Cozy Airbnb in the Minneapolis Arts District

From Closed Off to Wide Open

This project was a full gut renovation of a unit that had good bones but was working against itself — chopped up, dark, and disconnected from its own potential.

We removed five walls and introduced three structural beams to open the floor plan completely, letting light and air move through the space the way they should. A new twelve-foot kitchen island became the anchor of the main living area, surrounded by new cabinetry, granite countertops, and a fully updated appliance suite. The layout wasn't just reconfigured, it was rethought from the ground up.

Natural materials were a priority throughout. Hardwood floors run the length of the space. Cedar decking with a natural stain extends the living area outside through new French doors. A custom wrought iron railing replaced a wall at the front entry, doing double duty — opening the sightline and pulling another window's worth of natural light deep into the home.

After construction wrapped, we furnished the space with the same intention we brought to the build: real plants, warm textures, and a calm, grounded palette. The result is an Airbnb that feels like somewhere you actually want to stay — and the booking numbers reflect it.