Outdoor living is an important part of Minnesota life. Whether we're warming up in the spring, sweating out the summer or cooling off in the fall, we Minnesotans take full advantage of our outdoor spaces. Built by Great Neighborhood Homes, Photography by Troy Thies, Landscaping by Moms Landscaping

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Private Residence, Laurie Demetrio Interiors, Photo by Dustin Halleck, Millwork by NuHaus
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A rustic modern patio blends natural stone pavers, warm wood accents, and seamless mountain views, crafting an inviting and sustainable outdoor living space in this organic mountain home.

The bath is inviting, thanks to a smart design and thoughtful interior decorating. The couple has personal spaces so they can both get ready for work with individual sinks, mirrors, and AC power outlets with a tall storage cabinet separating the two areas. The Plato “mission” style white oak cabinets in a warm Briar color feature soft close/glide drawers complementing the sand-colored Silestone countertops that make the shape of the white Alape sinks standout as a show piece. The unique rounded stone backsplash was a welcome addition to the design suggested by Craig Weber of Bridgewater Constriction. The couple used classic tan & grey towels to carry the color theme of the backsplash into the bathroom accessories.

Bernard Andre
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This transitional timber frame home features a wrap-around porch designed to take advantage of its lakeside setting and mountain views. Natural stone, including river rock, granite and Tennessee field stone, is combined with wavy edge siding and a cedar shingle roof to marry the exterior of the home with it surroundings. Casually elegant interiors flow into generous outdoor living spaces that highlight natural materials and create a connection between the indoors and outdoors. Photography Credit: Rebecca Lehde, Inspiro 8 Studios

Jonathan Reece
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Summary As far as unique outdoor living spaces go, this entire backyard makeover at Manor Country Club in Rockville, Maryland has the bases covered. A flagstone patio, AZEK-covered deck, cedar pergola, and hot tub were added to make this Montgomery County home stand out. The basement was also renovated and given a stone fireplace. Situated on Manor's 18th tee box, the patio and pavilion feature open views, low-maintenance plantings, and all of the amenities one needs for entertaining. The integrated hot tub is integrated into the AZEK decking for easy and safe access. We also paved the driveway and laid stone for the front path. Other features Hot tub that is half under the awning and half exposed to the sky for excellent stargazing Integrated porch lighting Stone flower boxes built into the multi-tiered patio Materials AZEK Terra Collection decking, Tahoe AZEK Harvest Collection decking, slate gray Pennsylvania flagstone patio blocks Cedar wood Pressure-treated wood Photos by Venturaphoto

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Interiors by SFA Design Photography by Meghan Beierle-O'Brien
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This Mediterranean-style kitchen features classic shaker cabinetry, a stunning quartzite island, and warm brass accents. Fluted glass uppers, a bold blue range, and vertical tile backsplash bring personality, while light wood floors and natural tones keep the space bright and inviting.

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The lifestyle shift to empty-nesters inspires the creation of a dream space to entertain and enjoy. Photographed by David Lauer Photography
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An extraordinary WARHOL collection was the starting point of this project for a family with young kids in need of functional yet stylish interiors. Brightly colored, lacquered walls are the backdrop for the art which dictated the colors used. Custom built-ins and 3 dimensional walls add interest and definition to the spaces. A Missoni carpet connects the dots. Photography by: David Duncan Livingston