s a reliable
paving choice for walkways due to its earthy and textured finish.
Granite is porous and should be sealed to avoid possible staining
and moisture damage.
Created from pure quartz sandstone, Quartzite is an extremely
hard stone that makes it ideal for outdoor applications.
Marble, a rigid metamorphic rock, is among the most durable
and highest-quality materials used for outdoor applications.
PRO: All these stones are extremely hard and durable.
CON: This category includes the most expensive options.
Price range for materials only: $18-$28/sq.ft.
Left Flagstone stepping stones from Ohio Stone. Photo courtesy of Snyder
Brick and Block Above Granite natural stone pavers.
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TRAVERTINE
Travertine is also quarried from around
the world with the three most common
locations being Italy, Turkey, and Mexico.
Italian Travertine is what Rome’s Coliseum
is made of. Mexico’s Travertine is more
porous and does not hold up to frost.
Turkish Travertine is very common and, in
most instances, is less expensive than the
Italian. It holds up well in a freeze/thaw
climate.
PRO: Travertine doesn’t absorb heat like
many of the other materials listed.
CON: Qualities of Travertine differ considerably
depending on where the stones
are quarried.
Price range for materials only: $8-$15/sq.ft.
Travertine Beige pavers from Reading Rock installed by
Paramount Landscaping. Photo by Ross Van Pelt
PORCELAIN TILE
Porcelain is a colorfast and low maintenance
option. Select an exterior grade
that is weather-resistant and not slippery.
Porcelain is a great choice for homeowners
who want to mimic the look of marble.
These tiles are also fired at higher kiln temperatures,
leading to harder, stronger and
more scratch-resistant tiles.
PRO: Porcelain is more durable than
ceramic tiles due to their increased density.
CON: Porcelain can be brittle and needs
to be installed on a completely flat surface
to avoid breakage.
Price range for materials only: $7-$14/sq.ft.
Kronos porcelain tile paver in Sand Island from Reading Rock
installed by Warren’s Landscaping. Photo by Ross Van Pelt
Paneria Porcelain Pavers from Hamilton Parker
“Stain resistant porcelain
pavers are a beautiful,
low-maintenance option
for high traffic outdoor
entertaining areas.”
—Britt Warren, Hamilton Parker
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CERAMIC TILE
Ceramic tiles are less dense and
more porous than porcelain. Be sure
to choose a tile rated for outdoor
use with an unglazed finish for a
rougher, less slippery surface. Their
density, compared to porcelain tiles,
makes them less water and stain
resistant, particularly if they’re
unglazed.
PRO: Ceramic tile is less expensive
than porcelain tile with a wider range
of colors and styles available.
CON: It’s also more porous, making
them more crack-prone and vulnerable
to stains.
Price range for materials only:
$3 -$12/sq.ft.
For the sake of comparison in this article,
price ranges were gathered from a variety
of vendors in August of 2022 and
do not include installation. When multiple
ranges were supplied, Housetrends
included the lowest price and the highest
price from the group.
These are rough estimates for comparison
purposes and will vary depending
on suppliers and locations. Also, delivery
costs are a variable when it comes to
pricing any of these materials.
We invite you to contact any of the
following resources for more accurate
pricing.
Statesville Brick Weathered Magnolia clay brick walkway and patio
installed by Wieland Builders. Photo by Connie Kimsey
RESOURCES
Hamilton Parker Company
Perfect Paver Co
Reading Rock
Snyder Brick & Block
Stone Center
Townescapes
The Site Group
“Before bidding a project, a qualified
contractor will address the site access;
review complexity of the installation and
understand the scale of the project.
Usually, the larger the project, the
lower the cost per square foot.”
—Shane Bordwine, Townescapes
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Remove leaves, twigs, berries and
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pavers year around. This organic material
decomposes leaving stains on the pavers
and sand joints. It can retain moisture
aiding in the germination of vegetation
and it becomes the food this vegetation
needs to thrive. This is especially important
during the fall season when the leaves are
dropping.
Once per week: Use a leaf blower and
thoroughly blow off your pavers during the
fall months. Once per month: Use a garden
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Will sealing my pavers help them better
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Our sealing process also includes
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Revisiting a beauty that was 100 years in the making
BY KAREN BRADNER | PHOTOS BY DALE CLARK/ARC PHOTOGRAPHY
Some homes are worth a second look. That’s how Jon Arenstein, the current owner
of a Bexley bungalow felt when he first walked past it over six years ago with his dog,
Mickey. The draw was so strong, that he rang the doorbell and asked the owners to
call him if they ever decided to sell.
That’s also how Florence Murphy felt when she served as a tour guide for the
home in this year’s House and Garden Tour in Bexley. As Housetrends publisher,
Florence had seen a taste of the home Jon and his wife Dianne eventually purchased
in a show preview. But after spending a spring afternoon there, she wanted to share
a bit more of the couple’s charming spaces. ➻
Roof makes a statement
The home was built in 1922 and has a distinctive “Giwa” roof that first caught Jon’s eye. This style of tile roofing originated in Korea.
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SEEING DOUBLE
A rarity of this century-old home
was that it sat on a double lot
which allowed space for a first-floor
owners’ suite addition (seen to the
right in this photo). Construction
began before the couple moved in
and took about six months. They
are especially pleased with how the
contractor, Rick Wieland, was able
to match the roof tile and exterior
brick of the original structure.
A FLOOD OF SUNSHINE
When she first toured the home, the abundance of windows spoke to Dianne. “The minute I walked in, the windows were
what grabbed me,” she says. One light-drenched room that is a favorite spot for relaxing is the sunroom. During renovations
the couple widened what had been a small doorway leading to this room to create one big open space encompassing
the kitchen, dining room and living room.
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Both Jon and Dianne love to cook.
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BRIGHT WHITE
While the kitchen still stands on its
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Amish-built cabinetry and the newly-widened
access to the sunroom
combine to create a crisp, yet inviting,
space. A dedicated ice maker is
a favorite among the couple’s grandchildren,
and even their daughter
Abby, who lives nearby. “My daughter
will come over here and fill up baggies
with crushed ice to take home,”
Dianne says. ➻
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MODERN CONVENIENCES
Bridging the area between the original part of the home and the new addition are built-in bookshelves which house
Dianne’s collection of antique French Confit Pots. Also, near the kitchen area, the couple carved out space for a back entry
with its glass-paned door where Mickey, a beagle mix, occasionally soaks up the sunshine. Outside this door you catch a
glimpse of the residence’s new, oversized two-car garage.
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FAMILY TIME
Abby lives just two streets away with her family,
and the couple’s son David’s family lives not too
far away in Granville. So, this Bexley base becomes
a gathering spot. An empty backyard expanse has
been replaced with multiple conversation areas
providing a lush space for family and guests to
relax—while the grandchildren and the couple’s
dog run about the fenced-in yard. ➻
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FACE TIME
When the couple is in the mood to
watch life go by, they can head to the
generously-sized front porch with its
trio of tapered columns and ponder
the good fortune they had when they
discovered this home five years ago.
“It’s just so different,” Dianne says.
“It’s like a little gem hidden in Bexley.
We both fell in love with it.”
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KEEP AN EYE OUT
Coming soon, in the November issue of Housetrends, we’ll feature some of our favorite spaces and share
some of the big trends we saw at this year’s HOMEARAMA ® . While each of the six custom homes were
unique, we definitely saw some common threads throughout the show.
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Amping up the outdoor areas
Decks, patios and pools have always been in fashion, but
this year the builders took things up a notch—or three.
Outdoor rooms had structural ceilings, solid tiled floors,
fireplaces and covered an expansive amount of space,
often traversing the entire back expanse of the home.
Creating separate but equal spaces
Darkly painted or paneled dens have been a mainstay
for decades, but this year those rooms met their match.
Masculine workspaces often had a feminine counterpart.
One designer we spoke to at the show told us his
and her offices are now the top request she gets from
her clients.
Keeping the mess at bay
Call them what you will: messy kitchens, butler pantries,
sculleries or catering kitchens, these smallish but
mighty-ish rooms are a hot trend for sure. Most include
a second refrigerator, dishwasher and sink. Plenty of
shelving and storage is a must. Coffee makers and
microwaves may find their home here too.
Subtle sophistication
While there were fun splashes of color in a few of the
homes, most of the palettes were on the subdued side.
Paints were neutral, although sometimes dramatically
dark. Tile selections were on the classic, monochromatic
side, and wallpapers were often chosen to introduce texture,
and sometimes pattern, more than color.
Staying out in the open
Transparent walls and doors were seen in most of the
homes this year as well. Some exercise rooms were blatantly
on display behind a glass wall. Home offices and
lower-level bonus rooms were flooded with additional
light thanks to one of their four walls, or a door, being
made of glass.
That’s just a taste. We’ll have a lot more to share in our next issue!
Let us know if there is a room or two in particular you’d like us to
revisit. Write us at: publishers@housetrends.com
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take a tour
Mark your calendar for these
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Saturday, October 1
Eastwood Circle Sears Homes Walking Tour
Walking tour seeing exteriors of
ten different styles of Sears houses
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Saturday, October 15
Norwood Historic Home Tour
Guided afternoon walking tour
Norwood, Ohio
Saturdays and Sundays,
October 15-16, November 19-20
Springfield Antique Show
Antiques, vintage and flea market finds
Clark County Fairgrounds
Sunday, October 16
Burlington Antique Show
Featuring over 200 antique dealers
Boone County Kentucky Fairgrounds
Saturday, October 1
Newport Harvest Festival
Artists, crafters, and businesses on display
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Sunday, October 2
Hyde Park Art Show
One of Cincinnati’s oldest and
well-respected art shows
Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati, Ohio
Sunday, October 2
Grandview Heights and
Marble Cliff Tour of Homes
Six historic homes
Columbus, Ohio
Saturday, October 29
Wyoming Sears Homes Walking Tour
90 minutes, 1 1/2 miles easy walking tour, view the
exteriors of 15 different Sears Kit Homes
Wyoming, Ohio.
Fridays and Saturdays,
November 25-26, December 2-3
Nights Before Christmas
Candelight Tour of Homes
An enchanting walking tour through
private and public sites
Madison, IN
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ASK THE EXPERT
rea estate
HOUSE-WARMING 101:
The Best Home Projects to Prepare for Colder Weather
1. Clean your gutters - Poor water flow through
gutters and downspouts can lead to water
damage, roof damage, and ice dams. Gutters can
also collapse from too much weight. Once most of
the leaves have fallen is the perfect time to have
all debris removed from your gutters. Even gutter
guards require some maintenance. Don’t neglect
cleaning out your window wells too!
2. Service your HVAC system - The best time
to have a winter service completed on your HVAC
system is before extreme weather hits. Regularly
changing air filters is also recommended for
optimal furnace efficiency and indoor air quality.
3. Inspect your roof - Your roof is your best
defense against winter weather. Using a reputable
roofing company to inspect your roof annually is
also a best practice. Missing shingles, nail pops,
and aged plumbing boots can all be repaired
rather easily and will extend the life of a costly
roof. Neglecting these items can lead to potential
roof leaks and interior property damage.
4. Clean your fireplace/chimney - Woodburning
fireplaces need to be kept clean to safely
burn a fire in the winter. Hire a professional to
inspect your fireplace and chimney to be sure your
firebox and chimney can safely provide winter
warmth to your family in the colder months.
5. Winterize sprinklers and hoses - Shut
down and drain your irrigation system to prevent
freeze damage to the pipes. All garden hoses
should be disconnected from water spigots and
drained for winter storage.
6. Prepare your lawn - Fall is the ideal time
to prep your lawn for the spring. Remove fallen
leaves to prevent lawn damage over the winter.
Aeration and fertilization are two of the best
practices to ensure you enter the spring with a
healthy lawn.
7. Seal and caulk around windows and doors -
Colder weather can strain your heating system. Most
homeowners do not regularly caulk their windows, yet
doing so frequently can help prevent more heating loss.
8. Clean/replace outdoor lighting/bulbs -
Consider cleaning outdoor fixtures to maximize
exterior lighting during the darker winter months.
Upgrading to LED bulbs and fixtures will help to
lower your energy costs.
9. Test carbon monoxide detectors - Batteries
in carbon monoxide detectors should be
changed yearly. Carbon monoxide alarms are
recommended on every level and outside of
sleeping areas. Consider upgrading your alarms
if it has been more than 6 years since you last
replaced them.
10. Winterize your lawn mower/equipment -
Either drain the gas from your equipment or use
fuel stabilizer to protect the internal parts from
any damage. Stabilizer will keep the gas in good
condition over the winter. Run your mower for at
least five minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it
to reach the carburetor.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ellie Kowalchik, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Pinnacle Group, leads Cincinnati’s top-ranked Move2Team. A multi-million
dollar producer and company sales leader, she holds the advanced designations of Seller Representative Specialist, Certified
Residential Specialist, as well as e-Pro with a focus on technology. She has also been named one of America’s Best Real Estate
Agents by RealTrends for the past 5 years.
Have real estate questions you’d like to see answered in a future edition of Ask the Expert?
Give Ellie a call at (513) 616-2323 or email her at Ellie@Move2Team.com.
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ADVERTISER INDEX
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let ’s eat
This dish, a popular pick from The Silver
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homeowners featured on page 61.
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Bova Contemporary Furniture...................................13
Carpetland................................................................73
Cincinnati Stoneworks...............................................60
Closets by Design......................................................37
Custom Distributors, Inc............................................28
Franklin Art Glass Studios, Inc....................................58
Hanson Audio and Video...........................................43
Hoffman & Albers Interiors........................................15
ID Cincinnati Furniture & Interior Design...................11
Move2Team.com......................................................71
Neal’s Design Remodel.............................................40
One Highland-Griewe Development...........................5
Pathway Tables..........................................................43
Perfect Paver Co.......................................................54
R.L. Bull Cabinets & Construction, LLC.......................9
Ryan’s All-Glass............................................................7
Signature Hardware...................................................53
Slats Blind & Shutter Experts......................................76
The Appliance Loft......................................................6
The Spicy Olive.........................................................58
Union Village Development Co.................................16
Watson’s......................................................................2
Zicka Homes.............................................................74
THE SILVER PALATE’S
Chicken Marbella
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup pitted prunes
1/2 cup pitted Spanish green olives
1/2 cup capers with a bit of juice
6 bay leaves
1 head of garlic, peeled and finely pureed
1/4 cup dried oregano
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper,
to taste
4 chickens (2 1/2 pounds each), quartered
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley or fresh
cilantro, finely chopped
For directions: go to housetrends.com
and search: Chicken Marbella
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