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Paul Douglas and his wife Laurie have one of the finest homes on Lake Minnetonka and possibly in the country. Douglas and builder Todd Simning—an Excelsior native—tell how the project came to be. Read more about Look Inside Paul Douglas' Lake Minnetonka Home

Minnetonka home remodel goes from '90s style to modern chic. Read more about Remodel Takes Minnetonka Home from Outdated to Outstanding

The DIY Design Bar at Chirigos Designs in Wayzata sets customers on the right path to achieving their dream house goals. Read more about DIY Design Bar Helps You Achieve Your Home Renovation Dreams

Valentine Design makes sure a homeowner's style is incorporated. Read more about This Local Interior Designer Can Help You 'Bring the Space to Life'

Beth Ulrich and Lori Serum created BLVd Properties to help homebuyers find their perfect match in the Lake Minnetonka area. Read more about Local Real Estate Agent, Builder Team Up for All-female Property Firm

Building a home for public and private life with Studio M Interiors and Denali Custom Homes. Read more about Designing a Home Large Enough for Events, but Cozy Enough for Family

Despite its frigid reputation, Minnesota is actually a viable place to employ photovoltaic, solar energy technology. Read more about Local Homeowners See the Sunny Side of Solar Energy

The Kenney family wanted the perfect lake home—and after a few false starts, they got what they were looking for. Read more about A Look Inside a Perfect Lake Home

Deephaven-based Charles R. Stinson Architects is known for design that is respectful of the surrounding environment and tied to the landscape. Read more about Charles R. Stinson's 'Connections' Tells the Stories Behind Some of America's Most Beautiful Homes

Heather Strommen, owner of the historic Excelsior home Mona Bina, which means home for all—and author of its eponymous blog, Sweet Shady Lane—is offering a fresh take on home design: On her website, visitors can purchase a curated vignette box filled with home accent pieces hand-picked by Strommen. Read more about Sweet Shady Lane Makes Decorating Easy with Vignette Boxes