Laurie Junker
Laurie Junker writes about home design, real estate, and trends and has been contributing to Midwest Home since 2015. She lives in Minneapolis where she's still trying to figure out how to style her bookshelves.
Intentional Style
Photos by Wing Ta "I just think guys can do better,” says biology professor and sartorial influencer Paul Buttenhoff. “Less pleats, fewer Crocs.” The current...
Mid-Mod Masterpiece
Photos by Wing Ta Architecture: Thomas Hendrix A charming coincidence in the already charming story of how Sam and Natalie Soulek came to live in their...
Houzz’s 2019 Trend Predictions
The home design and remodeling juggernaut with over 40 million users has made its predictions for 2019, and the forecast calls for darker colors,...
Poplar Haus Promises Visitors a Northern Getaway with ’70s Vibes
What happens when four city slickers with a shared love of good food, ‘70s music, and the north woods of Minnesota get a wild idea?
A Fresh Family Home
Jen Biswas of Paisley + Sparrow shows off her bright and cheerful Minneapolis house
A Naturalist’s Urban Retreat
Jeff Bengtson’s mid-century home celebrates a lifelong appreciation of the natural world
A Wabi-Sabi Home and Garden
Interest in wabi-sabi, a Japanese aesthetic that embraces impermanence and imperfection, is growing as homeowners strive to create more authentic spaces.
Measuring Up: Living Room Design
Talk ergonomically to me
Planters With Punch
Show your houseplants to advantage with one of these stylish vessels.
Small Kitchen Confidential
Not bigger—just better. Tips for designing a chic and efficient small kitchen.
A Look Inside Patina Owner Christine Ward’s Lake Harriet Home
Christine Ward at home among her collectibles and curiosities
Trendspotting: Unpainted Kitchen Cabinets
After decades of enameled kitchens, unpainted wood cabinets are back in a big way. But the new interpretation is more refined, and really, a breath of fresh air.