Fireplace design ideas: Hot ways to rethink a powerful focal point
Cozy up to these fireplace design ideas! From mantels and built-ins to fireplace surrounds made of tile, metal and stone,…
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Posts Categorized: Custom Cabinets
Form follows function in these 8 clever remodeling ideas
From hidden surprises behind cabinets to low-maintenance bathrooms and a kitchen design that encourages conversation, this home is a showcase…
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Before and after time lapse video reveals a Des Moines home remodel in Southwestern Hills!
From before photos through deconstruction and construction, see how this family’s house became their forever home. Watch the entire before…
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Warm contemporary style creates Zen in 1990s Des Moines home in Southwestern Hills
On a lovely cul de sac in the Southwestern Hills neighborhood of Des Moines, a family found their perfect home….
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Tour two unique homes completely transformed by Silent Rivers!
This is your chance to see these desirable homes, up close and in person! Two different homeowners are welcoming you…
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Custom or manufactured cabinetry? Four considerations to help you decide!
In historic homes, all cabinetry was custom cabinetry. Today, many kitchen and bathroom cabinets are “manufactured” – ordered from a…
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Most popular projects & stories of 2018
Silent Rivers followers have cast their votes by clicking and sharing our projects and stories! Here is a rundown of…
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The historic preservation and gradual makeover of a Victorian gem
On a brick street one block west of the Governor’s residence at Terrace Hill is a beautiful 1890 Victorian home…
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Photo Essay: Our most popular 2017 projects and stories
Silent Rivers blog readers have cast their votes by clicking and sharing our posts! This year, you chose these eight…
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Silent Rivers’ woodshop Artisan Alex Schlepphorst: Get to know Alex and see his work
When your project includes custom cabinetry or a custom finish, you’ll likely cross paths with the work of Silent Rivers…
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