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Expert-Crafted Tips on How to Design the Perfect Mudroom
“The mudroom, in my opinion, is like a good life hack, if you design it well. The mudroom can serve your family a purpose of ease for your daily routine. Keeping all of your items in one single place, and where you know where to find them, seems like a thing of magic to me.”
— Joanna Branzell speaking to Builder Magazine.
Tahoe Quarterly 2022-2023 - Mountain Home
Reading nook with comfy seat and view
Master Bathroom with diagonally set tile and free standing old fashioned tub.
Comfortable front deck
“The design inspiration was from the wife, who loved the aesthetic of homes in Napa,” Branzell says of the interiors. “We chose light fixtures that gave it a Napa Valley feel, and reclaimed beams for the mantel. [The interior design] is more muted and neutral so they could have more fun with the furniture and switch out accessories throughout the year. All of the selections are a different vibe from what you would typically find [in the area].” — Tahoe Quarterly
Tahoe Quarterly 2021 - Mountain Home Award Winner
Exterior shot of a large modern farmhouse in Clear Creek Tahoe.
Interior of a large modern farmhouse kitchen with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams.
Looking down the hallway of a large modern farmhouse.
Interior of a large modern farmhouse's inclosed deck.
Interior of a large modern farmhouse dining room table.
"'Working hand-in-hand with the owner, Branzell brought this primary social space to life with an assortment of tasteful custom furnishings and light fixtures, including a pair of large sculptural chandeliers that hang from the vaulted white ceiling, balancing the voluminous space of the living area. “[The owner] and I both really liked that they were contemporary but with a little flair of farmhouse,' Branzell says." — Tahoe Quarterly
Tahoe Quarterly 2020 - Mountain Home Award Winner
"For a family-oriented couple who long dreamed of owning a vacation home on Lake Tahoe, the six-year remodel after locating their ideal lakefront property proved well worth the wait. The sunny lot in Carnelian Bay, which originally housed a trio of small structures built in 1950, now features a fully customized 4,187-square-foot home and gathering place for future generations of family to enjoy.”— Tahoe Quarterly
Tahoe Quarterly 2020 - Mountain Home Award Winner
Wilkerson - Clear Creek - Joanna Branzell
Home Means Nevada - Wilkerson
Home Means Nevada - Wilkerson
"For Branzell, the goal was to design a home that spoke to her clients’ souls, while also referencing Nevada and its history. “The clients are well-traveled and have an immense amount of culture behind them,” she says. “I wanted to bring bits and pieces of their past, current and future life into the designs and selections of this home.”— Tahoe Quarterly
Tahoe Quarterly 2015 - Mountain Home Awards
"New thermally-infused ash decks were constructed off the kitchen and master bedroom to enjoy the property’s spectacular views. Joanna Branzell, design coordinator at Mark Tanner Construction, and Catherine worked to fine-tune the interior finishes. Some furniture pieces came from Tahoe City’s Alpine Home." — Tahoe QuarterlyRead More