Designed around the different ways a busy family uses a home, this Edina residence combines traditional architecture with a fresh, more modern interior. The exterior has a classic presence with steep gables, a welcoming front porch and Peppercorn Hardie smooth panel siding, while crisp white trim gives the darker exterior a clean contrast.

The main floor was made for gathering. A large, open kitchen anchors the everyday living spaces with an oversized island, white cabinetry and dramatic black pendant lighting. A formal dining room provides a more defined space for holidays and larger dinners while still feeling connected to the rest of the home.

One of the best entertaining features is the screen porch, connected to the main living area with a Marvin pocket door that disappears into the wall. When opened, the two spaces become one, creating an easy indoor-outdoor connection. A fireplace, warm wood ceiling and comfortable seating make the porch a space the family can enjoy well beyond the summer months.

Upstairs, four bedrooms are joined by a central loft designed just for the kids. It’s a comfortable place for games, reading, homework or hanging out with friends and gives them their own gathering space while the adults entertain downstairs. The open railing and pendant lighting keep the loft connected to the architecture of the home rather than feeling like leftover space.

Throughout the house, dark wood floors, black metal railings, clean white millwork and carefully selected lighting give a modern edge to an otherwise classic family home. It’s designed with a place for everyone—spaces to come together, spaces for the kids to call their own, and an easy flow that works just as well for everyday family life as it does for entertaining.