The Design Team (St. Cloud, MN) were proud to be featured last month in the Women In Business publication. Our combined years of expertise have helped us gain our reputation as some of the best designers in the business. We aren't just about crafting dreams, we are...
The Design Team, (St. Cloud, MN) knows the most key feature of any custom home is location, location, location! We love nothing more than to help you build your vision in a beautiful setting. If you're planning on building your home with a lake or hill view, The...
The Design Team knows that one of the most important decisions you can make is choosing an ideal retreat for your retirement. Whether opting for a seasonal cottage or a year-round home, there are many considerations. St. Cloud's custom home experts, The Design...
Did you know log homes were first built by the early Swedish immigrants? The log home eventually became the favorite home for the early pioneers in the areas where there were trees because it was easy to build. Made of logsMostly gable roofs (any slope)The early...
If you are planning new home construction this spring/ summer, you may be asking yourself, “when is the best time for my contractor to get involved in the process.” You probably are juggling a lot of information/decisions right now, trying to make sure your dream...
The Design Team would like to make you aware of certain code changes that will be taking affect starting January 24th, 2015. While these codes will affect your bottom line in expenses, ultimately they will serve to make your home more safe and energy-efficient....
This month we are talking about "Contemporary” style of homes. The contemporary style is today's version of the great American architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie Style. Characteristics of the Contemporary style home include: Lots of glassClean linesGable, shed...
The Design Team (St Cloud MN) now offers an additional product line. The Design Team is in partnership with the Home Builders Network (HBN) to offer you, a cost effective option for unique home plans. Custom home plan collections have never been so easy!...
August's house style of the month is the Cape Cod Colonial Style. Early Cape Cod Colonial style homes were crude in design, one room on the first floor and a sleeping loft in the area above. This design experienced a surge in popularity from 1920-1950 due to the...
When designing the floor plan for your dream home, there are many things to consider: Your lifestyleHow can your home can compliment your lifestyle?Details of the home: size, lot requirements, square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms,Will you be caring for...
You've seen it on TV countless times: an awestruck and appreciative family is being led through their newly renovated house room by room. Finally, exciting music plays as they reach the most aesthetically pleasing room in the house, full of unique features and...
Regardless of the scope of their project, many people are intrigued by the possibility of acting as their own contractor. This allows them to negotiate firsthand with subcontractors and keep a closer eye on how their project is progressing. However, by going with...