OWNER / PRINCIPAL DESIGNER

I grew up working alongside my dad in the garage while he and my mom tackled a myriad of home improvement projects. He taught me to draw when I was very young, and together they showed me that if you can dream it, you can do it. I went on to earn a degree in music from St. Olaf college and a graduate certificate in nonprofit management, and most recently became a NARI Certified Remodeler.

I took my first foray into the design world as a graphic designer and co-founder of a women's magazine in the early 2000’s. I began designing and managing my own home improvements on our first home in South Minneapolis, and helping friends and family with theirs. When we renovated our second home -- this time a big 1950s rambler -- I got hooked, and decided to turn my passion into my profession. 

I love to help clients reimagine their space and approach each new design with a holistic approach, keeping function and flow as grounding principles. I have a particular affinity for Scandinavian Modern design (as any good Minnesotan Norwegian should), but am comfortable working with various tastes and styles. Whether you're planning for a bathroom or kitchen update or a whole house remodel, I'd be honored to help you make it the home of your dreams!

DESIGN + PROCUREMENT

Minda knows all things kitchens. As a former award-winning pastry chef and restaurateur, she brings a uniquely professional mindset to both residential and commercial kitchen design. Her recent work provides over a decade of experience managing and designing commercial kitchens, including brand and concept development, interior design, architecture, and full production and procurement for several well-loved restaurants in the Minneapolis area. 

As it turns out, Minda has always been fascinated by interiors — even as a very small child decorating and redecorating her Barbie mansion! Her passion for interiors grew helping her mom and dad with numerous projects in their historic colonial home. Her love of drawing and design led her through a BFA in printmaking from Minnesota State University. When she’s not designing your dream home, she can be found snuggling her new nephew and niece and spending time with family. 

PROJECT MANAGER

Todd’s unparalleled passion for details, organization, and planning has been the cornerstone of his career. These traits have taken him from his small-town roots in South Dakota to a prestigious office in Manhattan, and eventually into the construction industry eight years ago.

Upon returning to Minnesota to be closer to family and friends, Todd worked with a local builder to remodel his mid-century home. This project, along with his experience building a home in Colorado, sparked his interest in the industry, leading him to join the builder as a project manager. His personal experiences in home construction have given him a unique understanding of the process from the client’s perspective, making their journey through the exciting yet daunting transformation of their spaces smoother.   Todd’s expertise in structure, budgeting, and organization provides clients with a reassuring sense of security.   His design advice is also invaluable—don’t hesitate to ask, as he has a keen eye for aesthetics.

After a long day of coordinating subcontractors and ensuring projects are running smoothly, Todd enjoys unwinding with a glass of wine while cooking dinner with his husband in their newly completed home near Stillwater—a project he managed from initial design to final construction.

MARKETING + DESIGN

Laura is an artist and designer living in Minnesota.  She grew up creating anything from elaborate dances to sewing clothes for her dolls.  She has a BFA in sculpture from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and has also studied graphic and web design.

In her free time she can be found creating textile art, reading philosophy and cooking. She loves seeing spaces come alive with layers of texture, color and pattern.