Experience new home construction redefined. The Living Door helps turn your dream home into a fully functional space by thinking through both the finer details and the bigger picture.
This full-service approach helps guide the details from the very beginning, including interviewing builders, comparing bids and finding the right architect.
Planning a luxury new build on your own is not easy. It takes an eye for detail, a strong understanding of quality building materials and someone who can help you make confident decisions before the plans are too far along.
My passion is collaborating with clients, learning what design styles bring them joy and creating plans that lead to a home with the refinement, style and personal feeling they want.
The best time to bring me into a new construction project is before every major decision has been made. I help you think through the full vision early, from floor plan flow and room function to materials, finishes, lighting and the way the home will feel day to day. This gives the project a clearer direction before drafts, bids and build details start moving forward.
Building a luxury home takes the right team. I can help you interview builders, compare bids and talk through architect options so you feel more confident about who is part of your project. I’m your advocate in the process with the whole team, which means my focus stays on your vision, your needs and the finished home you want.
Luxury lies in how a home feels, not just how it looks. I help you make selections for flooring, cabinetry, countertops, tile, lighting, hardware, fixtures, paint colors, and other details that need to work together across the home. Each choice is guided by the overall design plan, your lifestyle, and your future vision for the space. The goal is a home that feels cohesive, functional, and personal, with every room flowing naturally into the next.
You need a design partner who knows luxury and is not willing to settle for anything less than what you’ve envisioned. I’ll work behind the scenes to streamline day-to-day tasks, guide communication and align you with a team that has what it takes to build your perfect home. Communication is key. I’ll tell you what is or isn’t possible, what will or won’t work and keep you informed on decisions and outcomes.
New construction design should not start after the walls are already up. I help clients make smart design decisions early, before drafts are finalized and before selections start moving too quickly. That early involvement helps prevent disconnected finishes, missed details and rushed choices later in the build.
I’m here to help you make decisions with confidence. That means I’ll listen to your ideas, share honest feedback and help you see where the design can be stronger. The goal is not just to build a beautiful home. The goal is to build a home that feels like you.
A luxury new build has a lot of moving pieces. I help manage the details, communicate with the team and keep the design plan moving in the right direction. From early planning to final selections, The Living Door gives you a design partner who stays involved through the full process.
Let The Living Door bring your Sioux Falls luxury home construction to life.
I love bold ideas, big visions and homes with a clear point of view. Together, we’ll blend your aspirations with my experience to build a home that’s crafted in the spirit of you.
You should hire an interior designer as early as possible, ideally before drafts, bids and major selections are finalized. Early design guidance can help with layout, flow, materials, finishes and the full direction of your home.
A new construction interior designer helps guide the design details of a home before and during the build. This can include floor plan feedback, material selections, finish planning, builder communication, trade coordination and job-site check-ins.
The Living Door guides the design and project details behind the build. Ruth Ann can help you work with builders, architects, contractors and trade partners so the finished home aligns with your vision.
Yes. Ruth Ann can help you interview builders, compare bids and ask better questions before choosing a builder for your luxury custom home.
Ruth Ann has worked with many home builders over the years and knows what to look for in a luxury home project. She can help direct you toward trusted home builders in Sioux Falls, SD or in the area where you’re located.
Hiring an interior designer for a custom home takes the stress out of daily decision-making. Ruth Ann helps guide the flow, feeling, and function of the home, making selections with your lifestyle and future goals in mind.
With The Living Door managing the design choices, you can avoid rushed decisions, mismatched finishes, and expensive changes later. The result is a home that feels cohesive, personal, and thoughtfully planned from the start.