Summer Artisan Home Feature: An Empty Nester's Paradise
This stunning home in Medina, MN was crafted specifically for newly crowned empty nesters. From prioritizing keeping all the living areas on the main level to beautifully crafted rooms for entertaining, this gorgeous custom home has everything they'll need to enjoy the best years of their lives together!
Making the Home Work for the Homeowners
These clients wanted to prioritize a home that they own, not a home that owns them. This meant avoiding elaborate floor plans and endless add-ons that would require constant maintenance and instead crafting luxurious living spaces that worked for their lifestyle.
One of the ways we accomplished this was by prioritizing ease of access. This empty nester home is built for the long haul, with single-level living including the spacious Primary suite, office, and combined mudroom/laundry space.
Custom Home Key Features
One impressive jewel of the home is the Hennepin Made light fixture. These hand-blown glass fixtures are a true work of art and provide a focal point in the modern home. The homeowners were a bit uncertain about the high-end feature, but after getting the opportunity to tour Hennepin Made’s showroom and see the glass blown in front of them, they knew they had to have it! The artistic touch the lights create in the kitchen is unmatched.
Another fun attribute of the house plans was the special wood box treatment on the kitchen and dining room ceiling. The homeowners loved this unique touch to the otherwise minimalistic room.
The outdoor siding was also a highlight, visually interrupting the monochromatic style of the rest of the black-and-white home by adding a bit of staggered texture. It has been the source of a lot of attention as people enjoy the artistic effect!
A Unique Extra
One of the most unique and fun parts of this build was the addition of a central house vacuum. You read that right! Hiding in the walls of this custom home is a vacuum system that essentially resides in the attic. If you know where to look, you'll be able to unlatch it from inside the wall and have access to over fifty feet of hose, allowing the home owners to easily keep their high-end home in tip top shape with minimal effort. When they're done, they simply place a hand over the nozzle and the vacuum suctions itself back into place: not a bad idea if you ask us!
A Home to Enjoy
There's a reason this custom build is a feature on the Artisan Home Tour: beautiful, functional, and one of a kind this home has everything empty nesters need to enjoy the abundance of the years ahead! From the elevated media room complete with a bar and fridge to the high-end yet durable flooring for their furry friends, this luxurious building project provides everything needed for years of memories in this next phase of life!