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Photos courtesy of Bria Hammel Interiors  For local designer Bria Hammel, a recent trip to Paris afforded an opportunity to experience the culture, charm, and impeccable craftsmanship of the city. Returning for the first time...

For the second consecutive year, two Minnesota design companies have secured spots on The Expert’s coveted Top 40 list. This annual “best of” roundup highlights the top 20% of firms based on client searches,...

Photos courtesy of Sydney Marie Branz  Today, accredited colleges and universities across the country and beyond are investing time to train the next generation of interior designers. At Minneapolis-based Dunwoody College of Technology, for instance,...

Project photos by Scott Amundson || Portraits by Chelsie Lopez  Revival House, the most recent iteration of Studio M Kitchen & Bath (formerly Mingle), turns to its 13 years in the kitchen and bath...

Thomas Fisher, Assoc. AIA, director of the Minnesota Design Center at the University of Minnesota, has been named the 2025 recipient of the AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Excellence in Architectural Education. But this recognition...

We’re always striving toward something—whether it’s overcoming the final supply chain hurdles, celebrating a new client inquiry, or simply making it to Friday. The goals and resolutions we set are meant to challenge and...

Photos by SpacecraftingOwner/President Rebecca Remick of City Homes has already made a name for herself in the custom home building industry—not only for being a trailblazing female figure in the Twin Cities construction scene...

Photos by Lauren Gryniewski of Round Three Photography || Build by Hagstrom Builder, Architecture by Imprint Architecture + DesignSara and Jeremy Imhoff, owners and founders of Imprint Architecture + Design, lead a tiny, yet...

Photos by SpacecraftingAs founder and principal designer of Coco Perry Design, Pamela Cariveau keeps a close pulse on the industry and all of its happenings—especially in the ever-evolving world of interior design. With a...

Photos by Dina KantorKashai Zupancich was destined to be an attorney—or so she thought. Although straight A’s came naturally and pre-law courses were at first a flawless fit, she felt a strong pull to...

Photos courtesy of Danelle Marie Calligraphy  Danelle Erickson of Danelle Marie Calligraphy has mastered the majesty of making words look magical with her custom calligraphy services, where the North Pole is the limit for clients...

Photos by David Ellis  The fascinating history of handmade ceramic tile—the oldest decorative art—dates back to 4,000 B.C., when Egyptian, Assyrian, and Babylonian artisans began working with colored stone and crafting blue-glazed bricks before...

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...

Photos by David Ellis  The granddaughter of a Sami reindeer herdsman, rug weaver Wynne Mattila grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan admiring the rag rugs made of old cotton clothing by women of...

 View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Brandi Kole (@brandikoleart)From June 29 to Sept. 29, the historic Palazzo Guinigi in Lucca, Italy, will be transformed into a spectacular showcase of paper-based art at...

Photos by Dina Kantor  When you ask Tim Alt, “style” simply means “lifestyle.” It’s not a look, a design theme, or an artistic expression. A home’s style, Alt says, is more about its connection to...

Photos by Wing Ho  Nowadays, when discussing a new restaurant, location, or even a new friend, you’ll often hear a certain phrase included if the review is positive: “The vibes were good.” The same can be...

Photos courtesy of Sapphire Anderson  A house will never truly feel like home without some personal touches and a little bit of character. This is something Sapphire Anderson (@sapphirejameliahome) discovered soon after moving into her...

Podcasts have emerged as go-to resources for both entertainment and education. With their versatility and range of topics, from true crime to quantum physics, podcasts have become integral parts of daily life for millions—and...

Amid the chaos of life, we rarely take the time to slow down, stop, and be still, which Minnesota-based Mary Jo Hoffman has long tried to remedy through her blog, STILL. Since 2012, Hoffman...