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Covered patio with louvered pergola, stone columns and dining set beside a curved stone retaining wall garden - Mom's Design Build

December 30, 2019

Bring the Indoors Out with This Product We Love: StruXure Outdoor

Built to withhold the power of a hurricane or the heavy, Minnesota snow, StruXure Outdoor Pergolas are the perfect edition to your backyard. Learn more!

Backyard at dusk with pool, bluestone patio, glowing planters and lawn beside a cedar-shingled home - Mom's Design Build

December 6, 2019

Trend Alert: 5 Must-Know Outdoor Lighting Trends

Check out our landscape lighting ideas & design tips to create the best outdoor living space. Enhance your garden, patio, & yard with our top lighting solutions.

Kitchen with dark stained cabinets, light quartz countertops, stainless appliances, island cooktop and tile floor - Mom's Design Build

November 8, 2019

Design Product We Can’t Get Enough of: Cambria Natural Stone

Cambria® natural stone surfaces combine beauty with high quality. Discover why Cambria natural stone is an excellent choice for any home remodeling project.

Dusk backyard with lit fire pit, Adirondack chairs, pergola-covered patio and cedar shake home - Mom's Design Build

October 29, 2019

Project Spotlight: A Coastal Chic Transformation

Read our Lake Minnetonka, MN home renovation project and discover how our designers created the ultimate coastal lakefront home! Find out more here.

Stone-pillared wooden entry gate with curved metal canopy, decorated with holiday garland and red bows - Mom's Design Build

October 16, 2019

Holiday Decor Galore: Make it Classic and Festive

Whether you like to keep the yuletide more neutral, warm, rustic or fancy – we have all of the holiday design tips to decorate your home. Get inspiration here!

Lakeside stone fireplace at dusk with white Adirondack chairs on a bluestone patio and steps - Mom's Design Build

October 4, 2019

6 Fireplaces That Will Warm the Heart and Hearth

These stylish fireplaces—featuring unique stone paired with natural wood & copper fireplaces creating cozy and rustic vibes—will inspire you to start your renovation project.

Stone raised planter with steel water feature, red and yellow mums, and a red maple in front of a stone home - Mom's Design Build

August 28, 2019

13 Ways to Embrace Autumn with Fall Planters

Bluestone patio with fire pit, Adirondack chairs, hot tub, stone steps and a gazebo beyond lush plantings - Mom's Design Build

August 28, 2019

5 Dreamy Hot Tubs You Won’t Want to Miss

Edina home's rear with screened porch, deck stairs with cable railing, and a tiered stone retaining wall at dusk - Mom's Design Build

August 12, 2019

Making it Work: Smart Design Solutions That Maximize an Edina Home’s Hardcover

Rustic wooden playhouse with branch railings on a small deck, lit at dusk among evergreen trees - Mom's Design Build

July 31, 2019

7 Ideas to Incorporate Family Play in Your Own Backyard

Navy blue built-in cabinets with wall-mounted TV and shelves in a home office with red rug - Mom's Design Build

July 31, 2019

9 Home Office Inspiration Ideas to Get You Organized

Lakeside stone home with curved glass pool railing, stone steps and a fire bowl beside the pool - Mom's Design Build

June 24, 2019

A Minnesota Home Brings the Infinity Pool Envy

Covered outdoor kitchen with louvered roof, built-in grills, and dining table on a wood deck near trees - Mom's Design Build

June 7, 2019

Grilling Resource Guide: Selecting the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen Essentials?

Screened porch with stone corner fireplace, cedar ceiling, wicker seating and built-in grill in Minnesota - Mom's Design Build

May 31, 2019

Before and After: An Ordinary Deck Becomes A Cozy Porch

Two rope-hung porch swing daybeds with navy cushions facing a lush planter with red flowers and flags - Mom's Design Build

April 3, 2019

A Guide For Selecting The Best Outdoor Furniture Materials

Wood deck with pergola and shade sail, dining table set for a meal, and pink petunias overlooking green woods - Mom's Design Build

March 4, 2019

Turn Your Home Into The Envy of Your Neighborhood

Cluster of blue bluebell flowers with tall stems and green leaves blooming in a garden bed - Mom's Design Build

September 20, 2018

Bulbalicious

Hand holding a purple flowering allium with long sparkler-like stems in a garden bed - Mom's Design Build

September 18, 2018

Perennial Sparklers

Smiling man with dark-rimmed glasses and a pinstripe blazer standing beside a weathered cream-colored brick wall - Mom's Design Build

April 7, 2017

11 Questions with Stephen Kung

Woman with wavy brown hair in a green top and black cardigan smiling in front of a weathered painted brick wall - Mom's Design Build

February 15, 2017

11 Questions with Becca Bastyr