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At a glance: Kitchen remodel, part of a larger main-level renovation · New Berlin, WI · Investment: $100,000–$150,000 · 2025 NARI Remodeler of the Year Gold Award The story A wall and peninsula closed this kitchen off from the family room, the range was tucked into a corner, and the refrigerator opened into the hallway. With school-aged kids and busy schedules, the homeowners wanted an open, high-performing kitchen made for cooking, family meals and entertaining, with more li

At a glance: Condo kitchen remodel, part of a whole-condo renovation · Brookfield, WI · Investment: $50,000–$100,000 · 2025 NARI Remodeler of the Year Bronze Award The story Low soffits, a bulky pantry, laminate counters and poor lighting left this kitchen feeling dark and closed in. The homeowner wanted a modern, bright, open kitchen that reflected her personal style, without changing the footprint. The design Removing the soffits made room for taller cabinetry and an airier

At a glance: Basement finish · Muskego, WI · Investment: $150,000+ · Golf simulator, full kitchen, theater area, gym & full bath · 2024 NARI Remodeler of the Year Silver Award The story This was an unfinished basement with exposed mechanicals and poured concrete walls, plus a 2-foot drop the homeowners had planned for a full-swing golf simulator. As avid golfers in a state where the season lasts about six months, they wanted a place to play year-round as a family, along with

At a glance: Primary bathroom · Brookfield, WI · Investment: $70,000–$100,000 · Design in collaboration with RMS Design & Planning The story This primary bath had a beige, builder-grade look and no focal point. A freestanding tub the homeowners rarely used took up the room's best natural light, while the shower sat small and closed in next door. They wanted a serene, nature-inspired retreat that felt personal, while keeping the tray ceiling, vanities and trim they loved. The

At a glance: Full lower level finish · Town of Lisbon, WI · Investment: $200,000+ · Wet bar, living area, playroom, gym, guest suite & full bath The story The homeowners had an unfinished basement and a growing list of things their family needed: a place to entertain, room for the kids to play, a dedicated space to work out, and somewhere comfortable for overnight guests. They wanted all of it to feel like a natural extension of their main level, not a basement. The design We

At a glance: Kitchen, family room, laundry & baths · Hartland, WI · Investment: $100,000–$250,000 The story Heavy wood tones, dark granite and an angled two-tier island made this open-concept main level feel dark and cramped, and the family room fireplace had no clear focal point. The homeowners wanted a bright, cohesive space built for family gatherings, without changing the home's footprint or losing its character. The design We kept the existing perimeter cabinets and refi

At a glance: Lower level remodel · Hartland, WI · Investment: $100,000–$250,000 · Wet bar, family room, bedroom/den, playroom & bath The story This lower level was a collection of disconnected rooms around one large, unassigned space, with painted brick-pattern concrete walls, a drop ceiling, and storage shelving as the first thing guests saw. The homeowners wanted it to feel as finished and inviting as the rest of their home, a space the whole family would use every day. The