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Katelyn Bloomquist is editor of Midwest Home.

2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Retro Unwrapped

Photography & creative direction by Janelle Olson at K2 Studios || Styling & creative direction by Paula Bjerketvedt Deck the Shelves Gift the joy of reading...

A Tour Through Tradition

From now through Dec. 8, visitors to Little Falls, 30 minutes north of St. Cloud, can explore beautifully decorated homes, museums, and attractions—including Linden...

Handmade for the Holidays

AR Workshop In December, AR Workshop’s lively Stillwater studio is a holiday hot spot that overflows with DIY delights—from chunky knit blankets and candle-pouring to...

Minnesota’s Own: Rehkamp Larson Architects Earns National Recognition

A celebrated name in Minnesota’s architectural landscape, Rehkamp Larson Architects has reached a new milestone: a spot on Forbes’ exclusive list of America’s Top...

The Midwest Home 20

Since 1992, Midwest Home has celebrated the art of home design, shining a spotlight on the region’s most inspiring spaces and the visionaries behind...

Xpand Inc. Takes on Innovative, Multifaceted Project on Prior Lake

Photos by OmniSence DigitalWhen Dave Kurschner, project and design manager at Shakopee-based Xpand Inc., first met with his client, it was clear there was...

Petit Point: A Historic Remodel in St. Louis Park

Photos by Susan Gilmore  When Lilly and Ross Moeding happened upon this century-old gem in St. Louis Park, the couple knew it needed work. But...

From the Editor: DIY Wall Molding

Do it big with a do-it-yourself wall treatment—an upgrade on which homeowners can cash in for a quick, easy enhancement that elevates interiors with...

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,”...

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