Real Home Feature: Modern Cottage

We recently shared a bird's eye view of our newest Pamela Park model home, but we couldn't resist sharing a closer look at the stunning interior! Natural light and park side views abound in this spacious five-bedroom, five-bathroom home.

A beautiful combination of modern trends and cottage-style architecture echo throughout the home. The design highlight of the main level has to be the bright gourmet kitchen. Between the furniture-style center island with inset cabinets, latch-style hardware, 48-inch range, and oversized 60" fridge, any experienced home chef would happily call it home!

The main floor also includes space for a study, den, or family room, a shiplap covered mudroom adjacent to a convenient grilling deck, and a charming patio for hosting family and friends. Without a doubt, the star of the upstairs is the serene master suite with its Juliet balcony overlooking Edina's sprawling 64 acre Pamela Park.

Explore more design details of this warm family home below. And check out our previous blog to see more of the neighborhood's fantastic location!

New Model: City Life & Park Side Views

Our newest model home is full of stunning design elements, but its greatest asset might be the location! Situated only steps from Edina's Pamela Park, this beautiful area offers the best of both worlds: parkside living just fifteen minutes from downtown Minneapolis.

This home is a dream come true for those who enjoy city amenities like culture, stadiums, restaurants, and shopping but still crave a classic family community. Proximity matters, and what tops a quality neighborhood, excellent schools, and urban nightlife access all in one address?

Not to mention, the Pamela Park neighborhood is a flourishing Edina community in its own right! From restaurants to fitness studios, new businesses are planting their roots in the area all the time. We couldn't be more excited to be a part of this thriving Twin Cities neighborhood, check out the view in the video above!

Center of the Holidays: Dining Room Styles

It's the time of year for warm gatherings, holiday cheer, delicious meals, and making memories with family and friends. At the center of all this joyful merrymaking is the dining room. No matter what different traditions each family celebrates with, almost all of them culminate in sitting down together for a beautiful dinner.

While dining room styles have evolved a lot throughout each era, they will always be a mainstay of most floorplans. It doesn't matter if you prefer a traditional and formal space or an open and relaxed atmosphere; we all need a place to eat each day.

The diversity of lifestyles and preferences that we see among our clients is one of the fascinating parts of what we do. We've created elegant classic dining rooms, kid-friendly eat-in kitchens, and everything in-between! The bottom line is, much like there's no right or wrong way to celebrate the holidays, there's no one ideal dining room design. It's all about what works for you

.In honor of the holiday season, we've pulled together a bunch of our favorite spaces for celebrating. Take a look, and comment below on your most beloved festive foods and family traditions!

The Power of Art in Home Decor

Building a custom home is about expressing your lifestyle through design. One phase of the process that especially allows our clients to discover their distinct taste is when they begin choosing their home's decor. This last layer of furniture, textiles, pillows, lamps, accent pieces, and artwork is where a house starts to feel lived-in. Our vacation souvenirs, family photos, treasured heirlooms, and quirky collections tell the stories of who we are and how we spend our time.

We love when our clients find pieces that spark their imaginations and speak their values. One of our favorite ways to bring character to any space is with original artwork. No matter your level of investment or style preference, there's an artist out there somewhere that will fit the bill. If you're just starting to build your art collection, we highly suggest browsing local galleries, college shows, maker markets, or studio spaces. Minneapolis, in particular, has a thriving creative community. You never know, you might find the next Ansel Adams at your neighborhood art crawl!

Above all, when it comes to finding artwork for their spaces, we encourage our clients to have fun. Art's greatest power is its personal and subjective nature. Focus on selecting pieces that interest you, challenge you, make a statement, awaken strong feelings, or reflect your idea of beauty. An eye-catching painting or print can also supply a color, pattern, or another design element that's missing from your space; artwork provides visual balance.

Ready to begin curating your own art collection? Explore the many ways our clients feature artwork in their homes below!