Shawn Gilliam

Homes Editor Shawn Gilliam manages home-design content for Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, edits the quarterly Mpls.St.Paul Home, and contributes to the homes coverage and the Style Parlor blog at mspmag.com. He joined Mpls.St.Paul Magazine in 2007 after 14 years at Better Homes and Gardens and Beautiful Homes magazines. A graduate of Drake University, Shawn started his magazine career as an intern at Travel+Leisure in New York.

Recent Articles by Shawn Gilliam

Home Design Top 50

Thousands of ideas and sources of inspiration for the home are all around us in the Twin Cities. A team of local design experts and our editors present their favorites.

Organic Glamour

Add these furnishings and accessories to give your home a natural look and feel.

Outdoor Furniture: Eco-friendly, Elegant Choices

From charming to chic, today's outdoor furniture rivals indoor looks and comfort more than ever.

Creating Your Look

Follow these tips to create you own gorgeous garden.

Curves and Color

This Diamond Lake garden features flowing curves, cozy corners, and bright colors.

Geometric Aesthetic

Geometry was used to organize this Uptown yard into three distinct garden spaces.

Inspired Gardens

Green thumbs can find inspiration in two gorgeous Minneapolis residential gardens—one beautifully geometric, the other flowing and free-spirited.

Winning Style

Energy efficiency and eco-friendly materials play leading roles in the projects that landed top awards from the Minnesota chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers in 2009.

Wayzata Kitchen and Family Room

The old kitchen and dining room were combined into a single family-friendly space for work and gathering in this 1970s contemporary home in Wayzata.

Snooker Room

A Mayer, Minnesota, couple creates a cozy snooker (or billiards) room with a snooker table, poker table, bar and plush seating.