Excerpt of the interview:
The design of the 7,637-square-foot home deftly accomplishes that goal and it certainly delivers on wow factor. From the moment guests step through the front doors, it’s hard not to be
in awe. The rustic wood accents (all of which are sourced from barns across Wisconsin) have a grounding affect on the main floor. But other elements — like the glass wine display in the dining room, the leather-backed bar chairs around the kitchen island and the moody blue wallpaper in the main floor bathroom — offer modern touches that feel elegant and masculine. And despite its size, the three-story home does feel intimate, while maintaining the ability to sleep 22 people.
When the project kicked off, the Hurleys didn’t have an interior designer. But after having a few conversations about the build with Mathews, a family friend, they decided to bring the Austin, Texas-based interior designer into the fold. He came in with a vision for how each room could have its own wow-factor moment. The kitchen, for example, has a grand stone range wall with a custom steel hood vent. Originally, the refrigerator was going to sit against that wall, but the new layout was Mathews’ idea and design, and it’s one of Tonya’s favorite features.
“I love having that open shelving and having everything within reach. But it’s also open. If someone is sitting at the table in the family room, we’re still able to converse with them,” she says. Another showstopper is the four-season room just off the kitchen. Matustik, Mathews and the Hurleys say it’s one of themost incredible parts of the home. The room opens up almost
completely to the outdoors, thanks to the two exterior folding glass doors that open seamlessly to the outdoor pool and sunken fire pit.
We are honored to be featured in Lakeshore Living magazine regarding our beautifully designed and custom built home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. This home incorporates beautiful modern design home with a warm and cozy farmhouse feel.
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