Beyond self-evident aspects, what are some of the less obvious opportunities for maximizing space in your home through thoughtful design? BEDROOMS. Doors swinging into a bedroom may interfere with how… Continue reading MAXIMIZING SPACE THROUGH THOUGHTFUL HOME DESIGN
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‘Tis The Season To Treat Yourself
This feels like the year to think outside of the box when it comes to your Holiday décor. If there was ever a time to do something different, this is… Continue reading ‘Tis The Season To Treat Yourself
How To Maximize Your Entertainment Spaces
How To Maximize Your Entertainment Spaces Entertainment happens everywhere throughout your home; but, great entertainment spaces can entertain several parties in one location. Setting up various zones within the same… Continue reading How To Maximize Your Entertainment Spaces
NEW ELECTRIC FIREPLACES: THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS
Electric fireplaces look great! They have come a long way since the cheap looking models of the past. Gone are the days of electric fireplaces being mostly decorative. Today’s models… Continue reading NEW ELECTRIC FIREPLACES: THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS
Why Not So Big House Principles Are More Important Than Ever Before
The Not So Big House, A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live, by Sarah Susanka was originally published in 1998. Twenty-two years later, as Americans struggle with a global… Continue reading Why Not So Big House Principles Are More Important Than Ever Before
KITCHEN FUNCTIONALITY: MAKING YOUR KITCHEN WORK FOR YOU
WORK TRIANGLE: The “perfect” work triangle concept was developed in the 1940s when kitchens were smaller, closed off, and were typically used by just one person to cook. The idea… Continue reading KITCHEN FUNCTIONALITY: MAKING YOUR KITCHEN WORK FOR YOU
Remodeling Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
The 10 Most Common Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Mistakes – And How To Avoid Them By Beck Leu of Leu Interiors As an interior designer who specializes in kitchen… Continue reading Remodeling Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
Meet Our Members:Steve Schrodt
Today Dan sits down with Steve Schrodt, Membership Committee Chair of the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines, to chat about his journey in the home building industry, his… Continue reading Meet Our Members:Steve Schrodt
How to Complement Des Moines Landscaping and Home Design
By Meredith Hale Source It’s an overused cliche: A man’s home is his castle. But it doesn’t hold true if the castle was decorated by someone else. Homeowners who add… Continue reading How to Complement Des Moines Landscaping and Home Design