--- title: "The Design Team — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/the-design-team-pfvwus-pf~1258720378 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1258720378.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "The Design Team" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3a73a05c0318da7a_7243-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "2455 12th St SE, Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56304, United States" latitude: 45.5521 longitude: -94.1284 phone: "(320) 252-1517" website: http://www.thedesignteam.biz rating: 5 review_count: 2 followers: 86 last_updated: 2026-08-18 --- # The Design Team Original Houzz profile: [The Design Team](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/the-design-team-pfvwus-pf~1258720378) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Saint Cloud, MN - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Custom home design for new construction and remodeling. It was 1997 when a small group of experienced home designers came together under the Design Team name. Today, many thousands of successful plans later, our staff has grown right along with our region-wide reputation for quality and satisfaction. The Design Team works with homeowners, contractors, lumberyards, and realtors to develop residential designs that exceed clients' expectations. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | The Design Team | | Address | 2455 12th St SE, Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56304, United States | | Phone | (320) 252-1517 | | Website | http://www.thedesignteam.biz | | Followers on Houzz | 86 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Design-Team/220616474757309?ref=hl ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [The Design Team](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/the-design-team-pfvwus-pf~1258720378) - **Website:** http://www.thedesignteam.biz - **Phone:** (320) 252-1517 ## Credentials **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Builders Association of Minnesota](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/builders-association-of-minnesota-pfvwus-pf~378840352) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — Judy McDonald, Sept. 2024** > I recently worked with Tricia on a house design. She was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and efficient. I would highly recommend The Design Team. **★★★★★ — Werschay Homes, May 2016** > The people we entrust some of our signature designs to, our building process always starts with The Design Team. They offer unique, and well thought out designs that our clients love. We thoroughly enjoy working with The Design Team and look forward to many more future projects together. ## Selected projects - [Beach-Inspired Townhome Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-inspired-townhome-remodel-pj-vj~1463959) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Rustic Lake Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-lake-home-pj-vj~1463945) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Story & A Half](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/story-and-a-half-pj-vj~1006509) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Split Level Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/split-level-homes-pj-vj~479944) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Farm House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farm-house-pj-vj~816058) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Cape Cod Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cape-cod-colonial-pj-vj~647958) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Rambler Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rambler-homes-pj-vj~479945) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Eddy Home Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eddy-home-design-pj-vj~785453) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Patio Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/patio-homes-pj-vj~479935) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interiors-pj-vj~745354) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [FourSquare Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/foursquare-home-pj-vj~745342) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Be sure to check out the Foursquare styles homes this October as they are our Home Style of the Month. Originating in the 1900’s, this style house was built on farms as it was a quick and easy. This style can be recognized for its two and a half stories, brick or 6” lap siding, approximately 30’ square shape and often a center chimney. Some other features include double-hung windows, one to two foot overhang and hip roof and dormers. Most had basements along with many different types of doors. V… - [Lake Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-homes-pj-vj~479932) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Half Timber / Tudor Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/half-timber-tudor-home-pj-vj~647930) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [2-Story Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2-story-homes-pj-vj~479940) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 [See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/the-design-team-pfvwus-pf~1258720378) ## Ideabooks - [Parade of Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31997594/list/parade-of-homes) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/thedesignteam1997) ## Community Q&A **Q: exterior colour** *(in Photo Questions)* What are the exterior colours please? TIA A: Narrow siding – Diamond Kote “Seal” Wide siding – Diamond Kote “Bronze” Trim – Diamond Kote “Biscuit” Accents – Diamond Kote “Jade” (exterior doors and planter box) Andersen windows – Sandstone Fascia and soffit – Rollex “Norwegian Wood” Overhead door – Biscuit Shingles – Heather Blend --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-18.*