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The Eden Edit: An Introduction to Design Build Stewardship

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Updated: Jan 27

The Business of Family, Appointed Design and Crafted Construction


Hello! We’re Jonathan and Hanna, the husband and wife duo behind Eden + Gray Design Build, based in Des Moines, IA. Jonathan is a licensed general contractor and builder for two decades, and at heart adventure seeker. I'm (Hanna) a licensed interior designer and passionate ballet dancer. I've been in the industry of design for dare I say 15 years (now I'm dated :/ ). We spend our days working alongside our talented growing team, and raising our young family and business simultaneously.


Our life in numbers... 16 years married, 4 children 12 and under, 38 years in Iowa for Hanna, 22 years for Jon (he's a California native), 10 years thinking of starting this blog. Day 1 - finally doing it!


The Eden Edit is the curated world behind our work and inspiration. It’s where we explore our fanatic passion for fine design and family. We are going to share everything that happens in the space between a new idea and its coming to life. 

 

Our style is rooted in the rich character of historic homes, but defined with elements of modernism. Mostly we love crafting elevated design moments for real people — places where families can thrive, grow, and feel endlessly inspired by their personal space.

 

So what will you find here? In addition to fresh design philosophies, insights into quality construction, and business behind the scenes. We will share our point of view on the family home and the materials, thought, and strategies going into our many custom designs that will help you realize your own dream home desires and possibilities.


We are here to inspire and render all that HOME can be for you!


We are also renovating our 1990's built home, building character not usually seen in this era of house that mimics a french feminine aesthetic that inspires our own personal family! You may catch some additional exploration around local artisans we’re obsessed with, our unabashed quirky sense of humor, and the full bodied imperfections of our real lives as entrepreneurs, creatives, and parents to four vivacious kids. 

 

Relax, grab your coffee and join us as we build our story. Above all, welcome home.


Jonathan and Hanna Shiplett with Coffee at St. Kilda in Clive iowa
Photo Credits: Brand Uncommon Gabby Farrington

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With love from my nest to yours,

Hanna Shiplett, Interior Designer

Clive, IA

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