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A man cave is usually a dedicated space for guys to unwind — a video game room, a hobby center, a hunter/fisher staging area, a trophy room. The often-hidden room is generally not designed with an eye for style. In this case, Timber Innovations was approached to turn unused attic space in a De Pere home into a sportsman’s den." More...

Judges' comment: "Art is in every design element, especially the handcrafted central customer service desk and the floating canopy above. This modern, bright, welcoming gift shop will continue to inspire and entice museum visitors for years to come." More...

“It’s such a passion for me,” Paul Driessen explains. “It’s not only the work we do, but the connections we make and how we’re able to bring everyone together for a collaborative effort. With this [project], it’s about how we built that partnership with Deep River and the client. We all have true respect [for] our crafts and build on our strengths to make a team." More...

Judges' comment: "Consistent style throughout! Great features. Looks like it fits the client's needs!" Now, a grand entry with a modern, industrial look, was created by replacing the inside wall with a floating glass panel held in place...more

“The kitchen is the focal point of this home, but it was small and dated. Timber Innovations restored the open concept to this Russell Barr Williamson home and added a contemporary twist…." More...

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center space wasn’t naturally suited to be a gift shop with a narrow entry which hid the shop from view, dark lighting and a sales reception desk made of display cases stacked together.  “We wanted to add a welcoming, centralized layout,” says Paul Driessen, Timber Innovations LLC. More...

2018 NARI Milwaukee Readers’ Choice Award, sponsored by MKE Lifestyle Magazine, one of the prestigious awards given during the Remodeler of the...more

Master craftsman and owner Paul Driessen discusses relationship building with his team and his clients, constructing the client's vision and the artistry of working with a broad variety of architectural styles. More...

"Top-end four-season rooms have become a popular choice for people looking to extend the living space in their home while bringing the outdoors closer," says Paul Driessen, owner of...more

Judges' comment: "Those bunk beds are awesome! Great design. Great new look for the homeowner and even better attention to detail. Absolute stunner!" More...

This “modern treehouse project” is a unique undertaking by Timber Innovations, based in Kimberly, that satisfies everyone’s childhood dream of having a treehouse while giving it an adult feel. “[The customer’s] house is contemporary, so we wanted to inject a level of contemporary-ness, yet have it very organic," Paul Driessen...more

Timber Innovations worked hard to build the client’s vision and the NARI judges agreed — “Functionally, you absolutely listened to your client's wants and desires and created an amazing layout for them to age in place comfortably." More...

If you are going to spend countless hours working in a home office having it reflect your personality can provide comfort and inspiration. “People are really personalizing their home offices based on their interests. We recently worked on an office that incorporated a wall of guitars and old amps to represent the owners interest in music,” says Paul Driessen of Timber Innovations in Kimberly....more

The judges agreed that the biggest success of this project can be found in what is unseen: its accessibility for all members of the family. “It’s the best overall because it showed outstanding universal design as well as...more

Paul Driessen said he wears a lot of proverbial hats. “It’s the interaction with people and seeing the project progress (I enjoy the most), You feel like you’re an engineer (and a) carpenter, putting all the pieces together. And then when it’s done, you think, ‘wow, this is amazing!'" More...

The team designed and built the interior of this craft brewery inside a former grocery walk-in meat freezer. They added plumbing underneath the concrete floor and repair a long-neglected leaky roof. The clients hoped to create a welcoming local brewery with an industrial and Pacific Northwest flair...more

Timber Innovations, a seasoned leader in architectural craftsmanship, clinched the prestigious 2024 NARI Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) award at the vibrant Timber Tap venue. The event, an exclusive gathering for NARI members, exuded an atmosphere of conviviality and celebration, offering a blend of craft beer, camaraderie, and delectable treats. More...

The judging is complete and we're pleased to announce that Timber Innovations LLC has been named 2022 NARI Regional CotY Winner for...more

Vision: The owners wanted to create what sociologists call a "third place," somewhere besides work and home where a person can enjoy themselves; an inviting social space where family and friends chat over a delicious brew. It was important that it be accessible and welcoming to all (including dogs!). More...

The judging is complete and we're pleased to announce that Timber Innovations LLC won a 2022 NARI Milwaukee RotY Silver award for...more

Judges' comment: "Beautiful project...kept true to the original design [by Russell Barr Williamson] and intent of the home. All the angles...were extremely challenging and appreciate your solutions." More...

Christine Chambliss of Milwaukee-based Deep River Partners was charged with bringing a modern feel into a 1958-dated home, which had been built by a Frank Lloyd Wright associate. More...

The judging is complete and we're pleased to announce that Timber Innovations LLC has been named 2019 National CotY Winner for...more

"We developed the idea for the photo spread after seeing the “Treehaus.” It was the most whimsical project submitted to the competition this year and it’s a great representation of the diverse work of our membership. Can’t wait to see next year’s Remodeler of the Year projects!” More...

One NARI judge remarked that “This remodel is a great use of space.” Guests can be in four distinctive indoor spaces, but still be all together while enjoying the amazing lake views. More...

Architects and homeowners have trusted Timber Innovations LLC to build their vision for a quarter of a century. Master craftsman and owner, Paul Driessen, began 35 years ago as a...more

General Contractors Magazine named Timber Innovations LLC among the top five Best Kitchen Remodeling Contractors in Wisconsin! More...

GOAL: Expand the kitchen space in this 1959 home to allow more room for family interaction. RESULT: An efficient blend of earthy, existing architecture and newly incorporated technology that is extravagant, yet functional...more

Timber Innovations' Craft Brewery wins 2024 NARI National CotY! The NARI Milwaukee Chapter Judges exclaimed, "LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! This is an amazing project!" and previously awarded our remodel a 2023 RotY Gold Award. More...

We were honored to have three of our recent, award-winning projects featured in the 2024 issue of Renovate: Craft Brewery and Shingle-style Lakehouse in "Styles & Trends" and in "Remodeling" our Eclectic Industrial Basement project. More...

Timber Innovations’ Grand Prix Cabinetry is a 2023 NARI Regional CotY winner! As announced in the February issue of MKE Lifestyle, this custom cabinetry also won a Gold NARI Milwaukee RotY! More...

Timber Innovations constructs a new basement space that is warm and intimate yet open and affords privacy without walls.There is a comfortable flow through the space with the flooring delineating each area rather than walls. As Master Craftsman Paul Driessen recounts: "The homeowners wanted their traditional, 1980s house to reflect a modern, ascetic aesthetic. Its unfinished basement provided a blank canvas and presented an ideal place to begin updating the residence." More...

Judges' comment: "Excellent balance between new and existing materials. Outstanding project overall....really did a nice job improving nearly every aspect of this home. Congratulations." More...

"It went from a blank canvas to a multi-purpose entertainment space with natural light," Paul Driessen, Owner/President of Timber Innovations, says. "Large windows and stair-cased window wells..." More...

Judges' comment: "This project shows a very thoughtful and extremely creative use of materials and methods...a success functionally, beautifully executed!" More...

“More Americans are working from home than ever before…. This Asian-influence home office with en suite bathroom works overtime by functioning as both a work space and guest bedroom." More...

We've completed several remodeling projects in this mid-century modern home designed by Russell Barr Williamson, protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright. It is truly a creative and enjoyably engaging collaboration among the homeowners, the designer and...more

“Kudos on the design and detailing. Well done!” The 41st annual Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards showcase creative solutions...more

The 40th annual Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards showcase creative solutions in the construction of extraordinary projects...more

The owners loved the location of their home, which was built on a beautiful, wooded cul-de-sac close to their workplace. They also enjoyed being outside, but Wisconsin winters made it tough to truly utilize the property. The solution was a four-seasons room with multi-slide doors, retractable floor-to-ceiling screens, heated floors and a new Rumford-style fireplace. More...

Our client’s waterfront property needed major updating. This residence, like many waterfront properties in northern Wisconsin, had multiple additions. The house lacked character, didn't serve the client well for entertaining and...more

“The first things we ask about are the quantity of wine they are looking to store and for what length of time. We’ve worked on wine cellars that have held as many as 1,400 bottles of wine," says Paul Driessen, Timber Innovations. ”For those who have smaller wine collections and are looking for a convenient storage space, we create pieces that are more like furniture, they hold about 40 bottles.” More...