Posting With Purpose: A Designer’s Guide to Social Media Strategy
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....
20 Minnesota Photographers to Capture Your Next Design Project
When image is everything, finding a creative partner who can translate your hard work into client-winning visuals is more critical than ever. Whether you’re documenting a high-end remodel, showcasing a new build, or want...
Midwest Design’s Top 5 Featured Projects in 2025
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...
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...
Minnesota Designers Weigh In on Holly Hunt’s New Collection With Christian Astuguevieille
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...
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...
Join Us: Pre-Gala Celebration With Nor-Son Custom Builders
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...
Crack the Code: Insider Advice for Winning Big at the 2025 Midwest Design Awards
It’s that time of year again—the Midwest Design Awards entry portal is open, and we’re on the hunt for the Midwest’s most remarkable residential and commercial spaces.Our fifth-annual contest honors excellence across architecture, interiors,...
Local Designers Weigh in on 2026 Pantone Color of the Year
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...
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...
Why You Want a Seat at This Year’s Midwest Design Awards Gala
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...
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...
Alliiance Earns AIA Minnesota’s Top Firm Honor
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...
Navigating the Uncertainty (and Opportunity!) of Tariffs
The design-build industry faces distinct challenges—and, perhaps surprisingly, new opportunities—with the recent introduction of tariffs on goods and materials professionals rely on every day. But tariffs and trade policy remain a moving target, and...
How Curators Bring Artistic Value to Commercial Design Projects
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...
Mastering the Rebrand: Tips, Tricks & More for Business Owners Starting Anew
Project photos by Scott Amundson || Portraits by Chelsie Lopez Revival House, the most recent iteration of Studio M Kitchen & Bath (formerly Mingle), turns to its 13 years in the kitchen and bath...
Working Without Burnout: 6 Ways to Protect Your Time & Energy
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...
Remodeling Trends 2025: What Builders, Designers & Trade Pros Need to Know
America’s appetite for home remodeling shows no signs of slowing. Last year alone, homeowners spent an estimated $603 billion on remodeling projects. The scale of these projects continues to grow—at least according to the...
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 make a project sing.Originally inspired by woodcarvings in historic homes...
Industry News: Creative Lighting Permanently Closed
A bright chapter in St. Paul’s history has come to a close, because on Monday evening, Creative Lighting announced the closure of its Concordia Avenue showroom via social media. Known for its expansive collection...
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