Abby Craighton | Interior Design

For the last five years, I have been an interior designer with Dwell Home Furnishings and Interior Design. My career spans more than a decade since earning an Interior Design degree from the University of Northern Iowa. As a true believer in Dwell’s full-service design approach, I want people to understand that interior design entails a lot of different avenues—not just furnishings. “We love getting our hands on the entire project, from floor plans before ground is even broken to the last finishing touch accessory on a bookcase. The details matter, and the design is so much better when we get to advise and oversee everything to ensure the entire house or remodeling project is just the way it is supposed to be!” My favorite part of her job is presenting design ideas. “Taking a few notes from the client on what they like, meeting the constraints of function and spatial capacity, and then turning it into a beautiful design is fantastic. But the very best part is presenting your ideas and hitting the nail on the head with exactly what the client was looking for. Getting that reaction is the best!”