Yond Interiors Debuts New Furniture Collection Brunel
Custom, colorful, and full of character, Yond Interiors’ new furniture collection, Brunel, launches Nov. 13 and brings the beauty of cherished antiques to timeless pieces. The brainchild of Creative Director Julia Miller and Lead...
Prospect Refuge Gallery Opens ‘The Keep’ Exhibition
Prospect Refuge Gallery, founded earlier this year by interior designer Victoria Sass of Prospect Refuge Studio, showcases objects designed for living environments, presented in a curated gallery setting. The gallery’s latest exhibition is from...
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...
7 Home Specialty Rooms for Hobbyists
Customization is key to infusing personality into home projects, whether they be remodels or new builds. But you can take this idea to the next level by intentionally creating spaces that cater to your...
The 2026 Color of the Year Announcements (So Far)
It’s that time of year! Major brands in the design industry are releasing their predictions for next year’s trending color. To keep all of the information in one place, we’ve rounded up all of...
Limited-Edition Pillow Collection Spotlights Vintage Fabrics
Sometimes decor makes more than just a statement—it tells a story. Take a throw pillow, for example. It could just add a pop of color. Or, it could start a conversation about the Civil...
How JMAD Uses Immersive Virtual Reality to Visualize Projects
Your new house hasn’t been built yet, but you’re already there—standing in your future living room. You glance out the window and catch the same sweeping view you’ll one day wake up to. Thankfully,...
NKBA | KBIS Releases Annual 2026 Kitchen Trends Report
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...
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...
Red Cow Reimagined: Inside the Upgraded Minneapolis Locale
Photos by Emma Enebak Gone are the days of bright red leather booths and cowhide accents—Red Cow’s North Loop restaurant has entered a new era with a Baja California-inspired aesthetic, courtesy of the designers at...
New Book: ‘New View Midwest’
Minnesota architects are getting well-deserved recognition with the release of “New View: A Curated Visual Gallery – Twenty Magnificent Homes by Midwest Architects,” published by Beth Buckley of benton buckley books. The newest installment...
Fall Recipe: Pumpkin & White Bean Soup
Introduction by Katelyn Bloomquist | Recipe by Shelly Westerhausen WorcelSomething about fall insists we trade our busy calendars for comfort—and at Midwest Design, we won’t argue. For some, that comfort starts with pulling out...
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...
Celebrate Food & Tradition With ‘Kitchens of Hope’
“Kitchens of Hope” by University of Minnesota Press brings together recipes and memories from American immigrants who hail from more than 30 countries and come from vastly varied circumstances. From Vietnamese pho to Ukrainian...
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...
A Look Inside Lenox House Design’s New Deephaven Studio
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...
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...























