Ashley Mitlyng, AIA

I first met Ashley when I was looking for someone to help me remodel my condo in The Mill District. The main reason I chose Ashley and continue to work with her is because she is so great to brainstorm with. It’s a total collaboration process. On my current project she has helped me eek out every possible bit of space in my 1923 bungalow while staying faithful to the home’s character. I look forward to our brainstorm sessions together!

Working with Ashley was incredible, and we are thrilled with the result as well as the process. Before we found Ashley, we had gone through the design process with several contractors over several the years - none could figure out a way to tuck in a bathroom without putting in a dormer, which was cost prohibitive. Ashley listened to us, took her time in the space, rolled up her sleeves and came up a with a brilliant design that exceeded our expectations. She was able to reclaim what had been an unused, cave-like attic space and transform it into a beautiful, light-filled sanctuary that we feel grateful to return to each day. Furthermore, with Ashley at the helm, the design and construction process - which on previous occasions had been stressful - was actually enjoyable. Her engaging personality and ability to connect authentically brought out the best in everyone on the project and set the collaborative, fun tone with our contractor and his team. She accompanied us through the entire construction process, maintaining close communication and stopping in frequently to help us make decisions on hardware and furnishings. Ashley is such a phenomenal architect and collaborator that we are already planning our next project with her.

I worked with Ashley on a kitchen remodel we wanted to do a few years ago. Ashley was wonderful to work with and I would highly recommend her. She is thoughtful about space planning and comes up with great suggestions to make your space more user friendly. She has an eye for detail, understands budgets and is easy to work with!

Ashley designed our recently finished 3rd floor attic into a luxurious, serene master suite with sitting room. She listened to our needs and wants and worked closely with us to develop a design that we loved and met our needs. She has a keen knack for maximizing space and ensuring every nook and cranny is utilized to the full advantage. Ashley also designed our dream kitchen a few years ago and we couldn't be happier. We worked with her through 3 options to get it where it met all of our needs and wants. Ashley is great about working within the client's budget and coming up with fresh and innovative designs that maximize space and utility - especially when it comes to storage. She's up to date on the latest design trends and styles and is well versed in different architectural home styles. Our kitchen remodel entailed a bump out from the original footprint and Ashley ensured that it blended in with our 100 year old St. Paul Victorian home. We couldn't be happier with both projects and strongly recommend Ashley Mitlyng!

My husband and I were ready to remodel our kitchen. We have a 1.5 story home built in 1954 in the beautiful Como neighborhood. We love our home, but the kitchen didn't fit our lifestyle and was horribly outdated. We were at a charity event and found a silent auction item of time with an architect/designer. We bid and won! Ashley was the architect/designer with whom that we won design time. We e-mailed her pictures, our needs/wishes and initial sketches. Once she has some options, she met us at our home. Sat down at the kitchen table to discuss our options. Ashley was amazing. She hand drew quite a few options after we kept running into issues. She never got frustrated and was willing to think outside the box to find the perfect design for us. It was a pleasure to work with someone as professional, down to earth and creative as Ashley. We absolutely LOVE our new kitchen that fits our family and allows us to entertain our friends and family. Beth