OUR 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.

EGDB EST. 2012

Modern style kitchen with blue and white cabinetry and feature island

SECRET SAUCE

3D Visualization

2 Decades of Expierence

Professionally trained designers

Turn Key/

Full Service

Investment in Technology

Modern style kitchen with wood and white cabinetry designed by Hanna Shiplett Interior Designer for Waukee Iowa family

FOUNDERS

Hanna Shiplett, Principal Designer

Hanna 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.

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, attending art classes, or curled up with her cherished children Lucy, Ian, & Audrey and two french bulldogs Winton & Willow.

Hanna Shiplett Principal Interior Designer at Eden and Gray Design Build in Iowa with red brick background

Jonathan Shiplett Owner of Eden and Gray Design Build General Contractor in Des Moines Iowa

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 then 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.