7 gorgeous kitchen islands
Unlike a deserted island, kitchen islands are a gathering place. A place where family and friends get together to talk about their day—good or bad, while at the same time…
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Picture perfect patio
Shortly after purchasing a vintage home near Xavier University, newlywed Susan Kenford took some visiting family members on a tour. “You could see the looks of disbelief on my parents’…
Remodeling a kitchen is all about expressing yourself
Joe and Pepe Squeri are very busy people. They own a thriving business, S&S Construction, and have seven children, ranging in age from 12 to 29. Even though the 29-year-old…
Warm bathroom ideas create a relaxing retreat
This century-old home had a starring role on WSYX-TV’s Ohio Home and Garden Television (OHG-TV). Bryce Jacob, vice president at Dave Fox, explains that the home’s owner, realtor Larry Schottenstein,…
Kitchen colors create Victorian spice
“Every space needs a bit of bling—that one special element that takes everyone by surprise and brings ‘wow!’ into the conversation,” says Louise Budde, CMKBD, design consultant, Dave Fox Design/Build/Remodelers.…
Swimming pool is a Mediterranean masterpiece
The front landscape of this home features curving, flowing beds of low maintenance plantings. A gentle berm raises the landscape to an attractive fence which separates the front of the…
Taking the plunge with urban home design ideas
Half a century ago, with the ready availability and general affordability of automobiles coupled with the ever-popular American Dream, families flocked out of their close city quarters and dropped roots…
What’s trending in house plans
The constant evolution of home design makes staying on top of the latest trends tricky—that’s why we’ve done the homework for you. Whether you’re looking to build a new home…
Simply chic contemporary furniture
Just as an artist creates a masterpiece, your home is your canvas. You can stand before it, your mind racing with ideas, knowing that you have the freedom to create…
Tried and true traditional bathroom ideas
The popularity of contemporary décor has some people reinventing their spaces to capture the latest styles, but Joy and Joel Campbell were content to carry on with a traditional décor…
Kitchen design ideas craft a new beginning
Having built their four previously larger homes from scratch on Florida’s east coast, one Tampa couple recently took the plunge again by completely renovating their fifth and newest residence. Located…
Kitchen remodeling ideas get nautical inspiration
If you don’t find the Barrott family gathered around the wood-topped island in their kitchen, you’ll find them enjoying the benefits of living just steps from Tampa Bay. “Boating, fishing,…