
The Valleyview project in Edina is a story about a home that needed to catch up with its neighborhood. Located in one of Edina's most desirable areas, the home had the location and the lot — but the interior finishes were a decade behind the comparable homes on the street. The new owners, who purchased the home with the intention of updating it, brought MSP Homes in to execute a comprehensive whole-home remodel that would bring the interior up to the standard the neighborhood demanded.
The Valleyview home in Edina was a well-built house that had simply never been updated. The original owners had maintained it carefully, but the finishes were original to the home's construction — dated tile, carpet throughout, popcorn ceilings, and a kitchen that hadn't changed in 30 years. The new owners purchased the home specifically for its location and lot, knowing they would need to renovate everything. With a whole-home renovation, sequencing is everything — and the challenge was to develop a phased plan that would allow the owners to move in during construction.
Project Type
Whole-Home Remodel
Location
Edina, MN
Year Completed
2022
Interior Design
Maria PalmerPhotos
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Updated kitchen — new custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, large island with seating

Main living area — new wide-plank white oak floors, updated trim and lighting
How we solved it
Scott developed a phased plan that allowed the owners to move in during construction — the main level was completed first, followed by the upper level bedrooms and bathrooms, and finally the basement. Maria's design work established a consistent palette that would work across all spaces: warm white walls, wide-plank white oak floors, and a mix of warm metals and natural stone. The goal was timelessness — choices that would look as good in 2032 as they did in 2022.
The kitchen was reconfigured to improve the workflow and create a better connection to the dining area. New custom cabinetry in a warm white, quartz countertops, a large island with seating, and professional appliances transformed the space from dated to designer. The new layout eliminated the dead-end corner that had frustrated the previous owners and created a kitchen that actually works for the way people cook.
New wide-plank white oak hardwood floors were installed throughout the main level and upper level, replacing carpet and dated tile. The consistent flooring material throughout the home creates a sense of flow and cohesion that the original patchwork of materials couldn't provide. Wide-plank white oak is MSP Homes' preferred flooring for whole-home remodels: it's durable, beautiful, and adds genuine value to the home.
The master bath received a full gut and rebuild with a walk-in shower featuring large-format porcelain tile and a frameless glass enclosure, a freestanding soaking tub, and a double vanity with quartz countertops. Heated floors and a new window that brings in natural light complete the transformation from dated to spa-like.
All four bathrooms were updated with consistent tile, vanities, fixtures, and lighting. The secondary bathrooms were refreshed with new finishes while maintaining their existing layouts — a cost-effective approach that delivered significant visual improvement without the expense of full gut renovations. The consistency across all four bathrooms creates the sense of intentionality that distinguishes a designed home from a renovated one.
The Result
The Valleyview project transformed a dated but well-located Edina home into a modern, move-in-ready property that the new owners love. The phased approach allowed them to live in the home during construction, and the consistent design palette means every room feels like part of a unified whole. Two years later, the owners report that they haven't needed to change a single thing — which is the highest compliment a whole-home remodel can receive.
"Maria is a top notch professional. We sold our home of 37 years and downsized to the perfect townhome using Maria's services. Throughout the entire process Maria's expertise and knowledge served us well."
Christie & Alan
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