Outdoor furniture creates smooth transitions
Designing an outdoor living area, complete with outdoor furniture, is a hard thing to accomplish. Due to the varying conditions that the outdoor furniture needs to withstand, it makes it…
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Tile flooring rules all
Choosing tile flooring options for the kitchen, bathroom, foyer or any other heavily traveled room in the house can seem daunting. Materials—from stone to porcelain to ceramics—are available in every…
Bringing the fun inside
Every family has their own way of getting away from it all. For some it might be a trip to the beach. For others it might be a drive to…
Resort aspirations
This private, family-friendly back yard sits on 11 acres in Peters Township. Tucked behind a spectacular Chalet-inspired home, the lagoon-style pool features a beach entry. A secluded spa sits up…
Landscapes thrive at water’s edge
As a professional landscaper, the owner of this outdoor living area knows a thing or two about creating the ultimate garden. Twelve years ago, the owner and his wife added…
Retreat under the sun
Who says that a living space must have four walls around it? The popularity of outdoor living has skyrocketed in recent years, with folks enjoying their natural environments as much…
Outdoor living space is contemporary in nature
It’s not every day that a home can be built to accommodate practical daily needs and also serve as a beautiful showcase for an exquisite art collection. But that is…
Joining forces with backyard ideas
With two young children and 13 years of residence in this home, Bruce Murphy and his wife Lisa had decided it was time to upgrade the back yard. Five years…
Swimming pool keeps it cool in the country
Cheryl and Jim Bender moved to the Odessa countryside after several years of living on the beach, they knew exactly what they wanted. “It has always been our dream to…
Southern accents
Every Southern plantation must have a name and this one is no exception. Magnolia Bluff, the stately white brick home of Pam and Les Muma, sits on a bluff…
Private reserve
Just 20 miles from the bustle of downtown Cincinnati, Richard Grow’s 9,400-square-foot, resort-style house is packed with high-end “estate”-style features perfect for safeguarding a private weekend at home or hosting…