Building & Architecture - Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota

Splendid Serendipity

Chance—and design—led these empty nesters to build the prettiest house in Locust Hills

By Chris Lee

Architects, Builders & Remodelers Up Close

The best architects, builders and remodelers bring experience, craftsmanship, and memorable customer service to the table. Each has a unique perspective on the process of creating a home. Meet...

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Farm Fresh

A country home with backhanded sophistication

By Chris Lee

Tower House

Thanks to architect Bruce Abrahamson, a ho-hum split-level becomes a light-filled surprise

By Bette Hammel

Simply Superior

Two artistic spirits reduce life to its essentials at their North Shore cottage

By Wendy Lubovich

Parade of Homes

Whether you’re in the market for a new home, are looking for a builder or simply gathering ideas, the Parade has plenty to offer.

See the 2009 Parade of Homes Spring Remodelers Showcase online.

For more, visit: www.paradeofhomes.org

A showroom can spark the imagination, demonstrating what's possible by allowing homeowners to experience it. Top-of-the-line products, an experienced and knowledgeable sales staff, professional designers, and fantastic service are hallmarks of these, some of the best showrooms in the Twin Cities area.

design a room

Use this interactive tool to test your remodeling ideas or design a room of your dreams!

Choose paint, appliances, art, and more, and then share your design with others or get ideas from fellow DesignMyRoom users.

buyer's guide

Contact information for people, places and things mentioned in our magazine.

The Idea Farm: Living Lean & Green

One Man's Journey . . .

Two years ago, Twin Cites builder Peter Vujovich (Vujovich Design Build) began building The Idea Farm in Afton, a self sustainable homestead celebrating Minnesota’s proud farm legacy while combining global responsibility with sophisticated architectural style.

Watch the progress online!

luxury home tour

Meet the builders behind the exceptionally beautiful homes in the 2009 Twin Cities Luxury Home Tour.

Also online, find the official 2009 Home Tour Program.

residential development Guide

Looking to move to the Twin Cities or the surrounding suburbs?

Find useful background information on many of these growing communities in our annual guide to relocation information and new neighborhoods in the Twin Cities area.

Reggie Awards

Photo courtesy
American Classic
Homes and
Landmark Photo

The Reggie Awards, which stand for “Registered Builder,” were created to recognize outstanding achievement by member builders in the design, quality and value of their homes.

Check here for the latest winners.

People's Choice Awards

Photo courtesy of
Swanson Homes and
Landmark Photo ’05

The People’s Choice Awards were created in response to requests by member builders to create a way to judge consumers’ reactions to their Parade Homes.

While the Reggie Awards honor the homes that builders find to be best, that doesn’t always translate into what the general public likes most. Hence, thePeople’s Choice.

midwest home 2010 homebook

Architecture, interior design, furnishings, and so much more…

Midwest Home’s eighth annual HomeBook has all the home resources you can imagine, right in one place.

What's Happening This Month

From shopping tips and showroom announcements to other industry news, we keep you informed each month with What’s Happening in the Twin Cities.

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Midwest Home is always on the hunt for interesting, intriguing, unusual, and otherwise fabulous homes in the Twin Cities and across Minnesota.

Submit your home now! We'll consider featuring it in our magazine.