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Historic Linden Hills Whole-Home Transformation
A thoughtful renovation rooted in Linden Hills character-expanded for modern living and finished with enduring craftsmanship.
Project Overview
The Challenge
The homeowners loved Linden Hills but had outgrown a compact 1920s layout with limited kitchen function, constrained storage, and no true primary-suite experience. They wanted substantially better daily livability without losing the historic character that fits the neighborhood.
The Solution
This Minneapolis whole-home renovation expanded the home into a full two-story layout with structural reconfiguration, lower-level ceiling-height improvements, and finish integration across old and new assemblies. Planning centered on circulation, natural light, and practical storage so the home functions cleanly from room to room.
The Outcome
Material continuity was central to the final result. We coordinated Marvin window packages and LP SmartSide-compatible detailing where exterior scope required matching, then carried interior trim and finish proportions consistent with historic Minneapolis architecture. The completed home reads as one cohesive design rather than an obvious addition. If you are considering a similar scope, review our Whole Home Renovation services.
- Second-story expansion integrated with existing structure and rooflines
- Basement modifications for more comfortable everyday use
- Finish detailing that respects early-home proportions and trim language
Preserving Character While Modernizing Function
For this Linden Hills home, the core challenge was upgrading usability without erasing the architectural language that makes the property feel tied to its neighborhood. The homeowner wanted modern flow, better storage, and improved comfort, but not a generic result.
Scope decisions were phased around structural discovery, mechanical updates, and finish continuity so each move supported the next. That sequencing helped avoid piecemeal changes and kept craftsmanship standards consistent from framing through final trim and paint.
The outcome is a whole-home transformation that respects original character while delivering better day-to-day performance. Spaces feel brighter, circulation is cleaner, and the finish palette reads intentional throughout the house.
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