IN THE PRESS

Jessi Economos shares her process for onboarding clients, why she charges an hourly fee rather than a project fee, and how designers have had to pivot over the last few years.

Designers Today asked Plains-based designers what people might be surprised to know about where they live. Here’s what they said.

The clients of a home located in a historical area of Des Moines wanted “a harmonious blend of the home’s traditional architectural envelope with a contemporary aesthetic reflected in the choice of furnishings,” said Jessi Economos of Des Moines-based Jeid Studio.

The 50 States Project is a series of candid conversations with interior designers across the country about how they’ve built their businesses. Des Moines, Iowa–based designer Jessi Economos of Jeid Studio tells us why she hates the word “decorator,” why her age isn’t an indication of her talent and how she got comfortable raising her hourly rate.

Basements are often the default location for exercise equipment, but Jessi Economos with Jeid Studio transformed this home gym into a holistic retreat. A custom sauna and meditation room add to the wellness experience.

Retaining the character of this South of Grand home while making it livable for today was the challenge of this transformation. “It was important to make only subtle changes that aligned with the historic nature of this home,” says Jessi Economos with Jeid Studio. T

Jeid Studio transformed this Beaverdale primary bath and adjacent closet into a bright, airy and modern space that’s loaded with function. Luxurious touches include the free-standing soaking tub and wall-mount television. The design firm won bronze in the bath category.

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Six internet tastemakers, including Jeid Studio, crammed into an elevator at downtown Des Moines' Surety Hotel and rode to the building’s 12th floor for an exclusive first look at a local design collaboration.

Pronounced after the green stone, Jeid Studio at 2921 Ingersoll Ave. is a gem specializing in good design and transitional furniture from quality brands.