{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wealthyist","title":"Wealthyist E69 | Luxury Homes That Live Well: Kitchens, Wellness Suites & Future-Proof Design for the Wealthy with Amber Kolacki-Hake","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1442,"description":"In this episode of Wealthyist, host Austin Grandinetti sits down with Amber Kolacki-Hake, designer at Wise Design Builders, to explore how affluent homeowners in the Lake Country area (and beyond) are thoughtfully redesigning their homes to match evolving lifestyles.\nKey highlights include:The rise of multi-zone kitchens — entertainment/show kitchens with clean, streamlined islands for gathering, paired with hidden “dirty” working kitchens for serious cooking and prep, plus dedicated walk-in pantries.Wellness-focused spaces — spa-like primary bathrooms and dedicated wellness suites featuring steam showers, multi-sensory experiences, hot/cold therapy, and calming retreats.Future-proofing & aging in place — wider doorways, barrier-free showers, lever handles, drawers instead of cabinets, and holistic planning that considers resale value versus “forever home” needs.Four-season living — enclosed four-season rooms and lower-level remodels to maximize Wisconsin’s seasons.Smart, timeless technology — layered lighting controls (Lutron Caseta/RadioRA), scene settings, and flexible systems that avoid fast-outdated tech.Design philosophy — a holistic, “begin with the end in mind” approach that mirrors financial planning: long-term vision, master planning, education, and avoiding unnecessary spending or trendy mistakes.The conversation draws clear parallels between strategic home design and wealth management — both emphasize clarity on goals, future needs, and building something that truly supports your desired lifestyle for decades to come.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qGrVF3x5hFIhTcfRmZqwI5cWDYeStA3lwZ1z54k8q18/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MWRm/YWQ1NmRjOWIwNmNm/MjExZmE3MjViNTU0/Njk5NC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}