"People should try to think outside of the box, but in this case, thinking within the box creatively is what helped create the solution."

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Portfolio | Crocus Hill Residence

Remodeling, Saint Paul, Minnesota. The strategy for this remodeling was to combine a dining room, corridor, and poorly planned kitchen/family room into a gracious, yet casual light filled setting for a family with two small children. The new L-shaped space is unified by the traditional painted millwork, ceiling beams and cabinetry. A 30' long window seat starts at the dining area at one end, becoming family room seating and toy storage at the other end.

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  • The project transforms an outmoded plan into a generous family space without adding any additional square footage.
  • Combination of several compartmental rooms into one light filled family living cooking space.
  • Deep window wall allows for bookshelves, glass storage, and kitchen cabinets to be recessed into the wall.
  • Hidden access to powder room through custom tongue and groove paneling.
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  • Watermark and Merit Award for kitchen and bath design, Custom Home Magazine 2006
  • RAVE Award, AIA Minnesota 2006
  • Home of the Month Award, AIA MN/Star Tribune 2005