When we first met, this classic 1900 home in Queen Anne was suffering from an unfortunate 1980’s remodel. The owner was interested in recapturing some of the historical charm with a modern sensibility, while celebrating the breath-taking views of Puget Sound and the Space Needle. Custom details included woven blackened steel infill panels in the white oak cabinets, bookmatched marble back-splashes and countertops, bespoke brass and walnut light fixtures, and a hand-troweled venetian plaster hood surround. The kitchen was equipped with top-notch appliances for this accomplished home cook, and ample storage was provided for gadgetry and food-stuffs.

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Mid-sized eclectic formal and enclosed living room photo in Boston with white walls

A curved sectional sofa and round tufted leather ottoman bring comfort and style to this Aspen great room. Introducing these circular forms in to a large rectangular space helped to divide the room and create a seamless flow. It's a great gathering spot for the family. The shaped area rug was customized to define the seating arrangement.

LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.

LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.

We used Benjamin Moore, Gossamer Blue #2123-40 for the living room walls and Benjamin Moore Ocean Air #2123-50 for the living room ceiling. A variety of blues, a color palette derived from the colors in the original stained glass windows. Queen Anne Victorian, Fairfield, Iowa. Belltown Design. Photography by Corelee Dey and Sharon Schmidt.

LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.

LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.

Living room with extended bay provides extra seating for parties.
Inspiration for a small modern open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Seattle with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a tv stand

For the dining room color we created a rich raspberry tone starting with Sherwin Williams Gala Pink #6579 and carefully adjusting with tints to our liking! Sharon and I discussed this over the phone a lot, and specified the lacquer finish to marry with this room's rich, mahogany wood paneling. Queen Anne Victorian, Fairfield, Iowa. Belltown Design. Photography by Corelee Dey and Sharon Schmidt.

Complete renovation of a 1900s Queen Anne Victorian kitchen in the tiny town of Moulton, TX. Interior Design by Sarah Stacey Interior Design -Photo by Erin Williamson

Complete renovation of a 1900s Queen Anne Victorian kitchen in the tiny town of Moulton, TX. Interior Design by Sarah Stacey Interior Design -Photo by Erin Williamson

LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.

Photographer: Shue Photography The existing home built in the 1890’s experienced several remodels over the decades which include enclosing the front porch, addition of a brick fireplace to the east wall and installation of metal siding on the entire house. Windows have also been replaced with vinyl and metal at various locations. The owner and our team wanted to bring it back to more of the Queen Anne style it was initially built as. We changed the siding materials, modification of window details, change of rear yard landscaping, and replacement of the existing storage shed with a new art studio/storage building. The modification of siding materials and window details was for the purpose of creating a historic hierarchy between structures. The new rear yard design incorporates a more organic landscape scheme which includes reducing the pool size and lowering the pool deck. The new design reduced the impact on adjacent property owners. The art studio/storage building met the need of the owner and ties into the house addition through both materials and style.

This is the Queen Anne style entry foyer, with hand carved Mahogany staircase and hardwood flooring; an outstanding feature of this home with it's ornate elements! Wall Color, Behr, Baked Scone. Queen Anne Victorian, Fairfield, Iowa. Belltown Design. Photo by Coralee Dey and Sharon Schmidt

Exterior, curved verandah. Queen Anne Victorian, Fairfield, Iowa. Belltown Design. Photography by Corelee Dey and Sharon Schmidt.
This is an example of a huge victorian side porch design in St Louis with decking and a roof extension.

LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.

Primary exterior materials are charcoal color brick, fiber cement siding, and aluminum clad windows.
Small modern black three-story brick exterior home idea in Seattle with a mixed material roof

LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.