This blog reviews the project winners in the 2026 Milwaukee Magazine design awards for Carrie Lucke Designs

This blog helps to explain why starting a design project with a rug as the room foundation is essential to sucessful decorating

Have you been dreaming of a scullery kitchen? read on and learn all about why the trend is taking over and what different types of scullery kitchens are there from a glorified pantry, to a bar or even a full catering kitchen. This one shines with its moodly cabinets and soap stone countertops - its a real banger

Here's where the layout itself had to solve a problem before any of the finish decisions could land properly. My clients wanted an undercounter wine fridge and a built-in ice maker, on top of everything else on their list, and there simply wasn't room in the kitchen's footprint to add both without the whole space starting to feel squished. Every appliance you add to a kitchen run doesn't just take its own width, it eats into the counter space and cabinet storage around it t

This blog post outlines the renovation of a cape cod second floor made for kids and guests to enjoy

This post will help you develop a deeper understanding of how to think about the type of finish you select for your painted cabinets as well as the type of wood you may use for your wood cabinets and how that impact the overall design execution

A review of a full renovation of the first floor of this 1950's cape cod on the shores of Lake Michigan in Whitefish Bay Wisconsin

this Blog post is a designer guide for the best shops on Etsy to source designer favorites that can add character rich elements to your interiors.

This blog will help you strategize on reducing visual clutter in your home renovation by using paintable switch covers, and flush air vents.

Is Marble right for you? This blog post will help you make that decision. Learn all about etching and staining. How to prevent or lessen it and what the best quartz alternatives are.

what are the budget line items we often fail to budget for. Here are the 10 things we failed to consider in advance of planning our remodeling budget

4 reasons why to choose solid hardwoods over and engineered flooring product

This blog post will help you understand some of the key design moves you can make to keep a traditional space feeling current and fresh

This blog will help you understand the color drenching trend. Why do designers love this move and when might you still paint your trim white?

As summer rolls in along the shores of Lake Michigan, we're excited to share the latest update on our remodeling journey of a classic...

This blog provides a renovation update with a focus on the exterior dormers added to create 3 new bedroom in this home without adding any additional footprint

a summary of passing design trends to avoid. Why we are moving past them and how to stay classic in your choices

This blog post will guide you through the design trends we are loving and some we are happy to see fade away

Help Us Win “ Milwaukee Top Choice Community’s Choice Awards" Best Interior Designer” – Your Vote Means Everything! Vote for your top...

This blog is your guide to how to effectively mix metal finishes in your home and next renovation project