Prior Lake’s Bohemian Beauty by Martha O’Hara Interiors

Photos by SpacecraftingThere’s a certain house in Prior Lake with a pink front door, and if you happen to be driving by, the cheerful color is bound to capture your attention. Accentuated by crisp...

A Naturally Norwegian Abode Near Lake Harriet

Photos by SpacecraftingAs a young couple, R. J. and Krista Kern adored the charming homes that lined Minneapolis’ Fulton neighborhood. The pair would walk the block and dream up fictional stories about the houses...

A Revived Mediterranean by Anne McDonald Design

Photos by Amanda Marie StudioThere’s something romantic about Mediterranean Revival architecture. Easily recognized by terracotta roofs, crisp white stucco, and wrought-iron details, these homes bring to mind a sunny Italian villa or old Hollywood...

Vintage Dealer Gladys Tay’s Eclectic, Maximalist Design Style Turns Heads in Shoreview

Photos by Wing TaThe moment Singapore-native, vintage dealer, and social media maven Gladys Tay picks up her camera, her “little monsters”—three miniature schnauzers and one Pekingese—know it’s time to strike a pose. When scrolling...

Interior Designer Bria Hammel Creates a Soft, Sophisticated Master Bath in Edina

Photos by Spacecrafting“Eighties awesome” might best describe the old master bath on the chopping block in Meghan and Matt Letne’s Edina home. The vaulted ceiling, miles of white sheetrock, black marble-topped Jacuzzi tub, and...

Dutton Brown Design is More Than Lights

Photos by Bernadette FoxIn 2013, a family member’s Lakeville basement became the birthplace of Zach Dutton and Thomas Brown’s contemporary light fixtures. From an in-home operation to the Etsy online marketplace to a full-fledged...

La Belle Maison

Photos by Annie SchlechterWhen you first see the chateau, with its rich cream-colored exterior, delicately sloped rooflines, and 10-foot-high doorway framed by a pair of Corinthian columns, you can’t help but think it looks...

A Black-and-White Bathroom Beauty in Rochester

At the dawn of a new decade, hexagon tiles are all the rage, classic black-and-white color schemes are gaining momentum, wallcoverings are everywhere, and floral patterns seem to be more “in” by the moment....

A Cosmopolitan Gathering Space for Faraway Family

Photos by LandMark Photography, Jim Kruger, and Jon HuelskampHe’s from the Netherlands, and likes classic design and compartmentalized rooms. She’s from Venezuela, and loves rich textures and vibrant colors. The two have traveled around the...

25+ Cosmically Fun Finds to Celebrate the Lunar New Year

Photo by Janelle Olson || Styling by Anna LundbergFantasia “Diamond Galaxy” wallpaper, $36/double roll, Ralph Lauren “North Hemisphere” wallpaper, $205/double roll, Essentia “Star Collision” wallpaper, $162/double roll, Wallpaper Direct  |  Constellation coaster set, $29, lacquer...

Five Home Design Trends to Follow in 2020

At Midwest Home, staying up-to-date on industry happenings is what we do best—especially when it comes to trends. And even though they’re constantly evolving, our team has tacked down five design elements we expect...

Winter DIY Project: Indoor Herb Gardens

Tips for planting an indoor herb garden to get fresh, bold flavors year-round.

January 2020 DIY Class Calendar

As we transition into a new decade, we don’t see the popularity of do-it-yourself classes dying down anytime soon. Whether paint pouring or calligraphy is more up your alley, there’s truly something for everyone...

2020 Color Camps: A Professional Analysis

Photos courtesy Adobe StockSherwin-Williams picked “Naval” as its 2020 Color of the Year, calling it “a rich navy that creates a calm and grounding environment infused with quiet confidence.” Benjamin Moore selected “First Light,”...

Color Pop

Photos by Alyssa LeeWhen a vacant lot opened up in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, Rehkamp Larson Architects and Reuter Walton Companies were brought on board to design and build a new house...

Trend-Spotting in 2019: 6 Kitchen Trends to Enliven Your Space

Images courtesy Shelter ArchitectureIs there any other room in the house in which we spend more time? We’re talking about the kitchen, of course. From the daily three meals prepared there (especially on weekends),...
Fresh evergreens, citrus, and faux fur stockings decorate the period fireplace, capturing the spirit of the season and the expert blend of old and new in the stately 1920s Georgian.

Holiday Tradition with an Edge

At the O’Hara home, holiday décor is by design, tempered with plenty of nostalgia
A reclaimed barn wood wall and floor-to-ceiling blackened steel fireplace add texture to the living room’s interiors while blending seamlessly with the views of surrounding mill buildings.

Room with an Obstructed View

A young millennial couple finds ideal modern living in the Mill District
Clean white panels and a glossy dark wood floor provide the perfect backdrop for this elegant, blue-accented space designed by Martha O’Hara Interiors.

Life in Color

Midwest Home and ASID MN present the winners of a colorful design competition

Salmela Architects Designs Artful Afton Abode

Light, shadow, and color play in this Afton home.