When a young family purchased a single-owner 1937 cottage in Edina’s established White Oaks neighborhood a few years ago, the property was big on charm, but lacking in upkeep and modern function. Beth Malmberg of Vujovich Design Build and interior designer Brooke Voss of Brooke Voss Design were charged with designing a kitchen that would offer modern conveniences and aesthetic, while still feeling connected to the rest of the home.
The old porch received new wood subfloors and insulation to become a butler’s pantry extension to the kitchen, as well as a two-person office looking out onto the tree-filled property. The original archways, done up in white paint, preserve the home’s 1930s character. Three Sputnik chandeliers over the island create a stunning modern focal point. Clear acrylic barstools and dining room chairs add to the playful, contemporary vibe.
“I love that the architecture, which stays true to the bones of the home, is coated in white to create a calm backdrop for the surprise of lively fixtures and personal accessories to stand out, ” Malmberg says.
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“The home remains timeless and traditional in tone, yet modern and casual in its personality.” —Beth Malmberg, Vujovich Design Build
For the family, a new banquette offers a comfortable place for homework, family game night, breakfasts together, and additional seating for the frequent large get-togethers at their home, which often spill into the adjoining dining area, family room, and porch. Small, thoughtful touches have equally large functional impact, from a pull-out towel rack and tuck-under paper towel roll holder, to an inset cutting board cubby and a coffee station. Layered lighting adjusts through smart home controls to fit the mood.
Malmberg is pleased with the balance of original and new within a space that is uniquely catered to its residents’ busy lives: “The home remains timeless and traditional in tone, yet casual and modern in its personality.”
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As owners of both a local wine and cheese shop and a butcher shop, the homeowners wanted to pass their penchant for great food and cooking on to their two teenage sons. They opted for a 24-by-14-foot kitchen while building their dream home in Wayzata in 2015, and brought in Jolynn Johnson, president of Crystal Kitchen + Bath, to take it from construction zone to completion.
We were marking the floor with locations of sinks and appliances and you could see how far it was from the main sink to all 12 appliances, ” Johnson remembers. “I commented they would need roller skates to get around.”
“You could see how far it was from the main sink to all 12 appliances. I commented they would need roller skates to get around.” —Jolynn Johnson, Crystal Kitchen + Bath
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To help the family enjoy their time in the kitchen together, Johnson worked with the homeowners, Heritage Builders, and architect John Kosmas of K K Design to divide the space into three separate work zones. The “cooking zone” at the heart of the kitchen features a 60-inch range top built into the center island, with an accompanying hood descending from the ceiling. Preparations for the flush wall-mounted coffee system, ovens, and a separate speed oven can be made further down on the island’s countertop. The island itself is composed entirely of base cabinets for spices, utensils, and heavy storage, allowing for floating shelves above. Nearby, the “prep zone” houses a refrigerator, freezer, sink, and dishwasher, while the “entertainment zone” offers an additional sink and dishwasher along with a wine cooler and beverage center. A narrow, tall pull-out cabinet is a considered touch for convenient glass and liquor storage.
Throughout the space, Johnson was thrilled to work in her beloved contemporary style, an uncommon request among her Minnesota clientele. The color palette is energizing: Bright white gloss Crystal Cabinets pair well with white Cambria countertops and Meile appliances to offset black painted walls and gleaming large-scale black tile floors, with pops of orange, the wife’s favorite color, appearing in the light fixtures and artwork.
After their kids flew the coop, new empty nesters on Lake Minnetonka wanted their master suite to encourage some serious rest and relaxation. On their wish list: a second-floor laundry room, a larger master closet, a remodeled master bedroom, and a more beautiful, bright, and functional master bath. They had imagined the expansion would require taking space from their great room, but after studying blueprints of the home with Amalia G. Design designer and owner Amalia Goldwasser, and Amalia G. Construction builder and owner Todd Goldwasser, they were able to maintain the great room’s two-story view of the lake by using open space above the foyer instead.
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To improve the master bath’s flow and symmetry, the design team reshaped its once-octagonal space, removed a Jacuzzi that had been centered in the bay window, and added his and hers showers and vanities that mirror one another. White painted flush inset cabinetry, large mirrors, and walls done up in a silvery printed vinyl grasscloth combine for a bright, calming space. A bay window bench covered in a robin’s egg velvet and embossed with a metallic floral pattern; marble countertops, floors, and shower walls; Kohler lavatories, faucets, and hardware; and three custom marble mosaics in each of the showers and floor contribute to the bath’s elevated design. Technology adds to the serene feel, with the dual rain showers delivering water at precisely the right temperature using a Kohler DTV Prompt. The remodeled master closet, now tripled in size, and a new full-size laundry room are accessible from the bath.
“All the elements within this suite are connected, intentional, and flow with positive energy.” — Amalia Goldwasser, Amalia G. Design
“The entire space, including the master bedroom, master bathroom, closet, and laundry room, is cohesive and peaceful, ” Amalia says. “All the elements within this suite are connected, intentional, and flow with positive energy.”
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It all adds up to a space that is familiar, yet new. “The couple raised five children in this home and wanted to maintain the familiar feel of the façade and the property, ” Amalia says. “They cherish the home’s original character and the memories created within it, but are ecstatic to live in an entirely new environment that has been tailored to their personal lifestyle.”
Designed for a family of five with three children, this kitchen’s variety of raw and natural materials feels right at home within its sleek modern design.
Inspiration for the space came from the lighting fixture that now hangs above the island, a series of drizzled glass bulbs encased in clear glass orbs from Bahir Custom Lighting and Décor’s Breath Collection. “The homeowners fell in love with this light and could customize it for their space, ” says Amy Hendel of Hendel Homes, who served as the home’s interior designer and worked with architect Steve Kleineman of SKD Architects, Inc., and builder Rick Hendel, also of Hendel Homes, to bring the project to life.
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Colors and materials throughout the kitchen are a creative mix of light and dark, raw and refined: reclaimed wood stools cozy up to a walnut and White Macabus Quartzite island, and dark, reconstituted walnut cabinets are finished with bright silver hardware. A stainless steel apron sink is a modern take on a classic design, and polished nickel plumbing fixtures offer a smooth contrast to textured organic materials. Repeated use of linear elements like the narrow wood grain pattern on the cabinets, linear silver hardware, and veining on the quartzite countertops, backsplash, and island tie the space together.
Amy says the greatest challenge was incorporating natural stone into the space without overshadowing other elements in the design. To make it happen, the team opted to finish the stove wall in a natural stone from floor to ceiling to create a functional focal point (see inset photo). “It’s a great accent without overdoing it, ” she says.
Amy’s favorite part of the project? The organic textures and varied color palette, which is a departure from the all-white modern kitchens so often requested. “The homeowners love all the natural elements and mixing finishes, and that their entire family can move around the kitchen and be a part of this entertaining space easily, ” she says.
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The island's size and proximity to the living room invite guests to chat with the chef or be a part of final meal preparations.
Empty nesters who love to cook and entertain are now whipping up food and fun in a new kitchen that caters to both interests. The pièce de résistance is a newer concept in residential kitchens: a full prep kitchen within the kitchen, hidden behind the range wall.
“The prep kitchen gives the family an additional work zone, and also a place to hide a bit of the prep mess, during everyday life or while entertaining, ” explains designer Peter Harms of North Star Kitchens in Minneapolis, who worked on the project with builders Carl and Heather Hansen of Carl M. Hansen Companies, and home designer Tom Rauscher of Rauscher & Associates. Meanwhile, the center island offers a comfortable place for guests to chat or help add finishing
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