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A Custom Edina Cottage Built Around What Matters Most
What do you value most in a custom home? A kitchen where everyone gathers? A quiet office? A screened porch you’ll use every chance you get? Understanding those priorities is where we start. At 4012 Monterey Avenue in Edina, we worked with the homeowners to create a...
Open Concept vs. Defined Spaces: Which Floor Plan Is Right for You?
For decades, open-concept floor plans reigned supreme in home layouts, dominating new build and remodeling blueprints and gracing every glossy design magazine. With an emphasis on flow, flexibility, and connection, it’s easy to see the appeal of open floor plan homes....
Inside Our Row Homes: Why Minneapolis Buyers Are Choosing Community-Style Living
If you’ve ever been to a densely populated urban area like New York City or San Francisco, you’ve likely come across a group of tall, narrow homes with similar or identical exterior architectural features, all attached by shared walls. Think of the brownstones that...
Aging in Place in Minneapolis: How to Design a Home You Can Live in For Life
Between financial considerations, a competitive housing market, and the desire to live independently, more homeowners than ever before are choosing to “age in place”—when a person lives in their home for as long as they wish or are able to—rather than downsize or move...
Green Building Practices & Energy-Efficient House Materials for a More Eco-Friendly Home
Building a new eco-friendly home or renovating an existing home to be more sustainable is a great way to both help the environment by minimizing your carbon footprint and take advantage of the cost savings from reducing your energy use. But what does it actually mean...
The 2026 Summer Artisan Home
Welcome to the 2026 Summer Artisan Home City Homes is proud to officially open our doors to the public for another wonderful Artisan Home Tour. Tour guests can find us under Home #17 on the official website and in the magazine. To explore our one-of-a-kind home, visit...
5 Steps to Building a Custom Home
From purchasing your lot to moving in, here’s what you need to know about building a custom home in Minnesota. Whether you’ve spent months looking at existing homes that don’t meet your criteria or you’re finally ready to build your dream home, starting the process of...
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in Edina or Lake Minnetonka?
This figure varies with the site's complexity, the level of architectural detail, and the caliber of interior finishes selected. For many homeowners asking what the average cost to build a house in Minnesota is, the answer depends heavily on the prestigious nature of...
Building Your Dream Home on Your Lot: A Guide for Twin Cities Homeowners
Finding the perfect home often feels impossible when browsing existing real estate listings. You might find the right layout in the wrong neighborhood or the perfect location with a house that needs too much work. This is why many Twin Cities residents choose a...
Custom Home Building Costs in Lake Minnetonka & Edina
Understanding the True Cost of Building a Custom Home in Edina & Lake Minnetonka People are becoming increasingly interested in building homes on Lake Minnetonka, and for good reason. The area's natural beauty, combined with its proximity to cultural experiences,...



















