CENTRAL IOWA'S LEADING LUXURY DESIGN BUILD FIRM
Central Iowa's Leading Luxury Interior Design Firm and Large Scale Residential Construction Company
With two decades of construction experience, you can rest assured we run your project like we run our own busy household. We specialize in turnkey design and build, leaving no detail left untended.
From initial planning, expert forward thinking designs for busy families, down to the last piece of furniture meticulously positioned, we are with you and yours every step of the way.
We use our carefully curated and vetted trade partners, along with our in-house carpentry team who share our values , and pair them with our signature design build process for complete, efficient, and thorough execution. This keeps you focused on what you do best while we use our area of genius to make your home dreams a reality.
THE EGDB DIFFERENCE
I.
3D Visualization
II.
2 Decades of Experience
III.
Professionally Trained Designers
IV.
Turn Key/
Full Service
V.
Investment in Technology
THE FOUNDERS
Jonathan Shiplett, General Contractor
Jonathan's background is extensive and focused on construction. Beginning his career with the hands on work of property management, welding, framing, and later trim carpentry Jonathan gained the experience needed to handle large scale construction projects.
Jonathan runs his projects like he runs his business with zero tolerance for anything less than excellent. He is a trusted force on the job and uses his expertise to guide quality and efficiency in execution.
In his spare time you'll find Jonathan taking late night runs, guzzling coffee alongside his wife and business partner Hanna, and taking the kids on outdoor hikes on Iowa's many beautiful trails.
Hanna Shiplett, Principal Designer
Hanna, an Iowa native, spends hours drinking coffee and poring over her designs for EGDB clients. She is a natural design tastemaker, incorporating her practical needs for her own family with a passion for the finest materials and beauty.
With over 15 years of design experience in commercial, residential interior design, she is professionally licensed and hasn't met a design challenge she wasn't willing to tackle.
She travels across the nation and globally to bring the most unique and special products and perspective to her busy family focused clients.
On the weekends you'll find her taking ballet class, fussing with her own home, or curled up with her cherished children Lucy, Ian, Audrey,
and Eva.
YOUR TRUSTED TEAM
Joel Hofland
Lead Carpenter
Years in the industry: 25+
Fun fact: Volunteer Firefighter for 33 years
Things I like: Camping, Shooting Sports, Wood Working
What I love most about our industry: So many different ways to make this stand out
Joel Hofland
Lead Carpenter
Years in the industry: 25+
Fun fact: I am a volunteer Firefighter for 33 years
Things I like: Camping, Shooting Sports, Wood Working
What I love most about our industry: There are so many different ways to make projects stand out with specialty design and construction.
Dallas Richardson
Interior Design Intern Summer 24'
Years in the industry: Interior Design Student
Fun fact: I've watched Mamma Mia so many times I could probably recite the whole movie
Things I like: Dancing, Drawing, Being with family and friends, Hanging out with my families dogs and cats
What I love most about our industry: Being able to make a persons dream of how they want to feel in a space a reality
Dallas Richardson
Interior Designer
Years in the industry: 2 + BFA from ISU CIDA Accredited Interior Design Program
Fun fact: I've watched Mamma Mia so many times I could probably recite the whole movie
Things I like: Dancing, Drawing, Being with family and friends, Hanging out with my families dogs and cats
What I love most about our industry: Being able to make a persons dream of how they want to feel in a space a reality.
Richard Delgado
Carpenter
Years in the industry: 8
Fun fact: I met Jason Momoa
Things I like: Playing soccer, Disc golf, and anything that involves being outside
What I love most about our industry: Being a part of something where I can use my skills to make a positive impact on peoples lives
Richard Delgado
Carpenter
Years in the industry: 9
Fun fact: I met Jason Momoa
Things I like: Playing soccer, Disc golf, and anything that involves being outside
What I love most about our industry: Being a part of something where I can use my skills to make a positive impact on peoples lives.
Dallas Richardson
Interior Design Intern Summer 24'
Years in the industry: Interior Design Student
Fun fact: I've watched Mamma Mia so many times I could probably recite the whole movie
Things I like: Dancing, Drawing, Being with family and friends, Hanging out with my families dogs and cats
What I love most about our industry: Being able to make a persons dream of how they want to feel in a space a reality
Hadyn Hermanson
Interior Designer
Years in the industry: 1 + BFA from ISU CIDA Accredited Interior Design Program
Fun Fact: In my final semester, I studied interior architecture in Japan, collaborating with Japanese architects. I later welcomed them to the US for a cross-cultural design exchange. I can’t wait to go back!
Things I like: Traveling, nature, music, volleyball, and most of all spending time with my family.
What I love about our industry: That design is a universal language, one that communicates ideas, emotions, and stories without words, creating connections that can be understood and appreciated across the globe.
Kyle Bonino
Senior Carpenter
Years in the industry: 15
Fun fact: I’m from the southwest
Things I like: Spending time with my Wife and daughters, riding my motorcycle and woodworking.
What I love about our industry: Seeing the client’s happiness when the job is complete
Kyle Bonino
Lead Carpenter
Years in the industry: 16
Fun fact: I’m from the southwest
Things I like: Spending time with my Wife and daughters, riding my motorcycle and woodworking.
What I love about our industry: Seeing the client’s happiness when the job is complete.
Kyle Bonino
Senior Carpenter
Years in the industry: 15
Fun fact: I’m from the southwest
Things I like: Spending time with my Wife and daughters, riding my motorcycle and woodworking.
What I love about our industry: Seeing the client’s happiness when the job is complete
Kaylie Watson
Project Coordinator
Years in the industry: 1
Fun fact: Coming Soon!
Things I like: Coming Soon!
What I love about our industry: Coming Soon!
Kyle Bonino
Senior Carpenter
Years in the industry: 15
Fun fact: I’m from the southwest
Things I like: Spending time with my Wife and daughters, riding my motorcycle and woodworking.
What I love about our industry: Seeing the client’s happiness when the job is complete
Isaac Hofland
Carpenter
Years in the industry: 2 years, second generation carpenter
Fun fact: I’m a volunteer firefighter
Things I like: Recreational shooting, being outdoors, and playing with my dog Kaia
What I love about our industry: Getting to see a project come together from start to finish. Also getting to do things from rough framing to the finer detailed side of carpentry.
Dallas Richardson
Interior Design Intern Summer 24'
Years in the industry: Interior Design Student
Fun fact: I've watched Mamma Mia so many times I could probably recite the whole movie
Things I like: Dancing, Drawing, Being with family and friends, Hanging out with my families dogs and cats
What I love most about our industry: Being able to make a persons dream of how they want to feel in a space a reality
Abby Reinhardt
Interior Designer / Studio Manager
Years in the industry: 1 + BFA from ISU CIDA Accredited Interior Design Program
Fun Fact: Running has become one of my favorite hobbies and I just ran my first half marathon.
Things I like: I love to cook, clean, listen to country music and, play softball.
What I love most about our industry: I love that our industry deeply cares about the client experience and creates spaces that alter the way people feel, live, and go about their daily lives for the better.
Sayler Wearda
Senior Interior Designer
Years in the industry: 4
Fun fact: I'm the only person with blue eyes in my family, married my high school sweetheart, I would own 100 dogs if I could!
Things I like: Travel/exploring new places and finding coffee shops, Painting, My golden retriever!
What I love most about our industry: Always learning something new, reimagining client’s homes to make it a space they love
Ben Hofland
Project Coordinator
Years in the industry: 1
Fun Fact: I like to play DND with my friends.
Things I like: Painting Warhammer miniatures, playing disc golf, fishing and recreational shooting.
What I love most about our industry: Seeing the fine details of a project come together as a whole and turn into something that everyone is proud of.
Dallas Richardson
Interior Design Intern Summer 24'
Years in the industry: Interior Design Student
Fun fact: I've watched Mamma Mia so many times I could probably recite the whole movie
Things I like: Dancing, Drawing, Being with family and friends, Hanging out with my families dogs and cats
What I love most about our industry: Being able to make a persons dream of how they want to feel in a space a reality
Olivia McAtee
PR & Marketing
Years in the industry: 2
Things I like: Going on walks, reading, and spending time with my family and friends
What I love most about our industry: The ability to craft spaces that foster a sense of safety, control and comfortability for each client. I enjoy creating environments that offer a calming, secure atmosphere tailored to the unique needs of every individual person and space.
Dallas Richardson
Interior Design Intern Summer 24'
Years in the industry: Interior Design Student
Fun fact: I've watched Mamma Mia so many times I could probably recite the whole movie
Things I like: Dancing, Drawing, Being with family and friends, Hanging out with my families dogs and cats
What I love most about our industry: Being able to make a persons dream of how they want to feel in a space a reality
Riley Williams
Interior Design Assistant
Years in the industry: ISU Student
Fun Fact: I started my own sourdough starter last summer and now bake at least two loaves a week.
Things I like: Traveling, working out, baking, reading, spending time outdoors, and being with the people I love.
What I love most about our industry: I love creating spaces that people truly enjoy spending their time.
Dallas Richardson
Interior Design Intern Summer 24'
Years in the industry: Interior Design Student
Fun fact: I've watched Mamma Mia so many times I could probably recite the whole movie
Things I like: Dancing, Drawing, Being with family and friends, Hanging out with my families dogs and cats
What I love most about our industry: Being able to make a persons dream of how they want to feel in a space a reality
Ian Shiplett
Social Media Intern
Years in the industry: 11
Fun Fact: I love to explore new technology, try new things, and collaborate.
Things I like: Baseball, soccer, numbers, and my family.
What I love most about our industry: Coming up with new ideas that really help people live their best lives.