The expertise behind exceptional results.
Barb twedt
Barb has been lending her creative planning and design skills to Brackets clients since 1999. Her intuitive sense feeds her ability to translate client wants into beautiful designs that enrich their homes for years to come.
Barb received her degree from the University of Iowa in 1974 and is constantly updating her designs by staying immersed in the latest trends. Prior to joining Brackets Barb worked with Redeker’s in Boone, designing showrooms, planning product displays and managing the window covering department. She also owned the first free-standing Pennsylvania House Gallery and worked with design and display for AY McDonald kitchen and lighting gallery.
michelle brower
Michelle is a respected professional in the Ames area design community. Her experience touches many facets of home design ranging from interior design services, including window treatments, color selection of paints and flooring, to homes staging and interior accessory shopping.
Michelle received her bachelors in interior design from Iowa State University in 2000. After graduating, Michelle worked for two prominent Des Moines, Iowa interior boutiques before joining Brackets design team.