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  • Project Spotlight Home Remodel in Westerville OH

    Project Spotlight Home Remodel in Westerville OH

    20th Century Modern to 21st Century Chic!

    1968 Contemporary home gets 21st Century makeover. View the completed project album with before during & after photos on our Houzz profile!

    This gorgeous soft contemporary home overlooks a golf course with beautiful, serene views from all sides. The home’s floor plan was closed off and did not have a good flow for entertaining. The clients knew exactly what they wanted and were not afraid to “think outside the box”. They moved from the downtown area into the suburbs for a more relaxing space to come home to. Our client, Laurie, is a talented artist and needed space for her studio.

    The original kitchen was closed off from the dining room, creating a dark, cave-like space that feels small and does not align with the client’s entertaining style. While the dining room and great room feature high, vaulted ceilings, the kitchen has lower 8-foot ceilings with 7-foot soffits, which makes the spaces feel disconnected and diminishes the overall flow and functionality of the home.

    Scope of Work

    The renovation included removing the wall separating the kitchen from the dining and great room to create an open-concept layout that fully showcases the stunning golf course views. The kitchen received a refresh with new luxury-grade appliances, updated cabinet doors and drawer fronts, and a redesigned pantry door. Painted shiplap boards were added to the kitchen workspace for architectural interest, while additional cabinetry was incorporated to extend the new island. A wine fridge and storage were installed in a newly designed dry bar, enhancing both style and functionality.

    The great room fireplace wall was refinished, and built-ins, along with a barn door, were added to the A/V closet for a clean, organized look. The stairwell to the second floor was opened up and modernized with a sleek new metal railing system featuring cables. All hardwood floors throughout the home were refinished, and the home office was painted and updated to complete the transformation.

    This home was a gem – Lucy the dog loves it too!

    Learn more, this stunning contemporary home was featured in HouseTrends Magazine.

    Client Testimonial

    “Remodeling is a process of problem-solving,” Laurie says. “I have enjoyed this entire project and working with their designer, Laura, has been delightful. We love our new space and enjoy sharing with our family and friends.”

    Ready to start planning your next remodel project? Contact our Client Relations Coordinator today by scheduling a call or completing a new project form.

  • HOME DESIGN TRENDS

    HOME DESIGN TRENDS

    Home Entertaining Moving Out of the Kitchen & Into the Lounge

    Basement remodel Powell Ohio Wine Room

    A home remodeling trend our Team has noticed in this last year is The Home Lounge.  “Our clients are wanting a space to entertain separate from the kitchen hub”, says Laura Watson, ASID Design Department Manager.

    Recent projects include a Dublin Ohio dining room remodel with lounge-like furniture (sofa & club chairs), an Upper Arlington Ohio addition with a bar, outdoor covered patio with fireplace and a folding wall of glass (Nana Door), and a Powell Ohio basement remodel turned an empty storage room into a comfortable entertainment space with a kitchenette, wine bar, game table, seating space plus a secret bookshelf door.

    All of these recent projects a have similar function- bringing family and friends together! Although each is as unique as the client, the projects do all share a common design trend- using reclaimed and distressed wood. A design trend that has become very popular in the Midwest and is showing signs of huge growth especially because of the eco friendly movement. This style is all about re-purposing. The look of mixing rustic wood elements with newer softer materials started is not new, think Shabby Chic, however it has developed into a heavier more rustic style by incorporating industrial accessories or reclaimed barn wood.  A look our client dubbed “rustic lux”.

  • Following Your Dreams!

    Following Your Dreams!

    I may never have put my neck out to start The Cleary Company if it weren’t for someone believing in me.

    In the spring of 1994 my wife, Cathy, and I were having a conversation about the future. How did it look? Where would we be? What would we be doing? How would we pay the bills? I was working for a small local general contractor and enjoyed the work but felt the desire after 10 years to challenge myself. I knew I wanted to be part of something I built, something that I would enjoy something that would be sustainable and allow me to bring joy to others lives.

    I have to thank my wife Cathy for always standing behind me and encouraging my dreams. If it weren’t for her, who knows where my career path would be but there’s a good chance I wouldn’t know most of you reading this right now!

    I am so thankful for all the joy The Cleary Company has brought into our lives and all the relationships that have come from it.

    There are many blessings to count from the past year, but the most life changing for me was taking a mission trip with my daughter Molly to Malawi Africa. As I reflect back on 2014 and the list of personal and professional goals I had set for myself and the company,  I am happy to report I knocked out 12 of the 13 on the combined list.  So as I look to the New Year, I will write new goals and stretch to make them happen.  One of them will surely be to continue to cultivate relationships w/ good people like you.

    So thanks in advance for continuing the conversations.  We are fortunate to have some incredible people working here w/ numerous talents and skill sets.  If there is anyone out there that you know that may benefit from having our A+ Remodel/Design/Build/ team become part of improving their quality of life please do me a favor and nudge them to call us.  I promise you we will do our best to exceed their expectations.

    Happy 2015 everyone!

    George

  • Aaron Enfinger, CR | Chief Operating Officer

    Aaron Enfinger, CR | Chief Operating Officer

    Aaron Enfinger, CR

    aaron@clearycompany.com

    Hired in 2014 to manage our Production department, Aaron’s eye for detail, commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, are why he was promoted to his current position as General Manager in 2017. Since the addition of 2 new divisions – bath2BATH in 2018 and Home Services in 2020 – Aaron’s role has evolved into Chief Operating Officer. He’s George’s right hand man and together they’ve orchestrated a plan for continued manageable growth for the company. He began his career working as an interior woodworker, mostly in high-end custom homes. He has over 26 years experience in carpentry, residential construction and remodeling.

    Aaron pushes our Team towards exceeding our client’s expectations on every project. He’s an active member of NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) and serves on committees for both the local chapter and national delegate. He’s passionate about recruiting new talent to the trades and has put that into action by serving on local and national committees charged with increasing recruitment into vocational trade programs. In 2015, Aaron earned his Certified Remodeler (CR) accreditation. He encourages everyone he comes into contact with to continue learning and growing within their industries. In March 2020, Aaron began writing articles for NARI on education and business practices that will be published quarterly in Qualified Remodeling Magazine. Read his first one here.

    Aaron, his wife and their 2 beautiful daughters live in Dublin. When not working, he stays busy throwing the tennis ball for their Labradoodle, Sasha. She has an insatiable desire to play fetch! Aaron also enjoys biking and, of course, doing remodeling projects around his house.