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# Ankeny Architects LLC

Original Houzz profile: [Ankeny Architects LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ankeny-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~689649515)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Golden Valley, MN
- **Serves:** Minneapolis, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Coon Rapids, Minnetonka, Edina, Minnetonka Mills, Saint Louis Park, St Louis Park, St. Louis Park, Richfield, Brooklyn Center, Fridley, Chanhassen, New Brighton, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, Columbia Heights, Hopkins, Robbinsdale, Mounds View, Saint Paul, Saint Anthony, Orono, Spring Lake Park, Medina, Corcoran, Wayzata, Deephaven, Osseo, Lauderdale, Excelsior, Howard Lake, Long Lake, Maple Plain, Hilltop, Greenwood, Loretto, Woodland, Minnetonka Beach, Medicine Lake, Crystal Bay, Hamel, Navarre, Young America
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 25 Ideabook Saves

Ankeny Architects, LLC is a full service architectural firm, with experience in a wide variety of project types ranging from residential to commercial. Ankeny Architects provides a series of phased services:

1\. Project Definition
A feasibility study identifies a projects requirements, constraints, and estimate of cost and time.
2\. Design
The evolution of a projects functional and aesthetic characteristics.
3\. Construction
The coordination of fabrication and assembly of construction technology.

### Services Provided

- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Sustainable Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Floor Plans
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- 3D Rendering
- Bathroom Design
- Green Building
- Space Planning
- Multigenerational Homes
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Drafting
- Home Restoration
- Historic Building Conservation
- Project Management
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Basement Remodeling
- Mudroom Design
- Attic Conversion
- Tiny House Construction
- Staircase Design
- Deck Design
- Garage Design
- Site Preparation
- Modular Home Additions
- Prefab Houses
- Home Gym Design & Construction
- Rooftop Deck Installation
- Log Home Construction

### Areas Served

- Minneapolis
- Bloomington
- Brooklyn Park
- Plymouth
- Maple Grove
- Eden Prairie
- Coon Rapids
- Minnetonka
- Edina
- Minnetonka Mills
- Saint Louis Park
- St Louis Park
- St. Louis Park
- Richfield
- Brooklyn Center
- Fridley
- Chanhassen
- New Brighton
- Crystal
- Golden Valley
- New Hope
- Columbia Heights
- Hopkins
- Robbinsdale
- Mounds View
- Saint Paul
- Saint Anthony
- Orono
- Spring Lake Park
- Medina
- Corcoran
- Wayzata
- Deephaven
- Osseo
- Lauderdale
- Excelsior
- Howard Lake
- Long Lake
- Maple Plain
- Hilltop
- Greenwood
- Loretto
- Woodland
- Minnetonka Beach
- Medicine Lake
- Crystal Bay
- Hamel
- Navarre
- Young America

### Typical Job Cost

$500 - 50,000

negotiated cost, lump sum, hourly not to exceed

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Ankeny Architects LLC |
| Address | Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427, United States |
| Phone | (612) 414-4137 |
| Website | http://aarchdesign.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 12 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — aarchdesign.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Ankeny Architects LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ankeny-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~689649515)
- **Website:** http://aarchdesign.com/
- **Phone:** (612) 414-4137

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- American Institute of Architects, Better Business Bureau

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews**

### All 3 reviews

**★★★★★ — TrishDoug Hodgson, Oct. 2015**

> Wonderful, professional (and within budget!) architectural design! Ankeny Architects made a stressful (complete) kitchen  redesign so much easier. We would highly recommend you utilize the exceptional skills of these professionals!

**★★★★★ — luuluu43, Oct. 2015**

> We worked with Jeff at Ankeny Architects to develop plans for an unusual backyard palazzo we envisioned for our back yard. Jeff listened to us, studied the photographs we had collected illustrating what we were shooting for, and created an amazing set of drawings that pretty much represented just what we had in mind. Working with Jeff was easy and we 're extremely happy with the end result - a wonderful outdoor room for entertaining.1

**★★★★★ — nicoleankeny, Oct. 2015**

> Ankeny Architects did a wonderful job with my kitchen remodel. My kitchen space is tight and they came up with very efficient and beautiful solutions. The design turned my kitchen into a highly usable, cooking friendly space with amazing storage. I was exceedingly pleased with the result. Ankeny Architects was timely and responsive to my inquiries.

## Selected projects

- [White Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-kitchen-pj-vj~1348432)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 17
- [3 Season Exterior Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/3-season-exterior-space-pj-vj~1340167)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Lake Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-home-pj-vj~1340626)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Victorian Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/victorian-renovation-pj-vj~1340563)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [Protected patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/protected-patio-pj-vj~1317923)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Remodeled rambler](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/remodeled-rambler-pj-vj~1317896)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 18
- [North Shore Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-shore-cabin-pj-vj~1315138)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: Heavy timber with Scandinavian influence

[See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ankeny-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~689649515)

## Ideabooks

- [Open Air Living Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54890076/list/open-air-living-spaces) — 8 ideas
- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54154329/list/wish-list) — 1 idea
- [ankenyarchitects's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54154804/list/ankenyarchitects-s-ideas) — 24 ideas

[See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ankenyarchitects)

## Community Q&A

**Q: should i get rid of the built in cabinets?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

I will be moving into our new house. we are renovating it now. I can't decide if i should get rid of the built in shelves & cabinets to make the room look bigger or keep them for storage?

A: Maybe just keep storage/shelves at window and left side of fireplace.   Removing cabinets on right side of fireplace will make room larger and still provide good storage.  If your looking for a more contemporary look you need to remove cabinets and get new ones, refacing is not cost effective.

**Q: Top tips on what to watch out for when building a custom home?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Hi - looking for mistakes to watch out for when building a custom home or some tips to make a custom home even better?

A: Have a good set of construction documents/plans.  This will help minimize change orders and unexpected costs.

**Q: Our kitchen** *(in Design Dilemma)*

I want to put an island in and some how redo and design my kitchen

A: You could wrap counter and cabinets around corner and have leg room for seating and counter at window but you don't have enough room for an island.

**Q: Kitchen island seating?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

I will have an eating area at one end of a long island. The space for the seating is 48" on three sides with a 16" overhang. I would like to put 6 chairs around the three sides. Is this going to be possible?

There are no legs on this part of the island - more of a pedestal base made with a cabinet. I was thinking we could get 6 chairs if they are under 20" wide each. 

Thoughts? Advice?

A: How about getting rid of base cabinet under table and have counter extend out to two legs. Make table only 30" deep and that should help your clearances.

**Q: Can you paint / spray exterior stone?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

We are interested in painting / spraying / white washing the exterior stone on outside of the house? We are thinking white. Has anyone done this? If so, do you have pics you can share?

A: I would not recommend painting but you could sandblast the stone to clean it up and make it look new.

**Q: Dining room help** *(in Design Dilemma)*

I'm hoping for suggestions on my dining room. The wine picture has to stay somehow since it was a gift from the in-laws. Otherwise open to anything. Thank you!

A: Sorry but the wine mirror needs to go.   Can you hang it in the basement? Bar area? Make a wine storage area/cellar and put mirror there.  Chandelier is out of scale with that table. Get larger table or smaller chandelier.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*