Finished lower level entertains the entire family
Walk down the steps to this finished lower level in Centerville and you are automatically transported to an authentic Irish pub. A full-service bar encourages the homeowners and their guests…
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Chic farmhouse kitchen remodel
The owners of this 1830s home in Cedarville had one goal in mind for the kitchen—create space to accommodate their growing family. With five children and a sixth on the…
Dare to be different with unique interior design ideas
More than 4,000 Miami Valley residents toured the 10 homes taking part in the Home Builder Association of Dayton’s 2016 Homearama Touring Edition presented by Vectren over the summer. If…
OSU Buckeye fans live life down on the farm
Arrive at the home of “Mj” and John C. Gray and when you ring the doorbell, you’ll hear 14 Verdin cast bells sound out The Ohio State University fight song.…
Custom woodwork offers old world grandeur
There is always something cooking in Dennis and Claudia Phillips’ Centerville kitchen. Though the two are technically empty nesters, it is rare when the kitchen isn’t brimming with a brood…
Basement remodel leads to cozy retreat
Every room tells a story in this Kettering, Ohio home. Last year, the owners renovated the lower level of their 5,800-square-foot home by creating a cozy haven for relaxing in…
Kitchen remodel leads to a second chance
The trouble with condos built decades ago is, well, they were built decades ago. The room that shows its age the most is always the kitchen, where tile, cabinets and…
Colorful flower bed ideas
We all want brilliant splashes of color in our flower beds with minimal maintenance. The Browns’ garden features these popular native plants for bursts of seasonal color. The perfect border…
Unique landscape design creates secluded sanctuary
Back in 1988, when Bo and Sukey Brown bought their circa 1942 home in Southwestern Ohio, the back yard was great for the four kids, ages 12, 10, 8, and…
Tranquil landscape design redo
The back yard of Jennifer Shelhouse’s townhome was in dire need of a redo. It was cramped, linear and not particularly user-friendly. The “before” back yard, with its wood decking,…
Home design shows the softer side of contemporary
Like many custom builders, Doug Pund is skilled and enthusiastic about building any style house. But when he wanted to construct a home for him, his wife Andrea, and their…
Swimming pool offers a little slice of heaven
Mark and Leslie have always loved being outdoors. They had a pool at their previous home, but it was limited on space and had no extra amenities like a pool…