Building & Remodeling

Photos by Alyssa Lee  Sarah Schaffer, a Minnesota-native realtor, has always been happy to call the Twin Cities home. After marrying her high school sweetheart, the couple settled down in southwest Minneapolis—but she envisioned their...

Photos by Chelsie LopezEvery day, Katie Kath helps homeowners invent spaces that prioritize timeless interiors, exceptional quality, and impeccable craftsmanship—but this build was different. “Now, we were the client,” says Kath, interior designer and...

Photos by SpacecraftingWhite board-and-batten vertical siding, large black-frame windows, and towering wood beams make up today’s typical modern farmhouse aesthetic. Love it or hate it, the style is here to stay as more suburban...

Photos by Spacecrafting  Ready to ditch their old home’s traditional style and poor lighting, David and Judy Frosch dreamed of something new that would match their evolving life and design styles. “As we’ve aged, things...

Photos by Spacecrafting  Modern French Tudor. That’s the phrase Tim Murphy came up with to describe this five-bed, five-bath house in Minneapolis’ cozy Linden Hills neighborhood. As Murphy puts it, as the principal owner of...

Photos by SpacecraftingIt’s often the little things in life that can make a big difference, and it’s the same when it comes to homes as well. Take the small amount of brick detailing used...

Photos by SpacecraftingWhen St. Paul natives Jim and Marcy Sticha realized they were about to become empty nesters, the two decided they were ready to embark on their next stage of living. Having raised...

Photos by SpacecraftingThis modern Tudor home in Minnetrista was always going to be a family affair. At the groundbreaking, the homeowners’ five young children wore hard hats, cut the ribbon, and celebrated with doughnuts....

Photos by SpacecraftingWhen choosing to purchase a property rich in history, homeowners know their decision will typically involve an impending remodel or two. For a local couple who fell in love with St. Paul’s...

When Minnesota’s notorious winter season rears its head and temperatures begin to drop below zero, many snowbirds find themselves fleeing to more forgiving climates. While coastal states like California and Florida are always popular...

Photos by Corey Gaffer“They enjoy being Lake Minnetonka residents,” says Dan Nepp, principal at TEA2 Architects, of the retired couple he and his team helped downsize from a historic brewer’s mansion to a light...

When this homeowner sought a fun, family-focused environment that doubled as a high-style home, he turned to college friend and Twin Cities home-building mogul Rick Hendel, owner of Hendel Homes, to build this 10,000-square-foot...

Photos courtesy of Savannah WalshIt all started with a love of creating unique spaces. A wife and mother of three, Savannah Walsh (also known as Savannah Lee Creativity) was no longer satisfied by her...

California LoveModern, California-style flat roofs inspired by West Coast-influenced architecture are popping up around the Midwest in spades, largely thanks to work like this by Hagstrom Builder and Imprint Architecture and Design LLC. Locally...

Photos by SpacecraftingBefore settling in Minnesota, the family of four who resides within this two-story, shingle-style abode lived coast to coast in locales near and far: Northern California gave way to Boston, and the...

Photos by Spacecrafting || Styling by Paula BjerketvedtHomeowner Ali Lockhart makes it exceptionally clear she wasn’t interested in moving, despite her husband’s persistent efforts. “Jamie kept showing me properties online, and I kept saying...

Connected to NatureBeyond the aesthetic of a massive window with a stunning view, homeowners desire quiet spaces that offer a sense of well-being and a connection to nature. Because windows and doors greatly affect...

Photos by David BaderLonging for a home away from home, a family of four began working with Wade Weissmann Architecture to create a large, shingle-style lake house in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. This initial project...

Photos by Spacecrafting  At the time of discovery, this massive 3.6-acre Deephaven property featured a quaint, old fashioned-looking cottage house, main family home, detached garage, and an undeniable beauty of a boathouse. But despite the...

Photos by Alyssa Lee  People become emotionally attached to their homes for good reasons. A house might hold happy and meaningful family memories. Maybe the structure has historic or stylistic significance. Or, perhaps, the location...