Our owner Todd was recently part of a three-part series on Twin Cities Live featuring one of our newest developments, The Cottages of Stonemill Farms. He had a wonderful time giving Emily Engberg a tour of our model home, and chatting about the many amenities this community offers.

Built around rightsizing residents who are ready to customize a home to their lifestyle, Stonemill Farms has a scenic setting close to the bustling heart of Woodbury. From restaurants to shopping to parks, this neighborhood offers countless opportunities for activity and fun!

A few highlights of this master-planned Woodbury community:

• Prices starting in the $400,000’s
• Maintenance-free living options available, such as lawn care, garbage, and snow removal
• Only 15-25 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul
• Customize with a 3-car garage, walkout, one-level or two-story floorplan
• Enjoy access to ala carte amenities, such as a Jr Olympic size pool, pristine golf courses, and the community center

Artisan Home No. 17
7844 Glen Crest Woodbury, MN 55129
June 8-10, 15-17, & 22-24 from Noon – 6pm

The Twin Cities Parade of Homes Artisan Home Tour begins this Friday afternoon, and we couldn’t be more excited! After months of hard work from our talented team and our incredible partners, it’s finally time to open the doors and welcome visitors.

This stunning two-story home immediately greets you with bright natural light, high ceilings, and warm wood accents. The main level centers around the sophisticated but cozy living room, which opens up into the magnificent kitchen any chef would envy!

Anchored by an oversized island with a waterfall Cambria countertop and surrounded by top-of-the-line appliances, the kitchen is equally pretty and practical. The space effortlessly flows into the adjacent dining room, dry bar, screened porch, and outdoor grilling deck.

Upstairs there’s plenty of room for private, relaxed family time. From the luxurious master suite to a fun bonus room to an organized laundry room to three family bedrooms, everyone has a space of their own.

The walkout lower level was designed for an active and busy family with a sport court (with its own drinking fountain!), rubber-floored exercise room, and a family room that’s party-ready.

Design lovers, don’t miss out on exploring this Woodbury gem! Get your Artisan Tour tickets online, and then meet us at 7844 Glen Crest before the end of June. Can’t wait until the weekend? Don’t worry; we’ve gathered photos of a few of our favorite spaces below!

We would be nothing without our talented team, which is why we decided it was time to feature them more prominently on our blog.

To kick things off, today we’re talking to Jim Olson, a Project Manager and one of our Heroes of Custom One Homes!

Name: Jim Olson
Title: Project Manager
Years at Custom One: 1
Years in the Industry: 30

What is your brief professional history?
I was originally an Excavator, then turned to home building and started my own company. Years later, I found my way to Custom One.

How did you get into the custom home building industry?
I began by doing remodeling work, and then gradually made the switch to building homes.

What is your favorite part of your job?
I enjoy interacting with homeowners and supporting them as their projects progress.

How do you overcome challenges or problem-solve in your position?
I have a face to face meeting with everyone involved to find the best resolution to move forward.

What design trend are you digging right now? 
I really like that more ramblers are being built by people again.

What’s your design style? 
Style-wise, I enjoy wooden beams, planks, old barn wood, and shiplap interiors.

What do you wish people knew about your job or industry? 
I wish people knew that this industry is everchanging and evolves with new waves of homeowners.

What is your biggest work quirk – what are you known for around the office?
Being blunt and to the point. (Just like this answer!)

Where can you be found outside of work? 
I’m usually either with my family at the cabin or working.

What are your hobbies? 
My hobbies are going to the cabin with my family and taking winter vacations together. I also collect neon beer signs and remodel homes.

Do you have a pet? If so, tell us about them:
I have two Boxers (one is 2, and the other is 13) and one cat.

Twins or Vikings?
Vikings!

Summer or winter?
Summer

Lake or ocean? 
Ocean

Traveler or homebody?
Traveler

Ice cream or hamburgers?
Hamburgers

Favorite Twin Cities restaurant or meal:
Red Savoy’s Pizza

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.