Westby Craftsman Style Home

This was a truly special project in which I worked with a lovely couple from the Chicago area to design a home for their rural property near Westby, Wisconsin.  The clients were willing to keep their home fairly modest in size in order to be able to invest more money in beautiful detailing, finishes and custom cabinets in keeping with their appreciation for Craftsman style design.  

The clients wanted spaces that would provide a home for their Stickley-style furniture, period lamps and rugs, as well as an extensive art collection and a grand piano.  The vaulted living area, dining area and kitchen all flow together for ease of entertaining, while the inglenook provides a cozier space to enjoy a fire.

Living Area

Inglenook

An exquisite island with curved legs is the centerpiece of the kitchen, and plenty of storage space is provided by the abundant custom oak cabinets.

Kitchen Island

Custom Wall of Cabinets

I worked on this project with architect Ralph Rorem of Kanakee, who was responsible for much of the interior and exterior detailing of the project, including the interior trim and cabinets and the exterior brackets, rafter tails and other exterior trim.  The client selected tiles, paint colors, fabrics, countertops, light fixtures and plumbing fixtures, as well as designing the tile pattern on the mud room wall.

Rafter Tails and Brackets

Sunburst detail above the entry door

Mud room wall tile

There was a large team the worked together to achieve this beautiful home including DeWitt Construction (general contractor), Justin Glasbrenner (mason), Enterprising Woodworks (cabinetry and custom woodwork), Rocky Ridge Woodworking (wood trim), Southside Finishing (door and trim finishing) Elegant Stone Products (granite countertops and fireplace hearth) and Coulee Region Stone and Tile (tile installer).