An art studio inside a home with large windows that look out to the creek.

5 Home Offices That Inspire Productivity

How and where we work has changed drastically over the last six years. According to a 2025 Gallup report, approximately 52% of U.S. work locations offer hybrid models and 26% are exclusively remote. Perhaps...

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 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...
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...

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,...

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 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...
Packed with custom cabinetry, the kitchen is the heart of the home. The warm oak island, accented by Ormandy pendant lights from Rejuvenation, anchors the space and provides contrast with the walls and millwork, painted in Benjamin Moore’s creamy Swiss Coffee shade.

Enduring Elegance: A Timeless and Functional Kitchen Remodel

When it comes to remodels, one of the most common requests from homeowners is for their new space to feel timeless. When a local couple in Medina reached out to Katie Kath, creative director...
The new newel posts installed in the completed entry foyer.

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...

A Whimsical Playroom Project by Simple Finesse

Photos by Wing Ho  When Roderick and Sia Varh of Minneapolis architecture, design, and build firm Simple Finesse began a full basement finish for a client in Newport, they had no idea how far the...

More Than a House: Custom Home Features That Elevate Everyday Living

A custom home isn’t just a house—it’s a chance to create spaces that match your passions, from indoor sport courts and high-tech golf simulators to serene spa zones and tucked-away sculleries. This tailored approach...

Farmhouse Reimagined: Inside a Classy-Casual Custom Home

Photos by Spacecrafting/Rob Grosse || Build by Haven Homes || Interior Design by O’Hara InteriorsIt’s not often you hear of an entire custom home project that comes together without a hitch—no issues, challenges, or...

The Sweet Spot: A Timeless Redesign by Heather Peterson Design

Photos by Scott Amundson || Interior Design by Heather Peterson Design  When Becky Burley and Chris Hughes merged households—with their three teenagers and two distinct design aesthetics in tow—they were melding far more than...

3 Local Influencers’ Treasured Holiday Traditions

It’s the morning after Thanksgiving. The air smells crisp, the snow starts falling, and it’s officially time to dig out your oversized bins of holiday decor. Maybe they’re chock-full of hand-me-downs from your grandparents,...

Color Your World: Life in Color 2024

There’s a continual push and pull between staying neutral and capitalizing on color, whether it be with fashion, makeup, or, most notably for us, home design. Neutral hues like whites, beiges, and grays are...

Decorative Woodwork Boasts an Eternal Appeal

Decorative woodwork, also known as millwork or moldings, “brings the interior structure of a home to life,” says Bruce Kading, principal of Bruce Kading Interior Design in Minneapolis. “It’s like adding just the right...

Twin Condo Transformations by O’Hara Interiors

Photos by Spacecrafting  Interior design has the remarkable ability to make similar spaces appear drastically different—using varying colors, materials, and styles to craft unique personalities within individual homes. Two identical condo units in Minneapolis’ condominium...

A Piece of the Past: Vintage & Antique Items in Home Decor

In today’s fast-paced world, there’s something captivating about the allure of vintage and antique items in home decor. Beyond mere pieces of furniture or accessories, these treasures offer an opportunity to infuse character and...

Crafting With Color

It’s no secret color has made its comeback in interior (and exterior!) design. There are dozens of companies that annually declare a “Color of the Year,” some of the most anticipated being Pantone, Benjamin...

Interior Trends: What’s In, What’s Out?

British writer and textile designer William Morris once famously said, “Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” Interior design trends are followed more...

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