Iowa Home Crafters

09/26/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Our team will be there. Be sure to stop by and say hello!

09/20/2026

Get inspired this fall with Iowa Home Crafters! 🍂🏡

Join us at three exciting September and October events where you can see our craftsmanship, meet our team and gather ideas for your own home:

🏡 HomeShowExpo — September 12–27
🎨 Octagon Art Festival — September 27
🔨 Tour of Remodeled Homes — October 3–4

Whether you’re considering a custom home, remodeling your current space or improving its comfort and energy efficiency, we would love to hear about your vision.

Stop by, get inspired and give Iowa Home Crafters a call to start planning your project!

Learn more:
HomeShowExpo: https://www.dsmhba.com/home-show-expo/
Octagon Art Festival: https://octagonarts.org/the-octagon-art-festival/
Tour of Remodeled Homes: https://www.dsmhba.com/tour-of-remodeled-homes/

09/18/2026

🌧️ RAIN OR SHINE — COME TALK HOMES WITH US! 🏡

The weather may be a little wet, but the 2026 HomeShowExpo is still a great place to get inspired for your next home project!

If you’re coming out to tour the beautiful homes at Saddle Ridge, stop by and visit Iowa Home Crafters and our sister company, Silent Rivers Design+Build. We’ll be here rain or shine to talk about your plans — from a new custom home to remodeling, additions, custom cabinetry, high-performance construction and energy-efficient solutions.

TODAY — Friday, September 18 | 1–8 PM
📍 Saddle Ridge Development | Norwalk
🚗 Parking + complimentary shuttle: Gregg Young Chevrolet of Norwalk, 2501 Sunset Dr.

The Expo continues Saturday and Sunday and returns for its final weekend September 24–27.

So grab an umbrella, tour the homes, gather some ideas, and stop by our tent. ☔ We’d love to hear what you’re thinking about building or remodeling and help you explore what comes next.

09/13/2026

What an exciting opening day at the 2026 HomeShowExpo, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines!

Please join us for Day two!

We were thrilled to join our sister company, Silent Rivers Design+Build, in the Boardwalk Partner tent and to get to have conversations about design ideas, Energy efficiency, and craftsmanship.

Located in Norwalk’s beautiful Saddle Ridge Development, the Expo features 11 exceptional custom homes filled with inspiring ideas!

Stop by our tent to today and over the next two weeks to talk with our teams about:

- Designing and building a new custom home
- Remodeling your current home so you can love it again
- Renovating or adding onto a recently purchased home that needs updates
- Improving your home’s comfort, durability and energy efficiency

We also have our Passive House building-enclosure model on-site. Come see how thoughtful design, insulation and construction practices work together. And ask us about the differences between Net Zero and Passive House construction.

📍 Saddle Ridge Development, Norwalk
🕙 Day Two: Today from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Parking and complimentary shuttle:
Gregg Young Chevrolet of Norwalk
2501 Sunset Drive, Norwalk

Purchase tickets and find complete event information:
https://www.dsmhba.com/home-show-expo/

Come tour the homes, gather ideas and visit Iowa Home Crafters and Silent Rivers Design+Build in the Boardwalk Partner tent!

09/09/2026

08/21/2026

The Williams Farmhome proves that a pantry can be both hardworking and beautiful.

Located behind the main kitchen, this generous second kitchen includes a second sink, dishwasher and abundant storage. A wide opening connects the two spaces and perfectly frames the star of the pantry: a custom-designed, artisan-crafted cabinet that becomes a focal point when viewed from the main kitchen.

A separate walk-in entrance from the garden makes it easy to bring in fresh produce, muddy boots or outdoor supplies without disrupting the main cooking and gathering space.

Its stylish counterpart is The Wellcott’s scullery, created by Silent Rivers. That fully equipped second kitchen includes an oven, microwave, sink, refrigerator, prep counters, vegetable storage drawers and custom handcrafted open cabinetry. Direct access from the garage and outdoors makes it a convenient landing place for groceries, deliveries and garden harvests.

One is rooted in the warmth and resourcefulness of an Iowa farmhome. The other brings behind-the-scenes functionality to refined modern living. Both show how a thoughtfully designed second kitchen can help the main kitchen remain welcoming, organized and ready for gathering.

07/14/2026

From countryside retreats and family homesteads to luxury custom residences, our homes are designed and built to stand the test of time - combining thoughtful design, exceptional performance, and meticulous attention to detail.

What sets us apart is our ability to craft so much of each home ourselves. Through our in-house cabinet and woodworking shop, we create custom cabinetry, built-ins, millwork, and specialty details tailored specifically to each homeowner and project. This hands-on approach allows us to deliver a level of quality, customization, and craftsmanship that simply can't be achieved off the shelf.

Beyond beauty, we believe homes should perform as well as they look. That's why we incorporate advanced building science, energy-efficient construction practices, high-performance building envelopes, and durable materials designed to create healthier, more comfortable, and more sustainable homes.

Whether it's a modern rural retreat, a timeless family home, or a luxury custom residence, every project reflects the values that have guided Iowa Home Crafters for decades: craftsmanship, integrity, innovation, and care.

Built with purpose. Crafted to last.

07/06/2026

What happens when a farmhouse kitchen becomes the heart of family life?

Nestled among horses, sheep, and the Iowa countryside, this cherished family farm needed more than just extra cooking space. The owner envisioned a welcoming kitchen where grandchildren could gather after riding horses, meals could be shared, board games could fill the table, and quiet evenings could be spent reading by the wood-burning stove while taking in views of the farm through walls of windows.

The result is the Eclectic Farm Home Kitchen Addition - a thoughtfully designed expansion that feels as though it has always belonged. The space features custom cabinetry crafted in-house and incorporates meaningful artifacts collected from around the farm, creating a home that reflects the family's history and character.

Completed last summer and enhanced this year with beautiful stonework and landscaping, this addition has become exactly what was imagined: a gathering place for generations and the true heart of the farmstead.

Photos: Paul Gates Photography Inc.
Design: Silent Rivers Design+Build
Built: Iowa Home Crafters

06/26/2026

The wait is over! The Des Moines Arts Festival begins today at 11:00 AM, and the Iowa Home Crafters team is excited to be there all weekend!

Stop by our Silent Rivers + Iowa Home Crafters booth to explore what's new. We'll be sharing photos and stories from some of our latest projects, including our recently completed PHIUS-certified Passive House, custom homes, remodeling work, and handcrafted cabinetry created in our Ames woodshop.

We're especially excited to share about the custom cabinetry we've designed and built - not only for our projects, but also for collaborations with other builders who trust our team to bring exceptional craftsmanship to their clients' homes.

Come say hello - we look forward to seeing you at the Festival!