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Katelyn Bloomquist is editor of Midwest Design.

Breaking Ground: The Fletcher of Linden Hills

Renderings by Locus Architecture  Some things can only be boiled down to fate. That’s how developer Thomas Hertzog, principal of Good Neighbor Homes, describes how...

Kashai Zupancich is Authentic at Heart

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...

NEW BOOK: ‘The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book’

“The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book,” a 328-page collection of award-winning recipes from two decades of the Star Tribune’s holiday cookie contest, mixes beautiful photographs,...

Editors’ Product Picks: Mantels Made Merry

Gorgeous in GreenDitch the hassle of fresh greenery and bring the beauty of nature indoors (minus the mess!) with a durable faux cypress garland....

Danelle Marie Calligraphy at Your Service

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...

2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Retro Unwrapped

Photography & creative direction by Janelle Olson at K2 Studios || Styling & creative direction by Paula Bjerketvedt Deck the Shelves Gift the joy of reading...

A Tour Through Tradition

From now through Dec. 8, visitors to Little Falls, 30 minutes north of St. Cloud, can explore beautifully decorated homes, museums, and attractions—including Linden...

Handmade for the Holidays

AR Workshop In December, AR Workshop’s lively Stillwater studio is a holiday hot spot that overflows with DIY delights—from chunky knit blankets and candle-pouring to...

Minnesota’s Own: Rehkamp Larson Architects Earns National Recognition

A celebrated name in Minnesota’s architectural landscape, Rehkamp Larson Architects has reached a new milestone: a spot on Forbes’ exclusive list of America’s Top...

The Midwest Home 20

Since 1992, Midwest Home has celebrated the art of home design, shining a spotlight on the region’s most inspiring spaces and the visionaries behind...

Xpand Inc. Takes on Innovative, Multifaceted Project on Prior Lake

Photos by OmniSence DigitalWhen Dave Kurschner, project and design manager at Shakopee-based Xpand Inc., first met with his client, it was clear there was...

Petit Point: A Historic Remodel in St. Louis Park

Photos by Susan Gilmore  When Lilly and Ross Moeding happened upon this century-old gem in St. Louis Park, the couple knew it needed work. But...

From the Editor: DIY Wall Molding

Do it big with a do-it-yourself wall treatment—an upgrade on which homeowners can cash in for a quick, easy enhancement that elevates interiors with...

Indigenous Design Camp Empowers Next Generation of Architects

Photos courtesy of Jessica Garcia Fritz  Indigenous Design Camp, a weeklong day camp that took place across the Twin Cities metro late July and early...

Inside A $68 Million Lake Minnetonka Legacy Home

Photos by Spacecrafting  When a client requested a timeless lakeside estate that blends comfort with grandeur through its quality craftsmanship, architectural finesse, detailed design, and...

Radiantly Retro

Photos by Ben Clasen  When Lucy Dahl attended the open house for a 1958 rambler in north Minneapolis, she immediately felt drawn to its quirky,...

Digitized Dwellings

“Imagine you have a movie stored on your computer, and you want to watch it on your TV in the living room,” prompts Kristin...

Timber Takeover

Reclaimed wood has been the name of Big Wood Timber Frames’ game for 25 years, ever since the company invested in a few truckloads...

Stand-Alone Structures: Saunas & More

If you’ve never had the pleasure of experiencing a Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna for yourself, you’ve likely at least heard of the myriad...

Cabinetry Craze: 3 Ideas to Spruce Up Your Cabinets

Clear Off the CountersInspired by its clients’ former home designed by renowned late architects Elizabeth and Winston Close, Albertsson Hansen Architecture and Interior Design...

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