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Zenith Design + Build

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Zenith Design + Build

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

At Zenith Design + Build we believe remodeling and building a home is an experience and a process, both of which are handled with the utmost care to give our home owners the best experience and home that money can buy. We enjoy working with discerning clients, people for whom quality, service, integrity and aesthetics matter deeply. We appreciate architecture and design as much as we care about materials and craftsmanship. Our Services Interior & Exterior Remodeling: Kitchens, Bathrooms, Additions, Basements, Main Floors, Decks, Siding, Windows, all types of exterior work. Custom Home Building; Floor plan design. DIY Programs Available, for those who want to do some of the work themselves. West Des Moines Urbandale Johnston Ankeny Waukee Windsor Heights Clive Des Moines Nicholas Donlin, Owner 515-518-0237, Free Consults during COVID-19, using Video Chat & Safety Measures Ask about how to get a $50 local restaurant gift card! [email protected]

"A great experience working with this team! We were all on the same page from start until finish. I am thrilled with the finished space and got exactly what I wanted. Professional, Design recommendations were spot on and love knowing everything upfront. Very professional."

Debra B on April 2021

At Zenith Design + Build we believe remodeling and building a home is an experience and a process, both of which are handled with the utmost care to give our home owners the best experience and home that money can buy. We enjoy working with discerning clients, people for whom quality, service, integrity and aesthetics matter deeply. We appreciate architecture and design as much as we care about materials and craftsmanship. Our Services Interior & Exterior Remodeling: Kitchens, Bathrooms, Additions, Basements, Main Floors, Decks, Siding, Windows, all types of exterior work. Custom Home Building; Floor plan design. DIY Programs Available, for those who want to do some of the work themselves. West Des Moines Urbandale Johnston Ankeny Waukee Windsor Heights Clive Des Moines Nicholas Donlin, Owner 515-518-0237, Free Consults during COVID-19, using Video Chat & Safety Measures Ask about how to get a $50 local restaurant gift card! [email protected]

"A great experience working with this team! We were all on the same page from start until finish. I am thrilled with the finished space and got exactly what I wanted. Professional, Design recommendations were spot on and love knowing everything upfront. Very professional."

Debra B on April 2021


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Creative Concepts Architecture, PLC

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Creative Concepts Architecture, PLC

4.79(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

With more than 20 years experience in the residential arena we are Architectural experts in residential home renovations. We were established in January of 2016 to serve the Des Moines area. Our Mission at Creative Concepts Architecture, PLC, is to provide high quality residential design & architectural services to enable our clients to affordably complete their projects on time & within budget. We believe that each project brings its own set of unique circumstances and as such we tailor our service to fit your specific project’s needs. We are equipped to provide full service architecture or as little as a brain storming session whichever fit your needs. By providing a wide range of service package options, we are able to engage our clients at a level that they are comfortable with. This demonstrates what is at the heart of this firm's mission; to provide functional and creative architectural solutions for all our clients.

"Created structural drawings for submission to the City of Ames in a very timely manner with great success for our project."

Bruce M on February 2025

With more than 20 years experience in the residential arena we are Architectural experts in residential home renovations. We were established in January of 2016 to serve the Des Moines area. Our Mission at Creative Concepts Architecture, PLC, is to provide high quality residential design & architectural services to enable our clients to affordably complete their projects on time & within budget. We believe that each project brings its own set of unique circumstances and as such we tailor our service to fit your specific project’s needs. We are equipped to provide full service architecture or as little as a brain storming session whichever fit your needs. By providing a wide range of service package options, we are able to engage our clients at a level that they are comfortable with. This demonstrates what is at the heart of this firm's mission; to provide functional and creative architectural solutions for all our clients.

"Created structural drawings for submission to the City of Ames in a very timely manner with great success for our project."

Bruce M on February 2025



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Spare Time

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Spare Time

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1 years of experience

My services include speedy high quality appliance installation. (fridges washers and dryers stoves microwaves dishwashers). My team consists of smart thing speedy appliance installers. we don't waste time we want to be in and out with good customer service and great installs. we want to best help you out with your needs.

My services include speedy high quality appliance installation. (fridges washers and dryers stoves microwaves dishwashers). My team consists of smart thing speedy appliance installers. we don't waste time we want to be in and out with good customer service and great installs. we want to best help you out with your needs.


J&J Handyman

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J&J Handyman

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At J&J Handyman we specialize in roofing, flooring, landscaping, interior and exterior remodeling and cleaning, with 15 years of experience! We are a local business ready to help our community!

At J&J Handyman we specialize in roofing, flooring, landscaping, interior and exterior remodeling and cleaning, with 15 years of experience! We are a local business ready to help our community!


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Showtime Homes

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Showtime Homes

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7 years of experience

Showtime Homes is an all in-house design & build firm located in Urbandale, Iowa. With an interior designer and builder in-house, our offerings go beyond just building custom homes. We are well known for our service and quality - providing the best of the best whether it be a full custom home, or a reside project for someone's existing home. The inspiration behind Showtime Homes came from the need to bring better systems and a refined process to the Home Building industry, and most importantly with energy.  The Showtime name is based on the premise that the time is NOW, and action is the only way to move the needle.  This correlates well with the need to push through roadblocks that often arise while building a home, and having the ability to navigate through those challenges, maintain communication, and keep the process moving on the intended timeline.  The platform Buildertrend is an example of the many tools we use to keep information organized, schedule labor and material deliveries, and provide scheduling and cost transparency.  Our business is predicated on the trusted partners we surround ourselves with in an effort to build an efficient home, with a lean process, and do so in a timely manner.

Showtime Homes is an all in-house design & build firm located in Urbandale, Iowa. With an interior designer and builder in-house, our offerings go beyond just building custom homes. We are well known for our service and quality - providing the best of the best whether it be a full custom home, or a reside project for someone's existing home. The inspiration behind Showtime Homes came from the need to bring better systems and a refined process to the Home Building industry, and most importantly with energy.  The Showtime name is based on the premise that the time is NOW, and action is the only way to move the needle.  This correlates well with the need to push through roadblocks that often arise while building a home, and having the ability to navigate through those challenges, maintain communication, and keep the process moving on the intended timeline.  The platform Buildertrend is an example of the many tools we use to keep information organized, schedule labor and material deliveries, and provide scheduling and cost transparency.  Our business is predicated on the trusted partners we surround ourselves with in an effort to build an efficient home, with a lean process, and do so in a timely manner.


Haule Goods and Services

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Haule Goods and Services

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Come celebrate with us. We offer bridal boquets, home decor, and center pieces. Pricing is negotiable and orders are able to be customized. We also provide DJ services. We have twenty+ years music and dj experience. No event is too big or too small. We are a local business; however we are willing to work outside the DesMoines area. We look forward to making your event easy to plan and a fun memorable experience.

Come celebrate with us. We offer bridal boquets, home decor, and center pieces. Pricing is negotiable and orders are able to be customized. We also provide DJ services. We have twenty+ years music and dj experience. No event is too big or too small. We are a local business; however we are willing to work outside the DesMoines area. We look forward to making your event easy to plan and a fun memorable experience.


Andersen Home and Land Improvement

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Andersen Home and Land Improvement

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Andersen Home and Land Improvement offers a wide variety of services including window and door replacement and installation, trim work, small demolition, rock spreading, fence install, drywall install and repair, and so much more. We look forward to hearing from you about your next project!

Andersen Home and Land Improvement offers a wide variety of services including window and door replacement and installation, trim work, small demolition, rock spreading, fence install, drywall install and repair, and so much more. We look forward to hearing from you about your next project!


Iowa Home Runners

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Iowa Home Runners

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A company that will strike out your to-do list! We are Iowa Home Runners. We are a company located in West Des Moines that services Des Moines and surrounding areas. We offer all of the services you may need to keep your house running. We offer things such as cleaning, organizing, yard work, handyman things, pet care and so much more. If you have a list of random things that need to be done, we are your company. If you are needing a list of contractors for a big project, we provide those as well! Please reach out with any questions or to get on our schedule. We want to help run your home! Our website is iowahomerunners.com

A company that will strike out your to-do list! We are Iowa Home Runners. We are a company located in West Des Moines that services Des Moines and surrounding areas. We offer all of the services you may need to keep your house running. We offer things such as cleaning, organizing, yard work, handyman things, pet care and so much more. If you have a list of random things that need to be done, we are your company. If you are needing a list of contractors for a big project, we provide those as well! Please reach out with any questions or to get on our schedule. We want to help run your home! Our website is iowahomerunners.com


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806 Design LLC

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806 Design LLC

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11 years of experience

Interior Design & Professional Organization My passion is to help others and my speciality + love is design and organization. We take your confusion, stress, clutter chaos and never ending unforgiving to - do piles of STUFF completely off your hands. We work together for you and your personal style. RULE #1 no labels-no shame-no apologies. Room renovation + furnishing placement + home staging + new furnishing refresh + exterior curb appeal ***** HOME ORGANIZATION full room to room home organization or one simple space. Closets + bedrooms + office + bathrooms + kitchen + pantries + utility storage + garage + downsizing + upsizing + packing to move out + packing and unpacking moving in LIFE TRANSITIONING Moving into a care facility and out of a home+ taking care, sorting through items after a death of a loved one. I know and understand ADD / ADHD/ OCD very very well. I have had ADHD for years myself. Teaming up I know I can help you get your space back on track, develop new habits as well as an ongoing functional plan. I am a small business LLC and member of the IOWA PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZERS

Interior Design & Professional Organization My passion is to help others and my speciality + love is design and organization. We take your confusion, stress, clutter chaos and never ending unforgiving to - do piles of STUFF completely off your hands. We work together for you and your personal style. RULE #1 no labels-no shame-no apologies. Room renovation + furnishing placement + home staging + new furnishing refresh + exterior curb appeal ***** HOME ORGANIZATION full room to room home organization or one simple space. Closets + bedrooms + office + bathrooms + kitchen + pantries + utility storage + garage + downsizing + upsizing + packing to move out + packing and unpacking moving in LIFE TRANSITIONING Moving into a care facility and out of a home+ taking care, sorting through items after a death of a loved one. I know and understand ADD / ADHD/ OCD very very well. I have had ADHD for years myself. Teaming up I know I can help you get your space back on track, develop new habits as well as an ongoing functional plan. I am a small business LLC and member of the IOWA PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZERS

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Interior Design and Decorating questions, answered by experts

When you think about Arts and Crafts-style homes, you probably think of a Craftsman house or a bungalow-style Craftsman. Craftsman is one of the major styles developed during the Arts and Crafts movement, but it checks most boxes. Craftsman houses have low-pitched roofs, exposed rafters, open floor plans, and stunning wood finish.

It’s unnecessary to tip holiday decorators, and most professionals won’t expect it, but it’s a nice gesture to show your appreciation for their work. If the expert goes above and beyond to keep your delicate decorations safe, or they’re hanging your exterior lights and putting out lawn decorations in freezing temperatures or inclement weather, a tip between 10% and 20% of your total will be appreciated. Large jobs that include interior and exterior work are also good opportunities to tip, especially if your expert is performing a rush job close to the holidays.

Interior decorating services usually include an initial consultation to discuss your needs and determine a style and budget that works for your space. From there, your professional designer could offer a wide range of services, including the following:

  • Determining a useful layout of furniture and decor in your home

  • Choosing flooring, paint colors, trim, and other accents

  • Coordinating color schemes and design styles throughout your rooms

  • Choosing, purchasing, and coordinating the installation of furniture

  • Choosing and installing pillows, wall hangings, and other decor throughout your home

You won’t find anything inside a cupola on a house because it’s hollow (think of an upside-down cup), allowing air to ventilate out of a roof via vents and light to come in via windows. They also usually have a base, vents around the middle (usually louvers), and a pointed cap at the top.

While finding a local interior designer whose portfolio you like and whose fees match your budget is important, they should always have appropriate qualifications. Some states require interior designers to be licensed, and most will have a degree in interior design and certification through the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ). You can also consult our directory of interior designers to get started.

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