Today I’m really excited to share with you a project I recently completed. It was one of the most challenging I’ve undertaken thus far – an entire first floor remodel …
Last week I traveled to Vegas for Design and Construction Week at the Convention Center. The combination of IBS (International Builders Show) and KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) is …
Earlier this year, I received an invitation from GE Monogram to visit their Chicago showroom at The Merchandise Mart to learn all about their appliance line. My clients often select …
Today I’m very excited to share the before and after photos from a stunning contemporary kitchen transformation of almost the entire main level of this traditional West Des Moines home. …
I’m currently in the midst of designing several bathroom remodels and multiple bathrooms in new build homes, so I have bathroom design constantly on my mind lately. Bathrooms are one …
Today I have a fun project reveal with before and after photos and floor plans to share with you. I was brought in on this first floor remodel in early …
During my second semester as a graduate student at Iowa State, I learned how to create those fancy photo-realistic interior design renderings that are all over the internet these days. …
Today I am sharing a finished basement remodel project that I started at the very beginning of this year when I was still technically on maternity leave. My clients built …
I was immersed in the world of design education for eight and a half years – first as a graduate student and teaching assistant and then as an instructor. I …
Last Fall, which now seems like a lifetime ago, I heard from a previous client that they were thinking of selling the house I helped them update and building a …
I’ve been experiencing a little bit of writer’s block lately, and I think it’s partly because I’ve been too concerned with keeping this space focused entirely on design. I first …
In this post, I want to talk about a challenge that I encounter frequently – how to design a living room fireplace with built-ins on each side, specifically the fireplace …