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full service home design
from inspo to install
Rooted in our company values of trust, human-first mindset, integrity, and adaptability, we ensure a professionally managed experience to achieve project goals.
We partner with homeowners, builders, architects, subcontractors, and vendors to bring the design to life. Whether the project is a large scale renovation, new construction, a whole house or single room, we provide the critical details to make home uniquely you.
Each project receives a custom quote based on scope. Please inquire to begin the Discovery Phase so we can learn more about your project.
Services throughout the project include, and are not limited to:
- Buildable, Detailed Space Plans & Elevations
- Detailed Design Boards
- Finish, Fixture, and Equipment Specification,Procurement, and Installation Management
- Showroom & Job Site Visits
- Contractor, Subcontractor, and Architect Communication
Designer direction
This two-hour in-home or virtual working session is designed for homeowners who are confident managing their own project and want designer direction.
We’ll work together, focusing on the areas where you need the most clarity, such as creating or refining a furniture layout, establishing a cohesive color palette, selecting paint colors, reviewing space plans or cabinet drawings, or talking through materials and finishes you’ve already chosen.
This consultation is a great starting point if you’re thinking about a future renovation and want to talk through your ideas, priorities, and possibilities before you’re ready to fully engage a designer. If your project is ready to move beyond brainstorming and into planning, I’ll guide you toward Kindwell’s Discovery Phase, where we’ll take a deeper look at your project goals, scope, budget, and team needs. From there, you’ll receive a project proposal with pricing for the work ahead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are design fees calculated?
Each project is custom quoted based on the scope of work with allowances for furnishings, finishes, and equipment and flat rate and hourly design fees.
what areas do you service?
Kindwell Design Co. is based in the northeastern Twin Cities near White Bear Lake, and works throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We love to work with our neighbors in Dellwood, Hugo, Grant, Mahtomedi, Marine on St. Croix, Stillwater, Lakeland, and into Hudson, Wisconsin. We are able to design throughout the United States on various scaled projects. We love to work in storied city homes, on expansive acreage, and secondary lake homes.
For projects outside of the Twin Cities of Minnesota, additional travel expenses for site visits should be expected.
How would you define your design style?
Aesthetically, we define our design style as Refined Coziness. This creates that lived-in feel with soulful applications of finishes and materials. We design homes that are deeply personal and wellness-focused, tailored to the family who lives there.
Each space is designed to create comfort through character and reflect values in function. Using high-quality, sustainable materials is our standard. Whether you lean modern traditional, soulful contemporary, heartfelt mid-century, or nostalgic, your home is a reflection of you.
How long does the design process take?
Large or whole-home renovations take 9-12+ months for design and build. Custom home builds take 1-3 years from architectural concepts to final installation. Smaller remodels or single rooms, such as kitchens or bathrooms, and furnishing projects take 6-9 from design through to completion.
We encourage prospective clients to begin the inquiry process at minimum 3 months prior to the hopeful project start date.
Who manages the builds?
Kindwell does not manage the build directly, but we do work alongside the Builder, Architect, Subcontractors, and Vendors to ensure the design is executed efficiently. We communicate regularly at on-site meetings, via phone/email, and project management systems.
