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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 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...

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...

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA | KBIS), the world’s leading trade association for the $230 billion kitchen and bath industry representing nearly 55,000 North American kitchen and bath industry professionals, has released...

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 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...

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...

 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...

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....

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...

A celebrated name in Minnesota’s architectural landscape, Rehkamp Larson Architects has reached a new milestone: a spot on Forbes’ exclusive list of America’s Top 200 Residential Architects for 2025. As the only Minnesota-based firm...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...