Jim Kuiken Design

05/10/2025

JKD celebrates a 1st place recognition at the ASID 2025 Design Excellence Awards Gala in April. Feeling truly honored and grateful to have this work recognized. Thanks to the incredibly skilled Trade Partners and to Pillar Homes for this opportunity. A very special thank you to our wonderful clients for inspiring each one of us!
ASID MN

01/17/2025

This beautiful living room, designed by Pillar Homes in collaboration with Jim Kuiken Design, showcases exposed wooden beams, a stone fireplace, and an abundance of natural light streaming through expansive windows. The seamless blend of cozy comfort and sophisticated style makes it the perfect setting for family gatherings or quiet evenings by the fire.

With warm wood tones, plush seating, and thoughtfully curated decor, this space truly feels like a retreat. Swipe to see more of this stunning rustic design! Photography by

12/25/2024

10/06/2024

Located in the heart of Wayzata, this Modern Tudor is a sanctuary of serenity that is thoughtfully curated with a mix of classic and modern details. A joyful color palette, rooms bathed in natural light, and each area adorned with exquisite finishes and meticulous attention to detail.

It's as beautiful as it is functional.

Elevate your life's moments with Pillar Homes and Jim Kuiken Design

06/28/2024

A big ‘THANK YOU’ to the fabulous team at Traditions Classic Home Furnishings for your assistance in selecting and providing some of the most incredible, stunning furniture, fabrics and home accessories for our clients as showcased in the wildly successful, 2024 Summer Artisan Home Tour at Pillar Homes! You each brought your own unique expertise to elevate this incredibly lovely, magical home.

A special thank you to Kathy for her skilled eye, knowledge and endurance while we plowed through late nights, weekends, after hours studio time, countless emails and many phone conversations and homesite visits. You rock!

Lastly, to our amazing clients who entrusted us to provide comfort, beauty and timeless products. We endlessly thank you!

Jim Kuiken Design
Personalized, Curated Home Design

06/06/2024

The Artisan Home Tour starts this Friday, June 7th, from noon to 6. We look forward to seeing you!

This Artisan home allows you to revel in the dazzling textiles and wallpaper, designer-approved motifs, and elegant furnishings that celebrate the finer things in life. Check it out tomorrow on opening day of the ! Homes open at noon.
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Artisan Home No. 3
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05/11/2024

Final finishing and intricate details are coming together at Pillar Homes summer Artisan Home. Look forward to sharing this luxurious, inspiring home with you in June.

05/06/2024

Contemporary, playful urban home that is both expressive and colorful, blending eye catching finishes with artistic architecture.

03/24/2024

Behind the scenes during a recent photo shoot of one of the recently completed stunning Brownstones in Wayzata with the amazingly talented Jim w/Landmark Photography. Pro photos coming soon!

12/31/2023

A storybook cottage addition/remodel nestled on an acreage lot for an amazing family. Clients even added their own putting green!