01 / Des Moines / Kitchen remodel
A small kitchen, opened to the dining room.
The cook can now see and talk to guests in the dining room. See how moving the stove helped open this kitchen.
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“They built my home as though they were building their own home.”
Homeowner story
“Our remodel went smoothly, on time and on budget. The team’s attention to detail paid off.”
Homeowner story
“There hasn't been one day we weren't confident the right decision was to work with Silent Rivers.”
DES MOINES & CENTRAL IOWA
Remodeling.
Additions. Custom homes.
Change the home you have, or build a new one. Our designers and builders plan the work together.
See our work ↗Design + Build
One team to plan it.
One team to build it.
A new layout changes more than the way a room looks. It can change the work and cost, too. Our designers and builders work through those choices with you.
Selected work
See what changed
in these homes.
Browse all our work ↗02 / Des Moines / Addition
An addition that respects the original farmhouse.
A new kitchen, sunroom and main bedroom gave this family more space. The old farmhouse kept its look.
Explore the project ↗02 / 0403 / Urbandale / Outdoor living
A backyard with room to gather.
A patio, deck and spa gave this family places to eat, talk and relax outside.
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White oak cabinets, made for this kitchen.
The team made white oak cabinets to fit this kitchen. See the wood, color and storage up close.
Explore the project ↗04 / 04Planning your project
What happens
before we build?
Process and budget ↗01A kitchen that
Read this kitchen’s story ↗
A kitchen that
felt closed off.
People passed through while Cathy cooked. The room also kept her apart from guests in the dining room. She wanted more room to cook and talk.
02Plan, price
Plan, price
and build.
The same company takes your project from drawings to building. Choose a step to see who helps.
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DESIGNERS
See how the room could work.
Choose the layout and materials together.
YOU GETRoom plans & material choices
01A woodshop
A woodshop
within the team.
Our woodshop makes cabinets, shelves and furniture to fit your home. The team can also change ready-made cabinets or use both kinds in one room.
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02Building homes
Building homes
since 1993.
Silent Rivers began with artists and builders making decks and outdoor spaces. The team went on to build whole homes, restore old houses and make custom woodwork.
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03Support after
Support after
the project.
Silent Rivers lists a two-year warranty for home remodels and new homes. Ask what it covers, what it leaves out and who to call if you need help.
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Recognized for the work
Awards for the work.
Awards for home remodels, new homes and custom woodwork.
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