“Totally Radical: Designing the 1980s” Inspires Viewers to Explore a Nuanced Version of the...

Photos courtesy of Goldstein Museum of DesignAfter the countercultural movements of the 1960s and early 1970s, along with the Watergate scandal, the Vietnam War, oil embargoes, and economic crises, the 1980s gave rise to...

5 Captivating Kitchens We Can’t Ignore

The kitchen is arguably one of the most loved and appreciated spaces within our home—after all, the coffee, late-night snacks, and brand-new pots and pans you can’t stop talking about all reside there. It’s...

The Collective: Wettrock Co.

Photos provided  Kevin Whetstone’s admiration of all things made by hand began with watching his grandfather cast tools in his workshop. Today, Whetstone’s own work incorporates all five elements of the industrial age: glass, reclaimed...

The Collective: Ashtyn Sibinski

Photos providedThe beautiful randomness of Ashtyn Sibinski’s artwork is inspiring and thought-provoking. Known for her comforting color palettes that change with the season, her art is an extension of her mood at hand. From...

Martha O’Hara Interiors’ Creative Storage Solutions

Photos by SpacecraftingMartha O’Hara Interiors is known for pushing the envelope, designing classic, yet current spaces across the Twin Cities and beyond our borders to states like Texas and neighboring North Dakota. In fact,...
A portrait of Heather Strommen in her home.

Inside Heather Strommen’s Home

Heather Strommen started a blog four years ago to document the restoration of her 1937 Colonial home on Lake Minnetonka for friends and family. That project morphed into the Instagram account @sweetshadylane, where she posts...
A painting of a boat in a sea.

Prairie Land Rugs: A Collaboration Between Navab Brothers and Bob Hest

Catch the 5 W's of the Navab Brothers' new line of small town-inspired Prairie Land Rugs. Who? Dynamic duo Far and Sam Navab, the owners (and brothers) of their namesake Navab Brothers Oriental Rug Co., joined creative forces with...
A portrait of Christine Hoffman, founder of Twin Cities Flower Exchange, holding green plants.

Accidental Advocate

A sit down with Christine Hoffman, founder of Twin Cities Flower Exchange

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...

IKEA and Tom Dixon Collaborate on “Open-Source” Bed and Invite Hacks from the Rest...

Putting your own spin on IKEA furniture, bookcases, cabinetry, etc., is an industry unto itself. Modifications, add-ons, and upgrades for the Swedish giant’s home goods have launched thousands of posts and Pins, as well...

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...

7 Products for Ultimate Poolside Panache

Land & Sea Wall ArtAdd a bit of paradise to your pool house with this framed canvas of the ocean waves lapping up against a golden beach ($230). And don’t worry—its size is measured...

5 Design Trends to Try in 2021

Staying up to date on industry happenings is what we do best at Midwest Home, especially when we’re talking trends. Each year, we see a fair share of it all—including luxurious lake homes, innovative...

A Designer’s Dream Home in Minneapolis

Photos by SpacecraftingWhen buying a house, you’ll often hear the phrase, “Location, location, location!” Because while you can change almost everything else about your new home, the one thing you won’t be able to...

Aülik Design Build’s Bespoke Beauty on Robinson Bay

Photos by Spacecrafting“Walking through our house is an experience,” says the owner of this contemporary home on the shores of Lake Minnetonka’s Robinson Bay. “Every detail is intentional.” Completed last fall, the modestly scaled...

Sherwin-Williams’ 2022 COTY Evergreen Fog Communicates Calm and Carrying On

When Sherwin-Williams revealed its 2022 Color of the Year (COTY), Evergreen Fog, Victoria Sass’ first thought was, “It’s very conservative. This color doesn’t rock the boat. It feels very safe, and comfortable, and peaceful.”As...

Throw a Springtime Soirée With Brooke & Lou’s Spring Collection

Photos provided by Brooke & LouThere are plenty of reasons to throw a springtime soirée, whether it’s to welcome the warmer weather or celebrate Easter or Mother’s Day. Brooke & Lou, founded by Bria...

Primary Suite Remodel by Che Bella Interiors Provides Lakeside Luxury

Photos provided“It’s the hardest thing to do your own house,” says interior designer Tracy Hains of Che Bella Interiors, who recently decided to redo her bedroom and bathroom. The home sits on a beautiful...

“Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi” Now at Mia

One of the largest, most comprehensive exhibitions on Sandro Botticelli is currently on view at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), created in collaboration with the Uffizi Galleries in Florence. “Botticelli and Renaissance Florence:...

Timeless Touches With Bruce Kading Interior Design

From an authentic European chateau-inspired home in Medina to a New England industrial-style brownstone in Boston, Massachusetts, the traditionally stunning spaces that Bruce Kading and his design team at Bruce Kading Interior Design create...