Projects

Proof beats promises.

Ten case studies covering custom homes, whole-home renovations, kitchens, baths, additions, and finished basements across Minneapolis and the west metro. Use them to get a feel for the kind of work we do and the kind of decisions it takes to get there.

Craftsman lake home exterior by Kuechle Construction Co.
Custom homes and major remodels should feel tailored, not theatrical.
How to use the portfolio

Look for projects that match the scope of yours.

Project pages should help you judge whether we handle the kind of scope, decision-making, and finish level your own project will need. They're proof of thinking, not just proof of taste.

What to look for

Pay attention to fit, not just style.

Watch how the projects handle layout, material choices, integration, and livability. Those are usually what tells you whether we're a good match for your house.

Find the closest proof

Filter by scope and area.

A portfolio is most useful when it helps you find the project that feels closest to yours, then move into the matching service, service-area page, or case study.

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West Metro craftsman lake home exterior
Custom home · Typical range: $1M – $2M+

West Metro Lake Home

A house that reads differently from the road than it does from the water. The plan had to respect both.

A craftsman custom home on a West Metro lake property. Strong front elevation, and a lake side that opens up to the view.

  • Ground-up custom home with full architectural coordination
  • Stone, shake, and proportions built to age well
  • Front-to-back geometry that meets the site on both sides
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East Metro prairie custom home exterior in winter
Custom home · Typical range: $1M – $2M+

East Metro Prairie Custom Home

No trees, no neighbors, no hiding place. The house had to hold its own from every angle.

A new-construction home on open East Metro land. Strong from the road, warm inside, and scaled to the site.

  • Custom home on an open prairie lot with no natural screening
  • Marble-island kitchen and a full spa and wellness floor
  • Material palette tuned to hold up through Minnesota seasons
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Stone-and-stucco Twin Cities custom home
Custom home · Typical range: $800k – $1.5M

Twin Cities Custom Home

Not a statement house. A forever-ish house for a family that wasn't planning to move.

A custom home built on the unglamorous fundamentals: good proportion, warm materials, and a plan meant to serve a family for a long time.

  • Stone, stucco, and a roofline that holds together
  • Cherry kitchen and a walkout lower level with a stone fireplace
  • Restraint carried from the footings through the trim
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Modern kitchen with marble island and walnut cabinetry
Whole-home remodel · Typical range: $500k – $1.2M

Twin Cities Whole-Home Remodel

The envelope was good. The interior was ten years past the point of living with.

A classic home pulled into a cleaner, modern version of itself. Walnut, marble, and the warmth kept intact.

  • Full main-floor reorganization with a new cable-rail stair
  • Primary bath with a floating walnut vanity and black hex tile
  • Modern design that still reads warm, not cold
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