Minneapolis, Lake Harriet Home

Here is a great example of a beautiful one hundred year old home that suffered from poorly constructed additions and remodeling projects during the previous decades. After demolition, a new structure was created to accommodate a chef’s kitchen and great room that flowed in perfect harmony with this century old arts and crafts home. The key to this project was to build and design a new space with all the modern amenities and yet appear to have always been there. This was achieved with custom milled woodwork, hardwood floors and architectural details that were precisely duplicated with the old house. The use of white maple cabinets, lightly stained cherry island, and dark granite united with hand-made tile result in a gorgeous combination of sophistication and warmth.

View picture gallery

Minneapolis, Lake Harriet Home

A well preserved turn of the century home lacking curb appeal and architectural charm was completely transformed with this unique craftsman wrap-around porch addition. The timbers were made by a quaint mill in northern Wisconsin with each post and beam notched and chiseled on sight, fitting together like a giant jig-saw puzzle. This rare method of craftsmanship has been lost in the past, but the result is an incredibly solid structure that shows no signs of modern building techniques with out-of-place steel bolts, brackets or engineered lumber. A cobble-stone sidewalk and retaining wall were added to complete the look.

View picture gallery

Hopkins Home

This 1903 original farmhouse more than doubled in size with a new addition. The greatest challenge was to combine a completely new structure with a turn-of-the century building into a seamless custom built home. With an outstanding design and careful attention to architectural detail there is no visible transition from “new” to old. The use of natural materials on the exterior, like stone porch columns and cedar shakes combined with lap siding give the house a classic cottage look yet maintain the home’s history. The interior features of this home are endless. Brazilian cherry floors were laid throughout the entire house, a custom kitchen with granite and butcher block tops, stainless appliances, second story laundry and a luxurious spa like master suite with a slate walk-in shower are just to name a few.

View picture gallery

St. Louis Park Home

The worn out existing oak cabinets were salvaged with new paint as this outdated 1960’s kitchen was transformed into a fresh contemporary cottage style on a very tight budget. New birch cabinet doors and drawers replaced the old ones. Beautiful tile work and granite counters made a dramatic improvement. A custom movable island with a built-in wine rack and blown glass lighting complete the transformation.

View picture gallery

South Minneapolis Home

Tumbled marble mosaic floor tiles and subway tile were used in this 1908 arts and crafts bungalow to create a timeless style that is true to the period. A storage cabinet was custom built to perfectly replicate a very detailed original medicine cabinet the customer wanted to preserve. New “craftsman style” windows were installed to keep all those tiles warm during the harsh Minnesota winters.

View picture gallery

Lake Harriet, Minneapolis Home

Using hidden modern laminated beam technology to bolster the structural integrity of this home allows for a more open floor plan to capitalize on natural sunlight and views of Lake Harriet. Hand hewn site built corbels compliment a new portico roof addition at the main entrance with custom stone columns and steps to finish it off.

View picture gallery

St. Paul home
We transformed a 1950’s 1 ½ story home by opening up the kitchen and updating it. We gave the client more cabinet storage and countertop space along with creating a custom high end look. We installed new custom cabinets, new Hanstone countertops, recessed can lights, under-cabinet lighting, and all new appliances. We also remodeled the main floor bathroom. It had outdated pink tile and no shower. We completely remodeled the bath and added new custom tile with a built-in nook and updated it with a new shower, custom cabinets.

View picture gallery

Dugan
Who says you can’t divide 3 into 1? Client bought 3 adjoining apartments in 1890’s Elliot Brownstone, which were converted into 1 multi-level Tuscan style living space spanning 2 floors. Featuring custom cabinets, hand hammered copper sink and range hood, stone arch work, floating modern staircase, and laid brazilian teak flooring, and French doors opening on the new lant-levered composite deck.

View picture gallery

Medina
The client purchased on outdated 1970’s split level home in need of major renovation. We focused on opening up the space; vaulting the ceilings, moving the living room, moving the kitchen to the living room’s former location, and adding a new bath where the kitchen once was.

On the second level we created a luxurious master suite by combining 2 small bathrooms into one large master bath with custom travertine tile, a steam shower, Jacuzzi tub, and maple cabinets.

Ginny Holm
Front porch transformation brings the 1890’s into the 21st Century. Using hidden modern laminated beam technology to bolster the structural integrity of this home allows for a more open flowing floor plan to capitalize on natural sunlight and Lake Harriet views.

Hand hewn, site built korbels compliment a new gable roof addition to the main entrance with custom stone stairs and columns to finish the look.