A smaller space challenge: Creating a livable but put-together, kid-friendly but sophisticated room.

Bright Bold color make this a fun sitting room.

Mike and Mary’s room is a fun work in progress.

  • They wanted a great put-together feeling, but didn’t want the room to feel formal.
  • They have two small children who will definitely be using the space.
  • The living room and dining room adjoin, so the design needs to flow from one to the other.
  • They owned artwork that needed to be designed into the space.
  • The existing window coverings needed to remain.
  • While not tiny, space is a real challenge: how do we make it livable?

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Contemporary Room Inspired by Art

Building on the clients art collection for inspiration, Channing creates a contemporary look with a twist.  This home is a work in progress!
Lynn and Dave knew they wanted to base the design of their living room on the colors of an abstract floral custom-painted for them by a local artist.  What a great way to [...]

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by Design & Denton Homes Dominate HomeShowExpo 2009 Awards

You’re in for a treat if you visit the Des Moines Home Builders Home Show Expo 2009!  Denton Homes, by Design and numerous Denton Homes suppliers have teamed up to create a fabulous home (see it here).
We’re extremely proud of Victoria Nelson who lead a team of designers that worked incredibly hard to finish this [...]

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Laura Beeler’s Clients featured in Welcome Home Magazine

Projects by Laura Beeler featured in Welcome Home Magazine
A Sunny Disposition
Is it possible to transfer an aura of welcome and warmth from one home to another?
A Creative Collaboration
Bringing the outdoors inside doesn’t always mean decorating with rustic pine, wagon wheels, and cabin furniture.  Especially not in Sandi Cook’s home.

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