Darril Otto: Master in Our Midst
Artist. Master illusionist. Miracle worker. Darril Otto, a decorative painter, plasterer, and founder of Otto Painting Design in Chanhassen, earns these sobriquets and more from clients and collaborators. And he acknowledges each one with...
Cobble Social House: A Constantly-Evolving Wine Bar
It’s all in the name: Cobble Social House, which recently opened in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis, combines community, cuisine, and retail in its multi-concept approach to a wine bar where nearly everything...
Currently Trending: The Return of Brutalism
Brutalism, a midcentury-style characterized by simple forms and raw concrete construction, is having a moment.Originally applied to the work of modern architect Le Corbusier, the term comes from the French term “béton-brut”—literally ‘raw concrete’—the...
Editor’s Product Pick: Vettis Concrete Single-Handle Faucet
No doubt about it—there's just something about concrete in home design we can't ignore. It's subtle but sophisticated, and when used well, timeless. Concrete is growing in popularity, and though many 2019 trend forecasts...
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),...
Tech Talk: Artfully Walls Makes DIY Gallery Walls Easy
Photos courtesy Fotolia/Photographee.euOver the past couple of years, gallery walls have gained heavy traction in the rising category of DIY. They're a fabulous, foolproof way to add visual interest, vibrant contrast, and vivacious personality...
Three Bathroom Trend Alerts for 2019
Images courtesy David Heide Design StudioThe spa-like experience. The tub and shower (i.e., a water space) behind a glass partition. Statement art on the walls. Concrete, terrazzo, marble. Asymmetrical fixtures and mirrors. When considering...
Houzz’s 2019 Trend Predictions
The home design and remodeling juggernaut with over 40 million users has made its predictions for 2019, and the forecast calls for darker colors, splashy tile walls, glass room dividers, and feature tubs in...
Personality Profile: Interior Designer Brooke Voss
When it comes to interior design, Brooke Voss has one rule: There aren't any rules.Sure, she's a rule breaker—but she's also an avid traveler, a loving dog mom, and the founder, principal interior designer,...
Trend-Spotting in 2019: Four Décor Ideas That Take Us Back to the Future
Images courtesy Chirigos DesignsJanuary 1 has come and gone. Are you ready for your décor reboot? Apparently, according to sites like Decoraid and Interiorsonline, rose gold is out (did we know it was in?)...
Pantone’s Pick for 2019 Color of the Year: Living Coral
The annual trend-watching rite known as “Color of the Year” finished up this month with Pantone’s announcement of its 2019 pick, Living Coral. Characterizing the bright pinkish color as “vibrant yet mellow…lively yet nurturing,”...
New Year, New Home
As we welcome in the new year, we simultaneously welcome in the opportunity to make the home we've always wanted, well, our home. We've pulled together our top 10 tips to make sure 2019...
Books for Design Lovers
If you’ve got architecture and design lovers on your gift list, think books. Several recent releases celebrating Minnesota’s profusion of talent would be good choices for architectural aficionados, design buffs, and even local history...
Local Artist Mary Jo Hoffman Expands STILL to Include New Zen Collection
Photos courtesy Mary Jo HoffmanShoreview artist and photographer Mary Jo Hoffman, whose work we’ve profiled as her STILL blog has drawn national attention and commissions from Target and West Elm, has now created what she...
Coen+Partners Releases New “Contextual Minimalism” Book
Running into Shane Coen is always a delight. Sure, interviewing him for articles in Landscape Architecture or Midwest Home reveals new insights into his “minimalist-modern approach to landscape architecture and residential living,” as he...
Magic Mirror on the Wall
Mirrored tiles create an entirely reflective, floor-to-ceiling result.