Columbus Monthly Home & Garden Fall/Winter 2020 by The Columbus Dispatch/Dispatch Magazines

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NEW ALBANY COMFORT Longtime residents exercise their design finesse in a grand, new space

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Contents FALL/WINTER 2020–21

STYLE NOTES 8 Sofas that Give Comfort 10 For Trusted Companions 12 The New Deep Clean

FEATURES 14 COMFORT IN NEW ALBANY Longtime New Albany residents decide to start afresh. 24 INDUSTRIAL MODERN A female engineer finds the perfect home in Hebron. 30 A KITCHEN TO COVET A suburban couple decides to open their first floor spaces. 36 YOUR SOUL SPACE An aging expert recreates a small condo for the next phase of life. 42 A DREAM BACKYARD Upper Arlington homeowners update their swimming pool and its surrounding landscape.

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What a Year What do you do when the world shuts down, everyone huddles at home and your job is to try to get inside of some of those amazing dwellings to share them with your readers? Our short list of possible home features whittled down to one homeowner still willing to work with us—if we used the photos that had been previously done. We can thank aging expert Lisa Cini for hanging in there with us, for sharing the beautiful reincarnation of her condo at Park Towers on East Broad Street. Others on my list of potentials were still trying to finish projects at a time when businesses were shutting down. We were only two weeks into a global pandemic when we started to plan this issue, and we feared that any surface—including bags and boxes— were transmitting the virus. My goal was to protect every homeowner we worked with, as well as the photographers and writers involved. Safety was my utmost concern. Safety and finding some great stories to share. Thus, I pleaded and I stalked. I pleaded with friends, colleagues and freelancers, for leads about homeowners we knew and those who may want to help us during this challenging time. Our cover story of a wonderful New Albany renovation came to us that way. Then, I peeked onto the Facebook feed of a former intern, observing her move into a charming industrial space fit for these magazine pages. The former intern, who has grown into a professional female engineer, complied, too. We switched up our processes, moving from in-person interviews to FaceTime tours. In some cases, we traded out photos done by our in-house photography team for images that were previously done by others. Finally, what we have in this issue is a compilation of cozy and comfortable dwellings shared by some very generous homeowners, as well as information provided by some trusted advertisers. You’ll note, more often than not, that those owners share the trials and tribulations of getting through the last several months of quarantine and social isolation. There’s nothing better than settling into a home—and maybe a great sofa—during these trying times. In the back of this magazine, I also share some of my journey of moving—a lot—during this pandemic. I hope that you and your family stay well, safe and content in your own home in the coming months. Imagine, a year from now, the stories we will all tell regarding this unusually trying time.

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1 Morrison sofa, $4,095$6,195 at RH 2 Claire modern sofa with metal legs, $1,999 at Crate & Barrel 3 Mayer sofa with chaise, $3,600 at Room & Board 4 Astaire sectional, $4,450 at Room & Board 5 Topher 85 leather sofa, $2,270 at Crate & Barrel 6 Caractére corner composition, $11,990 at Roche Bobois

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STYLE NOTES

Deep Cleaning Your House is All the Rage The demand for professional housekeeping tends to dip during the post-holiday months of January and February. But the spread of the COVID-19 during the late winter and early spring months this year impacted demand as consumers panicked. The two or three months that most Central Ohioans spent locked down created more demand as many began to work and cook at home. Continued concerns about keeping the coronavirus out of the house then had homeowners welcoming back housecleaners and demanding deeper cleans. “We’re spending more time disinfecting surfaces as part of our regular cleaning,” 12

says Pablo Freitas, owner of the Brazilian Cleaning Solutions in Lewis Center. “We disinfect the places people touch the most,” such as fixtures, countertops, switch plates, vanities and doorknobs. Even deeper cleaning involves windows, carpeting, appliances, doors and baseboards. Columbus Merry Maids co-owner and operations manager Jill Eberhardt said housecleaning services have become more cognizant of cleaning their equipment and changing vacuum filters before entering the next client’s housing in a bid to reduce the spread and exposure of COVID and other pathogens. Of course, the cleaning staff wears masks and shoe covers

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along with gloves. “We’re taking extra precautions,” Eberhardt says. Rosemary Stader of Elite Home Cleaners and Michael Levy of You’ve Got It Maid agree that they have iimproved the sanitizing chemicals used as deep cleaning becomes more of a basic service. “You have to protect the client and make them feel more comfortable,” Levy says. Stader says deep cleaning has an attraction with more and more adults working from home and even school-age children spending part of their class time on the computer at home. “The home’s becoming dirtier because more people are in the home longer, with a lot more activity,” Strader adds.

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BY LAURIE ALLEN PHOTOS BY TIM JOHNSON

LAUNCHING

a New Phase A New Albany couple sells the family place and starts afresh.

wo New Albany empty nesters saw an opportunity to create the home of their dreams just a few miles from the house where they had lived for 23 years. At a time of life when many think they should be downsizing, this couple clearly opted out of that notion. The classic Georgian home they purchased sits on a quiet street among mature trees in a parklike setting “the way New Albany was envisioned,” says the woman of the house. She and her husband purchased the 7,500-square-foot home, their third in New Albany, in the summer of 2019. Built by Romanelli and Hughes, the house was on the 1992 BIA Parade of Homes and carries with it the sign from the tour, which has stayed through succeeding owners. Renovation started as soon as the deal closed, and the couple moved in last December during a hectic pre-holiday rush. The extensive renovation was completed. It involved nearly all of the first floor living spaces, recreating rooms to retain a traditional feel but to now capture the lightness and airiness of a more modern aesthetic. Furnishings for the space, accompanied by expansive views of the now mature beauty outside their windows, capture the look and feel for which they were striving. “The entire house is oriented to the way we live,” the woman says. “It makes me happy.” A feature that originally captivated the man of the house was the way the sunlight enhances its setting. “The light in this house is fantastic,” he says. “We wanted to take advantage of the way the sun rises and sets, from the front of the house to the back.

THEIR WAY The homeowners completely changed the color palette that they’d previously used when they went for lighter, airier tones for their new home.

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The two professionals used their keen creative skills to focus on facets of the home that were in dire need of update. Flooring was the first to be considered. What was once a mix of tile, carpet and wood common in the 1990s was upgraded. Installed were 5,000 square feet of select grade, quartersawn, white oak planks that are 5-1/4-inches wide. The new wood was custom stained to match preexisting hardwood floors. The kitchen, which the homeowner says was “very beautiful in the style of its time,” received the most attention. High-end, stainless appliances remained but surfaces and cabinets took on an entirely new look with Vermont-sourced marble emphasized throughout. Porter Fine Woodworking, which did cabinetry throughout the home, fashioned new cabinets on existing framework. The Imperial Danby marble used in the countertops features soft gray, gold and bronze veining. “We wanted clean lines in the kitchen and wanted some warmth to the marble, and the Imperial Danby accomplishes that. It makes a statement,” says the woman of the house. Solazzo Marble and Granite fabricated and installed the marble, matching veining and grain so it appears that all the surfaces are from one slab. The couple had to purchase double the amount needed, so that appropriate matches to the veining could be made. Some of the leftover marble was used to help create a pedestal sink in a first-floor powder room.

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CASUAL DINING The homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen was reimagined with cabinets built on existing frames. Vermont marble was selected for countertops, as well as the backsplash. At right, the backyard patio is perfect for quiet dinners. FALL/WINTER 2020-21 COLUMBUS MONTHLY HOME & GARDEN

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CALMING BLUES Quiet shades of blues and khakis are among those selected for the home’s décor. This casual dining area provides comfortable seating for intimate dinners accompanied by sweeping views of the surrounding gardens.

A top priority for the homeowners was to retain and accentuate architectural features such as the home’s arches, says Brian Tuckerman of Grand Construction, which oversaw the project. Cabinetry and other modifications achieve that goal. “It’s a much more stately home now,” says Tuckerman. Excess materials and furnishings from the project were donated to organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio. The new homeowners planned to completely refresh their home décor as part of the project. Their previous, traditional space featured dark wooden antiques and dark fabrics, as well as a palette of greens, reds and browns, which worked better with the wear and tear of rearing children, they explained. Now that their two children have launched into their own careers in other cities, the homeowners felt free to make more personal selections in the home’s design. “We took a lighter approach to the interior design, using cool blues, cream, khakis and grays,” the homeowner says. “Its hues complement the beauty of the outdoors. The entire design approach was to go lighter in color and work in some of our antiques but with contemporary items as well,” she says. The richness of brown still appears in the strains of the marble, some furniture and accessories, which include a collection of equestrian paintings reflecting the family’s experience in the sport. FALL/WINTER 2020-21 COLUMBUS MONTHLY HOME & GARDEN

MODERN ELEGANCE The homeowners elected to remove family room cabinetry in favor of emphasizing the quiet elegance of the fireplace. Furnishings are arranged to create quiet conversation areas throughout the rather large space.

Designers Susan Herrold of Holt and Herrold Interiors in Washington, D.C., and Shauna Lehman of Shauna Lehman Interiors in Bexley, chose paints, floor stains and furnishings with an eye toward seamlessly mixing the various elements to achieve the look the homeowners sought. In the great room adjacent to the kitchen, original built-ins were removed and a new furniture configuration was created. “It was fun to arrange the room to take advantage of its place among mature trees, the gardens, fountain and natural features outside the windows,” the homeowner says. An iconic, 5 ½-foot, hand-carved limestone fireplace became a stronger focal point in the room once the surrounding built-in television cabinetry and shelving were removed. A flat-screen TV is now on an opposite wall near the windows and the main conversation area. A landscape in oil by Granville-based Paul Hamilton hangs above the 20

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fireplace, and is flanked by simple, tasteful wall sconces. Two swivel chairs and an ottoman create an intimate conversation area. The coup de grace of furnishings in the area is a 96-inch Ferrell Mittman Flynn sofa in a mélange wool boucle fabric. Two nearby club chairs are covered in coordinating fabric. A Ralph Lauren coffee table is at the center of the seating area and the room is accessorized with antique ship bureaus, Vaughn Camden square etagere tables with brown shagreen, and a collection of Staffordshire dogs. Upstairs, a daughter’s bedroom went from a carpeted boy’s room decorated in browns to one that has a “feminine and uplifting feel without looking too much like a little girl’s room,” the woman of the house says. “As a recent college grad, she won’t be living with us full-time any more, but we wanted a room for her to come home to that felt like her own and not a guest room.”

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The room is enveloped in Schumacher Chenonceau wallpaper in a color called sky, which is a monochromatic scheme featuring a subtle pattern of birds and botanicals. “It’s a modern twist on a floral,” says the woman of the house. She first spotted the wallcovering at a historic inn in Washington, D.C., where she and her husband stayed while attending a lacrosse tournament. A white-and-chestnut-colored cowhide rug purchased at the Quarter Horse Congress serves as a counterpoint to the wallcoverings, and a pagoda mirror from a West Palm Beach vintage shop has been painted in high-gloss Sherwin Williams Knockout Orange to provide a pop of unique color. Kate Spade New York swing-arm sconces are at the sides of the bed, and windows are simply dressed in white linen panels. Other projects include a total revamp of the home’s entry hall and graceful staircase, as well as its lower level. In the front hallway, stair railings were painted in high-gloss

ebony, and a dark blue Stark leopard print carpet runner lends an artistic flair. The couple replaced the original, large light fixture with a statement fixture created from deer antlers that was purchased about 20 years ago at a fine furniture store. The home’s furnishings and accessories came from retailers both in Columbus and outside of Central Ohio. “There is a lot to get in Columbus,” says the woman of the house. “There are a lot of good resources here.” Now that they have had plenty of time to settle in, the homeowners are thrilled with the renovations. The man of the house credits the contractors who “did an amazing job of bringing this thing home in a very tight time frame,” he says. Besides the natural lighting in the home, the man of the house says his favorite part is the fact that his wife loves it so much. Meanwhile, his wife is very happy with the refreshed décor. “I got to start over and from my own style and create a home that feels like home,” she says.

ELEMENTS OF AN INN The wallcovering for their adult daughter’s room was selected after the homeowners saw it at an inn in the Washington, D.C., area. At left, the use of hardwood floorings throughout the home provides greater continuity from room to room. The grand staircase and its railing were updated to better accompany the color palette selected.

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INDUSTR Ingenuity A dilapidated factory is refurbished into a home fit for an engineer. BY JILLIAN SPAN HOFBAUER PHOTOS BY TIM JOHNSON

maginative and unconventional, an old cement block factory was renovated into a home that features a touch of antique charm mixed with a lot of industrial chic. This unique space is located in the small downtown area of Hebron, a Licking County village just a few miles from Buckeye Lake. Sarah Prasher, a graduate of Granville High School and an engineer by training, discovered the home for sale when she was relocating back to Central Ohio after a promotion with Kohl’s, where she works in logistics. She toured the residence in early March, but the timing of her offer to buy it presented a few unexpected challenges. Ohio’s stay-at-home order soon went into effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic, raising questions about when and how the closing process would work. “Buying a home is stressful, but during COVID it definitely added a lot more unknowns,” says Prasher, who is not a first-time buyer. “I wasn’t sure if we would be able to close or if we would be able to hire movers to help me move.”

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KITCHEN CALM Stainless steel appliances are a natural for this updated industrial building in Hebron.

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Despite initial uncertainties, the process continued forward with some precautionary adjustments— paperwork and signatures were finalized from her car outside of the title agency in downtown Newark. Movers were hired and the following weeks of isolation worked in her favor. “I’ve been able to work from home and continue to unpack and settle in a little more easily,” she says. “So that’s kind of been a blessing in some ways.” Since moving in, Prasher has put her own touch on the surroundings. But she attributes the unique vision of the building’s previous owners for the dramatic change in the space, which was built sometime after World War II. “They took this old, dilapidated building that had been vacant for probably decades, or so, and turned it into this beautiful space that I get to enjoy every day now,” she says. Stretching about 2,000 square feet across a one-story layout, the refurbished home honors the building’s industrial roots in both design and detail—traits particularly noticeable in the vast main living space where the kitchen, a seating area and Prasher’s home office coexist. Towering in the center of the space, a pair of cement columns climb from the smooth concrete floors to impressive wood-paneled ceilings that are 15 feet high. The light finish of the ceiling’s wood offers an earthy contrast to the home’s exposed air ducts and other utilitarian elements. Four oversized windows true to the warehouse’s original design flood the inside with natural light. A weathered sliding door from the original entrance of the facility was cleverly integrated in the new design as an accent wall. It serves as a backdrop to the home entertainment center. With her mechanical engineer’s mindset in check, Prasher says she is working with her brother, a graphic designer, on devising a pulley system so that a large piece of artwork can be used to disguise the television when it is not in use. “I’ve got my wheels turning, figuratively and literally, on how to make that happen,” says Prasher. While some of the home’s features have been repurposed from the former structure, many were salvaged by the previous homeowners from other projects. “It’s pretty cool, all the stuff they had collected through the years and ended up putting in this project,” she says. In the kitchen, an old workbench now functions as an island and an antique cupboard built into the wall offers storage. “I’m currently using it for my pantry. I love being able to see what I have at a glance,” she says. She also appreciates the kitchen’s open shelving where her colorful assortment of Fiestaware and wine glasses are displayed. A set of vintage green pendent lights dispersed through the room continue the retro vibe, as stainless-steel appliances and a built-in wine fridge showcase modernity. 26

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FEELING AT HOME Within weeks the homeowner had carefully curated her personal collection of dishes and other accessories to fit well within her new, modern space.

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A RUSTIC VIBE A clawfoot soaking tub highlights the bathroom. Right, a bedroom integrates traditional furnishings with a modern aesthetic.

Off the main living quarters is a long, narrow hallway, which is brightened by a gallery of photos and colorful artwork. It leads to a full bath and two bedrooms. The corridor’s sloped, wood-paneled ceilings create architectural depth and interest, enhanced by small windows that allow light inside. Sparkling white fixtures in the bathroom blend new and old—from the contemporary double sinks to a subway-tiled shower and freestanding tub both, which are reminiscent of times past. “I love the clawfoot tub—it’s great for soaking,” Prasher says. Warm wooden countertops and rustic finishes complete the look. Back in the master bedroom, a large, walk-in closet offers ample storage. A commercial steel door, which 28

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mimics the front and back exterior doors, leads outside to a small concrete patio—an access point Prasher appreciates for walking her dog each morning. A narrow walkway along the front of the house connects to a large cement pad ideal for parking cars near the front entrance. Prasher plans to soon add a two-car garage in the rear of the building, near where a back door opens to a mudroom-laundry area, and an additional half bath is located. As social distancing measures loosen, she looks forward to hosting friends and visiting Hebron’s restaurants, which are a short walk away. “I think this has everything that I need,” she says. “It’s close to work, it’s close to family. It’s probably the

coolest place I will ever live in my life, so, I think I’m here to stay.” On the exterior of the home, Prasher welcomes guests with large potted plants and a fitting stainless-steel garden cart she’s had for years. A neighbor recently complimented the look, a reminder of the building’s long history in the community. As is often true of small towns—some families go back generations. This is also true in Hebron where a couple of Prasher’s nearest neighbors have a unique connection to her home. “I haven’t met them yet, but my neighbors behind me, I believe, are the granddaughters of the original owner of this facility,” she says. “So, I need to get over there and introduce myself.”

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BY LAURIE ALLEN PHOTOS BY ROB HARDIN

A grand New Albany kitchen gets a big update.

oe and Julie Proudfoot’s home renovation was finished the day before Ohio’s stay-athome order took effect last spring. Their timing was excellent given the disruptions in supply chains and abrupt halt of installation projects that followed. Plans for a traditional housewarming, however, were deeply affected. Instead, in the months that have followed, the couple has hosted intimate family gatherings to celebrate the new space. “It’s great when people can sit here and interact,” says Julie. “I like that this home is open and very welcoming.”

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She and her husband attribute the just-in-time job completion to luck. “We were very happy about this,” she says. The Hale Construction Company of New Albany finished the renovation on time and earlier than an original estimate. The couple’s main renovation goal for their 5,000-square-foot home in New Albany was to open the first floor to connect kitchen and living areas, which creates a functional, eye-pleasing family space. Most of the work occurred in the kitchen, where contractors removed a structural wall that carried the roof load of the three-story home. “We had to dig out part of the basement concrete slab and install posts in the basement in addition to the beam on the first floor,” says 32

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Laura Lemon, a spokesperson for Hale Construction. The result was “definitely worth it though,” says Lemon. The couple agrees. Having a proactive, responsive construction team and a lower-level working kitchen spared the family from having their lives uprooted during the 10-week project. Nonetheless, because of the beam situation, they were entering an unknown zone. They didn’t know how extensive the renovation would be. “It was like the money pit,” Joe says, with a hint of a laugh. With the structural wall removed, everything else evolved. A two-tier island became larger and counter-height, capable of seating seven. Surfaces, windows, lighting and colors visually expand the space, which includes an informal

dining spot on one end and a wide opening to the great room on the other. The home was built in 1997 and felt “very choppy” when the family became its new owners in 2017, Julie says. “All the rooms were closed off, and there were pockets that felt very dark.” In this renovation, the couple wanted to create an airy, livable space while preserving the home’s Georgian character. The new space retains a traditional feel with moldings, windows and framing. The color palette is subtle, with bits of glitz found in lighting fixtures. In the kitchen, custom-built Amish cabinets made in Millersport were painted an ivory hue to match existing trim, and black cabinetry in the butler’s pantry was

LIGHT AND BRIGHT Quartz countertops provide a perfect finish to Shaker-style cabinetry. At left, a full wine cooler was installed along with other appliances.

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TASTEFUL ELEGANCE Glass cabinet doors and special lighting were added to create interest in the refreshed kitchen.

custom matched to furniture in the adjacent dining room. Undercabinet and interior lighting brighten the nook. Konkus Marble & Granite fabricated the Ellipse Quartz countertops in the color Olympus, which Julie describes as white with taupe and gray veining. Underneath it all is white oak flooring stained a cocoa color. Thermador appliances marry form and function in the renovated space. Initially concerned about losing valuable cabinet space when the wall—which housed storage and the refrigerator—came down, Julie finds she has “10 times more storage now.” While the overall tone of the project is one of quiet sophistication, Julie adds that she got braver when it came to lighting, cabinet hardware and plumbing fixtures. She chose faucets and cabinet pulls in a brushed brass, and the three large pendants over the island are in dark bronze, appearing almost gray. Similar finishes are found in other light fixtures, some of which sparkle with an extra “bling” factor featuring crystals or intricate metal work. “I tried to mix up the lighting fixtures while at the same time making them coordinate with one another,” Julie says. “I totally think mixing metals is fine.” The entire first-floor renovation totaled about 1,700 square feet, about 500 of which are in the kitchen. Joe praises the Hale construction team for getting the job done on time “with no real drama,” he says. “They exceeded our expectations. With other projects, I’ve had to grab them (contractors) by the shirt collar to speak with them.” Asked to name their favorite part of the renovation, the Proudfoots’ didn’t hesitate before agreeing that it was the wine frig. With glasses of wine in hand, they sometimes retreat to the formal living room where they spend time in quiet conversation while the children play nearby. 34

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HIGH RISING Aging expert Lisa Cini designed her Park Towers condo in a modern style. The mural of Rome is produced by LED lighting.

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isa Cini knows how to create beautiful living spaces. As the founder of a firm that that specializes in designing spaces for people transitioning into their senior years, Cini fully believes in the aging-in-space concept. She often encourages clients to make adjustments to their current living spaces for longevity instead of feeling that they must move to an assisted living facility or a nursing home. “It doesn’t have to be clinical,” she says of a home. “You don’t have to compromise your design aesthetic.” Cini is the owner of the Mosaic Design Studio, and its work focuses on senior living and independent care communities, healthcare facilities, corporate offices and the hospitality industry. Her professional experience informed recent relocation decisions for her family and her parents. Cini says four generations of her family were living in her former Bexley home. After their children went to college, she and her husband reevaluated their situation, and they started searching for smaller homes that would allow the two of them to eventually age in place. With this thought in mind, Cini and her husband purchased a unit to renovate in Park Towers on East Broad Street, just across the street from Franklin Park Conservatory. A second unit was purchased to accommodate her parents, who live on the floor below.

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Now that they have settled in, Cini loves the condominium’s large windows, which allow in a lot of sunlight. As an aging expert, she understands the importance of vitamin D to develop a healthy circadian rhythm. She also believes it is important to have a tranquil outdoor space; thus, the building’s close proximity to Frankin Park and its conservatory is also a perk. Cini sourced wood from Floor & Decor in Hilliard, to create a smooth surface with continuity throughout the space— an important factor so that there are no major transitions between spaces and flooring types, which can create potential tripping hazards as a person ages. 38

She chose to have ceilings sandblasted to create a fun contrast between the softness of the floor and the rough texture of the ceiling. In the media room, Cini created a comfortable and practical space that provides ample and easily accessible storage. She selected IKEA cabinetry for the entertainment center and other storage in the room. Another helpful tip that she employed during the design phase was using smart lighting throughout the home. In the TV room, Cini and her husband installed Phillips light strips in the entertainment center to provide a fun aesthetic while relaxing. The lights are controlled through a Google

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Home console, so they can be turned on and off via voice command. Kitchen cabinets are almost flush with the ceiling to maximize vertical storage. Cabinet doors open vertically, instead of the traditional left and right, for ease of use and to prevent head bumps. Drawers are on gliders and have lights inside. The faucet is sensor-based instead of manual. There was originally a butler’s door where the refrigerator is now but Cini chose to remove it, saying it was “wasted space.” Instead of installing doors to separate each room, she chose to use a draping system instead. It will be easier to navigate drapes instead of doors as she and her husband age, she says.

BLUE SKY Comfortable furnishings by Roche Bobois were selected for the living room. Accent pieces came from varying other retailers. In the kitchen, cabinets are horizontal featuring doors that vertically open.

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GOOD VIBRATIONS Efficient storage was incorporated into the impeccable design done for this condominium located across the street from the Franklin Park Conservatory.

The master bedroom previously had a walk-in closet but Cini chose to remove this and add another wall of IKEA storage cabinets, ultimately creating more space. Instead of a door that opens outwardly, she opted for sliding doors between the bedroom and master bathroom. The doors can stay open while passing between both rooms or easily slide closed for privacy. In the formal dining room, Cini and her husband used LED lighting to project an image of Rome that creates a unique accent wall. (It also reminds them of their love for traveling.) In the same room, there is an antique table that holds her family’s Bible from the late 19th century. Cini says the table and Bible have never been separated from each other, so it was important to continue this tradition in her new home. These family heirlooms allow her to keep what is important to her past in the new space. Cini enjoys balancing heirloom antiques with contemporary furniture and décor, following the advice she gives others when they are selecting the décor for a renovated space. She recommends vertical storage and convertible furniture that can have multiple uses. For example, a portable cocktail bar folds down to create more space when not in use. Cini encourages people to age in their own homes, if they prefer to do that, but she adds that planning ahead is crucial. Before they are necessary, make adjustments to keep the space safe and functional. Given the importance of socializing in later years, it’s also imperative to make the home accessible to guests. Finally, Cini encourages making modifications before they are actually needed so that there is a seamless transition as a homeowner ages. “It can be hip and cool,” she explains of a space designed for aging in place. “Your home should be your soul space.” 40

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POOLSIDE IN A family is happy staying at home in their backyard retreat.

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ON THE WATERFRONT The homeownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teen-age daughter convinced them to purchase the home because it had an outdoor swimming pool. The couple has since renovated the entire backyard.

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PURE ISOLATION When the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, this Arlington family had the perfect summertime solution for the quarantine.

WHEN MICHAEL AND JUDY MARTZ PURCHASED their midcentury home in Upper Arlington in 2016, they were drawn to its stylish architecture, its lush backyard adjacent to a neighborhood park and the backyard swimming pool. After renovating the house inside and out, the outdoor poolscape has become the most popular space for their family of four, especially during this year’s pandemic. “We use it almost everyday now,” says Judy. “We even have to schedule adult time, since our kids have taken over the pool.” She explains their daughter and son, ages 18 and 19 respectively, were both home for the summer before heading to college and frequently invited friends to gather around the pool after working or studying. “It’s a nice, quiet haven for the kids and their friends to come and decompress,” Judy adds. “The other day, I had to put the kids on alert that mom is having friends over for the evening.” Michael faces similar challenges: “I schedule lap swimming two nights a week, since the gyms have been closed.” When Judy and her daughter first toured the home, the pool was a big selling point. In fact, their daughter, age 14 at the time, put together a PowerPoint presentation to persuade her parents to purchase it.

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“Throughout the presentation, she kept flashing up pictures of the pool and saying ‘And, there’s a pool,’” says Judy, smiling. Initially, Michael was reluctant to purchase the house because it meant undertaking another full renovation after already living through one at their previous home just blocks away. “We always liked the midcentury modern style, and Judy initially saw more potential in the home than I did,” says Michael. In the end, he agreed with the move and even instigated an update of the pool area. “He pushed for the backyard renovation,” says Judy. “When we bought the house, the backyard renovation was not part of the plan especially with all the work being done inside. I wondered, ‘Why are we putting more money in here?’ But it was worth it.” According to their contractor Hidden Creek Landscaping, more homeowners than ever have been investing in the land surrounding their homes. Owner Jason Cromley reports the company’s spring sales doubled this year. “Forty-five days ago, things were not looking good,” says Cromley, who founded the firm in 1998 and now has 100 associates. “It took about a month to settle, then, as people sat at home all day, they envisioned what they wanted their backyard to be. And, when travel was

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WELL LANDSCAPED The landscaping, including accent lighting, was coordinated as part of the swimming pool update.

taken away, the long-term investment became more realistic.” Back when the project was starting, Cromley and his team first met the Martzes at their home to access their wants and needs. The wish list included more spaces for the kids to entertain friends and for the couple to host social and business gatherings. They wanted to expand the fence-enclosed pool deck to accommodate larger groups and rework level changes from the backdoor and existing screen porch. Hidden Creek returned with a plan featuring an outdoor kitchen and bar area for entertaining, an expanded sun deck around the pool and modern style landscaping to match the home’s midcentury architecture. From design to completion, the landscape project took six months. The home’s interior was being updated at the same time by Eagle Remodeling, so the family moved into an apartment during all of the work. For the patio, Hidden Creek Landscaping removed the fence that was around the pool. They added a layer of concrete to the pool deck and applied a travertine overlay. Dark brown clay pavers were used as accents in a border around the patio and in bands stretching across it to mimic the angles of the home’s architecture. For the outdoor kitchen, a bar was constructed from stone to match the home and the space was outfitted with a granite countertop, grill, refrigerator, dishwasher, electric hook-up for an outdoor TV and a modern pergola. The pergola features automated roof louvers controlled by a phone app or wall dial. Hidden Creek also reworked the stairs from the home’s back door to make more room for the outdoor kitchen. They finished both these steps and the screened porch steps in travertine and trimmed the pool’s edge with travertine coping. The home’s modern aesthetic is echoed in the surrounding landscape where plants are organized in geometric fashion. For example, multiple ‘Karl Forester’ grasses are equally spaced in a straight line along one side of the property. Three upright hornbeams add sculptural interest along a stucco wall, and Boston ivy is 46

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DREAMSCAPE CHECKLIST Consider the following if you’re planning your own dream backyard. Function How will the space be used—for relaxation, entertainment, exercise? Who will use the space? What size groups will be involved? What hobbies and interests (such as gardening, water sports, birding, art collecting) tie to the space? Create a wish list Scour magazines and online sources for inspirational images. Which features most interest you—a fireplace, a fountain or another water feature, an outdoor kitchen, retaining walls, a pool, a spa, lighting, a TV, a sound system or outdoor furniture? Do you have color preferences? What materials do you like—brick, natural stone, concrete, pavers? What are your favorite plants? Assess property Do you have a plot plan and architectural drawings of your home and property? Do you have an irrigation system? Do you have challenge areas, perhaps a shady area where grass won’t grow or a low spot where water gathers? Consider a timeline What is your time frame for the project completion? Do you have any upcoming special events—weddings, graduations, office parties? Do you need to allow time to approve plans with an HOA or a municipality? Think about maintenance Do you enjoy gardening chores, prefer lower maintenance, or plan to contract the landscape maintenance? Set a budget What amount do you have budgeted for this project? Realize you may have to adjust the budget or modify the project as you learn more. Assemble your team Research landscape designers and contractors. Ask for friends for referrals. Evaluate contractors at home shows. Check online reviews. Invest in design Start with a plan to maximize creativity and prioritize resources.

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A NATURAL SETTING Special care was taken to protect the large oak tree and to integrate a natural landscape throughout the setting, which is adjacent to a neighborhood park.

planted along its base to add more green to the large wall surface. More masses of liriope are underplanted beneath a Japanese maple. The property already featured a dominant oak tree and a screen of trees along its far edge, which borders a neighborhood pocket park. “The previous owners told us it was the best backyard in Upper Arlington,” says Michael as he points to the lush tree screen near the park. Hidden Creek further filled gaps along the property lines with additional hornbeams and ‘Green Giant’ arborvitae. Special care was also taken to protect the backyard’s mature oak tree during construction and then to highlight its base with a low stone wall. Finally, lighting was added to uplight trees, accent the outdoor kitchen, and light paths and walls. “It’s one of our favorite features,” says Cromley. “It extends the life of the outdoor space and the time it’s utilized.” At night, the lighted pool becomes a key focal point as viewed from the pool deck as well as indoors from the dining room. “We love the view,” says Judy, explaining that the family gathers for evening dinners around the end of a large dining table because it has the best pool views. Because the pool is L-shaped, Cromley says it isn’t conducive to a traditional pool cover. Instead, the Martzes embrace the uncovered, lighted pool as a water feature. “Most pools today have an auto cover to keep the pool clean and safe, and conserve heat,” says Cromley, adding that such covers can obscure a pool’s aesthetic qualities. “The pool is a 24-hour-a-day water feature,” he says. “When they’re covered all the time, they’re missing out.” “If you can look at water—especially being in Central Ohio, why wouldn’t you?” he adds. Today, the Martz family enjoys entertaining poolside for both formal and informal gatherings. In the past, it has even been used for office gatherings. “We like the flexibility of the space,” says Judy. “We can set up differently depending on the event.” And she envisions the pool to be a center of family activity for years to come. “I like the idea of the kids returning one day with their own kids to learn to swim,” she adds. 48

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For years, the Fall Columbus Dispatch Home & Garden Show presented by Rosati Windows has been the expo to attend for all things related to outdoor décor, lawn and garden care, home improvement and interior design as homeowners prepare for winter. This year is no different in that respect, but to avoid concerns about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Show’s format will change for 2020. “The health and safety of attendees and vendors at the Fall Home and Garden Show is paramount to us,” says Stephen Zonars, vice president of Ventures Events for Dispatch Media Group, which produces the expo. “That’s why we’ve decided that instead of encouraging guests to come to the show in person, we’re bringing the show to them.”

That’s right—like many events of 2020, the Fall Home & Garden Show will be a virtual experience, taking place Oct. 8-10 from the comfort of your home. But unlike other virtual events, you won’t have to sit through a onesided video presentation or deal with the frustration of a dozen other Zoom participants who forgot to put themselves on “mute.” “One of the biggest benefits of our expos is that guests get the opportunity to talk one-on-one with vendors in dozens of home improvement categories, and we wanted to preserve that level of connection,” says Zonars. To that end, he and his team have created a virtual version of the expo, complete with booths staffed by area vendors and pros. Guests will be able to “walk” around the digital space and “visit” vendors at

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their booths, communicating with them in real-time via text chat, voice or video. This novel approach also provides the unique experience of being able to show projects to vendors, also in real-time, so vendors can give more detailed feedback and estimates. The interactive portion of the expo ends on Oct. 10, but the Show platform will remain online through Oct. 31, allowing guests to contact vendors and request a call or email back. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Home & Garden Show without giveaways and celebrity guests, and this year’s online expo is no exception. Attendees will have the chance to win “free-for-a-year” prizes in a variety of categories, from gasoline and lawn care services to utility bills and subscriptions to The Columbus Dispatch. Plus, one grand prize winner will receive $5,000 that can be redeemed with any vendor at the show. Find information—including announcements about aforementioned celebrity guests—buy tickets and more at DispatchHomeAndGardenShow.com.

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On Moving During a Pandemic Relocating in the middle of COVID-19 isn’t easy, but with care and planning, it can be done.

Apartments.com reported in June a substantial increase in people looking for suburban rentals verses downtown markets. Columbus ranked eighth on the list, with a 48 percent increased interest in suburban rentals during the period surveyed. It was the last day of June when I saw this media release, but the news was no surprise to me. In fact, my spouse and I had been among those who—in the first week of the declared pandemic—had quickly changed a plan that involved temporary housing in the LeVeque Tower Downtown. “Please, bear with me” I said to my husband. “I’m about to flip-flop.” He and I were in Florida, at a condo we had purchased in February, planning some renovations and hoping to make it livable by the time our third grandchild was due there in late April. It was March 18, and we were both staring at our computers at the time I interrupted him. He was working remotely during a week he thought would be vacation, and I was reading a lease for the LVQ apartment we planned to use for a year while we considered our next Central Ohio move. In February, we received an unsolicited offer for our previous home, a Waterford Tower condo, which was scheduled to close toward the end of March. “I’m having second thoughts about living 21 floors in the sky, with elevators, elevator buttons and 58

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everything else that could carry germs,” I confided. “I know. I get it,” he said, looking up from his work. By then we both knew that Red, White & Boom, as well as other Downtown festivities for the summer and fall likely would be canceled. Many of our favorite restaurants would soon shut down. Anyone who knows me well understands that it has long been my desire to live temporarily at the LeVeque so that I could enjoy delivery from The Keep, which is a bespoke amenity. In an afternoon of swift changes, the Kaufman management company quickly shifted us to a lovely suburban rental, in a peaked-ceiling carriage house within walking distance of Starbucks, which really should have remained open as an essential business. We were in Florida, as I mentioned, so we accepted this deal without even viewing the place or its delightful, walkable neighborhood that has vastly improved over the last few years. It all turned out fine. In fact, it is quite efficient living for this very odd year. What was even more fabulous was that my masked husband flew back to Ohio with only nine people on an early morning Southwest flight and oversaw the entire move by himself. It’s the first time ever, I believe, that he’s packed that entire kitchen. I feel only slightly bad that he also packed my home office and my closet.

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Meanwhile, I stayed in the Florida rehab project, working remotely and talking by phone with painters and installers nearly every day. (All nonessential projects shut down for a short while, which was fine by me at the time.) As I write, the condo is half-finished and half-furnished but has served its purpose well as we’ve come and gone (driving miles and miles), to celebrate the arrival of tiny Elizabeth and to do three thousand loops around their neighborhood with her delightfully chatty big brother, 2-and-ahalf-year-old Benjamin, on his new bike. There was no better way to spend some of those early COVID days than being there for our son and daughter-in-law. The Central Ohio rental easily holds the furniture we don’t already have in storage as we contemplate a year’s end decision on where we might live and just how much space three visiting grandchildren will require. The prospects are slim. Any real estate agent will tell you that demand is much higher than houses that are available. That was true even before the pandemic, and the lack of available housing has intensified with the spread of COVID-19 and homeowners’ lack of desire to list.

As I’m writing, I am in Maine at an Airbnb visiting our daughter’s family, which includes the engaging and energetic 18-month-old Griffin. With what the Northeastern cities have experienced during the pandemic, I can declare that in COVIDly-quiet Maine, homes are hard to find, too, unless you’re looking for a $3 million island retreat. As the editor of this magazine real estate is continuously on my radar. But it’s big business for my son-in-law, a real estate agent in Maine. As an aside, you may be questioning our travels during the pandemic. We do all of our driving in day trips on Saturdays or Sundays, no overnights involved until we hit our destination. We carry along snacks for the day, required gloves for gas stations and make a few very fast stops at McDonald’s restrooms, in mask, carrying sanitizer wipes everywhere we go. (We buy at least water at the drivethru.) We’ve recently tested negative for COVID-19, because Maine would require a 14-day-quarantine if we didn’t test negative just before we entered the state. (Every state’s regulations seem to continuously evolve so be sure to check them at each state’s department of health if you intend to travel this fall.) But travel is not why I’m writing this. In a year that I’ve spent more miles in a

car than ever before, I’m writing about home. I was quiet about our move out of the high-rise in Columbus, not even telling our own parents and others for fear they would worry. (Hell, we were worried about all the logistics involved.) Then, a writer friend asked if she could quote me in an article for national publication, and I concurred, only to find out that there were others I knew also being quoted. We were all moving during a pandemic. And, we were all being quiet about it until we weren’t. In the following weeks on social media, when many of us looked for diversions from grim COVID news, I discovered several others who were moving. One friend went from Washington, D.C., to Austin. Another packed up her things in Philadelphia and moved to the Jersey Shore. I warned a friend moving from Central Ohio to Sarasota that Florida life was on hold for almost everyone there, with COVID numbers skyrocketing. She ignored my advice to delay, sold her home in Columbus the weekend after it listed, and moved anyway. There’s nothing like a giant crisis, a reminder of our imminent departure from this earth, to spur us into action.

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WHAT IS HOME It is with all of this cumulative experience and plenty of car time that I have created the following list of tips. They are carefully curated from recent experiences. 1. If you want to sell your house, there is no better time to put it on the market. Mortgage rates are low, demand is high, and the millennials are still looking for starter and move-up housing. If you are still in it, I can’t think of a better time for a baby boomer to seriously think about selling the big family home. 2. Moving will cause a disruption to your life, but moving companies appear to be taking great care when they arrive to cart out your furniture. (If you need packing help, they’ll do that to.) When you call them, ask about their COVID procedures, their use of gloves, disinfectant wipes, shoe covers and anything else that concerns you. Keep in mind that you always get a better deal by booking a weekday move. 3. Realtors are understanding and accommodating—whether you’re buying or selling. They are offering virtual walkthroughs because they know homeowners are reluctant to have strangers parading through their places. They

also understand a potential buyer’s reluctance to meet in person to look at properties. Fewer people are attending Sunday open houses, so wear a mask and rest assured that a real estate agent will not follow you from room to room. Let me repeat this, always wear a mask if you enter someone else’s home. 4. Do-it-yourselfers are going to win. Installers for new kitchens and bathrooms may be behind, because even though they were declared essential businesses many had personnel and other challenges in the early days of the pandemic. What looks like a quick project may take months to get done if you’re relying on professionals to do it. Keep this in mind if you’re buying a fixer-upper. Get quotes and timelines before you close the deal. 5. Furthermore, supply chains are broken. The farther your source, the less chance you have for a quick delivery. Cabinetry, slabs of granite, couches, bedframes— well heck even Lilly Pulitzer T-shirts— are taking far more time to arrive than we could have ever imagined. Buy from local manufacturers and small businesses when possible.

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6. Installers and delivery guys may not follow mask rules, though as always the case, they prefer that you stay several feet away. My husband didn’t argue when a large Russian guy in Florida yanked out an ancient microwave and installed a new one, refusing to wear a mask the entire time. We simply stayed out of his way. (And we hoped that no additional wiring occurred.) 7. Disinfectant wipes and kindness will win. Keep plenty of both around. Don’t complain and gripe because selling and moving and buying stuff is difficult right now. Let’s agree on this: We don’t know what difficult is if we’re healthy as we’re reading this magazine. (A hot tip about disinfectant wipes: Columbus-based Wasserstrom Restaurant Supply came to the rescue when I was unable to find disinfectant wipes in South Florida. Though a bit delayed, three unmarked cases showed up at the Florida condo weeks after I ordered them. I promptly delivered big containers to each of our surrounding neighbors.) 8. Luxury apartment builders have it right. Living temporarily in a modern, updated carriage house has fueled my imagination for what could come next. (My husband

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might say that I don’t need fuel for this.) That said, I’d advise having a permanent place lined up before you move. The prospect of yet another move before we have a vaccine for COVID seems exhausting. 9. The lack of interest in Downtown living is likely brief. In normal times, living in the middle of a city is well worth the experience for people of all ages. Festivals, restaurants, cultural and sporting events, low commute times—what’s not to love? I received several texts from worried friends when protests were occurring Downtown, but when you live within a mile of the Statehouse, you’ve already accepted that you are at Ground Zero for political action—and a lot of other things. (Yes, with our lives gone digital even by June some of our friends didn’t know we had moved. Some communications get overlooked during a pandemic.) 10. Despite a rocky start when staffing was a challenge, Shipt, Instacart and Sunbasket have proven flexible. With every order, we can change our address, send things to family members and, in the case of Shipt and Instacart, even choose the local stores where we want to shop. If you are still dashing in and out of the supermarket every day, I’d encourage you to sign up for one of these services for the sake of your future. The cost is well worth it if you consider the time and money you save by avoiding instore “deals” that fill your cart. 11. If you need to use storage, look beyond price and find the best, cleanest storage facility near your home that you can afford. It’s isolating, and comforting, to spend a lot of time with all your old stuff. Maybe you’ll even get rid of some of it now that we’ve had this moment of reckoning about what’s really important in life. (Your adult child’s leaf collection from sixth grade isn’t that important.) 12. If you plan to move, I can’t guarantee that you won’t feel anxious during the process. But, I can guarantee that if you think about one day at a time, that anxiety will seem manageable. 13. If you move this year—or finally take a vacation—your destination will likely feel very similar to your current home: you are safer with carry-out food and a lot of digital screen time. The whole world is still on lockdown, so don’t expect a big crowd welcoming you in the new neighborhood or at the hotel’s sunset happy hour. (And be leery of hanging out there if there is one.)

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