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​​The prospect of starting a new project is exciting and anxiety-inducing, especially if you are unsure how to best proceed.

Our project planning services will create a design "chalk line" that will smartly guide you to the critical factors impacting your project's scope and viability.

Remodeling is a big step. Take a smaller one.
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Plan your project and make it a success

Site Evaluation

We'll meet you on-site to discuss your project's limits and opportunities to quickly establish and identify options, cost, and project viability.

Low Cost Consultation

Identify the key items impacting your project - zoning, project scope, and construction cost estimate - all summarized in a detailed LCC Report.

Feasibility Study

We'll develop a design direction and secure preliminary pricing so you can quickly see what you get and for how much.

Quick Links

You may have other questions beyond planning your project. To assist with your due diligence, we've collected a range of design resources focusing on  residential and interior design, construction, and project planning topics.
ARTICLES
+ CASE STUDIES
See the impact these unique projects had on the house and the families that undertook them.
​> Case Study: Raze The Roof
> COMING: Case Study: Classic On The Creek

+ DESIGN
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?
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 three design packages - Essentials, Designer, and Premium
​> Design Packages
> Design Package Selection Tool
> Design Services Overview [pdf]
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
Featured Projects
+ UNDER CONSTRUCTION
COMING SOON: A past DLD project comes back to life with an upper level addition now in full swing
> We're Going Up!

COMING SOON: A Linden Hills ADU takes full advantage of this 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
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
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