A Journey from a Rural Iowa Farmhouse
My design story starts in rural Iowa, in the century-old farmhouse where I grew up. The house was full of character, it held family stories, had “good bones”, and was uniquely beautiful. It was the second-floor bathroom, the only full bath for our family of five, that I somehow convinced my parents to let me redesign. I was fourteen. That bathroom was a blank canvas to me and is where my love for design began.
Even with a marketing degree and a rewarding corporate career, my enthusiasm for design persisted. Transforming homes, assisting family and friends, and delving into various design elements brought immense joy and satisfaction.
Birth of Ries Design
In 2023, my husband and I became empty nesters, and I had a little more white space in my life. I had a passion for design and knew I could help others create beautiful surroundings and shape the way they felt about their home, so I officially launched Ries Design.
Just like the bathroom in that old farmhouse, I have aways been able to see the possibilities in a space; how it could be more functional, more inviting, more beautiful. Design is a process. It takes patience and a little imagination to see the potential, but together we can create spaces you will love!