Finished lower level offers inviting retreat
Roughly 1,400 square feet of unfinished space allowed Eddie and Tammy Mercado to use their imaginations when it came time to finish the basement in their Centerville home. Their requirements…
New pavilion creates a cozy outdoor retreat
An eye-catching contemporary fireplace serves as the focal point of this outdoor living space in Mason. The driving factor for the renovation was the original view. “When the homeowners entertained…
Finished lower level entertains the entire family
Walk down the steps to this finished lower level in Centerville and you are automatically transported to an authentic Irish pub. A full-service bar encourages the homeowners and their guests…
Chic farmhouse kitchen remodel
The owners of this 1830s home in Cedarville had one goal in mind for the kitchen—create space to accommodate their growing family. With five children and a sixth on the…
Kitchen makeover tears down the walls
After growing up in the house, and later purchasing it from his parents, the owner of a 50s ranch was quite accustomed to its original compact kitchen. He lived with…
Kitchen remodel sings the blues
Wanting to update an outdated kitchen without completely trashing the current cabinetry configuration, a Powell couple was looking for creative and cost-effective solutions that would make the space more interesting…
Kitchen remodel: Same space, new face
Built in the 90s, a Westerville kitchen was showing its age. New buyers were ready to take the space from a traditional style to a lighter, brighter, slightly more contemporary…
Bathroom remodel a beautiful reimagining
We are always dreaming of ways to make our homes more appealing, more current, and most of all, more comfortable. At the top of the wish list for many homeowners…
Finished basement proves perfection is in the details
There’s something for everyone in the finished basement of Jeff Costa’s Jefferson Hills home. From fun spaces for the Costa children to cut loose, to private areas for guests to…
Closet organization ideas lead to an extravagant necessity
In the iconic, 80s film Can’t Buy Me Love, Cindy Mancini gets herself into trouble by sneaking into her mother’s closet and ‘borrowing’ an outfit, which she proceeds to ruin. Fortunately…
Historic home is haunted but happy
There’s talk of tombstones, creaking floors, scary ghost stories and frightened children in Madeira. Is the town getting ready for Halloween? Perhaps. However, these tales are not centered around late…
Cultivated character shows in home design
Iron gates cast shadows at the start of a 1,000-foot drive and the early morning chill makes the fall colors surrounding a six-acre lot come to life. Owner Jerry Fry…