Custom Home Design - Shingled Four Square

We are currently designing a new home for a North Dakota family using our Custom Home Design Process. The four square home is clad with natural cedar shingles and features a wrap around porch with metal roof.  The 3 bedroom home also features a Mother in Law apartment above the garage.Our Custom Home Design Process is great for those who have been searching the world over for a house plan but just cannot find the perfect fit.  We custom...

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Fall at Pottery Barn

They do fall so beautifully ...casual fun...

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A House with Multiple Personalities

Yesterday I posted a new house plan that we have developed.  The "Pine Gables" design features a main floor master and one level living.  The images below illustrate how the image can be adapted to nearly any aesthetic.  I would love to hear your preferences - so please take a look and vote your favorite. OPTION 1 - WHITE CLAPBOARD SIDING WITH SILVER METAL ROOF.   SIMPLE YET ELEGANT.OPTION 2 - GREEN METAL ROOF WITH WOOD TONED...

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New House Plan Unveiled

We are focusing on creating a new series of home designs featuring Main Floor Master Suites.  Here is a sneak preview of our "Pine Gables".front elevationfeatures generous open front porch - alternate elevations coming soonmain level floor planfeatures one level living with main floor master bedroom suite, 2 additional bedrooms and a vaulted great room spaceloft level floor planthe vaulted ceiling allows the loft to be open to the great room...

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Work in Progress

Recently I took a drive around one particular neighborhood where I have a number of houses in various states of construction.  After quite a drought in the construction industry it sure is nice to see my work in progress.  I took some snapshots and I thought I'd  pass them along. A Comfy CottageConstruction by Main Street BuildersEuro Style ReduxConstruction by Norton HomesColorful CapeConstruction by ReistadGreek Revival for a big...

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Bedroom Storage

Sometimes in a small bedroom there is hardly room for the bed let alone your stuff...here are some clever ideas to add a little extra storage....

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New Model Home Design

Ron Brenner Architects recently completed drawings for a new home to be built in Lake Elmo, Minnesota.  The home will serve as a model for Norton Homes in the Tapestry at Charlotte's Grove neighborhood.birds eye view of frontside load vehicle entry and integrated roof lines help to diminish the impact of a 3 car garagestreet level viewthe design carves out 4 second floor bedrooms beneath a dramatic hip roof l...

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New Community Building by Ron Brenner Architects

Over at Ron Brenner Architects we are working on a new community building for the Stonemill Farms neighborhood in Woodbury, Minnesota.  The facility includes an indoor / outdoor meeting facility, teen center, splash pool and playground.  Check out the images bel...

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Mod Chairs !

Loving all the modern chairs out there...esp the clear ones...

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Cute Stuff to Repurpose

What clever ways to repurpose everyday stuff....

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Shingle Style Lake Home

Over at ron brenner architects we have been working on a new shingle style lake home for a client of ours. You can see the you tube animation below.The home features an L-shaped plan configuration with the 3 car garage on the front leg of the L.  This allows all the public living spaces and the 3 second floor bedrooms above to be arranged across the rear of the home; taking advantage of the beautiful lake vie...

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Small Bedrooms

Loving these smaller stylish bedrooms. Sometimes you can take a small idea, tweak it and make it your own. Thats what I LOVE home decor photos...

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When in doubt - bid it out!

I am asked quite frequently the question - How much does it cost to build this house? Unfortunately the only way to know how much a home costs to build is to have it bid.  This is because there are simply too many variables that have an effect on construction cost.  For instance:The construction climate (supply and demand) in your particular regionLabor costs in your regionMaterial costs in your regionThe quality of your builderThe construction quality desiredLevel of service desiredThe complexity / sophistication of the designThe quality...

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A White Farmhouse Plan

I just published a new exterior animation of our Hudson Farmhouse Plan on You Tube.  Check it out.The design features a modern open floor plan and a main floor master suite within a classic farmhouse exterior.   You can see more at the following link:  Hudson Farmho...

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Combination Rooms

Here are some examples of combo spaces, especially living room kitchens. Soon will look at bedrooms in your living room...

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Entryways

Always try to make room for your "stuff" by the front door...saves time in the AM ...

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Smaller Spaces

Here are some great ideas for smaller spaces...love them all ...

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