Our Craftsmanship:
They just don't build them like they used to - but we do. That's because American Prairie Homes builds on 100-year old ideals of integrity and craftsmanship to create new homes with lasting character and style.
Using authentic craftsman artistry to highlight the beauty of wood, American Prairie Homes impart a sense of permanence, quality and warmth. Turn-of-the-century details like quarter sawn white oak, built-in furniture and leaded glass windows meld with modern amenities, contemporary floor plans and furnishings. The result is a refreshing, enduring blend of yesterday and today.
With our own furniture and cabinet making studio and an experienced team of craftspeople it's surprisingly affordable to add rich, custom details to your house. In addition, we partner with stained glass artist Michael Watts, muralist Rigel Sauri and other premier artisans to create distinctive finishing touches at your request.
Our Range:
We work locally in Minnesota on design / build projects, but we also can design and ship our high quality doors, millwork, and cabinets to your location whether it's the Mid West area, or the coasts. Click here to read more about APH bringing in what we do best - right to your front door.
 Distinctive Features:
 Custom, hand crafted doors, cabinets and millwork provided by Hans Fredrick, Inc. See more of their work and get in contact with them by clicking here.
Providing integrated design and build services from our Lakeville, Minnesota workshop.
Stickley-style built-ins (look for the APH wood-burned brand on each piece)
Superior building techniques, with standard use of spray foam insulation, waterproofed foundations, energy efficient windows and more.
Advanced building technology, with experience in SIP (Super Insulated Panel) homes, heavy timberframe construction and geothermal systems.
Access to premier Arts & Crafts style artisans to create distinctive finishing touches, including stained glass and mural artists.
History
American Prairie Homes founder John Hilla and Kate Garry were inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement of the late 1800's, which celebrated handcrafted techniques, simplicity and an emphasis on nature. The movement arose in response to the prevailing styles of those times: the rise of the Industrial Age's generic, factory-produced products and the heavily ornate, busy furnishings of the Victorian age.
Cultivated by designers like William Morris and the Stickley brothers, Arts & Crafts attracted influential designers and architects like the Greene Brothers and Frank Lloyd Wright, who contributed their own variations. "Prairie", "Mission" and "Craftsman" styles all have roots in the original Arts & Crafts movement and can be found in homes across the country. The style remains popular today in part because of its versatility. With its combination of warm wood and clean lines, it has lasting appeal for both traditional and contemporary furnishings.
Publications and Associations:
"Trendspotting the Parade," Kim Palmer, Lynn Underwood and Connie Nelson, Star Tribune, Home+Garden, 15 February 2006, p.H3. (click for pdf)
American Institute of Architects Minnesota, Associate Member
Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Member
Builders Club Group, Member
Twin Cities Arts & Crafts Show, participant
Parade of Homes, participant
Lakes & Cabins Show, participant
Minnesota Contractors License
Southwest Journal's Home Improvement Fair, participant
Wisconsin Contractors License
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