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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Cory Hjellming, Hjellming Construction
Vice President: Craig Wynia, Red Rock Builders
Second VP: Kyle Cosand, Cosand Construction
Associate VP: Adam Balding, Budget Blinds
Secretary: Sabrina Meierhenry, Land Title Guaranty
Treasurer: Jim Dunham, Jim Dunham & Associates
Past President: Joel Ingle, C-Lemme Companies
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Austin Katje, Veldhouse Construction
Daniel Glammeier, Glammeier Homes
Jason Whiting, Stewart Title
Jesse Deffenbaugh, Deffenbaugh Homes
Jon Beatch, Beatch Construction
Julie Redlin, Rainbow Restoration
Kris Graff, Anthem Title Escrow Service
Ruth Ann Scott, The Living Door
Ryan Brouwer, Choice Builders
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2025
Flooring does more than provide a surface to walk on, it sets the tone for your entire home. As one of the most noticeable and frequently used features in any space, the right flooring brings together style, comfort, and function in a way few other design choices can.
In 2025, homeowners are leaning into flooring options that deliver both performance and personality. Durability and easy maintenance remain top priorities, but aesthetics are just as important. Homeowners want floors that not only hold up to everyday life but also elevate the overall design of their space.
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) continues to be a favorite. Its waterproof construction, budget-friendly price, and ability to convincingly mimic the look of hardwood or tile make it a smart option in nearly any room. Whether you’re outfitting a high-traffic kitchen, a busy entryway, or a cozy basement, LVP offers the perfect blend of beauty and practicality.
That said, natural hardwood still holds strong appeal. Trends are shifting toward lighter wood tones, wider planks, and lowsheen finishes, giving rooms an open, relaxed feeling. For those looking to make eco-conscious choices, sustainable flooring options like bamboo and cork are also gaining popularity.
Carpet is seeing a style revival, too. Rather than standard neutrals, homeowners are opting for rich textures, bold colors, and organic patterns, especially in bedrooms and living spaces where comfort is key. Advances in stain resistance and durability mean carpet is now a stylish and sensible option.
Tile remains a go-to in kitchens and bathrooms, with more homeowners choosing large-format designs for a clean, modern look. And in homes with open layouts, mixing flooring materials is becoming a popular way to visually define spaces without the need for walls or dividers.
With so many high-performing, attractive flooring options available today, the challenge isn’t finding something that works, it’s narrowing down your choices. If you’re unsure where to start, the Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire can connect you with trusted local professionals who can guide you through the selection process.
Visit hbasiouxempire.com (or scan the QR code below) to find the right flooring experts for your project.
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In the world of interior design, window treatments are far more than functional necessities—they are transformative design elements that anchor a room’s aesthetic. Professional designers recognize that properly selected window coverings establish the foundational harmony between natural light, architectural elements, and interior furnishings. Whether creating a dramatic focal point or providing subtle textural balance, window treatments are essential components to achieve cohesive, professionally designed spaces.
Budget Blinds of Sioux Falls specializes in this critical aspect of interior design, offering expert guidance through their curated selection of custom window treatments that elevate residential and commercial spaces alike.
A Design Destination: The Budget Blinds Showroom Experience
The Budget Blinds showroom at 828 S. Highline Place stands as a testament to the company’s design expertise. Upon entering this thoughtfully arranged space, clients immediately recognize they’ve arrived at a true design resource, not merely a window covering retailer. The showroom functions as an interactive design studio where interior possibilities come to life through professionally styled vignettes and full-scale product displays.
This award-winning establishment—voted #1 Local Best for 20242025 in Sioux Falls for Blinds and Window Treatments—provides a comprehensive design experience rarely found in specialty retailers. Here, clients can explore the interplay between light filtration, texture, and color while visualizing how each treatment might transform their own spaces.
One satisfied client noted, “Budget Blinds is a great company to work with. From the minute you walk in the door, you are greeted with a friendly smile. The measuring of the windows was done with care, and the installers were pleasant and went right to work. Thanks for helping make our windows look wonderful.”
Local Ownership with Design Authority
Owners Adam and Tara Balding, who acquired the business in 2009, have cultivated a reputation as trusted design authorities in the Sioux Falls community. Their local ownership ensures personalized attention and accountability that extends well beyond installation.
The Baldings have integrated their business into the fabric of Sioux Falls through meaningful community partnerships, including their
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contribution to the Veterans Community Project by supplying window treatments for 25 tiny homes in the VCP Village development. Their commitment to excellence extends beyond design, supporting groups such as nurses, teachers, and various philanthropic initiatives throughout the region.
“We strive for excellence,” add the Baldings. “Everyone from the design consultants, installation crew, and support services is on board to make sure your experience at Budget Blinds is a positive one.”
The Designer’s Approach to Window Treatments
Budget Blinds distinguishes itself through its professional design consultation process. Unlike many retailers, they offer complimentary in-home design consultations where expert consultants evaluate spaces through a designer’s lens.
“My job is to guide the customer through the process of finding the right window coverings and take away some of the guesswork for them. I help them focus on three things: function, style, and budget. My goal is to save them from a misguided purchase and make sure we get it right the first time,” explains Trevor Daily, design consultant.
This designer-client relationship is pivotal in achieving spaces that feel intentionally curated rather than hastily furnished. The design consultants at Budget Blinds bring professional expertise to each project:
• Analyzing how natural light patterns affect color perception throughout the day
• Considering architectural features that can be highlighted or minimized through strategic window treatments
• Determining optimal functionality based on the client’s lifestyle and privacy needs
• Integrating window treatments with existing design elements and color palettes
• Recommending treatments that enhance energy efficiency while maintaining aesthetic appeal
For new construction projects, Budget Blinds’ designers offer valuable perspective during the critical planning stages when window treatment considerations can influence architectural decisions and lighting plans. Their expertise provides foresight that prevents costly adjustments later in the design process.
Curated Selection of Designer Window Treatments
The Budget Blinds product portfolio reflects current design trends while offering enduring classics that will withstand fads. Their selection includes:
• Custom Blinds: Featuring premium materials and mechanisms with designer color options and specialized operating systems
• Bespoke Draperies: Made-to-measure fabric treatments with designer details like custom headers, linings, and trims
• Architectural Shutters: Interior shutters in various louver sizes and finishes that enhance architectural character
• Designer Shades: Including cellular/honeycomb structures, Roman shades, woven woods, and solar options with designer fabrics and textures
• Motorized Solutions: Smart home integration for effortless control of window treatments
• Specialty Shapes: Custom solutions for architectural windows, skylights, and unique configurations
Each product is presented not merely as a window covering but as an integral design element that contributes to the overall aesthetic and functionality of a space.
The Full-Service Design Experience
“Our approach to helping customers is unique. With a large staff, we can manage every facet of their decorating needs in a timely manner. We have been told that our process here is effective, so we keep refining it as we go, and new faces keep walking through our doors,” notes Kyle Wiese, General Manager.
The comprehensive service model at Budget Blinds alleviates the common anxieties associated with design decisions. Their process includes:
1. Professional consultation: Free in-home or in-showroom design guidance
2. Precise measurements: Ensuring a perfect fit for each window
3. Expert installation: precise and secure mounting
4. Ongoing support: backed by service and warranties
Beyond window treatments, Budget Blinds has expanded its design offerings to create a more holistic approach to interior spaces. Their showroom features coordinating home accents, including decorative grilles, designer screens, custom pillows, area rugs, and bedding ensembles—all curated to complement their window treatment designs.
Visit Budget Blinds of Sioux Falls to experience firsthand why design professionals and discerning homeowners trust them to elevate interiors throughout the region. Their designer approach to window treatments demonstrates how these essential elements define not just your windows, but the character and comfort of your entire space.
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Imagine relaxing on your own private beach that’s only a few steps outside your back door. Husby Homes incorporates resort-worthy luxuries into a spectacular new house in Tea.
This five-bedroom, three-bath ranch-style home in the Nine Mile Lake subdivision is surrounded by peaceful prairie and a beautiful 22-acre man-made lake. Stunning views of the scenery can be enjoyed from every room in this thoughtfully designed home.
Sioux Falls-based Husby Homes builds high-end homes primarily in Harrisburg and Tea. This newly constructed 4,005-square-foot beachside house is located at 2730 N. Vermillion Circle.
Public beaches in the Nine Mile Lake subdivision offer residents lake access for non-motorized water sports such as kayaking and canoeing. This beachfront home features a rock retaining wall with limestone steps down to a private sand beach with room to build a dock, as well.
Inside, a welcoming haven where you can live, work, and play awaits. An open concept floor plan features a new design that’s both attractive and functional. Husby Homes owner and builder Kevin Husby and his wife, Mandy, said they will definitely build more homes with this design.
“I think the layout itself is unique for our area,” Mandy explains. “Everyone wants that open concept where it’s living, dining, and kitchen space all in one area. This house is open concept yet private, where the living room is off in its
own corner. It’s not a layout you typically see around here.”
“It’s still open concept, but the house is more designed for views of the lake. If you’re standing in your kitchen and dining room, and living room, you have nothing but views of the water. It’s not your standard house,” Kevin adds.
The living room’s cozy atmosphere is accentuated by a ceiling that soars to nearly 16 feet. The ceiling is accented by a wooden beam, and it’s one of many eye-catching focal points that give the home’s interior a distinctive appearance.
A sophisticated palette of beige, white, sage green, and warm woods is used throughout the house. A combination of quartz, quartzite, and granite counters, and a variety of wall treatments add to the home’s high-end style.
“We try to do different accent walls like wainscoting with subtle touches that make it look nice,” Mandy shares.
This practical home offers plenty of chic storage, too, with custom built-ins in the home office, master suite, and garage.
From the walk-out basement level, there’s easy access to the beach. The backyard is ready to be customized with more luxury and is equipped with hook-ups for a hot tub and room for a fire pit.
The indoors is designed for all your favorite recreation. The basement’s living room boasts an area of 10-foot ceiling that’s versatile enough to accommodate upscale hobbies and activities.
“On our bigger homes, we do see people wanting more bars and different things like that downstairs, whether it be a theater or a golf simulator. That’s why we added the basement raised ceiling to this house,” Kevin notes. “That gives people the option to put in a theater room or a golf simulator.”
The downstairs level includes a fireplace and bar, and enough space for a pool table and game room, or extra seating. Windows in the basement also showcase the stellar view.
“The views are amazing with the way the house ended up sitting on that lot,” Mandy adds. “The walkout in the basement has good views. There are pretty sunsets to the west.”
A finished, lighted and heated four-stall garage with epoxy flooring provides plenty of storage for vehicles and recreational gear needed for enjoying lakeside living.
“We received a lot of good feedback as we were building the house. A lot of people walked through it. It’s not the same thing you see over and over,” Kevin says.
Husby Homes owns all the lots on Vermillion Circle, and some are still available. Visit facebook. com/sdhusbyhomes for more information, or contact Husby Homes at 605- 380-3486 or husbyhomes@yahoo.com.
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When it comes to timeless beauty, durability, and versatility in flooring, Kentwood Engineered Hardwood continues to set the standard. As one of the most trusted names in the industry, Kentwood blends innovative manufacturing with classic craftsmanship to create flooring that’s as stylish as it is reliable.
WHAT SETS KENTWOOD APART?
1. UNMATCHED AESTHETIC APPEAL
Kentwood floors are known for their refined finishes, natural textures, and rich color options. Whether you prefer the rustic charm of wide-plank oak or the modern elegance of smooth maple, Kentwood offers a curated selection that complements any design style—from traditional to contemporary.
2. ENGINEERED FOR STABILITY
Unlike solid hardwood, engineered hardwood is built for strength and stability. Each Kentwood plank is constructed with a real hardwood surface layer bonded over a multilayered core. This design resists warping, expanding, and contracting—making it ideal for all areas of the home, including basements and spaces with fluctuating humidity.
3. ECO-FRIENDLY CRAFTSMANSHIP
Kentwood is committed to sustainability. Their floors are crafted using responsibly sourced wood and low-VOC finishes, contributing to healthier indoor air quality and environmentally conscious homes.
4. EASY MAINTENANCE
Engineered hardwood from Kentwood is not only durable but also easy to care for. With proper cleaning and minimal upkeep, these floors maintain their original beauty for years.
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Located on the southwest side of Sioux Falls, 7504 W. Flowerfields Place is one of those homes that stops you in your tracks. This is an all-too-familiar feeling when encountering a home built by Scott Gilbert Construction. Taking their time to ensure quality and appeal, this private west side villa is nothing short of astonishing.
The 1,445-square-foot, 2-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home is equipped with a double car garage and an inviting interior. A front angled frame and detailed highlights of warm-toned stones create a homey yet modern feel in the neighborhood. Through the front door, you are greeted with warm shades of cabinetry and the counter island of your dreams, offering ample storage space that checks off all the boxes. Just off the kitchen sits a walk-in pantry with rows of functional storage shelves and a door that keeps it neatly hidden from guests, making this a practical and spacious place to cook meals and gather with family and friends.
The kitchen opens to a spacious living area with plenty of room and comfort to watch your favorite show after a long workday. A brass
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light fixture sets the scene for the perfect dining room ambiance while natural light from the expansive paned window floods the room.
Directly off the living room is the master bedroom that features a tray ceiling and a display of windows allowing natural light to pour in. The cozy, neutral-toned carpet continues to carry the overall warmth throughout this home. Attached to the master bedroom is the master bath, lined with dual sinks and a floor-to-ceiling tiled shower with sliding glass doors, showcasing clean lines and functional features.
For the ultimate in organization and storage, the master closet features two sides of spacious racks and an attached metal bar for hanging your wardrobe. A shelving unit is conveniently nestled in the center for extra storage on both sides.
The second bedroom is just as detailed as the master, with two large windows overlooking the backyard. It’s the perfect space for little ones to play or for guests who visit often. Walnut trim accentuates the carpeted flooring and trails into the walk-in closet, which is equipped with layered racks and deep shelves.
According to Steve Rickenbaugh, Office Manager at Scott Gilbert Construction, “We have been in business since 1978 and have been a member of the Home Builders of Sioux Falls Association for 40 years this year.” Steve explains what makes them unique: “Scott Gilbert Construction is organized and driven. We pride ourselves on our ability to finish homes before their closing dates. Customer satisfaction is a priority to us, and homeowners hire us to get the job done efficiently and on time.”
Steve was excited to share that Scott Gilbert Construction creates many types of new construction, such as custom and model homes, all around the city. They are mindful when it comes to community, detail, and standards.
With many new neighborhoods emerging in and around the City of Sioux Falls, contact Scott Gilbert Construction today at (605) 331-3940 or email info@scottgilberthomes.com to start building your dream home.
THE ESSENCE OF CABINETRY
Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. offers over 30,000 door styles and finish combinations for all rooms of the home kitchen, baths, entertainment centers, offices, closets, mudrooms, garages, pantries, wall beds and more. All Wellborn cabinetry is proudly crafted in the United States of America and is known for its quality craftsmanship. Making houses homes for over 53 years. So why go anywhere else?
Floors Made for Living
When it comes to selecting the perfect flooring for your home, look no further than the Floor Store at Montgomery’s. With an unrivaled selection of quality materials, expert guidance, and styles at every budget, our one-stop shop is the ultimate destination for all your flooring needs.
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Choosing a floor option for your new home, renovation or extension build is no simple matter. As well being one of the most practical and functional elements of your new space, it can also be one of the most visually impactful.
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NATURAL WOOD
Natural hardwood in its various forms, such as walnut, oak and cherry aren’t the exactly the most resilient flooring materials. However, depending on your taste, they are arguably the most beautiful flooring option available.
If your home design is rustic or cozy, then the warm tones of natural wood are perfect for creating the right atmosphere in your space. Perfect also for classic home designs, hardwood continues to be popular despite its vulnerability to scratches and liquid stains.
MARBLE
Not every home can pull off marble, but if you’re trying to create something where style, class and luxury are paramount (and if you have the budget), marble is a go-to option. This material can also be used for walls and counters to create a seamless and consistent look, which is great for kitchen and bathrooms.
While these floors are generally high strength and durable, if you are subjecting it to any heavy impacts from large objects or machinery, it is possible that your marble floor will develop cracks.
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VINYL
Vinyl is one of the most popular floor options in kitchens due to its water resilience and adaptable style, which can match almost any home design. However, due to these very same properties and the material’s affordability, it is commonly used in many other rooms of the house, too.
As well as long sheets covering the entire floor surface seamlessly, it is available in tiles or planks and can be tailored to create different designs or patterns, much like ceramic tiles. One of the biggest drawbacks for vinyl is it contains toxic substances which are harmful to the environment when burned.
LIQUID SCREED
Liquid screed and other concrete floor options are becoming increasingly popular. As well as offering superior durability and strength, they work fantastically with industrial style home designs or minimal layouts where the smooth, grey hues of the concrete create a luxurious surface that works with so many home décor styles.
Liquid screed is also great when paired with underfloor heating systems. Due to the even flat surface which can be applied in extremely thin layers, it allows heat to spread effectively throughout the floor’s surface and up into the spaces above, improving thermal efficiency and reducing energy consumption.
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