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“Oh, give me land, lots of land under starry skies above. Don’t fence me in.” –lyrics by Robert Fletcher and Cole Porter While there is plenty of room for them,…

All year long we are celebrating 20 years of showcasing spectacular spaces to inspire ideas as you consider a room makeover or whole-home remodel. In this issue we are sharing some of our…

As historic homes go, Brad Stoll and Catherine Jopling’s residence in German Village is not atypical. A quintessential shotgun–style home, the 1880s-era structure has undergone multiple changes throughout its lifespan. There have been piecemeal updates over the years. Layers…

Welcome to the new normal. Thanks to sheltering in place, social distancing and business closures, we are all spending much more of our time inside our homes. As a result of all of this staying at home, the…

Herringbone seems to be having its moment in the spotlight. We’re seeing this angular pattern pop up everywhere—in kitchen backsplashes, oversized showers and even ceilings. But is it really herringbone?…

Good design tends to start with the simplest of details. Your great room might be designed around a favorite sofa, while your kitchen’s color scheme might revolve around a treasured serving piece. Here are a few new…

To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we selected these spectacular settings to showcase some of our favorites throughout the years. LUSH AND LIQUID A cascade of greenery frames a waterfall, flowing…

Even though they only moved six minutes away—from one section of Bridgetown to another—when Chris and David Hoffman decided to build a new home, they were ready to change things up a…

Black windows are red-hot right now. It’s a trend that seriously took hold when farmhouse-style homes began entering the picture with their classic four-light grid windows. But it also carries through to contemporary homes…

Some of us are comfortable making knee-jerk decisions, throwing caution to the wind and seeing how things play out. Then there are others who like to let their ideas stew…

With its vibrant blooms and natural stone accents, this garden getaway which boasts a pavilion, a patio and exquisite plantings, was envisioned as an open-air oasis for novelist Katrina Kittle and her partner, Jason Jones. “We love this outdoor space…

“Space reconfiguration leads to a lifestyle synch,” explains Sarah, a New Albany homeowner who, along with her husband Chris, renovated their kitchen and laundry room to create new spaces expertly aligned to their family’s needs and desires. …

Brothers Darin and Ken Rieman, have grown Custom Distributors–which began with two employees and a pickup truck in 1985–to an enterprise with 76 employees and retail locations in Cincinnati, Dayton,…

With so much time working from home, the desire to remodel, redecorate or build a home office is becoming essential. See the beautiful home office ideas we have featured throughout…

Stefanie Copeland and her big sister, Tonya Rutledge grew up on a dairy farm where a wrought-iron chandelier hung over the family’s dining room table. Blue flowers painted on the…

As Melanie and Kevin Brown eased into their new empty-nesting phase of life, they contemplated their living situation. With friends in similar circumstances seizing the opportunity to sell, downsize and…

When life gives you lemons, make cupcakes

French contemporary aesthetic infuses Oakwood kitchen with timeless elegance

The owner of Re-Bath of Dayton shares his insight on the bathroom remodeling industry

Right place dictates the right time for a Mariemont condominium