Design Studio B

Design Studio B is a general contractor and home goods store located at 3270 19th Street Northwest in Rochester, Minnesota. We believe that the way you live can greatly impact your life, and we strive to create homes that foster connection, harmony, and true belonging. Our team of interior designers and remodeling contractors go beyond aesthetics to ensure that your home is not just beautiful, but also functional and meaningful.

Our mission is to simplify the often complex process of updating your home through both design and remodeling. We are here to make the intimidating accessible and to ensure that you always feel at home throughout the entire process. We are not just your designer and contractor, but your advocate, advisor, and expert.

Karen L. Vangsness Allen, the founder and principal of Design Studio B, is an interior designer and licensed remodeling contractor with a passion for reshaping the way we live. She has a keen eye for creating environments that inspire connection and wellbeing, and her award-winning approach to design ensures that each client receives a unique and innovative solution.

With a portfolio that includes premiere custom homes in California, Colorado, Kentucky, Texas, and the Upper Midwest, Karen brings a wealth of experience and expertise to every project. At Design Studio B, we are dedicated to helping you create a home that celebrates traditions, nurtures generations, and inspires a life well-lived.