2007 Luxury Home Tour Sponsors

SPECIAL SPONSORED SECTION


Co-Presenting Sponsor


Marvin Windows and Doors is a premier manufacturer of made-to-order wood and clad wood windows and doors. The company’s Built Around You™ philosophy enables Marvin to offer the industry’s most extensive selection of shapes, styles, sizes and options. With each product made to a customer’s exact specifications, there are no stockpiles of standard sizes, nor warehouses of finished product.

The privately held, family-owned company is headquartered in Warroad, a small Minnesota town just six miles from the Canadian border. www.marvin.com, 800-397-6649


Category Sponsors


Granite-Tops is the Midwest’s leading natural stone and quartz fabricator that has redefined quality, value and service.  Since 1995, Granite-Tops has focused on crafting custom stone surfaces as its primary business.  With over 100,000 square feet of production, office space, and showrooms in Cold Spring, Albertville and Becker Home Design, its production capability, dedication to craftsmanship and excellent custom service positions Granite-Tops well into the future. www.granite-tops.com, 320-685-3005



Founded in 1987, Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies is Minnesota’s Largest wholesale and retail supplier of landscape hardgoods and masonry products, including natural stone, manufactured stone, water garden supplies and custom stone fabrication.  With five showrooms in the Twin Cities area, Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies is considered an industry leader in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota.  Beautiful indoor showrooms and lots of outdoor product displays make stone and product selection easier that ever before.  Hedberg’s large warehouses keep stone warm and dry for easy installation.  In addition to the Luxury Home Tour, Hedberg is proud to be a long time sponsor of the Twin Cities Pond & Landscape Tour™ (formerly known as Parade of Ponds). www.hedbergmasonryandlandscape.com, 763-225-0540



Family owned for two generations, IDC is the region’s premier garage door company.  IDC specializes in designing and engineering custom garage doors for the most discriminating clients and the most demanding applications.  Regularly featured on homes by the area’s top builders, IDC custom doors are crafted by hand for each of the company’s customers, offering uncompromising quality and lasting value.  To learn more, visit IDC’s website at www.idcdoors.com or call 763-786-4730.  See for yourself why IDC encourages people to “think differently” about garage doors! www.idcdoors.com, 763-786-4730



Innovative, creative, dramatic! Minneapolis Glass Company believes in projecting the best image possible by providing distinctive applications of glass in the home: from elegant frameless shower enclosures, and custom beveled mirrors, to unique decorative cabinetry glass and specialty shelving. As an architectural glass fabricator, distributor and glazing contractor, Minneapolis Glass Company has been in business since 1937. They are the largest residential mirror and shower door installer in the Twin Cities and are committed to their customers’ complete satisfaction.

Minneapolis Glass Company’s fabrication capabilities include cutting, beveling, polishing, drilling, and sandblasting processes. They provide our homebuilders and their clients with detail-oriented, professional service along with exceptional quality products not readily available elsewhere.

Image is everything and that is their philosophy; so they go a bit over the edge! Their vision and commitment will absolutely REFLECT in their distinctive quality and outstanding service. Challenge their capabilities, and you’ll find at Minneapolis Glass, they are “a cut above.” www.minneapolisglass.com, 763-559-0635


National Partners



Cambria is the premier brand of countertop available anywhere. Made from pure natural quartz, Cambria is incredibly durable, requires no maintenance and does not stain or scratch. Most importantly, Cambria’s exclusive Quarry Collection has the rugged, natural look you expect from a stone countertop. There are a lot of countertops to choose from, but when design really matters, the only real choice is Cambria.

Cambria is a privately held, family-owned company with more than 500 employees. Headquartered in Le Sueur, MN, Cambria is one of the few quartz surface plants in the world and the only producer of natural quartz surfaces in the United States. Cambria has a network of stone fabricator and installation partners that share Cambria’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship. www.cambriausa.com, 1-866-CAMBRIA



Jenn-Air’s full line of kitchen appliances enhances the style and performance of any kitchen. From Pro-Style stainless steel to Euro-style stainless steel to floating glass, Jenn-Air’s appliance suites are in step with the design tastes of high-end consumers. In addition, advanced cooking functions - ranging from quick bread proofing in convection ovens to rotisseries on a downdraft cooktop - make Jenn-Air appliances the industry’s leader in helping home cooks get the most out of their kitchens. www.jennair.com, 1-800-JENN-AIR


Product Specialty Sponsors


Anchor Block Company manufactures beautiful retaining walls, paving stones, masonry products and architectural veneers.  The opportunities are endless to create your perfect outdoor landscape, backyard retreat, and in building your dream home.  Search online for products, ideas and where to buy the company’s  products at  www.anchorblock.com or call and ask how Anchor Block can help. www.anchorblock.com, 952-351-9700


For over 14 years, Appollo Systems has been providing state of the art, professionally designed and installed electronic home systems including home theater, multi-room audio/video, structured wiring, lighting and systems control, security, central vacuum and more.  They encourage you to view their workmanship at Halley Custom Homes, LeGran Homes, Stonewood Design Build, LLC, and Swanson Homes. Visit their state of the art “Lifestyle” showroom and 20,000 square foot facility in Maple Grove (by appointment). www.appollosystems.com, 763-493-5821


The Brass Handle has a 29-year tradition of excellence in the home enhancement industry. This family-owned decorative hardware store is known for having a wide selection of cabinet and bath hardware in stock. The store in The Galleria in Edina has built a strong reputation for high quality and varied styles of door hardware. Professional installation and locksmith services, plus evening and weekend hours, enhance the customer service available to contractors, decorators, and homeowners. www.brass-handle.com, 952-927-7777


Few things make as much design impact on a room as lighting.  Whether you’re selecting lighting for your existing home or building and need a house full of lights, the experts at Cartier Lighting and Home can help.  Listening to lighting needs, working within budgets, providing a high level of customer service, and achieving great results are what they do best. 763-476-9555


Enhanced Home Systems has been designing and installing customized electronic systems and home cinemas since 1989. Always at the forefront of technology, Enhanced Home Systems specifies state-of-the-art components to provide the homeowner with effortless control of lighting, climate, music, communication, security and other convenience systems. The company’s educated and highly skilled designers, technicians, and electricians provide complete and integrated solutions in new or existing homes. www.ehsystemsinc.com, 952-941-5289


GE Appliances offers a stunning selection of appliances for any style, taste, or budget. With four brands to choose from, including the Pro-line Monogram series, you are sure to find the right product to complete your dream kitchen, laundry room or entertainment space. To see the full line of GE appliances in a 9,000 square-foot designer showroom, please visit the GE Builder Appliance Center, where dream kitchens begin. www.gebuildercenter.com, 952-933-2090


Guyer’s Builder Supply has been a premier sponsor of the Luxury Home Tour since its inception. “It’s showrooms feature top name brand appliances for every individual’s taste and budget.  Guyer’s is proud to have the first Subzero Wolf Living Kitchen in the Twin Cities in its Plymouth showroom.  Guyer’s has one of the most experienced sales staff in the industry.  Visit Guyer’s today to make your dream a reality. www.guyers.com, 763-553-1445


Harmony Melamine Creations designs and installs an exclusive line of custom made storage cabinetry and shelving for every area of your home. Harmony organizes your life with beauty. The company’s award-winning designers make sure every inch of space is used to perfection. Harmony offers a variety of stock colors from which to choose. For a truly unique look, custom color options are available. Harmony has a wide selection of accessories like belt or tie racks and jewelry drawers. Harmony is a division of Scherer Bros. Cabinet Division. www.schererbros.com/harmony, 763-531-7409


James Hardie® siding products offer the beauty and character of natural wood without maintenance problems. They resist damage from moisture and insects, are non-combustible, and available prefinished in a variety of colors. James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology are backed by up to a 50-year limited transferable warranty and a 15-year finish warranty. For more information, call or visit James Hardie’s website. www.jameshardie.com, 866-4-HARDIE


LaCosta specializes in providing incredible custom doors at attainable prices. Create a lasting first impression with custom entry systems, wine cellars and theater rooms, as well as specialty interior doors - wrought-iron, leaded and art-glass, incredible hand-carving custom panel designs and replication of Old World and European designs. What you can imagine... LaCosta can create! Priced to meet your budget, with world-class quality and craftsmanship. Check out LaCosta’s website for examples. Give LaCosta a call today! www.lacostaai.com, 651-334-2446   


An appliance selection center for the discerning customer, MJ’s Contract Appliance has 25 years of experience in the builder business, specializing in new home construction, remodeling and replacements. MJ’s offers the latest products for kitchens, bars and outdoor patio’s. Their exceptional and professional customer support is something they pride themselves on before, during and after the sale. 651-777-8915


Orion Home Systems provides its customers with custom home theater, distributed audio, security and central vacuum. As a six-time product specialty sponsor of the Luxury Home Tour, no other company brings their level of expertise and service to you. Take advantage of Orion’s exceptional design, products, installation and unyielding customer service. See Orion’s work at the following 2007 Luxury Homes: Denali Custom Homes, JB Woodfitter & Associates, JMS Custom Homes, LeGran Homes, Parent Custom Homes, Pillar Homes and Steiner & Koppelman. www.orionhomesystems.com, 651-994-0666


There’s no such thing as a spare room - not when you can fill it with games and more from Peters.  Pool tables, pinball machines, foosball, table tennis, bar and kitchen stools, home theater seating–everything you need to create a room so entertaining it could keep teenagers home at night.  A room your friends will describe as “the getaway.”  A room where you’ll recapture your lost youth that was simply misplaced.  Peters.  Games are good. www.petersbilliards.com, 612-866-8433


The Pipeline Supply Showroom has been assisting homeowners with the selection of plumbing products for their new or remodeled homes for over 20 years. Pipeline is locally recognized as being the premier plumbing showroom for mid-to high-end plumbing fixtures and design accessories in the Twin Cities area.  With nine full-time consultants on hand with over 100 years of cumulative knowledge, you can be sure that you are purchasing with confidence. www.pipeline-showroom.com, 952-988-5570


RBC Tile & Stone is highly regarded in the tile and stone industry for its quality selection by architects, builders, designers and sophisticated home owners.  RBC’s services include conceptual drawings, the coordination of various interior finishes, and the latest trends in colors, textures and sizes available in tile and stone products. RBC has knowledgeable employees with years of experience and is ready to assist you with the best possible tile and stone solutions for your project. www.rbctile.com, 763-559-5531


The ultimate selection experience!  Visit the premier MARVIN showroom and explore over 65 Marvin Window and Door displays in a unique and professional setting.  Browse the door selection center and discover fine distinct cabinet collections.  Find what you are looking for! Meander through the showroom and see many custom moldings featured throughout the Design Gallery – available only from the Shaw/Stewart Architectural Millwork shop.  The Marvin Design Gallery is open Monday through Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. www.shawstewartlumberco.com, 612-331-3128


Site Tour Sponsors


Exceptional cabinet design for all areas of the home.  On average, Cabinet Concepts and Interiors’ designers have close to 20 years of experience in the business.  The store includes a beautiful and newly remodeled showroom in Eden Prairie.  The company specializes in sales to builders and has salespeople who can help with interior design, space planning and home design. www.cabinetconceptsandinteriors.com, 952-914-9565


“Making Your Home a Distinct Expression of You.”  The goal of Martha O’Hara Interiors is to give you the confidence to express yourself in bolder and more distinct ways than you might achieve on your own.  As a full-service, custom interior design firm, Martha O’Hara Interiors handle every detail for you, ensuring your project is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. www.oharainteriors.com, 952-908-3150


Minnesota Standard Showplace, a division of SPS Companies, Inc., is a leading showroom and wholesale provider of kitchen and bathroom water products in the surrounding multi-state region.  Its main showroom in St. Louis Park is widely regarded by manufacturers as a premier showroom, with 5,000 square feet of space highlighting the best its manufacturers have to offer.  For over 10 years, Minnesota Standard Showplace has provided top quality products and inspiring design ideas to plumbers, mechanical contractors, builders, and designers.  The showroom displays over 50 product lines with a variety of possibilities for kitchen and bath designs.  Appointments are recommended. www.minnesotastandardshowplace.com, 952-920-1460


Victory Tops & Services is a local Twin Cities custom countertop company that supplies all types of countertops.  From the finest Granite to Natural Marble to the Engineered Stone, they do it all. They offer fast and reliable service that you can count on.  True craftsmanship and attention to detail is what separates them from the competition. And it’s what keeps their customers coming back. www.victorycountertops.com, 952-431-5557

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