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Our 2022 Year in Review

It’s hard to believe, but 2022 is almost over! As we look back, our team has so much to be grateful for – we had a busy year filled with meaningful projects, incredible collaborators, and amazing homeowners.

While we look forward, we’d be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge the people who supported us. Thank you to every client who worked with us last year; we loved collaborating on your homes. We also want to single out our talented team and trusted trade partners. All of you make us better, and it’s a joy to come to work each day.

We want to wish you all a beautiful holiday season – have a Happy Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas! Scroll below to browse some of our favorite highlights, blogs, and projects from the past year.

Giving Back with Make-A-Wish and NARI Cares

Last summer, we had the pleasure of partnering with Make-A-Wish Minnesota to build a backyard Ninja Warrior Course for a wonderful young man named Luke. It was an honor to meet Luke and his family and make his Ninja dreams come true – the course even has a zipline! Thank you to our friends at Make-A-Wish for the incredible opportunity.

5 Tips for Timeless Kitchen Design

Remodeling your kitchen is exciting, but there’s also a lot to consider. Not only is a kitchen remodel an expensive project, but it involves altering a central room in your home. The last thing you want is to be unhappy with the completed design. Our goal is to help you create a timeless kitchen that outlasts fads and continues to meet your needs for years to come. Read our blog from March for our best kitchen design tips!

Our Favorite Remodeling Before and Afters

The core of our work is about transformation, before and after. There is nothing as satisfying for us as seeing our clients fall in love with their homes again; when our plans, design, and labor come together as a new space. Since before and after photos are such a perfect summary of what we do, we spotlighted some of our favorite projects on the blog!

Beautiful Bathroom Renovations

Bathrooms are some of the most heavily trafficked spaces in any home; shouldn’t they be functional? In July, we shared some of our favorite client bathroom renovations. If you’re considering a bathroom update, revisit the post for some inspiration!

Bloomington Kitchen Remodel

Before remodeling, this Bloomington townhouse kitchen was outdated, small, and closed off from the rest of the main level. The homeowner’s biggest goal was to create an open kitchen with a view of the deck from the sink instead of a wall. We think the new layout and design turned out beautifully!

New Construction in Wayzata

Located in Wayzata, this new construction home is the perfect combination of elegance and relaxation. There’s a lot to love about this beautiful home, from the picturesque exterior to its bright and welcoming spaces. Some of our favorite features? The timeless kitchen boasts both beauty and function with white custom cabinets, a spacious center island with a white oak finish, and state-of-the-art appliances. See all the design details in the blog post!

White kitchen island with quartz countertops and pendant lighting

Project Feature: New Construction Home in Wayzata, MN

We have an exciting new project feature to share! Located in Wayzata, Minnesota, this new construction home is the perfect combination of elegance and relaxation.

There’s a lot to love about this beautiful home, from the picturesque exterior to its bright and welcoming spaces. Some of our favorite features? The timeless kitchen that boasts both beauty and function with white custom cabinets, a spacious center island with a white oak finish, and state-of-the-art appliances. And let’s not forget the mudroom conveniently located just off the backyard patio, which features a herringbone brick floor, a built-in bench, and plenty of hooks to keep the entire family organized! Expansive windows, arched doorways, white oak floors, and premium finishes only add to the home’s charm and sophistication!

Want a closer look at the design details? Scroll below for a glimpse inside this stunning Wayzata home! If you’re thinking about building or remodeling your home, we’d love to help. Contact our team at any time to get started!

Project Feature: Bloomington Kitchen Remodel

We’re excited to finally share the details of a stunning kitchen transformation we recently completed in Bloomington, Minnesota!

Prior to the remodel, the kitchen of this townhouse was outdated, small, and closed off from the rest of the main level. The homeowner’s biggest goal was to create an open kitchen with a view of the deck from the sink instead of a wall. To accomplish that goal, we reimagined the kitchen layout, removing the wall separating the kitchen from the entry and living room and adding a peninsula for the sink.

The new kitchen layout suits the home perfectly! One of our favorite features is the wood beams, which add a lot of character and detail to the space. The white quartz countertop and painted cabinetry contrast perfectly with the stained range hood and open shelving, which carries over to the built-ins surrounding the fireplace. The repositioned sink offers a clear view of the patio while allowing plenty of natural light into the kitchen.

Want a closer look at the design details? Scroll below to see the before and after images of this beautifully remodeled kitchen! When you’re ready to begin planning your own remodel, contact our team at any time!

Cabinets: Dura Supreme; Countertops: Cambria Quartz; Photo Credit: Ehlen Creative

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Remodeling Transformations: A Few of Our Favorite Before and Afters

At Knight Construction Design, our mission is to make your dream home a reality. The core of our work is about transformation, before and after. There is nothing as satisfying for us as seeing our clients fall in love with their homes again; when our plans, design, and labor come together as a new space.

Since before and after photos are such a perfect summary of what we do, we thought it would be fun to spotlight a few of our favorite projects. Scroll below to explore them and gather your own remodeling and design inspiration!

Minnetonka Main Level Transformation

Sophisticated Main Level

Beautiful Kitchen Renovation

Stunning Mound Kitchen Remodel

Modern Exterior Renovation

5 Tips for Timeless Kitchen Design

At Knight Remodeling, our goal is to help you create a timeless kitchen design that outlasts fads and continues to meet your needs for years to come. In other words, we design your space with the future in mind. Get our tips for creating a timeless kitchen design below!

Make It Functional

The kitchen is easily one of the hardest working rooms in your home, so it’s essential that it’s as functional as possible — and it all starts with the layout. When designing your kitchen, consider the kitchen triangle, which consists of the oven, fridge, and sink. These elements create the anchor from which the rest of your kitchen flows and help you establish a successful workflow that stands the test of time.

Trade Short-Lived Trends for Longevity

It’s easy to get caught up in all the new and exciting kitchen design trends. However, designing a timeless kitchen means making smart design choices. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with it! You can easily add a new twist to timeless design elements, like installing a classic white subway tile in a herringbone pattern.

Choose High-Quality Materials

When selecting cabinetry, countertops, and the like, it’s important to invest in products that last. For example, custom cabinets are typically constructed with higher-quality materials and better craftsmanship than prefabricated options. On that same note, quartz is an excellent choice for countertops because it looks good and can withstand daily abuse from spills, food prep, hot pots and pans, and more. Investing in high-quality materials sometimes comes with a higher cost upfront but will save you from having to replace items just a few years down the road.

Give it Character

Creating a timeless kitchen design doesn’t have to be boring. There are many ways to infuse personality and character into your kitchen design, including your hardware and finishes. This part of kitchen design often gets overlooked, but the hardware and finishes you select play a significant role in tying everything together. Antique brass hardware and finishes add visual interest and warmth to dark cabinetry, while matte black finishes lend a modern touch to lighter-hued kitchens.

Build a Solid Foundation

With the correct foundational elements in place, keeping your kitchen up-to-date requires making style adjustments versus a full-scale renovation. Giving a timeless kitchen design a facelift is as simple as swapping out artwork, accessories, textiles, and other decorative pieces.

If you want to upgrade your home with a timeless kitchen design, we’d love to help. Get in touch with our award-winning team anytime to get started!

Creating Luke’s Ninja Warrior Course with Make-A-Wish and NARI Cares

We recently had the pleasure of partnering with Make-A-Wish Minnesota, and NARI Cares to build a backyard Ninja Warrior Course for a wonderful young man named Luke.

It was a sincere honor to meet Luke and his family and make his Ninja dreams come true. What a joy it was for us to watch Luke come home to the surprise and delight of his own backyard Ninja Warrior Course – it has everything from a climbing wall to a zipline!

Thank you to our friends at Make-A-Wish and NARI Cares for thinking of us and connecting our team with this incredible opportunity. We will always hold the memories from this experience close to our hearts; Luke and his family are such special people.

Scroll below for a few more photos of this incredible project and lovely day!

Year in Review: Reflecting on 2021

The holidays are right around the corner! As we enter this season of gratitude, we’ve begun reflecting on our favorite moments from 2021. There are so many moments and projects that we treasured this year.

As always, we would like to thank our dedicated team, dear trade partners, and wonderful clients. We are grateful for your support and look forward to making lots of new memories together in 2022!

Until then, we hope you enjoy scrolling through the events, blogs, and projects we’ve highlighted below. We wish you all a magical holiday season and a happy, healthy, and joyful new year!

1. Best of Houzz Awards

We are honored and proud to share that our team won 2021 Best of Houzz awards for design and service! Our team loves what we do, and it’s so rewarding when our clients and community support us – thank you. Learn more.

2. Award-Winning Pergola

These Minnetonka homeowners were ready to give the exterior of their home an extra boost of curb appeal. Our team created a beautiful natural timber pergola to bring new life to the exterior, paired with a lighter brushed concrete walk. Ready for a closer look at this award-winning custom exterior project? See all the gorgeous details and the before photo!

3. Design Trends We Loved in 2021

When it comes to remodeling, there’s no shortage of home design trends to choose from. Those trends are constantly evolving, but knowing what’s popular can help you develop your own design style and preferences. With that in mind, we thought it would be fun to share five design trends our team loved in 2021. Read more.

4. A Great Remodel is About the Details

When you think about remodeling, it’s easy to get caught up in the big picture. However, it takes a lot of little choices to get there! Even the smallest of finishes impact the overall design. Hidden details like pull-out cabinet drawers or a built-in spice rack also contribute to the final design, helping to create a more functional space. See some of our favorites from past projects!

5. Stunning Mound Kitchen Remodel

Unlike many modern home remodels, this kitchen (and living room fireplace) was fully updated without moving a single wall. This project goes to show how much a space can be reimagined without altering the original footprint! Explore more photos on our blog.

6. Sophisticated Main Level Renovation

Isn’t this main-level renovation sophisticated? We love the playful use of color and pattern paired with more classic design elements. P.S. Isn’t our furry photo model adorable? Explore more photos.

Project Feature: Stunning Mound Kitchen Remodel

Our team recently shared a glimpse of this stunning Mound, Minnesota, kitchen remodel on Facebook and Instagram – we’re excited to share the final transformation today!

While the floor plan didn’t change, everything else in this kitchen was renovated. Our favorite features include the cozy fireplace, clean and classic kitchen style, and the expanded kitchen island, which is now more functional and versatile.

Scroll below to explore more images of this warm and welcoming home! Ready to begin planning your own remodel? Contact our team any time!

A Great Remodel is All About the Details

Have you ever heard the phrase, “the devil is in the details”? While that phrase definitely applies to many situations, it couldn’t be more true for home remodeling projects!

When you think about remodeling, it’s easy to get caught up in the big picture — aka what your newly remodeled home will look like when completed. The end goal is to create a gorgeous space; however, it takes a lot of little choices to get there. Achieving that objective means paying attention to design details, no matter how insignificant they may seem.

Even the smallest of finishes, such as your cabinet hardware, impact the overall design. We’re not just talking about the design elements you can see, though! Hidden details like pull-out cabinet drawers or a built-in spice rack also contribute to the final design, helping to create a more functional space.

Now that you know why the details matter, scroll below to see some of our favorite design details from past projects! When you’re ready to get the ball rolling on your own remodeling project, get in touch with our award-winning team. We can’t wait to help you bring your vision to life!

Plan Ahead: Remodeling Advice for a Busy Market

Are you hoping to update your home this year? It’s pretty common knowledge that remodeling is more popular than ever right now. In the wake of the pandemic, homeowners are ready to update their spaces and make them work for them like never before.

If you’re in the beginning stages of planning a remodel and feeling overwhelmed, we would love to offer some expert advice. The wild current building and remodeling markets aren’t for the faint of heart, but they’re not impossible to navigate!

Plan Ahead
Our greatest piece of advice for anyone considering a remodel in the coming year is to plan ahead. All good things take time. Quality, professional, experienced companies are worth the investment, which may result in a slightly longer wait.

Good Design Takes Time
Any major remodel or addition requires careful planning, and a reputable designer or contractor isn’t going to rush the process. From drawing up designs to making selections, creating something beautiful takes time – that will always be true, pandemic or not.

Set Yourself Up for Success
The impact of COVID-19 has increased lead times for some materials, and suppliers are doing their best to catch up. Rest assured, everyone else embarking on a remodel in the coming year will be facing the same challenges!

However, you can set yourself up for success by doing your research, making plans as soon as possible, setting realistic expectations, and working with a trustworthy company that will be upfront with you about the process.