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How Much Will It Cost?
This is the biggest question on every homeowner’s mind, and we know it’s a subject that can feel confusing and stressful. There are a few reasons for this: You get different bids from different contractors and aren’t sure what kind of value each one offers.You don’t...
How to Choose the Right Contractor for You
Let’s say you want to remodel your kitchen. You meet with three different contractors, and gather different perspectives and estimates from each. Each of the estimates is different, and they all word things differently. How do you figure out which one is offering the...
What is Design-Build?
What is the design-build model of construction, and what does it mean for your home project? Design-build means that you work with one company for the duration of your home project: the design phase and the building phase of your project are integrated from the...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is design-build? Design-build is a form of construction in which the design aspect and building aspect of a project are done under one roof, as opposed to hiring a separate designer and builder. The design-build model features one point of contact for the...
A Guide to Good Design
Many homeowners are new to the design-build process, and there can be a lot to navigate⏤from working with designers and contractors to choosing materials, appliances, and finishes. We’re pulling back the curtains to show you what kinds of things we...
How Much Will Remodeling Increase the Value of My Home?
This is a common question from homeowners, right after How Much Will It Cost? You’re putting $100k, for example, into remodeling your home, and you want to know how that will translate into the sale price when you’re ready to move. A good place to start...
The Importance of Setting a Budget
Why is it important to set a budget before we begin designing your project? A budget helps ensure that we’re all on the same page when it comes to your vision. When we’re all on the same page, you actually end up saving money because we can better steward your resources.
Behind the Scenes
The Bamboo Breeze Bathroom
The homeowners purchased their stately 1913 Craftsman home, they dreamt of a new master bathroom with modern conveniences and vintage charm. Their existing bath felt worn out and drab, out of sync with the home’s freshly renovated spaces. Updating this bathroom would...
The Resplendent Bathroom
What do you do with an eighties-style bathroom? Jodi was finding that her bathroom felt cramped, outdated, and inefficiently designed. Ready to create a new setting for starting and ending each day, she wanted the bathroom to feel modern and zen--a space...
The CraftsZen Home
Eager to bring new life to their 1924 Craftsman home, a Minneapolis family of five wanted to update their exterior to: modernize the look while preserving the original Craftsman feelcreate the feel of a beautiful zen sanctuary, incorporating stylistic elements that...
The Urban Cottage
A little mold can change everything! When this family smelled mold in their home, they asked us to come take a look. We opened up the walls and had one of those “Holy ****!” moments when we discovered that...
Reclaimed Sanctuary
Leila wrote to us, “I’d like to replace my roof and turn this attic into a livable space without making the house look too big . . . any ideas?” Great question! Many people love their homes but want to expand their available living space. Leila’s 2-bedroom...
The Mid-Century Marvel
The galley kitchen was the first thing Jodi wanted to change when she bought her beautiful mid-century home. It felt dark and cramped, with cheap cabinets and outdated features. She called and asked if we could help her create a modern, zen kitchen in a style...
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