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When the last kid clears out, life returns to time spent as a couple enjoying a little domestic peace.  Until the kids come home and visit.  Those days the house converts back to a family of four (and friends) and a great spot for backyard grilling and get-togethers.     This ranch style home in the […]

Two professional parents, three young boys and two dogs make this a busy family and the kitchen is the center of everything.  There is a lot happening at all hours so a thoughtfully efficient, organized kitchen tends to keep everyone together and in a good mood.   We were challenged by the home owners to […]

How do you design for a family of seven?  Very Carefully.   This family of two parents, five kids and two large dogs loved their traditional Congdon home and the fact that the kids could walk to their schools.  But a tight kitchen, no main level bathroom and zero storage created more obstacles than the […]

A family with college kids who are coming and going and sometimes staying needed a two station kitchen for parents who love to cook delicious and healthy meals nightly.  Their home is perfectly located on a quiet dead end road in the heart of the historical Congdon neighborhood in Duluth.  They had previously lived through […]

This busy family of four includes two teenage boys, working parents, and a charming Beagle. Their home is situated within walking distance of one of Duluth’s many hiking trails and two great restaurants.  They faced the same questions many homeowners ponder .  Do we embark on a large kitchen renovation and stay or do we […]

A kitchen is a very important part of the home for everyone, especially a growing family with small children. A galley style kitchen is a little more complex to make it feel bigger than it is and to work for flow with a family. We are proud of how this kitchen turned out. The floor […]

The kitchen some say is the most important room in the house, it is a gathering place for friends and family. With that the flow of the kitchen is very important, each area needs to be accessible to everyone. This couple’s kitchen was closed off and didn’t have great flow. They wanted to update their […]

A Command Center Kitchen This kitchen is the intersection of family life with three boys, two busy parents, dogs, after school (and early morning) sports and neighborhood friends.  Smart kitchen design helps this family of five stay steady as they juggle priorities and come together for dinner, games and conversation.  We opened up the original […]

What a fun project to work on! This kitchen used to be dark and drab and now it is open, bright and full of life. Andrew Knutson and the client worked closely together to make sure the space was exactly what the client wanted. She is a phenomenal cook and loves to be in the […]

It is so frustrating as a home owner to have your perfect house, but your kitchen/dining area just don’t work with your life style.  A lovely couple living in the Congdon neighborhood had just this issue, they love to cook and entire and have a growing family. Their kitchen area just didn’t work for their […]