Dows Road Modern Traditional Family Homestead

These homeowners sought out Emily Hughes’ help when they decided to build their custom family home, close in proximity to their extended family, with Buresh Construction Co. The home is perfectly situated on an acreage in Cedar Rapids, taking in breathtaking views of the Dows Nature Preserve surrounding it. Emily Hughes and the Mix Home Design Team partnered with the homeowner and builder, Buresh Construction Co, to create a transitional family homestead that incorporated many beautiful design elements the homeowner had carefully researched and discovered through scouring design blogs and touring various parade homes in Minneapolis. Their design aesthetic was elevated, and the goal was to build a family homestead with sophisticated, modern traditional details as a backdrop for comfortable family living and entertaining.

Emily Hughes and the home owners further collaborated on finish selection with Devonna Wood of Cabinet Studio, who provided the kitchen, pantry, bar and bathroom design layouts, cabinets and cabinet hardware. Additional custom elements in these areas were built by the Buresh Construction team, who also provided the design and fabrication of all custom built-ins in the closets, along with the custom trim details throughout the home.

Sourcing from Mix Home Mercantile’s array of vendors, Emily and her design team provided furnishings that reflected the client’s love of updated traditional style, while incorporating one-of-a-kind vintage items from Czech Village and family photos throughout to make the space feel more personal.

Lead Designer: Emily Hughes

Interior Design Team: Emily Hughes + Jackie Yoder + Megan Hanus + Jen Weis

Furniture + Accessories + Lighting: Mix Home Mercantile
Builder + Finish Carpentry: Buresh Construction Co.

Cabinetry Design: Devonna Wood at Cabinet Studio, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Photography: The Storms Photo
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead
Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead

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Lead Interior Designer, Emily Hughes

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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

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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.

PORTFOLIO

Modern Vintage Farmhouse

Skogman Parade Home Staging

H&H New Home Construction

H&H Remodel

Cedar Rapids Custom Home

Project Shagbark

Lakeridge Estates

Modern Traditional – Cullen Drive

Custom Build – Poplar Street

Timeless Contemporary

Modern Traditional Homestead

Buresh Cedar Rapids Remodel

Modern Scandinavian

Neutral Transitional Townhome

Modern Traditionalist Townhome

Bohemian Bedroom Redesign

Modern Transitional Farmhouse

Glamorous Modern Townhome

Classic New Construction

Solon Lakeside Custom Home

Hamptons Organic Modern

Rempel Iowa City New Build 

Transitional Game Room

Modern White New Construction

Fireplace Surround + Built-ins

Modern Prairie

Casual Traditional River Cottage

Modern Eclectic Remodel

Mid-Century Modern Family Room

Kitchen + Great Room Remodel