Heritage Home Addition
A home addition in Clintonville, Columbus, that levels an older house's sloped floors, then adds a kitchen, primary suite and family basement at the rear.
Residential Insights
Custom homes, additions, renovations, ADUs, interiors, and residential project stories.
Lake House Addition
A lake house addition at Apple Valley Lake in Howard, Ohio, adding a first-floor primary suite, a longer living room and a larger deck that faces the water.
Farmhouse Renovation
A farmhouse renovation in Mount Vernon, Ohio, where a wider drive and garden turnaround bring guests to the front door and a four-car garage hosts gatherings.
Rear Kitchen Addition
A home addition in Upper Arlington, Ohio, that moves a cramped kitchen into a new rear wing so the one-car garage holds a car again, without growing past setbacks.
Narrow-Lot Residence
A new house on a narrow Upper Arlington lot, designed for the long term with a side-entry three-car garage and space reserved for a future lift.
Hideaway Hills Lake Home
A custom lake home held high on a steep wooded site so everyday arrival stays practical while the lake side opens toward the water.
Historic Upper Arlington Addition
A two-story home addition in Upper Arlington's historic district carries the house's curved, French-inspired roof into a larger rear gable seen from the street.
Custom Ohio Lodge
A completed custom lodge in Ohio, designed outward from an existing cabin so its fireplace and living room stay at the heart of a much larger wooded home.
The Kitchen Is Where We Lived: Designing the Room at the Center of a Home
A lively, heartfelt conversation with Tyler Swartzmiller and Amy Fix of Haus Studio about why the kitchen is the room a family actually lives in, where a designer's passion comes from, and how the best kitchens start with understanding how you live, not with the finishes.
German Village: Architecture, Preservation, and What It Takes to Build Here
Mapping Central Ohio #1. German Village is Columbus's most iconic neighborhood — and its most demanding. A working architect's guide to commission processes, material standards, costs, and the design strategies that work in one of the largest privately funded historic districts in the United States.
High-End Home Design in Central Ohio: Indoor-Outdoor Living, Hillside Sites, and Smart Kitchens
Four current projects show what's shaping high-end residential architecture in Columbus and Central Ohio. Indoor-outdoor living, hillside construction, and smart design.
Skyline Carriage House
A three-story carriage house on a downtown Columbus alley, with a garage at grade and two floors of living space turned toward the city skyline.
Designing for Hocking Hills and Wellness Spaces
Explore two Ohio projects recognized in the 2025 AIA Ohio People's Choice Awards: The Cliffs earned second place and BeAligned Health earned third place.
Open Concept Design: Trends and Challenges
Open concept design’s evolution balances light, flow, and privacy for modern living.
Historic Carriage House
A carriage house ADU in Victorian Village, Columbus, Ohio: an apartment over a garage, shaped by Victorian Village Commission review and hearings.
Infill Duplex
A ground-up duplex on a narrow infill lot in Columbus, Ohio: two condominium homes over 1,400 square feet each, made possible by zoning variances.
Infill Triplex
A completed triplex on a narrow Columbus, Ohio, lot: three condominium homes over 3,000 square feet each, stacked on mirrored plans with private basements.
Church to Home
A church-to-home conversion in Marysville, Ohio, keeping the bell tower, vaulted sanctuary, and arched windows while fitting a new second floor under the roof.
Landscaping Design: Process, Priorities, and Practical Advice
Insights from Fred of Inspired Spaces Landscape Design on species selection, outdoor living features, and client-centric landscaping practices.
Preserving Ohio’s Charm: Vintage Home Renovations
Renovating vintage homes in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland balances charm with modern upgrades.
Hocking A-Frame
A modern A-frame cabin in the Hocking Hills, Ohio, designed as a short-term rental on a steep wooded slope, with tiered decks that greet guests before the door.
Beulah Park
Architectural design for one home in Grove City's Beulah Park, with construction documents for contractor-supplied designs on several neighboring houses.
The Cliffs
A custom home concept for Ohio's Hocking Hills that cantilevers about two-thirds of the house over a wooded valley instead of grading the slope flat.
Mastering Bathroom Design: Function Meets Flair
Unlock bathroom design secrets—layout tips, material picks, and style ideas for all bath types.
Kitchen Design: The Heart of Value
Dive into kitchen design—space planning, trends, and appliances that boost value and function.
Mastering Short-Term Rental Design
Sarah Karakaian reveals how thoughtful design maximizes cash flow and guest satisfaction in short-term rentals.