Spring Office Inspiration: The Social Lights’ Colorful HQ

If you’ve been into a popular business in Minneapolis in the last several years, you’ve probably been in a space designed by Studio BV, the architecture and interior design firm headed by founder and...
This chic laundry room with floral wallpaper was an essential design fix

3 Laundry Rooms That Make Spring Cleaning Chic

Good design applies to both aesthetics and utility. These laundry rooms prove that, in a space where function is key, good design goes a long way.Working Smarter In this Minneapolis home, with all its bedrooms...
The chef’s-style kitchen features a spacious pantry and dual islands topped with quartzite, one with a unique half-waterfall countertop.

A Refined and Functional Excelsior Family Dream Home

 Photography Chelsie LopezInspiration can come from anywhere, and for the Nye family, the impetus to build their family dream home came from their pre-teen daughter. “I got really bored during COVID, so I became...
The marble brushstrokes on Jamb's Merethorth Mantel complement the "eared" 18th-century form.

Designer Product Pick: Jamb Mereworth Mantel

The Tastemaker: Endlessly inspired by the character and charm of older homes, Megan Schultz, interior designer with Stone House Collective based outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, deftly balances vintage and modern in her design approach....
Fay + Belle custom rug

3 Tips for Designing Custom Furnishings

Custom is the new luxury. More and more, homeowners with big budgets are drawn to personalized pieces that no one else has—pieces that are truly one of a kind.Bhavana Bhimavarapu, interior designer at O’Hara...
To create the serene projections on the lower level, Rueckl tapped Watershed hypnotherapist Josh Sundby, who also happens to be an expert in digital signage. Sundby rotates images quarterly, often bringing Minnesota’s seasons indoors.

Inside Watershed Spa: How Design Details Enhance Well-Being

Photography Graham Tolbert Styling Dimitria Klein For thousands of years, communal bathhouses have been a staple in cultures around the world, but for modern-day Minneapolis it has remained a largely unfamiliar concept— that is until Watershed...

6 Stunning Bathroom Remodels

Our daily routines set the tone for our days—and so do the bathrooms where they take place. A well-designed bathroom can be a place of respite and rejuvenation. These bathroom remodels transform challenging spaces...
Varying heights and vessels add visual interest to floral arrangements at the dining table

8 Expert Party Styling Tips for Spring Florals

There is a quiet beauty in the changing of seasons in the Midwest—springtime in particular. The snow melts. The sun warms. And then, stems emerge from the earth, signaling new life.Spring is a joyous...

A Boutique-Inspired Closet Made for Dressing Well

This expansive closet in a Minneapolis dwelling brings department store amenities into the home, transforming the process of getting ready into a luxe experience. All the homeowners’ clothing collection is on display and at...
This project by O'Hara Interiors includes a custom Wesley Hall chair.

Are Custom Furnishings Your Next Design Solution?

A home is a vehicle of personal expression, from the colors you select for the walls, to the decor displayed on shelves, to the furniture that will be used to help gather family and...

Q&A: Design Harmony With Influencer Cindi Yang

Photos by Janelle Olson  Feng shui, translated as “wind and water,” is the Chinese art of arranging spaces in harmony with energy and balance. This centuries-old practice is finding a new audience among today’s design-minded...
This kitchen features clean lines, a neutral palette, and bold light fixtures.

8 Dreamy Luxury Kitchens to Inspire Your Next Home Project

The kitchen is undoubtedly one of the most important rooms in your home. It’s a central gathering place for family and friends, it’s where everyday habits are formed, and it’s a sanctuary for quiet...
Artisan Studio Handcrafted Candle Holders from Pottery Barn

Spring 2026 Product Picks: Decor Inspired by Pantone Color of the Year

When Pantone released its 2026 color of the year, Cloud Dancer, the company described the shade as “a billowy white imbued with a feeling of serenity” and “a symbol of calming influence in a...
The bright, spacious workspace in Liquidpink Interiors' studio.

Liquidpink Interiors’ Shed-Turned-Studio

Photos by Spacecrafting Architecture by SALA Architects Build by City Homes When Stephanie Lalley, owner of Liquidpink Interiors, realized her samples were sprawled across every table in her house, she knew she needed a studio to call...
The interplay of materials in this 921-square-foot kitchen is striking, from the Calacatta Viola marble and soapstone to rift oak cabinetry.

2025 Midwest Design Awards Best in Show: Balanced Abundance

Photos by Spacecrafting/Rob Grosse + Britt BaumannCreativity often thrives under constraint. When it comes to a new build, these constraints can act as a driving force which helps a home maintain a cohesive feel...
Hennepin Made Co-founder Joe Limpert (left); Nested collection lighting installment (right)

Artisan Spotlight: Hennepin Made and Handcrafted Lighting

Since its founding 15 years ago, Minneapolis-based artisan lighting company Hennepin Made has remained grounded in its commitment to local makers and the soul handcrafted goods bring to a home.While studying ceramics at University...
Inspiration for the design of the glass in this room came from the client’s favorite flower—a clematis vine that blooms in the homeowner's yard.

Artistic Glass Window Adds Warmth and Personality to This Historic Home

Even the smallest custom design details can have a big impact in the home. Take the artistic glass window in this historic St. Paul Prairie-style house from David Heide Design Studio. Inspiration for the...

Inside a St. Paul Tudor’s Harmonious, Color-Drenched Bathroom

Photos by Alyssa Lee Photography Architecture by Kell Architects Build by Rascher & Co Nestled within a 1928 Tudor home in St. Paul is a dreamy centerpiece in powder blue, brass, and birch. A sprightly-yet-sophisticated bathroom is...
A butler's pantry was transformed into an impressive wine room that helps display and store a collection of nearly 1,000 bottles.

4 Dreamy Wine Rooms to Inspire Your Collection Space

Wine rooms are essential for homeowners who are avid fans of the grape—especially as your bottle collection grows. These spaces have a highly functional purpose, preserving and protecting your investments, while also displaying prized...

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