Home design bears a cultural soul
Inspired by the royal palaces of their home country, one couple’s Thonotosassa residence is a love letter to both India and to each other. The husband-and-wife homeowners, who hail from…
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New splash in a small bathroom
Spending money on remodeling any part of your home is never an easy decision. Re-imagining a small bath is an even bigger challenge. The Raab family of Ft. Mitchell had…
Dream home proves patience pays off
Every year, Housetrends features dozens of beautiful homes that each have something special to offer our readers. Gracious homeowners, all with their own unique story, invite us in to see…
Remodeling ideas were a team effort
Ask any Buckeye fan and he’ll tell you that Coach Jim Tressel knows a thing or two about football teamwork. Jim and his wife, Ellen, applied the team concept when…
Home remodel with all the right moves
Mike and Chantal Peterson searched for two years for just the right home in Tampa to put down roots. Mike, a defensive lineman for the Atlanta Falcons, lives and works…
Landscape design is a labor of love
A back yard can be a place of rejuvenation and a thing of beauty, while still serving a function. Upon walking through the welcoming arbor that is at the entrance…
Black is the new white in kitchen design
Beauty can often be equated with simplicity, and such is the case with Gena and Casey’s black and white kitchen. It is remarkable how the blending of these two rudimentary…
Happy and healthy in an eco-friendly home
Shawna and Sherwood Johnson have always been conscious of the world around them. Growing up, they both learned the importance of environmentally safe practices and energy efficiency. “My mother has…
House remodel leads to home field advantage
Retired from professional football, former Steeler defensive end Aaron Smith and his wife Jaimie considered moving their family back to their hometown in Colorado. “Aaron and I met at school…
Kitchen remodel leads to a second chance
The trouble with condos built decades ago is, well, they were built decades ago. The room that shows its age the most is always the kitchen, where tile, cabinets and…
Unique design ideas offer a home court advantage
Nine years ago, when OSU women’s basketball coach Jim Foster and his wife Donna were lured to Columbus from their family home perched high on a ridge in the hills…
Interior design ideas work every angle
The fastest way from point A to point B may be a straight line, but these days, the fastest way to add flair to your home is all about the…