1934 home addition, all new kitchen with two tone cabinetry, wall ovens and cooktop. Quartzite countertops and marble backsplash.

Adding Color With Intention

Think less “statement color” and more “supporting character.” The kind that holds the room together and adds to the timeless character for longevity. Bold colors are fun with cabinet interiors, wallpaper (easily swapped out down the road), or accent pieces such as a brick wall or fresh floral. Our Palace Avenue remodel showcases just this with a burnt orange cabinet interior, blue base cabinetry and complimentary muted materials throughout.

Blue and white custom kitchen cabinets with orange behind glass cabinet doors, industrial style sink faucet, brass window sconce and vertical taupe backsplash tile

MODERN TRADITIONAL APPROACH TO KITCHEN DESIGN

Community; Is Our Word of The Year

Not the buzzword kind - the roll-up-your-sleeves, show-up-when-it-counts kind.

This year, we’re saying yes to what actually matters: sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and building spaces (and businesses) that last. That belief shows up everywhere for us, from a free, content-packed newsletter designed to be genuinely useful, to the launch of Build Bar, a place where homeowners and professionals connect with clarity instead of confusion.

It also shows up locally. We’re investing time and energy into Curious Collective builder events here in Minnesota; gatherings rooted in conversation, curiosity, and craft. No gatekeeping. Just smart people, good questions, and the kind of community that reminds you why you got into this work in the first place.

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What We're Learning Right Now

Materials matter. Now more than ever, as our clients expect high end craftsmanship they are willing to spend more now, to save more later. As we closed out another productive week, we set up for an upcoming design presentation, focused on honest materials. Sharing a sneak peek here for a whole home renovation we have our sights on in 2026.

FROM THE PAST; 1916 WHOLE HOME RENOVATION REVEAL

ICYMI: 2026 Interior Design Trends We Actually Believe In

We’re not chasing trends; we’re refining what already works. The through-line is integrity: in materials, in craftsmanship, and in how a home actually lives day to day.

Here’s what we see continuing into 2026, and a few things we’re comfortable saying goodbye to.

A Warm Collected Kitchen Rooted in Craftsmanship, where a kitchen sink with a brass faucet sits below a window. White daisies fill the sink, while jars, salt, and pepper mills rest on the counter against brown and white tiled backsplash.

DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR 2026

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