One of the most important parts of your new home or remodel project is choosing the right flooring.  With so many places to go and things to think about, deciding what floor to put down is difficult to do without the help of a professional.  That’s why for the past fifteen years all of us [...]

Surprising as it may seem, under floor heating has been used since the days of the Roman Empire as a form of central heating. Any type of gas fuelled boiler can be used to provide the heat for a under floor heating system. Pipes are usually run underneath the floor surface and the heat from [...]

Having a small space for a bathroom shouldn’t hinder you from making it beautiful and comfortable.  However, the bathroom is not often seen as a space where people can spend quality time.   I disagree.  So, ask yourself; at then end of a long day doesn’t sipping a glass of wine in a hot tub sound like [...]

On the eve of perhaps one of the snowiest days in the history of the world, at least that’s how its being called in the news, I drove down a long snow covered driveway and showed up at the home of Carol Cerniglia and Harry Steudel to photograph their dream kitchen, pantry, and bar for [...]

Walking into the Nick home your eyes are first drawn through the windows at the back of the house that show off multiple bird feeders attached to the deck.  These feeders are crowded with Cardinals, Chickadee’s, Nuthatches, Finch’s and all sorts birds I’m unable to identify.  It’s a happy and social bunch of creatures and you can’t help but notice [...]

Used for preparing meals, kitchens encourage creativity and enjoyment.  Richard and Linda Pederson’s know how to cook when they asked designer Tani Nate to create a useful kitchen to support their entertainment needs.  A well designed kitchen can make all the difference in the world even when it comes down to even the smallest of [...]

I have a very difficult job!  Let me tell you about it.  I have to go to people’s homes and photograph their completed remodels and then I have to actually talk to home owners about their lives and family history, all the while listening to them giggle and speak in excited tones about how happy they are with their [...]

To view this quiz you need to have Flash Player 9 or newer installed and JavaScript enabled. Create online survey questionnaires the easy way using QuizSnack!At DKDR we help our clients with all kinds of projects and one of the first things we do is listen to what they have to say about their home and [...]

Ahhhh!  The great room!  The room that combines all the elements of your lifestyle into one magnificent space.  Great rooms are very popular with urban and high rise living where a glass wall of windows separates you from the spectacular view of the cityscape.  But now, great rooms can be added to almost any design [...]

They say that you’re judged by the company you keep and with Temple Builders, we couldn’t be happier.  DKDR has worked on so many amazing projects with Temple Builders over the years that we actually lost track of just how many some time ago.  Their excellence and crafstmanship make them one of the premiere builders in Wisconsin and [...]

In our new Remodel Resource Center, we want to help you add things to your home and offer suggestions and tips so you can do some of these things yourself.  Choosing a small but noticeable project doesn’t always require the work of the professionals and for some of us it’s fun and rewarding to add some [...]

This project was fun!  The McAloon’s are wonderful people and designing their remodel took us back to the days when we first started DKDR and the projects were for cozy and comfortable homes that had all the personality and heart of the owners.  You can really sink your teeth into these projects because you have limited space [...]

The range of materials now being used in kitchens means that kitchens can look as sophisticated as any other room in the house.  The mix of glass, cement, tile, exotic woods and natural stone are now major components of kitchen design.  The kitchen is where everyone gathers especially during the holidays and it doesn’t matter how [...]

This was a very cool project!  You don’t often meet a couple who completely trust what you have to say and the work that you can do to make their home spectacular.  The Baltasar’s have a spacious and magnificent condo in Milwaukee with an amazing view and they needed a build out to turn the space into their [...]

The job was simple: remodel the inside of the house, including the kitchen, to match our contemporary lifestyle in our country setting home!  Hmmmmmm!  Got it!  We listened very carefully because we wanted to make sure we understood exactly what was needed here.   This project was fantastic and the interior remodel looked stunning when the DKDR [...]