Danielle Fields
Danielle Fields is editor-in-chief of Midwest Design. With a natural knack for storytelling and a passion for media, she routinely delivers high-quality content to the readers of Midwest Design.
3 Contemporary Living Rooms That Encourage Togetherness
Living rooms are often the heart of the home. They are spaces where families reconvene at the day’s end, where friends gather, where treasured...
This Historic Kitchen Remodel Exudes Elegance
Inside this 1937 Minneapolis home, the reimagined kitchen boasts remarkable character. Prior to its transformation, it was a cramped and outdated space that felt...
5 Home Offices That Inspire Productivity
How and where we work has changed drastically over the last six years. According to a 2025 Gallup report, approximately 52% of U.S. work...
4 Home Design Trends on the Rise in 2026
Trends in home design ebb and flow, but some of the most crucial trends to watch in 2026 may have more staying power. Homeowners...
5 Minnesota Fireplaces That Take Cozy to the Next Level
Is there anything better than coming home on a frigid winter day to a roaring fireplace? For most Minnesotans, a cozy fireplace is an...
Define Your Design Style With New O’Hara Interiors Quiz
Deciding you want to start a home project is easy. Defining the vision for your new space is often trickier. You might know what...
Local Designers Weigh in on 2026 Pantone Color of the Year
The design world eagerly anticipates Pantone’s Color of the Year pick each December. The brand, widely regarded as the global authority on color, influences...
Midwest Design’s Top 5 Featured Projects in 2025
In 2025, we published incredible home projects led by talented builders, remodelers, architects, landscapers, and interior designers across Minnesota and beyond. They were highlighted...
How WINC Is Blazing New Trails for Women in Building and Construction
It was 2016 when Masha Romer and Leah Krig connected over a shared concern: Support for women in the Twin Cities building industry lacking....
Stocking Stuffers With Minnesota Soul
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Sales + Events: December Seasonal Shopping and Cheer
Nordic Village Winter MarketsEntering its fourth year, the rooftop of Four Seasons Minneapolis will transform into a winter wonderland. Designed in collaboration with MartinPatrick...
The Future of Workspaces: How Hybrid Work Is Changing Office Design
The COVID-19 pandemic might be in the rearview mirror, but it left in its wake permanent shifts in how we work. According to a...
Building a Career in Trade: How One Remodeler Cultivates and Retains Talent
Chris Wylie spent his high school summers helping his uncles build houses for what was then McDonald Homes (now McDonald Remodeling). He joined the...
Locking in Clients: 4 Tips to Help Designers Secure Repeat Business
Founder and Principal Designer Sarah Randolph of Randolph Interior Design knows a thing or two about cultivating a loyal client base. Her interior design...
NKBA | KBIS Releases Annual 2026 Bath Trends Report
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA | KBIS) recently released its 2026 Bath Trends Report, and all signs point to the bath design...
The 2026 Color of the Year Announcements (So Far)
It’s that time of year! Major brands in the design industry are releasing their predictions for next year’s trending color. To keep all of...
Limited-Edition Pillow Collection Spotlights Vintage Fabrics
Sometimes decor makes more than just a statement—it tells a story. Take a throw pillow, for example. It could just add a pop of...
5 Ways Design Professionals Can Use AI
When ChatGPT launched in 2023, it reached 100 million active users in two months. Now, the wildly popular artificial intelligence (AI) app has 700...
NKBA | KBIS Releases Annual 2026 Kitchen Trends Report
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA | KBIS), the world’s leading trade association for the $230 billion kitchen and bath industry representing nearly...
Artisan Spotlight: Crafting Statement Pieces With Minnesota Woodcarver Erik Wyckoff
With nearly 30 years of experience designing and building custom, hand-carved doors, mantels, and furniture, Minnesota woodcarver Erik Wyckoff brings unparalleled skill that can...
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