Located just a short drive from Saint Paul, Woodbury, MN, offers a blend of suburban charm and urban convenience. This vibrant city has grown into one of the most desirable places to live in the Twin Cities metro area, known for its excellent schools, lush parks, and a strong sense of community. Whether you're visiting for a day or considering making Woodbury your home, this guide will help you explore the best of what the city has to offer. Discover all the things that make Woodbury a standout destination below!
Whether you lean traditional or modern, or fall somewhere in between, there’s an architectural style to fit every aesthetic preference. Not sure if you’d feel more at home in an 1800s-inspired Victorian or a Craftsman reminiscent of 19th century structures? Here, Twin Cities builders break down the defining characteristics of eight trending designs in new construction.
Building new gives you the ability to design specialty spaces in your home that help you enjoy the things you love. Whether that be a pet-friendly space to show your fur babies how much you love them, a thoughtfully placed home office to keep you productive, the ultimate recreation room for entertaining, or something else entirely, the options are limitless.
Wit & Delight’s Kate Arends Peters and her husband, Joe, go back to the drawing board for a second round of remodeling on their 1925 English Tudor in St. Paul.
Get the lowdown on the tech that can help your home look better and live better.
The selections are in, and you won’t want to miss the Fall 2019 Dream Homes! These are the homes that are ready to WOW you. The ones you’re pinning on Pinterest and ogling over in magazines. And they’re the perfect place to grab inspiration for your home. This year, there are five new homes and four remodeled homes hand-selected as Dream Homes. Plus, each time you visit a Dream Home, your $5 admission supports the BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation’s work as it builds and renovates transitional housing facilities for Minnesota’s homeless, veterans, and others in need.
From automation and voice control to real-time monitoring, today’s home technology has made incredible strides over the past decade, and even the last couple of years. “I believe [smart technology] is becoming the norm in newer homes these days,” says Kevin Clancy, system designer for Lelch Audio Video in St. Louis Park. “It doesn’t take away from the design of the space, and it adds a lot of convenience.” Ready to improve your home’s IQ? Read on for his roundup of what’s trending in residential tech.
Painting or papering the walls of your home is one of the simplest, most cost-effective changes to make when you’re craving a refresh of your spaces. And thanks to new techniques, materials, and designs, you are only limited by your imagination—or the height of your walls. “Now is the time to express yourself,” says Kathy Basil of Hirshfield’s. “There has never been a better variety.” Here, the manager of the Minneapolis family-owned design shop talks top trends that will add “wow” to your walls.
From nightly dinners to annual holiday parties, you and your family spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Make it a space you’re excited to step into every day with gadgets and appliances that help you work smarter, not harder, and infuse the heart of your home with a dose of personality.
The 32 homes on the Artisan Home Tour are overflowing with design inspiration, so we know that after you finish touring, you'll be itching to incorporate some of the trends and styles into your home. That's why Galleria put together this decor guide to help you transform your home and bring the artisan styles you see on the tour into your own space! Find your favorite styles here, then shop the 11 home furnishing and decor options all under one roof at Galleria.
From reading nooks to dual-purpose workstations, Twin Cities housing professionals sound off on tips for reimagining your spaces—no matter how small.
Eight design trends and ideas to create a spa-like bedroom and en suite bathroom at home.
Brought to you by our 2022 Remodelers Showcase sponsor, Marvin.
Before you decide to remodel your home, make sure you do your due diligence in selecting the appropriate remodeler. This quick guide will help you find the right remodeling company to meet your needs and ensure your peace of mind.
French country charm meets modern luxury in this 7,000-square-foot home remodel in Inver Grove Heights.
When the Von Vetts purchased their two-story Colonial in Edina, the kitchen hadn’t been updated in decades, but this young family of three was able to see the possibilities.
Key spaces to incorporate into your home to keep it mess- and stress-free, plus tips for staying tidy.
Catch up on all the places the 2022 Spring Parade of Homes Twin Cities has been covered in the news.
Deciding if a new construction home is for you might be simpler than you think. Here are five signs that it’s time to buy new.
The Parade of Homes has a proud legacy of providing homeownership opportunities in our state. In our continued commitment to expanding the opportunity for homeownership for everyone, everywhere in our state, we’re pleased to launch the Parade of Homes First-Time Homebuyer $10K Giveaway!
These six stunning homes on the 2022 Spring Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase have been hand-selected by our Housing First Minnesota Foundation as this spring’s Dream Homes.
Five breathtaking new homes will leave you in awe, plus don’t miss one incredible Remodeled Dream Home the final weekend of the tour.
Your $5 tax-deductible entry fee to each of these five homes will go to support the work of the Housing First Minnesota Foundation building and renovating transitional housing facilities for Minnesota’s homeless, veterans, and others in need. Visiting all the homes? An all-access pass is now available (online only!) so you can save when touring all six homes. Learn more about the Foundation and purchase your tickets in advance here >>
Don’t miss these special events put on by select builders and remodelers during the 2022 spring tour! These events will introduce you to the teams behind the homes on the tour, the latest design trends, and much more.
Builders featured on the annual Artisan Home Tour have the talent and expertise it takes to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. They employ the most gifted craftspeople and choose products and materials that embody quality and beauty.
Explore the companies featured in our annual Everything Home Minnesota resource guide that are committed to delivering the home of your dreams.
