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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Posts Categorized: Home Remodeling
Designer Tyson Leyendecker and his stunning remodeled & new homes
Enter the world of Silent Rivers and your journey will include collaborating with one of our talented designers. Senior Lead…
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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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All Hands on Deck: Game Over for this Backyard Space
Our clients came to us requesting a complete deck overhaul. They love to entertain and the steep slope of their…
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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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Beauty on the Outside: Roof Shingles and Other Exterior Home Accessories!
I often get asked this ‘simple’ question – “What color shingles should we use?” Sometimes, it’s actually a simple answer,…
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Project in Progress: Backyard Oasis Renovation; Creating Flow
I absolutely love the diversity of our clients here at Silent Rivers. This beautiful rural acreage is in a dreamy…
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Considering the Symbolism and Energies of Wood in the Remodeling Process
We first introduced you to this project in our blog Simplifying and Modernizing: Designing a Master Suite and Bathroom Remodel….
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Downtown Loft Warms Up: Barn Wood, Birch and Steel Fireplace
Our Downtown Des Moines loft-owning clients returned when they needed help re-facing their existing gas fireplace. Previously, our team had…
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Project in Progress II: Is it Funky Contemporary Yet?
We first introduced you to this Granger, Iowa remodeling project in Create Funky Contemporary: A Homeowner’s Request. When we started…
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