Trading spaces leads to impressive bathroom remodel
Grand old houses, like the 100-year-old home that Courtney and Eric purchased in Oakwood a few years ago, have incredible advantages including a distinctive look, loads of charm, and extras…
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Room swaps lead to a beautifully updated Oakwood home
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Spicy kitchen remodel
Sukey Brown had thought about remodeling her kitchen since the time she and her husband, Bo, bought this Kettering house in 1988. “I told Bo before we moved in that…
Home design offers comfort and style
Just because a home has been meticulously designed and decorated doesn’t mean it has to be handled with kid gloves. Colleen and Doug Haines spent countless hours poring over the…
Kitchen hardware establishes an instant connection
Jayne Sachs says she felt physically uncomfortable when she first walked through the kitchen in the home she and her husband would soon buy. Those feelings were a big deal…
Patio ideas offer the power of rejuvenation
Five years ago a Frank Lloyd Wright-style home in one of Kettering’s upscale neighborhoods received a second chance at life when an ambitious couple bought it. The exterior of the…
Holiday decor ages with grace
Each year, friends of Leslie and Ron Newcomb eagerly await their holiday visit to the couple’s Yankee Trace home. They know from experience that the moment they pull into the…
Holiday decorating ideas create a festive interior
Holiday decorating is a ritual Michelle Reeder has been doing for years and one that has clearly marked the start of the holiday season for the family of six. The…
Contemporary patio design nestled in nature
Water possesses a magical ability to uplift spirits. Its soothing qualities can cleanse the soul, wash away anxieties, and create an all-around tranquil atmosphere. From the moment you enter this…
Bathroom remodel created around a stunning bath tub
When Faye Ledwick moved into her current Centerville home, she left behind a life of antiques. She describes herself as once “extremely traditional,” but says that even though her period…
Home design ideas create a rustic retreat
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is synonymous with mountain retreats and rustic cabins. Families travel several hours to spend a long weekend in the woods, relaxing in a cabin tucked into a hillside…
Kitchen makeover is all about convenience
Most people would hate the thought of giving up their family room, but Harriet and Larry Roberts couldn’t be more thrilled. The sacrifice led to a kitchen makeover large enough…
Bathroom ideas create optical illusions
The old master bathroom in the Dayton home of Jennifer and Dr. Joel Tobiansky, a cardiologist, was a typical circa-1980s design complete with Formica countertops, pastel colors, and a tiny…