Stonewood, LLC

Sven Gustafson

Stonewood has been building architecturally designed custom homes for generations. They remain steadfast in their commitment to quality and relationships upon which the company was founded. They limit the number of projects they take on, so they can ensure ample attention from their construction managers and fulfill their brand promise of exceptional quality and high standards.

Photo by Meghan Doll Photography


How did you get started in the building industry?

The Gustafson family has been building for four generations—Sven’s great grandfather was a builder of barns, his grandfather was a builder and developer, and his father built custom homes throughout the Twin Cities. Sven grew up on job sites, learning and knowing that building homes would be his career. 

What sets your company apart?

We build to our client’s style. Each home is a unique prototype, designed and built for a specific family. We coach our clients throughout the design process—selecting an architect that understands and has a passion for the client’s aesthetic and architectural style, and then selecting an interior designer to work through the materials, palette, and furnishing. It is a time-tested process that not only streamlines the process, it also affords a great level of enjoyment for all involved from start to finish.

What inspires and influences your work?

Great design and new ideas. But truly, our client’s vision for their new home is our inspiration. Learning how they live, hearing about their dreams, and seeing their excitement for the project is what inspires us. We’re building their dream for their family. Our charge is to coach them and help them through the process.

What are the most important elements of a successful build team?

We make each stage of the building experience rewarding and enjoyable for our clients by ensuring our Core values remain in constant focus: integrity, character, and competency.

What do you enjoy most about building custom homes?

The long-term friendships that we create with our clients. We are blessed to work with some great families in the work that we do. We get to know them, their lifestyle, and their kids. Seeing them grow in their new home and seeing how our work impacts their family makes the work worthwhile and fun.

What do you wish others knew about your company?

We like to be on the front end of advancements in construction science. Incorporating new heating and insulation technologies, home automation features, and products that will prove to be more durable and low maintenance is important to us.