Kitchen Design That Balances Beauty and Function

Every kitchen remodel is unique, with the overall duration influenced by the project’s scope, level of customization, and existing conditions within the home. Timelines are influenced by structural changes, custom millwork fabrication, and material lead times. During our feasibility phase, we provide a realistic schedule based on your specific project. Our design-build process minimizes delays by resolving design decisions and coordinating material orders before construction begins, keeping your kitchen remodel on track.

Yes. We have extensive experience remodeling kitchens in historic homes throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, Minnetonka, and other locations throughout the Twin Cities. We specialize in historic home styles including Craftsman, Tudor, Victorian, and Colonial Revival. Our architects understand how to respect original character while introducing modern function. By updating layouts, integrating contemporary systems, and designing custom millwork that feels original to the home, we bring modern convenience to classic style. Whether preserving period details or creating thoughtful contrasts, our approach honors the home’s architecture while meeting today’s standards for kitchen design and performance.

We guide material selections as a coordinated system rather than isolated choices. During the project development phase, our kitchen and bath designers collaborate with you to select countertops, tile, flooring, hardware, and lighting that work together visually and functionally. The focus remains on balancing enduring beauty with durability and maintenance—using palettes that allow for personal expression while ensuring finishes perform well over time. We help you make informed decisions based on how materials age, clean, and wear in real kitchens.

Collaboration begins early and continues through every phase of the project. We guide you through feasibility, design development, and construction with clear communication, regular check-ins, and shared decision-making. Our team works closely with you to understand how you use your kitchen, present options thoughtfully, and help you make informed choices. The goal is a process that feels structured, transparent, and responsive from start to finish.

Budget considerations are integrated from the beginning rather than addressed after design decisions are made. During feasibility and project development, we align scope, materials, and construction methods with your priorities. Our in-house coordination allows us to identify cost implications early, refine details thoughtfully, and avoid surprises during construction. Ongoing oversight helps keep decisions intentional and aligned with the overall investment.

We approach built-in elements as architectural decisions rather than standard inclusions. Islands, pantries, and other custom features are introduced only when they improve how the kitchen functions for you, feels, and relates to the rest of the home. Our designers evaluate circulation, sightlines, scale, and daily use patterns before determining what should be built—and just as importantly, what should be left out. Because our cabinetry and millwork are fully custom, each element is proportioned to the space and the home’s character, ensuring the kitchen feels intentional, balanced, and integrated rather than overdesigned.