763-317-8837
763-317-8837

Historic Lake Home Remodel
in Arden Hills MN

Every Home Has a Story to Tell

Built in 1941, this home was designed by Magnus Jemne, a well-known Minnesota architect, who also designed the St. Paul Women’s Club in downtown St. Paul. Best known for his commercial architecture, this rare residential project is a piece of history. Our challenge was to improve the home’s amenities, while preserving its period character.

In this unique home design, the kitchen shares the lower level with the family room. With professional stainless steel appliances, inset cabinet doors and drawers, and an oversized central island, the contemporary farmhouse kitchen is connected to the family room by an open wall.

Throughout the house all new mechanicals improve air quality, enhance comfort, and will extend the life of this home – hopefully for another 70 years!

Transformations

Before & After
Before photo of crowded living room
Before
Before this historic lake home was remodeled, dark wood paneling dominated as the design feature.
After photo of open space living room
After
The jambs of the open walls replicate the original style and design of the home. Now the kitchen and family room are connected in a modern open layout.
Before photo of small cluttered kitchen
Before
The existing kitchen was small, cluttered, and nonfunctional for the family.
After photo of enlarged open space kitchen
After
By enlarging, reconstructing, and enhancing this kitchen, the family can now bake and cook in a great functional layout.

More Home Transformation Photos

After photo of front entry with large slate tiles
Contrasting Colors
In the main foyer, large format Montauk Black slate tiles are laid in a running bond pattern with contrasting white grout.
After photo of rustic living room and red brick fire place
Rustic Details Remain in This Arden Hills Remodel
The updated living room keeps the rustic spirit of the original home alive with a brick hearth and extra-wide painted beadboard paneling.
New kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless appliances
Gorgeous Details
This new kitchen is equipped with custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a beautiful subway tile backsplash.
Repurposed master bathroom doors in newly renovated kitchen
Blending Old and New
The closet doors from the master bathroom were repurposed for the new pantry, just one way we made sure to seamlessly blend old and new in this lake house renovation.
Functional storage and mudroom
Functional Storage
The new mudroom provides enough space for everyone in the family.
En suite bathroom with shower room and twin vanity
Comfortable Owners’ Bath
The en suite owners’ bath includes a separate water closet for extra privacy, twin vanities, and doorless shower room.
Large shower room with marble tiles and mosaic floor
Marble Shower Room
Glass blocks replaced the original double-hung windows – great for privacy and water resistance. The walls are clad in honed Bianco Carrara marble tiles, with a matching mosaic tile floor.
Restored antique water fountain near stairway
Restored Antique Water Fountain
This restored antique water fountain was relocated next to the refinished staircase. Painted risers contrast the natural wood treads to create a visual rhythm.