Layered bedding and pillows is a key element in bedrooms feeling finished ✨ Mixing textures and patterns adds depth and interest so your room really shines! 📷 : @austinhyler
Pulling samples for some palette inspiration today 😁 Hope everyone is having a great Monday! #moodboard #colorpalette #designmaterials
Looking ahead to upcoming projects and feeling so excited about what’s to come, what I’m currently working on, and the amazing projects that have gotten me to this point 🫶🏻 Now booking projects to begin January 2025. 📷 : @austinhyler
I will never get over this kitchen. With limited options on how we could change the footprint of this space, we still managed to completely change the look, feel, and function of the kitchen. #earthtoneinteriors #moodykitchen #zelligetiles

Our Approach

Creating a beautiful and functional space should be an enjoyable and exciting process. We provide full service design with the goal of bringing the client vision to life. We believe in doing this with a clear process, innovative ideas, high level of communication and respect. We want our client’s spaces to be a reflection of the lives they live and who they are are. Memories, experiences, passions, and personal stories play an important role in design inspiration and selections as well as the history of the space they occupy. Beyond the design of the project, we feel it’s important to be involved in projects to manage what can often times be a stressful process. We are there to support clients as an advocate, cheerleader and point of contact to get projects across the finish line.

Testimonials :

  • Dan : Denver, CO

    Taylor is a fantastic designer! She helped me design and decorate my house from scratch, and it turned out absolutely beautiful. She worked in my timetable and with as much or as little guidance as I needed for a given area. Her process makes the job easy and fun, and she always puts the client’s needs first. Thank you again!

  • Tessa : Minneapolis, MN

    Taylor is amazing at what she does and is an all-around joy to work with. She has a breadth of experience in design and I am in love with the work she’s done for our kitchen renovation. She did a great job taking the concepts we discussed and turned them into reality. We’re so happy we decided to work with Taylor on this project!

  • Sue : Urbandale, IA

    Taylor was amazing to work with on my updating project in my home. She responded quickly to my request for her services and listened to my input on what I wanted while giving her suggestions to consider as well. Very professional, knowledgeable and always kept me up to date on the project both verbally and electronically.

  • Audrey & Danny : Des Moines, IA

    We were excited to reach out to Taylor to help with our first-ever home remodel project based on her previous experience at a larger firm that aligned with our design style. Taylor facilitated each step of the process. Specifically, she provided ample options when we were particular in making selections on color, texture and style. Despite it being one of her first solo projects, we felt confident during each step of the process. From initial design to selecting a contractor to scheduling installments, she was knowledgeable in each phase. Taylor has a trusted network of vendors that were professional, trustworthy and reliable. We look forward to working with Taylor again in the future and would recommend her for any home design project. Always positive and enthusiastic, we would recommend her for anyone else’s as well.

  • Ross : West Des Moines, IA

    Working with Taylor and the team at South of Grand Studio was an outstanding experience. I struggled to envision how to transform my therapy office into a welcoming, warm space. Taylor provided exceptional guidance every step of the way, ensuring the project stayed within budget while perfectly tailoring the design to meet my functional needs and reflect my personality. I wholeheartedly recommend South of Grand Studio for any home or office design needs – 10 out of 10!

  • Abbey : Des Moines, IA

    Taylor is so wonderful to work with! She has an amazing way of bringing vision to a feeling I was looking to achieve in my home. She did a wonderful job working within my budget and helping me phase my upgrades. I’m so excited to have a beautiful, cozy, relaxing space that brings me joy and peace.

Taylor Johnson

Owner + Designer

Beginning her design career in New York, Taylor was surrounded by unique and interesting design, people and experiences from the start. She worked as a handbag designer for Kate Spade New York for many years before pursuing a masters degree in Interior Design. Taylor has worked for a design-build firm, a hospitality firm, as well as a residential interior design firm before beginning a studio of her own. Working on a variety of projects from custom new-construction homes, commercial spaces, remodels, furnishing, styling, production work and product design keeps her on her toes and allows her to continue to learn and grow in many areas of this industry.