NIH HOMES INNOVATIVE DESIGN PROCESS
30 Years ago a carpenter by the name of Larry Skogquist started a custom home building business- calling it New Innovation Homes.
Now you wouldn’t expect a simple carpenter to turn the home building business upside down- but that was exactly his goal.
Larry’s mission was to build a customer-centric company vs. one focused on a product. He took the innovative approach of identifying how his customers lived and how they wanted to live- designing homes around their lifestyle and personality.
We call this the NIH Homes Innovative Design Process. You’ll call it the smartest way to build a home.
Today, Larry’s three sons, Jeremy, Chad and Colt are ready to help you the same way Larry has helped hundreds of other NIH Homes customers.
WHY NIH?
Often Imitated. Never Duplicated. It’s impossible to do what we do without being “right sized.” You still work directly with the owners to handle the intricate details of designing and building your home. Yet, we’re a Top 25 home builder in the twin cities and can walk you through different models to help visualize what your home will look like. Because of that, we can offer you two different types of building experiences.
INNOVATIVE HOMES
In 2018 we released our Innovative Home Series. These homes are designed around 5 principals:
- Saving you money. Each home is designed to provide the most home for the least amount of money. Couple that with preferred products/pricing and select locations with lower land cost and you get a lot of home for the money!
- Saving you time. We can quickly prepare the cost of your Innovative Home and you can fly through the planning process by not having to fully design your home.
- Same guarantees. Our custom homes are known for their fit and finish. We achieve that by using our own employees. Our Innovative Homes are built by these same employees.
- Streamlined and Simplified. Our Personal Interior Designer will walk you through our two-step selection process to select all your colors and finishes. It’s fast!
- Innovative and Smart! Each home comes with a package from Alarm.com*. Our smart homes allow you to control the home from your smart phone with an easy to use app. Smart features include:
- Front door video monitoring so you can see who’s at the front door – whether you’re home or not!
- Sump pump monitoring that alarms you BEFORE you get a flooded basement
- Garage doors can be opened and closed and alert you when they’ve been left open by mistake
- Remotely control the heating and cooling on each level of your home
- Turn lights on and off remotely so your home is ready for your arrival and looks occupied when it’s not
- Arm and disarm the security system for times when you need to let someone in your home while you’re away
* Full alarm.com features included with 2 year security monitoring contract
CUSTOM HOMES
The NIH Homes Innovative Design Process delivers design and construction as a fully integrated system. There are numerous benefits to this approach such as:
- You’re at the heart of the process while we provide the framework. This allows you to make expedited choices while still being able to customize design exclusively for the way you live
- We take full responsibility for your design, construction progress and staying within your budget
- We assist you with product selections and designs, from exterior color and material choices to interior furnishings and materials
- A brand new home that feels welcoming, looks beautiful, reflects your individuality and enhances the way you live
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MEET TERESA
Teresa Kruger, your Personal Interior Design Consultant, translates your ideas into actual space planning and product selections by utilizing the following 4 pillars…
I. Saving you money
Teresa gives you a professional assessment of your situation. She finds solutions for your space and guides you to the best selections. She’ll develop a solid plan of action that invests in areas important to you and saves unnecessary expense.
II. Saving you time
Building a new home, especially a custom home, is an investment of time and money. Through practical suggestions, years of industry knowledge and the ability to see and envision what you can’t – Teresa saves you time, needless aggravation, and worry.
III. Helping you make the right choice with your space
Teresa brings a trained eye that knows when something is not right, even if you don´t. Through a discreet listening ear for you to wish-list your desired lifestyle, she can determine what your space problems are and provide ideas that wow you!
IV. Making it easy and fun
Teresa knows what’s available & where it’s available. She’ll help you envision your finished project before it starts. Architectural design, selection choices and space planning are collaborative and interactive. This ensures a seamless design, selection and construction experience.
ABOUT TERESA
Teresa is an Interior Designer with twelve years of experience. She has a background specializing in single family homes, high-rise condominiums, in addition to a vast amount of experience with commercial design, and project management.
Teresa is your hands on designer with access to all the current trends while keeping the design timeless. She will walk her clients through the entire design process to ensure all aspects of the design are carefully reviewed prior to any final decisions are implemented. Her ability to streamline priorities makes her an asset to each home.
Teresa prides herself on maintaining a high regard for integrity and attention to detail on every aspect of the design process. Each client receives a high degree of individual attention; fostering 100% customer satisfaction at project completion.
Teresa has a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and Construction Management from Minnesota State University Minnesota, Mankato. She started her career in the commercial design field and found that the residential market was her calling.
In her spare time she enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her husband and two kids. She also enjoys traveling and spending as much time as possible at the lake.