Joel Hoekstra
Joel Hoekstra writes frequently about design and architecture for Midwest Home and has contributed to a wide range of publications, including This Old House, Metropolis, ASID Icon and Architecture Minnesota. He lives in Minneapolis in a 1906 Dutch Colonial that is overdue for a full remodel—or at least a coat of fresh paint.
Stonewood, LLC Blurs the Boundaries Between Indoors & Out
Photos by Spacecrafting
The village of Minnetonka Beach is surrounded on three sides by water, so property owners naturally tend to orient their homes toward...
Denali Custom Homes’ Coastal Cottage on Lake Minnetonka
Photos by Spacecrafting
As anyone familiar with the area knows, living on Lake Minnetonka is all about the beach, which is why the owners of...
Narr Homes’ Empty-Nester Haven in Medina
Photos by Spacecrafting
What do you call a ranch home that’s more than one level? Or a farmhouse-style residence that goes beyond its shopworn trademarks?...
Bright Spot
Photos by Karen Melvin
Interior Design: LiLu Interiors
The bathroom was tired and the homeowners were tired of it. Over the years, the couple had remodeled...
Moving to a Simpler Life
Stephen and Annie Roche had two things in mind when they began looking for lake property: retirement and downsizing. Their kids had grown up and left the...
A Leafy Edina Retreat by City Homes, LLC
Step inside this five bedroom, 5.272-square-foot retreat built by City Homes on a heavily wooded lot in Edina's Morningside neighborhood.
An Edina Hideaway by TJB Homes, Inc.
Inside this Edina hideaway by TJB Homes Inc. you will find a space that's full of comfort, style and efficiency, and it fits right in with its surroundings.
Landmark Build Co. Crafts European Style Wonder
Landmark Build Co. puts an Old World spin on a new Edina home, complete with indoor sport court, elegant chandeliers, spa-like master bath and more.
Luxury in the Twin Cities: Outdoors
Part of the appeal of living on Lake Minnetonka, of course, is the opportunity to enjoy the water, the summer breezes, and the natural surroundings.
A Lowry Hill Remodel in Minneapolis
Inspired by the owner's world travels, Peterssen/Keller gave this remodel all the comforts and elegance of a grand hotel.
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