Your Milwaukee Home Remodeling Pros Guide

Your Milwaukee Home Remodeling Pros Guide

Whether you’re remodeling an entire house or just hoping to spruce up your
space with some new furnishings, you’ll find a business to trust here.

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Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource 

For over 40 years, Bartelt has been a trusted source for homeowners across Southeastern Wisconsin. The family-owned business believes in building longstanding and trusted relationships with all clients –from the initial meeting to completed walk-through. Known for timeless design and industry-leading craftsmanship, Bartelt inspires lasting loyalty, with many customers returning because they trust the team implicitly. The team rolls out the red carpet for their customers, providing exceptional and communicative support and a turnkey remodeling or new-build experience.

BBC Lighting

This lighting company’s Menomonee Valley showroom is home to thousands of unique residential or commercial lighting solutions. From ceiling mounts to wall lights, outdoor lighting to decorative pieces, BBC Lighting helps home and business owners illuminate their spaces. Browse BBC Lighting’s online showroom to explore 500,000 decorative fixtures and home accents. Don’t know where to start? Stop in, and the team will help you find your ideal lighting solution. Their trusted customer service and guaranteed lowest prices make BBC Lighting a leader in its industry. 

BILTRITE Furniture-Leather-Mattresses 

Known for Amish- and other American-made furniture, and hard-to-find products to meet any lifestyle, this fourth-generation business has been a part of thousands of homeowners’ lives. BILTRITE offers complimentary in-store design services, helping shoppers create the home of their dreams. Whether coordinating with existing pieces or furnishing a new home from scratch, BILTRITE’s design services offer complete peace of mind. Customers are invited to take the guesswork out of home redesign with a visit to BILTRITE, walking away with a plan and pieces to bring any vision to life.

Brook Park Design Center

Locally owned and family-run since 1994, Brook Park Design Center is Southeastern Wisconsin’s trade-only resource for interior designers and industry professionals. Known for its relationship-driven approach and knowledgeable staff, the Waukesha showroom offers wholesale pricing and concierge-level service that supports projects from concept to completion. Designers can explore an expansive, up-to-date showroom featuring products from 70 industry-leading vendors, showcasing the industry’s latest trends. Designers are encouraged to schedule a showroom visit to explore the latest collections and connect with experienced staff ready to support every step of the process.


Get Inspired at the NARI Spring Home Improvement Show
Feb. 13-15, Wisconsin State Fair Expo Center

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) brings together dozens of expert designers, builders, manufacturers and other industry professionals every year for its annual Spring Home Improvement Show. Visitors can connect with more than 100 home improvement and remodeling experts to find inspiration, learn about new products and tap into the expertise of the many industry pros ready to tackle your next renovation projects. narimilwaukee.org/springshow  


Closets by Design

When a home is designed to support a family’s lifestyle, it becomes a place where everything works better. Closets By Design builds functional, custom-designed storage and organization solutions that add capacity to your space and provide a completed, finished look. Closets by Design’s team of design and installation experts helps make your home work for you – from expansive walk-in closets to built-in custom “drop zones” to organize entryways or mudrooms. The team offers a variety of colors and finishes to blend with, or accentuate, your home’s design, adding inherent value to your home.

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David J. Frank Landscape Contracting

Your home’s exterior deserves the same level of care and attention as its interior. Thoughtful landscape design can make that happen. With more than six decades of expertise, the professionals at David J. Frank deliver exceptional landscaping for properties of all sizes. From custom design-and-build projects to ongoing landscape management, the team can transform your property’s exterior with eye-catching curb appeal and stand-out landscaping solutions. David J. Franks’s team of horticultural experts apply the principles of design, sustainability and engineering to every project. 

Design Tech Remodeling

For nearly 30 years, Design Tech Remodeling has specialized in transforming homes, from kitchens and bathrooms to basements and bedrooms. The second-generation, family-owned business has built its success on trusted relationships with clients. “Our responsibility as your remodeling firm is to take your vision and provide innovative ideas to meet your needs and exceed your expectations,” says Nicole Raffensperger, owner of Design Tech Remodeling. From thoughtful space planning by experienced designers to meticulous construction handled by a skilled team of in-house carpenters, every detail is carefully considered to ensure quality craftsmanship from start to finish. 

Geis Building Products

A trusted name in garage door solutions across Southeastern Wisconsin, Geis Building Products has been family-owned and -operated for four generations, serving homeowners with reliable service and a commitment to quality since 1955. Geis provides an expansive selection of garage doors, shelving and custom organization solutions as well as custom-made wooden doors crafted by an in-house team. Geis works with owners of homes and commercial properties to tailor every aspect of garage design and installation, from function and style to finish and color, improving both safety and curb appeal.

Kowalske Kitchen and Bath

This team of more than 30 designers, carpenters, project managers and more guide homeowners’ remodeling projects to fruition. Kowalske is family-owned and -operated and specializes in kitchens, bathrooms, additions and basements, as well as whole-home remodels. Expert advice, thoughtful decision and consistent quality and care have resulted in hundreds of happy customers of this Delafield remodeler for more than four decades. 

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Nonn’s

Nonn’s offers more than cabinets, countertops, flooring and appliances. It offers a warm welcome to one-of-a-kind showrooms, big-box prices but boutique selections, complimentary design services, and its Nth Degree Guarantee. Over the course of its over-40-year history, Nonn’s has been honored with more than 50 “Best Of” awards in Milwaukee and Madison. To sum up what Nonn’s offers in four simple words: Kitchen. Bath. Flooring. Delight.  

Talking Walls

At Talking Walls, wallpaper is more than a finishing touch. It’s the personality of a home, a reflection of your style and the detail that transforms a room from nice to unforgettable. Visit Talking Wall’s Milwaukee showroom to explore the extensive collection of luxury wallcoverings. Whether you’re designing your first space or specifying for clients, the team guides you through the process with a concierge-level approach. Arrive with a vision, a texture, a color, or a pattern, and they will curate options that fit beautifully and feel distinctly you. 

Zuern Building Products and Design Center

Discover inspired design at Zuern’s Menomonee Falls Design Center, specializing in custom cabinetry, mantels, stair systems, architectural millwork and more. This family-owned team pairs expert craftsmanship with thoughtful design, built with heart, designed for your home. Expanded in 2024 with the acquisition of Wood Specialties, Zuern now offers enhanced custom millwork capabilities across Southeastern Wisconsin – tailored millwork, timeless results.


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