History Revisited-Exterior

“The existing house had incredible bones and an elegant exterior,” builder Michael Mroz says. “We did our best to pay homage to the roots of this home while giving it […]

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Down by the Lake-Hallway

A picture light and new board-and-batten walls up the charm factor in the hallway leading to the bathroom and bedroom.

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Adventure Awaits-Playroom

“I wanted to pack a punch in this small room,” designer Callie Bruen says. She chose timeless plaid patterns in slightly different scales and tones for a layered look that […]

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Down by the Lake-Office

Replacing a door with a wall of windows transformed the home office and redirected traffic flow to the outdoors through the main living area. “The executive desk was designed using […]

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History Revisited-Mudroom

The painted bricks on the wall of the mudroom are new but create the appearance of vintage traditional architecture.

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History Revisited-Dining Room

In the dining room, the homeowners’ existing table and chairs lean traditional, while the new steel-and-glass cabinets add a modern touch.

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Down by the Lake-Bathroom

Made wider to accommodate aging-in-place needs, the refurbished bathroom is fitted with a double sink, curbless steam shower and timeless touches. The custom vanity is made of reclaimed white oak.

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Down by the Lake-Stairway

The designers stepped up the design of the stairway to the lower level with a new stained-wood and metal railing. Hollow slab doors were replaced with thick five-panel designs with […]

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