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Favorites of 2024

The dramatic entryway plays off light in the leaded glass door, helping the dining space take on a lighter feel. Project by James Ireland Design in the Summer 2024 issue. Photography by Mirza Kudic.

See what photos our readers viewed the most last year.


Featured in Winter 2025

Welcome Home Des Moines is always honored to showcase some of the most beautiful new homes, remodeled spaces and outdoor living areas in every issue. From award-winning traditional and contemporary new builds to dramatic remodeled kitchens and baths, well designed decks to pickle ball courts, serene master bedroom suites to the ultimate primary baths, kitchens that would be a dream to any chef to laundry rooms that get the job done—we are proud to bring them to life in our pages.

A spacious island, with room for dining and prep, anchors the new kitchen’s timeless design. Project by Woodharbor in the Winter 2024 issue. Photography by Mirza Kudic, courtesy of Woodharbor.

The local home builders, remodelers, designers and landscape professionals who share their projects with us are some of the brightest in our industry and we are thrilled to shine a light on their work.

The fact so many homeowners invite us into their homes to tell their unique stories, take photographs, and let our thousands of readers get an intimate look at where they live is even more amazing. A magazine like Welcome Home Des Moines could not do what we do without them, so a big thank you goes out to everyone who has agreed to be included in our publication.

The back of this Waukee property offers a lovely spot to gather, including a covered patio for relaxing and game-watching. Project by Ted Lare Design + Build in the Spring 2024 issue. Photography by Jack Coyier, courtesy Ted Lare Design + Build

The spectacular images taken by some very talented photographers that appear every year numbers in the hundreds. They are the mainstay of each issue and capture the places people call home—which is what we are all about. We are always excited to see the photos we receive and then be able to create the stunning feature articles. We believe each is a true work of art and one that our readers will surely want to see either in print or in our digital issues.

A spacious island, with room for dining and prep, anchors the new kitchen’s timeless design. Project by Woodharbor in the Winter 2024 issue. Photography by Mirza Kudic, courtesy of Woodharbor.

Our technology-based world makes it easy for us now to track some of our readers favorite photos. We can identify the images people keep coming back to and spend the most time viewing and always think it is fun to share those results. See if your favorite is here from 2024. •

The back of this Waukee property offers a lovely spot to gather, including a covered patio for relaxing and game-watching. Project by Ted Lare Design + Build in the Spring 2024 issue. Photography by Jack Coyier, courtesy Ted Lare Design + Build
With layers of stone and 640 tons of dirt, the 20×44 foot court took shape. Project by Ted Lare Design + Build in the Autumn 2024 issue. Photography by Taylor Garrett, Courtesy Ted Lare Design + Build.
Note the ceiling detail, which helps define the kitchen. The sleek range hood and backsplash of vertical subway tile is a focus point. Project by Kimberley Development Corporation in the Summer 2024 issue. Photography by Mirza Kudic.
A spacious island, with room for dining and prep, anchors the new kitchen's timeless design. Project by Woodharbor in the Winter 2024 issue. Photography by Mirza Kudic, courtesy of Woodharbor.
A graphic stairwell and a festive round light fixture adds an artful touch. Project by Unique Homes in the Winter 2024 issue. Photography by Mirza Kudic.
A delightful home bar now adds purpose to the lower level of this Ankeny home. Project by The Kitchen & Bath Company in the Spring 2024 issue. Photography by Mirza Kudic.
The cozy pub decor features tin-style ceiling tiles, brick walls, and mixed wood finishes. Project by Woodharbor in the Autumn 2024 issue. Photography by Mirza Kudic, courtesy of Woodharbor.
A West Des Moines bright, clean kitchen makes efficient use of space. Project by Home State Builders and Moehl Millwork in the Summer 2024 issue. Photography by Mirza Kudic.
The dramatic entryway plays off light in the leaded glass door, helping the dining space take on a lighter feel. Project by James Ireland Design in the Summer 2024 issue. Photography by Mirza Kudic.

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