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TreHus Principles to Work By

January 17, 2024

When Dave Amundson founded TreHus Architects + Interior Designers + Builders in 1982, he created a list of twenty-five “Principles to Work By,” establishing a company set in the values of work guided by meaning and order. These principles, centered around the love of beauty, a desire to share, and an appreciation for those who…  Read More

Bathroom of the Week: Traditional Style in a Historic Home

June 13, 2023

We have been featured in a recent Houzz Article “Bathroom of the Week: Traditional Style in a Historic Home”, interviewing design and project manager Joe Dean, about our recent project Uptown Historical Remodel. The article dives into the details of the primary suite on a two-story addition to a 1901 Colonial Revival home. It describes…  Read More

Stylish Countertops: Houzz Article Feature

October 6, 2022

In a feature article on Houzz, Designer Morgan Froemming was interviewed for our ‘Interiors on Harbor’ project to share her insight on how she used the countertops to create a dynamic kitchen look. Morgan Froemming stated: “The Homeowners wanted to maintain the existing footprint of the space while getting a more functional and timeless kitchen.…  Read More

Houzz: ‘The Top 10 Bathrooms of 2019’

December 26, 2019

Our project ‘Hilcrest Addition Bathroom’ has been featured again in Houzz, this time as one of the top 10 bathrooms of 2019! Ranked as number 5, the article highlights the bathrooms ‘crisp nautical style’ and highlights our designers’ close attention to every detail. Read more about our bathroom and the other top 10 bathrooms at:…  Read More

Home Remodeling: Interior Motive – Qualified Remodeler

June 11, 2019

The owners of a traditional-style home in St. Paul, Minnesota, adore their house, but they did not care for its interior design. Built in 1909, the residence had largely been preserved over the years other than a kitchen that underwent an ill-advised remodel in the 1990s. Pickled bleach cabinetry and a dark, cramped layout inhibited…  Read More

Bathroom Trends: Houzz Article Feature

April 2, 2019

We have been mentioned in a recent Houzz article about 6 stylish bathroom trends emerging in 2019. As one of the most-saved bathroom photos uploaded to Houzz so far this year, our project ‘Hilcrest Addition Bathroom’ was mentioned for is ‘preppy and updated nautical’ trend. This bathroom, with the navy blue vanity, gold accents, and…  Read More

Artistic Expression: The 2018 Asid Mn Interior Design Awards

January 23, 2019

“As a go-to source for homeowners looking to create their dream homes, the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is committed to creating interiors that fit clients’ lifestyles while reflecting their individual personalities. Every year, local designers submit their top projects to ASID’s Minnesota chapter for the chance to be recognized as one of the…  Read More

Madeline Chamber Music

October 25, 2018

This year, TreHus decided to sponsor Madeline Island Chamber Music’s 2018 fall fundraiser, the Chamber Music Cabaret. This event raised funds to support scholarships and fellowships for student musicians attending the summer programming on Madeline Island. It included performances by a Madeline Island Chamber Music student quartet, as well as performances by Madeline Island Chamber…  Read More

TreHus Legacy

August 27, 2018

That tradition and culture of craftsmanship, passed down from boat builders, is still practiced by TreHus (TreHus is a Norwegian word that means “house of wood”). Founded in 1982 by David Amundson, a descendant of Gus and Adolf, the company employs a unique system called the Master Carpenter System to ensure that their carpenters provide…  Read More

Cellar in Sunfish Lake – Star Tribune: Home & Garden

May 11, 2018

This article from the Home & Garden issue of the Star Tribune tells the story of a Sunfish Lake basement that is transformed into a sophisticated wine tasting room. The owners wanted their wine room, located directly off the family room, to be a warm and inviting space that would draw in friends and for a glass…  Read More