Interior Enhancement Group

Home Improvement Professionals , Interior Designers & Decorators , Universal Design
39 Reviews
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Interior Enhancement Group
39 Reviews

Lake Home Living

Second homes out-of-state are one of our specialties! In fact, we have been enjoying our work in Wisconsin so much that I decided to establish a second studio at 304 Deerpath East, Suite E., Fontana, WI. (Same phone – 847-705-9569, and please continue to direct all mail to 130 S. Northwest Highway Barrington, IL 60010.)
In this case, one of my Chicago-area clients elected to build a new home on a lake in lovely Delafield, Wis. She dreamed of building sand castles and making memories with her grown children, her grandchildren and everyone’s friends. The home is an easy drive from my client’s primary residence in the Chicago area, making it accessible for quick weekends or longer stays when possible. We created the interior design style she wanted, choosing all of the furnishings, fixtures and finishes throughout the home.
All photos by www.davidbader.com
Project Year: 2021
Country: United States
Are you thinking of buying, building or updating a second home? We have worked with clients in Florida, Arizona, Wisconsin, Texas and Colorado, and we would love to collaborate with you on your home-away-from-home. Contact Kelly Guinaugh at 847-705-9569.
Three-Generation Retreat
We chose a large, open-style chandelier for this lofty and elegant foyer in order to fill the space but retain the airy feeling. The round table and rug echo the shape of the chandelier. Though this is a second home on a lake, our client wanted it to have a refined look that would make her guests...
Fantastic Foyer
A pair of nautically inspired chandeliers are a dramatic element in this lake home dining room. We love that they are meticulously hand-wrapped in Abacá rope, a process that requires dexterity and patience and gives them their lakeshore feeling. The hardware on the nautical chandelier, in a dark...
Fine Dining
My client wanted “lake home essence” but not a themed vibe. We opted for subtle hints of the outdoors, such as the branchy chandelier centered over the space and the tall sculpture in the corner, made from a tree root and shell. Its height balances the “weight” of the stained cabinetry wall and the...
Subtle Lake Home Style
Defining and blending spaces is always a priority in an open floor plan home. In this case, the family room and kitchen share the same space overlooking the lake. We defined the family room with a rug and established a “boundary” in the kitchen with the angled dining island, lined with stools. Then...
Making an Open Plan Work
When the gang is all here, there is plenty of seating in the kitchen between the six counter stools and the four chairs at the table to the left. My client’s wish list included a big, open kitchen where she can cook to her heart’s content and still be part of the action, not to mention enjoy the...
The Family That Eats Together...
We chose a three-sided island in white to define the boundaries of the kitchen. A work island in stained wood provides contrast. Everything was designed to preserve the views to the lake outside.
Defining the Space
We added stained wood bands across this hallway niche to give it more presence and personality. The collection of accessories seems to pop against the neutural wall color. To light the way, a pair of vintage-looking sconces.
Customizing a Niche
"Tortuga" means tortoise, and it's the pattern of the geometric window treatments we chose for the master bedroom. We thought it was appropriate for a lake home iin the woods, but most of all, the fabric adds a lively note to this serene master bedroom. It’s great to get together with family,...
Room with a View
Even though this is her lake home, my client wanted her master bath to have some elegance and glam. She loves the cascading white beads and hand-rubbed, antique brass finish of the chandelier, as well as the Carerra marble flooring. You can just see the corner of the mosaic tile inset we designed...
Lake Home Living
A mix of tiles and stone give the shower compartment a custom designer look that makes our client feel pampered. After a day on the beach or boating on the lake, she can luxuriate with a rejuvenating shower.
Luxurious Shower
Guests feel pampered in this lake-side bedroom, not only by the view but the modern, four-poster bed, the custom bedding and window treatments. We lacquered a treasured family "fish" chair to give it new life in this space.
Pampering Overnight Guests
Showcasing a bohemian flair, this ceramic table lamp is finished in a glossy warm gray glaze that transitions to a heavily textured ivory bottom. The hardback drum shade is light gray linen with natural slubbing. It has a quiet presence that works beautifully in this space.
Bedside Manner
The combination den-office is a cozy place to take care of business, play a game of chess, read or chat. Though the overall home is transitional, this space leans more toward the traditional, anchored by the client's ornately carved desk.
Multi-Use Office-Den
When designing an outdoor space, we always ensure that we carry the indoor style outside so that one space flows into another. We chose swivel wicker chairs so that family and friends can converse or turn toward the lake to enjoy the view and the activity.
Three-Seasons Porch
We’re crazy about succulent arrangements! You might remember these thick-stemmed plants from the 70s, but we Americans have had an on-and-off love affair with succulents dating back to the 18th century. Today, the Millennials have spurred a big comeback for these plants, for many reasons....
Accessor-eaze!
This Wisconsin lake home is an easy drive from my client’s primary residence in the Chicago area, making it accessible for quick weekends or longer stays when possible. We created the interior design style she wanted, choosing all of the furnishings, fixtures and finishes throughout the home.
Luxurious Lake Home Living