EDITION Residences Interior

2016 Luxury Loft & Condo Tour: EDITION Residences

Centrally positioned in the heart of Minneapolis, EDITION— a collection of three boutique-style buildings offering contemporary urban living—is an extension to the new four-acre Commons Park, skyway system, and retailers.
Portland Tower

2016 Luxury Loft & Condo Tour: Portland Tower

Long-time developer Jim Stanton is widely known for his quality buildings, thoughtful design, and setting high standards—and Portland Tower is no exception.
Elan Uptown at Night

2016 Luxury Loft & Condo Tour: Elan Uptown Luxury Apartments

The Uptown community has a vibrant pulse unlike any other Minneapolis neighborhood. It’s known for diverse restaurants, eclectic shops, two popular lakes, and now—Elan Uptown, located on the Minneapolis Greenway.
The Walkway Exterior

2016 Luxury Loft & Condo Tour: The Walkway

At The Walkway, located in the center of Uptown, the walkability of the boutique-style apartments is just part of the appeal.

2016 Luxury Loft & Condo Tour: The Lakes Residences

Unlike other apartment buildings near Lake Calhoun, The Lakes Residences offers size, location, finishes and amenities comparable to those found in luxury condominium buildings.
Large Sunroom at Island Residences

2016 Luxury Loft & Condo Tour: The Island Residences at Carlson Center

The positioning of this Minnetonka community—on an island with a conservation easement surrounding it—means that there will be no new development changing the immediate landscape, just one of many ways The Island Residences is different.
Charles Cudd Sun Room

2016 Luxury Loft & Condo Tour: The Villas at Medina Country Club

When people purchase a villa home, they’re not only purchasing a beautifully designed high quality home built by award-winning custom builder Charles Cudd Co., they’re also purchasing the convenience of main floor living, the stress-free benefits of association-maintained lawn care and snow removal, and membership to privately-owned Medina Country Club, located on the edge of the 18-hole championship golf course.
Home 8 on AIA Tour

Bringing the Outside In When Designing A Home

Several projects showcased on this year’s tour offer interesting ways to integrate the outdoors and the home, and also demonstrate how a well-designed home can maximize the views of one’s surroundings.

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Window Cleaning Tips

Let the Sun Shine In

Windows are one of the best features of your home. Make them sparkle this fall with cleaning tips from a pro (or just hire the pro).
Mudroom in suburban home

Mudroom Best Practices

With school back in session and winter coming soon, it may be time to create a more efficient mudroom.
After photo of NKBA home

Four Millennial Misconceptions and Facts

As a millennial myself, I often hear concerns about marketing to the millennial generation, especially regarding the home industry. While some of them are true, some are merely misconceptions.
Home 6 on AIA Home Tour

How Green Should You Go? Energy Efficient Homes on the Homes by Architects Tour

This year’s tour features more energy efficient home designs than any other in its nine-year history. If green design is on your list of interests, or even if you’ve never seriously considered energy efficiency a high priority and want to know what all the hype is about, you won’t want to miss seeing these projects.

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handmade kitchen supplies

Home Stuff at the Fair

The fair has plenty of things for your home—knives, découpaged switch plates, replacement windows, siding, hottubs and lots more. Here are a few unique spots to consider visiting.
Modern Loft Apartment in Warehouse

Lowertown and North Loop Living

The former warehouse districts of Minneapolis and St. Paul have a lot in common including a hot real estate market.
Modern Home with Luxury Garage

Garage Doors

Garage doors are no longer an afterthought. Here's what's trending.
black and white bathroom

5 Black and White Bathrooms

What's black and white and always looks smart? Bathrooms.

Architect-Client Relationship: What to Expect

Taking the plunge on a new home build or remodeling project can be a frightening prospect.

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Lake living on a a minnesota lake

Lakeshore Living Pros and Cons

With so many lakes around, what Minnesotan hasn't thought of living full-time on the water?
Medina Barn

Medina—Wide Open Spaces

Medina is one of the most affluent cities in the state, located just 20 miles west of Minneapolis.
gold coasters

Go For The Gold (Home Accessories)!

If you've been cheering on the U.S. athletes at the Olympics and are dazzled by all that gold, why not bring some of its warmth and shine into your home with gold-toned accessories.

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