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Spaces Interior Design

Our Team

The Spaces team offers our clients assistance in all phases of the design, from initial concept, to selecting furnishings and fabrics. We ensure projects are always completed efficiently, cost-effectively and successfully.We are trained professionals who are passionate about design and dedicated to modern and contemporary styles.

Our design plans for both commercial and residential clients are guaranteed to excite your space, helping you realize your personal vision.

Marissa Merchant

INTERIOR DESIGNER, ASSOCIATE IIDA
INTERIOR DESIGNER, ASSOCIATE IIDA

Marissa grew up in Bancroft, NE and moved to Sergeant Bluff in middle school. She graduated from Sergeant Bluff High School and went on to receive her degree in Interior Design from Kirkwood College in 2007. Marissa married Ronnie Merchant in 2009 and  reside in Dakota Dunes, SD with their beautiful little girl Macrae and their two adorable cats Gizmo and Rey. She enjoys boating, red wine and spending with her growing family.

Marissa wrapped up her design degree in London, studying architecture and historical design, then moved to Sioux City to work at a thriving downtown design and décor studio where she quickly was offered a partnership position. Her focus was mostly on residential design while increasing her skillsets in sales and management. Marissa continued to excel in this position and steadily gained experience with commercial projects and large ‘new build’ projects where she chooses everything from furniture, fixtures and lighting to exterior finishes and colors throughout the entire space. Her portfolio now includes work in healthcare, institutional work, educational facilities, the hospitality industry and more. When the opportunity presented itself to join John with Spaces in 2013, Marissa was able to make the transition along with her loyal client base. Today she continues to build on those relationships, understanding the best way to meet new clients is through the referrals of existing happy and inspired clients!

John Stevens

DESIGN PARTNER
DESIGN PARTNER

John Stevens founded Spaces in 2013 with one simple goal in mind: to create a design firm that delivers cutting edge aesthetic endurance and engineers a flawless execution.

"Too many times a designer's vision lacks the foresight and understanding to actually pull it off.  As a painting contractor, I saw firsthand how project timelines and outcomes suffered because there was a disconnect between the vision and the implementation."

Our objective at Spaces is to have all of the behind the scenes details worked out for our installation professionals before we send them to our work sites.  We work closely with our trade professionals throughout the entire design process.  We want to make sure our ideas are not compromised due to a lack of preplanning.  When issues do arise, we are the ones that coordinate the resolution.

With an emphasis on collaboration, we are able to realize the vision of our clients.

John is married to Mindy and they have 3 children (Jack, Gus and Hazel).  He loves traveling, great restaurants, cooking, spending time with family and working on his house.

Taylor Den Beste

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Taylor Den Beste is a Sioux City, IA native who moved up to Akron, IA in 2009 where she graduated from Akron Westfield High School in 2011. From there she studied at Western Iowa Tech for a year where she realized her passion for art and design. In 2015 she graduated from Wayne State College in Wayne, NE with a Bachelors of Science in Interior Design along with a Minor in Art. Taylor married John Den Beste in 2015 and they reside in Sioux City, IA with their two dogs, Maverick and Hazel, and two cats, Kitty and Walter. In Taylor's free time she enjoys spending time with family, golfing, sewing, biking and working in the yard.

After graduating, Taylor worked at a local furniture store for over 2 years where she gained valuable knowledge on residential design, sales, and custom furniture. During her time there Taylor helped clients select the furnishings that best fit their space and style. This often included providing hand drawings of the clients space with the furniture incorporated to help the client visualize how the space would look and feel. It also included selecting anything from accessories, lighting, artwork and paint color to selecting fabrics to create custom pieces. She also realizes the importance of keeping clients happy and involved in the design process. Now working with the Spaces team, Taylor is excited to continue broadening these skills, as well as expand her knowledge in the design firm environment!

 

Testimonials

  • Friendly + Fun

    They Spaces team are friendly and awesome to work with! They make creating your space easy and fun while providing you with a unique look for any place in your home.

    Kelly Stokes, Dakota Dunes, SD

  • Serene + Family Friendly

    Spaces took all the stress out of decorating our new home! We truly enjoyed partnering with the design team at Spaces. They did an amazing job creating a space with our style that was beautiful, serene and family friendly. We could never have created the space we envisioned without the professional help of Spaces. We are grateful every day we walk into our home that we made the decision to have Spaces make our new house a home!

    Stephanie Schramm, Sioux City, IA

  • Expertise

    We've installed flooring on many projects which the Spaces team has coordinated and we must say, the finished product is always awesome! By using their decorating expertise, they are able to pull together all the elements of home or office decor. We highly recommend the Spaces team!

    Knova's Carpets, Sioux City, IA

  • Dream Home

    Working with the Spaces team, we were able to design and furnish our home (from color and fabric choices to furniture purchases and placement) and turn a great home into our dream home! Spaces transformed our ideas into reality, while working within our budget and vision. We couldn't be happier with the way our home turned out and continue to work with the Spaces team on a regular basis!

    Amy Brower, Dakota Dunes, SD

  • Confident

    The Spaces team is so amazing! Their communication is perfect. They are confident in their decisions and that is such a good thing when making big or small decisions in your home. I never felt any heavy pressure! I highly recommend Spaces Interior Design!

    Tammy Bertrand, Sioux City IA

     

  • Flair + Color

    After putting off a challenging basement remodeling job for several years, we had the good fortune of seeing the Spaces team in action on a project at a friend's house. After seeing their great work, we had them tackle our basement project, a second home project AND one at our business. The Spaces Team is not only professional and reliable, but also creative -- and a lot of fun to work with! They combined our ideas with their expertise and flair for color and design to make our projects turn out even better than we imagined! We are fortunate to have a great design team like Spaces right here in Siouxland.

    Renee Demay, Sioux City IA

  • Innovative + Cost Conscience

    The designers at Spaces are absolutely amazing to work with. Innovative ideas with brilliant materials, all while being cost conscience! I know when my clients team up with Spaces the result will be impeccable and the project will run smoothly! I highly recommend!

    Modern Kitchen Design, Sioux City, IA

  • Commitment

    No matter what you want, the Spaces Team will make it happen! I have worked with them on projects as small as accessory updates to total room makeovers and they were equally committed to each. I appreciate how they are able to bring their professional ideas to the table and yet continue to make customer satisfaction the top priority.

    Rochelle Maxfield, Sioux City, IA

  • Grateful Every Day

    There is no question we are living in our dream home! Not only is Marissa a terrific designer, she is a terrific person who created a beautiful, comfortable home more wonderful than anything we could have imagined. All the stress of my day just melts away when I’m home and I am grateful every single day for the work done at my home. Spaces helped with nearly every detail in our house -- colors, finishes, furniture, artwork, lighting, accessories, bedding, fixtures…everything! I can't thank you enough!

    Priscilla Stokes, Dakota Dunes, SD

  • Utmost Trust

    I have had the pleasure of working with the Spaces Team for several years; working on numerous projects during this time. Whether the project was start to finish new construction or a total remodel, they have all been finished to our complete satisfaction, within budget and in a timely manner. If problems ever arose, they were taken care of immediately. I highly recommend them for any job in the construction and design industry. We continue to employ them when we need to, and have the utmost trust in their continuing to do excellent work.

    Ryan Stansbury, Mid-American Energy Facility Manager, Sioux City, IA

  • So Helpful

    My husband and I loved everything Spaces picked out for our color palette and tile selections in our newly constructed home-- really nailed the wall colors and tile, we love them all! Thanks for your great help!

    Chris Wankum, McCook Lake SD

     

  • Intuitive

    I love working with Spaces! They are so great at figuring out my style!

    Jaclyn Kelly, Dakota Dunes SD

  • Exceptional + Honest

    The exceptional service I have received from the Spaces Team is beyond compare! They have always found such unique pieces to meet my individual style. I have loved every single thing I have purchased from them. They are truly professional, honest and hardworking designers!

    Amy Berner, Norfolk NE

  • Happiness + Comfort

    I am so grateful for all they have done. Only the Spaces team could know exactly what would make the space work and more importantly, make my world a more happy and comfortable place! They are the best. I hope life brings them a reflection of all the joy they bring to others through their work in design!

    Debbie Erwin, Sioux City IA

Contact Us

605.242.4242 [office]
712.259.0411 [cell]
marissa@expressyourspaces.com
663 North Derby Lane
North Sioux City, SD, 57049

 
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