Cathy Kramer Title: Freelance Interior Designer Education: Iowa State University Location: Des Moines, Iowa Cathy Kramer has been a freelance interior designer at Better Homes & Gardens since 2001. She's also a home organizer at the Container Store and the owner and designer at Cathy Kramer Designs. She specializes in staging, photo styling, and writing about home improvement and organization. Cathy holds a bachelor's degree in interior design from Iowa State University. About Better Homes & Gardens Better Homes & Gardens, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the only iconic home brand with a 100+ year history of providing trustworthy and achievable ideas for all doers and home-enthusiasts. We are the go-to resource for fresh takes on home, food, and gardening—inspiring people to bring their dreams to life at home on special occasions and every day. BHG reaches 45 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial process.