Designer Projects

My first major project at by Design was updating a living room for a really great client.

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.

An apartment in West Des Moines is the challenge of this latest project post from Elissa.

A large, low-slung contemporary sofa and matching sectional create a great vibe in this large room.

Wonderful room, wonderful client. This big two-room project was amazing fun.

Walking in your client’s shoes brings new appreciation for the difficult choices she faces.

Tying old, loved items in with new selections and designs to create a functional and fun space.

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.

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 [...]

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. [...]