Business Details
34 Years
experience
Award-Winning Custom Home Builder in Minnesota
Founded in 1992, Kevin A. Yeager Studio of Design has established itself as a leader in custom residential architecture and project management. With over 600 completed projects across 30 states, our approach prioritizes client collaboration, combining communication, management expertise, and design innovation. We specialize in creating homes that reflect individual lifestyles, offering services from initial concept to construction oversight. Our team's deep understanding of regional building requirements and cost optimization strategies has earned national design awards and client loyalty.By maintaining direct engagement with every client, we ensure projects remain aligned with personal visions while achieving technical excellence. Our commitment to quality extends to interior design, landscape planning, and competitive bidding processes that deliver value without compromising creativity.
Services
Custom Home Design
Project Management
Interior Design
Lakefront Floor Plans
Construction Oversight
Landscape Design
Design-Build Process
Competitive Bidding
Phase Planning
Client Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of residential design experience with 600+ completed projects
- Award-winning designs featured in national publications
- Personalized client collaboration approach since 1992
- Cost-saving competitive bidding processes proven to reduce expenses
- Serving Minnesota lakes region and 30 states coast-to-coast
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Saved us nearly 15%
True reflection of our lifestyle
Exceptional communication
Award-winning expertise
Services
Custom Home Design
Creating personalized home designs tailored to client needs and regional environments. Our process begins with understanding lifestyle requirements and budget considerations. We deliver detailed architectural plans that balance aesthetic appeal with functional living spaces.
Project Management
Comprehensive project management from initial planning through completion. We coordinate all phases including bidding, contractor selection, and timeline management. Our team ensures quality control while maintaining budgetary constraints throughout the building process.
Interior Design
Full-service interior design focusing on material selection and spatial optimization. We create cohesive design schemes that complement architectural elements. Services include finish selection, furniture specification, and lighting design for both new construction and renovations.
Design-Build Process
Streamlined design-build methodology combining architecture and construction. This approach fosters collaboration between designers and builders from project inception. Clients benefit from unified responsibility and early cost transparency throughout the development process.
Competitive Bidding
Strategic bidding process to maximize value for clients. We prepare detailed documentation enabling accurate contractor bids. Our expertise in bid analysis helps clients select qualified contractors while maintaining design integrity and budget parameters.
People
Kevin A. Yeager
Principal Designer
Award-winning residential architect with 30+ years experience designing custom homes across 30 states. Recognized for client-focused approach and innovative design solutions that reflect homeowners' lifestyles and regional environments.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Minnesota lake regions including Brainerd, Alexandria, and Bemidji, with projects completed in 30 states coast-to-coast.
What home types do you design?
We specialize in custom homes including lakefront properties, vacation cabins, traditional capes, and modern lodges tailored to client preferences.
How do you control project costs?
Our competitive bidding process and detailed documentation help achieve accurate pricing, with proven savings of up to 15% through optimized planning.
What design process phases exist?
Our seven-phase process includes preliminary design, cost analysis, construction documentation, interior design, bidding, landscaping, and staging services.
How are client needs prioritized?
We begin by listening to understand lifestyle requirements, then create designs that reflect personal tastes while incorporating technical expertise and regional considerations.
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Reviews (3)
Chad Weik
Nov 13, 2018
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I have worked with Kevin on several of his designs and the whole process was great. He has always answered the call when there was a question. Kevin comes highly recommended and is professional and true to his word.
John Schwankl
Aug 07, 2018
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Kevin worked with us on all phases of construction of our lake home from initial concept planning through completion. Our experience could not have been better. He is creative, knowledgeable about everything and is always available to answer questions.
Jack
Aug 02, 2018
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We hired Kevin Yeager to design our $1 million+ lake dream home in Northern Minnesota, which is still in the process of being constructed. He is also providing his construction management services. Kevin's knowledge, passion, and willingness to go the extra mile stood out from other architects that we interviewed from Minneapolis and Brainerd. Hiring him has proven to be an excellent decision. His level of knowledge on all aspects of the process is remarkable. Having an experienced, trusted person like this working for you, outside of the contractor, is invaluable. It has allowed us have confidence
