--- title: "Slick Designs — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/slick-designs-pfvwus-pf~2046937542 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2046937542.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Slick Designs" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/176357780f172d31_8961-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Ankeny, Iowa 50023, United States" latitude: 41.7194 longitude: -93.6266 phone: "(515) 231-7516" website: http://www.slick-designs.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 18 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 88 last_updated: 2026-08-26 --- # Slick Designs Original Houzz profile: [Slick Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/slick-designs-pfvwus-pf~2046937542) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Ankeny, IA - **Serves:** Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Marshalltown, Johnston, Altoona, Clive, Grimes, Pleasant Hill, Bondurant, Polk City, Saylorville - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (18 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2018–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Houzz Research - Insider - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - Woman owned Slick Designs is a one-woman Ankeny based interior design firm specializing in residential remodels and new construction, as well as commercial design, in the Des Moines and surrounding areas. Slick Designs can work with you from the initial planning stages, to finish selections and all the way through to the final touches with furnishing placement and staging. As an NCIDQ certified interior designer, Dessie's experience in the field of design covers various facets, from space planning, color schemes, furniture selection and procurement, tile design, window treatment design, fixture selection and more. Our goal is to work together with the homeowner to make the home reflect their style and personality, while making the process smooth and as stress free as possible. Give us a call today at 515.231.7516 to schedule your first design consultation! ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Floor Plans - Entry Design - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Universal Design - Basement Design - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Pantries - Drafting - Handicap-Accessible Design - Interior Design Photography - Kitchen Remodeling - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Des Moines - West Des Moines - Ankeny - Urbandale - Marshalltown - Johnston - Altoona - Clive - Grimes - Pleasant Hill - Bondurant - Polk City - Saylorville ### Typical Job Cost $1,500 - 3 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Slick Designs | | Address | Ankeny, Iowa 50023, United States | | Phone | (515) 231-7516 | | Website | http://www.slick-designs.com/ | | License Number | 27681 | | Followers on Houzz | 88 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/SlickDesignsDessie/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dessie-sliekers-680b4b8/ - Blog — http://www.slick-designs.com/blog ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Slick Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/slick-designs-pfvwus-pf~2046937542) - **Website:** http://www.slick-designs.com/ - **Phone:** (515) 231-7516 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NCIDQ Certified - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2018–2025), for Service. **Affiliations** - [NCIDQ Examination](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncidq-examination-pfvwus-pf~882083937) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 18 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Rich, June 2024** > We were way overdue for some design updates and finally chose to enlist the help of an expert. After meeting a few we chose Slick Designs and it turned out to be a great decision. Dessie was very easy to work with. She prioritized our wants and needs, made our choices simple, helped track down materials and lined us up with a contractor where needed. Our updates included a kitchen refresh, a mantle rebuild, new window treatments and new flooring and paint throughout most of the main level. Within weeks our dated decor had become our happy place. Choosing Slick Designs was a great move. **Comment from Slick Designs:** > Thank you so much for your generous review, Rich. I really enjoyed working with you and Tracy. You both were so great to work with, and I am so happy to know you are enjoying your updated spaces. **★★★★★ — Julie W., Dec. 2021** > We're working with Dessie on a kitchen remodel and are very happy. She's timely and knowledgeable. Dessie offers her suggestions while listening to our ideas. I'm confident with her help we'll get our dream kitchen. **Comment from Slick Designs:** > Thank you so much for your kind review, Julie. You and Lonnie are an absolute delight to work with and I am so excited to see your kitchen transform. **★★★★★ — HU-580265468, Dec. 2021** > We highly recommend Slick Designs!! We wouldn't have this great new business space to enjoy--and certainly not in the crazy-fast timeframe that was required--without the expertise of Slick Designs. We own a game and book store and recently relocated from 1100 sq ft space to a 2500 sq ft space. We were on a tight time deadline to be able to move from one to the other without down time. Slick Designs came through for us! > > BIG ThAnKs to Dessie Sliekers for all her efforts to generate design ideas and layout, to help with materials, fixtures, finishes, and to keep all the trains running on time!! We are grateful for all her hard work to conceptualize and create a wonderful store design and to see the project through from start to finish—on time even with the narrow time constraints!! **Comment from Slick Designs:** > Thank you SO much for your kind review. You were truly wonderful to work with and I had such a fun time working on your new space. **★★★★★ — CONNECT Architecture, Dec. 2021** > Dessie has a great eye for design and material selection. We were very pleased with her work. I highly recommend her services! **Comment from Slick Designs:** > Thank you so much for your review, Dan! I truly appreciate it and really enjoy working with you. :) **★★★★★ — Indoff Commercial Interiors, Nov. 2020** > We really enjoy working with Dessie on projects. She’s extremely professional, intelligent and detail-oriented. We highly recommend choosing her for your design needs! **★★★★★ — Marsha Olinghouse, Nov. 2020** > I have been working with Slick Designs for several years on my client projects. Dessie is prompt, conscientious, extremely likeable and trustworthy. Dessie does project management too. I highly recommend her on any project and I look forward to working with her for years to come. **Comment from Slick Designs:** > Thank you SO much Marsha, for your kind review. You are an absolute delight to work with and I look forward to continuing to do so. :) **★★★★★ — Heather Angell, Sept. 2018** > Dessie was exceptional, she exceeded my expectations! We bought a home that needed an update on painting and flooring. We hired Dessie to find a painter and flooring experts that we could trust to come into our empty house prior to closing. We trusted her completely with giving her the key to our house and making sure the job was getting done. Prior to the start of the work, I met with Dessie in the empty house to go over paint colors and flooring. She has an excellent eye for making the colors flow throughout the whole house. She listened to my ideas and helped me make decisions rather quickly. We have been in the house for almost 2 months now and completely love it! Now it is time for her to come back and help me fill my walls. I know hiring her we saved a lot of money because we will be happy for years to come instead of changing wall colors every year which I have done in the past. **Comment from Slick Designs:** > Thank you Heather, so very much for your kind words. You were an absolute pleasure to work with, and I am elated to know you are so happy with your new home. I look forward to helping you out again soon :) **★★★★★ — Edw J Shannon, Architect/Spirit Lake Studio, Nov. 2017** > I worked with Dessie on a $2M + home in the Glen Oaks subdivision of West Des Moines. Dessie provided us with many creative solutions. Dessie was attentive to detail and sensitive to the complexities of a large scale project. I would not hesitate to recommend Dessie for further projects! **Comment from Slick Designs:** > Thank you so much, Edward, for your kind review. I thoroughly enjoyed working with you on that project and value your professional opinion. > \- D **★★★★★ — Jordan Esbrook, July 2017** > She was creative, fun, easy to work with, and responsive. I asked her to help me find solutions to living in a small, older home with kids. I highly recommend her! **Comment from Slick Designs:** > Thank you so much Jordan, for your review! I really enjoyed meeting with you and giving you some ideas to better utilize space in your gorgeous old home! > > \- D **★★★★★ — Ryan Jacob, Sept. 2016** > We met with Dessie over a couple meetings and short "what we like" explanations by showing her images we found. She was able to combine all that and produce something I would have never pictured. She worked with our project manager, assisted with sub contractors, and spent time shopping for items to complete our home. Dessie was extremely knowledgable and gave us great combinations on paint color that fit our tastes. Dessie assisted us with kitchen cabinets/countertops/backsplash, lighting, plumbing fixtures, flooring, furniture and decor. Our project cost was around $70,000. **Comment from Slick Designs:** > Thank you so much, Ryan, for your kind review. It has been a wonderful process working with you and Rachel on your home. You two have been absolutely amazing people to work with and I am so thrilled that you are happy with the end result. **★★★★★ — amberpirillo, Aug. 2016** > i have worked with Dessie on a number of design collaborations. She is talented, creative and a breath of fresh air in the design community. She likes to be cutting edge when it comes to her designs. She has so many inspirational qualities. Dessie is a true class act. **Comment from Slick Designs:** > Thank you so much for your great review Amber! I value your input and opinion very highly. I truly love working with you at every opportunity I have. **★★★★★ — Jude Sellner, REALTOR®, March 2016** > I worked with Dessie on multiple new construction homes for my clients. Her vast knowledge of color and design, on top of her excellent customer service skills proved extremely helpful to guide my clients through their decisions. Dessie has a great understanding on new trends and how they may effect future resale. I highly recommend Dessie! **Comment from Slick Designs:** > Thank you so much for your kind review, Jude! You were always wonderful to work with, I genuinely looked forward to each project I knew you were on. I hope to work together again in the near future! ## Selected projects - [My Design Work (Interior/home renovation design)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/my-design-work-interior-home-renovation-design-pj-vj~638656) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Crisp, Clean Gray Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crisp-clean-gray-home-pj-vj~948599) - Location: Ankeny, IA - Photos: 8 - [Bright Contemporary Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bright-contemporary-home-pj-vj~1144090) - Location: Ames, IA - Photos: 16 - [Sprawling Gray Contemporary Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sprawling-gray-contemporary-home-pj-vj~1252998) - Location: Polk City, IA - Photos: 27 - [Crisp Modern Gray Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crisp-modern-gray-ranch-pj-vj~1318063) - Location: Waukee, IA - Photos: 23 - [Contemporary/Transitional Gray Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-transitional-gray-home-pj-vj~948496) - Location: Polk City, IA - Photos: 15 - [Elegant Traditional Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-traditional-home-pj-vj~935776) - Location: West Des Moines, IA - Photos: 36 - [Black and Tan Traditional Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/black-and-tan-traditional-home-pj-vj~948115) - Location: Norwalk, IA - Photos: 10 - [Contemporary Home with Rustic Touches](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-home-with-rustic-touches-pj-vj~2038975) - Location: Ankeny, IA - Photos: 12 [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/slick-designs-pfvwus-pf~2046937542) ## Ideabooks - [Beautiful Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44951767/list/beautiful-bathrooms) — 5 ideas - [Elwell : : Panora](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/142569527/list/elwell-panora) — 4 ideas - [Elwell : : Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/142399376/list/elwell-kitchen) — 7 ideas - [Elwell : : Lakehouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/142332661/list/elwell-lakehouse) — 2 ideas - [Elwell : : Counters](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132575080/list/elwell-counters) — 5 ideas - [Elwell : : Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132056524/list/elwell-lighting) — 2 ideas - [Oliver Restroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118656418/list/oliver-restroom) — 2 ideas - [McGuire {::} Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77319161/list/mcguire-stairs) — 14 ideas - [Patel {::} Backsplash/Hood](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61782855/list/patel-backsplash-hood) — 5 ideas - [Patel {::} Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61860598/list/patel-stairs) — 12 ideas - [Calahan {::} Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57641230/list/calahan-powder-room) — 13 ideas - [Living Space Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4142030/list/living-space-inspiration) — 23 ideas - [Vos Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52859307/list/vos-residence) — 12 ideas - [Dreamy Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44939260/list/dreamy-bedrooms) — 3 ideas - [Slick Designs {::} Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44908805/list/slick-designs-family-room) — 3 ideas - [Slick Designs {::} Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44912761/list/slick-designs-dining-room) — 3 ideas - [Slick Designs {::} Entry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44912691/list/slick-designs-entry) — 2 ideas - [Slick Designs {::} Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44908915/list/slick-designs-bathroom) — 5 ideas - [Slick Designs {::} Great Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44908788/list/slick-designs-great-room) — 10 ideas - [Slick Designs {::} Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44908714/list/slick-designs-kitchen) — 19 ideas [See all 25 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dessiec) ## Community Q&A **Q: Question on cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* Who made the cabinets? Name brand please. A: Hi Ann, thanks for asking! These cabinets are by Echelon, the style is Norwich and the color is Nutmeg. Hope it helps! \- D **Q: Light Pendants?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me who makes these are and what size? Thanks! A: That is correct Lights Online! Thanks for answering this, I've been swamped lately and couldn't get to it. :) **Q: Love this floor!** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the brand, color, material please? A: Hello lkyred19! Thank you and thanks for asking! This tile is by Emser, Strands in the color Oyster. It is a through body color porcelain tile. Hope this helps! Best, \- D **Q: Can you tell me what these countertops are?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi schoenfelders5, Thank you for asking. This is River White Granite. Best, \- D **Q: Paint color** *(in Photo Questions)* Love it - what is the name? A: Hi landers17, thank you! The color here is Sherwin Williams SW7672 Knitting Needles. Hope that helps! \- D **Q: What is the counter top color/make?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Tango23ca and thank you for asking! The counter on the perimeter is LG Viatera Castle Quartz and on the island it is LG Viatera Celeste Quartz. LG Viatera Quartz \- D --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-26.*