Spring 2017 has been full of exciting projects at Custom One – our team has never been busier! From forging meaningful partnerships to breaking ground on neighborhoods to closing on beautiful client homes, we’re enjoying each new venture. One of our favorite projects we completed this spring was this trendy and elegant family home.

Built in Woodbury’s growing Twenty-One-Oaks community, this stunning, traditional two-story is the definition of sophisticated style. Each room is a perfect balance of classic taste and bold choices; from the glitzy kitchen pendant lights to the peacock blue office walls. We loved partnering with our colleague Lisa Robbins of Design Créatif to help these clients create unique spaces; we adore homeowners that are willing to take design risks!

Floor to ceiling, this gorgeous home is a haven of interior inspiration. Browse through more images below to get a better glimpse of traditional, family-centered spaces set to the tune of contemporary aesthetics.

One the most appealing aspects of building a custom home is the opportunity to tailor spaces to your family’s unique lifestyle. For many parents, in particular, that means creating rooms and areas that reflect the interests of their children. There is nothing like the joy of watching your child discover the passions, talents, and activities that make them tick; every parent wants to see their kids pursue what they love.

Since no family or child is the same, it’s no wonder we’ve seen every variety of playful and personalized kids space under the sun. Whether designing a studio suited to a Prima ballerina in training or a sports court equipped for a future MBA All-Star; from creative craft spaces to inspiring playrooms to calm study spots; if you can dream it, we can do it!

Besides building bedrooms for future artists, chefs, and engineers, we also create spaces that facilitate that elusive parental desire: family time. We love designing places where families can relax and enjoy each other’s company; rooms ready for cozy movie nights, epic Monopoly faceoffs, and every teen’s favorite neighborhood hangout.

Breaking ground this spring, we are thrilled to introduce our newest neighborhood, The Villas of Hidden Valley. An active lifestyle community in Cottage Grove, The Villas are geared towards rightsizing residents – those who are ready to build a home that better reflects their life stage.

Whether you’re craving extra room for grandkids, dedicated office or workout space, a more hosting-friendly layout, fewer outdoor maintenance concerns, or freshly updated finishes; these custom homes have got you covered! Situated on 50-60 foot lots, these cozy two bed, two bathroom Villas are ideal for people with busy lifestyles that desire a simplified spot to call home.

This new development addresses a growing need in the Cottage Grove housing market. With prices starting in the mid $300,000s, these lovely lots will offer maintenance free living, including tasks like lawn care, garbage, and snow removal.

In addition to the many convenient community features, the development is surrounded by excellent amenities. Located just south of beautiful Hidden Valley Park, the neighborhood is adjacent to sprawling walking trails, wetlands, woods, and ponds. Enjoy your peaceful suburban retreat in Cottage Grove, while only being 15-25 minutes away from the excitement of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul!

At Custom One Homes, giving back and connecting to our community are two of our core values. In that spirit, we wanted to forge a meaningful partnership with a respected, local philanthropic organization in 2017. We are excited and proud to announce that we will be supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation this year!

Known worldwide for their mission to empower children facing life-threatening medical conditions, the Make-A-Wish Foundation never ceases to touch hearts and inspire generosity. We can think of few causes more worthwhile than encouraging and bringing joy to these families experiencing such monumental circumstances.

In the coming months, there are many ways to join us as we grant wishes and support families in our community. We will share more details as different events approach – read below to see what we have up our sleeves so far!

May Make-A-Wish Ball: pull out your formal wear and join us as we dance the night away in style!

July Golf Event: tee off with us as we spend a day in the sun playing in a competitive golf tournament.

August Make-A-Wish Walk: friends of all ages are welcome to walk with our team as we raise funds and awareness.

November Women and Wine Event: women are invited to come enjoy fabulous food, drinks and time spent with friends old and new!

In honor of putting the finishing touches on our Parade Homes this week, we’re sharing another little glimpse of our design process! It takes a village to plan, create, build, and coordinate the coming together of these homes. We’re sincerely grateful for each and every person on our team that contributes their craftsmanship and skills to turn our clients’ dreams into reality.

Today, we’d like to shine the spotlight on the talented, trendsetting designers that help provide the creative vision for our homes. We’re forever in awe of their stunning work and brilliant ideas! Each year, the Parade of Homes’ guidebook features a style section that explores the working processes of prominent local designers. This year, we’re proud to announce that our colleague, Lisa Robbins of Design Creatif, is included among the fabulous featured professionals!

Lisa partnered with our team to style Parade Models #30 and #44, an updated classic and modern farmhouse in Woodbury. The article features design details on #30; this sophisticated home is full of timeless finishes mixed with a little flash and glamor. Want to get a behind the scenes look into an interior designer’s process? Pick up the Spring Parade of Homes guidebook to see more of Lisa’s inspiring plans and beautiful mood board!

Trends will always be rising and falling in popularity, but certain design shifts have an undeniable influence. The biggest home architecture change of the modern era? We would have to point to the progression towards open floor plans. Beyond being a matter of preference, open concept plans have become the new baseline of family dwellings. For proof, look no further than this article about them on Houzz – at the time it was published over 600,000 photos of open-plan interiors could be found on the site. Obviously, this trend has some legs if it has become so widely admired!

A huge majority of our clients incorporate elements of open-living into their homes. In essence, an open floor plan removes the walls that traditionally separated main level family spaces. Instead of closing off more formal rooms, these homes apply a distinctly holistic mindset to everyday settings. Open floor plans encourage free flowing, casual family time. As a result, a wide range of activity coincides in these multifaceted spaces.

Beyond increased community and interaction, open concepts are remarkably convenient. Parents don’t need to fret about kids getting into trouble in the next room anymore. With everyone gathered together, multitasking things like meal prep and homework monitoring becomes a far more achievable undertaking. The same goes for hosting guests – no one’s removed from the action!

Last but not least, flowing layouts look good. A lack of separation between rooms makes homes feel spacious and bright. Design choices also become more cohesive and harmonious; different areas truly function as pieces of a whole. We love helping our clients create open plans that reflect their unique lifestyles and tastes – peruse some of our favorite finished spaces below!

December is here and the holidays have officially arrived! Often marked by memories and merriment, the period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s can also be incredibly stress filled. Schedules are jam-packed with parties. Errands occur on a non-stop loop. Festive treat-baking is an expectation. All of these extra seasonal activities can be meaningful and lovely, but they don’t leave a lot of time for relaxing.

Want to know the perfect holiday refuge? A beautiful master bathroom. Think about it; the bathroom is a private, intimate, often solitary place. You already spend a considerable amount of time there each day, why not build in a little breathing room around the holidays for extra soothing bubbles baths? If baths aren’t your style, maybe your me-time is taking longer showers while enjoying a favorite podcast? Or perhaps you add a simple rotation of stretches to your morning routine? It doesn’t matter what you choose, as long as it helps keep you centered and mindful in the midst of the holiday hustle!

Designing a custom home is all about creating your version of everyday luxury. We cannot think of a better place to define what that means than in one of your home’s most functional spaces. The best part? Whatever a relaxing master suite looks like is completely up to you! There are zero rules in this game, no hidden agenda or dictated requirements. (Unlike that corporate holiday party that you’re dreading having to attend.) From soaking tubs to rain showers, our clients tastes truly run the gamut. Feast your eyes on some of our favorite swoon-worthy master baths below!

Interior design trends are certainly a reflection of their time. From shag carpets to wood paneling, pastel appliances to subway tile, each era’s major style touchstones are products of that culture. When it comes to modern interior design trends, there’s no doubt that the kitchen is the current epicenter. Why the kitchen? One only needs to look at the rise of chef influenced pop-culture for the answer. Food Network, cooking blogs, magazines, and Pinterest are all thriving hives of culinary inspiration!

It’s no wonder then that chef-worthy upgrades are popping up in more and more home kitchens. Today’s serious home chef is no culinary novice. It makes perfect sense that they crave kitchens that keep up with their level of skill! If your space is feeling ill-equipped to match your ambitions, read on below to discover our favorite chef-style, kitchen upgrades!

Ambitious Islands. We cannot sing the praises of well-planned islands enough – they’re the perfect catch-all kitchen space! Whether you need space for food prep, hidden appliances, organized storage, or a buffet area for hosting; islands are your best bet.

Designated Areas. Mimic the masters on this one and design your kitchen with different task-specific areas in mind. For example, if your island is veggie chopping central, then equip it with what you’ll need. Install a small sink for rinsing produce, store your knives and cutting boards there, and make sure the trash is handy for scraps!

Smart Storage. A classic hallmark of any restaurant kitchen is open, easy-access cookware storage. Whether you implement open shelves or hanging pots and pans, these simple solutions keep your tools at your reach when they’re most needed!

Personal Touches. If you’re going to the trouble of designing a state-of-the-art kitchen, then make sure it suits your needs. If you’re a master baker, then splurge on double ovens. If pasta is your passion, then install a stovetop faucet. If hosting is your jam, then go all-out on a custom bar. Do what works for you and your lifestyle!

The most wonderful time of the year is finally here – no, we don’t mean the winter holidays – we’re talking about fall football season. Professional football lasts for just 5 short months each season, which means that each chance to cheer for the home team should be enjoyed to the fullest!

Tailgate crowds and 50 yard line seats may not be realistic every week, however, that doesn’t mean game days at home can’t be something special too. Instead of fighting traffic or packing into noisy sports bars, a growing number of our clients are creating custom hosting hubs in their homes!

These stunning lower-levels all incorporate the best aspects of a game day atmosphere, but in vastly more comfortable settings. From plush seating to stocked bars, easy-to-view screen in every corner to cozy fireplaces – we’re hard pressed to think of anyone who wouldn’t love huddling in for the big game in one of these welcoming spaces!