The Soft Revival

From Farmhouse to Feminine – A Personalized Oregon-to-Midwest Transition

Upon relocating from Oregon, this homeowner enlisted the Mix Home design team to help transform her newly purchased residence from a white, rustic farmhouse into a warm, inviting sanctuary for her young family. The design directive was to create a home that felt intentional and welcoming—balancing elegance and comfort—while reflecting the homeowner’s personal style and functional needs.

To achieve this, the project included a full refresh with updated paint throughout, new carpeting, lighting upgrades, and thoughtfully selected furnishings and décor that complemented her existing pieces. The design direction embraced soft textures, organic elements, warm tones, and subtle feminine touches—introducing warmth and personality into each room.

As the homeowner prepared to launch a home-based organization business, the space also needed to serve a dual purpose: it had to feel polished and professional for clients while also inspiring creativity and joy for everyday family life. The final design strikes that balance beautifully, creating an environment that feels both serene and expressive—perfectly suited for working, playing, and gathering.

Design Team: Megan Hanus + Emily Hughes

Carpet: Sobaski Abbey Carpet & Floor

Lighting: Illuminate North Liberty

Cabinetry: Cabinet Style

Photography: The Storms Photo
Furniture + Accessories: Mix Home Furniture + Interior Design
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Interior Designer: Megan Hanus

Lead Designer

Megan Hanus

Interior Designer, Megan Hanus, graduated from the accredited interior design program at the University of Northern Iowa. Well before her college years, Megan was very creative – a trait she took over from her mother, who is a photographer.

Megan worked as a commercial designer for six years before switching over to the residential side of interior design. She loves the technology aspects that help her with the design process and enjoys keeping up with the latest interior design programs and technology.

Her two personal favorite design styles are Mid-Century Modern and Modern Traditional but enjoys working with her clients on whatever their personal style may be. She also loves to find design inspiration by traveling, following talented designers on Instagram, and through fashion and nature.

In Megan’s free time, she enjoys golfing and traveling with her husband, JJ.

How to reach Megan // megan [at] themixhome [dot] com
Follow Megan on Instagram // @meganhanusinteriors

Lone Tree Interior Designer, Wapsie Ave Project, Emily Hughes

Principal Interior Designer

Emily Hughes

Interior designer, Emily Hughes, had an appreciation for art at an early age. Her love of drawing, painting, and decorating led her to pursue her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design. Emily has achieved National Certification of Interior Design Qualification and believes that an educated background in interior design provides the most well-thought-out interior design solutions for her clients.

Emily favors a layered look that mixes modern, vintage, and personal pieces, creating interiors with depth and personality. Adept at interpreting her clients’ wants and needs, she is eager to initiate a design concept that captures their personality and design aesthetic. Emily incorporates the latest trends in unique, durable finishes into all of her designs. Creative at combining a mix of products at varying price points, Emily is driven to provide exceptionally stylish and financially accessible interior design for all.

In her free time, Emily enjoys getting outdoors and exploring new places with her son, Max and husband, Scott. She also loves painting and getting lost in a good book.

How to reach Emily // emily [at] themixhome [dot] com
Follow Emily on Instagram // @emilyhughesinteriors

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

YOUR TASTE + OUR EXPERTISE

The approachable design team at Mix Home Design Studio creates refreshingly modern and timelessly classic interiors for residential and select commercial new builds and remodels. We thrive on developing lasting client relationships and strive to capture your personal style through thoughtful collaboration.

We’d love to design with you! The first step for new clients is to complete our New Client Questionnaire. Once submitted, we will review your answers and be in touch within a week or two to schedule an initial meeting.

Please note: Due to high demand and full schedules, we currently have a 15-45 day wait list for new clients, depending on the scope of your project.

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The Soft Nordic

The Restful Retreat

The Modern Refresh

The Collected Home

The Quiet Coast

The Heirloom Haven

The Heritage House

The Staged Collective

The Modern Homestead

The Reimagined Ranch

The Wooden Modern

Timeless Contemporary

Golden Hour Living

The Soft Revival

The Natural Edit

The Reimagined Residence

The Styled Edit

The Entertainers' Retreat