Comfort and Joy to you and all this Holiday Season...

From all of us at L. Cramer Designers + Builders - we hope your home is filled with the magic of the season.

Fireplace Season!

Fireplace season is here.  What better to warm up in front of a custom designed reclaimed brick fireplace with an artisan designed fire screen?  Nothing beats cozy with style.  

Comfortable Serenity

Soft natural limestone surrounds the fireplace, custom coffee glaze enhances the side cabinets, rustic ceiling beams add interest to the high ceiling—these details elegantly intertwine with tranquil colors.  The result is a comfortable serenity, perfect for unwinding after a hectic day with conversations and cocktails.

L. Cramer remodeling evokes the elegance of Manhattan in Minneapolis

The classical architecture of this historic 510 Groveland building was meticulously detailed in this L. Cramer renovated space.  Featuring a curated book collection, herringbone oak floor details, and intricate millwork — this condominium evokes the elegance of Manhattan in Minneapolis.

Summer in Minnesota

We were happy to remodel the interior of this classic home on Lake Minnetonka - with a property this spectacular, it is easy to fully immerse into summer!

Summer Spaces!

Summer spaces!

A bright and classic white screen porch is perfect for summer relaxation.    Grab a good book or gather with friends and refreshments - this is a room that maximizes the spirit of sunshine and easy lake living.

A Place For Everything...and Everything In Its Place

The Motivations to Build a New Home

There are so many exciting things about building a new home—the new kitchen, the gorgeous finishes, those brand new windows, heated floors, the energy efficiency—all this and more, plus a brand new place to call home.  The list of motivations that prompts people to build new is long.

One such motivation surfaces time and again when we work with our clients...the storage of the stuff.  So much stuff needs to be contained, and needs a home of its own.  Good design accounts for all these things that we need to manage.  Thereby, good planning and design ultimately brings peace and order to our lives.

So Much Stuff!

As we dive into the design process, we often analyze where things will be kept, and try to create spaces that support the lifestyles and habits of the people who live there.  Hockey bags for example.  We have heard the complaint of many a mom about the bulky, smelly hockey bag.  We often suggest a locker located in the garage that prevents the bag from coming in (and allows it to air out).  In addition, mudrooms are important filters for the home, and when well-designed, they bridge the garage with the rest of the home.  Mudrooms prevent throw-off items from migrating into (and cluttering up) the living spaces.

Closet design is another key lifestyle enhancer.  The proper closet design is not just an element of size, it is reflected in the built-in storage to house the shoes, scarves, ties, folded items, hanging items—all in the right mix for the individuals.  What a difference this makes in your every day comings and goings.

Organization + Order = Relaxation

Toys, kitchen gadgets, linens, cookbooks, reading books, magazines, cell phones, school projects, bills, tools...the list goes on and on.  When a custom built home takes all these things into account, your life runs more smoothly.  Organization allows you more time to come home and relax.  And that is what your home should ultimately do—support your every day so you can recharge your batteries when you are home, as opposed to drain them.  It is a wonderful thing to create a place for everything...and have everything in its place.