What started as a modest single-story rambler eventually became the family’s forever home.
The homeowners loved their Edina, MN neighborhood, but their single-story rambler was no longer keeping pace with the needs of a growing family. Rather than move, they chose to reimagine what was possible.
The result is a dramatic full-home transformation that expanded the original rambler into a spacious six-bedroom, four-bathroom home designed for modern family life.
Room to Grow Without Leaving the Neighborhood
This was far more than a cosmetic remodel. The project included a significant addition and full reconfiguration of the home to create better flow, more functional gathering spaces, and room for the family to grow comfortably over time.
Today, the home includes:
- Six bedrooms and four bathrooms
- Expanded family gathering spaces
- A reimagined kitchen
- Improved storage and organization
- A private primary suite
- Better flow throughout the home
While the square footage changed dramatically, the goal was never simply to make the home bigger: it was to create something functional for daily life.
The updated layout improves how the family moves through the home while creating dedicated spaces for gathering, relaxing, entertaining, and spending time together.
Designed Around Everyday Life
Some of the most impactful features of this project are the ones that make daily life easier.
Highlights include:
- Custom mudroom storage and built-in organization
- Open gathering spaces designed for family connection
- Large windows that bring natural light throughout the home
- A reimagined kitchen built for both everyday living and entertaining
- Improved flow between rooms and levels
Despite the significant increase in square footage, the home still feels warm, welcoming, and easy to live in.
A Private Retreat Upstairs
The second-story addition created space designed specifically for the homeowners.
Key features include:
- A spacious primary suite
- Vaulted ceilings
- Abundant natural light
- A spa-inspired bathroom with a freestanding tub and walk-in shower
Together, these spaces create a quiet retreat from the activity of the rest of the home.
A Transformation Inside and Out
One of the most impressive aspects of this project is how seamlessly the addition integrates with the original home.
Notable features include:
- A dramatic staircase connecting old and new spaces
- An expanded exterior with increased architectural presence
- Cohesive finishes and design details throughout
- A layout that feels intentional from room to room
The finished home feels unified and purpose-built, making it hard to imagine it began as a single-story rambler.
Built for the Next Chapter
At its core, this project was about more than adding bedrooms or increasing square footage.
It was about giving a growing family the ability to stay in the location they loved while completely transforming how their home functions.
What was once a small rambler became a forever home designed for gathering, connection, and the next chapter of family life.
Client Testimonial:
“Wow! Amazing! Wonderful! These are only a few of the many positive words that come to mind when we think back to our experience with Titus and the final product.
It all started almost two years ago when we sat down with a couple of different contracting companies to try and bring our dreams to a reality.
From our first discussion with Scott and Steph, we knew that the Titus family was the right choice. They came prepared, brought wonderful ideas to the table from the initial meeting, did not shy away when we told them we were thinking more than a year out, provided some initial renderings, and, most importantly, made us feel like an extension of their family. [...] Finally, our dream has become a reality, and it was made better because of working with the Titus team. They bring an unmatched sense of pride and genuine care for the dreams of their clients. We cannot imagine having gone with anyone else.”
- Bennett and Katie Johnson, Homeowners
