Outdoor living space

Living Outdoors with Options

The forecast for outdoor living is bright.  Over the years space where you can connect with nature has evolved to include multiple options for a different experience in each sector. From a family playground to gatherings around the campfire, dedicated activity zones are on the rise.  As we bring many of our indoor comforts outdoors, … Read more

home design trends 2024

2024 Emerging Home Design Trends

Emerging home design trends for 2024 are part of a greater movement for well-being. As a custom home builder, we design and build beautiful homes to provide life comfort, stability and balance.  We believe many of the latest trends will fulfill the desire for wellness and enhance everyday comforts. As you browse through the up-and-coming … Read more

the den makes a comeback

The Den Revival

As much as we love an open floorplan, the occasional quest for quiet space opens the way for a den revival.   Our homes evolve and adapt to lifestyle changes, and recent years have seen countless adjustments. The den emerges as the answer to our need for privacy and flexibility. Home Office Post pandemic, working … Read more

quiet luxury in Lake Geneva Wi

Quiet Luxury at Home

From runway to home, the quiet luxury movement is intensifying! Quiet luxury is defined by Vogue Magazine as a “non-trend trend” or “elevated basics”.   The aesthetic in fashion features the highest quality pieces with an understated presence. When applied to homes, this attitude is easy to understand by watching Lowell Custom Homes construction in … Read more

bedroom design inspired by boutique hospitality suites

Bedroom Inspiration from Boutique Hospitality

We have come full circle.  At first, we wanted our hotel rooms to have all of the comforts of home.  Now that boutique hotels have perfected suite design,  we are borrowing their ideas for bedroom inspiration at home.  Especially in the primary suite. Contained and comfortable, the bedroom is your personal sanctuary.  Using the model … Read more

Ceiling Design Details

There is nothing like entering a room where the ceiling design and detailing draws you in. From the Pantheon dome to the frescos of the Sistine Chapel, ceilings have been known to capture and hold our attention through the centuries.   Creating impact through overhead design continues to intrigue and inspire todays architects and designers. The ceiling is often … Read more

A Cozy Home Welcomes Winter

It’s time to fill your home with cozy charm!   As the days become shorter, we naturally migrate indoors and reconnect with everything we love about our homes.   A positive mindset is the key to breezing through winter, and a welcoming home will support you in the frosty months ahead.   So, resist the … Read more

Pause for a Design Moment

It’s the small details that create your home’s overall atmosphere.  Each element is a design moment that encourages you to pause and appreciate your living space.  Every quiet corner or special vignette will contribute to the overall character in a discreet but commanding manner.  Unique details come together to influence the overall character and quality … Read more

More Than a Kitchen

More idyllic than a Nancy Meyers movie set, this fresh and fabulous kitchen design expresses the Lake Geneva lifestyle beautifully!  We are excited to share the inspiring kitchen of a recently completed Lowell Custom Homes.  A lake home aesthetic is firmly established by the talented interior designers at North Shore Nest.  Photography by Aimée Mazzennga captures the rooms … Read more

Hello Summer – Outdoor Living

The art of outdoor living embraces the comforts of home, with the added benefit of fresh air.   What better way to celebrate summer than stunning spaces where you can relax and share sunny days with friends and family.  We love the way our homeowners and their designers at North Shore Nest created versatile outdoor environments. … Read more