About Orfield Design & Construction, Inc. in Minneapolis & Surrounding Areas
Family-Owned Design-Build Remodeling Since 1978
Orfield Design & Construction, Inc. is a licensed design-build remodeling company serving Minneapolis and surrounding areas with a specialty in older homes. Founded in 1978 by Ron and Henry Orfield, the business continues under the leadership and vision of Ron's daughter, Laura L. Orfield-Skrivseth, who brings business expertise, creative vision, and hands-on industry knowledge to every project. What sets this company apart is how design and construction function as a single, integrated process. The team hand-drafts plans, elevations, and structural sections in-house, then manages interior design and project execution from concept through completion. You work with the same team throughout—designers who understand construction realities and builders who understand design intent. This approach is especially valuable when remodeling older Twin Cities homes, where original construction methods, settled foundations, and concealed structural conditions require adaptive problem-solving. Designers and carpenters collaborate to transform complex challenges into elegant, cost-effective solutions that respect a home's original character while meeting modern functional needs. Laura holds NKBA certification as an Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer (AKBD) and maintains EPA RRP certification for safe work practices in pre-1978 homes. The company is licensed and insured with the state of Minnesota, and all work meets Minnesota building code requirements. Discover how design-build remodeling simplifies the renovation process and produces better results.
Award-Winning Projects Built on Communication & Craftsmanship
Over more than four decades in business, Orfield Design & Construction has become a trusted leader in residential remodeling throughout the Minneapolis area. The company has delivered award-winning projects recognized for being as functional as they are beautiful—spaces designed not just to increase home value, but to enhance the everyday lives of the families who live there. Minnesota's climate demands attention to detail in remodeling work. Cold winters, temperature swings, and seasonal humidity affect everything from foundation movement to window performance. Working primarily with older homes means the team regularly addresses settling, outdated systems, and construction methods no longer in use—issues that require both technical knowledge and creative adaptation. The locally owned and operated company maintains a community focus, working closely with homeowners in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Edina, Bloomington, Minnetonka, Plymouth, and dozens of neighboring cities within a 60-mile radius. Every project is managed with an emphasis on clear communication, organization, and high craftsmanship standards from the first consultation through final walkthrough.
Interior Designers, Drafters, & Carpenters Working as One Team
When you work with Orfield Design & Construction, you experience a team structure built around collaboration. Interior designers develop layouts and finishes with an understanding of structural constraints. Drafters translate design concepts into detailed construction documents. Project managers coordinate schedules, permits, and material delivery. Carpenters execute the work with attention to both the plans and the homeowner's vision. Because everyone works for the same company, accountability is clear and decisions happen faster.
This integrated approach is particularly effective for whole-home remodeling, historic home restoration, and projects involving additions or structural modifications. You communicate with one point of contact who coordinates all disciplines, rather than managing separate contracts with architects, designers, and builders.
Family-owned & operated—serving Minneapolis & surrounding areas since 1978
Licensed & insured with the state of Minnesota (Building Contractor license, EPA RRP certification)
NKBA-certified Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer (AKBD) on staff
Design-build process—hand-drafted plans, interior design, & construction managed by one team
Specialty in older homes with experience addressing structural complexity & historic preservation
Whether you're planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom update, basement transformation, or whole-home renovation, Orfield Design & Construction creates spaces that work beautifully for how you actually live. Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn more about our design-build process.