Renovation is worth waiting for
Serendipity. It’s a word for a happy accident. But what do you call a happy accident that is predicated ahead of time? Perhaps it simply comes down to fate. Fate…
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Curb appeal adds character to an older home
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New home is an idyllic haven
Like most parents—Sarah and Tyler Opliger know that downtime is a precious commodity. With four boys and a fifth on the way, plus a handful of businesses, the couple has…
Kitchen design offers charming sophistication
The Drukteinis kitchen is a happy place, with a breezy vibe and elegant charm that fit the family’s lifestyle. As an open, free-flowing space that connects it to the adjacent…
Outdoor living space relies on allure of the water
We all have that favorite place we go to relax and get away from it all. More often than not, that special place includes the great outdoors and water. The…
Party oasis in an outdoor living space
AnnMarie and Robert Bull have the perfect house for outdoor entertaining. When I spoke to them mid-May, they were planning their oldest son’s eighth birthday party. “We leave for vacation…
Mellow yellow interior design
If your interior design is lacking the level of happiness you desire, look no further than the color yellow. Associated with the joy of sunshine, this uplifting shade can energize…
From floor to ceiling
Perhaps it’s not typical to notice the floors when you first walk into a room. But in this Hampton master bathroom, your eyes immediately are drawn to the exotic, bold…
It all began with a picture
Located in Pittsburgh’s East End, Shadyside is an area with plenty to see, and do. It is chocked-full of good eateries, exclusive shops, festivals, tree-lined streets, notable architecture and a…
Into the light
Log Cabin. The architectural phrase evokes feelings of coziness and warmth… lots of natural materials, lots of wood. While these traits may be nice on a winter vacation, one family…
Taking over the reins in a renovation
Adam and Kristy Valente’s home, located along the Overbrook Ravine in Clintonville, is not only a stunning and refreshing home, but it is also a place where kids and adults…
Kitchen makeover flips to the poolside
The overarching style that defines the renovation of this Indian Hill home is airy simplicity, but the project itself was remarkably gutsy. After all, the home was in foreclosure, and…
Mid-century marvel
When John and Jennifer Cowan toured a 1950s Mid-Century Modern home in Lebanon, they knew they were stepping inside a home that had been neglected. But when their footsteps went…