Powder rooms with personality
Even though they are typically the smallest rooms in our homes, powder rooms often get showered with more than their fair share of pizazz. The four basic elements necessary—vanity, toilet,…
Tag: wall treatment
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Wine cellar inspiration: From Napa to New Albany
Some couples play tennis. Some couples collect art. But one New Albany couple turned their passion for wine into their retirement plan by opening a vineyard in Napa Valley. “While…
Experience pays off with new home design
We’ve all heard the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.” While parents serve as the main care providers, everyone from grandparents and siblings to friends and teachers…
Decorating ideas lead to a contemporary classic home
In 25 years as an interior designer, Debbie Rosenthal has never done a house like this one. In fact, never repeating herself is her trademark, as is creating spaces that…
Haute couture in a penthouse
Seventeen floors above downtown Dayton’s art district sits a hidden masterpiece that most of the community will only see by invitation. It’s a 2,800-square-foot penthouse at the very top of…
Nautical. Neutral. Navy.
Thanks to its connection to sailor uniforms in the early 19th century, this indigo dye inspired color was initially dubbed marine blue, but soon changed to navy blue, a name…
Naturally beautiful bathroom remodel
Written by: Joan Pearlstein Dunn/Photos by: Craig Thompson When a home office is spun into a luxurious master bathroom, the planning process is no easy feat. This Greensburg bathroom remodel…
You don’t know ship(lap)
Oh my goodness, I love shiplap! To me, it says seaside retreat or rural farmhouse, and whether it’s in its natural rustic state, stained or painted, shiplap can make a…
Home improvement project retains historical charm
The crumbling, 130-year-old Victorian row house had been unoccupied for over 20 years, was in disrepair, had three walls about to collapse and was totally unlivable. Which is why, after…
Wild about wallpaper
For many people the word “wallpaper” can conjure up some pretty unpleasant memories. The nightmare of removing wallpaper (sometimes multiple layers at one time) has left some contemplating the use…
Home improvement ideas: Painting over dark colors
Repainting a room might be one of the most economical home improvement ideas around. Surface preparation is key when it comes to painting over a dark color. “Be sure the…