Minneapolis Tudor Reimagined in Rich Shades of Blue

U-Shaped Gray Transitional Kitchen With Lots of Storage

Photo: Scott Amundson, Tea2 Architects, Uber Build. From: Heather Peterson Design

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Gray Transitional Kitchen With Dark Wood Trim

Dark wood-framed windows are focal points in this transitional kitchen. The cabinets are painted a pale gray and an area rug adds another subtle splash of color to the room. The kitchen has high-end appliances, lots of storage and plenty of counter space for meal prep.

Before: Empty Living Room Without Furniture or Style

Photo: Scott Amundson, Tea2 Architects, Uber Build. From: Heather Peterson Design

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Before: Empty Living Room Without Furniture or Style

Before being renovated, this living room didn’t even have furniture, much less style.

Bookshelves With Arched Tops in Neutral Transitional Living Room

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Architectural Details Add Interest to Neutral Transitional Living Room

Heather Peterson Designs stayed true to the bones of this 1930's Tudor in Minneapolis, centering the home around the client's collection of Royal Copenhagen china and love of tonal spaces. Shades of blue-green run throughout the space, shifting into deep tones of plum and walnut in the back hall and powder room. They play into the arches with curvy furniture and bubbly light fixtures. The stained glass windows were custom-designed with architects Tea2 (who masterfully redesigned the layout), selecting each element down to the specific panes of glass. Heather loves working with family pieces, like the desk and chair in the front window. She repaired and reupholstered the chair and gave the lamp a new life with a shirred shade–and the dining room.

Photo: Scott Amundson, Tea2 Architects, Uber Build. From: Heather Peterson Design

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Before: Entryway Was a Clutter Magnet

Before a renovation, this entryway welcomed visitors to a bunch of clutter.

Small Bench With Pillow in Foyer With Open Front Door

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Neutral Transitional Foyer With Stylish Bench

A small bench topped with a roll pillow welcomes visitors in this neutral transitional foyer. The front door’s curved top is reflected in the arch of the gold-framed mirror. An area rug pulls out the colors in the bench’s cushion and pillow.

Before: Kitchen Cabinets Had Seen Better Days

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Before: Kitchen Cabinets Had Seen Better Days

Before being renovated, the cabinets in this kitchen were missing hardware and looked like the doors were going to fall off the hinges.

Photo: Scott Amundson, Tea2 Architects, Uber Build. From: Heather Peterson Design

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Gray Transitional Kitchen With Dark Wood Trim

Dark wood-framed windows are focal points in this transitional kitchen. The cabinets are painted a pale gray and an area rug adds another subtle splash of color to the room. The kitchen has high-end appliances, lots of storage and plenty of counter space for meal prep.

Photo: Scott Amundson, Tea2 Architects, Uber Build. From: Heather Peterson Design

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Before: Dark, Cluttered Kitchen

Before being renovated, this kitchen didn’t have enough space to contain necessities and was in need of better lighting.

Marble Kitchen Countertop and Sink in Front of Window

Photo: Scott Amundson, Tea2 Architects, Uber Build. From: Heather Peterson Design

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Kitchen Sink in Front of Window With Plant Ledge

A small ledge houses a pair of plants along a window in this kitchen. The windows’ dark wood frames contrast beautifully with the soft green wall color. A marble countertop keeps the room’s palette soothingly neutral.

Photo: Scott Amundson, Tea2 Architects, Uber Build. From: Heather Peterson Design

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Before: Hallway Needed to See the Light

Before a renovation, this hallway had outdated lighting and wood that was too dark for the space.

Swan-Themed Painting on Wall and Cabinet in Hall Alcove

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Hallway Alcove With Artwork Above Built-In Cabinet

Swan-themed artwork graces the wall above the built-in cabinet in this neutral hallway alcove. A gallery light illuminates the art and the dark paneling surrounding it matches the dark, marble-topped cabinet below.

Mural Painted Across Four Hall Closet Door Panels

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Neutral Transitional Hallway With Painted Closet Doors

A simple landscape motif is painted on the panels of this hall closet’s doors. The paintings add color to the otherwise neutral transitional space.

Before: Home Office in Need of Storage and Organization

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Before: Home Office in Need of Storage and Organization

Prior to a renovation, this home office was too cluttered and disorganized to be conducive to productivity.

Desk and Chair in Front of Window in Neutral Transitional Home Office

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Neutral Transitional Home Office With Wall Cutout

An arched wall cutout opens up this neutral transitional home office to the room next door. The wood desk is in front of a window, which fills the room with light and warmth. A wood chair with a rattan back and an ornate table lamp round out the space.

Before: Living Space With Room But No Furniture

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Before: Living Space With Room But No Furniture

Prior to a renovation, this living space had plenty of room to spread out, but no furniture or style, just clutter.

View Through Arched Doorway of Banquette

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Neutral Traditional Breakfast Nook With Built-In Banquette

The architectural bones of this 1930s Tudor house are on proud display in this neutral traditional breakfast nook, from the arched doorway to the dark-framed window. The nook has a built-in banquette paired with a couple of wood chairs, allowing for plenty of room for casual dining.

Before: Dining Room Doubled As Home Office

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Before: Dining Room Doubled As Home Office

Before a renovation, this dining room served double duty as a home office.

Wood Chairs With Tasseled Cushions in Neutral Country Dining Room

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Neutral Country Dining Room With Classic Chandelier

A wood table is paired with wood chairs topped with tasseled seat cushions in this neutral country dining room. The room’s classic style is carried through in the chandelier with six candle-style lights. Patterned curtains add texture and privacy to the space while complementing the chair cushions’ pattern.

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Before: Bathroom With Ugly Tile Floor

Prior to a renovation, this bathroom was in need of new flooring and fixtures.

View Looking Into Gray Transitional Powder Room

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Gray Transitional Powder Room With Curved Vanity Sink

A simple vanity with a curved-front sink offers a spot to freshen up in this transitional powder room. The space features a subtly patterned gray wallpaper throughout and dark flooring for a dramatic overall look.

Before: Staircase Landing With Off-Putting Carpet

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Before: Staircase Landing With Off-Putting Carpet

Before a renovation, this staircase landing had blood-red carpet and outdated lighting.

Stair Landing With Metal Railing and Stained-Glass Window

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Stained-Glass Window Adds Architectural Interest to Stair Landing

A stained-glass window with a simple motif adds visual interest and color to this stair landing. A metal railing is echoed in the metal pendant light above.

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Century-Old Minneapolis Tudor Gets a Chic, Tonal Glow-Up

Gray Transitional Kitchen With Dark Wood Trim

Before: Empty Living Room Without Furniture or Style

Architectural Details Add Interest to Neutral Transitional Living Room

Before: Entryway Was a Clutter Magnet

Neutral Transitional Foyer With Stylish Bench

Before: Kitchen Cabinets Had Seen Better Days

Gray Transitional Kitchen With Dark Wood Trim

Before: Dark, Cluttered Kitchen

Kitchen Sink in Front of Window With Plant Ledge

Before: Hallway Needed to See the Light

Hallway Alcove With Artwork Above Built-In Cabinet

Neutral Transitional Hallway With Painted Closet Doors

Before: Home Office in Need of Storage and Organization

Neutral Transitional Home Office With Wall Cutout

Before: Living Space With Room But No Furniture

Neutral Traditional Breakfast Nook With Built-In Banquette

Before: Dining Room Doubled As Home Office

Neutral Country Dining Room With Classic Chandelier

Before: Bathroom With Ugly Tile Floor

Gray Transitional Powder Room With Curved Vanity Sink

Before: Staircase Landing With Off-Putting Carpet

Stained-Glass Window Adds Architectural Interest to Stair Landing

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