When you walk through a home that seamlessly blends contemporary sophistication with timeless lakeside living, you know you’re experiencing something special. That’s exactly what awaits visitors at Home R19 on this year’s Artisan Home Tour—a stunning renovation by Stonewood’s specialized division, Revision.

The Art of Reimagining: A Transformation Story

Not every luxury home starts with a blank canvas. Sometimes, the most remarkable projects begin with vision—the ability to see beyond what is and imagine what could be. Our R19 project exemplifies this philosophy.

What started as a 1980s French country estate has been completely reimagined as a sophisticated modern lake home. This wasn’t simply a renovation; it was a thoughtful transformation that honored the home’s substantial character while bringing it boldly into the present.

The Exterior Evolution: From Dated to Dynamic

The transformation begins the moment you approach the property. The dated pink brick façade has been replaced with crisp white stained brick, instantly modernizing the home’s presence while maintaining its architectural integrity. But the real showstopper? The addition of sleek black steel windows that replaced traditional mullioned panes.

These aren’t just windows—they’re architectural statements. The bold black frames create striking visual lines while flooding the interior with natural light, establishing an immediate connection between the indoor spaces and the beautiful lakeside setting.

Interior Innovation: Solving the Invisible Problems

While exterior transformations catch the eye, it’s often the interior details that define exceptional renovation work. At Revision, we understand that great design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about solving problems that homeowners live with every day.

In the R19 project, we tackled awkward ceiling transitions that disrupted the visual flow throughout the home. These weren’t obvious flaws to the untrained eye, but they created a subtle sense of disconnection between spaces. Our solution? Smooth, intentional ceiling planes that enhance spatial continuity and create a cohesive, modern appeal throughout the entire home.

This is the kind of detail work that separates a good renovation from an exceptional one—and it’s what you’ll discover when you tour R19.

Why Renovation? The Stonewood/Revision Philosophy

In a tour featuring spectacular new construction from Minnesota’s finest builders, you might wonder: why showcase a renovation?

The answer is simple: renovation represents the pinnacle of building expertise.

Anyone can start fresh. But transforming an existing structure—maintaining what works, improving what doesn’t, and creating something entirely new from what already exists—requires a depth of knowledge, adaptability, and problem-solving that goes beyond traditional custom building.

At Stonewood, we’ve spent years perfecting the art of custom home construction in Wayzata and throughout the Twin Cities. Our sister division, Revision (revisionmn.com), was created specifically to bring that same level of expertise to homeowners who love their location but need their space to evolve with their lifestyle.

What Makes R19 Special Among 21 Exceptional Homes

As you explore the 2025 Fall Artisan Home Tour, you’ll see incredible craftsmanship across all 21 homes. From Tudor-style new construction to sprawling estates, each builder brings their unique strengths to the tour.

What sets R19 apart is the sophistication of adaptive design—the ability to:

This isn’t about tearing down and starting over. It’s about intelligent transformation—and that requires a level of design thinking and construction expertise that only comes from decades of experience in both new construction and renovation.

Experience Both Sides of Our Expertise

Stonewood (stonewood.com) has built a reputation for creating exceptional custom homes throughout Minnesota. When you visit R19, you’re seeing the specialized renovation expertise of our Revision division—but you’re also seeing the same commitment to quality, attention to detail, and design excellence that defines every Stonewood project.

Whether you’re considering:

We bring the same philosophy: Your home should be a reflection of how you live, where quality is never compromised, and every detail matters.