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How to Create the Ultimate Home Office
The Covid pandemic has changed a lot for all of us, in pretty much everything that we do. Family gatherings, weekend plans, work, and school for our kids all changed dramatically. A lot of things were canceled or moved back home. Like work. And for a lot of us, we didn’t have a home office…
Read MoreTop 5 Coziest Activities You Can Enjoy In Your Home This Winter
Fall and winter are beautiful, treasured, and supremely cozy seasons here in Iowa. Who doesn’t love scarf weather and steaming cups of spiced apple cider? And the fall foliage lining the streets and filling backyards brings thrills of intense joy to so many hearts! And of course, the first flurries of the winter make us…
Read MoreHow to Create the Perfect, Custom Backyard Oasis
Think about your favorite vacation. Were you at the beach? In the mountains? Wherever you were, you probably spent a lot of time outside! Hiking beneath whispering trees, walking along warm sandy beaches, or just relaxing on the patio of your hotel or vacation rental with your favorite cocktail. Some of the best parts about…
Read MoreWhy Des Moines is a Great Place to Live
Of all the places there are to live, is Des Moines a good choice for you? Once considered a sleepy flyover location, Des Moines has transformed itself into a hip, cool city with lots of art, entertainment, and dining options. Many recent reports have rated Des Moines at the top of many rankings for income,…
Read More10 Custom Features You Must Have in Your Master Bedroom
While the kitchen might be the heart of the home, the master bedroom is your personal retreat. After a crazy day at work, a high noise level during dinner while your kids all talk excitedly about their day, and then an hour spent on cleaning up the house after the dinner mess and just the…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Style? 20 Most Popular Design Styles of 2020
Your home’s interior should reflect you. There are a lot of different styles including but not limited to contemporary, industrial, farmhouse, and European styles. So how do you find the right style for you? Fortunately, today, there are a lot of sources online for inspiration as well as a ton of TV shows to give…
Read MoreTop 6 Flooring Trends of 2020
Choosing the right flooring for your new custom home can be challenging. There are a lot of types to choose from including hardwood flooring, bamboo flooring, tile flooring including porcelain, quarry and terracotta styles. Laminate, vinyl, linoleum and engineered flooring are additional options. Carpet is another popular option. So how do you choose the best…
Read MoreMoving to Des Moines? 6 Important Things You Need to Know
Moving to Des Moines? 6 Important Things You Need to Know | Photo by Todd Van Hoosear Are you moving to Des Moines and planning on building a custom home? We’ve made a list of the top things you need to know about living in Central Iowa including info regarding top schools, the best suburbs,…
Read More16 Stylish Outdoor Lighting Options for Both Style and Safety
You want your house to have amazing curb appeal and many people tend to think about that during the day. But what about curb appeal at night? There are many options for outdoor lighting that will not only make your home look stylish at night, but can also help improve your home’s overall safety. House…
Read More10 Custom Features You Need in Your Kitchen…and 3 to Avoid
The kitchen is the heart of the home which means you want to make sure that you make your kitchen not only functional and beautiful but also full of all the little details that will make your custom kitchen luxurious.
Here are 10 things you just might want to consider when you design your custom kitchen.
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