http://61warrenave.com This quintessential Colonial farmhouse is situated on a sprawling 1.58 acre lot surrounded by conservation land and picturesque views. The property includes a one and a half story barn, five bay carriage house and antique chicken coop. The barn is currently used as a garage, workshop and storage. The five bay carriage house is perfect for recreational toys and equipment storage. Beautiful grounds embrace an expansive yard that extends to both sides of the house. Enjoy evening gatherings on the brick patio with outside fireplace. The kitchen has been updated with marble countertops, cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Other updates include windows, renovated baths, refinished hardwood floors, a new irrigation system, new high efficiency gas heating system, new hot water tank and new A/C system. Located on a dead end street and a short distance to the new rail trail. Close proximity to Weston Center and convenient to restaurants, shops, Weston train stop and major routes.

http://61warrenave.com This quintessential Colonial farmhouse is situated on a sprawling 1.58 acre lot surrounded by conservation land and picturesque views. The property includes a one and a half story barn, five bay carriage house and antique chicken coop. The barn is currently used as a garage, workshop and storage. The five bay carriage house is perfect for recreational toys and equipment storage. Beautiful grounds embrace an expansive yard that extends to both sides of the house. Enjoy evening gatherings on the brick patio with outside fireplace. The kitchen has been updated with marble countertops, cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Other updates include windows, renovated baths, refinished hardwood floors, a new irrigation system, new high efficiency gas heating system, new hot water tank and new A/C system. Located on a dead end street and a short distance to the new rail trail. Close proximity to Weston Center and convenient to restaurants, shops, Weston train stop and major routes.

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The West Town GreenStar Retrofit is a historic landmarked two-flat in Ukranian Village that was converted to an efficient, healthy, and modern single-family home, while keeping interior and exterior historic character details. Special emphasis was put on indoor air quality and indoor-outdoor connections. The design focuses on non-toxic materials, good ventilation, low energy and water use, and the biophilic health advantages of light and views of nature. The kitchen, work, and family zones have views of the sun-filled south garden, an oasis in the urban environment containing native plants and fruit trees, rain garden, vegetable garden, chicken coop, apiary, and a patio. Outdoor connection and daylighting are also optimized through the skylight on the top level which spills light down the staircase. The energy strategy began with thorough retrofit insulation and air sealing, and included high performance windows and doors, solar thermal (hot water) and solar photovoltaic (electricity production) systems which support electric vehicle (EV) charging and high-efficiency smart lighting and appliances. HVAC is supplied by a combination of radiant heat, mini-split heat pumps, and a conditioning energy recovery ventilation system (CERV).

http://61warrenave.com This quintessential Colonial farmhouse is situated on a sprawling 1.58 acre lot surrounded by conservation land and picturesque views. The property includes a one and a half story barn, five bay carriage house and antique chicken coop. The barn is currently used as a garage, workshop and storage. The five bay carriage house is perfect for recreational toys and equipment storage. Beautiful grounds embrace an expansive yard that extends to both sides of the house. Enjoy evening gatherings on the brick patio with outside fireplace. The kitchen has been updated with marble countertops, cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Other updates include windows, renovated baths, refinished hardwood floors, a new irrigation system, new high efficiency gas heating system, new hot water tank and new A/C system. Located on a dead end street and a short distance to the new rail trail. Close proximity to Weston Center and convenient to restaurants, shops, Weston train stop and major routes.

http://61warrenave.com This quintessential Colonial farmhouse is situated on a sprawling 1.58 acre lot surrounded by conservation land and picturesque views. The property includes a one and a half story barn, five bay carriage house and antique chicken coop. The barn is currently used as a garage, workshop and storage. The five bay carriage house is perfect for recreational toys and equipment storage. Beautiful grounds embrace an expansive yard that extends to both sides of the house. Enjoy evening gatherings on the brick patio with outside fireplace. The kitchen has been updated with marble countertops, cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Other updates include windows, renovated baths, refinished hardwood floors, a new irrigation system, new high efficiency gas heating system, new hot water tank and new A/C system. Located on a dead end street and a short distance to the new rail trail. Close proximity to Weston Center and convenient to restaurants, shops, Weston train stop and major routes.

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath was hired as the remodeling contractor for this first floor remodel in the countryside of Oconomowoc, WI. By opening the kitchen up to the living room, the layout is better for hosting family gatherings. The entire family can be together in the kitchen and living room – cooking or spending time together. Highlights of this country kitchen include a window seat, walk-in pantry and space for their treasured piano. Project Goals + Restore the beauty of their family home, that was built by the homeowner’s grandfather + Cooking functionality for their family farm + Add a workstation sink for easy food prep + Pantry storage space for canned items & wine collection + Design that honors the mid-century ranch bones of the house her grandfather built and their own traditional style Challenges & Issues + Needed space to highlight their piano, since the homeowner is an avid pianist + Old layout didn’t have good views of their outdoor space – the lake, gardens and chicken coop + Kitchen was too small and cut off from the rest of the home + The heat and air conditioning did not function well due to several past additions Country Kitchen Features: Cooking Kitchen – We created a larger kitchen by expanding into the old dining room. The homeowners needed more space for canning vegetables, cooking and entertaining. Mid-Century Country Design – The ranch home was built in the 1950s so we kept the mid-century and country kitchen design aesthetic by using hickory wood, tall verticals and long horizontals. Kitchen Window Seat – A custom window seat with a curved backrest creates a gathering spot in the kitchen. This connects the home to the outdoor view of the lake where the family fishes and ice skates in winter. The bench is large enough to be used as a guest bed when they have visitors. The cozy nook has shelving, art lights, and a hidden radiator underneath to keep it warm and toasty. Window Backsplash – Along the range wall, a new window backsplash features the beautiful view of the farm driveway, trees and gardens. Minimalistic Hood – The hood with the wood shelf mimics the new fireplace mantel and ties the country kitchen and living room together. New Pantry – The old kitchen area was converted into the new pantry and a laundry room. The pantry is their working kitchen where they can store food, their wine collection, and have countertop space for small appliances. Butcher block countertops, colorful wallpaper and a new window make the pantry inviting. Adjustable shelves allow for flexible storage options. The pocket door can be closed when they have guests. Recycled Ash Flooring in Kitchen – The homeowners chose an eco-friendly flooring for their country kitchen. The beautiful varied width wood planks are from recycled ash trees from Milwaukee parks. Workstation Sink – This sink has sliding platforms that hold bowls, colanders and cutting boards to multiply the countertop by going deep instead of wide. The sink can be used to chop, rinse, prep, dry dishes, hold hot dishes and clean up after a meal more efficiently. Country House Living Room: New Tile Floor – To better conduct the heat, we replaced the old wood floors with porcelain tile. New radiators, insulation, ductwork, and enclosing the basement staircase improved the function of their HVAC. Fireplace Makeover – To create a new focal point for the living room, we installed a new fire box, new mantle, and floor to ceiling stone. The goal was to draw the eye up to the vaulted beamed ceiling. Open Concept Layout – The wall between the kitchen and living room was removed to connect the two spaces. We added new cabinetry along the wall with a tall bookcase. Since they didn’t use their formal dining room, a small dining table was added to the living room. New Railing & Stairs – The staircase to the kitchen area was tricky because we needed to find a style that would make it feel airy. We did a glass enclosure with a simple metal railing and moved the staircase to the center of the room to allow room for the piano.

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