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Renovating a 1950s Whitefish Bay Cape Cod:
Join My Design Journey to Breathe New Life into a Family Home on the Shores of Lake Michigan


The bar that let the kitchen breathe: Remodeling a Shorewood lake side Tudor while balancing form and function
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
Carrie Lucke
Jul 256 min read


Transforming a 1950's Cape Cod: renovation reveal photos
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
Carrie Lucke
Mar 16 min read


Etsy finds for pillows, lampshades, hardware and trays that are designer approved with links to my favorite shops
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.
Carrie Lucke
Jan 234 min read


Design Details That Disappear: how to minimize visual clutter on your walls and ceilings. 3 main types of clutter along with product links and simple tips to minimize the impact of clutter
This blog will help you strategize on reducing visual clutter in your home renovation by using paintable switch covers, and flush air vents.
Carrie Lucke
Dec 28, 20256 min read


10 things I forgot to budget for in my home remodeling project
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
Carrie Lucke
Sep 5, 20257 min read


2025 Interior Design "Trend" Review- Why we are loving marble, color washing, polished nickel and hand-made tile.
This blog post will guide you through the design trends we are loving and some we are happy to see fade away
Carrie Lucke
May 18, 20258 min read


Your guide on how to mix metals like a pro in your next renovation project
This blog is your guide to how to effectively mix metal finishes in your home and next renovation project
Carrie Lucke
Apr 20, 20255 min read
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