Home & Design
Home & Design
Ideas and resources for home and design.
Photo by Spacecrafting
One with the Landscape
Comfortable scale and thoughtful detail come together with an open floorplan in this new home, creating a sense of history where every space looks out to the lake. Read more
Jun 30, 2020
Photos courtesy retailers
Editor's Picks: Backyard Games
Stir up some competition at your next backyard BBQ with stylish spins on classic outdoor games. Read more
Jun 23, 2020
Raising the Barn
A refurbished barn in Maplewood becomes a respite and entertaining space for the whole family. Read more
Jun 16, 2020
All Energy Solar Is Back on Top (Of Roofs), Installing Panels to Meet Solar Demand
Desire for clean, affordable solar hasn’t waned in 2020: All Energy Solar is back installing and maintaining solar for residential and commercial customers. Read more
Jun 12, 2020
The Lowdown on Planting for Pollinators
Take it from the Queen B herself, it's easy to create a bountiful backyard sanctuary for birds, bees, and butterflies. Here's how. Read more
Jun 9, 2020
Photos by Neal Peterson
Local Scouting: Neal Peterson's MN Mandala
The local artist creates urban mandalas based on cities around the world, including Minneapolis. Read more
May 12, 2020
Illustration by Trisha Krauss
Lights! Camera! Ope!
What’s it like making the Fargo version of Fixer Upper? Heather and Brad Fox, the couple behind HGTV’s Stay or Sell, take us behind the scenes. Read more
May 6, 2020
Photo courtesy of Bachman's
Minnesota Gardening Guide: What, When, and How to Get Planting
Our sage gardening columnist is here to help us beautify our surroundings and brighten our spirits. Read more
Apr 29, 2020
Photographs by Spacecrafting
Spice Girl
Designer Carrie Ellington outfits her Minneapolis cottage like she puts together her wardrobe: Sweet feminine pinks, sparkles, and ruffles tempered with edge—jet black, animal prints, and plenty of sassy attitude. Read more
Apr 28, 2020
Photograph by John Haynes
Modern Muse
Interior designer Ruth Johnson draws inspiration from architecture, art, and “a little rock ’n’ roll.” Read more
Apr 21, 2020
Photographs by Scott Amundson
Coastal Connection
East Coast meets Midwest in a lakefront beauty that gains personality from exquisite detailing and fun splashes of color. Read more
Apr 14, 2020
Photographs by Spacecrafting
Color and Confidence
Elissa Bean, cofounder of Bean + Ro gift shop in Edina, is no wallflower. She prefers flirty, vibrant butterflies that bask in her sunny vestibule, which hints at the surprise colors and patterns in the personality-filled rooms beyond. Read more
Apr 8, 2020
