“Totally Radical: Designing the 1980s” Inspires Viewers to Explore a Nuanced Version of the...

Photos courtesy of Goldstein Museum of DesignAfter the countercultural movements of the 1960s and early 1970s, along with the Watergate scandal, the Vietnam War, oil embargoes, and economic crises, the 1980s gave rise to...

Biophilic Cabins: How to Create Your Own Nature-Infused Getaway

Cabins can be located anywhere—on a peaceful lake, off a dirt road in the woods, or hidden in the middle of nowhere. Regardless, the typical purpose of a cabin is to escape daily routine...

Kate Roos Design Provides a Midwest Perspective on HomeAdvisor Survey

Photos by Andrea Rugg  In July, the team at HomeAdvisor surveyed 3,000 Americans about their kitchen preferences. “The kitchen is the heart of every home—the coveted space where we brew morning coffee, experiment with air fryers,...

Madison House Interiors Weighs in on Minnesota’s Most Popular Color

The results are in, and blue appears to be Minnesota’s most popular color. This year, Pixlr—a web-based photo editor—conducted a study to determine the most popular color in every state. To do this, the...

Get the Look: Tropical Treehouse

Born from a shed-like garage, tucked beneath a tree canopy, and inspired by the clients’ love of plants and passion for gardening, this light-filled accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in South Minneapolis is a tropical,...

Rochester Kitchen Boasts a French Industrial Feel

Photos by Marit WilliamsSometimes, when two design approaches come together, it elevates the overall aesthetic of a space. This is certainly the case in this Rochester kitchen, which features a marrying of soft, yet...

Get the Look: Sunlit Sanctuary

Indoors and out seamlessly converge in the sunroom of this European-style Tudor, nestled on a wooded lot with picturesque views of lush trees and water on each side. With balance at the forefront of...

Project Spotlight: Big-City Living

Photos by Jeffrey Gray BrandstedMike Rataczak, a Minnesota native and principal of Mike Rataczak Studios, relocated back to the Twin Cities area after a 32-year stint in New York City. Although the designer loved...

Room & Board and Gensler Redefine Home Office Design

Photos courtesy of Room & Board/GenslerIn recent years, hybrid and remote work models have become the norm, with 53% of U.S. remote-capable employees working in a hybrid environment, 27% fully remote, and only 21%...

11 Tips for Shopping the Faribault Woolen Mill Warehouse Sale

Snag the biggest deals of the year from the Minnesota heritage brand.

Martha O’Hara Interiors’ Flash Sale Continues

Designer's Flash Sale for June only includes furniture and accessories at 60 percent off.

DIY Digs: Projects in Person

Projects in Person, more commonly known as PIP, is making a splash in the Twin Cities scene we couldn't ignore. The DIY studio offers wood-based, home decor workshops that range from beanbag boards to...

Books for Design Lovers

If you’ve got architecture and design lovers on your gift list, think books. Several recent releases celebrating Minnesota’s profusion of talent would be good choices for architectural aficionados, design buffs, and even local history...

Seven Smart Devices for Your Home

As humans, we naturally try everything to make our homes more comfortable—adding throw pillows, blankets, and ottomans. Yet there’s still a few inconveniences. To remedy these issues, technology companies have been working to solve...

Design Matters: The 2019 ASID MN Interior Design Awards

Interior design starts with a conversation, with designers asking their clients, “What do you need? What do you like? What do you value?” Our area’s local interior designers routinely engage in these kinds of...

7 Products for Ultimate Poolside Panache

Land & Sea Wall ArtAdd a bit of paradise to your pool house with this framed canvas of the ocean waves lapping up against a golden beach ($230). And don’t worry—its size is measured...

Interiors by J. Curry Restores Historic Barn in Rochester

Photos by DM Creative + DesignIt may be history. It might even be apocryphal. But as the story goes, this cheery red barn in Rochester’s southwest “Pill Hill” neighborhood once housed William Mayo’s horses....

Fresh Start, Old Soul: A Mill District Penthouse Receives New Life

Photos by SpacecraftingThe stately St. Paul home Tom and Kathy Awe had lived in for 20 years took a while to sell, which didn’t end up being a bad thing. “We raised our four...

Aülik Design Build’s Bespoke Beauty on Robinson Bay

Photos by Spacecrafting“Walking through our house is an experience,” says the owner of this contemporary home on the shores of Lake Minnetonka’s Robinson Bay. “Every detail is intentional.” Completed last fall, the modestly scaled...

Sherwin-Williams’ 2022 COTY Evergreen Fog Communicates Calm and Carrying On

When Sherwin-Williams revealed its 2022 Color of the Year (COTY), Evergreen Fog, Victoria Sass’ first thought was, “It’s very conservative. This color doesn’t rock the boat. It feels very safe, and comfortable, and peaceful.”As...

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