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These clients desired a more beautiful, functional and low maintenance space for the steep yard between their contemporary, urban home and the creek below. They not only wanted to update the look and feel but they wanted something that would work for entertaining beyond Minnesota’s short pool season. The couple envisioned a contemporary, less curvilinear, more private poolscape that would suit the house and include a water feature and more modern fire pit. Plantings were to be minimal, except for colorful annuals dispersed throughout.
Our clients were in the process of getting their forever home built and wanted us to provide a stunning outdoor space for them to relax and enjoy the lake views that also complemented the new construction home. The lot had substantial grade change throughout, so senior designer Heather Sweeney had to design a space with a sensitivity to that, but also create a functional and useful space that the clients could maximize their outdoor living and entertaining area.
The designer not only provided a impressive outdoor area for the family to enjoy, she also worked around many tricky facets of the project including difficult grading, low hardcover allowance, working in conjunction with the home builder, tricky access to the property and strict setbacks.
In the end the clients are thrilled with the completed project! The space includes a cozy porch flanked with a fireplace wall and outdoor kitchen area, tiered landscaping with stunning retaining walls, a private beach area and gorgeous perennials that provide color throughout the year. They love it so much that we have already started the next phases of the project: the front and side yards!
As we all spend more time at home, whether in quarantine or due to the chilly temps outside, many of us are starting to think about the different spaces of our home and how we could improve upon them, especially high traffic areas like the kitchen! We have thoughts along the lines of, “If only my kitchen had new cabinets, an updated backsplash, more usable space,” the list goes on and on. However, considering a kitchen remodel can be quite daunting. Where do you begin? Do you start by setting a budget? Hiring a designer? Checking out a cabinet shop? Pursuing home improvement stores? Scouring Pinterest for inspiration? Or bing watching your favorite HGTV shows? While all of these will provide you with various bits of valuable information, your first step should actually be right where your train of thought began, in the kitchen!
Nestled within a golf club community, these clients were hoping to take their steeply sloped backyard and transform it into a private oasis for their whole family to enjoy! They had an existing upper patio area that was installed when they moved in, but wanted to expand upon it and create more areas to relax, play and retreat.
I love to read. In my opinion, books are an intricate and sophisticated accessory for any room in the house. They offer in-depth stories and comfort, gorgeous color and are great conversation starters. A space is all about showcasing what we love, and what better way to do so than with books on display!
There are many ways to incorporate books in a space. Built-in shelving is a favorite of mine. But, coffee table books and valuable knick knacks also hold value. There are many ways to store them away and display them with pride, so we wanted to look at a few options for how best to use books, the way we enjoy them in our spaces, as an exquisite design feature.
Sometimes, it can feel like laundry rooms are the ugly duckling of spaces in the home. They’re just kind of…there. But, they’re actually so meaningful! (Writer’s Note: Don’t make fun of me for saying laundry rooms are “meaningful.”) Anyway, I digress. They’re important. Aside from the kitchen, a laundry room is the center of our home. It’s where we go to feel accomplished, organized and clean. It’s where we should feel the most functional. So, we have some key must-haves to build a laundry room space that fulfills all of these basic and beautiful needs. Psst…aesthetics are still an option!
Windows and space and sunshine, oh my! Smart design is all about building a space in your home that is fully functional and convenient to live in. Oh, and obviously aesthetically pleasing as well, full of natural light flooding in. How we live indoors should reflect how we enjoy a natural touch of the outdoors. Do you like to snuggle up by the fire? Do you prefer natural wood accents? Big, open windows? Spaces your family can spread out for game night? Along with remodeling a space that works for your lifestyle, smart design is all about the space itself – and perhaps – making it as open as possible.
Are you thinking about renovating your space? That’s so exciting! And, at the same time, there’s a lot to consider. Is your space ready for an entirely new (gut out the entire room) project? Or, are you looking for a more simplified refresh? We put together a little blog post to help you decipher which option may be best for you, answer some questions, and give options for the renovation process.
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s official, we made it! Today is the first day of spring and we are teeming with excitement; not only for what is to come in the months ahead, but for preparing your space to enjoy the warm weather. Imagine it now: hosting backyard football games, outdoor happy hours with fruity cocktails, midday picnics with the family, a rejuvenating at home yoga retreat and so much more! Let us take the labor out of your landscaping this year so you can focus on making meaningful memories with your loved ones.
The latest trend in home design has to do with how a space reflects our heart and our day-by-day. It might be a buzzworthy phrase, but if you haven’t heard of “ritual design” already, you will very soon (well, within this blog post anyway). From what I gather through a lot of meaningful internet research, ritual design is all about finding deep meaning behind interior decorating and truly designing a space to match your rituals and
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12275 Weckman Road Shakopee, MN, 55379 United States
