Main Level Remodeling: Create Your Dream Living Space in the Twin Cities

Revitalize the heart of your home with HBRE’s specialized main level remodeling services. As showcased by our numerous successful projects across the Twin Cities metropolitan area, we excel at transforming primary living spaces into beautifully functional environments that enhance daily life. Our award-winning team understands that your main level sets the tone for your entire home, serving as both a personal retreat and a welcoming space for entertaining.

Creating Flow and Function

The main level of your home serves as the central hub of daily activity, where family life unfolds, and memories are made. Our main level remodeling approach focuses on creating seamless transitions between spaces while maximizing functionality. We consider traffic patterns, sight lines, and lifestyle needs to design spaces that work in harmony. Whether you’re looking to create an open-concept living area or maintain distinct rooms with better flow, our design team optimizes main level layouts.

Our Main Level Remodeling Expertise

At HBRE, we understand that remodeling your main level is a significant investment in your home's future. Drawing from our extensive experience with Twin Cities homes, we've developed specialized approaches for each key area of your main level.

Kitchen Transformations

The kitchen has evolved far beyond its traditional role as a cooking space to become the true heart of the modern home. Today’s kitchens must function as cooking zones, gathering spaces, homework stations, and entertainment hubs—often simultaneously. Our design team approaches kitchen transformations with creativity and practicality, considering how your family moves through the space throughout the day.

Through years of experience with Twin Cities homes, we’ve developed expertise in maximizing space while preserving the architectural integrity that makes each home unique. We consider sight lines to adjacent rooms, natural light sources, and traffic patterns to create kitchens that feel naturally integrated with the rest of your main level. Before any demolition begins, we work with you to understand the following:

Cooking and preparation habits to design optimal workflow patterns
Storage requirements for everything from small appliances to bulk purchases
Entertainment needs for both casual gatherings and formal occasions
Seating preferences for daily meals and social interactions
Technology integration requirements for modern living

Living Space Optimization

The living spaces on your main level are where daily life unfolds—from quiet morning coffees to lively family gatherings. Modern families need versatile spaces that can adapt to daily activities while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic. Through careful space planning and thoughtful design, we create living areas that feel both open and intimate, with deliberate zones for various activities.

Our designers excel at incorporating architectural details that add character while serving practical purposes, such as built-in shelving that provides both storage and visual interest or window seats that create cozy nooks while maximizing natural light. Beyond just removing walls for open-concept living, we consider how each space transitions into the next and how light moves throughout your home. This holistic approach includes the following:

Strategic window placement and interior glazing to optimize natural light
Flexible space planning that accommodates multiple daily activities
Custom built-in features that maximize storage while maintaining style
Thoughtful indoor-outdoor connections for seasonal living
Modern updates to traditional focal points like fireplaces

Entry and Transition Areas

Incorporate practical mudroom features that complement your home's style
Design elegant foyer layouts that make a striking first impression
Integrate clever storage solutions that keep clutter at bay
Improve traffic flow patterns to and from adjacent spaces
Include updated powder rooms that blend convenience with style

The Main Level Remodeling Process

Every successful main level remodel begins with thoughtful planning and clear communication. Through hundreds of successful projects in the Twin Cities area, we’ve refined our process to ensure every renovation progresses smoothly from initial concept to completion. Our systematic approach addresses your remodel’s creative and practical aspects, ensuring no detail is overlooked.

Initial Consultation and Planning

The foundation of a successful main level transformation lies in thorough understanding and careful planning. Our initial consultation goes far beyond simply discussing your wish list. We dive deep into understanding how you live in your space, what frustrates you about your current layout, and how you envision using your renovated home. This comprehensive approach allows us to create beautiful solutions that genuinely enhance your daily life.

During these initial meetings, we’ll engage in detailed discussions about your lifestyle, examining factors like:

Current pain points and limitations in your existing layout
Daily routines and how spaces need to function
Future needs and how your family might grow or change
Aesthetic preferences and design inspiration
Budget considerations and project prioritization

Custom Design Solutions

Transforming your vision into reality requires creative insight and technical expertise. Our design team combines artistic vision with practical knowledge, ensuring every design decision serves both form and function. We consider your home’s architectural style, structural requirements, and mechanical systems while creating fresh, contemporary spaces.

Our comprehensive design process addresses every aspect of your main level remodel, including:

Detailed spatial analysis and space planning
Thorough evaluation of structural possibilities
Integration of updated mechanical systems
Strategic placement of lighting and electrical
Thoughtful material and finish selections

Coordinated Construction

Main level remodeling presents unique challenges since it affects the most frequently used areas of your home. Our construction team understands the importance of maintaining livable conditions throughout the renovation. We’ve developed sophisticated phasing strategies that help minimize disruption to your daily life while ensuring efficient project progression.

Years of experience have taught us that clear communication and careful coordination are essential for a smooth construction process. Our team provides:

Detailed project timelines with regular updates
Strategic work sequencing to maintain essential functions
Comprehensive dust control and protection systems
Daily cleanup and site organization
Regular progress meetings and communication
Easy access to your project schedule, specifications, selections, plans, payments and more in your customized online project portal

Quality Control and Project Management

Every HBRE main level remodel benefits from our rigorous quality control standards and experienced project management team. We understand that consistent oversight and attention to detail make the difference between a good renovation and an exceptional one. Our project managers are your primary contact throughout the construction phase, ensuring clear communication and coordinated execution of every detail.

Our management approach emphasizes proactive problem-solving and transparent communication. We leverage advanced project management tools, including Buildertrend, which allows you to track progress, view updates, and communicate with your project team in real time. This commitment to organization and communication helps ensure your project stays on schedule and within budget while meeting our exacting quality standards.

Investment Considerations

A main level remodel represents a significant investment in your property value and quality of life. At HBRE, we help you understand the full scope of your investment and its potential immediate and long-term returns. Our experience in the Twin Cities market provides valuable insights into which improvements offer the best value for your situation.

Maximizing Value

Every design decision in your main level remodel should contribute to both immediate enjoyment and long-term value. We help you navigate these choices by considering the following:

Current market trends and buyer preferences
Neighborhood standards and property values
Energy efficiency improvements
Material durability and maintenance requirements
Future adaptability and universal design principles

Ready to Transform Your Main Level?

Take the first step toward reimagining your home’s main living spaces. Our experienced team will guide you through every phase of the remodeling process, ensuring your vision becomes a reality. From the initial concept to the final details, we’re committed to creating a main level that enhances your daily life and adds lasting value to your home. Contact us today to learn more.