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Katelyn Bloomquist is editor of Midwest Home.

Indigenous Design Camp Empowers Next Generation of Architects

Photos courtesy of Jessica Garcia Fritz  Indigenous Design Camp, a weeklong day camp that took place across the Twin Cities metro late July and early...

Inside A $68 Million Lake Minnetonka Legacy Home

Photos by Spacecrafting  When a client requested a timeless lakeside estate that blends comfort with grandeur through its quality craftsmanship, architectural finesse, detailed design, and...

Radiantly Retro

Photos by Ben Clasen  When Lucy Dahl attended the open house for a 1958 rambler in north Minneapolis, she immediately felt drawn to its quirky,...

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...

Timber Takeover

Reclaimed wood has been the name of Big Wood Timber Frames’ game for 25 years, ever since the company invested in a few truckloads...

Stand-Alone Structures: Saunas & More

If you’ve never had the pleasure of experiencing a Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna for yourself, you’ve likely at least heard of the myriad...

Cabinetry Craze: 3 Ideas to Spruce Up Your Cabinets

Clear Off the CountersInspired by its clients’ former home designed by renowned late architects Elizabeth and Winston Close, Albertsson Hansen Architecture and Interior Design...

With Room to Grow

Photos by Round Three Photography  Although Ryan and Ashley Fischer cherished their one-bedroom contemporary condo on Bde Maka Ska in uptown Minneapolis, its limited square...

Get the Look: Cross Lake Contemporary

Accent Wall Reclaimed weathered wood, Stikwood, stikwood.comChairs Lira Side & Arm Chairs in Graphite Base/Urbino Smoke Leather, Room & Board, roomandboard.comChandelier Griffin Pendant in Dark Smoke, Hubbardton...

Editors’ Product Picks: Breakfast is Served

Cooking Made EasyWhether frying French toast or scrambling eggs to an impeccable fluff, this enameled cast iron skillet (available in 26 vibrant, yet classic...

Simply Refined Lakeside Living

Photos by Jim Kruger of Landmark Photography  Beer in hand while kicked back and relaxed on the deck of his soon-to-be client’s Lake Minnetonka residence,...

2024 Ideas to Steal: Details

Big on Bows“Bows were everywhere in fashion in 2023, so it’s fun seeing them show up in interiors in a big way this year,”...

2024 Ideas to Steal: Color, Paint + Wall Coverings

The Illusion of Paint PlacementThe number of ways a homeowner can leverage the power of paint—from a simple four-wall touchup to an accent wall...

Glass, Glass Baby: The Rise of Residential Glass Products

Photos courtesy of GlassArt Design  High Point Market (HPM), held biannually in North Carolina, doubles as a crystal ball for home design trends, and last...

2024 Ideas to Steal: Exteriors + Landscaping

The Rising Popularity of Pickleball CourtsUsing cutting-edge materials and technologies to guarantee peak performance, safety, and comfort alike, Bloomington-based Sport Court Minnesota specializes in...

Local Artist Brandi Kole Featured at 2024 Lucca Biennale Cartasia in Italy

 View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Brandi Kole (@brandikoleart)From June 29 to Sept. 29, the historic Palazzo Guinigi in Lucca, Italy, will...

2024 Ideas to Steal: Building + Architecture

Beyond Books“Libraries offer a quiet space to retreat for relaxation and meditation but can also be used as a small gathering space,” says Jessica...

Artificial Intelligence in the Home Industry

AI-generated designs by Alma Homes  MH: What prompted you to start using AI? How, specifically, are you currently using it in your daily work? KE: We...

2024 Ideas to Steal: Tech + Sustainability

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...

Edimental Education With Leitner’s Garden Center

Ever heard of “edimentals”? Neither had we, until recently, at least. It’s a playful, combined spin on the words “edible” and “ornamental,” and they...

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