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Lauren Stonehouse

Depeche Mood (Boards) – Libby’s Creation

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As you might know, our Designers and Design Assistants have a lot of passion and desire for all things home design. With that said, our lovely Designer, Libby, has put together some inspirational and beautiful mood boards for you to get ideas from! This featured mood board highlights some wonderful design ideas you can find, and build, here at Thomsen Homes! Libby has included some wonderful, geometric vinyl flooring in a lovely grey and white hues. She’s contrasted that color palette with dark, slate stained cabinetry. The Carrara countertop’s marble-like pattern really pops against the cabinet color! Add some bright, metal fixtures and your home is set! Want to see more ideas? Visit our Virtual Design Studio or take a peek at our galleries! Thanks Libby!

Depeche Mood (Boards)

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It’s spring time again! And while it may not feel exactly like the joyous spring of yore, it’s still a good time to think about Spring Parade! Whilst the idea of a “normal” Spring Parade may still not be quite here, we are super excited to give you a couple sneak peeks into what Thomsen Homes has rolling out in spring! Our lovely Designers have put together several mood boards, inspired by a model home we plan to have on Parade. Today we are featuring our Modern Bi-Level. This home has many lovely touches to it that you’ll enjoy like Bourbon Street Sunflower laminate flooring, trendy and sleek Nuvo interior lighting, a custom hex backsplash and so much more! Thomsen Homes is proud to offer you all these wonderful amenities in this home and our additional model homes! We can’t wait for you to check them out, whether that be in person or virtually, in the Spring Parade! Stay tuned for more sneak peeks to come your way!

Baking & Design Hero: Cydney Knaust

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Have you ever met someone who just makes you smile? Well, Cydney is just that person! Whether she’s cheering you up with her carefree attitude or bringing in loads of monster cookies (the bin is gone by noon), Cydney is sure to bring a little sparkle to your day. Cydney built with us a few years back and fell in love, eventually landing her job here as Design Assistant! You’ll be lucky to have her on your team and maybe she’ll even bring a cookie or two for you! Get to know Cydney below!

  1. What’s your favorite movie of all time and why? Beauty and the Beast. My mom and I would watch it together all the time and she would twirl me around in her arms while the end credits played.
  2. Speaking of movies, what is the current title for your life? Three Men and a Lady (I live with all boys ?)
  3. If you were a character on a TV show, which one would you be? Leslie Knope
  4. Look at your last played song on your phone, what is it? Truth Hurts by Kidz Bop Kids
  5. You’re up next at karaoke. What’s your go-to song and why? Shoop by Salt-N-Pepa – because it really doesn’t require singing well!
  6. Chess or checkers? Checkers
  7. Beaches or Mountains? How about a beach by the mountains? But if I have to pick I’d say mountains because I’d rather be active and go hiking.
  8. What is the craziest thing you’ve done? Those who know me well know how extremely crazy I am ? I would say the craziest thing I have done is close on a new house, get married and travel to Iceland in three consecutive days.
  9. If you could time travel, where would you go? I would go to the year 3000 to see how accurate the Jonas Brothers were when they sang about it. And then I would travel to whichever year the Vikings win the Super Bowl ?
  10. What’s your proudest achievement? Being a member of the NDSU Women’s golf team that won the conference championship for the first time in program history and advancing to the NCAA regional at Stanford.
  11. Best piece of advice you have been given? “Never get in a pissing match with a skunk.” Thanks, dad!
  12. What one topic/person do you wish you knew more about? Carol Baskins – did she kill her husband?!
  13. What are some small things that make your day better? Prayer, a green light, fresh sheets, vanilla candles, puppy kisses, Asher (my baby) giggles, my husband’s cooking
  14. What does your daily life look like at Thomsen Homes? A typical day for me consists of coordinating meetings with clients, assisting on design meetings, processing addendums/documents and some data entry in our software system.
  15. If you could try another role here at Thomsen for a week, which one would it be? Drafting, but I’ll leave that to the pros.

 

Visible Beauty: Creating a Showcase with Open Shelving

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We’ve stated many times throughout the years that your home is a reflection of you and your lifestyle. This statement cannot be more true when it comes to how you decorate and showcase prized possessions such as trophies, photographs, your favorite books, movies… etc. Open shelving gives a breath of freshness throughout the home and pulls back the curtain of who you are. It has succeeded the tradition of closed cabinets and doors. There are many different variations of open shelving too as this Inspiration booklet below will show you! Come and create your own “lifestyle gallery” with Thomsen Homes!

 

Your Relaxation Destination

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We’ve all seen the movie scenes…

Julie Roberts singing along to Prince while she’s soaking in the tub, Marilyn cooling off from the NY heat, Al Pacino relaxing and smoking a cigar… you gotta admit it, bathrooms are more than just  the room with a toilet! Bathrooms can be a place of rest and relaxation; where you go to get a little peace and quiet, a little… YOU time. Thomsen Homes wants you to be able to create a spa-like oasis that’s just footsteps away! Here are some key features to think about then designing your relaxation destination:

  1. Are you a shower or a tub kind of person? Some may forgo a grandiose shower in search of a free-standing tub with jets! Maybe you’re the former and love a luxurious shower you can sing your heart out in?!
  2. Do you need one or two sinks? Remember that while having two sinks is mostly ideal, it can also take up counter space you may need for getting ready i.e makeup, shaving…
  3. Do you need more than one outlet? A lot of times couples get ready at the same time. Having an extra outlet on both sides of the counter can eliminate the stress associated with tangling electronics cords.
  4. Consider a storage nook/closet for your toiletries.
  5. Do you have children or pets that need bathing? A shower/tub combo should be included in one of your bathrooms for an easy bath solution! Perhaps adding a detachable shower head isn’t such a bad idea either?

We have so many options for you to choose from! From vinyl to tile flooring, fiberglass to tile showers, laminate to quartz countertops and SO MUCH MORE, you’ll be able to come home and unwind the day away in your brand new oasis! See our Inspiration booklet below for some amazing ideas!

Activities at Home with the Kiddos

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While there is uncertainty in the world about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), each day brings new insights and here at Thomsen Homes we are doing our part to keep our team and the safety and security of our guests as our highest priority. Circumstances and how this is affecting each individual are different, which means that those of you who have kiddos may be trying to think of ways to keep them occupied while you balance working from home.

Here are some fun ideas on how some of our Thomsen team are keeping our little ones minds flowing and bodies going:

 

Yoga

Health, movement and exercise all good for the mind, body and soul. Try putting on a workout video or stream one on Instagram or YouTube. You not only get a quick workout in but so do your littles as they try and master the different Yoga poses and mirror what you are doing.  Or maybe they have lots of energy to burn! Just turn on some good tunes and have a dance party! We find that the best dance parties happen in the kitchen.

Art & Science Projects

Who doesn’t like a good old fashioned art project? There are so many resources and ideas out there that you can pull from to keep those little minds and hands busy. One of the Thomsen mom’s has a little guy who is really into space and planets so she decided to create some planets out of good old fashioned construction paper and paint. To get a 3-D planet she also took some bouncy balls and painted them like each of the planets.

Here are some great resources online to get some ideas on different projects like this you can do with your kids.

Snacks and Super Heroes

Food is one of those areas we can get really creative. Our little ones love to help so have them help make different recipes or bake. Pull up a chair or a stool to the counter so they can see whats going on. Or if you have older kids give them the reins and have them take over dinner (under close supervision of course 🙂 We love this idea of a variety of snacks in a muffin tin. How simple and fun! It’s like a kid version of tapas, you get to try a little of everything!

Now who doesn’t like a good super hero costume? I know I do! Use your imagination and whip out the dress up clothes or even the old Halloween costumes! Bring out that inner child and build an old fashioned fort in the living room. You remember the kind where you use all the couch cushions, dining chairs, boxes and whatever else you can find.

Hopefully, laughter, family togetherness and imagination we can all weather this though! We would love to hear and have you share your creative activity hacks to keep your little ones busy! Post them on our social media.

Flooring, It’s What’s Under Your Feet!

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Floors; You dance on them, play on them, sit on them, the list goes on and on. Floors are a staple feature of the home both in function and design. What is fun about picking out flooring for your home is that you can choose to have one style all throughout the house, or have a little fun and choose several options, depending on the room. They should accommodate your lifestyle while also showing off a little bit of your personality. Here are some things to consider when choosing your flooring:

  1. Durability – Do you have pets or kids? These guys often leave mud or bring in snow from outside. Accidents happen and things may be spilt or knocked over by small hands and wagging tails. Newborns and toddlers tend to like the softness of carpet to lay and play on. Do you entertain often? Consider how much traffic runs through your home and where people tend to gather.
  2. Budget – Thomsen Homes has a wonderful array of flooring options that come standard in our home, meaning no extra cost for you! We have plenty of beautiful wood laminate flooring that will be sure to catch the eye. Looking for something in the bathroom or laundry room? Choose from over 15 different vinyl colors and patterns! If you would like to upgrade to a more luxurious feel, we have tiled several styles of tiling and stone to choose from!
  3. Style & Design – Everyone has their own taste when it comes to how they decorate and use their home. Maybe you prefer cool tones like greys and darks, or more maybe earthy tones such as tans and cremes. The flooring you choose should also complement the furniture being placed into your home and the decor on the walls. We have flooring to fit the personality of a crafty-chic household to those who prefer a more modern and sleek look.

We hope that with these tips and the guidance of your expert Design Team, you’ll love to live on your floors!

 

Go Ahead & Judge That Cover: Home Exterior Options

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As the title alludes, we’re dropping the old saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” The way a home looks on the outside can say just as much about the people who live there as the interior does! We’ve all driven through neighborhoods and admired certain homes’ exteriors, some more than others. What has caught your eye lately?

Are you a modern type of person who enjoys sleek lines, geometric accents and bold colors? Or perhaps you are more of a craftsman or colonial style person, revealing in rich character and little details? Not sure what you like? We will help you choose which exterior will fit you and your lifestyle! From our timeless standard options to one of our upgraded options, you can be sure your home stands out in a neighborhood full of “cookie cutter” homes.

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