Anna Bjorlin
Past editor of Midwest Design, Anna Bjorlin has been writing for premier luxury lifestyle magazines and special custom publications since graduating college. When she's not writing, you can usually find her with her nose stuck in a book.
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...
Trend Forecast 2026, Interiors: Comfort Colors and Cottagecore Charm
The world of home design is constantly evolving, and it’s often true that the trends in this space shift most significantly at the turn...
Arhaus Expands and Opens at Galleria Edina
If you’re looking for some home decor inspiration in the west metro, keep an eye out for Arhaus’ new luxury furniture showroom at Galleria...
Enduring Elegance: A Timeless and Functional Kitchen Remodel
When it comes to remodels, one of the most common requests from homeowners is for their new space to feel timeless. When a local...
Escape to Nature at Ski Hill Cabins & Saunas
Photos by Spacecrafting/Rob Grosse If you’re searching for your next autumn getaway, check out Ski Hill Cabins & Saunas: a cozy retreat consisting of four...
A Private Paradise in Detroit Lakes
Photos by Marta Xochilt Perez Design—like life!—often sees projects that start one way but evolve into something new or unexpected. For interior designer Christine Markatos...
A New Lifestyle in North Loop
Photos by Corey Gaffer (exterior) & Peter VonDeLinde (interiors) A place where you can live, work, and play—that was the vision behind the new North...
Rehkamp Larson Architects Crafts a Seaside Home in Style
Photos by Scott AmundsonWhen the colder weather begins to set in, many northerners choose to head south to wait out the winter in warmer...
Historic St. Paul Home Exudes Everyday Elegance
Photos by Taylor Hall O’Brien When a local couple first moved into their new St. Paul home in 2016, they knew a future remodel would...
Where Form Meets Function
Photos by Corey Gaffer When the lots on both sides of their house went up for sale, a couple who had originally been planning to...
A Tudor Reawakened
Photos by Round Three Photography When Billy and Liz Levin began expecting their first child, they were ready to find their family home. “We knew...
Frank Foo’s Feng Shui Practice is a True Balancing Act
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...
A Seasonal Soirée
Photos by SpacecraftingFor Megan Burton, owner of Milton House Design Collective, the ability to comfortably entertain guests is one of her favorite aspects about...
Go-to Recipes for Holiday Hosting
Photos by SpacecraftingLemon & Herb Pasta
“This is great made ahead either earlier in the day or even the day before, and served at room...
Modern Brick House Boasts Intentional Details
Photos by SpacecraftingIt’s often the little things in life that can make a big difference, and it’s the same when it comes to homes...
Sophisticated St. Paul Home by Detail Homes
Photos by SpacecraftingWhen St. Paul natives Jim and Marcy Sticha realized they were about to become empty nesters, the two decided they were ready...
Next-Era Evolution of a Historic Summit Avenue Home
Photos by SpacecraftingWhen choosing to purchase a property rich in history, homeowners know their decision will typically involve an impending remodel or two. For...
A Tropical Getaway by LiLu Interiors
When Minnesota’s notorious winter season rears its head and temperatures begin to drop below zero, many snowbirds find themselves fleeing to more forgiving climates....
Interior Impressions Transforms St. Paul Condo
Photos by Spacecrafting With their three oldest children settled into places of their own and their youngest headed off to college, Clint and Diane...
Transcending Design: The 2022 ASID-MN Interior Design Awards
When it comes to good interior design, creating spaces that simply meet clients’ needs and achieve project goals isn’t enough. The greatest designers have...
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