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They say not to judge a book by its cover, but that old adage doesn’t necessarily apply to homes. When potential buyers go to tour a house, the showing starts from<br />
the moment they pull up in front. Having a well-maintained yard, an attractive exterior, and functional outdoor living spaces can help your home make a good first<br />
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Here are our top recommendations for valueadding<br />
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1. Install a Firepit – A gas-powered firepit<br />
(or fireplace!) will have the best return on<br />
investment, but if you don’t have the space,<br />
even a firepit that can be packed away when not<br />
in use – but brought out for property showings –<br />
can help a buyer imagine themselves using the<br />
backyard as an outdoor living room year round.<br />
2. Build Structures for Privacy & Shade – You<br />
can create effective screening with cleverly placed<br />
plants, but a structured/permanent shaded area,<br />
such as a roof over an outdoor living space or a<br />
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3. Construct an Outdoor Kitchen – The<br />
kitchen is the heart of the home. Expand that<br />
centerpiece without adding square footage by<br />
creating an outdoor kitchen. You’ll not only have<br />
more space for food prep, but also increase the<br />
amount of room you have to entertain, giving<br />
guests another central place to gather.<br />
4. Create Outdoor Living Zones – Adding<br />
function to your yard is one of the best ways<br />
to boost home values. Use landscaping,<br />
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Not looking to make a big spend? These lowcost<br />
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1. Clean Up & Simplify Landscaping – The<br />
majority of today’s home buyers prefer the idea<br />
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2. Dress Up Your Front Door – A fresh coat of<br />
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potential buyers. Go with a color that stands out,<br />
but also complements the style of the home.<br />
Replace door hardware if it’s tarnished or looks<br />
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create a welcoming feeling.<br />
3. Repair Damaged Siding & Trim – Prevent<br />
buyers from immediately worrying that your<br />
home will be hard to maintain by keeping<br />
exterior siding and trim in good shape. Touch<br />
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moisture-damaged areas. Regular exterior<br />
maintenance is also a good way to make sure<br />
there isn’t any evidence of pest intrusion. Don’t<br />
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FEATURES<br />
PRESERVATION<br />
TO HAVE AND TO HOST<br />
Historic family barn becomes a space<br />
for celebration<br />
30<br />
INTERIOR DESIGN<br />
A CONVERSATION WITH<br />
Ann Hoffman, owner of<br />
Hoffman & Albers Interiors<br />
40<br />
FURNITURE<br />
SO FA SO GOOD<br />
Tips on selecting a high-quality sofa<br />
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DEPARTMENTS<br />
INSPIRED<br />
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KITCHEN<br />
BIGGER, BRIGHTER, BETTER<br />
Kitchen space shifts to the light<br />
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FLOORING<br />
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Making the case for natural hardwood<br />
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OUTDOOR LIVING<br />
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ON THE COVER<br />
EXCEPTIONAL HOMES & GARDENS<br />
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Bumping out one side of<br />
the house paved the way<br />
for a larger kitchen and<br />
island in this Indian Hill<br />
home. See more beginning<br />
on page 18.<br />
Photo by Ross Van Pelt<br />
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I take great, great pride<br />
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This quote from the animator/director/talent behind classics like Toy<br />
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I also like to entertain. In my home that means cooking an informal<br />
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We also give you a glimpse inside a kitchen designed so that friends<br />
and family had room to “spread out” while watching sports on the nearby<br />
television. And a third kitchen was reimagined because the original<br />
space was “tight and too small for entertaining.”<br />
Even though the outcomes might look different, the goals for most<br />
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A new addition off the family room, with two walls of windows, now serves as the dining area.<br />
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BEFORE<br />
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“As our family grew and changed, the kitchen<br />
we had just wasn’t enough,” explains an Indian<br />
Hill homeowner of the decision to remodel<br />
and expand. She and her husband had done<br />
a kitchen remodel 23 years ago, and it was<br />
prime for a makeover. To better accommodate<br />
hosting their adult children, grandchildren,<br />
and friends, she says, “We wanted a big<br />
kitchen where we could all hang out together,<br />
cook together, and watch people cook.” Their<br />
recently completed remodel does just that,<br />
elevating their hosting game with a sophisticated<br />
kitchen expansion and inviting new living<br />
spaces.<br />
A team from Neal’s Design-Remodel, in<br />
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to create the desired style and flow<br />
for the new kitchen and spaces. “It’s a large<br />
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and too small for entertaining,” Cyndi explains.<br />
“The goal was to gain more cooking and eat-in<br />
space in the kitchen and add more indoor and<br />
outdoor living space.” ➻<br />
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The ample outdoor living area offers cooking, dining and lounging options.<br />
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By expanding the footprint of the kitchen, the designer was able to incorporate an expansive island with seating for five.<br />
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Going wide<br />
The footprint of the kitchen and adjacent<br />
area expanded by bumping out<br />
one side of the house. This paved the<br />
way for a larger kitchen and island<br />
to comfortably accommodate more<br />
people. The expansive new island is<br />
now the central gathering place with<br />
abundant counterspace and seating,<br />
which were both lacking in the previous<br />
kitchen. To organize the space,<br />
Cyndi says, “A kitchen of this size<br />
must have zones, the work triangle<br />
and auxiliary areas that are pretty.”<br />
To achieve this balance, the design<br />
placed major appliances on one side<br />
of the island, and decorative elements<br />
on the other.<br />
The use of color in the design adds<br />
visual interest and helps draw in the<br />
large, bright space. The homeowner<br />
says, “I wanted a clean look but did<br />
not want an all-white kitchen, the<br />
room is too big. And I did not want to<br />
settle on just one color.” She chose the<br />
sage green color “Pigeon” by Fallow &<br />
Ball for the lower cabinetry, which<br />
helps ground the space with its earthly<br />
hue. The color extends up the side<br />
wall of cabinetry and combines with<br />
a walnut countertop evoking a warm<br />
feel and “hutch” look. The base of the<br />
island crafted of walnut further ties<br />
in the wood style found throughout<br />
the historic home. “The whole house<br />
has beautiful wood from the 1920s,”<br />
she says. “We wanted to pay homage<br />
to that in the new kitchen.” ➻<br />
BEFORE<br />
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BEFORE<br />
Nod to ancestry<br />
A striking copper hood across the<br />
room offers an elegant layer of color,<br />
with its distinctive orange tones<br />
accenting the walnut and complementing<br />
the sage green. The homeowner<br />
wanted the hood to be part<br />
of the room’s story, not a concealed<br />
function. “People now are trying<br />
to hide exhaust, but I wanted to<br />
showcase it with a copper hood,” she<br />
explains. “My grand relatives were<br />
copper miners from Keweenaw in the<br />
Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the<br />
late 1800s to early 1900s. So copper<br />
is a touch point for me.”<br />
The kitchen flows openly into the<br />
new indoor dining area gained by<br />
the bump out. Lined with windows,<br />
this space offers a peaceful place to<br />
dine and gather away from kitchen<br />
activity. Just steps off the kitchen<br />
leads to the new outdoor living space<br />
equipped with space to cook, gather,<br />
and relax with fresh air. “We gained a<br />
fantastic view. It is a pretty vista and<br />
a whole new place to enjoy just being<br />
outside that we did not have before,”<br />
she says.<br />
With new views, more space, and<br />
a dream kitchen, the couple has<br />
not wasted any time hosting family,<br />
friends, and events in their new<br />
space. “Everybody who comes over<br />
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at Neals did a fantastic job, we are<br />
incredibly happy with the result,” she<br />
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we’ve had so far have ended up in the<br />
kitchen.”<br />
TOP A small back porch was replaced<br />
with a light-filled dining space and<br />
expansive covered outdoor living area.<br />
BOTTOM Part of the new addition,<br />
this walk-in pantry is just a few steps off<br />
the kitchen.<br />
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Newport Brass Metropole in Satin Brass Appliances Keidel Range hood Custom copper with brass accents by Metal Craft Flooring<br />
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to have and to host<br />
Historic family barn transformed into a space for celebration<br />
BY SYDNE SANTO | PHOTOS BY DAWN SMITH<br />
Many people have familial artifacts and heirlooms that are preserved for<br />
future generations. For Sam and Cara Kingrey, their family legacy rests<br />
on the Kingrey Farm, where they recently completed full renovations<br />
of their on-site barn.<br />
This renovation solidifies the dream they’ve had for years of restoring<br />
some of their family’s home to its former glory. ➻<br />
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Family history<br />
Sam Kingrey grew up in Troy, Ohio, nearly a mile away from their family’s<br />
current residence. In 1991, Sam bought land from a family member, which<br />
included the barn and the surrounding area. Once the purchase was final, Sam<br />
quickly got to work building his family home, where he and his family still happily<br />
reside.<br />
The barn is historic in its own right, as it was previously used for dairy<br />
farming. But, after years without use, the barn needed some extra attention.<br />
“When it came time to think about the barn’s future, we had two options: tear<br />
it down, or try to turn it into something special,” says Sam. Once the decision<br />
to renovate was made, the barn was rejuvenated with new purpose, and with<br />
that, renovations began.<br />
Sam and Cara split the renovations between the barn’s two levels and chose<br />
to first focus on the upper level. By 2011, the upstairs banquet hall was finished,<br />
cementing it as a popular destination for the Kingrey family to utilize<br />
through the years. “We’ve spent a lot of time here with our family, especially<br />
during the holidays when everyone comes around,” Cara reminisces. “It feels<br />
almost like having a vacation house right across the street.”<br />
A couple more years passed, and Sam and Cara were once again ready to<br />
renovate, this time, focusing on the lower level in order to finish the barn’s<br />
transformation into an event space. The Kingreys partnered with Vicki Waker<br />
and her expert team from Cabinet Creations to execute their full vision. ➻<br />
Wide and elegant double doors evoke a bit of a carriage house feel to the entrance.<br />
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Finding the perfect pieces<br />
Because the barn was rooted in such a rich history, every detail was carefully<br />
chosen to capture the rustic essence of the original space. “We wanted to make<br />
sure our space felt warm, so that everyone who came in felt welcome,” Cara<br />
shares. To do so, the renovation team focused on existing “warm” components,<br />
like the hardwood flooring and exposed beams, and looked for complimentary<br />
additions.<br />
Some of those additions included bronze hardware, a specialty stove, and<br />
a beautiful countertop that played directly off the wooden columns standing<br />
around the kitchen. Cara’s keen design eye also lent itself towards making the<br />
new space welcoming thanks to her vast antiques collection that now adorns<br />
multiple surfaces.<br />
Some components of the remodel took a little bit of extra thinking. “Our<br />
focus is always on making things beautiful while respecting everything that was<br />
already standing,” says Waker. “The stone wall was already standing where the<br />
kitchen would be, so we had to place a custom order for the cabinets that could<br />
be scribed to the stone.”<br />
Thankfully, custom cabinetry from Cabinet Creations was up to the job. Each<br />
cabinet was shipped with loose sides so the cabinets could be built directly into<br />
the stone wall with a perfect fit. This allowed the stone to be fully incorporated<br />
as a design element thanks to those extra steps. ➻<br />
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2<br />
1 Exposed beams add an<br />
authentic, warm feel to the<br />
kitchen. 2 The stone wall<br />
behind the cabinetry was<br />
existing before the kitchen<br />
renovation began.<br />
3 Accessories were chosen<br />
carefully to honor the<br />
age of the structure.<br />
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2<br />
“We both loved working with<br />
Vicki,” Cara says. “She took a lot of<br />
interest in, not just the kitchen, but<br />
our property as well.”<br />
The other rooms in the barn provide<br />
additional room for guests to<br />
spread out and experience the barn’s<br />
full history. The green room in particular,<br />
was designed as a special homage<br />
to Sam’s lineage and is filled with<br />
photos of the family and of Sam’s<br />
childhood. “It’s nice to have a space<br />
to sit in and remember where this all<br />
started,” Cara says fondly. “We wanted<br />
to have a place where we could<br />
reminisce and be with Sam’s family.”<br />
1 The “green” room serves as a library of sorts, focusing on Sam’s family mementos.<br />
2 The stone and timber theme carries through to a guest bedroom and bath.<br />
The next generation<br />
of events<br />
Post-renovation, the Kingrey Farm’s<br />
first event was one close to Sam and<br />
Cara’s hearts: the bridal shower of<br />
their niece. Surrounded by the love<br />
of their family, the Kingreys look<br />
forward to hosting events that give<br />
others a space to celebrate more of<br />
life’s biggest moments.<br />
“This project has been a dream of<br />
Sam’s for years, and finishing it feels<br />
like a celebration of our family and its<br />
history,” says Cara with a smile. “We<br />
can’t wait for other people to come to<br />
this place that we love so much.”<br />
Designed to host<br />
Knowing that the barn would be used primarily for events, every last detail<br />
was intentionally placed to create the best possible atmosphere for hosting.<br />
The main priority was to make the space as functional as possible without<br />
compromising on design. To do so, storage became the number one priority for<br />
Waker and her team.<br />
Most would not be able to tell just by looking at it, but the cabinetry disguises<br />
various appliances and tools for guests to use without cluttering any<br />
of the countertops. Behind one cabinet door rests a pullout towel rod, and<br />
behind another, a pullout trashcan. This customization helps avoid any tangled<br />
appliance cords and allows guests to maximize their entertaining, cooking and<br />
serving space.<br />
RESOURCES<br />
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Countertops Sink Whitehaus<br />
Appliances Best Buy and Custom<br />
Distributors, Inc. Flooring Bockrath<br />
Flooring and Rugs<br />
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conversation with...<br />
Ann Hoffman<br />
Owner - Hoffman & Albers Interiors<br />
Q: How did you get started in this business?<br />
A: I am the third generation in my family to own a furniture<br />
store. It’s in my blood.<br />
My grandfather started the tradition in Massillon, Ohio in<br />
1902. My former partner and I developed the concept for<br />
Hoffman and Albers Interiors and we opened in <strong>Cincinnati</strong><br />
in 1993. Now I co-own the business with my husband,<br />
Jack. I had a great opportunity to blend my education and<br />
background. My degree from Xavier is in sociology and<br />
psychology. This business is about building relationships. I<br />
am good at that—I’ve been working with many of the same<br />
people for years.<br />
Q: What separates you from your competition?<br />
A: Our 10,000-square-foot showroom sets us apart from<br />
most interior designers. In addition to furniture, our team<br />
of five designers works with carpeting, area rugs, wallpaper,<br />
window treatments, and bedroom treatments. We have an<br />
incredible selection of lamps, artwork and accessories. By the<br />
way, a good lamp is a great investment. Some of ours can be<br />
expensive. I don’t apologize for that. They look it.<br />
When we first launched the company, it felt like everything<br />
out there kind of looked the same. When everything is<br />
vanilla, you are doing clients a disservice. I have an eye<br />
for the unusual, the exciting—which is why we exist. The<br />
interior design of your home is like a fingerprint. It should be<br />
unique to you. I am not going to put just “what’s trending” in<br />
your home.<br />
Q: Speaking of the TV, how do you feel about placing it<br />
above the fireplace?<br />
A: Well sometimes that’s the place that makes sense.<br />
Usually, in the family room, the fireplace is in the center<br />
where everyone can see it. But I suggest you practice<br />
with that location first. Sometimes if it’s too high, it’s<br />
uncomfortable for your neck. If you hang it elsewhere in the<br />
room, consider placing a great looking piece of furniture—a<br />
media console or credenza—beneath it to ground it.<br />
Q: We’ve been hearing about slow turnaround times for<br />
furniture. How early should people shop?<br />
A: The turnaround time is getting better. Right now, I’d<br />
plan for 22 to 24 weeks on the outside. Some items arrive<br />
as soon as 12 to 14 weeks. And of course, furniture on our<br />
showroom floor is available immediately.<br />
Q: What do you say to someone who thinks they can’t<br />
afford an interior designer?<br />
A: Sometimes it’s more expensive to not hire a designer.<br />
We get a good number of “help me” calls from people who<br />
purchased a piece that doesn’t work in their room. The<br />
scale is wrong, or it doesn’t fit through their doors. We work<br />
within your budget. We typically present an entire plan for<br />
the room, but purchases can be made in stages. We can<br />
design different looks based on different price points.<br />
Q: Where do you start when designing, for example,<br />
a family room?<br />
A: We always start with lifestyle. How many people<br />
will use this room on a daily basis. We want comfortable<br />
seating—something that works for each person’s body<br />
size. After that, I go to the focal point. In a family room,<br />
it’s often the TV and that’s okay. Or it might be a fireplace,<br />
an architectural feature or the view. To launch the room, I<br />
suggest a fabulous rug, a piece of artwork, an amazing table<br />
or console. Something that speaks to them. Then we build<br />
on that.<br />
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spend a million to look<br />
like a million.<br />
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So Fa, So Good<br />
Tips on selecting a high-quality sofa<br />
that suits your style<br />
BY LEE RHODES<br />
Consider the sofa.<br />
At first, you may not think of it as an investment, but keep in mind that<br />
it’s where you lounge, decompress, stream your favorite shows, eat,<br />
entertain, nap and more.<br />
Not only that, the sofa occupies pride of place in our living rooms, great<br />
rooms and dens. It establishes the tone for these rooms, maybe even the<br />
whole house. Thus, the purchase of a new sofa is a significant purchase<br />
indeed, making it important to understand what constitutes a quality sofa,<br />
what style options are available and how to apply practical buying tips to<br />
what can only be called an investment. ➻<br />
The Del Ray Sofa from Sam Moore is covered in a neutral performance fabric.<br />
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The Drake Sofa from Lillian August features two seat cushions and a loose pillow back.
Fit, function, comfort and quality<br />
Sofa shopping may feel overwhelming, so Sandi Mowry, Senior Vice President<br />
of Sales and Merchandising for Sam Moore Furniture, offers suggestions on<br />
how to begin. (Spoiler alert: It’s not with your design preferences.)<br />
First, identify the scale and size of seating that will best fit your space. Do<br />
you need a smaller scale sofa paired with a few accent chairs, or you can accommodate<br />
a larger sectional? Obviously you’ll want to measure the area as part of<br />
this process, ensuring you have plenty of room around the new sofa to move<br />
and function comfortably. “Be sure to consider the traffic flow of the room and<br />
think about how you can position the sofa or sectional as the anchor,” Mowry<br />
explains.<br />
Speaking of comfort (and functionality!), consider whether the new sofa will<br />
be used in a formal room or for more casual kicking back. The aforementioned<br />
sectional is L- or U-shaped and typically quite roomy, allowing numerous<br />
people to sit together. Another spacious option is a chaise sofa, which allows<br />
for one or two people to stretch out on the end (and put their feet up, sans<br />
ottoman) and which fits nicely in the corner. So think through whether you’ll<br />
be relaxing on your sofa solo, with your partner, or your entire family.<br />
“Answers to these questions will help you determine if you want a casual and<br />
down-blend feel or need a taller seat and back with a firmer seat,” says Mowry.<br />
Fit and functionality are key, but they’re nothing without quality. Sydney<br />
Wells, director of marketing at Sherrill Furniture Company, speaks to this:<br />
“Anybody can make a really nice-looking sofa, but is it going to last?” she asks.<br />
While some consumers are okay with buying a new sofa every year, most of<br />
us want a quality sofa that will last for decades. That equates to setting your<br />
expectations relative to lead times; you can get a new sofa in a couple of weeks<br />
but it may be lower quality. For instance, Wells explains that quality means<br />
eight-way hand-tied springs for extra support, multiple layers of cotton and<br />
high-end fabric, all of which increases the longevity of the piece.<br />
Mowry explains that once you’ve addressed the distinctions above, you can<br />
then begin to sort by style to find pieces that reflect your home’s décor and<br />
your individual design preferences. ➻<br />
Sherrill’s DC293 sofa is accented with a<br />
nail head trim around its base.<br />
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In style<br />
The simplest way to break down sofa<br />
styles is traditional versus modern, but<br />
truth be told, sofa styles exist on a spectrum.<br />
There are sofas that aren’t truly<br />
traditional nor contemporary but that fall<br />
into the transitional category in between,<br />
taking cues from both types. And sofas<br />
exist everywhere in between.<br />
Both Wells and Mowry also delineate<br />
sofa styles further based on the look of<br />
the arms, back or legs. For instance, sofas<br />
with rolled English or narrow arms are<br />
considered more traditional, while wider<br />
arms—ideal for resting your own arm—<br />
reflect a more contemporary style.<br />
“Traditional styles include classic<br />
shapes and tailored details like rolled<br />
arms, curved backs, nail head trim, carved<br />
wood accents and tufting,” explains<br />
Mowry. “Modern or contemporary styles<br />
appear more tailored, with clean, straightlined<br />
silhouettes and design details like<br />
track arms and lower profiles.”<br />
Many companies offer custom programs<br />
that allow consumers to choose<br />
which arms they want, which back, and<br />
which leg. Thanks to the digital age we<br />
live in, you can enter all of the features<br />
(i.e., data points) that are important to<br />
you and use the company’s website or<br />
configurator to “build” your perfect sofa<br />
from the ground up.<br />
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2 3<br />
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4<br />
1 The Sam Moore Sage Sectional with bumper ottoman is<br />
shown here in a performance fabric.<br />
2 Whittemore Sherrill’s 1820 leather sofa stands out with distinctive<br />
leather and nailhead trim.<br />
3 The Germaine in Crystal Orange by Lillian August for Hickory<br />
White takes an unconventional twist on traditional sofas.<br />
4 The Burke Extended Sofa from Vanguard Furniture’s Thom<br />
Filicia Collection features a wide, square contemporary arm.<br />
Getting practical<br />
Taking advantage of technology is one<br />
practical buying tip. Wells offers several<br />
others:<br />
• Researching is important. Research<br />
before you shop and definitely before<br />
you buy. And if you love the in-store<br />
experience, you don’t have to give it<br />
up just because of today’s technology.<br />
Head out to furniture stores and plant<br />
yourself on a bunch of sofas to see how<br />
they feel.<br />
• If you really want to invest in a piece,<br />
hiring a designer is a good option. They<br />
are very well educated and thus can<br />
educate you.<br />
• Understand the world we live in. If you<br />
order a custom piece and it takes a long<br />
time, realize that many things out of<br />
manufacturers’ control right now.<br />
• Pick something you love and not just<br />
because it’s hot and trendy.<br />
Ultimately, you want a sofa that will<br />
offer you (and whomever you live with)<br />
the best seat in the house. So take your<br />
time, considering which factors matter<br />
the most to you—and which styles you<br />
find most appealing—as you seek to find<br />
a quality sofa that you can enjoy for years<br />
to come. ➻<br />
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SOME THOUGHTS<br />
ON FABRIC<br />
Your choice of upholstery fabric has<br />
implications not only in terms of<br />
interior design, but also from a lifestyle<br />
perspective. Mowry explains:<br />
“Comfort and performance should<br />
be top of mind when it comes to<br />
selecting upholstery fabrics. If you<br />
have a house full of kids and/or pets,<br />
muddy paws, a spilled cup of milk or<br />
a tipped glass of wine is often a reality.”<br />
Look for performance fabrics<br />
that help keep stains away, including<br />
those that offer fiber technology that<br />
makes them both durable and easily<br />
cleanable.<br />
As the new year kicks off, Mowry<br />
shares some chic fabrics that will be<br />
prominent in <strong>2023</strong>, both at Sam<br />
Moore and beyond: Bouclés (a<br />
luxurious looking fabric comprised<br />
of looped yarn), heavy sweaterinspired<br />
plain fabrics, and fun furs.<br />
Hot colors will include soothing,<br />
nature-inspired colorations including<br />
greens, blues, desert hues and<br />
warm sand tones.<br />
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2<br />
1 Sam Moore Del Ray Modular<br />
Sectional is covered in a soft<br />
boucle performance fabric.<br />
2 This tufted sofa from<br />
Precedent shines in<br />
mid-century modern style.<br />
3 Whittemore Sherrill’s 1735-<br />
03 sofa shown in Destin Khaki<br />
leather with nail trim accents<br />
on the base and arms.<br />
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RESOURCES<br />
Best Furniture Gallery, Hoffman and Albers Interiors, ID <strong>Cincinnati</strong> Furniture & Interior Design, Studio J<br />
lillianaugust.hickorywhite.com, sammoore.com, sherrillfurniture.com, vanguardfurniture.com, whittemoresherrill.com<br />
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BIGGER,<br />
brighter,<br />
better<br />
Kitchen space shifts to the light<br />
BY LEE RHODES | PHOTOS BY COLUMBUS PICS<br />
BEFORE<br />
The wall that originally housed the range and microwave was taken<br />
down to expand the kitchen into what had been a dining area.<br />
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It’s easy to imagine there would be no angst about<br />
what to make for dinner in a kitchen setting so serene.<br />
A vibrant bouquet provides a pop of color in a mostly<br />
monochromatic—but never dull—color scheme. In fact,<br />
the predominance of white hues injects a freshness and<br />
sense of vibrancy to this tranquil space. ➻<br />
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Decades in the making<br />
Twenty years ago, Tom and Lori Alas moved from Florida into their current<br />
home in New Albany, which they loved. Fast forward some 18 years and, as<br />
so often happens, their kitchen had become dated. Dark and cramped, the<br />
space cried out for a renovation. The goal? Lighten, brighten and expand. “If<br />
we hadn’t, I hated the kitchen so much that we would have had to move,” Lori<br />
says with a laugh.<br />
The couple engaged the team at Kitchen Kraft and the shift began with what<br />
Justin Owens, production manager, deems the “discovery phase.” Before tackling<br />
aesthetics, the team analyzed how the proposed renovation would work<br />
relative to structural changes, the potential for moving load-bearing walls, and<br />
any mechanical challenges.<br />
Justin confirms that there weren’t any out-of-the ordinary challenges,<br />
thanks to this discovery phase and prep work done ahead of time. “Nothing<br />
was particularly problematic because we mapped it out in advance,” he says.<br />
Reallocating space<br />
In this case, Kitchen Kraft converted a mostly unused formal living room into<br />
a dining room that not only compliments the kitchen but also achieves continuity<br />
between the two areas. After removing an entire wall (thankfully not<br />
load-bearing) and a set of ornate columns that didn’t mesh with the rest of<br />
the surroundings, doorways were also widened. Now, the first floor is a large<br />
open space where flow, positioning and space prioritization intersect, making<br />
it perfect for entertaining.<br />
“We entertain almost every Sunday for sports, so we wanted people to be<br />
able to spread out,” explains Tom.<br />
Spreading out meant the location of kitchen itself shifted, as did the roomy<br />
walk-in pantry. The natural light streaming in from the window above the<br />
newly placed undermount sink bathes the room in sunlight, while the trio of<br />
eclectic light fixtures adds additional light and style. ➻<br />
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BEFORE<br />
The opening from the kitchen to the front entry (shown on<br />
the right) remained in the same location.<br />
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BEFORE<br />
This photo shows the backside of the range wall which was removed along with<br />
dated columns. The dining area is now where a formal living room used to be.<br />
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Center stage<br />
But it’s the island that occupies pride<br />
of place. As is typical in many kitchens,<br />
everyone congregates around<br />
this centerpiece. Just as the overall<br />
space was expanded, lightened and<br />
brightened, so too was the island.<br />
Lori knew she wanted light wood<br />
cabinetry here to contrast with the<br />
creamy white of the perimeter cabinetry,<br />
and it was a stroke of luck that<br />
she found the accompanying quartz<br />
countertop.<br />
“It is my absolute favorite,” she<br />
says. “We found it as we happened<br />
to be walking out of the showroom.<br />
There was the Taj Mahal right there!”<br />
The classic white of Taj Mahal is<br />
layered with delicate gold and gray<br />
veins. The Ethereal Glow quartz that<br />
lines the room’s periphery also has a<br />
soft white base with subtle patterns<br />
underlaid throughout. Together, and<br />
in tandem with cabinetry—including<br />
the glass-fronted portions and<br />
exquisite trim details, and the white<br />
and soft gray tile backsplash which<br />
resembles historic brick—they create<br />
visual interest. ➻<br />
Floating shelves framing the window above the sink,<br />
pick up the warm wood tones of the island.<br />
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Modern conveniences<br />
A suite of new appliances offers countless<br />
conveniences. The Fisher & Paykel dual<br />
dishwasher has two drawers, allowing<br />
two loads to run—quietly, of course—<br />
either separately or at once. A GE cooktop<br />
and refrigerator, along with a Sharp<br />
microwave drawer in the island, round<br />
out the package. In a move toward efficiency,<br />
the kitchen houses a pull-out<br />
spice drawer and other custom organizational<br />
compartments.<br />
A walk-in pantry is accessed through<br />
double glass-paneled doors and has a<br />
window of its own, allowing in plenty<br />
of natural light. In here, a coffee station<br />
features a Keurig, with its own pot filler<br />
faucet, and a drawer designed for storing<br />
coffee pods just below. The bar area<br />
in the main kitchen features a built-in<br />
single tap Marvel kegerator, a beverage<br />
fridge and a Bartesian cocktail maker, all<br />
ensuring that no guest will go thirsty or<br />
be without a plethora of drink options.<br />
Ultimately, Tom says, the quality of<br />
everything in the new kitchen is a terrific<br />
value-add and is “just superb.”<br />
At once sophisticated yet welcoming,<br />
the space has a timelessness that ensures<br />
no move will be necessary for many years<br />
to come.<br />
Double doors with diffused glass panels,<br />
open to a spacious, walk-in pantry.<br />
LEFT Drawers and cabinetry help keeps things organized. RIGHT A dedicated beverage<br />
station, with a fridge and a built-in kegerator comes in handy when the couple<br />
entertains.<br />
RESOURCES<br />
Design and construction Kitchen<br />
Kraft Inc. Cabinetry Bridgewood from<br />
Kitchen Kraft Backsplash tile Bricklane<br />
Countertops Quartz, Konkus Marble &<br />
Granite Sink Create Good Sinks Faucet<br />
Kohler Appliances Fisher & Paykel<br />
dishwasher; GE cooktop and refrigerator;<br />
Sharp microwave; all from Jack’s Appliance<br />
Kegerator Marvel Single Tap Pantry<br />
window Pella<br />
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WOOD FLOORING:<br />
real and reimagined<br />
Making the case for natural hardwood or luxury vinyl<br />
BY STEPHANIE AURORA LEWIS, RA, LEED AP<br />
Rivers Edge Oak waterproof rigid vinyl plank from Mohawk Flooring<br />
Hardwood flooring became popular as early as the 17th Century, found in<br />
homes from the common to the palatial. During the height of the Baroque<br />
period, a time of exuberant architecture, hardwood flooring turned to parquet<br />
patterns. Artisans set various pieces of hardwood carefully together to<br />
create elaborate parquet designs. By the colonial era in the U.S., where wood<br />
was plentiful, nearly all homes had what was called “wood carpeting.” By the<br />
1920s, most hardwood flooring was stained and sealed plank hardwood,<br />
often with oak downstairs and pine upstairs.<br />
Housing and natural hardwood flooring historically go hand-in-hand. As<br />
such, natural hardwoods are often at the top of the items most desirable for<br />
the home’s interior design. According to the National Association of Realtors,<br />
hardwood flooring adds monetary value to the home.<br />
Yet, at the end of the day, “a house is a machine for living,” said the modernist<br />
Le Corbusier. Hardwood isn’t always the best option in all areas or even<br />
for whole homes. ➻<br />
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Vinyl alternative<br />
A relatively new product on the market,<br />
Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) mimics<br />
natural hardwood flooring. LVT<br />
is a uniform building material, easy<br />
to install, less expensive, and more<br />
durable in harsh conditions such as<br />
high traffic and high humidity areas.<br />
Not to be confused with the 1970s<br />
linoleum, the manufacturing industry<br />
has remade LVT to much higher<br />
aesthetic and functional standards.<br />
Images of natural wood are printed<br />
onto the face of the LVT panels. They<br />
are coated with a clear top surface,<br />
called the wear layer. Beneath these<br />
panels is the core, usually made of<br />
vinyl to provide stability. Some products<br />
also have a cork or foam underlayment<br />
to provide cushioning.<br />
LVT’s forte is that it can imitate<br />
all types of hardwood flooring, even<br />
elaborate designs such as natural<br />
wood herringbone and parquet<br />
that would be extremely expensive.<br />
Tropical woods, such as IPE, that<br />
are expensive to harvest—and often<br />
overharvested in tropical rainforests—are<br />
imitated for much less in<br />
vinyl.<br />
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1 Anvil Plus luxury vinyl in Grey<br />
Chestnut from Shaw Floors<br />
2 Distinction Plus luxury vinyl in<br />
Ash Oak from Shaw Floors<br />
3 Yukon Maple hardwood in<br />
Buckskin from Shaw Floors<br />
4 Dogwood Pro Lifestyle<br />
engineered hardwood from Hartco<br />
Environmental considerations<br />
There are pros and cons to both natural hardwoods versus vinyl.<br />
For the natural hardwoods, these floors can last up to 100 years<br />
and more with a few refinishes throughout the decades. Reducing<br />
waste by installing a longer-lasting product is a powerful sustainable<br />
statement for the environment. Going a step further, purchasing<br />
hardwood flooring certified by the Forest Stewardship<br />
Council (FSC) ensures the consumer that the product has been<br />
harvested with careful consideration for the environment.<br />
Vinyl can be of concern to environmentalists because it is a<br />
manufactured product that consumes considerable energy, is<br />
made of material that is not biodegradable, and can off-gas harmful<br />
chemicals as VOCs possibly compromising indoor air quality.<br />
However, looking at the bigger picture, the choice may not be that<br />
simple.<br />
There are a host of factors involved that take careful deliberation.<br />
For example, installing a vinyl flooring product certified by<br />
the GreenGuard seal limits its harmful effect on the environment.<br />
GreenGuard mitigates the negative indoor air quality<br />
health impact. Therefore, it could be argued that saving wood<br />
from being harvested from the rainforest and rather installing an<br />
LVT product with the GreenGuard seal may arguably be the more<br />
environmentally-friendly option. ➻<br />
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Right material for the<br />
right application<br />
There are different reasons, as well, why<br />
a natural hardwood might be selected<br />
over a vinyl hardwood imitation and<br />
vice versa. For example, there may<br />
be an elegant entryway that deserves<br />
extra handicraft and the unpredictable<br />
patterning of sensual natural hardwood<br />
that can never be perfectly imitated by<br />
any manmade product.<br />
On the other hand, a homeowner<br />
likes the look of hardwood for the<br />
kitchen but installs LVT rather than a<br />
natural hardwood that could become<br />
water damaged. The demand for LVT<br />
is growing. It is a product that has<br />
remade itself repeatedly through the<br />
decades. Today, more than ever, we see<br />
LVT throughout an entire first floor of<br />
a new home and surprised guests who<br />
think it’s natural hardwood.<br />
Although, if loyalties still lie with<br />
natural hardwoods, they too have been<br />
revamped with every type of wood,<br />
including reclaimed from torn-down<br />
barns and timber from trees cut down<br />
on your property. Experimental finishes<br />
such as high-gloss marine varnish,<br />
brightly-colored stains, and even deep<br />
rich black stains abound. Wood flooring<br />
has even been a champion for elaborately<br />
painted decorative patterns.<br />
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1 Barnwood Living engineered hardwood in Split Rail from Bruce<br />
2 Reaction engineered hardwood from LM Flooring<br />
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Another option under the hardwood umbrella, is engineered hardwood. Once considered a pale imitation of hardwood,<br />
this type of flooring has improved greatly over the years.<br />
“There are two types of hardwood: engineered and solid. Solid has hardwood throughout the whole thickness and<br />
engineered has a thinner layer adhered to a high-quality plywood base,” says Michelle Bruegge, director of marketing with<br />
McSwain Carpets & Floors. “Solid is able to be refinished numerous times. Depending on the thickness of the engineered<br />
layer, it might be able to be refinished, but more often than not it cannot.”<br />
Whether natural, engineered, or manufactured LVT, the look of hardwood flooring remains popular. Finding the right<br />
material should be a fun, artistic journey to create a space that is both inspiring and as practical as is needed for the<br />
“machine for living.” ➻<br />
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A QUICK COMPARISON<br />
Here are a few basic points to consider when<br />
choosing between natural hardwood, engineered<br />
hardwood, and a hardwood-patterned vinyl.<br />
NATURAL HARDWOOD<br />
• Natural material<br />
• Wide variety of wood types, finishes, and patterns<br />
• Lasts over 100 years<br />
• 100% biodegradable at end of lifespan<br />
• Can refinish to change look<br />
• Craftsman-installed<br />
• Susceptible to high traffic, high humidity<br />
• Higher-end cost<br />
ENGINEERED HARDWOOD<br />
• Uses less hardwood<br />
• Water resistant, not waterproof<br />
• Resistant to warping<br />
• Can be glued down to a concrete subfloor<br />
• Lasts 20 to 40 years<br />
• Not as valued as natural wood during resale<br />
• Less expensive than hardwood<br />
LUXURY VINYLTILE<br />
• Manufactured, man-made material<br />
• Can imitate any wood and pattern<br />
• Lasts 10-20 years<br />
• Must replace to change “look”<br />
• Relatively easy to install<br />
• Waterproof<br />
• Inexpensive<br />
Painted entry floor in Columbus created by<br />
decorative painter Constance Menge<br />
Reclaimed oak flooring from<br />
Mount Vernon Barn Company<br />
Photo by Daniel Feldkamp<br />
Photo by Daniel Feldkamp<br />
RESOURCES<br />
Carpetland Carpet One Floor & Home<br />
McSwain Carpets & Floors<br />
bruce.com<br />
hartco.com<br />
lmflooring.com<br />
mohawkflooring.com<br />
shawfloors.com<br />
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outdoor living<br />
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4 Tommy Bahama Outdoor Living - Seabrook Collection 5 Dewit Garden Tool Set 6 Jaipur Outdoor Rug - Tribal Gray<br />
7 Wendy Jane Performance Pillows 8 Paige Teak Console - Summer Classics 9 Campania International Bebel Fountain<br />
campaniainternational.com, dewittoolsusa.com, jaipurliving.com, summerclassics.com, surya.com, tommybahamafurniture.com, treasuregarden.com<br />
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ADVERTISER INDEX<br />
A&S Lighting Center & Electric Supply, Inc ................69<br />
Basco Shower Enclosures .........................................16<br />
Best Furniture Gallery .................................................9<br />
Bova Contemporary Furniture ..................................29<br />
Carpetland ................................................................73<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong> Stoneworks...............................................37<br />
Closets by Design <strong>Cincinnati</strong> .....................................42<br />
Custom Distributors, Inc ...........................................26<br />
Greiwe Development .................................................2<br />
Hanson Audio and Video ..........................................28<br />
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ID <strong>Cincinnati</strong> Furniture & Interior Design ..................13<br />
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Pella Windows & Doors .............................................5<br />
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See how paint, wallpaper, plants and<br />
a pool contribute to the incredible<br />
transformation of what was previously a<br />
modest 1950s ranch-style home.<br />
Plus! We’ll share highlights from this spring’s<br />
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