Defining your home office style

 
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The home office is a hallmark of the modern floor plan. As working from home has become more popular, along with the continued emphasis on work-life balance and flexible schedules, dedicated home office spaces are more and more common. Much like professional habits and preferences run the gamut, home offices reflect a range of layouts and styles.

After collaborating with clients to create custom homes for years, we've seen endless approaches to office design. Some favor a family-friendly space; others may need an area that's worthy of hosting potential clients, or maybe all you crave is a small, informal nook. We love helping people build spaces around their lifestyle; we believe your home should match your actual day-to-day life.

If you're having trouble discerning your family's home office style, you might start narrowing things down by asking yourself some simple questions. Who will use the space most often? Do you need areas designed around multitasking? What sort of environment produces your best work? Still feeling stuck on your style? Browse through a few photos of our favorite client offices below!

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Spring Parade Home: Clean Farmhouse

 
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March 4th has come and gone, which means the Spring Parade of Homes has officially begun. Situated in Edina's charming Pamela Park neighborhood, we'd humbly suggest that you add our clean farmhouse to your must-see list!

Understated and elegant, this home combines the best elements of farmhouse style with modern design. Natural colors, textures, and shapes echo throughout the home; from the warm wooden flooring to the bright white walls. Industrial-inspired, metallic accent lights also provide needed visual contrast in each room.

Additional design highlights include the stunning white shiplap walls, a sliding barn door mudroom with patterned tile, and the sun-filled back porch. Browse through the images below to take a closer look at this airy Edina beauty - and be sure to visit and see this gorgeous home in person!

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Modern Butler Pantries

 
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Floor plans evolve, technology grows, tastes change, and lifestyles adapt. While some trends and advances stand the test of time, others often fizzle out. What interests us the most, though? When forgotten styles, such as butler's pantries, return in a new iteration.

Originally used to house serving ware and stage meals, butler's pantries were once considered a necessity for proper entertaining. Even if elaborate five-course meals aren't your forte, we still think you'd adore this customizable, handy hosting space!

A well-stocked, organized butler's pantry is a host's secret weapon! It's the perfect spot to display special occasion dishes, put the finishing touches on dinner, and stock with supplies for cocktails and coffee. Butler's pantries also make fantastic bars or snack stations for bigger, sprawling parties.

Whatever your hosting style may be, you can't go wrong with adding this beautiful and practical space to your home. Want to see more modern takes on the butler's pantry? Feast your eyes on more from our clients' homes below!

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Spring Parade Sneak Peek: Modern Farmhouse

 
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The 2017 Spring Parade of Homes is less than a month away - we're counting down the days until March 4th arrives! We can't think of a better way to kick off the spring than with a bit of fresh air, extra exercise, and design inspiration. If modern farmhouses set your heart a flutter, you should add 6105 Kellogg Ave, Edina to your Spring Parade list!

Situated in the high-demand Pamela Park neighborhood, this lovely home offers the best of current design trends. From industrial accent lights to white shiplap walls, each space feels equally modern and charming. Neutral blacks and whites are repeated throughout the home but always punctuated with vibrant pops of color!

Our brilliant design partner, Studio M Interior's bright, clean finishes echo from room to room. The entire home has an understated, minimal aesthetic, complemented with playful textiles, graphic patterns, and nature-inspired heirlooms. We love this model's distinctly urban but cozy vibe; it's sophisticated and bold while remaining comfortable and family-friendly!

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