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BESLER INTERIORS is a boutique residential design firm based in Southeast Wisconsin, specializing in elevated interiors for lake homes, new construction, and whole-home renovations. We combine refined design sensibility with approachable, hands-on service, transforming houses into homes that reflect how our clients actually live.
A Design Consultation is a focused, expert‑driven session for homeowners who want professional guidance without committing to a full design project. It’s ideal for clients who need clarity, direction, or validation — whether they’re refreshing a room, preparing a home for sale, or simply unsure how to move forward with their ideas.
This service provides actionable recommendations that help you make confident decisions, avoid common design mistakes, and establish a clear path for your space. You’ll receive both real‑time guidance during the in‑home visit and a written design direction you can implement at your own pace.
What This Service Provides
Personalized On‑Site Assessment
A walkthrough of the space to understand layout challenges, lighting, existing furnishings, architectural details, and lifestyle needs. We identify what’s working, what isn’t, and where the biggest opportunities lie.
Professional Design Recommendations
Thoughtful guidance on color palette, furniture placement, scale, flow, materials, and styling. You’ll receive immediate, practical suggestions that can be implemented right away.
Written Design Direction Memo
A curated summary outlining the recommended color palette, layout adjustments, furnishing ideas, and sourcing suggestions. This document serves as a roadmap you can reference as you update your space.
Follow‑Up Support
One follow‑up call or email to answer questions, clarify recommendations, or provide additional guidance as you begin making changes.
Best For
Homeowners exploring design ideas, preparing a home for sale, refreshing a space, or seeking professional validation on their own plans.
Room Redesign is a comprehensive service for clients looking to transform one to three rooms with a fully curated, professionally managed design experience. Besler Interiors oversees the entire process — from concept development and material selections to procurement coordination and installation — ensuring each space feels intentional, cohesive, and beautifully executed.
This service is ideal for homeowners who want a meaningful transformation without the scale of a whole‑home project. Whether refreshing a primary suite, reimagining a living room, or elevating a dining space, Room Redesign delivers a polished, functional environment tailored to your lifestyle and aesthetic.
What This Service Provides
Complete Design Concept
A detailed design direction that includes mood boards, color palette development, material selections, and visual inspiration. This establishes the tone and style of the space and guides every decision that follows.
Space Planning & Layout Development
Thoughtful furniture layouts that optimize flow, scale, and functionality. We assess how the room is used and create a plan that enhances comfort, balance, and visual harmony.
Furnishings, Fixtures & Décor Selections
Curated recommendations for furniture, lighting, textiles, artwork, and accessories. Each piece is selected to complement the design concept and elevate the overall feel of the room.
Procurement Coordination
Management of sourcing and ordering for all selected items. We handle vendor communication, lead times, and logistics to ensure a smooth and organized process.
Project Management & Vendor Liaison
Coordination with trades, installers, and delivery teams as needed. We ensure the design intent is executed correctly and that all elements come together seamlessly.
Installation & Styling
A dedicated installation day where furnishings are placed, accessories are styled, and final touches are added. This is where the vision becomes reality — polished, cohesive, and ready to enjoy.
Best For
Homeowners seeking a professionally guided transformation of one to three rooms, whether refreshing outdated spaces, creating a more functional layout, or elevating a room with a fully curated design.
“Your Vision, Fully Realized”
Full‑Service Design is Besler Interiors’ most comprehensive offering, created for clients who want a fully managed, deeply personalized design experience. This service supports whole‑home projects, new construction, and major renovations from the earliest architectural decisions through the final layer of furnishings and styling.
We act as your design partner throughout the entire journey — interpreting your vision, guiding selections, coordinating with builders and trades, and ensuring every detail works together with intention. The result is a cohesive, beautifully executed home that reflects your lifestyle and aesthetic with clarity and purpose.
What This Service Provides
Holistic Design Direction A unified design concept that carries through every room, finish, and furnishing. We establish the visual language of your home and ensure it remains consistent from the architectural stage to the final reveal.
Architectural Finish Selections Expert guidance on flooring, tile, countertops, cabinetry, hardware, lighting, and plumbing fixtures. We help you make confident decisions that align with both function and style, preventing costly mistakes and design drift.
Custom Solutions & Millwork Consultation on built‑ins, millwork, and custom window treatments that elevate the home’s architecture and add tailored detail.
Builder & Contractor Collaboration We serve as your liaison with builders, contractors, and trades — answering design questions, reviewing selections, and ensuring the design intent is executed correctly throughout construction.
On‑Site Presence Multiple site visits during construction or renovation to verify progress, confirm details, and make real‑time adjustments when needed.
Whole‑Home Furnishing Plan A complete furnishing and décor plan that includes furniture, textiles, lighting, artwork, and accessories. Every piece is selected to complement the architectural design and create a cohesive, livable environment.
Installation & Styling White‑glove installation and styling to bring the entire vision together. This includes furniture placement, accessory styling, and final adjustments that make the home feel complete.
Best For
New construction clients, whole‑home renovations, and lake home buyers seeking a turnkey, fully curated living experience with professional guidance from start to finish.
Holiday & Seasonal Styling
Professional styling for seasonal décor, holiday gatherings, and special occasions. Ideal for clients who want their home to feel curated, festive, and beautifully elevated.
Real Estate Staging — Occupied Home
Styling and layout adjustments using the homeowner’s existing furnishings, supplemented with curated pieces as needed. Designed to highlight the home’s best features and appeal to buyers.
Real Estate Staging — Vacant Home
Full staging with rental furnishings and accessories to create a warm, inviting environment that helps buyers envision the space.
Art Curation & Procurement
Guidance and sourcing for artwork that complements the home’s aesthetic. Includes selection, scale recommendations, and coordination with artists or galleries.
Outdoor Living Space Design
Design direction for patios, decks, and outdoor entertaining areas. Includes layout planning, furnishings, textiles, and styling to create a cohesive extension of the home.
Virtual Design Package (E‑Design)
A remote design service for out‑of‑area clients. Includes concept boards, layout recommendations, and curated sourcing lists delivered digitally.
Besler Interiors offers a structured partnership program for residential builders and developers in the Southeast Wisconsin market. The program provides builders with a turnkey design resource they can offer to homebuyers, elevating the buyer experience, reducing builder decision fatigue, and increasing the value of every home delivered.
The partnership is designed to be zero-cost and zero-risk to the builder. Besler Interiors works directly with the homebuyer on all design selections and furnishing, while coordinating seamlessly with the builder's project timeline and preferred vendors.
Builder Partnership Program
Builder Benefits Summary
• Differentiate from competing builders by offering a design concierge experience
• Reduce selection appointment time and buyer decision fatigue
• Increase perceived home value and justify premium pricing
• Generate referrals through memorable buyer experiences
• Zero upfront cost in the Preferred Partner model
Embedded Design Service
Besler Interiors is positioned as the builder's in-house design team
All homebuyers are offered a design consultation as part of the build process
Besler Interiors manages all finish selections (cabinets, counters, tile, hardware, fixtures, paint) within the builder's vendor network
Builder pays a monthly retainer (scaled to volume) for priority access and dedicated hours
Besler Interiors earns additional revenue from furnishing projects post-close
Builder introduces Besler Interiors to every new homebuyer as their recommended interior designer
Besler Interiors offers builder clients a complimentary initial consultation ($500 value)
Builder receives a referral feeon all design service fees generated from referred clients
No exclusivity required; builder may recommend other designers as well
Preferred Design Partner
Spec Home & Model Home Design
Besler Interiors designs and stages the builder's spec homes and model homes
Flat fee per home: depending on home size and scope
Staging furniture can be rented or purchased; flexible arrangements are available
Proven to increase sale price and reduce days on market
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Curated Architectural Finds
Besler Interiors offers a specialized sourcing service for clients seeking rare architectural pieces with history and character. We locate and vet one‑of‑a‑kind items such as pier mirrors, marble mantels, antique doors, and architectural fragments — through trusted markets and private dealers. This service includes sourcing, authentication, negotiation, and delivery coordination, ensuring each piece adds authenticity and architectural presence to your home.
The arrival of electricity in the early 20th century transformed pendant design. Fixtures became slimmer, safer, and more expressive. Designers like Poul Henningsen introduced layered‑shade pendants that diffused light softly and evenly, marking the beginning of modern lighting design. Mid‑century and contemporary pendants continued this evolution, exploring new materials, cleaner lines, and eventually LED technology.
In 1905, the Putnam Rolling Ladder Company was founded in New York City, establishing what would become the classic American rolling library ladder. Putnam’s design — a tall, elegant wooden ladder gliding on a precision‑engineered rail — became the industry standard and remains largely unchanged for more than a century. Their ladders were originally used in bookstores, libraries, and warehouses, later expanding into residential interiors as a functional design statement.
Hamilton Manufacturing Company of Two Rivers, Wisconsin was one of the most important producers of printer’s furniture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Their cabinets, cases, and workstations were used in print shops to store letterpress type, punctuation blocks, and spacing materials. Each narrow drawer was designed to hold specific type sizes or sets, which is why many still carry original labels or numbering systems.
The proportions are tall and architectural, giving it a commanding presence in a room. The patina on the wood, the worn typography on the labels, and the uniform rhythm of the drawers all speak to decades of practical use. Decorative objects on top soften the piece, but its character remains distinctly industrial and utilitarian.
A decorative element taken from Rossini’s, an Italian restaurant that has since been torn down. It operated on the northwest corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Dempster Street in Niles, Illinois, throughout the 1990s. It was well‑known locally for its classic trattoria‑style façade.
This pier mirror is a classic example of late‑19th to early‑20th‑century American design, when homes often featured tall, architectural mirrors to visually expand narrow entryways and reflect available light. The fluted side columns and decorative capitals echo neoclassical influences that were popular during that era, while the rich wood finish reflects the craftsmanship of furniture makers who treated mirrors as both functional pieces and status symbols. Over time, pier mirrors like this became hallmarks of well‑appointed foyers and parlors, blending ornamentation with everyday utility in a way that still feels timeless today.
Early 20th‑century Victor Safe & Lock Co. fire‑resistant safe, built in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company was one of the most respected American safe manufacturers of the late 1800s and early 1900s, known for heavy steel construction, ornate painted crests, and extremely durable fireproofing.
These are European double interior doors, which are solid pine and fir, with frosted glass arranged in a classic early‑20th‑century pattern. The combination of three upper panes, two mid‑panes, and lower raised panels is a hallmark of continental design rather than American.
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Backed by years of studio and on-site experience, our team blends creative vision with rigorous project management. From sourcing sustainably made furnishings to coordinating trades, we handle every detail so clients can enjoy a seamless, inspiring design journey.
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