2023 Badger Craftsman Award Winners
best room addition - remodeL: Crimson Valley Construction
The goal of this living room addition was to create a modern space with sophisticated, clean lines and be a focal point to showcase the value of the home and its ideal location. Working with Cocobello Interiors, we removed the roof and built new twelve-foot-tall walls with nearly floor to ceiling windows. A fourteen-foot-wide Andersen folding door with a retractable screen was added to the patio wall to allow for a seamless connection to the spacious deck and fire table, making it a perfect space for entertaining. To create a focal point, we installed a threesided modern fireplace that is accompanied by floating benches and surrounded by Glacier White Dekton. To cap off the Dekton, we worked with Forest Products Supply to build a rich, dark stained walnut mantle surround that transitions to a soft white as it extends the length of the ceiling. To add dimension to the room’s new height and conceal the color changing LED lighting, the coffered ceiling is designed with three bays and detailed molding on the multifaceted beams.
BEST KITCHEN: alair homes green bay
The goal of this new custom kitchen was to maximize natural light and views. The kitchen is the heart of the home and there is no shortage of space to entertain with two islands featuring custom cabinetry and quartz tops. The photos show the seamless transition to the pantry – hidden, yet easy access as it wraps around the perimeter. The quartz tops extend to the windows acting as the sill. The tile backsplash adds texture and depth. It’s certainly a place family and friends will want to gather.
best home feature: Perthel homes, inc.
You can’t beat the undeniable sanctuary that is a screened-in porch. You get to experience the positive aspects of sitting outside and relaxing without having to experience the negative aspects of it, like high winds, bugs, or scorching sun. Conveniently located just off the kitchen and dinette is our signature covered, screened in porch! Complete with audio system, tv, fans, real log burning fireplace and custom EzPorch polyvinyl windows, perfect to open on a warm summer day OR close and enjoy your porch well into Winter! This space is large enough for the WHOLE family to enjoy all year round or perfect for a cozy, date night! The screened porch is a place to enjoy nature — and not just its sights, but also its smells, sounds, and tastes — while protected from mosquitoes and other annoying bugs, especially at night when lights glow at sunset.
best whole house remodel - degnan design-build-remodel
After purchasing this home, our clients wanted to make it their own. They knew they hated the kitchen and master bathroom when they bought it. Searching for a home at a much higher budget, they were unable to find what they wanted. Instead they purchased this moderately priced home and then put a significant amount of money into remodeling it to make it what they wanted. With a beautiful backyard and the perfect location, this house had plenty of space. Redesigning the kitchen layout and opening it to the main living space created a great room. A new patio door out the back along with a deck and refurbished screen porch create outdoor living. And then a new master bathroom with a walk-in shower finishes it off! Nearly every room in this entire house was updated. This home used to feel like it was locked in Y2K, but now it is ready for 2025 and beyond!
best new home under $350K: mike howe builders
Owner’s goal was to repurpose a dilapidated piece of riverfront property into a happy home for family getaways. An old building was razed on the riverfront property to make way for a 1,300 square foot bunk house cottage, featuring 1 bedroom and 1 bath, plus an 8-bed bunk house upstairs. The property was relandscaped along the waterway to offer beautiful views from within the cottage and while enjoying the yard. Floor to ceiling windows that wrap a corner of the cottage overlook the river view. Includes a spacious kitchen for entertaining. LVP flooring. Boat slip for water recreation. Materials for the project were heavily recycled from other projects, including windows, doors, cabinets and siding. Parking was also added. Mike Howe Builders succeeded in creating a user-friendly getaway that offers peace, quiet and stunning river views.
best new home $350K-$500K: Urso Builders llc
This modern farmhouse built in Fitchburg, WI was designed for contemporary living with a relaxed feel and abundant amenities. Upon entering through the double front entry doors, you’re greeted by warm natural light pouring through the vaulted great room. A pocket office near the front entry stands ready for working from home. The open concept kitchen, dining and great room are made for entertaining with tiled fireplace, large island and separate beverage center. The primary suite is a wash of blues and whites with a custom-tiled shower, walk-in closet, and heated tile floors. The lower-level features a large living room with attached flex room as well as a dedicated workout room to accommodate the equipment of an active lifestyle. The exterior of this home showcases board and batten siding, with brick and cedar accents. Wood ceilings can be found overhead on both the front and back porches while wooden posts and shutters enhance the curb appeal of this hospitable Urso Builders home.
best new home $500K-$750K: portside builders, inc.
This home is situated on a unique waterfront property, a private peninsula offering panoramic views of the bay of Green Bay. Working with the zoning constraints of the lot, the home was thoughtfully designed and positioned to take full advantage of these majestic views from nearly every room in the home. This four-bedroom, four-bathroom, custom-built, open-concept home with an office and sunroom, allows the homeowners to take full advantage of waterfront living. The sunroom is a prime spot to enjoy the view year-round and glass sliding doors accommodate indoor/outdoor enjoyment in the warmer months. The gas fireplace in the great room ads coziness in the cooler months. The kitchen features custom-maple cabinets with smart storage solutions, and island, all with quartz countertops, a ceramic tile backsplash, and a spacious walk-in pantry. The primary suite includes a bathroom with a custom maple vanity with dual sink, custom-tiled walk-in shower, and a large walk-in closet. Front door with sidelight windows, covered front porch, lap siding, Cedar Impression shakes, and Cultured Stone accents all make for an impressive and welcoming exterior.
best new home $1.2M-$2.25M: DeLeers Construction
Step into this Modern Home from the inviting, large front porch, into an open concept living space. The use of neutral tones, warm wood, and large windows truly encompass the natural beauty of the home and it’s surroundings. The creative cabinetry designs provide optimal storage and organization. The Kitchen features a trayed ceiling with beam work, a large island, Wolf/Sub-Zero Appliances, and a dry bar on the back wall. Tranquility can be found by stepping into the Master Suite where luxury finishes complete the space and allow outdoor access to the views overlooking the bluffs of Door County.
best single-family community: C&M Builders & Real Estate
In a partnership between C&M Home Builders and Eau Claire Energy Cooperative, the first electric vehicle ready neighborhood development has been developed in Eau Claire. A total of 44 homes in the Trilogy Community are being built to accommodate EV (electric vehicle) chargers in every single home. These homes will each feature a level two electric vehicle charger provided by Eau Claire Energy Cooperative and installed by C&M, at no charge to the homeowners. The spacious one acre lots, are located near walking trails and easy access to city and highways. Trilogy also features a community wastewater treatment system, which eliminates the need for wastewater drain fields on the individual lots. Buyers enjoy country living with the benefits of a sewer pipe hook up without city taxes or restrictive ordinances. No more worries about individual system failures, unsightly pipes and tanks, inspections, repairs and pump-outs. The system achieves highly treated wastewater quality and will be managed by professionals to assure its ongoing success!
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