The Revival House showroom in Plymouth showcases kitchen and bath cabinetry, interior design, furnishings, and decor.

Revival House Opens New Showroom in Plymouth

On June 24, Revival House, formerly known as Mingle, opened a new 4,000-square-foot curated home and lifestyle showroom in Plymouth that specializes in kitchen...
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How Builders Can Support Solar-Curious Clients in Minnesota

When people think about solar energy, Minnesota as a strong contender may come as a surprise. However, the state of Minnesota webpage for residential...
A landscape design project from biota Landscapes

biota Landscapes Is the Midwest’s First Certified B Corporation in the Landscape Industry

Minnesota-based biota Landscapes is now a Certified B Corporation— making it the first landscape design, construction, and horticultural services firm in the Midwest to...
Timber & Tulip Founder Brianne Rasmussen stands in new studio space.

Timber & Tulip to Open a New Studio and Showroom in Northeast Minneapolis in...

Timber & Tulip, an architectural woodworking and custom furniture company, will open a new studio and showroom this July in Northeast Minneapolis in the...

A Fresh Look at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Iconic Robie House

Widely considered one of America’s greatest architects, Midwest native Frank Lloyd Wright had a prolific career, designing 1,114 architectural works—532 of which were realized....
Room & Board accepts the award for Retailer of the Year

Room & Board Named Retailer of the Year by Home Furnishings Association

The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) named Minneapolis-based Room & Board the 2026 HFA Retailer of the Year Award winner (50 employees and above) in...
2025 Midwest Design Awards Kickoff event at DWELL 44 Modern Design Showroom

Save the Date: 2026 Midwest Design Awards Kickoff

  The 2026 Midwest Design Awards season is just around the corner, and we are marking the occasion with an exclusive industry event on Thursday,...
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Is Cosmos the New Pinterest? A New Visual Tool Informed by Designers

Before the age of social media, there were mood boards—physical compilations hanging on a wall, filled with cut-out images from magazines, photo albums, and...
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Arhaus Redesigns Trade Program

Arhaus announced the launch of its newly redesigned Arhaus Trade Program, a strategic evolution of its offering for interior design professionals. The program introduces...
Fay + Belle custom rug

3 Tips for Designing Custom Furnishings

Custom is the new luxury. More and more, homeowners with big budgets are drawn to personalized pieces that no one else has—pieces that are...
A home from McDonald Construction Partners LLC, one of the top 25 Twin Cities builders.

The Top 25 Twin Cities Builders of 2025

In 2025 Lennar marked its 20th consecutive year as the Twin Cities region’s top builder, according to a recent survey by Housing First Minnesota....
Vivid Home offers an extensive selection of colors, fabrics, and materials for its in-house custom furnishing line.

Vivid Home Opens at the Galleria

  Interior design firm Vivid Home has opened its second retail location in the Galleria in Edina. A grand opening will be held this Thursday,...
ASID says quiet luxury is giving way to saturated color. We see this in projects like this Midwest Design Award winner (Use of Color) from Hendel Homes. The living space is drenched in a bold, custom merlot tone.

Explore Societal Shifts and Their Effects on Design

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) released its 2026 Trends Outlook report in January, sponsored by Sherwin-Williams, which analyzes the forces shaping interior...
Hennepin Made Co-founder Joe Limpert (left); Nested collection lighting installment (right)

Artisan Spotlight: Hennepin Made and Handcrafted Lighting

Since its founding 15 years ago, Minneapolis-based artisan lighting company Hennepin Made has remained grounded in its commitment to local makers and the soul...
Large windows, a winding staircase, and local Hennepin Made lighting fixtures are on display in this sustainable home from Sustainable 9 + Design and Unfold Architecture

How Minnesota Leads in Sustainable Housing

In the Minnesota custom design-build market, building eco-friendly homes has shifted from a niche ask to a continued request. More than one-third of new...
Jim Kuiken expects to see more layered textures, patterns, bold colors, and vintage heirlooms and collected art that tells a personal story in 2026 home projects, much like in this Lake Minnetonka home by Jim Kuiken Design and Pillar Homes

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...
An apartment building hallway featuring a mural with graphic shapes and whimsical design with bold, bright colors.

How Curators Bring Artistic Value to Commercial Design Projects

Not all curators work for museums. Tricia Heuring, for one, is interested in all the other places that art lives. While she’s known locally...
Pantone Color of the Year on the wall, curtain, and floor

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...
The existing home’s new 275-square-foot pine sunroom features a patterned sofa and powder blue cocktail table, a pair of 1960s French bamboo chairs, and a two-tiered chandelier in antique burnished brass that dangles overhead.

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...
A group of WINC members pose at an event.

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....

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