In-cupboard Drip Tray
This upper cabinet in this sleek kitchen, courtesy of Puustelli, the Finnish maker, conceals a secret: a built-in slotted dish rack with a removable drip tray beneath. It’s nothing new in Finland, says Anna...
Historic Studio Opens in Wayzata
Alert visitors on Lake Street in downtown Wayzata kept watch on a prominent corner this summer. At one time it was a beloved bookshop and then, briefly, a jewelry store. Now it was being...
Trend-Spotting in 2019: Color at Play
Images courtesy LiLu InteriorsEveryone’s abuzz about Pantone’s pick for 2019 Color of the Year. Living Coral was the choice: a rich, vibrant, yet breezy tone that conjures up white sand beaches, deep blue skies,...
Use Edible Flowers to Add Flair to Your Sweet Treats
As children growing up in the botanical bounty of the Midwest, many of us can remember playing with flowers, herbs, and lots of weeds for our make-believe games. In her new book, Botanical Baking,...
OlliePop Design Rebrands as Hello Norden with New Maker and Concierge Services
In January, Kassina Folstad began initiating a lot of changes. She rebranded her company (formerly OlliePop Design) to Hello Norden, a full-service interior design firm and online vintage shop. “I grew up in a...
Now Open: Fox Run at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
When husband-and-wife Aaron and Tia Scott began the home decor-focused shop Fox Run Goods in 2019, their mobile marketplace—a 240-square-foot ex-military truck—had enough room to display 13 Minnesota makers' works. Now with a brick-and-mortar...
Dutton Brown Design is More Than Lights
Photos by Bernadette FoxIn 2013, a family member’s Lakeville basement became the birthplace of Zach Dutton and Thomas Brown’s contemporary light fixtures. From an in-home operation to the Etsy online marketplace to a full-fledged...
Catch A Copy of B. J. O. Nordfeldt: American Internationalist
Let the seascapes, portraits, and still lifes of B. J. O. Nordfeldt decorate your walls and your coffee table. This 160-page catalogue explores the Swedish-born American printmaker and painter's modernist works—from oil paintings and...
Midwest Home Announces 2021 Luxury Home Tour Editor’s Choice Home
The demands of this year’s Luxury Home Tour hit our team like a freight train. With our company’s other events like Minnesota Monthly’s GrillFest and Fine Spirits Classic taking place just weeks prior, it...
A New Century-Old House by Kyle Hunt & Partners
Photos by SpacecraftingWhen a couple with three boys decided to move from their urban abode to a family-focused neighborhood in Deephaven, they selected an idyllic setting in which to build their dream home. But...
2022 Ideas to Steal: Hardware
Endless Possibilities
Gone are the days of needing to narrow down hardware options to your one and only favorite. Try incorporating two or three styles into your space for a subtle touch of personalization. “This...
The Collective: Cannon River Bowl & Spoon
Photos provided by Benjamin LeathamUsing salvaged and reclaimed locally sourced woods from Minnesota, master woodworker Benjamin Leatham produces turned bowls and kitchen tools worthy of a gallery but fit for everyday use. After a...
2022 National Kitchen & Bath Design Awards
1st Place (Tie)
Black Beauty
Nicole Sirek | Debbie Ward-Baker
Partners 4, Design | 2 DesignTransforming a condo’s original builder-grade kitchen into a storage-rich, statement-making space meant working with existing utilities, including the island’s plumbing wall. A...
A Cozy Kitchen by Natasa Jones Interiors
Photos by Kyle SzefThere is something magical about a well-designed kitchen. It’s the heart of the home, where family and friends gather to cook, eat, and create memories. It’s a space that should be...
Color Pop: Life in Color 2023
People are not one-dimensional, neutral, nor boring—we are multifaceted beings, colorful, and exciting. Therefore, to make our house a home, our spaces should reflect who we are. A trend commonly referred to as “dopamine...
Tara Cain Crafts a Practical Palette in a Sophisticated Edina Home
Photos by Wing Ho Brad and Lauren Sundick always planned to build their next home, which is why Lauren balked when Brad asked her mom, real estate agent Ellyn Wolfenson, to show them this Edina...
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...
Luxe Gifts Local Designers are Loving This Year
Every year, we’re inevitably asked the same question: What’s on your Christmas list? While it was once easy to rattle off childhood favorites like a Barbie Dreamhouse or Razor scooter, it seems a harder...
Inside Greg Jennings’ Edina Home
After retiring from the NFL, Greg Jennings & his family decided to plant some permanent roots in Minnesota. We take a peek inside Greg Jennings' Edina home.
After 5 Years, Forage Modern Design Evolves with More Gifts and Art
The modern home store expands with more gifts and original art