The Inspired Intermedia digital book collection
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135 For nearly 40 years, Milow Electric has earned its reputation as one of the premier electrical contractors in the Twin Cities. As a trusted, family-owned business, Milow has shaped some of the region's most custom and distinctive homes through thoughtfully designed and expertly installed electrical systems, while also providing efficient, attentive service for smaller projects and remodels. Their commitment to quality, integrity, and innovation is evident in every job, regardless of scale. This dedication extends into Milow Outdoors, the company's premier landscape-lighting division led by award-winning designer Steve Schafer. With more than 35 years of experience, Steve brings a rare combination of artistic vision, technical mastery, and hands-on construction expertise. ILILMILOW OUTDOORS LONG LAKE, MN His background spans conceptual lighting design, electrical and product specification, site development, resort and residential construction management, and even product invention — experience that shapes the elevated lighting environments for which Milow Outdoors is known. Steve began his career in the late 1980s with a prominent Twin Cities landscape-lighting firm, later expanding his knowledge through work in lighting showrooms and large- scale resort developments from Minnesota to Florida. Today, he leads Milow Outdoors' high-end residential projects across the Twin Cities and beyond, where he transforms ordinary landscapes into stunning, immersive outdoor experiences. Milow Outdoors ABOVE: The striking knife-edge patio overlooking Cedar Lake in Minneapolis is perhaps the most attention-grabbing feature of this Frank Lloyd Wright home. Serving as a dynamic piece of art, it seamlessly links earth and sky, blending the interior with the outdoors. Residents can step straight from the living space, through a sliding glass wall, directly onto the patio. Photography by Michael LaTour, LaTour Photography