For the love of pets in Greater Des Moines homes
At Silent Rivers we pride ourselves on being considerate to our clients… including their pets! When remodeling a home or…
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Tyson Leyendecker
Tyson Leyendecker leads up our amazing design team and has been a Silent Rivers designer since 2006, winning several regional and national awards for his innovative designs in every style. With a commercial architecture background, Tyson has special knowledge of the design+build process. He works closely with our Design+Build Specialist and ensures open collaboration and constant communication between our Design and Production teams.
Top 6 considerations for successful landscape & outdoor design
Outdoor living space is a vital aspect of a beautiful home. When done well, landscape and outdoor design has the…
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Protecting your home during a remodeling project
One of the core values that forms the Silent Rivers Way is consideration — a key component ensuring a successful home…
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More Comfortable Space, More Privacy in this Midcentury Ranch Pool Remodel
The owners of this midcentury home in the Waterbury neighborhood of Des Moines came to us because they wanted to…
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Bringing whole room elements of your old house to your new house!
What do you do when you move to a new house and want to bring your beloved bathroom design with…
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Craftsman bungalow expansion transforms yet respects original aesthetic
This week we bring you part 2 of our 3-part series about the creation of the beautiful, expansive addition on…
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Ames homeowners add Asian flavors to customized decks and patios
We originally met these Ames, Iowa clients eight years ago when we remodeled their kitchen. Then they reconnected with us…
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Project in Progress: Craftsman House Bedroom Remodel, Kitchen Expansion & Addition + More Begins
The owner of this Drake-neighborhood 1920s Craftsman house in Des Moines came to us requesting a master bedroom remodel to…
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Request Granted: Funky and Contemporary Master Suite
We’ve finished the funky contemporary master suite! The homeowners have been living in it for a couple of months now,…
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Resort-like Backyard Entertaining with Multiple Spaces, a Bar and Spa!
Back in July 2016 we introduced you to a major backyard renovation in Project in Progress: Outdoor Entertaining and a…
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