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CONTENTS<br />
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CONTENTS<br />
SEPTEMBER <strong>2021</strong><br />
COLUMBUS<br />
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REMODELING<br />
18 SWEPT AWAY BY THE VIEW<br />
Riverfront home undergoes a dramatic restoration<br />
67 NARI HOME IMPROVEMENT TOUR<br />
A guide to a showcase of newly remodeled homes<br />
INTERIOR DESIGN<br />
55 LAYING THE GROUNDWORK<br />
Tips on where to start when choosing an area rug<br />
IT’S TIME TO TALK<br />
40 SIDE TABLES<br />
Give your sofa or chair a sassy sidekick<br />
38 MEET AND GREET JIM DEEN<br />
Advantages of hiring a design-build firm<br />
KITCHEN<br />
30 SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING BLUE<br />
Cool kitchen build focuses on elevated functionality<br />
64 AN INSIDE LOOK<br />
Follow the stages of a kitchen renovation<br />
FURNISHINGS<br />
83 TOUCHLESS TECHNOLOGY<br />
Hands-free options with healthy home benefits<br />
DEPARTMENTS<br />
14 FRESH FINDS<br />
It’s time to set the table again<br />
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EDITOR’S<br />
NOTE<br />
The extra<br />
dishwasher…<br />
makes our lives<br />
so much easier.<br />
Some things are worth the splurge.<br />
For some of us that might mean a pair of designer shoes for an evening out, a<br />
pint of gourmet ice cream for an evening in, or perhaps a shiny car or dream<br />
vacation. But for the three homeowners we feature in this issue of Housetrends,<br />
that splurge became clear to them as they were remodeling or building their<br />
home.<br />
With an artist’s eye, Pattie Byron carefully chose distinctive light fixtures<br />
to add a modern touch—while honoring the history—in every room of her<br />
170-year-old home.<br />
Linda Blevins says she fell in love the Crystalize quartzite the moment she<br />
saw it and quickly decided it was worth going over budget to get the countertop<br />
she wanted.<br />
When asked about her favorite feature in her glamorous new kitchen, Faye<br />
Eidi says it’s the two dishwashers. She entertains frequently and says being able<br />
to rotate between clean and dirty dishes is a major plus.<br />
We invite you to take a look at these three homes featured inside, along with<br />
tips on how to select an area rug, and information on hands-free technology.<br />
We try to bring you ideas and items that are worth the splurge in every issue<br />
of Housetrends. But we’d like to hear from you on that subject.<br />
What item in your house would you say was worth the splurge? We invite you<br />
to share it with us at: publishers@housetrends.com.<br />
Thanks for reading.<br />
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EDITOR<br />
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Swept Away<br />
BY THE VIEW<br />
Riverfront home undergoes a dramatic restoration<br />
BY KAREN BRADNER | PHOTOS BY GREG GRUPENHOF<br />
Downsizing is not the first word that is called to mind when one steps inside<br />
a totally reimagined home in Covington’s Licking Riverside Historic District.<br />
The Italianate treasure, originally dubbed the “Skiff House” when it was built<br />
in 1850, oozes glamour from every room. Twelve-foot ceilings set a dramatic<br />
stage throughout most of the first floor, and even taller, 14-foot ceilings grace the<br />
second floor. Between the main house and a newly constructed carriage house,<br />
there are four bedrooms, two studies, four full baths and plenty of indoor and<br />
outdoor entertaining space.<br />
But few of those details came in to play when Mark and Pattie Byron decided to downsize a<br />
bit earlier than expected.<br />
“It was the view,” Pattie says. “Mark and I were driving around on a Sunday and saw the<br />
for sale sign. We weren’t planning on moving right away, but we knew another house on this<br />
street might not come available for another 30 years.”<br />
The “street” was Riverside Drive, a coveted location in Covington, which boasts sweeping<br />
views of the river and the Cincinnati skyline.<br />
Having raised seven children between them, the couple was ready to move from their large<br />
suburban home in Liberty Township to a slightly smaller home closer to downtown. They fell in<br />
love with the Covington neighborhood that is lush and green yet steps away from the city. The<br />
walkability factor played a huge role in their decision making as well. ➻<br />
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Leap of faith<br />
Until recently, the structure was subdivided<br />
as a four-family rental and<br />
was owned by architect John Becker<br />
and his family. When the decision<br />
was made to restore the home to a<br />
single-family residence, Becker called<br />
upon the talents of James and Rob<br />
Kennedy at Legacy Custom Builders.<br />
The plan was to preserve as much<br />
of the character of the home as possible,<br />
while adding 21st century conveniences.<br />
“We’ve been adding on to and<br />
remodeling older homes for 20 years,”<br />
James says. “This without a doubt<br />
was the biggest complete start-tofinish<br />
job we’ve done. It was a complete<br />
gut—taking it from what it was<br />
to what it is. It was logistically crazy.”<br />
Kennedy goes on to explain that<br />
all the non-loadbearing walls which<br />
divided the four separate apartments—with<br />
four separate kitchens—were<br />
removed. Several structural<br />
issues, including crumbling<br />
stone walls, were addressed as well.<br />
During the process, some gems were<br />
discovered.<br />
“Every time you opened up a wall<br />
it was something new,” James says.<br />
“Sometimes that meant going back<br />
and starting from scratch with the<br />
framing…taking a little detour.”<br />
One example is the 10-foot-tall<br />
pocket doors that stand between the<br />
great room and parlor. While opening<br />
up a solid wall that separated the two<br />
rooms, the Legacy team discovered<br />
massive pine doors hidden within the<br />
wall. There was even a water mark<br />
on the doors about 30 inches off<br />
the floor, from the Ohio River flood<br />
of 1937. The doors were completely<br />
restored and painted to match the<br />
refreshed interior woodwork.<br />
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1 Pocket doors were discovered hidden within a solid wall leading<br />
to what is now the parlor. 2 The original pocket doors, now<br />
with fresh paint and new trim, tuck out of the way for an easy<br />
flow between the parlor and living room. The botanical artwork<br />
over the sofa is by Josie Gearhart 3 The home’s six fireplaces<br />
originally burned coal, then wood, and later were inoperable.<br />
Two of them are now functional, and a third is slated to be<br />
restored in the near future. 4 This is the original structure,<br />
before a carriage house, with a garage space on each end and<br />
an upstairs apartment with an open-air deck was added. 5 This<br />
support beneath the first floor was one of the many structural<br />
issues remodelers found while renovating the home.<br />
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Dream team<br />
Once the old walls were removed and new walls were placed per Becker’s vision, the<br />
architect and remodelers decided it was time to put the home on the market. “We<br />
thought this property deserved to have someone who would be living here make the<br />
finish decisions,” James says.<br />
So, when the Byrons first toured the home, it was mid-demolition. “They were starting<br />
to put up walls, but there were no floors,” Pattie says. “Legacy was already on board<br />
as the contractor. That was great luck. I can’t say enough about them. Their craftsmanship<br />
is what made this house.”<br />
The architect and remodeler got lucky as well. Pattie, who is an artist specializing in<br />
metal sculpture, has a keen eye for interior design and was well-equipped to take hold<br />
of the design reins.<br />
“Once they realized that I was going to take this project and run with it—and that<br />
this was going to be fun—they let me do my thing,” Pattie says. "We really played off<br />
each other well.”<br />
Pattie’s touch is seen in the striking lighting fixtures found throughout the home.<br />
While each fixture is distinctly different, the artist points out that they “speak” with<br />
each other. For example, starburst lights inside the island pendants give a nod to the<br />
starburst design of the light over the dining table. Other fixtures complement each<br />
other via color and material. But each one sets the stage beautifully for the room it<br />
is in. “I wanted the lighting to be fantastic so that it drew your eyes up,” she says. “I<br />
wanted to honor the history of the house while adding a modern touch.”<br />
Several brick walls, fireplaces and ceiling beams were uncovered during the demolition<br />
as well. While there was some consideration for covering them up to give the<br />
place a more modern aesthetic, but Pattie pushed to keep them exposed, wanting the<br />
“bones” of the home to talk.<br />
“I love that we have the best of both worlds,” she says. “We have all this historic character<br />
with a new roof, heating, air conditioning, windows, plumbing and electricity. It’s<br />
like living in a new house.”<br />
1 Pattie’s dubbed this sitting<br />
room off the master bedroom<br />
as her “snug,” which is a type<br />
of room often found in Irish<br />
pubs. 2 The walls in the parlor<br />
are painted a deep, but<br />
warm gray. 3 A corner tub<br />
in the master bath provides<br />
privacy for the bather, along<br />
with a picturesque view of Mt.<br />
Adams. 4 The landscape painting<br />
over the bed in the master<br />
suite is by Josie Gearhart. 5<br />
Landscapers installed a paver<br />
front seating area and sidewalk<br />
directing guests to their preferred<br />
front door. The door on<br />
the right opens to the parlor.<br />
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Food for the soul<br />
One of Mark’s favorite places to hang out is the kitchen. He doesn’t particularly like to cook, but he<br />
loves that this is the space where everyone gathers. The island was designed to accommodate a crowd.<br />
“This house is very social,” he says.<br />
And yes, both Mark and Pattie admit that they love to entertain. “We have big parties,” Pattie says.<br />
“We are known for them.”<br />
But when it’s just the two of them, the couple can be found relaxing with their two Shiloh Shepherds<br />
in their private courtyard that is located between the main house and the carriage house. The only<br />
sizeable television in the residence is in the lower level of the carriage house. Mark often hangs out<br />
here with his dogs, occasionally traipsing across the courtyard in through the French doors off the<br />
kitchen for a snack.<br />
When it comes to picking her favorite room, Pattie says, “I can’t answer that. I bounce around all of<br />
the time. It depends on my mood and the weather.” But she admits that the parlor “is delicious when<br />
it’s raining and the doors are closed. It’s incredibly cozy.”<br />
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1 The kitchen is designed for entertaining, with an oversized island and an open floor plan<br />
that flows from the dining area through to the courtyard. 2 The original staircase was too<br />
narrow and not up to code. 3 A new staircase was added, keeping within the historical<br />
integrity of the home. 4 Much of the art in the home is by artists who, like Pattie, work<br />
from studio space in the Pendleton Art Center in downtown Cincinnati. Botanical on left<br />
by Josie Gearhart. Abstract on right by Paula Wiggins.<br />
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Deliberate design<br />
Not much furniture made it from the<br />
Byrons’ suburban home to this new<br />
enclave. Pattie has carefully chosen<br />
each new item with a purpose in mind.<br />
“Every piece is arranged to access conversation<br />
or the view,” she says.<br />
The view is equally important on<br />
the second floor where the couple’s<br />
master suite and studies are located.<br />
A sumptuous master bedroom leads<br />
to a dazzling master bath with those<br />
14-foot ceilings. An eye-catching<br />
chandelier and a soaking tub angled<br />
in the corner provide for a perfect<br />
glimpse of the spire of the Church of<br />
the Immaculata in Mt. Adams, which<br />
is a strong focal point after dusk.<br />
“At night this place is just off the<br />
hook,” Pattie says.<br />
After all, it really is all about the<br />
view. Each window facing north<br />
frames a prized slice of the Cincinnati<br />
skyline, whether it be the Reds’ stadium<br />
or the Great American Tower.<br />
Barges and pleasure boats pass by<br />
at regular intervals and couples, and<br />
families stroll along the street or in<br />
the park next door. The Byrons say<br />
there can be as many as five wedding<br />
parties a day gathering for photographs<br />
along the river in front of<br />
their home.<br />
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To allow the couple to enjoy the<br />
activity going on out their front<br />
door, the Byrons enlisted the help of<br />
Lichtenberg Landscaping, the firm<br />
responsible for creating the inner<br />
courtyard. Lichtenberg leveled the<br />
sloped front yard and built a paver<br />
walkway and patio to allow for riverside<br />
seating. The hardscape and plant<br />
materials were designed to draw visitors<br />
to the main front door, rather<br />
than the secondary door on the parlor<br />
side of the home. The home’s one<br />
small patch of grass is found here, and<br />
the owners cut it with a weedwacker.<br />
Family friend and gardener Rebecca<br />
Sheets helps with maintenance and<br />
adds splashes of seasonal color.<br />
Work was completed and the<br />
couple moved into their new home<br />
in October of 2020. While cooler<br />
months and Covid restrictions kept<br />
them inside for a few months, once<br />
late spring arrived the couple took to<br />
the streets. Mark walks across the<br />
suspension bridge to Reds’ games and<br />
Pattie, an avid runner, has a favorite<br />
route that crosses one bridge into<br />
Cincinnati and another back through<br />
Newport. Both of them look forward<br />
to evening strolls to local restaurants<br />
and walking the cobblestone streets<br />
learning more about the history and<br />
flavor of this neighborhood they now<br />
call home.<br />
1 The walls from the house and carriage<br />
house, along with heavy shrubbery<br />
and trees, surround the courtyard<br />
and keep it feeling secluded and<br />
private. 2 The main dining area is<br />
open to the kitchen space and offers a<br />
view of the park next door.<br />
RESOURCES<br />
Architect: John Becker, Becker Architecture; Builder: Legacy Custom Builders;<br />
Landscape designer: Lichtenberg Landscaping; Kitchen design and cabinetry:<br />
Auer Kitchens; Appliances in main house: Keidel Supply; Appliances in carriage<br />
house: Custom Distributors, Inc.; Bath vanities: Restoration Hardware; Parlor<br />
chairs: Bova; Parlor rug: The Rug Gallery; Gardener: Rebecca Sheets; Window<br />
treatments: Shades of Distinction; Windows and doors: Pella Windows & Doors;<br />
Fireplace restoration: Bromwell’s; Ironwork: Stewart Iron Works<br />
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There’s plenty of space to sit and eat, thanks to the islands and a nearby table that accommodates eight.
SOMETHING NEW<br />
Something<br />
Blue<br />
Cool kitchen build focuses<br />
on elevated functionality<br />
BY SYDNE SANTO | PHOTOS BY JENNIFER SCHAAF<br />
All new homes offer a certain amount of<br />
excitement and allure, but this Ohio home<br />
and its kitchen are second to none. With<br />
two islands, two dishwashers, and two<br />
ovens, it is clear that bigger is better for<br />
this family of five. ➻<br />
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Fancy functionality<br />
Homeowner Faye Eidi and her family designed their home with a single idea in<br />
mind: to bring people together. And, with three children, a family dog, and an<br />
open-door policy for family and friends, the Eidi family wanted their kitchen to<br />
be the focal point of their home. “Like most families, the kitchen is the center<br />
of the home where everybody gathers,” Faye says. “We wanted to design our<br />
home around that.”<br />
Luckily for the Eidi family, Jim Deen, of Kitchen Kraft, was ready to utilize<br />
his creative mind on another Eidi family kitchen. The <strong>Columbus</strong>-based kitchen<br />
remodeler had worked with the family on their past homes and was looking<br />
forward to creating a layout and design that would fit the family’s busy lifestyle.<br />
“I’m always excited to work with Faye and her family,” says Deen. “We’ve built<br />
a really strong working relationship over the years, so the family trusts me to<br />
assist with the layout and design of the kitchen to build something they love.”<br />
And build they would. Because this was a construction for a new home,<br />
the opportunities for increased functionality were endless. The first step was<br />
revisiting the existing blueprints to maximize the space available in the kitchen.<br />
With an emphasis on tasteful architecture, Deen and the family were able to<br />
establish a layout that touched on all their kitchen needs.<br />
When asked about the best part of the kitchen, the answer for Faye was<br />
easy. “The two dishwashers. There’s something so nice about having the extra<br />
dishwasher and having room to rotate through our clean and dirty dishes,” Faye<br />
says with a laugh. “It makes our lives so much easier."<br />
Deen is in full agreement. He believes that a full kitchen is a happy one,<br />
especially when it comes to utilizing appliances. “I always recommend two<br />
dishwashers if the kitchen has enough room,” Deen explains. “Functionally, it<br />
is such an improvement in the kitchen, especially when you plan on hosting or<br />
entertaining.”<br />
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Twice the islands = twice the fun<br />
Having two islands was an exciting perk of the layout reconfiguration. Faye<br />
explained that even before her family built this home, the kitchen was always<br />
the most popular room of the house. Given the everyday visitors she entertains,<br />
Faye and her family needed a little more space than usual.<br />
One island is reserved for cooking and serving, while the other is dedicated<br />
to guests. Faye opted for quartzite countertops throughout her kitchen because<br />
its durability supports her love of cooking and her family’s never-ending kitchen<br />
buffets. “When we have people over, we usually serve food buffet-style,” Faye<br />
says. “People can come and help themselves whenever they’re hungry.” ➻<br />
1 While the kitchen’s color scheme is<br />
classic and timeless, eight bar stools—<br />
four on each island—add a welcome<br />
burst of color. 2 Two islands, two<br />
sinks, two ovens, and two dishwashers<br />
make this kitchen an excellent space<br />
for entertaining.<br />
housetrends magazine <strong>2021</strong> 33
Bigger is better<br />
With a kitchen of this grandeur, an equally exciting set of appliances was<br />
needed. The solution? Unique spacing and extra-large appliances.<br />
Unlike most homes, the fridge and freezer live on opposite sides of the<br />
kitchen. “We designed it to have a 36-inch refrigerator and a 36-inch freezer<br />
that aren’t side by side,” explains Deen. “They were paneled to match the cabinetry<br />
and put at different ends of the kitchen to look like armoires.”<br />
An additional plus: the range that separates the fridge and freezer. At 60<br />
inches, the range is a centerpiece in the kitchen (as opposed to the traditional<br />
48 inches homeowners have come to expect). It has become a necessity for<br />
the numerous meals she curates weekly, from fettuccini alfredo to Mexican<br />
lasagna.<br />
One word to describe this kitchen? “Epic,” states Deen. “This kitchen is one<br />
of the best I’ve seen. Between the islands and the appliances, the opportunities<br />
for use are endless. It’s absolutely epic.”<br />
Beautiful hues of blue<br />
The kitchen itself is dressed in trendy whites and neutrals, but the eye-catching<br />
blue stands out. Faye says the missing piece from the kitchen was “bright<br />
watercolors. We needed something that caught the eye no matter where you<br />
were.” This blue accent was carried throughout the kitchen configuration, from<br />
the seating to the cabinetry in the laundry room. “[The blue] is so beautiful<br />
when the sun comes in through the windows,” adds Faye. ➻<br />
This spacious laundry room picks up the shades of blue found nearby in the kitchen.<br />
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The kitchen was designed to take advantage<br />
of the home's architectural elements.<br />
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Building a home to grow in<br />
It takes a village to build a home from its conception,<br />
and the Eidi family proved to be no different.<br />
Between Faye’s initial vision and Deen’s<br />
expertise, the final kitchen offers every amenity<br />
and comfort the family could have dreamed of.<br />
It is a kitchen that the Eidi family can continue<br />
to grow in, and experience many more years of<br />
gathering and enjoyment.<br />
“We love entertaining and having friends and<br />
family over. Over the years, we’ve turned into<br />
the hang-out house,” says Faye. “People come<br />
in and can spread out. They sit, they eat, they<br />
laugh—they feel welcome in our home.”<br />
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1 A backsplash made of rectangular<br />
marble tile, in earthy tones, adds to<br />
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light fixtures add a bit of bling over<br />
each of the islands.<br />
RESOURCES<br />
Designer: Jim Deen, Kitchen Kraft; Cabinetry: Grabill Custom Cabinetry; Flooring:<br />
24 x 48 porcelain tiles; Countertops: quartzite; Backsplash: marble; Appliances:<br />
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meet<br />
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Senior designer and co-owner<br />
of Kitchen Kraft & Dream Bath<br />
Q Tell us about your experience in the kitchen<br />
and bath design/build field.<br />
A I started this business in 1999 with my partner Chris<br />
Spade. I love everything about my job, but the best part is<br />
visiting the home after the project is complete and seeing<br />
how excited the homeowners are about the outcome.<br />
They often tell me their lives have been changed by our<br />
work. That makes me feel a bit like an artist.<br />
Q What are the advantages of hiring a design/<br />
build firm?<br />
A There are three levels when it comes to remodeling:<br />
• General contractor<br />
• Remodeling company<br />
• Design/build firm<br />
All three are completely different from one another. It’s<br />
a different experience. The process is different. And the<br />
expectations are different.<br />
General contractor<br />
This could be your least expensive option, but as the<br />
homeowner, you are responsible for the design and<br />
selections. This option often comes with surprises requiring<br />
change orders which result in additional cost. If your<br />
remodel is very simple, for example, you are taking a toilet<br />
and vanity out and putting new ones in the exact same<br />
position, you don’t need a design/build firm. A contractor<br />
can handle this level of work.<br />
Remodeling company<br />
A remodeler will be more involved with the process,<br />
they might have a designer on board to come up with a<br />
layout and select products and finishes. But, unless they are<br />
specially trained, any structural reconfigurations will likely be<br />
beyond their expertise.<br />
Design/build firm<br />
With a design/build firm, the majority of time is spent before<br />
the project gets underway. There’s an entire team on<br />
staff—ranging from designers, contractors, CAD designers,<br />
service technicians, project managers, and even a project<br />
engineer. This team works together to plan the minutiae.<br />
If walls need to be taken down, soffits removed, windows<br />
placed differently, we get that all figured out before we begin<br />
any work on site. Everything can be priced out. The client<br />
knows the exact design, process, timetable and budget to<br />
the penny. There are no surprises thanks to spending all that<br />
time and energy up front in the planning stage.<br />
Once everything has been triple checked, we order<br />
everything. We accept all deliveries in our warehouse. We<br />
inventory everything and inspect for accuracy, damage,<br />
quantity, color. Once we have all the components, we get<br />
the project scheduled. The entire project is delivered in one<br />
delivery and staged from the homeowner’s garage. There’s<br />
no waiting. Once we start the project it usually only takes six<br />
to eight weeks from start to finish.<br />
Q Is it more expensive to hire a design/build firm?<br />
A Yes. You are paying for all that experience—a strong<br />
design, a showroom to help visualize your outcome, up<br />
front planning time and a project manager who is on the<br />
job every day, overseeing the work and answering any<br />
questions the homeowner may have.<br />
Initially it may seem like you are saving money by using a<br />
contractor or remodeler, but before you go that route, you<br />
should ask them if they supply plans and designs, and a firm<br />
budget before giving them a deposit. Quite often, due to<br />
a lack of planning, you’ll get charged for change order after<br />
change order. In the end, you may end up spending more<br />
than if you started with a design/build firm.<br />
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BY SARAH J. DILLS | PHOTOS BY DAWN M. SMITH<br />
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The new, open floor plan allows the cooks in the kitchen to be included in the activity going on in the living room.<br />
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Just because the person in charge of<br />
tackling the project is your brother,<br />
that doesn’t give you special treatment<br />
while you’re living through a<br />
kitchen renovation. You still have to<br />
rework your living arrangements and<br />
toast your bagels in the makeshift<br />
garage kitchen like everyone else. But<br />
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again—even live through a tornado<br />
during construction—to finally have<br />
her dream kitchen in the Beavercreek<br />
home she’s shared with her husband,<br />
Tim, for 35 years.<br />
Linda’s brother, Greg Thompson,<br />
is the owner of Greater Dayton<br />
Construction Group. Since the<br />
Blevins family, which included their<br />
two grown children, moved into their<br />
home, Thompson and crew have<br />
done several projects to renovate and<br />
expand the house including custom<br />
shelving and a master bath remodel.<br />
“We did a three-room addition in<br />
1997,” Linda explains. “But that renovation<br />
wasn’t that bad because most<br />
of the construction was accomplished<br />
outside of the house…much different<br />
than this remodel.”<br />
Deep impact<br />
To achieve the open concept kitchen<br />
the Blevins wanted, the living room,<br />
the entryway and the dining room<br />
were all impacted.<br />
“I moved everything into two bedrooms,<br />
and I set up our kitchen in the<br />
garage with a microwave and refrigerator<br />
to do what little cooking we<br />
could. It was an inconvenience, but<br />
we really stayed on track despite the<br />
odds,” Linda says.<br />
In the middle of construction, the<br />
Blevins’ home was affected by the tornadoes<br />
that tore through Beavercreek.<br />
They lost their favorite shade tree<br />
and pergola in the back yard, and<br />
1<br />
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1 By removing a non-load-bearing wall, the renovation team created space for a much<br />
larger island. 2 Elongated hexagonal tile, in an earthy tone, adds to the organic feel of the<br />
room.<br />
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3<br />
they were without power for a<br />
4<br />
week. “And we’re on a well, so<br />
when we don’t have power we<br />
don’t have water,” Linda adds.<br />
“One of the contractors loaned<br />
us his personal generator for the<br />
week. It helped with construction,<br />
but also kept our refrigerator<br />
plugged in. We were very<br />
grateful for that.”<br />
Linda admits that the only<br />
thing that threatened to slow<br />
down construction was her indecisiveness<br />
when it came to selecting<br />
finishes and fixtures. Luckily,<br />
she had her daughter, Jaclyn, to<br />
help her make decisions. “She<br />
was a really big help to me on<br />
deciding what would look good<br />
3 An expansive, six-foot window above the sink invites the light and scenes of the back<br />
yard into the home. 4 The existing window opening did not allow for suitable infiltration<br />
together in the space.” ➻ of natural light, contributing to the “cramped” feeling of the space.<br />
housetrends magazine <strong>2021</strong> 47
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Neutral nuance<br />
Linda worked with architectural designer James Kent to bring her vision to life.<br />
“Linda has an artistic background and a very organic nature,” Kent says. “Those were<br />
things that were important to me to showcase in this space. I think as designers we try to<br />
bring that personal touch of our client’s personality to every project we design.”<br />
The word organic perfectly describes Linda’s vision for the kitchen. “I knew I wanted<br />
something natural looking,” she says. “I wanted the look of the natural stone of our fireplace<br />
to be carried through to the kitchen. I love neutral tones.” ➻<br />
Storage space that was lost by removing the wall, was gained back in the added cabinetry introduced in the much larger island.<br />
housetrends magazine <strong>2021</strong> 49
After selecting the Kraftmaid cabinetry,<br />
Linda focused on the countertops, and<br />
she admits, “I blew that budget out of the<br />
water. I fell in love with the quartzite the<br />
moment I saw it.”<br />
“Linda introduced me to the Crystalize<br />
quartzite,” Kent explains. “And it’s unbelievably<br />
dynamic, especially on that massive<br />
center island. There is something<br />
magical about an island that pulls everyone<br />
to it. I don’t know what it is—the<br />
face-to-face interaction maybe.”<br />
Five-inch, hand-scraped hickory plank<br />
flooring was used throughout the space<br />
to connect the kitchen and living area as<br />
one, large room. The induction cooktop<br />
was moved from the island to the perimeter<br />
countertop to open the island up for<br />
entertaining. The hexagonal tile backsplash<br />
is one of Linda’s favorite features<br />
of the space.<br />
The original kitchen window was small<br />
and limited the views into the back yard,<br />
so it was expanded and replaced with a<br />
six-foot, sliding Pella window above the<br />
kitchen sink. “I’m currently watching the<br />
hummingbirds fight over the flowers out<br />
back,” Linda says of the back patio they<br />
also renovated.<br />
Party central<br />
“We’ve kind of become party central,”<br />
Linda explains of their home. “Before we<br />
did this project, everyone would be in the<br />
kitchen and it would be tight around our<br />
small island. I wanted a big island everyone<br />
could gather around, and I wanted<br />
people in the living room to still feel like<br />
they were a part of the party.”<br />
RESOURCES<br />
Contractor: Greater Dayton Construction<br />
Group; Designer: James Kent; Cabinetry:<br />
Kraftmaid; painted canvas perimeter and<br />
stained cherry island; Countertops:<br />
Crystalize quartzite; Flooring: Hand-scraped<br />
hickory planks; Appliances: GE Profile,<br />
Custom Distributors, Inc.; Tile: Nabi Hexagon<br />
Sea Wind Ceramic Tile from Tilebar; Light:<br />
Anabella Rectangle Chandelier from Arhaus<br />
Doggie Den<br />
The dog-feeding station wasn’t in the original kitchen<br />
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an edge of the countertop to protect her precious<br />
Chihuahua, Lola.<br />
“Because she was so little, I worried about the<br />
possibility that she would be easy to step on while<br />
she was eating,” she explains. “This kept people<br />
from tripping over her. My brother Greg was the<br />
one who said she needed a chandelier.”<br />
Tim and Linda unfortunately lost their beloved<br />
Lola in early August. Although they said they would<br />
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Laying the Groundwork<br />
Tips on where to start when choosing an area rug<br />
BY LEE RHODES<br />
Rugs might seem like a small design decision, but they actually can make a<br />
big impact in a room. They set the tone for a room and serve as the canvas<br />
upon which the rest of the room can be ‘painted’ around and upon. ➻<br />
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1<br />
Therefore, a good rug is a good<br />
investment, but not necessarily in<br />
the way that high-end antique rugs<br />
used to be considered good (monetary)<br />
investments. Rather, explains<br />
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in Cincinnati, “Rugs are investments<br />
in terms of good room design and<br />
pulling a room together. If you buy<br />
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trending. ➻<br />
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1 Caldwell in blue hand woven in wool and viscose blend from Feizy 2 Jackson Firewood handmade in bamboo silk from Tufenkian<br />
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Temple Taupe stair runner<br />
in wool from Dash & Albert<br />
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Questions to ask<br />
Chad Martin of K.A. Menendian Rug Gallery in <strong>Columbus</strong><br />
explains that the rug purchasing process should be enjoyable<br />
and relaxing. When you visit your local rug dealer,<br />
they will know the questions that need to be addressed.<br />
While you should definitely take advantage of the expertise<br />
that your local rug dealer offers, there are some questions<br />
consumers should be prepared to think through<br />
ahead of time. Martin details some of them here:<br />
• What is the size of the space the rug will be in?<br />
• Is this a heavily used room/space and how is it used?<br />
• Do you have pets or children in the home?<br />
• Will there be the potential for spills or accidents?<br />
• What pieces of furniture are in the room? Are there vents<br />
or outlets in the floor?<br />
• What style do you prefer (modern, traditional, transitional<br />
or casual)?<br />
• Would you prefer that the furniture partially or completely<br />
sits on the rug?<br />
• What color palette is the room?<br />
• Would you like the rug to make a statement or be more<br />
subdued?<br />
• What budget do you feel comfortable with?<br />
• What useful lifespan would you like to have for this rug?<br />
The answers to these questions will help your rug dealer<br />
provide you with useful guidance and suggestions. They<br />
can also better assist you, according to Presnell, if you<br />
bring along photos of accompanying fabrics and artwork,<br />
as well as of rug designs that you like. Bringing a copy of<br />
your floor plan is an asset as well.<br />
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1 Oushak design hand knotted<br />
in wool and silkette<br />
blend in parchment/spice<br />
from Kalaty 2 Indoor/outdoor<br />
flatweave rugs machine<br />
made of polypropylene from<br />
Dash & Albert 3 Heriz design<br />
hand-knotted in ebony and<br />
brick wool from Kalaty<br />
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Great starting point<br />
“Most designers start with the rug<br />
first and pull in all the fabrics and<br />
paint choices based on the rug,”<br />
Presnell advises. “That way you can<br />
treat the rug as the foundation of<br />
the design process and buy the rug<br />
you love, as opposed to buying what<br />
works best with the other items.”<br />
As you begin to shop, you may<br />
see and hear about certain rug styles<br />
that have their roots in ancient<br />
times. For instance, Heriz rugs<br />
(including Serapi rugs, the grandest<br />
of the Heriz style) are a noteworthy<br />
type of Persian rug known for longlasting<br />
durability and a unique style<br />
of stunning geometric designs. Also<br />
known for its geometric composition<br />
are Kazak rugs, magnificent, oneof-a-kind<br />
pieces that were once<br />
seen as status symbols, and Oushak<br />
rugs, created in Western Turkey.<br />
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Today’s new generation of weavers<br />
continue to exhibit their painstaking<br />
craftsmanship to create all these true<br />
pieces of art for the floor. Another<br />
historical tidbit: Many people equate<br />
Oriental rugs with those that come<br />
from the Orient, but in truth, any<br />
country can produce an Oriental<br />
rug. While the geographic origin of<br />
the rug will certainly influence its<br />
overall design, it is how a rug is made<br />
that renders it Oriental; authentic<br />
Oriental rugs are hand-knotted via a<br />
time-honored technique of the past.<br />
Both Presnell and Martin offer<br />
input on what’s hot right now.<br />
“Classic styles are still very popular,<br />
but we have also seen great additions<br />
using those styles with updated<br />
current colors that work extremely<br />
well with today’s design trends,” says<br />
Martin.<br />
Rugs that boast bright colors and<br />
have tribal influences are also quite<br />
popular, as are animal print rugs. Not<br />
surprisingly, as the indoor-outdoor<br />
living trend grows in popularity, so<br />
do indoor-outdoor casual rugs. And<br />
the popularity of stair runners is<br />
off the charts these days, comments<br />
Presnell.<br />
As you consider trends and begin<br />
your journey to finding a fabulous<br />
new rug, keep in mind that many<br />
stores offer—and even encourage—<br />
a complimentary, several-day trial<br />
period. This allows you to live with<br />
the rug in your home for a few days to<br />
ensure it is the best choice, one that<br />
is an investment in both quality and<br />
longevity.<br />
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RESOURCES<br />
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annieselke.com, feizy.com, kalaty.com,<br />
loloirugs.com, tufenkian.com<br />
1 Jute handwoven from Loloi’s Bodhi Collection 2 Oushak<br />
design hand-knotted in orange and blue wool from Feizy’s<br />
Carrington Collection 3 Hooked wool pile from Loloi’s<br />
Wild Bloom Collection 4 The Bleecker Collection machine<br />
made of polypropylene from Feizy 5 Kazak design handknotted<br />
in wool from Kalaty<br />
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Rug construction<br />
Hand-knotted<br />
Individual knots are hand tied one by one. Quality varies<br />
depending on fibers used and knots per square inch. The<br />
smaller the knot, the higher quality the rug. Knots forming<br />
the pile are tied on the warp threads which stretch<br />
vertically on a hand-knotted area rug. Weft threads are<br />
the sections of yarn that pass across the width of the rug<br />
keeping the knots in place.<br />
Machine made<br />
Rugs made by power looms that are automated by computers.<br />
These allow for consistent color and offer unlimited<br />
designs and patterns. Usually a more affordable option.<br />
HOW TO TAKE CARE<br />
OF YOUR AREA RUG<br />
Rotate your rug. Turn it 180 degrees once a<br />
year to prevent uneven wear.<br />
Tufted<br />
Tufted rugs are constructed by hand-punching yarn<br />
through a stretched canvas. These take less labor and<br />
expense to produce than hand-knotted.<br />
Flatweave<br />
Created without any knots, often made with natural fibers<br />
woven in vertical and horizontal directions. Usually these<br />
are lightweight, casual rugs.<br />
Vacuum with care. Use attachments for a<br />
gentler cleaning, especially with today’s<br />
powerful vacuums.<br />
Fibers and Materials<br />
Wool<br />
One of the most durable fibers in the rug industry. Can<br />
withstand high traffic and resists stains and wrinkles.<br />
Viscose<br />
Often used as a substitute for silk due to its soft touch.<br />
Provides the luster of silk at a more affordable price. Not<br />
suitable for high-traffic areas.<br />
Professional cleaning. Most rugs benefit<br />
from a professional cleaning once every one<br />
to two years.<br />
Jute<br />
A natural fiber that can be spun and woven to achieve rugs<br />
of substantial body at an affordable price.<br />
Polyester<br />
One of the oldest and most widely used fibers in machinemade<br />
rug weaving. Naturally stain repellent, soft and easy<br />
to clean. Shorter lifespan than natural fibers.<br />
Polypropylene<br />
Created by a process originating with crude oil. The most<br />
colorfast fiber used in rug production. Perfect for hightraffic,<br />
indoor or outdoor applications.<br />
Use a rug pad. Provide extra padding and<br />
prevent slips. Reduce friction with the floor<br />
and extend the life of your rug.<br />
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AN INSIDE LOOK<br />
living through a remodel<br />
Lifestyle blogger shares the ins and<br />
outs of her kitchen makeover<br />
In the July issue of Housetrends we introduced you to lifestyle blogger Katey Haines as<br />
she was about to undertake a major kitchen remodel. We recently checked in with Katey<br />
and asked how things are going. Here she shares her answers along with project manager<br />
Zach Tisdale from the team at Dave Fox Design-Build Remodelers. ➻<br />
It’s pizza night! Behind Katey, left to right, are her husband Kirk, daughters Drew and Dylan, and son Davis.<br />
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HT: Katey, how’s your family holding up?<br />
KH: Overall, pretty well. Our house is set up in a way that<br />
we can shut ourselves off from where the work is being<br />
done. Despite the plastic sheets that were hung to contain<br />
the dust, the surrounding rooms are definitely still a bit<br />
dusty—but that doesn’t seem to bother anyone else in my<br />
family but me.<br />
We have a bar area downstairs that we’re using as a<br />
kitchen. It has a sink and a microwave. It’s our “new” kitchen<br />
for the moment. Plus, we grill out a lot. We’re finding lots of<br />
new ways to use our grill and smoker.<br />
HT: Zach, what does your team do to control the<br />
dust?<br />
ZT: Before we start any job, we protect the floors with<br />
plastic or runners. Then we install plastic barrier walls with<br />
zippered doors. We tape furnace filters to return air vents to<br />
catch the dust before it gets to the furnace or air conditioner.<br />
Most of the dust comes at the drywall sanding stage. We try<br />
hard to contain it but sometimes it gets past the barriers.<br />
HT: Katey, what have you learned that would be<br />
helpful to other homeowners about to take on a<br />
project like this?<br />
KH: I would definitely recommend doing the construction<br />
when the weather is warmer and you can eat outside. But<br />
even with that in mind, you can only create so many meals<br />
without a true kitchen. So, we’ve been dining out a lot. That<br />
is a piece of advice I will share: Factor that cost into your<br />
budget. You will most likely spend a lot more money than<br />
normal on meals out. ➻<br />
Dylan and Drew<br />
help with demo.<br />
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HT: Katey, have there been any surprises or any<br />
adjustments to the original plan?<br />
KH: Once the wall was torn down, we realized it might have<br />
been a good idea to make the dining window larger. But due<br />
to lead time for windows and zoning requirements, that would<br />
have extended the timeline on the renovation. We may revisit<br />
that at a later date.<br />
For the most part, everything, knock on wood, has gone<br />
according to plan. Dave Fox does such a thorough job<br />
beforehand. Plus Zach keeps us updated. That’s helpful.<br />
Above: Katey and project manager Zach Tisdale<br />
Above: Kitchen before; Below: Kitchen with refrigerator wall removed<br />
HT: Zach, how do you communicate with the<br />
client?<br />
ZT: I send out an email with a quick recap of what we’ve<br />
accomplished that week and a timeline of what we hope to<br />
accomplish over the next three weeks. I will be the first to<br />
admit that it’s not a perfect system. Sometimes things don’t<br />
go as planned, but it gives the homeowner a good idea of<br />
what they can expect.<br />
HT: Zach, have there been any materials or<br />
shortage delays impacting this project?<br />
ZT: Kitchen appliances are the biggest slow down. We<br />
always install them at the end of the project but we like<br />
having them on site to get the exact measurements to make<br />
sure they fit clean and tight with a good reveal. By just going<br />
by the manufacturer specs, we are taking a leap of faith that<br />
the dimensions they list are accurate.<br />
Cabinets are taking up to 24 weeks to arrive. We had all<br />
the cabinets on hand before beginning this project, but a<br />
couple came in damaged. The manufacturer makes replacing<br />
them a priority, but that still takes upwards of four to six<br />
weeks.<br />
HT: Katey, are you to a stage where you can<br />
visualize the “after” yet?<br />
KH: Once the cabinets were installed, it really made the<br />
kitchen take shape for us. It was exciting for sure. We still<br />
have a long way to go, but I can see the finish line.<br />
In our next issue of Housetrends, we’ll reveal the finished<br />
kitchen and see what Katey loves about her new<br />
space and what, if anything, she would do differently if<br />
she were to do it all over again. In the meantime, follow<br />
along on Instagram @davefoxdesignbuild and<br />
@twopeasinablog.<br />
Below: Walls finished and cabinets installed<br />
RESOURCES<br />
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Manager: Michelle Mixter, CKBD, Allied ASID; Design<br />
Consultant/Sales Director: Steve Dempsey<br />
Countertops: Cambria from Midwest Quartz<br />
Cabinets: Omega Cabinets<br />
Appliances: Wolf/Sub-Zero<br />
Faucets and sink: Ferguson<br />
Backsplash tile: Hamilton Parker<br />
Photography: CT Photo Memories<br />
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Jacob Jacobus UDCP Riverstone Construction, Inc.<br />
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The U by Moen Smart Faucet offers touchless and<br />
voice-activation technology. Photo courtesy of Moen<br />
touchless technology<br />
Hands-free options with healthy home benefits<br />
BY JAMIE GOLD, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC<br />
It’s back to school time again (at last)! Unfortunately, that often means back to cold and flu<br />
season too. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Common colds<br />
are the main reason that children miss school (and adults miss work). Adults have an average<br />
of two to three colds per year, and children have even more.” Having experienced the<br />
toughest year ever for most of us, most parents want to avoid those pesky bugs and not<br />
have their littles out of class again. Your home can help! ➻<br />
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Hands-free benefits<br />
You’re probably already familiar with<br />
the benefits of hands-free technology,<br />
even if you don’t have it in your<br />
home. Also called hands-free, sensor,<br />
touchless or touch-free, it’s what makes<br />
the faucets turn on and off when you<br />
put your hands under them in public<br />
restrooms. It opens the doors to your<br />
favorite home center as you approach.<br />
It senses your presence and turns the<br />
lights on when you enter a room.<br />
While many of these systems were<br />
created to save water or energy, they<br />
also reduce your contact with other<br />
people’s germs on shared surfaces, and<br />
that can reduce the number of cold<br />
and flu viruses you bring home to your<br />
loved ones.<br />
Hands-free at home<br />
You can add hands-free functionality<br />
to your faucets and lights too—along<br />
with other home features—either on<br />
your own with some DIY know-how or<br />
by hiring a skilled professional. Voice<br />
control is the latest way to add handsfree<br />
functionality and can be part of<br />
a larger smart home system. It is fast<br />
becoming the most popular way to<br />
improve a home’s wellness potential.<br />
Faucets<br />
Kitchen faucets are among the most<br />
popular hands-free offerings, for good<br />
reason. They’re among the surfaces<br />
your entire household repeatedly<br />
touches throughout the day. Reducing<br />
germs there, (including foodborne<br />
varieties while preparing meat for dinner),<br />
can cut down on a lot of shared<br />
illness in a household.<br />
Since most hands-free faucets<br />
don’t include temperature control or<br />
adjustment, voice-controlled models<br />
with that capability are the best bet<br />
for cold reduction. (There’s even one<br />
on the market that will time the CDC’s<br />
recommended 20-second handwash<br />
cycle.)<br />
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Voice control also adds the convenience of remote measuring and easy operation when your<br />
hands are full; you can tell the faucet to pour two cups of water, or another quantity needed for<br />
your recipe without having to grab your reading glasses.<br />
There are hands-free faucets for bathrooms too, but voice-controlled models have been slow to<br />
reach that space. (It’s likely that they will once manufacturers get past the backlog on fulfilling<br />
existing orders.)<br />
Lighting<br />
This isn’t about clapping your table lamp on and off, but it has the same potential to light up a<br />
room or walk path without touching a switch. That too has germ-reducing benefits. It also adds<br />
safety when you can turn on a light without fumbling for a switch in the dark. This capacity will<br />
be helpful at the entrance to all of your home’s shared spaces.<br />
Those can include kitchen, living, dining or great room, and bedrooms and bathrooms used by<br />
more than one household member. You can opt for voice control or install a hands-free “wave”<br />
activated switch at key points individually. They work similarly to the hand sensors in public<br />
restrooms, but with more style.<br />
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1 The Thermador Column Refrigerator<br />
features Open Door Assist allowing you<br />
to open the refrigerator door with a<br />
gentle push. Photo courtesy of Thermador.<br />
2 Miele’s Knock2open technology allows<br />
the dishwasher to open by knocking<br />
twice on the front panel. Photo courtesy of<br />
Miele. 3 Turn lights on or off with a simple<br />
wave with the Adorne Wave Switch from<br />
Legrand.<br />
housetrends magazine <strong>2021</strong> 85
Toilets<br />
No one likes to think about the germs living on their toilets, but their handles<br />
are one mechanism that can be swapped out for hands-free operation to remove<br />
germ-spreading potential. This is a worthwhile fixture choice for powder rooms<br />
in homes that see frequent social gatherings, and in shared hall baths.<br />
Cabinetry<br />
There’s cabinetry hardware that can open doors and drawers without touching<br />
them as well. Touch-latch openers are the easiest to add and are widely available.<br />
There are more elaborate electronic and mechanical systems available for those<br />
who are building or remodeling.<br />
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Appliances<br />
If you’re replacing any of your kitchen<br />
appliances, you can look for models<br />
with hands-free opening. Dishwashers<br />
and refrigerators are among the easiest<br />
to change—shortages notwithstanding—and<br />
both are available this<br />
way. There are some wall ovens too.<br />
As this trend increases, there will<br />
likely be a broader selection.<br />
Easy Swap<br />
One of the easiest items to replace<br />
with a hands-free substitute is a soap<br />
dispenser. You can add one to each<br />
shared bathroom, utility room and<br />
kitchen sink. No installation required!<br />
Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC is a<br />
Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach and<br />
the author of three books on design and<br />
remodeling, including Wellness by Design: A<br />
Room-by-Room Guide to Optimizing Your<br />
Home for Health, Fitness and Happiness<br />
(Tiller Press, 2020).<br />
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1 In addition to many other handy attributes, the TOTO<br />
Washlet offers an automatic open and close lid. Photo<br />
courtesy of TOTO. 2 Omega Cabinetry's Touchless Trash<br />
Can Unit can be opened and closed with the tap of a<br />
foot. 3 A hands-free soap dispenser can be added during<br />
a remodel, or a countertop version can be added with<br />
no installation necessary.<br />
RESOURCES:<br />
Custom Distributors, Inc.<br />
legrand.us, mieleusa.com,<br />
moen.com, omegacabinetry.com,<br />
thermador.com, totousa.com<br />
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Dave Fox Design-Build Remodelers ........... 16 & 73<br />
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Hanson Audio and Video ....................................54<br />
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Housetrends ......................................................89<br />
J.S. Brown & Company ................................ 2 & 72<br />
K.A. Menendian Rug Cleaning .............................37<br />
K.A. Menendian Rug Gallery ...............................63<br />
Kitchen Kraft .......................................................38<br />
Landscape Lighting Resources .............................52<br />
Lewis Designs Custom Cabinetry ........................88<br />
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Organized Home Remodeling ............................72<br />
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The Cleary Company .......................... 11, 73 & 76<br />
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The Strait & Lamp Group ...................................68<br />
Worly Plumbing Supply, Inc. ....................... 43 & 69<br />
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