As far as recent design trends go, few have as much interest and staying power as modern farmhouse style. Uniquely American in its approach, modern farmhouse design takes comfortable classics and elevates them in a new way.

Equal parts form and function, traditional farmhouse finishes needed to be low-maintenance and sturdy enough to stand the test of time. Soft fabrics, warm exposed wood, neutral colors, simple lines, and quality craftsmanship are all hallmarks of a farmhouse style.

Above all, we think the most appealing part of the modern farmhouse trend is how welcoming it feels. It’s not trying to be fussy or fancy; it’s just about gathering together in an inviting, easy place. What doesn’t like that?

Want to see more effortless farmhouse style? Well, you’re in luck! Visit our cozy cottage this weekend before the Spring Parade of Homes ends. And if you can’t make it, you can always enjoy the photos below too!

Spring Parade of Homes
February 24th through March 25th – Noon-6 pm Thursday through Sundays

The Spring Parade of Homes continues this weekend, which means it’s time to showcase more of our team’s stunning work! Located in Woodbury’s growing Twenty-One Oaks neighborhood, this family-friendly, five-bedroom, five-bathroom home is spacious but remains warm and welcoming.

Design lovers are sure to enjoy this sophisticated mix of architectural details, modern trends, and upgraded features. The center of the main level is the bright kitchen. From the massive center island to the oversized fridge to the mini butler’s pantry, it’s anything but ordinary.

While the upstairs may boast the luxurious master suite, our favorite part of this home has to be the fully outfitted lower level. Family and friends can gather in the cozy entertaining space and adjacent bar area. Or the kids can burn off some energy in the state of the art sport court while mom and dad enjoy the connected home gym.

We hope to see you over the next few weekends at this lovely home! However, if you can’t make it out, browse through the virtual tour below instead.

Working from home has become the norm for many of our clients. As offices and careers are increasingly flexible interior plans have had to follow suit.

The typical home office needs of our clients range from those who work exclusively at home to family-friendly command centers.

We’ve created traditional studies that project formal professionalism to open, casual offices to tucked away desk nooks suited for everything from studying to crafty projects  – we’ve designed it all!

Our favorite ways to customize home offices with a more distinct style are bold paint, graphic wallpaper, accents lights, floating shelves, and sophisticated statement furniture.

When it comes down to it, just like any other part of your home the office should reflect your specific lifestyle. If you’re looking for office inspiration, take a peek below at a few of our favorite client’s offices.

As the end of 2017 draws near, we’ve been reflecting on our highlights as a company over the past year. By far, our greatest joy was partnering with our friends at Make-A-Wish Minnesota to grant wishes for local children and families facing big challenges.

A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of meeting a fantastic nine-year-old named Matt and his sweet family. After being diagnosed with brain cancer, Matt’s past year has been spent in and out of hospitals and chemo treatments.

Recently, Matt and his family received amazing news: his last scans were clear! It was our honor to help them celebrate by surprising Matt with a trip to Legoland California. We don’t think there was a dry eye in the house when Matt’s Lego and gift card scavenger hunt ended with the big reveal.

To give you an even clearer picture of how special this family is, in the midst of their hard year, they’ve decided to pay it forward. They want other people to experience the power of giving this Christmas and will be buying gifts for hospitalized children instead of buying each other presents. What a beautiful example of generosity and Christmas spirit!

Relive this heartwarming day with us in the photos below. Thank you to our friend Jill of Simply Viewed Creative for capturing each moment with care!

Is there any better way to summarize our Santa event than with the photo above? This time of year is full of holiday magic; and honestly, is there anyone who represents Christmas wonder more than Santa himself?

One of the biggest joys of celebrating Christmas as a parent is reliving it through the eyes of your children. We love doing our part to spread holiday cheer with this annual event; we look forward to this tradition each year.

Last weekend, our team hosted 21 families with 41 children,
served 35 warm cookies,
toasted with 22 cups of cider,
donated 23 gifts to Toys for Tots,
and created countless priceless memories.

Thank you to everyone who came by to visit, take a photo with Santa (thanks, Grupa Portrait Studio!), and donate toys to Minnesota children in need. We’re grateful to kickoff the Christmas season with such generosity and joy.

Below are just a few more photos from the afternoon. It was hard to narrow it down to only a handful of pictures, all of them were adorable!

Santa Open House
Saturday, December 2nd from 1-4 pm
4987 Sunflower Place Woodbury, MN 55129 (Twenty-Oaks Development)
Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots!
Questions? Contact Lori Howard (612-987-8272) or Bob Snyder (651-430-2970)

Toy for Tots Drop-Off
November 20th – December 20th
Custom One Homes, Pine Arbor Drive #100, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Stop by between 8 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
Toys must be new and unwrapped, please!

It may only be mid-November, but our Custom One team is already getting into the Christmas spirit! This year, we decided to combine two of our favorite parts of the holiday season, giving back and family traditions.

Our business would be nothing without our dear clients and friends. To express our heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support, we’re hosting our annual Santa Open House once again.

All are welcome to bring their children or grandchildren to meet Santa and gather together over warm cookies and spiced apple cider! We want you to relax and enjoy the holiday magic, so don’t worry about taking photos. Our friends from Grupa Portrait Studio will be there to take complimentary professional shots of your little ones whispering their wish-list in Santa’s ear.

To continue spreading the Christmas joy, we invite each of you to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots. Custom One is proud to be an official Toys for Tots drop-off site this year, and help countless children in our community have a truly Merry Christmas. If you don’t remember to bring a gift to the Santa Open House, don’t worry! You can also drop-off toys at our office from November 20th through December 20th.

We can’t wait to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with all of you!

Situated in the heart of Woodbury, Custom One Homes is proud to announce The Cottages at Stonemill Farms! This new lifestyle community is for those seeking their next step, specifically right-sizing adults who are ready to customize their home and their lifestyle.

With prices beginning in the $400,000s, these custom cottages will offer maintenance-free living options, such as lawn care, garbage, and snow removal. Access to exclusive a la carte amenities is also available, including a Jr Olympic size pool, pristine nearby golf courses, and a community center with workout facilities, a spacious gathering room, and a movie theater.

Create your peaceful suburban retreat only twenty minutes from the action of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. From boutique shopping to fantastic restaurants to miles of city parks and trails, there are endless ways to stay busy within this award-winning, master-planned community.

Admire more photos of this stunning area and a model home rendering below. If you want to hear more details about building at The Cottages of Stonemill Farms or have questions about our design process, get in touch with us today, we’d love to chat!

One of our team’s perennial favorite topics of discussion is design trends. We love talking about what’s new in our industry, and what styles we’re seeing our clients pursue. Our favorite interior trend on the rise? Accent lighting!

The era of lifeless fixtures that merely blend into each room is long gone. Lighting now is all about adding a big or bold flash of style. We like to think of lights as the jewelry of the home; they’re a fun, standout accessory that lends a sense of personality to any room.

Overall, we’re seeing more and more homeowners select large-scale, glitzy, and dramatic light fixtures. However, beyond making a statement, lights are also an excellent way to balance spaces.

Whether it’s a different texture, color, pattern, or material that’s needed, accent lights are the perfect solution. Like the punctuation that structures a sentence, lighting can guide your eyes through a room or floorplan, seamlessly connecting separate design ideas.

Scroll through the images below to see our how our designers approach lighting throughout various projects. We think you’ll find their choices interesting and informative!