Interiors

Photos by Kory Kevin ReckingerAre you living, working, playing, and relaxing in small home, condo, or apartment? And wondering how to fit it all into small spaces during a time when staying at home...

Photos by Wing TaDespite the disappointment that accompanied a layoff in 2011, carpenter Jamie Molitor’s ambition didn’t allow for downtime. Instead, he bought a bank-owned foreclosure in Andover with the sole intention to renovate...

By Maggie Selner & Katelyn BloomquistWest Elm, a worldwide home furnishings retailer, will bring its modern and sustainable furniture and home goods to Minneapolis’ North Loop district late February. Its second Minnesota location will...

Photos and styling by Marian ParsonsMarian Parsons, aka Miss Mustard Seed, has written books before—as well as created fine art, refinished furniture, crafted a beloved blog, innovated product design (including her own line of...

For midcentury modern enthusiasts unable or not willing to travel, this year’s Docomomo US National Symposium is for you! (And for anyone else, of course.) As the organization (the acronym stands for Documentation and...

Photos by SpacecraftingThe stately St. Paul home Tom and Kathy Awe had lived in for 20 years took a while to sell, which didn’t end up being a bad thing. “We raised our four...

A Hudson family celebrates the old and the new for their happy holidays.

Minneapolis real estate and renovation team Heather and Brad Fox are hoping to be the next big stars on HGTV. The pilot of their new reality home show Stay or Sell aired July 9...

Photos providedTo Marie Raley, owner and lead designer of Minnetonka-based Laine Moire Floral Design, finding flowers that can handle frosty Minnesota winters is what holiday décor is all about. From outdoor pots to full-blown...

Photos by David EllisEyenga Bokamba, a visual artist and designer, modestly insists, “I have an art career because people reach out to me, so I’m like, ‘OK, let’s do this.’” And it’s true—but only...

Photos provided by Holly Hunt We have crystal clear opinions about Holly Hunt’s new Blurred Lines collection—featuring dozens of luxurious performance fabrics and textiles that aim to “blur the lines” between indoors and out. Available in...

If you live with spectral roommates—or suspect you do—you're not alone.

Jewel-Tone DripSteer clear of “sad beige,” and opt instead for jewel-toned selections like Twigg + Lu Design Co. did inside this remodeled dining room, which is drenched in a deep blue hue with pops...

New and innovative products from several manufacturers made this year's show a special one

After more than a decade as part of Highmark Builders, the interior designers at the company have rebranded as their own studio, Ruby + Suede. “We had so many requests from people wanting our...

Photos by Wing Ho  If you’re a Minnesotan with a love of ’90s music or taste for Indigenous flavors, the name Dana Thompson might strike a chord. A lineal descendant of the Sisseton- Wahpeton and Mdewakanton Dakota...

Photos by Alyssa LeeStay-at-home-mom Jen van Buren’s problem was twofold when it came to her 191-square-foot kitchen in the city of St. Anthony near Northeast Minneapolis. Practical? Not for this active family of six....

Photos by Kate Becker PhotographyFounders Brittany and Debbie Travis are not just lifelong crafters, but a mother-daughter duo with a love for locally designed home décor and at-home craft experiences. In 2017, they launched B+D...

In one brief strobe flash the colors and details of birds come alive. The act of flight is captured in Photographer Paul Nelson’s lens to share the beauty of these creatures.

Photos courtesy KhazanaFor nearly three decades, the Uptown boutique and gallery Khazana (the Urdu word for “treasure”) has been sourcing vibrant textiles and artwork, clothing, and collectibles crafted by Indian artists. Owner Anju Kataria’s...