TreHus Architects + Interior Designers + Builders

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 the careful thought and design details that went into honoring the home’s original architecture.

The article states:

“Because respecting the home’s original architecture was important to the homeowners, Dean and his team first removed a poorly done addition off the back of the house. Then they designed and built a new addition that expanded the home in a seamless and cohesive way. In this new primary bathroom, traditional elements and classic finishes honor the home’s style and period.”

Check out the full story here: Bathroom of the Week: Traditional Style in a Historic Home

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. We reconfigured their kitchen to have a more centrally located sink and relocated their existing windows to allow for more natural light in the space. We used rich wood stains throughout the main level while still keeping the kitchen light and airy. We used the same stain color on the floor as we did on the island, but the island intentionally appears to be darker since it is a vertical plane.”

Read the full article to gain some more designer tips at 8 New Kitchens With Stylish Countertops (houzz.com)

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: The Top 10 Bathrooms of 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 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!

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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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