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A new neoclassic
The 1912 Georgian Revival house on Milwaukee’s East Side is a timeless classic with its symmetrical composition, peaked gable roofs and portico front entry. Inside, visitors are wowed by the oak staircase and a large stained glass window of a Greek temple arch and an Irish church ruin on the foyer landing, and paneled wainscoting and leaded-glass china cabinet in the dining room.
Atlantic is calling
In planning their retirement home on Big Cedar Lake, architect Wade Weissmann’s clients presented him with three pieces of information: a picture from a magazine, the word Nantucket and the DVD "Something’s Gotta Give."
Acre by acre
If the earth at Mark and Cheryl Brickman’s 15.5-acre Dragonfly Farm could share its memories, it might tell stories about its life nourishing a farmer’s crops, or the years when it was simply the anchor for a lawn dressed in suburban green. Today, though, the land seems to sing in sweet harmony with nature.
Rising to the challenge
A simple wrought-iron motif that graces the courtyard gate at the home of Cathie Madden and Jeff Yabuki is much more than an architectural afterthought. The floral motif, repeated numerous times throughout the home, is a signal that this house is about more than square footage, walls and forms. "It elevates the entire design to an art form," says architect Jorgen Hansen of Port City Studio.

Pool party
Everybody can’t live on a lake, Elaine Lesko says, but having a backyard pool is the next best thing. "We have very few beautiful months in Wisconsin. It’s nice to be able to enjoy them to the fullest," Lesko says.
A fresh look
Throughout their marriage, Allen and Jan Dembski have always enjoyed contemporary design.
Upward mobility
In designing her condo atop the Marine Terminal Lofts in Milwaukee’s Third Ward, the homeowner, a Gen X business executive, had an eclectic wish list for Greg Holm and Lisa Manetti, designers with Peabody’s Interiors in Whitefish Bay. "I was going for a vintage, modern, contemporary look — a bunch of oxymorons actually," the owner says. "I wanted a little bit of everything. I wanted it to reflect who I am."

Unique taste
When the Pautzes decided to remodel their kitchen they really wanted to make a statement. 
The big picture
With all the doom and gloom about the economy and the housing market in the news, it is easy to lose sight of the No. 1 reason why it’s still a good time to build a home in southeastern Wisconsin — because it is a long-term financial investment. 
Royal transformation
A Bayside couple likens their interest in a 1930s Tudor cottage to caring for a misfit, smelly, ugly, poor man — who, after some tender loving care, turns out to be a better catch than someone else’s ideal of a prince charming, or a brand new home, as the case may be.
Vivid hues
Little did Tricia Bortz realize, when she collected four porcelain plates she liked, that one day those plates would be the driving force behind a home remodel’s color palette.
Historical facelift
Realtors like to remind us that updated kitchens and bathrooms sell houses. But owners of historic homes face a unique set of challenges when they decide to remodel their kitchens.
Home for the holidays
Warm and inviting are two words that best describe John and Chris Lesko’s Brookfield home. Drapery in rich hues and Oriental rugs in warm, dark colors make every room feel like a welcome escape on a cold winter day.
Winter wonderland
From the traditional Spode Christmas tree tablescape to the playfulness of life-size toy soldiers and a purse-adorned Christmas tree, the Tom and Trish O’Brien home is the place to spread Christmas cheer.
Urban retreats
Influenced by the Mediterranean-style architecture of the home and the waters of Lake Michigan, interior designer Karen Kempf created a peaceful sanctuary in the master bathroom of the Fox Point home of Jeff Yabuki and Cathie Madden.
Navigating the building process
Building your new home should be one of the happiest times of your life. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, especially if you enter into the process without doing a little detective work. Here’s some advice that should help you sail smoothly through the building process.
Living lakeside
When Carl Tomich’s friends called and asked him to build their home, he knew it was fulfilling one of their dreams. The Waukesha County natives always wanted to live on a lake so their children could build the same memories they shared of good times with their friends on the inland waters.
Back at the barnyard
In the countryside northwest of Milwaukee, endless rows of corn are interrupted only by stands of mature trees and the occasional barn. One of these "barns," however, is different from the rest. It is a recently constructed home equipped with all the modern conveniences. Authentic barnyard touches extend the farm feeling throughout the uniquely designed and furnished home.
Cape Cod reborn
The Collins moved into a 1950s Cape Cod home in Elm Grove after relocating from central Wisconsin.
Fusion living
When the Labinskis moved to Whitefish Bay in the summer of 1995, both Kathy and her husband, John, knew they’d miss the Southwest. "We were leaving an adobe home we had designed and built two years prior," Kathy Labinski says.
Simply perfect
Contemporary and family friendly design sounds like an oxymoron. But take a look at the home that Susan Kim, the co-anchor of "Live at Daybreak" on WTMJ-4, and her family share in Wales. Kim obviously did not have to sacrifice style when designing a kid-friendly space. "We designed a house that we wanted our family to grow in and love," she says. "I wanted a place where my kids would be comfortable, happy and love growing up in, and a place that my husband and I could enjoy."
Urban retreat
Most people wisely choose to evacuate during a major home renovation. But few move to such an amazing location as Jamie Wilke and his family. Wilke is the owner of Jamie Wilke Interiors. 
Custom character
Those who like to follow trends in paint color will be happy to know that the palette is wide open. While many people continue to stick to neutrals, there are many who are choosing to paint their kitchens red and their living rooms espresso brown. 
Milwaukee's grandest home
At a time in their lives when most parents are contemplating empty nests and plans for their golden years, the contemporary thought is to downsize, perhaps make life a little easier. But that wasn’t quite what Fred and Maria were thinking when they acquired a parcel of land at 2000 Grand Ave. in Milwaukee.
Inside Ten Chimneys
Ads tout it. We all strive for it. But the husband and wife acting team of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne actually achieved the good life in their summer home located at Genesee Depot. 


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