Interior Design in Minneapolis

“Christian and his team replaced my roof back in 2022 as part of the purchase agreement when I bought the home. I was having issues with ice dams and water penetration with the dormers for the last few years. I called him up when I had a leak from the latest rain that we got. It was determined that the flashing along the dormers was installed incorrectly. He was willing to have the crew come out and reinstall the correct step flashing.

The fact that he was willing to help make it right and stand behind his work nearly 4 years later speaks volume. He didn’t complain about it, he didn’t try to argue with me or downplay the issue. He just did the right thing, even when it probably wasn’t convenient for him. He is someone that I would want to do business with in the future.“

“An absolute, amazing team to work with! Would highly recommend to anyone in need great people, would give them a 10 star if I could.“

“We are ecstatic with the result of our remodel project. The professionalism shown from design phase through construction was fantastic. We did a large-scale, two-floor remodel and the craftsmanship transformed our house. We overheard some of the subcontractors complementing the skillful carpentry work that had been done. Throughout the seven-month process, we had great communication with the project manager and field team. We had weekly meetings during which we were updated on the past week’s work and the upcoming projects. The company went above and beyond to care for the house (and our houseplants) in our absence. We highly recommend Quartersawn.“

“My favorite restaurant in Mpls: easy parking and fantastic food with tons of shopping all around you. Recommended.“

“We had a fantastic experience working with Robin. Our realtor put us in touch with her to help stage our New Hope home to get ready to sell. She really knows her stuff and she made great suggestions on how to use existing furniture in a space, layout changes, and decluttering. She also gave recommendations on finding inexpensive pieces that carry a big impact for staging. For example, since we were on a time crunch trying to get our house on the market as quickly as possible, we didn't have time to paint every room, so she had the brilliant suggestion to brighten up a dark wall by taking random pictures of trees, ordering them in a large print, and putting them in white picture frames and voila! Cheap and easy wall art that ended up looking even better than what I originally had up on the wall before! It was an absolute pleasure working with Robin!!“

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“Chester-Hoffmann and Associates was the Interior Designer for our kitchen remodel/renovation project in 2015, and we could not be happier with the work they provided. Their creativity and design expertise resulted in a finished product that is both beautiful and functional. Jean and Kate at Chester-Hoffmann worked closely with our architect and contractor to ensure that our vision for the kitchen was implemented, and their project management kept the project on-time and on-budget. I would strongly recommend Chester-Hoffmann & Associates for any interior design project.“

“It was a delight to work with Gail. We were able to use her as little or as much as we wanted. I used her for the design of cabinets initially and for lighting, flooring and countertops. She was able to show me how things would look with a 3-d computer program. She could instantly make changes to consider. Gail urged me to add additional lighting and I was very glad to have done so. With her layout of cabinets, and extras, we got great storage value at our price point. Gail's measurements went to cabinet-maker & were spot on. She also added little touches that I didn't catch and that added significantly to the design. Overall, I felt that Gail's assistance was a big factor in our kitchen turning out so well for us. I would definitely recommend her.“

“Great company to deal with for flooring, acoustical ceilings and window treatments. They also offer interior design services to assist in your overall design process.“

“It was a wonderful experience working with Kevin and Rawan in the remodeling of our kitchen and bath. The communication throughout the process was outstanding. In the end we are extremely pleased with the final product. We would recommend EdgeWork without hesitation.“

“As a industry partner, I adore Partners 4 Design. Their attention to detail is second to none and their ability to problem solve and make things happen is exceptional. Nicole Sirek has become a good friend over the time we have worked together and I welcome any opportunity to work alongside her. She is a one-of-a-kind talent not to mention a wonderful human being. Looking forward to many more projects together in the future!“

“We love the contemporary art we get from Veronique Wantz and have purchased a number of paintings over the years. The gallery always has interesting local artists and the experts at the gallery have great ideas. We highly recommend it.“

“We are approaching the 1-year anniversary of the completion of a complete kitchen and bathroom remodel by Castle B&R. I’m still in love! I have a kitchen now that fits 4-5 people working together for our family gatherings. I have a bathroom with double the storage capacity, is handicap modified, and still perfect for growing families.

Before approaching Castle in early 2024, I was already an “experienced designer, remodeler and manager” of two major home remodels. I was tired. I had been following Castle and other local B&R businesses for 15 years, touring many Remodelers Showcase and Parade of Homes projects. My husband and I sat with Loren for the initial quotes. Then we invested in the initial mockup designs with Ashley. My tired idea of adding an island to increase function and counter space was immediately replaced by Ashley’s design with a peninsula and beverage bar. The bathroom design went from refacing to beautiful and improved!

The initial contact was in Feb ‘24. The design stage ran from June-Sept ‘24. The contract was signed in Sept ‘24. The remodel ran from Jan-May ‘25.

I can’t say enough good things about this company. The quality and craftsmanship - from their employees to the subcontractors they work with - are amazing! They work as a team. Problems don’t turn into shouting matches. Criticism is handled professionally. They take pride in their work. They immediately addressed my issues when I brought them up. I’m kinda picky, but also mindful of when a compromise was needed on my part. With major remodels, always factor in an extra 10% above initial costs. Stuff happens when walls are opened up. Plus, I missed a few details during the design approval process. Bathrooms and kitchens are two of the most expensive parts of a house to remodel. Given the amount of time I spend in these places during waking hours, that was a big consideration for doing this remodel.

Part of our project also included replacing both exterior doors (incl storms) and finishing the trim and painting in the stairwell. That enabled me to bring in Twin Cities Closet Company. Mary at TCCC created a drop zone for coats, shoes, etc., at the front entrance. TCCC also added a storage cabinet above the toilet in the new bathroom. Castle has TCCC listed as a trade partner on their website.

Project costs: $160,000 including TCCC

We’re so happy with our remodel. It brings me peace and joy to live in these spaces every day.“

“Melanie was excellent and provided just the design advice I needed. In a short amount time she helped me rethink my house and probably saved me thousands of dollars by saving me from poor design choices. She could easily see what I couldn’t. She helped me map out five years worth of remodeling. I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to find an interior designer who is affordable, has excellent recommendations using things you already have in your house, instead of trying to sell you more.“

“We worked with Samantha on a kitchen project and her ideas, insights and recommendations really moved the project forward. We had a "big picture idea" of what we wanted, Samantha filled in all the details that had prevented us from actually starting this project. Samantha's ideas will make the room cohesive and really elevate our style! We are so glad to have reached out to Modern Color, working with Samantha was so fun!“

“We have worked with Lisa for both of our homes and are forever grateful for her design choices. She is a MASTER with selecting color and we frequently get asked by our friends and family how we selected the paint colors for our space.“