A graduate of the New York School of Interior Design and Parsons School of Design, Amanda Reynal began her career at Cullman & Kravis in New York. She founded her firm in Des Moines, Iowa, in 2001 and quickly rose to become a sought-after designer whose work is routinely featured in House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Better Homes & Gardens, and the New York Times. She is known for designing joyful, livable spaces that incorporate fine art and contemporary details. She lives in Des Moines.