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# Design4Development

Original Houzz profile: [Design4Development](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/design4development-pfvwus-pf~437427362)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Building Designers and Drafters
- **Location:** Milwaukee, WI
- **Serves:** Milwaukee, Mequon, Whitefish Bay, Shorewood, Fox Point, Bayside, Maine
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 250 Ideabook Saves

Design consultants. Our principle focus is to provide ideas working with local suppliers to preserve the architectural integrity of homes and their landscapes. We engage with local artisans and craftsman to help reinforce local culture and economies.

We help you solve problems and offer ideas. We leave it up to you to decide how much assistance you need depending on your budget. We are quality conscious for big and small projects alike.

### Services Provided

- 3D Rendering
- Art Selection
- Bathroom Design
- Bedroom Design
- Color Consulting
- Custom Built-ins
- Decluttering
- Design Consultation
- Dining Room Design
- Downsizing
- Floor Plans
- Furniture Selection
- Green Building
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Historic Building Conservation
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Home Staging
- House Plans
- Interior Design
- Interior Design Photography
- Interior Photography
- Kitchen Design
- Kitchen Renovation
- Living Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Project Management
- Space Planning
- Sustainable Design
- restorationrevitalization

### Areas Served

- Milwaukee
- Mequon
- Whitefish Bay
- Shorewood
- Fox Point
- Bayside
- Maine

### Typical Job Cost

$50,000 - 200,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Design4Development |
| Address | Downer Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211, United States |
| Phone | (401) 743-6325 |
| Website | http://www.behance.net/Design4Development |
| Followers on Houzz | 15 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Design4Development](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/design4development-pfvwus-pf~437427362)
- **Website:** http://www.behance.net/Design4Development
- **Phone:** (401) 743-6325

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- BFA Communication Design, BS Industrial Design (IDSA) , MFA Design Research and DevelopmentAwards: Red Dot Award, 6 - IDEA Gold, Silver,Bronze, 2 Chicago Athenaeum Good Design, 2 ID Magazine Annual Review - Design Distinction, ID Magazine Annual Review

## Selected projects

- [American Four Square Remodel, Shorewood, WI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/american-four-square-remodel-shorewood-wi-pj-vj~1457915)
  - Location: Milwaukee, WI
  - Photos: 61
  - Description: Project Phase 1: Replace roof, gutters and airconditioner. Add a new 2 car garage, remove exterior sun porch and replace this with a craftsman style alcove, using period recuperated stained glass windows. Refinish all original window and door hardware. Added full bath on the ground floor; remodel the living room with recessed lighting and wood burning fireplace. Revitalize historic wood clapboard and repaint the exterior house and garage. Project Phase 2: RJ Builders, Inc. Kitchen and master bat…
- [The Ledge House, Maine](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-ledge-house-maine-pj-vj~1454925)
  - Location: Machias, ME
  - Photos: 43
  - Description: Designed as a retreat in Maine, working with Whitten Architects. Interior design, landscaping, boat house, garage and studio spaces will be completed in 2021.
- [German Village House Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/german-village-house-renovation-pj-vj~1454974)
  - Location: Columbus, OH
  - Photos: 21
  - Description: American Four Square built in 1910. Restored and repointed brick exterior, remodeled kitchen and dinning spaces, bath and bedrooms. Built a new privacy fence enclosing the back yard.
- [Prairie Style Bungalow Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/prairie-style-bungalow-remodel-pj-vj~1455016)
  - Location: Duchesne, UT
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: This was purchased as a skiers retreat at the foot of Ogden Mountain. The interior space was restored and upgraded.

[See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/design4development-pfvwus-pf~437427362)

## Ideabooks

- [Ships Ladder to Loft](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/152305887/list/ships-ladder-to-loft) — 3 ideas
- [Travel Bus/Trailer Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/125619630/list/travel-bus-trailer-renovation) — 48 ideas
- [Phase II - Maine House Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122153016/list/phase-ii-maine-house-ideas) — 93 ideas
- [Saunas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120384499/list/saunas) — 16 ideas
- [Wooden Houses](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113519863/list/wooden-houses) — 16 ideas
- [Eclectic Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113519453/list/eclectic-kitchens) — 16 ideas
- [Bedroom Fans](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110049905/list/bedroom-fans) — 4 ideas
- [Interior Lighting - Downer Avenue](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73710586/list/interior-lighting-downer-avenue) — 17 ideas
- [Craftsman Style Exterior Railings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73399096/list/craftsman-style-exterior-railings) — 13 ideas
- [House Paint Colors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66603603/list/house-paint-colors) — 1 idea
- [Outdoor lights Downer Ave. Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66592982/list/outdoor-lights-downer-ave-project) — 17 ideas
- [Basement Studio](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57950454/list/basement-studio) — 6 ideas
- [Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56690775/list/fireplaces) — 39 ideas
- [Landscaping Ideas, Downer House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57271295/list/landscaping-ideas-downer-house) — 187 ideas
- [tklrlr's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57271200/list/tklrlr-s-ideas) — 5 ideas
- [Kitchen Ideas, Downer Avenue](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/42542821/list/kitchen-ideas-downer-avenue) — 64 ideas
- [bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46953565/list/bathrooms) — 106 ideas
- [Living Room & Shelving](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47458075/list/living-room-shelving) — 6 ideas
- [Garage & Storage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47458149/list/garage-storage) — 3 ideas
- [Outdoor Water Features](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47457996/list/outdoor-water-features) — 7 ideas

[See all 33 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/tklrlr)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Bluestone** *(in Photo Questions)*

Does the bluestone hold up well in cold climates?  Is this bluestone dry laid and if so did you use poly sand between stones?

A: James I really like this option too for the terraced area.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-10.*