“When I sought out Carolyn to design a 4000 square-foot lake house, I gave her a vague idea of what I wanted—open concept for a living room, dining room and kitchen overlooking Lake Michigan, as well as lots of book cases, a reading nook, cat walk, and large outdoor patio. She designed an amazing house, delivering exactly what I wanted. She kept me informed/involved in all significant decisions, and was instrumental in getting me through the difficult process of building a house during a pandemic. Carolyn remained involved with the project through the Certificate of Occupancy, and provided invaluable oversight during construction. Highly, highly recommended.”

“Carolyn translated our somewhat-vague wish list into a design that exceeded our wildest dreams. She worked closely with our interior designer, landscape architect and general contractor, and attended to every last detail. We were continually impressed by her ability to communicate clearly and effectively with us and everyone else on the team. The project was on-time, on-budget and everyone involved still liked each other at the end. It’s difficult to imagine how it could have gone better and impossible to imagine a better result. ”

“Carolyn understood what we needed to accomplish within the constraints of our space. She worked efficiently and was able to marry our aesthetic with the fundamental architecture of a traditional home. We love how beautiful it is and how well it functions for our family.”

“Redesigning a bathroom in a one-hundred and forty-year old home is a challenge for anyone. Carolyn nailed it. Her renovation foresight and harmonious transition of materials used to maintain the home’s personality, were genius. The builder was able to proceed without any recalculation, and in a confined space, the plumbing redesign was flawless.”

“We found Carolyn to be a wonderful architectural designer and project manager. She kept us focused and on schedule throughout our project. Our discussions with Carolyn were always open, practical and very helpful. She was a very good sounding board when we were considering options and receptive to discuss the impact and develop alternative schematics for those options. And we never felt Carolyn didn’t have time for us! Carolyn is refreshingly ‘Midwest’ and an absolute treat to work with. Recommend her highly.”