Deborah Wecselman Design, Inc
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As a builder of custom homes primarily on the Northshore of Chicago, Raugstad has been building custom homes, and homes on speculation for three generations. Our commitment is always to the client. From commencement of the project all the way through to completion and the finishing touches, we are right there with you – one hundred percent. As your go-to Northshore Chicago custom home builder, we are proud to put our name on every completed Raugstad home.

Photos are of one of our customers' finished project. We did over 90 beams for use throughout their home :) When choosing beams for your project, there are many things to think about. One important consideration is the weight of the beam, especially if you want to affix it to your ceiling. Choosing a solid beam may not be the best choice since some of them can weigh upwards of 1000 lbs. Our craftsmen have several solutions for this common problem. One such solution is to fabricate a ceiling beam using veneer that is "sliced" from the outside of an existing beam. Our craftsmen then carefully miter the edges and create a lighter weight, 3 sided solution. Another common method is "hogging out" the beam. We hollow out the beam leaving the original outer character of three sides intact. (Hogging out is a good method to use when one side of the beam is less than attractive.) Our 3-sided and Hogged out beams are available in Reclaimed or Old Growth woods.

Designer: Sheri Gibson; Photographer: kellyallison photography Rug, table and chairs from Restoration Hardware.
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Photography by Eric Roth
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Interior design by Mitchell Channon Design, Window treatments measured, executed, and installed by Dezign Sewing Inc.
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Wallpaper: York 63353 Estuary Paint: Egret White Sw 7570 Tile: AMT Treverk White- all 3 sizes- Staggered. Grout: Mapei 93 Warm Gray Wine Room: See detail C3 Cabinet: Clear Alder- Ebony- Slab Door Wood top Tile: AMT Lounge Spritzer 12 x24 Deco Inlay – Horizontal stacked Grout: Mapei 93 Warm Gray Photography: Steve Chenn

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Photo Credit: Nicole Leone
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Dining room view off of main entry hallway. Photographer: Rob Karosis
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Vince Lupo - Direction One
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