Jim Kuiken expects to see more layered textures, patterns, bold colors, and vintage heirlooms and collected art that tells a personal story in 2026 home projects, much like in this Lake Minnetonka home by Jim Kuiken Design and Pillar Homes

4 Home Design Trends on the Rise in 2026

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...

Trend Forecast, 2026: Intentional Materials for Floors and Surfaces

Wooden Floors—Trending and Timeless Wood floors are gaining popularity again—or perhaps they never truly went away. Part of why they're making a comeback in current flooring trends is due to the lower quality of resilient...
This wood-burning fireplace in a Cross Lake home is surrounded by a horizontal, built-in blackened steel framework and stone.

5 Minnesota Fireplaces That Take Cozy to the Next Level

Is there anything better than coming home on a frigid winter day to a roaring fireplace? For most Minnesotans, a cozy fireplace is an essential home feature—whether you sit in its glow to read...
This Lake Minnetonka dining room featured in the O'Hara Interiors quiz has design elements like a statement chandelier, large wooden table, and colorful seating.

Define Your Design Style With New O’Hara Interiors Quiz

Deciding you want to start a home project is easy. Defining the vision for your new space is often trickier. You might know what you like and don’t like, but maybe you’re not sure...
Decorative mesh grilles

Trend Forecast, 2026: Elevate Rooms With Statement Hardware

Many interior designers refer to hardware as the “jewelry of the home,” or the extra special elements that offers metallic, gleaming pops while also lending functionality. And just like paint colors and tile shapes,...
A bathroom with elegant tiling details, in bold black and white

Trend Forecast 2026, Kitchen + Bath: Pattern Play and Cabinetry Crazes

Use Tile to Add Dimension and One-of-a-Kind Detail Patterns and designs for tile change frequently. As of late, what’s becoming increasingly popular in today’s bathroom designs, according to Kirsten Froelich, senior director of design and...
Person holding iPhone showing an app that can control living room light brightness

Trend Forecast, 2026: Smart Home Technology

The world of home design is constantly evolving, and it’s often true that the trends in this space shift most significantly at the turn of the year. In our 2026 Trends Forecast series, we...
A cottage-style kitchen with thoughtful detailing and floating shelves from Revival House.

Trend Forecast 2026, Interiors: Comfort Colors and Cottagecore Charm

The world of home design is constantly evolving, and it’s often true that the trends in this space shift most significantly at the turn of the year. In our 2026 Trends Forecast series, we...
Pantone Color of the Year on the wall, curtain, and floor

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...

Mid-Century Modernism Inspired This Bathroom Remodel

Photos by Emily JohnWhen homeowners Mick Dean and Nikko Grossapoulos of West Bloomington asked Sawhill Custom Kitchen and Design, based in Minneapolis, to reimagine their bathroom in a mid-century modern style with standout colors,...
The existing home’s new 275-square-foot pine sunroom features a patterned sofa and powder blue cocktail table, a pair of 1960s French bamboo chairs, and a two-tiered chandelier in antique burnished brass that dangles overhead.

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...

This Colorful Farmhouse Uses a Bold Palette with Intention

Photos by Alyssa Lee || Interior design by KASA Interior Design || Architecture by Melby Design || Build by Hart DeNoble Builders  When stepping inside this Waunakee, Wisconsin, home, color greets you at the door....
The exterior of Bellecour, seen from a snowy street

Bellecour’s French Design Transforms the Old into the Neuf

Photos by Sarah CorderThe North Loop’s beloved French bakery Bellecour recently opened the doors of its latest iteration. The bakery and bistro, once nestled inside the Cooks of Crocus Hill retail space, has set...
Silas Lounge Chair

Designer Product Pick: Silas Lounge Chair

The Tastemaker: With more than 25 years in the industry, Minneapolis-based interior designer Martha Dayton has built a reputation for creating spaces that are cohesive, layered, and deeply reflective of her clients. In fact,...
Holiday feast spread on a dining room table

Tips for Elegant and Extravagant Holiday Parties From MartinPatrick 3

Photos by Spacecrafting Photography/Rob Grosse || Interior Design by MartinPatrick 3 Consider doing more this holiday season—and less. More hosting. Less posting. More layered decor that embraces the uplifting power of fresh flowers and food....
The new ESG home office reflects the realities of modern work life by embracing a hybrid approach.

The Future of Workspaces: How Hybrid Work Is Changing Office Design

The COVID-19 pandemic might be in the rearview mirror, but it left in its wake permanent shifts in how we work. According to a 2025 Gallup survey, 50 percent of U.S. employees have a...
Large, minimalist bathroom with gray tiling, walk-in-shower, and freestanding bathtub.

NKBA | KBIS Releases Annual 2026 Bath Trends Report

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA | KBIS) recently released its 2026 Bath Trends Report, and all signs point to the bath design landscape in a state of flux. The evolution of technology...
Arhaus exterior rendering at Galleria Edina

Arhaus Expands and Opens at Galleria Edina

If you’re looking for some home decor inspiration in the west metro, keep an eye out for Arhaus’ new luxury furniture showroom at Galleria Edina, which opens Friday, November 21. Arhaus, previously in a smaller...
The Great Room in Sapphire Summit gives way to sweeping views of snowy mountains.

A Montana Home Redefines Mountain Living

Photos by Cara Lemmage || Interior Design by Gemhaus Design || Architecture by Faustini Art || Build by Bear Mountain BuildersWhen Minnesota native Alissa Ochs, founder and principal designer at luxury real estate development and...

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