Renovated kitchen in a 1903 Des Moines home showing a dark oak island with soapstone countertop, integrated stainless steel refrigerator, off-white cabinetry, deVOL pendant lights, and blue-green backsplash tile

Renovating a 1903 Des Moines Kitchen Without Sacrificing Its Historic Character

Greenwood Drive is one of the quieter streets in Des Moines’ South of Grand neighborhood. The homes sit back from the road on sweeping, sloped lawns lined with mature trees, and most of them have been standing for well over a century. You could drive past our client’s home and never really notice it, which is partly what makes it so wonderful. It’s a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. We had been working with

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