
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.

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!

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!

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!

Iowa City, IA
Industrial Glam
A full lower-level remodel to suit the style of the current homeowner and the rest of their home style. This remodel needed to hit a few different goals – comfortable, aesthetically pleasing non-typical theater room in a modern industrial design, with rustic masculine style, and a dash of glam. Designer Abby Craighton and Design Partner Eve Sloan kicked off the remodel with the full-scope design plan and worked hand in hand with local contractors and suppliers to execute the full vision for their clients.

Swisher, IA
Earthy Primary Bedroom
After getting to update most areas of the house, it was finally time to create the retreat for themselves that this couple was missing with their current design. Building off the perfect bed, designer Abby Craighton designed the room with earth-inspired colors and calm. Paying attention to not only the layout but the functionality of the storage spaces, and extra seating in the nice-sized primary bedroom. Art and bedding finished off the space to become the relaxing getaway they longed for!

North Liberty, Iowa
Charming Transitional
Advising on the overall design of this new build project, Designers Abby Craighton and Eve Sloan, made sure the spaces reflected a casual inviting air. The furnishings, textures and colors were chosen to exude a mix of transitional formality and livable luxury. This home was made for a comfortable, beautiful life.

Iowa City, IA
Minimal Mid-Century
While the over all tone for the house was designed in a very Mid-Century modern vibe, the style of the client varied. Designer Abby Craighton, expertly mixed in the homeowner’s love for Scandinavian and Bohemian design, and minimalism to create a very eclectic combination with the right amount of balance and finesse that makes it work. Proving that yes, Eclecticism can be minimal!

Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Transitional
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.

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.

Cedar Rapids, IA
Modern Farmhouse
Taking design elements from the ever popular, Modern Farmhouse style, Designer Alex VonAshen ups the ante by bringing in his own design style to this space. Combining rustic touches, traditional lines, and multiple textures, gives this space the warm, inviting style these homeowners were looking for.

Tiffin, IA
Contemporary Craftsman
With this new build, the goal was to make this brand new home have some old world classic home charm. With the furnishings, Designer Abby Craighton used an eclectic mix of furniture to blend styles for a curated look. In a neutral pleasing color palette all grounded by a beautiful hand knotted antique rug to really bring home the classic design.

Iowa City, IA
Timeless Transitional
This new build was a full service interior design project that Designer, Abby Craighton got involved in before the ground was even broken for the build. With full creative control on the project Abby ensured the design of every detail was what the clients were looking for, and what would be cohesive to the full plan. The design of custom built ins, paint schedules, flooring, space planning, and furnishings executed all with the clients transitional design style in mind!

Iowa City, IA
Mountain Modern
This ongoing project started as a new build several years ago. Dwell helped the homeowners with the finishes, lighting, and furniture of the main spaces upstairs to achieve the Mountain-esque vibe the clients love when visiting Colorado. A few years later, when it was time to finish the lower level, Dwell got involved even more in helping select the full design plan for the space. This included helping with kitchen design, fireplace design, tile and flooring selections, as well as trim details and built ins, and of course the furniture design as well!

Coralville, IA
Artistic Soft Rustic
When these homeowners purchased their new home, it was lacking their personal touch. Designer Abby Craighton made sure to bring their personalities into the furniture design. Their love of color, with rustic touches, made a prominent statement in their new comfortable but functional furnishings design.