The unfinished attic of this older home provided a large amount of storage space, crowded with boxes. With a combination of creativity, craftsmanship and desire the attic was converted into an uncrowded, comfortable yet elegant living space with an open family room of angles and alcoves, a cozy bedroom and a full bathroom with separate tub and shower . Design by: Knutson Residential Design Photography by Ehlen Creative

This growing family needed more living space in their 1926 St. Paul, MN Bungalow, and had great potential in their unfinished attic for a new master suite. Castle began working with the city to grandfather some existing conditions in, like the steeper stairs and lower ceiling height to comply with building codes. New insulation, interior walls, electrical, heating, and a full interior finish was planned. The finished space incorporates traditional millwork matching the lower level of the home, a custom built-in bookshelf, new white doors, and pre-finished white oak hardwood floors in a rich Licorice stain. The dark floors and oil-bronze accents throughout the space really anchors the room and completes an overall bright color pallet with high contrast. In the new bathroom, a cement tile floor was selected to tie in the homeowner’s classy flair. Switching the finishes to polished brass inside the bathroom really brings a lux and regal feel to the space. Paired with traditional subway tile, white vanity, refurbished vintage medicine cabinet, and neutral walls, the new bathroom is elegant, yet understated. One of our favorite features is the use of the two existing dormers. One dormer was converted into a new walk-in closet with custom glass closet doors, so the light can still shine into the bedroom. The 2nd dormer, we left open for a quaint sitting and reading nook. See full details (including before photos) at http://www.castlebri.com/attics/project-3299-1/ Designed by: Emily Blonigen

This growing family needed more living space in their 1926 St. Paul, MN Bungalow, and had great potential in their unfinished attic for a new master suite. Castle began working with the city to grandfather some existing conditions in, like the steeper stairs and lower ceiling height to comply with building codes. New insulation, interior walls, electrical, heating, and a full interior finish was planned. The finished space incorporates traditional millwork matching the lower level of the home, a custom built-in bookshelf, new white doors, and pre-finished white oak hardwood floors in a rich Licorice stain. The dark floors and oil-bronze accents throughout the space really anchors the room and completes an overall bright color pallet with high contrast. In the new bathroom, a cement tile floor was selected to tie in the homeowner’s classy flair. Switching the finishes to polished brass inside the bathroom really brings a lux and regal feel to the space. Paired with traditional subway tile, white vanity, refurbished vintage medicine cabinet, and neutral walls, the new bathroom is elegant, yet understated. One of our favorite features is the use of the two existing dormers. One dormer was converted into a new walk-in closet with custom glass closet doors, so the light can still shine into the bedroom. The 2nd dormer, we left open for a quaint sitting and reading nook. See full details (including before photos) at http://www.castlebri.com/attics/project-3299-1/ Designed by: Emily Blonigen

This was an attic that we converted into a master bedroom. We added a skylight, new windows, electrical, framing, drywall, trim and carpet.
Example of a mid-sized classic home design design in Milwaukee

Large two car space with 14 foot high ceiling converted to golf practice space. Project includes new HVAC, remodeled attic to create ceiling Storage bay for Auxx Lift electric platform to park storage containers, new 8‘ x 18‘ door, Trackman golf simulator, four golf storage cabinets for clubs and shoes, 14 foot high storage cabinets in black material with maple butcher block top to store garage contents, golf simulator computers, under counter refrigerator and provide entertainment area for food and beverage. HandiWall in Maple color. Electric screen on overhead door is from Advanced ScreenWorks, floor is diamond pattern high gloss snapped down with portions overlaid with Astroturf. Herman Miller guest chairs.

This growing family needed more living space in their 1926 St. Paul, MN Bungalow, and had great potential in their unfinished attic for a new master suite. Castle began working with the city to grandfather some existing conditions in, like the steeper stairs and lower ceiling height to comply with building codes. New insulation, interior walls, electrical, heating, and a full interior finish was planned. The finished space incorporates traditional millwork matching the lower level of the home, a custom built-in bookshelf, new white doors, and pre-finished white oak hardwood floors in a rich Licorice stain. The dark floors and oil-bronze accents throughout the space really anchors the room and completes an overall bright color pallet with high contrast. In the new bathroom, a cement tile floor was selected to tie in the homeowner’s classy flair. Switching the finishes to polished brass inside the bathroom really brings a lux and regal feel to the space. Paired with traditional subway tile, white vanity, refurbished vintage medicine cabinet, and neutral walls, the new bathroom is elegant, yet understated. One of our favorite features is the use of the two existing dormers. One dormer was converted into a new walk-in closet with custom glass closet doors, so the light can still shine into the bedroom. The 2nd dormer, we left open for a quaint sitting and reading nook. See full details (including before photos) at http://www.castlebri.com/attics/project-3299-1/ Designed by: Emily Blonigen

This growing family needed more living space in their 1926 St. Paul, MN Bungalow, and had great potential in their unfinished attic for a new master suite. Castle began working with the city to grandfather some existing conditions in, like the steeper stairs and lower ceiling height to comply with building codes. New insulation, interior walls, electrical, heating, and a full interior finish was planned. The finished space incorporates traditional millwork matching the lower level of the home, a custom built-in bookshelf, new white doors, and pre-finished white oak hardwood floors in a rich Licorice stain. The dark floors and oil-bronze accents throughout the space really anchors the room and completes an overall bright color pallet with high contrast. In the new bathroom, a cement tile floor was selected to tie in the homeowner’s classy flair. Switching the finishes to polished brass inside the bathroom really brings a lux and regal feel to the space. Paired with traditional subway tile, white vanity, refurbished vintage medicine cabinet, and neutral walls, the new bathroom is elegant, yet understated. One of our favorite features is the use of the two existing dormers. One dormer was converted into a new walk-in closet with custom glass closet doors, so the light can still shine into the bedroom. The 2nd dormer, we left open for a quaint sitting and reading nook. See full details (including before photos) at http://www.castlebri.com/attics/project-3299-1/ Designed by: Emily Blonigen

Large two car space with 14 foot high ceiling converted to golf practice space. Project includes new HVAC, remodeled attic to create ceiling Storage bay for Auxx Lift electric platform to park storage containers, new 8‘ x 18‘ door, Trackman golf simulator, four golf storage cabinets for clubs and shoes, 14 foot high storage cabinets in black material with maple butcher block top to store garage contents, golf simulator computers, under counter refrigerator and provide entertainment area for food and beverage. HandiWall in Maple color. Electric screen on overhead door is from Advanced ScreenWorks, floor is diamond pattern high gloss snapped down with portions overlaid with Astroturf. Herman Miller guest chairs.

Large two car space with 14 foot high ceiling converted to golf practice space. Project includes new HVAC, remodeled attic to create ceiling Storage bay for Auxx Lift electric platform to park storage containers, new 8‘ x 18‘ door, Trackman golf simulator, four golf storage cabinets for clubs and shoes, 14 foot high storage cabinets in black material with maple butcher block top to store garage contents, golf simulator computers, under counter refrigerator and provide entertainment area for food and beverage. HandiWall in Maple color. Electric screen on overhead door is from Advanced ScreenWorks, floor is diamond pattern high gloss snapped down with portions overlaid with Astroturf. Herman Miller guest chairs.

This growing family needed more living space and had great potential in their unfinished attic, for a new master suite. Castle began working with the city to grandfather some existing conditions in like the steeper stairs, and lower ceiling height. New insulation, interior walls, electrical, heating, and a full interior finish was planned. The finished space incorporates traditional millwork matching the lower level of the home, custom built-in bookshelf, new white doors, and pre-finished white oak hardwood floors in a rich Licorice stain. The dark floors and oil-bronze accents throughout the space really anchors the room and completes an overall bright color pallet with high contrast. In the new bathroom, a cement tile floor was selected to tie in the homeowner’s classy flair. Switching the finishes to polished brass inside the bathroom really brings a lux and regal feel to the space. Paired with traditional subway tile, white vanity, refurbished vintage medicine cabinet, and neutral walls, the new bathroom is elegant yet understated. One of our favorite features are the use of the two existing dormers. One dormer was converted into a new walk-in closet with custom glass closet doors, so the light can still shine into the bedroom. The 2nd dormer, we left open for a quaint sitting and reading nook. Year of Home: 1926 Home Style: Bungalow Design Style: Classic Contemporary; Transitional Date completed: 2017

Large two car space with 14 foot high ceiling converted to golf practice space. Project includes new HVAC, remodeled attic to create ceiling Storage bay for Auxx Lift electric platform to park storage containers, new 8‘ x 18‘ door, Trackman golf simulator, four golf storage cabinets for clubs and shoes, 14 foot high storage cabinets in black material with maple butcher block top to store garage contents, golf simulator computers, under counter refrigerator and provide entertainment area for food and beverage. HandiWall in Maple color. Electric screen on overhead door is from Advanced ScreenWorks, floor is diamond pattern high gloss snapped down with portions overlaid with Astroturf. Herman Miller guest chairs.

The unfinished attic of this older home provided a large amount of storage space, crowded with boxes. With a combination of creativity, craftsmanship and desire the attic was converted into an uncrowded, comfortable yet elegant living space with an open family room of angles and alcoves, a cozy bedroom and a full bathroom with separate tub and shower . Design by: Knutson Residential Design Photography by Ehlen Creative

An over-the-air (OTA) HDTV antenna. A HD television antenna was mounted (and grounded) in the second-floor attic to eliminate the unsightliness of exterior mounting. Free HDTV signals are received with crystal clarity. Also visible in the upper right of the photo is new phone, network, and video cable run as part of the structuring wiring project, connecting the structured wiring panel to a set of second floor wall jacks, carefully tacked to a roof truss to keep it off of the lower joists and eliminate the trip hazard. Project background: A whole-home re-wire. DemNET Technologies was brought in to remove and recycle old, outdated wiring, and re-wire this home with modern, high speed cable. DemNET also installed a structured wiring center and telecom rack, ran new wires to the outdoor service boxes, installed a HDTV antenna in the attic, and installed 7.1 surround sound in the family room, with a Zone 2 setup in the basement. Photo: DemNET Technologies

Large two car space with 14 foot high ceiling converted to golf practice space. Project includes new HVAC, remodeled attic to create ceiling Storage bay for Auxx Lift electric platform to park storage containers, new 8‘ x 18‘ door, Trackman golf simulator, four golf storage cabinets for clubs and shoes, 14 foot high storage cabinets in black material with maple butcher block top to store garage contents, golf simulator computers, under counter refrigerator and provide entertainment area for food and beverage. HandiWall in Maple color. Electric screen on overhead door is from Advanced ScreenWorks, floor is diamond pattern high gloss snapped down with portions overlaid with Astroturf. Herman Miller guest chairs.

This growing family needed more living space in their 1926 St. Paul, MN Bungalow, and had great potential in their unfinished attic for a new master suite. Castle began working with the city to grandfather some existing conditions in, like the steeper stairs and lower ceiling height to comply with building codes. New insulation, interior walls, electrical, heating, and a full interior finish was planned. The finished space incorporates traditional millwork matching the lower level of the home, a custom built-in bookshelf, new white doors, and pre-finished white oak hardwood floors in a rich Licorice stain. The dark floors and oil-bronze accents throughout the space really anchors the room and completes an overall bright color pallet with high contrast. In the new bathroom, a cement tile floor was selected to tie in the homeowner’s classy flair. Switching the finishes to polished brass inside the bathroom really brings a lux and regal feel to the space. Paired with traditional subway tile, white vanity, refurbished vintage medicine cabinet, and neutral walls, the new bathroom is elegant, yet understated. One of our favorite features is the use of the two existing dormers. One dormer was converted into a new walk-in closet with custom glass closet doors, so the light can still shine into the bedroom. The 2nd dormer, we left open for a quaint sitting and reading nook. See full details (including before photos) at http://www.castlebri.com/attics/project-3299-1/ Designed by: Emily Blonigen

This growing family needed more living space and had great potential in their unfinished attic, for a new master suite. Castle began working with the city to grandfather some existing conditions in like the steeper stairs, and lower ceiling height. New insulation, interior walls, electrical, heating, and a full interior finish was planned. The finished space incorporates traditional millwork matching the lower level of the home, custom built-in bookshelf, new white doors, and pre-finished white oak hardwood floors in a rich Licorice stain. The dark floors and oil-bronze accents throughout the space really anchors the room and completes an overall bright color pallet with high contrast. In the new bathroom, a cement tile floor was selected to tie in the homeowner’s classy flair. Switching the finishes to polished brass inside the bathroom really brings a lux and regal feel to the space. Paired with traditional subway tile, white vanity, refurbished vintage medicine cabinet, and neutral walls, the new bathroom is elegant yet understated. One of our favorite features are the use of the two existing dormers. One dormer was converted into a new walk-in closet with custom glass closet doors, so the light can still shine into the bedroom. The 2nd dormer, we left open for a quaint sitting and reading nook. Year of Home: 1926 Home Style: Bungalow Design Style: Classic Contemporary; Transitional Date completed: 2017

This was an attic that we converted into a master bedroom. We added a skylight, new windows, electrical, framing, drywall, trim and carpet.
Example of a mid-sized classic home design design in Milwaukee

We converted a portion of the attic that would now connect the two portions of the second floor that were previously unconnected except by separate stairs. At the top of the stair is a small vestibule that becomes a small office space with views out on the gardens.

Large two car space with 14 foot high ceiling converted to golf practice space. Project includes new HVAC, remodeled attic to create ceiling Storage bay for Auxx Lift electric platform to park storage containers, new 8‘ x 18‘ door, Trackman golf simulator, four golf storage cabinets for clubs and shoes, 14 foot high storage cabinets in black material with maple butcher block top to store garage contents, golf simulator computers, under counter refrigerator and provide entertainment area for food and beverage. HandiWall in Maple color. Electric screen on overhead door is from Advanced ScreenWorks, floor is diamond pattern high gloss snapped down with portions overlaid with Astroturf. Herman Miller guest chairs.