It’s time to fill your home with cozy charm! As the days become shorter, we naturally migrate indoors and reconnect with everything we love about our homes. A positive mindset is the key to breezing through winter, and a welcoming home will support you in the frosty months ahead. So, resist the urge to hibernate and include some of these soothing ideas to truly embrace the season!

Soften the Light

Lighting is a dramatic architectural feature that can help us adapt to short winter days. No need to flood rooms with artificial lighting. Enjoy indirect, low levels of light for a relaxed mood. Some favorite strategies are outlined here. And our friends at Geneva Cabinet Company share some of their techniques to effectively layer your lighting here.

Start a Fire

Winter gives us permission to slow down and reflect. A fireplace with cozy seating is just the place to do that. The latest technology offers several options to bring this feature within reach. New eco-friendly fireplaces offer easy installation and run on ethanol or electric. EcoSmart even has portable fire tables to help set the mood.

Go Deep

Wrap yourself in comfort with a bold color choice for the walls. Don’t be afraid of deep color, as you can see here it is expertly applied by North Shore Nest with an exquisite balance of furnishings.

Escape Within

Grab your fuzzy blanket and curl up with a favorite book. We love the idea of this library wall featured in a well-traveled hallway. Just passing your collection will remind you to slow down and decompress.

Dig Into a Hobby

Weather-out a chilly winter by indulging in your favorite hobby. This indoor potting shed was created with repurposed street pavers and vintage timbers from Heritage Beam & Board. Such a nice reminder that spring is around the corner.

Enjoy Culinary Capers

Trying new recipes, baking, or even just teaching yourself to use a salad spinner are delightful ways to pass the time. The kitchen is a natural gathering place and perfect for culinary exploration.

Pump Up Your Jam

No need to battle foul weather just to get a workout in. An in-home space can be as simple as a yoga mat or as high profile as this inspirational gym. Having the area set up in advance is all the motivation you need for your spring fitness goals.

Have One On The House

Winter is a natural time to reconnect with friends and family. A home bar can serve up your favorite cocktails, green smoothies or specialty coffees. What counts is a space, large or small, where entertaining is easy and effortless. Gather your ingredients, add comfortable seating, and enjoy!

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Easy elegance

Lowell is in the midst of redefining luxury living. Their homes strike the perfect balance between stunning architecture and seamless operation. This often includes a welcoming floorplan with easy transitions, especially between indoor and outdoor spaces.

It’s not about creating a single Instagram moment, the goal is an exquisite and durable home so everyone can focus on the fun side of living in the Geneva Lake area.

Functional Beauty

The design of a Lowell home is never forced or out of character with lifestyle. Each has a unique appeal that conforms to the functional needs of its family. This can mean anything from dripping wet kids and pets running in and out of the house to a sophisticated cocktails party around the outdoor fireplace. Kitchens with luxury appliances are about value, not status. Upscale amenities offer efficiency and timesaving contributions for the entire household. Flexi-fridges have compartments that switch back and forth from refrigerator to freezer to easily accommodate party platters. Advanced refrigeration keeps food fresh longer for weekend to weekend visitors. And more efficient ranges and convection ovens speed up cook time so there is more time for fun.

A Story of Wellness

A sense of calm and wellness is at the core of Geneva Lake living and Lowell answers this desire by manifesting a comforting atmosphere in their homes. Open spaces, charming vistas and organic materials that are sustainable, as well as attractive, all play a role. Lowell homes incorporate an abundance of natural light, high performance air and water systems and ample kitchens designed to be the hub of a healthy way of life. These homes are tuned-in for the freshest approach to wellness including tech-free zones to that encourage togetherness and physical activity.

Conscientious Construction & Deconstruction

There are many old homes and cabin properties in and around Geneva Lake. When these don’t meet present day building codes or suit the needs of the homeowner, Lowell is proud to be a part of the process that includes deconstruction with the donation of good materials before rebuilding on the property.

Deconstruction, Reuse, Recycle – The Alternative to Demolition.

Our team coordinates with Habitat for Humanity on behalf of our homeowners to arrange for deconstruction and material donation. We even like to give the community a heads up when highly desirable materials like this Pecky Cypress are on their way to the sales floor at Milwaukee Restore

Recognizing that sustainable design is not just about recycled material, it is about building high quality lasting structures that will stand the test of time. We do this by having our homes built by the finest local craftsman featuring locally sourced materials when possible.

The team at Lowell supports homeowner’s in the gratifying journey of designing and building a new home. Our in-house experts include an AIA architect, interior designer, project manager and full support staff, all working to ensure a stress-free and rewarding homebuilding experience.

We always love hearing from you and are happy to discuss your personal home projects! Building a new home or remodeling can be an exciting adventure and our team of experts is available to answer your questions and guide you every step of the way!

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A Cozy Home Welcomes Winter