Nestled among mature trees and a storied, state-of-the-art golf course, Custom One Homes is happy to introduce a vibrant new family community, The Royal Club. Formerly Tartan Park Golf Course, this Lake Elmo gem has legendary origins. Renamed The Royal Club to honor a King and Queen of their sport, the front nine holes were designed by Annika Sorenstam, while the back nine holes are the last created by the one and only, Arnold Palmer.

Building a new home from the ground up is an all-encompassing experience. No matter which side you may be on, contractor or homeowner, there are endless choices to make and details to process.

When Custom One’s president, Todd, began crafting a home for his own family, he knew he had a rare opportunity: experiencing his company as a client. The decision was a no-brainer, Todd jumped at the chance to create his new home with Custom One!

As an expert in the remodeling industry, Todd had an idea of what current materials and trends interested him most. However, as a father and husband, he also weighed which features and finishes most suited his family.

From the separate “wing” designed as the perfect hangout for his teenage sons to the security and shower systems with customized settings for him and his wife, Todd had a blast building their modern Woodbury home!

Want to dive deeper into Todd’s design process and see more photos of his breathtaking home? Click on the PDF links below the gallery to read the full article from our friends at Spaces Magazine – they did a fantastic job!

Believe it or not, this Saturday, September 9th, is already the opening of the Fall 2017 Parade of Homes. After months of preparation and planning, we can’t wait to get things rolling and start sharing our models!

Of the three homes we’re featuring this fall, we might be most excited about this elegant Woodbury traditional. (We reserve the right to change our minds and say that about the other two homes as well!)

Warm and bright, this family-centered home seamlessly combines modern trends with timeless touches. Sophisticated finishes set apart the more traditional spaces. Such as the paneled formal dining room, however, the entire floor plan is tied together by its classic but cozy style.

A spacious five bedrooms and five bathrooms, other highlights of this family-centered home include a gourmet kitchen and spa-style master suite. The finished lower-level features an open wet bar and living room, perfect for hosting everything from Sunday football to teenage hangout sessions to family movie nights. Be sure to add this beauty to your Parade plans – we hope to see you there!

Fall Parade of Homes
September 9th through October 1st – Noon-6 pm Thursday through Sundays

Warm Woodbury Traditional – Model #43
4987 Sunflower Place, Woodbury

What a day! Thursday, July 27th our team gathered with 152 golfers and 28 volunteers for a day on the links. The weather couldn’t have been more beautiful, and our crew was game to have fun raising money for a good cause!

By the end of our tournament, silent auction, raffle, and delicious dinner together we raised an astonishing $41,000 for our friends at Make-A-Wish! We were also able to grant a fourteen-year-old young man’s wish that same evening, which is an honor we’ll never fully comprehend.

We cannot say thank you enough to everyone who spent the day with us! Whether you volunteered, sponsored the event, or joined us for golf, we are touched to see our community show up for this worthy organization.

Thank you to all of our event sponsors! Presenting Sponsor: Contract Interiors Inc. Premier Sponsors: Glowing Hearth and Home, J & H Wall Specialties, David Charlez Designs, AJ Berger Construction, Krech Exteriors, M & E Catalyst Group, Scherer Bros. Lumber Co.

Thank you to our Event Photographer: Kristen Grupa, Grupa Portrait Studio

We’ve had an exciting and busy year at Custom One Homes! From The Parade of Homes to The Luxury Home Tour, to launching our Charity partnership with Make-A-Wish Minnesota and growing our staff; there have been countless joyful changes. However, it’s this most recent honor that fills us with the most humble appreciation, Woodbury residents voted us their Best Builder of 2017!

Our commitment to this community is deeply rooted, and this recognition means the world to us. What makes this award even more meaningful is knowing what stiff competition we were up against; the runners up in our category are impressive and talented professionals, we’re proud to be named alongside them.

Thank you again for this show of support, Woodbury. We love what we do, and are eager to continue growing, giving, and working in this community. Let’s build some more beautiful homes together!

If you follow Custom One on Facebook, you’ve probably seen us post quite a bit about our partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation this year. Staying connected to our roots, giving back, and cultivating generosity are all important values to us. We love helping families create beautiful homes, but we’re also passionate about using our resources to build up our greater community. Along with our friends at Make-A-Wish Minnesota, this summer our team had the privilege of meeting a young man named Andy.

In cahoots with his parents and under the guise of looking at his mom’s latest work project, Custom One’s owner, Todd, recently gave Andy and his family a tour of our Luxury Home. However, instead of just getting a glimpse of the home’s garage, the excursion ended with an exciting surprise: they’re heading to Disney World! Andy is growing up with a rare, but thankfully treatable, heart disease. Although his Shone’s Complex does require careful monitoring, Andy’s parents are still determined to provide him with everyday childhood experiences.

Everyone at Custom One felt moved by this family’s story – we don’t think there was a dry eye in the house when Andy received his surprise! Thank you to our friends at Make-A-Wish for making this moment possible, our team for facilitating the event, and to the Midwest Home for documenting our memorable day. Browse through the images below to get a better glimpse of this sweet family and our joy-filled afternoon together.

Photo credit: Rachel Lea Photography.

The Midwest Magazine Luxury Home Tour came to close this past weekend. Although we know a lovely family is eager to make this place their home, we’ll admit, we’re sad to see this event come to an end. Sharing our team’s exceptional craftsmanship is one of the highlights of our work. Thanks to everyone who came out to visit, explore, and chat with us – we’ve had a blast!

If stopping by didn’t fit into your schedule, don’t fret, consider this blog post your all-access, virtual tour. Browse through the images below to get a glimpse of this breathtaking home, all from the comfort of your couch; no ticket necessary! From top to bottom, each space is a flawless blend of modern trends and timeless luxury.

Midwest Home Luxury Home Tour
Home Number #7 (more details)
7632 Glen Alcove, Woodbury, MN 55129
June 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 2017 | 12-6pm each day
Ticket Information

The summer has arrived, it’s the time of year for weekend excursions and fun adventures. If design-gazing is your idea of an afternoon well spent, then we’ve got good news, the Midwest Magazine Luxury Home Tour begins this weekend!

Consider yourself invited to visit our home, model #7, in Woodbury’s Autumn Ridge neighborhood. This sophisticated home is ideally suited to the young family ready to fill it with their memories.

Built on a sprawling two-acre lot surrounded by mature pine trees, this family has plenty of room to grow in the 5,300 square foot home. Just a mere mile from East Ridge High School, this cozy retreat is sure to be the perfect teenage hangout spot!

If you’re planning to visit, make sure to purchase tickets first through the link listed above. Lastly, check back on our blog in the coming weeks to see more images of this stunning home!

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.