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.

A beautiful take on the urban farmhouse trend, this home effortlessly combines modern technology with the charm of a simpler time. From the moment you walk through the front door, you’re struck first by the showpiece cable staircase and warm Joanna Gaines-style decor.

The centerpiece of the main level, the cozy open concept family room, and kitchen are bright and welcoming. It’s easy to imagine spending your evenings gathered around the island for happy hour with friends or cuddling by a crackling fire with family.

Classic white moulding, rustic wood, and natural textures repeat throughout the home; converging to perfection in the playful wallpaper office hidden by a sliding barn door. Our in-house team and collaborators outdid themselves with theses spectacular spaces; we cannot sing the praises of our crew, David Charlez Designs, and Design Creatif enough!

The walkout lower level was built to host with ease and features a mini bar, media room, and sport court. An urban refuge, this 1.6-acre lot rests in Woodbury’s up-and-coming Autumn Ridge neighborhood; a mere mile from top-notch East Ridge High School.

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!

At Custom One, our team is passionate about solving design issues for our clients. Every construction choice we make is grounded in our dedication to delivering the home you desire without compromise. From beginning to end, project managers to trade partners, every member of our staff practices agile craftsmanship that’s rooted in solid building science.

Throughout 2017, we hope to spotlight our company’s commitment to innovative design technology. Our new blog series, Craftsmanship without Compromise, will cover some of the products and procedures we have in place to guarantee the highest quality homes for our clients. First up? Aeroseal Solutions!

HVAC systems play a huge part in your home’s overall health, safety, and efficiency. Though they’re far less glamorous than marble countertops or accent lights, a top-notch air system is an important and lasting investment. Our phenomenal HVAC partner, Genz-Ryan, shares our passion for providing the most advanced technological solutions for our clients.

Getting down to details, what are Aeroseal solutions? Simply stated, Aeroseal is a sealant made of vinyl acetate polymer (ingredients commonly found in hairspray or chewing gum). Used in many prestigious medical facilities, such as Minnesota’s own Mayo Clinic, this safe sealant is used to fortify air ducts from leaks or other compromises.

Not only does this new technology protect your family’s air quality, but it saves you money by lowering overall utility expenses. After construction’s finished, it’s virtually impossible to fix ductwork without significant cost. We care about doing things right the first time when creating homes for our clients, which is why we recommend this product for every project!