The new owners of this 1905 Queen Anne Victorian in Wauwatosa had a lot to work with — two natural fireplaces, beautiful quarter-sawn woodwork and cabinetry, and a walk-up attic ready to be refinished. When they asked for a top-to bottom renovation, our job was to balance preservation and modernization, maintaining the home’s timeless beauty while adapting it for more functional everyday living.

On the first floor, the kitchen was completely renovated with new appliances, cabinets, countertops, and lighting fixtures to add amenities and conveniences without sacrificing its historic integrity.

All three bathrooms were reimagined. The first-floor powder room was restored to its original configuration, with beadboard paneling and period-appropriate wallpaper adding both warmth and personality. The primary bath was taken down to the studs for a complete makeover. An arched walk-in shower with frameless shower doors honors the home’s era while creating a spacious feel. Black subway tile complements black and white tilework on the floor for another very Victorian touch. In the third bathroom, the existing tub was preserved while everything else was replaced, from the flooring and cabinetry to the lighting fixtures.