Pat and Susan, dear friends, reached out to me and asked if I could help them transform their OLD CHURCH CONDO into a modern, luxury, inviting stylish gathering spot. They love to entertain and really felt that place was not set up for lots of guests. They purchased the condo (once a church now has two condos) it was already done with a kind of 80’s feel (even though it was done about 2002-2003). Giving me the freedom to get creative, it was an opportunity I really took advantage of – and really pushed the boundaries to create a stunning place that respected the Church’s architectural history and beauty, while also trying to be respectful of not tearing down where it was not needed --to have a more sustainable design approach. Big thank you to John Bessler Photography who took these amazing pictures and my dear friend, Karin Lidbeck-Brent for styling this home with me. Thanks to both of them — it looks heavenly!
NEW BUILD: LAKEFRONT HOME MODERN RETRO
This residential interior design project was special because it was an opportunity for Joanne to combine some lovely modern elements, with local product. This modern farmhouse style lake house is filled with light and big contemporary windows. Working with the homeowner on the layout of the space, lighting, finishes, fixtures and furnishings, allowed Joanne and the homeowners to create a space that was not only comfortable but beautiful.
Private Client
RENOVATION PROJECT: OLD BARN TURNED INTO A VACATION HOME MODERN RUSTIC
This unique private vacation home started out as a 1800’s post and beam barn that someone had turned into a hunting cabin in the turn of the century. When the owners’ bought it — it was seriously run down and not touched since the 60’s.
When working with the owners, it was important to understand why this old barn cabin was so special to them. Once we understood what the property meant to them and how they wanted to feel when they arrived, every design decision, always came back to that. A space that was once so dark but had so much charm in the structure, was really brought to life by allowing the post and beam to shine.
We wanted to hold onto the history of the space while making more modern and inviting. The addition of many large modern-style windows to bring the outside in, and the comfortable furnishings, such as leather club chairs, high back dining chairs, warm rug, and textile touches, gives barn cottage a modern farmhouse look.
The mix of old and new, with modern design elements and sense of openness, has really embraced the charm and history of this once old barn— turned cabin — turned vacation home.
AWARDS and FEATURES: Dwell, Country Home Magazine, Farmhouse Style Magazine, Fine Homebuilding, Photos by Lindsay Selin
