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address: "194th Street West, Farmington, Minnesota 55024, United States"
latitude: 44.6628
longitude: -93.1539
phone: "(612) 619-3831"
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rating: 5
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# Exquisite Custom Homes

Original Houzz profile: [Exquisite Custom Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/exquisite-custom-homes-pfvwus-pf~127734204)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Home Builders
- **Location:** Farmington, MN
- **Serves:** Lakeville, Eagan, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Savage, Prior Lake, Rosemount, Farmington, Saint Paul, Elko New Market, New Market, Hampton, Vermillion, Randolph, Coates, Castle Rock, Credit River, Elko
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 250 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- Family owned
- Online consultation

Our vision is to bring you an affordable custom home that integrates your everyday needs and desires. 

Customer satisfaction is our highest priority. Exquisite Living is here to turn your home into a place of relaxation and convenience. We will sit down to find out what your future home ideas are so you with our team can create your dream home together.

It is our goal to make your interior and exterior space exceptional. Custom built to fit your specific needs and desires. Bringing our customers the space they have always been dreaming about while increasing the value of your home.

### Services Provided

- New Home Construction
- Custom Homes
- Home Extensions
- Project Management
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Excavating
- Retaining wall

### Areas Served

- Lakeville
- Eagan
- Burnsville
- Apple Valley
- Savage
- Prior Lake
- Rosemount
- Farmington
- Saint Paul
- Elko New Market
- New Market
- Hampton
- Vermillion
- Randolph
- Coates
- Castle Rock
- Credit River
- Elko

### Typical Job Cost

$350,000 - 800,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Exquisite Custom Homes |
| Address | 194th Street West, Farmington, Minnesota 55024, United States |
| Phone | (612) 619-3831 |
| Website | https://exquisitecustomhomes.com |
| License Number | BC717088 |
| Followers on Houzz | 23 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — www.facebook.com/exceptionaloutdoorlivingllc/
- Blog — www.eol-llc.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Exquisite Custom Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/exquisite-custom-homes-pfvwus-pf~127734204)
- **Website:** https://exquisitecustomhomes.com
- **Phone:** (612) 619-3831

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service.

## Reviews

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

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — Amber Moberg, May 2019**

> Paul built our home. He did such an amazing job and made sure to pay attention to every detail that we wanted! He worked one on one with the designer and he has a great team that stands behind him and his work! He was extremely knowledgeable and always answered any questions we had. We highly recommend Exceptional Outdoor Living for a builder!

**★★★★★ — Tammy Benke, Jan. 2018**

> Paul created a unique design for our deck remodel.
> He advocated for a complete teardown and rebuild and created a lovely pergola to solve an issue we were having with late afternoon summer sun.

**★★★★★ — Heide Peterson, March 2017**

> I just love my new kitchen remodel!   Paul does very nice work, and is very helpful in explaining the process and timing.    I would highly recommend Paul for kitchen remodels!
> Paul had some great ideas on turning my dark lifeless kitchen into a bright sunny place to be in.   Thanks Paul!

**★★★★★ — justinrfield, Jan. 2017**

> I used exceptional outdoor living during the off season to redo the countertop in my master bathroom.  They were great to work with, very fast and responsive to finding countertop samples to match our bathroom colors and getting it installed.  The countertop fit perfectly and looks great.

**★★★★★ — Beth Coburn, Dec. 2016**

> We love the work Paul did for us! He brought some creative ideas and shaped them with us as a team and executed them wonderfully.
>
> Here are some details on the job we hired him for:
> We had a completely unfinished basement that he fully finished for us. He brought some organizational and kid-friendly ideas that have made our basement the talk of the neighborhood.  Not only did he bring life to our laundry room, he created a storage nook within the space that has transformed the functionality of our basement. He also created a secret loft space with a climbing wall for my kids. They could not have been more excited! They now have their play space and we have ours. A perfect match!
>
> Paul's workmanship is incredible and the room is so well done. He takes his time to ensure the work is done properly for the long haul. Many friends and family have said our basement looks like it's right out of HGTV and I couldn't agree more!
>
> Hiring Paul will be the best decision you make for your projects. You will not be disappointed!

**Comment from Exquisite Custom Homes:**

> Thanks Beth it was such a fun experience spending this time with you and your family.  Glad to hear your family is enjoying the new space.

## Selected projects

- [New Construction Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-construction-homes-pj-vj~5695211)
  - Location: Elko New Market, MN
  - Photos: 20
  - Description: Single Family Home - 3200 square foot three bedroom with master bath, powder room and 3/4 bathroom. A great open floor plan throughout the house with custom cabinets, custom 100 year old beams and great room with fireplace.
- [Basement Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-bathroom-pj-vj~2842749)
  - Location: Burnsville, MN
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: This complete bathroom remodel consisted of a custom tile shower with a glass door and a tempered glass window. We built the custom vanity then had RockSmith and Granite install a granite top with a ceramic sink. Everything from the toilet to the walls were replaced. The vanity is made with birch wood and the shelves are poplar.
- [Basement Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-remodel-pj-vj~2015661)
  - Location: Farmington, MN
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: Everything from framing the walls to installing the pine stained shelves. First deciding what rooms you want and where. Then we framed the walls had some electricity ran so we could stair with the drywall. Now its time to paint the walls with paint from Hirshfield's. Lifted up washer and dryer with custom built shelves for storage. There is also a play area for the kids with a rock-wall entrance and a large wall inside. The rock-wall separates the two built in desks for the children. The wood is…
- [Deck/Pergola Cedartone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/deck-pergola-cedartone-pj-vj~2183654)
  - Location: Farmington, MN
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: This 270 square foot deck with pergola is made out of pressure treated cedartone lumber. The wrap around stairs with solar lighting.
- [Cedar Deck with Trex Composite Decking](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cedar-deck-with-trex-composite-decking-pj-vj~2842753)
  - Location: Farmington, MN
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: This is a 230 square foot wrap around deck with cedar and composite decking. This deck brings in a multitude of lumber. First we have a pressure treated frame with diamond pier footings. Then the railings and facia boards are all cedar. The stairs have low voltage lights and the deck is covered with Trex decking.
- [Retaining Wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/retaining-wall-pj-vj~2842763)
  - Location: Farmington, MN
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: This dual four foot retaining wall and fence. 1700 yards of dirt was removed to install a dual retaining wall instead of one eight foot. Towards the building 2 concrete pads where also poured for storage.
- [Composite Decking with low voltage LED lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/composite-decking-with-low-voltage-led-lighting-pj-vj~2842759)
  - Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Composite Decking with picture frame edging and Westbury railings with drink rail. Low voltage post lights and low voltage stairs lights set on timers. Special order black spindles with white railings. When sitting on the deck the black spindles are easier to see through which makes your space feel bigger. Rochester pavers for the underneath patio. Future patio may be added.
- [Azek Composite Deck with Cedar Pergola](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/azek-composite-deck-with-cedar-pergola-pj-vj~2842761)
  - Location: Saint Paul, MN
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Azek decking with Westbury railings and a cedar pergola. This 410 square foot deck and pergola was an upgrade from there original deck. The stairs are lit up by low voltage lights and for security there is a dog gate with lock at the top.
- [Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-pj-vj~6079156)
  - Location: Elko New Market, MN
  - Photos: 1

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/exquisite-custom-homes-pfvwus-pf~127734204)

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- [bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59706596/list/bathroom) — 21 ideas
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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-26.*