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Welcome to reNew!

reNew Design Studio offers affordable high quality design with a focus on renovation, custom homes, kitchens, bathrooms, additions, garages, decks, and other residential projects.

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Why Get Drawings?

Not only do construction drawings help your project run more smoothly, but the design process itself helps you make the big decisions before you are in the middle of the project.

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Services Offered

reNew Design Studio offers a broad selection of design-related services for homeowners, developers, real estate agents, architects, and contractors.

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The reNewsletter is a monthly newsletter covering renovation, design, and construction in Des Moines. Don't worry, we won't share our email list!

About reNew Design Studio

reNew Design Studio offers affordable and high quality design with a focus on renovations, historic tax credits, custom homes, kitchens, bathrooms, additions, garages, decks, and other "house" projects.

I have Masters Degrees in both Architecture and Social Work. reNew Design Studio's underlying philosophy is that a good designer's roles include both helping define the client's vision and creatively translating that vision into drawings that accurately describe the project to the contractors. Of course defining needs and resolving conflicts between the needs, the vision, and the budget is often one of the more difficult parts of the process! Not only can I help with creative solutions, I can also help make the decision-making process run more smoothly.

With over 10 years of years experience in residential renovation, addition, and new construction design you can be confident in creative and complete service. I have designed and prepared construction drawings for over 80 renovation projects that range in size from a small bathroom through a multi-million dollar warehouse-to-loft conversion!

Flooded? 20% Off Basement Repair/Renovation Drawings

In response to the recent flooding, reNew Design Studio is offering a 20% discount on design drawings for basement repair and renovation projects. In order to take advantage of this offer, design contracts must be signed by September 30.

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Design Estimate Worksheet

Design Fee Estimate Worksheet: Click the image to download the worksheet (pdf)Design Fee Estimate Worksheet: Click the image to download the worksheet (pdf)Good design and thorough construction documents don't have to bust your budget. In fact, there are many reasons to invest in a good set of plans before you even call your first contractor.

Design Estimate Worksheet

To get an idea of reNew Design Studio's design fees for various projects, please download the Design Fee Estimate Worksheet. Answer each of the questions and total up the "points" at the bottom to find a general range of estimated design fees. Of course, keep in mind that each project is different. A variety of factors go into the creation of an individual proposal for each project and yours may be higher or lower than the worksheet estimate.

The design estimate worksheet ask you to answer the following questions and provides a ballpark range based on your responses.

  • Describe your project type.
  • What level of detail and finish do you want?
  • Would you classify your project as simple, moderate or complex?
  • How large is the work area compared to other similar projects?
  • Are you looking for preliminary design ideas only or full design and construction documents?
  • How quickly do you want the project completed?
  • What additional services are you interested in?

Why Hire a Design Professional?

New Open Basement Stairway: The design process allowed this client to think through the complexities of creating an "overlook" to a newly finished basementNew Open Basement Stairway: The design process allowed this client to think through the complexities of creating an "overlook" to a newly finished basementYou probably wouldn't consider leaving on a cross-country trip without a road atlas. A good set of drawings is the "atlas" for your renovation or construction project - it defines not only where you want to end up, but in many cases also specifies how you want to get there. Without the conscious planning that backs up a good set of construction drawings, more surprises pop up during construction and you may not end up where you thought you would.

Making the investment up front for a good plan can save a lot of headaches (and money) later on. With reNew Design Studio that investment is quite affordable as part of the total project budget, and probably lower than you think.

A design professional such as reNew Design Studio can provide a broad range of services that increase the finished value and make the construction process easier.

  • Skills and Knowledge – Through education and practice, design professionals learn the ins and outs of the process. A design professional can help you make sure that things get done how and when they need to be done as well as facilitate compliance with applicable building and historic codes.

  • Construction Documents - A complete and accurate set of construction documents helps contractors estimate accurately, helps you acquire the appropriate permits, and provides you with a legal foundation if disputes arise.

  • Time Commitment – A design professional can assist you through decision-making processes and save you time in permitting, contractor selection, and construction administration.

  • Technology and Experience – Today, computer aided drafting can greatly speed the design process. Many design professionals today use CAD to produce accurate and complete construction documents in a time-efficient manner.

  • Design Talent and Idea Source – Design professionals are spatially oriented people. They became designers because they love creating interesting and unique spaces. They can help you make decisions that help increase the visual impact usability, and resale value of your home.

Services Offered

Where the reNew Design Studio magic happens - would you believe this is after a thorough clean...Where the reNew Design Studio magic happens - would you believe this is after a thorough clean...reNew Design Studio can provide the following services. For more information on how we can assist in your project, please contact reNew Design Studio.

  • Design consultation for residential projects - reNew Design Studio will work closely with you through the design process, helping to make some of the many difficult decisions that can arise, even on the smallest of renovation and addition projects.

  • Construction documents for permitting and bidding - Preparation of a full set of construction documents used to solicit contractor bids, apply for a building permit, and construct the project

  • Custom home design - Experience working in a variety of styles from classic to contemporary

  • Historic tax credit consultation - Renovations of homes in designated historic districts may qualify for state historic rehabilitation tax credits and reNew Design Studio can prepare the tax credit application forms

  • Real Estate Services - Buyer pre-purchase design consultation, marketing floor plans
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