Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, and Christmas is following quickly behind it! Celebrating the holidays means gathering with family for treasured traditions, none of which are more well-loved than baking together. If you’re a master baker known for your festive treats but feel limited by a lackluster kitchen, it might be time to...Read More
Kitchens have become a gathering place in modern homes. After all, they’re the heart and soul of family dinners, elegant cocktail hours, holiday meals, birthday parties, wedding and baby showers, weekend pancakes, and the snack spread during afternoon football games. When it comes to hosting family and friends, there are few greater deterrents than having...Read More
This fall, we had the immense pleasure of helping this family transform their entire Lakeland Minnesota home. We loved working on this project – there’s nothing like taking on a good challenge! Our team made significant changes from top to bottom. Throughout this home we completed: The spacious back addition Relocating and remodeling the entire...Read More
Modern kitchens are more than just a place to prepare family dinner; they’re the home’s center, ground zero, the spot where family and guests are sure to gather. As homes have moved more towards open concept floor plans and flowing family great rooms, the once humble kitchen has undergone a style revitalization. Linoleum floors were replaced by hardwood,...Read More
Planning for your home addition is so exciting! But it can also be extremely overwhelming. Not to worry! We’ve pulled together some helpful tips to ensure your project runs smoothly and efficiently. With these simple suggestions from Andrus Built, you will have your dream home, as well as an enjoyable home renovation experience in no...Read More
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...Read More
This 3-bedroom Roseville home had missed out on the up-keep it deserved and was falling to pieces. We started from scratch and gave the home a major gutting and lots of love: Complete kitchen redesign Cherry wood cabinetry and granite countertops New bathrooms Refinished wood flooring Re-painted white trim Basement gutting & refinishing The finished...Read More
Well beyond just practical, the kitchen island has become a statement making aesthetic piece, full of endless innovation. Ranging from elaborate built-in islands to eclectic kitchen carts, here are three reasons why every kitchen, big or small, should consider adding a kitchen island: 1. Surface Countertop space is a coveted asset, whether covered in stunning granite...Read More
Remodeling your kitchen? Let the excitement begin! Along with the thrill of newness however, can come the pressure of planning, organizing, and waiting it out — but don’t let the work outweigh the anticipation. One way to keep the thrill fresh as your kitchen-to-be takes shape is to have a specific, unique aspect of your...Read More
This story was featured in our summer newsletter. Since we received such great feedback from it we wanted to share it with everyone! Though each of our clients’ projects and homes are unique, every now and then we meet someone whose story is truly exceptional. Eric is one of those people. In 2008 Eric contacted Andrus after...Read More
