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Katelyn Bloomquist is editor of Midwest Design.

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...

Mamie Harvey Named President of Minneapolis-Based Architectural Firm Alliiance

Minneapolis-based architectural firm Alliiance appoints Mamie Harvey as its new president, marking a milestone in the company’s history. After more than two decades at...

Digital Marketing for Designers, Part 1: Converting Followers

Photos by Chelsie LopezIn today’s design world, having a strong social media presence is just the beginning—turning followers into paying clients is where the...

Product Release: Little Greene’s Whimsical Wallpaper Collection

Photos courtesy of Little Greene  For Midwestern homeowners looking to create a magical space for their little ones—or to infuse a sense of whimsy into...

Revival House Rebrand Promises Expanded Offerings

Project photos by Scott Amundson || Portrait by Chelsie Lopez  The name Revival House might sound new, but the knowledge, people, and legacy behind...

Mastering the Rebrand: Tips, Tricks & More for Business Owners Starting Anew

Project photos by Scott Amundson || Portraits by Chelsie Lopez  Revival House, the most recent iteration of Studio M Kitchen & Bath (formerly Mingle),...

Thomas Fisher Wins National Architectural Education Award

Thomas Fisher, Assoc. AIA, director of the Minnesota Design Center at the University of Minnesota, has been named the 2025 recipient of the AIA/ACSA...

Designing 2025: Colors, Styles & Motifs to Watch

Some designers have a tried-and-true signature style from which they never stray. The work is unmistakably “theirs” a mile away, leaving no question about...

Back to Business: New Year’s Resolutions From Local Industry Pros

We’re always striving toward something—whether it’s overcoming the final supply chain hurdles, celebrating a new client inquiry, or simply making it to Friday. The...

Back to Business: Rebecca Remick of City Homes

Photos by SpacecraftingOwner/President Rebecca Remick of City Homes has already made a name for herself in the custom home building industry—not only for being...

Back to Business: Sara and Jeremy Imhoff of Imprint Architecture + Design

Photos by Lauren Gryniewski of Round Three Photography || Build by Hagstrom Builder, Architecture by Imprint Architecture + DesignSara and Jeremy Imhoff, owners and...

Back to Business: Pamela Cariveau of Coco Perry Design

Photos by SpacecraftingAs founder and principal designer of Coco Perry Design, Pamela Cariveau keeps a close pulse on the industry and all of its...

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