Countertop Choices: What’s your Style?

Countertop Choices: What’s your Style?

Design and budget are the key factors when selecting kitchen or bath countertops according to Matt Schmidt, co-owner and designer for AMEK. Clients usually appreciate specific characteristics of countertop options. AMEK uses all types of materials – glass, concrete,...

2015 Professional Remodeler Design Awards

2015 Professional Remodeler Design Awards

AMEK Co-owner Paul Schmidt received the Gold Award October 1 in Chicago from Sal Alfano, Director of Content for Professional Remodeler Magazine. AMEK’s award-winning project was a basement remodel in Chaska. Builders from across the United States who earned top...

Modern Builder + Design

Modern Builder + Design

Newsflash! AMEK is featured in the recently-released August issue of Modern Builder + Design magazine. You can read about our holistic approach to designing and building new homes as well as for our remodeling projects.AMEK Custom Builder Written by Kecia Bal AMEK...

Designing With Matt Schmidt, Part 2

Designing With Matt Schmidt, Part 2

Asking the right questions is a vital piece of the design process according to AMEK Custom Builders’ owner and designer Matt Schmidt. Matt and the AMEK team weigh out the project options with clients. “We talk with clients about the pros and cons of staying where they...

2015 National NARI CotY Award Winner

2015 National NARI CotY Award Winner

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named AMEK Custom Builders the 2015 National CotY award winner in the Basement Remodels over $100,000 category of its annual awards competition. The award was presented April 17 to CEO Andrew Schmidt at NARI’s...

2015 Spring Remodelers Showcase this Weekend

2015 Spring Remodelers Showcase this Weekend

AMEK Custom Builders is proud to be a part of the Spring 2015 Remodelers Showcase. Organized by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) in conjunction with the Parade of Homes, this 3-day event provides homeowners an opportunity to tour the latest trends in...

Reclaimed-Wood Wall

Reclaimed-Wood Wall

Rebecca Pogson at Houzz.com recently posted the article “What to Know About Adding a Reclaimed-Wood Wall“. Below is a snipet from the article: Color palette is a key consideration when deciding how to incorporate a reclaimed wood wall, according to Matt Schmidt of...

Lower Levels Today, Not Yesterday’s Space

Lower Levels Today, Not Yesterday’s Space

Today’s options for finishing or remodeling your home’s lower level have never been greater. The projects are more ambitious in scope and adult in focus compared to yesterday’s open space for the family or children, with a small workspace or bar possibly carved out in...

Midwest Home Luxury Remodeling Tour

Midwest Home Luxury Remodeling Tour

AMEK Custom Builders is excited to be a part of the 2014 Midwest Home Luxury Remodeling Tour. This self-guided tour will give you access to luxury remodeling projects created by some of the best custom remodelers in the Twin Cities. These high-end remodels range from...