Harambee House

This home renovation in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood involved a complete interior remodel of the second- and third-floor living spaces above a first-floor apartment. Achieving the homeowner’s dream of adding modern amenities required moving walls, upgrading flooring, and installing all-new plumbing.

The finished kitchen now has exposed wood beams, marble countertops, and storage galore.  Light maple floors are accented by black custom cabinetry, black herringbone subway tile, and a black and brass Kohler gooseneck faucet. White subway tile on the wall facing the black tile balances things out while allowing natural light to reflect from the large kitchen windows. Stainless steel appliances add a beautiful warm gleam.

Clever solutions created special touches. A stairway that leads to the third floor living space was concealed by covering the entire wall with wallpaper, giving the space a more streamlined look while adding a pop of pattern.

Using the same black and white subway tile in the main bathroom achieved continuity throughout the second floor. The bathroom makeover included a large double-faucet sink, a tub/shower combo with a Kohler rain shower head, and a tiled built-in nook for bathroom essentials.

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