One of the most difficult parts of any remodel or home build is figuring out the color combination to go with between your cabinets and your flooring in your kitchen. While yes, there are plenty of different styles and colors you can go with that all look great, you still want to make sure you choose the right one for you. Recently, we were [...]
In this installment of our MR Timbers Featured Project Series, we're highlighting this unique Bunkhouse project courtesy of the talented people over at Mark D. Williams Custom Homes. They're an award-winning, third-generation family operation in the Twin Cities with over 40 years of experience under their belt. Despite being in the business of custom homes for a while, they still possess the passion and [...]
Manomin was featured on Houzz. Check out the feature highlighting matching floor stain and cabinets: "Matching the floor stain color is one of the most challenging phases of a project. If you’ve got original floors and plan to refinish just the kitchen — or are laying new wood floors to match the old for continuity — don’t expect a perfect match. Many floors in [...]
We'll preface this by saying Rehkamp Larson is an architecture firm, but they do such great work we had to share. The talented and creative minds at Rehkamp Larson have helped bring to life all sorts of homes. What is perhaps most impressive about there work is the fact that none of the houses they design look like one another. Each is extremely unique [...]
In today's Local Builders Association Spotlight, we're highlighting an awesome organization that has been helping to progress the construction industry for over 20 years. There used to be a widespread (and false) perception that contract work and construction was strictly a man's job. Well, thanks in part to awesome organizations like the Association of Women Contractors (AWC), that way of thinking is long gone. [...]
While Minneapolis has seen a large boom in apartments over the past few decades, none of these buildings are as unique and historical as those located in the Mill District. What were once mighty mill buildings have now been converted into housing — and the tenants love them. But because of the 'different' style of architecture that you don't see with typical lofts, some [...]
When you step inside a home for the first time, you're often drawn to a specific centerpiece within the room - a glowing fireplace, an art piece hanging on the wall, or a large window with a stunning view. Typically, these centerpieces are at eye-level and are easy to notice right away. But sometimes, it pays to look upwards in a home. There, you [...]
Our first featured Minnesota Builder to Know is Sustainable 9. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Those are three "R"s we are all so familiar with by now, as it was repeated by our elementary school teachers whenever Earth Day was near. Unfortunately, while we are all aware of the importance of being conscious of our impact on the environment, few actually walk the talk. Today, for [...]
Just like the allure of building a Lego set piece by piece, Highmark Builders understands how rewarding the process of building a home from the ground up is. Based in Savage, MN, Highmark Builders are an award-winning builder that is the complete one-stop shop when it comes to finding your new forever home. Highmark Builders: Who Are They? Lead by co-partners Terry Gaulrapp and [...]
Welcome back to another Local Builders Association Spotlight post! Today we'll focus on the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC), who is one of the leading voices for builders and remodelers in the area. We'll break down what exactly BATC is, and how they can benefit home builders through their marketing, advocacy, and industry connections services. Who is BATC? In order to detail [...]
Welcome back to another installment of the MR Timbers Featured Project Series! Today, we'll highlight a home whose interior was designed by Cocobello Interiors - a boutique design firm that is a staple within the Twin Cities area. We'll offer up some background on Cocobello Interiors and what makes them one of the most trusted design firms in the area. Then, we'll highlight one [...]
Rustic siding has long been a coveted look by homeowners, but its popularity has reached new heights in recent years. There is a wide assortment of rustic siding options to choose from when picking the look that works for you. Far from limiting you to standard board-and-batten, you can make your siding as ornate or simple as you prefer. Read on for your primary [...]