2024-04-07 14:46
As luxury interior designers, one of the most common requests we hear from our clients is to create spaces that feel warm and welcoming for themselves and their guests. At KBIS 2024, we dis… 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
2024-03-23 13:25
The trend cycle can occasionally surprise us – but a few forever classics always find their way back to the trend spotlight. A current comeback is the use of plaid in interior design… Read More
2024-03-16 12:04
The next room we are featuring in our dream lake home project series will be the home office. This lake home design is where rustic charm and modern functionality meet, and this home office… Read More
2024-03-09 22:19
Color is appearing everywhere – in fixtures, finishes, and fittings for kitchen and bath design. It is definitely an emerging trend in 2024, and the ultimate tool for personalization… Read More
2024-02-24 12:40
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is an exciting event for the design industry, which I have the honor of attending for the second time this year. For this week’s blog post, I… Read More
2024-02-10 13:51
In the pursuit of turning our homes into havens of comfort, the home coffee bar trend has recently emerged as a fun trend, brining the charm of a personalized cafe experience into our every… Read More
2024-01-27 15:03
Continuing to reveal the rooms of our new construction dream lake home project. This bunk room is a unique addition to the home, and it’s designed not just for rest, but for the creat… Read More
2024-01-13 15:18
Recently, the incorporation of slab material in shower designs has emerged as a trend, elevating bathroom aesthetics and the shower experience. For this weeks blog, let’s delve into t… Read More
2023-12-31 00:05
By now we’re all familiar with the yearly phenomenon of New Year’s resolutions, but this year Google suggested a daunting 55 to choose from! To avoid winding up completely overw… Read More
2023-12-16 13:25
The next installment in our dream lake home project reveal series will focus on a very fun and functional room in the home, the bunk room bath. The space will be both functional and aesthet… Read More
2023-11-27 22:01
In a recent interview with Angi, one of our valued clients, we delved into the transformation of her and her family’s lower level into a modern, stylish, and multi-functional living a… Read More
2023-11-11 13:48
For the next entry in our dream lake home series, we’ll be exploring the creation of a luxurious and functional dream lake home bath. Join us as we select the curated elements that ha… Read More
2023-10-28 13:26
Metal mesh, a versatile design element with a rich history, can add a touch of character and elegance to your home in numerous ways. In today’s blog, we’ll explore how metal mes… Read More
2023-10-14 14:16
Creating the character of a dream lake home starts right at the entryway. At Lilu, we aim to weave a story through every element of your home’s design. The entry sets the stage for th… Read More
2023-09-24 16:15
When it comes to bathroom design, one enduring trend that has captured the hearts of homeowners and designers alike is the free-standing tubs trend. These luxurious fixtures are more than j… Read More
2023-09-18 00:34
What’s most rewarding about creating dream homes for our clients is the process we go through as a team to get to the final product. This week on the blog, we are revealing part of th… Read More
2023-08-19 14:56
We recently travel to Greece and as always, the sights, sounds, architecture and nature we saw was inspiring to be as a designer. We experienced so much, I think it may take me months to un… Read More
2023-08-05 16:30
We are thrilled to be sharing our oasis in the woods project reveal with you. Our clients found a fabulous home on a wooded and secluded lot that was an oasis in the woods that would be a d… Read More
2023-07-22 13:16
Our clients own a beautiful historic home in Minneapolis in a stately neighborhood. Having lived there for 11 years, they decided they wanted to give their home a more modern, colorful, and… Read More
2023-07-14 12:30
Many clients want a mudroom that is filled to the brim with practical storage and designed to be easily maintained but I think we are often missing designing a family entry that evokes a mo… Read More
2023-06-17 14:37
We recently were asked by a favorite client to design tired to timeless bathroom remodel. We have worked with this family to renovate much of their home over the course of 20-some years. Ye… Read More
2023-04-15 16:18
Our client needed a new use for an old porch. When they moved into their home over 20 years ago, they were a young couple with tweens. Now they are grandparents and wanting to reimagine the… Read More
2023-03-31 18:50
Do you want to create an interior space with a luxurious, calming atmosphere? Are you looking for a way to give your home decor more visual texture and personality? If so, then it’s t… Read More
2023-03-25 21:26
For some of Lilu’s clients, a remodel project is part of settling into a new home. But when a homeowner stays in the same home for years – or decades – their needs change… Read More
2023-03-11 14:04
There’s something about curves that make them inherently more inviting than their straight-lined counterparts. Maybe it’s because they echo the organic shapes found in nature, o… Read More
2023-03-03 23:10
I believe in color’s ability to lift our mood and create an interior that is joyful. Our portfolio has an entire section called Create Joy because that is the “why” behind… Read More
2023-02-25 17:09
My visit to KBIS with Design Hounds was a great place to find kitchen remodel inspiration. Next week we will share a peek at a project, but I think I have a few more blogs about KBIS becaus… Read More
2023-02-18 16:58
I’ve used quartz countertops in kitchens and bathrooms for years and appreciate the durability, look, and easy-to-maintain properties of quartz. After visiting Compac Surfaces during… Read More
2023-02-14 22:18
If you are a regular LiLu Interiors blog reader, you know we focus on well-being at home. Why? Because if attending to your well-being is easy to do right at home you are more likely to ben… Read More
2023-02-11 15:14
What I loved about going to KBIS courtesy of Design Hounds is that I saw vendors and materials I usually wouldn’t have sought out. I would have missed out on some great things if I on… Read More
2023-02-04 20:43
When I toured KBIS courtesy of Design Hounds recently one of our stops was SKS appliances, where they are addressing the everyday problems in kitchens with their innovative appliances. SKS… Read More
2023-01-21 16:02
For this couple, the transition to a smaller home was a wise choice during their empty nest years. However, they weren’t ready to give up all of the kitchen amenities that had come wi… Read More
2023-01-15 17:36
Sheer drapery can add beauty to your home. Sheers have long been a go-to element for window dressings, providing privacy and light control while also adding an air of luxury to any room in t… Read More
2022-12-27 23:27
By now we’re all familiar with the yearly phenomenon of New Year’s resolutions, but apparently this year Google suggested a daunting 55 to choose from! To avoid winding up comple… Read More
2022-12-17 08:55
Our Minnesota clients had a conundrum – they’d made all these great friends in their winter home-away-from–home, and it wasn’t quite fit for entertaining! They said… Read More
2022-12-10 12:16
Have you ever noticed how the sight of certain colors can make you feel a certain way? If so, you’re not alone. For centuries, color has been known to have a powerful effect on the hum… Read More
2022-12-03 12:48
Are you tired of your 80’s kitchen? So many people are, and we love working with clients to update these spaces. We were recently engaged by a client to remodel her 80’s kitchen… Read More
2022-11-21 22:05
Our Top 5 Holiday Spots Whether you’re looking for unique holiday gifts, time in nature, or winter fun with friends and family, Minnesota delivers. Here are LiLu’s Top 5 holiday… Read More
2022-06-05 04:09
Sophisticated Dining Room Project Reveal Several months ago, we showed you our plan for this dining room redesign. Today we are happy to share this sophisticated dining room design project r… Read More
2022-05-15 17:08
Are You a Technicurean? Last week I was in Napa Valley courtesy of Design Hounds and Signature Kitchen Suites. During the trip, I started asking myself, Are you a technicurean? At the beginn… Read More
2022-05-08 04:13
Fight Stress with A Rejuvenating Home It is my goal that every one of the LiLu clients has a complete understanding of how your home can rejuvenate you because they experience it first-hand… Read More
2022-05-01 04:30
How to Be The Home Where the Tweens Hang Out A goal for many of our clients is being the home where their kids and their friends want to hang out. And today we are sharing a project that wil… Read More
2022-04-23 16:16
Reusing Furniture Is a Smart Move We often have repeat clients. People move, for a new job, for a new neighborhood, and for a new stage of life. One thing we know at LiLu Interiors is reusin… Read More
2022-03-20 17:04
According to LiLu: Organic Looks to Create a Connection to Nature at Home This week, we’re exploring one of the coolest trends in interior design right now. Biophilic design is a beaut… Read More
2022-03-13 06:18
Making a Kitchen Yours by Remodeling A kitchen can be a very personal and intimate space. The place where you start your day by making breakfast or coffee. The place where you prepare the su… Read More
2022-02-13 05:00
According to LiLu: Small Bathroom Ideas with Personality Plus Many homes have smaller bathrooms, and some homeowners think this is a death sentence for creating the perfect bathroom. I think… Read More
2022-02-06 00:56
According to LiLu: 5 Ways to Make Your Roman Shades Unique Use Trim – Roman Shades At Lilu, we love roman shades as a practical and stylish window covering that’s somewhere betwe… Read More
2022-01-30 03:57
Dining Room Update: Creating a New Look This week, we’re sharing a dining room update that was part of a larger project involving the “formal spaces” of the main floor of t… Read More
2022-01-23 04:56
According to LiLu: Navy or Cobalt – Which Blue is Right for You? One of the big stories on color recently is that navy is cancelled, and the new hot blue in interiors is cobalt… Read More
2022-01-16 23:10
80s Bathroom Remodel As part of a larger remodel that included the kitchen (which we featured earlier this week! – you can read that post here), mudroom, and powder room on the main fl… Read More
2022-01-12 05:00
80’s Kitchen Remodel This week, we’re featuring a gorgeous remodel we know you’ll love. The 80’s kitchen and bathroom our clients had were dark and dreary and monolit… Read More
2022-01-09 05:00
According to LiLu: Mastering the Warm-Cool Mix Every year, and even every season, the neutrals that are on trend and “in” continue to change. From grey, to beige, to “greig… Read More
2022-01-05 05:00
Frame TV Collage Wall Remember our previous peek at a project post: Updating a Mid-Century Family Room? This week, we’re giving an update on the updates, and showcasing a the use of a… Read More
2022-01-02 18:54
According to LiLu: Living with Intention by Design in the New Year While New Year’s resolution are a common theme at this time of year, when I searched New Year’s resolutions on… Read More
2021-12-29 02:41
Custom Furniture – For the Ladies Who Lunch Our client on this project hadn’t been using their living room often, and decided to give it purpose to encourage multiple uses by des… Read More
2021-11-28 05:00
The Beauty of Custom Rug Designs from Sylvie & Mira When we decided to use Monet’s Garden at Giverny as the inspiration for one of our personality-driven interiors, we knew the fir… Read More
2021-11-24 05:00
Our Job Continues During Construction At Lilu, our job continues during construction. We don’t abandon our clients once construction starts. By making site visits, we help ensure every… Read More
2021-11-21 05:04
Fun with Christmas Color Schemes Every Christmas presents an opportunity to fill your home with magic and cheer in the winter months. Living in Minnesota, I really enjoy adding a layer… Read More
2019-01-09 12:30
WEDNESDAY ACCORDING TO LILU
Here it is! Our favorite tricks for getting organized in the New Year by LiLu Interiors, Minneapolis based Interior Designers. Check out what we thin… Read More
2019-01-07 23:09
We love working with clients at various stages of their lives and often have the pleasure of working with past clients again on current projects. We were excited to get the call… Read More
2019-01-07 23:09
Dream Home Remodel
We love working with clients at various stages of their lives and often have the pleasure of working with past clients again on current projects. We were exci… Read More
2019-01-05 22:52
Hello! If you are looking for our newest blog posts, we are so sorry! We are having a little difficulty with our server! We have most of the website back up and are working on restoring the… Read More
2019-01-04 23:37
FRIDAY’S LILU LOOK OF THE DAY-UP-LEVEL YOUR HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
On Wednesday blog we talked about how your home can support your New Year&rsq… Read More
2019-01-02 23:30
By Lisa Peck, ASID
It’s the New Year and about half of you have made new years resolutions. In a few months, when you check back in with yourself and ask…did I succeed in keepi… Read More
2018-12-18 16:55
LiLu’s Holiday Gift Guide: Inspirational Books
Today’s Gift Guide is all about Inspirational Books the LiLu Staff has read over through the past years. Click o… Read More
2018-12-13 21:53
GIFT GUIDE FOR THE TEEN GIRL
Do you have a teen niece or even daughter who might surprise you with her taste? My daughter recently announced that her perference for jewelry was… Read More
2018-12-05 15:35
Today’s Holiday Gift Guide has the little ones in mind. Gifts for those Toddlers and Preschoolers whose brains are soaking it all in and they are learning at such a… Read More
2018-11-28 20:50
Jewelry with Intention is today’s Holiday gift guide for those we love the most. Some of our favorites are listed here and are on our gift list to buy for others suc… Read More
2018-11-23 16:53
FRIDAY’S LILU LOOK OF THE DAY
Christmas Window Box Inspiration
This year I’m changing boxes…no more evergreen for me. I have magnolia fever! Adding something… Read More
2018-11-19 12:36
Pretty, Practical, Powder Room-Monday’s Peek at a Project
We often show large, sweeping project but within each one of those are many spaces! Each of these spaces is appro… Read More
2018-11-09 22:32
FRIDAY’S LILU LOOK OF THE DAY
One of the most powerful ways to introduce individuality to any design is by featuring personal collections. Secret Garden features plenty of… Read More
2018-11-07 13:50
SECRET GARDEN INTERIOR-ACCORDING TO A LILU CLIENT
With grown kids living in Seattle, New York City and the Twin Cities, Christy and her husband Matt envisioned their condo… Read More
2018-11-05 15:18
MONDAY’S PEEK AT A PROJECT
Christy and Matt have been traveling the world for years. They’ve accumulated unique artifacts during their many adventures abroad. While… Read More
2018-10-29 13:58
Lovely Living Room Schemes-Monday’s Peek at a Project
Peek at a Project-Options for Schemes
One of the worries clients often express is how we will create a home that perf… Read More
2018-10-29 13:58
Lovely Living Room Schemes-Monday’s Peek at a Project
Peek at a Project-Options for Schemes
One of the worries clients often express is how we will create a home that perf… Read More
2018-10-26 18:06
The perfect invitation to any entryway. It is practical and serves two purposes…a place to wipe your feet and let’s those know who owns this beautiful home… Read More
2018-10-24 21:10
ACCORDING TO LILU
The Holiday season is on the horizon! Thanksgiving’s arrival on the calendar triggers us to prepare for hosting and gathering of family and friends. Grat… Read More
2018-10-22 21:52
MONDAY’S PEEK AT A PROJECT
Part of the interior design biz is the interior photoshoot! When we have a project that shows off a new aspect of our work, we take the time to… Read More
2018-10-19 12:12
FRIDAY’S LILU LOOK OF THE DAY
Get inspired to Live Intentionally! The past ten years I have been on a journey to live with intention. On Wednesday’s blog, I discusse… Read More
2018-10-15 20:07
Kitchen Before Problems and Areas of Improvement
Sea of beige and browns
Backsplash tile is Outdated and Traditional
Granite has no dimension and adds to overall tone of beige a… Read More
2018-10-12 18:11
FRIDAY’S LILU LOOK OF THE DAY
Friday’s LiLu Look of the Day features accessories and such to add a little happy into your space, inspired by our super happy, newly i… Read More
2018-10-10 14:06
ACCORDING TO LILU
Design little moments of happiness into your life! There are lots of ways to do this. First, you should identify what makes you happy; colors, photos, or objec… Read More
2018-10-08 17:50
MONDAY’S PEEK AT A PROJECT
Remember this project?
We showed you our mood boards earlier this year when we were in the concept phase. Now we’ve got the custom stair r… Read More
2018-10-05 18:48
Today’s Look of the Day is all about CAVERN CLAY and how you can not only find interior items such as lamps and fixtures that incorporate this warm color and tone into you… Read More
2018-10-05 15:56
Incorporating Color from a destination you have visited is one way we believe you can bring your travels home with you. This week we have been featuring the Sherwin Willia… Read More
2018-10-02 21:47
Sherwin-Williams’ Color of the Year for 2019 is Cavern Clay SW7701. Bring on the warm terracotta tones or in their words:
“Forged by sun. Fired by desert. … Read More
2018-09-28 16:20
FRIDAY’S LILU LOOK OF THE DAY
Friday’s LiLu Look of the Day features cozy home accessories for fall! Pillows, throw blankets, scented candles and diffusers are a few… Read More
2018-09-26 14:42
WEDNESDAY ACCORDING TO LILU
As the fall air becomes chillier and the days get shorter and darker, it becomes more appealing to be inside. This causes many of us to think more de… Read More
2018-09-25 17:29
PEEK AT A PROJECT
We just installed this home and we are SO EXCITED about it. We are still waiting for a few finishing touches to arrive, so we’re just giving you a little… Read More
2018-09-21 18:06
FRIDAY’S LILU LOOK OF THE DAY
Friday’s LiLu Look of the Day features accessories and materials that would make any space feel memorable! From wallcovering and art, t… Read More
2018-09-19 23:37
Home Holds Memories-According to LiLu Interiors
When we think back on the memories of our youth, often we remember not only whom we were with but also where we were. The kitchen… Read More
2018-09-17 12:30
MONDAY’S PEEK AT A PROJECT
This LiLu designed, Peter Pan-inspired nursery at grandma’s house is memorable for so many reasons. The starting point for the design was… Read More
2018-09-14 15:03
FRIDAY’S LILU LOOK OF THE DAY
Friday’s Look of the Day is all about bringing you the BEST OF Paris Design Week. What was the best stuff LiLu spied in the showrooms a… Read More
2018-09-12 16:14
ACCORDING TO LILU
The city of Paris is an endless source of inspiration for artists and all types of creatives. Just what is it about this city that makes it so inspiring? Here… Read More
2018-09-10 20:45
MONDAY’S PEEK AT A PROJECT
Ever taken a trip to Paris and lost yourself in its architecture and ambiance? Join LiLu this week on the blog for a virtual journey to Paris, F… Read More
2018-09-05 21:21
A Soft Place to Fall for Kids-According to LiLu Interiors
Labor Day has passed and with it the care-free days of summer. Our kids have returned to school and my thoughts are on… Read More
2018-08-31 12:00
Pantry Pretties are today’s look of the day. You know what I mean when we say Pantry Pretties…they are those beautiful, place for everything, no clutter pantries with grea… Read More
2018-08-29 15:23
ACCORDING TO LILU
PERFECT PANTRIES
There are so many ways to build pantry storage into your kitchen. What type is right for you? It depends on a lot of factors! How big is your… Read More
2018-08-27 12:30
MONDAY’S PEEK AT A PROJECT
A family friendly kitchen needs to serve so many functions. This one’s got lots of full height cabinets to serve as a pantry. The L shaped… Read More
2018-08-24 12:00
Game Room and Hang Out Space Gear is today’s LiLu Look of the Day. This week we have been talking about how to be the house that the kids want to hang out. It is quite simp… Read More
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