2017-12-11 15:22
Today’s Peek at a LiLu Project features the holiday decor of Lisa Peck’s home in all its festiveness. Lisa used a mix of vintage brooches, fairly lights, and glass cloches t… Read More
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LiLu Interiors shares interior design ideas, trends, and unique peek at a project looks inside our interior design process. Posts Monday, Wednesday & Friday
2017-12-11 15:22
Today’s Peek at a Project is Holiday Decor that features Lisa Pecks’ Home in all its festiveness. A few years ago Lisa was featured in the Star Tribune for her holiday deco… Read More
2017-12-08 09:00
His and Hers home office accessories, Friday’s LiLu Look of the Day features some fun ideas to dress up your home office
The post His and Hers Home Office Accessories Friday’s L… Read More
2017-12-06 17:51
By Lisa Peck, ASID
You fell in love, made a lifetime commitment and love being with your spouse always, right? There’s no such thing as too much time together. So true, except when we… Read More
2017-12-04 14:39
The design of a his and hers home office for our client started with a list. Our role as interior designers is to create spaces that support our clients lifestyles. For home office design we… Read More
2017-12-01 14:54
Sophisticated Nursery Finds for Your Leading Lady!
LiLu is rounding up our favorite ideas for creating a sophisticated baby girl nursery. If the new gal in your life is one-of-a-kind, an ol… Read More
2017-11-29 17:04
Think Style not Theme
When first thinking about your nursery, consider starting with a design concept or style instead of a theme. Don’t know the difference? Here’s a quick list… Read More
2017-11-27 16:15
A Nursery Gender Reveal!~ Peek at a Project Part 2!
At LiLu Interiors, we’ve been working on one of our most fun projects ever for one of our tiniest clients ever! We designed a baby n… Read More
2017-11-21 22:34
by Lisa Peck, ASID
On Monday, LuAnne shared a little bit about how during our staff meeting each Monday we take the time to share “good things from last week” These are essential… Read More
2017-11-20 23:12
Several years ago around this time of year I wrote a blog post entitled Attitudes of Gratitude, writing about our weekly practice of gratitude at LiLu staff meetings and shared a couple of m… Read More
2017-11-17 18:05
Sophisticated Nursery Finds for Your New Man!
LiLu is rounding up our favorite finds for creating a sophisticated baby boy nursery. If the new man in your life is telling you he would like a… Read More
2017-11-15 16:44
By Lisa Peck, ASID
One of the great joys in life is welcoming a new baby home! Parents want the new little person in their lives to have the perfect place to spend time sleeping, reading, an… Read More
2017-11-14 16:10
A Nursery Gender Reveal!~ Peek at a Project
At LiLu Interiors, we’ve been working on one of our most fun projects ever for one of our tiniest clients ever! We designed a baby nursery f… Read More
2017-11-10 17:04
Friday’s LiLu Look of the Day features great design books to read this fall. Our “list” is an image of their beautiful covers, because they are beautiful design books! But… Read More
2017-11-08 13:48
by Lisa Peck, ASID
Reading has been a lifelong obsession of mine. Reading can do so many things for us. We can learn a new skill, gain insight into other people, travel, have adventures, dev… Read More
2017-11-06 23:06
Having an intentional home that supports your values starts with identifying what those values are. Attention all avid readers and book club members: how about designing a reading nook into… Read More
2017-11-03 13:49
Tips for Adding Showcase Flair to Your Home by LiLu Interiors!
The post Tips for Adding Showcase Flair to Your Home appeared first on Lilu Interiors Read More
2017-11-01 20:44
On Monday, we featured one of the top, best-attended showhouses in the country! Our very own ASID showcase home. There are many reasons to tour a Showhouse. One is that most showhouses bene… Read More
2017-10-30 15:30
Today we’re showing you a peek inside the Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine ASID MN Showcase House on beautiful Lake Minnetonka. Fifteen designers each worked on different rooms in the 13… Read More
2017-10-27 16:43
Thanksgiving Table Top Must Haves is our Friday Look of the Day! Thanksgiving is a time where friends and families come together and gather around to enjoy a meal together. We give gra… Read More
2017-10-25 16:38
The Holiday Season is fast approaching! Is your home ready to support your holiday intentions? At LiLu Interiors, our main focus is always to help our clients live the lives they dream abou… Read More
2017-10-23 14:13
A Remodel for Entertaining: A little extra space can go a long way with the right space plan! The LiLu team is currently working with a client on an addition and complete reconfiguration of… Read More
2017-10-20 17:09
High Point Market Best in Show! Join us as we round up the best finds of the 2017 Fall Market. Here’s a smattering of our favorites!
The post High Point Market Best in Show! a… Read More
2017-10-18 17:36
Ally and I just spent four days at High Point Market. We spent 14 hours a day at market and walked for miles each day. Why would we put ourselves through this you ask? We do it be be the bet… Read More
2017-10-16 19:31
It is High Point Market week and LiLu Interiors is excited that Sylvie&Mira is showing at Fall High Point Market this year! Lisa Peck’s custom line of fabrics and rugs Sylvie&M… Read More
2017-10-11 12:28
By Lisa Peck, ASID
Pink is Perfect Now
Scroll through Instagram, pursue Pinterest and you will see pink, from the brightest hue to the blushiest tint pink is a color that we are loving now… Read More
2017-10-09 16:41
The influence of color is discussed in a new book out this fall called RUT-BUSTING BOOK FOR WRITERS The book focuses on breaking out of creative ruts and achieving your writi… Read More
2017-10-06 14:08
Join LiLu Interiors as we count down the Best Bar Carts for every style; from the sophisticated and suave, to the rustic and casual. There’s something for any style that sets the tone… Read More
2017-10-04 14:21
by Lisa Peck, ASID
Hosting an autumn happy hour at home is a simple way to entertain at home. As the air becomes chillier, the time for easy outdoor barbecues is at an end and with the full… Read More
2017-10-02 12:42
This bar cabinet design is a free-standing furniture piece LiLu custom designed to feel right at home in our client’s living room of their open space plan condominium. LiLu custom desi… Read More
2017-09-29 14:04
This year we saw many design trends at the Homes by Architects Tour. When we refer to trends we do not mean trendy, as in a short-lived fad that comes and goes but rather a common theme or m… Read More
2017-09-27 17:00
By Lisa Peck, ASID
We mentioned on Monday that the very first post on this blog was about the AIA MN Chapter’s Homes by Architects Tour. This past weekend was the 10th anniversary of t… Read More
2017-09-25 13:16
In 2008 we were inspired to start a LiLu interiors blog where we could share inspiring thoughts about design. It all began when Lisa attended the AIA Tour. Lisa wrote in that first blo… Read More
2017-09-22 17:39
Joan epitomizes the moniker, “hostess with the mostest”.
Imagine a home where you feel welcomed from the moment you walk in the front door. And then you hope the moment ne… Read More
2017-09-20 12:37
When Joan and John first moved into their architecturally designed home in Minneapolis, they had young children. Much of the interior was geared toward supporting a warm, welcoming space to… Read More
2017-09-18 15:20
“I have confidence that everything will be done beyond my expectations.”
This confidence is one of the many benefits LiLu has enjoyed from long-lasting relationships with clien… Read More
2017-09-15 17:54
Home theater room seating is a critical part of the overall experience (right after the picture and sound!), and as interior designers LiLu believes the utmost in comfort and quality are top… Read More
2017-09-13 12:49
By Lisa Peck
I’ve been talking to many fellow parents who are feeling like the re-entry to school, fall activities and the crisp cadence of fall has been challenging. Many a melt-down… Read More
2017-09-11 13:24
In designing our client’s home theater and media room we selected a variety of seating to provide the utmost in comfortable seating and give them the best of both worlds: a fully… Read More
2017-09-08 16:18
Now that kids are back in school and the temperature in the air is a little cooler I feel that routine begins to take shape. Healthy Lunches on the Go are much easier with the help of Bento… Read More
2017-09-06 22:11
We’ve launched! The school year is off and running and so are most families. Running to school, to after school activities, to lessons, to parties, to enrichment opportunities! And in… Read More
2017-09-05 14:35
Happy Labor Day! It’s the unofficial end of Summer and the day we celebrate Labors of Love in all forms. For parents, work done in the kitchen is often a labor of love- cooking, cleani… Read More
2017-09-01 14:00
Mudroom must haves are today’s look of the day. This week we have been featuring Mudrooms on our blog. Mudrooms are an important part of a home to help a family be efficien… Read More
2017-08-30 14:17
Mudroom Organization is a must have in every home especially those who have busy schedules with many bodies going from here to there. With the start of school just around the corner we thoug… Read More
2017-08-28 14:56
Peek at a Mudroom Design…. LiLu packed this mudroom full of storage for a family of 6. We designed in all the essentials:
A “locker” for each kid
Pull out drawer for shoe… Read More
2017-08-23 17:19
Designing a kids study area into your home…Yes it’s that time of year again, time to start thinking about back to school! And back to school means back to homework and studying… Read More
2017-08-21 13:33
What do you do when you have an average sized room that needs to function for quadruple duty? Today’s blog features space plans to solve that very problem! A family of four needed our… Read More
2017-08-18 14:12
They are our artists, our pack rats, our comedians. There are the Messy Ones, the Sweet and Sassy Ones, the Ones Who are Always Up to No Good…. They are our kids. And we love them, to… Read More
2017-08-16 18:28
Kids Room Organization for Fall! Back to School season has a way of motivating us to get organized before a fresh new school year starts. Something about buying all those school supplies a… Read More
2017-08-14 17:07
A Teenager’s Bedroom their way is today’s peek at a project. This can be a scary design problem to solve when it comes to family dynamics. If you have ever been a tee… Read More
2017-08-11 14:40
Got some extra time on your hands this summer? Need to make some time to relax? There’s nothing like taking quiet time to read outdoors in sweet summer. Now that you’ve got pla… Read More
2017-08-09 20:05
Creating Perfect outdoor reading spaces is quite simple. We are blessed here in Minnesota with beautiful summers to enjoy the great outdoors as well as spring and fall and sometimes en… Read More
2017-08-07 22:37
Picture this….. Dappled sunlight, cool shade, lake breezes, garden views, a comfy chair and a good book. Sign me up!
This week on the blog, we’re talking about outdoor readin… Read More
2017-08-04 14:19
The Best Mattress for you might not be the best mattress for your partner, child, mother, father, best friend. We are all different shapes, sizes and require different things when it c… Read More
2017-08-02 22:23
Sleep Right. That is a loaded statement…am I right? Sleep affects everything and everyone. We all need it. Some function better off of a few hours while others… Read More
2017-07-31 20:25
A custom designed bed is a great way to get just want you want in your bed needs for you bedroom. The sky is the limit when designing what you would like for your sleeping needs.  &hell…Read More
2017-07-26 18:59
Experiencing the best of summer, summer window treatment ideas…
Want your space to feel summery? Creating a summer-like color palette would be a natural place to start. But there is m… Read More
2017-07-24 14:33
by Ally Evander, Allied Member ASID
Take a peek at a custom window treatment we designed for a LiLu client. She needed privacy in her condo, but still wanted to be able to enjoy the view. Th… Read More
2017-07-21 11:59
Today is all about those exotic touches you can do for your home where it will feel like you are on vacation each day. This week we have been covering staycations and how to incorporat… Read More
2017-07-19 13:41
Designing staycation experiences. When returning from vacation we reflect on the wonderful experiences and relive our vacation in our minds. There are many things about vacation we would lov… Read More
2017-07-17 19:02
A room with a view…this corner window seat takes advantage of the lake view and creates a cozy space for one. A space to dream, a space to escape, a space to retreat within the… Read More
2017-07-14 12:30
Today we bring you Designer Tips for a Luxurious Bathroom as our Friday Look of the Day.
Simple Solutions
Simple solutions can be as easy as replacing your standard towel bars for your bath… Read More
2017-07-12 15:29
Luxury hotel bath amenities shouldn’t only be found at luxury hotels. Designing a luxury hotel bath experience into your own home will make it feel like vacation every day. P… Read More
2017-07-10 14:27
Are you thinking of remodeling your bathroom? You’ve probably been dreaming about new countertops and cabinets. You’ve probably had your eye on some luxurious tile. But what abou… Read More
2017-06-30 13:49
By Ally Evander, Allied Member ASID
Are you thinking of creating a craft room in your home? Do you want to improve the one you already have? Here are the 6 top tips from LiLu Interiors… Read More
2017-06-29 17:11
It’s summer and we all want the kids to be outside all the time. I know I want to be outside on every nice day we have but the weather this past weekend was a reminder that I need to h… Read More
2017-06-26 22:08
Thoughtfully planned craft room design can include a space to do and store just about anything you wish – long rolls of gift wrap paper, tiny jars of paint, large format sheets of pape… Read More
2017-06-16 14:16
Here are Laundry Must Haves for our Look of the Day according to us over here at LiLu Interiors. Let’s face it…laundry is not going to go away. They say there are on… Read More
2017-06-14 19:07
Our tips for designing a beautiful and functional laundry room start with finding out all about you. For our client with a busy family it all started with location. We thoughtfully converted… Read More
2017-06-12 15:03
This laundry room design for a busy family brought the joy of ease into our client’s busy family home. LiLu Interiors thoughtfully incorporated spaces for a variety of activities into… Read More
2017-06-09 14:50
Our favorite outdoor umbrella company? Treasure Garden! Friday’s Look of the Day features their beautifully crafted outdoor umbrellas. They are a designer’s favorite because… Read More
2017-06-07 12:49
The LiLu team and large numbers of our clients live in northern climes. That means when summer comes around we want to make the most of it. We live and entertain outdoors whenever we can! Wh… Read More
2017-06-05 12:55
Summer Cabana’s will make the most of your summer. Today’s peek at a project is a look into a summer cabana where LiLu Interiors designed not only this fun and vibrant pool… Read More
2017-06-02 16:29
Party must haves for your entertaining needs! Entertaining season is in full bloom with graduation parties and backyard barbecues. Add flavor to your party with colorful dinnerwar… Read More
2017-05-31 20:30
By Lisa Peck, ASID
Create Connections between Indoor and Outdoor Spaces
Today we are talking about our designer tips for summer entertaining at home. In the summer, you can entertain larger… Read More
2017-05-29 13:27
by Ally Evander, Allied ASID
Have you ever wanted to host a really great party in your outdoor space? All you have to do is make a plan! We recently worked with a client on her outdoor space… Read More
2017-05-26 20:05
Today’s look of the day is Unique Dining Table and Chair Combinations. Your dining room table and chairs do not need to be a match that you purchase in a store. You can mi… Read More
2017-05-24 13:46
By Lisa Peck, ASID
For many people, in todays fast-paced world, cooking and eating healthful meals at home can seem challenging or even impossible. I know there are nights when the only opti… Read More
2017-05-22 12:43
by Ally Evander, Allied Member ASID
This casual dining space off of the kitchen needed to seat a family of six plus occasional guests. We didn’t have much space to work with. So we des… Read More
2017-05-19 14:01
by Ally Evander, Allied Member ASID
They say the trick to aging gracefully is to enjoy it. We say, get yourself a great chair! This week on the blog, we’ve been exploring ways to make… Read More
2017-05-17 20:12
By Lisa Peck, ASID
Aging in place by design is an approach to thinking about your home as a place you will live while you are young, like now, and as you age! Not everyone likes to think abo… Read More
2017-05-15 15:36
Aging in Place is today’s Peek at a Project. You may recognize this project from a couple weeks ago where we shared with you the green, sustainable and net zero side of the house… Read More
2017-05-12 12:59
Friday’s Look of the Day – Here is a peek at our favorite apartment size sofas. Scale is critical when selecting furniture for your space. This week we have been looking at… Read More
2017-05-10 20:44
By Lisa Peck, ASID
Becoming an empty nester is a new phase of life for many of us in our middle years. Remember going off to college and feeling the exhilaration knowing the possibilities fo… Read More
2017-05-08 13:58
This Urban Cabin is our Peek at a Project for a couple who is re-imagining their life as they enter a new stage as empty nesters. This condo in Minneapolis is a place where t… Read More
2017-05-05 16:39
Did you know that sustainable and energy efficient materials all come with a green design story? And by knowing more about a material—everything from manufacturing to lifecycle—h… Read More
2017-05-03 15:51
Mark admits that he has always been interested in efficiency. So it would make sense for him to want the same from his home.
“Part of it is efficiency for efficiency’s sake,&rdqu&hell…Read More
2017-05-01 14:46
“We wanted everything to be net-zero design, not just the house itself.”
That was the challenge set before us by homeowners and clients Mark and Kate. They had a dream of creat… Read More
2017-04-28 20:24
by Ally Evander, Allied Member ASID
This week on the blog, we’ve been talking about tips for starting your art collection. If you’re ready to buy art, you might need some hints o… Read More
2017-04-26 12:30
By Lisa Peck
Collecting Art- A Guide is a look at collecting and living with original art through the eyes of an experienced designer. At LiLu Interiors we work with people who have varied b… Read More
2017-04-24 12:20
Do you want a home full of art ? Art can make your home come alive! Purchasing art for your home can seem like a scary thing, but this week we will guide you and help you be inten… Read More
2017-04-23 22:03
by Ally Evander, Allied Member ASID
Looking to upgrade from that pet store blob of cheap fabric and foam you’re using as your pet’s bed? Me too. Here are 7 way better ways to inc… Read More
2017-04-19 10:57
By Lisa Peck, ASID
We all love our pets. They greet you when you come home and they love you unconditionally and we all love them the same way…until they damage the sofa or a wood tab… Read More
2017-04-17 11:40
Take a look at a kitchen remodel by LiLu Interiors with pet friendly interior design features. LiLu starts every project by getting to know our clients values. By understanding your lifestyl… Read More
2017-04-14 13:00
Today’s look of the day is all about the top tile trends and how they can be incorporated into your luxury master bathroom to give you the spa experience you have always dreamed… Read More
2017-04-12 17:23
By Lisa Peck, ASID
Creating the perfect spa bath experience involves lots of dreaming and making many decisions. You work hard all week, you’re out in the world dealing with traffic, r… Read More
2017-04-10 15:23
Luxury master bathroom design starts with defining what luxury means to you. LiLu Interiors has designed many luxury bathrooms for our clients. For some, it means having a spa-like exp… Read More
2017-04-07 17:12
by Ally Evander, Allied Member ASID
This week on the blog, we’ve been talking about creating bar entertaining spaces. Today, we’re showing you how the bar furniture you choose ca… Read More
2017-04-05 17:56
by Lisa Peck, ASID
How to Design a Wine Room
If you are a wine lover it’s probably on your dream home list to have a wine room! And why wouldn’t it be? Designing your hobbies and… Read More
2017-04-03 12:22
This custom wine room design was part of a larger construction project where LiLu Interiors designed a kitchen remodel for our client who is a cooking enthusiast. Our client wanted… Read More
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