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FEATURES 

NEW BUILD 

DRIVEN BY A DREAM 

Home and showroom built for 

entertaining and displaying 

18 

DEPARTMENTS 

INSPIRED 

IDEAS 

Front entry charm 

14 

REMODELING 

A NEW LEASE ON LIFE 

Dated ranch built in 1953 gets 21st 

century makeover 

30 

CALENDAR 

Home and garden events 

70 

KITCHEN 

PATIENCE PAYS OFF 

Family of six determines the right 

time for a kitchen remodel 

44 

AD 

INDEX 

Local home and garden pros 

72 

OUTDOOR LIVING 

COME ON BACK 

Outdoor living spaces are getting 

serious attention 

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Mid-Century Makeover 

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the perimeter of a radiusshaped 

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back yard of a renovated 

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ranch. Take a tour beginning 

on page 30. 

Photo by Greg Grupenhof 

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WELCOME LETTER 

Nature is not a 

place to visit. It is home. 

-Gary Snyder, poet 

“Staycation” was a term that became widely used in the U.S. in 2008. 

Our country was in the midst of a financial crisis and gas prices were at 

record highs. As a result, individuals cut back on expenses—and travel 

took a big hit. Families found creative ways to have fun in their own 

town, or their own back yard—literally. 

Fast forward a decade or so, and we were given another—even more 

compelling reason to stay at home (and isolate). 

Today’s home buyers, builders, remodelers and landscape designers 

have taken notice. According to a recent industry survey, following 

value and cost considerations, connection to the outdoors and nature 

was predicted to be the largest driver of home design choices over the 

next three years.* 

Several of the homeowners featured in this issue have definitely 

boarded that outdoor living train. We showcase a mid-century ranch 

that underwent an extreme makeover inside, but also added an outdoor 

kitchen along with an inviting pool and functional pool house to create 

a retreat that acts like a magnet for friends and family. 

Plus, we show the imaginative work of landscape designers and contractors 

in “Come on Back,” an outdoor living feature that includes before 

photos to show the incredible transformation of seven back yards. 

If you want to add a firepit, front porch, pergola, hot tub, pool or a 

fully-equipped outdoor kitchen, keep in mind, these features not only 

serve for your enjoyment, they also should increase your home’s resale 

value. 

Thanks for reading. 

Karen Bradner 

EDITOR 

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Editor Karen Bradner 

Creative Director Gina Miller 

Quality Control Specialist 

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Contributing Writers 

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Contributing Photographers 

Daniel Feldkamp, Greg Grupenhof 

Jeff Johnson, Prestige Pro Photo 

Tiffany Schulz, Kelly Ann Settle 

Ross Van Pelt 

*“The Future of Home Design,” a recent survey conducted by the 

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Dream 

BY A 

Home and showroom built for entertaining and displaying 

BY LEE RHODES | PHOTOS BY KELLY ANN PHOTOGRAPHY 

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When homeowners think about 

their dream house wish list, they 

may imagine a wine cellar or a 

home theater or a workout room. 

Auto aficionados imagine a showroom 

garage. 

This is not surprising when you 

consider that the (once-utilitarian) 

garage is now often as vital to a 

home as a state-of-the-art kitchen 

or an inviting master bedroom. 

And just as a wine connoisseur 

wants to showcase their vino collection, 

a car enthusiast wants to 

display their coveted cars. 

This idea resonates with Dayton 

homeowners Dennis and Linda, 

who tapped Jenny Diorio at Diorio 

Construction to build their recently 

completed 5,000-square-foot 

showroom that mirrors the look of 

the house Diorio also built on their 

three-acre lot. ➻ 

The exterior design of the showroom 

coordinates with the look of the home. 

This 2019 Corvette ZR1 is a favorite 

among the owner’s collection. 

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Starting young 

For Dennis, the love of cars – and 

Corvettes in particular – began at 

a young age. “My older brother was 

into racing,” he explains. “We raced 

together and built cars and engines.” 

This progressed to motorcycle racing, 

then motocross (and raising a family 

and having a career) until Dennis first 

entered the Corvette market some 25 

years ago. Today he has 20 vehicles, 

12 of which are Corvettes. “It was my 

childhood dream to have Corvettes,” 

he says. 

Another dream come true must be 

the showroom itself, the aesthetics 

of which echo the aesthetics of the 

home, both inside and out, with the 

exception of the garage doors. “All 

the garage doors are glass so you can 

easily view the vehicles from the exterior,” 

Dennis says. 

From the interior, the vehicles can 

be viewed by walking in between 

them – Dennis wanted enough depth 

to allow for twelve feet between each 

car – or from the second level luxury 

loft, bar and catwalk. 

“The loft came about because I 

wanted a bar area where people could 

stand and have a view of the cars,” 

Dennis explains. “I appreciate cars 

and like admiring them as much as 

driving them.” 

“Dennis had a real vision of how 

he saw his bar in the loft area,” recalls 

Diorio. “The whole space could have 

had an industrial feel. Instead, it’s 

classy and gorgeous and much more 

showroom than garage or storage 

warehouse. It’s just a whole other 

level.” ➻ 

A catwalk allows visitors to take in the 

sights while enjoying refreshments in 

comfy seats found in the lounge and bar 

areas. 

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Two-by-four foot porcelain tiles cover the floor and add even more shine to the showroom. 


A wall covered in metallic tile is the perfect backdrop for the 2020 COPO Camaro John Force Edition. 

Shining the light 

All HVAC is concealed behind drywall. LED lighting runs around the catwalk, 

while adjustable lighting was also incorporated to highlight the cars. At 

1,300-square feet, the loft area is the perfect entertainment venue, a place where 

Dennis plans to hold car shows. “People with an appreciation of cars can come 

out and admire them,” he explains. 

Guests will also be able to admire other unique features, including the showroom’s 

metallic wall. “With all of the windows and large garage doors, there 

wasn’t much wall space,” says Jenny. “So, this is a feature wall where he can 

display memorabilia if he wants.” More than anything, the wall serves as a distinctive 

accent and lends an automotive feel. The wall also dovetails beautifully 

with the Flexicore flooring, a hollow concrete product known for its structural 

efficiency. And below said floor is a full apartment, complete with great room, 

bedroom, wine center and bar, as well as all of the amenities anyone could want. 

Guests who stay in the apartment don’t have far to go to the main house, as 

proximity was the name of the game all along. Diorio explains: “I have several clients 

that have lots of cars, but if they’re stored in a warehouse somewhere, they 

don’t drive them. So it’s nice to have them right there on the property.” ➻ 

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A spacious apartment sits beneath approximately half of the showroom area. 

Comfortable amenities greet overnight guests in the showroom’s apartment. 


Rustic meets modern 

Not to be forgotten is the house 

itself. The exterior resembles a rustic 

retreat, while the interior has a 

more modern flair, thanks to Linda’s 

creative vision. Open concept and 

mostly one level, the house boasts 

a breathtaking outdoor living area, 

which was Diorio’s plan when she 

built it as a model home. A four-panel 

sliding door opens onto a spacious 

porch adjacent to the pool. The porch 

screens can come down to make the 

porch an extension of the great room, 

perfect for entertaining. This space is 

also accessible from the master suite, 

which has a home gym. 

“Everything is within steps of each 

other,” says Jenny. “You can go to the 

gym, open the master door and be at 

the swimming pool in two steps.” 

There’s a full outdoor kitchen 

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Green Egg smoker, built-in ice 

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refrigerator. There’s also a stunning 

wine room located right off the kitchen 

for convenience purposes. 

“With the layout, we were trying to 

keep all of these spaces really convenient 

because they’re used every day,” 

Diorio explains. 

In addition to convenience, high 

design defines every room of the 

home, just as it does in the auto 

showroom, a space that’s every bit as 

beautiful as the cars it houses. 

Frameless glass doors swing open to an 

inviting wine room. 

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The lush landscape provides the perfect setting for the kidney-shaped pool. 

Retractable screens keep bugs at bay, but also open up for pool access. 

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A NEW LEASE 

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Dated ranch built in 1953, 

gets a 21st century makeover 

BY KAREN BRADNER 

PHOTOS BY GREG GRUPENHOF 

After years spent living in apartments in downtown 

Cincinnati, Brad Hansman and Drew Ross were ready 

for a change. They wanted something bigger than their 

current two-bedroom, one-bath configuration. High up 

on their punch list was a yard where they could create 

outdoor living spaces for relaxing and entertaining. Plus, 

room to run would be a major perk for the two dogs they 

owned at the time. ➻ 


The renovated kitchen is an improvement over the original kitchen’s counter space. 

“We were over taking both dogs down 13 floors to the lobby of our building, 

into another tower’s elevator, then up some stairs to a rooftop ‘dog park.’ That 

required a couple of strong bladders,” Drew says. 

Brad, who is a serial searcher on real estate sites on the internet, says the 

hunt began with a fairly wide scope. “We mapped out every neighborhood we 

were interested in—Pleasant Ridge, Indian Hill, Madeira, Hyde Park, Clifton,” 

he says. The focus was on east-side communities since Drew works in retail 

in the Montgomery area and Brad works in medical research in Madisonville. 

After frequent visits to friends who live in Montgomery, the two began to 

give that community serious consideration. Easy access to I-71 and the Ronald 

Reagan Highway was an attractive selling point, along with the area’s strong 

schools, and its walkability and rich concentration of parks. 

When a colleague of Brad’s suggested they look at a home she knew was for 

sale in the area, for a variety of reasons the two were in no hurry to take a look. 

This was in 2018 and houses were not selling quite as quickly as they would be 

two years later. 

But once they finally decided to check it out, things began to move at a faster 

pace. “After walking through the front door, almost instantaneously we both 

said ‘Wow!’” Drew says. “We saw it on a Tuesday, put an offer in on Wednesday, 

negotiated on Thursday, and settled on Friday.” 

A stamped border with a beachlike 

sand finish makes walking 

around the pool comfortable on 

bare feet. 

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Walls were removed to open the space between the kitchen, dining and living areas. 

Ready to go 

The interior of the home had been completely gutted and remodeled by John 

Foster with Rocked Out Construction. Two additions to the rear of the home 

included space for a primary suite with a crisp, white bath on one end, and a covered 

patio on the other. 

A sleek new kitchen was the focal point of the first floor with no walls separating 

it from the dining and living rooms. This level also features a powder room and two 

bedroom spaces—one now being used as a parlor, the other a home office. The lower 

level was fully finished with a guest suite, study, laundry room and family room. 

“When my wife and I first purchased the home, over 14 years ago,” Foster says, 

“everything in the home was original. The kitchen had a one-foot section of countertop, 

and a freestanding stove and fridge.” 

A trim carpenter by trade, Foster began renovating the house one step at a time. 

Wanting an open floor plan, he took down the main load-bearing wall and moved 

the basement door and staircase from a corner of the kitchen to a more central 

location. 

The ranch was overhauled from the ground up, and out. The entire home is 

insulated with spray foam, adding a level of energy efficiency not typically found 

in those mid-century ranches. A covered porch complete with its own kitchen was 

added, extending the living space to the outdoors. ➻ 


After living in, and working on, the home for seven years, Foster and his wife 

were lured into purchasing another home—and tackling another remodeling 

challenge. That left the door open for another set of owners to reap the rewards 

of Foster’s labor. 

“We knew that remodeling can get really expensive, really quick,” Brad says. 

“Most of that work had already been done.” The electrical and plumbing systems 

were already updated. The kitchen and bathrooms were beautifully renovated. 

And the house was finished in tasteful neutrals. 

“There was no doubt that this was a really high-quality remodel,” Drew says. 

New tile and a floating mantel add a soft, contemporary touch to the living room’s fireplace. 

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Putting on a new face 

Once the two took possession of the 

home, the first item on their docket 

was curb appeal. Overgrown landscaping 

was removed, and fresh new 

plantings were put in place. A worn 

blacktop driveway was replaced with 

concrete which continues on to a new 

walkway and front porch. 

The idea was tossed around to 

paint the exterior brick, but Brad was 

hesitant. 

“I knew if we painted it, it would 

completely change the game,” he says. 

“But I held off because I remember 

my dad telling stories about my 

grandfather constantly scraping loose 

paint off his painted brick home.” 

But the idea persisted, and eventually, 

four years after they moved 

in, the reddish brick was painted an 

updating soft alabaster white and 

dovetail gray. Improvements to the 

materials should help the paint last 

15 years. 

Backyard bonus 

To capitalize on their new outdoor 

space, Brad and Drew began making 

plans for a backyard oasis. Old 

overgrown landscaping and a considerable 

amount of debris—buried cinder 

blocks, tile, patio concrete—were 

cleared away. Landscape architect 

Krista Boggs with Tepe Landscaping 

was brought on board to oversee the 

new vision. 

Boggs spent time discussing what 

configuration would be most conducive 

to how the two entertain. 

She suggested a radius pool shape, 

which loosely means three overlapping 

circles. This arrangement allows 

for gathering and enjoying conversations 

while in the water. The architect 

then introduced them to the team at 

Westside Pools who would handle the 

construction. ➻ 

An accent wall is covered in navy paper from Thibaut. 

Lexi blends right in with the primary bedroom furnishings. 

Walls in Brad’s lower-level office are covered in Asian Scenic paper from Thibaut. 


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The rear elevation of the home, shows the outdoor living room on the left. 

The lower-level pool house is under the opposite wing. 

➻ 


The perfect pool house 

During the months the pool was being built, 

Brad and Drew began the process of creating 

a pool house in an underutilized space 

under the back of their home. This area had 

roughed in electric and no walls and was used 

to store lawn equipment, ladders, tools and 

more, but the home’s new owners had other 

plans. 

“Brad can see the long-term vision,” Drew 

says. And indeed, his idea for repurposing 

this space was a winner. Since this storage 

area did not open to the main part of 

the home, it was a perfect option for a pool 

house. Guests would not need to track with 

wet feet through to the closest bathroom 

which was located in the middle of the house. 

The team at Luxe Design Remodel was 

brought on board and used the existing 

L-shaped footprint to create a lounge area 

complete with a beverage station, sink and 

dishwasher. On the far side there is a generously 

sized restroom and changing area. 

Luxury vinyl tile serves as waterproof flooring. 

An accent wall, covered in charcoal 

Valdivian wallpaper from York Wallcoverings, 

frames in a 10-foot-long settee. 

1 

2 

1 The fireplace in this outdoor 

space extends its use throughout 

the seasons. 2 The sizeable 

bathroom/changing space in 

the pool house is a showstopper 

in black and white. 3 A 

lounge area in the pool house is 

equipped with handy appliances 

and comfy seating. 

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Putting their stamp on it 

Wallpaper is used to add a distinctive punch 

in several rooms throughout the home. The 

homeowners teamed up with designer Alisa 

Culyer from Honor and Grace to make selections 

that reflect their personalities. 

“Once we started going through all the 

patterns, we kind of went on this wallpaper 

frenzy,” Brad says. “Alisa was there to push 

us out of our comfort zone away from ‘safe’ 

choices.” And the results speak for themselves. 

Bold papers cover entire rooms or 

accent walls to show there is nothing boring 

about this suburban ranch. 

“People are afraid to make drastic decisions. 

Society trains us to always think about 

resale,” Brad says. “We spend too much time 

thinking ‘what if we move?’ vs. really thinking 

about living in the moment.” 

Embracing this ‘carpe diem’ philosophy, 

the two are jumping right into their new digs. 

They’ve met most of their neighbors while 

walking their dogs and late last summer they 

hosted a “Murder in Margaritaland” pool 

party for 40 of them. No doubt, there will be 

plenty of gatherings with friends and family 

poolside this summer. Thanks to the work 

of a talented team, this 70-year-old home, is 

reinvented, refreshed and ready to roll. 

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6 “DIY” PROJECTS HOMEOWNERS 

SHOULDN’T DO THEMSELVES 

Armed with YouTube tutorials and extra time at home during the pandemic, an increasing number of homeowners became tempted to DIY house projects to 

save money and bypass long waits for overbooked contractors. Home inspectors are beginning to see the results of that DIY surge and can definitely notice the 

difference between the work of an amateur and a pro. It’s important to know when to call in a professional. Saving $200 to $300 for an electrician or plumber now 

could end up costing you thousands if done improperly or identified as a red flag when you list your home for sale in the future. 

Here are the most common poorly done and 

potentially dangerous projects: 

1. Electrical Work – Installing a lighting fixture, 

ceiling fan, or dimmer switch may seem simple, but 

if done incorrectly could pose a risk of electrocution 

or electrical fire as a result of overloaded circuit 

boxes, wires left exposed or the wrong wires 

being used, and improper junction boxes. Further, 

homeowners who do their own electrical work may 

have failed to get the necessary permits—approvals 

from municipalities that shows a job was done to 

code. Failing to get permits can result in fines and 

hold up a home sale. 

2. Plumbing – Plumbing that is incorrectly 

installed or repaired can cause significant water 

damage to a home, risking eventual wood rot and 

even mold growth, which can affect air quality. 

Homeowners may be tempted to change a faucet 

or update an appliance by themselves. But one 

wrong connection could lead to costly damage. 

3. Roofing and Decks – Home inspectors say DIY 

deck installations are often improperly attached 

to the house or have loose, insecure handrails, 

both of which are potential safety concerns. With 

roofs, homeowners may attempt to replace a few 

shingles or exposed nail heads, not taking the 

extra precautions that professionals would in order 

to safely complete the job. Decks and roofs are 

some of the highest-priced home items to fix, 

and since the labor tends to be more expensive 

than materials, homeowners are too often tempted 

to do it themselves to save a bit of money, not 

considering the costly risks. 

4. Landscape Grading – With the rise in 

popularity of outdoor living, many homeowners 

have added landscaping or outdoor elements 

without paying proper attention to the impact 

those changes have to the water flow around the 

home. When homes are built, yards are graded so 

that water will flow away from the house. But after 

some time or updates to landscaping, grading may 

not have been properly maintained. This can cause 

water to pool around the foundation and lead to 

structural damage or water entering a basement 

or crawl space. 

5. Structural Changes – Taking a sledgehammer 

to your wall while wearing a hard hat is a classic DIY 

fantasy. It’s one of the first scenes in most home 

improvement shows, and it seems like fun on the 

small screen. But in real life, it’s pretty dangerous 

to attempt without professional help. You might 

accidentally destroy a load-bearing wall or incur 

personal injury in the process. 

6. Window Updates – It’s often possible to DIY 

a window repair. If you have a crack in the sealant 

or even a broken latch, you can probably watch a 

tutorial video or two, make a trip to the hardware 

store, and fix things in a couple of hours. But if 

you’re trying to completely replace a window or 

add a new window or skylight opening, it’s best to 

hire out the task and not risk making irreparable 

changes to the structural integrity of the walls or 

roof. 

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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PATIENCE 

pays off 

Family of six determines the right 

time for a kitchen remodel 

BY SUSAN ZINGRAF 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF JOHNSON, 

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“I thought about it for twelve years. It’s something 

we always knew we wanted to do,” explains this 

Dublin homeowner on remodeling her family’s 

kitchen. It was just recently, as the couple’s four 

children entered bustling teenage years, that she 

says their desire grew into a need, “We realized 

it as our kids got older and bigger and we were 

always in that space. The flow wasn’t great, and 

the pantry was tiny, we could never keep enough 

in it.” 

The couple chose Dave Fox Design-Build 

Remodelers to redesign their kitchen space to 

accommodate their evolving family needs. “From 

our first point of contact, we discussed their needs 

and wants, how they live in the space, what they 

love, hate, and how to make it better,” explains 

design consultant Gregg Stadwick of the Dave 

Fox team. Interior designer Sam Magee adds, 

“Increasing pantry storage and improving functionality 

were key to meet the needs of this large 

family.” ➻ 

The pantry addition is accessed via a glass pocket door where a 

window was in the original space. 

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Floating shelves keep commonly-used ingredients within easy reach in the pantry. 

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Added function 

The original pantry was a standard closet-style 

design with French doors that 

couldn’t hold the volume the family had 

grown to need. The solution to the space 

constraint was a new addition on the 

side of the house specifically for a new 

butler’s pantry. Discreetly connected off 

the kitchen with a pocket door, the new 

pantry is a spacious and stylish separate 

oasis for organizing and housing food 

and appliances. Plus, it serves as a coffee 

bar. “We’re big coffee drinkers, so 

we enjoy having all of our coffee stuff 

there,” says the homeowner. “Also just 

being able to carry groceries in there and 

take appliances off the counter and store 

them there, it all helps keep the kitchen 

counters and lines clean.” 

The old kitchen had separate refrigerator 

and freezer units located on opposite 

sides, making access to them awkward 

and cumbersome. A new combined sideby-side 

Sub-Zero replaced the separate 

units and is housed behind the new 

island to streamline access. “I was making 

a lot of trips around the kitchen to get 

to the refrigerator and freezer, and now 

it’s so much better having them in one 

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3 Elegant crown molding tops off the cabinets for 

a complete floor-to-ceiling finish. 4 A champagne 

bronze faucet and coordinated drawer pulls adds a 

touch of elegance. 

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The wooden door on the right leads to a mudroom, and half bath, then on to the garage. 

Directional shift 

Reorientation of the island to extend toward the living room allowed it to gain additional length and 

improve its functionality. A second kitchen sink was added along with more seating so the family could 

easily gather and eat together. The island’s curved edge adds visual interest while aiding flow on that side. 

The look of the kitchen transformed from a dark wood style to a brighter more modern look with new 

custom transom cabinetry, extending to the ceiling, painted Sherwin-Williams Egret White. The dark 

hardwood floor was refinished to its natural, lighter color. “I wasn’t sure what shade to do on the floor,” 

the homeowner explains. “Once it was stripped, I loved it with nothing on it, so we kept the wood in its 

natural state.” The stain color on the new island was pulled from the darkest shade in the refinished floor, 

achieving a smooth blend of tones between the island and floor. 

The family now enjoys all the style and ease of their new kitchen and pantry. Stadwick reflects on the 

project, “She knew her style, and for us it was how to execute that style into the space that she had.” The 

homeowner concludes, “I love it. We all love it. It flows better, it has so much more space for us. It’s just 

what we wanted.” 

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Outdoor living spaces are getting serious attention 

BY KAREN BRADNER 

We’ve seen it with some unfortunate hair styles. Lots of attention was paid to the front while the 

back of the head had seen better days. Historically, the same has been true about our yards. The 

main focus was on street-side curb appeal in the form of landscaping, front doors, flower pots, 

mailboxes and welcome mats. Meanwhile, the back yard received far less attention…maybe a 

concrete slab patio with a table, four chairs and an umbrella. 

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-Josh Eastlake, landscape architect, 

Werbrich’s Landscaping 

Well the times are definitely changing. Back yards are quickly becoming front and center when 

it comes to entertaining. And the allure carries through three—occasionally four—seasons. 

Covered areas protect us from the sun and rain, while fire features invite us outdoors in the 

evenings and during cooler weather. Take a look at how five design teams have transformed 

underused outdoor spaces into inviting, multi-faceted, open-air retreats. ➻ 


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Tranquility base 

Just after purchasing this home, the 

owners discovered how noisy it was 

on the patio due to the proximity of 

a main road. We designed and built a 

five-foot-high stone wall which provides 

privacy and serves as a noise 

barrier. An outdoor kitchen and fire 

features add function and flair, while 

a custom in-ground hot tub and 

waterfalls provide soft background 

noise and provide a tranquil feel to 

what was once an uncomfortable, 

noisy space. 

-Ben Bayer, 

Design/Sales, Site Group Inc. 

Photos by Daniel Feldkamp 

➻ 

Before 


Before 

Covered and open 

An abundance of natural light and great air flow 

were at the top of the list for homeowners who 

wanted to create a space to relax and entertain. 

This pavilion gave them the perfect solution. It 

provides shelter, but three wide-open sides allow 

for plenty of daylight and ventilation. An outdoor 

kitchen keeps the activity outside, along with an 

addition to the home which offers a nifty bar area 

that serves both indoor and outdoor guests. 

-Stephen Dempsey, Sales manager/design 

consultant, Dave Fox Design-Build Remodelers 

Photos courtesy of Dave Fox Design-Build Remodelers 

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Making the grade 

Due to its steep grade, this home’s original back 

yard was not especially usable for family activities 

or entertaining. The homeowners wanted 

to transform this area into a space where they 

could enjoy outdoor meals and evenings with 

friends. After smoothing out the grade, we created 

a multi-level—and multifunctional—patio 

space complete with a firepit and lounge area on 

the lower level, and a barbecue and dining area 

off the first floor. 

-Dashaun Mulders, architect 

Brandon Theis, co-designer, Third Space Builders 

Photos by Prestige Pro Photo ➻ 

Before 


Go with the glow 

These homeowners wanted to replace 

a dilapidated deck and uneven paver 

patio with an updated outdoor living 

space. We designed a two-level 

deck—including a covered section for 

shelter—and a concrete paver patio 

to accommodate an above ground 

spa. Perimeter retaining walls provide 

additional seating. New landscaping—including 

evergreen screening—landscape 

lighting, and festoon 

lighting add greenery and glow. As a 

finishing touch, we helped outfit the 

space with new furnishings to add to 

the inviting mood. 

-Josh Eastlake, landscape architect; 

Missy Werbrich, interior designer 

furniture and accessories, 

Werbrich’s Landscaping; 

Photos by Ross Van Pelt ➻ 

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Before 


Before 

Inside out 

With an almost “interior” feel this outdoor room 

serves as an expansive extension to this twostory 

home. Separate dining and lounging areas 

feel cozy thanks to exposed brick and a fireplace 

wall. Covered in stone, the wall provides privacy 

and adds a rustic touch. Skylights allow natural 

light to penetrate the space, as well as brighten 

up adjacent interior rooms. The pitched roof 

was carefully designed to allow for ample ceiling 

height, while not obstructing views from the 

bedrooms upstairs. 

-Bob Voigt, designer, Neal’s Design Remodel 

Photos by Tiffany Schulz 

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Private and protected 

A smooth transition from the house and lowmaintenance 

materials were the top priorities 

for homeowners wanting an outdoor living 

area where they could entertain and relax. We 

designed this space to meet their needs; using 

composite decking and a pergola with a motorized 

louvered aluminum roof. These covered and open 

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A Modern Community 

with Panoramic Views 

Martin’s Gate in Newport, Kentucky 

With their first show ever in Newport, HOMEARAMA ® will celebrate its 60th 

Diamond Anniversary with an all-new Urban Edition. 

This year’s show takes place in the Martin’s Gate neighborhood, located on a hillside in south Newport overlooking 

downtown Newport, and offering striking Cincinnati skyline views. Eight homes in a variety of architectural 

styles will be open to tour Saturday, June 10 through Sunday, June 25. Prices start at approximately $750,000 on 

townhouses and $1.3 million on single family homes. 

HOMEARAMA® 2023 Urban Edition is co-produced by the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati and 

the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky and is presented by First Financial Bank, JP Flooring 

Design Center, and Two Men and a Truck. ➻ 

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what’s happening at 

Adding to the sights and sounds of 

this year’s show, a variety of planned 

events will make your visit even more 

memorable. Below are a few highlights, 

but check out the complete list at 

cincyhomearama.com 

Saturday, June 10 • 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

Pop Up Community Art Show 

HOMEARAMA ® URBAN EDITION 

Saturday, June 10 through Sunday, June 25 

Mon.- Thurs., 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. • Fri.- Sun., 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

No admittance after 8 p.m. – For more information visit cincyhomearama.com 

TICKET PRICES 

Tickets are $20 at the gate, online at cincyhomearama.com or on the 

Cincinnati HOMEARAMA ® app. Children 12 and under are admitted for free 

if accompanied by an adult. No tickets sold or admittance to the show after 

8 p.m. 

DIRECTIONS 

Free Parking at the old Newport Steel property 

(GPS address 910 Lowell St., Newport 41071) 

FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI OR NORTH I-75 or I-71 - Take I-471 

and take Exit #3 Grand Avenue toward Ft. Thomas/Newport. Turn left onto N. 

Grand Avenue (KY-1892). This road becomes Carothers Road at the intersection 

into the Newport Pavilion. Turn right onto Monmouth Street, turn left onto 

E. 9th Street, turn left onto Lowell Street and follow signs. 

FROM CINCINNATI VIA I-275 - Take I-275 South or West into Kentucky. 

Take exit 77 toward (KY-9)/AA Highway/Wilder/Maysville/Newport, turn left 

onto AA Highway/Licking Pike (KY-9) and follow signs. 

FROM KENTUCKY VIA I-275 - Take I-275 East to exit 77 toward (KY-9)/AA 

Highway/Wilder/Maysville/Newport, turn left onto AA Highway/Licking Pike 

(KY-9) and follow signs. 

FOR ADA ACCESSIBLE DROPOFF AND PARKING ONLY - Take I-471 and 

take Exit #3 Grand Avenue for Ft. Thomas/Newport. Turn left onto N. Grand 

Avenue (KY-1892). This road becomes Carothers Road at the intersection into 

the Newport Pavilion. Turn right onto Monmouth Street (KY-8), proceed two 

blocks and turn left onto 13th Street. GPS address 26 W. 13th St., Newport 

41071 

FREE SHUTTLE: Buses will run from the old Newport Steel parking lot to 

the show site and back every 15 minutes, starting 15 minutes before the 

show opens and ending 15 minutes after the show closes each day. 

Thursday, June 15 • 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

Sip & Shop 

A restroom trailer and ADA accessible restrooms will be available on site. No 

strollers, wagons or child backpacks with metal frames are permitted in the 

show homes. No pets are permitted within the show site, except for service 

animals (documentation is required for service animals). We suggest that you 

wear gym shoes or flat shoes to HOMEARAMA ® . There is a considerable 

amount of walking at the show and there are steps in all of the homes. 

ADA ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE 

Please be aware that the homes being shown in the HOMEARAMA ® home 

show are not ADA accessible. The homes are privately owned, built for general 

marketing and resale purposes to the general public. Therefore, they are 

not required to be, nor can they be equipped for ADA accessibility. Only the 

ADA accessible parking lot area, public restrooms and concession area are 

ADA accessible. 

The Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati would like to encourage 

those who cannot attend HOMEARAMA ® to visit the homes personally, to 

review them on our builders’ page or follow our blog 

cincyhomearama.com for event photos. 

Friday, June 16 • 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

TGIF Happy Hour 

You won’t go hungry! Beer, wine and food 

will be available at HOMEARAMA ® . And, make 

sure you stop at some of the many wonderful 

businesses in downtown Newport on your way 

into or out of HOMEARAMA ® . 

EXHIBIT TENTS 

Check out the newest home products in the Exhibit Tents on West 13th 

Street which will include approximately 15 vendors. 

HOMEARAMA ® IS CO-PRODUCED BY THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CINCINNATI 

AND THE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY. 

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welcome to the neighborhood 

Martin’s Gate is an exciting new urban community on a Newport hilltop close to many of Northern Kentucky’s 

attractions and amenities. Because of the extraordinary views, single family homes in this area have undergone 

significant renovations in recent years, and many new homes have been built nearby to capitalize on the view. 

Presented by Meierjohan Building Group and Thomas J. Ackermann Building Co., (Newport Clifton 

Development, LLC) Martin’s Gate is located along West 13th and 14th Streets. 

The Newport Pavilion shopping complex is a four-minute drive from the site. It contains almost 50 stores, 

including a Kroger Marketplace, Target, and many other retail stores, plus several restaurants and service establishments. 

Newport on the Levee is a six-minute drive and provides even more shopping, dining and entertainment 

options. 

For additional dining, shopping, event and entertainment ideas, visit meetnky.com. 


take a tour 

Mark your calendar for these home and garden events near you 

Saturday, June 24 & Sunday, June 25 

Lebanon Garden Tour and Scavenger Hunt 

Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and share gardening tips during 

this driving tour of five private gardens in historic Lebanon, Ohio. Stops 

include A beautiful shade garden full of hostas surrounding castle turrets, 

a vineyard and fruit trees. A life-size chess game, ponds, a treehouse, 

aviary, hobbit dwelling and espalier fruit trees. A treehouse with a 

stained-glass window in a sumptuous woodland garden. A beautiful 

design of native and pollinator plants in the historical 

district of Floraville. A home built in 1850 with a 

mixture of shade and sun gardens and a waterfall. 

Plus, three more community gardens. 

Tours begin at the Lebanon Train Station. 

Proceeds help maintain the building and 

grounds of the station. 

Tickets on sale at 

wchsmuseum.org/gardentour 

Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 

East Row Garden Walk 

Newport, KY 

eastrowgardenclub.org 

Sunday, June 4 

Bexley House & Garden Tour 

Features an exceptional array of 10 homes 

and gardens 

BexleyWomen.org 

Saturday, June 10 to Sunday, June 25 

HOMEARAMA® Urban Edition 

Newport, KY 

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Sunday, June 25 

German Village Haus und Garten Tour 

Columbus, Ohio 

germanvillage.com 

Saturday, June 10 

Garden Gems Garden Tour 

The Garden Club of Dayton 

Dayton, OH 

gardenclubofdayton.org 

Events may be subject to change, please check tour websites for further information. 

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