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…
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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…
From basement to Bella Casa
There is a place where countertops glow and fine wine flows, where friends gather to bask in, or take shelter from, the elements, where every detail of beauty and comfort…
5 kitchen designs that pack a punch
Waterfall countertops, floating shelves, and colorful cabinetry—these are just a few of today’s top kitchen design trends. Lucky for us, homeowners in the Greater Miami Valley are incorporating these ideas…
HOMEARAMA® celebrates farm-style living
The bucolic setting and neighboring farms of this year’s HOMEARAMA®, at Highlands at Heritage Hill, provided an apropos opportunity for the show’s builders and interior designers to indulge in a…
New kitchen offers the finer things in life
Warm colors and an expanse of shiny granite countertops that offer plenty of prep space for homemade sauces—this is a kitchen crafted with the good things in life in mind:…
Meet and greet: Restored by the Fords
Restored by the Fords. The Pittsburgh-based pair breathes new life into homes that are showing their age with a fantastic style that produces amazing results. Q. How did you get…
New home is classic in nature
One of the many focal points in this luxurious Dayton house is the staircase, which calls to mind Gone with the Wind. In the classic 1939 film, the grand staircase…
Landscaping proves time is of the essence
Time is very important to Mary Higgins. “I like to be on time,” she explains of getting her garden going each spring. “I have time frames for everything. Every daylight…