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Katelyn Bloomquist is editor of Midwest Home.

Seeking Serenity in Twin Cities Entrepreneur Dana Thompson’s Primary Bathroom

Photos by Wing Ho  If you’re a Minnesotan with a love of ’90s music or taste for Indigenous flavors, the name Dana Thompson might strike a...

Get the Look: Bookish Bliss

Cozy up with a beloved novel and treat yourself to a generous glass of Château d’Yquem in this colorful, curated library nook—nestled within what...

Historic Home Boasts a Soulful Spark

Photos by Alyssa Lee  After 27 years in their Tangletown home, the owners of this century-old residence found themselves at a crossroads. “We were in...

5 Product Picks That Speak to the Senses

The bedroom, where we begin and end our day, should support every strand of our well-being, calling on the senses—from touch and taste to sight,...

7 Luxury Kitchen Appliance Brands We Love

No matter the brand, ranges cook. Refrigerators store. Sure, the daily functions of these must-have household products are largely universal—but that doesn’t mean every...

Shop Handcrafted Gifts for the Holidays

European Christmas MarketShop 60-plus artisan vendors, savor traditional European foods, sip on mulled wine, and more at the European Christmas Market inside St. Paul’s...

2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Photography by Janelle Olson at Shelter Studios || Creative direction and styling by Paula BjerketvedtBlushing Beauty These rosy-hued kitchen and dining finds will bring a...

Color Pop: Life in Color 2023

People are not one-dimensional, neutral, nor boring—we are multifaceted beings, colorful, and exciting. Therefore, to make our house a home, our spaces should reflect...

St. Paul Kitchen Transforms From Dreary to Dazzling

Photos by Rubinski VisualStep into the enchanting world of Diane Galatowitsch and Libby Due, two lawyers who recently embarked on a journey to revamp...

Get the Look: Serving Chic

Perched above the rolling emerald hills of Stillwater Country Club and only minutes from the community’s historic downtown, an expansive 5,592-square-foot abode—dubbed “Modern Brick...

2023 Ideas to Steal: Kitchen + Bath

Spa-Like SanctuaryHomeowners strive to bring the spa straight home in creative ways: Some opt for an all-white “clean and serene” approach, while others install...

Material Solutions: Porches Serve Up a Slice of American Life

 Many homeowners today seek a stronger connection with nature and the outdoors, and considering the many Ps—patios, porticos, pavilions, porte cocheres, and porches, for...

Wake Up Your Walls With Mercury Mosaics

Photos courtesy of Mercury MosaicsMercury Mosaics recently released Mid Mod Squares—the Minneapolis-based handmade tile company’s newest (and arguably most nostalgic!) tile pattern to date....

Get the Look: Lakeside Splendor

There is certain nostalgia that accompanies raising a family on the water, and the empty nesters who built this northern Minnesota lakeside escape aimed...

Designer Spotlight: Tricia Huntley, Huntley & Co.

When interior designer Tricia Huntley, sporting a chunky, bold necklace and sleek black blazer, handed over a gold-gilded business card at the counter of...

Tips & Tricks: Designing Custom Furniture

Midwest Home Editor Katelyn Bloomquist recently ordered custom furniture from Interior Define, one of the Galleria’s newest home furnishings destinations. Here’s what she learned...

A Lakeside Kitchen’s Singular Aesthetic

More than a decade ago, Streeter Custom Builder, PKA Architecture, and Engler Studio Interior Design joined forces on a brick, Georgian-style colonial for a...

Butler’s Pantries with Chirigos Designs

Photos by Chelsie Lopez In recent years, butler’s pantries have transitioned from a maybe to a must-have, and no one knows it to be more...

Get the Look: Tropical Treehouse

Born from a shed-like garage, tucked beneath a tree canopy, and inspired by the clients’ love of plants and passion for gardening, this light-filled...

Pleasant Lake Home Boasts Casual Elegance

When this homeowner sought a fun, family-focused environment that doubled as a high-style home, he turned to college friend and Twin Cities home-building mogul...

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