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

Want to see more of Todd’s interview with Emily? Head to Twin Cities Live’s website to watch the entire video!

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!

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

Less than a month from now, summer officially kicks off for the Twin Cities building community with the Artisan Home Tour! We’ll be sharing our newest Woodbury model home with 27 other exceptional local homebuilders for the fifth year of this exciting event.

Located in Woodbury’s established Autumn Ridge neighborhood, this stunning five bedroom, five bathroom family home has a spacious 6,000 sq ft of living space. Sophisticated and distinctive, the home features a natural gray palette with white and charcoal accents.

The highlights of the main level are the open great room and stunning chef’s kitchen! A large center island with a waterfall countertop anchors the kitchen space and leads into the dining area with its adjacent screen porch and grilling deck.

A shiplap-lined open staircase takes you upstairs to a private family bonus room, laundry room, three bedrooms, and a luxurious master suite. Plenty of space for family time and downtime to spare!

The walkout lower-level includes a hosting worthy wine bar, kids lounge, and a sport court/exercise area for the busiest active family. Additionally, the lower-level also has a fifth bedroom and lots of extra storage.

Want to see more of this lovely home online or in person? Be sure to visit us starting June 8th, and keep an eye on our blog for more photos coming soon!

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

Your home is so much more than just a place to hang your hat and fall asleep each night. It’s where you’re free to pursue your interests and hobbies. Even better, when crafting a home with us, we can build a custom space designed around your lifestyle and passions.

From state of the art sport courts to workout facilities, craft rooms to poker tournament lounges, home theaters to party spaces, classy bars to dance studios, golf simulators to home breweries – we’ve done it all for our clients!

Our friends at Woodbury Magazine recently featured a few of our favorite custom spaces in their March issue. Alongside our partners at Interior Impressions, we had a blast creating these unique, fun, and functional rooms. Be sure to head to the article to read all of the design details.

Want to see more hobby-focused or original client spaces? Scroll below for a few of our favorite projects, and check out our gallery for an even better look!

One of the most interesting parts of being in the building industry is seeing trends, and preferences fluctuate. Some styles come and go quickly, while others are timeless. Architecture, in particular, is less prone to sweeping fads.

However, just like other features, architecture styles do ebb and flow around people’s lifestyles and tastes. Recently, our clients have been all about upgraded architecture, finishes, and accent features. From beautiful front doors to standout stairways to oversized windows and ornate ceilings – read more about our favorite elevated finishes below!

Front Doors that Make an Impression
Your entryway is the world’s first glimpse of your home – the gateway to your palace! Why not make a memorable impression and go all out with double doors, accent windows, a bold color, or an elaborate design.

Showstopping Staircases
Another fantastic spot to add more visual interest to your home is the staircase. We love a dramatic, classic, or modern twist on the stairway! After all, you go up and down your stairs multiple times a day, shouldn’t they look lovely?

Elevated Ceiling Details
Leave no surface behind is our motto – from top to bottom! In the grand tradition of classic homes, even ceilings are getting detailed attention in new builds. We can’t get enough of the stately, distinct look ceiling millwork adds.

The More Windows the Better
Even windows aren’t so simple anymore. Lately, our client’s are gravitating towards oversized windows, trendy black frames, and the more natural light, the better. You can never go wrong with extra big, bright, beautiful windows!

To explore even more of our clients’ beautiful elevated finishes, be sure to visit our gallery of homes!

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.

Our team is excited to share some big news: we’re moving! By the end of March, you can find us at our new office, 652 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury. Builders to the core, we’re probably most thrilled to create a new, custom space for our team. What can we say? Materials selection, design plans, and fresh starts get us pumped. (Get a glimpse of what we’re going for in the photo above.)

In other recent news, we received a Best of Houzz Award in Design for 2018! We want to sincerely thank all of our fantastic clients, friends, and colleagues for supporting us. And thank you to the lovely people at Houzz for providing us builders with the opportunity to share and showcase our work.

Finally, we’d be remiss not to mention that the Spring Parade of Homes kicks off this weekend. Our talented team worked tirelessly to bring these beautiful models together. We cannot thank them and our building partners enough for all that they do to pull off this event each spring and fall. Want to know more about visiting hours or our specific models? Head to our last blog to get all of the information you’ll need!

We know February isn’t most Minnesotan’s favorite time of year. However, it’s exciting to our team for one big reason: the Spring Parade of Homes begins! Real spring flowers and sunshine might still be months away (please, no!), so why not at least escape with a little gorgeous design-gazing?

This spring, we’re showing a charming Cottage Grove Villa, a cozy Woodbury Modern Farmhouse, and a family-friendly Woodbury traditional home. We’re endlessly proud of our team’s beautiful work, as always. But, we must admit, there’s another part of the Parade we look forward to even more – meeting all of you! It’s so fun to connect with old and new friends, share our work, answer questions, and promote our industry.

If you’re hoping to tour one (or all!) of our models, we’ve pulled together all of the information you might need below. We’ll see you there!

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

Cottage Grove Villa – Model #316
7304 Harkness Way, Cottage Grove

Enjoy one-level-living with an open feel in this charming Cottage Grove Villa. This modern home features two bedrooms, two baths, a lower level walkout complete with family room and fireplace, a game room with wet bar, and an additional third bedroom and bath. Equipped with the latest smart home technology, the Revolution automation system is a must see! Enjoy city access and the great outdoors from your screened in porch and deck.

Parade Page + Image Gallery

Woodbury Cottage Farmhouse – Model #286
3275 Mulberry Bay, Woodbury

Design your next step at The Cottages of Stonemill Farms, Woodbury’s newest lifestyle community! This up and coming area offers four distinct floor plans to choose from and a three-car garage, lower level, and second story options. Our modern farmhouse design embraces the tradition of this classic style to invoke a feeling of warmth and comfort. This home is about mixing the old with the new, from the comfortable color palette of grays, whites, creams, and beiges to reclaimed wood elements and vintage accessory accents.

Parade Page + Image Gallery

Woodbury Family Traditional – Model #301
4941 Sunflower Court

Welcome home to this stylish new build in the thriving Twenty One Oaks neighborhood. Enjoy the retreat-like atmosphere as you sit by community pool and mingle in the clubhouse. A stunning mix of traditional elegance and fun trends, this spacious two-story home has everything a family could want! The floor plan features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a three-car garage, a sport court connected with a home gym area, and walkout lower level created with hosting in mind.

Parade Page + Image Gallery