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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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,...
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....
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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...
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 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...
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...























