Midwest Design

06/08/2025

Duluth-based furniture company Loll Designs, known for its all-weather, outdoor furniture crafted from high-density polyethylene (sourced primarily from recycled materials), launched a comfy, soft-seating collection just in time for summer.

See more from the Aurora Collection at https://midwestdesignmag.com/products-content/loll-designs-new-aurora-collection/

📸: Courtesy of Loll Designs

06/07/2025

The homeowners of this Wayzata residence love spending time outdoors, a passion reflected in the thoughtfully layered landscape. Delphinium, foxglove, and other old-school, romantic plant material were prioritized in the design, while gayfeather, daisy, coneflower, and cat mint—which each bloom at different times of year—are also sprinkled throughout to ensure beauty in every season.⁠

Learn more about this home's two-decade transformation at https://bit.ly/43WvgXU

🏠️: TEA2 Architects, John Kraemer and Sons Custom Builders, Harris Weldon Interiors, Topo, Anderson Reda
📸: Corey Gaffer

06/06/2025

Inspired by the beauty of Japanese cherry blossoms, the CRAFT Zian cabinet at World Market is intricately carved from mango wood and finished with floral pulls—offering versatile storage in style.

See the link here to browse even more global-inspired product picks: https://bit.ly/4jpUbro

📸: Courtesy of World Market

06/06/2025

A beloved East Side St. Paul tradition, Art In The Hollow brings together more than 100 local artists in Swede Hollow Park. During your visit, enjoy live music, food, interactive art activities, and a celebration of culture and community in this hidden gem location.

Visit https://bit.ly/4dECqU2 for details.

📸: Courtesy of Art in the Hollow

06/05/2025

Celebrate the start of summer in a charming St. Paul neighborhood at the Saint Anthony Park Arts Festival. This lively event features art from painters, potters, jewelry makers, and sculptors, plus live music, local food vendors, and a Beer Garden pouring neighborhood brews.

Find full event details at https://bit.ly/4dECqU2

📸: Courtesy of St. Anthony Park Arts Festival

06/05/2025

What’s trending in luxury homes for 2025? Think hidden prep kitchens, seamless indoor-outdoor spaces, “ready rooms,” and flexible designs for multigenerational living. 🏡✨

From bold design statements to smart upgrades, Nor-Son Custom Builders explores the must-have features redefining custom homes this year.

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Custom home trends in 2025 blend function, design, and lifestyle—driven by personality and quality. Discover what’s shaping the future!

06/05/2025

Shop works from hundreds of artists at this year’s Edina Art Fair, one of the region’s largest and most acclaimed fine arts festivals. ⁠
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Visit the link here for event details: https://bit.ly/4dECqU2⁠

📸: Emma Cerqueria

06/04/2025

It’s that time of year again—the Midwest Design Awards entry portal is open, and we’re on the hunt for the Midwest’s most remarkable residential and commercial spaces. But if you’ve ever wondered how to give your submission that extra edge, consider our editor's tips before clicking “submit.”⁠
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Visit the link below to learn how you can make the most of your Midwest Design Awards entry submissions. And remember: You can’t win if you don’t enter!⁠
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🏠️: Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc. and Advanced Construction and Remodeling, 1st Place Traditional Architecture (up to 4,000 square feet) in the 2024 Midwest Design Awards⁠
📸: Scott Amundson Photography

These tips and tricks will help you make the most of your Midwest Design Awards entry submissions

06/04/2025

Hennepin County Master Gardener volunteers Mary Webber and Lauren Bethke share their advice for beginner gardeners looking to level up their landscape this season.

Visit the link below to learn more.

Mary Webber and Lauren Bethke share their advice for beginner gardeners looking to level up their landscape this season

06/03/2025

This 8-acre, 28,000-square-foot estate on Lake Minnetonka just hit the market for $55 million after being quietly shopped off-market for $68 million late last year.⁠
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Visit the link below for an in-depth look at the remarkable residence.⁠
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🏠️: John Kraemer and Sons Custom Builders, TEA2 Architects, PKA. Architecture, MartinPatrick 3, Topo
📸: Spacecrafting

The brilliant minds behind a record-breaking Lake Minnetonka residence prove design and build excellence is all in the details

06/03/2025

The new Aurora Collection from Duluth-based Loll Designs invites you to sit back, relax, and lounge in comfort.

Learn more about the versatile collection at the link below.

📸: Courtesy of Loll Designs

The new Aurora Collection from Duluth-based Loll Designs invites you to sit back, relax, and lounge in comfort

06/02/2025

From the dreamy ribbon driveway, the eye is drawn to not only the south-facing Wayzata home’s fairytale-like, shingle-style architecture but also its lush plantings, florals, and sculpted alpine current hedges.

Read more about this storybook-style transformation at the link below.

🏠️: TEA2 Architects, John Kraemer and Sons Custom Builders, Harris Weldon Interiors, Topo, Anderson Reda
📸: Corey Gaffer

A reimagined 1960s Wayzata rambler by TEA2 Architects, John Kraemer & Sons, Harris Weldon Interiors, Topo, and Anderson Reda balances classic design and modern living