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AUGUST <strong>2024</strong><br />
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CONTENTS<br />
FEATURES<br />
RENOVATION<br />
A MAGICAL PLACE<br />
Log cabin makeover taps into<br />
influence of previous owners<br />
18<br />
DESIGN<br />
RENEWED WITH RESPECT<br />
Home steeped in history gets an<br />
age-appropriate makeover<br />
30<br />
NEW HOME<br />
WESTERN INSPIRATION<br />
Custom-built home artfully blends<br />
rustic elements<br />
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30<br />
18<br />
42<br />
TOUR<br />
HOMEARAMA ® <strong>2024</strong> PREVIEW<br />
The Reserves at Stone Pillars Farm in<br />
Goshen Township<br />
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WHAT HAPPENED IN VEGAS<br />
Stars of the Kitchen & Bath Industry<br />
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AUGUST <strong>2024</strong><br />
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CONTENTS<br />
DEPARTMENTS<br />
INSPIRED<br />
IDEAS<br />
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AD INDEX<br />
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ON THE COVER<br />
62<br />
Timber walls add considerable<br />
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and beautifully frame the farmland<br />
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AUGUST <strong>2024</strong><br />
CINCINNATI<br />
Karen Bradner<br />
EDITOR<br />
I don’t aim for perfection.<br />
But I do want to try and come<br />
up with something interesting.<br />
—Kate Bush, musician<br />
Publishers<br />
Linda Bacher and Florence Murphy<br />
Marketing Specialist Evelyn Yaus<br />
Editor Karen Bradner<br />
Creative Director Gina Miller<br />
Quality Control Specialist<br />
Heather Fox<br />
Contributing Writer<br />
Sydne Santo<br />
Contributing Photographers<br />
Dale Clark, Aaron Farrier,<br />
Greg Grupenhof<br />
Recently, I bought a new car—my first in over 15 years. Before the ink was dry<br />
on the purchase agreement, I began questioning my decision. Should I have<br />
gone smaller? Should I have bought a used car? Why didn’t I pick a better color?<br />
When I called my older sister for some comforting words, she came through.<br />
“Karen, you always think there is a perfect decision out there,” she said. “And<br />
there isn’t.”<br />
Immediately, I knew she hit the nail on the head. Yes, the options were overwhelming,<br />
but I did lots of research and made a sound choice. Although there<br />
are still days when a convertible pulls up at a light next to me, and I think….<br />
So, when a friend of mine started remodeling her kitchen and asked me for<br />
help, I shared my sister’s advice: There is no one right answer. Look at pictures.<br />
Pick a style. And try to not get overwhelmed with choices. Find something<br />
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sister—happy.<br />
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Communicate your needs and wishes and let them take a bit of the decisionmaking<br />
burden off your shoulders.<br />
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THE DOS AND DON’TS OF DIGITAL HOUSE HUNTING<br />
Welcome to the era where your dream home is just a click away! Gone are the days of physically touring dozens of homes and signing paperwork<br />
in-person. The digital revolution has ushered in a new age of house hunting, making it more accessible, efficient, and aligned with our increasingly<br />
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your home-buying experience.<br />
DO:<br />
1. Leverage Virtual Reality and 3D Tours. Virtual<br />
reality has emerged as a game-changer in house<br />
hunting, offering immersive experiences that go<br />
beyond traditional virtual tours. By donning a VR<br />
headset, prospective buyers can virtually step inside<br />
homes from anywhere in the world, experiencing<br />
the space in a way that photos and videos simply<br />
cannot match. Similarly, 3D tours have taken property<br />
presentations to new heights, providing detailed<br />
renderings that allow buyers to visualize the layout,<br />
design, and potential of a space.<br />
2. Utilize Reliable Websites. It can be tempting<br />
to rely solely on popular home search sites, but not<br />
all sources of data are created equal! Many national<br />
websites use a “one size fits all” approach and may<br />
contain inaccurate information regarding local school<br />
districts, taxes, neighborhood features, and valuation<br />
estimates. They also don’t always have the most current<br />
status information and don’t give you visibility to<br />
“coming soon” properties. Connecting with a local real<br />
estate agent who can get you set up on a search portal<br />
within your local MLS will ensure that you have access<br />
to the highest-quality information, helping you to<br />
make informed decisions.<br />
3. Engage a Real Estate Agent to Conduct Video<br />
Showings. While there’s no true replacement for<br />
an in-person showing, a video showing via FaceTime<br />
or Zoom can be the next best thing. Unlike prerecorded<br />
tours, live tours offer you a real-time look at<br />
the property. This means you can spot any potential<br />
issues, such as cracks, leaks, or even assess the noise<br />
level from traffic. It’s your chance to ask questions of<br />
your agent on the spot and get a genuine feel for the<br />
property and the neighborhood.<br />
DON’T:<br />
1. Skimp on Researching Accessibility. Never<br />
underestimate the importance of location. A property’s<br />
proximity to your workplace, public transportation,<br />
hospitals, schools, and shopping areas is crucial. It can<br />
significantly impact your daily life and convenience,<br />
not to mention the resale potential of a home.<br />
When browsing properties online, avoid looking at<br />
a property in a vacuum without concern for where<br />
the home is located. Make sure to check maps and<br />
local community resources to understand the area’s<br />
accessibility.<br />
2. Give Too Much Consideration to Online<br />
Mortgage Calculators. Many digital platforms offer<br />
mortgage calculators that can help you estimate your<br />
monthly payments based on the purchase price,<br />
down payment, interest rate, and other factors. Some<br />
sites also offer pre-approval services and financial<br />
advice, helping you understand your budget and<br />
financing options before starting your home search.<br />
While these tools can be helpful in providing rough<br />
estimates, they might miss some critical pieces of<br />
information like taxes, HOA fees, and utility costs. Any<br />
information you plug into these systems may also be<br />
sold and result in you receiving a lot of unwanted calls<br />
and emails from financial institutions trying to earn<br />
your business. Having a reputable mortgage lender<br />
run payment scenarios for you before considering<br />
a property is your best bet to avoid surprises after<br />
closing and protect your privacy.<br />
3. Rely Solely on Photos. While stunning photos<br />
can draw you to a listing, they don’t always tell the<br />
full story. Photos can be edited or strategically taken<br />
to highlight the best features while hiding flaws.<br />
They also don’t allow you to hear (or smell!) potential<br />
drawbacks to the property. Make sure to complement<br />
your visual inspection with live virtual tours or, if<br />
possible, in-person visits to get a comprehensive<br />
understanding of the property.<br />
ABOUT THE AUTHOR<br />
Ellie Kowalchik, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Pinnacle Group, leads <strong>Cincinnati</strong>’s top-ranked<br />
Move2Team. A multi-million dollar producer and company sales leader, she holds the advanced<br />
designations of Seller Representative Specialist, Certified Residential Specialist, as well as e-Pro with a focus on technology.<br />
She has also been named one of America’s Best Real Estate Agents by RealTrends for the past 6 years.<br />
Have real estate questions you’d like to see answered in a future edition of Ask the Expert?<br />
Give Ellie a call at (513) 697-SELL or email her at Ellie@Move2Team.com.<br />
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a magical<br />
PLACE<br />
Log cabin makeover taps into influence of previous owners<br />
BY KAREN BRADNER | PHOTOS BY GREG GRUPENHOF<br />
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Looks can be deceiving...<br />
After an initial approach via a<br />
nearly half-mile-long drive with<br />
equestrian arenas to the left and<br />
to the right, you arrive at what<br />
you might guess to be a centuryold,<br />
hand-hewn log cabin. The<br />
scene is bucolic. The home sits<br />
amidst acres of open land with a<br />
bountiful supply of mature trees,<br />
a rippling pond, and horse stables<br />
and their residents trotting in<br />
nearby fields.<br />
While the trees, horses and<br />
ponds are what they appear, the<br />
main cabin is a bit of an illusion.<br />
Seasoned architects have estimated<br />
the home to be over 100 years<br />
old, but in fact it was built in 1981.<br />
The original owner, Ken<br />
Klosterman, of the <strong>Cincinnati</strong>based<br />
Klosterman Baking<br />
Company, and his wife Judith purchased<br />
this 228-acre property in<br />
Goshen Township to accommodate<br />
Judith’s passion for horses.<br />
The log cabin they built here—<br />
with a design and materials from<br />
a firm in northern Quebec—<br />
included a lower level perfect for<br />
Kenneth’s favorite hobby—performing<br />
magic. Dubbed “Salon<br />
de Magie,” this space became<br />
home to the homeowner’s extensive<br />
magic collection, a widely<br />
respected historic compilation<br />
of over 50,000 books, posters,<br />
tricks and memorabilia. ➻<br />
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Nearby neighbors<br />
Kevin Malof and his wife Jodi lived across<br />
the street from the Klostermans for 20<br />
years.<br />
Once the land was passed on to the<br />
Klostermans’ children, there was interest<br />
from a production builder to place 600<br />
homes on the property. That’s when Kevin<br />
approached the family about buying the<br />
property with a plan to maintain as much<br />
rural land as possible.<br />
He contacted an acquaintance he met<br />
through his son’s school, Dan deStefano<br />
with deStefano Homes and Remodeling.<br />
The two men produced a scenario which<br />
parceled out just under 40 acres for luxury<br />
home development which they dubbed<br />
The Reserves at Stone Pillars Farm, the<br />
site of this year’s Homearama. Next, they<br />
allotted 11 parcels ranging in size from 11<br />
to 30 acres each. The “smaller” of these<br />
are for single residences, the largest is<br />
home to the equestrian facility, White Tail<br />
Eventing. The land includes four miles of<br />
riding and walking trails.<br />
The Malofs would hold on to 60 acres<br />
keeping the setting of the log cabin home<br />
idyllic.<br />
A bit of hesitation<br />
Meanwhile, Jodi was not enthusiastic about<br />
living through a remodel of the log cabin.<br />
“I didn’t want to live in a house with a lot<br />
of small rooms,” she says. “Plus, for 30<br />
years—our whole marriage—we’ve been<br />
renovating.” Between businesses the couple<br />
owns in Loveland—including Curated<br />
Fine Furnishings and Design and Bishop’s<br />
Quarter—and previous homes, she says it’s<br />
been a constant stream of remodeling work.<br />
When Kevin said, “We are going to hire<br />
someone to do it right,” Jodi’s attitude<br />
shifted. That “someone” was the team at<br />
deStefano Homes and Remodeling, led<br />
by Dan and Rocky deStefano. The couple<br />
closed on the property in October of 2022<br />
and construction began the following<br />
February. ➻<br />
The hearth room’s fireplace is original,<br />
but a new floating mantel was added.<br />
An interior wall of hand-hewn timbers<br />
adds a rustic touch to the library.<br />
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BEFORE<br />
This exterior view of the roofline shows<br />
the middle dormer, which was removed to<br />
make room for the improved primary bath.<br />
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BEFORE<br />
Thanks to a reworking of a dormer and roofline, the slanted<br />
wall was removed from the primary bath to make room for<br />
this spa-like replacement.<br />
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First things first<br />
“At our first meeting, Kevin asked me<br />
if we could get the home to a point<br />
where Jodi liked it and it was functional,”<br />
Rocky says.<br />
One of the major roadblocks was<br />
the primary bathroom. The ceiling<br />
was angled so steeply that movement<br />
in the space was terribly limited.<br />
“There wasn’t even enough room to<br />
hang a mirror over the vanity,” Jodi<br />
says.<br />
It was important to Jodi, who suffers<br />
with back issues, to have space<br />
for a soaking tub. Not having that,<br />
she says, was a “dealbreaker.” To make<br />
the space work, the construction crew<br />
“completely blew out the dormer and<br />
roof” over the bath area, to now have<br />
the vertical space to include a wet<br />
room with a spacious shower and the<br />
requisite tub.<br />
“That’s now one of my favorite<br />
rooms,” Jodi says.<br />
Respectfully updated<br />
As it was with the primary bath, the<br />
major goal for the entire home, Rocky<br />
says, was to keep the integrity of the<br />
original structure, but bring it up to<br />
spec. “We were shooting for a happy<br />
medium between adding modern<br />
amenities and keeping with the style<br />
of the cabin.”<br />
The log cabin’s construction method<br />
presented challenges to the renovation<br />
team. “The exoskeleton of<br />
these homes is independent of the<br />
interior walls,” Rocky says. “Inside,<br />
a system of beams holds the whole<br />
place up.”<br />
Thankfully, a few obstructing interior<br />
walls were able to be removed.<br />
This made a significant difference to<br />
how the floor plan flowed and functioned.<br />
➻<br />
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Something old, something new<br />
To hold on to the charm, many of the log cabin’s original elements remained in<br />
place. Existing hardwood floors, true-divided light windows and interior and<br />
exterior doors were refinished.<br />
As for the mechanics, all the plumbing was updated, lighting fixtures were<br />
replaced, a new roof was added and the exterior was re-stained. Plus, the<br />
kitchen and baths were remodeled from the floor up.<br />
The original kitchen had one island, but a wall and an enclosed butler’s pantry<br />
were removed for a more open flow between the kitchen and dining and<br />
living areas. A second island was added which provides additional seating and<br />
when needed, acts as a serving area for the dining room.<br />
A pantry and wall were removed to make room for a second island.<br />
The front dual staircase was kept, but a<br />
new iron stair rail gives it some panache.<br />
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1<br />
2<br />
3<br />
1 The couple took full advantage of<br />
the stage and lighting left behind by the<br />
previous owner. 2 A hidden doorway<br />
is concealed in the poker room’s bookcase.<br />
3 This bar occupies a space formerly<br />
held by the magic museum.<br />
Easy does it<br />
The lower level, which had housed much of Klosterman’s collection was converted to what Jodi and<br />
Kevin refer to as their “speakeasy.” Illusions begin as guests access the space, via an elevator, which<br />
(they are told) will make the 83-foot descent into the space previously held by an old mineshaft.<br />
In what had been Klosterman’s museum, there is now a well-equipped bar, poker room, billiards<br />
room and hidden doors and revolving bookcases mixed in for added fun. Across the room, the magician’s<br />
original stage and lighting were left in place and are a huge hit during the couple’s recently<br />
added karaoke nights.<br />
“The fact that it’s a stage with lights makes all the difference,” Kevin says. “People want to be on<br />
stage.” The couple has collected old keyboards and guitars so that performers can really rock out.<br />
“You get to see a whole new side of your friends,” Jodi says. ➻<br />
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More horsing around<br />
This newly improved home has revealed<br />
a whole new side of Jodi as well. Possibly,<br />
in channeling the spirit of the previous<br />
lady of the house, she has taken up, and<br />
taken to, horseback riding on Annie, her<br />
12-year-old Tennessee Walker.<br />
“I have never been around horses in my<br />
life,” she says. “At first I was nervous. But<br />
now I groom her, tack her and do everything<br />
myself.”<br />
Kevin, who has been around horses his<br />
whole life, saddles up Levi, his 5-yearold<br />
Rocky Mountain Horse. The couple’s<br />
sons, Max and Alex, who are in their 20s,<br />
don’t ride, but given the setting of their<br />
parents’ compound, that could change in<br />
the future.<br />
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2<br />
Happy trails<br />
Completing construction in November<br />
of 2023, the Malofs are thrilled with how<br />
their new home maintains the character<br />
that its original owners created, yet<br />
provides them with the modern conveniences<br />
they require. That was the mission<br />
with which the deStefano team was<br />
tasked.<br />
“We gave them our vision and they<br />
met every challenge, “Jodi says. “They<br />
were amazing. When we first considered<br />
buying this property, I was definitely<br />
hesitant, but now, I love it here!”<br />
RESOURCES<br />
Architect Darren Myers, Bowerman<br />
Myers Architects, Ltd. Interior design,<br />
furniture, accessories Curated Fine<br />
Furnishings and Design Kitchen and<br />
bath cabinetry Blue Bird Cabinetry<br />
Pool Klimat Masters Lighting Curated<br />
Fine Furnishings and Design and deStefano<br />
Homes and Remodeling Appliances<br />
Thermador, Ferguson<br />
1 The pool house was<br />
recently updated and<br />
welcomes guests for the<br />
first time this summer.<br />
2 Previously coated with<br />
rubbery black paint, the<br />
pool was sandblasted and<br />
resurfaced with gunite.<br />
LEFT Kevin and Jodi join<br />
Levi, a 5-year-old Rocky<br />
Mountain Horse, in front<br />
of their home.<br />
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RENEWED WITH<br />
respect<br />
Home steeped in history gets age-appropriate makeover<br />
BY KAREN BRADNER | PHOTOS BY DALE CLARK/ARC PICTURES<br />
Anyone who purchases a home built in the 1880s must have a good dose of<br />
respect for the story that has been unfolding within its walls for nearly 150<br />
years. Fortunately, the Columbus neighborhood of German Village happens<br />
to have a slew of homeowners who have the honor of carrying on this community’s<br />
rich traditions.<br />
One such homeowner, Meghan Carey, is a devotee of the area. These<br />
brick-paved streets have been her home for several years, as she moved<br />
from one address to another within the community. This is where she met<br />
her husband Michael (at Lindy’s) and where she is raising her two young sons.<br />
“I love the walkability, character, charm, and especially the people,” Carey<br />
says. “There’s a wonderful variety here, we’re not all in the same box.” ➻<br />
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The home’s red brick, wrought iron<br />
fencing and paver brick sidewalk are<br />
quintessentially German Village.<br />
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Interior re-design<br />
The uniformity of the village’s red-brick exteriors, wrought iron fencing and tree-lined streets<br />
are an undoubtable draw for Carey and others who live here or visit the area. But as an interior<br />
designer and owner of City Park Interiors, it’s inside one of these homes, where she had fun putting<br />
her own stamp.<br />
“I wanted the home to be happy, open and fresh, but honor the traditional,” she says.<br />
Previous owners had converted what had been a connected, side-by-side two-family home to a<br />
single residence. But a staircase running right through the center of the home, dissecting living<br />
spaces, remained. It was the suggestion of architect Andy Melaragno, to move the staircase. That<br />
was a game changer.<br />
“Moving that staircase was really huge,” says Carey. “Before the front two rooms were unusable.<br />
It was like walking through a tunnel to get through to the back of the home.”<br />
During the extensive remodel, the interior of the home was almost completely gutted. New<br />
windows and new flooring were installed. The load-bearing brick wall, which originally separated<br />
the two units, still stands but is now painted a soft gray.<br />
Replacing the original center staircase, with this grand version, added both beauty and<br />
function to the home. To the right is a painting by artist Paul-Henri Bourguignon.<br />
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Staircase location before
A burled wood island adds a traditional touch to the kitchen with its white perimeter cabinetry and marble countertops.<br />
While renovation efforts were underway, the couple rented a house right around<br />
the corner. “The house sat vacant for six to nine months while we were working on<br />
plans,” Carey says.<br />
Working with Andy Melaragno along with Todd Schmidt and the team at<br />
Renovations Unlimited, the decision was made to add eight feet to the upper floor<br />
to allow for the reconfiguration of three smaller bedrooms. Now this floor features<br />
four bedrooms with a primary suite moving from the back of the home to the front.<br />
On the main floor, a larger addition addressed many of the homeowners’ concerns.<br />
“We wanted a nice big kitchen,” Carey says. We wanted a mudroom and a big<br />
walk-in closet. Storage was key. We really wanted to maximize that.” ➻<br />
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Good timing<br />
Construction concluded in December<br />
of 2019, shortly before the effects<br />
of Covid-19 would change how<br />
the remodeling industry—and the<br />
world—would function. Fortunately,<br />
Meghan, Michael, and their infant<br />
son, had a haven of just under 3000<br />
square feet where they could isolate<br />
and grow accustomed to their new<br />
family dynamics.<br />
While supply chain issues would<br />
delay getting many of the interior furnishings<br />
in place, the home now had a<br />
footprint that functioned beautifully<br />
for the young family.<br />
“We wanted it to feel warm and<br />
cozy when you walk in the front<br />
door,” Carey says. “The entry serves<br />
as an open walkway to the rest of the<br />
house.”<br />
A wall that previously held what<br />
Carey says were “useless built-ins”<br />
has been replaced with gray-painted<br />
woodworking that serves multiple<br />
functions including display shelving<br />
and drawers for much needed storage.<br />
“There are mittens and hockey<br />
gear in those drawers,” she says.<br />
In between is an upholstered banquette<br />
that serves as a handy spot<br />
for removing shoes, or on occasion<br />
listening to Michael as he tickles the<br />
ivories. Renovation plans reserved<br />
this specific spot for the baby grand<br />
piano Meghan gave him for a recent<br />
birthday.<br />
On the other side of the original<br />
brick wall is a formal living room.<br />
While many of her clients might want<br />
to see patterns and colors match a<br />
bit more than she does, Carey has no<br />
issue mixing geometric, floral, solid<br />
and textured fabrics. The overall take<br />
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BEFORE<br />
1 The built-ins in the entry showcase<br />
a painting by artist Alan Crockett at<br />
their center. 2 The formal living room<br />
shows the second front door, which<br />
was used when the home was divided<br />
as a two-family. 3 The homeowners<br />
wanted a traditional, formal dining<br />
room. The painting over the sideboard<br />
is by artist Marti Steffy.<br />
3<br />
of this room shows the designer’s<br />
penchant for “wanting the space to<br />
feel collected.” This is a space where<br />
she gravitates to on those rare occasions<br />
of alone time.<br />
Between the living room and the<br />
kitchen, stands a dining room. “I<br />
wanted an actual formal dining<br />
room,” Carey says. “Not a lot of people<br />
are doing dining rooms anymore,<br />
which I understand, but find a bit<br />
sad.” To make gatherings more inviting<br />
and encourage guests to linger,<br />
the designer selected a 72-inch round<br />
table and comfortable seating for six.<br />
On the opposite side of the wall,<br />
still in the footprint of the original<br />
existing space, is the striking new<br />
staircase, which makes the traffic<br />
pattern make so much more sense.<br />
And just down the hall is a half bath<br />
decked out in gold and blue geometric<br />
Schumacher wallpaper.<br />
“A powder room is always a good<br />
place to have fun with design choices,”<br />
says Carey.<br />
The back of the home, which<br />
includes a breakfast nook, kitchen,<br />
great room and living area, is a lightfilled<br />
space. In a similar fashion as in<br />
other rooms of the home, a dramatic<br />
light fixture hangs from the center of<br />
this room’s ceiling.<br />
“Ten-foot ceilings allow for larger<br />
fixtures,” Carey says. “I prefer to use<br />
statement lighting over can lighting<br />
anytime I can.” Also, as it is in other<br />
rooms of this home, formal drapery<br />
panels flank the large windows and<br />
French doors.<br />
“I love drapes, I think they soften<br />
the room,” Carey says. “And I like<br />
using pattern.” ➻<br />
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1 2<br />
3 4<br />
1 This great room, with its cathedral ceiling and French doors, was an addition to the original home. 2 The primary bedroom and<br />
bath were relocated to the front of the home during the renovation. 3 The powder room’s vanity was originally a dresser the<br />
homeowner repurposed. 4 The painting over the great room sofa is by artist Michael McEwan.<br />
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An existing garage was removed and replaced with this flagstone patio and grass courtyard<br />
and a new garage closer to the rear alley.<br />
Courtyard with previous garage<br />
Pops of color<br />
While most of the furniture, cabinetry, woodwork, and window treatments<br />
stick to a neutral palette of soft beiges, warm grays and caramels, carefully<br />
selected pieces of art add inviting bold splashes in each room.<br />
“Art is my way of bringing color into the house,” Carey says.<br />
Even in the back courtyard, the furnishings adorn elegant white slipcovers.<br />
But here the art comes in the form of ivy-covered fencing, rows of arbor vitae,<br />
and overflowing containers of annuals and succulents.<br />
This inviting space is a favorite warm weather hangout for the young men<br />
of the house. It was enlarged once an existing garage was torn down and a new<br />
one was built closer to the rear alley.<br />
And when the mood strikes for the family to step out, it’s an easy walk to dinner<br />
at one of the community’s many fine restaurants, or a stroll through nearby<br />
Schiller Park—creating family traditions in this community that happens to be<br />
steeped in tradition.<br />
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design Meghan Carey, City Park<br />
Interiors, ASID Contractor<br />
Renovations Unlimited Lighting<br />
Island, Ralph Lauren; formal living<br />
room, Currey and Co; breakfast<br />
area, Kelly Wesler; all from Visual<br />
Comfort Window treatments<br />
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Art Access Gallery Art framing<br />
Longenbaker Custom Framing Tile<br />
Classico Tile and Hamilton Parker<br />
Appliances Thermador, Jack’s<br />
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WESTERN<br />
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Custom-built home artfully blends rustic elements<br />
BY SYDNE SANTO | PHOTOS BY AARON FARRIER<br />
They say inspiration can come from anywhere, and for this family of five living<br />
in Greater Dayton, the inspiration for their dream home came from the<br />
mountains of Colorado. After spending multiple vacations skiing the slopes of<br />
this state, the family fell in love with the mountain-style homes they saw there.<br />
Wanting to bring a piece of that rustic elegance back to Ohio, the homeowner<br />
began her own visionary journey, meticulously collecting photos<br />
and references as her North Star. To pull all these elements together, she<br />
partnered with Dan DeVol of Daniel DeVol Custom Builder and his team<br />
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“When it came time for my team to join, the homeowners already had<br />
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4<br />
1 A mix of woods, coppers and whites makes for a warm, inviting<br />
kitchen. 2 A climate-controlled wine cellar is conveniently located<br />
behind the bar area. 3 Wooden buttresses epitomize the western<br />
architecture goal the homeowner was after. 4 An abundance of windows<br />
helps flood the home with natural light.<br />
Carefully crafted<br />
The home’s exterior is framed by real<br />
stone, which is then carried inside<br />
throughout the kitchen and great room.<br />
DeVol sourced the stone from out of state<br />
to get the precise color needed for the<br />
project. Hand-scraped maple hardwood<br />
floors, and custom millwork throughout<br />
the home further embrace the natural<br />
design.<br />
The kitchen features an array of materials<br />
and textures, combining contrasting<br />
wood, stone, and metal into a harmonious<br />
fusion. The farmhouse sink, which<br />
looks as though it was dropped in directly<br />
from one of the homeowner’s inspiration<br />
pictures, is custom-made of copper.<br />
This metal acts as an accent theme in the<br />
kitchen, culminating in the hand-made<br />
hammered copper range hood.<br />
An entertainer’s haven<br />
At first glance, the bright kitchen, spacious<br />
great room, and sunny outdoor<br />
space might feel like the go-to place<br />
for entertaining, but the family’s secret<br />
showstopper is their wine cellar and basement<br />
bar.<br />
Thanks to the couple’s many trips<br />
to California, their wine collection has<br />
grown extensively over the years, resulting<br />
in a need for storage. “The interior<br />
of the wine cellar is lined with reclaimed<br />
barn wood for a rustic touch,” DeVol says.<br />
“We coupled that with a modern display<br />
structure that showcases each wine label<br />
so they can really absorb their collection.”<br />
A large glass window looks out over the<br />
rest of the bar which is made from white<br />
oak. The bar is finished with a custom<br />
countertop, and features ample storage<br />
for everything from spirits to specialty<br />
glasses. ➻<br />
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Fit for function<br />
A functional layout was key for this family, ensuring each room had a purpose<br />
and they had plenty of places to relax.<br />
The kitchen touts a hidden walk-in pantry with an oversized lazy Susan,<br />
while built-in storage keeps countertops free from mess and clutter. And, to<br />
stop any potential clutter before it enters the home, a mudroom lines the<br />
garage entryway with designated locker-style cubbies for each of their children.<br />
A combined laundry-office-craft room serves as a catch-all for the family’s<br />
day-to-day activities, while the upstairs level serves as a playground for their<br />
three children. The space was intentionally made versatile enough to grow as<br />
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has since been transformed into the preferred dressing room for school dances,<br />
while the craft room now often serves as a mess-free nail salon. ➻<br />
Comfy seating and a fireplace give the upper level outdoor space year-round appeal.<br />
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2 4<br />
1 Hand-scraped maple floors add a rustic layer throughout<br />
the home. 2 A chunky floating mantel and stone<br />
surround provide a grand setting for the elegant piano.<br />
3 Flanked by stone columns, the copper on the range<br />
hood ties in to other copper elements in the kitchen. 4<br />
An oversized laundry room does triple duty—it’s also an<br />
office and craft room.<br />
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The back yard features a generously-sized pool, waterfall, hot tub, pizza oven and fire pit.<br />
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The stone portico to the right leads to a four-car garage.<br />
Soak up the sun<br />
Another favorite is their expansive back yard, complete with a two-story outdoor living space, a<br />
pool and hot tub, and backyard bar. The pool, with its stone wall and waterfall, is a popular spot<br />
for their kids and their friends. The stone wall is often used as a jumping point, while the hot tub<br />
makes the outdoor space enjoyable year-round.<br />
“If we’re not in the kitchen, we spend a lot of our time outside. No matter where we start in the<br />
house, we always seem to end up out there,” the homeowner laughs. “One of the reasons we bought<br />
our land was for the sunsets, so whether we’re lighting a bonfire or having a glass of wine, we’re<br />
probably ending our days outside.”<br />
The landscaping was carefully chosen by Doug Rhinehart and his team at Grandma’s Gardens<br />
to balance the need for easy maintenance with regional suitability. Again, referencing their rustic<br />
vision, aspens and similar plants surround their home, bringing a bit of Colorado into Ohio.<br />
An extended family<br />
“I worked with Dan and his team almost every day for two years, so it got to the point where they<br />
all felt like family,” says the homeowner.<br />
One key member of the “family” was Bruce Landes, who worked on the DeVol team as their cabinetmaker<br />
for close to 20 years. “Bruce was brilliant; I’d bring the wildest ideas to him, and he was<br />
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reminisces. Bruce passed away in May of 2022, but his knowledge and keen eye are still celebrated<br />
in the family’s dream home.<br />
Today, the family makes great use of every room in the house, enjoying both solo time in their<br />
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“Designing and building our dream home is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had,” the homeowner<br />
proudly shares. “I wanted to create something timeless for our family, and now we get to live<br />
in something we love for years to come.”<br />
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Woods Landscape designer Doug Rhinehart, Grandma’s Gardens Lighting Ferguson Painting<br />
Sherwin-Williams Furniture Linda Haines, Today’s Home Interiors Flooring Louisville Tile Windows<br />
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Sunday, <strong>August</strong> 25 • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.<br />
Carriage Rides with the Clydesdales<br />
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Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 31 • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.<br />
Picasso Pony Party with Greenleaf Acres<br />
Miniature Therapy Horses<br />
Monday, September 2 • 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.<br />
Hometown Heroes Day with SoulStang Mustangs<br />
Friday & Saturday<br />
September 6 & 7<br />
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Saturday, Aug. 24 thru Sunday, Sept. 8, <strong>2024</strong><br />
Mon.- Thurs., 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. • Fri.- Sun., 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.<br />
Labor Day 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.<br />
No tickets sold or admittance to the show after 8:00 pm<br />
TICKETS<br />
Tickets are $22 at the gate, and $20 online at CincyHomearama.com or<br />
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Children 12 and under are admitted for free if accompanied by an adult.<br />
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GPS Address: 6791 OH 48 (Oakland Road), Loveland, OH 45140<br />
From I-275 North or South, take the Wards Corner Exit. Go east on Wards<br />
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(turns into Paxton Road, proceed straight). Turn right on OH 48 (Oakland<br />
Road) and proceed about 1 mile to the entrance of The Reserves at Stone<br />
Pillars Farm. Parking will be available on-site. There is no entrance to<br />
HOMEARAMA ® from Smith Road.<br />
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There is no charge for parking as the ticket price includes on-site parking.<br />
Parking is located on-site and will be a gravel lot. The HBA, HOMEARAMA ®<br />
or the developer are not responsible for valuables that are left in cars, muddy<br />
cars, gravel dust or muddy shoes. If it is raining, or if it has rained for a considerable<br />
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No strollers, wagons or child backpacks with metal frames are permitted in<br />
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ADA ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE<br />
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marketing and resale purposes to the general public. Therefore, they are<br />
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Elevate by Drees Homes<br />
elevatebydrees.com | 859-600-6710<br />
$1,250,000<br />
#2 Chateau Margaux 4,005 sq. ft.<br />
Robert Lucke Homes, Inc.<br />
robertluckegroup.com | 513-295-4242<br />
$1,750,000<br />
AVAILABLE<br />
SOLD<br />
#3 Pickwick Place 4,903 sq. ft.<br />
Wieland Builders, LLC<br />
wielandbuilders.com | 513-801-0860<br />
$1,900,000<br />
#4 The Valiant 5,195 sq. ft.<br />
Chris Gorman Homes<br />
chrisgormanhomes.com | 513-774-7500<br />
$1,975,000<br />
AVAILABLE<br />
SOLD<br />
#5 The Old Irvington 4,100 sq. ft.<br />
deStefano Homes and Remodeling<br />
destefanohomesandremodeling.com | 513-309-3184<br />
$1,700,000<br />
#6 The Belmont Estate 6,212 sq. ft.<br />
Andrew Arthur Homes, LLC<br />
andrewarthurhomes.com | 513-646-1452<br />
$2,200,000<br />
welcome to the neighborhood<br />
If you enjoy a peaceful setting, then Goshen Township is the place for you. Inside Stone Pillars Farm there are<br />
three miles of walking trails, and just outside the community, area parks feature fishing, ponds, playgrounds,<br />
basketball courts, picnic areas and more walking trails.<br />
The <strong>Cincinnati</strong> Nature Center’s Long Branch Farm and Trails is located in Goshen Township. The Little Miami<br />
Scenic Bike Trail and Stonelick State Park are just minutes away. Plus, golf enthusiasts will be happy to know<br />
there are four golf courses within a five-minute drive. Goshen Township’s location northeast of <strong>Cincinnati</strong> is<br />
close to Loveland, Milford and I-275 making those communities’ shops, restaurants and businesses easily accessible.<br />
Stone Pillars Farm is part of the Goshen Local School District.<br />
Visit stonepillarsreserves.com and goshen-oh.gov for more information.<br />
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Stars of the Kitchen & Bath Show worth remembering<br />
Early every year, the latest kitchen and bath products, trends and<br />
technologies are on display and ready to inspire at the Kitchen and<br />
Bath Industry Show (KBIS). Thousands of designers, architects,<br />
custom builders and remodelers travel to Las Vegas for inspiration.<br />
Here are a few winners selected by show judges that we<br />
think are worth bringing home from Vegas.<br />
HydroTap Celsius<br />
All-in-One by Zip Water<br />
With advanced smart technology, this single tap<br />
provides on demand filtered sparkling, chilled<br />
and boiling water plus unfiltered hot and cold<br />
sink water. A 13.3” x 18.2” x 13.1” command<br />
center fits easily in the sink cabinet below.<br />
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FreePower<br />
Seamlessly embedded into stone countertops, this wireless charging<br />
station was awarded the Best in Show at KBIS <strong>2024</strong>. FreePower<br />
is only seen by the glow of its proprietary halo which indicates the<br />
charging zone. Halo colors can be customized or dimmed completely<br />
and reactivated by the wave of a smartphone. freepower.io<br />
Venezia by Fantini<br />
In two-tone Murano glass, the Venezia faucet handles are exquisite<br />
ornaments with a cylindrical shape and smooth, rounded edges with<br />
a fluid effect. Available two-tone combinations include aquamarine/<br />
green, amethyst/amber, and red/amber. fantini.it<br />
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DrawBar by Dometic<br />
Offering the functionality of a fullsize<br />
wine cooler in a compact design<br />
that fits five bottles, the DrawBar can<br />
be easily installed above or below a<br />
standard 24-inch wide cabinet. It is<br />
equipped with a humidity tray and<br />
offers the option of a glass or custom<br />
panel for integration. Dometic.com<br />
Empava 72-inch<br />
Whirlpool Tub<br />
Equipped with ten strategically placed<br />
jets, this rectangular whirlpool tub<br />
provides a luxurious experience for<br />
two. The double seating design and<br />
arched backrest supports the body,<br />
while the generous 177-gallon capacity<br />
provides plenty of room to soak.<br />
empava.com. Photo credit: Empava<br />
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Cravings from House of Rohl<br />
This Victoria + Albert bath palette is inspired by a three-course tasting menu by Food & Wine.<br />
Hues take their cue from culinary tastes: lemon yellows, dark chocolate, the red of raspberries<br />
and the tawny richness of wine and brandy. houseofrohl.com. Photo credit: House of Rohl<br />
Freddy by IRINOX<br />
This first blast chiller made for home use enables blast chilling<br />
of food straight after cooking, quickly freezing and thawing<br />
food; cooking meat and fish at low temperature; proofing<br />
bread; holding food at the ideal temperature; as well as<br />
chilling wine and other beverages. irinoxhomeusa.com<br />
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Purist Suspend Kitchen Faucet by Kohler<br />
This faucet’s hose is mounted on the ceiling with a precise pivoting arm that can be adjusted for<br />
8-ft. to 10-ft. ceilings and stays at the height previously used. A swing arm offers 180 degrees of<br />
rotation, allowing for easy and convenient placement over the sink. us.kohler.com<br />
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Jamaican Jerk<br />
Shrimp Kebabs<br />
Spicy and warm, this marinade is<br />
equally delicious with chicken.<br />
Recipe courtesy of Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove<br />
INGREDIENTS<br />
Marinade<br />
1 Scotch bonnet pepper<br />
2 jalapeños<br />
1 tablespoon fresh thyme<br />
4 cloves garlic<br />
¾ teaspoon ground allspice<br />
3 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed<br />
2 teaspoons kosher salt<br />
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg<br />
1 teaspoon cinnamon<br />
1 teaspoon ground black pepper<br />
1 teaspoon powdered ginger<br />
¼ cup olive oil<br />
¼ cup soy sauce<br />
Zest of 1 lime<br />
¼ cup lime juice<br />
¼ cup orange juice<br />
¼ cup apple cider vinegar<br />
Kebabs<br />
1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined<br />
2 cups pineapple chunks<br />
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces<br />
Scallions, thinly sliced, optional<br />
For directions: go to housetrends.com<br />
and search: Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Kebabs<br />
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Riverview Estates and Coldstream Country Club. Homes are located<br />
within the highly desirable Forest Hills school district with<br />
convenient access to I-275 and downtown <strong>Cincinnati</strong>.<br />
Lifestyle living at its best: Zicka will be offering new ranch-style<br />
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