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Katelyn Bloomquist is editor of Midwest Design.

Minnesota Homeowners Are Feeling the Pressure of Rising Housing Costs

Photos courtesy of Garvin Homes  A recent statewide poll commissioned by Neighbors for More Neighbors and the Yes to Homes! coalition revealed what many Minnesotans...

Phillip Jeffries’ Spring 2025 Collection Inspires Bold & Layered Design

Photos courtesy of Phillip JeffriesSpring is here, and with it comes a fresh collection from New Jersey-based wall covering powerhouse Phillip Jeffries that’s all...

Digital Marketing for Designers, Part 3: SEO & Website Optimization

Designs by construction2style || Photos by Chelsie LopezIn the final installment of our Digital Marketing for Designers series, we’re tackling one of the most...

Save the Date: 2025 Midwest Design Awards Kickoff

The 2025 Midwest Design Awards is already around the corner, and we’re celebrating in style with an exclusive industry event on Thursday, May 15,...

The Nine Keys to Client Management

In the home design and remodeling industry, client satisfaction doesn’t start and end with a beautiful final product—it’s about how the client feels every...

Remodeling Trends 2025: What Builders, Designers & Trade Pros Need to Know

America’s appetite for home remodeling shows no signs of slowing. Last year alone, homeowners spent an estimated $603 billion on remodeling projects. The scale...

Renovating for Joy? Why Homeowners Are Remodeling—And How to Maximize Your Investment

Renovating a home is rarely just about looks—it’s about how a space feels to live in every day. Maybe it’s finally creating the kitchen...

Designer Product Pick: Rock Crystal Chandelier

The Tastemaker: With over 35 years of experience creating unique, inspiring spaces for clients nationwide, Katie Brandt leads her Twin Cities-based firm, Katie Brandt...

The Beauty of Brunch

Photos by Terry Brennan || Recipe by Robin Asbell || Food Styling by Lara MiklasevicsThe first spring days of the year arrive like an...

Top 25 Twin Cities Builders of 2024

Housing First Minnesota’s latest survey has once again crowned Lennar as the Twin Cities’ top homebuilder for 2024. The company has maintained its position...

Money Talks: Pricing Strategies for Designers

Time is money—and so are your experience and expertise. But how do you communicate and uphold your value while balancing client needs, budgets, and...

Digital Marketing for Designers, Part 2: Leveraging Instagram

Photos by Chelsie LopezInstagram isn’t just a portfolio—it’s a powerful tool for storytelling, sales, and brand credibility. Yet, many design-build professionals make the mistake...

Pitch It To Me Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Published

For designers, builders, remodelers, architects, landscapers, and more, seeing your work in a print or digital publication is an exciting way to gain exposure,...

Perfection Custom Closets Expands to Lakeville

Photos courtesy of Perfection Custom Closets  Renovating your primary suite can be an exciting project—until you realize your current storage system isn’t nearly as functional...

Ace Hardware Unveils Ace YardRx

Photos courtesy of Ace HardwareNo more standing in the hardware store aisle trying to decode fertilizer labels or wondering if it’s too early to...

YWCA Trades Trailblazers: Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Construction

Photos courtesy of APX Construction Group  The rhythmic clang of hammers fills the air as a group of middle school girls, clad in oversized hard...

Photography & Styling Tips You Need to Know

Photos by SpacecraftingA stunning space deserves to be captured just as beautifully as it was built. But photography isn’t just about snapping a picture—it’s...

Vendor Collaboration 101 With Bravas

Design-build professionals regularly rely on a vast network of vendors to get the job done—from furniture makers and fabric suppliers to lighting specialists, custom...

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