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I basically grew up

in this neighborhood. My grandparents lived one street over from here. When a house came up for sale I jumped.

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—Karyn Dyehouse, M.D.

After hearing the motivation behind our featured whole house makeover, I found myself wanting to write this letter about my grandmother, but couldn’t figure out how to tie her in to our “before and after” theme. Then I thought of a twist to make it work—at least for me.

My Grandma Pete lived in a small town just outside of Wheeling, West Virginia. My family lived a country-road hour away and my mother took my sister Kelly and me to visit regularly. Three food staples were always on hand for our arrival—banana bread, chocolate chip cookies and coleslaw. All three foods still set the gold standard in my sisters’ eyes—we can’t seem to duplicate any of the recipes.

Agnes Marquart, born in 1900, grew up a tomboy and earned the nickname “Pete” early in life. When I was in the area recently, I decided to drive by her pale yellow, wooden house. The home that was full of magical days of sitting on the back porch glider eating crunchy cookies, now appears to be the size of a two-car garage. How can something that tiny be so packed full of memories? It appears that, in this case, my “before” is much grander than my “after.”

Just the opposite is true with the homes featured in this issue. (There’s my clever tie-in.) We have three kitchens, one lush landscape and an entire home that have gone through incredible transformations. All started with humble beginnings, and with skilled designers, committed crews and patient home­ owners, each became more spacious, stylish and functional. Who knows?

Maybe you’ll be inspired to knock down a wall or two yourself. Or perhaps it’s time to take your kids to visit their grandparents.

Publisher Linda Bacher Editor Karen Bradner Contributing Writers Peg Ashbrock, Barbara Cohen, Sarah J. Dills, Alice P. Drake, Christina Kleiner, Danielle Krouse Contributing Photographers Chris Bucher, Jim Crotty, Karyn Dyehouse, Michael Felts, Denny Landwehr, Ross Van Pelt, Melisande Weidner, Christopher Winton-Stahle Senior Sales Consultants Michele Roth Kerley, Amy Whisenhunt Sales Consultants Sandy McDonald, Florence Murphy For advertising information call 513-794-4103 E-mail: lbacher@housetrends.com Write us at Housetrends Magazine c/o Karen Bradner, E-mail: kbradner@housetrends.com Housetrends magazine is published by Buzz Publications, LLC in conjunction with Reach Publishing, LLC Visit housetrends.com, your destination for inspiration™

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features 20 Familiar roots Kenwood resident rebuilds near her childhood stomping ground 67 Citirama 2010® The Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati and the City of Cincinnati showcase seven single-family homes in historic Northside 70 GoinG Green Smart building choices help the environment and yield energy and cost savings 83 summer Fare Serve up a hit at your next picnic or barbeque 102 Garden Fairyland Tips for selecting the right statue for any landscape 42 on tHe CoVer A Hyde Park home, built in 1906, gets a kitchen makeover to allow some breathing room in a formerly “spatially challenged kitchen.”

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Familiar Roots Kenwood resident rebuilds near her childhood stomping ground

By Karen Bradner | Photos by Ross Van Pelt Whether it was over the river, through the woods, around the block, or a several hour drive away, those of us who were lucky enough to spend chunks of our childhood at grandparents’ homes often cherish the memories of a happy, simpler time. F So six years ago when Karyn Dyehouse, M.D., a single mother with two young children, was looking for a safe and pleasant place to raise her kids, she kept an eye on one particular area in Sycamore Township. F “I basically grew up in this neighborhood. My grandparents lived one street over from here,” Karyn says. “When a house came up for sale I jumped.” F Even though the late 1950s two-story house needed some work and the mortgage would be a challenge initially, Karyn felt strongly that she was making the right move.

The location held plenty of perks: great schools, easy access to Ronald Reagan Highway and downtown, an abundance of shopping options nearby, and one big draw—Karyn’s mother now lived in what used to be her grandparents’ house.

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OPPOSITE: The swing Tom built for Kesea has a lush, new home.

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before TOP: The homeowner was pleasantly surprised to find her remodel was “almost like a brand-new house.” ABOVE: The original 1950s exterior is typical of this neighborhood. RIGHT: One of Karyn’s favorite photos—Tom planting the azaleas.

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before

&after Getting started When she bought the house in 2004, Karyn was in medical school with no surplus of money or time. “I would moonlight at the VA Hospital’s emergency room to make the mortgage payments,” she says.

Soon after she moved in, Karyn met Tom McDonald. Tom worked on the house and the yard while Karyn completed her residency and fellowship. The couple married in 2006 and shared their vision of a makeover. But fate took a tragic twist when Tom was killed in a car accident just over a year into their marriage.

Moving forward A few years later, still dealing with the devastation, Karyn decided to carry on with the couple’s dreams and remodel the home they had briefly shared. “Tom’s death was part of the tragedy and part of the inspiration behind this,” she says.

Now a practicing oncology hematology care physician in the Anderson/Eastgate area, Karyn attacked the project with an expanded budget and a clear purpose. After having a couple of years to plan her renovation and think things through, she contacted the Robert Lucke Remodeling group.

In her initial conversation with Scott Lucke—who coincidentally was just completing an ambitious makeover of his own 1950s ranch—Karyn shared her wish list which included a bigger kitchen, a mudroom off the garage, a first floor family room, a master suite with a walk-in closet, and easier access to the spacious back yard.

“From the street, Karyn wanted it to look like a brand-new house,” says Lucke. She didn’t want it to look like a remodel— with a bump out here and a section there.”

Photo by Karyn Dyehouse

Construction begins The Dyehouses cleared out their house and moved in with Karyn’s mother on December 1, 2009. While the kids were enjoying the holiday season with their grandmother, around the block, Lucke’s crew was getting busy. One of their first priorities was helping Karyn hold on to some memories.

“I preserved a lot of things that were important to my husband,” Karyn says. “There’s a swing in the back yard that he built for my daughter. I told the crew, ‘Nobody can touch the swing. I don’t care what you do to the house, but don’t touch the swing.’”

The homeowner also asked Doug Ratterree, Lucke’s VP of production, to save several azalea bushes that Tom had planted in the front beds, along with a dogwood tree from the back yard.

“Doug created a plant bed to the side of the house so that the plants could grow and be unharmed during the construction,” Lucke says. continued >

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Those fuchsia azaleas are about the only element that is recognizable now when viewing the house from the street. The construction crew bumped out the entry area to create more space for a dramatic treatment of the center stairs and grand double entry doors in mahogany and glass.

Over the entry, a cantilevered space expands what was a small bathroom into an oversized Jack and Jill to be shared by Karyn’s 12-year-old son Kai, and 14-year-old daughter Kesea.

Creative work by architect Joe Brown transformed a double-wide garage door into two singles. One of the openings was pushed out about three feet and an inside wall was moved to create additional width. This was no small feat, according to Lucke, but the new garage space along with its mahogany trim are well worth the effort, adding considerable interest to the front façade.

Artist in residence Stepping inside, visitors immediately see the handi­ work of another individual who practically grew up in this neighborhood—Karyn’s brother, Bob. Bob Dyehouse is a sculptor whose metal work is found in several prominent locations around town including Adam’s Landing, The Taft Museum, Eden Park and multiple private residences.

The University of Cincinnati DAAP graduate created the steel railing with a bronze patina which introduces the center stairway, a vanity/ mirror combination in the hall half bath, a wine rack in the center hall, and a railing for the deck off of the great room that somehow manages to feel airy.

“He is phenomenal,” says Karyn. “He has an eye.

Any suggestions he gave me—even if I questioned them at the time—always worked out perfectly.”

Green features One of the first things visitors no doubt notice is the home’s green exterior, which is painted in a SherwinWilliams Wild Sage with Wilderness Green trim and Terra Bronze gutters. As with many design decisions made throughout the process, the homeowner got assistance with color choices from Lucke’s designer, Carole Kemper. continued >

LEFT: “Even though the remodel added a lot of space,” Karyn says, “it’s still very cozy and homey.”

TOP: The expanded kitchen has already passed Karyn’s first test: three cooks coexisting happily in three different work spaces. MIDDLE LEFT: The metal railing Bob Dyehouse custom designed makes the center staircase inviting. MIDDLE RIGHT: The front hall sink/mirror combination is a Dyehouse design as well.

BOTTOM: Karyn plans to leave the windows bare in the great room, not wanting to obstruct the view.

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Just getting started “I was a little nervous about the exterior paint,” says Karyn.

“I was originally going to go with gray and white but I was really drawn toward the lighter green. I really don’t know how this exact color came about, but I love it.”

There are also multiple green items that aren’t as visible from the street. The home is equipped with a geothermal HVAC system and will soon sport solar panels on the south facing section of the roof which should generate at least 500 kilowatt hours per month. According to Karyn, both of these steps are a no-brainer.

They help reduce the home’s carbon footprint and often they eventually pay for themselves once tax incentives and rebates come into play. (See sidebar right)

Karyn and her children just moved into the home in late April.

There’s still plenty of decorating to do inside the home to make it their own, but right now they couldn’t be happier. Kai, of course, loves the huge television installed in the lower level, Kesea loves the window seat in her bedroom, and a waterfall installed by Lichtenberg Landscaping is a big hit for everyone in the family.

The kids like washing their feet off in it after running through the lushly landscaped yard, and Karyn likes to sleep with her window open to hear the waterfall and birds when she wakes up each morning.

And just beyond, a dogwood’s roots grow deeper in the neighborhood soil, just like the roots of the family inside.

TOP: Now, multiple levels off the back of the house offer a variety of relaxation options. ABOVE RIGHT: The back yard was originally accessible only through the walkout basement. OPPOSITE BOTTOM LEFT: A railing on the deck off of the great room adds a light, contemporary twist.

OPPOSITE BOTTOM RIGHT: A dramatic backyard transformation by the Lichtenberg Landscaping team includes a waterfall which flows underneath a foot bridge.

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There are four savings components to consider when installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) system. Nathan Chamberlin, owner of extreme Solar and alternative energy Solutions, who was the engineer behind the Dyehouse PV system, shares some basic information to get us started on a solar power path.

EnErgy SavingS a 5kw PV system, similar to the one installed in the Dyehouse residence, will generate 500 kilowatt hours per month, which at today’s fuel prices equates to a savings of $65 per month.

EnErgy CrEdit Karyn will be generating a half Solar renewable energy Credit (SreC) per month which yields an additional monthly credit of $125 paid indirectly through the local power company.

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Contractor: robert lucke remodeling, a division of the robert lucke Group; Architect: Joe Brown; Designer: Carole Kemper, robert lucke remodeling; Flooring: Belmont Flooring; Kitchen cabinetry: Sims-lohman; Kitchen countertops: Kitchens by rutenschroer; Kitchen backsplash: Belmont Flooring; Kitchen sink and faucets: Moen; Appliances: Kitchenaid from Custom Distributors; Bathroom cabinetry: Homecrest from Sims-lohman; Bathroom countertops: Kitchens by rutenschroer and Sims-lohman; Bathroom faucets: Moen; Lighting: Central light; Painting: Sherwin-williams by Premier Custom Painting; Multi-room audio and video and home theatre: extreme audio and Video, Inc.; Landscaping: lichtenberg landscaping; Windows: Silverline by andersen from Pro-Build; Doors: Creative entries, McCabe lumber; Home automation and security: extreme audio and Video, Inc.; Railings: Bob Dyehouse of Sycamore Street Studio

StatE grant Funds are available in the form of state grants which pay $3 per watt. If approved, Karyn’s 5,000 watt system could pay back up to $15,000.

FEdEral tax CrEdit a federal tax credit pays 30 percent of the installation cost minus any state grant money that is applied.

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Rebecca grew discouraged about the backyard and even contemplated filling in the hole and planting a terraced garden instead.

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First attempt: Too small, no sound Part of the Knipps’ landscaping problem came from not understanding fully what their choices were. But faulty designs forced them to revise and rebuild.

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The Knipps’ backyard, with its 25-foot slope and 14-foot drop to a broad, flat area at the level of the basement walkout, seemed well-suited for a waterfall and pond, at least in the minds of the inexperienced homeowners.

Their first contractor created a 25-foot-long stream that emptied into a 10x12-foot holding pond with a small limestone seating areas at the bottom of the hill.

“Unfortunately, on hot days there was a lot of evaporation and very little sound from the cascade,” Rebecca said. “We soon realized the pond was dwarfed by our four-acre property, too.”

Under Werbrich’s tutelage, the Knipps salvaged their backyard without resorting to drastic measures. First, Werbrich continued > LEFT: The site after the old pond was demolished, ready for the waterfall’s construction to begin.

Second attempt: Larger but leaky The second contractor enlarged the pond to create space for fish and to eliminate the evaporation problems, but there were flaws in the work.

“The rocks constantly shifted and the pond leaked,” Rebecca said. “I was somewhat content with it because of the larger, deeper area and more water plants and fish. But water got under the liner, and there still wasn’t a lot of sound from the water falling down the slope.”

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Finally, Rebecca and Jeff Knipp can enjoy the sound of water falling on the rocks before it lands in the pond adjacent to their patio. corrected the original drainage problems and re-engineered the stream into a true waterfall. Water now drains into the pond without flowing under the liner, a problem the contractor sees all too often in poorly installed projects.

Over a two-month period, Werbrich transformed the existing stream and pond into the current configuration with a terraced garden using three pumps running 22,500 gallons of water per hour.

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Finally, Rebecca and Jeff Knipp can enjoy the sound of water falling on the rocks before it lands in the pond adjacent to their patio. With fish, water plants, insects, birds and other wildlife—such as wild turkey, foxes, deer, turtles, and a bullfrog nicknamed “Frogzilla”—that visit the refreshing spot, the homeowners now have the fully appointed backyard oasis they sought from the start.

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Five years ago, Karen and Malcolm Robertson purchased a charming Hyde Park home that was built in 1906, but featured a kitchen that looked straight out of 1960.

Between the electric blue cabinetry, tile countertops, faux red brick vinyl flooring, and best of all the acoustic-tiled ceiling with fluorescent lighting, it was no wonder the Robertsons wanted to modernize their kitchen. Turns out, the kitchen would be the last project the couple would finish. F “The house sat on the market for a year, it was in such bad shape,” says Karen, who is an interior architect, working on mostly large corporate headquarters.

After purchasing the house, the family did not move in for a year, due to the extensive renovation process involved in making it a livable environment for this family of four. Karen laughs that contractor Jeff Stephens of J&B Construction practically lived in the house for six months before the family moved in. F As Karen jokes, the family “suffered through” living with the dreadful, outdated kitchen for about two years, in order to understand the function of the space and what they would want and need in their new layout. The kitchen was cramped, with an island that gave little clearance to get around from the sink and refrigerator to the double ovens and pantry. “Two people could not walk around the kitchen without constantly bumping into each other and having to say, ‘Excuse me, excuse me’ over and over again,” says Karen. continued >

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Where to begin Like most people who yearn for their dream kitchen, Karen poured over design magazines, grabbing an idea here and there. She and Malcolm went as far as to run their ideas by one local kitchen designer, only to find his layout felt too cookie-cutter and lacked vision, so it was back to the magazines. The company that finally caught Karen’s eye was The Kitchen Design Studio, because of its gorgeous kitchen ads. This led the Robertsons to meet with the Studio’s director and lead designer, Prisbet Yanes.

The couple was a little nervous about approaching a company that is known for its extravagant kitchen designs, and even more timid to use the “b” word: budget.

“I really liked their ads, but we have a small kitchen and we thought maybe they haven’t heard the word ‘budget,’” laughs Karen. At that first meeting, Karen brought in photos and she and Yanes worked together to come up with a plan. Yanes right away picked up on the inconvenience of the kitchen layout, with the sink and refrigerator on one side of the island, the double ovens on the other, and an electric cooktop almost in the middle. Two hours later, a unified vision was formed.

Yanes notes, “Small budgets don’t scare us. Our biggest challenge is simply convincing the homeowner of that so we can give them a beautiful kitchen, without breaking the bank.”

What is different Core issues with the old kitchen were addressed quickly. The lack of clearance around the island was modified by simply eradicating the walk-in pantry, shelving and double ovens on one side. Interestingly enough, once the pantry and shelving were removed, storage options actually increased with the new design. The wall was pushed back 2½ feet to become flush with the doorway into the kitchen. That alone changed the whole feeling of the spatially challenged kitchen, and allowed for plenty of elbow room around the new island.

To give the illusion of an even larger space, the 5-foot opening into the sitting room, or “porch room” as the Robertsons call it, was eliminated to make way for a 13-foot opening separated by a peninsula. “We did not move an exterior wall, but really changed the feeling of the kitchen,” says Karen. Lastly, the red brick fireplace in the hearth room, which offers a casual dining place, was overlaid with paneling and trim work to match the semi-custom Medallion cabinetry in Maple Divinity.

Removing a soffit brought the ceiling to one level between those two spaces and the floors were replaced with hardwood throughout the three adjoining areas.

The lighting was atrocious in the old kitchen, not to mention those acoustic tiles in the ceiling. Those problems were solved by adding drywall overhead with strategically positioned pot lights, under-cabinet lights and two pendants over the peninsula. The pot holder over the island adds touches of warm copper accents and upper cabinets with lighted, peek-a-boo windows create visual interest up to the ceiling. continued >

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OPPOSITE: The placement of the kitchen sink and the window above it are about the only two recognizable items in the new space.

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kitchentrends before & after “That pot holder was incorporated per the client’s wishes, which is one example of the creativity she brought into the design as well,” says Yanes. “Working with a fellow professional, like Karen, was a great experience because she understands that there is more to design than the type of cabinetry you choose. It was exciting to put our heads together and create a personalized (or customized) kitchen that did not cost an arm and a leg.”

The new cherry wood Medallion island in Ginger Snap with a black Cambria countertop now houses a five-burner gas

cooktop and stainless steel, 30-inch oven, which faces the sink, thus concealing its presence from the kitchen entrances.

Yanes explains that the peninsula is very “kid friendly,” in that it was designed to be an independent cooking area, housing the microwave (hidden behind a lift door) and significant counter space for preparation.

In addition, refrigerator drawers located in the peninsula help to keep the Robertson boys out of the kitchen, while still giving them access to their drinks and snacks from the porch room while they lounge and watch television. The fully integrated

refrigerator and dishwasher blend into the cabinetry, finishing the kitchen with a clean, furniture style look.

Who loves you, baby Yanes makes mention of the idea that the kitchen having personal touches shows a commitment to the concept of form following function. “There are no corbels or a lot of decorative elements,” she says.

“Instead, the kitchen is kind of simple, but elegant. Karen and I had a unified vision and the family is very satisfied with the results.”

“I love how much we have opened up the space,” says Karen, beaming with pride.

“The room seems twice as big, and it is amazing to me we did not have to add on or tear down a lot of walls.” Karen notes that Malcolm likes the fact that the family can move around the kitchen, without bumping into each other anymore. “It is like a breath of fresh air,” she adds.

The opening to the porch room almost tripled in size and allows light to flood the new kitchen.

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Kitchen designer: Prisbet Yanes, The Kitchen Design studio; Interior designer: Karen Robertson (homeowner); Contractor: J & B construction; Cabinetry: Perimeter: Painted Maple; Island: stained and Glazed cherry Wood; Flooring: Rift and quartered to match existing, Bluford Jackson; Countertops: Giallo Napoleon granite on perimeter and brushed black cambria on island, from Zelaya stoneworks; Backsplash: Grammercy Park tile in bone china from Kemper Design center; Sinks: Kohler Deerfield in biscuit; Faucets: Perrin & Rowe bridge faucet; Cooktop and oven: Dacor; Refrigerator: Ge Monogram from Recker and Boerger; Wallcovering: Ralph Lauren from singer showroom; Lighting: Palette studios sconces; Rejuvenation pendants; Kichler undercabinet fixtures; Polished nickel cabinet pulls: Bona Decorative Hardware

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Vaulted ceilings, plenty of space and a lush landscape are all elements that drew Dave and Malea Miller to their Liberty Township home when they recently made the move from a Pittsburgh suburb. The kitchen however, well, you could say it stuck out like a sore thumb.

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“The original kitchen probably had one of the strangest designs I’ve ever seen,” Itrich says. “There weren’t any practical cabinets and there were teardrop pieces of wood that covered up about a third of the cabinets to begin with.”

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Saving time and money According to Itrich, a job this size is about a third the cost of all new cabinetry. “The doors we supply are a solid maple with a lacquer finish, so quality is not sacrificed when it comes to the end product,” he says.

Malea says the flow of the kitchen is finally right and because they gained much more cabinet space, organization is easier to achieve. “Everything works together now, which was our main goal from the start,” she says.

LEFT: After the remodel, the kitchen feels more open thanks to new creamy colored cabinets and a better flow. BOTTOM ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: Before the remodel, the kitchen had an odd design with lots of unusable space. Malea worked with Kitchen Solutions to choose the perfect hardware. The oven moved to the same wall as the refrigerator. The new island is slightly larger and features new granite countertops. OVERLEAF: Dave stops to give Max, Theo and Izzy a treat in the new kitchen. The island now features a vegetable sink.

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Thom Kuehneman didn’t expect exciting news when his phone rang the afternoon of September 30, 2009. So he was shocked to hear the voice on the other end of the line informing him that he’d just won a $25,000 kitchen makeover from Keith Desserich and the team at Restoraid. F “I had to send Keith an e-mail to confirm that I’d won, because I thought it was a joke,” Kuehneman explains of learning his name had been announced on Warm 98 radio station as the winner of a contest he’d entered. “I saw the drawing in the newspaper, and for some reason I felt I needed to buy a ticket.” F Maybe it was because his almost 15-year-old kitchen was dated, maybe it was because he’d been to Home Depot to look at countertops three weeks earlier, or maybe it was because the contest spoke to him as a father.

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LEFT: Broken beer bottles sparkle beneath the polished surface of the custom concrete countertops.

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The money Kuehneman spent on his entry ticket for the contest went to The Cure Starts Now, a non-profit organization devoted to finding a cure for pediatric brain cancer. The organization was conceived by the courage and faith Elena Desserich, Keith and Brooke Desserich’s oldest daughter, displayed while she battled the disease.

After Elena passed away, the Desserich family wanted to personally contribute to the organization that started because of their daughter. “We found ourselves asking what we could do personally to help raise money for The Cure Starts Now,” Desserich explains about coming up with the idea for the kitchen makeover. “There are huge companies that support the organization. Graeter’s has an ice cream named after Elena, and it’s sold nationwide at

Kroger. I wanted to feel like I was contributing personally. I have a remodeling business, so we decided to have a drawing for a free kitchen makeover.”

Elena’s kitchen Desserich owns Restoraid, a family business that began as a disaster restoration company but soon grew to include remodeling when clients starting calling the crew to come back into their homes for more planned projects.

Desserich and his uncle, Douglas, paid for Kuehneman’s kitchen renovation out of pocket even though the housing market plummeted during the planning and implementation of the fundraiser.

“A lot of companies had to back out due to economic times, but we knew this was something we had to do,” Desserich says.

“It was our way of honoring the charity that Elena started.”

Desserich clarifies that a few companies were able to stay on and see the project to the end. For example, Patterned Concrete donated all of the material and labor to build and install the custom, concrete countertops. “I cannot give them enough accolades,” Desserich says. “The countertops actually have broken beer bottles embedded in them, which is what Thom wanted. They can create anything with concrete.”

The team at Restoraid worked diligently to bring Kuehneman’s kitchen in on budget, but in the end Desserich says the kitchen cost about $36,000. “It was a challenge as to how many things we could fit in the kitchen on budget,” he explains. “It could not have gone to

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“I installed one side, and they installed the other,” Kuehneman says of his travertine tile backsplash. “As the crew was hanging the cabinets, I was painting. It was definitely a team effort.”

ABOVE: The lyptus wood cabinets bring more warmth and depth to the kitchen and pop against the new light finish of the hardwood flooring.

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Kitchen designer: Keith Desserich; Contractor: Restoraid Remodeling and Design; Cabinetry: Showplace Wood Cabinetry; Countertops: Patterned Concrete of Cincinnati

Keith and Brooke Desserich’s oldest daughter Elena was diagnosed with pediatric brain cancer at the tender age of six. In her final days, Elena inspired her community to rally together to find a cure not just for pediatric brain cancer, but all cancers.

Thus, The Cure Starts Now was conceived.

“We didn’t want to do it,” Keith Desserich explains of initial attempts from family and friends to start an organization. “A bunch of people were doing fundraisers to raise money for us, and we just wanted to give the proceeds to hospitals for research. But the hospitals wouldn’t take money strictly for research. They said it would go into a general fund. I didn’t want to see Elena’s memory used to buy benches or landscaping. I wanted it to help find a cure.”

On one of Desserich’s many sleepless nights during Elena’s battle, he couldn’t stop thinking that, if parents still had to hear that their children only had a ten percent chance of survival, standard cancer research must be missing something. So, he called Elena’s doctor and was shocked when the doctor essentially agreed. The next day, Desserich’s daily journal entry was titled "The Cure Starts Now." Three months after they lost Elena, the Desserich family launched their cause under that title.

Desserich is amazed at how rapidly the organization is growing. Seventeen chapters have opened in the last six months across the country. They have even reached international status with a chapter in Australia. “I believe we’ll be in 40 states by the end of 2010,” he adds.

The Desserichs recently released a book titled, Notes Left Behind. Written for their younger daughter as a memory of the sister she lost, the book chronicles Elena’s struggle with cancer, the inspirational messages and artwork she left behind, and the spirit she continues to shine on the world.

For more information about Elena, The Cure Starts Now and Notes Left Behind, visit www.thecurestartsnow.org.

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The Giving House presented by M/I Homes is part of the Eco-Series home collection and features four bedrooms, 2½ baths and is approximately 2207 square feet. This open floor plan offers fluidity between the eat-in kitchen and family room for easy entertaining. The flex, retreat and bonus rooms make it easy to enjoy hobbies and spend time with friends and family. The home was designed with efficient, livable spaces and wired for effortless connectivity. Every Eco-Series home is 100 percent energy star qualified saving you up to 30 percent on your energy costs.

Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein, M/I Homes is dedicated to building homes of uncompromising quality, superior design and enduring value. In simple terms, we care about our homebuyers. We approach the sale and construction of each M/I home as if it were our new home. If a problem arises, we ask ourselves, “Would I be satisfied if this were my new home?” We instill this "we care philosophy" in all of our people and demonstrate it through every stage of the homebuilding process. With each new home we attempt to strengthen this important bond of trust that unites us with our homebuyers. In doing so, we affirm there is no greater asset than a satisfied homeowner.

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second floor M/I Goes Green

This home is 100% Energy Star certified-foundation to rooftop.

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Tour the fully upgraded Worthington by Maronda Homes. It offers 4 bedrooms, 31/2 bathrooms in over 2,700 square feet of finished space available from $176,485. This attractive home features a relaxing front porch and a partial brick front in addition to many upgrades inside.

See for yourself the spectacularly upgraded kitchen and deluxe master bedroom with bonus room. Explore the walk-out finished lower level, which offers an entertainment area, kitchenette, full bathroom and storage room. Ask about building the Worthington in 17 locations starting in the $160s.

With Maronda you get a quality home for a fantastic price. Built with over 35 years of experience, Maronda Homes are Energy Star Rated for energy savings. They include 95% efficient furnaces, upgraded insulation, and low E windows.

Maronda builds with trusted brands such as Price Maronda Goes Green Pfister, Owens Corning, GE, Merillat and Shaw.

Maronda Homes provides unparalleled value in 17 Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky A 95% energy locations, starting in the $120s to $220s with efficient furnace 1,300 to 3,900 square feet, excluding lower lowers utility bills levels. We are known for incredible prices per up to 20%. square foot. Visit www.maronda.com to view locations and home designs today.

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Air Conditioning / Heating Phoenix Heating and Cooling 859-371-9276

Framing Contractor Professional Framing 513-615-3765

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Redwood | 4717 Hassman Court | 2,871 sq. ft.

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Redwood, presented by Maple Street Homes features 2,871 square feet of living space. This gracious, open living design features four bedrooms and 21/2 baths as included features. The plan boasts space for everyone; bonus entertaining areas on the second floor, a first-floor office, and formal open living and dining areas. Open family gathering and kitchen areas make it an ideal home for those seeking livable space. With a sales price of about $239,000, the Redwood has an ironic distinction; it is the largest home design in CiTiRAMA®, yet it is the most affordable.

Henry Fischer and The Fischer Group team set forth in the year 2000 to create a new value standard for new homebuyers. Maple Street Homes are designed to deliver to the market the “big dream” of a new home at the “right price”, always focusing on creating the best value per square foot of any new home available to the public. Style, quality, and livability are also central to the plans offered by Maple Street Homes, and of the more than twenty plans available, none exemplify this commitment better than the “Redwood.”

Logon to maplestreethomes.com for floor plans and directions to more than 25 Greater Cincinnati locations.

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Landscape features drought-tolerant plants to reduce irrigation.

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Serve up a hit at your next picnic or barbecue

By Christina Kleiner The old saying “Your eyes were bigger than your stomach” goes hand-in-hand with summer picnics, potlucks and barbecues. With so many choices, it’s hard not to pile a little bit of everything on your plate. If you are looking for the perfect recipe, whether you’re assigned to bring an appetizer, a fresh salad or a main dish, we have you covered with these long-time favorites, each with a twist. continued >

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4 large portobello mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed 1 8-ounce package frozen spinach artichoke dip, thawed 1 large yellow onion, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces goat cheese, sliced ¼ cup Italian blend shredded cheese 4 sprigs fresh thyme, stems removed Salt and pepper to season Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onion slices in one tablespoon of oil on medium-high heat until well caramelized and very tender, about 20 minutes. Set aside.

Brush mushroom caps with olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill stem-side down for about 5 minutes. Take off heat.

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Heirloom TomaTo and BurraTa CHeese salad 4 large heirloom tomatoes or 4 to 5 large plum tomatoes Fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¼ cup torn fresh basil leaves ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 (2.5 ounces each) Burrata or fresh mozzarella cheese rounds Whole basil leaves Cut tomatoes into wedges and place in large bowl. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper. Crush oregano between palms to release flavor; add to tomatoes. Add basil and olive oil; mix well. Let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Place 1 Burrata cheese round in center of each plate. Fan tomatoes around cheese, dividing equally. Drizzle with dressing from bowl. Garnish with additional basil leaves and serve. Makes 4 servings.

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Season burger with Southwest Chipotle Seasoning or your favorite blend. Grill burger until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Slice bun in half and toast on grill.

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You can’t go into a furniture store, kitchen design firm or home improvement store without hearing that word. It has become a way of life, a way for the people of today to preserve Earth for the people of tomorrow, and it is something home builders and homeowners can’t ignore. ● Many home builders around the nation have adopted guidelines to help them create environmentally friendly homes. The townhouse featured, recently built in Richmond, Virginia, is part of one green building initiative called EarthCraft House. Created in 1999 by the Greater Atlanta (Georgia) Home Builders Association, EarthCraft House, which is now available to builders in seven states, is a program aimed to create healthy homes that reduce energy consumption and protect the environment. ● To give you an idea of what makes this town home green, we’re taking you on a tour of each living space to highlight the energy efficient products used, and we’re offering tips on how you can incorporate some of these ideas into your own home. continued >

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2 Planted with sedum, the green roof retains 80% of annual rainfall, virtually eliminating storm water runoff.

Hire a Home energy auditor A Home Energy Auditor uses a variety of techniques and equipment, such as infrared cameras to detect areas where there is missing insulation, to determine the energy efficiency of your home. After the auditor tests your house he or she will give you a checklist of all of the steps you can take to make your home more energy efficient. â&#x2014;? To find an auditor, contact your utility company to see if they offer free or discounted energy audits to customers. Otherwise, to find an energy rater in your area go to www.energystar.gov.

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Seal air ductS As much as 30% of the air used to heat and cool a typical home is lost into the atmosphere due to leaking duct work. Even though ducts are often concealed in walls, ceilings or attics, there are steps you can take to seal them. Air leaks can be sealed with mastic sealant or metal tape. It is also important to make sure that the connections at vents and registers are sealed where they meet the floors and walls.

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1 The 90% energy efficient fireplace features a surround comprised of recycled glass.

2 The bamboo and red oak floors were produced within 500 miles of the home, making them environmentally friendly by eliminating high shipping costs and fuel usage.

Insulate your attIc Since heat rises and your roof bakes in the sun during hot afternoons, making sure your attic is properly insulated can improve the energy efficiency of your home. To determine if you need to add insulation to your attic, look in an area where you can easily see the joists. If the insulation is just level with or below the joists experts advise adding just enough to cover the joists. continued >

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Replace light bulbs and fixtuRes The Energy Star program states that if every American home replaced the five most used light fixtures or bulbs with products that have earned the Energy Star rating, the nation would save almost eight billion dollars in energy costs each year. Energy Star qualified light fixtures and bulbs use about 75% less energy than traditional lighting. A big bonus is that they last up to ten times longer.

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The 2010 AIA Cincinnati/CORAwards The American Institute of Architects and Congress of Residential Architecture announce the recipients of our second annual Residential Design Awards.

All of the award-winning homes highlighted on these pages have one thing in common—an architect who used creativity, problem solving skills, and expertise in building systems to create a remarkable place to live.

It’s a common misconception that architects only design public buildings such as office buildings, and schools. As these projects illustrate, this is hardly the case. Many architects specialize in residential design, providing design services for projects ranging from a new custom home to a kitchen or basement remodeling.

Residential architects come in all shapes and sizes.

Some prefer clean, modern lines, while others favor more traditional styles. Most are proficient in a range of styles, responding to the wishes of each client, or the character of the home or neighborhood. Many architects have a high degree of expertise in green design, while others have considerable experience addressing the specific needs of older adults and aging-in-place. In general, you will find that architects are broadly knowledgeable, willing to listen to your needs, and eager to develop a solution that’s uniquely tailored for you.

finding an architect that’s right for you A great place to start is the listing of residential architects featured in this publication. Check out the firms’ websites and ask acquaintances if they are familiar with them. Ask homebuilders or remodeling contractors for recommendations, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for yard signs in your neighborhood. Nothing shows off an architect’s work better than the real thing.

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Tilsley + Associates Architects, LLC Owing much of its inspiration to early European modernist design, this Sycamore Township home is a beautiful exploration of light and space. The home restricts the window openings facing the street but opens up to the wooded back yard with large expanses of glass. (See photo on front cover.) The horizontal roof planes appear to hover over the home, giving the home a sense of relaxation and allowing natural light to flood the interiors.

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McConnell & Ewing Architects, Inc. Stone clad supports, stained cedar siding, and broad expanses of glass complement this homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural setting in Greendale, Indiana. The main living space, perched over a cascading brooklet, offers views of the wildlife attracted to a nearby pond and the wooded hillsides beyond.

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RWA Architects, Inc. This southeast Indiana weekend retreat comfortably accommodates up to eighteen in its rustic interior, making it the perfect setting for large family gatherings. Built-in bunk beds flanking the window dormer recall a simpler time.

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Muller Architects, Inc. The oversized fireplace and roof overhangs of this cabin in Laurel, Indiana capture the essence of shelter. A geothermal heat pump system marries modern technology with the romance of the frontier.

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Addition/Remodel Merit Award

drawing dept Clean lines, a simple palette of materials, ample natural light, and an open plan transformed this formerly claustrophobic kitchen into the social hub of the home.

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Addition/Remodel Honorable Mention

Beck Architecture, Inc. This overhaul of a log ranch house in Jackson Hole, Wyoming expanded and reconfigured the window openings to better frame the views of the Grand Teton Mountains.

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Beck Architecture, Inc. Designed to accommodate guests and showcase the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract expressionist art collection, this contemporary interior is found in a historic, brick carriage house in Covington, Kentucky.

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Addition/Remodel Honorable Mention

Cynthia Williams Architect A cavernous great room in this Amberley Village home was reduced in size and scale to make the space more comfortable. Motorized shades drop from integrated window pockets for privacy and sun control.

Ryan Duebber Architect, LLC The utilitarian basement of this 1923 Cincinnati home was skillfully transformed into a stylish entertaining space on a very tight budget.

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Residential Interior Merit Award

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Kurt Platte Architects, LLC The Lofts of Mottainai creatively redeveloped two condemned brick buildings in Over-the-Rhine. The eight-unit project achieved LEED Silver certification by utilizing materials made from recycled content or renewable resources.

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Exterior Environment or Structure Honor Award

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2010 CORAwards Directory Abacus Design Group, LLC O www.abacusdesigngroup.com 513-489-3200 Arcanum Architecture, LLC O www.arcanumarchitects.com 513-271-9070 Architects Plus, Inc. O www.architectsplus.com 513-984-1070 Beck Architecture, Inc. O www.beckarchitects.com 513-721-2648 CR architecture + design O www.cr-architects.com 513-721-8080

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Michael Hamilton Architects The sophisticated façade of the 26-unit Towne Square Lofts in Blue Ash reduces the structure’s apparent size to better suit its surroundings. Innovative unit plans offer a variety of living options.

Additional resources: American Institute of Architects (AIA) www.aia.org/value Congress of Residential Architecture (CORA) www.corarchitecture.org US Green Building Council (USGBC) www.greenhomeguide.com

To find out more about these award-winning designs including the complete project team, go to www.aiacincinnati.org and click on “Design”

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Whether it be a stroll through a public park or an hour tending to a backyard flower bed, the benefits of gardens and landscapes are obvious. The flowers seem to possess the hidden power to carry us away to a whimsical, magical place where life is easier. F Tucking a piece of garden statuary into the blooms of a flower or the shade of a tree is like hiding an Easter egg for a child to find with amazement. Garden statues are angelic touches of personality that pop against the rainbow of colors naturally found in any of Mother Nature’s cozy beds.

Happy hunting While it might seem easy to visit the local garden center and select any statue for your space, experts advise developing a plan before your purchase. Here are some quick tips to remember.

Peter C. Cilio, creative director of fine garden accessories for Campania International, says the most important consideration is the overall style of your home and garden. “Whether you have an urban, contemporary or country garden, the statuary you select should be compatible with the style and feeling of your house and garden.”

Another important component of the selection process is sizing.

Tres Fromme, planning and design specialist with Mesa Design Group in Dallas, suggests cutting a piece of statuary out of cardboard and placing it in different locations throughout your garden.

“This will help you get a feel for where the piece looks its best. It will also give you some time to think about why you want to add an ornament to your garden setting.”

Less is more according to Fromme. “One well-suited piece will create a presence and a focal point, introducing harmony rather than chaos into the garden.”

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Angels are seen as guardians that watch over us from above. They have a protective nature and watch over the plants and flowers in the garden.

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The Savannah Bird Girl statue shows the variety available in statuary of children.

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