two-story lake home transformation

Two-Story Lake Home Transformation

Vive Home Transformations revitalized this two-story home, gutting it to the studs and reimagining the layout for premier Lake Wisconsin living—all without altering the home’s original footprint. The transformation included:

  • Improved gathering space
  • Adequate sleeping quarters and modern bathrooms
  • All new windows, doors, flooring, trim and mechanicals
  • Enhanced lake views

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Exterior

Before – Front view
After – Updated exterior with Andes Summit lap siding and shakes
Before – Full length deck
After – New deck and improved lake view
Before – Back view with sun porch
After – Expanded second floor and updated patio

Foyer and Mudroom

Before – Dated entry with tile floor and coat closet
After – New doors, flooring, trim and bench seating

Stairs, Family Room and Mechanicals

Before – Closets
After – Stairs, mechanical room and family room
Before – Bedroom
After – Stairs
Before – Laundry room and bathroom
After – Mechanical room and TV area

Office, Yoga Room and Bathroom

Before – Dated family room
After – Flex space for future office and yoga room
Before – Narrow entry and dated paneling
After – Open space with bathroom
Before – Fireplace and stairs to second floor
After – Bathroom and LVP flooring in River Silt
Before – Exterior door and stairs
After – Full bathroom for lower level and lake access

Second Floor

Before – Bathroom
After – Pantry with cabinetry in a Portabella finish
Before – Den
After – Relocated stairs
Before – Narrow hallway
After – Stairs and hallway

Kitchen, Dining/Beverage Bar and Great Room

Before – Kitchen, stairs and great room
After – Beverage bar and dining room
Before – Kitchen
After – Larger window and Taupe brick backsplash
Before – Dated kitchen
After – Kitchen with large island in Iron Ore finish
Before – View into great room and sun porch
After – Larger, open space
Before – Great room
After – Dining room and beverage bar
After – Cabinetry in Iron Ore finish
Before – Sun porch and dining area
After – Great room with shiplap wall and fireplace
Before – Sun porch
After – Large, open great room
Before – Dining, kitchen and great room
After – Updated space

Bathroom and Bedrooms

Before – Bedroom
After – Reconfigured bedroom with new flooring and trim
Before – Closet used as a bedroom
After – Bathroom with cabinetry in a Peppercorn finish
Before – Master bedroom with patio door and window seat
After – Updated bedroom
Before – Bedroom
After – Primary suite
Before – Closet
After – Primary bathroom and closet
After – Tile shower

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