The office is perhaps the most forgotten space in home design. Instead of being a hub of organization and creativity, a lot of home offices are poorly planned afterthoughts. We know there are other rooms that guests spend more time in, and spaces you feel are more important to invest your budget on. We get it. But, as more people continue to shift toward working from home, it’s high time…
Fireplace Facelift: 5 Ways to Update Your Fireplace in 2020
Design trends are in constant flux, but certain interior elements seem particularly subject to passing styles. When it comes to the living room, we can think of no feature more prominent than the family fireplace. The mantel is the star of the show, the centerpiece of the traditional American family room. It’s where priceless heirlooms and treasured family photos rest. Seasonal and holiday decor also make their home on the mantelpiece….
6 Interior Design Tips for a Cozy Winter at Home
Ready or not, winter is here! In Minnesota, we all know that the snowy months can feel never-ending. While you can bet we’ll be counting down the days until spring returns, there are a few ways to make those chilly winter months more bearable. With that in mind, we’re sharing some of our coziest interior design tips for winter. Check them out below! Get Out Those Throws Find those…
Remodeling Forecast: 2018 Home Trends
As we march deeper into 2018, we can’t help but start to speculate about what design surprises are in store for the year. You never quite know when it comes to trends, some have real staying power, while others are just a flash in the pan. It’s our job as remodelers to study up on what’s popular in our industry and give our clients advice about which trends to take…
Final Details: Interior Fixtures & Hardware
You’ve invested a hefty sum into remodeling or updating your home. You’re in the final stages of your project, and you’ve reached the last decision-making push: interior fixtures and hardware. Not succumbing to decision fatigue is a significant challenge with any home renovation. Remodeling is filled with choices after all – from flooring to paint, tile to appliances, it can feel like you’re continually wading through endless options. It might be…
Navigating Paint Choices
When it comes to making decisions, having more options is not always an upside. For some people, an endless array of choices can be quite stifling – where do you even begin? We totally understand, sometimes it’s easier to pick from a smaller menu, instead of getting overwhelmed by an expansive buffet of entrees. Besides selecting colors, there’s also finishes to consider: gloss, semi-gloss, eggshell, flat or matte? And what about…
Project Feature: Newly Built Craftsman Style Home in Eagan Minnesota | Custom Home Builder St Paul Eagan Twin Cities MN
We’ve been pouring our hearts, time, and expertise into this stunning, recently completed new home in Eagan. Here it is! This craftsman style home features: 3 bedrooms and 2 baths 2300 square feet 4 car garage Hardi siding wood floors and stone tile a unique, spacious floor plan for a rambler Enjoy the photos of this finished home! Andrus Built, located in St. Paul Minnesota, is a local custom home…
10 Ingenious Kitchen Features You Really Wish You Had: Kitchen Organizational Ideas | Remodeler Builder St Paul MN
Cooking and cleaning in the kitchen is plenty of work as it is — why not make your life a little bit easier with any (or all!) of these ingenious kitchen features? Whether you want to simplify or organize, these 10 ideas are something to get excited about. 1. A Pot Filler — This unexpected but fairly simple kitchen feature (see on here) can make filling that large soup or…
Why You Should Consider Adding a Three Season Porch to Your Home | Builder Remodeler St Paul MN
We’ve had a taste of spring, and we know that more beautiful days are on their way! Is you mind wandering to sunny days spent outdoors? Why not make our Minnesota warm season last a littler longer by merging the indoors with the out! A three-season porch — often called a screened porch or a sunroom – can add usable square footage to your home while allowing you to enjoy the feeling of…
Quick Tricks From Interior Designers!
Is your home not quite ready for a full renovation, and yet still in need of something? Sometimes our rooms just need a little freshening up! To give your space a boost and to help ensure that your personality shines through in every room of your home, follow these tips practiced by interior design pros: Transform Your Room With Color: Paint is one of the easiest and most effective ways…