Design Process

Lake Country Remodel of a Rambler Illustration

Hart’s Design works with individual homeowners to create the remodel or new home that meets their needs and satisfies their wishes, while at all times, following their intended budget. We’ll meet, gather information, take pictures of the current site and develop a list of needs and wants for the client. With this in mind we’ll walk through the space and discuss the feasibility of the project. When working with the do-it-yourselfer we spend time in determining what services will most help you in accomplishing your goals.

This Lake Minnetonka remodel was created based on the desires of the homeowner/businesswoman/contractor that wanted a dream home in a English-Country style. See the before and after plan of the rambler below!

In addition, Hart’s Design works with individual builders and their clients to develop new homes or create a remodel design for their existing space. In doing this, we respect the relationship between the builder and their clients/homeowners and work closely to support that relationship. It is always helpful to meet with both the homeowner and builder at each meeting to ensure their desired budget is maintained throughout the design process.

Many of our do-it-yourselfers may request a list of the builders or trades people with which we have a proven relationship. We are happy to recommend from our network when a client wishes to request bids as their projects progress towards construction drawings and permits. For the do-it-yourselfer, we offer on-going consultations throughout the construction process, on an hourly fee basis. In addition, we have referrals available to those seeking specific help in color coordination help and interior design/decorating assistance.

Ultimately, we strive to provide you drawings and permit ready documents that allow you and or your builder to achieve the remodel of your dreams. In doing this throughout the process, we can generate 3D views or illustrated perspectives which better allow the client to visualize their before and after options. These illustrations are available, in addition to or separate from, conceptual designs or permit-ready documents. See the Hart’s Design Before & After Rambler Makeover blog posting for further details.

Before and After Remodel of a Rambler

Urban Lot w/ Alley Driveway

South Minneapolis New Home Built on Lot w/ Alley Driveway

This gorgeous two-story craftsman is located in an established South Minneapolis neighborhood.

This home has five bedrooms, including the master bedroom.

The master suite bath offers dual vanities, walk-in shower, separate tub, and adjacent master closet.

The main floor has an open, airy feel between the large kitchen with granite countertops and the adjacent dinette and family room that overlooks the backyard.

The lower level has an additional bedroom and bath, plus a media area and family room.

Ranch Style New Home Plan

A ranch-style home allows for a universal design where all the rooms are accessible on the main floor, such as an expansive eighteen foot kitchen island that can seat seven.

The luxury kitchen incorporates trendy glass tiles on the backsplash and stainless steel gas range.

If this style home isn’t incorporating the universal layout, it may also provide options for a basement finish for those homeowners with family that desire a home theater and family room in the lower level…or for those that choose, perhaps a fitness room and billiard area with wetbar and walkout to the backyard, such as is offered in this suburban Twin Cities luxury home.

This particular ranch-style home has an open floor plan and spacious design throughout.

Master Suite w/ 10' ceilings and Crown Molding

In the bedroom, there are 10 foot ceilings with crown molding and uplighting, plus french doors leading out to the spacious backyard.

Master bath w/ DTV-interface control system and infloor heating.

In the adjacent master bath, there is in-floor heating, five windows for an open, airy feel and DTV-interface control system, not to mention an undermount tub surrounded by a granite tub deck.