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.
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.
Suess Inspired Style
Theodore Geisel would've turned 115 this month but his whimsical creations live forever. Here are some home accessories that capture the spirit of Suess.
Dining Room Office
An underused dining room can be a smart place for a home office. Here are some tips on how to do it.
Shoreview—Steady Suburban Stewardship
Shoreview is an established suburb that prides itself on stability—careful planning, development and continuity.
Wallpaper Trends
Nothing transforms a space like wallpaper—here's what's new.
Marimo Moss Balls
These charming aquatic balls are alive, fuzzy and popular as decorative elements and "pets."
Bohemian Home Style Gaining Traction
Kristin Rackner of Studio Vice dishes on why she embraces bohemian home style, and how the aesthetic is gaining traction.
Paring Down Plastic
More people are trying to cut back on plastics in their homes. Here are a few local businesses offering alternatives that go beyond reusable shopping bags.
Measuring Up: TV’s
Size and scale matter when it comes to choosing a TV and figuring out where to put it.
A Home Gym Win
Inspiration and advice on creating a workout space at home.
Pick the Right Bulb
Lost in the light bulb aisle? Here's a field guide.
Luxury Super Bowl Rentals
Listed for up to $8,000 a night are a variety of Twin Cities homes from an 8,000 square foot geodesic dome home to a condo within shouting distance of the stadium.