Governor’s Mansion Inn Historic Remodel

Project Details
  1. Location: Governor’s Mansion Inn, Downtown Madison
  2. Type: Commercial, historic remodel, new lighting, furniture
  3. Architect: TDS Design Build
  4. Photographer: Beth Skogen Photography
Cozy bedroom with carved wood headboard, brass sconces, and a view into an adjoining bathroom featuring vintage tile and a modern chair.
Madison Trust for Historic Preservation logo with orange architectural elements and text.

2020 Historic Preservation Award Recipient for Exceptional Interior Preservation

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Dining room with tables, chairs, fireplace, and two sofas.
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How We Got Here

A man in a striped shirt and cap holds a large, ornate circular object in a dimly lit basement filled with debris.

Gems hidden in storage are brought to life!

The thrill of finding stored and forgotten gems when tackling a historic project are priceless. This stunning chandelier needed a little clean up and found its way back to the original room it once lived in!

Gems hidden in storage are brought to life!

The thrill of finding stored and forgotten gems when tackling a historic project are priceless. This stunning chandelier needed a little clean up and found its way back to the original room it once lived in!

A man in a striped shirt and cap holds a large, ornate circular object in a dimly lit basement filled with debris.
A man in a striped shirt carefully holds a large, ornate decorative bowl in a dimly lit basement.
A man in a striped shirt carefully holds a large, ornate decorative bowl in a dimly lit basement.

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