Bluestem Named NARI-MN 2019 CotY™ Winner – Wins Four Awards
Bluestem NAMED NARI-MN 2019 CotY™ WINNER The National Association of the Remodeling Industry of MN (NARI-MN) Named its CotY™ (Contractor of the Year) Winners CONTACT: Shira Levenson-Mayket shira@bluestemconstruction.com | 952-232-4186 Minneapolis, MN: November 12, 2019 —The National Association of the… Read more »
Granite vs. Quartz Countertops: Weighing the pros and cons
“What do you think, quartz or granite?” Granite vs. quartz countertops pros and cons is something homeowners often ask us about while planning their kitchen remodel. So, what’s best? When choosing between these two smart and beautiful options, naturally what’s… Read more »
See Our Stunning Edina Remodel, Featured on Local Morning News
Did you miss the Luxury Remodeling Tour on June 9-10th? No worries — watch a video clip for a tour of our exquisite, newly-remodeled home! The Bluestem team created a great room addition, kitchen and mudroom for this 1939 home…. Read more »
Our Kitchen Remodel Is Featured on Houzz!
Thank you, Houzz! Houzz has selected one of our kitchen remodels as a featured Ideabook on their website this month! Collaborating with the homeowner, the Bluestem design team integrated diverse elements in this bright and beautiful kitchen and mudroom remodel…. Read more »
The Importance of Choosing The Right Team for Your Project
Remodeling is a Relationship As Minnesotans, we would be remiss if we didn’t recognize this famous cartoon sketch from our beloved local hero, Charles M. Schulz. I’m sure it can relate to many fields, and one of them is definitely… Read more »
Contractor-grade bath becomes award-winning luxury spa
Congratulations go out to the Bluestem team for two Contractor of the Year Awards from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (Minnesota and Regional) for this beautiful bath remodel! This east suburban couple loved their home, except for the master… Read more »
Design Watch: Microwaves Don’t Need to be an Eyesore
An initial design for a kitchen remodel often focuses solely on the sink, range, and refrigerator. Microwave placement in kitchen designs can often be an afterthought. While it shouldn’t take precedence over those major components, it does need some early… Read more »
The Fear of Being Trendy
“I don’t want to be trendy.” The first time we met with Sarah to discuss her final interior selections, this is what she told us. (And we hear this sentiment quite a bit.) Most people that we work… Read more »
Tiny Kitchen Has It All … and now an award too!
Our beautiful Southwest Minneapolis kitchen project was named a 2017 Regional Contractor of the Year Award WINNER! See complete before and after pictures with floor plans here. Get design ideas and inspiration. A Southwest Journal article also featured this kitchen in… Read more »
Bluestem Ranked in Houzz’s 2016 Top 10 Rooms of the Day
Bluestem Remodeling’s “whimsical” laundry room remodel ranks in Houzz.com’s Top 10 Rooms of the Day from 2016! Last January, Houzz covered our efficient, vibrant laundry-mudroom redesign. Twelve months later, our colorful laundry room remains one of Houzz’s most popular features… Read more »