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Photos by Chelsie Lopez  Every so often, things simply fall into place. That’s how it felt for Jennifer Horstman, founder and principal designer of Lenox House Design, when she came across a Deephaven space that...

Photos courtesy of Galleria EdinaLuxury bedding brand Boll & Branch has officially opened its first Minnesota store at Galleria Edina, offering shoppers the chance to experience its 100% organic cotton bedding in person. Dedicated...

Photos courtesy of Foxwell Studio x Shoppe  Foxwell Shoppe recently celebrated its fifth anniversary—a milestone that recognizes five years of design, community, and curated home goods in the heart of Edina. “It had always been...

Join us Wednesday, July 16, from 4-6 p.m. at All Inc.’s new Plymouth showroom for an engaging happy hour designed exclusively for the design-build trade community. Whether you’re a seasoned architect, an up-and-coming designer,...

Photos courtesy of Prospect Refuge Gallery  Prospect Refuge Gallery, a Minneapolis-based gallery and concept space, opens this weekend with its inaugural exhibit, “Homecoming: Objects of Origin.” Founded by interior designer and founder Victoria Sass of...

In business, growth is often associated with revenue, never-ending client lists, and talent acquisition, but the best investments companies make often surpass immediate returns and focus on long-term vision and values. Two prominent Midwest...

Photos courtesy of adourn  For Melissa Klema, owner of Chatfield-based home goods store adourn, a simple “yes” or “Why not?” has paved the way for her success as a local entrepreneur. After losing her interior...

When shopping for items such as home decor or kitchenware, one category to consider is ceramics—a versatile product made from natural material that can be crafted and styled countless different ways. Whether it’s a...

Photos courtesy of Garvin Homes  A recent statewide poll commissioned by Neighbors for More Neighbors and the Yes to Homes! coalition revealed what many Minnesotans already feel: Housing costs are out of control. 80 percent...

The 2025 Midwest Design Awards is already around the corner, and we’re celebrating in style with an exclusive industry event on Thursday, May 15, at DWELL44 Modern Design Showroom in St. Louis Park. Bringing...

America’s appetite for home remodeling shows no signs of slowing. Last year alone, homeowners spent an estimated $603 billion on remodeling projects. The scale of these projects continues to grow—at least according to the...

Photos courtesy of Housing First Minnesota  In the quiet, rural town of Winnebago, a remarkable project is taking shape—a first-of-its-kind sober housing complex designed for Minnesota veterans battling addiction and PTSD. Known as “Bravo Zulu...

The St. Paul Art Crawl is a beloved biannual tradition that celebrates the city’s rich artistic communities. This spring, it returns with its most geographically expansive lineup to date—spanning three weekends, seven wards, and...

Photos courtesy of Perfection Custom Closets  Renovating your primary suite can be an exciting project—until you realize your current storage system isn’t nearly as functional as it should be. Now serving the Twin Cities metro...

Photos courtesy of APX Construction Group  The rhythmic clang of hammers fills the air as a group of middle school girls, clad in oversized hard hats and bright safety vests, carefully measure and cut materials...

Photos by Corey Gaffer (exterior) & Peter VonDeLinde (interiors)  A place where you can live, work, and play—that was the vision behind the new North Loop Green, an innovative mixed-use development located at the heart...

Photos courtesy of Abe Home  With rising housing costs and a shortage of available housing options, more Minnesota homeowners are choosing to stay put and remodel their current homes rather than build new. But maintaining...

For the second consecutive year, two Minnesota design companies have secured spots on The Expert’s coveted Top 40 list. This annual “best of” roundup highlights the top 20% of firms based on client searches,...

Photos courtesy of Story & Teller  When one door closes, another one opens—a sentiment reflected in Story & Teller’s recent decision to bid farewell to its beloved North Loop storefront. “I am heartbroken, I...