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26 OUTDOORS Deconstructing a classical garden

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t’s in our city’s architectural DNA. From the wisteria-draped pergolas and formal parterres of Procter & Gamble’s beautiful plaza to the Hellenic-inspired tip of the PNC Bank building and the Federal-style facade of the Taft Museum of Art, classical and traditional design elements infuse many aspects of Cincinnati’s architectural gems.

Inspired by the foundations of great design, our contributors dished up some classical and traditional fare for this issue of HOME. Sarah Mullins interviews local landscape professionals to unearth the elements of a classical garden.

Marnie Hayutin takes us on a tour of a luxuriously crafted residence in Edgewood, built and designed with Old World attention to detail. Coleen Armstrong offers a look at a Tudor home in Indian Hill with a design style that incorporates art and treasured antiques into its traditional setting, and Kathleen Doane profiles six expert craftspeople to give us a glimpse of the tradition in the making of beautifully rendered murals, stained glass, ornate plasterwork, and more.

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DECADES OF DESIGN Family heirlooms, treasured gifts, and vintage finds comprise the core of a stunning china collection lovingly curated by a former Cincinnati Magazine Home & Garden editor.

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ELM & IRON AT 14TH & VINE A COOL HOME GOODS RESOURCE MAKES ITS WAY TO VINE STREET. TRENDY LOFT DWELLERS AND REHABBED-BROWNSTONE OWNERS HAVE A NEW PLACE TO SHOP FOR home decor. Columbus-based Elm & Iron started as owner Dan McClurg’s foray into retail in the fall of 2012, but quickly expanded to include three locations, including the newest store on Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine. “We’re really excited to be a part of Cincinnati,” says store manager Hart Neely. “Dan came down to LumenoCity, and it didn’t take long for him to see the potential in the neighborhood.”

Elm & Iron’s merchandise focuses on antique and vintage-inspired industrial furnishings and accessories. “As a brand, we’ve really hit the nail on the head for the way people want to decorate right now,” Neely says.

Interestingly enough, the shop’s OTR location presented a unique challenge. “It’s a newer building; we’re used to being in older places.” To bring the space in line with the design language of the rest of the neighborhood, they made some seemingly counterintuitive changes: they built a brick archway, covered the walls in Ohio barn wood, and installed vintage doors from Ohio State University’s nowdemolished Brown Hall.

With a mix of product that caters to current trends, they seem to have picked the perfect spot to reach their target audience. “I think OTR was ready for more retail,” Neely says. Local hipsters couldn’t agree more. 1326 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 954-4217, elmandiron.com — T A M I A S T I N S O N

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classes and educational sessions in addition to access to a safe, wellequipped workshop. With courses covering everything from basic woodshop skills to using a laser cutter, the shared membership workspace aims to teach people how to bring their ideas to life.

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IN THE GRAND TRADITION of legendary stores Closson’s and H. & S. Pogue Company, the team behind Over-theRhine’s Switch Lighting & Design is expanding to Fourth Street in a bid to restore the area to its former retail glory.

The additional Switch location, slated to open in September, will include a larger selection of the Modern lighting they’re known for, as well as complementary Modern furniture. “We’ve worked on a number of design projects— both residential and commercial—where we’ve specified particular pieces,” explains Bertie Ray III, co-owner. “Our customer base over the years has encouraged us to include furniture.”

Lines will appeal to both the young urban professional and the seasoned suburbanite with premium, high-quality options. “We’ll meet the market with a broad swath of price points,” says partner Drew Dearwester.

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JUST HOW DOES ONE START ACCUMULATING HEIRLOOM china? According to Marnie Hayutin, owner of a marketing and communications company, her collection started the way many do—with a hand-me-down. “The monogrammed plates were left to me by my grandmother,” Hayutin recalls. The two shared the same initials, which made the gift that much more meaningful.

Years later, she was bit by the collecting bug when her own wedding necessitated registering for china. “To the 1940s cobalt and gold monogram plates that I inherited from my grandmother, I added salad plates, cups, and saucers in Philippe Deshoulieres Carat Gold pattern. I love it because the gold leafing holds up well with the ornate

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detailing of the vintage plates, but the sleek lines cut some of the fussiness.”

Hayutin’s collection includes everything from 1950s Rosenthal her father brought back from Germany for her grandmother to unique sculptural pieces from Russel Wright’s Iroquois Casual collection that she picked up over the years at the annual 20th Century Cincinnati show. “I’m typically attracted to sleeker pieces with clean lines that aren’t too heavy or too bright,” Hayutin notes. “I really love Asian and Art Deco influences.”

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Get Eggy + Veggie Once everyone has arrived and mingled for a bit, it’s time to head to the table to eat. Tobin always likes to include eggs and a vegetable to start. “Asparagus always works,” she advises. “Roast it short, chill it, then serve it room temp the next day drizzled with balsamic.” For an egg dish, try a roulade with cheese spread and vegetables, baked eggs in a ramekin, or frittatas. “Go for things that are forgiving at room temperature,” Tobin recommends. “Pretty much everything you do has to be something you can make ahead and heat up.” Meaty Mains Meat is a great focus item. “People are looking for bacon or sausage,” notes Tobin. “For a special treat, what if you cured your own bacon and sent your guests home with a bit?” She also recommends some kind of fish: a smoked salmon pizza or flaky, smoked trout. “Just a little,” she says. “You’re not looking to feed an army.

Just enough to make sure everyone feels like they could indulge. Sweet Things Try a muffin, scone, or quick bread with a homemade flavored butter, such as softened butter with whiskey and orange. Caffeinate! Tobin recommends ending brunch with good, strong coffee, real cream, and a selection of sugars. If you have tea, provide plenty of flavor options, plus lemon and honey. However you define your perfect brunch, Tobin insists that what really makes any type of entertaining special is the time spent with friends and family. “It’s not just brunch. It’s an adventure.” — T A M I A S T I N S O N Amy Tobin is the Creative and Culinary Director of the Event Center at New Riff Distillery and hosts the radio show Amy’s Table on Q102. You can find Tobin’s favorite brunch recipes and tips for the table online at cincinnatimagazine.com/ forkopolisblog.

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BALANCED DESIGN AND SYMMETRY “The most important elements in this type of garden are symmetry and balance in the design,” says Julia Pentecost of Wimberg Landscaping. Ken O’Dea of Place Workshop Landscape Architecture points out that the garden should also relate to the existing structures and surrounding materials. “They don’t necessarily need to match the style, but they should, as a rule, have some relationship.”

THE RIGHT PLANTS “‘Green Gem’ boxwood, ‘Skip’ laurel, or ‘Cheyenne’ privet can be neatly pruned a couple times a year to maintain the formal look, as well as flowering plants such ‘Endless Summer’ hydrangea, which can also be used for a flowering hedge planting,” notes David Kuchenbuch of Tepe Landscape & Design Group.

“Low-growing border perennials such as ‘Snowcap’ shasta daisy, ‘Sunny Border Blue’ speedwell and ‘Royal Purple’ lily turf can be used to soften the harsh edges and define the formal bed lines.”

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A FOCAL POINT “Creating a focal point can be as simple as using plants or topiaries,” says Kevin O’Dell of Kendrick & O’Dell Landscaping. “Statues, sculptures, large plants, or urns—you want something to draw your attention to the garden.”

Hedges can be placed in decorative urns to add height and definition to plant groupings. “Dwarf Korean lilac tree forms and ‘Coralburst’ flowering crabapples are examples of small ornamental trees that can be used as focal points in these tight areas,” Kuchenbuch adds.

TIMELESS TOUCHES Finally, “add elements such as an antique sundial or a fountain,” Pentecost suggests. Fountains or statuary that evoke mythological themes or offer pleasing geometric proportions will lend a classical air to the space. And if the grounds are spacious, a garden folly—a decorative structure, typically evocative of a Greek or Roman temple—may just transport you back in time.

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RENAISSANCE MAN ANDREW NEYER IS A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES: AN ILLUSTRATOR, PAINTER, DESIGNER, AND THE MAN BEHIND THE HAMMER as he builds his own studio steps away from his Mason home. Neyer started his do-it-all career at Maryland Institute College of Art where he studied printmaking and was inspired by simple designs, which ultimately contributed to his minimalist approach to art. Bold, bright colors and strong contrast appeal to the young and the young-at-heart.

Neyer typically works in enamel on panel or canvas, as well as acrylic. The artist sometimes runs limited-edition serigraphs, allowing him to use his expertise in printmaking and to offer a variety of price options. Original works may range from $300 to $700 or more; prints range from $30 to $100.

As if Neyer didn’t have enough on his plate, he is also launching a new housewares line, appropriately titled Stuff.

“It’s kind of the road between my art and industrial design,” Neyer says. “All the products are made in the same fashion as I would paint them, but they have functions.”

From apples and snakes to top hats and cars, his prints can be found at andrewneyer.com and at local shops such as Mica 12/V and the Contemporary Arts Center. Oh, and he’s releasing a book. Keep an eye out for his new children’s board book, Letters Are for Learning, on Blue Manatee Bookstore’s shelves right now. — S A R A H M . M U L L I N S

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GO EXPLORE WE’RE SO LUCKY: CINCINNATI HAS A SURPRISINGLY COMPREHENSIVE ROSTER OF HOME RETAILERS WITH SERIOUS DESIGN CRED. —TA M I A S T I N S O N

A mainstay on the Cincinnati design scene, this legendary lifestyle shop recently added a furniture store on the second floor.

Cofounders Leah Spurrier and Matt Knotts and their team of designers and specialists produce an extremely well-curated selection of quirky furnishings, linens, books, and bath products, as well as clothing and accessories. Parking is tricky during rush hour, but it’s worth it. Be sure to sign up for their mailing list to stay up-to-date on sales and events—in addition to having great taste, these folks know how to throw a fabulous party. 1401

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Housed in a renovated former church, the light and airy space manages to feel both classic and modern at the same time.

It transforms depending on the season. When the second-floor doors are open during warm weather, it’s a breezy dream; sparkling decorations and a plethora of pine turn it into a cozy wonderland during the holidays.

Explore the ever-changing mix of home items in the entrance, then head upstairs to browse among the selection of pillows,

tabletop accessories, and compact furnishings designed for small spaces.

While there, be sure to say hi to Chewy Louie, the store’s canine mascot.

3066 Madison Rd., Oakley, (513) 321-3343, qandqhome.com

room furniture, and mod light fixtures, stepping into Voltage is like walking into the professionally decorated set of a TV show about wealthy New Yorkers, classic six not included. 3209 Madison Rd., Oakley, (513) 871-5483, voltagefurniture.com

3. VOLTAGE

If the words sleek and Modern had a picture in the encyclopedia (remember those?), it would be a picture of Voltage. Home to swishy designer brands like B&B Italia, Flos, Alessi, and more, this is the place to go if you’re serious about clean, contemporary design. Between the sculptural seating, fivestar hotel-worthy bed-

4. MAINLY ART

Looking for something to add a little personality to your living room? Mainly Art’s selection of vintage furniture, lighting, and decor includes everything from one-of-a-kind 1970s folk-art chandeliers to Milo Baughman lounge chairs and everything in between. Owner Mark Fisk regularly travels to

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shows to buy and sell (they also sell online at 1stDibs), so check back often, and if you see something you like, it’s best to buy it before it’s gone. 3711 Madison Rd., Oakley, (513) 378-8261, mainlyart.com 5. BROMWELL’S

Everyone knows this is the place to go for fireplaces, but Bromwell’s furniture and accessories have really been revved up. Designer Brent Hodge has imbued the space with a classic, slightly masculine vibe that feels modern as opposed to stuffy. Keep an eye out for buttery-soft leather couches, vintage drinks cabinets, and unexpected curiosities, such as a lighter shaped like a gun

or a skull-emblazoned decanter set. 117 W. Fourth St., downtown, (513) 621-0620, bromwells.com 6. ALGIN RETRO FURNITURE

It’s easy to mix up Algin with its office-furniture-peddling counterpart, but take a second look: these aren’t refurbished metal desks. A combination of Mid-Century Modern reproductions and furnishings mix with random vintage items. (I spotted an ’80s-era Atari console on a recent trip.) The store is a major retailer of woodsalvaging program Urban Timber too. If you need help figuring out what to do with your space, they’ll come to your home and make design recommendations based on

their assessment. 800 Main St., downtown, (513) 6211617, alginretro.com 7. LEFTCOAST MODERN CINCINNATI

Mid-Century Modern furnishings have found a loving home at a new East Walnut Hills location for Leftcoast Modern, a trove of cool treasures. From furniture to art to tabletop knickknacks, the shop has become a go-to resource for set designers working on locally filmed historical movies such as Miles Ahead. Set aside an hour or so to give yourself time to really explore the new digs. 2809 Woodburn Ave., E. Walnut Hills, (513) 288-2364, Leftcoast Modern Cincinnati on Facebook

8. DAVID A. MILLETT, INC.

David A. Millett’s showroom in the Oakley design district serves up a dizzying mix of contemporary and classic styles. An initial glance around can be a bit overwhelming, but the welldesigned vignettes make it easy to visualize how their custom furniture, lighting, and accessories look in a home setting. Familyowned for nearly four decades, the three-person team also offers personalized design services to help you create your dream interior. 3061 Madison Rd., Oakley, (513) 489-3887, davidamillett.com 9. LENTZ AND COMPANY

Nestled in the heart of

Clifton’s Ludlow entertainment district, this small shop has only been around since 2013, but quickly gained a loyal following due to its superb selection of quirky vintage finds.

Feel free to chat with owner Leigh Ann Lentz while browsing. You’re apt to come across a gleaming coffee carafe from the 1970s or a living room set straight out of a ’60s sitcom, and there’s usually an interesting story behind her selection. The best part?

Coming across something from your childhood and blurting, “I remember that!” 339 Ludlow Ave., Clifton, (513) 739-0193, lentzandcompany.com

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another hundred years.

Easy? It wasn’t. But the Chacóns say it was doable. Here’s what they learned along the way:

1. “SEAL THE ENVELOPE” FIRST There’s no point in repairing anything on the inside of the house until you stop the deterioration. The Chacóns spent the first year of the renovation stabilizing the house—fixing the roof and gutter system, repairing the brick, and replacing windows.

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N THE RENOVATION CONTINUUM, THERE’S UPGRADING THE APPLIANCES AND PUTTING in some new carpet, there’s taking the kitchen and bathrooms down to the studs to correct an unfortunate encounter with a previous decade, and then there’s what Jennie and Dennis Chacón did.

“Our house was built in the 1890s and had been abandoned for seven years,” Jennie says. “The windows were missing on the back of the house, so water had been pouring in. It needed all new HVAC, electrical, everything. There wasn’t a single light fixture in the house. This was a major remodel.”

Obviously, this wasn’t an undertaking for the faint of heart. But the Chacóns were inspired by the Walnut Hills Queen Anne Victorian, marveling at the strength of its materials and the fact that it was still standing after years of abuse.

It was nearly four years before all three floors were entirely habitable, and there’s still minor work to do outside. But this regal beauty is now officially cleared to reign for

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experienced people said about my project,” Jennie says. “I then knew what was a matter of opinion and what everybody agreed needed to be done.”

Contractors were always notified that the Chacóns were triple bidding. This encouraged everyone to sharpen their pencils and come to the table with their best estimates.

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2. TAKE A TOP-DOWN APPROACH With the envelope sealed, the goal became finding a way to live in the home as quickly as possible while the renovations continued. The Chacóns accomplished this by starting at the top of the house and working their way down. Before moving in, they finished the third floor of the house and sealed it off as livable, clean space.

“This saved us,” Jennie says. “We had a place where we could go to get away from the dust of construction, a small haven carved out so that we could survive the next several years of renovation.”

Gradually they worked their way down and increased their livable space—a strategy that Jennie credits with helping them sustain over the long haul. They did jump ahead to do the kitchen when the couple got tired of washing dishes in the bathroom. Two baby daughters born during the renovation also increased the sense of urgency. The second floor bedrooms where completed just before baby Esmè arrived. The first floor renovations were

done in time for baby Zoë, which was also when Esmè was ready to be on the move.

3. BE YOUR OWN GENERAL CONTRACTOR If you have the time and organization skills to manage a renovation project, you can save 20 percent right off the top by acting as your own general contractor. It’s no small task: You’re not just hiring subcontractors, you’re also ordering their materials, picking up lumber, and filling in all the gaps between each phase of the project.

“If you don’t have time for this, you should not do it,” Jennie notes. “For us it really worked because we had a huge project and that 20 percent really added up.”

4. TRIPLE BID The Chacóns made it a policy to get three bids on every job, which proved to be an excellent strategy from both educational and economical standpoints.

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Comparing coupons from Home Depot and Lowe’s is fine when you’re painting the family room on a three-day weekend.

When you’re in the midst of a wholehome renovation, it’s a waste of time.

Explaining the scope of their work, the Chacóns negotiated a standard 20 percent discount at the big-box vendor of their choice, and it remained valid for a designated period of time.

“It gave me huge peace of mind so that I wasn’t having to shop sales or spend time finding the best price,” Jennie says. “That would be something worth asking of any vendor you want to work with.”

6. INVEST IN QUALITY TOOLS While every penny counts when you’re trying to work within a budget, the Chacóns learned that more expensive tools are often cheaper in the long run.

Paintbrushes are a good example.

“I spent a lot of money on things that didn’t last,” Jennie recalls.

The higher-end paintbrushes not only lasted longer, but they were easier to use and produced better results.

“That was really money well spent and a good lesson learned.”

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“You want to try to incorporate your house into the environment and make it not just sit atop it, but be part of it.” —BENJAMIN HAGGERTY, CEO OF GREEN STREETS LLC

IF YOU’RE ABLE TO SELECT THE SITE FOR YOUR NEW GREEN HOME, CHOOSE ONE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PASSIVE BUILDING TECH. YOUR GOAL IS TO POSITION THE HOME APPROPRIATELY FOR THE SUN AND THE SEASONS, TO DIRECT WATER AWAY FROM THE FOUNDATION, AND TO UTILIZE SOME OF THE SOLAR REFLECTIVITY PROPERTIES OF VEGETATION.

LEED CERTIFICATION CONSIDER LEED CERTIFICATION—especially in the City of Cincinnati, which is offering a generous property-tax abatement program for LEED-certified homes. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, and to achieve certification, buildings earn points for satisfying requirements. There are four levels of certification—Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum—and the number of points a project earns determines its certification level.

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MECHANICALS “These are big-ticket items up front, but over the long term nothing can replicate the kinds of returns you’ll see from them in the form of reduced energy bills.”

—PAUL YANKIE, CFO AND QUALITY ASSURANCE DESIGNEE FOR GREEN BUILDING CONSULTING AND CHAIRMAN OF THE RESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE FOR THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL, CINCINNATI CHAPTER

GEOTHERMAL HEATING & COOLING Geothermal systems run underground and use the earth’s constant temperature to help heat and cool your home. The equipment itself isn’t much more expensive than a regular HVAC system; it’s the loop-field in the yard that adds to the cost.

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SOLAR HEATING Installed solar panels collect heat from the sun and distribute it through either a liquid- or an air-based collection system.

Back-up systems are often needed for supplementation.

#3 INDOOR AIR QUALITY EFFICIENCY EFFORTS ARE GENERALLY AIMED AT BUTTONING A HOUSE UP TIGHT. THAT MEANS WE NOW HAVE TO BE VIGILANT ABOUT INDOOR AIR QUALITY. THESE WISH LIST ITEMS WILL KEEP THE INSIDE AIR FRESH AND CLEAN.

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can invest in something fancy, like the Nest that will program itself. But a $50 one from Home Depot will do the job too.

EFFICIENT LIGHT BULBS—Change old ones out and opt for CFLs (compact fluorescents) or LEDs (light-emitting diodes).

NO-VOC MATERIALS—Paints, flooring, and furniture can all off-gas volatile organic compounds. It’s not a huge issue in old drafty houses that “breathe,” but it can be dangerous in a new energy-efficient home.

GREATER CINCINNATI HOMEOWNERS ARE LUCKY TO HAVE AN ACTIVE AND DEDICATED COMMUNITY OF BUILDING PROFESSIONALS READY TO MEET THEM WHEREVER THEY ARE ON THE SUSTAINABILITY SCALE.

IF YOU OWN AN EXISTING HOME Start with an energy audit from the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance, a local nonprofit organization that promotes energy efficiency. They’ll come out and tell you where you’re losing energy and what you need to do to make the home

BATHROOM FIXTURES—Replace standard 1.6 gallon/flush toilets with 1.28 and 1.0 gallon/flush options. Dual-flush toilets that allow you to select a smaller flush for smaller jobs are great too.

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more efficient. Even better, they can hook you up with contractors to do the work and loans to finance the project.

IF YOU ARE BUILDING A NEW HOME The Sustainability Partnership of Cincinnati is a one-stop shop for green building.

DITCH OLD APPLIANCES—Two of Yankie’s clients saved $40 per month on their energy bill after disconnecting an old back-up fridge in the garage.

REPLACE A STANDARD 2 GALLON/MINUTE FAUCET with a low-flow 1.5. Or, screw in a $5 aerator to reduce water flow by 20–35 percent.

Nine companies have come together with the goal of connecting clients to resources and shepherding them through the greenbuilding process.

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tspcincy.com The Sustainability Partnership of Cincinnati

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BUILT BY HAND

HOW A NORTHERN KENTUCKY MANSION WITH EVERY MODERN CONVENIENCE CAME TO LOOK LIKE IT’S BEEN STANDING FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS.

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AS CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSED ON THIS luxury mansion, word got out that something extraordinary was happening in Edgewood.

With the owners’ names being kept under wraps, rumors circulated that this nearly 16,000-square-foot palace was the future home of Reds fi rst baseman Joey Votto…or perhaps a Hollywood megastar with family ties to Kentucky. (Yes, some of us were hoping George Clooney.) The story was picked up by 182 U.S. news outlets and one online magazine in the U.K. The homeowners, in fact, are not celebrities, and it isn’t star power that makes the project so extraordinary. What separates this mansion from its new-construction, home-tour cousins is the fact that it was built the way Cincinnati’s grand estates used to be built: by hand.

BY THE NUMBERS (Left) A mathematical equation was required to execute the custom-designed vaulted ceiling.

Because it could not be built using standard drywall methods, craftsmen familiar with repairing plaster in old cathedrals were brought in to do the work. (Above) The black and gold damask wallpaper in the dining room was imported from the United Kingdom. The Swarovski crystal chandelier incorporates real beeswax candle sheaths supporting the electric bulbs. The homeowner requested that the room seat 14.

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FINISHING TOUCH (Opposite page and this page, bottom) The luxurious maple wood in the library owes its rich, aged appearance to a 22step hand-finishing process that included gold leafing. The arches atop the bookcases perfectly match detailing throughout the house. (This page, top) With its arched beams and marble-topped bar built into the rotunda, the gentleman’s lounge is the husband’s favorite room in the home. The wall behind the billiards table retracts completely to join the room with the outdoor family room on the other side. Screens come down to enclose the new combined indoor-outdoor space.

“Everybody who touched the house had the feeling that we were doing something special,” recalls building designer Mike Studer of Studer Residential Designs, Inc. Led by builder Tim Burks, interior designer Grace Jones, and Studer’s team of building designers, hundreds of craftsmen—some of them bearing their great-grandfather’s Old World tools—built a European chateau that looks like it has been part of the landscape for hundreds of years.

“We unified to become the creative force that drove this house and brought it to fruition,” says Jones, owner of Dwellings in O’Bryonville.

“All the pieces of the puzzle fit.”

France, Germany, and Ireland all lent their influence to the architecture and the interior design. True European design, Jones notes, is a confluence of styles that comes from countries in close proximity to one another. And since nothing in the interiors was mass-produced, Europe was also the primary source for wall coverings, fabrics, and other furnishings.

The house was meticulously planned, from the 22-step finish on the woodwork in the library, to the hand-applied latticework moldings, to the hand-fabricated limestone baseboards.

But the true feat of the house is not the opulence, it’s the livability—something noted by many visitors to the home during the May 2013 Northern Kentucky Cavalcade of Homes.

“At the end of the day, the clients wanted the house to feel like a home,” Jones says. “They felt anybody could build a big mansion, but the trick to all this was for it to be a functioning, warm, livable home.”

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GRAND MASTER The lady of the house favors the master suite, which includes a round, glass-enclosed sitting room on the far end and a kitchen en suite, hidden in the custom-built armoire. Fixtures in the bathroom are Baccarat crystal with a sterling silver finish. The moldings around the cabinets and on the ceiling echo the detailing found in the kitchen and bathroom. Not pictured but prominent in this palatial master bathroom is a luxurious Japanese soaking tub.

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TRADITIONAL COMFORTS A FORMER HUNTING LODGE OFFERS UP ART, ANTIQUES, AND FOND MEMORIES.

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RUSTIC GLAMOUR A recent redecorating project included off-white-on-white damask on the tall-back sofa. Chenille covers the piece nearest the stone fireplace.

Dining chairs, once brown leather, were recovered as well. The result?

A lighter and brighter airy look.

Doors, leaded-glass windows, and beams are all original. A diverse mix of art—landscapes, old masters, still lifes, Native American pieces—dots the entire house, while hunting trophies from a bygone era maintain a prominent position in the great room, a nod to the structure’s original intent.

YEAR BUILT: 1937 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: English Tudor ARCHITECTS: John Henry Deekin (1937), Daniel Brooks (1982) INTERIOR DESIGN: Douglas Greiwe, ASID, president of Greiwe Interiors, Inc. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Jeff Bossman

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GOING WITH THE GRAIN (Opposite page and right) A generously sized great room, the sitting room, and now the living/family room (with fireplace, tavernlike bar and additional dining table) offer space to socialize. A hand-carved fireplace mantel is the result of many skilled hours logged, along with the wet bar with its English hand-carved panels and polished granite top. (Below) An 18th century Italian side table, with curved legs in burl wood and a marble top, is the kind of antique that snags everyone’s attention. Designer tip: Greiwe styled the four boxes on the table, each with assorted textures and shapes, to add visual interest and height to the flat surface.

The result here is eye-catching but not disruptive.

“The fun of traditional design,” Greiwe explains, “is combining things that you find interesting to create a sufficient need for nothing more.”

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ART AND ANTIQUES ARE THE VERNACULAR when it comes to the design language of this 1937 Indian Hill house, which began its life as a Tudor-style hunting lodge. Its rustic, Old Country elegance turns quirky at will, with unexpected steps, alcoves, and passageways—even a wide catwalk outside the children’s bedrooms that overlooks the great room.

Exceptionally large interior spaces offered a challenge. Project designer Doug Greiwe, ASID, of Greiwe Interiors met the task head on by carving out dedicated spaces, such as a dining area, as well as creating a style that still held the charm of the

home’s original era in a formal, yet slightly relaxed, way.

Greiwe and the client conveyed that style through a collection of vintage and antique pieces from around the globe.

“Along with a few whimsical touches, we were able to create our vision for the family home,” he explains.

Years of travel and seeking out distinctive work by expert artisans uncovered furniture, art, and accessories. On a buying trip to southern France, Greiwe and his client discovered an early 18th century hand-carved buffet offered by a 90-yearold dealer who was selling off beloved fam-

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ily heirlooms. On another trip, the client found a fabulous multi-colored tribal door in Istanbul, which was made into a coffee table for the family room. Therein lies the primary secret of successful traditional design—take your time to wait for the right pieces to show up, and let them serve as meaningful reminders of life’s experiences.

“Be unpredictable,” Greiwe adds.

“Don’t be afraid to be eclectic. Select interesting and beautifully designed pieces that will patina nicely over time. A welldesigned room should be accomplished gradually with a sensitivity to design, scale, and proportion.”

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TIMELESS DESIGN A swimming pool with striped chaises and a whirlpool offer opportunities for exercise and relaxation. Blue and gray slate surrounds, walkways, and patios hug the Tudor’s exterior, with plenty of defined areas for sitting or lounging. STAR POWER (Opposite page and below, left) The former owner who added this showstopper of an observatory was obviously a stargazer who wanted everyone to be curious about what lay behind door number two. The answer: a staircase leading to a high-powered telescope. Those more intrigued by the interior view can still admire the craftsmanship behind the intricately carved walnut door. HEAVENLY HIDEAWAY Lush greenery surrounds the seven-acre estate on all sides offering privacy. Colorful flower beds and bronze figurative sculptures by Glenna Goodacre exude beauty and a playful air.

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MEET SIX CRAFTSPEOPLE WHO ARE BUILDING THEIR LEGACIES WITH ARTISTIC PASSION, OLD WORLD TRADITION, AND A KNACK FOR GETTING THINGS DONE.

BY KATHLEEN DOANE

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY AARON M. CONWAY

GILLIAN THOMPSON AREA OF EXPERTISE: STAINED GLASS THE TALL, CLEAR WINDOWS OF Gillian Thompson’s studio are hung with vibrant panes of stained glass. Most are her creations, but some are the works of earlier masters. A few large windows lean against the wall and are the property of others, desperately in need of her restorative hand.

“There is something so rewarding about repairing beautiful things for another 100 years,” she says, describing the benefits of a life’s calling that began to emerge when Thompson was 3 years old. The family lived in Washington, D.C., where Thompson’s mother volunteered at the Washington Cathedral. “The workmen were still installing the stained-glass windows, and when the light would create puddles of color on the grass, I would run through them.”

Years later, a college assignment led her to the Architectural Art Glass Studio in Pleasant Ridge. Thompson’s enthusiasm for their craft impressed the artisans there.

A few weeks later, they called and offered her a job. For the next 15 years she learned every aspect of making, repairing, and restoring stained and beveled glass. Seven years ago, she opened her own studio in an old industrial building on Spring Grove Avenue. Today, many consider her a modern master.

In 2012, Thompson, working with the Cincinnati Art Museum’s conservation department, completed an 18-month restoration of four large, century-old Tiffany stained-glass windows that the museum had acquired from St. Michael & All Angels Church in Avondale.

Greater Cincinnati is a treasure trove of art glass, a legacy of the German immigrant craftsmen who settled here more than a century ago. “Having some sort of aesthetic beauty is so important to our daily existence and fundamental to our spirits,” Thompson explains. “Stained glass touches people’s emotions.”

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TIMOTHY PIERCE AREA OF EXPERTISE: WOODWORK/MILLWORK T I M OT H Y P I E R C E , CO - OW N E R O F Riverside Architectural Millwork, understands the appeal of beautiful hardwoods, especially when skilled craftsmen transform them into one-of-a-kind baseboards, wall panels, staircases, or front doors. “The end result is very different from the commercially produced products that are readily available from any building supply place,” he says.

Pierce’s own appreciation for the craft developed after his freshman year at Miami University when he took a summer construction job.

“I was a political science major, but after that summer, my focus totally changed.”

Greater Cincinnati has a rich history of millwork in older homes all over the city. German immigrants who settled here in the 19th and early 20th centuries created unique wooden features.

“Most of the people who buy those homes today have an appreciation for the original millwork in the house,” Pierce says. “We’re often called in to match existing details if the owner wants to extend a wall or build an addition.”

When the Taft Museum underwent a total renovation a decade ago, Pierce and his crew created the archway that joins the addition with the original house. “It looks as if it’s always been there,” he says.

Two years ago, the new owners of a 1924 Indian Hill manse wanted to add red-oak beams to several ceiling areas. They requested a handhewn appearance to make the beams appear original to the house.

“I spent a weekend in my garage making the tool that could achieve the look they wanted,” he explains. “And one that would allow us to do it efficiently.” Translation: He modified the arched blade of an adze to get the right look, then welded it to an electric tool base. “I guess people love it. We’ve gotten a lot of work as a result of that job.”

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CURTIS HEUSER AREA OF EXPERTISE: MURALIST

WHEN CURTIS HEUSER WAS A YOUNG CHILD, he began drawing on the walls of his bedroom. Luckily, Heuser’s mother recognized her son’s talent and encouraged his artistic impulses.

Today, his medium is latex interior house paint, but his canvases remain the same. Heuser is a muralist who can transform a blank wall into a convincing trompe l’oeil English garden or sweeping Italian vista. “A lot of my clients want to come home to a space that is a sanctuary with a timeless feel,” he says.

Although Greater Cincinnati homes offer many architectural details created by early craftsmen, vintage murals are rare. Still, Heuser occasionally is asked to restore an earlier work. “A ceiling mural from the 1920s or ’30s in a Mt. Washington home had extensive water damage,” Heuser says. “I pretty much had to recreate it from scratch, but there were enough remaining decorative elements that I was able to develop a vision for it that fit the style.”

Sometimes, Heuser has to repair his own works. “I did a garden mural in a dining room. The family included a 3-year-old girl who loved to watch me work,” he recalls.

About four days after he finished, Heuser received a panicky call from the homeowner saying that the child had added her own artistic flourishes with crayons. “That was easy to fix,” he says, laughing.

Heuser is preparing to take on the biggest project of his career, a 34,000-square-foot home currently under construction in Centerville, Ohio. The venture is ambitious, with many trompe l’oeil scenes and illusions throughout the house. The job will provide plenty of opportunity to add the whimsical touches that Heuser always incorporates into his creations.

“I might add a bug or a little bird with a ribbon in its mouth—an element of surprise the owners and their guests can discover.”

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SHERI BOMKAMP AREA OF EXPERTISE: WROUGHT IRON SHERI BOMKAMP, HEAD OF DESIGN for Stewart Iron Works, receives dozens of calls each week seeking help with restoration projects: an ancient wrought iron fence in need of repair, the deteriorating floral motif of an old fountain, or a broken vintage light fixture.

And it’s business as usual when it turns out that the object was originally made at Stewart Iron Works.

“In the company’s 150-year history, they’ve made about 60,000 different products, and we have most of the historic drawings and cast patterns to make a replacement part or do a restoration,” Bomkamp says.

It’s hard to imagine a more indestructible material than wrought iron. “Its interior structure is like a tree, with all the carbon fibers going in a linear fashion,” she explains. “You can heat it on a forge, pound it, and it will actually flow so that you can pull and twist it into all kinds of decorative shapes. And you can do that again and again.”

Bomkamp discovered her affinity for wrought iron while an architectural and industrial design major at UC’s College of Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning. “I did a co-op at Cincinnati Artistic Wrought Iron Works, a subsidiary of Stewart Iron Works at the time, and ended up working there for a number of years.”

She still enjoys the tactile feel of the hammer indentations on the iron and the way the metal twists when it’s fabricated. “It has the same quality as raw silk, where the threads may not be perfectly in a straight line,” she says, explaining the appeal. “People really appreciate the slight imperfections that show it was made by hand through a time-honored process.”

Today, Bomkamp, who has been at Stewart Iron Works for the past 18 years, takes the lead if a project is “weird, artistic, or very difficult.”

At the moment, that includes fielding questions during the bidding process to restore and repair existing ornate gates and to build two new ones for the Canadian Parliament.

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ANTHONY GRAINGER AREA OF EXPERTISE: VINTAGE LIGHTING RESTORATION ANTHONY GRAINGER, LIKE HIS FATHER BEFORE him, started learning the family trade as a boy. “Grandpa had Dad running errands at first, and Dad started me on buffing,” he says, referring to the metal objects—usually light fixtures—that customers would bring in for repairs or restoration.

Today, Anthony runs the business, Grainger’s Metal Restoration & Antiques, and has nursed many a Victorian-era chandelier, sconce, and vintage table lamp from the region’s historic homes back to their original splendor. “It usually involves removing dents or recasting a damaged or missing part,” he explains. And there’s little room for error when working on a 150-year-old globe or repairing a thin veneer of aged sterling silver.

He still uses his grandfather’s 100-year-old silversmith tools, as well as those belonging to his father, but at times Grainger has had to make a specific tool to match the job. Every repair or recreation usually calls for a fair amount of ingenuity.

Grainger enjoys nothing more than transforming an old fixture into something new. A mountainous tangle of chandeliers, sconces, and lamps near the shop counter suggests that he has ample inventory to challenge his creativity for years to come. “I’ve tried other kinds of work over the years, but this is a labor of love.”

CARL SCHWEITZER AREA OF EXPERTISE: ORNATE PLASTERWORK IT IS THE ULTIMATE ELEGANT TOUCH: A DECORATIVE plaster frieze along the crown molding of a 20-foot wall or an ornate plaster medallion of delicate vines and flowers surrounding the canopy of a chandelier. “It’s like adding a piece of artwork to a space,” explains Carl Schweitzer, the man behind thousands of hours of plaster restoration projects. Plasterwork is a common feature of many older structures in the area. During the past four decades, Schweitzer has become intimately acquainted with many of them.

Sometimes, he’s merely patching a hole, but often he has to re-create entire sections. If a decorative pattern is repeated, Schweitzer sometimes can replicate the design himself, but he often enlists the help of an artist to copy an undamaged portion from which a clay mold can be created.

Schweitzer learned the trade—and in his case, the art—of plastering as a young man and gravitated toward the more ornamental work. In 1993, he and his brother-in-law took over Stockelman Plastering, a business started by his wife’s great-grandfather.

In the 1980s, he was called in to repair some of the plasterwork surrounding a chandelier in Music Hall. That same job called for a repair high above the stage, and Schweitzer, a modest fellow by nature, decided to take advantage of the moment. “You can’t see it, but I signed my name up there.”

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