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City or Suburban Living? What are the trade-offs?

Choosing to live in the city or suburb involves trade-offs and it often comes down to personal priorities.
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5 Spring Home Decor Tends From Instagram

A roundup of what Instagrammers are loving for spring home decor.
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7 Reasons to Scope Out Stillwater

Set on the banks of the St Croix River with a bustling waterfront and main street, Stillwater is a not too far place to visit and live.

Everyday Details to Consider When Designing a New Home

A checklist of everyday details should you think about when building your dream home.

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Front Door Impact

How to create a polished entryway that makes a strong first impression.
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Decorating with Bookshelves

Surround yourself with books in any room in the house.
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Staging Your Home to Sell

Advice from a seasoned home stager on how to get your house ready to sell.
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North Oaks—Privacy by Design

One of James J. Hill's lesser known legacies is this private community located just 20 minutes north of the Twin Cities.
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Cleaning Products for Your Spring Clean

While the weather is still grey, why not tackle the mess under the sink and find some greener solutions to household cleaning.
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2016 ASID Kitchen Tour: Catherine Harrington Designs

Catherine Harrington Designs Designed By: Catherine Harrington, ASID, CID11989 30th Street North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to collaborate with homeowners on a 200-year-old barn, one that...
Monson Interior Design and Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen ASID Kitchen Interior

2016 ASID Kitchen Tour: Monson Interior Design and Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen

Monson Interior Design and Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen Designed By: Lynn MonsonWhile this home was far from perfect, the homeowners loved the neighborhood, beautiful gardens (carefully cultivated over the past 14 years), and St. Paul location....
Barbara Hafften Interior Design ASID kitchen

2016 ASID Kitchen Tour: Barbara Hafften Interior Design

Barbara Hafften Interior Design Designed By: Barbara Hafften, ASID1864 West Saunders Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55116The challenge with this mid-century kitchen was being respectful of the charm and character of the home while adding...
Albertsson Hansen Architecture ASID kitchen interior with island

2016 ASID Kitchen Tour: Albertsson Hansen Architecture, Ltd.

Albertsson Hansen Architecture, Ltd. Designed By: Todd Hansen, Allied ASID, CID, AIA2437 Irving Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404One of the main objectives of this project was to create meaningful differentiation between the five living...
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2016 ASID Kitchen Tour: Herrick Design Group

Herrick Design Group Designed By: Kimberly Herrick, Professional Member ASID5352 James Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419This project posed a design problem like many small city houses do—a small, outdated kitchen. Kimberly Herrick of Kimberly...
InUnison Design ASID Kitchen white cabinets and island

2016 ASID Kitchen Tour: InUnison Design, Inc.

InUnison Design, Inc. Designed By: Christine Frisk, ASIDA previous owner designed the existing home on Lake Harriet and showed signs of a family’s loving use. The cabinetry lacked the character and detail evident throughout the rest...
Marth O'Hara Interiors ASID white Kitchen with stools

2016 ASID Kitchen Tour: Martha O’Hara Interiors

Martha O'Hara Interiors Designed By: Jayme Meyer, Allied ASID & Emily Welna, Allied ASID3922 Beard Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55410Martha O’Hara Interior Designers Jayme Meyer, Allied ASID, and Emily Welna, Allied ASID, were entrusted with reimagining...
Fiddlehead Design Group ASID kitchen table and island bar

2016 ASID Kitchen Tour: Fiddlehead Design Group

Fiddlehead Design Group Designed By: Andrea Dixon, Allied ASID, CKD, & Jen Ziemer, Allied ASID5640 Woodcrest Drive, Edina, MN 55424When a young professional couple moved out of their Lake Calhoun condo and into a...
Inview Interior Design ASID Island in kitchen

2016 ASID Kitchen Tour: Inview Interior Design LLC

Inview Interior Design LLC Designed By: Rena Feldman, Allied ASIDAlthough this house was outdated, Rena Feldman, Allied ASID, Inview Interior Design, immediately recognized the architectural potential. The first issue: the old, dark, inefficient galley kitchen was...
Partners 4 Design ASID kitchen stainless steel

2016 ASID Kitchen Tour: Partners 4, Design (P4D)

Partners 4, Design (P4D) Designed By: Nicole M. Sirek, Allied ASIDAn ailing 48-inch Viking stove (a necessity for an enthusiastic cook) inspired a kitchen makeover, resulting in more storage and a completely different design aesthetic...
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Luxury Home Blogs and Instagram Feeds

Some inspiration from luxury home blogs and popular Instagram feeds.

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