When Emily Hughes opened Mix Home Mercantile and Emily Hughes Interior Design with her husband, Scott Marks, in Dec. of 2019, she wanted to give other talented interior designers a place to collaborate, grow their on-the-job experience, and build a client base in an inspiring boutique design studio setting. As her team grew, so did the need for a more all-inclusive name for the design team at Mix Home Mercantile.
Located at Mix Home Mercantile, the retail storefront, you’ll also find Mix Home Design Studio. Each member of this design studio team brings a unique set of skills and work experience, providing clients with expertise in all areas of comprehensive interior design services.
The Mix Home Design Studio team believes in taking a client-focused, team approach to interior design, collaborating with each other, our clients, and quality builders and subcontractors to provide exceptional customer service. Regardless of the project scope, any member of the Mix Home Design Studio team is supported and guided by the founder’s 24 years of interior design industry experience.
Where to Find Us
Our Midwest-based interior design studio is located inside our retail storefront, Mix Home Mercantile, at 565 Cameron Way #106 in North Liberty, Iowa, just minutes away from Iowa City, Coralville, Tiffin, and Cedar Rapids.
Principal Designer: Emily Hughes
Lead Designer: Megan Hanus
Interior Designer: Kiley Welsh
Interior Designer: Anna Pickard
Owner | Principal 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
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 6 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 inspirations by traveling, following talented designers on instagram, and through fashion and nature.
In Megan’s free time, she enjoys golfing and traveling with her supportive husband, JJ.
How to reach Megan // megan [at] themixhome [dot] com
Interior Designer
Kiley Welsh
With a deep passion for helping others, Kiley likes to design environments that inspire, uplift, and improve the lives of those who experience them. Kiley believes that our surroundings have a profound impact on our well-being, and her goal is to craft spaces that feel not only beautiful but also meaningful, comfortable, and personal.
Her love for interior design began at a young age, you would always catch her watching a design show or constantly rearranging her room. She has always been drawn to the artistry of beautifully designed homes. What Kiley loves most about interior design is the connection she gets to build with clients—understanding their vision, their story, and bringing it to life through carefully curated pieces. To her, the true beauty of interior design lies in its ability to transform a house into something much more—a limitless expression of who you are.
When not in the studio, you can find Kiley spending time with her family, being outdoors, and traveling.
How to reach Kiley // kiley [at] themixhome [dot] com
Interior Designer
Anna Pickard
How to reach Anna // anna [at] themixhome [dot] com
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.