We've Moved

Just thought I'd let you know we have been quite busy at Simply Elegant Home Designs.  We now have a new web site and blog page.  Please look to the following link for future blog posts.

simplyeleganthomedesigns.com/news


We hope to see you over there.

New Arts and Crafts Home Design by Ron Brenner Architects

Ron Brenner Architects has been working on a new Arts and Crafts inspired Lake Home.  Here is a sneak preview.

The Main Floor features a 12 foot high Great Room, open and connected kitchen and dining spaces and Guest Suite.  The four primary bedrooms including Master Suited are housed on the Second Level.

New Lake Home by Ron Brenner Architects

Ron Brenner Architects  has been working on a new Lake Home Design for a Twin Cities area client.  Check out the video below for a sneak preview.

 The design features a main floor master suite with open / connected living spaces taking advantage of  it's lake side setting.  Twin Gables connected by an eyebrow roof and window wall create an exciting entry and lake side image.

New Modern Farmhouse by Ron Brenner Architects

Ron Brenner Architects has been working on another new custom designed home to be constructed in Willernie, Minnesota.  The 4 bedroom home seamlessly incorporates contemporary siding and window patterns within classic mid-western farmhouse forms.  Check out the images below:

Entry Image - We conceived of a bosque of trees to delineate public entry from the private garage zone.  The wrapping front porch provides space to wait for oncoming guests.

Front Elevation Image - The garage is treated like a connected barn; right down to the red siding.  The elevation demonstrates the great attention we pay to scale and proportion on all of our designs.

Come see our 2014 Fall Parade Home

Over at Ron Brenner Architects we are proud to announce that we currently have a home on tour during the fall Parade of Homes.  This is a one of a kind custom designed home exquisitely crafted by Hendel Homes and supremely decorated by Martha O'Hara Interiors.

If you are in the twin cities area during the month of September (through September 28th) you should check it out.  Parade #309 - the home is located at 2309 Willow Drive in Orono, MN and can be toured Thursdays through Sundays from noon till 6 pm.

Check out a few of our scouting photos - more to follow:

Front Entry Image

Living Room study area beyond

Kitchen

Study Area / Library

Stair Tower

Main Floor Hall

Looking down through stair tower from upper hall

Upper Hall

Looking down towards living room from stair landing

Study Area / Library

Exterior Entry Side

Garage Door Detailing

New Greek Revival Farmhouse Photos

We have just received some new exterior photos of a Greek Revival Farmhouse designed by Ron Brenner Architects.  The Lake Elmo, MN home was exquisitely constructed by Hendel Homes in 2013 - and we are very proud of how it turned out.  Check out these shots.

Architect Designs Nifty New Model Home

Ron Brenner Architects is working on design of a New Model Home for Minnesota Builder Custom One Homes.  The Model will be constructed at their Autumn Ridge Development in Woodbury, Minnesota. 

Front Elevation Image

The building exterior is a modern interpretation of an arts and crafts home utilizing a blend of cedar shingles, clapboard and vertical board siding with stone pillars and accents.  The 4 bedroom, 3500 square foot home features a Vaulted Living Room within its open floor plan.