This Nisswa Cabin Brings a Rustic Refinement to Upper Gull Lake

Photos by SpacecraftingFor four days straight, a thick layer of cardboard concealed the windows of Mary and Bob Dimke’s new cabin. During that time, Tays & Co. CEO and chief designer Laura Tays had...

A Nature-Inspired Transformation on Lake Minnetonka’s Crystal Bay

Photos by Spacecrafting“We were a little desperate,” admits Karyn Whitely, when reflecting on the house she and her husband, Bill, found themselves buying in 2001. The couple had just relocated from Chicago with their...

Western Minnesota Hunting Lodge is Rustic Like Redlin

Photos by Scott Amundson“Growing up, I was always inspired by the old, rustic hunting cabins in Terry Redlin’s paintings,” says the owner of a discreet, yet classic lodge in western Minnesota. Having worked with...

3 Vacation Homes to Warm Up Your Winter

Brainerd Retreat – Albertsson Hansen ArchitectureCompleted in 2020, this vacation home was constructed to replace an original two-story walkout cabin from the 1940s, while also retaining its essence and elevating amenities. Practicality meets luxury...
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Inspirational Remodeling Updates: Novare Renovation & Design

Need a little remodeling inspiration? Check out Novare Renovation & Design who is creating amazing spaces.
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Denali Custom Homes Combines Contemporary Style with Convenience

Thanks to thoughtful design, this family will be in their lakeshore retreat for years to come.

New Online Kitchen Remodeling Course by Cambria and HGTV

The free, nine-lesson course is hosted by Scott McGillivray, star of HGTV's "Income Property," and Jane Lockhart, a leading Toronto designer.

Q+A: Mette Nielsen Inspires a More Thoughtful Approach to Residential Land Use

A forward-thinking European-style approach takes center stage.
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A Fresh Take on a Lake Minnetonka Home

When the Regan family of Regan Brothers Bakery fame (a one-time Minneapolis institution) built their summer getaway on Lake Minnetonka’s Crystal Bay in 1905, the Twin City Rapid Transit Company was just wrapping up...

2018 BLEND Award Winners Celebrated

The jury is in: The 2018 winners of BLEND Awards in Minneapolis and St. Paul have been announced at gatherings in both cities in recent weeks. The awards, given in Minneapolis since 2007 and...

A Minneapolis Remodel Honors the Historic Character of a 1904 Lake Home

Photos by Jessica StoeFor Laura and Matt Murphy, their house on a leafy street in the East Isles neighborhood of Minneapolis had a lot going for it. It had a big front porch, high...

A Family Home that Feels Like Home

Photos by SpacecraftingJuly sunshine poured through the living room windows of Lynn and John O’Neil’s newly remodeled residence on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, covering friends and family inside in a warm blanket of...

This Indigo Icebox in St. Paul Gives Us Chills

Photos by Kory Kevin StudioSometimes, when a homeowner is ready for something new, the solution is something old. That was true for LiLu Interiors’ client, a physician who had recently purchased a 1923 Dutch...

Present Perfect in St. Paul

Photos by SpacecraftingWhen Karen Pervo and her late husband bought their Arts and Crafts-style home in 1999, it was perfect in many ways. Karen grew up in a midcentury home and craved the detail,...

Natural Meets Northwoods in Mahtomedi

Photos by SpacecraftingAfter moving back to Minnesota from Nashville, the homeowners of this waterfront property wanted an abode with a northern Minnesota “Northwoods cottage” feel. The state might have its fair share of the...

2022 Ideas to Steal: Flooring

Go With the Faux  Don’t knock it ‘til you try it. Luxury vinyl, as seen in this one-of-a-kind Stonewood craft room, is hardworking, durable, and resistant to knicks, scuffs, and paint spills—making it the perfect...

An Ever-Changing, Yet Timeless Chateau

Photos by SpacecraftingSometimes, luxury isn’t something that’s final and will last forever exactly as it is, with well-appointed touches that denote a “what you see is what you get” approach. Now and again, luxury...

Next-Era Evolution of a Historic Summit Avenue Home

Photos by SpacecraftingWhen choosing to purchase a property rich in history, homeowners know their decision will typically involve an impending remodel or two. For a local couple who fell in love with St. Paul’s...

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