CLASSIC MODERN COLOR

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA

The original home’s simple shape was expanded towards the backyard with a two-story cube. The kitchen is located below, and the primary bedroom is above. A small back entry vestibule with a covered stoop completes the addition. The original kitchen space was transformed into a mudroom, pantry, and a half bath. Upstairs, one of the small original bedrooms was converted into the primary bathroom. The kitchen and pantry feature fresh, original colors on the trim and cabinets, creating a fun and lighthearted atmosphere. The original stained birch windows, trim, and doors were kept and extended into the addition, blending with the new colors. The half bath and primary bedroom showcase colorful wallpapers, while the primary bath adds whimsy with patterned floor tile. The exterior siding on the addition uses a vertical board and batten, contrasting with the original stucco of the home in a modern and cost-saving solution.

 

Bright kitchen with light blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry and millwork, a wooden island, and hardwood floors. A dining table with green chairs and tulips sits in front of large windows letting in natural light—perfect for a lake home.
A lake home kitchen with light gray custom cabinetry and millwork, marble countertops, a stainless steel oven, a red pot on the stove, a green bowl of apples, and cutting board with carrots and herbs near a window with wooden trim.
A hallway with custom cabinetry in light green, a built-in bench with hooks above, and a bathroom to the right featuring botanical wallpaper, a toilet, and a light green sink. The floor showcases natural materials with its light wood finish.
A cozy living room with two blue armchairs, a round gray ottoman, a fireplace, shelves with books featuring custom cabinetry and millwork, and colorful artwork above the mantel. Natural light streams through windows with wooden frames.
Bright bathroom with a gray floating vanity, custom cabinetry and millwork, white countertop, wall-mounted sink, white subway tile walls, a bathtub, two windows, and geometric dark blue floor tiles—showcasing timeless interior design.
A cozy bedroom features a wooden bed, gray bedding, patterned accent wall, two windows, potted plants, and nightstands with lamps. Natural materials and custom cabinetry and millwork add character as light streams through the windows.
A two-story lake home with glowing windows stands in a snowy yard at dusk. Bare trees surround the home, designed by a Minnesota architect, and a soft blue evening sky is visible overhead.
PROJECT TEAM

Christine Albertsson AIA CID; Ian McLellan AIA

PHOTOGRAPHY

Round Three Photography

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Sarah Hughes, Assoc. ASID

BUILDER

EK Johnson Construction

A small bathroom with colorful botanical wallpaper, a white sink with gold fixtures, a rectangular mirror with a gold frame above the sink, custom cabinetry and millwork, a white towel, a white toilet, and light wood flooring.

 

OF NOTE
  • A new gas fireplace was added to the home with new south facing small windows on either side.
  • A new  built -in dining banquette saves floor space making a small house live larger.
  • The generous mudroom doubles as kitchen supply storage that is flexible for the needs of a growing family.
  • A full basement was included in the addition and will be finished in a later phase.