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Coastal Farmhouse // Meet The Designer Joelle Elaine Design
As soon as we drove up to this secluded, beautiful modern farmhouse — we knew we were in for a treat! Joelle Elaine Design specializes in new construction design in the Des...
LA Meets West Des Moines
We knew partnering with this client would be a good fit when they brought the whole family to the first appointment to be a part of the action! This needed...
2020 Changes I'm Bringing Into The New Year // Entrepreneurship & Motherhood
Often times at the end of the year, I jump on the social media bandwagon of “best most liked photos of 2019” or “a year in rewind”. This year, I...
"Laguna Farmhouse" // An Introduction
We lovingly refer to this client's home as "Laguna Farmhouse" because since day one, her and I have bonded over our love of Cisco Brothers furniture and all things "California...
Basement Reveal // #LagunaFarmhouse
This basement needed a little bit of rock & roll -- we selected fabrics that were durable but not too precious. The fabric on the Loft slipcovered sectional from Cisco Brothers is...
Eclectic, Warm Modern Home in District 66
Tucked way on a quiet street in District 66, this charming two story is full of unexpected yet thoughtful details! The first of many things I fell in love with...
Contemporary Country // A White Modern Farmhouse Outside of Ames IA
As soon as we drove up to this secluded, beautiful modern farmhouse — we knew we were in for a treat! Joelle Elaine Design specializes in new construction design in the Des...
Cool, Cozy Basement // Des Moines Area Project
There's nothing better than a cool, cozy basement on a hot summer day. We loved helping furnish our designer friend @joelleelainedesign's Des Moines area home. With comfy seating, plenty of pillows, and a...
Clean & Coastal // A Touch Of Modern In This West Shores Lakehouse
Clean, crisp white linen upholstery is one of our favorite palettes for lake views. This living space started as most homes do with furniture collected over the years in need of a thoughtful refresh! This is what...
Amethyst Home x Arc Bridal // A Bridal Boutique
When Megan Turco, owner of Arc Bridal, first approached me to help furnish and finish out the design of her new bridal boutique -- I immediately resonated with her vision! She wanted a space...
A Warm, Modern Kitchen: Before & After
A head-to-toe kitchen makeover transformed a typical modern family problem (cue outdated, tiny kitchen) into a bright, spacious kitchen of our dreams.
Behind The Music: National Tree Lighting Ceremony!
An Amethyst first — we were so blessed to have the opportunity to design a stage for Lynda Randle & Michael Tait for the National Tree Lighting Ceremony! Watch the...
Modern x Classic // Main Floor Refresh
We have quite the refreshing before & after coming your way. While the original kitchen was spacious, it wasn't functioning the way our client imagined. Many of our clients are...
Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas 2020 // My Favorite Rooms
Bucket list alert! I had the opportunity this past weekend to visit the inaugural Kips Bay Dallas Decorator's Show House and oh my gosh -- it exceeded my wildest imaginations! ...
European Modern // Artisan Home Tour
Photography by Daniel Muller This fall, Amethyst had the opportunity to partner with Freeman Custom Homes of Kansas City to furnish this 5000 sq ft European Modern designed home for...
Luxe Prairie Master Bedroom
Immediately when we walked into this room, we knew we needed to keep the aesthetic light and bright with all the natural light that seeped through. Thus why we chose...
The Amethyst Collection // Digital Catalog Look Book
In celebration of our upcoming three year anniversary, we have collected our favorite, time-tested pieces that we whole-heartedly recommend over and over! This look book has the perfect sofas for...
Gorgeous Artwork, Amazing Pianos, & Efficient Movers - 3 businesses we love!
We're so grateful to work alongside local talent, from artists to movers to piano experts, to make our design dreams a reality. Allow us to introduce you to a few of...
Meet Our Friends at Freeman Custom Homes
We’re so excited to officially introduce you to our new friends, Kyle and Liz Freeman, at Freeman Custom Homes. It’s been an absolute pleasure partnering with this amazing duo for House #1...
Sneak Peek of House #1 in Kansas City's Artisan Home Tour
When a home has so many amazing features that you can't choose your favorite part, you know it's something special. We're just a month away from the big reveal of House #1...
Casual Elegance in this Gorgeous Iowa Home // Install Part 1
There's nothing more exciting than install day on a project we love. We're partnering with our friend Jill of Black Birch Homes to furnish the entry,...
How to Choose the Right Rug Size // Design Tips For You
A rug has the power to tie a whole room together. When contemplating rug size, it's important to select dimensions and orientation that are proportional to the space. For instance,...
Omaha Home Magazine Features Our Client's Ashland "Oasis"
Omaha Home Magazine's latest issue features our client Marci's beautiful home, and we're beyond thrilled for her. ...
Lakefront Home Reveal // Downtown Loft Vibe Meets Coastal Style
Do you have just one interior decor style you prefer, or is your ideal style a mixture? We know it can be hard to pick just one! Homeowner Marci wanted...
Bennington Bathroom Makeover // A Before & After
After weeks and weeks of distancing & Zooming, it was such a joy to visit this bathroom transformation in person this week! This project was so dear to me because...