Reinvent Your Living Room Space
According to Sarah Nelson, S.J. Janis Company designer, a living room has become more of a multi-purpose room. “What was once a ‘sitting’ room has become much more,” she said. “Formal living rooms are far less common as today’s family wants an open, functional area that connects to the kitchen or dinette so everyone can […]
S.J. Janis Wins 3 Gold Awards
The S.J. Janis Company received three gold awards at the Remodeler of the Year Awards on Friday, February 19th, 2021. This is the 32nd consecutive year S.J. Janis has won an award, the only company to be so recognized in each year of the NARI Milwaukee award competition. Residential Addition $100,000 – $250,000 Residential Addition […]
Refer a friend and earn up to $500
As a past client of ours, you know how big a decision to remodel your home can be. Finding a contractor you can trust isn’t easy. But for 70 years, your trust in us is what’s kept us in business. Time for us to return the favor. Welcome to the S.J. Janis Referral Program Every year, […]
Benefits of a Curbless Shower
A tiled shower that has no threshold, or no “step” in, a curbless shower is flush with the bathroom floor. “It is becoming more popular and preferable to install a curbless shower not only for ease of access but also aesthetics,” said Sarah Nelson, S.J. Janis Company designer. “Many homeowners like the idea that they […]
Project Design Begins with Communication
S.J. Janis Company is proud to offer outstanding home remodeling design services by a talented team, using a variety of resources to create the desired space. We are honored to have a licensed architect, designers with masters/bachelor in architecture, and interior designers with 3D CAD/ rendering expertise. Joe Klein, Director of Design at S.J. Janis […]
Addition Provides Space for Exercise, Work, and Relaxation
An 18’ x 31’ addition was built off the right side of this River Hills Cape Cod style home with specific objectives – Angie wanted a workout area with a tall ceiling for a trampoline and an abundance of light while Jim desired an office space that would provide an environment to meet with clients. […]
Kitchen Trends With Staying Power
When thinking of kitchen “trends” that will never go out of style, Sarah Nelson, S.J. Janis Company Designer, said there a few that she believes will stay popular for years to come. The first is something that has been key for as long as renovation of living spaces has been done – functionality: “A well-designed […]
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 […]
Coronavirus Update
S.J. Janis Coronavirus Update As we are all spending more time in our homes, we may have determined that updates are needed to create the type of residence that best meets our needs. Though we are working remotely during this period, the S.J. Janis Company staff is still able to consult with those that are […]
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 […]