renovations




	Long Lake Home Weathered gray shakes and siding with contrasting white rafter tails, corner boards and window trim give this house its Nantucket look. This charming home features custom cabinetry, Brazilian teak floors, oak ceiling beams, large mullioned windows and French doors with glass transoms, and a fireplace surround with custom made, homeowner designed oak leaf tiles. Click on any image for an enlarged view. Deephaven Home This 1960s home was completely transformed by installing a wall of large windows that open to the lovely backyard views. A two-sided fireplace is the heart of the home. It features cherry wood paneling and wrap-around mantels, with granite surrounds and limestone hearths on both sides. Other highlights include American cherry flooring, custom cabinetry with cherry wood next to white painted cabinets, and a wide use of recessed and in-cabinet lighting. Click on any image for an enlarged view. Wayzata Home The exterior of this 1970s home was rejuvenated with a new portico at the front entry, all new windows, cedar shake siding and millwork. Inside, the kitchen was enlarged to add an informal dining area. The existing garage was transformed into a stunning family room with a mudroom/side entry/garage addition. New flooring, wall covering and cabinetry transformed the lower level into a cozy living space. New crown, casing and base millwork were installed throughout the interior to bring this home a classic and timeless look. Click on any image for an enlarged view. Tonka Bay Home Soffits, knee walls and columns were added to define spaces for this interior renovation. Wood beams at the ceiling and mantel, as well as a new stone façade at the fireplace, enhance the family room. Soft radius archways and new forged iron railings give a classic look to the home. New front doors, and a redesigned roof, update the front entry. Click on any image for an enlarged view. Lake Minnetonka Cabin This cabin renovation features a new front door with a transom and sidelights. Major landscaping added new steps, retaining walls and a patio at the front entry. Large sliding glass doors and transom windows were installed on the lake side. The floating cork floor gives the living room and kitchen a soft warmth. A large, maintenance-free deck with a new stair case makes the most of the lake side location. Click on any image for an enlarged view. 1920s Minnetonka Beach Home The exterior of this classic four-square was renovated by adding a stone façade, cedar shake roof, cottage-style windows and a new barrel-vaulted front entry. The interior renovation included the addition of craftsman style cabinetry and an arched room divider, along with new millwork and custom doors throughout. Click on any image for an enlarged view. Edina Home This house was transformed from a contemporary 1970s décor to an “old-world” Tuscan style home using hand-hewn timber beams, Venetian plaster walls and a wrought iron railing. A new front entry roof supported by stained wood corbels, and a custom alder door provide an inviting entry to this home. Click on any image for an enlarged view. 1920s Minnetonka Beach Cottage The exterior of this lakeside home was completely redone with clear cedar siding, fieldstone façade, cedar shake roof and double hung windows. White painted window trim and corner boards offer contrast to new cedar siding. The second story of this home was completely renovated with the master bedroom enlarged and a master bath added. Click on any image for an enlarged view.