A Whole House Renovation: Collaboration from Start to Finish
Let’s be honest: renovation projects can be stressful for the homeowners, and sometimes for the designer and contractor! What if…
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Posts By: Steve Wilke-Shapiro
Project in Progress: The Cure for the Common Condominium
We are seeing more and more downtown Des Moines condo owners enhancing their units with much-needed updates. Join us for…
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A Stylish Sunroom Addition Creates a Bright and Cozy Retreat
Designing and building a sensitive addition onto a century-old farmhouse without breaking character is no easy task. Construction methods have…
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Project in Progress: A New Deck Built for Views and Visitors
Decks can be so much more than just a convenient location to store the grill. Certainly a utilitarian deck can…
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The Curve: A Bold Midcentury Kitchen Update
Once in a while things just click between a client and designer. These clients came to Silent Rivers with the goal…
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Modern Preservation
This project, a Preservation Iowa winner, involved completely updating this unique 1958 Frank Lloyd Wright inspired ranch home including the living…
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Historic Home Rehabilitation and How Tax Credits Can Help
If you own an older home you are no doubt familiar with the never ending to-do list. That list is…
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What Does ‘Sustainability’ Mean to Your Home?
This week’s blog topic is “Sustainability.” But don’t worry, you won’t be reading a preachy post about how you should switch…
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Design+Build = Remodeling Value and Customized Results
The concept of “design+build” sounds simple – you work with one company throughout your entire remodeling or construction project. This is true. But the value…
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Home Show Season
The turn of the year means Home Show Season – suppliers, trades, and contractors gathered together in one place ready…
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