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Photos: At Home With Sorensens

Large areas of glass and a spacious open patio distinguish this side of the home.
Large areas of glass and a spacious open patio distinguish this side of the home.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The downstairs living area has exposed ductwork and cement walls to give it an industrial feel. Also there are touches of metal art and a rustic washed cement floor.
The downstairs living area has exposed ductwork and cement walls to give it an industrial feel. Also there are touches of metal art and a rustic washed cement floor.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
This guest bathroom features custom ironwood vanity with recycled glass counter top and glass tile around the tub.
This guest bathroom features custom ironwood vanity with recycled glass counter top and glass tile around the tub.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The master bathroom features custom maple cabinets, a floating vanity with granite countertop and asymmetrical vessel sinks.
The master bathroom features custom maple cabinets, a floating vanity with granite countertop and asymmetrical vessel sinks.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Kathy O'Brien Sorensen is a fan of rusted metal, as in this piece of art.
Kathy O'Brien Sorensen is a fan of rusted metal, as in this piece of art.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A metal, wood and painted flower greets visitors as they enter the home.
A metal, wood and painted flower greets visitors as they enter the home.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Original artwork like this can be found throughout the house. The couple buys pieces at local art fairs and when traveling.
Original artwork like this can be found throughout the house. The couple buys pieces at local art fairs and when traveling.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Artwork is framed in metal screen-like material and hung on the wall in the lower level.
Artwork is framed in metal screen-like material and hung on the wall in the lower level.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The home is filled large colorful works of art, including this whimsical cow.
The home is filled large colorful works of art, including this whimsical cow.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The entrance to the 2,800-square-foot, two-level, modern prairie-style home.
The entrance to the 2,800-square-foot, two-level, modern prairie-style home.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A chaise lounge affords a nice place to curl up and relaxnext to a wall of windows looking out onto the side yard. Large plants also help bring the outdoors in.
A chaise lounge affords a nice place to curl up and relaxnext to a wall of windows looking out onto the side yard. Large plants also help bring the outdoors in.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A table made from reclaimed wood sits on the side patio.
A table made from reclaimed wood sits on the side patio.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Converging lines of the ceiling and wood floor add depth to Mark Sorenson and Kathy O'Brien Sorensen's master bedroom.
Converging lines of the ceiling and wood floor add depth to Mark Sorenson and Kathy O'Brien Sorensen's master bedroom.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Guest bedrooms on the lower level have cork floors.
Guest bedrooms on the lower level have cork floors.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
This bedroom has accents of whimsy and color in the table legs and pillow.
This bedroom has accents of whimsy and color in the table legs and pillow.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A live-edge table commands attention in the living room. The wood came from a neighbor.
A live-edge table commands attention in the living room. The wood came from a neighbor.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The dining area and kitchen are open to one another. The countertops are done in Absolute Black granite.
The dining area and kitchen are open to one another. The countertops are done in Absolute Black granite.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The living room is flooded with natural light from windows on both sides.
The living room is flooded with natural light from windows on both sides.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The large living area features a high slanted ceiling.
The large living area features a high slanted ceiling.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
An old screen is made into a piece of art.
An old screen is made into a piece of art.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A large bank of windows blends the outdoors with the indoors with accents of plants, art and wood floors and furniture.
A large bank of windows blends the outdoors with the indoors with accents of plants, art and wood floors and furniture.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A lower-level workout room has athletic-themed decor and an industrial feel.
A lower-level workout room has athletic-themed decor and an industrial feel.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The downstairs living area includes the door of the original farmhouse on the property--now used as a coat rack--and a wall painted salsa to match a large piece of art painted by Kathy O’Brien Sorensen's mother.
The downstairs living area includes the door of the original farmhouse on the property--now used as a coat rack--and a wall painted salsa to match a large piece of art painted by Kathy O’Brien Sorensen's mother.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A downstairs guest bedroom is a mix of old and new with antique furniture mixing with new and walls painted lime green.
A downstairs guest bedroom is a mix of old and new with antique furniture mixing with new and walls painted lime green.
Michael McLoone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel