Our Favorite Spaces Designed for Kids

The magic of childhood is fleeting. We love designing spaces where kids can be kids, places that foster their play, imagination, dreams, and passions. Whether we’re collaborating on a nursery, playroom, bedroom, or teen hangout, we create spaces where kids feel at home.

Our best advice when designing for kids is to leave room to grow. Avoid overt themes and matching decor, and opt for timeless choices that evoke a sense of whimsy and fun. And don’t be afraid to let your kiddo call some shots, too! It’s their space, after all, it should reflect their personality and interests.

Over the years, we’ve created every style of kid-friendly space imaginable. From secret hideouts and reading nooks to flexible lower levels and mudroom lockers to colorful bathrooms and state-of-the-art sport courts. Want to see a sample of our work? Explore the photos below to see our favorite spaces!

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!