About Us

is a full service interior design studio and furniture showroom with two locations. Chuck Skaugstad, Jr. opened the original Iowa City location in 1980 in a historic home built in 1874. It was the perfect fit to feature fine home furnishings in a unique setting. In 2005, a second location was opened in Des Moines by Ted Irvine to serve the needs of Central Iowa. For more than 30 years, The Mansion has been the ultimate design center. From furnishings, accessories, lighting, floorcoverings, and more, The Mansion is the complete resource for interior design services in Iowa.

is highly regarded as one the leading residential interior design firms in Iowa. Our professionally trained interior designers are committed to a high standard of customer service, creating spaces that reflect the clientʼs personality. The Mansion has redefined luxury living and well designed spaces by offering a wide range of product and services. From modern to traditional, to everything in between, The Mansion can find the right piece to fit the right budget.

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