ROCHESTER REVIVAL

ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA

This project transformed a classic 1948 home designed by Minnesota architect Edwin Lundie via a kitchen and dining room revitalization while preserving the original millwork and architectural style. The design combined the kitchen and pantry into one generous space, added a large picture window to bring in additional natural light, and expanded the opening to the dining room for better flow. The home’s unique millwork details were recreated and integrated into the modern layout. New cabinetry blends seamlessly with the existing, creating a timeless result. The project practices sustainability by minimizing exterior changes while preserving the home’s historic character.

Bright kitchen featuring custom cabinetry and millwork, white cabinets, brass fixtures, a large wooden island, fruits on the counter, hanging lights, and open shelves. Sunlight streams through a window above the gold sink.
Bright kitchen with large window, custom cabinetry and millwork, farmhouse sink, white cabinets, gold faucet, and wooden island. Fresh fruit and flowers decorate the counters, with a view of green trees outside—perfect for a lake home.
A bright, airy kitchen with white cabinets, brass accents, open shelves, and two large windows. Showcasing natural materials, a wooden table holds various cut melons. A cozy breakfast nook with a round table and chairs sits by the window.
A white kitchen with custom cabinetry and millwork features tall cabinets, one door open to reveal shelves with a coffee maker, toaster, and jars. Nearby is a cozy breakfast nook with a round table, pillows, and a pendant light.
Bright, timeless interior design shines in this kitchen with white custom cabinetry and gold hardware. Large windows illuminate the wooden island with stools, while a bowl of fruit adds charm and cookware is displayed on the stove.
A bright mudroom with white paneled walls, wooden floors crafted from natural materials, woven baskets, shelves with hats and coats, green boots, a rustic bench, and decorative wall hooks. An adjacent hallway leads to the kitchen and dining area of this lake home.
Side-by-side images of a pale gray front door in a custom home design by a Minnesota architect; one open to reveal green grass, the other closed with shelves hidden behind a matching panel. A plant and woven basket hang nearby.
A bright kitchen with custom cabinetry and millwork, white cabinets, gold handles, wood countertops, and a bowl of fruit. It opens into a dining room featuring blue patterned wallpaper, a wooden table made from natural materials, and a gold chandelier.
A dining room with patterned blue and white wallpaper, a wooden table with flowers and lemons, black chairs, custom cabinetry and millwork, a gold chandelier, and large windows letting in natural light.
A charming house with white siding and stone exterior features natural materials, a two-car garage, a shingle roof, and a front yard with lush grass, trees, and a curved walkway under a sunny sky.
Bright kitchen with custom cabinetry and millwork, white cabinets, brass hardware, and a farmhouse sink beneath a large window. Sunlight streams in, illuminating the counter with pomegranates. A stove with a blue pot and shelves are visible nearby.
PROJECT TYPE

Remodeling of Kitchen and Dining Room

PROJECT TEAM

Todd Hansen,  AIA, CID, Partner

Jim Kuipers, Associate AIA

PHOTOGRAPHY

Corey Gaffer

BUILDER

Robert Gill Builder

Bright kitchen with a large window overlooking green trees, white cabinets featuring custom cabinetry and millwork, a farmhouse sink, wooden countertop, and various fruits and flowers arranged on the counters. Warm light hangs above the workspace.
OF NOTE
  • Large picture windows enhance natural light and connect with the wooded backyard.
  • Original millwork details were carefully recreated and integrated.
  • Enlarged opening to the dining room improves flow between the kitchen and dining spaces.
  • Design minimized exterior changes to preserve the home’s historic character.