Chuck Skaugstad, Jr

Iowa City

With an eye for detail and an appetite for design, Chuck Skaugstad, Jr was impassioned to open an interior design studio in 1980. Upon purchasing the historic 1870ʼs Close Mansion to house his studio and showroom, he knew he was starting something special. Chuck's business philosophy has been the ultimate combination of design talents, while offering exceptional furnishings, and superior customer service.

Chuckʼs ability to interpret what the client has been looking for is one of his strongest abilities. His interiors reflect the personality of the clientʼs space while creating a memorable visual impact. With over 30 years of experience in the business, his passion for creating beautiful interiors is just as evident as the day he started. From the smallest details to luxury statements, Chuckʼs accomplished eye for style is his hallmark. He champions a mix of modern and traditional, and strives for the ultimate comfort for his cliental.

email: cskaugstad@themansion-interiors.com

Andrea Larson Kout

Iowa City

Andrea Kout loves the challenge of finding the right mix of patterns that make a room feel cohesive without being too over-thought or matched. Her unique style of blending pattern on pattern is not without a favorite touch of animal print. “No matter if you are traditional or contemporary, animal print works,” is Andrea’s mantra. She advises to think outside the box by injecting a bit of the exotic in a way that is completely unexpected – it could be a zing of color or an inspired piece of furniture.

“You can design a room for comfort and function, but never compromise style,” recommends Andrea. “All it takes is finding that one perfect piece you love to work the room around.” Her strength in mixing styles that complement each other prevents a room from becoming too much like a set. Her clients appreciate her abilities to take their initial vision and create a room that sings. Just don’t forget the leopard!

email: akout@themansion-interiors.com

Rhonda Staley IIDA

Iowa City

Statements of style, warmth, quality, and a strong sense of color and proportion, are strengths that describe the design projects Rhonda has completed for her clients. She also brings to clients a strong background in custom window treatments and area rugs. She has had career moves in Las Vegas and Minneapolis-St. Paul before returning to Eastern Iowa. This exposure to clients’ homes and markets in other areas of the country has given Rhonda a diverse perspective for her interior design work.

Whether her clients’ projects are homes at the blueprint stage, under construction, or ready for a fresh décor, her philosophy of working with clients for a master plan of their project, her perspective drawing skills, and attention to detail, leads to successful and long lasting interiors. Rhonda has had homes published in Traditional Home magazine as well as local publications, and received awards at local and regional levels for her interiors.

email: rstaley@themansion-interiors.com

Megan Brodersen

Iowa City

Megan has a passion to help others and bring clients full satisfaction with their projects. Knowing her clients will walk into their completed living space and have it feel like home is what she strives for as and Interior Designer. "This is what good design is all about," states Megan. "Being able to make that difference in a client’s home, whether it is a few accessories, a new paint color on the walls, or a completely refurnished room, it is all brought together in the perfect sense of design."

email: mbrodersen@themansion-interiors.com