Getting their hands on a majority of the rooms in this home, the Dwell Designers helped the clients along the way with their new build! Merging the personality of the home itself with the style and colors in the furnishings design. Mid-century modern design elements paired with brighter more updated colors and textures made for a vibrant combination.
Location
Iowa City, IA
Project Type
New Build
Full Home Furnishings
Design Team
Abby Craighton
Eve Sloan
It’s DSM Awards week, and we’re spotlighting each of our three nominated projects.
Next up: Abby’s Focus Space design.
When invited to stage this home for the Parade of Homes, Abby was given a stunning office with soaring ceilings and expansive windows. Full of potential, but not without its challenges. The unconventional dimensions required thoughtful planning to ensure the design both fit the space and complemented the home’s architectural style.
Every element was chosen to evoke a lifestyle that blends professionalism with personal comfort. A space where someone could envision both productive workdays and quiet moments to unwind.
The result is a refined balance of modern elegance and rustic warmth, natural wood tones layered with clean-lined furnishings to create a workspace that feels inspiring, grounded, and livable.
Stay tuned as we count down to the DSM Awards this Thursday.
Design: @abbycraighton_interiordesign
Builder: @elevation.homebuilders
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A new season means new ways to relax. Start fall with comfort that feels timeless.
📷 Stressless® Mary sofa/Paloma Copper
Stressless® Mayfair recliner/Signature base/Paloma Copper/Black/Chrome
It’s DSM Awards weekend, and we have THREE projects up for recognition.
We’ll be sharing each one leading up to Thursday, when we find out which project (or maybe all 😉) takes home top honors. Stay tuned.
First up: Jackie & Timothy’s custom bunk retreat.
Designed to be as functional as it is beautiful, this fully custom-built sleeping and lounging system maximizes every inch of space while creating warmth, privacy, and architectural impact. Crafted in rich fluted wood paneling, the structure features four sleeping areas (each with its own reading light) alongside built-in lounge seating, desks, and hidden storage.
The goal? A sleepover haven for their grandchildren that feels playful and inviting, yet seamlessly aligned with the home’s elevated aesthetic.
By blending sleep, work, and relaxation into one cohesive built-in, this space becomes more than a bunk room. It’s a multipurpose retreat designed for both kids and adults.
Stay tuned this Thursday as we celebrate the results.
Design: @jackiekiracofe_interiordesign & @timothyvanrheenen
Photography: @danrollingphotography
Builder: @stebralconstruction
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New arrivals have entered the building! ✨ Stop by and see what we’ve been loving lately, we think you’ll love it too.
Warm, grounded, and endlessly versatile — a Stressless® chestnut brown sofa brings cozy sophistication to winter interiors.
Style it with soft neutrals, plush throws, and layered textures like wool or linen for a look that feels both elevated and inviting. Add candlelight or brass accents to reflect the season’s golden glow.
This winter, let your living room tell a story of warmth, comfort, and timeless design — the Stressless® way.
📷 Stressless® Emily Paloma Chestnut
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A fresh take on a classic silhouette.
This new upholstered-to-the-floor sofa from American Leather adds softness and structure all at once—clean lines, tailored detailing, and comfort you’ll want to sink into. And if you been paying attention to our blog, you know this is right on trend!
Proof that simple can still make a statement.
Every sanctuary deserves a recliner that feels as if it were made just for you.
Stressless® Sunrise draws on decades of Scandinavian design and engineering, with patented comfort technologies that respond to your every move. From a quiet reading nook to evenings of pure rest, it transforms sitting down into the simplest expression of sanctuary.
Visit us today at Dwell Home Furnishings!
📷 Stressless® Sunrise/Signature base/Paloma Mushroom/Smoked Oak/Polished
Happy Valentine`s Day Loves! 💕💕
We hope it`s been everything you wanted full of life and love in whatever form is right for you!
However the flowers made it to you, rheu deserve a beautiful place to land! Shop our favorite vases in-store!
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Sectionals are shaking! 🫨 The standalone chaise lounge is taking over living rooms, bedrooms and reading nooks in 2026. We’re here for every luxurious inch of it! Visit our blog for the full breakdown, link in bio!
