Custom Home + Contemporary Design

Contemporary Custom Home Designed for Sunlight & Privacy

Signature Features

  • Large Natural Light Windows
  • Functional and Flexible Layout Design
  • Living Room Fireplace

Key Challenges

  • Privacy Near Busy Road
  • Open But Livable Spaces
  • Fit Design With Established Neighborhood

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Building the Right Home for a Challenging Lot

This home was built on a lot that required a thoughtful approach.

While the location offered strong access to the Twin Cities and surrounding areas, it also introduced challenges that had to be addressed through design. Privacy, layout, and overall scale all needed to be carefully considered to make the home feel comfortable and usable.

Rather than forcing a design onto the lot, the home was shaped around it.

What the home needed to support:

  • Comfortable everyday living
  • A layout that feels open without being oversized
  • Privacy where it matters most
  • A design that fits naturally within the neighborhood

Every decision was tied back to how the home would actually function.

A Practical Layout With a Contemporary Feel

The layout is built around simplicity and use.

The main living areas connect naturally, allowing for easy movement and clear sightlines between the kitchen, dining, and living spaces.

Key elements of the layout include:

  • Open main living area that supports daily routines
  • Defined spaces that avoid wasted square footage
  • A spacious primary suite with built-in storage
  • Secondary bedrooms designed for flexibility over time

The result is a home that feels intuitive from the moment you walk through it.

Natural Light as a Primary Design Element

Natural light plays a major role in how the home feels.

Large windows were placed throughout the home to bring light into all main living areas. This approach helps the space feel open and comfortable without relying on unnecessary design elements.

Window placement was handled carefully to balance daylight, privacy, and the overall look of the home.

Modern Details Without Overcomplicating the Home

Rather than adding unnecessary features, the emphasis was placed on clean lines, consistent finishes, and thoughtful details.

Key elements include:

  • Neutral material palette that carries throughout the home
  • Built-in living room features that define the space
  • Contemporary lighting and fixtures
  • Consistent cabinetry and finish selections

This keeps the home feeling cohesive without becoming overly designed.

Privacy Planning for a Busy Road Location

The location required additional attention to privacy.

With the home positioned near a busy road, site planning became a key part of the project. A privacy fence was incorporated to create separation and make the outdoor areas more usable.

Combined with window placement and layout decisions, this approach allows the home to feel comfortable and protected without sacrificing natural light.

Built With Intention, Designed To Be Used

Key elements of this project include:

  • A layout designed for everyday function and flexibility
  • Large windows that bring consistent natural light into the home
  • Contemporary finishes that balance design and practicality
  • Built-in features that enhance usability
  • Site-driven design decisions that improve privacy and comfort

Every part of the home was designed to support how it will actually be lived in.

This project shows how a thoughtful design approach can turn a challenging lot into a well-balanced, functional home.

The result is a space that feels comfortable, practical, and aligned with everyday living.

Projects like this are about working with the lot, not against it.

There were some clear challenges here, especially with privacy and how the home sits on the property. Getting that right early makes everything else easier.

On this one, a few things stand out:

  • Layout that keeps the home open but still practical
  • Window placement that brings in light without sacrificing privacy
  • Keeping the design clean without overcomplicating it
  • Making sure the home fits the neighborhood

When those pieces come together, the home just feels right to live in.

Matt Simones

– Matt Simones, Owner

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