Industry News

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

For nearly three decades, House Beautiful’s annual “Next Wave” list has spotlighted emerging talents shaping the future of interior design. Each year, the national publication handpicks a group of designers that represents the best,...

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...

Photos courtesy All Inc.After many successful years operating a showroom in St. Paul, All Inc.—a nationally ranked appliance and cabinetry powerhouse—opened a brand-new luxury location in Plymouth late last month. But it’s not your...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

When ChatGPT launched in 2023, it reached 100 million active users in two months. Now, the wildly popular artificial intelligence (AI) app has 700 million active users weekly, and the number continues to climb....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...