Life can be chaotic, and our homes are our respite from the craziness. When I think of the ultimate space to unwind and feel safe, cottages come to mind. Whether it’s long-felt nostalgia from my ...

Architect Ken Richmond designed a home that captures the Caribbean colors of Elk Lake while feeling completely organic to the Northwoods. Take a look inside the lakeside oasis. Featured in the April ...

One of the north’s most talented design-and-build teams completes a classic shingle-style cottage on Walloon Lake in time for the loveliest of occasions. In the late fall of 2019, Brian and Brenda ...

Jennifer Bichanich fondly remembers every design, curve and bit her late husband incorporated into their Lake Minnetonka house in Orono that became known as the "Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage." The home ...

Built in 1870, the recently-restored home was a summer cottage for religious revival attendees who would descend upon the historic village every year. House of the Week: 27 Albany Ave., Round Lake.