Home Design Trends on the Rise in 2023

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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

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Bathing Experiences

Dual Shower Heads

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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!

Fall 2021 - Parade of Homes Model

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Home Design Trends of 2021

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A look into this years trending Home Designs!

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Light Wood Kitchen Cabinets

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Herringbone or Chevron Pattern Tiles

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Shades of Gray & Charcoal

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Sconce Lighting

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Large Showers

& oversize rectangular tiles.

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Stacked Tile Patterns

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Relaxing F

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Work Nooks

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Zellige Tile

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We can’t wait to show you more of what this year has in progress!

Zehnder Homes 2020 Favorites

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Let's take a look at some of Zehnder Homes favorite spaces from this past year!

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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!

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How to Maintain Proper Humidity Levels in Your Home

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Living in Minnesota, we’re accustomed to changing humidity levels in our homes. In the winter, we experience dry air - which can effect how we feel (dry throats, itchy skin, etc.), but can also have effects on our homes.

It’s important to maintain the proper humidity levels in your home to keep them comfortable & to take care of products used to build them. Indoor humidity levels should be between 30-40% - keep in mind, as the temperature gets lower, the lower the humidity level should be in the home.

To measure the humidity levels in your home, you can purchase a hygrometer. This is an inexpensive gauge that looks like a thermometer. Once you have a better idea of how humid your spaces are, you can take the steps necessary to make it more ideal.

Humidity Too Low

Low humidity means your home will be dry. Without the proper moisture your home may experience drywall cracks, hardwood floor seams splitting (shrinking), wood cracking, millwork shrinking or cracking. Low humidity is common in Minnesota because of our colder temperatures. This can be solved by increasing humidity in your home by using a humidifier. These must be kept clean, changing the filters regularly according the the manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure you purchase a humidifier that will cover the necessary square feet for your area (so that you’re not constantly refilling water).

Humidity Too High

High humidity can also cause damage to your home, and it’s a breeding ground for mold, rot, and insects. A lot of homeowners may fall victim to high levels because homes are built more efficiently to prevent energy loss from heating & cooling. Which means they seal in a lot of moisture. If humidity is too high, you can purchase a dehumidifier. This pulls moisture out of the air, and you’ll need to empty the water from it regularly.

When building with Zehnder Homes we always suggest adding a humidifier to your furnace to help control the humidity levels in your home automatically. While you’ll still want to keep an eye on it, this should greatly decrease the amount of effort put in to controlling the levels in your home.



Meet the Team - Rob Zehnder

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We’re excited to introduce our Purchasing Manager, Rob Zehnder! He’s a vital part of our team, as he manages all the selection pricing for our clients and assists at the job sites.

Get to know Rob a little bit more…

Name/Nickname: Robert/Rob

Job Title: Purchasing Manager

Where I’m From: Truman MN - I graduated from Gustavus.

Favorite thing about my job: Seeing new trends and new ideas. I like being a part of building something special to our clients.

My favorite housing trend currently: Reclaimed material

Favorite Food: Steak, biscuits and gravy, milk, cheese

What are 4 things you can’t live without? My truck, dairy products, weekends, & my dog Smokey

When I’m not working, you’ll find me… Working on my house, at the lake, spending time with friends, family, and my fiance’ Sara.

 
Rob & his fiance, Sara

Rob & his fiance, Sara

 

Apple Orchard Fun

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Apple Orchards are full of fun fall activities for all ages!

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No matter where you live in the twin cities or suburbs, there is an apple orchard close to you. Not only do they have sweet, delicious, fresh treats for you to sample, pick, or buy, but most have a variety of fun activities for everyone in the family to do too!

A few of the activities we enjoy are the corn pit, petting zoo, corn mazes, kid rides, apple cannons, and of course the apples! So if your looking for a fun fall activity to do with the family you should check out some of Zehnder Home’s favorite apple orchards listed below.

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Apple Jack Orchards
4875 37th St SE, Delano, MN

LuceLine Orchard
2755 Rose Ave, Watertown, MN

Pine Tree Apple Orchard
450 Apple Orchard Rd, White Bear Lake, MN

Minnesota Harvest Orchard
8251 Old Hwy 169 Blvd, Jordan, MN

 

What is your favorite apple orchard in the Twin Cities area?