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Creating a holistic vision for your home

Transforming your home into a space that truly reflects your style and meets your needs is a journey that doesn’t have to happen all at once. Here’s how to curate your dream home step-by-step, while integrating major functional changes, furniture, decor, and keeping sustainability top-of mind.

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Material Health: Textiles

Textiles are essential elements in the design of a space, adding texture, color, and pattern. When it comes to upholstery, window coverings, and bedding, natural fibers like cotton, wool, linen, bamboo, and hemp stand out for their beauty, sustainability and functional benefits.

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Planning, Budgeting & Prioritizing a Home Renovation

Embarking on a home remodeling project can be both exciting and overwhelming. Here we discuss, from both a design and construction lens, effective strategies for planning, budgeting, and prioritizing for a successful project, whether you're updating a single room or undertaking a full-scale renovation.

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the residential interior design process

The interior design process is an intersection of creativity, psychology, functionality, and personal style to craft spaces that reflect those who inhabit them. The transformation from “before” to “after” can be an intimidating process for those looking to start a new project. Understanding the steps involved can help shed light on what to expect as you consider a new project.

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project highlight: eagan family home

One of the things we pride ourselves on at Bound Collaborative is our ability to cater to each project’s specific needs while referencing the design process that sets the foundation of every project (listen, connect, ideate, edit—repeat).

The Eagan Family Home is a classic 1990s suburban neighborhood home that was full of the red oak that characterizes many homes of this era. The home had previously experienced an addition and kitchen renovation but the rest of the home dated back to its original build.

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behind the certification

Over the last few decades, during the rise of green and environmental movements, countless product claims and labels have appeared for brands to market their goods as safe and sustainable. These claims are often greenwashing which is why we like to use third-party certifications to help distinguish the health and environmental impact of a product. Here we break down a few of the most common certifications you’ll see when looking at home goods.

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holiday decorating at the American Swedish Institute

This year we found ourselves jumping into the holiday spirit a little earlier than in years past. We connected with the American Swedish Institute in September as they looked for a local collaborator to decorate trees for their 73rd Holiday Experience. The Institute’s exhibit team had already developed the theme for 2023 - Once Upon a Mansion - highlighting Nordic and winter traditions, myths and tales. We were excited to come on board to pair the historic interiors of the Turnblad Mansion with the holiday experience theme and create a magical and cohesive experience.

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why should i hire an interior designer?

Many of our clients are unfamiliar with what an interior designer does and how they may be able to serve you whether that be in your home or in a commercial space.

The International Interior Design Association defines interior design as “the professional and comprehensive practice of creating an interior environment that addresses, protects, and responds to human need(s).”

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a year in review - 2021

2021 has been the year of changes and growth for our little studio. We are grateful for the opportunities we have been given, and look forward to what’s to come in the future.

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b CORPS WE LOVE

Certified B Corporations are some of our go-to businesses for material & product sourcing as well as everyday lifestyle purchases. You may be wondering, “what is a B Corp?” It's a third-party certification that verifies businesses as balancing profits with purpose.

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minneapolis spaces that inspire

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of the city we call home. It’s full of recreation, beauty, culture, amazing restaurants and so much more. Compiled here is a list of places we’ve recently found inspiring - we hope you check them out and find them as encouraging and energizing as we have.

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