Kenwood Classic
Project Type: Renovation
Status: Complete
Designer: Craft Design Build
Builder: Craft Design Build
Description: This classic home in Minneapolis' historic Kenwood neighborhood was in desperate need of an update. A cloistered floor plan made the house feel dark and disjointed, while a pair of unfortunately placed staircases presented circulation issues. Our solution was to build a new stairwell outside of the existing footprint of the house. In doing so, we were able to resolve any circulation issues, while also freeing up space for a new kitchen on the main level and a bedroom suite upstairs.
![A light filled modern addition to a classic Minneapolis home.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffc8ec1bfc8285d0383dd83/04006231-a0dd-41c9-bee4-10e1303ba399/01.jpg)
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![A new modern stair with wood treads, a custom railing and floor to ceiling windows brings light into a traditional home.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffc8ec1bfc8285d0383dd83/c27eb3fb-c44f-46ac-8e85-7ccecdf86535/02.jpg)
![A custom steel railing and floor to ceiling windows bring modern details to a traditional home.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffc8ec1bfc8285d0383dd83/ae08cb3d-c610-44fc-8c10-4530a7e50197/03.jpg)
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![A modern tile backsplash and countertops compliment sleek steel appliances and custom cabinetry.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffc8ec1bfc8285d0383dd83/fcc58f50-b4a0-48ce-8987-99153817450c/04.jpg)
![A tiled bay window creates a functional focal point for this new modern kitchen.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffc8ec1bfc8285d0383dd83/f62e10a0-89e2-4c80-901e-0ee39ea8dd84/05.jpg)
![Custom cabinetry and floor to ceiling tile mix modern and traditional in this new Minneapolis kitchen.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffc8ec1bfc8285d0383dd83/7a861973-5ab7-42eb-8d04-8294b4d958c8/06.jpg)
![A butler's pantry adds efficient storage to this modern kitchen.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffc8ec1bfc8285d0383dd83/eed40fb3-a43d-4d65-b900-218ed0290819/07.jpg)
![A bright modern kitchen with a butler's pantry and bay window in Minneapolis.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffc8ec1bfc8285d0383dd83/575f738e-9529-4873-ab16-4bcf99afcf5a/08.jpg)
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