Midwest Design

06/05/2026

What does your dream pool look like? This idyllic pool and backyard retreat from Mom's Design Build matches the home's country aesthetic. Take cues from four more stunning examples: https://midwestdesignmag.com/outdoor-living/5-pools-for-prime-for-summertime/

06/04/2026

Timber & Tulip begins its next chapter with a new studio and showroom opening next month. Founder Brianne Rasmussen says the move is rooted in collaboration: ⁠
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“We find that the design process really has two distinct phases—the inspiration phase and the decision-making phase. A traditional showroom serves the first part well, but the deeper work—sitting down together, pulling materials, talking through a custom piece—needs its own environment.”⁠
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Learn more about how clients and designers can work on custom pieces together in the new space.

The next chapter for Timber & Tulip is rooted in collaboration, with a move to the Northrup King Building this summer.

06/03/2026

Inspired by her travels and Nicaraguan roots, Lidia Valdivia of Moonstone Design & Build brings personality and global influence into interiors—including her own. See how she recently transformed her own home, design she loves right now, and more.

Inspired by her travels and Nicaraguan roots, Lidia Valdivia brings personality and global influence into interiors—including her own

06/02/2026

Mark your calendars: More than 250 local and national artists are set to participate in this year's Edina Art Fair! It's just one of many exciting events happening in and around the Twin Cities this June.

From more art festivals to home tours and vintage shopping events, see what you should add to your calendar this month!

Explore June sales + events in and around the Twin Cities, from art festivals to home tours, vintage expos, and more.

06/01/2026

There is admiration of nature, and then there is deep connection to a place. For the husband-and-wife homeowners of this new vacation home in Park Rapids, building a retreat rooted in the landscape and celebrating northern Minnesota in all seasons was paramount. Read the full story: https://midwestdesignmag.com/building-remodeling/modern-park-rapids-lake-home-pulls-inspiration-from-nature/ Near & Streeter Custom Builders Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design

This contemporary take on a Park Rapids lake home in Northern Minnesota honors the surrounding landscape with its architecture and materials.

05/29/2026

The Summer issue of Midwest Design has arrived! During this fleeting, treasured season, we explore homes that pay homage to the land and water in many special, creative ways, and products that help your interiors emulate nature all year long. Personality packs a big punch in the pages of this issue too. From bedrooms and sunrooms to kitchens and more, see how homeowners are making their spaces true reflections of themselves.

Pick up your copy, on newsstands now!

On the cover
Design: Moonstone Design & Build
Photography: Chelsie Lopez Production & Marketing

05/28/2026

biota Landscapes is now a Certified B Corporation, and the first landscape design firm in the Midwest to earn the sustainability certification. This certification from B Lab, the nonprofit behind the global B Corp movement, reflects the standard of design that the firm has built since its founding. At the link, read more about how biota is committed to lifetime care of the environment.

The Minnesota-based biota Landscapes joins a global community of businesses committed to people, planet, and long-term impact.

05/27/2026

The fleeting months of Midwest summers hold a special magic, and what better way to enjoy them than poolside? Take the plunge on your next pool project and pull inspiration from these dreamy backyard escapes.

Take the plunge on your next pool project and pull inspiration from these dreamy backyard escapes with impressive pools.

05/26/2026

Grab your friends, map out a route, and spend the day touring some of Minnesota's most beautifully designed homes on the 2026 Summer Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes Minnesota. Get your tickets, download the Artisan Home Tour app, and learn more about the tour at artisanhometour.org.

Image: Hendel Homes