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CONTENTS Designer Q&As:

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Jacob Laws of Jacob Laws Interior Design

Kate Griesedieck Striler

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of Griesedieck Design

Trends to Try:

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Improving Mental Health via Design The Art of Home Staging

Inside Look:

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Megan Temple’s Edgy Home

Inspired Interiors:

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The Norfolk House

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C&M Interiors

The Urban Loft Marcia Moore Design

Talk of the Town House Emily Hall Interiors

A Contemporary Retreat Amy Studebaker Design

Take It Outside:

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Building a Summer Oasis On the cover…

Pool and Pool House Project

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his year, my home became my entire world. As with most of the country during the pandemic, it’s where I held Zoom meetings and FaceTime coffee dates, made banana bread, took at-home yoga classes, binge-watched every show ever made, ordered takeout like it was my job, celebrated birthdays, holidays and weddings virtually and spent nearly all of my time. After months of staring at the same walls, it’s no wonder that I – like many others – then became entirely obsessed with making every nook cozy, every corner functional and every room a manifestation of my personality. My Pinterest account is exhausted, and I am fairly certain my neighbors think I own a delivery truck, given how often such vehicles are parked in my driveway.

But if 2020 was the year of the home renovation project, 2021 is officially the year to enjoy the products of that labor. Metro area residents have spent months creating the living spaces of their dreams, and local designers and contractors have been busier than ever making those dreams a reality. Despite material delays and project challenges due to the coronavirus, homes all across the region have more fully realized their potentials and become tranquil, vibrant, supremely livable havens from the worries of the outside world.

Those of us who have painted every room in the house a new color and who have moved that side table one too many times (ahem, me) can attest to the fact that restructuring your surroundings does, in fact, change much more than just the physical space. Starting on Page 14, Photo by Sarah Conroy top interior designers discuss the impact interior design choices can have on one’s mental health and share tips on making your abode more intentional.

Personally, nothing has improved my mental health more than enjoying outdoor spaces whenever the weather allows, which is why I can’t get enough of our feature starting on Page 54 about building the idyllic summer oasis in your own backyard.

Give me all the pool days and fire-pit nights!

From home-staging tips on setting yourself up for selling success (Page 21), to a countryside retreat renovation that’ll make you want to pack your bags right away (Page 47), to a variety of truly gorgeous design showcases that radiate warmth and character, the spring 2021 edition of ABODE is full of creative ideas for every room.

It’s never been more evident than now that a home is much more than a shelter – it’s comfort, it’s sanctuary, it’s where life happens. I hope these pages spark the inspiration you need to transform your home from a place where you are to a place where you want to be.

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Style With Swagger

Jacob Laws has been an artist in some form or fashion since before he was in kindergarten.

Although he’s long since ditched the crayons, the St. Louis native followed his passion to become one of the region’s most accomplished interior designers. He’s also the visionary behind his namesake firm, Jacob Laws Interior Design, which nowadays enjoys recognition as a premier St. Louis studio.

“I think there is something really captivating about good taste cultivated by good energy. I curate the interiors for my clients as opposed to ‘decorating’ them. They have seen projects of ours and, even in the most modern environments, sensed an ease that makes the overall aesthetic approachable – nothing that feels too ‘darling’ or ‘precious.’

The intention is to blur the line between formal and informal.”

Sourcing Inspiration “I have to admit, I totally took the ability to travel for granted [pre-pandemic]. Any trip – work or otherwise – I would come back with a concept or a vibe I wanted to incorporate into a design from something new I had learned or a place I had wandered into.”

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St. Louis Roots “I feel like I’ve studied here. Really. I have been ‘studying’ without knowing it since I was old enough to hold a crayon, pencil, paintbrush – I grew up with a lot of creativity around me and was fortunate to have been encouraged to pursue not only what I showed a talent for but also what I loved doing. St. Louis is where a 4-year-old kid got inspired and developed a sense of self and confidence. It just made sense that my formal home base should be … well … at home.”

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Photo by Megan Lorenz

Trendy or Timeless?

“While I do recognize and see certain of-the-moment concepts come and go, generally, I am hyperaware of keeping them at arm’s length. A herd mentality has never really been my thing. I will say this: The tribute to postmodern design that is happening at present does make me happy.

It’s nostalgic, somehow. I was little in the heyday of a postmodern interior, and I remember thinking it was the best thing that I ever saw and that ever happened.”

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A St. Louis native who cut her teeth on the East Coast, Kate Griesedieck Striler is back in the Gateway City and fresh off the 2020 launch of her solo career. Now operating under the brand Griesedieck Design, Griesedieck Striler has already made a name for herself thanks to her passion for crafting functional spaces.

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Striking Out on Her Own “It’s incredible. I was very lucky to be able to live in D.C. and in Florida. In D.C., everything was very traditional, very Ralph Lauren, so I was able to hone my skills on traditional aesthetic and style. In Florida, most of my clientele had their second homes, so they wanted a more contemporary edge, and I was able to meld those two together when I moved home to St. Louis. The business aspect has been a challenge, but the design part has been great. It is interesting to not have a colleague to bounce ideas off of, but after 10-plus years of experience in this industry, I’m completely confident in making decisions on my own. Still, I’m finding my footing as both a businesswoman and a designer.”

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The Beginning “I loved going antiquing with my grandpa, who cheekily called it ‘junktiquing.’ I loved the furniture we would find and drew floor plans to show my parents how I wanted to rearrange my room. When I was 10 years old, I went to a Frank Lloyd Wright house outside of Chicago, and I just fell in love with the architecture and how the space functioned. In high school, I started delving into what I liked about architecture, and it was all the interior of the house. That creative-space planning process, I just love.”

Photo by Megan Lorenz

“Grand millennial – I’m hearing and seeing that style a lot. I think it melds the mid-20s and -30s clientele, [who are inheriting] furniture from their parents or grandparents and incorporating that with more modern pieces. You are left with a unique, eclectic, yet still formal aesthetic that no one could re-create.

And I’m definitely staying away from gray. Steering more towards warmer hues than cooler colors. With the majority of us spending an exponential amount of time at home, we all crave that warm, cozy feeling [in our color choices].”

Prioritizing Functionality “I meet with clients and assess their needs, vision and dream for the space. I don’t particularly like designing houses that people do not actually live in. I’m all about maximizing your space; it goes back to the functionality of each particular home and its inhabitant’s needs. How can I optimize function of this space for my client’s everyday life? But then polish it up for having guests over?

That’s the creative aspect I love from the jump!

I did three offices this past year and two home offices right now. People are realizing they have a major need for a home office. We need to make it functional yet calming, with all the chaos that surrounds WFH life.”

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hen the COVID-19 pandemic began more than a year ago, everyone went home – and took a good look around.

Hunkered down in early 2020, often working and socializing from the confines of their homes, people began to notice there was room for improvement.

They found what interior designers have long known to be true: The spaces we inhabit affect our well-being.

A common initial concern involved the need to create functional spaces while still maintaining comfort. A cluttered kitchen or family room full of laptops, textbooks and work files doesn’t enhance productivity or relaxation.

“Most of us have had to adjust to new behaviors and activities in spaces that were not initially designed for this pandemic lifestyle,” says April Jensen, founder of ADJ Interiors. “We have a new need for privacy or a home office or a classroom for virtual school. Because of widespread lockdowns, people took a new look at their home life and started to rethink their spaces.”

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ORGANIZATION CAN REALLY IMPACT NOT ONLY YOUR MOOD BUT ALSO YOUR PRODUCTIVITY AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING WELL-BEING. – APRIL JENSEN ADJ INTERIORS

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Within those dedicated functional spaces, Jensen points out that organization is an often overlooked aspect of interior design.

“To me, this has the single greatest impact on mental health in the home,” she says. “Organization can really impact not only your mood but also your productivity and physical well-being.”

Beyond feeling organized and “in control” of their environment, Jensen’s clients ask for help in making their home a true haven. Color, lighting, placement of furnishings, artwork and objects – all these things affect how we feel in a space.

“Some just want a fresh coat of paint or a more comfortable sofa or to fill a blank wall where they never had time to hang art,” Jensen says. “Some want to get organized, or they need a bigger space because after months at home, they feel like the walls are closing in on them.

Right now, we have more addition and home renovation projects in the works than we’ve ever had.”

Dining room by ADJ Interiors, photo by Alise O’Brien Ellie Redders, owner of Ellie Redders Interiors, recommends focusing on a home’s most heavily used areas. People who now work from home may need to create a beautiful office; those who need a tranquil, private retreat may want to improve their bedroom or bathroom. Family-friendly spaces are also of special interest.

“Making sure there is a good flow to a kitchen design along with unique aspects to create beauty and one-of-a-kind spaces are important for ease and enjoyment,” she says. “Making sure there is enough comfortable seating that can also handle everyday wear and tear from kids and pets is more important in the family rooms and basements now that we are all hanging at home more than ever. Having a spot for everyone in the family eases stress and creates a more harmonious vibe.”

Both Jensen and Redders begin by listening to determine a client’s needs based on lifestyle, activities, preferences and concerns. “Really think about how you want the space to feel and how you use the space on a daily basis,” Redders says. “Be honest with yourself about the issues you are having with the current space, and then address those.”

In some cases, a complete renovation is the answer. For others, redesigning a space and making smaller tweaks – a fresh

coat of paint, new light fixtures, a new way to reduce clutter or a more functional furniture arrangement – can elicit a more relaxed, centered state. Jensen recommends starting Bathroom by Ellie Redders Interiors, by streamlining your photo by Sandra Ferkel surroundings, only keeping things you actually use or genuinely love. “Extra stuff creates chaos and distracts you,” she says.

Once a space is decluttered, bring in things that give you joy.

“Use a piece or treatment that makes you smile every time you walk into the room,” Redders says. “Make sure to have that piece of furniture, that wallpaper, a light fixture, a piece of art that truly speaks to your soul in every room!”

Jensen agrees. Beyond organization, she says: “I think the most impact comes from color. The right palette is not the same for every person, nor should it be. And people need to be more reflective and take their time in making color choices in their homes. The psychology of color is so powerful. It’s worth some extra thought and exploration to find the perfect combination.”

Both experts note that, pandemic or not, our homes should be our havens. “When you design your home around the knowledge of what feeds your soul and what really makes you tick, the results can be amazing,” Jensen says.

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STAGING FOR

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THE EXPERTS OF OLIVE + OPAL INTERIORS SHARE THEIR TIPS FOR READYING YOUR HOME FOR THE SELLER’S SEASON.

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pring is prime selling season, and Olive + Opal Interiors is eager to help homeowners get their abodes bid-war-ready for a speedy and seamless sale through its curated and classic staging services.

“A properly staged home is neutral and widely appealing, which allows the buyer to notice the home’s beautiful features and picture themselves living in the home,” says Olive + Opal co-founder Anna Neal. “We often stage for general appeal, but also stay mindful of the home’s target audience and stage accordingly.”

For example, if staging a home in a young, familyoriented neighborhood, Neal says staging to show various functional areas that both kids and parents can enjoy is imperative.

“People often shop with logic and buy based on emotions,” Neal says. “Using both design principles to

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maximize layout and focal points to draw the buyer’s attention to the home’s beautiful features, we stage the home to show its absolute best.”

In terms of which rooms to stage, Olive + Opal Interiors co-founder Melinda Christman recommends staging all primary rooms on the main floor – think living room, family room, dining room and kitchen, in addition to the primary bedroom and bathrooms. Also include any potential small or tricky spaces.

“We try to solve any potential problems so the buyer doesn’t have to,” Christman says. “Staging the primary living areas is particularly important in open-concept living space, when it isn’t quite obvious how to fully utilize the multifunctional space.”

And if staging your home yourself fills you with anxiety, consider passing that stress over to a professional service.

“There are so many benefits [of having a well-staged

home],” Christman says. “According to Realtor.com, staged homes sell 88 percent faster and for 20 percent more money.”

These statistics are ones the Olive + Opal Interiors team has seen firsthand with curated staging aesthetics that feel classic, yet contemporary.

“We recently had a client who had 180 showings in the two days they were on the market, resulting in 49 written offers,” Neal says. “They accepted an offer 15 percent over the list price. Stories like this make our people-pleasing hearts so happy!”

Other benefits to staging are helping your home stand out in online pictures and creating a memorable first impression during in-person showings.

“We stage to highlight the property’s best features and distract from the flaws,” Christman says. “As an example, we transform that awkward room with the extra-slanted ceiling to showcase a cute home office.”

And although it seems counterintuitive, Christman says adding furniture to an empty space actually makes the home appear larger.

“Most buyers have a hard time visualizing furniture in an empty home,” she says. “A beautifully staged home sends the message to the buyer that the home has been wellmaintained and is move-in ready.”

Another great benefit to staging an occupied abode is getting a head start on packing.

“We all accumulate a lot of stuff over the years (thanks, kids),” Christman says. “The process of staging includes removing any extra furniture or items from living spaces and oftentimes from storage areas – think basements, closets, garages. We always encourage our clients to donate or sell any items that they don’t plan to use in their new home so they don’t pay to move it!”

And at the end of the day, the homeowners aren’t the only ones beaming after a home has a buyer.

“We really love our job and our clients,” Neal says. “We try to share glimpses behind the scenes through our social channels to show our audience our staging life. Owning a small business is challenging, and home staging can be physically demanding, but it’s extremely rewarding. Nothing feels better than transforming a property and increasing the value, all in one business day! We love hearing how our staging helped our clients sell quickly and for top dollar.”

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Paint It BLACK

By Brittany Nay | Photos by Jeannie Liautaud

Tour local design star Megan Temple’s strikingly bold home.

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hen it comes to her personal style, Megan Temple has a dark side. But the St. Louis-based interior designer says that doesn’t mean her aesthetic is all edgy and moody – it’s also sophisticated and classic.

“I have always gravitated toward black in general, whether it be clothing, cars or at home – my style is not overly feminine,” says Temple, whose new Brentwood design studio, The Dollhouse, opens May 1.

Although the designs that Temple dreams up for her clients typically lean toward their taste for traditional navy, when she decided to renovate her own abode, she painted it in her favorite hue.

“I knew that I wanted black cabinets – one of my girlfriends always says, ‘You never were a white-cabinet kind of girl,’” Temple recalls, noting that even the contractors questioned the dramatic choice.

“They kept asking, ‘Are you sure that is the direction you want to go?’

But I felt really bullheaded that’s what I wanted.”

To contrast the black cabinetry, Temple also was adamant about adding brass hardware and fixtures. “At the time, brass hardware was just starting to trend and was very difficult to source,” she explains. “So we waited three months for Lew’s Hardware, by Lewis Dolin, to make it.”

Temple found plenty of other ways to offset the dark tones, including white quartz countertops with marbling from Universal Stone in St. Louis. “I also wanted it to be used as a backsplash over the stove for a really clean look,” she says. “I also fell in love with the glazed black tile [installed vertically above the sink] that created a nice juxtaposition, and we carried the tiles to the dry bar for a cohesive look.” Additionally, brown leather bar stools, a wooden butcher block on the dry bar and floating wood shelving were brought in to further soften the black.

The abode’s dark theme continues with Sherwin-Williams’ Tricorn Black in a matte finish for the staircase rail and risers. “Most people recommend using a gloss or satin finish, but I went with the matte finish,” Temple says. “It’s very casual and a little bit different.”

Although Temple loves making her family’s space dark and different, her daughters, 4-year-old Drew and 6-year-old Coco, had contrasting ideas during a recent face-lift for the powder room. “My daughters came home from school and were very upset the bathroom was painted black,” Temple recalls with a chuckle, noting her girls’ bedrooms are drenched in glitter, rainbows and as much pink as they can find.

“So we compromised and added Schumacher Birds & Butterflies [multicolored] wallpaper to the ceiling.”

To balance the black, all the interior walls are washed in Sherwin-Williams’ Alabaster white. There is so much versatility in having a house with a black-and-white background, Temple notes: “Keeping a home black and white is a great base to change things up in easy ways, like throwing in a mustard or pink [accessory] to update your house on a regular basis.”

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And the classic black-and-white backdrop also lets Temple’s most cherished accents shine, she says: “Some of my favorite pieces are from the estate of my husband Matt’s grandmother, Betty Hunter.

She was a fabulous lady – she wore St. John’s Knits [apparel brand] until the very end, and her favorite quote was that she always got her husbands confused.”

Those special family heirlooms stand out on display throughout the house, from a black marble sideboard and gilded mirrors to a ceramic tiger from Italy. And as an interior designer constantly on the hunt for unique finds, Temple always is picking up fun pieces along the way, she says: “One of my favorite pieces is a black bench with carved wood because it has so much character, and I got it from South Jefferson [midcentury modern vintage store in St. Louis] for only $10.”

If homeowners hesitate to go bold and paint it black, Temple encourages them, just as she tells her clients, to push the envelope.

“Just do it,” she says. “Black-and-white is always going to be timeless and versatile.”

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C&M INTERIORS CELEBRATES ITS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY IN BUSINESS WITH A PROJECT ITS PARTNERS DUBBED “THE NORFOLK HOUSE.”

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&M Interiors recently breathed life into a Kirkwood family’s downsized dream home, informally known at the agency as “the Norfolk House.”

Elated to be celebrating five years in business, the St. Louis-based women behind C&M – Channing Krichevsky and Maria Hogrefe – are known for their sophisticated, contemporary take on luxury residential projects. So when a local couple tasked the team with bringing an experienced eye for interior architecture and bespoke furnishings to their custom-built house, C&M created a design fitting

the family’s cozy, classic sense of style.

“The inspiration for the design was the family who was building the home,” Krichevsky says. “Five of their six kids were out of the house, so this was their downsized dream home. They really wanted the space to feel warm and welcoming and have a great flow from all of the living spaces and into the outdoor patio.”

The clients’ original vision for the new abode involved keeping it comfortable and classic – but also in line with the times. “The client appreciated a

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contemporary color palette and design aesthetic, while incorporating some more classic, casual and comfortable elements,” Hogrefe says, adding that a soft blend of tasteful gray and blue hues was used throughout the house, accenting neutral and warm finishes. “Furnishings, textiles and accessories were specifically selected and installed in the home by the design team based off of the clients’ personality and desires.”

To familiarize themselves with clients, Krichevsky and Hogrefe kick off every project with a “visioning presentation.” “We sit down for an hour or so with the client and talk through materials and images in order to get an idea of what they are drawn to, what are their likes and dislikes,” Krichevsky explains, asking questions such as “‘Where do they go shopping?’ ‘What are their favorite clothing brands?’ This says a lot about someone’s personal style.”

Next, the team focuses on each project’s construction phase. “We make the final finish selections and draw elevations of every wall, so that the client is able to visualize [everything] and so that we know our design ideas will work functionally,” Hogrefe says. “Once we nail down this portion, we will move into furnishings and

more of the styling portion, where we select all of the upholstery, rugs, tables, etc., and present a cohesive palette along with a finalized furniture floor plan to the client. Sometimes there are tweaks, but for the most part, our clients are able to see the vision we have in mind for them.”

For the Norfolk House’s extensive floor-to-ceiling design, one of the largest challenges was making the relatively small newhome footprint feel grand, Krichevsky says: “The lots in Kirkwood are fairly small, so there was limited space to work with to begin with. The clients spend a lot of time in the kitchen and had a long wish list of functional needs for the space, which we were challenged with making that work … and we did!”

Case in point: The crown jewel of the custom abode is the kitchen wall tile. “This is handmade and hand-glazed tile by Red

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Rock [Tileworks in Nashville], and it really brings the otherwise ‘white and bright’ kitchen to life,” Krichevsky says.

The design duo was thrilled with the family’s reaction to the new space. “The client was so happy with how everything turned out,” Hogrefe says.

“They really trusted us to take what we learned about their personal style and run with it. After our final furniture install, we would get emails all the time letting us know how glad they were that they let us do our thing and that the space makes them feel so at home.”

The best part? Hogrefe says: “They used the phrase ‘dream home’ over and over, which we just absolutely loved.”

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Home Is Where the Art Is

By Alecia Humphreys | Photos by Karen Palmer

MARCIA MOORE USED THE PIECES HER CLIENT HAD CURATED OVER THE YEARS AS THE FOCAL POINT OF THIS REDESIGN OF A LOFT IN DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS.

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nside One Cardinal Way, a luxury apartment high-rise that officially opened in Ballpark Village in August, art abounds – from a custom mural by Atlanta-based artist Tyrus Lytton to marble sculptures by Przemyslaw Kordys (another Georgian) to portraits of pups with baseballs. So it should come as no surprise that Marcia Moore Design’s client, who has an acute art collection of his own, wanted to call One Cardinal Way home.

“He had some really nice artwork that he had collected over the years – some of it is antique posters, and some of it was art that he had purchased from different places,” Moore says. “The

client’s art collection played a big part and inspired the color palette throughout.”

Stepping into the space, dubbed “Urban Loft Apartment” by Moore, guests are greeted in the hallway by St. Louis-based Barry Sullivan artwork.

“The pieces of art [ featured throughout the space] had wonderful color, which ended up being the perfect foil for our black, white and Cardinal-red color scheme,” Moore says. “And the abstract patterns fit perfectly into the industrial, loft, contemporary vibe.”

The hallway leads guests into the kitchen and great room,

where a concrete ceiling, walls and exposed HVAC piping give the space an industrial feel, which Moore marvelously accented with pieces like the end table, sourced through the home furnishings company Uttermost.

“I wanted to mix in some metal with all the fabric, area rugs, concrete and wood,” Moore says. “There was a very narrow space between the sectional and the bar stools, so I had to find a slim profile piece so as not to interfere with the walk space. I wanted it to be substantial in order to stand up to the large sectional, but not too boxy. This is perfect for holding a TV remote and a drink, plus

fits all my other criteria.”

She also selected a sectional, made out of an indoor/outdoor geometric performance fabric, to fit her client’s love of entertaining.

“It doesn’t matter if you put your feet up on it – it doesn’t matter if you spill a beer,” Moore says. “You can just wipe it off because it’s like fabric that you can use outside. There are so many cool fabrics out there now that are really considered outdoor fabrics, and you would never think it.”

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THE BIG CHALLENGE and watch a game,” Moore says.

The balcony is even outfitted with the client’s club seats from the old Busch Stadium.

“I was amazed when these fit perfectly on the balcony,” Moore says.

To the right of the kitchen are a bathroom and a guest bedroom. “In the guest bedroom, black, ivory and coffee brown come together in a vintage poster featuring St. Louis legend Josephine Baker,” Moore says.

Behind the kitchen is the master bedroom, which is the space Moore says she loved most about this project. The concrete walls carry into this space, which Moore accentuated with tall bedside lamps with concrete bases and a low, contemporary bed atop a rug Moore found at Maryland Heights’ Asadorian Rug Company.

“It was just a really, really unique rug,” Moore says. “It’s not like one I’d ever seen anywhere, and it went perfectly with the colors in the artwork.”

The artwork in question is an iconic poster (circa. 1929) by the Italian designer/painter Leonetto Cappiello for the Nitrolian Paint Company.

“I just love how the master bedroom turned out,” Moore says.

As a whole, Moore says this design project was a fun experience despite the difficulties that come with designing a small space.

“There is always a challenge with small spaces like that,” she says. “The big challenge in a small space is that everything has to fit perfectly, and everything has to be dual duty if it can. … But if you love baseball, that is the perfect place to live.”

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Going

Glam Chic

By Brittany Nay | Photos by Megan Lorenz

Emily Hall Interiors recently completed a fabulous Clayton town house renovation that wholly wowed its equally fabulous owner.

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t. Louis designer Emily Hall recently delivered a Clayton town house design as bold and glamorous as its owner.

The eponymous Emily Hall Interiors – a full-service interior design firm specializing in bravely blending different styles and colors to create fresh, timeless residences – was asked to make the most of a Clayton condo for the next chapter in one special client’s story.

“My client went from an 8,000-square-foot home to a charming 3,200-square-foot town home,” Hall says. “My goal was to create a space that reflected her fun-loving personality. I hoped to make it an extra-special space for this next chapter of her life.”

Hall was inspired by the client’s art collection and love of color, bold prints and different textures. Using her signature style of combining antiques and modern accents for a home as unique as its owner, the designer brought together the client’s cherished art and antiques

with new accessories. “She had some beautiful pieces for us to work with, and some we recovered to give new life,” Hall recalls.

“I recommended some modern pieces to mix in with antiques, new light fixtures and colorful custom pillows to create a fresh, playful and inviting space.”

Planning each detail with the client in mind and choosing each furnishing for its beauty and functionality, Hall ensured the owner’s personality was infused into every inch of the space.

“She completely trusted my vision and let me take the lead,” Hall says. “She wanted a home that was cozy and casual, while still being dramatic. She loves to entertain, and creating multiple comfortable seating vignettes was a high priority.”

With the benefit of some beautiful features that the previous

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owner’s designer added, such as the grasscloth wallpaper in the dining room, Hall was excited to bring her vision for the space to fruition. “It worked perfectly with the look I was hoping to achieve,” she says.

And when it came to incorporating the client’s beloved treasures, there was no shortage of showstopping pieces, Hall says: “I loved her farm table that was previously in her breakfast room. I paired it with new Panton [S-shaped plastic chairs created by Danish designer Verner Panton in the 1960s] and an antique chandelier that I had been eyeing from Jon Paul [Designs & Collectibles in St. Louis].”

In addition, the client’s personal collection of living area accessories proved to be striking against the town house’s

sophisticated architectural details. “We decided to work with the beautiful, rich espresso-brown wood-paneling in the living room,” Hall says. “I love the way her art and light blue sofa pop against the dark walls. [We had the] beautiful, curved, clean-lined sofa reupholstered in a Schumacher velvet and layered [it with] pillows of different textures and patterns that are such a fun, unexpected mix with her Missoni rug.”

Hall’s favorite aspect of the house is its flow; room after room of unique conversation pieces catch the eye, perfectly priming the space for entertaining. “Everywhere you look, there is something interesting to see,” she says. “Each space is unique and captures my client’s personality perfectly.”

During the course of the project, the biggest feat facing Hall

involved tackling a time crunch: “Getting everything in and finished from the time she put the house under contract to the time she closed! This industry is experiencing such long delays that I was concerned we wouldn’t be able to pull it off !” But pull it off, she did – all in the owner’s bold, chic style.

With a passion to please every client and achieve each vision of the ultimate dream design, Hall was overjoyed when she saw her client’s face at the town house’s unveiling.

“I couldn’t be happier to have created this space for her to make new memories,” Hall concludes. “Her tearful reaction meant the world to me – and will be one I always remember.”

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A ModernMeets-Rustic

EscapE

By Drew Gieseke | Photos by Alise O’Brien

West of St. Louis, a vacation home that mixes modern with rustic marks yet another wow-worthy project brought to life

by Amy Studebaker Design. my Studebaker knows a thing or two about design.

The renowned interior designer and her team have been wowing clients in the metro area for more than 15 years thanks to a knack for crafting luxurious living spaces.

It comes as no surprise that one of the firm’s latest projects – a vacation getaway dubbed the “Barn Home” nestled in the countryside of St. Charles County – is a total stunner.

“Our vision for the space, which was in line with the architect and clients’ vision, was to create a home for entertaining family and friends,” says Studebaker, who designed the project alongside Michelle Thore and who runs the show at her eponymous studio, Amy Studebaker Design. “This vacation home was to have architecturally beautiful ceilings and sightlines, wonderful warm textures, and lean toward a modern industrial feel with minimal aesthetic for furniture and fabrics.”

This design framework glows in the finished product. The house seems at once new and enduring, a beautiful tribute to the area that could just as easily have been part of the landscape on which it has stood for the past several decades (instead of months). Part of this hard-to-achieve aesthetic comes from the abode’s textures. Wood, stone, concrete, glass – everything blends to create the fresh feeling of modernity mixed with doses of industrial vibes and a rustic aura.

The result is the product of a close collaboration among Studebaker, Thore and the project’s architect, Jeffrey Hancox of The Hancox Group. Together, the three brought the clients’ dreams to life.

“Our clients had great descriptions, some of which had already been conveyed to the architect,” Studebaker says. “Working closely with the architect made it easy to collaborate and come up with the design details that make up the bones of the house.”

What came next was for the design team to seek inspiration. Any great designer will tell you that working with clients requires patience,

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attention to detail and a knack for merging your own style with what the customers envision for their space. It’s a delicate balancing act, but one that ultimately pays off.

“Once I have the aesthetic that the clients are aiming for, I peruse magazines, think of places I have been before that might evoke the feel we are trying to accomplish, and then I begin to pull elements together that are sketched and designed specifically for this client and their home,” Studebaker says.

For this specific project, Studebaker and Thore were part of the design process from the ground up. As a result, they worked with Hancox to make slight alterations to spaces based on how the clients might use that part of the house. This made it easier for Studebaker and Thore to tailor every nook and cranny specifically to the clients’ needs – including incorporating design elements that they added or created for the clients.

“We pay very specific attention to interior architectural elements,” Studebaker says. “In the Barn Home, I wanted a wall that was mostly covered in stone so that it felt like that was the

‘original wall’ to the home and that maybe there had been history there. Once we get to these types of design decisions, that’s when I feel a project is starting to come to life.”

It also doesn’t hurt that the clients were active participants every step of the way. The result? The multilevel home really does reflect the intentionality of the design.

“Because our clients were checking in on the site throughout the entire process, they saw elements and features of the space as the home came together,” Studebaker says. “They always expressed excitement for the home and how they were looking forward to when they could share it with family and friends.”

From the inviting living room to a kitchen that comes equipped with a bar and every other detail between, it’s easy to envision how the Barn Home will make the perfect setting for any occasion.

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Personal Piece

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ith COVID-19 causing many to reschedule routine retreats and forgo glamorous getaways, there has been an uptick in renovations that transform boring backyards into personal sanctuaries – and thanks to advice from local designers, you, too, can create such a space.

“The outdoors is a place you can have fun with style,” says Jenny Rausch, president of Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath. “Throw pillows, rugs and blankets – they give each space a personality.”

One such space with a pop of personality is an expansion of an existing deck designed by (and for) Castle Design designer Jill Oliver Brown.

“It basically added another family room to our house, and the purpose was to be able to use it almost all year-round,” Oliver Brown says. “We made sure we had uncovered areas as well, so we could grill and have a space if you wanted to be in the sun.”

Oliver Brown layered multiple tones of blues with custom-designed ottomans, cushions and a printed rug. She used various prints with natural textured elements such as rattan, stone and iron to create a relaxed yet fresh and cheerful feel.

“Cozy, comfortable furniture is a must because if it’s not comfortable, no one is going to want to stay out there,” Oliver Brown says. “Greenery and plants are key. Even if you don’t have a big yard with lots of pretty green space, you can achieve that with potted plants.”

Matt Wolfe of Wolfe Architecture & Design also recommends the incorporation of lighting. “[It’s] usually the first thing to get cut for budgeting and [is] frequently underdesigned, but it can have the biggest impact when done well,” Wolfe says.

Another must, according to Rausch, is a fire feature.

“It can be a beautiful stone fireplace or a store-bought fire pit,” Rausch says. “There is outdoor beauty in every budget.”

And on the flip side of fire, Oliver Brown recommends cooling or climate-control components.

“Whether it’s a fan, even a standing fan, you’ve got to have some kind of climate control or shade,” Oliver Brown says. “I mean, people aren’t going to last long if things aren’t climatecontrolled at least a little bit.”

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Throw pillows, rugs and blankets – they give each space a personality.

– Jenny Rausch, Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath

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It basically added another family room to our house, and the purpose was to be able to use it almost all year-round.

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Pool house project by Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath

The Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath team elegantly implemented wooden fans under the expanded roofline of their historic carriage house-turned-pool house project, which allowed space for covered seating and entertainment poolside.

“With families staying home more, the pool and pool house are just as popular as home offices and home gyms right now,” Rausch says. “We have two in progress, and they are very different in terms of style.

Anything goes as long as it speaks to your fun side!”

Which, of course, leads to the cherry on top of creating a personal paradise – a water element. “[Water features are ideal as] either acoustic white noise or just as a pleasant feature to look at or be in,” Wolfe says.

With this mindset, Wolfe recently beautifully executed a pool and pool house project in Ladue.

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Outdoor living space by Castle Design, photo by Alise O’Brien Photography

1920s framed home,” Wolfe says. “With the renovations and additions to this residence, a new pool was essential.”

The pool and pool house were designed to the style and detail of the original house and were designed to be on the axis with the living room, kitchen and family room. An elevated colonnade connects the house and guest suite, which is opposite a vista – flanked by a restroom and changing room on one side and a kitchenette on the other – that overlooks a large side yard and wooded area.

“It should be noted that every project is unique,” Wolfe says. “The location,

the orientation, climate, altitude, vistas, geometry, scale, vegetation and, most importantly, the client, are what shape or guide the design for an outdoor space.”

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