Coralville, IA
Traditional Home Renovation
This mid-2000’s built ranch had the perfect layout and location when our clients acquired it. But with a new phase in life, they wanted to update not only the new homes finishes but their own personal style from how they lived prior. Once the team was assembled a game plan was put into action for updating the whole main floor. Alex and Sabrina partnered with the other subcontractors with selections to make sure everyone’s details achieved the best function/ look. Our big philosophy for this client/ project when it came to selections that they now love is our less is more approach to get them further from their prior very traditional styling. As we brought in new furniture additions many still have a traditional undertone mixed with pieces that are cleaner lines. The big detail that brings our true transitional together is the light monochromatic color palette that is carried though out the main floor.
Grinnell, IA
Luxury Lifestyle Bathroom
This project’s main goal was to update a dated, not inviting space, into a functional beautiful oasis. The bones on this space were already great, we just enhanced those, plus added the functionality and luxury for a more modern lifestyle. We created a custom floating double vanity housed within an arched wall niche as the room divider from bedroom to bathroom. The large challenge was keeping the open concept layout of the space while adding in a full tub and allowing space for the walk-in shower. Highlights of work on this project include the custom designed floating vanity, with zellige tile backsplash, the full walls of quartz, zero entry shower with glass wall, and freestanding soaker tub.
North Liberty, IA
Urban Industrial
Working with this new build’s finishes, designers Jackie Kiracofe and Timothy VanRheenen created a sophisticated yet playful urban feel for this young client’s home. Jackie and Timothy planned multiple cozy entertaining spaces that will allow the homeowners to enjoy with family and friends as well as have their own personal retreat.
Cedar Rapids, IA
Village Loft
A space for clients in a new era wanting a whole new style. The spacious layout features a monochromatic color palette from the front door on. Textures and patterns from the rugs and pillows add charter. Artful lighting adds detail to a space lacking walls for art.
Cedar Rapids, IA
Updated Traditional
This home is a true turn-of-the-century gem that we have pleasure updating and enhancing with finishes/ furnishings. The styling in common spaces is classic with a mix of rich tones, traditional patterns, and elegant lines. The Powder Room feels like fashion with its marble floors, floral wallpaper, brass accents, and custom vanity by Dwell Wood Shop. A style transition for the furnishings in the three youth and guest suites play into each unique personality.
Iowa City, IA
Vibrant Mid-Century
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.
Cedar Rapids, IA
Transitional Luxe
Designer Jackie Kiracofe took the color scheme inspiration from the grand fireplace accented in warm wood tones. The sectional with double chaise makes sure everyone in the family has a comfortable spot to enjoy the contemporary lines and transitional comfort of the newly updated space. Echoing the palette and lines into the dining space makes for a fluid, cohesive feel.
Cedar Rapids, IA
Urban Modern
Mixing elements of this midcentury modern era home, with urban modernism, creates a combination of amazing aesthetics! Designer Alex Von Ahsen has worked tirelessly to make sure the unique and timeless elements and character of the original 1960s home were honored. While simultaneously adding current trends and features of the new modern designs in today’s world.
Coralville, IA
Sophisticated Kitchen
We love when previous clients keep coming back! In this case, a few years prior designer Abby Craighton worked with these clients on the main level great room. Now in conjunction with Cabinet Style and Gary Frakes Construction, it was time to update the kitchen not only functionally but aesthetically to match the previous updates and client tastes. The main goal of this project was to enhance the open concept, and grandness in the hood focal point and brighten the space from the dark, closed-in, heavy look it had before!
Muscatine, IA
Tailored Great Room
Designers Jackie Kiracofe and Timothy VanRheenen were challenged with creating a functional seating space in a living room that was long and narrow. They created individual seating environments that helped break up the space. Texture, pattern, and a teal accent color brought cohesion resulting in a livable, comfortable, and functional space.
Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Transitional Lake House
Bringing modern design elements to a traditional space, created the perfect update for this Lake of the Ozarks living room remodel. While not your typical “lake house” design, Designer Alex VonAshen got the details just right with pulling the outside in. Bringing in variations of blues and cool tones to mimic the rippling lake in the view out of these gorgeous open windows. Overall executing the simple balance in the updated look his clients were looking for.
Dubuque, IA
University Presidents Home
This gem was fully restored with finishes and furnishings paying homage to its original era glory. The textiles and patterns are a mix of classic herringbone and velvet accentuated with the large custom rugs. The Parlor, a space for entertaining with mixed seat styles hits classic with a Chesterfield and wing chairs covered in a neutral color palette.
Dubuque, IA
Rustic Chalet
After moving into the space and living with the furniture they had previously, these clients realized the low, uber-modern furnishings they had were not making a space that felt inviting or cozy. Bringing in warm textural elements that played up natural tones gave the space the warmth it was missing. With such a long expansive room with a vaulted ceiling, it was important to pay attention to the scale of the pieces as well as the overall layout of the space!
Cedar Rapids, IA
Luxe Urban Hangout
As the central entertainment space of this home, the recreational area was in need of designated seating. Designer Jackie Kiracofe mixed new and existing furnishing pieces to create a contemporary, functional seating space to be the center of entertainment gatherings. The need for flexible seating and a variety of surface space resulted in a cohesive blend of materials, patterns, and forms.
East Dubuque, IL
Riverfront Modern Farmhouse
A dream brought to reality by clients with many wonderful inspirations. Alex and Sabrina assisted these clients from the ground up with all exterior and interior design details and finish selections. Main space furnishing stylish yet comfortable all covered in performance fabrics and rustic woods.
Tiffin, IA
Organic Contemporary
The main hangout, this living room needed a fresh, contemporary look that delivered maximum comfort. Inspired by the existing neutral color palette, Interior Designer Jackie Kiracofe brought in natural textures and comfortable seating that made for a breath of fresh air.
Dubuque, IA
River Lodge
On a cliff next to the Mississippi River, this home features hints of rustic with a lot of style. Designed for events or guest stays the spaces required lots of function and durability. Featuring a mix of textures and earthy materials that pull in the tones of nature from the windows view.
Iowa City, IA
Modern Loft
As a secondary residence, designer Abby Craighton wanted to create an inviting space suitable for both hosting and living. With concrete floors, walls of windows, and a very modern shell, this type of space could lend itself to feeling cold and not welcoming. By paying attention to the warm colors and cozy textures, Craighton gave the spaces the warmth needed without sacrificing the modern style. Blending in some dashes of industrial and masculine flair created the exact outcome the client desired and an outstanding final space!
St. Louis, MO
Hockey Players Retreat
This classic home with touches of modernity. Clean-lined with statement character pieces. Designed for an active homeowner, spaces to entertain, and relax with his two large dogs. Performance fabrics, stone, and reclaimed wood add character with durability.
Anamosa, IA
Industrial Farmhouse
Working with the client’s love of all things hides, designer Jackie Kiracofe worked with texture and leather to bring this minimal industrial space to life. Keeping things simple, letting the lines and subtle colors speak for themselves.
Clear Lake, IA
Masculine Modern Lake Home
A space that is a sleek edgy mix of earth tones. A balanced mix of modern and mid-century lines. Upholstery is the perfect balance of comfort and styling covered in performance fabrics and leather.