This Scandinavian modern rambler house was designed by David Charlez Designs in the scenic neighborhood of Deer Hill Preserve, a community in Orono, Minnesota. Step inside to experience the homeowners’ unique Japandi style aesthetic, brought to life through design selections that embody Scandinavian functionality and Japanese minimalism.

Highlights of this family home include; both a presentation kitchen and a professional stainless chef’s kitchen, multigenerational main-level living, a canine suite, and an indoor breezeway doubling as the home office. The lower level is set for entertaining with a media room, game room, wet bar, and a walk-out patio to the pool.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT David Charlez Designs BUILDER Swanson Homes INTERIOR DESIGNER Carbon 6 Interiors

What We Love: This Scandinavian modern rambler house offers its inhabitants a warm and welcoming dwelling for everyday living and entertaining. Sumptuous living spaces are open and airy with large windows inviting nature and natural light inside. We are loving the thoughtful attention to detail throughout this home, from the wood slat detailing to the stone-clad fireplace in the great room and the spectacular kitchen.

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Note: Take a look at a couple of other fascinating home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in the state of Minnesota: See this stunningly beautiful lakeside summer escape on Upper Gull Lake and A remarkable stone and glass cottage in harmony with Lake Minnetonka.

Above: This modern Scandinavian vaulted great room features a touch of blue. Additional highlights include white oak slat detailing on the ceiling and floor-to-ceiling custom stonework on the fireplace.

This home encompasses 6,872 square feet of living space.  The upper level is 3,862 square feet, which includes a mother-in-law’s apartment and the lower level is 3,010 square feet.

The focus of the floor plan for this rambler house was on multigenerational living. Both the owner’s suite and guest suite —boasting their own living area—is located on the main level. There are two additional bedrooms located on the lower level, providing overnight accommodations for family and friends.

Above: The beautiful “Bau” pendants hanging in the entryway above the stairwell are from Circa Lighting. 28″ and 18″ pendants.

The interior paint color throughout the interiors is Sherwin Williams Alabaster SW 7008.

Above: To achieve the homeowners’ modern interior vision, the project team incorporated white oak cabinetry with frosted glass doors, white oak slat detailing, and clean, crisp modern light fixtures.

Above: Keep the mess of cooking for your guests behind sliding doors. The homeowners created their dream home entertaining goals with not one.. but two beautiful kitchens! The presentation kitchen features an 11-foot quartzite island, a wine fridge, and a gourmet coffee and wine bar.

Above: In the prep kitchen, you will find high-end appliances such as the 60-inch Wolf range, two dishwashers, a 36-inch Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a 36-inch freezer — all concealed behind a double pocket door.

Above: This main bedroom suite offers a feeling of tranquility thanks to its large windows with views of nature. A detail we love is the ribbed white oak on the custom built-in bed frame. 

Above: The main bathroom is a modern vision with rift-cut white oak vanities, a freestanding tub surrounded by loose polished black pebbles, and edgy pendant lights.

Above: A large window in front of the freestanding tub frames scenic views of Deer Hill Preserve.

Above: No need to worry about tracking dirt through the home. This spacious mudroom is accessed via the four-car garage. It includes a bench, cubbies with hooks, a laundry room, and a canine suite, featuring built-in dog kennels and cabinet space to store supplies.

Above: This staircase features a mix of metals and white oak for a modern look. The staircase was designed by BILT FAB®.

Above: The expansive lower level features plenty of leisure activities. This includes a media room, game room, a wet bar along with a wine display, billiards, and a walkout patio to the pool.

Above: Adding ribbing and fluted detail creates a variety of different viewing angles and rhythm to hard textured surfaces such as an accent wall, like this media lounge on the lower level.

PHOTOGRAPHER Landmark Photography