--- title: "Abode Design Solutions — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/abode-design-solutions-pfvwus-pf~378032972 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~378032972.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Abode Design Solutions" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1fa3d2e7022f3edc_4998-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "Please Call for Appointment, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305, United States" latitude: 44.9528 longitude: -93.4372 phone: "(612) 578-6466" website: http://www.abode-designsolutions.com rating: 4.2 review_count: 6 followers: 61 last_updated: 2026-09-11 --- # Abode Design Solutions Original Houzz profile: [Abode Design Solutions](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/abode-design-solutions-pfvwus-pf~378032972) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Minnetonka, MN - **Serves:** Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota - **Houzz rating:** 4.2 out of 5 (6 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Abode Design Solutions is a residential design firm based in Minnetonka, MN. We specialize in affordable 3d, full color design and the execution of construction documentation, for bid or permit. Abode has successfully completed and continues to collaborate on a wide variety of residential projects. If your needs are full scope, from conception to documentation, or you require only bid documents, we can tailor our services to fit your needs. We can also deliver budget pricing and fully licensed General Contractor referrals or design build services for any project size or type. We take pride in consistently delivering detailed drawings that will ensure the entire building process runs smoothly, reducing the number of costly change orders and schedule delays. Using state of the art 3d design software we build an electronic model of your home to show you your project before it is built. This model is developed through a three phase approach allowing you to make changes and easily adjust scope, colors and materials along the way. Abode has extensive knowledge of all the latest building materials and can help with any of your interior or exterior finish selection needs. Regardless of whether it’s a complex alteration, simple addition, or a distinctive custom home, Abode Design Solutions has the expertise, the dedication and the professionalism to accomplish the task. Experience In addition to custom home and cabin design, we have extensive experience in alterations and additions to existing homes. We respect the existing design of the home and use traditional methods or, where appropriate, contrast the design with innovative, modern materials. With a keen eye for detail, scale and aesthetics as well as a history in the commercial design industry, we are able to deliver fresh, cost-effective ideas to the residential design market. Interior Finish Selection – Abode can help turn your house into your home by assisting you with all your interior finish selection needs. Tile, stone, millwork design, flooring, specialty lighting, plumbing fixtures and appliance selections are all delivered in a bid package for you to keep your selections organized and to help your contractor coordinate the installation of those items. These selections can then be added to the drawings as needed for project coordination purposes. Interior elevations and renderings can be created to help you visualize your finished space. ### Services Provided - Custom Home Design & Documentation Alterations & Additions Kitchen & Bath Design Construction - Bid & Permit Documentation Exterior and Interior Finish - Appliance - Fixture and Lighting Selection Licensed Contractor Selection or Referrals Full color 3d design Using state of the art Design Software Bid Coordination and Contract Negotiation Contract Administration ### Areas Served - Minnesota - Wisconsin - Iowa - South Dakota ### Typical Job Cost $50,000-$400,000 - ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Abode Design Solutions | | Address | Please Call for Appointment, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305, United States | | Phone | (612) 578-6466 | | Website | http://www.abode-designsolutions.com | | Followers on Houzz | 61 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Abode-Design-Solutions/202262789948814?rf=1419682068243322 ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Abode Design Solutions](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/abode-design-solutions-pfvwus-pf~378032972) - **Website:** http://www.abode-designsolutions.com - **Phone:** (612) 578-6466 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2010 Rochester Area Parade of Homes Peoples Choice Award First Place ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.2 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★ — thepocketpen, Feb. 2016** > We met Matt at the Mpls Home and Garden show and were very impressed talking to him at the show. We hired him to design our contemporary house that we plan on building in a few years. He required 50% down to get our project started which we promptly paid. After 4 months from paying our retainer fee, we finally got our 1st preliminary drawings. Matt then came out to our house to review the plans. Here's what we wrote to him after this meeting: > > ""When we met with you, we wanted to point out the things that were done well: > \- you followed our room requests very well > \- you kept the size close to what we want > We also tried to tell you what we didn’t like, but feel like you didn’t want to hear them: > \- the roof lines are too complicated – we want it as simple as possible > \- we don’t love the shape/style of the house > \- the house plan is not designed to take full advantage of passive solar principles > \- the master closet is too big > \- the layout is not something that we are excited about yet > > So at this point, we need to decide if we are able to work together or not. Are you interested in making some major changes to the house plan? We got the feeling that you have made up your mind on what our house should look like and are not interested in listening to what we don’t like about the plan. We understand that it may seem like we don’t like your ideas, but the way we look at it is, that we are the customer and we are the ones that will be living in and paying for the house. We want to like what you come up with – but it needs to be something that we are happy with too! If you are not willing to work with us, then it seems best that we cut our losses at this point and go our own ways. Please let us know your thoughts on this."" > > As you can see we were hoping for a completed design but Matt never responded to this last email. > Maybe we were hard to work with?? We're not sure because he has never responded! > I hope Matt gets this message so he can let us know what he's thinking. **Comment from Abode Design Solutions:** > Hello Phil - the retainer paid was 500 dollars and not 50 percent as listed. For this 500 dollars I spent several hours on site on two occasions and provided in my professional opinion a good interpretation of your lengthy list of program requirements in not only written but plan form - elevation and 3d drawings were also delivered. The retainer paid was for schematic or concept documents. After our last meeting I was under the impression we were on the same page and moving forward with what we discussed on site. I was blind sided by your rather discouraging email and now post along with negative review years later. I guess sometimes a clients written program requirements do not translate into what they envisioned when translated into 3d form by another party. I suppose I cut my losses by not responding. In closing I wish you luck in your quest for the home of your dreams. **★★★★ — Cabinets by Dan, May 2014** > When working with Abode, we have found them to be extremely Organized, Efficient and Thorough. We would recommend Abode to all potential clients. **★★★★★ — welpertc, May 2014** > Matt is a great pleasure to work with. > I had met Matt at the Twin Cities spring Home and garden show some years back. And being I have a design back ground I found my conversations with him to be more informative than any of the other individuals from other Architect offices I had come across. Then in 2008 I asked Matt if he would be interested in designing a home for my parents that would have a lot Victorian style features. He stated he would love too and we were off and running. I gave him some initial ideas and a few requirements as in must have features. And while we had some slight modifications before we got to the final design the work he did along with the unique features he added gave us an outstanding design. > I now find myself looking at another project where I will need to incorporate a man cave shop and living quarters. And since this building will be more exposed to natures wraith in a more or less open field setting I’ll be looking to do 80% or more of the building with ICF construction. I have a great deal of confidence that what I’ll be proposing in this next design Matt will come though and give it design features that will not only exceed my intended use of this space but will also give it some added flare in style as well. **★★★★★ — oramirezf, April 2014** > Matt Rain did an excellent design job at our house. Garage Doors, main entrance door and the exterior Hardie Board design > We will definitely hire him again. > Oscar & Roxanne Ramirez **★★★★★ — ldemedici, April 2014** > Matt is a true professional and very talented at what he does. He works with clients closely to create a unique design that works practically and keeps their budget and needs in mind. His experience and knowledge of not only designs but build costs are invaluable assets to his clients that not very many professionals can bring to the table. **★★★★★ — allaround123, April 2014** > Matt was wonderful to work with. He knows his software like the back of his hand. After making multiple changes and a few on site meetings he was able to get our customer exactly what they wanted and the plans and drawings we needed to help expedite the permitting process and the overall process of the project. We will be working with Matt on a regular basis. ## Selected projects - [Lake Harriet Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-harriet-remodel-pj-vj~514754) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 15 - Description: Complete home remodel - [Rochester Area Parade of Home Peoples Choice Winner](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rochester-area-parade-of-home-peoples-choice-winner-pj-vj~485499) - Location: Rochester, MN - Photos: 16 - Description: Beautiful Custom Home located on top of a bluff overlooking the countryside. Custom Tile and Wood throughout. Loft space with catwalk and bedrooms. Main level Master Suite. - [Credit River Craftsman Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/credit-river-craftsman-home-pj-vj~514690) - Location: Credit River Township, MN - Photos: 12 - Description: custom home design, prairie style home - [St. Paul Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-paul-addition-pj-vj~514753) - Location: st. Paul, MN - Photos: 7 - Description: kitchen and entry addition to a historic home on prospect blvd. - [Lake Virginia Woods Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-virginia-woods-custom-home-pj-vj~485491) - Location: shorewood, MN - Photos: 13 - Description: custom home design with extensive stone work, indoor swimming pool, fire pit and spacious bonus room guest suite above the garage. - [Prior Lake Face Lift](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/prior-lake-face-lift-pj-vj~485486) - Location: prior lake, MN - Photos: 1 - Description: exterior remodel - [Mound Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mound-remodel-pj-vj~516882) - Location: Mound, MN - Photos: 12 - Description: Complete Remodel - [Minnetonka Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/minnetonka-addition-pj-vj~514700) - Location: Minnetonka, MN - Photos: 4 - Description: Walkout Addition With Pergola and Stone surround Fireplace - [Wayzata Bay Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wayzata-bay-remodel-pj-vj~516615) - Location: Minnetonka, MN - Photos: 44 - Description: complete Home Remodel - [Shoreview Basement Finish](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shoreview-basement-finish-pj-vj~514745) - Location: shoreview, MN - Photos: 5 - Description: transitional basement finish - [Edina Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edina-remodel-pj-vj~516876) - Location: Edina, MN - Photos: 8 - [Maxwell Bay Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maxwell-bay-addition-pj-vj~514692) - Location: Orono, MN - Photos: 10 - Description: Master Suite and garage addition - [South Minneapolis Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-minneapolis-addition-pj-vj~516905) - Location: South Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 4 - [Uptown Minneapolis Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/uptown-minneapolis-addition-pj-vj~516894) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 7 - Description: Addition and Remodel - new kitchen and dining room and master suite - [South Minneapolis Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-minneapolis-addition-pj-vj~514696) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 2 - [Shorewood Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shorewood-custom-home-pj-vj~514699) - Location: Shorewood, MN - Photos: 1 [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/abode-design-solutions-pfvwus-pf~378032972) ## Community Q&A **Q: Shower** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, What are the dimensions of the shower? A: This shower is 3x3 and the bathroom is 7x6 with small linen storage cabinet and small vanity. **Q: Vanity top** *(in Photo Questions)* What is material and color name of vanity top? A: "Light Emperador" marble top **Q: How is the seat in the shower supported?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The shower seat was supported with a concealed stainless steel frame with polished stainless welds. The frame was then bolted into blocking in the walls. the bolts were then caped and silicone was applied at the seam. **Q: Green wall color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: SW "manchester tan" **Q: Could you tell me the material is used on the counter & floor, please.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The counter is a "dark emperador" marble, the floor is "travertine" with mosaic inserts at the corners **Q: Shower** *(in Photo Questions)* What size is this shower A: THIS SHOWER IS 6'-6 X 4' --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-11.*