Chris Lee
Chris Lee, a longtime magazine writer and editor, has been a keen observer of the Twin Cities thriving design scene for more than a decade. As editor of Midwest Home, she combines her passion for all things home with her love of good story telling.
Madeline Island House with Soul Hosts Communal Cookout
A group of friends gather on Madeline Island for a weekend dedicated to outdoor fire, food and good times with those closest to them.
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.
Local Artist Robin Ann Meyer Launches Wallpaper Line with Hirshfield’s
Luminous seashells. Kaleidoscopic leaves. Indian-inspired paisleys. Architectural motifs. Birds and feathers. All are represented in the wallpaper line local artist and printmaker Robin Ann...
Trulia Keeps Tabs on What Home Buyers Really Want
Trends in home features come and go—witness shag carpeting and tile countertops. If you’re updating and considering resale potential in the not-too-distant future, it...
David Heide Design Studio Wins International Kitchen Design Award for St. Paul Kitchen
David Heide Design Studio (DHDS), the Minneapolis design and architecture firm, won a first-place award in the international 2015-2016 Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design...
Check Out Target’s Chic and Affordable Home Décor Introductions
Target is on a roll this year, introducing exclusive brands and designer partnerships one after the other. When it comes to home furnishings, the...
Wallpaper Adds Ceiling Drama
Wallpapered ceilings have the ability to create an interest and an illusion of depth, and enhance the detail of beautiful molding.
Life in Bold Color
Midwest Home and ASID MN team up for a vibrant design competition.
Dale Mulfinger’s The Family Cabin
Dale Mulfinger of SALA Architects showcases dozens of family compounds he has a deep affection for in his latest book, The Family Cabin.
Most Popular Paint Color by State
However many ways you cut color preferences, there’s always another wrinkle in color-trending detection. This one is the most popular colors by state. When...
MidModMen + friends Adds Future Heirlooms to Its Classic Modern Finds
MidModMen + friends is a different sort of classic furniture shop. And you know it as soon as you walk into the University Avenue...
Oregon Coast-Inspired Home by Aspect Design Build
This rural Victorian, Deephaven home by Aspect Design Build features art deco and soft industrial elements while drawing inspiration from Oregon's coast.
A Prairie-style Home by Bruce Lenzen Design/Build
Bruce Lenzen Design/Build crafts a home on the banks of the Willow River in Hudson, WI. that masters open floor plan living.
Vintage Disguise
A sleight-of-hand trick using a counter-balanced pulley-and-weight system reveals a hidden television behind a wooden panel.
2017 Luxury Home Tour: Sneak Peeks of Custom Details
Editor Chris Lee and art director Mandy Finders preview homes from the 2017 Luxury Home Tour. Whether you’re looking to build, remodel, or simply dream, you’ll find plenty of inspiration on this year’s Luxury Home Tour.
Backyard Movie Night
From a projector and non-toxic insect repellent luminaries to pizza popcorn and tangy punch, this guide has everything you need for an outdoor movie night.
Fresh and Green Cabinets in the Kitchen
A kitchen in a Lake Minnetonka home combines kelly green cabinetry with gold hardware and marble countertops to create a fresh look that pops.
Amazing Spaces, Places & Escapes:Re-imagining Treehouses at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum debuts its new, summer-long exhibit "Amazing Spaces, Places and Escapes: Re-imagining Treehouses May 27 through Oct. 1.
Amazing Spaces, Places & Escapes:Re-imagining Treehouses at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum debuts its new, summer-long exhibit "Amazing Spaces, Places and Escapes: Re-imagining Treehouses May 27 through Oct. 1.
Multiglide Patio Door by Andersen Windows & Doors
The new Multiglide patio door by Andersen Windows & Doors makes it easy to whisk the party from indoors to the great outdoors.
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