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 the active family of five and compelled them to seek a resolution.
Read the article at www.qualifiedremodeler.com.
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 ‘driftwood look’ porcelain tile leans heavily into this nautical trend.
To learn more about the other bathroom trends in 2019 read: 6 Stylish Bathroom Trends Emerging in 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 best by a panel of expert judges.”
Gina Vozka, AIA, ASID, was awarded Best in Show for our ‘Elegance on Summit’ project, multiple rooms/entire residence (less than 1,000 square feet). Check out the project in Midwest Homes this month and other awards in the April issue!
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 focused, dedicated craftsmanship to each and every project. Whereas the organizational details are handled by a Project Manager, carpenters are free to concentrate on their craft. This freedom allows TreHus carpenters to create esteemed works of beauty and lasting quality.
Today, TreHus has developed into a full-service design and build remodeling company. Together, they have over 115 years of combined experience from historical restoration, residential remodels or additions, to custom home building and interior design.
Of course, TreHus’ expertise doesn’t end with the design and construction of your remodeling project. Their longstanding reputation for unparalleled customer service means that they will be around well after your project is completed to address any needs that may arise.
Learn more about our origins in this video: The TreHus Legacy
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 of wine.
Read the article at www.startribune.com.
Our ‘Sunfish Lake Lower Level Project’ was featured in Wine Spectator Magazine.
Drinkers Wanted
“A St. Paul collector strikes a balance between refined design and grab ‘n’ go wine service.”
“I wanted wine around me that I like and can enjoy with other people without getting too into the library, antiquarian aspect of wine collecting,” says Tom Votel, of Sunfish Lake, Minn. “Our cellar was made intentionally small and practical. It was designed as a drinking cellar.”
On that count, the space succeeds with aplomb. The open design trades clinical glass panels and vaultlike aesthetics for an accessible, welcoming appearance, enabling an easy flow from serving station to sitting area to patios. Climate-controlled cabinets and an ingenious air-vent system moderate temperatures across the room, keeping Chardonnays racked on the left cooler than Cabernets on the right.
TreHus, the Minneapolis-based architects the Votels contracted, had constructed several traditional home wine cellars, but never anything like Votel’s horseshoe-shaped storage-and-serving hybrid facing out on a room for family gatherings and social events. “They were up for the challenge,” Votel says of TreHus. “It ended up being beautiful.”
We were featured on the front page of the Southwest Journal Home Guide highlighting our project ‘Kenwood Park Remodel’!
“Swedish minimalism meets functionality in Kenwood.”
TREHUS TURNS A ‘COMPLETE MESS’ INTO AN AWARD-WINNING REMODEL
by Jahna Peloquin
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Nearly 25 years ago, TreHus was honored to build this unique book store that has become one of the best in the nation. A favorite destination amongst the community, Wild Rumpus was named ‘Bookstore of the Year’ for 2017 by Publishers Weekly! Congratulations Wild Rumpus Books for Young Readers! Follow the link to learn more.
It is more than being passionate about the details of design and craftsmanship. It’s about the study and reflection of your lifestyle, perceptions of what is important to you, and transforming those ideas into something inspiring.’
Houzz writes about the Minnesota wine room conveniently located next to the family room is designed to draw a crowd.
Wine rooms or cellars are usually enclosed, climate-controlled spaces for quiet, intimate tastings of the wine enthusiast’s favorite vintages. The owners wanted their wine room, located directly off the family room, to be a warm and inviting space.
The space was previously a wet bar and kitchenette, so the plumbing was already in place for its transition to a wine room. TreHus senior project manager Dave Carson and his team created a space where guests could peruse the extensive wine collection, open up a bottle and then take a glass back to the family room.
The custom wine cabinets are refrigerated, with airtight seals surrounding the quarter-inch tempered-glass doors. A ventilation and temperature control system allows the homeowners to ensure that the various cabinets are kept at the appropriate temperature for the different wine varietals. The ceilings and walls are insulated to add even greater temperature control.
The wine room’s cherry cabinets have LED lighting on the top and bottom for easy viewing. The clients requested a wine barrel in the room. Carson and his team found a barrel, cut it in half to insert sink plumbing and fastened it to the wall. Reclaimed-wood ceiling beams sit below a tongue-and-groove ceiling that was distressed to make it look aged. The countertops are granite, the floor is slate laid in a random staggered pattern, and the backsplashes below the liquor and glassware cabinets are clad in field tile from Encore Ceramics. Martha O’Hara Interiors found the cheese table and the bronze chandelier to add to the wine room’s old-world ambience.
