Katelyn Bloomquist

Your new house hasn’t been built yet, but you’re already there—standing in your future living room. You glance out the window and catch the...

Introduction by Katelyn Bloomquist | Recipe by Shelly Westerhausen WorcelSomething about fall insists we trade our busy calendars for comfort—and at Midwest Design, we...

Once thought of as a stopgap or a sacrifice, multigenerational living has evolved into a lifestyle—often chosen rather than compelled. Whether for financial strategy,...

Photos by Scott Amundson || Interior Design by Heather Peterson Design  When Becky Burley and Chris Hughes merged households—with their three teenagers and two...

Photos by Scott Amundson   Dining RoomChair - Wiggle Side Chair by Frank Gehry, Vitra, vitra.com Dining chairs - Upholstered in Schumacher mohair, Danish Teak...

Photos by Darin KamnetzOn Dec. 3, McNamara Alumni Center will transform into the ultimate party for the Midwest’s design community! The Midwest Design...

After more than two decades in the design industry, Stephanie Goldfarb has learned that success is about more than the finished space—it’s also about...

The residential construction industry is no stranger to workforce shortages. Contractors consistently report too few hands on deck, while the statistics paint an even...

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Minnesota chapter is taking a bold step to connect with designers outside the Twin Cities. In fact,...

Photos courtesy of LelchLooking for fresh inspiration—and the right people to build with? Lelch, Pella, and GlassArt Design are throwing a summer showcase that’s...

Featured Projects by Lake Country Builders | Photos by SpacecraftingMore and more homeowners are turning their attention to the front door—literally. Across the Midwest,...

Each year, the Midwest Design Awards celebrates the most compelling work in residential and commercial architecture and design. But what separates a strong entry...

The Tastemaker: With clients nationwide, Minneapolis-based designer Mike Rataczak is resolute in his belief that clients should meet themselves when they enter their home—that...

Photos by Janelle OlsonWhether you’re concepting a client presentation, moodboarding your next design project, or just looking to shake the visual cobwebs loose, these...

The design-build industry faces distinct challenges—and, perhaps surprisingly, new opportunities—with the recent introduction of tariffs on goods and materials professionals rely on every day....

Photos provided by Nicole CraanenBiophilic design isn’t just about adding greenery to a room—it’s about rethinking our relationship to the spaces we inhabit and...

Photos by Spacecrafting/Rob Grosse & Michael Green  Hosting your family and friends in high style is about far more than just sitting among good company;...