Sales + Events: February Brings Fresh Energy

Spring Flower Show A much-needed breath of fresh air after January’s deep chills, the annual Spring Flower Show at the Arboretum returns with heartwarming blooms...
An art studio inside a home with large windows that look out to the creek.

5 Home Offices That Inspire Productivity

How and where we work has changed drastically over the last six years. According to a 2025 Gallup report, approximately 52% of U.S. work...

Trend Forecast, 2026: Intentional Materials for Floors and Surfaces

Wooden Floors—Trending and Timeless Wood floors are gaining popularity again—or perhaps they never truly went away. Part of why they're making a comeback in current...
This Lake Minnetonka dining room featured in the O'Hara Interiors quiz has design elements like a statement chandelier, large wooden table, and colorful seating.

Define Your Design Style With New O’Hara Interiors Quiz

Deciding you want to start a home project is easy. Defining the vision for your new space is often trickier. You might know what...
A bathroom with elegant tiling details, in bold black and white

Trend Forecast 2026, Kitchen + Bath: Pattern Play and Cabinetry Crazes

Use Tile to Add Dimension and One-of-a-Kind Detail Patterns and designs for tile change frequently. As of late, what’s becoming increasingly popular in today’s bathroom...

Trend Forecast, 2026: Building + Architecture

The Future of Housing Amid inflation, high interest rates, and tariff uncertainty, homebuyers and renovators are eager to see how the 2026 housing market might...

Mid-Century Modernism Inspired This Bathroom Remodel

Photos by Emily JohnWhen homeowners Mick Dean and Nikko Grossapoulos of West Bloomington asked Sawhill Custom Kitchen and Design, based in Minneapolis, to reimagine...

This Colorful Farmhouse Uses a Bold Palette with Intention

Photos by Alyssa Lee || Interior design by KASA Interior Design || Architecture by Melby Design || Build by Hart DeNoble Builders  When stepping inside...
Patron throwing an axe into a stump

Stillwater’s Rustic-Chic Axe-Throwing Bar

Photos by Spacecrafting Photography/Rob Grosse Once upon a time, Stillwater was famous for its lumber industry. Lumberjacks naturally were prevalent in the area, seen working...
A snow covered cabin overlooking trees

A Custom Sauna Brings Year-Round Warmth to Northern Minnesota

Photos by Shot By SchultzYou can see, feel, and hear it. But can you say it? “I might be saying it wrong, ‘löyly.’ In...
Nordic Village at Four Seasons Minneapolis

Sales + Events: December Seasonal Shopping and Cheer

Nordic Village Winter MarketsEntering its fourth year, the rooftop of Four Seasons Minneapolis will transform into a winter wonderland. Designed in collaboration with MartinPatrick...
Locally crafted from stoneware ceramic clay, the Minnesota State Geode Glass Handmade Trivet from Dock 6 Pottery adds a touch of artistry—and a dash of state pride—to any table.

Winter 2026 Product Picks: Gifts Crafted With Care

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The Great Room in Sapphire Summit gives way to sweeping views of snowy mountains.

A Montana Home Redefines Mountain Living

Photos by Cara Lemmage || Interior Design by Gemhaus Design || Architecture by Faustini Art || Build by Bear Mountain BuildersWhen Minnesota native Alissa Ochs,...
Packed with custom cabinetry, the kitchen is the heart of the home. The warm oak island, accented by Ormandy pendant lights from Rejuvenation, anchors the space and provides contrast with the walls and millwork, painted in Benjamin Moore’s creamy Swiss Coffee shade.

Enduring Elegance: A Timeless and Functional Kitchen Remodel

When it comes to remodels, one of the most common requests from homeowners is for their new space to feel timeless. When a local...
The new newel posts installed in the completed entry foyer.

Artisan Spotlight: Crafting Statement Pieces With Minnesota Woodcarver Erik Wyckoff

With nearly 30 years of experience designing and building custom, hand-carved doors, mantels, and furniture, Minnesota woodcarver Erik Wyckoff brings unparalleled skill that can...

The Singing Garden: A Backyard Sanctuary for Birds & Blooms

Photos by Andrea RuggOff a quiet street in the western suburbs is a quieter cul-de-sac. At its shaded and circular end, you’ll hear black-capped...

Minneapolis Restaurant Vinai Is a Place of Joy

Photos by Lauren CutshallOne way to transform trauma is to recraft its memory into a place of honor and joy. That’s precisely what Yia...

A Whimsical Playroom Project by Simple Finesse

Photos by Wing Ho  When Roderick and Sia Varh of Minneapolis architecture, design, and build firm Simple Finesse began a full basement finish for a...

Escape to Nature at Ski Hill Cabins & Saunas

Photos by Spacecrafting/Rob Grosse  If you’re searching for your next autumn getaway, check out Ski Hill Cabins & Saunas: a cozy retreat consisting of four...

More Than a House: Custom Home Features That Elevate Everyday Living

A custom home isn’t just a house—it’s a chance to create spaces that match your passions, from indoor sport courts and high-tech golf simulators...

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