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Our wide range of expertise give us the tools to make your dream a reality! Take a look at some of our favorite remodeling projects, and if you see anything that inspires you, reach out to us! Let's get started on your dream kitchen, or your updated bathroom, or more!

Magnificent Mequon Kitchen Update

This beautiful Mequon home is located on a pond, with an all-season sun room serving as the dine-in area for the kitchen. When we were asked to update their space, we took full advantage of the view and natural light. The new kitchen is slightly larger from a bump out addition, and we opened up the wall near the sink area, adding new/more windows to provide an amazing view of the pond and to let in more natural light. We adjusted the cabinetry to allow for more counter top space, and tweaked the appliance layout to improve functionality. Brighter paint colors and wood finishes, new arched walk-throughs to the sun room and family room, plus some really cool lighting fixtures makes the space feel and look brighter, more open and more inviting.

A Better Brookfield Farmhouse

This client loved the charm of their old Brookfield farmhouse but desired the modern amenities found in homes of today, not to mention a desperate need for more space. The answer was the blending of two different eras into one seamless home with a perfect mix of charm, design and function. You immediately notice the blended design in the new foyer space, which keeps the original exterior stonework and wood beam from the 1900’s. The updated kitchen – featuring the latest in appliances, materials and design – looks like it still belongs in an old farmhouse. Coffered ceilings and an outdated bathroom converted into a pantry keep the farmhouse charm while providing contemporary design style and amenities. The new addition provides tons of great new space for entertaining and storage. A new 3-bay garage plus workshop addressed their storage needs, while the new space above those areas has become a great place to relax or entertain, plus a bonus room used as office space and an extra sleeping area when guests stay. This project is a great example of blending old with new, keeping charm but adding design, and creating a home which matches the needs of the family inside.

Lake House Gets a Fresh Update

Located on a lake near West Bend, this turn of the century lake home once served as a resort for travelers seeking relaxation. Great focus was spent on updating all the amazing woodwork, and trying to incorporate modern amenities and design while maintaining the charm and essence of an older lake home. When you walk through the finished project, you feel like you're a guest at the old resort, yet everything is new and modern with clean lines and a current design. Hard to imagine not being relaxed while inside.

Adding More to the Second Floor

A second-floor addition on this Whitefish Bay home allowed this client to grow in their current home and stay in a house and neighborhood they love. The new space provided a new huge master bedroom, which they connected to an existing hallway bathroom. That bathroom was then updated, completely redesigned with a beautiful new walk-in shower and dual vanity. The remaining new space created from the addition was used to create an all new bathroom off the main upstairs hallway, used to serve the rest of the upstairs bedrooms. This second bathroom features a tub/shower combo, dual vanity, and a great patterned tile floor. The added space is exactly what this family needed, and it looks amazing.

Whole House Makeover in Whitefish Bay

When relocating back to the Milwaukee area, these Whitefish Bay residents found the perfect location, just not the perfect home, so we helped them accomplish that goal. The updated kitchen has now become the focal point of the main floor, and the removal of a wall between the kitchen and family room area has created an open space which flows from one end of the house to the other. A poorly located and under used closet was replaced with a versatile coffee bar and serving counter. Moving to the front of the home, we opened up the main entry, making for a cleaner, easier and brighter entrance from either the front door or garage, and also gave the formal dining room a fresh makeover. Upstairs we helped continue the new design aesthetic, and made major updates to both bathrooms. Now, their dream location also includes their dream home.

House-Sized Jigsaw Puzzle

When we started planning the addition & remodel for this Fox Point home, there were so many moving parts, it was like trying to solve a puzzle. The family room becomes a kitchen, the kitchen turns into a mud room and half bath, build a new master suite and so on. Just a pre-warning, some of the Before & After pictures will look like two different rooms…because they are! A bathroom becomes a laundry room, an office becomes a bathroom, a den becomes a kitchen and so on. After all the rearranging and updating, the end result is a stylish, functional home which works exactly how the homeowner wanted.

A Basement to be Proud Of

While this Brookfield home was recently built, the homeowners were looking to make the most of their unfinished basement. Working from concrete floors and walls, the goal was to create a space for entertaining, relaxing and even extra space for the occasional guest. The new space includes a bar with built-in tap, a great TV area with lots of seating and shelving, a spare bedroom, and a full bath worthy of being on the main floor. A portion of the basement was left as unfinished storage area.

A Little Goes a Long Way

For this Germantown client, several little adjustments to their current kitchen space provide a dramatic impact to the overall look and feel. We borrowed space from a closet/laundry room, allowing us to extend the space an extra several feet. A decorative wall between the countertop and basement door was removed, which really helps open the space up. The dishwasher was relocated next to the sink, and a stylish range hood was added for visual impact. Other updates include new cabinets, countertops, flooring and a decorative backsplash. The new look feels modern yet timeless, and a focus on a better layout and maximizing cabinetry make this both a stylish and functional kitchen update.

Beautiful Bathroom Update

You can make dramatic changes to a space without complicating things or breaking the bank, as this Germantown bathroom proves. A plastic tub surround has become an expertly tiled shower with a uniquely styled and colored accent border. An impactful navy blue vanity with contrasting light colored countertop adds both color and sophistication. Simple updates to the flooring, mirror and toilet complete the transformation. Simple, impactful, cost-effective.

"We’ll Take One of Everything, Please"

This project in Wauwatosa starts outside, with updates to the siding on the home and garage, plus a substantial addition on the rear of the home. Once inside, the changes continue, with updates to every room in the house. We opened up the great room by exposing the front door and staircase. In the kitchen, we updated and modernized. The addition offered new space to sit and eat, a wet bar, 1st floor laundry, and new master bedroom. It also allowed us to transform an existing bedroom into a walk-in closet and new master bath. Even the existing front hall bath got an update. The upstairs received new flooring, a new hand rail for the staircase, and the bedroom was converted into a “man cave.” In the basement, the addition provided space for two new bedrooms, and we redesigned and finished off the remainder of the basement with a new bathroom, workshop, play area and work space.

Kitchen Remodels

Kitchen Remodels

Whether you are looking to simply refresh your cabinetry, countertops or flooring, or to completely transform your kitchen, Gabor will help make your kitchen dreams come true! Our design team will help you create a beautiful space that fits the functional aspects of your lifestyle, and your aesthetic vision.
 
From refinishing cabinetry and flooring, replacing dated materials, adding a central island with seating, updating appliances, to a complete kitchen tear-down with a new layout, lighting, finishes, and features we will find the perfect solutions for your kitchen.
 
We walk you through every phase of your kitchen remodeling project, ensuring you get the perfect combination of design, function, storage and convenience. Our timeless designs provide added beauty and value to any home.

Here are some key considerations for your Kitchen Remodel:


   Space/Size –
 Does the kitchen plan meet your needs, or does the space need to merge with/ be reconfigured with adjacent spaces?
   Layout –
 Is arrangement of the room efficient? Does it allow ease of movement and accessibility of appliances and features?
   Plumbing –
 Do any pipes need to be moved for the new design? How can appliances be placed to group plumbing?
   Budget Busters –
 Is one desired feature of the remodel using a majority of the budget at the expense of the total project? 
   House Flow –
 How does the kitchen flow into/with adjacent rooms? Do any walls need to be opened up, or doorways moved?


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Whimsical Whitefish Bay Kitchen

Luxurious Fox Point Kitchen

Transitional Germantown Kitchen

Menomonee Falls Kitchen

Timeless Brookfield Kitchen

Traditional Brookfield Kitchen

Elegant Whitefish Bay Kitchen

Magnificent Mequon Kitchen

Modernized Menomonee Falls Kitchen

Double the Impact in Port Washington

Total Transformation in Germantown

Big "Wow!" in Wauwatosa

Bright and Beautiful in Brookfield

Sleek & Simple Shorewood Kitchen

Farmhouse Fresh in Wauwatosa

Simple Elegance in Milwaukee

Warm and Welcoming in Brookfield

Clean and Classic in Cedarburg

Sleek Use of Space in Elm Grove

European Flare in Fox Point

Beautiful Mukwonago Kitchen

Elegance & Functionality

Fantastic in Fox Point

A Milwaukee Kitchen Brought Modern

Dramatic Lakeside Kitchen in Mequon

Cabinetry Steals Show in Milwaukee Kitchen

Bathroom Remodels

Bathroom Remodels

From primary ensuite bathrooms to powder rooms, we help create your ideal version of one of the most used rooms in the home, 

 All our bathroom projects balance function and design in creating a look and feel specific to your style. Whether looking to do a “Tub to Shower Stall” conversion, updating cabinetry, or a complete bathroom overhaul, our design team will help you create a personal oasis
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 We’re just as comfortable assisting with your larger Master Bath as we are the tiny front hall powder room. We know both projects require attention to detail, from fixtures to tile, and have a dramatic impact on your home
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 Here are some key considerations for your Bathroom Remodel:

   Hidden Issues – Is the plumbing bad? Moisture Issues? Leaks?
   Plumbing – Is it where you need it? Time to update would be now.
   Storage – Determine your storage needs and plan accordingly.
   Age of Home – Many older bathrooms lack proper ventilation.
   Daily Routine – Identify what features and layout will meet your daily bathroom needs.


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Germantown Primary Bath Retreat​

Luxurious Primary Suite Addition

Custom Mequon Primary Suite

Modern Milwaukee Primary Bath Makeover

Sleek and Soothing Primary Bathroom

Beautiful Brookfield Bathroom

Contemporary Mequon Bathroom

Family of Bathrooms from Custom New Home

Contemporary Elegance in Grafton

Beautiful Bathroom Update in Germantown

Retro Elegance for this Shorewood Bathroom

Mequon Primary Bathroom

Resort Feel to this Mequon Bathroom

Space-maximizing Makeover in Mequon

Impressive Updates in Mukwonago

Elegant Shorewood Master Bathroom

Making a Statement in Mequon

Home Additions

Home Additions

You dream it, we add it. From sun rooms, family rooms or a master suite over the garage, to expanding a kitchen, adding an entire second-story or anything in between, chances are we’ve already completed a similar project.

Some people are looking to add more space to entertain or work from home, others have literally outgrown their existing space. Regardless of circumstance, our experience with home additions is second to none
 
When you want to stay where you are, but what you have isn’t what you want, our design team will help you create the perfect plan to transform your current house into the home of your dreams.

Here are some key considerations for your Home Addition project:

   Living in It – How will the project affect your daily routine?
   Plumbing & Electrical – You’re adding space requiring plumbing & electrical your current home is not designed to support.
   HVAC – Your new space will need heating & cooling. Add to existing or new?
   Landscaping – No way around it, there will need to be touch-up landscaping post completion.
   Garage – Now may be a great time to add space AND update/upgrade your garage situation.


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Updating a Brookfield Farmhouse

More Space for Family &A Master Suite

Adding More to the Second Floor

Master Suite and More

New Space Creates Updated Kitchen & More

All New Second Floor on Pewaukee Lake Home

Whole-House Remodels

Whole-House Remodels

Maybe you love your current neighborhood and schools, just not your home layout. Or, maybe you just want to give the entire house a makeover. We’ll help transform your current house into the home you want, allowing you to stay right where you are.

 You just found the perfect spot to settle down, but the home isn't exactly what you envisioned. No worries. We can help you transform that house into the exact move-in ready home you were hoping to find.


Whole House remodels are long, complicated and exhausting projects. Yet, with our expertise and years of experience, we’ll will guide you through the process, eliminating unnecessary issues and worry, helping you reach an amazing outcome.


Here are some key considerations for your Whole House Remodel:



Day-to-Day Life- Will you be living in the space during the remodel and how will that work
Plumbing-  If you’re updating plumbing in one area, does it make sense in others as well?
HVAC-  Will your new layout require adjusting your current heating & cooling system?
Home Flow-  Does your remodel attempt to improve upon the current flow of your rooms?
Budget-  Be sure your budget is allocated evenly among rooms being updated; Don’t over-spend in one area at the cost of another.


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"Up North" Lakehouse Living

It's Farmhouse Fabulous

Magnificent Mequon Home Makeover

Wonderful Whole House Update in Whitefish Bay

Mountain of Updates in River Hills

A "Wow!" in Wauwatosa

Blending it All Together

Same House, Completely New Home

Contemporary Cottage Blend in Chenequa

Hartford Whole Home Remodel

Stunning Updates on Milwaukee's Eastside

A Basement, Plus a Little More in Fox Point

Making a House Their Home in Elm Grove

New Look for this New Berlin Home

Creating Amazing Space in Whitefish Bay

Former Lake Resort in West Bend Area

Open Concept Remodel in River Hills

Lower-Level Remodels

Lower-Level Remodels

Lower Levels are ripe with potential, from an “In-Laws Suite” or “Man Cave,” to a wet bar, to an entertainment space or home theater, to a children’s playroom, or an added living/recreation space. Whatever your goals are, we’re experts at turning unused or unfinished lower levels into more beautiful, functional spaces in your home.
 
Turn that drab, damp basement into a cozy or stylish lower level perfect for hosting parties, overnight guests, or simply organizing valuable storage space.


While planning a lower-level remodel may seem challenging, our experience allows us to plan for and accommodate common issues, keeping your project on schedule and within budget.


Here are some key considerations for your Lower-Level Remodel:

   

 Egress – Be sure to budget for the addition of an updated egress method for code compliance.
 Ceilings & Floors – Special considerations are often required… accommodating low finished ceilings, flooring moisture barriers, etc.
 Staircase – Many older homes have narrow, steep stairwells; is now the time to update?
 Specialty Products – Basements offer unique challenges, and there are many products specifically designed for a lower-level space.


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Something for Everyone

Brookfield Basement Update

Man Cave, Family Room and Play Area All Covered

Lower Level Better Than the Main Floor

Family Friendly Lower Level

Your Entertainment Headquarter

Beautiful Wauwatosa Basement

Elegant Lower Level in Whitefish Bay

Masterful Mequon Basement

Custom New Homes

You’ve found the perfect spot to put down roots, the only thing missing is the house. We can help!
 
If you’re looking for something different and special, tired of the same cookie-cutter home models offered by the development builders, we offer unique custom home solutions for every style and budget.
 
There’s something pure and elegant about starting from scratch. Limited only by your budget, we encourage you to use your imagination. We’ll help guide and direct those ideas into a functional and elegant home.
 
From drawings and plans which put your ideas to paper, to working with one of our Interior Designers on selecting cabinetry, flooring, countertops, tile, vanities, fixtures, lighting, hardware, paint colors and more, we’ll hold your hand through the entire process until we hand over the keys to your completed custom home.


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