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2023 Midwest Home Design Awards: 1st Place Winner for Addition Project (Architecture)

Longtime clients and friends of Julian Design decided it was finally time to revitalize the last untouched area of their home: an undeveloped recreation room above the garage. With goals of crafting a sanctuary for relaxation and entertainment, Julian Design, along with Windmiller Design Studio and contractor McCall Construction, rose to the challenge, executing a renovation that involved lifting the roof for higher ceilings and expanding the footprint to extend over the sun porch.

Color cues were taken from other areas in their home, while new textures and materials offer an aesthetic departure. The foundation for the design are the terrazzo stone and copper-look cabinetry, lending to the authentic and warm look throughout. Lighting played a pivotal role, with a quartz chandelier in the reading nook, wall sconces flanking the TV, and task lighting illuminating the bar area and billiards table.

The clients say that while they knew they would love the space, they never expected it to be a place they would retire to every evening. But now, the addition has truly become their daily escape.

Houzz Kitchen of the Week: Designed to Stand the Test of Time

A full kitchen remodel is an expensive affair. Therefore, this well-traveled couple with two teenage children nearing college wanted a remodel to last a lifetime. Because they’ve created a space that looks like it was built over decades rather than over a couple of months, it’s difficult to peg their kitchen to any particular period — and that’s exactly…