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Precedence Road

June 27, 2017 By Rebecca Cartwright Leave a Comment

Neutral Home Office, R. Cartwright Design
Entry Way, Niche, Statement Piece, Vintage, Precedent Road, R. Cartwright Design
R.Cartwright Designs - Styled, Vintage Books, Pottery, Teal
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Master Bedroom Night Stand - R. Cartwright Design, Precedent Road
Master Bedroom Sitting Area - R. Cartwright Design
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R. Cartwright Design, Master Bathroom, Dressing Room, Precedent Road
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Great Room, Ceiling Beams, Neutral, R. Cartwright Design, Precedents Road
R. Cartwright Design - Precedent Road, Entry Way
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Back Entrance Hall - R. Cartwright Design
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Sitting Room, Light, Airy, Nuetral Tones, R. Cartwright Design, Precedent Road
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R. Cartwright Design - Night Stand
R. Cartwright Design Guest Room - Dressing Hutch
Guest Bedroom - R. Cartwright Design - Precedent Road
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Photography by Heidi Zeiger

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Serenbe Townhome

May 31, 2017 By Jillian

Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
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Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Serenbe Townhouse - Palmetto, Georgia
Photography by J. Ashley

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Boho Modern Home Office

May 31, 2017 By Jillian

Fresh, Bohemian, Feminine 

Boho Modern Home Office
Boho Modern Home Office
Boho Modern Home Office
Boho Modern Home Office
Boho Modern Home Office
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Photography by J. Ashley

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Baby Boy Nursery

May 31, 2017 By Jillian

Modern, Whimsical, Eclectic

Baby Boy Nursery
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Baby Boy Nursery
Baby Boy Nursery
Baby Boy Nursery
Baby Boy Nursery
Baby Boy Nursery
Baby Boy Nursery
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Photography by J. Ashley

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Glen Oaks Transitional Remodel

January 9, 2017 By Jillian

We were hired by the clients to coordinate the finishes, fixtures, furniture and design elements for their massive whole house remodel in the gated Glen Oaks community located in the city of West Des Moines. Spanning multiple years, the project touched nearly every room in the 10,000 square foot residence.

Our vision was to create a modern home inspired by the traditional architecture of the home. We used a neutral palette with a variety of rich textures such as wool, grasscloth, mohair, and linen and added mixed metallics, like oil-rubbed bronze, antiqued brass, and polished nickel, for an eclectic feel.

R. Cartwright supplied the furniture, rugs, lighting, artwork and accessories throughout the home. For a closer look at other projects completed with this client, please see our Guest House portfolio.

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Gray wash pedestal table with brass accents
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Glen Oaks Traditional Remodel - R. Cartwright Design
Glen Oaks Traditional Remodel - R. Cartwright Design
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Edison bulb ring chandelier
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Glen Oaks Traditional Remodel - R. Cartwright Design, Kitchen, Stove
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As part of the extensive, whole house remodel, the home theater was opened up to the rest of the lower level. Adjacent to the billiards area, the dark and masculine space features menswear-inspired touches like pinstriped gray wool wallcovering, tufted leather chesterfields, and plaid upholstered mid-century style arm chairs. The custom, two-tone cocktail table anchors the seating arrangement and sits on a geometric hair-on-hide rug.
A mini-gallery of geometric artwork hangs on dark gray wool, pinstriped wallpaper reminiscent of men's suiting. A collection of custom throw pillows sit on a modern interpretation of the traditional Chesterfield, upholstered in dark gray leather with a brass nailhead trim.
A two-tone custom designed cocktail table anchors the seating arrangement in the lower level
A pair of mid-century style arm chairs and ottomans were upholstered in a large scale gray and brown plaid, continuing the menswear inspired theme in the lower level theater room. Cylindrical brass accent tables are the perfect spot to rest a cocktail.
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A custom designed pool table is flanked by open back sofas, allowing guests to easy access to conversation on all sides of this open plan lower level.
The lower level kitchen is open to the pool table and family room and designed for entertaining. The professional gas range is topped with a custom hood framed in a marble and shiplap surround. The island features a stainless steel waterfall countertop and two over scale metal shade pendants in oil rubbed bronze.
The back side of the island is paneled in white shiplap to visually connect it with the walls framing the custom stainless hood and gas range.
The lower level kitchen island features a two inch thick, stainless steel countertop with waterfall sides. The cabinetry on the far wall is framed in custom fabricated steel with a hand-applied black finish. The backs of the floor to ceiling open cabinets are cerused oak.
The bar is housed in custom-designed cabinetry, which combine a specially fabricated steel frame and steel and glass cabinet doors. Cerused oak panels conceal the built-in, counter-depth refrigerator. A keg fridge is nestled in between steel columns and topped with white marble and floating oak shelves. Glass shelves provide ample storage for barware and spirits.
Metallic grasscloth wallpaper and a coffered ceiling in high contrast white and dark gray distinguish the lower level family room from the rest of the open concept space.
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Masculine office with coffered ceiling, grasscloth wallpaper, quartzite fireplace surround
Masculine office with coffered ceiling, grasscloth wallpaper, quartzite fireplace surround
Masculine office with coffered ceiling, grasscloth wallpaper, quartzite fireplace surround
Masculine office with coffered ceiling, grasscloth wallpaper, quartzite fireplace surround
Photography by Heidi Zeiger

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Modern Country House

September 15, 2016 By Jillian

Textured, Layered, Modern Country

Modern Country House Living Room - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Living Room - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Living Room - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Living Room - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Powder Room - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Powder Room - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Powder Room - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Bedroom - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Bedroom - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Bedroom - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Bedroom - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Bedroom - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Master Bathroom - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Master Bathroom - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Master Bathroom - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Farmhouse Master Bathroom - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Loft Bunk Room - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Loft Bunk Room
Modern Country House Home Office - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Home Office - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Home Office - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Farmhouse Home Office - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Dining - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Family Room - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Family Room - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Modern Country House Family Room - Transitional Design by R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa
Photography by Heidi Zeiger

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New Vintage Home

June 8, 2016 By Jillian

Collected, Layered, Family

Filled with Southern charm and classic detailing, this Ankeny home combines country-chic elements with sophisticated fabrics and finishes. R. Cartwright Design consulted with the owners of this new-build home from the beginning of their project – providing finish and paint selections, trim recommendations, flooring, lighting and ideas for architectural detailing. We mixed new furnishings, weathered finishes, and vintage and new accessories to give the home a layered and collected feel that is timeless in its design.

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R. Cartwright Design - Des Moines Iowa Interior Designer
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Photography by Heidi Zeiger

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Iowa Farmhouse

April 25, 2016 By Jillian

Rustic, Welcoming, Textural

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Iowa Farmhouse - R. Cartwright Design
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Photography by Heidi Zeiger

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Contemporary Neutrals

April 25, 2016 By Jillian

Minimal, Graphic, Eclectic

R. Cartwright Design - Des Moines Iowa
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Photography by Heidi Zeiger

Filed Under: By Project, Portfolio Tagged With: contemporary, dining room, furniture, gray, kitchen, living room, lower level, neutrals

Glen Oaks Guest House

April 25, 2016 By Jillian

Modern, Casual, Inviting

After helping these clients with the design of their pool house, R. Cartwright Design worked on the construction and design of this stylish and modern guesthouse. With an open space plan in the main living area, two private bedroom suites and a beautiful outdoor living space with water features, our designers developed a design concept to create flow throughout the public and private spaces that connects both to the home’s natural surroundings. The final design emphasizes texture, layered textiles, earthy colors, and comfortable furnishings ideal for lounging with a glass of wine.

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Transtional Guest House Design - R. Cartwright Design, Des Moines Iowa Interior Designer
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Photography by Heidi Zeiger

Filed Under: By Project, Portfolio Tagged With: bathroom, bedroom, furniture, kitchen, living room, neutrals, outdoors, transitional

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