Interiors

Photos provided  One of Minnesota’s most significant natural resources—local artists—are ready to present their unique home decor, sculptures and paintings, textiles, and jewelry for your holiday shopping delight. Grab a friend and head to one,...

Photos provided   Dramatic, Handmade Looks“These tiles have a handmade look with extreme variation from piece to piece and rich color gradation, meaning each person’s installation is going to look completely unique to their space—like a...

Photos by Spacecrafting  After a seven-year hiatus, the American Society of Interior Designers’ Minnesota chapter (ASID-MN) relaunched its Design Home program—setting its sights on the historic Pillsbury Castle. The 1903 Minneapolis home and its 20-plus...

Minnesota-based interior designers are now being recognized worldwide. On Jan. 23, The Expert released its first-ever Top 40 list, chosen based on the 20% most booked and reviewed interior design experts in 2023. On...

Making a SplashWet rooms are becoming increasingly more popular in the world of bathroom design, and while homeowners are tempted by their convenience and aesthetic appeal, they are not without their quirks. Citydeskstudio is...

Photo courtesy of Graber  Minnesota winters are notorious for their limited daylight. In fact, according to World Data, the average winter day in the state sees only about eight hours of sunlight. As we near...

Imagine coming home to a space that feels serene, stress-free, and superbly organized—what do you see? Some might picture a color-coded closet, dedicated storage spaces, and stacks of bins with neatly typed labels that...

Entertaining, Elevated Michels Homes, Isabella Interiors & Alexander Design GroupOn a private island in White Bear Lake, this refined living room bar ensures every gathering is unforgettable. Custom white cabinetry, mirrored walls, and tailored shelving...

Revere Auctions, a new fine art auction house, opens in Minneapolis.

Interest in wabi-sabi, a Japanese aesthetic that embraces impermanence and imperfection, is growing as homeowners strive to create more authentic spaces.

An heirloom is commonly thought of as an item of jewelry, tchotchke, or home accessory (lamp, rug, chair, or artwork) passed down within a family over generations. But what if you want to start...

The annual trend-watching rite known as “Color of the Year” finished up this month with Pantone’s announcement of its 2019 pick, Living Coral. Characterizing the bright pinkish color as “vibrant yet mellow…lively yet nurturing,”...

Opportunities to explore midcentury architecture—houses in particular—abound, from Modern Phoenix Week (go here for a recap of the 2017 event ) to SarasotaMod, to Docomomo US MN’s annual fall Minnesota Modern Tour Day. Yet...

If you’re considering a home renovation of any size in the near future, design inspiration is sure to be sparked at Restoration Hardware’s newest gallery in Edina. The upscale home furnishings company recently unveiled...

Photos by Alyssa Lee, courtesy Fox InteriorsIn the Mac-Groveland neighborhood of St. Paul was a dormer bedroom (slid in during a 1955-era addition to the 1922 home) with some real issues. A sloped ceiling...

Jendayi Berry has undertaken many careers while “trying to figure out how to find my voice, my purpose,” he says.He’s worked in fashion, designing and producing hand-painted t-shirts and hoodies “with a story to...

As a tastemaker and entrepreneur (not to mention interior designer), Bria Hammel is seemingly unstoppable. In January, Hammel added more than 100 new pieces to her popular Life Friendly home furnishings collection, Brooke &...

Photos by David EllisJessica Gokey was only 16 years old when she had her first run-in with beading. Her aunt doled out a daunting task: Take apart a beaded hair barrette and reconstruct it....

Photos courtesy of Room & BoardRoom & Board’s Urban Wood Project, through which the furniture retailer partners with city businesses to design and manufacture home décor from reclaimed wood, has now added new products...

Wild mushrooms, smoked fish, ember-roasted corn, beet butter, wilderness bars: Just fanning through this new cookbook, “The Steger Homestead Kitchen: Simple Recipes for an Abundant Life,” conjures images of foraging and farming among the...