Bridgewater Condo

Condo, Kitchen, Bathroom, Living Room

This newly constructed downtown Minneapolis condo is near Gold Medal Park, with beautiful views of the Mississippi River. We worked with the owner to select and install finishes and furnishing for the entire space.

Structure defines each space, breaking it into smaller areas that feel comfortable and cozy. Originally designed as a large, open area for dining, living and kitchen, we kept the open concept but defined each area visually.

We created a stepped platform for the living room that enveloped an existing column, and made the living room the focal point while accentuating the fantastic river views. We used step lighting for accents and hardwood flooring throughout to unify the space. The inventive use of barn doors cover a large passage opening for privacy, yet keeps the space open when not in use.

The modern aesthetic with clean lines is warmed with custom wood and fabric selections throughout. Custom modular furnishings combine with classics like the LeCorbusier LC4 Chaise. Hand-picked modern light fixtures mix with wall art commissioned specifically for the owner.

In the bathrooms, glass tile was used in creative patterns to create a modern design, complementing the frameless shower doors, floating cabinetry and vessel sinks.

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Macalaster Groveland Kitchen

Kitchen, Dining Room, Mudroom

This 1915 arts and craft styled home in the heart of the Mac-Groveland neighborhood of St. Paul was in need of updating to support contemporary living. The owners wanted to modernize this traditional four-square but still maintain its historical character.

Modifications included a complete gut and reconfiguration of the original and very small kitchen, opening the kitchen to the dining room and a new mudroom at the side yard door; the client’s primary entrance. An 8 foot’ addition was added for a mudroom and the kitchen was enlarged 4 feet.

The wall between the dining room and the kitchen was removed and replaced with peninsula in the style of the original dining room woodwork. This joined the kitchen and dining room visually while adding additional counter top and base cabinet space. An exterior door and window between the kitchen and the existing screened porch were relocated to provide more countertop work surface in the kitchen. Inset cabinets, the original cabinet style, were used for the new cabinetry and a custom oak breakfast table was designed to reflect the character of the original woodwork. Countertops are soapstone and stainless steel.

A custom tile backsplash in the owner’s favorite colors became the primary accent of the kitchen with the field color in “butter yellow” (which she loves). Additional pops of color in persimmon, green and blue in a carefully planned pattern reminiscent of the arts and crafts style. There were 4 different tiles sizes used and each tile was individually placed.
The mudroom was finished in low maintenance black slate tile floor and persimmon painted built-in coat cubbies suitable for a family of four.

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