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Pro Spotlight: How to Tailor Your Beloved Home to Your Lifestyle
Remodel to suit your needs while staying true to your look using these tips from a Delafield design-build professional
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Who: Tim Rigsby of Rigsby Group
Where: Delafield, Wisconsin
In his own words: “It’s so rewarding to see our clients’ excitement when we transform the home they’ve been living in, because they just can’t imagine what we can do.”
Perhaps you adore the quaint feel of your kitchen but its yesteryear layout is too tight for your modern family. Or maybe you find solace in the small rooms of your historic house but have no room to entertain all your friends. A smart remodel can address your needs while keeping your overall aesthetic intact. “People often love parts of their home, but overall it doesn’t fit the way they live their lives,” says Tim Rigsby of Rigsby Group in Delafield. “You can keep style and design aspects while updating your home for a timeless look that captures the way you live.”
Where: Delafield, Wisconsin
In his own words: “It’s so rewarding to see our clients’ excitement when we transform the home they’ve been living in, because they just can’t imagine what we can do.”
Perhaps you adore the quaint feel of your kitchen but its yesteryear layout is too tight for your modern family. Or maybe you find solace in the small rooms of your historic house but have no room to entertain all your friends. A smart remodel can address your needs while keeping your overall aesthetic intact. “People often love parts of their home, but overall it doesn’t fit the way they live their lives,” says Tim Rigsby of Rigsby Group in Delafield. “You can keep style and design aspects while updating your home for a timeless look that captures the way you live.”
A true partnership. When their children left for college, Rigsby and his architect wife, Nancy, realized their longtime dream and started their own firm. He runs the business side of things, and she takes care of everything design-related. “We’re a good complement to each other,” he says. “We joke that some people relate better to her, some to me. It works out well.”
Quality control. Rigsby loves wading into the construction weeds and ensuring that every last item is double-checked. “I go through the finished product with a white glove and a microscope on the details,” he says. “My wife is actually worse than me. She catches me on things; I have yet to catch her on anything.”
Ready to live larger in the house you already love? Rigsby shares his tips below.
Ready to live larger in the house you already love? Rigsby shares his tips below.
1. Think About Layout
Figure out where and how you want to live in your home, Rigsby says. You can stay true to the overall character of your space while building a bigger kitchen to fit your whole family or adding a master suite with a soaking tub.
The owners of this Oconomowoc vacation home love to cook for large groups and host family gatherings, but their rooms were closed off from one another and the view. Rigsby’s team removed walls to open up the kitchen, living room, sunroom, dining room and entry so cooks can chat with guests while they prep. New windows instead of backsplashes allow everyone to see the lake from wherever they are.
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Figure out where and how you want to live in your home, Rigsby says. You can stay true to the overall character of your space while building a bigger kitchen to fit your whole family or adding a master suite with a soaking tub.
The owners of this Oconomowoc vacation home love to cook for large groups and host family gatherings, but their rooms were closed off from one another and the view. Rigsby’s team removed walls to open up the kitchen, living room, sunroom, dining room and entry so cooks can chat with guests while they prep. New windows instead of backsplashes allow everyone to see the lake from wherever they are.
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2. Keep Usability in Mind
Bring in storage, appliances and fixtures that suit your specific requirements. “You can have a big room, but if it doesn’t fit your needs, it’s pointless,” Rigsby says.
In another Oconomowoc home, an avid sports fan wanted a place in the lower level where friends could watch games and hang out. Rigsby built a bar that easily seats 14, surrounded by three TVs so no one has to swivel his or her head to see the action on screen. Custom cabinets hold glasses and dishware for snacks, along with ice makers and refrigerators. Wine bottles appear to be floating in a glass enclosure for visual interest — and easy access.
See more of this project
Bring in storage, appliances and fixtures that suit your specific requirements. “You can have a big room, but if it doesn’t fit your needs, it’s pointless,” Rigsby says.
In another Oconomowoc home, an avid sports fan wanted a place in the lower level where friends could watch games and hang out. Rigsby built a bar that easily seats 14, surrounded by three TVs so no one has to swivel his or her head to see the action on screen. Custom cabinets hold glasses and dishware for snacks, along with ice makers and refrigerators. Wine bottles appear to be floating in a glass enclosure for visual interest — and easy access.
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3. Take a Fuss-Free Approach
Remember that materials also matter, especially if you have kids or enjoy entertaining. “Durability is always a big deal,” Rigsby says. “Think: If you’re going to make a mess, how easy are things to clean up?”
Elegant but tough multicolored polished granite countertops work well for the family that holds boisterous parties in the Delafield home seen here. The rustic quartersawn oak floor has knots and holes that easily hide occasional dings. Custom cabinets were pre-finished with high-end paint to give them an extra-hard top layer.
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More: For more information on Tim Rigsby and examples of his work, visit Rigsby Group’s Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Remember that materials also matter, especially if you have kids or enjoy entertaining. “Durability is always a big deal,” Rigsby says. “Think: If you’re going to make a mess, how easy are things to clean up?”
Elegant but tough multicolored polished granite countertops work well for the family that holds boisterous parties in the Delafield home seen here. The rustic quartersawn oak floor has knots and holes that easily hide occasional dings. Custom cabinets were pre-finished with high-end paint to give them an extra-hard top layer.
See more of this project
More: For more information on Tim Rigsby and examples of his work, visit Rigsby Group’s Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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Valoración de Dan Davis:
We very much enjoyed our experience working with Rigsby Group. From our perspective, constructing an addition to our home is a big deal and intimidating. But Tim, Chase and Nancy were unfailingly poli...Más