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On June 24, Revival House, formerly known as Mingle, opened a new 4,000-square-foot curated home and lifestyle showroom in Plymouth that specializes in kitchen and bath cabinetry, interior design, furnishings, and decor. Inside, an...

When people think about solar energy, Minnesota as a strong contender may come as a surprise. However, the state of Minnesota webpage for residential solar energy notes that North Star state resources—such as technology,...

Minnesota-based biota Landscapes is now a Certified B Corporation— making it the first landscape design, construction, and horticultural services firm in the Midwest to earn the the sustainability certification from B Lab, the nonprofit...

Timber & Tulip, an architectural woodworking and custom furniture company, will open a new studio and showroom this July in Northeast Minneapolis in the Northrup King Building. The existing Wayzata showroom closes June 13.With...

Widely considered one of America’s greatest architects, Midwest native Frank Lloyd Wright had a prolific career, designing 1,114 architectural works—532 of which were realized. One of his most important residential buildings, the Robie House...

The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) named Minneapolis-based Room & Board the 2026 HFA Retailer of the Year Award winner (50 employees and above) in April. The award is given to home furnishings businesses who...

 The 2026 Midwest Design Awards season is just around the corner, and we are marking the occasion with an exclusive industry event on Thursday, May 14, at DWELL44 Modern Design Showroom in St. Louis...

Before the age of social media, there were mood boards—physical compilations hanging on a wall, filled with cut-out images from magazines, photo albums, and other sources, to help pinpoint a feeling, a vision. Then...

Arhaus announced the launch of its newly redesigned Arhaus Trade Program, a strategic evolution of its offering for interior design professionals. The program introduces a simplified pricing structure for credentialed design professionals, creating a...

Custom is the new luxury. More and more, homeowners with big budgets are drawn to personalized pieces that no one else has—pieces that are truly one of a kind.Bhavana Bhimavarapu, interior designer at O’Hara...

In 2025 Lennar marked its 20th consecutive year as the Twin Cities region’s top builder, according to a recent survey by Housing First Minnesota. This ranking is based on annual gross revenue as reported...

 Interior design firm Vivid Home has opened its second retail location in the Galleria in Edina. A grand opening will be held this Thursday, March 5 from 4:30-8:30 p.m., featuring light, chef-made bites and...

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) released its 2026 Trends Outlook report in January, sponsored by Sherwin-Williams, which analyzes the forces shaping interior design amid rapid social, technological, and economic change.The annual report...

Since its founding 15 years ago, Minneapolis-based artisan lighting company Hennepin Made has remained grounded in its commitment to local makers and the soul handcrafted goods bring to a home.While studying ceramics at University...

In the Minnesota custom design-build market, building eco-friendly homes has shifted from a niche ask to a continued request. More than one-third of new homes built in the state are rated by Home Energy...

Trends in home design ebb and flow, but some of the most crucial trends to watch in 2026 may have more staying power. Homeowners are interested in creating interiors that are a form of...

Not all curators work for museums. Tricia Heuring, for one, is interested in all the other places that art lives. While she’s known locally as the founder and artistic director of Public Functionary, an...

The design world eagerly anticipates Pantone’s Color of the Year pick each December. The brand, widely regarded as the global authority on color, influences design trends for the coming year with its selection. In...

In 2025, we published incredible home projects led by talented builders, remodelers, architects, landscapers, and interior designers across Minnesota and beyond. They were highlighted in the pages of Midwest Design magazine, shared on our...

It was 2016 when Masha Romer and Leah Krig connected over a shared concern: Support for women in the Twin Cities building industry lacking. Both women had extensive experience in the field—Krig, with Northland...