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.

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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...

Farmhouse Reimagined: Inside a Classy-Casual Custom Home

Photos by Spacecrafting/Rob Grosse || Build by Haven Homes || Interior Design by O’Hara InteriorsIt’s not often you hear of an entire custom home...

The Sweet Spot: A Timeless Redesign by Heather Peterson Design

Photos by Scott Amundson || Interior Design by Heather Peterson Design  When Becky Burley and Chris Hughes merged households—with their three teenagers and two...

A Storybook-Style Transformation Near Lake Minnetonka

Photos by Corey Gaffer || Architecture by TEA2 Architects || Build by John Kraemer & Sons || Interior Design by Harris Weldon Interiors ||...

A Work of Art on White Bear Lake

Photos by Peter VonDeLinde || Architecture by PLAAD || Build by BCD Builders || Interior Design by Nicole Marie Thorson || Landscaping by Watercourse Design  Architect...

2024 Midwest Design Awards Best in Show: All Roads Lead Home

Photos by Spacecrafting/Beau Meier (exterior) & Nicole Cullinan (interiors)It’s not uncommon for challenges to arise during residential construction, but moving an entire road to...

Introducing Midwest Design

Introducing Midwest Design—the region’s premier home and garden publication, now reimagined with a fresh name, revamped approach, and stunning new look. Starting this year, we’re...

Midwest Home’s Top 10 Instagram Posts of 2024

2024—what a year it has been! Six issues, two large-scale events, and a treasure trove of works by talented builders, remodelers, architects, landscapers, and...

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