Ridgewood Ponds in Minnetonka is designed with downsizers in mind. “They want less square footage but still want all the high-end finishes and the ability to host everything from dinner parties to sleepovers with grandkids,” says Barb Cross, interior design manager at Ron Clark Construction and Design. This walk-out rambler boasts big windows and a cathedral vault through the main level, highlighted with arched trusses. “The lower level is party central with a stone fireplace, large wet bar, and step-down billiards room,” Cross says.
Following the flow of design trends toward more color and a layered, eclectic look, this model home flaunts millwork and ceiling details alongside stained cabinetry. “The apothecary-style built-in at the stairs looks like a bunch of little drawers but actually has super functional doors with drawer-looking fronts,” Cross says.