In May of 2025, Mom’s Design Build had the honor of sending Senior Landscape Designer Becca Bastyr to one of the most celebrated horticultural events in the world: the Chelsea Flower Show, held at the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea in the heart of London, England. For anyone in landscape design, gardening, or outdoor living, the […]
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Featuring Senior Interior Designer, Melissa Mlejnek of Mom’s Design Build Looking for a quick Q&A on the art of color drenching in interior design? We’ve got you covered… What is color drenching and how does it differ from other bold color techniques? Color drenching is the art of saturating an entire room with a single
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First impressions matter—and in the world of home design, curb appeal is king. Whether you’re looking to increase your home’s value, prep for resale, or simply love the idea of coming home to something beautiful, giving your front yard some intentional love does wonders! We sat down with Landscape Designer Britt Udenberg of Mom’s Design Build
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Featuring Heather Sweeney, Senior Landscape Designer at Mom’s Design Build – The Midwest’s Most Awarded Design Build Firm Minnesota summers are sacred. And if you’re ready to invest in an outdoor space that brings comfort, beauty, and serious wow-factor to all four seasons, 2025 is your year. We sat down with Heather Sweeney, Senior Landscape
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Featuring Hot Takes from Jim Sweeney, Founder of Mom’s Design Build – the Midwest’s Most Awarded Design Build Firm So, you’re thinking about putting in a pool. You’ve browsed Pinterest. You’ve talked to a pool contractor. Maybe you’ve even picked out your pool liner. But here’s the truth: if you haven’t consulted a landscape
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Featuring Senior Landscape Designer Becca Bastyr Looking for a bold, luxurious, and uniquely personal outdoor space? If you’re ready to go beyond the basics and create a one-of-a-kind backyard that tells a story—this is for you. In this article, you’ll discover what maximalism in landscape design really means—and why it’s gaining popularity in luxury landscaping
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Featuring Landscape Designer Owen Sweeney of Mom’s Design Build In Minnesota, where snowbanks can tower like fences and summers demand every minute of patio time, landscaping isn’t just about curb appeal—it’s about creating a functional, beautiful, and enduring outdoor environment that works with our challenging climate, not against it. That’s where a professional landscape designer
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As the last snowflakes melt and the sun lingers just a bit longer, Minnesota homeowners start dreaming of lush green lawns, vibrant garden beds, and patios primed for outdoor lounging. But before you start planting and basking in the glory of spring, there’s work to be done. Prepping your yard properly now ensures a healthier,
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When one of our clients approached us with a unique request—to design a landscape so timeless that no one could guess the year it was installed—we knew we had a challenge worth sinking our teeth into. A truly timeless landscape design doesn’t chase trends or scream a particular decade; instead, it remains elegant, functional, and
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As our national award-winning senior interior designer at Mom’s Design Build, Melissa, says, “Design trends are driven by people. Design, in general, is people-centric, and as designers, we must get to know them on a deeper level and ask a lot of questions to design a space that suits a client’s lifestyle.” As we move
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