It's her understanding, Folliard says, that Scott was hired as the architect for remodeling after he had moved out of the home. Scott was part of a Milwaukee architectural legacy. His father, Fitzhugh Scott Sr., founded an architecture firm, now called Kahler Slater Architects, in 1908. The Folliards have personalized the house largely with artwork, a pleasing palette on the interior walls and landscaping. All wall colors were chosen as a backdrop for the art.
Most shades are quiet tones, including icy pink in main living areas and terra cotta in the kitchen.
An exception is the dining room, painted in a bold watermelon shade. The privacy, the location at the end of a street. The Milwaukee River is out there, you just can't see it from here, but it's there. . . . Updating, adding color . Adding more lighting, low-voltage halogen, to highlight the art.