PARTNERS IN DESIGN

Creating a home can seem like a daunting task with all the choices an individual or family needs to make to suit their lifestyle. Sometimes, prospective homeowners give up in despair, overwhelmed by the undertaking. That’s where the team at Thomsen Homes can relieve the stress and bring sanity back to the process.

“We try to keep the process simple,” said Jessica Metcalf, director of Sales and Marketing for Thomsen Homes. “If the homeowner likes to design and has ideas, we work with them to create their dream. If someone has a piece of art that they love, we can design a home around that art. Our goal is to hold your hand and help you as much as you want.”

With Thomsen Homes’ lovely new showroom in south Fargo, all the choices for design are easily accessible under one roof. “If we don’t have something you want,” Metcalf noted, “we’ll source it for you, get the best price and bring it in to the design appointment. Our goal is to save you the work, while giving you the options you want.”

In addition to having a stunning array of options from which to choose in their design showroom, homeowners can also take a look at how a color or style works in real life as Thomsen Homes always has staged models available to view all year round. Thomsen Homes has several model homes, giving homeowners an opportunity to see the colors, styles and textures used in a collection of home designs. Best of all, the price point for these lovely homes is in the $200,000 to $250,000 range.

“We try to include many of the preferred features as standard items in our Classic homes,” explained Metcalf. Granite countertops, high-quality laminate flooring, toe-kicks on all cabinets, recessed lighting in the kitchen, staggered-top cabinets in the kitchen, brick facing on the exteriors, and two finished levels are some of the primary features that are considered “standard” to all Thomsen Homes Classic Series designs. With multiple designs from which to choose and a host of creative options in the color and patterns, the homes can reflect the preferences suited for their lifestyle. For owners that want additional features, Thomsen also offers a Luxury series, built to the same quality standards, but with additional upgrades such as a third stall and floor drains in the garage and bathrooms with tile floors and tub surrounds as well as granite countertops.

To better understand some of the options, Metcalf provided a tour of three of their Classic homes in a south Fargo development, each offering a different style. Fortunately for homeowners, Thomsen Homes has numerous developments in which these homes can be built.

Bi-Level Beauty

The foyer in this Classic bi-level is a slim column with a 13-foot-high ceiling. Light gray walls are trimmed in white, with three-panel doors in white. Rustic wood-look laminate flooring is smooth to the touch and easy to clean. Stairs to the upstairs and lower level are topped with white banisters.

The lower level is a garden height, so there is natural light in each room. A large family room has warm tan carpet, which extends throughout the lower level. On the side, the bath is finished with a linen-look tile, and rustic brown cabinetry. Two bedrooms are finished, offering views of the back and side yard.

Upstairs on the left is the master bedroom, carpeted in warm tan, with adjoining bath and walkin closet. The bath has the linen-look flooring tiles, matching his and hers sinks in rustic wood cabinets.

Down the hall is the kitchen, which features a peaked ceiling and gray painted cabinets with bronze hardware. The island and other countertops are finished in gray, taupe and black granite, complementing the stainless appliances. Pendant lights above the island match the beaded glass globes in the dining room chandelier. Patio doors open to the back yard. The living room also has a peaked roof for a spacious feel, with natural light from the windows.

Three Level Split

Homeowners wanting a different approach will appreciate Thomsen’s split level design. A slim foyer provides access to the two-stall garage, lower and main levels. Here the design features white walls and three-panel doors with darkstained wood casements.

The lower level offers a family room with light gray carpet, one bedroom and bath. The bath has gray laminate countertops with gray and tan rock-look laminate flooring.

The main level welcomes you with tall 13-foot-high ceilings. Light gray laminate flooring keeps maintenance to a minimum, while giving a cool and airy feel to the space. The kitchen has staggered-top cabinets in a dark espresso finish, with polished nickel hardware. The granite countertops have shades of gray, black and hints of rose. The island has cabinet space on the inside, with seating for three. Pendant lights above are a modern lantern look in clear glass and chrome.

The adjoining dining room has patio doors to the back yard, while the living room offers a tall rectangular privacy window to the side yard, and large windows to the back yard. Rustic wood detailing creates a “chimney” look for the fireplace, which has a gray tile accent surround inset on the white mantle.

An open staircase leads to the third level, overlooking the main floor. Light gray carpet is used throughout the upper level. In a large closet on the left is the handy washer and dryer space, a great convenience for tucking in a quick load. On the right, is a bath with gray countertops and white cabinets, and gray tile flooring.

Down the hall are two bedrooms, with the right bedroom utilizing the space over the garage, overlooking the front yard. The master bedroom on the left has an adjoining bath with matching gray countertops and white cabinets, plus walk-in closet.

Relaxed Rambler

The third option is a charming rambler, offering a large foyer, with access to the garage and a handy coat closet, which then opens to the living room, dining and kitchen areas. The flooring is a warm quarter-sawn oak-look laminate. Walls are finished in light gray with white casements, and Thomsen has used a deep gray as an accent on the four-panel doors.

Windows in the living room overlook the front yard, while the dining area has a rectangular privacy window on the side, with patio doors to the back yard. A peaked ceiling adds to the spacious feel.

The kitchen island and countertops are finished in white quartz, with flecks of gray. The center island is painted in the accent dark gray, while the rest of the alder cabinets are done in white with black hardware. Stainless appli- ances add to the clean, contemporary style.

Just down the hall are two bedrooms and bath. On the way is an oversize closet that holds the laundry area. The bath features a dark gray cabinet with a light gray and white countertop, accented by gray and taupe slate-look flooring.

Both bedrooms are finished with taupe carpet and the dark gray accent color on the closet doors. The master bedroom also has pocket doors to the walk-in closet and to the bath. Slate-look flooring and a light gray countertop match the other bath accessories.

An open banister railing on the side of the living area leads to the taupe-carpeted lower level. Homeowners will appreciate the large family room, which features an inset gas fireplace and a large escape window on the side, for natural light. Two bedrooms and extra bath create a great getaway space for guests or family.

Affordable Luxury

From floor plans to exterior sidings, colors to textures and patterns, creating a home can be bewildering at times. For homeowners who choose to work with Thomsen Homes, they can not only see the designs they have selected, but get to look at color and texture choices in real homes.

“We want to help the homeowner in any way we can,” said Metcalf. “We have all the design options under one roof, we’re very upfront about any pricing questions, we’ll help them from start to finish, and we back it up with a great homeowner warranty.”

The experts at Thomsen Homes make the homebuilding process exciting and fun with a delightful end result: a home that matches your dreams and your budget.