Spring 2023 - Parade of Homes
/If you didn’t get the opportunity to tour our Maple Grove Parade home this past spring, here are some highlights!
Home Design Trends on the Rise in 2023
/A look into this years trending Home Designs!
Built-Ins
Custom Built-In Cabinets for Storage and a Finished Look
Living Rooms
Home Offices
Connection to the Outdoors
For Natural Outdoor Light and Maximum Views
Porches
Wallpaper
Bold Colors and Patterns
Dining Rooms
Powder Bathrooms
Bedrooms
Bathing Experiences
Dual Shower Heads
Modern Rustic Living Rooms
Rugged and Cozy
Natural Stone Fireplaces
Wood Beams
Wood Cabinets
White Oak
Kitchen Cabinets
Red Oak
Lower Level Bar
Knotty Alder
Dining Room
Clear Alder
We can’t wait to show you more of what this year has in progress!
Spring 2022 - Parade of Homes
/If you didn’t get a chance to see another one of our Bird Song houses in this year’s Spring Parade of Homes, here are some highlights!
Fall 2021 - Parade of Homes Model
/There are a lot of details to see in this parade home, so incase you missed it here are the highlights!
Spring 2021 - Parade of Homes Model
/If you didn’t get a chance to see our Bird Song model in this years Spring Parade of Homes, here are some photos of this beautiful home.
We look forward to showing you more of our Bird Song Neighborhood custom builds, as there is only 1 lot left!
Home Design Trends of 2021
/A look into this years trending Home Designs!
Light Wood Kitchen Cabinets
Herringbone or Chevron Pattern Tiles
Shades of Gray & Charcoal
Sconce Lighting
Large Showers
& oversize rectangular tiles.
Stacked Tile Patterns
Relaxing F
eatures
Work Nooks
Zellige Tile
We can’t wait to show you more of what this year has in progress!
Zehnder Homes 2020 Favorites
/Let's take a look at some of Zehnder Homes favorite spaces from this past year!
We look forward to see what the new year brings!
To see more photos of our past homes check out our gallary page!
Fall 2020 Parade of Homes - Last Weekend!
/Check out more of our parade model!
Located in our new Bird Song Neighborhood in Minnetonka.
If you want to see this beautiful home in person, the Parade of Homes is this weekend Thursday through Sunday from 12-6pm.
Home Office Ideas - Are you working from home more? Do you need some inspiration to update your office?
/Here are a few Zehnder Homes inspired ideas to help you get settled into your new routine.
Open Shelving - Having a wall of open shelves is a minimalist’s way to decrease clutter and keep things organized.
Glass Wall Panels - If you have kids or enjoy a view while spending time in your office, then having glass for walls would be ideal.
Work Table - A simple table that is clutter free can help keep you focused on the task at hand.
Sleek & Modern - Black and gray give an office a sleek and modern look.
Accent Pieces - A bold light fixture adds creativity to the space.
Sliding Doors - Save on space with sliding doors.
Get Creative! - Maybe you want a room for your kids with separate working stations. A space with plenty of built-in cabinets to hide the clutter.
Short on Space - Find a convenient place for the amount of time you will be using it.
Bright & Blue - Who knew that blue has a calming effect, which makes it a great color for your home office. Larger windows allow a lot of natural lighting that can help you feel more energized.
Customize - Utilize your home office and make it a multipurpose room.
What does your dream home office look like?
Spring Parade Home - Highlights 2020 Design Trends
/Our 2020 Spring Parade Home is also the first home in our Bird Song development. This house has a lot of style and many eye-catching patterns and trends throughout!
Fun Bathroom Designs & Patterned Everything:
So many things to love in this bathroom. The unique style light fixture, the dynamic tiles complimented with the black tile and counter tops.
Dark Painted Doors:
The black garage doors along with the black front door really make a statement with the all white exterior.
Geometric Patterns:
The different tile patterns compliment each other in this small space.
Bold Black and White & Return of Black:
In the lower level bathroom they went bold with the black subway tiles, the white shelves and white penny tile.
Multi-Functional Spaces: The epoxy floor allows the homeowners to use this area for all kinds of activities.
Free Standing Tubs: Who doesn’t love the look of elegance a free standing tub gives a master bath.
Crittall Style Windows & Doors-Black Frames: The black frames make every window and door defined and stunning!
These are just a few of our favorite design trends of 2020.
Below are more of our favorite spaces from our Spring 2020 Parade Home.
What is your favorite space in this home?
Stuck Inside? Check out some of our Zehnder Homes favorite rooms!
/Here are some of our favorite rooms where we wouldn’t mind being stuck inside.
Sport Court!
Hanging out and burning energy in a sport court is an obvious choice when having to stay inside!
Family Room
Especially if you have nice cozy fireplace the family room is a great place to relax, play games or watch a show.
Back Yard
If it is nice out or even above zero, your yard is a great place to get some fresh air!
Fitness Room
Even if you don’t have a fitness room any space can be made into a workout area to burn energy and stay healthy. Move your body!
Porch/Deck Area
For most Minnesotans our porch and deck area are our favorite spaces. Fresh air, sunshine and relaxing are exactly what we need after a long winter of being indoors.
Master Bathroom
Whether you are a bath or shower person one of the best places to unwind is your master bathroom.
Office
A lot of us will be spending a good amount of time in our home office. It always helps to have a comfortable set up to be more productive.
Lower Level
Your lower level might be the family favorite with having the most for everyone to do!
Laundry Room
This room isn’t everyone’s favorite, but the more organized and clean things are the better you will feel!
Kitchen
The kitchen is a great place to get creative! Especially if you need ideas to keep your kids entertained.
Sauna
If you have a room in your house that was made uniquely for you and your family, now is a great time to take full advantage of it!
When you are stuck inside what is your favorite room to spend time in?
Past 2019 Design Trends
/Take a look at the past 2019 design trends used in
our own Zehnder Homes houses.
Eye Catching Fireplaces
Copper Accents
Brass Decor
Bold Geometric Patterns
Floral Patterns: Wall Paper
Vintage Lighting
Matte Finishes
We look forward to the new 2020 year
and making the latest trends come alive!
Tis the Season: Spruce Up Your Front Entry!
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Your front entry is the perfect place to show your festivity. You can decorate it for each season and/or Holiday. Little touches can go a long ways. A few ideas to spruce up your front entry are:
-Holiday/Seasonal Door Wreaths
-Throw Pillows on Out Door Patio Furniture
-Seasonal Plants and Container Garden Planters:
-Holiday/Seasonal Welcome Mats
-A Different Color Light Bulb for the Outdoor Lights or Seasonal Exterior Light Covers
What is your favorite way to decorate your front entry for the season or Holidays?
Room of the Month - 59th Ave Master Bathroom
/Light & bright with modern farmhouse finishes! This Master Bathroom has it all - claw foot tub, floating shelves, and walk-in shower! Let’s take a closer look at the details…
Vanities
Custom built vanities feature function & beauty! The lower open storage is the perfect place to display towels or other decor, while the center bench offer separation between spaces & a place to take a break! Solid surface counters showcase the stunning countertop mount sinks by DXV. Drawer space is functional while still giving the vanity area the “open - feel”.
Light Fixtures
We always say - light fixtures are the jewelry of the home! They help in making your vision (or theme) come to life! This bathroom features simple yet beautiful clear globe lights over the vanities & in the ceiling - giving it the Modern Farmhouse vibe our clients were looking for!
Claw-foot Tub
Ok, time for the real showstopper - this TUB! This clawfoot tub by Kallista is easily one of the most eye catching features in this bathroom. With dramatic eagle-claw feet and furled edging, it truly is a piece of art! Paired with the modern Mirabelle tub faucet, it rings true to the style of this home. Enameled floating shelves are a great place to display decor!
Tile Plank Flooring
These wood-look plank tile floors are the perfect way to add warmth into this space while still being functional for a bathroom. The various widths & colors give you a rustic, comfortable feel.
Tile Shower
Who doesn’t love a classic white subway tile shower? It’s the perfect mix of traditional & modern! This shower features 2 shower heads - one mounted on the wall & one rain head - bringing you a spa-like experience! These homeowners’ opted for a shower ledge vs. a niche - which we think was a great choice! It’s a functional yet clean way to access all the things you’ll need in the shower. Framed with clear heavy glass, this shower is the perfect place to relax.
What is your favorite part of this space?
- Zehnder Homes Team -
Room of the Month - Linner Road Living Room
/Our Fall 2018 Parade of Homes Model home was a showstopper. We’re so excited to share a closer look into one of our favorite spaces of the home - the Living Room!
Built Ins
The built in floating cabinetry brings function and style. With soft close drawers & doors, wood top, and large hardware - this space is perfect for storing movies, blankets and more - while still creating a contemporary feel. These cabinets are a stained Rift Oak, and if we do say so ourselves, are gorgeous.
Hardwood Floors
The wood floors are a site-finish hardwood floor. They’re 5” wide and 3/4” thick White Oak with a custom stain. The stain is a warm grey/brown that ties in the neutral pallet of this home perfectly. Site finish hardwood floors are great because over time, if they scratch, you can get them refinished!
Fireplace
This fireplace is truly the centerpiece of this room. With stone going up to the ceiling, a raised limestone hearth, and cozy open flame gas fireplace unit. This is the perfect spot to cozy up next to in the cold winter months. The custom made wrapped mantel adds a contemporary finish to a more traditional fireplace to tie the entire space together.
Folding Door
This home sits on a large flat lot, that was perfect for a pool! With that pool, the homeowners decided they wanted to expand their entertaining space - so they could bring the outdoors in. The Centor folding door was the perfect fit to make this dream a reality! The large 4 panes of glass include a swing door, and can bi-fold on-top of one another to create an open wall! This door also features a window-covering system for privacy, as well as a complete screen that will cover the entire opening.
What is your favorite part of this space?
Room of the Month - Glen Road Kitchen
/Modern farmhouse style with an art deco twist! This spacious Kitchen offers plenty of light, a large island, and beautiful wainscoting on the walls.
The Center Island
A large center island is the perfect place to enjoy appetizers & drinks with friends, or serve the kiddos a quick dinner. It's blue-gray color adds a "pop" without being too startling. Brass hardware is featured on the doors & drawers - did we mention that we love the storage along the backside of the island?! Large glass pendants give an industrial feel as they compliment the brass kitchen faucet. The farmhouse sink is tucked nicely under a stunning marble countertop, and is large enough for pots and pans!
The Perimeter
A large Jenn-Air stove is the centerpiece of this kitchen perimeter. Whether you're a 5-star chef, or a home cook - this kitchen has all the amenities needed to make your masterpiece. The custom vented hood is large and makes a statement, while the white subway tile blends in to it's surroundings - letting other features in the kitchen pop! Cabinets to the ceiling offer plenty of storage as well as the pantry to the right of the fridge.
Casual Dining
Comfortable, chic, art deco - 3 "words" we'd use to describe this space. Wainscoted walls add elegance, while the large rustic table brings comfort. The cove ceiling with crown molding creates a separate space for this casual dining area from the rest of the kitchen. 3 large black Andersen windows offer lots of light and really bring the outdoors in.
What is your favorite part of this space?
Fall Parade of Homes Model - #195
/It’s that time of year again and we are so excited to share our Model Home with you!
This completely custom home is located on a beautiful .7 acre lot in our newest development, Linner Road Estates - just minutes from downtown Wayzata, and less than 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis. This contemporary design has high-end finishes and designer details around every corner. Centor folding patio door, custom-designed study, floating stairs and luxurious kitchen are just a few of the highlights.
The Parade of Homes runs through Sunday, September 30th, and the hours are Thursdays - Sundays from 12-6pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
Room of the Month - Yellowstone Rec Room
/This Lower Level Rec/Family Room is perfect for entertaining! It features a ping pong table, stone fireplace, reclaimed barn wood, barn doors, bar, and more!
Family Room
Cozy on up to the fireplace to enjoy your favorite movie or sporting event! This fireplace features stone to the ceiling & a reclaimed barnwood mantle. Custom built ins frame the fireplace & offer plenty of storage!
Game Table Area
Whether you're super competitive or just want to play a good 'ole friendly game -this spot is perfect for you! The barn doors on the wall help bring the rustic touch to this area of the large space.
Bar
This Wet Bar is the perfect place to belly up to enjoy a cold brew! It has walkout access to the patio, which makes it perfect for entertaining - inside or out! It features a stone mosaic backsplash, granite countertops, and pendant lighting - to give you that "real" bar feel! It opens up to the rest of the Rec Room, making entertaining a breeze!
What is your favorite part of this Lower Level Rec/Family Room?
Refresh Your Style
/If you are looking for ways to refresh your style, there are a lot of fun ways to liven up a room . Adding accent colors and patterns can really make a room stand out.
A few ways to add color and patterns to a room are by adding bright colored accent pieces.
A few bright accent pieces can add a lot of color to a room.
Throw pillows are a fun way to brighten up a room, for any season!
You don't always have to paint the walls to add color to a room...Instead paint the cabinets!
Colored furniture can make a bold statement.
Wallpaper in a small space is really eye catching.
Area rugs & accessories are a fan favorite to add color to a space.
Furniture with patterns are a great way to liven up a room.
Where is your favorite place to add a pop of color in your home?