Most popular projects & stories of 2018
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Posts Categorized: Historic Preservation
Tour of Remodeled Homes 2018: See two Silent Rivers projects Sept 22 & 23!
Silent Rivers Design+Build is excited to walk you through two of our projects featured on the Tour of Remodeled Homes…
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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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Final reveal: Historic Victorian Kitchen Remodel in Des Moines
I had goose bumps walking into this Victorian kitchen but not from fear or cold! It was shear excitement that…
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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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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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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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Kitchen in Progress: Blending Victorian Style with Modern-Day Function
For me, working on an older home renovation is an exceptionally exciting project (Learn more about the design phase of…
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Project in Progress: Adding Life to an Aging Home
This Des Moines home, though built in 1935, would be considered a Federal style home – a style which was…
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Diamond in the Rough: Rescuing a Historic Des Moines Building
Silent Rivers is proud to announce our Green & Main project as winner of the 2016 Best Development Award for Mixed Use spaces…
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