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address: "4457 White Bear Pkwy., Suite C, White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110, United States"
latitude: 45.08
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# Building Concepts and Design

Original Houzz profile: [Building Concepts and Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/building-concepts-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1040246620)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms
- **Location:** White Bear Lake, MN
- **Serves:** Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Edina, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Stillwater, Mounds View, Saint Paul, Lake Elmo, Little Canada, Mound, Mahtomedi, North Oaks, Wayzata, Afton, Excelsior, Lakeland, Birchwood, Marine on Saint Croix, Sunfish Lake
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2016), for Service, Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 25,000 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- References available
- 20 years in business

For more than 20 years, BCD Homes has had the distinct pleasure of partnering with homeowners who want a say in their home’s design. We know that your budget and your dream are not mutually exclusive. Your dream home is our dream project, and we are humbled by the opportunity to create the space your family calls home.

### Services Provided

- New Home Construction
- Custom Homes

### Areas Served

- Eden Prairie
- Minnetonka
- Edina
- Shoreview
- White Bear Lake
- Stillwater
- Mounds View
- Saint Paul
- Lake Elmo
- Little Canada
- Mound
- Mahtomedi
- North Oaks
- Wayzata
- Afton
- Excelsior
- Lakeland
- Birchwood
- Marine on Saint Croix
- Sunfish Lake

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Building Concepts and Design |
| Address | 4457 White Bear Pkwy., Suite C, White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110, United States |
| Phone | (651) 335-6966 |
| Website | http://www.bcdhomes.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 111 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Building Concepts and Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/building-concepts-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1040246620)
- **Website:** http://www.bcdhomes.com
- **Phone:** (651) 335-6966

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2016), for Service, Design.

**Affiliations**
- [Housing First Minnesota](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/housing-first-minnesota-pfvwus-pf~344190101)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews**

### All 7 reviews

**★★★★★ — Thomas Lyons, March 2020**

> BCD was a wonderful company to work with.  The design process was very collaborative and they did a superb job of listening to my ideas and needs and presenting me with a plan that reflected those thoughts.  The job came in on budget and on-time!!  I would, and actually have recommended the BCD team to my friends.  I love my house and am very pleased with the quality and originality of the build. If ever I build another house, it will be with Building Concepts and Design!!

**★★★★★ — Watercourse Design, Feb. 2020**

> Every project that we work on with BCD turns out beautifully.  Inside and out, their attention to detail, staying on schedule and running a project smoothly are appreciated and admired! BCD knows how they want the end result to look and they take special care in making sure that in the end, it looks just like that vision.

**★★★★★ — Shaw Design Associates, Feb. 2016**

> I have had the pleasure of working with Building Concepts and Design on several landscape projects over years. In the world of builders, BCD is very unique as they truly understand the synergy that arises when architecture AND landscape are created simultaneously and with unity.  As Landscape Architects, this is a rare trait that we deeply respect. I would strongly recommend checking out Building Concepts and Design if you are planning on building a house.

**★★★★★ — gabler, May 2015**

> We interviewed several top builders in our area and chose BCD because of their attention to detail, past client recommendations and the overall quality of their homes. We were not disappointed. The amount of time they spent getting to know us along with what we wanted for our family today and as our family grows was appreciative and showed in our finished product. BCD knows their craft. The little details in our home are beautiful and showcase the quality of their work. Visitors to our home frequently comment on all the thoughtful touches that make our home classic, welcoming and unique. The process of building a home can be viewed as stressful. Our experience with BCD was enjoyable and exciting. I would highly recommend BCD.

**★★★★★ — Samantha Carolus, May 2015**

> We know others that worked with BCD who had a great experience & everything we heard was true! We are just finishing our custom build and our experience has been great! From the start of the project till the very end, the BCD team has been fantastic! We appreciate their responsiveness, attention to detail and great advice when building the home of our dreams. They take great pride in all they do and it shows in our home! Would highly recommend!

**★★★★★ — Creative Lighting, May 2015**

> At Creative Lighting, we have had the pleasure to work with Building Concepts and Design for almost ten years now.  Their design expertise and professionalism is second to none in this industry.  From start to finish, their homes evoke beauty, craftsmanship, and exceptional quality.  Working with Lauren has been a fantastic privilege.  The knowledge and guidance she gives her customers while walking them through all of their selections is what sets this company apart from so many others.  If you are fortunate enough to build a home with Building Concepts and Design, I assure you that the entire experience and overall outcome of your project will surpass even your greatest of expectations.

**★★★★★ — carissahonganderson, Feb. 2015**

> We are just finishing up a custom build with BCD and couldn't be happier.  Everyone on their team has been wonderful to work with.  The quality of the design and build work has been incredible.  Not only are they masters of their craft, they are delightful and responsive too!  Would highly recommend them!

## Selected projects

- [California Modern Meets White Bear Lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-modern-meets-white-bear-lake-pj-vj~5999044)
  - Location: White Bear Lake, MN
  - Photos: 41
- [Minnesota Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/minnesota-modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~5999138)
  - Location: White Bear Lake, MN
  - Photos: 11
- [Family Dream House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-dream-house-pj-vj~273940)
  - Location: Edina, MN
  - Photos: 20
  - Description: This grand home in Edina, MN is the ultimate in family life. With five bedrooms, six bathrooms, main-floor library with computer stations, and basement movie theatre, we created a space for this family to live and grow. Hand-scraped walnut floors and enameled custom cabinetry are elegantly contrasted by an edgy, sophisticated sensibility that shows through in the furnishings, sleek central staircase and clean exterior detailing. The master suite is set off from the rest of the second floor for a…
- [More Than Meets the Eye](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/more-than-meets-the-eye-pj-vj~274970)
  - Location: Edina, MN
  - Photos: 1
  - Description: This small corner lot in Edina presented an exciting challenge: tear down the homeowners’ existing home and create a new space for a young family with all of the amenities. Included in this tightly planned design is a spacious laundry room on the second floor to service the adjacent 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. We added a mini laundry on the first floor to accommodate the often overlooked laundry needs of a busy family dealing with sports uniforms, pets, and everyday household chores. Ample mud-r…
- [True Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/true-cottage-pj-vj~274937)
  - Location: White Bear Lake, MN
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: This four-bedroom, four-bathroom home on White Bear Lake has all the charm of a lakefront cottage blended with a modern, open floor plan. To allow the homeowners to remain 25 feet closer to the shore than newer homes, we used part of the existing foundation to give them a grandfathered-in set back and left the garage detached to maximize the home’s charming cottage appeal. The main floor features a master suite and cottage-scale great room with staggered floor plan to maximize light and lake vie…
- [Storybook Haven](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/storybook-haven-pj-vj~1170902)
  - Location: Mahtomedi, MN
  - Photos: 20
  - Description: Set on a lush 5-acre lot, this beautiful home is an empty-nester’s dream. The main floor is completely self-sufficient and features a traditional, cozy interior with black walnut accents, built-in bookcases and window benches, stone fireplace, and gorgeous lighting. The quaint kitchen features an intentionally narrow island for dining and conversation, and charming water-safe wainscoting enameled blue throughout. The second floor beckons to family with its two full guest suites for visiting adul…
- [New "Old" house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-old-house-pj-vj~198687)
  - Location: Mahtomedi, MN
  - Photos: 23
  - Description: This sophisticated and traditional home on White Bear Lake was built to complement a remarkable collection of furnishings and décor curated over a lifetime. The homeowners wanted a “new” old house, which we achieved through the use of sincere, authentic materials like cedar siding, wood windows and screens, split fieldstone and American cherry. A lake-facing sunroom with three walls of windows features a cedar-shake fourth wall and lacquered wood floor. Upstairs, the guest bedrooms are made spec…
- [Morningside Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/morningside-colonial-pj-vj~1182256)
  - Location: Edina, MN
  - Photos: 8
- [Suburban Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suburban-oasis-pj-vj~1606810)
  - Location: Minneapolis, MN
  - Photos: 16
- [Lakeside Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-elegance-pj-vj~1606593)
  - Location: White Bear Lake, MN
  - Photos: 27

[See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/building-concepts-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1040246620)

## Ideabooks

- [Lap](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121264292/list/lap) — 1 idea
- [74 Spruce](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116483084/list/74-spruce) — 1 idea
- [Ward](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71441166/list/ward) — 18 ideas
- [36](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85800120/list/36) — 4 ideas
- [221](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84131792/list/221) — 5 ideas
- [219](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82075322/list/219) — 1 idea
- [?](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52296998/list/) — 109 ideas
- [Westra](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69878549/list/westra) — 2 ideas
- [Eder](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/43910591/list/eder) — 12 ideas
- [Sandy](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54998592/list/sandy) — 6 ideas
- [146](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28593717/list/146) — 29 ideas
- [October 22](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55677540/list/october-22) — 5 ideas
- [225](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29796080/list/225) — 19 ideas
- [Peninsula](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53085085/list/peninsula) — 1 idea
- [Budish](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50657914/list/budish) — 5 ideas
- [Wine Cellar](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51683870/list/wine-cellar) — 9 ideas
- [My House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14358188/list/my-house) — 46 ideas
- [locust](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47251106/list/locust) — 12 ideas
- [Skyline](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21259284/list/skyline) — 24 ideas
- [Kapsen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21017198/list/kapsen) — 26 ideas

[See all 20 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/laurenmarkell)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Outer Cabinets - Mesh?** *(in Photo Questions)*

The outer two cabinets look like they have mesh instead of wood in the fronts - possibly for speakers or so remotes work through them. Is that right? 
If so - can you let me know the name of the material, or how the doors were put together?

A: Correct--its actually speaker fabric.

**Q: How deep are these window seats?** *(in Photo Questions)*

how deep is the seat?

A: About 24"

**Q: Lovely home -- do you know the exterior paint color! Thx!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: This house is Cabot's "Dark Gray" semi solid stain.

**Q: What color blue paint?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: This is Cabot's Bluestone solid stain. 

Thanks.

**Q: Where is the chandelier over the table from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: That is a Hubbardton Forge piece. You should be able to find it anywhere they sell that line. Thanks.

**Q: Sconces** *(in Photo Questions)*

Those are fantastic sconces.  Very unique!

A: The sconces are by Troy Lighting and were purchased at Creative Lighting in St. Paul: http://creative-lighting.com/brand-troy/two-light-natural-bronze-wall-lantern/sku-V52-b9462nb

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*