Summer-Ready Guest Suites & Spaces

 

Will you be hosting overnight guests this summer? Besides the holidays, summer is one of the biggest seasons for traveling to visit family and friends. If you’re preparing for visitors, you might be brainstorming ways to get your home guest-ready.

When it comes to fostering hospitality, we think it’s the details that make people feel welcome. Being known makes us feel special and seen. For example, having someone’s favorite snack ready in their room, buying a bouquet of their favorite flowers, or surprising little ones with a basket of goodies, such as books, stickers, small toys, or treats.

Want more ideas for hosting in-laws, out-of-town family, grandkids, or other guests this summer? Scroll below for a brief list and a few photos for inspiration!

• Stock your guest room with extra blankets and towels

• Make the bed beautifully with soft, cozy bedding

• Include a small basket of toiletries in the guest bath

• Leave spa supplies for unwinding, like bath salts, face masks, and lotion

• Purchase a fan or white noise machine for the guest room (these are especially handy for kiddos who need white noise for nap or bedtime)

• Stock the bedside table with a good book or magazine

• Be prepared with easy access to extra toilet paper

• Make a note including the WiFi name and password

• Stock the fridge with beverages that are available to grab and go

• Set out a happy hour or midnight snack - no one likes being hungry!

• If you’re not an early riser, leave out an easy breakfast and coffee-making supplies with simple instructions

• Designate a private place where guests can unwind after the day’s adventures - basement guest suites are great for this!

 

Style Spotlight Series: Eclectic Home Design

 

Today, we’re sharing the next chapter in our new Style Spotlight blog series. The first trend we explored was Coastal Design, and our next popular style is Eclectic Home Design! One of the more elusive styles to pin down, the chief rule of eclectic style is that there are no rules. Fun and surprising, this style is all about showcasing your unique taste and design personality.

Instead of adhering to one style, eclectic homes combine pieces from different periods and styles. With origins in the early 20th century, eclectic style was created by architects who didn’t want to feel constrained by a single design ethos. This trend then carried over into home decor and continues to be reinterpreted by designers.

While it may seem like anything goes to traditionalists, eclectic homes are still purposeful and planned. Although there’s no guidebook, some hallmarks that define eclectic style are mixing patterns, worldly or travel-inspired decor, combining old and new, bold use of color, and unexpected choices.

Want to see more of this playful and inspiring home style? Scroll through the photos below to see our favorite eclectic client homes!

 

Kitchen Remodeling: Our Favorite Updates

 

Kitchens are the anchor of the home; they’re the hard-working center of daily routines. No wonder many Twin Cities homeowners pursue kitchen remodels—family life happens there. Over the years, we’ve helped many clients transform their kitchens. Whether their wish list includes adding storage, increasing space, opening the floor plan, refreshing their style, updating technology, or hosting needs, we make their dreams happen.

Bringing a homeowner’s vision to life is our passion; nothing is better than taking a space from before to after. We love collaborating with clients, guiding them through the design process, and creating a kitchen they’ll enjoy for many years. Want to explore a few of our favorite kitchen updates? Scroll through the gallery below to see a few of our clients’ gorgeous kitchen remodels!

 

Style Spotlight Series: Coastal Design

 

We’re excited to kick off something new on the blog today: the Style Spotlight series! The first home trend we’re exploring is coastal design. Breezy, bright, and natural, coastal style stands the test of time. Originating in seaside vacation homes, coastal design evolved into an aesthetic that transcends the beach.

We love this style because it creates calm, classic, welcoming spaces. Who doesn’t want their home to remind them of a sunny day by the water? Coastal homes are relaxing, filled with the tones of sand, clouds, and sea, natural fabrics and textures, oversized windows that emphasize the view, and seamless indoor-outdoor spaces.

Many of our clients are drawn to this serene and sophisticated design palette. If you’re searching for coastal inspiration, scroll through the gallery below to see their beautiful variations on this captivating style!