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Odds are you're here because two things are true.
You love your neighborhood. You don't love your house.
Let's fix that last part.
You love your neighborhood. You don't love your house.
Let's fix that last part.
W E L C O M E H O M E
Partner With a Residential Design Expert
If you needed heart surgery, would you feel comfortable seeing a general practitioner, or would you seek out a top cardiac specialist?
We know which choice we’d make.
Designing a home may not be a life-or-death matter, but the stakes can still feel high. Poor planning or missteps in design can lead to costly mistakes, daily frustrations, and a home that doesn’t truly serve your family’s needs.
At DLD, we’ve spent over 16 years honing our craft, specializing exclusively in transforming and improving existing homes — often charming but challenging older properties on tight urban lots — and creating stunning new construction projects across the state.
We know which choice we’d make.
Designing a home may not be a life-or-death matter, but the stakes can still feel high. Poor planning or missteps in design can lead to costly mistakes, daily frustrations, and a home that doesn’t truly serve your family’s needs.
At DLD, we’ve spent over 16 years honing our craft, specializing exclusively in transforming and improving existing homes — often charming but challenging older properties on tight urban lots — and creating stunning new construction projects across the state.
Our experience spans a wide range of projects, from breathing new life into historic homes to crafting innovative new builds that set the standard for beauty, efficiency, and livability.
At DLD, we believe a well-designed home should not only solve problems but also bring joy and ease to the families who live there.
At DLD, we believe a well-designed home should not only solve problems but also bring joy and ease to the families who live there.
T I M E - H O N O R E D
Hard-Earned Expertise
We’re residential design specialists through and through, with one goal: to design spaces that not only look beautiful but also work hard to support and uplift your family’s life.
Our expertise is hard-earned, built through hundreds of successful residential projects. Over the years, we’ve mastered the art of addressing those pesky pinch points and design flaws that drive homeowners crazy. We take the time to understand your unique needs, crafting thoughtful, customized solutions that seamlessly reflect your lifestyle, aspirations, and the character of your neighborhood.
Our expertise is hard-earned, built through hundreds of successful residential projects. Over the years, we’ve mastered the art of addressing those pesky pinch points and design flaws that drive homeowners crazy. We take the time to understand your unique needs, crafting thoughtful, customized solutions that seamlessly reflect your lifestyle, aspirations, and the character of your neighborhood.
We love designing homes that feel like they were made just for you because they are. We bring a deep well of expertise to every project, from reimagining the flow and functionality of older homes to crafting innovative layouts for brand-new builds.
Our knowledge spans everything from navigating zoning and permitting challenges on constrained urban lots to integrating modern energy-efficient technologies, building science, and sustainable materials. We excel at blending timeless design principles with contemporary trends to create spaces that are not only visually stunning but also practical and enduring.
Our knowledge spans everything from navigating zoning and permitting challenges on constrained urban lots to integrating modern energy-efficient technologies, building science, and sustainable materials. We excel at blending timeless design principles with contemporary trends to create spaces that are not only visually stunning but also practical and enduring.
Whether your project requires solving tricky design challenges, maximizing small spaces, or creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living, we approach it with creativity, precision, and care.
Helping families live better in homes that reflect their personalities, aspirations, and needs is what drives us. It’s not just about designing a house — it’s about creating a home that feels like the perfect fit for your life.
To us, this is more than just a job — it’s our passion.
And there’s nothing else we’d rather do.
Helping families live better in homes that reflect their personalities, aspirations, and needs is what drives us. It’s not just about designing a house — it’s about creating a home that feels like the perfect fit for your life.
To us, this is more than just a job — it’s our passion.
And there’s nothing else we’d rather do.
Quick Links
ARTICLES
+ CASE STUDIES
See the impact these unique projects had on the house and the families that undertook them.
> Case Study: Raze The Roof
> Case Study: Classic On The Creek
+ DESIGN & INTERIORS
Common questions concerning the design process
> What Is The Role of PreDesign?
> How Does The Interior Design Process Work?
+ PROJECT PLANNING
What to consider during your due diligence process
> What to Consider When Selecting A Residential Designer
> How Much Are Residential Design Fees?
> How To Finance A Residential Project
> How Much Does A Residential Project Cost?
+ CONSTRUCTION
Common questions concerning the construction process
> When Is The Best Time To Select a Builder?
> How Is The Construction Process Structured?
> What is Construction Observation?
> Project Roles and Responsibilities
See the impact these unique projects had on the house and the families that undertook them.
> Case Study: Raze The Roof
> Case Study: Classic On The Creek
+ DESIGN & INTERIORS
Common questions concerning the design process
> What Is The Role of PreDesign?
> How Does The Interior Design Process Work?
+ PROJECT PLANNING
What to consider during your due diligence process
> What to Consider When Selecting A Residential Designer
> How Much Are Residential Design Fees?
> How To Finance A Residential Project
> How Much Does A Residential Project Cost?
+ CONSTRUCTION
Common questions concerning the construction process
> When Is The Best Time To Select a Builder?
> How Is The Construction Process Structured?
> What is Construction Observation?
> Project Roles and Responsibilities
sERVICES
DLD is a full-service residential design firm in Minneapolis, offering a complete suite of residential design services. Our design services are grouped into three design packages.
+ SERVICES
DLD is a full-service residential design firm, but you don't need to use all of our services. They can be tailored to align with your project and budget.
> Design & Construction
> Interior Design
> Project Planning
> Additional Services
+ DESIGN PACKAGES
We group design services into design packages - Feasibility Study, Essentials, Designer, and Premium. To learn more, check out the following resources.
> Design Packages Overview
> Design Package Selection Tool
> Design Services Overview PDF [Remodels & Additions]
> Design Services Overview PDF [New Construction]
DLD is a full-service residential design firm, but you don't need to use all of our services. They can be tailored to align with your project and budget.
> Design & Construction
> Interior Design
> Project Planning
> Additional Services
+ DESIGN PACKAGES
We group design services into design packages - Feasibility Study, Essentials, Designer, and Premium. To learn more, check out the following resources.
> Design Packages Overview
> Design Package Selection Tool
> Design Services Overview PDF [Remodels & Additions]
> Design Services Overview PDF [New Construction]
homeowner rEVIEWS
Past clients' talk about the impact their project has had on their home and what it's like working with DLD.
> Homeowner Reviews
> Homeowner Reviews
Featured Projects
+ UNDER CONSTRUCTION
COMING SOON: A past DLD project comes back to life with a transformative upper level addition now in full swing
> We're Going Up!
COMING SOON: A Linden Hills ADU takes full advantage of a new and exciting building type
> Maxing It Out
+ RECENTLY COMPLETED
An elegant southwest Minneapolis house adds a contemporary black and white kitchen and master bath
> Brookwood Beauty
COMING SOON: A Linden Hills 2-story addition overcomes poor soils and a challenging multi-level floor plan
> COMING SOON: Poor Soils, Rich Result
+ OF INTEREST
A 2-car garage with an upper level and attached storage shed completes a homeowners long-standing master plan
> We ADU, Do You?
COMING SOON: A past DLD project comes back to life with a transformative upper level addition now in full swing
> We're Going Up!
COMING SOON: A Linden Hills ADU takes full advantage of a new and exciting building type
> Maxing It Out
+ RECENTLY COMPLETED
An elegant southwest Minneapolis house adds a contemporary black and white kitchen and master bath
> Brookwood Beauty
COMING SOON: A Linden Hills 2-story addition overcomes poor soils and a challenging multi-level floor plan
> COMING SOON: Poor Soils, Rich Result
+ OF INTEREST
A 2-car garage with an upper level and attached storage shed completes a homeowners long-standing master plan
> We ADU, Do You?
Connect
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PROJECT PLANNING
If a full project is currently too big a step, take a smaller one. Choose one of project planning services, which explore a potential project's viability quickly and economically without committing to a full project.
> Low Cost Consultation
> Feasibility Study
> Site Evaluation
> Low Cost Consultation
> Feasibility Study
> Site Evaluation
about dld
Our focus is on you, but we understand people may want to know a bit about us, as well.
> Homeowner Reviews
> Our Approach
> Our Team
> Homeowner Reviews
> Our Approach
> Our Team
J O Y A N D H A P P I N E S S
Happy house, happy life
DLD is grounded in the belief that good residential design improves more than homes. It improves people's lives.
> Wondering what it's like working with DLD? Check out homeowner reviews
It allows families to remain in the neighborhood they love and live in a house that works - a house that supports their daily activates and patterns, while also bringing them joy and happiness.
Our design approach recognizes the uniqueness of each site, each home, and each family.
We rigorously pursue site and building-specific solutions tailored to the needs of your family that are deeply personal and profoundly local.
Yes, we learn with every project, but we never do the same project twice,
Power of Place
A home, even a single space that you love, can create happiness, joy, and a powerful sense of place. It's what we love about residential design - its power to transform and improve.
Feeling good about where you live, deriving joy and happiness from your house, is what we deliver on all of our projects and it's what we'll deliver on yours.
How You Benefit
Choosing DLD will get you the best project for your money, as we will recommend trustworthy and experienced builders, guide your investment, protect your interests during construction, and save you time and money with detailed and complete drawings sets.
And the best part?
> Wondering what it's like working with DLD? Check out homeowner reviews
It allows families to remain in the neighborhood they love and live in a house that works - a house that supports their daily activates and patterns, while also bringing them joy and happiness.
Our design approach recognizes the uniqueness of each site, each home, and each family.
We rigorously pursue site and building-specific solutions tailored to the needs of your family that are deeply personal and profoundly local.
Yes, we learn with every project, but we never do the same project twice,
Power of Place
A home, even a single space that you love, can create happiness, joy, and a powerful sense of place. It's what we love about residential design - its power to transform and improve.
Feeling good about where you live, deriving joy and happiness from your house, is what we deliver on all of our projects and it's what we'll deliver on yours.
How You Benefit
Choosing DLD will get you the best project for your money, as we will recommend trustworthy and experienced builders, guide your investment, protect your interests during construction, and save you time and money with detailed and complete drawings sets.
And the best part?
The money you spend on your project, both for design fee and construction is still yours,
It's simply transferred from your bank account to your home's equity and improved lifestyle.
> What to Consider When Selecting a Designer
You get it all back and more when you sell, and, in the meantime, you get to enjoy (and live in) your increasing wealth as it grows in value.
It's simply transferred from your bank account to your home's equity and improved lifestyle.
> What to Consider When Selecting a Designer
You get it all back and more when you sell, and, in the meantime, you get to enjoy (and live in) your increasing wealth as it grows in value.
Our Commitment
We will work with you to design beautiful spaces that uplift you and shift your daily patterns. We seek to activate rooms that have been rarely, if ever, used. We design projects that dramatically improve your home and allow you to stay in the neighborhood you love.
It’s what we love about residential design, and it’s what we love about what we do.
We are residential design experts. Making homes work is what we do every day, on every project. We bring an unwavering passion and focus to each project.
Why?
Because the results matter - to you, and to us.
We will work with you to design beautiful spaces that uplift you and shift your daily patterns. We seek to activate rooms that have been rarely, if ever, used. We design projects that dramatically improve your home and allow you to stay in the neighborhood you love.
It’s what we love about residential design, and it’s what we love about what we do.
We are residential design experts. Making homes work is what we do every day, on every project. We bring an unwavering passion and focus to each project.
Why?
Because the results matter - to you, and to us.
