Located on a picturesque setting on Lake Minnetonka, this lakefront home masterfully balances contemporary and traditional sentiments, striving not to design to either extreme. With team collaboration intentions to combine both form and function — and an eye on simple, beautiful and comfortable solutions, this relaxed elegant design approach honors lakeside living that permeates the residence. This Streeter home also blends in beautifully with surrounding classic lake homes that are reminiscent of timeless architecture and craftsmanship found in Europe and Nantucket. BUILDER: Streeter & Associates ARCHITECT: Kurt Baum & Associates INTERIOR: Alecia Stevens Interior Design Photography: Steve Henke Photography

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Bedroom 4 / Office TV and computer wiring, raised panels, crown, and panel molding throughout. Beautiful view of landscaping with a diamond pattern trellis.

The now dated 90s bath Katie spent her childhood splashing in underwent a full-scale renovation under her direction. The goal: Bring it down to the studs and make it new, without wiping away its roots. Details and materials were carefully selected to capitalize on the room’s architecture and to embrace the home’s traditional form. The result is a bathroom that feels like it should have been there from the start. Featured on HAVEN and in Rue Magazine Spring 2022.

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As featured in New York Magazine's Curbed and Brownstoner's weekly design column: New York based interior designer Tara McCauley designed the Park Slope, Brooklyn home of a young woman working in tech who has traveled the world and wanted to incorporate sentimental finds from her travels with a mix of colorful antique and vintage furnishings.

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Photo: Ryan Hicks © 2018 Houzz
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A beautiful, walnut butler’s pantry flanks the kitchen and was built with care to incorporate a special mosaic tile backsplash that was a sentimental piece of history for the homeowner.

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Welcome to the dining room at The French Chateau. This room has a special place in my heart as I not only personally curated all the furniture, but also because it contains a very sentimental piece as the focal point. Above the black and gold credenza, you will notice a large, beautiful painting. This original landscape was completed by my uncle, Douglas Roether. My Uncle Doug was a professional artist, and I grew up marveling at his work and his beautiful gallery which he ran in Toledo, Ohio. In 2005, my uncle passed away from cancer much too early. After he passed away his wife held a special final art show in his gallery, and I was able to acquire this stunning piece. It reminds me of him, and the beautiful landscapes in Indiana which are home to me. Now when you enter our home you can see this piece almost immediately and it brings me so much joy as a result. Beautiful design is not just about following best practice design principles but also about nurturing sentiment and meaning in the spaces you spend your time.

Welcome to the dining room at The French Chateau. This room has a special place in my heart as I not only personally curated all the furniture, but also because it contains a very sentimental piece as the focal point. Above the black and gold credenza, you will notice a large, beautiful painting. This original landscape was completed by my uncle, Douglas Roether. My Uncle Doug was a professional artist, and I grew up marveling at his work and his beautiful gallery which he ran in Toledo, Ohio. In 2005, my uncle passed away from cancer much too early. After he passed away his wife held a special final art show in his gallery, and I was able to acquire this stunning piece. It reminds me of him, and the beautiful landscapes in Indiana which are home to me. Now when you enter our home you can see this piece almost immediately and it brings me so much joy as a result. Beautiful design is not just about following best practice design principles but also about nurturing sentiment and meaning in the spaces you spend your time.

This machine made mahogany desk (c.1920) was painted to include sentimental motifs for the owner including a pearl necklace, sweet peas and roses, lily of the valley and butterflies. It finds it's home right off an entry foyer by a front door covered with a portiere.

Celebrate the art of transformation with our captivating mid-century modern remodel, a testament to the power of design. We embarked on a journey to reimagine a 1977 mid-century home, turning it into a rejuvenating family-friendly haven that's perfect for creating cherished memories. While preserving the home's original charm, we expanded the kitchen into an open-concept space, where family and friends can gather and savor meaningful moments. Our design journey included preserving wood paneling, choosing paint for a restorative look, repurposing existing furniture, adding sentimental items, and infusing the space with personalized touches. This collaborative renovation beautifully honors the home's heritage while ushering it into a bright new era of design. Explore this mid-century gem, and let it inspire your own renovation dreams.