Elizabeth Roubik

White Paint is the Coolest—LiterallyResearchers at Purdue University have engineered the world’s whitest paint, which can reflect more than 98% of the sun’s rays...

Making a SplashWet rooms are becoming increasingly more popular in the world of bathroom design, and while homeowners are tempted by their convenience and...

Photos by Spacecrafting  Michael and Madison Zaslavsky knew they were ready for their forever home. “When we decided to move to the east suburbs to...

A Cut AboveThe use of statement-making marble slabs as kitchen backsplashes or waterfall-edge islands isn’t anything particularly new—but the styles, cuts, designs, and installation...

GrillFestOur sister publication, Minnesota Monthly, is hosting its fan-favorite summer event for the 12th year this June. Complete with food and drink sampling, yard...

Many homeowners perceive draperies as luxuries, or unneeded additions for a space. Many designers, however, know the value of them and advocate for their...

Minneapolis-based female entrepreneurs, including those in the home decor and design sphere, are shaking up the local business scene with the new Woman-Owned Wednesday...

Photos by Spacecrafting  Since 1993, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove has held its biannual Kitchen Design Contest, honoring architects, builders and remodelers, designers, and more for...

Photos courtesy of Studio M Interiors  After 12 years at its Plymouth design center, Studio M Interiors is making a move. Although the new...

If you’ve been procrastinating your annual spring cleaning routine, it’s not too late to get started. In fact, May is one of the best...

Photos by Anna Christian  As the temperatures warm and the sun makes its resurgence, you might find yourself feeling increasingly productive, energetic, and overall, happier....

South Lake Minnetonka Community-Wide Garage SalesThe third-annual South Lake Minnetonka Community-Wide Garage Sale is happening this month, with participation from Shorewood, Deephaven, Minnetonka, Greenwood,...

Photos courtesy of Tempaper & Co.  Inspired by the charm of a Parisian garden, “La Vie Fleurie”—Tempaper & Co.’s latest collaboration with Minneapolis-based print and...

Photos courtesy of Sapphire Anderson  A house will never truly feel like home without some personal touches and a little bit of character. This is...

Indoors and out seamlessly converge in the sunroom of this European-style Tudor, nestled on a wooded lot with picturesque views of lush trees and...

Arguably, we as a society are to blame for the current condition of our planet. Hotter temperatures, severe storms, and rising sea levels are...

Photos by Nordy Photography  “On any given night in Minnesota, there are approximately 250 veterans experiencing homelessness,” says Sofie Humphries, executive director of the Housing...

Bria Hammel, creative director and CEO of Bria Hammel Interiors and Brooke & Lou, recently revealed her latest collaboration: the Riviera outdoor furniture collection...

Photos by Grace Combs  Many of us throw around the words “dream home,” a phrase that often evokes visions of our ideal at-home oasis. Entrepreneur...

Photos courtesy of University of Minnesota Press  Where does the food we consume come from? What role do we play in caring for Mother...