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Designing for retreat: A custom lake home built for year-round living

Transforming a family’s beloved waterfront property into their permanent getaway Springtime is here, and with temperatures on the rise, retreat…

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7 ways to maximize space and functionality in your kitchen

Our guide to efficient and accessible kitchen design The kitchen is one of the most commonly-remodeled areas of the home…

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How to source and style artwork like a pro

5 interior design tips to seamlessly incorporate art in your space As a fully integrated architecture and interior design team,…

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The designer & client relationship: 3 tips for picking the right fit

How to know if your designer is "the one" The designer and client relationship is special because it spans both…

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Custom home design at any scale

Tailored design solutions that support your lifestyle and budget In the design world, it's easy to get caught up in…

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Shelter wins two 2024 ASID national awards

Shelter recognized nationally for interior design excellence Shelter has received two ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) National FOCUS Awards…

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Draw better

Architectural graphics explained Thoughts from Shelter team member Sam Lauer For the past few years, I have been working on…

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Tenant improvement FAQs

Answering our most asked questions about tenant improvements A tenant improvement project, often referred to as a “TI”, involves the…

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Exterior view of the Flower Valley Homestead residence at dusk in the summer, surrounded by fields of soybeans. The interior windows are lit up. Black siding covers the majority of the home with the bottom lower walkout area covered in limestone.

Flower Valley Homestead selected for Home of the Month

Idyllic age-in-place residence spotlighted as AIA MN & Star Tribune Home of the Month We're excited to announce that the…

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