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The designer & client relationship: 3 tips for picking the right fit
How to know if your designer is "the one" The designer and client relationship is special because it spans both…
Read moreDo green roofs require special springtime care?
As temperatures creep upward and the calendar advances into late spring, many homeowners are tending to lawns, flower beds and…
Read moreWhat energy models tell us about a building’s environmental impact
As a signatory firm of the 2030 Challenge, Shelter is implementing ways to better understand — and improve — the…
Read moreShelter commits to the 2030 Challenge
From the day Shelter opened its doors, we've sought to explore, research and implement sustainable design. We’re proud to further…
Read moreThe designer POV on working in — and on — the home
We thought it’d be a while before we opened more than a dozen satellite offices throughout the Twin Cities (and…
Read moreThis custom kitchen serves a chef’s needs
An artisan kitchen for an amateur chef When a pair of empty-nesters came to Shelter to cook up plans for…
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Home renovation helps homeowners stay put in Saint Paul
When thousands of Twin Cities residents flock to the Minneapolis & Saint Paul Home Tour in April, their itinerary will include…
Read moreA personal commitment led to Millea Living
While Shelter President Jackie Millea was a young designer, her career path took a profound turn, prompted by an unexpected…
Read moreSkill Shot Coffee Bar impresses with winning design
When Skill Shot Coffee & Pinball Bar opened in Eau Claire, the unique establishment paired hand-pulled espresso drinks, Kombucha on…
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