
The heart of your home, designed around the way you really live.

A lot of Apple Valley grew out of the housing boom Orrin Thompson kicked off in the 1960s and the steady building that followed on both sides of County Road 42. That means many kitchens here sit in split-levels, ramblers, and two-stories from the 1970s through the '90s, where the cooking space was walled off from the dining and living rooms. When we remodel these for Apple Valley homeowners, a big part of the conversation is whether a wall can come down to connect the kitchen to the rest of the main level without disturbing anything structural.
Because we handle design and construction under one roof, we can tell you early what an original tract-home layout will and won't allow, then put honest pricing in writing before demolition starts. For 1980s kitchens we're often replacing soffits, dropped ceilings, and dark cabinetry, relocating an aging peninsula, and rerouting plumbing and electrical that was never meant for today's islands and appliances. Newer homes in southeast Apple Valley usually have more open bones, so there the work leans toward finishes, better storage, and function.
Whether your kitchen is a compact rambler galley or a two-story from the 2000s, we map the whole project before we swing a hammer: layout, cabinetry, lighting, and how construction moves through your house day to day. One team, one point of contact, and a schedule we hold ourselves to. We serve kitchens throughout Apple Valley and the surrounding Dakota County suburbs, and we keep you informed at every step so there are no surprises when the drywall goes back up.
Four simple phases — see our full step-by-step process.
A free, no-pressure conversation about your goals, your space, and a budget that fits.
We turn your vision into a clear, detailed plan — selections, scope, and timeline.
Our crew executes with care and craftsmanship, keeping you informed every step.
A final walkthrough to make every detail right before we hand back your home.
Thinking about more than one project? MDR handles it all under one roof for Apple Valley homeowners.

Book a free consultation and let's talk through your project — no pressure, no obligation.