New home is contemporary with a hint of Southwest flavor
The adage, “You can take the girl out of the Southwest, but you can’t take the Southwest out of the girl” describes one Dayton homeowner’s building process to a tee.…
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A love for art and architecture lead to a one-of-a-kind home in Centerville
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Party with the stars on this upper level patio
Written by: Ally Reuther/Photos by: Connie Kimsey Maybe it’s your nose that leads you up the staircase of this Little Italy home, through a cozy gathering area and out toward…
Renovated back yard beckons all to come and play
Written by: Lauri Gross/Photos by: Hal Stata, except where noted If you don’t think the construction phase of any remodeling job is as fun as the finished product, you don’t…
Meet and greet: Susie Frazier
Q. Your style focuses on reflective design…what is that exactly? A. We’ve developed a platform called reflective design and this is now a philosophy that I go by with the…
Statement lighting takes center stage
Homeowners today are making bold style statements with gorgeous lighting fixtures that command attention. Enjoy this collection showcasing how they are illuminating their living spaces. A stunning solid wood star…
Kitchen designer brings work home
Written by: Susan Zingraf/Photos by: Chris Bucher For most, designing a new kitchen is an endeavor undertaken once or twice, perhaps even a handful of times in a lifetime. Yet…
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…
Careful renovation brings history back to life
Written by: Karen Bradner/Photos by: Chris Bucher When someone who loves to throw big themed bashes in his home for 400 to 500 guests tells you he spent a recent…
I want that! Ten exciting things that caught our eye
When I got the assignment to cover the 2017 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and International Builders Show (IBS) in Orlando, the bosses here at Housetrends told me, “Spare…
Front yard goes from tropical to traditional
Written by: Lyla Haggard/Photos by: Johan Roetz, except where noted Mark and Mary Beth Schnell worked with Justin Parker of Ameriscape Services, Inc. to produce a different effect for their…
Landscape design offers fun for all ages
Written by: Lyla Haggard/Photos by: Johan Roetz, except where noted With a growing family of three boys, ages seven to one year, Travis and Amy decidedly needed to maximize the…
Home improvement ideas lead to eclectic redo
Written by: Abby Weingarten/Photos by: Johan Roetz For the past three decades, Karen and Danny Riffe have been remodeling homes, gradually building up to their current 6,000-square-foot residence in St.…