Our Designers

This downsizing project didn’t mean giving up design or options. Just the opposite in fact.

Elissa and the Kruegers collaborate for a beautiful new West Des Moines home.

Using interior design to help clients create the social and private spaces they want in their new home. It’s why Sherri loves the work.

Elissa and Jackie refresh a beautiful room – and add today’s style – to make it great.

There are some great reasons you should consider C.O.M. fabric in your interior design plan. Elissa demonstrates why.

We have a beautiful new contemporary furniture line and gallery at by Design store in Clive. Come in and see what “Italian Smart Design” is all about.

Seven ways to get the most out of small spaces. Most of us face some kind of space constraint. But, good design and thoughtful choices can alleviate yours. 1. Storage. There are several ways to accomplish this in small spaces. Bookcases in any room or under a staircase are great for storing and displaying. Credenzas and [...]

Are You Ready for the Return of Patterns in Interior Design? Do you like a lot patterns? Well so do I! Sometimes it’s hard to decide on what patterns you want in your space which is why it’s fun to have many patterns mixed together. Some say the rule of thumb is to have up to [...]

Creating a whole new comfortable look! I had the pleasure of working with Jan and Bob Prosperi on this project. They had just gotten a beautiful new wood floor for their West Des Moines living room — and they wanted a whole new look to go with it. They really liked the Luxe Sofa that [...]

No Fear! Show your creative side! Is it OK to mix different colors of woods and metals together in the same space? I’ve gotten this question recently. And, it’s a fair question. My answer is YES! It’s very “in” and stylish right now to have a mixture of finish colors. Its a great way of elevating your room [...]

Ask and You Will Receive. I met my great friend, Nancy, through our sons. Our years-long friendship developed through our shared experiences of raising our boys in Johnston, Iowa. Recently Nancy informed me that she and her family were moving to Dubuque. Her husband, Mark, would help run the family business – Sundown Mountain Resort. [...]