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A sanctuary. A haven. A calming, peaceful place for you to restore and recharge. Is that how your bedroom feels to you? If not, snuggle up with the possibilities here. Your bedroom offers a myriad of design opportunities … Are you embracing them all? At Karen Lee Johnson Interiors, we believe you deserve a space…

Technology is changing fast, both outside and inside the home. With a plethora of possibilities, it can feel a bit overwhelming. Plus if you’ve lived in your home for a while, you’re likely used to how things work. You may not be ready to adopt all of this technology (and you don’t have to). But…

For those of you who are in the market for new home furnishings, no doubt you probably have experienced learning of the long lead times when ordering. Many factors have contributed to the backlog of attainable inventory, but if you are open to “going on the hunt”, vintage furnishings may be a route you can…

It’s that time of year when we make our holiday lists, and perhaps you’ve enlisted the assistance of the internet, your mother, or your own ingenuity to conjure up creative, unique, and thoughtful gift ideas. Sometimes it can be an easy endeavor, at other times downright stressful! Maybe instead of your brain having to go…

Is it time for a fireplace refresh? The temperatures outside currently may not call for additional heat inside, but when it does, would it come from your old, outdated, fireplace? Could the hearth of your home use a redo? Now is the time to be thinking and planning for that new look and function of…

Summer is on its way (YEAH!) and many of us will be spending much more time outside enjoying the backyard greenery and the sun’s light and warmth. The lockdowns and “stay home” rules of the pandemic have created a new appreciation for the beauty and peace of mother nature’s “house” in nurturing and supporting our…

The American Society of Interior Designers Wisconsin Chapter recently held their annual Design Excellence Awards for 2020, and we are so proud to announce that Karen Lee Johnson Interiors earned a Silver Award for the design of their client’s new Master Bath. The annual ceremony was presented virtually and included building and remodeling project submittals…

This week we observe “Earth Day” on the calendar, a day having origins back to 1970 when attention was given to our planet’s pollution concerns. It still holds true for today with even more reverence placed on the effects on our earthly environments. In the world of building and design, the environmental buzzword utilized in…

Well, the groundhog said there would be six more weeks of winter and this February has proven to support that prediction. Many areas of the country are experiencing below zero temperatures, making it a tad difficult to enjoy being outdoors. So, what to do with your time indoors? If you and your family are looking…