Industry News

For the second time in its history, Minneapolis-based architecture firm Alliiance has received the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Minnesota Firm Award, one of the organization’s highest honors. Presented biennially, the award recognizes firms...

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Oct. 8, 4-6 p.m., for an evening of networking and celebration at Birch’s on the Lake—hosted by Midwest Design and Nor-Son Custom Builders. This industry happy hour will bring...

Tariffs remain a hot topic in the design-build world, adding uncertainty and budget challenges to projects of every scale. Pricing can shift without warning, making it difficult to plan material costs or lock in...

Photos courtesy of Interior Impressions  One of the biggest perks of working as an interior designer is the access to exclusive trade discounts—price reductions offered by manufacturers and showrooms to professionals who purchase on behalf...

Photos by Spacecrafting || Project by Jkath Design Build + Reinvent  As a professional in the home industry, you’ve probably heard it countless times: Building a strong online presence is essential for business success....

Photos courtesy of Faribault Mill  Just in time for cozy-season shopping, Minnesota’s longest-standing manufacturer, Faribault Mill, is celebrating the grand opening of a new storefront at Galleria Edina on Sept. 18. This second Edina location...

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 Saatva  Sleep just got a lot more luxe with the recent opening of Saatva’s first Minnesota storefront in Edina. Sitting at 3,389 square feet, the new viewing room boasts high-tech displays, interactive...

Photos by Darin KamnetzOn Dec. 3, McNamara Alumni Center will transform into the ultimate party for the Midwest’s design community! The Midwest Design Awards gala is far more than an awards ceremony—it’s an...

After more than two decades in the design industry, Stephanie Goldfarb has learned that success is about more than the finished space—it’s also about how you get there. This month, the Lakeville-based designer behind...

The residential construction industry is no stranger to workforce shortages. Contractors consistently report too few hands on deck, while the statistics paint an even starker picture: More than 41% of the current workforce is...

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Minnesota chapter is taking a bold step to connect with designers outside the Twin Cities. In fact, plans are underway to establish a satellite presence in Rochester,...

Photos courtesy of Holly Hunt  For more than two decades, Holly Hunt has built a creative partnership with Christian Astuguevielle, a French artist whose multidisciplinary career has spanned fragrance, fashion, furniture, and sculpture. Now, that...

Photos courtesy of LelchLooking for fresh inspiration—and the right people to build with? Lelch, Pella, and GlassArt Design are throwing a summer showcase that’s part networking event, part design deep-dive, and all about what’s...

Featured Projects by Lake Country Builders | Photos by SpacecraftingMore and more homeowners are turning their attention to the front door—literally. Across the Midwest, design-build firms, including Excelsior-based Lake Country Builders, report a surge...

Each year, the Midwest Design Awards celebrates the most compelling work in residential and commercial architecture and design. But what separates a strong entry from an award-winning one? We turned to two past Midwest...

 View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Studio Day (@studio_day_design)Studio Day, a Minneapolis-based design firm known for its thoughtful work preserving historic homes, recently celebrated its seventh anniversary—a major milestone for Principal and...

You know your project deserves its moment in the spotlight, and we know it, too. But first, it needs to meet the deadline: July 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. That’s the final day to...

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 by Janelle OlsonWhether you’re concepting a client presentation, moodboarding your next design project, or just looking to shake the visual cobwebs loose, these seven flat lays—curated from our Midwest Design archives—offer inspiration through...