Revival House Rebrand Promises Expanded Offerings

Project photos by Scott Amundson || Portrait by Chelsie Lopez  The name Revival House might sound new, but the knowledge, people, and legacy behind the interior design firm are anything but. Previously known as...

Digital Marketing for Designers, Part 3: SEO & Website Optimization

Designs by construction2style || Photos by Chelsie LopezIn the final installment of our Digital Marketing for Designers series, we’re tackling one of the most overlooked, yet powerful tools in your online presence: SEO. Many...

Designing 2025: Colors, Styles & Motifs to Watch

Some designers have a tried-and-true signature style from which they never stray. The work is unmistakably “theirs” a mile away, leaving no question about the brilliant mind behind the design. Others, however, personify a...

Mamie Harvey Named President of Minneapolis-Based Architectural Firm Alliiance

Minneapolis-based architectural firm Alliiance appoints Mamie Harvey as its new president, marking a milestone in the company’s history. After more than two decades at Alliiance, Harvey’s expertise and servant leadership will now drive the...

Save the Date: 2025 Midwest Design Awards Kickoff

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...

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 delivering more than just beautiful pages—we’re offering a richer, more...

Digital Marketing for Designers, Part 1: Converting Followers

Photos by Chelsie LopezIn today’s design world, having a strong social media presence is just the beginning—turning followers into paying clients is where the real business growth happens. While a perfectly curated grid and...

Minnesota Homeowners Are Feeling the Pressure of Rising Housing Costs

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...

Thomas Fisher Wins National Architectural Education Award

Thomas Fisher, Assoc. AIA, director of the Minnesota Design Center at the University of Minnesota, has been named the 2025 recipient of the AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Excellence in Architectural Education. But this recognition...

Vendor Collaboration 101 With Bravas

Design-build professionals regularly rely on a vast network of vendors to get the job done—from furniture makers and fabric suppliers to lighting specialists, custom millworkers, and home technology experts. But successful firms aren’t just...

Happy Place Interiors’ Latest Venture: Happy Place Design Club

Photos courtesy of Happy Place Interiors  Our homes are our sanctuaries—the places we find comfort and reprieve from the fast pace of life. But creating a space that truly reflects your style and meets...

Photography & Styling Tips You Need to Know

Photos by SpacecraftingA stunning space deserves to be captured just as beautifully as it was built. But photography isn’t just about snapping a picture—it’s about telling a visual story that aligns with your brand...

Back to Business: New Year’s Resolutions From Local Industry Pros

We’re always striving toward something—whether it’s overcoming the final supply chain hurdles, celebrating a new client inquiry, or simply making it to Friday. The goals and resolutions we set are meant to challenge and...

Top 25 Twin Cities Builders of 2024

Housing First Minnesota’s latest survey has once again crowned Lennar as the Twin Cities’ top homebuilder for 2024. The company has maintained its position at the forefront of the industry since 2006, continuing its...

Back to Business: Pamela Cariveau of Coco Perry Design

Photos by SpacecraftingAs founder and principal designer of Coco Perry Design, Pamela Cariveau keeps a close pulse on the industry and all of its happenings—especially in the ever-evolving world of interior design. With a...

Money Talks: Pricing Strategies for Designers

Time is money—and so are your experience and expertise. But how do you communicate and uphold your value while balancing client needs, budgets, and expectations? And how do you stay competitive in a Midwest...

Back to Business: Sara and Jeremy Imhoff of Imprint Architecture + Design

Photos by Lauren Gryniewski of Round Three Photography || Build by Hagstrom Builder, Architecture by Imprint Architecture + DesignSara and Jeremy Imhoff, owners and founders of Imprint Architecture + Design, lead a tiny, yet...

Pitch It To Me Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Published

For designers, builders, remodelers, architects, landscapers, and more, seeing your work in a print or digital publication is an exciting way to gain exposure, establish credibility, and attract potential clients. The good news? Editors...

Back to Business: Rebecca Remick of City Homes

Photos by SpacecraftingOwner/President Rebecca Remick of City Homes has already made a name for herself in the custom home building industry—not only for being a trailblazing female figure in the Twin Cities construction scene...

Digital Marketing for Designers, Part 2: Leveraging Instagram

Photos by Chelsie LopezInstagram isn’t just a portfolio—it’s a powerful tool for storytelling, sales, and brand credibility. Yet, many design-build professionals make the mistake of treating it as a static showcase rather than a...

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