Three Ways Homes Grow, Without Losing Character
At Story Hill Renovations, we believe a successful addition should feel seamless, intentional, and rooted in the home’s original architecture. Whether you’re expanding outward, upward, or carving out new purpose-built space, the most thoughtful additions look like they were always part of the plan. Below, we break down the most common types of home addition […]
Featured in Urban Spelunking: The ‘Punk Rock Country Club’ Tudor
We’re thrilled to share that Story Hill Renovations was recently featured in OnMilwaukee’s Urban Spelunking by Bobby Tanzilo, spotlighting our work on a 1922 architect-designed English Revival Tudor on Milwaukee’s East Side. This home, originally crafted by Clas, Shepherd & Clas, offers no shortage of breathtaking detail from vaulted Gothic plaster ceilings to gracefully curved […]
Story Hill Renovations Featured in This Old House: A Colonial Kitchen Reimagined
We’re thrilled to share that This Old House recently featured one of our latest kitchen transformations, a 1937 Lannon-stone Colonial in Wauwatosa, WI, where thoughtful design turned a narrow, 168-square-foot kitchen into a highly functional, beautifully refreshed space. For the homeowners, this renovation was about expanding the footprint simply wasn’t an option. The dining room […]
Milwaukee East-Side Remodel Featured in MKE Lifestyle
Story Hill Renovations is honored to be featured in the June 2025 issue of MKE Lifestyle! The article spotlights one of our most unique Riverwest projects — a former Riverwest duplex that we transformed into a striking, industrial-inspired home. This renovation pushed our team’s creativity, opening up the second and third floors with bold, modern […]
Milwaukee Kitchen Featured in This Old House
We’re honored to share that This Old House recently spotlighted one of our most rewarding kitchen renovations, a stunning transformation inside an 1890s Victorian home in one of Milwaukee’s historic neighborhoods. This project blends period-inspired design with the homeowners’ personal style and preferences. When our clients approached Story Hill Renovations, they had a clear goal: […]
Germantown Golden Oak Glow-Up
If you’ve ever lived in or walked through a home built in the late ’90s or early 2000s, you know the look: golden oak trim, builder-grade finishes, and floor plans that don’t quite match how we live today. We lovingly refer to these types of homes being from the Golden Oak Era. This Germantown home […]
Tudor Renovation Gold Award–Winning Design with Lasting Impact
Our Enderis Park renovation was honored with a 2024 Remodeler of the Year Gold Award from NARI Milwaukee, recognizing a project that thoughtfully reimagines a 1935 Tudor for modern living while preserving its historic character. The home was also featured by This Old House, highlighting the care taken to balance heritage and function throughout the […]
Mequon Kid-Friendly Basement Renovation
At Story Hill Renovations, we love creating spaces that reflect the way families truly live, and evolve. In one of our recent projects, we partnered with a Mequon family to transform their unfinished basement into a warm, kid-friendly retreat. Because this is their “forever home,” every design choice was made with an eye toward both […]
What to Expect When You Renovate with Story Hill Renovations
When homeowners begin thinking about a renovation, a few questions tend to come up early in the process. Remodeling is an exciting investment, but it also comes with important decisions around timing, budget, and logistics. At Story Hill Renovations, we believe that a successful project starts with clarity and trust. Below are some of the […]
