DEEPHAVEN UP DOWN

DEEPHAVEN, MINNESOTA

This project for a busy family of a photographer, a teacher, and their children, entails significant remodeling and additions to a split-level rambler in Deephaven. From a worn-out garage, outdated kitchen, and inefficient circulation, the owners’ goal was to refresh the vocabulary into a clean, modern traditional version of itself.

A fluffy white dog lies on a rug in a bright entryway with large windows, custom cabinetry and millwork, a wooden bench, potted plant, and white walls. Sunlight streams in from an open door.
A bright hallway features custom cabinetry and millwork with white cubbies holding coats, hats, a bag, and a green rope. Sunlight streams in from the left, leading to a living area through the doorway ahead.
Bright living room with light wood floors, white brick fireplace, gray sofa, two wooden chairs, a wooden chest, and a curved floor lamp. Custom cabinetry and millwork complement the space. Stairs and kitchen are visible in the background.
Timeless interior design shines in this kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden island with stools, pendant lights, and a dining area by large windows featuring natural light and views of greenery.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a large wooden island with four white barstools, open shelves with dishes, pendant lights, and a sloped ceiling with exposed beams crafted from natural materials by a Minnesota architect for a lake home.
Bright, timeless kitchen with custom cabinetry and a large wooden island, white cabinets, pendant lights, and bar stools. A bottle of wine, glasses, bread, and a cutting board sit on the island with stairs and a white brick wall in the background.
A bright living space with wood and white accents features two blue armchairs, poufs, a guitar, a shag rug, and large windows. The timeless interior design includes natural materials and a staircase with wooden steps and a white railing.
Bright dining area with a round white table, four beige chairs, and large windows letting in natural light. Light wood floors, white walls, and exposed beams reflect timeless interior design inspired by Minnesota architect expertise.
A custom home design, this two-story lake home features large windows, a spacious patio with outdoor seating, string lights, and a surrounding green lawn. Trees frame the scene, captured on a sunny day.
A bright room with a potted plant, light wood ceiling, and open glass door leads to a sunny patio and garden, showcasing custom home design with natural materials and views of trees and a house in the background.
PROJECT TEAM

Todd P. Hansen, AIA, CID, Partner; Amanda Chial, AIA, LEED GA

PHOTOGRAPHY

Corey Gaffer

BUILDER

Kroiss Development

A custom home design with large windows, a patio featuring outdoor seating and a dining table. String lights hang above, and the yard—surrounded by tall trees and greenery—showcases natural materials under a clear blue sky.

The extent of this project includes a total reconfiguration of spaces to create a more convenient open floor plan on the lower and upper levels. On the lower level, the main entry was relocated, connecting it to the new mudroom and three-car garage. Relocating the main entry to the lower level where the remodeled kitchen and living room reside, allowed the former mid-level entry and living room to become a multipurpose music/family room.

OF NOTE
  • A clean palette of white paint and white-washed wood was chosen to maximize the penetration of daylight.