You are considering a major home remodel or addition. The builder has been selected and plans have been drawn up, so now you must decide when to begin the project. Living in southeastern Wisconsin naturally brings with it the challenges of the seasons and the weather....
Creating Shady Opportunities in a Custom Home Promotes Safe Sun Practices Ah summertime in the Lake Country area in Wisconsin, the too-short season that we crave the other three seasons. While the long, hot, sunny days are a blessed respite from the gloomy and chilly...
By Shayna Mace | Photography by Tricia Shay Photography For Kim and John Seipel, their connection to Oconomowoc’s Silver Lake is not only familial, but historic. John grew up nearby in Dousman on Pretty Lake, and in high school was a dishwasher at Chuck’s Supper Club...
Aging Gracefully: Making a Luxury Custom Home Handicap Accessible Without Compromising Style and Design The phrase “handicap accessible” does not generally conjure up images of elegant, refined or even aesthetically pleasing architectural style and design. It brings...
A well-organized home today often starts with ample, well-thought-out storage space, with closets being the number one consideration. Inarguably, storage needs and the role of proper closets have changed dramatically over the last several decades, as family lifestyles...
The game room of old is typically a basement affair, conveniently finishing the home’s basement level as a private entertaining space for kids and their friends. It would typically be a kid zone, a place for them to make noise (or a bit of trouble) away from the...
Windows are perhaps the most important factors behind the “look and feel” of a new custom home. In addition to form and function, the passing of light and allocation of views, they are an integral part of the home’s overall architectural theme. From the exterior,...
The warmth and ambiance of fire is a year-round attraction, transcending seasons with indoor and outdoor opportunities. The growing popularity of firepits as a backyard accessory has helped bridge outdoor entertaining opportunities in the fickle Southeastern Wisconsin...
Summer sunshine is always welcome after long Wisconsin winters, and while health benefits abound from sun exposure, prolonged unprotected exposure can have detrimental effects on our personal health as well as the health of our home. When building a custom luxury...