Dayton September 2023

Living smarter
Inside the home, the couple had
definite wants on their wish list.
“We wanted to downsize. No steps,”
Bob says. This home is just over
2,100 square feet—a little more
than half the size of their previous
3,800-square-foot home. “In our old
house, we had so many rooms, we did
nothing but clean,” Jen says.
Plus, the no-steps decision also
comes in handy for their rescue,
Brady, who is older and the victim of
a stroke and finds steps challenging.
Off the open kitchen/dining/living
area are two wings. One housing the
primary suite along with a laundry
room. The other is where the guest
room and bath are found.
Blue beginning
When it came to selecting furniture
for the home, the couple went with
1
a less-is-more concept. Their search
2
was launched at Bova Contemporary
Furniture.
“It started with a couch,” Jen says.
“That couch sold us.” And yes, the
blue sectional sofa in the great room
is a magnet for both Jen and Bob.
The two end sections recline just in
case a nap is a possibility.
Speaking of blue, most of the
design decisions were made at the
blueprint stage, which could have
been a challenge. “I need to be in it
to see it,” Jen says. Fortunately, she
turned to Roony Mangat, co-owner
of Bova. Roony was able to help the
homeowner visualize the outcome.
“She makes it easy for me,” Jen says.
Roony shares that sentiment about
Jen and Bob. “They were prepared.
They showed up with photos and
knew what they wanted but needed a
bit of guidance on their selections in
terms of color and proportions. ➻
22 housetrends.com