Lake living at its best. Our Northwoods retreat.⁠ Home and boathouse designed by Vetter Architects. Completed Spring 2020⁠⠀ Size: 3 bed 4 1/2 bath Completion Date : 2020 Our Services: Architecture Interior Design: Amy Carmin Photography: Ryan Hainey

Foyer stairs leading to second floor

View of staircase from upper floor showing top floor wood and metal railing, wood beams, medium hardwood flooring, and painted white wood wall paneling.

Creating a space to entertain was the top priority in this Mukwonago kitchen remodel. The homeowners wanted seating and counter space for hosting parties and watching sports. By opening the dining room wall, we extended the kitchen area. We added an island and custom designed furniture-style bar cabinet with retractable pocket doors. A new awning window overlooks the backyard and brings in natural light. Many in-cabinet storage features keep this kitchen neat and organized. Bar Cabinet The furniture-style bar cabinet has retractable pocket doors and a drop-in quartz counter. The homeowners can entertain in style, leaving the doors open during parties. Guests can grab a glass of wine or make a cocktail right in the cabinet. Outlet Strips Outlet strips on the island and peninsula keeps the end panels of the island and peninsula clean. The outlet strips also gives them options for plugging in appliances during parties. Modern Farmhouse Design The design of this kitchen is modern farmhouse. The materials, patterns, color and texture define this space. We used shades of golds and grays in the cabinetry, backsplash and hardware. The chevron backsplash and shiplap island adds visual interest. Custom Cabinetry This kitchen features frameless custom cabinets with light rail molding. It’s designed to hide the under cabinet lighting and angled plug molding. Putting the outlets under the cabinets keeps the backsplash uninterrupted. Storage Features Efficient storage and organization was important to these homeowners. We opted for deep drawers to allow for easy access to stacks of dishes and bowls. Under the cooktop, we used custom drawer heights to meet the homeowners’ storage needs. A third drawer was added next to the spice drawer rollout. Narrow pullout cabinets on either side of the cooktop for spices and oils. The pantry rollout by the double oven rotates 90 degrees. Other Updates Staircase – We updated the staircase with a barn wood newel post and matte black balusters Fireplace – We whitewashed the fireplace and added a barn wood mantel and pilasters.

Handrail detail. Photographer: Rob Karosis

Sue Sotera Sotera CO construction

Beautiful Timber Framed home with many elements from the original family cabin. A lovely blend of rustic and more modern/contemporary style. Open and airy. Cable lighting gives general illumination and was designed to fit within the huge beautiful beams. Industrial - vintage style pendants over the island.

Sébastien Veronese

Staircase with underneath storage. Bottom steps open up. Hand stained treads and posts

This unique balustrade system was cut to the exact specifications provided by project’s builder/owner and it is now featured in his large and gorgeous living area. These ornamental structure create stylish spatial boundaries and provide structural support; it amplifies the look of the space and elevate the décor of this custom home. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.

Cochrane Floors & More The stairs were previously covered in carpet that took the brunt of traffic & dirty footwear leaving it as an eyesore when you first walked in the home. To respect continuity and improve functionality we ran the same vinyl planks down the stairs and in the landing providing a seamless visual experience. The flush mounted metal nosings were certainly appreciated by the homeowner giving this staircase a major face-lift!

Colin B. took this picture of a staircase on which we installed Wood-look Porcelain Tile on all treads and risers, with a Mosaic Tile Pattern on every other riser.

The grand entrance is full of details with hand-chiseled newel post combined with wood stained treads and risers on the stairs. The iron pickets are heavy and textured. The walls are treated with a slight texture to give the appearance of age and the color is a soft, warm tan that lends itself well with the stronger colors used in the many vintage rugs throughout the home. The wainscoting is customized stained wood with hand-peeled wood repeated the diamond shape from the exterior railings and common with an Adirondack style home. Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].