Designer Projects

Wow. How do you ever leave this room?

Before diving into furniture design, it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of how you intend to use a space. Jessica recently worked with a client, Kathi, who was adding a new addition to her home that would fulfill multiple purposes. The intention was to create a versatile living space that would be conducive for [...]

Dean & Linda had relocated here to be close to their kids and 7 grandkids! They quickly found that their current furnishings were not the right look or scale for their new, more modern townhome. The main goal was to have it not only look good but be user-friendly too. This modern townhome transformation with [...]

Choices! Blending the right pieces, products, fabrics and finishes is the foundation of a beautiful, stylish room. You have a unique story to tell and you tell it through your room…

When Abbie & Rob from Johnston stopped in to BY DESIGN to get ideas for their newly remodeled living room, they weren’t expecting to have it all figured out that day. However, that’s exactly what happened! And that is living room design made easy. They were greeted by Jessica who showed them around the store [...]

A great Eclectic Modern Design project

When Sally set out to find new furniture for her condo in Urbandale, she wasn’t expecting to find any interesting options due to her smaller living space. She quickly realized that would not be the case when she stopped into BY DESIGN for the first time. Jessica helped her create a design that was practical [...]

Furnishing a historic home can be daunting! How do you bring modern comfort to the home without completely clashing with its original charm? Jessica’s client, Melinda, faced that challenge. How do we honor her lovely craftsman era home in Des Moines? Our Fabric & Finish selections The client wanted a space that was comfortable for [...]

I’m currently in the process of redesigning our living room and thought I’d share my ideas with you…I’d love any feedback you have to give! The look I’m going for is Organic Modern…(learn more about organic modern design here) with a touch of glam. We’re adding new wood floors to the room along with a [...]

Mary and I first met in 2003 when I designed her great room the first time. Although she loved that design, as years went by a new remodel of the first floor started the ball rolling on new furniture too. We went from Shabby Chic to a timeless transitional look for her West Des Moines [...]

A colorful sunroom for returning clients

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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

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

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.