Nature & Wildlife Call Artist Matthew Krousey to Ceramic Arts

Photos providedMatthew Krousey’s ceramic work is inspired by the wildlife and fauna he sees every day around the woods of his Harris home and studio. His signature stoneware pieces use ash glazes as their...
Inside Forage Modern Workshop shows shelves stocked with products, including, bowls, books and other home decor.

Forage Modern Workshop’s Worldly Décor

Forage Modern Workshop is your one-stop-shop for unique and functional home décor and gifts by design studios from around the globe.

Wake Up Your Walls With Mercury Mosaics

Photos courtesy of Mercury MosaicsMercury Mosaics recently released Mid Mod Squares—the Minneapolis-based handmade tile company’s newest (and arguably most nostalgic!) tile pattern to date. Geometric and colorful, unique but refined, and vintage yet fresh,...
A restoration of a kitchen by David Heide Design Studio shows red birch cabinetry, white tiled backsplash, stone countertops and circular table in the middle of the room.

David Heide Design Studio Wins First-Place Award

David Heide Design Studio took home the first-place award in the 2015-2016 International Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design Contest.

Khazana’s “Tree of Life” Virtual Exhibition Connects Collectors and Makers

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...
A blue and white entryway in a newly renovated kitchen by LiLu Interiors.

LiLu Interiors Reimagines a St. Paul Kitchen

When Heidi and Michael were in search of a rightsized home, they found a 1938 bungalow in St. Paul that was the perfect fit. They fell in love with its walkable Highland neighborhood, its...

Cambria and Room & Board to Launch Versatile Furniture Collection

Cambria and Room & Board, two Minnesota-based companies, collaborate on new versatile furniture collection launching in January 2020.

2023 Ideas to Steal: Kitchen + Bath

Spa-Like SanctuaryHomeowners strive to bring the spa straight home in creative ways: Some opt for an all-white “clean and serene” approach, while others install spacious walk-in showers. Many, it appears, seem to settle on...

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...
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...

LiLu Interiors Transforms Historical Home into Joyful Place

Photos by Chad Holder When a young family and previous client of Minneapolis-based LiLu Interiors was planning to buy their next home, they leaned on the interior design firm’s years of experience and refined expertise...

Cyrus Artisan Rugs Weighs in on Current Rug Trends

Photos providedMH: What’s trending in the world of rugs?CAR: One of the newest trends we are witnessing is the gravitation towards the vintage/distressed look in rugs. These are brand-new woven rugs that undergo tremendous...

Sales + Events: 10/10-10/15

The week in local sales and events for home and garden

Local Love: Petek Trading Co.

Photos providedSince its inception in 2020, Petek Trading Co. has had a clear mission in mind: Share the work of small artisans in Turkey with people in the U.S. to recognize their work and...
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ASID MN’s Guide to Good Design 2016

A guide to design from the Minnesota branch of the American Society of Interior Designers.

Measuring Up: Dining Rooms

Dining room spacing basics to maximize comfort, function and aesthetics.

The Art of Building Beautiful Charcuterie Boards

A charcuterie (shahr-kyu-tuh-ree) board nearly led to my giving up 30 years of vegetarianism. The fateful board, created with artful precision, was ordered—not by me—from the now-closed Spoonriver. As I dipped yet again into...

5 Fireplaces That Spark Inspiration

Metal MasterySeeking to convert a nonfunctioning wood-burning fireplace into a useable gas insert, Brynn Alden Interior Design used a custom metal treatment and concrete hearth to enhance its appearance and transform it to be...

Fashion Trends in Interior Design

Photos courtesy of Chirigos Designs  Trends in fashion come down the runway fast, and each year, we see the trends that fall short being replaced by others. For fashion trends to gain longevity, they must...

Digitized Dwellings

“Imagine you have a movie stored on your computer, and you want to watch it on your TV in the living room,” prompts Kristin Reinitz, general manager and co-owner at Admit One Home Systems....

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