Living

European Glamour

Continental aesthetic transforms main suite

Instead of a T-shirt, hat or keychain, an Upper Arlington couple brought back inspiration for a major remodel from their European vacation.

Niles Overly and Arlene Fedorchak worked with interior designer Tracie McGarity and remodeler Todd Schmitt of Renovations Unlimited to bring European glamour to their main suite.

“This sounds like a small project, but really it’s a major league project,” Overly says.

Though the couple started their remodel in the early days of the pandemic, they were fortunate enough to dodge the material shortages and inflated prices that followed. Everything would have been derailed, Overly says, had the project kicked off just a few months later.

Since purchasing the 1973-built home in 1988, the couple has remodeled various parts of the house – multiple times, in some cases. Though even a small renovation can be taxing on one’s patience, Overly and Fedorchak are happy to be able to take the challenges in stride.

“Projects like these make or break a couple,” Overly says. “Arlene and I have incredible teamwork that makes these projects possible.”

Years of travel and exploration cultivated the duo’s love of European-style spas and saunas. Arrays of white tile, aesthetically pleasing wood beams and an abundance of natural light were key features that piqued their interest.

Additional highlights of the newly upgraded bathroom include: • A new sauna • A wider shower space • Mirrors with built-in border lighting • A seamless transition to the walkin closet

The bedroom follows a similar theme, giving off a European ambience with white tones, dark wood and a stunning fireplace as a focal point.

Kobe Collins is an editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.