Moderno Porcelain Works: The Porcelain Hub

Photos provided  Moderno Porcelain Works is “not only a showroom, it’s a hub,” says Mario Cuevas, general manager of Moderno Porcelain Works in Northeast Minneapolis. In addition to carrying inventory from around the globe, the...

Bryce Borkhuis Forges A New Path at Vandalia Glassworks

Photos by David EllisIf you had asked Bryce Borkhuis five years ago if he could imagine himself in a full-time career managing a glassblowing studio and regularly instructing others in the ancient artistic technique,...

Ideas to Steal: Cabinetry & Millwork

Top to Bottom  Add visual interest to your space with two-toned cabinetry, incorporating two colors or woods that complement and coordinate between uppers and lowers. Fusion Designed pulled off the aesthetic with ease in this...

The Collective: Fiber Artist Mandi Smethells

Portrait by Liz Schultz, product shots by Mandi SmethellsMandi Smethells describes herself as an “imaginative” fiber artist, but first and foremost, she’s a mother—and that’s where she finds her inspiration to “create something beautiful...

Celtic Collections for Your Home

Photos by Josh GrubbsStyled by Tim CreaganGlass cake plate, $32.95, glass cake dome, $28.95, glass plates, $15.95 each, Golden Fig Fine Foods // Irish fairy mounds, $1.99 each, Hudson Flower Shop // Gold tone...

Trendspotting: Unpainted Kitchen Cabinets

After decades of enameled kitchens, unpainted wood cabinets are back in a big way. But the new interpretation is more refined, and really, a breath of fresh air.

Sustainable 9’s Modern Retreat on Bald Eagle Lake

Photos by SpacecraftingWe wanted to be cabin people, but it didn’t really work out,” admit the owners of Bald Eagle Lake’s newest waterfront home. The couple had purchased a cabin a few years ago,...

DIY Digs: Projects in Person

Projects in Person, more commonly known as PIP, is making a splash in the Twin Cities scene we couldn't ignore. The DIY studio offers wood-based, home decor workshops that range from beanbag boards to...

HGTV’s 2019 Urban Oasis Embraces a Scandinavian-Farmhouse Feel

Photos courtesy of HGTVThe modest 1920’s Foursquare near Minnehaha Falls was typical of hundreds of homes across the city of Minneapolis—it featured two and a half stuccoed stories of boxy, practical space that fit...
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

Minnesota’s First Fine Art Auction House Finds an Eager Market

Revere Auctions, a new fine art auction house, opens in Minneapolis.

Seven Smart Devices for Your Home

As humans, we naturally try everything to make our homes more comfortable—adding throw pillows, blankets, and ottomans. Yet there’s still a few inconveniences. To remedy these issues, technology companies have been working to solve...

Photographer Cynthia Yang Takes Passion for Home Décor to Social Media

Photos courtesy of Cynthia YangThe ongoing pandemic affects each of us, along with our productivity and creativity, in different ways. For Minneapolis-based photographer Cynthia Yang, boredom led to creating a TikTok account that’s racked...

5 Home Goods Makers to Shop at Art-A-Whirl 2018

The brightest and best names to watch out for at this year's Art-A-Whirl art crawl in Northeast Minneapolis.

Six Picks for Mother’s Day Gift Shopping

Great shops for Mother's Day gifts.

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...

Henri Home Expands East

Photos providedSince its beginning as a full-service interior design firm, Henri Interiors has grown and evolved. The St. Paul-based studio specializes in residential and boutique commercial interiors, assisting clients in designing customized interior spaces....

Register Today: 2020-21 Docomomo US National Symposium

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...
Bill and Kara Kurth of Golden Age Design

Midcentury Madness

Bill and Kara Kurth, owners of Golden Age Design, showcase vintage treasures in new home.
A bright and bold book-covered wallpaper steals the spotlight in the playroom.

A Home Makeover Sparked by Style

Photos by SpacecraftingTrends come and go—in interior design, technology, and especially fashion. Sometimes these trends stick around and stay awhile; other times they fizzle out and resurface decades down the road. But when you...

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