Home Remodeling and Design Blog

Kitchen remodelsare often at the top of the list for home improvement projects. Whether it's a full-scale renovation or a smaller touch-up, kitchen remodeling can breathe new life into one of the most central and active spaces in your home.

The master bath, now more frequently called the primary bathroom, is the largest of the bathrooms in your house. This full bath connects directly to your master bedroom, so, unlike a guest bath or powder room, you use it every single day. For these...

When getting ready to remodel your basement, one of the essential decisions is about flooring. Many clients have told us that this feels overwhelming since there are many different options, each with its own pros and cons.

If you look around online, you'll find there's absolutely no consensus about how much it costs to finish a basement. My advice: don't worry about the national average or the cost per square foot or per linear foot of basement wall. What's more, the ...

Not so long ago, kitchen lighting was mostly about function rather than style. A combination of fluorescent lights and powerful spots was considered to be enough to light your way through meal preparation and cleaning, and aesthetics were largely...

Embarking on your first major home renovation can feel like setting sail in a storm: exhilarating yet intimidating.

Every fall, residents of Central Iowa have the opportunity to take a firsthand look at a wide array of remodeled homes completed by some of the best home builders in Des Moines. Compelling Homes is back again this year with not one but two tour...

Every homeowner’s journey is unique, marked by distinct events, milestones, and life stages. At Compelling Homes, we believe your home should evolve along that journey, reflecting your lifestyle and aspirations through thoughtful design of your...

Is now the right moment for a Des Moines home remodel? Welcome to Compelling Homes’ latest video blog, where our visionary Rusty Green shares his insights on remodeling in captivating bite-sized nuggets. As a design-build remodeling company,...

Are you going to tolerate the status quo? Can you live with a layout that doesn’t work or a ho-hum gathering the next time you host? Is it insane to think of putting a bar in your basement? Crazy to host your son's graduation on a beautifully...