John and Beth have been loyal clients since the Woodstock days – even though they live over an hour away! These are the kind of clients that we appreciate so much at by Design – we get to know them over the years and we can put together a special look for them based on [...]

Laura is a Senior Designer at BY DESIGN, having worked here since 1992.  She graduated from Iowa State with degree in Interior Design. “I’ve made so many friends in the years that I’ve been at BY DESIGN.  I suppose that is a natural consequence of working so closely with a client on something that is [...]

This confident and contemporary client worked with Laura to create an ultra modern space that works so well. Furnishings to finishes it is lovely.

I was so excited to work with my client Wendy on designing her new West Des Moines home…I had helped her furnish her last home so we already had a design relationship established when they built this new custom home. With a new, brighter, larger layout, the old furniture looked under-scaled and heavy feeling. With [...]

Why should you use an interior designer?  Many people think they can design their homes themselves.  They watch a little HGTV, they like to shop online and boom – they’re a designer!  We’re here to tell you, using an interior designer can help you for so many reasons…six of which we’ve written about below. Save [...]

Josh and Jaycie took on a large project of tearing down a wall and opening up their Ankeny home. They quickly realized that it created some challenges for seating arrangements. That’s when I got involved to help make it a new space they would use & LOVE!   <div   Before Photos   After finding [...]

Amy came to me looking for a sectional that would accommodate a large space in her lower level. She wanted to maximize seating and not feel like she’s cutting off her room with it. I have worked with her on many projects before, so she already trusted me to nail her style! We decided on [...]

A really short guide that we hope isn’t boring!

My latest design installation proves that furniture doesn’t have to be boring!

We are so happy to announce White Glove Delivery service is now available to our clients around the United States!

My client Nancy came to me looking for a couple of gorgeous occasional chairs for her living room.

The word variations can be a scary one in the design world.

This was a unique project in a very unique space! My client Julie wanted to have maximum seating in her small living room to accommodate her big family when they visit. She loved the Colton style and we loved that it was the right size and style for the design and room. The Colton can be [...]

Cheryl’s goals for the space were to make it an inviting, cozy place for her family to enjoy.

I was thrilled to help Kim and Todd Madden with another project in their home – the lower level!

Designing a room around a bold area rug is a great way to start.

I am lucky enough to have loyal, long-term clients that allow me to re-design their rooms over again when they need refreshing!

Laura’s unique take on a hearth room with gorgeous custom pieces.

Judy and Kent needed furniture that could face both sides of the room since they had two focal points….a design challenge!

Watch to see how a custom sofa is made from start to finish.

My client Sheri was so much fun to work with!

One of the reasons I love my job so much is that I get to meet new people all the time who then invite me into their homes and lives.

You don’t need all of the details – but a vision – a dream – is the perfect place to start your design.