How to Create Hygge Happiness at Home

When the temperatures drop and the days shorten in Minnesota, you may feel like diving under a blanket and staying there until spring! That feeling of warmth and contentment is what the Danish describe as “hygge”. What is hygge and how do you pronounce it? BBC.com says hygge is pronounced “hoo-ga” and roughly means […]
When Opportunity Knocks, Make a Grand Entrance

Nothing says welcome like a beautiful and inviting front door. It sets the design tone for your entire home and says a lot about your own personality. Since your front door is the first and last thing a guest may notice, you want your first impression to be a lasting one. According to a recent […]
Healthy “Pandemic-Inspired” Design Ideas

Did the pandemic blow up your life and leave a pile of rubble that surprisingly inspired you to rebuild, rethink and reshuffle the way you do life? If so, you’re not alone. From work, to family, to the design of your home, the pandemic is making people reexamine what’s important and how they want to […]
Ceiling Ideas are Lookin’ Up

Ceiling Ideas Are Lookin’ Up Building? Remodeling? If you’re seeking a way to add drama and reveal architecture that’s sometimes overlooked, look up! More than just a structural component, your ceiling can make a striking statement. Research from Cornell University says that adding design elements to your ceiling can make a significant impact on the […]
Build Your Bathroom with Luxury

For those of you who spent your Covid lockdown entirely at home with your families, perhaps your only place of refuge was the closet, patio or garage. In our new world of health and well-being, wouldn’t it be nice to escape to a luxury bathroom that makes you feel ahhhhhhh-some anytime? Here are six ideas […]
Home Maintenance Tips for your Fall Honey-Do List

If the arrival of pumpkin spice lattes gives you a feeling of nostalgia and coziness, it could also trigger the need to properly prepare your home for the coming months. Follow these tips to ensure your home is ready for winter’s wonderland so you can sit back and relax—and maybe sip a pumpkin latte for […]
Custom Features to Help Entertain with Ease

If you love to entertain but break out in hives planning the perfect party flow, consider designing your custom home to delight guests without the worry. According to a recent nypost.com survey, Americans host on average 7 parties a year and the majority of those surveyed experience major stress. Is it the menu, time spent, […]
Spotlight | Modern Hilltop Retreat

Showcasing 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and 5,155 square feet, this modern hilltop retreat is located on 4-acres at the highest elevation in the prestigious Reverence neighborhood. The contemporary farmhouse design is simple and refined, drawing you in with its neutral hues and wood accents. The architecturally rich exterior sets the tone with a […]
Minnesota’s Best Luxury Home Builder | 2021

The votes are in! Homes by Tradition is thrilled to be named MINNESOTA’S BEST – LUXURY HOME BUILDER 2021 This Star Tribune Readers’ Choice award is voted by YOU – our customers, fans, and friends. THANK YOU for believing in what we do at HBT #MNBEST The Star Tribune Readers’ Choice Minnesota’s Best campaign […]
Groundbreaking | ETS Veterans Community Center

Homes by Tradition is the official build partner for Every Third Saturday’s new Veterans Community Center in Minneapolis, MN. Community members gathered on the site, Thursday, July 22, 2021, for the Groundbreaking Ceremony to celebrate and honor the great work ETS is doing for veterans in our community. The new facility will serve as a […]