Vinyl goes glam
When it comes to building your perfect home, there isn’t a detail you should overlook. This includes your flooring – as the sole piece of your home that receives the…
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New home builds on experience
There comes a point in life when you know what you want and don’t want, what’s a necessity and what you could do without. Such was the case when Steve…
It’s game on in a new condo
John Morelock loves living in Hyde Park. “It is the perfect location,” he says of his contemporary condo nestled in the historic neighborhood at the heart of Cincinnati. “I’m a…
Condo remodel was a long time coming
Perched high atop the Chagrin Valley, a recently remodeled condo rewards its occupants with a stunning view that changes with the seasons. “The view is incredible,” says the homeowner. “It’s…
Interior design ideas lead home into the blue
From a whisper of the lightest shade of powder blue, the attention-grabbing slabs of navy, so dark it looks black at first glance, the whole home has been dressed in…
Grilled shrimp, pineapple and fresh fruit salsa
This refreshing, citrus-inspired salsa is guaranteed to make your mouth water
Forces of nature
I remember learning about geodes in grade school science class. I loved the amethyst color of the crystals and found it hard to believe that a seemingly unattractive rock could…
Art of design
Within the ancient city of Fez, Morocco, are thousands of narrow alleyways teeming with life and the art of ancient bargaining. A world away, Betsy Nichol enjoys the exquisite beauty…
New home embraces the light
Designing a home is challenging. Floor plans, material selections and construction delays are enough to send the calmest of homeowners into a panic. But once the foundation is laid and…
Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful
What is it about a kitchen that says, “C’mon in. Everyone is welcome.” Is it color? Layout? Materials? Fixtures? Yes, yes, yes and yes. In a word: design. For her…
House remodel offers a fresh start
A home offers the stability we need when life seems to encounter endless change. This truth guided Kirk Reich several years ago when he sought a fresh start, but needed…
Renovation follows friends and family plan
They met at college. After that they lived together for five years. Now they are closer than ever and recently embarked on a major home renovation together. They make their…