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A Minneapolis Custom Home Builder's Artisan Home Remodel
This Artisan home belongs to a young couple who ditched the fast-paced life in San Francisco to prioritize a season of family focus in Minnesota. Sensing that their kids were growing fast, and thanks to the high cost of living in CA, they sold their business, took a three-year break, and decided to turn a 100-year-old house in Minneapolis into a cozy nest for their growing family.
Extreme Elements, Exceptional Endurance: The Pella Ambassador Experience
In the world of custom home building, few names resonate as strongly as Pella windows – a brand that stands as a symbol of quality, endurance, and innovation. As a proud ambassador for Pella, I love working with this exceptional brand and shedding light on what makes their wood windows and doors a preferred choice for builders across the country and a total peace of mind for our clients.
A Behind-the-Scenes Journey of the Fall Artisan Home Tour
The Artisan Home Tour is one of our favorite events because it allows us to showcase some of our very best work and meet others who appreciate great craftsmanship. At its heart, the Artisan Home Tour event is a celebration of custom homes and remodels that showcase the dedication and passion behind every completed project. This year was no exception. It took the whole team to get this event ready to go, and we had a blast doing it!
Sponsor Highlight: The Scout Guide Minneapolis
In the bustling city of Minneapolis, there's a movement to celebrate and uplift small businesses while fostering a sense of community. The Scout Guide Minneapolis, under the guidance of Kate Grutzmacher, stands at the forefront of this endeavor. Through its local publication, The Scout Guide Minneapolis connects people with the coolest local businesses and the individuals who drive them. The Scout Guide Minneapolis and its mission to empower small business owners while building a vibrant and supportive community is a perfect match for our Curious Builder Podcast sponsor team!
CBUSA: Revolutionizing Home Building Collaboration
When it comes to custom home building in Minnesota, where innovation and collaboration are the cornerstones of success, it's essential to have partners who share your vision and dedication. One of these partners is CBUSA, a transformative force in the industry. Founded in 2004 by a group of forward-thinking custom and independent builders in Northern Virginia, CBUSA has since evolved into a powerhouse network of over 500 premier custom home builders across the nation.
Why We Love Alpine Hardwood
Locally owned and operated here in Minneapolis, Alpine Hardwood is a company that combines craftsmanship and quality to achieve consistently exceptional hardwood flooring results. On top of that, owners Anthony and Adam Janckila are both personal friends and supporters of both Mark D. Williams custom homes as well as the Curious Builder Podcast.
Timeless Transformation: 1935 Classic Colonial Shines in This Year's Artisan Home Tour
This year’s Artisan Home Tour features the remodel of a one-of-a-kind 1935 classic Colonial home! Nestled in the beloved Linden Hills neighborhood with views of Lake Harriet, this beautiful home has been thoughtfully transformed to better serve its young family. Combining a historically relevant renovation with a contemporary touch, this timeless residence seamlessly merges old-world charm with modern functionality.
Celebrating The Curious Builder Podcast: A Boat Cruise Event
One year ago an idea sparked that's turned into a project we are so thankful for! As custom home builders we get the chance to work with an assortment of industry pros. Each has a unique story to tell and expertise to offer. We wanted to create a space where others could benefit from the relationships we’re impacted by on a regular basis. Three months later the Curious Builder Podcast was born!
Why We Choose NRD Landscape Design + Build
NRD Landscape Design is a company that somehow perfectly blends the client's need for both style and budget. From their website, "A beautifully landscaped home does so much more than improve your curb appeal. It can expand your life into the outdoors and magnify the beauty of your home and property. A well-designed outdoor space draws you into the natural landscape around you." We honestly couldn’t agree more, and when it comes to creating this sought after feel, no team can do it quite like Eric Robertson & his team at NRD.
Why we can’t get enough of Front Porch Living
When it comes to designing a custom home, one feature we can't get enough of is an elevated, spacious front porch and entryway. Summers in Minnesota are meant to be enjoyed and what better way to do that than with an outdoor living space? Some of our favorite projects over the years have been those custom homes that capitalize on their outdoor space to create a welcoming, family-friendly environment to be enjoyed by both homeowners and guests alike.
Medicine Lake: The End of the Build
Every custom home tells a story and the closing chapter is both satisfying and a little sad! Finishing a project like this beautiful Medicine Lake dream home gives us the opportunity to reflect on the building journey and all that went into making this project a reality.
Sponsor Highlight: Pella Northland
When it comes to custom home building the right partnership is essential. We have always sought to work with the kind of people and companies that can join our vision to create high-end homes for our clients that are both beautiful and quality. Pella Northland more than fits the bill.
Artisan Home Progressive Tour with Construction2Style
On June 14th we gathered a group of Minnesota's industry influencers, colleges, and style police for a time of celebration, fun, food, drink, networking and all things custom home building! It was the perfect opportunity to celebrate hard work and connect with new industry experts!
Summer Artisan Home Feature: An Empty Nester's Paradise
This stunning home in Medina, MN was crafted specifically for newly crowned empty nesters. From prioritizing keeping all the living areas on the main level to beautifully crafted rooms for entertaining, this gorgeous custom home has everything they'll need to enjoy the best years of their lives together!
Summer Artisan Home Tour featuring Mark D. Williams Custom Homes
As the weather warms up, we're getting ready for one of our most anticipated events: the 2023 Artisan Home Tour. Each year a select group of custom home builders and remodelers get together to showcase our high-end homes. It's a fantastic opportunity for potential clients and trade partners to see and enjoy the work of local high-end builders as well as get ideas and make connections for their own potential building process.
Medicine Lake Contemporary | The Middle of the Build
Once our team had a chance to get to know the clients and their ideal vision (a modern-style home with dramatic views of the lake) it was time to start bringing that vision to life! Every design process is a journey with key elements rising to the surface, and this one was no exception
Adaptive: How This Startup is Changing the Builders Bookkeeping Game
Adaptive is a company built specifically for home builders and remodelers. They combine artificial intelligence with simple software to help automate and streamline a lot of the behind-the-scenes work of the building industry.
Medicine Lake Contemporary - The Start of the Build
As custom home builders, this project was a dream from start to finish. Every high-end build is a unique experience, but the juxtaposition between the clean, modern look and the warmly inviting feel makes this a truly one-of-a-kind home and a project our custom home team loved taking on!
Manomin Resawn Timbers: The Perfect Touch to Your Custom Home Build
As a Minnesota custom home builder, we get to meet other craftsmen and artists within the industry with the same passion and commitment to excellence. Sarah Londerville is one of those people!
Best of Homes 2022 | Mark D. Williams Custom Homes
2022 was an incredible year. We completed three high-end custom homes, all with unique and impressive details.