Wayzata has quickly become a one-stop destination for everything home design. With a blend of retail shops for finding furniture and decor alongside specialized, bespoke design services, you’ll find everything you need to elevate your style and make your house a home, all on one street. Welcome to the Wayzata Design District.
“Wayzata has naturally become a thriving, diverse community of talented designers and home-focused retail shops,” explains Brianne Rasmussen, owner of Timber & Tulip, offering high-end furniture solutions with unique styles that can be customized to fit your space. “The picturesque setting by Lake Minnetonka and the charm of Lake Street is just the cherry on top!”
“The home design culture is more densely populated in Wayzata,” says Julia Moss, owner of Julia Moss Designs, which hosts The Next Generation of Silver® as well as high-end home decor, gifts, and a wedding registry program. “Downtown Wayzata has a “small town” feel with a wide array of very different design stores with different choices where customers can work one-on-one with an interior designer or retail store, putting looks together for their homes.”
So, instead of running all around the Twin Cities to get your home design needs met, the collection of home stores in the Wayzata Design District allows for an easy home design shopping experience with endless inspiration in each boutique shop you set foot in.
“There is a growing show of support for the new community of designers who want to bring the collective talent together,” says Lisa Robbins, founder and principal interior designer at Brick + Linen, a full-service architectural and interior design firm with two retail shops. “Wayzata’s talent is diverse, and so are the styles of the various designers. Not only are people shopping for their own homes, but interior designers are also bringing their clients to get all those design accents and finishing touches!”
Shara Hoffman, owner and creative director of Fox & Willow, offering everything around the table, from everyday and luxury tabletop products to fashion and decor, as well as wedding registry and gifting services, adds, “For the style maximalists that love color, patterns, and mixing textures, there are so many options from our store to Lucy and Grace Hill. While Brick + Linen, Henri Home, and Timber & Tulip are a destination must for earthy neutrals and minimalist offerings.”
You’ll find a broad range of styles from lakeside coastal to modern and traditional. All on one walkable street. If you don’t find your style in one store, you’ll likely find it just a few steps further.
“We’re happy to refer customers to each other,” says Molly MacDonald, owner of Highcroft, a luxury boutique specializing in home linens and decor. “We have an understanding and appreciation for the expertise of other businesses.”
“The friendly atmosphere is so supportive. We’re all small, independent shop owners who are creative and open-minded to hear new ideas and join together to enrich our village,” adds Lucy Penfield, principal at Lucy Interiors, a full-service interior design firm.
Ready to discover the Wayzata Design District for yourself?
To make your introduction to this design destination as seamless as possible, Kristi Patterson, owner and creative director at Grace Hill, which offers home furnishings, decor, and gifts, shares, “To make it easier for people to find all the home and interior design-focused shops, we are collaborating to provide an illustrated map in postcard form available at each store. We are also hosting joint events to bring people together and encourage them to stroll from shop to shop so they are introduced to all things home.”
And the first event is coming up! On August 10, head to the Wayzata Design District on Lake Street to enjoy trunk shows, visiting artists, drinks and treats, giveaways, and, of course, everything home design. If you visit every shop, you’ll also have a chance to win a curated gift bundle with goodies from each shop!
“We’re excited to welcome new guests and have them experience our exceptional customer service and see all we have to offer,” says Kim Zitzloff, buyer and manager of Five Swans, a staple in the Wayzata Community since 1966, providing home/gift, hostess gifts, tabletop, bridal registry, and unique gift wrapping.
“I think it will be a really great opportunity to introduce how special the Wayzata Design District is and encourage people to check out each and every shop along the way,” says Jamie Otte, co-founder of Henri Home. “Each shop offers something so unique, and there is something for everyone at each location.”