Setting the Scene at Gai Noi
Peeling back the (design) layers of Chef Ann Ahmed’s hot new Loring Park dining destination.
View ArticleThe Lure of the Lake
A couple builds their dream home on a shoreline they had long admired from their former vantage point—the house next door.
View ArticleHoned and Handcrafted
A builder’s new lake home showcases layers of local craftsmanship.
View ArticleFraming the View
Photographer Taylor Hall O’Brien works both sides of the lens, inside and out of his family’s St. Paul home.
View ArticleGoodbye, Hello
After saying farewell to their small 1950s cabin, a couple ushers in a new chapter in a unique two-wing lake home that still maintains a sense of special family history.
View ArticleFarm Fresh
A Chanhassen family’s farmhouse-style new build celebrates the family—plus a furry friend—that lives there.
View ArticleSpa-Like Serenity
A Minnetonka primary bath went from drab and dated to gorgeous and glam with clean lines and serene surfaces.
View ArticleBiophilic Design
You probably do feel physically and mentally better while walking in the woods or hanging Up North at the cabin for a weekend. Design experts recommend bringing that feeling home with you through a...
View ArticlePainted Ladies
Jessica Rowland grew up immersed in the remodeling and renovation world. And after she noticed a spike in home renovation projects at the beginning of the pandemic, she tapped her roots and picked up a...
View ArticleThe Cozy Cottage
A designer and her husband revive a 1940s farmhouse in Delano, filling it with layers of storybook charm.
View ArticleNew Cabin, Old Soul
Faced with a challenge they never imagined, a Minneapolis couple taps a dream design team to craft a new cabin that seems like it has been in the family for generations.
View ArticleJoy Collaborative
Mark Ostrom is no stranger to creating immersive environments that engage all the senses. He was part of the creative team to bring Rainforest Cafe, one of his first built projects, to life at Mall of...
View ArticleStoried Style
Treasured art, antiques, and books—and the passionate archivist behind it all—bring a sense of beautiful surprise to a 1936 Bauhaus-style house in University Grove.
View ArticleConversation Piece
A young family celebrates the heritage of their 1885 Victorian by infusing key areas with lots of personality.
View Article4 Local Design and Builder Podcasts
Podcasts have exploded in popularity and become our best driving, cleaning, and walking-the-dog buddies and the source of endless cocktail party fodder.
View ArticleGoing Green
A Minneapolis plant stylist’s sunny loft is a tropical oasis right in the middle of Northeast—here are her 12 tips for going bold while maintaining balance.
View ArticleA Fresh Spin on Tradition
A 1905 house near Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis reawakens with clever moves that defy trends. Designer Deidre Webster shares seven ways she made it happen.
View ArticleDine In Design
Three Twin Cities restaurants where the interiors are a feast for the eyes. Get the looks “to go” at these insider favorites.
View ArticleMinneapolis Home + Garden Show 2024
Everything you need to know about the five-day event at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
View ArticleCatch a Break at the Lake
Step into the ultimate summer oasis at the 2024 Idea Home with this year’s theme: Midwestern Lake Home.
View ArticleAlways Measure Twice
How HGTV’s Bryan Baeumler—the Gemini Award–winning host of hit shows like Disaster DIY, Leave It to Bryan, and Renovation Island—uses tricks of the trade to avoid building blunders.
View ArticleThe Foundation of Home
HGTV’s Fixer to Fabulous host Jenny Marrs shares how she works with hubby Dave to do the simple renovation math in her new book, House + Love = Home.
View ArticleThe Country Tables of Dan Wellens
Dan Wellens’s Country Tables extends much further than the brand’s original farmhouse aesthetic.
View ArticleWoodland Wonder
A Minneapolis couple’s quaint Wisconsin cabin is revived with lively colors and blended styles, uniting yesterday’s charm with today’s livability.
View ArticleA New View
Channeling the clean lines and luxurious textures of vintage sports cars, designer Victoria Sass reimagines a lakefront condo in Uptown for her client’s next chapter.
View ArticlePast Meets Present
Earthy materials and handcrafted touches update this 1980s home with warmth and character that seems to have evolved over time.
View ArticleThe Long Game
A young couple plans for the future with a classic French countryside–inspired new build that is both comfortable and tailored for their growing family.
View ArticleTrue Colors
Alex West Steinman, co-founder of The Coven, collaborates with local women entrepreneurs to create a joyful and nurturing home for her family.
View ArticleHomeruns
New and tried-and-true trends are joining the game this year: Warm tones, varied textures, moody colors, and rich details are at play in new homes. Plus, our faux winter makes way for elaborate outdoor...
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