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THE VIEW FROM HERE

Three fabulous homes offer captivating views.

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The Sky’s The Limit

Southern Exposure

Into The Woods

A lifestyle change uncovers the benefits of contemporary, urban living in Mt. Adams.

A Newport condo delivers unparalleled skyline and river views.

An Indian Hill couple lives among the trees in this mid-century Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home.

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Read more about the Mt. Adams home with this stunning skyline view beginning on page 42.

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13 | Style & Innovation 14 | NEW & NOTEWORTHY Rookwood Tile/DIY Design/Upcycling

18 | PALETTE Color/Texture/Hardware

22 | AT THE TABLE Freshen up your table with these great looks.

24 | Tech Talk Get the inside scoop on 3D TV.

26 | Lighting New lighting options are a designer’s dream.

30 | Fine Furnishings Ensure a legacy with heirloom-quality pieces.

34 | Kitchen & Bath Two award-winning architects offer their design wisdom for these two important spaces.

38 | Outdoor Living Carve your niche with surprising elements in the garden.

62 | Designing People

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Grace Jones talks about the seductive journey of the design process.

64 | The Fundamentals Even older homes can go solar with an energy-saving retrofit.

68 | The Goods Inspired by our pages? Our source list helps you find what you need.

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SOMETHING I’VE NOTICED

about the archite architects and designers architect I’ve met is that tha they th are passionate about their w work. That passion spills out int into every project they do and allow allows them to apbefore their eyes. preciate what’s b be They listen to the language of a building and feel how its materials bring together a cohesive whole; they celebrate the spectacular aspects of good design or great site lines and relish the marriage of form and function.

Cincinnati HOME wants to introduce you to that kind of passion.

With this issue, you’ll tap into the minds behind the great architecture and great design in our hometown.

We’ve been speaking with local designers, builders and architects, visiting thoughtfully designed houses, and compiling great tips and ideas to bring you the best from the world of design.

Our featured homes take in the views from Mt. Adams, Newport and Indian Hill. The architects and designers behind them have created structures that are integrated into their surroundings, while delivering practical living spaces that meet homeowners’ needs. We also found the fun and fanciful, such as the Rookwood accent tiles you’ll see in the guest baths at 21C Museum Hotel.

Here’s to the inspiration you’ll find inside our pages.

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Fun picks from our staff and contributors Say Yes To Color Cincinnati skyline by Joanne Honschopp

SUE GOLDBERG Editor I’M STILL A BIT GAGA OVER the great views in this issue, so when I saw that the art of Joanne Honschopp was being shown at a recent Wine Walk benefit at indigenous in O’Bryonville, I was struck by her take on our iconic skyline. The native Cincinnatian’s vivid colors and rich textures bounce off the canvas and exude a sense of fun. “It’s a way to get the view without the view,” says Diane Christian Budd, owner at indigenous.

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afraid of blue, there is an awful lot of it happening in my house right now! I like warm color, and blue always seemed cold to me. My, how my opinion has changed!

Blue has been slowly taking over, especially on the walls, and yet, overall, the decor still feels very warm and inviting.

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The built-in primer works miracles! Even the hot pink walls in my daughter’s room were repainted Tiffany blue in one coat, with just a little touch-up.

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UPCYCLING “UPCYCLING MEANS MAKING something new out of something old to make it fun,” says Fred Arrowood of Joseph Williams Home in the Gateway Quarter. Arrowood’s shop features items from local designer Erin Bishop, who creates etched vinegar and oil cruets from old beer/wine bottles. The shop also carries glasses from Refresh Glass, a company that rescues restaurant-discarded wine bottles.

Refresh Glass has a goal of saving 10 million bottles from the waste stream. —NOEL PEDROTTY

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aspires to surround their guests with art created by local, contemporary artists.

And yes, it’s true, you’ll even find creative and imaginative contemporary tile art in the guest bathrooms. Interspersed with plain white tiles, adding a measure of fun and fancy, guests may encounter one of eight different tiles that resemble various body parts: clavicle, nose, ear, eye, lips, male pectorals and female breasts.

The whimsical tiles were the brainchild of Stephen Brockman, a principal of the firm Deborah Berke Partners, the architects responsible for bringing the 21C Museum Hotel Cincinnati to life.

The tiles were crafted by Rookwood Pottery. “At 21C, we love to surprise and delight our guests with opportunities to encounter art in unexpected places,” notes Molly Swyers, senior vice president of design and communications at 21C Museum Hotel. “Rookwood has such a rich heritage in Cincinnati, and it was a pleasure to collaborate with them on this project.” —NOEL PEDROTTY

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Upholstered fabric on chairs A small amount, even less than a yard on each dining chair, makes chairs pop, says Lizzi Egbers of Amy Schuermann Interiors.

2 Wallpaper is back— and better than ever.

Newer styles of paper are rich in character. Advanced technology ensures that they install beautifully. Interior designer Amy Schuermann points to tried-and-true favorites such as Thibaut and Osborne & Little.

3 Color Go gray. With gray’s expansive palette of shades, you can go warm or cool with a touch of this neutral in any room. Or go with Pantone: Emerald is the color of the year.

4 Accent Colors Bright and bold accent colors are big—from orange to yellow, red, teal and purple.

Remember, Egbers says, a little goes a long way.

5 Textured Looks The newest stars in the rugand-carpeting constellation are textures—leaves, waves, swirls, diamonds, dots, checkerboards, basketweaves and more. “Manufacturers are pushing some interesting abstracts and contemporary options,” says Sam Presnell, owner of The Rug Gallery in Blue Ash. Adds Dean Wright, retail manager at McSwain Carpets and Floors, “Typically constructed from a combination of loops and cut pile, today’s patterned carpets are also surprisingly durable.”

7 Drawer pulls and handles encrusted with Swarovski crystals Grace Jones, owner of Dwellings, offers a breathtaking option that turns furniture or appliances into timeless art. Designed with handset Swarovski crystals and semi-precious stones, pieces are created by the Edgar Berebi company.

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6 Mix It Up Combining contemporary with industrial and traditional creates a fun, eclectic feel for Amy Schuermann’s clients. Schuermann might mix traditional Chippendale dining room chairs with vintage Barcelona chairs designed by Mies Van der Rohe, circa 1929. Lucky for us, Barcelona chairs are still in production by Knoll.

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FRESH FARE CHECK OUT THESE CREATIVE, enchanting ideas to enhance your dining table. Grace Betts and Beth Wheeler, managers and buyers for Gattle’s in Montgomery, created casual and formal looks with rich jewel tones and an eastern flair, plus soft ivory, gold and turquoise. — N O E L P E D ROT T Y

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Napkin: Nuko Creations, Precious beaded linen napkin, white/turquoise, $30

Napkin Ring: Kim Seybert, Super Nova, gold/turquoise, $24

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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN 3D TV Want the inside scoop? We asked the experts what we should know about trekking into the third dimension.

Do I want it? Probably. If you’re in the market for a new TV right now, then you’ll likely opt for one that’s 3D, says Eric Myers, sales consultant at Alamo Electronics in Montgomery. But it’s less about seeing a roaring freight train or a gigantic dinosaur lunge out of the screen, and more about wanting to own a top-ofthe-line product. Most superior-brand TVs available at 50 inches or larger will also be 3D. A nice perk.

And smaller sizes? “You won’t find a 3D TV much smaller,” says Gary Turner, custom sales manager at Watson’s in Sharonville. “The impact would pretty much be lost. The biggest benefit comes with a massive screen.”

So who’s a typical buyer? Movie buffs eager to start collecting 3D Blu-ray DVDs (and a new 3D player) as part of the package. Sports fans wanting their games, races and matches as lifelike as possible.

And video game players who will enjoy that “lunge” factor most of all.

What else do I need? 3D glasses.

One pair for each person watching.

Paper or plastic? Plastic. Forget those cardboard frames and orange cellophane lenses from the 1950s. Today’s are much sturdier, with a strong resemblance to Ray-Bans.

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What’s this I hear about active versus passive glasses? Active glasses have battery-operated shutters that rapidly open and close so both disparate eyes see 3D images alternately. Most people can’t tell it’s happening. Passive uses less expensive polarized glasses, but the screen looks slightly brighter, a plus if you watch 2D far more than 3D. You’ll want to test-drive both in a showroom.

Don’t the glasses get uncomfortable when a movie or a ball game runs long? Mostly if you already need eyeglasses for distance viewing. Two pairs riding piggyback can be annoying. “Glasses are the biggest downside,” Turner agrees. So, rather like those bricksized portable phones from the 1980s, change will come.

Isn’t 3D just another gimmick?

After all, we had it once, and then it disappeared for five decades. Technology has advanced light years and then some—and will continue to progress. “It’s going to be around,” Myers says. “We’ve been selling 3D TVs steadily for about the past three years.”

Do showroom salespeople ever have a tough time tearing themselves away from displays? “Well, I see them every day, so at this point I’m less into the shock and awe,” Myers laughs. “But the average consumer is still pretty amazed.” — C O L E E N A R M ST RO N G

Any other homework? Check to see that your cable or satellite company offers 3D. (Time Warner Cable, DIRECTV™ and DISH™ Network all do.) Also, inquire about TV processor speed, picture quality and resolution. The better, the more expensive. As always, you get what you pay for.

Price tags? You can buy an economy brand for around $1,000. A higher end, more reliable product can cost eight times as much. Glasses range from $20 to $60.

LG has equipped its Ultra HD TVs with CINEMA 3D technology, bringing 3D entertainment to their Ultra HD products.

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Even though incandescent bulbs are on the way out— their energy consumption just doesn’t rate in this age of efficiency—newer bulb choices are ready, waiting and constantly evolving.

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The compact fluorescent bulb or CFL—that fabulously familiar “twisty” bulb—was one of the first energy-efficient lighting options. CFLs are now available in the “covered A” shape, useful wherever the more traditional bulb shape is needed, as well as haloes and other configurations. An exciting new CFL option is the imaginatively designed Plumen, which won the Brit Insurance Design of the Year 2011.

A recent and even more efficient addition to the lighting lineup is the light-emitting diode, or LED, a miniature light source in a plastic lens. These tiny lights are ultra-efficient with bulbs lasting as long as 30 years, making their initially higher cost a bargain. Though more bulbs may be needed, their high efficiency means they are still cheaper to operate. High-quality LED lights give off the warm light of incandescent bulbs, with even better energy efficiency than compact fluorescents. Between their comparatively longer life and their lower energy use, LEDs offer the greatest longterm savings of any other choice.

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Fortunately, fewer people today would ever have let it go, knowing that heirloom pieces, the kind that gets passed down, are treasured these days more than ever. We’ve moved past the newer-is-better mind-set and into buy-it-once-and-keep-it-forever. “We see a lot of engaged couples whose parents have decided that their wedding gift will be a high-end bedroom suite,” agrees Craig Reis, owner of Best Furniture Gallery in Ft. Thomas. “So, yes, people are definitely understanding the importance.”

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Look beyond a single style. Many consumers assume that “heirloom” can only mean traditional and therefore gingerbread-y. Expand your vista.

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“ Check materials. North American hardwoods, Reis says, are terrific choices: cherry, oak, hard and soft maple and alder, with walnut and hickory making notable comebacks. “In general, solid wood is a good sign, the thicker the better,” he says, “and a lot of our manufacturers offer woods with unique, customized finishes.”

Examine upholstery. Ask to see fabric

swatches. Look at stitching, fiber content and care labels, advises Pam Reilman, senior designer at House of France in Oakley. “Pull on them,” Reilman says. “Run your fingernails across them. See how thick they are, and how tightly they’re woven.” Otherwise, she adds, a sofa can look weathered and worn within a mere three years.

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of Voltage in Oakley. “The insides of these products are where it all begins.” So when something catches your eye, sit on it, lie on it, push it and prod it. It shouldn’t wiggle or wobble. Look for steel or injection-molded frames, eight-way hand-ties on springs to distribute weight evenly, dovetailed drawers, and joinery on wood frames, rather than staples or glue. “True craftspeople,“ Hinkel notes, “have no need for mechanical fastenings.”

“And don’t forget,” Reilman adds, “that if you buy a great sofa in the first place, you can always recover it years down the line for less than you’d ever pay for a replacement, and still keep those great bones.”

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WITH THE AVERAGE COST of a new kitchen at more than $50,000 and a new bath at more than $18,000, it’s wise to focus on the most desirable features before you plan any redesign for these two essential rooms. We checked in with two award-winning architects for their take on the fundamentals of good design for the kitchen and bath.

John Senhauser, FAIA tells us that we “can account for the rise in costs of these two rooms not necessarily due to rising prices, but rather due to an increase in the use of better quality products.” The owner of John Senhauser Architects points out that homeowners are leaning toward higher quality products and more durable appliance brands that come with higher price tags but longer life spans.

And with larger kitchens, the use and flow of the space has changed. “The work triangle is less important,” Senhauser notes, “because of better, more highly organized work centers. There might be more than one area for food preparation, for example, or more than one cleanup center.

The ability to place refrigeration in more than one place is a big factor here.”

Rob Busch, architect and principal of Drawing Dept., says kitchens used to be service rooms, often merely attached to the house or relegated to the least desirable spaces. “Now they are an integral part of the house, replacing the hearth as the ‘heart of the home.’” His design sense emanates from the philosophy that the kitchen is as much or more a social gathering spot than it is an area for food preparation.

Sleek lines in both the kitchen and the bath, and ease of keeping elements clean, were mentioned by both as one of the top requirements for kitchens and baths, along with LED lighting, hygienic surface materials, such as quartz, and large-format ceramic tiles.

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“Our kitchen was a sight for sore eyes when we moved in. Paneling and wood everywhere. Dated appliances. And a backsplash that we definitely didn’t love (let’s just say there were random shapes like blue stars and leaves and even a rogue bird on every twentieth tile or so). When it came time to finally renovate, we knew we wanted to do a dramatic wall of open shelves and tile all the way to the ceiling. So one of our first design tasks was to pick the right tile. Our process was visiting a bunch of small local shops and big box stores just to see what was out there. We looked at tile at some big box retailers and then dropped in on The Tile Shop, and in the back of the store we came across the prettiest soft gray penny tile. It was love at first sight.” * The Petersiks weren't provided free tile or perked in any way for their project.

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CARVE YOUR OWN NICHE Surprising elements in the garden.

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WALKING WITHIN GABE RICE’S GARDEN, a visitor gets a bit of the colorful and exotic: sculpture interspersed among beds accented by vibrant container plantings and specimen plants. When outdoor living spaces offer delightful features to uncover, time spent there becomes an adventure. A vine-covered arbor with a comfortable bench provides an oasis of peace and a place for quiet reflection.

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Lit walkways, step edges and downlights from trees provide beautiful nighttime views of the garden and create interesting shadows that lend a little mystery to the landscape.

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lodic wind chimes offer soothing sounds.

“Gardens evolve; that’s what’s interesting about them, I think,” says Rice, owner of Renaissance Garden Ornaments. Rice’s outdoor space offers vistas and focal points, with quiet areas for reflection. His wisteria-covered pergola creates the perfect spot to rest and relax. Sinuously curving beds offer peek-a-boo views of other parts of the garden, inviting the visitor to take a closer look.

Terra cotta is a unifying theme for Rice, with planters and other features collected over time. “It’s not the only thing in my garden, but it’s the predominant theme,” he says. “Having related features provides cohesiveness and continuity to the yard, and helps make smoother transitions from one part to the other. You want to have elements of surprise, with areas that make you pause and reflect, that take you unaware.” Classic statuary, typically found in a formal setting, for example, can provide a lagniappe for the visitor to the casual garden.

A hidden grotto can offer a space for exploration or relaxation. Architect Rob Busch of Drawing Dept. designed one such private retreat for a client. The grotto, situated alongside a rambling creek, “offers a

moment of repose in a kinetic landscape; a place to share a glass of wine with a friend,” Busch says. He developed a series of walking paths to traverse the heavily treed and steeply sloped site. Taking advantage of the natural setting, black flagstones were carefully placed to encourage the growth of moss in a shady terrace hidden from the rest of the property.

Another surprising bit of design plays itself out in a courtyard labyrinth created for a Drawing Dept. client in Fort Mitchell.

This area provides a place for the family to play, a place for parties to expand and, at times, a place for reflection. “The home office looks out into the labyrinth, a source of centering and peace to counter the hectic requirements of everyday life,” Busch notes.

Nighttime can bring more surprises.

Extend the garden’s use into the evening hours by employing pathway lighting and other illumination. Low-voltage or solar LED lights can provide lively accents. Lit walkways, step edges and down-lights from trees provide beautiful nighttime views of the garden and create interesting shadows that lend a little mystery to the landscape.

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DINNER AND AND A SHOW SHO SHOW, MUSIC, ART, Eden Park and Krohn Conservatory are all just a

walk away for this active couple who find that their former suburban life is now something of a fond memory.

Semi-retirement, trav traveling and visiting the grandkids left them looking for low-maintenance living. After searching sea for nearly two years in Mt. Adams, a Realtor’s tip led the husband and wife to con connect with Matthew Fenik of Metropolitan Design and Development. They teamed up to t create a no-fuss, contemporary home perfect for a new urban lifestyle.

The couple’s list of musts included off-street parking, an elevator (as a nod toward pos-

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sible future needs), an unobstructed downtown or river view, and lots of places to walk.

“Walking is important to us,” the husband acknowledged. “We walk down by the river for exercise; we walk to the Reds stadium.

I still do consulting with firms downtown and often walk into the city for that.”

The three-story house plus roof level is nestled in a 29-foot-wide lot and offers ex-

Opposite page: Plush cranberry upholstery jazzes up this master bedroom with views of the Cincinnati skyline and river through Pella Architect series windows. Larger width flooring follows the scale throughout a house that delivers 10-foot ceilings and 8-foot interior doors. This page: (Clockwise from top) The living and dining space incorporates modern pieces that work well within the minimalist environment. Articulated floor lamp by Artemide. Stained-glass ceiling light by Arturo Alvarez. Built-in custom wall cabinetry, beneath the TV, provides functional storage space. FAIRY 5-light suspension by Leucos gives the effect of hovering candle light. (Lighting selections by Switch Lighting & Design.) Space between the stair risers and wall creates the appearance of a floating stairway. Stainless steel handrails emphasize the contemporary look.

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ceptional views of downtown and the river, which the couple delights in sharing with family and friends. As an added bonus, the land across the street included green space that, for engineering reasons, will never be developed. Instead, a small park evolved there and is maintained by the city and nearby homeowners.

The house was constructed to meet guidelines for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification and employs such smart amenities as a geothermal heat pump, low-flow toilets and faucets, and high R-value insulation, among other criteria. With LEED certification in place, the residence then qualified for the city’s 15-year property tax abatement program, and the homeowners received a federal tax break for installation of the geothermal heat pump.

The home’s structure evokes a skin-and-bones, industrial feel that echoes the International style of Mies Van der Rohe, but is played a bit more softly with sculptured walls and warmer finishes.“The architectural details aren’t the ones that you necessarily see right away,” Fenik says.“They’re subtle.” Metropolitan starts with a basic footprint for the home, then interviews clients to determine their lifestyle needs. “The first question we always ask our buyers is ‘How do you live?’” Fenik says. “That’s where I think it should start. Design is obviously very, very important, but it needs to function the way people live in their house, or they’ll fight it.”

Builder: Metropolitan Design and Development Year Built: 2011 Distinctions: LEED Certified

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Opposite page: Custom cabinetry and Thermador appliances are accented with Alaskan Gold granite countertops and backsplash.

Efficient low-flow faucets and Cubetto ceiling mounts from Fabbian contribute to LEED certification. The wooden bar built into the island is crafted from reclaimed wood. The naturally aged patina presents a warm contrast to other finishes. This page: A private patio just off the kitchen is filled with lowmaintenance, miniature specimens including ‘Emerald Green’ arborvitae, ‘Green Velvet’ boxwood and ‘Caramel’ coral bells. The stone retaining wall is crowned with a small garden that includes Russian sage, a Japanese maple and lavender, visible from the third floor and roof level. A drip irrigation system allows for remote and scheduled watering.

Landscape projects designed and installed by Bzak Landscaping.

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A soft palette in the living room with textured sheers framing the windows doesn’t eclipse the awesome scenic view. A circular rug adds subtle curve appeal.

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condominiums first opened b back bac in 2008, prospective buyers wearing wearin hard hats strolled cavernous concrete boxes. box b “A huge advantage, actually,” recalls Dav David Bastos, developer eveloper and partner with Cap Capital Investment ent Group, Inc. With no interio interior walls yet in place, those early birds had the th freedom to tweak floor plans at will.

New owners of the 18th floor penthouse happily did so, reconfiguring a guest bedroom into a den with clear French doors leading to the living room. An adjacent bathroom became a closet. The kitchen’s walk-in pantry became a bar. Storage space was enlarged, doorways were widened, and a hallway was hollowed for a chest-and-mirror alcove—all looking, of course, as if they were designed that way in the first place.

But then it’s hard to go wrong when working with the ultimate backdrop: a full-length, quadruple-windowed, 180-degree panoramic view of downtown Cincinnati, Mt. Adams, Northern Kentucky and the Ohio River. Yes, jaw-dropping. But therein lies the challenge.

Too much interior opulence could distract; a sophisticated, restrained hand was required.

Enter Cal Weigold Jr. ASID, owner of the Discerning Eye in O’Bryonville. Weigold selected a warm, tasteful palette of terracotta, peach and pale gray-green, with preengineered hardwood flooring in walnut for living areas, nubby gray-green carpeting for all bedrooms, and textured sheers, not heavy drapes, left open during daylight hours. Soft, gentle brightening was essential, Weigold figured, to offset any overcast days.

Softness is apparent in the architecture as well, with sweeping curves generously integrated among squared edges. Circular, weight-bearing columns dot the kitchenliving area. A dual-sided fireplace faces both the living room and the den. An open concept and perimeter-situated bedrooms boast amazing views from every standpoint.

“Despite the great design,” Bastos admits, “it’s always the scenery that captivates the buyer.”

Architectural Firm: Pappageorge Haymes Partners Developer: Capital Investment Group, Inc. Year Built: 2008 Interior Design: Cal Weigold, ASID

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An uncluttered, monochromatic kitchen—simple, effortless luxury.

Walnut flooring “grounds” the space.

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This page: (Above) A recessed dome, faux-painted in gold, apricot and gray with rope molding highlights an iron fixture. Artist: Mike Tonkar.

The dining area is part of the open expanse, so there’s plenty of breathing room—and, of course, That View. Note the glass French doors. (Below) Originally designated as a guest room, owners opted for a relaxing den/library instead. Opposite page: A two-sided marble fireplace faces both the living room and den.

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Above: The marble master bath, enlarged by “borrowing� space from the bedroom, allows for a roomy walk-in shower. A hallway alcove creates a spot of visual interest. Right: The cozy, not sprawling master bedroom, in gentle taupe and apricot, faces Mt. Adams.

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Architect Harry Bothwell’s deck wraps around the trees much as Frank Lloyd Wright’s inspirational Fallingwater embraces the waterfalls. The holes in the deck must be enlarged periodically to accommodate the growing circumference of the trees.

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This page: The woods are home to an exciting community of wildlife. Birds, deer, wild turkeys… “we’d never seen a wild turkey in our lives,” Gary jokes, “and now we see them all the time.” Opposite: (Top) “If you stand in the ravine and look up at the house, you can just barely see its lines, it’s so much a part of the landscape,” notes former owner Alleen Manning. “It was a quiet refuge from the worries and stress of daily living.” (Bottom) The entry emphasizes the integration of the indoors with the outdoors.

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IN EARLY EA FALL 2012, after more than a decade of casually looking in Indian Hill for their next home, Gary and Ev Evelyn Kirschner noticed a listing fo for this house. Their real estate agent coached them not to get too excite excited. But by the time they followed the stone walkway from entry hall into the living room, all three of them were struggling to contain their enthusiasm.

“The house really wowed us,” Gary says. Yes, those trees are actually growing up through the deck.

Local architect Harry Bothwell built the home in 1966 as a tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright, and indeed, Wright’s signature style is clearly at work here. The home is masterfully nestled into the landscape—starting with the deck, of course, which wraps around the trees much like Fallingwater embraces the waterfall.

But it’s also evident in the way each window is perfectly situated to take advantage of sweeping views of the woods.“One view is better than the next,”Evelyn notes. The windows are

expansive, too, for an almost seamless connection between indoors and outdoors. And the abundance of natural wood and stone are hallmarks of Wright’s organic architecture.

Bothwell is best known for being the chief architect of the Florence Mall in the mid-’70s and for heading Hixon, the commercial architecture, engineering and design firm based in Cincinnati. Local architects who knew him well say he did not wish to be known for having a signature architectural style. Instead, he wanted his homes to be very personal spaces designed to meet the specific needs of each individual client.

However, a few homes he designed and built in Cincinnati are treasured by local Modernists. Another Bothwell residence in Anderson Township was on tour in July, an event sponsored by the local Modernism group Cincinnati Form Follows Function (cf3).

“We’re merely stewards of this house,”Gary notes.“We have to preserve it for the future.”

Architect: Harry Bothwell Year Built: 1966

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Above: “Yes, it’s tough getting out of bed in the morning,” Evelyn says, referring to the view from the master bedroom. “We have to force ourselves to get up and go do something.” Right: The Kirschners’ furniture tastes have always been eclectic, but some new contemporary living room furnishings were in order after the move from their traditionalstyle home in Montgomery. Below: The curly maple kitchen cabinetry is totally custom and hides most of the high-end appliances from view.

Although the kitchen sits in the middle of the house, between the dining room and the family room, strategic pass-through windows and partial walls maintain the continuity of the ceiling beams and the flow from one end of the house to the other.

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GRACE JONES Owner of Dwellings

“I ALWAYS KNEW,” Grace Jones says. “Always.” Even as a child Jones was certain of her calling.

She would furnish and finish other people’s homes in ways that vividly illustrated their own lifestyles.

Fortunately, she already possessed, thanks to her parents’ early influence, something she now calls a European sensibility.

“I was taught that everything was a celebration,” Jones recalls.

“Our dinners were slower, longer and in stages. We encouraged conversations. We appreciated the abundance of wherever we resided and whatever we owned.

Even today, Europeans don’t rush through their rooms—they live there.”

Yet Jones is witnessing a cultural transformation among Americans, which has little tolerance for disposable, mass-produced goods and a greater turn toward fewer, more carefully selected and therefore cherished pieces. Her welltraveled clients expect even more: full access to acquiring the fabulous things they’ve seen in first-class, continental hotels and showrooms. “These people lead exotic lives,” Jones explains.

“They want their unique experiences reflected around them every day.”

So how does Jones get them there? First, by listening. Many clients can’t quite verbalize what they want, she says. But they can always describe how they want their rooms to feel—even if it’s just, “I want to plop down here and never leave.”

She calls her design process a “seductive” journey. Embrace the surprises, and love every moment. “I’ll show someone a beautiful lamp,” Jones explains. “She’ll study it, look at the price tag, and say, ‘I just don’t know.’ Then she’ll call me two days later, saying, ‘I can’t help it; I’ve gotta have it.’ And the whole time, I can tell by her voice that she’s absolutely grinning with excitement.” — C O L E E N A R M ST RO N G

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Timeless, not trendy.

“Trendy is in-your-face and wow, wow, wow! Then it goes away. Timeless never goes away. It may not look new and current at first—like a navy Pendleton blazer with brass buttons— but this time around, you’ll wear it with jeans, boots and gold chains.”

Investment furniture.

“People are buying that single dining set to love and keep for decades and then pass along to their children. What’s more, there’s no hurry. They’re willing to wait until they find exactly the right one.”

Generational overlap.

“You’ll have your great aunt’s armoire and your mother’s Oriental rug, but then you’ll add your own unique twist. You’ll feel a reverence for these items for your entire life.”

Staying in place, but upgrading what’s already there. “It makes more sense than moving, especially since the value of your present home is always greater in your own mind than it is on the streets.”

Born in Argentina, came to the U.S. with her parents at age three. || Mother was a dress designer, father an aviation engineer. || Her signature style: Hollywood Regency. Think Gable and Lombard. || Her heroes: Victorian stage actress and interior designer Elsie de Wolfe and fashion icon Coco Chanel, both for their perseverance and courage in taking risks. || Founded her own interior design firm, Dwellings, in 2011. || Clientele includes: restaurateurs, professional athletes, racehorse owners and cosmetic surgeons, along with many worldwide executive transferees into the Tristate. || Has designed homes for 32 Homearamas, HomeFests and CitiRamas with numerous design awards. || Her latest eye-popper: The 16,000 square-foot Northern Kentucky “Mystery” Mansion.

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And as far as weather proofing goes, most solar panels have about the same temperament as your car windshield. Most also have a standard warranty of 22 to 25 years through the manufacturer.

One advantage to retrofitting your existing home is the ease of planning out your energy needs. Contractors can review historical data on your home’s past utility bills and figure out how much energy you actually consume on average. From there, mapping out your project’s energy savings is just a matter of measuring the roof (or whatever surface you want to use) to read the area’s efficiency.

“” Depending on your neighborhood, you should begin your project by consulting your homeowners association guidelines.

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A pergola incorporates a solar panel system into a Columbia Tusculum home renovation project.

filled the neighborhood’s historic guidelines.

The pergola is a solar panel success story, but many homeowners from all over the city have found it possible to incorporate energy systems on a much smaller scale. And the trend is growing. “We’re definitely progressive here in Cincinnati,” Wygant says. “Don’t compare us to California, but compared to our neighbors in the Midwest, we are blazing the trail.” — A M Y W E E K S

PRICE IT OUT According to Eco Environments, an industry standard is $5 – $7 per watt, with a typical family of four needing about 3,000 watts. That breaks down to about a dozen panels of 255 watts each. Approximate total price tag on this type of retrofit might range from $15,300 to $21,420.

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Retrofitting can have its challenges, too, and can sometimes turn your project into a labor of love. Depending on your neighborhood, you should begin your project by consulting your homeowners association guidelines. Though many are flexible about solar panel additions, some, such as the association in the painted lady district of Columbia Tusculum, are strict about altering the area’s historic character.

Chris and Kim Nietch, who worked with Eco Environments, came up against this very roadblock when they sought to create an energy-friendly addition for their 130-year-old home. “Ideally, the way our house sits,” Chris explains, “we have this wonderful south-facing roof that has a really high pitch on it. So it would have been perfect for placing solar panels. But the historic district guidelines suggest that is frowned upon.” A ready solution was to incorporate the panel system into another part of their renovation project: a rooftop terrace. The couple constructed a pergola to contain the solar panels, and its position, out of view from the street, ful-

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Heracleum II by Bertjan Pot Powered through electrosandwich by Marcel Wanders for Moooi. www.moooi.com. Available through Voltage.

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Our source list is compiled from the products and services found in this issue of Cincinnati HOME. Discover who to call and where to go to find what inspired you.

Capital Investment Group 400 Riverboat Row, Newport, 859-655-6606, southshorenewport.com Developer/SouthShore condominiums

Drawing Dept.

Rob Busch, 3153 Madison Road, Oakley, 513-2728099, drawingdepartment.com Architectural firm

John Senhauser Architects John Senhauser, FAIA, 1118 Saint Gregory St., Mt. Adams, 513-381-1669, senhauserarchitects.com Architectural firm

Metropolitan Design & Development 1440 Main St., Downtown, 513-241-2465/859654-0705, mddliving.com Builder

Pappageorge Haymes Partners 640 N. LaSalle St. #400, Chicago, IL, 312), 337-3344, pappageorgehaymes.com Architectural firm

Malton Gallery 3804 Edwards Road, Oakley, 513-321-8614, maltonartgallery.com Fine art gallery

1920 Race St., Downtown, 513-381-2510, rookwood.com Art tile, ceramics and artisan products

CLOSETS/ORGANIZATION California Closets 4900 Parkway Drive, Ste. 130, Mason, 513-7933055, californiaclosets.com Organizational systems for the home

Closets by Design 11319 Grooms Road, Blue Ash, 513-469-6130, closetsbydesign.com Closet organizational systems

Solutions for Organizing Spaces 513-278-8565, solutionsfororganizingspaces.com Garage cabinets, flooring and home organization expertise

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21C Museum Hotel Cincinnati

Alamo Electronics

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7100 Houston Road, Florence, KY, 859-371-9929, watsons.com For Sharonville location, see website. Outdoor living and home theater products

Rookwood Pottery

ART 609 Walnut St., Downtown, 513-578-6600, 21cmuseumhotels.com/cincinnati Contemporary art gallery, hotel, civic center

Watson’s

9572 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, 513-7912300, alamoelectronics.com Electronics, home theater and audio, custom installation

FINANCE Mortgage House of America 3530 Edwards Road, Hyde Park, 513-793-6400, mortgagehouseofamerica.com Mortgage broker NMLS #1713

FLOORING Cawood Flooring Systems 10852 Millington Court, Blue Ash, 513-791-9662, cawoodflooringsystems.com Flooring and cabinetry products

Hamilton Parker Company 2931 E. Kemper Road, Sharonville, 513-276-4840, HPCincinnati.com Tile and building products

McSwain Carpets and Floors 8394 Beechmont Ave., Anderson, 513-474-5900, mcswaincarpets.com For additional locations, see website. Flooring, carpets and rugs

The Rug Gallery 9350 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, 513-793-9505, ruggallerycincy.com Flooring, carpets and rugs

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The Outdoor Living Collection at Miller’s

Just a short drive from the Cincinnati and Dayton areas.

960 Wheat Ridge Road, West Union 937.544.8524 9am–5pm Mondays through Saturdays. Closed on Sundays.

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“It’s easier than ever to take the indoors outdoors. Large decorative ceramic pieces can be as tall as seven feet, and they can function as pieces of art.”

The Tile Shop 513-554-4435, tileshop.com products for the home

Tile and installation

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—Praddy Mangat, owner, BOVA Contemporary Furniture

HVAC/ENERGY Eco Environments

3295 Montgomery Road, Loveland, 513-4894822, ecoenvironments.com HVAC company specializing in high-efficiency indoor climate control including geothermal and solar

Best Furniture Gallery 1123 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, KY, 859441-2378, bestfurnituregallery.com Furniture and home décor

INTERIOR DESIGN Amy Schuermann Interiors

Bova Harper’s Station, 11349 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, 513-247-9100, bovafurniture.com Contemporary furniture

Frontgate 5566 West Chester Road, West Chester, 1-888263-9850, frontgate.com Furniture and home décor

House of France 3225 Madison Road, Oakley, 513-871-9800, houseoffrance.com Furniture and interior design

Joseph Williams Home 1232 Vine St., Gateway Quarter, 513-721-3600, josephwilliamshome.com Urban lifestyle furniture store

3165 Linwood Ave., Mt. Lookout, 513-807-8870, amyschuermann.com Interior design services

the Discerning Eye Cal Weigold Jr. ASID at Bello Design, 1981 Madison Road, O’Bryonville, 513-236-8522 Interior design services

Dwellings Grace Jones, 2003 Madison Road, O’Bryonville, 513-321-6900, dwellingsonmadison.com Interior design services

HighStreet 1401 Reading Road, First Floor, Downtown, 513723-1901, highstreetcincinnati.com Interior design, furnishings, home accessories

Hoffman & Albers Interiors Miller’s Bakery, Furniture and Bulk Foods Daniel Miller, 960 Wheat Ridge Road, West Union, 937-544-8524 Handmade, custom Amish furniture

Morris Home Furnishings - Cincinnati 11765 Commons Drive, Springdale, 513-671-8888, morrisathome.com For additional locations, see website. Furniture and electronics

Voltage 3209 Madison Road, Oakley, 513-871-5483, voltagefurniture.com Modern, contemporary furniture and lighting

HOME ACCESSORIES Gattle’s 7809 Cooper Road, Montgomery, 513-871-4050, gattlescincinnati.com Fine linens, table top and home décor

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9405 Kenwood Road, Kenwood, 513-793-9100, hoffmanandalbersinteriors.com Interior design services

ID Cincinnati Furniture & Design Daniel Grubb, 8180 Montgomery Road, Madeira, 513-834-6210, yourhomeid.com Furniture and interior design

KITCHEN & BATH Keidel Supply Co. 1150 Tennessee Ave., Norwood, 513-351-1600, keidel.com For additional locations, see website.

Kitchen and bath, plumbing and building supplies, appliances

Vues LLC Dayton, 937-479-2348, vuesjim@aol.com Complete kitchen and bath design and products

LANDSCAPING Bzak Landscaping 931 Round Bottom Road, Milford, 513-831-0907, bzak.com Landscaping design and installation

Natorp’s Landscape and Natorp’s Nursery Outlet 8601 Snider Road, Mason, 513-398-4769, natorp. com Landscaping

LIGHTING Switch Lighting & Design 1207 Vine St., Gateway Quarter, 513-721-8100, switchcollection.com Modern, architectural lighting

OUTDOOR LIVING Renaissance Garden Ornament 3209 Madison Road, 3rd floor of the Voltage Lofts, Oakley, 513-321-2430, rengarden. com Planters, garden sculpture, statuary and fountains

Run Jump-n-Play 8481 Duke Blvd., Mason, 513-701-7529, runjumpnplay.com Playsets and recreational equipment

WASTE REMOVAL Junk King 2736 E. Kemper Road, Sharonville, 888-8885865, cincinnati.junk-king.com Junk removal and hauling

WATER Culligan Water 10860 Millington Court, Blue Ash, 513-7936640, culligan.com Water treatment solutions and service

WINDOWS Eclipse Window Tinting 8060 Reading Road, #9, 513-821-5008, eclipseoh.com Residential, automotive and commercial window tinting

Stained Glass Overlay 4025 Dixie Highway, Elsmere, KY, 859-727-4746, stainedglassbysgo.com Custom art glass design, fabrication and installation

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FROM OUR “INTO THE WOODS” FEATURE The homeowners integrated the indoors with the outdoors by extending Mexican beach pebbles from one side of the front door to the other, balancing accent stones with the outdoor fountain. Architects Frank Lloyd Wright and Harry Bothwell would both be pleased.

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