NORTHFIELD CLASSIC REMODELING

NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA

This renovation modernized both floors of a century-old home south of the Twin Cities metro area. The project included updates to the front entry, stair hall, bedrooms, home office, and the addition of a spacious family bathroom on the second floor.  Key enhancements include remodeling the front porch, expanding the entry, updating and opening up the stair hall, and relocating the home office. A light-filled landing with ribbed glass pocket doors now serves as a welcoming workspace. A new dormer to the back of the house provided space for a larger family bathroom. These updates preserved the home’s historical character while integrating modern features that greatly enhance the beauty and functioning of this classic Minnesota home.

A charming two-story house with gray shingles, white trim, and a front porch designed by a Minnesota architect, surrounded by lush trees and a patio area with wooden tables and chairs in the foreground.
Split image of a home's entryway: left side shows the view through a white door with glass panes, right side features a bright hallway with stairs, custom cabinetry and millwork, coat hooks, bench with orange pillow, baskets, mirror, and hanging denim jacket.
A bright hallway with light wood floors, white walls, and doors leading to sunlit rooms—one featuring custom cabinetry and millwork with a desk and rug, another with a green plant by the window. Simple framed artwork hangs on the wall.
A cozy bedroom with a slanted ceiling, custom cabinetry and millwork, a bed with a greenish-yellow comforter, blue and striped pillows, two wooden nightstands with lamps, a dresser, wall art, and a window letting in natural light.
A bright, organized bedroom with custom cabinetry and millwork in an open closet, neatly hung clothes and storage shelves, a wooden stool, a dresser with a plant, a bed with a yellow blanket, and a large window letting in natural light.
A bright bedroom with natural materials, a checkered bedspread, white walls, wooden chair, open closet, mirror above cabinets, window, and a woven lamp on a white dresser. Wood floors and a white rug complete this inviting lake home look.
Timeless interior design shines in this bathroom with double sinks, a wooden vanity featuring custom cabinetry and millwork, marble countertop, three rectangular mirrors, and wall-mounted lights. Pink flowers and white walls create a bright, clean space.
A white bathtub sits against a paneled wall with a built-in niche shelf holding a sponge, bowl, small dish, and white vase—showcasing timeless interior design by a Minnesota architect in a serene bathroom setting.
A white-tiled shower with an open window, built-in shelves holding bottles, and natural light streaming in. The view outside reveals trees and a neighboring house, reflecting the timeless interior design often found in a Minnesota architect's lake home.
A charming two-story lake home with brown wooden shingles, white trim, and a covered front porch, surrounded by green trees and bushes on a sunny day. Features timeless interior design throughout.
PROJECT TYPE

Remodeling of the Bathroom, Bedrooms, Staircase, Entry, and Office

PROJECT TEAM

Todd Hansen, AIA, CID, Partner

Madison Bose, Associate AIA, Allied ASID

PHOTOGRAPHY

Corey Gaffer Photography

BUILDER

Milltown Construction

A bright bedroom designed by a Minnesota architect features white walls, built-in closets, a wooden floor, natural materials, a small wooden stool, and a bed with a yellow blanket near large windows letting in natural light.

OF NOTE:

  • Generous family bathroom in new dormer at rear of house.
  • Beautifully crafted custom handrail.
  • Shows how a minimalist traditional approach can create a warm, modern vibe in a charming 100-year-old home.