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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Photo Essay: Gorgeous Solid Cherry Table – Custom Built for 12!
You may already know that we love what we do. We love creating, building and the process of making great…
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Building Art in Collaboration with the Client’s Design
As a design+build firm, we take a lot of pride in our architectural design work. And we love to build…
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Feeling Gratitude for Lifelong Connections
My father’s favorite holiday has always been Thanksgiving. He rejoices in the autumn colors, the simplest of mealtime details, and…
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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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Project in Progress: Urbandale Master Suite Renovation – Part 2
Get the full story with Part 1 of this blog post, including before photos. When the design looks better…
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Feel Like a Kid Again. Outdoor Playset for The Whole Family!
The popularity of treehouses has seen a major resurgence in the last couple of years, as evidenced by the number…
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Photo Essay: The Midcentury Home Makes a Resurgence and Wins Awards
Silent Rivers wins national design awards and shows how midcentury homes can be beautifully updated by leveraging their unique features….
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Project in Progress: Updated Bathroom in a Craftsman Home – Part 3 (The Devil’s in the Details)
Get the full story of this interesting bathroom remodel project by reading the blog posts for Part 1 and Part 2. The…
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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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