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!
Location
Iowa City, IA
Project Type
Full Home Furnishings
Design Team
Abby Craighton
Eve Sloan
Ok fine, we heard you! The rapid walk through was too fast, so here you go! Feel free to look as long as you`d like, just watch the drool 🤤 😉
@americanleather
@dwellhomefurnishings
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One day in, and our design brains are officially on overload. 🤯✨
From statement pieces and dreamy textures to fresh trends and showroom after showroom of design inspiration, we`re soaking it ALL in!
Our camera rolls are full, our creative wheels are turning, and we`re just getting started.
Follow along as we scout out all the good stuff to bring back to Dwell! 🤎
#HighPointMarket #HPMKT #DwellHomeFurnishings #InteriorDesign #DesignInspiration
This is how fast market feels! 🏃♀️🏃♀️
We absolutely love our tour of @americanleather and this year they really pulled out all the stops! (Plus the coffee is phenomenal!)
Who wants to see more?!
#highpointmarket2026 #howwedwell #dwellwithus #interiordesign #hpmkt2026
Day 1. Showroom 1. And we`re already obsessed!! 🤎✨
Starting Market off strong! 👀 Stay tuned for all the fresh finds and design inspo we can`t wait to bring back to Dwell!
@highpointmarket @fourhandsfurniture #highpointmarket2026 #hpmkt2026 #furnituremarket #interiordesign #furnituredesign
Throw pillows? We prefer to gently place them. 👀🍂
Layer up your space with Fall pillows in rich rusts, warm neutrals and cozy textures, because every season deserves a soft landing!
A beautiful AI rendering isn’t the same thing as a design plan. 👀
AI can be an amazing tool for exploring ideas, experimenting with styles, and finally getting the vision in your head onto “paper.” But while it can create an inspiring image in seconds, it can’t see the whole story of your home.
It doesn’t understand the full three dimensional space or how your family actually lives in the room. It may even move a window, resize a sectional, or create a piece of furniture that doesn’t exist....all to make the image just look better. 😅
That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use it! Think of AI as a starting point: play with ideas, save the images that inspire you. But take them with a grain of salt and bring them to your designer!
From there, we can turn that inspiration into a thoughtful plan designed around your real rooms, real budget, real timeline, and real life.
Because AI can generate a picture, but a designer helps you create a home. ✨
Read more in our latest blog at the link in our bio, or comment “AI” below and we’ll send it directly to you!
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Sprinkle some autumn, add a pillow,
Stir in tweed, soft as willow. ✨
Say it thrice and you’ll soon see,
This cozy corner was made for thee! 🪄🍂
A reminder to make room for rest.
On World Mental Health Day, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the little things that help us slow down, recharge and reconnect with ourselves.
Sometimes, relaxation starts with simply getting comfortable with Stressless®.
Visit us today at Dwell Home Furnishings!
📷 Stressless® Stella Batick NewCaramel
We think our friends over at the @englerttheatre have great taste! 😍
Take a look at their refreshed upstairs events lounge, designed to be as welcoming as it is stylish!
Design Team: @jackiekiracofe_interiordesign & @timothyvanrheenen
Babe wake up, new Fall fabrics from @s.harris.home just dropped at Dwell!! 😍🧡
