CONTEMPORARY CHIC

Jordahl Custom Homes

By Joyce Eisenbraun

“Contemporary yet cozy” is the description used by Justin and Jenna Linder to describe their new home build by Jordahl Custom Homes. Located in the new Deer Creek development in south Fargo, the contemporary two-story home reflects both the thoughtful, practical elements that Justin, a mechanical engineer, selected as well as the creative influences that Jenna wanted.

From Dream To Reality

Justin and Jenna said they had perused many, many websites and spent hours upon hours looking for ideas at the Parade of Homes, but noted that, “Jordahl Custom Homes best fit our needs, budget and most of all, our personalities.”

Working with Jordahl Custom Homes, the Linders first selected an initial layout and style, then began working with the in-house design team. From layout to wall and window placement to room flow, it was all part of Jordahl’s thorough review. “Together, we were able to design every detail of the house with brilliant, thoughtful input from our designer and the other staff at JCH. It was such a fun process and the JCH staff had so many great ideas on top of the things we already knew we wanted,” said the owners.

“Jordahl Custom Homes always focuses on complete customer satisfaction,” Jenna said, “and they give nothing less than their best efforts. From the draftsmen to the designers to the project managers—everyone was so great to work with, and we feel lucky to now call several of the staff our friends.” The owners noted that they appreciated one of the distinctive characteristics of the Jordahl team: homeowner support throughout the building process.

“We’re both very meticulous, detail-oriented people,” Jenna said. “We spent so much time with our designer, making sure that every single detail was exactly what we wanted. Being able to choose all the finishings ensures that it is the home for you, and knowing that you have a great team to help you along the way makes it a really fun process—with a lot less stress! After each design meeting, we felt so confident the end result would be perfect for us—and it really is! We feel so blessed to be in our dream home.”

A Glimpse Inside

A natural cedar front porch welcomes guests, as a lovely accent to the cream and chocolate-toned siding in contemporary vertical and horizontal planes. Inside, restoration plank flooring is used throughout the main level. Warm gray walls are complemented with soft white on all the window casements, extra-wide molding and modern three-panel doors. On the left of the foyer, a barn door encloses a small flexible room, just right for an office or TV lounge. A modern petal light fixture is an example of the many design details selected by the owners to underscore the contemporary style.

The main level has an open floor plan, allowing a view from the great room to the dining area and kitchen. In the great room, two vertical rectangle windows bring in natural light on either side of the large flat screen television and in-wall gas fireplace. An off-white leather sectional sofa and glass and chrome end tables enhance the sleek look along with a large chevron-patterned area rug in gray and offwhite. Oversize windows across the back wall create a beautiful frame for the peaceful and private view of the pond in the back. The dining area also has patio doors, leading to a back terrace, with another view of the pond. An oversize square pub table has a deep mahogany finish with cream fabric seats on the chairs. Large abstract paintings on the wall in lime, taupe and teal keep a fresh, contemporary experience.

Thick-mitered Cambria quartz in shades of taupe, cream and gray tops the kitchen island. Metallic and crystal pendants above the island and sink add a sophisticated touch to the clean lines and accent the dropped ceiling above. Nine-foot custom-built knotty alder cabinets are finished in a dark espresso with frosted glass on the top panels. Since Justin and Jenna like to entertain, the Jordahl design team added functional details including a pull-up mixer panel, large spice rack and rollout drawers throughout all the cabinets. White quartz finishes the rest of the countertops, with an inset black granite sink. Chrome hardware and stainless appliances continues the modern look. Subtle gray and white ribbon tile is used for the backsplash; unspotted by electrical outlets, which are cleverly tucked under the cabinets.

To the side of the kitchen is a convenient service area, complete with delightful powder room, access to the three-stall garage, and drop zone for coats and boots. Jenna found a contemporary waterfall faucet to accessorize the vessel sink in the powder room. In addition to a four-stall locker area with wire bin storage for hats and boots, a closet to the side holds off-season outerwear.

Entertainment Time

Entertaining is a joy to these homeowners, and the lower level provides functional and fun space. A large brown leather sectional and fluffy taupe shag rug are the focal points in the family room. Music or movies on the oversize flat screen are enhanced with the custom audio system, installed throughout the home. The bar behind features a floor to ceiling wine rack, and a one-of-a-kind wood pallet back wall, built by Justin and Jenna to add a playful rustic feel. Black on black quartz is used for the bar countertop, and there’s ample room for four black leather and chrome stools. Above, three pendant lights— clear tubes with sparkling bubbles—show Jenna’s creative attention to contemporary detail. An oversize egress window above the sink brings in natural light to this lower level.

Around the corner is a home office space, with another egress window, which can also double as additional bedroom space. Rust and burgundy tones are used in the full bath, which again features a rectangular vessel sink in white on the matching espresso cabinets.

Family Relaxation

A contemporary black iron and espresso-stained wood railing leads to the second floor of this 2200 square foot home. Another glimpse of the creative design elements that Jordahl Custom Homes offers families can be seen in the open gathering space at the top of the stairs, perfect for a quiet getaway, library or media room or even handy play space for kids. On the left is a bath with an agate-patterned tile floor, matching espresso cabinets and rectangular vessel sink.

Serene, private and romantic, the master bedroom has a lovely view of the pond and back yard through oversize windows. Custom detailing includes the angled ceiling, a glass paddle ceiling fan with chrome lights and a large rectangular privacy window on the east wall. Aqua and chocolate linens accessorize the king sleigh bed, with white flower shades topping the chrome lamps. In the adjoining bath, his and hers square vessel sinks are in white on black quartz countertops. A tall center counter cabinet adds valuable storage, while the shower offers a pebble floor with linen-look staggered tile on the walls.

On the other side of the gathering space is a short hall to two more bedrooms and the laundry. Both bedrooms have matching taupe carpet and soft gray walls with trimmed in offwhite, walk in closets and great views through the large windows. [AWM]

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