Sitting on top of the world
Once again, Forbes magazine has crowned Pittsburgh as “America’s most livable city.” Historically known for steel production, river trade and black smoke, the Central Business District has been restored and…
Haute couture in a penthouse
Seventeen floors above downtown Dayton’s art district sits a hidden masterpiece that most of the community will only see by invitation. It’s a 2,800-square-foot penthouse at the very top of…
New home is character driven
“Have you ever seen the movie Something’s Gotta Give?” Kelly Simmons asks from her movie-set-worthy home in Safety Harbor. “Well I took a copy of that movie to my architect…
Glamorously comfortable house remodel
Adriana and Jay Silver did not set out to do a floor-to-ceiling remodel of their 1980s Tampa home. But the young, busy couple needed an updated home suitable for their…
Home remodel is a wave of nostalgia
Harbor Oaks proudly holds the title of Clearwater’s first planned residential development. Built by New York real estate developer Dean Alvord, the innovative community is known for its eclectic mix…
Remodeled condo sits pretty in the city
How did a transplanted country girl who grew up in a rural Ohio town and spent many years on a farm end up living in a remodeled condo in the…
Kitchen remodel completes homecoming 50 years in the making
The city of Pittsburgh has been included on the elite list of the 10 most livable cities in America by Business Insider. Historically known for steel production, river trade and…
Role reversal leads to dream home design
When you work for one of Pittsburgh’s top custom homebuilders, you are surrounded by inspiration. It’s like living in an issue of Housetrends every day. So when Julie King, marketing…
Banding together for a master suite remodel
When homeowners Michael and Catherine Montalto decided to remodel their home, it was a labor of love spanning 10 years across two phases and one crew. Most recently, the completion…
Master bath makeover is playing with marbles
When Don and Danielle McCloskey built their house in late 1999, it was their dream home. “It was our first go at building a house, and while it was our…
Home renovation puts owner in the catbird seat
After spotting nuthatches flitting through the back yard of a mid-century modern one-story brick house on a corner in Upper Arlington, a prospective home buyer knew the garden would one…
Walls that talk with contemporary art
Andrew and Michele Wolf are never surprised when guests say their Hyde Park condo feels like an art gallery, given the white walls, clean-lined furnishings and even a couple of…