2023 Home of the Month Look Book

Farm Kid Studios
Flower Valley Homestead | New Build
Conceived as a modern country home, the house is designed to fit and
frame its stunning natural surroundings. Set on a former apple orchard
in southern Minnesota, the residence is a forever home designed with
aging in place in mind, while the walkout lower level accommodates
guests with both a fun and functional bunk room and a bedroom suite.
Shelter Architecture
The kitchen provides panoramic views of the valley landscape. Windows
above the sink and the stove and a lack of upper-level cabinets provide
unobstructed pristine views. The home’s vantage point allows the
owner to spot approaching guests. Three workstations accommodate
communal cooking sessions when the adult children come to visit.
In warm weather, dining on the main-level screen porch is a must. Open to the landscape on three sides, with easy
access from the kitchen and living room, the screen porch is the perfect calm spot for morning tea, lively lunches,
breezy afternoons, and sunset dinners. The home’s spacious garage affords ample storage for outdoor gear and
vehicles, and when the day’s activities are done, a soaring living room with a fireplace and windows overlooking the
valley create space for calm reflection.
Shelter Architecture
shelterarchitecture.com • (612) 870-4081
Design team: Beth Halstenson, AIA; Jackie Colpeart; Jennifer Wojtysiak, Assoc. AIA; Lisa
Antenucci; Greg Mackenzie; Kurt Gough, Assoc. AIA; Jackie Millea, AIA; John Barbour, FAIA
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