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# Ruth Johnson Interiors

Original Houzz profile: [Ruth Johnson Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ruth-johnson-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1476946923)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN
- **Serves:** Minneapolis, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Coon Rapids, Edina, Minnetonka Mills, Saint Louis Park, Richfield, Roseville, Brooklyn Center, Shoreview, New Brighton, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, Columbia Heights, West Saint Paul, Hopkins, Robbinsdale, Mounds View, Vadnais Heights, Saint Paul, Mendota Heights, Little Canada, Arden Hills, Spring Lake Park, Falcon Heights, North Oaks, Lauderdale, Maple Plain, Hilltop, Lilydale, Sunfish Lake, Medicine Lake, Mendota
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 500 Ideabook Saves

Design isn't just my work—it's always been my life. I grew up in Milwaukee surrounded by my parents' unbridled creativity. My mom, who is Japanese, is an exquisite seamstress—hence my passion for fine fabrics and fashion. She also taught business administration to students from all walks of life. She inspired them—and me—to always go the extra mile. My Dutch-German dad was an artist and graphic designer, so he was constantly painting, sketching and drawing on napkins, placemats and even the church program! He loved road trips and architecture, so we spent many memorable weekends exploring the Frank Lloyd Wright buildings at SC Johnson headquarters in Racine and riding glass elevators, taking boat trips and visiting art galleries in Chicago. Whether because of nature or nurture, it seems inevitable that I would become an interior designer with a passion for architecture!

For me, interior design is like cooking—another passion of mine. Planning and designing the interiors of a home  is like making yosenabe, one of my favorite Japanese dishes. It's an aromatic and savory soup with a glorious balance of colors, textures and flavors including umami—that ineffable “fifth taste” that makes a great meal linger in one's memory. Even yose, which means “putting together” and nabe, which means "hot pot," are apt metaphors for the design process!

### Services Provided

- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Lighting Design
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Custom Built-ins
- Playroom Design
- Floor Plans
- Custom Furniture
- Nursery Design
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- Custom Home Bars
- Closet Design
- Custom Bookcases
- Custom Entertainment Centers
- Custom Rugs
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Custom Fireplace Mantels
- Sustainable Design
- Custom Shelving
- Custom Pantries
- Downsizing
- Drafting
- Decluttering
- Kitchen Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Minneapolis
- Bloomington
- Brooklyn Park
- Plymouth
- Maple Grove
- Eden Prairie
- Coon Rapids
- Edina
- Minnetonka Mills
- Saint Louis Park
- Richfield
- Roseville
- Brooklyn Center
- Shoreview
- New Brighton
- Crystal
- Golden Valley
- New Hope
- Columbia Heights
- West Saint Paul
- Hopkins
- Robbinsdale
- Mounds View
- Vadnais Heights
- Saint Paul
- Mendota Heights
- Little Canada
- Arden Hills
- Spring Lake Park
- Falcon Heights
- North Oaks
- Lauderdale
- Maple Plain
- Hilltop
- Lilydale
- Sunfish Lake
- Medicine Lake
- Mendota

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Ruth Johnson Interiors |
| Address | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Phone | (612) 384-0486 |
| Website | http://www.ruthjohnsoninteriors.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 32 |

## Offers

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## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Ruth Johnson Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ruth-johnson-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1476946923)
- **Website:** http://www.ruthjohnsoninteriors.com
- **Phone:** (612) 384-0486

## Selected projects

- [Lincoln Park Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincoln-park-penthouse-pj-vj~2200549)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: When a longtime client, a developer, acquired a raw space on the top floor of a landmark building in Chicago, he commissioned Ruth and dSPace Studio to transform the empty shell into a home for himself and his daughter. The building was designed by South Africa-based Lucien Le Grange Architects & Urban Planners, so Ruth and the architects developed a simple yet sophisticated plan to honor the dramatic space and the extraordinary views of Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago. The soft white walls,…
- [Lake Michigan Cliff House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-michigan-cliff-house-pj-vj~5766649)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: When Ruth's client was a teenager, he'd often boat past this iconic house that juts out over Lake Michigan and dream of owning it one day. Decades later, as luck would have it, the client was able to acquire the house and he asked Ruth to help him renovate it, as it had fallen into disrepair. Designed in 1969 by Chicago architect Harry Weese, the home was part of West Cliff, a 30-acre summer retreat owned by Ben Heineman, CEO of the Chicago and North Western Railway. Heineman, an avid sailor, wa…
- [Lake Michigan Summer House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-michigan-summer-house-pj-vj~5766683)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
  - Description: When one of Ruth’s longtime clients acquired West Cliff, a storied Lake Michigan estate, he asked her to help him restore its original charm and create a comfortable gathering place for long weekends and vacations. Originally built in 1929, the property was the summer retreat of Ben Heineman, CEO of the Chicago and North Western Railway. In the 1960s, Heineman commissioned noted architect Harry Weese to design a master suite addition to the main house and a guest house. Guided by a desire to hon…
- [Lowertown Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lowertown-penthouse-pj-vj~5766634)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: When a pair of art collectors, world-travelers and outdoor enthusiasts found a loft on the sixth floor of an old industrial building in the Lowertown neighborhood of Saint Paul, they invited Ruth to help blend his love of modern Italian style with her passion for all things bohemian. Using the stunning views of downtown Saint Paul as a focal point, Ruth and her clients planned the loft to create an elegant visual progression through the space. Concrete floors, handmade rugs, plaster walls and ot…
- [Southwest Minneapolis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southwest-minneapolis-pj-vj~2201055)
  - Location: Minneapolis, MN
  - Photos: 11
- [Minnehaha Creek Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/minnehaha-creek-residence-pj-vj~5766659)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: This project was an exciting creative challenge for Ruth and architect Tim Quigley of Quigley Architects, as the clients were living in Africa while the house was being designed and built! Even with limited Internet access, the clients had a clear vision and a rich design vocabulary for their house. They wanted a modern home, but they also wanted it to be comfortable enough for grandchildren. Guided by the clients' vision of a minimal space with the "warmth of a honey jar," Ruth and Tim designed…

[See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ruth-johnson-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1476946923)

## Community Q&A

**Q: wall color** *(in Photo Questions)*

can you tell me the wall color

A: Whtie Flour by SW.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-10.*