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The holiday season is right around the corner! From cooking meals to baking cookies and everything in between, the kitchen is command central during November and December. It doesn’t matter if you’re planning, prepping, or hosting; everyone always seems to gravitate to the kitchen. After all, that is where are the delicious food is!

As we enter this season of gratitude, we want to acknowledge our many blessings. Our Custom One Homes team is thankful for our friends, families, health, and every client who supports us. Thank you for making 2022 another incredible year!

Ready to embrace all things holiday season? While we can’t settle the debate about how early you should decorate for Christmas, we can provide some kitchen inspiration. Take a peek at the photos below!

As 2021 draws to a close and we enter the holiday season, our team is reflecting on our favorite projects, moments, and memories of the year.

From the Parade of Homes to the Artisan Tour to a Dream Home to new developments and divisions, we are thankful to have enjoyed another busy year filled with highlights!

Our team would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We also want to say thank you. Thanks to our dear clients for choosing us and our excellent industry partners and colleagues. Lastly, thanks to our team: you are the most talented and incredible people in this business!

Want a little overview of our year? Read on below for a brief year in review!

Parade of Homes

Our team shared five brand-new custom homes during the 2021 Spring Parade of Homes, plus a Dream Home and two beautiful model homes during the Fall Parade. We loved connecting with visitors about all things home building and design! Spring blog + Fall blog

Introducing Custom One Landscaping

Artisan Home Tour

Best of Woodbury 5 Years Running!

Aspen Inspired Dream Home

We were honored when this Aspen-inspired retreat was selected as the first Dream Home during Fall Parade! This lovely home features towering ceilings, natural wood beams, and oversized windows to bring the outdoors in. Everyone’s favorite features were the expansive covered porch, beautifully landscaped backyard, vaulted great room, and reclaimed wood ceilings. Thank you to all who visited during the event! Blog link

The Big Night Awards

Introducing Eagleview and The Ranch

We were excited to offer two stunning new communities to our clients in 2021! Eagleview is a luxury villa community within walking distance of incredible amenities in Savage, MN. The Ranch of Credit River is a south metro development that offers a peaceful setting to build your family’s luxury home on picturesque, tranquil, and private 2.5 acre lots. Eagleview blog + The Ranch blog

Todd Serves as Housing First MN President

Our owner Todd was honored to serve as Housing First MN’s President this past year. Todd was grateful for the opportunity to advocate and learn from the local building community in 2021. Read more

Giving Back through Custom One Charities

2021 was another year of growth for Custom One Charities! Our generous supporters made the following possible: Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Pillow Drive for Bridging, and helping families in need with our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway. Custom One Charities also supported their partners at Bridging, Make-A-Wish (our team is pictured at the annual Walk For Wishes above), Spare Key, Woodbury Community Foundation, and the Woodbury Boys Hockey Association. In December, Custom One Charities was given the 2021 Nonprofit of the Year award by the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce! 

2020 has been a year like no other. From a promising start to all areas of life shifting because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been a wild ride!

Thankfully, our team was still involved in many rewarding projects this past year, from breaking ground on new neighborhoods to designing beautiful homes to launching Custom One Renovation to the Parade of Homes. Read an overview of our favorite projects below!

We wish you all an abundant measure of the things that truly matter during this unusual holiday season. Our traditions and celebrations may look a little different this year, but we can still be grateful for our many blessings.

We want to thank our amazing clients for choosing us. Thank you to our industry partners, suppliers, and colleagues who inspire us daily. And lastly, thank you to our team: you are the most talented, passionate people in this business!

Custom One Charities

Introducing Custom One Renovation

Coastal Off-Site Build on St. Mary’s Point

It doesn’t get more stunning than this coastal escape at St. Mary’s Point on the St. Croix River! From gorgeous river views to the bright and airy interior to the classic coastal architecture, every detail of this home was crafted with care. We loved collaborating with our talented friends, David Charlez Designs and Bria Hammel Interiors, on this incredible off-site build. Blog link

2020 Parade of Homes
September 12th – October 4th
Open Thursdays through Sundays from 12:00 to 6:00 PM

Summer is winding down, and while we’ll miss the gorgeous weather, we’re looking forward to what fall brings: The Parade of Homes. The wait is almost over! We’re so excited to share four stunning homes, and a peek at two up-and-coming communities.

Scroll below for an overview of each of the homes we’ll be showcasing during the Fall Parade. We’ve also included links to more information about features, photos, and touring each model. We hope to see you there!

Model #233 – 4963 Sunflower Court, Woodbury, MN 55129
Parade Page

Home Info

Located in Woodbury’s flourishing Twenty-One Oaks neighborhood, this 4,136 square foot, five-bedroom, five-bathroom, three-car garage home is sure to impress! Designed with wide-planked hardwood floors, Andersen Windows, quartz countertops, and high-end stainless-steel appliances, every space is a blend of modern technology and beautiful design trends. From the finished walkout lower level and entertainment space to the community pool and clubhouse, this transitional-style home is ideal for a fun, active family!

Model #245 – 7316 Harkness Way, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Parade Page

Home Info

The Villas of Hidden Valley is a beautiful maintenance-free, no-snow, no-mow community. This charming home is main level living at its finest with a zero-step entry! It also features open vaulted living spaces, four bedrooms, three baths with Revolution Systems home automation, and stylish interior finishes. This one-of-a-kind villa includes quality Andersen Windows, solid surface counters, and wide plank flooring. Enjoy the nature-filled yard from the patio, or connect to one of the many surrounding trails!

Model #259 – 2659 New Century Boulevard S., Maplewood, MN 55119
Parade Page

Home Info

Make your next home in this family-oriented Maplewood neighborhood! Enjoy the freedom of maintenance-free living in your spacious three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhome. Perfect for first-time homeowners or right-sizing residents, this picturesque neighborhood offers the beauty of a master-planned community without the maintenance of a larger home. Explore the clean finishes, modern metallics, and host-worthy kitchen in this lovely model home!

Model #265 – 11724 Azure Lane, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Parade Page

Home Info

Located in our Amberwood Community, this 4,228-square-foot modern farmhouse offers a blend of timeless traditional elements and breathtaking design! The two-story home is surrounded by three acres of beautiful, untouched nature conservation in Inver Grove Heights. This east metro gem offers the benefits of private outdoor space with a manageable lot size, rolling hills, and beautiful trees!

Model #239 – Autumn Bluff Community located in Woodbury, MN 55129
Parade Page

This 11-home executive-style development is a rare find in the Twin Cities market! Exclusive to Custom One Homes, Autumn Bluff is a 30-acre neighborhood overlooking a beautiful bluff in Woodbury. Located just a mile away from Woodbury’s newest high school, East Ridge, this community is perfect for families building their first, second, or even third home! Not only do you have access to everything Woodbury has to offer, but you’re just 20 minutes from downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis. Spend your weekends enjoying your private acreage, hosting friends, or out on the town taking in a show.

Model #8 – Cedarcrest Stables Community located in Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Parade Page

Welcome to our newest community, Custom One Homes, at Cedarcrest Stables! Choose from our architecturally designed luxury villa home plans with elegant interiors in collaboration with The Sitting Room Design Studio. These villas are designed for everyday livability and are nestled in an established tree-lined neighborhood within the heart of Eden Prairie. Find convenience and one-level living at its finest! Packages starting at $750,000.

As we kickoff 2018, one thing we’re genuinely excited about is sharing more stories behind our client’s beautiful homes! While it’s always fun to see the finished product, sometimes it’s even more interesting to hear how and why it got there. Today, we’re starting our series with a feature on Chris and Wendy’s breathtaking Autumn Ridge “Swiss House” (their nickname for it, which we love).

Making Memories
A blended family with five kids ranging from ages 24-15, Wendy and Chris needed a home with lots of room for gathering together and hosting their busy crew! They love their layout with its many functional spaces, especially the large kitchen with a view. Wendy’s favorite memory in their home so far is watching Chris cook a fabulous meal, with their kids all congregated around the center island as the Sonos provided the soundtrack overhead.

Rustic Glam Style
When it came to creating the mood of the home, Wendy had a clear idea in mind: rustic glamor. Reflected in all of the unique material combinations such as barn wood floors and sparkly accent chandeliers, bold, but still functional, finishes echo throughout each space. Wendy and Chris also sang the praises of their Interior Designer extraordinaire, Lisa Robbins of Design Créatif! She seamlessly translated their unique style, and even hand drew designs for the bathroom cabinetry.

The Family that Lounges Together
One of Chris and Wendy’s requirements was designing fun, usable places for their family to spread out, relax, and enjoy time together. Each kid has a separate bedroom and bathroom, along with a casual upstairs lounge for watching tv or doing homework. The lower level is ready for hosting of all kinds! It boasts a sport court, cozy fireplace, games, adjacent outdoor bonfire pit, and full kitchen for baking up treats.

Front Porch Life
When asked to name their favorite spot in their home, Wendy, and Chris both agree that the front porch claims first place. As construction was happening, they liked to check out each week’s progress on Friday evenings. They’d bring along a cooler, swing their feet off the front porch, watch the sunset, and enjoy their own private happy hour.

Thanks to Chris and Wendy for sharing their building experience with us! We loved hearing about how they’re creating memories in their new home. Finally, we want to give recognition to our hard-working team. Wendy had nothing but wonderful things to say about everyone from our Architect, Dave Zweber to Custom One’s owner, Todd, to our VP of Operations, Cheryl, to Home Sale Consultant, Lori – best crew in the business!

Want to see even more photos of this charming “Swiss House”? Head over to the image gallery to get the full virtual tour!