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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Emma J Page

‘It’s much harder than it looks' – explore a Minneapolis new build home that feels like it's stood in place for centuries

Modern living room with statement artwork curved wooden coffee table and brown sofas.

How do you make a new house feel old? That’s a question interior designer Victoria Sass debated many times over when creating this classic American white brick house for a family of five in a leafy neighborhood close to Minneapolis in Minnesota. The family had spotted the plot’s potential in 2019, drawn to its tranquil waterside setting, and gained permission to demolish the existing neglected home, replacing it with a sympathetic build.

(Image credit: Chris Mottalini)
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