Home Gym Design Features
For those that want to exercise in the comfort of their own home, creating an area that meets your needs is possible when following basic design tenants for this type of space. Casey Carney, Design Consultant with S.J. Janis Company, offers input on what homeowners should do when considering a home gym. The initial step […]
Kitchen Island Trends
A recent study by Houzz on Kitchen Trends indicates that islands in the kitchen remain popular, with nearly two-thirds of homeowners completing a remodeling project planning to install/upgrade an island. Nearly 40% of respondents said having the island’s cabinet colors stand out from the rest of the kitchen was a design goal. Butcherblock was the […]
Home Remodeling with Pets in Mind
When meeting with homeowners to discuss a remodeling project, a question that we ask is whether the family has pets and if so, what types. This is an important part of the interview process, as pets are members of the family that need to be kept in mind when developing the design of a new […]
Attic Conversion Features Master Suite
Milwaukee couple Sue and Nick approached us to inquire about updating their partially finished attic. They had been contemplating moving closer to their son in Madison but after a month of searching for homes, they decided that their current home in Milwaukee had a lot of potential. By finishing the second floor attic conversion, they […]
3D Architectural Rendering | Milwaukee | S.J. Janis Company
Color 3D Architectural Renderings of your Remodel or Addition Contact us if you have been thinking about remodeling your home or building addition for extra room. Our design team is able to develop a color 3D architectural rendering to help you visualize what space could be. Here is one of our latest examples of a […]
Remodel or Move…Which Is Right For You?
Remodel or Move…Which Is Right For You? Instructors: Nathan Wachtl, S.J. Janis Company, Essam Elsafy, Shorewest Realtors Day Tuesday, June 17 Time 6:30 – 8:30pm Focused on investigating the financial differences and opportunities between moving and remodeling, this one night presentation will help educate homeowners on whether to renovate their home to accommodate their changing […]
Remodeling for Pets | Milwaukee | S.J. Janis Company
Remodeling for Pets S.J. Janis Company Completes Remodeling for Pets projects that make living with your best friend even better. It takes patient dog lovers and a functional home to manage a household with five dogs. For homeowners Linda Axnick and Todd Whitney of Racine, the busy household-they manage needed modifications to create practical efficiencies […]
Mother in Law Suite | Milwaukee | S.J. Janis Company
Building a mother-in-law suite addition versus assisted living? Question: My wife and I are in the discussion of having her mother move in with us versus assisted living or home health care. Her mother is willing to pay for the expansion of our home with a mother in law suite as opposed to a less […]
Dogs, Home Remodeling | Milwaukee | S.J. Janis Company
Caledonia Home remodeled with Couple’s Five Dogs in Mind By Kristine M. Kierzek, Special to the Journal Sentinel Todd Whitney and Linda Axnick met in veterinary school. They’ve built their lives around animals, and along with a business partner, they co-own North Shore Animal Hospital in Racine. When they bought their Caledonia home nearly six […]
Remodel or Move…Which Is Right For You?
Remodel or Move…Which Is Right For You? Instructors: Nathan Wachtl, S.J. Janis Company, Essam Elsafy, Shorewest Realtors Day Thursday, April 24 Time 6:30 – 9:15 Focused on investigating the financial differences and opportunities between moving and remodeling, this one day presentation will help educate homeowners on whether to renovate their home to accommodate their changing […]