The great home update

More time indoors means a fresh perspective on what makes a place perfect for you, both in style and function. Step inside a few area homes that might spark an idea. Click the header or images to read more about each home.

Scout’s Honor
This renovated home pays homage to its past life as a Girl Scouts lodge.

Photo by Nikki Hansen

A Refreshed Farmhouse
Ryan and Chloe Homan buys a Sun Prairie home built in 1894.

Photo by Nikki Hansen

A Fresh Start
This traditional-style home had to be torn to the studs to remove water damage, making way for new, modern features.

Photo by Patrick Stutz

Tina Hanson and Tom Hagg have waterfront views of Lake Waubesa in a Tudor-style home that’s been updated to mimic the calm, flowing feeling of the lake.

Small on Space, Big on Cozy
Downsizing can prove to be an adventure.

It Takes a Designer’s Eye
These 12 local names in home design are adding stylish touches to Madison interiors.

Photo by Christina Hussey

Mood Board Inspiration

Photo by Chris Hynes

Does this living mood board spark inspiration for a redesign? You’ll find a few of the latest home trends represented by the materials in this photo, all from local sources. In this photo: Vintage art from Vintage Supply • Black and white tiles and textured rug samples from FLOOR360 • Paint from Hallman Lindsay • Green tile and white hexagonal tile (inspired by The Harvey House) from Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home • Natural toned window treatments from Springs Window Fashions • Patterned wallpaper from Dwellings • Industrial bulb from Madison Lighting