Readers’ Favorites

Kimberley Construction remodeled the main level of this home in Ankeny for a couple moving back to the area. The spacious master bathroom retreat with a large soaking tub is a favorite new space. July/August 2022. Photo By Tim Abramowitz

Take a look at some of the most viewed photos from 2022.

At Welcome Home Des Moines we feel very fortunate to showcase some of the area’s most beautiful homes and outdoor spaces in every issue. From award-winning contemporary new builds to cozy remodeled farmhouses, spectacular pools to party-worthy patios, restful master bedrooms to serene primary baths, kitchens that have all the bells and whistles to hardworking mudrooms—we are proud to bring them to life in the pages of our magazine. The home builders, remodelers, designers and landscape professionals who bring their projects to us are some of the best in the industry and we are honored to shine a light on their work.

Ted Lare Design + Build created a stunning landscape for this grand 10-acre property south of Norwalk. The beautiful front exterior is enhanced with colorful plantings and trees, including these funky weeping white spruce. January/February 2022. Photo By JACK COYIER, COURTESY OF TED LARE DESIGN + BUILD

We feel even more blessed that so many homeowners are willing to invite us into their homes and allow us to tell their unique stories, take photographs, and let our thousands of readers get an intimate look at where they live. A magazine such as ours simply could not do what we do without them, so we say thank you to each and every one that has agreed to be part of Welcome Home Des Moines.

This new contemporary home built by Unique Homes in Altoona showcases how warm and inviting a modern concept can be. The galley kitchen and dining area features black laminate textured cabinetry and waterfall counters. November/December 2022. Photo By Mirza Kudic

Every year Welcome Home Des Moines features hundreds of amazing images taken by some very talented photographers. They are the mainstay of each issue and what brings each issue to life. We truly can’t wait to see what they send us to work with and then be able to create the stunning feature articles. We always think each photo is a true work of art and one that our readers will want to see either in print or in our digital issues.

A Grimes couple used the pandemic to complete a long-awaited remodeling project and called in Woodharbor to bring their ideas to life. The light-filled lower level, with rustic beams and natural stone, is now a favorite gathering space for the family. May/June 2022. Photo By Tim Abramowitz

Because in the technology-based world we now live in, it is easy for us to track some of the favorites of our readers. We can see which images people keep coming back to over and over again. We thought it would be fun to share some of the most viewed featured photos from 2022. Take a look at them all and see if one of your favorites is here. •

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