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34 MOUNTAIN GRANDEUR ON THE MISSISSIPPI BLUFFS Inspired by its breathtaking setting, Architextures’ Christi Johaningmeyer designed this memorable blufftop residence.
42 FIT & FLAIR Shuffled spaces — and a few smart additions — buy an active family a wealth of functional room in their Clayton home.
50 PLANTING PASSIONS Where most may see a simply gorgeous garden, the Plahns saw colorful possibilities.
ON THE COVER PAGE 27 PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE MATHEIS In the office, for instance, the ancient technique of block printing gives a quintessential wall-covering (Clarence wallpaper) and a classic pattern (Chinese vases) a fun, Millennial reboot.
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So I thought I had been in The Fabulous Fox Theatre enough in my lifetime to know my way around...Ha! Who was I kidding? We were at The Fabulous Fox midday for a magazine photo shoot of our 5 Under 40 winners (pages 18-24) and we practically had the incredible venue all to ourselves. To see and feel the magnificence of this St. Louis gem is a true experience on how architecture effects you. Once you walk into The Fabulous Fox, you feel special, whether you are on a tour, attending a performance or being photographed as one of the top rising stars in the design industry. That is until you get lost...then you get nervous! Architect Charles Howard Crane designed The Fabulous Fox and movie mogul William Fox opened the theater on January 31, 1929, to a packed house. Attendees were treated not only to the feature film Street Angel but also performances by the 150-person Fox Grand Orchestra and the Fox Ballet and Choral Ensemble for a whopping 50 cents! Meant to enhance the theater experience, the interior design by Fox's wife, Eve Leo Fox, was nothing short of breathtaking. The hands-on interior designer traveled far and wide to create ornate spaces with Siamese, Byzantine, far-Eastern, Egyptian, Babylonian, Indian and Moorish influences that can be seen throughout the theater, from animal statues in the lobby to the column-lined auditorium with a 116-foot ceiling depicting an Egyptian tent. At the center of the auditorium ceiling hangs a Tiffany-inspired chandelier weighing 5,280 pounds with 2,264 pieces of jeweled glass illuminated by 259 light bulbs. Lucky for STL, The Fabulous Fox has stayed in the limelight as one of the most beautiful theaters in the United States, thanks to St. Louis theater enthusiasts Leon and Mary Strauss, Harvey Harris and Robert Baudendistel. Grab your favorite beverage and settle into your most comfy chair to peruse this issue as current design talent takes center stage with a historical renovation (pages 34 – 41), a rustic modern ranch (pages 42 – 49) and a seamless addition (pages 76 – 79). The variety in style is so refreshing and so St. Louis!
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TIMEWORN Give your home a lived-in feel with distressed textiles. Wallpaper and fabrics pre-aged and faded give any space a timeworn, loved look. By Melissa Mauzy
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The ancient technique of inlaying bone into furnishings and accessories adds pizazz to any object’s surface. These personality pieces pack a punch against neutral fabrics and furnishings.
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6. Parsons floor mirror, bone inlay, available at West Elm. 7. Bone table lamp, by Mariana Home, available at Wilson Lighting. 8. Bone inlay frame, available at Restoration Hardware. 9. Talitha chest, by Theodore Alexander, available at KDR Designer Showrooms. 10. Ibiza console table, available at Ember Home Studio. 11. Dark horn inlay box, large, available at Ethan Allen.
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Abraham Mohler, The Studio of Abraham Mohler
SLHL: Please share an experience that was a major influence on your career decision. Abraham: I was a junior in college, visiting the National Gallery in D.C. I was in the great sculpture hall, standing in front of two works by 19th-century French artist Jean Baptiste Carpeaux. I was captivated by the way he had turned stone into flesh. That was the moment when I knew I wanted to spend my life trying to make artwork like that. SLHL: What has been the biggest compliment you've received in your career? Abraham: This is tough to choose, but one that sticks out was the very first major purchase of one of my sculptures, which was purchased by a woman who was blind. It might sound like a crude joke at first, but on second thought is a very profound compliment to a sculptor. SLHL: Who has been the biggest influencer in your career? Abraham: The biggest influencer in my life and work was easily my grandfather, R. Brownell McGrew. On a personal level, he was the venerable patriarch of the family and I grew up in awe of him. On an artistic level, his paintings of the Arizona landscape and his portraits of Navajo and Hopi formed in me an expectation of what my art should look like. His ouvre inspires me to be mindful of what I’d like to leave behind. In his case, he left for posterity a visual record of a people and culture that is very nearly extinct. On a professional level, he reached a pinnacle of success that I aspire to. I can see in the arc of his career
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a story that lines up with my own experiences and helps me believe that there is a pathway to success. SLHL: What was a project or experience that was a turning point in your career? Abraham: In the summer of 2007 I started looking for my first studio space, one that would be suitable for carving stone. I was led to an incredible space with beautiful light, good access, a massive I-beam and hoist system built for handling stone. It was big! As was the financial obligation. At the time I signed the lease, the monthly rent was more than I had ever made in a single month to that point. That was either faith or foolishness, depending on who gets to make the call. What it did for me, though, was force me into making more business-like decisions and commit to what I was doing since there was so much more at stake than before. Within just a few months I landed my first major commission, which came to me by virtue of being in a legitimate art studio and looking the part. SLHL: Tell us a story from your childhood where your creative design genius kicked in. Abraham: As a kid I loved to draw horses. I figured I was pretty good at it for a person of my age and stature and so I was always excited to bring my latest drawing to show my grandfather, thinking I was going to get lavished with praise. I never did. He generally would grunt in his gruff sort of way that my latest greatest drawing was “not bad.” Then he would tell me to go back out to the corral, look more closely and draw it again, supplying me with all the paper and pencils I could possibly want. I don’t know about genius, but the part that I’m proud of is that I did it. Many others may have given up after the rough handling, but his method worked for me. I never earned his praise, but I did get better at drawing! In the end, the work ethic is probably worth more than the genius. SLHL: What does it take to achieve a high level of success before 40? Abraham: Work and grit. Providence. Patient landlords. Patient wife and supportive children. Courage to face the questions in your stomach over whether or not it’s gonna work out this time.
Brandy Pingsterhaus, Brendel Architects
SLHL: Please share an experience that was a major influence on your career decision. Brandy: I wouldn't say there was one experience but more of a life-time of experiences. Construction has always been a large part of my life. Growing up my parents bought rental homes and many of our Saturdays were spent remodeling them. I remember sitting up in the trusses helping my dad install the bracing when I was just in grade school. Working together on these projects was our "quality family time." SLHL: What has been the biggest compliment you've received in your career? Brandy: My greatest compliment was being asked to represent my graduating class at Washington University's graduation. For the whole school ceremony only one of the top students from each department had the honor to walk across Beaumont Pavilion to receive a diploma. To me that was the crowning moment to my college career.
SLHL: What was a project or experience that was a turning point in your career? Brandy: The turning point in my career was the inception of Architecturally Designed Cabinetry, Inc. During this endeavor, I gained the confidence to take charge. I began meeting with clients, designing kitchens and baths, negotiating bids and managing projects. Once I earned my architectural license, that self-assurance thrived at Brendel Architects as well. SLHL: Tell us a story from your childhood where your creative design genius kicked in. Brandy: When I was about 8 years old I was building a fence with my dad. We had been working on it for a while and there was one piece that he couldn't get to fit. After looking at it with him I came up with the solution and together we finished the fence. Sometimes it takes another perspective to bring the project together. SLHL: What does it take to achieve a high level of success before 40? Brandy: Hard work, dedication and a goal! Working every day without a goal is like running a race with no finish line. If there is no sense of achievement why would anyone push the bar higher? It also takes a great support system. I would not be where I am today without my husband and my parents!
SLHL: Who has been the biggest influencer in your career? Brandy: My mother, Jeannie Brendel, is the biggest influence in my career. She went back to school to study architecture when I was 2 years old. I watched her work full time, raise three children and achieve her dream. Working alongside her now for 18 years, she has taught me everything about the business from bookkeeping to marketing, to construction management and design. She is truly an inspiration!
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Randy Renner Jr., Period Restoration
SLHL: Please share an experience that was a major influence on your career decision. Randy: I was 19 or 20 years old and I was driving down Delmar in University City in the evening in summertime under the canopy of tree limbs, and just fell in love with the feeling an old neighborhood gives you. I always wondered why no one who renovated homes matched existing materials like slate or tile roofing, copper guttering, windows, etc. I thought the market needed someone who actually restores historic homes, and so my journey started.
for my money. The problems we tackled on this job were unlike anything up to that point I have ever faced.
SLHL: What has been the biggest compliment you've received in your career? Randy: Someone purchasing one of our historic restorations or new period-correct infills. Nothing is more flattering that someone paying money for one of our creations.
SLHL: What is your favorite spot in St. Louis and why is it your favorite? Randy: University City. I started my business working on homes in University City. I love the variety of architecture there; you see Tudor, French eclectic, Italian Renaissance, Spanish Revival, etc. What an awesome variety of homes.
SLHL: What was a project or experience that was a turning point in your career? Randy: I’m a pretty optimistic guy and have a "we can do this" or "figure out how to fix this" or "preserve this" kind of attitude, but the 11,000-square-foot mansion on Pershing Place we did gave me a run
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SLHL: Tell us a story from your childhood where your creative design genius kicked in. Randy: My parents have built every house I ever lived in and my grandfather also was a builder. I grew up around construction and my folks oftentimes looked at houses for fun. I've always been fascinated by architecture and more drawn to old homes and the architects who built them. The passion for preserving the original intent of the architect is what we strive for. All these exterior materials and details matter and create the look that we are consciously and subconsciously drawn to. SLHL: What does it take to achieve a high level of success before 40? Randy: Support. No one is self-made and I certainly am not either. I've had a lot of support from my family, specifically my wife and father. I work a lot of hours like most small business owners and our company often is going seven days a week to finish projects. So I guess my answer is support and work ethic.
Michael Schwartz, Blackline Design + Construction SLHL: Please share an experience that was a major influence on your career decision. Michael: During summers working in architecture firms and while in graduate school, I was fortunate enough to work on some wonderful projects. We would turn out great designs, but a recurring trend I saw was that the client/developers would almost always sacrifice the design for budget or their own personal tastes. I quickly realized that developers are the ones who ultimately get to decide what is built and how the public experiences the built environment. I decided that in order to be able to have the greatest influence possible in the architecture space, I needed to go into development as well. SLHL: What has been the biggest compliment you've received in your career? Michael: Besides this award? Actually, the greatest compliment is when someone tells me how much they enjoy the spaces that we have created for them. It’s easy to build any office or house or a restaurant, but when someone tells you that they truly feel good in that space, that the environment you have created inspires them, you feel accomplished. SLHL: Who has been the biggest influencer in your career? Michael: One of my architecture professors from my freshman year of college at Wash U told me something that I think about almost every day. While I always got great reviews on my work, when the semester was over he gave me a C+. I was incredibly confused and asked him why. He told me that my work was great at the beginning of the semester, and it was great at the end. He said that I had “good-enough syndrome” and never pushed myself to be any greater. I have never forgotten that lesson, and I try to ask myself with every project, and everything I do, is it just good enough or can I do better?
SLHL: What was a project or experience that was a turning point in your career? Michael: I was serving as director of development for another local real estate development firm when the economic downturn hit in 2008. We had a $150 million plus portfolio of properties and when the economy tanked, many of our lenders asked for additional equity or, even worse, forced us to find alternate financing. With new development having all but stopped completely, I needed to figure out a new way to help the company grow. Having very little real estate finance experience, I quickly learned all I could about every type of commercial real estate loan and financing source out there. In a period of three years I became an expert of sorts in everything from Fannie Mae to commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loans. I financed over $100 million worth of properties, lowered debt service and positioned our company to be able to weather the recession. Today I use that knowledge and experience to help our clients find creative funding sources for their projects and guide them from start to finish through the process. SLHL: Tell us a story from your childhood where your creative design genius kicked in. Michael: I have known I wanted to be an architect since I was 6 years old. My great uncle was dean of the School of Architecture at Case Western Reserve and when we would visit, I would be captivated with his studio. He would let me draw, use his pens and encourage me to be creative. I was fortunate enough to attend a high school that offered an architecture class, which I took all four years. During my senior year I competed in a state-wide design competition for high school architecture students, the project being a transportation museum in downtown Houston. I won first place for my work. I knew then that this path was right for me, and I haven’t looked back since. SLHL: What does it take to achieve a high level of success before 40? Michael: First and foremost, incredibly hard work. Understand what you don’t know, and surround yourself with people you can learn from. No matter how much experience you have, someone else is doing it better, and we have to learn lessons from others in order to achieve a higher level of success. Constantly challenge yourself to improve upon what you think you are already doing well. Set goals, and stay accountable to them. Pick up a book, research the internet, find a mentor. Realize that it’s okay to make a mistake, because without those mistakes you don’t know how to do it better next time.
Candice Wideman, Youtopia Designs SLHL: Please share an experience that was a major influence on your career decision. Candice: I first started college as a biology major, but after walking through the interior design department on my way to my classes, I fell in love with the idea of being a designer. After a semester of Biology, I decided to call my parents and tell them I was switching my major to interior design. While this was quite a shock to them, they supported my decision and helped me research the best schools for interior design. We came across Maryville University, which was the school that changed it all for me. I learned that interior design isn’t just about creating attractive spaces. It’s about tying together environmental psychology, architecture and conventional aspects of decorating while incorporating building codes. SLHL: What has been the biggest compliment you've received in your career? Candice: No awards, magazine features or accolades can compare with seeing a client who is overcome with sincere appreciation after the project is completed. In TV shows, you see clients crying tears of absolute bliss when the project is completed and you think to yourself, “This is just for TV.” But over the past eight years I’ve had several of these emotional experiences with my clients. Knowing that you designed a client’s space substantially better than they could have envisioned is the most amazing feeling ever! SLHL: Who has been the biggest influencer in your career? Candice: If it wasn’t for my husband, Brian, pushing me to reach new
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goals I set for myself, I am not sure I would have ever started my own business. He saw how passionate I was about interior design at a young age, and he encouraged me go out on my own. He showed me the “ins and outs” of running a business. Thanks to him, I’ve been fortunate enough to help hundreds of clients. I couldn’t have done it without him. SLHL: What was a project or experience that was a turning point in your career? Candice: Two years ago I was hired by Bobcat of St. Louis to design their new headquarters off Interstate 44 in Valley Park. At 40,000 square feet, this was the biggest project I had ever taken on, by far. The clients’ vision and mine were aligned, which made for an exceptional end design. This project was a turning point in my career because it pushed me to new limits. I was forced out of my comfort zone, and often it’s times of discomfort that shape a young designer’s career. I am so thankful for the opportunity I was given at such a young age and I eagerly await the day when I get a larger project than this one that will push me like this one did. SLHL: Tell us a story from your childhood where your creative design genius kicked in. Candice: When I was a kid, I would talk my brother into switching rooms with me. It took some persuading, but once I talked him into it I would move my furniture into his room and his into mine. Not only did I move the furniture, but I’d completely change the layout. Then, I’d take it a step further. I’d hang pictures on the walls, paint the walls a different color, you name it. I’d pretty much do whatever my mom would let me get away with! SLHL: What does it take to achieve a high level of success before 40? Candice: Passion and motivation. Everyone knows what it’s like to wake up and not feel like going into work. Now imagine you are your own boss. You don’t necessarily have to go in to the office on time or answer that late email in bed. But that’s what it takes. To be successful at a young age you have to rely on your passion to stay motivated every day.
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LEATHER By Tyler Bierman Photography by Colin Miller/Strauss Peyton
Steve Rye's family-run business Sole Survivor brings top-notch leather goods to Maplewood.
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In the heart of Maplewood, there's a quaint little leather shop with a sign out front that reads, “Yes, it does smell good in here.” Venture inside and you will not be disappointed. There's wall-to-wall leather goods and accessories to fill your nose and closet. This is Sole Survivor. It's a family-run business with more than 50 years in the craft of leatherwork and it all starts with Steve Rye. His lifelong journey has brought Sole Survivor where it is today. “It's been a long time. I started in '68 when I was 16 years old. I just decided that I was going to make leather goods, so I went out and spent $60 on the tools and got started. It's as simple as that,” Steve says. “By 1971, I had my first involvement in a shop on Main Street in St. Charles. From there, there were a lot of short-lived shops pretty much up to today. I met Kay, my wife, in '79 when I was traveling and selling at a lot of shows and festivals and she started working with me. We did wholesale, as well, for a number of years until the online space became more saturated and we decided to go back to solely retail. Then, eventually, we landed here.” At their current location, it's a family affair with Steve and Kay running their store in collaboration with their daughter, Annie, who grew up in the business and continues designing and crafting alongside her father. Their son also worked with them from a young age and launched Sole Survivor online for the beginning of their wholesale website business. Steve sums up his business with his family simply: “I couldn't really tell you what it's like being a family business because it's just what we've always done — all of us working together.” As for Steve's process creating the many accessories the business sells, it all starts with looking around to see what is out there and taking inspiration from that. He begins with a quote from Solomon in the Bible, “There is nothing new under the sun.”
“When you're creating something, you'll find that most things have already been made. Everyone sees things that they like and want to imitate. So, from there my daughter and my wife and I work together to come up with ideas and refine it until it works, and it works when it sells.� From there the process is relatively simple. It's a matter of creating the pattern for a product out of cardboard. This is essentially a template for Steve to use for the cutting and sewing of the leather he has chosen for a given project. Then he cuts the leather to size and skives the areas that must be thinner for stitching. Finally, it's all sewn together and polished to perfection. Easy to describe but it takes a lifetime to master. That's how the family that makes up Sole Survivor creates the inimitable bags, belts and accessories that are available every day to the public. To find out more about Sole Survivor, stop by and say hello or find them on Facebook, Instagram or their website: SoleSurvivorLeather.com. You can also visit them at the Best of Missouri Market at the Missouri Botanical Gardens, where they'll be unveiling their newest addition to their line of leather goods, custom leather footwear. See stlouishomesmag.com for resources.
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Ribs, rubs and subtle smoking woods are just
the start in a series of choices pitmasters make in the exquisite experiment that is Bogart’s Smokehouse. Chef Michael Macchi serves up a mouthwatering tour of the tastes.
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The rub spices and choice of smoking woods must play nice with the meat being smoked at any given time. “We like to stick with the milder woods, like the fruit woods. Right now, we’re using cherry wood. It seems to be readily available to us in the area and you kind of have to use what you have. Luckily it played in our favor.” Those meats and that smoke affect the baked beans for which the Soulard smokehouse is famous. While Macchi’s bean-doctoring is vital, it’s really the cooking time and location of the legumes that matters most. “The beans cook on the same smoker as the beef brisket — 12 or 13 hours overnight — right under the brisket where they catch the drippings and some of the rub.” STLOUISHOMESMAG.COM OCTOBER 2018
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Bogart’s singular take on steak is the tri-tip, a triangular cut of beef from the bottom sirloin, which gets a bit of smoke and flame in the cooking. Minimal, simple spicing let the steak flavor shine, while a brief period in the smoker gives it the requisite hint of smoke before it hits the grill to cook to medium-rare. Macchi uses a kitchen torch to sear the outside, brushes it with a house-made Asian barbecue sauce and torches it again to caramelize the sauce. This “short-short cook” takes 60 to 90 minutes — a nanosecond in the life of a pitmaster. “A short cook is four or five hours. Overnight cooks are 12 to 24 hours. When you're trying anything new and experimenting and cooking overnight, it's hard. If it doesn’t work out, it’s back to square one. I even got to the point where I was locking the grill, so I wouldn't get into it. “I’ve come to learn that I have got to have a lot more patience,” says Macchi, letting loose with a baritone laugh. “You have to love what you're doing and have a passion for it but also patience and a lot of practice. Barbecue is more of a craft than anything because you're always trying different methods, experimenting with different meats and spices and woods. Time and temperature are a big factor. Low and slow.” See stlouishomesmag.com for more information.
Learn secret hacks from the master himself, Michael Macchi, at the Cooking School on October 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery. When: October 10, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $35 per person Where: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery 17895 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005 RSVP by calling 636-230-9640, ext. 27 or email bosterloh@stlouishomesmag.com Reserve your seat online: stlouishomesmag.com/events *Seating is limited. COOKING SCHOOL MENU
Pit-Baked Beans: Students are free to start with a base of canned baked beans, which will be dressed up with molasses, brown sugar, chopped onion, salt, pepper, garlic and perhaps a dash of ketchup or chili or barbecue sauce. Macchi will teach cooking cheats you can use to add hints of smoke and beef flavors, such as time on the grill. Ribs: A great rib rub includes spices like lemon pepper, thyme, smoked paprika, garlic, sugar, salt, cumin and a little cayenne. With indirect heat, good airflow and some patience — if one can muster it — the result is heavenly. Tri-tip Steak: Chef Macchi will walk students through trimming the “silver skin” and an appropriate amount of fat from the top side to get just the right composition for grilling. “Then comes the fun part,” he says. “We bring out the torch.” Torch the meat and the sauce to crisp and caramelize, or simply finish on the hot side of the grill. Fire and Ice Pickle: Cayenne hot sauce gives them fire, while the “ice” comes from the sweet syrup. This is a quick pickle but it’s even better the day after preparing.
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ean and John of Clayton faced “love it or list it” moments over the last several years in their 91-year-old home. The couple has lived there for more than a decade and a half, all the while bringing up three kids — ages 19, 17 and 13 — within walking distance of the bustle of downtown Clayton, the kids’ school and the MetroLink stops where they frequently catch rides to Cardinals and Blues games and other St. Louis-area attractions. But the family gradually began to outgrow the house. The small galley kitchen lacked flow and functionality and the screened-in porch begged for a higher purpose. What was once ample for a young family began to feel cramped and dark; needs and interests had changed but the house remained as it was when they first moved in.
Shuffled spaces — and a few smart additions — buy an active family a wealth of functional room in their Clayton home. By Barbara E. Stefàno Photography by Anne Matheis
Architect: Christopher D. Marshall Architect LLC Contractor: Bozich Construction
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Left: What was once a covered porch is now Jean's airy home office. Bottom: An open butler's pantry is a favorite area of the home. Right: A restructuring the main story and the addition of tall windows by Pella Windows & Doors allow light to pass through the entire floor.
Jean says they contemplated moving out. “We could not beat this location. We needed stuff done to sell it, so we drew up renovations.” That responsibility fell on architect Chris Marshall, who had the heady task of coaxing the most out of the home within a stringent set of local codes. Though living space was added largely within the existing footprint of the foundation, he also bumped out the east side of the house by several feet and added a mudroom on the west side. And he repurposed. Gone was the covered porch on the east side, converted to a main-floor office for Jean, while the narrow kitchen disappeared into the family room. Jean’s former office space and back patio were absorbed into the larger kitchen and open butler’s pantry. Off the kitchen at the back of the house, a sitting area with a raised fireplace eases the transition between the kitchen and the back door leading out to the new patio. Chris worked the same magic to the second story, creating a large, en suite master bath for Jean and John over the existing attached garage, complete with 10-foot ceilings, walk-in closets and deep soaking tub. Down the hall, the couple’s teenage daughter now has a bedroom nearly twice its former size, with a bathroom and window seat where only the porch roof once sat. Even the basement expanded. Thanks to an 11-foot-deep pour, the couple’s two sons have a small hockey rink with enough clearance for the boys to don skates and knock out slap shots freely without scraping beams.
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Original windows remain in the 91-year-old Clayton residence. Opposite page: The architect created a back entrance for the homeowners near the kitchen and family room.
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“This poor little house is like a bump-out RV. We just didn’t want it to look like additions.” Jean admits she couldn’t envision how Chris was going to make it work. “I thought, ‘Where’s all this going to fit?’ I was in a panic.” “We basically ended up touching every corner of the house because every end had an addition,” Chris says. “On the interior we made the flow of the house better than it was originally. The new and the old all connect, and you really can’t tell. We changed the interior aesthetic so that it complements what was there but made it better.” The design allows for a straight sightline through most of the main floor. The family can view the back door and fireplace from the dining room, while Jean’s office gets light from front and back and side to side — something that was in no way possible as the home was originally laid out. Off the kitchen/living area, at the back of the house, is an entry court with an open gable Chris calls “Tudoresque.” The gable connects the high ceilings of the kitchen visually with the patio and backyard. “The composition at the back of the house is something I’m really proud of. The high gables make it feel roomy without swallowing up a smaller gathering. It works really well with six people there and it works great with 30 people there. It’s kind of a roomy-intimate — a grand-intimate space.” The new detached garage — which houses two lifts — is large enough for four vehicles and John’s upstairs “man cave,” where the man of the
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Opposite page, clockwise from left: Striking wallpaper and gold decor pop in the master suite. Charming windows, original to the home, find their place in a lounge at the front of the house. This page: Architect Chris Marshall created a spacious new master bath over the existing garage, complete with a soaking tub, his-and-hers closets and 10-foot ceilings. Cardinal Blinds & Shutters custom fitted the blinds over the tub.
house often yields the floor to visiting guests. All told, the home went from approximately 3,200 square feet of space to more than 5,000, all without sacrificing symmetry. Subdued color throughout most of the house completes the sophisticated look the family was going for. It is most notable on the ground floor, where white cabinetry and neutral walls reign. Un-oiled soapstone countertops and a light tile backsplash add interest without too much “movement,” says Jean. There are more tall windows letting in light and fewer partitions blocking the others, lending the illusion of even greater spans. “It was hard for us to imagine how it would all come together, but it did,” she says. “We’re not missing anything with this house. I can stand at my kitchen island and hear kids playing hockey downstairs and I’m happy.” See stlouishomesmag.com for resources and additional photos.
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Natural materials dominate the kitchen, from the wood-beamed ceiling to the limestone range alcove and granite-topped work islands from Ford Marble and Tile and Heirloom Black Dynasty maple bases. Oiled bronze fixtures, hammered copper sinks and decorative tiling further emphasize the rustic ambience. Opposite page: Overlooking the Mississippi River, the breakfast nook includes bench seating that conceals built-in storage.
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MOUNTAIN GRANDEUR ON THE MISSISSIPPI BLUFFS Architect/Designer: Architextures LLC General Contractor: Kuehnle Construction
Inspired by its breathtaking setting, Architextures’ Christi Johaningmeyer designed this memorable blufftop residence. By Barb Wilson Photography by Anne Matheis
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ou can almost hear shouts of “Mark twain!” echoing from the past as a barge floats lazily toward a bend in the Mississippi River. When the fog lifts, the Gateway Arch will suddenly appear on the horizon. And below on the steep cliff, a set of railroad tracks winds along the riverbank. It’s no wonder the owners chose this magical setting for their new custom home. “The river got us,” the couple agrees, and they wasted no time acquiring the 11 acres of magnificent terrain, perched high on the bluffs. Aware the site presented significant challenges, they rented a nearby home from which they could supervise land development and the construction process. But there was never any question who would design their new residence. Christi Johaningmeyer, owner of St. Louis-based Architextures LLC, had worked with the couple on their previous home, and this project offered the ultimate opportunity to showcase her design philosophy. “My goal is to connect people to the landscape through architecture,” she explains, “ and in this case, capturing the scenic views was essential to the architectural design.” It took 20 months to remove tons of rock and level the property in preparation for building. Meanwhile, Christi turned her attention to interpreting the owners’ vision from the dozens of photos they had collected. They were looking for a low-profile plan reminiscent of a
Montana mountain lodge that would blend into the gorgeous natural surroundings. Designed by Architextures and built by Kuehnle Construction, the end result is an expansive “ranch,” with the primary living spaces on the main floor and a fully finished lower level totaling nearly 8,500 square feet, plus a guest suite located above the five-bay garage. It’s obvious upon entering the grounds that there’s something very special ahead. Much of the rock excavated there was used to build the entry bridge, and a spectacular weathered limestone waterfall that flanks the drive and was designed by Lawn Systems Inc. A short distance further, the “lodge” comes into view, superbly oriented on its multilevel site and offering magnificent views of the river from every room on the main level. The exterior and porte cochère are lavished with cut Auxvasse limestone and brick, and the emphasis on natural materials continues into the foyer, where the floor planks are laid in a herringbone pattern and framed with slate tiles. From this point on, every interior space further demonstrates Christi’s skilled use of natural elements and exceptional ability to collaborate with her clients. Wood, sourced from Historic Timber and Plank, is the predominant material throughout. Wide-plank, hand-pillowed hickory blankets virtually all of the floors. Ranging in height from 10 to 22 feet, many of
Opposite page: The 22-foot great room ceiling is crowned by circa-1880s beams from Historic Timber and Plank, each weighing up to a half-ton. Below: Heavy striated drapes, suspended from individual fringed cornices, line the great room windows without obscuring the majestic river views. Richly appointed in leather, velvet and dark woods, this vast gathering space retains a comfy, convivial atmosphere.
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the ceilings are lined with pine planks and feature massive wood beams, each weighing up to half a ton and reclaimed from a historic Cupples warehouse in downtown St. Louis. Auxvasse limestone is repeated on the fireplace surrounds, pillars and elsewhere, and leather and various metals are also prominent. Custom-forged, the beam brackets, railings and other iron features were fabricated by Empire Fence & Custom Iron Works, and hammered copper sinks and oiled bronze fixtures reinforce the metallic theme. Every room, however, has different cabinet hardware, and all of the backsplashes are unique. “The details make the difference,” says Christi, “and subtle variations like this give each space individuality.” The décor of each room received the same meticulous attention to detail. “This is our home,” the homeowner asserts. “I wanted it to feel rustic and masculine but still warm and welcoming. So, I’d give Christi pictures of things I liked and she’d find exactly what I was looking for.” To achieve the desired effect, the furniture was acquired from three Texas firms specializing in rustic modern, Western ranch, and Tuscan styling. Metro Lighting supplied most of the light fixtures and local artist Allison Larkins produced the Tuscan-like canvases and faux-finish paintwork that add character throughout the home. Larkins’ talents are on full display in the formal dining room, where the embossed metal ceiling is faux-painted to resemble leather and a vibrant street scene dominates the side wall. The solid alder dining table seats 10 and is surrounded by Caspar chairs in leather and distressed velvet. Definitely a show-stopper, the great room combines all of the chosen elements, with a dramatic beamed ceiling; stone-faced, floor-to-ceiling fireplace; leather-and-velvet Escapade sofas trimmed with fringe; and an oversize leather ottoman, also fringed. The 20-foot windows are appointed with individual fabric-covered cornices designed by Christi, and heavy, striated drapes match the scale of the room without obscuring the panoramic river views. Adding a
Opposite page: Faux-painted to resemble leather, the ceiling of the formal dining room is actually embossed metal. Caspar chairs in leather and distressed chenille surround the solid alder table. This page, top: The home theater’s acoustic wall panels have a leather-look finish and whimsical bar chairs. Michael Langhorst Construction's work is featured prominently in the master bedroom, bar and wine cellar. Bottom: A masculine retreat for the owners’ college-age son, the bedroom has a wood-beamed ceiling, faux leather drapes, leather-trimmed bedding and a wheeled, burlap-covered bench.
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Offering balcony views all the way to the Arch, the master bedroom features a wood-beamed ceiling, walnut-stained Accents of Salado furnishings studded with oversize nail heads, and velvet bedding trimmed in faux fur. Opposite page: A beamed arch opens from the master bedroom to this private, vaulted sitting room with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, leather and basket-weave cut velvet sofa.
colorful provincial touch, she anchored a large dried flower arrangement by MKS Designs to the mantel beam. In the vast, wood-ceilinged kitchen, another of these floral arrangements draws attention to the limestone alcove housing the Wolf range, and the backsplashes are decoratively tiled in terracotta-hued crackled glass and bronze. Three granite-topped islands provide plenty of workspace and include a prep sink and farmhouse sink in hammered copper. Concealed in the cabinetry and island bases are a warming drawer, beverage cooler, icemaker and four Fisher & Pykel drawer dishwashers. “Formal but casual,” the adjacent breakfast nook overlooks the river and outdoor entertainment area. The bench seating has built-in storage drawers underneath and, upholstered in plush distressed chenille, invites guests to settle in with a good book. Luxuriously appointed in sculptured velvet and faux fur, the main-floor master bedroom features a wrought-iron balcony with
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views to the Arch and opens to a stunning, wood-beamed sitting room with floor-to-ceiling fireplace. On the lower level are two additional bedroom suites and an entertainment venue that almost defies description. The bar floor is covered in multicolored slate, the cork walls have a leather-look finish, and the counter is fitted with a copper bucket sink. Directly adjacent to the bar area, a stone arch accesses the Tuscan-themed wine room. In the spacious multilevel theater, the acoustic wall panels are wrapped in the same cork material, and tucked under the curved, live-edge counter are playful leather bar stools with furry Western “chaps." Truly a masterpiece, this extraordinary residence is a tribute to Christi Johaningmeyer’s design skill and her team's efforts — an expert blend of rustic mountain styling and comfortably elegant décor, worthy of its majestic setting on the bluffs of the legendary Mississippi. See stlouishomesmag.com for resources and additional photos.
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Where most may see a simply gorgeous garden, the Plahns saw colorful possibilities. By Lucyann Boston Photography by Kim Dillon
he half-acre that fronts Diana and Craig Plahn’s contemporary home in the heavily forested Sugar Creek Valley in Kirkwood is filled with winding pathways, long stretches of colorful perennials and banks of glowing, green hostas. Retaining walls, spilling over with trailing sedum, resemble fluid green waterfalls. Evergreens, shrubs and small trees with interesting architectural shapes anchor the beds and provide height and structure to the garden. A small stream tumbling over rocks and splashing into a pond filled with waterlilies brings the soothing sound of water into the landscape.
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Diana and Craig are not immune to the beauty of the garden they have created. But they also see that lush half-acre as a living display case. The Plahns are admitted plant collectors and among their treasures they count 800 registered varieties of daylilies, between 600 and 700 named varieties of hostas, approximately 275 miniature and dwarf conifers and 32 different Japanese maples. Using their gardening instinct and their sense of design, they have woven their plant collections into a tapestry of living beauty. You could almost say the Plahns were swept by nature into their passion for collecting. Craig and Diana met in dental school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1980. Both came from gardening families: Diana was raised on a farm; Craig’s parents were avid gardeners. Having house plants in their student apartments seemed natural and was a common bond. Their instructors in dental school, who also enjoyed plants, introduced them to orchids. “It was sort of like, ‘Oh, you grow house plants, well try these,’” Diana recalls with a laugh. “We got married in 1981. We were in dental school, living in a rented house and growing orchids and plant stands. My husband would build the plant stands; we would put fluorescent lights over them, and we would grow our orchids,” she continues.
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The couple bought their first house in 1984 near the Castlewood State Park area of Ballwin and Diana had high hopes for a garden. “I quickly learned that this was the beginning of the Ozarks,” she recalls. “One of my neighbors brought me a pick ax to help. The soil was all clay and rocks. We lived there from 1984 to 1989 and finally tried to grow perennials in raised beds.” In late 1989 the couple jumped at the opportunity to buy over an acre of wooded property in Kirkwood’s Sugar Creek Valley, where preserving nature is the goal of the residents. The property sloped down dramatically, with the lower portion of the acreage in an area that floods regularly. There was a half-acre at the top of the hill, however, for the couple to build their dream home. “All I wanted to do was live in the woods and grow orchids,” Diana says. The city of Kirkwood had no problem with that, but they did require that the newly built home have a front lawn to qualify the house for an occupancy permit. Craig and Diana dutifully created and seeded a front lawn and moved into their new home. Then, the rains came. Mud washed over and buried the newly created front lawn. More mud cascaded down the driveway and came to rest against the garage door. That wall of mud was so deep, the couple had to shovel it out to open the garage door. With no grass to grow under their feet, the Plahns acted quickly. Twelve pallets of interlocking Keystone blocks were on their doorstep by Labor Day and Craig and Diana began building the first of many retaining walls. “When it rained my husband would stand outside with an umbrella to watch the path of the water to decide where to build another wall,” Diana says.
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One by one, the areas behind those retaining walls became garden beds and plant display cases. “You couldn’t put grass there because you couldn’t mow it,” Diana points out, so we started adding dirt and amending the soil.” The couple already liked perennials and found daylilies fascinating due to their beautiful colors and the ease of hybridization. (The couple has 50 registered daylilies to their credit.) Hostas were their plant of choice to grow in the shady areas where daylilies wouldn’t thrive. Craig and Diana became founding members of the St. Louis Hosta Society. While now growers are able to use plant tissue to create clones of a particular hosta under sterile conditions, the group was initially
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formed to allow hosta lovers to manually divide and share expensive hosta varieties with other members of the group, Craig explains. Their garden has been on tour when St. Louis has hosted meetings of the national daylily and hosta societies and next June will be on display when the Midwest Conifer Society meets in St. Louis. Diana is the current president of both the Greater St. Louis Daylily Society and the St. Louis Hosta Society. In preparation for next year’s conifer tour, Craig recently added 30 new conifers to the garden. Both Diana and Craig agree that the conifers and the Japanese maples add year-round interest to the garden through their change
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of seasonal color and the architectural enhancement of their branching and bark. Their passion for plants has led them to travel throughout the country to national meetings and form friendships with those that share their love of hostas, daylilies, conifers and Japanese maples. They also are American Orchid Society judges. A greenhouse on a corner of their property houses their orchid collection. Throughout their garden, decorative touches purchased on their travels or obtained locally illustrate their fascination with oriental objects, gargoyles and statuary. While the couple initially shared the work in the garden, the bulk of garden maintenance now falls to Craig as Diana has developed mild asthma and other allergies. He estimates that he averages 30 hours a week in the garden in spring. This past summer it took four days to simply cut back the daylilies after they bloomed. “My neighbor who lives on the hill behind us thinks I spend 40 hours a week in the garden,� Craig says laughing, noting he finds his time in the garden after work relaxing. While their work in the garden and with plant societies could qualify as a full-time occupation, the Craig and Diana both continue to be full-time dentists and have a joint dental practice in Kirkwood. See stlouishomesmag.com for resources and additional photos.
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Variegated leaves bring color contrast to your plant display and help break up the green monotony. Check out local landscapers’ favorite patterned plants.
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1. “Red Veined Sorrel is a gorgeous perennial leafy green, with a tidy mounding habit and sun/shade flexibility. We love how the color and texture contrast in the landscape, and that the nutritious leaves can be added into salads all season long!” Laura Caldie, Maypop Garden Shop.
2. “'Painted Lady' Spirea has fast become a top choice for those who want splashy color and low maintenance. Its green, yellow and cream variegated leaves are topped with bright pink blooms all season. Only growing 2-3' tall and wide, it works well in many situations. Like most Spiraea, it is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant and grows well in sun or part shade.” Ann Lapides, Sugar Creek Gardens. 3. “One of our favorite variegated plants is a cultivar of Missouri native ‘Jacobs Ladder’ the Polemonium ‘Stairway to Heaven.’ This is a vigorous, heat-tolerant plant that will produce soft blue flowers in late spring. The foliage is distinguished by bold, cream-colored markings against bright green leaves. In direct sun or in cooler weather, the tips of the leaves will acquire a soft pink tinge.” Sarah Riley, Bowood Farms.
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4. “Rattlesnake Plant (Calathea lancifolia) is an easy and resilient houseplant that grows well in moderate light. It's unusual coloration paired with a beautiful pot can create an interesting and unique accent for the home.” Andy Martin, Greenscape Gardens.
5. “Variegated Solomon's Seal (polygonatum falcatum variegatum). Rich green leaves narrowly edged in white, and reddish-colored stems, will help to brighten shady beds, borders and woodland gardens and will complement adjacent trees and shrubs. Arching, unbranched stems emerge from the soil forming a small clump. Lovely white bell-shaped flowers drip from the stems in spring. An herbaceous perennial.” Richard Poynter, Poynter Landscape Architecture.
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Stay up-to-date in your landscape with planning tips and events from the Missouri Botanical Garden.
All of October Continue watering, especially evergreens if soils are dry. Plant spring bulbs among hostas, ferns, daylilies or ground covers. As these plants grow in the spring they will hide the dying bulb foliage. Gourds should be harvested when their shells become hard or when their color changes from green to brown. Store apples in a cool basement in old plastic sacks that have been perforated for good air circulation.
October 1 – 15 For best bloom later this winter, Christmas cactus, potted azaleas and kalanchoe may be left outdoors until night temperatures drop to about 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Harvest winter squash and pumpkins before frost. For best storage quality, leave an inch or two of stem on each fruit.
Cannas and dahlias can be dug when frost nips their foliage. Allow the plants to dry under cover in an airy, frost-free place before storage.
EVENTS All October Booterfly house at the Butterfly Garden October 5 – 7 Best of Missouri Market October 17 & 24 Wicked Wings and Wine October 26 Spirits in the Garden October 26 & 27 Bug Ball October 28 Ghouls in the Garden
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DESIGNERS IN DEMAND
Creating beautiful rooms with cohesive styles is the key to making your home comfortable, fashionable and inviting. With fast-paced and ever-changing design trends to consider and an endless array of furnishings and accessories from which to choose, designing a stylish space might feel like a daunting task. However, enlisting the help of a talented design professional can make each project fun and exciting. Their knowledge of current trends and classic styles, knack for finding the best places to shop for décor and experience matching the perfect look with the right space gives design professionals an
ANNE MARIE DESIGN STUDIO 17014 New College Avenue, Suite E Wildwood, Missouri 63040 annemariestudio.com 636-821-3395
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edge when creating stylish, functional and beautiful spaces that make a house a home. Our special Designers in Demand section introduces you to local designers and tastemakers who can help guide you through the exciting world of interior design. With their fingers on the pulse of what’s hot and what’s not, they bring you the newest and greatest products, looks and designs for your home. To see more from these designers, visit www.stlouishomesmag.com.
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nne M. Boedges, President and Designer of Anne Marie Design Studio, LLC has been helping clients fall in love with their homes all over the St. Louis area since 2001. She obtained her BFA in Interior Design from Maryville University in St. Louis, MO. She has previously taught the NKBA Bath Design Certification Course at St. Louis Community College. Specializing in Kitchen and Bath Design, Anne’s positive and down to earth approach helps clients feel anything is achievable, and her unique attention to detail distinguishes her work amongst the rest.
DESIGNERS IN DEMAND
IDOL DESIGN Robert Idol, ASID 4504 Pershing Place St. Louis, MO 63108 404-307-0246 robertidoldesign.com
MARY BRUMMELL INTERIOR DESIGN, LLC mbinteriordesign@yahoo.com 314-809-2736
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obert creates artful spaces that are often described as sleek, stylish and sophisticated. His attention to detail and use of architectural pieces creates timeless interiors. Working with his residential clients, he creates relaxing, welcoming interiors focused on the client’s goals and lifestyle. His commercial projects are defined by well organized, functional spaces reflecting the brand’s identity. A 2017 ASID St Louis Pinnacle Award winner, Robert’s work has also been featured in national and regional design publications.
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ary Brummell has been creating beautiful, comfortable, and functional interiors for her clients for more than 30 years. Wether you live in a brand new contemporary home, or a century old traditional classic, she takes the time to get to know and understand each client's unique home and lifestyle. She will work with you through the entire design process, big or small, transforming the most challenging spaces into your own vision of warm, sophisticated and timeless design!
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DESIGNERS IN DEMAND DETAILED DESIGNS BY DENISE
BAUMHOUSE DESIGN, LLC
174 Clarkson Executive Park Ellisville, MO 63011 636-220-6445 denise.deen@yahoo.com www.denisedeen.com
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enise Deen, Certified kitchen and bath designer and owner of Detailed Designs by Denise, has enjoyed helping clients create amazing kitchens, baths and basements for 30 years. Our design team, Denise Deen and Becka Chick, focus on the client and their details to create a unique project which is perfectly functional for their lifestyle. Our design studio has a comfortable atmosphere which offers a one on one personal approach to the design process and product selection. As we keep current with the latest trends in design and products, we also educate our clients and help guide them towards the best choices for their space. Most importantly, we love what we do and fully enjoy creating spaces our clients will enjoy for many years to come.
Julie Baum, ASID, CAPS 11 Vance Road, St. Louis, MO 63088 636-225-9000 BaumHousedesign.com
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aumHouse design is a kitchen, bath and interior design studio, product showroom, and general contractor. We are a Design-Build company; a firm that provides a single point of contact for both the design and construction phases of a project. As interior designers, we bring you a design solution, specific to your budget, lifestyle and aesthetic desires through education and combined years of experience. As the general contractor, BaumHouse design manages all trade contracts providing a unified team approach to bring your project to completion. Your project will be managed in a controlled and efficient manner, so that you don’t have to. We make it that simple. Your goals are our goals. "More than designing spaces... We design lifestyles".
BEAUTIFUL ROOMS Nancy Barrett, ASID, CAPS and Kathy Cissell 16670 Old Chesterfield Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-519-4090 BeautifulRoomsDesign.com
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DESIGNERS IN DEMAND YOURS BY DESIGN
MARCIA MOORE DESIGN
CJ Knapp, ASID Ruth Nowlin, Interior Designer
Karen Dubinsky 11622 Page Service Dr. Suite 103 St. Louis, MO 63146 314-395-1114 Marciamooredesign.com
Photography by Suzy Gorman
Located in the Interior Design Center 11622 Page Service Dr. Suite 111, St. Louis, MO 63146 314-283-1760 - cjknappinteriors.com
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arcia Moore Design is thrilled to welcome interior designer Karen Dubinsky to our award-winning team. With a degree in interior design and a certificate of specialization in kitchen and bath design, Karen founded residential firm KDesign in 2009 and also worked as a Design Specialist for Beyond Storage, a St. Louis custom closet and storage company. Karen has cultivated a diverse clientele with a wide range of design styles and has guided each of her clients through the maze of design decisions that eventually culminates in the fabulous space they've envisioned. Marcia Moore Design specializes in the interior design and decoration of luxury homes, renovations and remodels, kitchen and bath design and custom builds.
ACCENT ON CABINETS DESIGN GROUP 16668 Old Chesterfield Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-482-5590 accentoncabinets.com
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ccent on Cabinets Design Group counts more than 18 years experience as a professional design group. Having begun designing cabinetry in Chatham MA in 1982, and moving to St. Louis in 2008. Our products and services have grown nationally and are synonymous with the finest quality and service along with elegant and understated cabinetry designs for every room of the home. We believe it's the attention you pay to the little things that can take a project from pretty to show stopping. Cabinets are custom-designed to suit your space and your lifestyle. Our award winning team works within each individuals needs and budget. From the initial design concepts to the on-site installation, the same care and professionalism is provided throughout the project. Call to schedule a free consultation, or visit our showroom.
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DESIGNERS IN DEMAND GIGI LOMBRANO INTERIORS
DIANE BRECKENRIDGE INTERIORS 276 Lamp and Lantern Village Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-727-2323 breckenridgeinteriors.com
101 La Gorce Drive Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-707-7291
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iving a beautiful life begins the moment you wake up each morning. Our goal is to help our clients live beautiful lives by surrounding them with warm, timeless and elegant interiors. Our designers have impeccable taste and great style; they are able to fully understand your unique needs and transform your vision of beauty into an everyday reality. Working within your space, your taste and your lifestyle and being able to produce beautiful results that exceed your expectations is what we do.
ALSPAUGH KITCHEN & BATH 9808 Clayton Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63124 314-993-6644 glenalspaughkitchens.com
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en Henry is a senior designer at Alspaugh Kitchen & Bath and has been designing and selling projects for Alspaugh for 33 years. His art and architecture education, coupled with his work experience, has allowed Ken to express his creativity through his high-end kitchen and bath designs — always with fastidious attention to detail and exceptional organization. He has designed many other spaces in the home besides the kitchen and bath: closets, family rooms, complete lower levels, study’s, bars and more. Ken’s construction experience is an added benefit to builders, homeowners and interior designers he works with to complete projects that meet the highest expectations of the clients he serves.
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DESIGNERS IN DEMAND THE GREAT COVER-UP
CASTLE DESIGN
Teddy Karl, Allied ASID 9708 Clayton Road, Ladue, MO 63124 314-995-5701 greatcoverupdesign.com
Jill Oliver, Allied ASID 7707 Clayton Road, Clayton, MO 63117 Office: 314-727-6622 emilycastle.com
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eddy Karl, Allied ASID, principal designer has over 20 years experience. He is skilled in all areas of the interior design process. Teddy's consider's himself a classic traditionalist with meticulous attention to detail and a touch of the unexpected. He loves to mix pattern and texture to create a sophisticated, well put-together look. Teddy has an incredible passion and energetic personality with the utmost professionalism. Visit The Great Cover-Up Monday through Saturday and discover the wonderful selection of custom furniture, window treatments, lamps, tables, artwork, accessories and gifts. The Great Cover-Up offers full-service interior design with an amazing library of wallcoverings, fabrics and trim. Visit the store or simply call to schedule a complimentary appointment. Let us help you create the home of your dreams.
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n Allied ASID member, Jill has been designing beautiful, inviting interior spaces large and small for more than 20 years. Influenced by her mother’s unique eye for interior design, Jill specializes in creating chic yet functional homes that always reflect her clients’ taste and personality; whether it begs clean lines or intricate detail. With a special focus on client care, Jill is a valued member of the Castle Design team and a designer in demand.
TOM MANCHE INTERIORS 7750 Maryland Ave. # 11767, Clayton, MO 63105 314-993-2700 tmanche@sbcglobal.net tommancheinteriors.com
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om Manche Interiors is not limited to just one design discipline. "Whatever your style - Traditional, Modern Traditional, English, Country English, Country French, Transitional or Classic Contemporary - we make your dreams come true!" Please visit our web site at: tommancheinteriors.com.
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ho says form has to follow function? While the maxim might guide modernist architecture or industrial design, designer Fifi Lugo needed a little more leeway to develop a design concept for a hardworking home office in Glendale. “We didn’t want it to feel like an office,” she explains. So often, the home office winds up being too much “office” and not enough “home.” The uninspired cure is to hide a cluttered study behind closed doors and call it a day. But Fifi had a different plan, and it started with welcoming guests — and additional light — through elegant, six-panel French doors. Describing the homeowner’s taste as “feminine but not floral,” she created a sophisticated space that flows with the rest of the house, which celebrates traditional design without shying away from contemporary finishes. In the office, for instance, the ancient technique of block printing gives a quintessential wall-covering (Clarence wallpaper) and a classic pattern (Chinese vases) a fun, Millennial reboot. While there’s no strong centerpiece, per se, “The fireplace provides a nice, quiet focal point,” Fifi points out, adding that the wallpaper acts as a subtle backdrop. “It’s a nice juxtaposition,” says Fifi, turning attention to a few time-honored furnishings: a wooden desk with sculptural legs and two unfussy, upholstered barrel chairs separated by a tufted gray ottoman. Despite its humble status as a home office, smart furniture choices give the room a warm, lived-in look that allows it to double as a sitting room during social gatherings. Fifi admits she doesn’t create “magazine shots” for her clients — and that is by design. “I hate when everything matches,” she says. “A home is more interesting — and more inviting — when there’s a sense of evolution with the furnishings that are selected.” As a finishing touch, Fifi enhanced the environment she had created with accouterments the homeowner loves, including an heirloom wall clock, a gilded mirror and plenty of built-in shelving for collector’s items and treasured books. “My client is a big reader and I wanted her to be able to sit in a soft chair by the fireplace and enjoy life when she wasn’t working." See stlouishomesmag.com for resources.
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DEMUN TWO-IN-ONE
By Moe Godat Photography by Anne Matheis
The renovation that turned a duplex into a dream home. nce owned by the French fur trader Jules DeMun and established in the 1920s, the neighborhood of DeMun is known for its historic buildings and classic charm. These factors attracted Mark and Stephanie to the neighborhood, but the fixer-upper they found sealed the deal. Working closely with designer Mimi Pultman of Mimi Pultman Interiors, they updated a home to fit their needs and style. But there was a catch: The home began as a duplex and is listed on the Historical Registry. These were the two toughest aspects of the renovation. “Because it started as a duplex, there were structural limitations to work around, like the stairwell and plumbing, and they needed to create a functional design while still respecting the historical integrity of the original design. Both factors ultimately added to the unique beauty of the home,�
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Architect: Lauren Strutman Interior Designer: Mimi Pultman Builder: Hertz Construction
Top: St. Louis artist Ted Collier's artwork is featured prominently in the dining room and family room (page 79).
Pultman explains. The family sat down with their architect to discuss what renovations they could do to the existing design. They wanted to turn the tight space into an open floor plan, which meant they had some load-bearing walls to work around. Taking out several key walls and adding columns to support the structure allowed them to open up the first floor and create the frame for their soon-to-be renovated family room, kitchen and dining room. “The biggest challenge of the project was the complex interior demolition of an already beautiful property and not knowing if it would come together the way we hoped,” Stephanie says. To protect the home’s historical integrity, the family worked with Pultman to match the original baseboards, trim work, plaster and archways. While these aspects were preserved, they were able to update the HVAC, electrical and plumbing to modern standards and
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redesign the home’s interior to match their style. This home renovation followed all historic guidelines and remains on the National Registry of Historical Homes with its original stained-glass windows, doors, archways and trim. With the popen concept brought to life, light now streams through the stained glass to illuminate the rest of the home. This, paired with a lighter paint color and new cabinets, provides a more comfortable and liveable feel. These renovations not only made the space easier to navigate, but also provided the family with a home that can accommodate growing children and evolve as the family needs change. Pultman says homeowners such as Mark and Stephanie are her favorite to work with. Though their style differs from hers, she appreciates that they came into the project with a clear vision of what they wanted. “It makes the process more fun and we can work as a true partnership. It is my job to make sure that the space reflects a homeowner’s style in the most elevated and beautiful way possible. I want my clients' homes to look like a home, not a store showroom.” The completed first floor has a spacious kitchen where Mark can work and a family room for Stephanie to spend quality time with Mark and the children. The family loves the renovation almost as much as they love the area of their dream home. “Living in DeMun was a game-changer for us,” Stephanie says. “The feeling of community and closeness and being able to walk to coffee, groceries and a bite to eat is a wonderful addition to our quality of life.” See stlouishomesmag.com for resources.
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PAJAMA Architect: FORNEY + architecture, LLC Interior Designer: JE Design Group
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Today’s families let little space go to waste, bringing back the trending allure of the pajama lounge in the modern home. By Jeanne Delathouder Photography by Anne Matheis
ith fast-paced, over-stressed and over-scheduled lifestyles becoming the new normal, the pajama lounge, or flex room, is quickly evolving into a necessary space for the modern home. It’s a space where families can gather on a relaxed day off without rushing to get put together for the day. The look and style of these private retreats is completely open to interpretation and solely dependent on the tastes and lifestyles of the inhabitants. With limitless choices, these tucked-away happy places can function as cozy lounges for adults, quiet study nooks for children and teens, or warmly inviting shared family spaces. While not a new idea, the second-floor flex space has morphed from leftover loft areas and expanded hallways into its own unique entity. The pajama lounge serves as a private family retreat where children play, watch television or finish homework away from the bustle of the rest of the home. It is unfussy, comfortable and restorative, and neither the room nor those who dwell within need to be gussied up to greet guests. In today’s modern homes, first-floor master suites are replacing formal living and dining rooms, and as a result, second-floor space is freed up for secondary family rooms. Ideally, these spaces are easily accessible to all family members, sometimes as part of pass-through space — not visible to guests entering the home and easy to close off to create another bedroom or den. Often, the pajama lounge is finished similarly to the main part of house; in some homes, it is even located on the first floor. The design scheme for a pajama lounge is usually determined by the homeowner but typically calls for plush upholstery, soft lamp lighting and personalized accessories, including family photos and meaningful collectibles. A space for children generally includes a desk or counter for studying, generous bookshelves and plenty of storage for games and toys. Modern designers even incorporate USB charging stations and other technology into the design or furnishings, always with an eye to flexibility as a family’s needs change over the years. Far from being wasted space, the pajamalounge turns an under-utilized open area into a favorite family gathering spot, smack-dab in the heart of the home. See stlouishomesmag.com for resources.
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CALIFORNIA CLOSETS
Custom cabinetry, shelving, and lighting offer a look of beautiful furniture creating harmony with the rest of the home. Our media centers can be designed in a variety of styles and wood finishes to suit the architecture and aesthetic of your living space. Visit californiaclosets.com or call 636-720-0455 to schedule your very own complimentary design consultation today!
HD MEDIA SYSTEMS
Séura Smart Mirror Discover a new way to connect and improve your morning routine with Séura SMART Technology. HD Media Systems can install and seamlessly incorporate your preferred SMART Technology into a custom bathroom vanity design. Multi-task like never before with hands-free voice activation and intuitive touch control options to connect to your calendar, email, weather, and favorite apps. Transform the bathroom into a smart home control hub. View your security cameras, dim the lights, open the garage and more, all from the convenience of your bathroom mirror. At HD Media Systems your project is your dream, and the possibilities are limitless. 314-858-1156, hd-mediasystems.com.
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MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS
Make a statement with the Limited Edition Bellini Console, featuring an Art Deco-inspired design in a mix of brushed brass, white and black lacquer. Bellini debuts with the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Fall 2018 Collection of classic modern and new traditional styles in richly saturated colors, layered with warm finishes and decadent textures. Experience the new collection in our St. Louis Signature Store at Plaza Frontenac, or view it online at mgbwhome.com.
AMINI'S
St. Louis' Most Sophisticated Furniture and Lighting Gallery The Berkley Sofa from Universal Furniture features a fully button-tufted leather body highlighted by a subtle brass nail head trim and is finished with elaborately carved Sumatra-toned legs. Amini’s has five locations in the Midwest with our largest 55,000 square foot show room located right here in St. Louis. For over 40 years, Amini’s has been known for our game room furniture and Persian rugs. Although we also have the largest selection of made in America outdoor patio furniture, and theater seating, the new talk of the town is our sophisticated furniture and lighting gallery. Our show room is unlike anything in St. Louis! If you haven’t been in for a while you have to see all that’s new. 636-537-9200, AMINIS.com.
THE GIFTED GARDENER
Best Seat in the House. You'll be sitting pretty in this deep seated Canary Yellow leather chair. Available at The Gifted Gardener 314-961-1985.
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Chaddock is what's next in fine furniture, design and Made In America craftsmanship. Chaddock's commitment to old school craftsmanship and state of the art technology has created a furniture making renaissance in North Carolina. 314-781-3336, designanddetailstl.com.
GK MEYER CONSTRUCTION/ GKM INTERIORS
Do you have a place in your home that needs something just the right size? GKM Interiors, a division of GK Meyer Construction, will be happy to custom make a piece for you. From rustic to refined, our craftsmen offer you the opportunity to design a piece for your home that won’t be repeated. The table pictured is made from a reclaimed walnut cabin log, and features a live edge profile on the table top and the cross member below. It is one of a kind and available for sale in our showroom. Contact us at 314-488-0664 or gkmeyerconstruction@yahoo.com. See more at our website: gkmeyerconstruction.com.
KDR DESIGNER SHOWROOMS
Like a custom made suit, custom furniture is a perfect fit, expressing your individuality. KDR Designer Showrooms is proud to represent distinctive lines such as Thayer Coggin, crafting high-quality upholstered furniture including custom made to order pieces. Let our team of experts guide you on your search for the right piece. Walk right in to discover the endless possibilities in luxury home furnishings, weekdays 9 am to 5 pm. 314- 993-5020, kdrshowrooms.com.
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HD Media Systems
Outdoor lighting, speakers and televisions will transform your outdoor living space into one that your family will enjoy so much, you might find yourself going outdoors more than you ever have. With the right outdoor system you can turn a common outdoor living space into one with the capability for entertainment any time. We carry brands tailored specifically for outdoor performance, including Sonance, SunBrite TV, Séura, Lutron, Control4, Crestron, Vantage, and more. Call for a free consultation and see what is possible with the latest in outdoor technology. 314-858-1156, hd-mediasystems.com.
California Custom Decks
A unique pavilion can transform a patio space into an outdoor room. Attractively furnished and decorated, the new area will become an outdoor family room. 314-968-3325, caldecks.com.
Outdoor Living INC. Amini’s
The New Avenue Collection by Castelle expresses a modern, uncluttered, yet architectural, style perfectly designed for the outdoors. Created of vertical, linear elements and a curving frame, the Avenue delivers embraceable comfort with tailored cushions. The slender three-quarter proportions of the Avenue Collection create a complement for outdoor spaces of any size. 636-537-9200, AMINIS.com.
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With 30 colors and styles of decking from 6 manufacturers to choose from in inventory, Outdoor Living offers the widest selection of decking products in the area. Our experienced, trained sales staff can help you choose the right products for your deck project. Whether you want Outdoor Living to build your deck, you have your own contractor or you want just the material so you can build it yourself, we can meet your needs. We display over 2000 sq. ft. of decking, railing, lights and more to help you make your choices easier. Our family-owned business has operated in the St. Louis region for over 20 years. Check us out with the Better Business Bureau and Angie’s List. For more information call 314-966-3325. outdoorlivinginc.com.
Classic Metal Craft
An ornamental iron drive gate will look beautiful at the entrance to your home. Call on Classic Metal Craft to design a custom gate just for you that works perfectly for your driveway entrance. Or see the large selection of gate designs shown on our website. We can meet with you in person to discuss or we can provide a budget quote based on photos and measurements provided to us of your driveway entrance. 314-535-2022, classicmetalcraft.com.
KDR Designer Showrooms
Outdoor living today is a natural extension of your home interiors, with built-in features like outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, bars, video screens and an array of plush seating. Tommy Bahama offers designs across a diverse range of styles to create an environment that is uniquely yours. Let the furniture experts at KDR guide you on your search for the perfect outdoor furnishings. Walk right in the showroom to discover the endless possibilities in luxury outdoor living, weekdays 9 am to 5 pm. 314-993-5020, kdrshowrooms.com.
Frisella Nursery
Chesterfield Valley Nursery
As summer gives way to fall it’s time to turn to our landscapes and freshen up by pulling out summer annuals and making way for brilliant fall plantings. Autumn is the time to weed the beds, prune, apply fresh mulch, and prep your lawn for the next growing season. For a full range of fall clean up services and gorgeous fall landscape designs, contact Chesterfield Valley Nursery. 636-532-9307, ChesterfieldValleyNursery.com.
Frisella Nursery has been designing and installing award-winning outdoor environments for St. Louis homeowners and businesses since 1953. Frisella Nursery’s landscape design process is rooted in more than three generations of horticulture knowledge, ensuring proper plant material selection that matures gracefully to its environment. This knowledge, coupled with general contracting experience ensures an outdoor space that is not only beautiful but also functional. Over the years, Frisella Nursery has worked with a wide range of customers and contractors designing and installing projects including outdoor kitchens, pools, pool houses, patios, natural stone walkways and stairs, arbors, reflecting pools and waterfalls, among many other elements. To bring your outdoor living dreams to fruition, call Frisella Nursery. 636-798-2555, FrisellaNursery.com.
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Places to go, things to do and see and people who are leaving their mark on the world of style. By Moe Godat
Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park Edited by Barbara E. Stefàno Photography by Bill Olexy. Nestled in 10 acres in the Sugar Creek area of Kirkwood, the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park (FLWHEP) was designed in 1951 for St. Louis artist Russell Kraus and his wife, Ruth. The 1,900-square-foot home is the famed architect’s first in the St. Louis area and one of only five structures he designed in Missouri. The house illustrates Wright’s design aesthetic with an open living area, central hearth, concrete slab floors with radiant heat, and a wall of windows that afford views of the landscape. The same materials — brick, concrete, glass and tidewater red cypress — are used on the interior and exterior of the home. For his “Usonian” homes, Wright developed a “unit system” based on geometric shapes. In the Kraus House, the dominating shape is the equilateral parallelogram. St. Louis Count now owns the house, property and all the original Wright-designed furnishings and fabrics, and operates the home as a public museum offering where local students experience hands-on activities in architecture, design, math and art. Docent-led tours, private group tours and memberships are available at www.ebsworthpark.org.
Louisville Free Public Library (South Central Regional Branch), Louisville, KY Photography by Farm Kid Studios. Nestled in a vast urban forest in the suburbs of Louisville, Kentucky, stands the second of three new public libraries. The Louisville Free Public Library South Central Regional Branch embraces its surroundings, wrapping around the area’s natural beauty and using the same energy inside. Three firms — JRA Architects, MSR of Minneapolis and MKSK – worked to create a naturally beautiful and functional space, while striving to protect the environment they used for inspiration. The building is on target to exceed the AIA (American Institute of Architects) 2030 Challenge and has achieved LEED Gold status. The exterior
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reflects the colors and textures of the forest and features a green roof that stretches down to the forest floor. Preserving the trees on the property was paramount to the team, and the structure is settled around trees that have lived in their locations for generations. While they did remove some for construction, the team milled the lost specimens and used the lumber throughout the interior. Each room in the library has its own complementary design, allowing visitors to easily navigate through to their desired section and read to their heart's content.
Photography by OMA and Buro Ole Scheeren. Photography by OMA and Buro Ole Scheeren.
Photography by OMA and Buro Ole Scheeren.
The Interlace, Singapore Photography by Iwan Baan. The Interlace, an apartment complex on the South Ridges of Singapore, defies the country’s traditional building standards. Instead of conforming to the expected vertical, isolated structures popular in the area, the Interlace consists of 31 apartment blocks linked together and stacked to fashion hexagonal courtyards below, creating communal outdoor spaces and extra living space. The building’s interlocking design allows for sky gardens and both private and public roof terraces. Designed by Ole Scheeren, partner of the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), and completed in 2013, the Interlace provides residents with a modern tropical paradise. The interlocking design also allows for ample privacy. With 1,040 apartments spread across 42 acres of grounds, apartment blocks are far enough away from each other to maintain the privacy of each home. Because of the location in a lush rainforest, the designers utilized sustainable features to protect the surroundings and strove to preserve the natural views for generations to come. STLOUISHOMESMAG.COM OCTOBER 2018
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Experience the romance of Laura Ashley tableware! Now available at The London Tea Room and online, Blueprint Collectables goes back to the very beginning of Laura Ashley. Six of the very first designs that Laura printed on her kitchen table in the 1960s were used and combined with contemporary fabrics and details. The beautiful motifs are portrayed on porcelain, made from the finest New Bone China.
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This pine ceiling is just one way to use reclaimed lumber to create a stunning feature in your home. Whether a ceiling, accent wall or applied beams, GK Meyer Construction has the craftsmanship and resources to bring your home a fresh new look. Materials also available to designers and interior decorators. gkmeyerconstruction@yahoo.com
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NAILHEAD TRIM
Adding nailhead trim to upholstered pieces and accessories is an easy way to add personality to a piece. We asked local design professionals if nailhead trim is a classic or a craze. Here is what they had to say. By Melissa Mauzy
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“There are pieces of furniture that need to have a fabric welt for softness. Then there are pieces, particularly leather, that cry out for nailheads. There was a point when it seemed that silver nailheads were being put on everything. The detail called attention to the lines of the piece of furniture. I believe it is a craze to put nail heads on practically anything, but to put them on traditional pieces…now that’s a classic.” CJ Knapp, Yours By Design.
“The classic nailhead is truly the jewelry for your furniture piece. It is the string of pearls. Just as we accessorize our outfit for the day with pieces that we love and use to express our personal style, nailhead trim can help us achieve the right style for one or two furniture pieces without overdoing our entire space. Going beyond the traditional furniture piece to a transitional or contemporary piece adds a touch of unexpected pizzazz. Tie it all together by applying your classic nailhead to a wood framed mirror, picture frame or fireplace mantel. Just like your jewelry can transform a little black piece into a memorable outfit, so it goes with classic nailhead trim.” Vicki Lewis, Directions In Design Inc.
“The new nailhead trims are fabulous. You can get several sizes and finishes, as well as jewels. These are used on upholstered pieces of all styles and look great on very contemporary when using the appropriate size and finish. Spacing of the nailhead gives a different look on different styles.” Linda K. Kusmer, Total Interior Designs Inc. “Nailhead trim is a great way to add a finish detail to sofas, chairs, furniture, headboards, tables and doors. Nailhead comes in a wide variety of materials, “In the 17th century, the use of the trim was to tighten the fabrics, such as: colors, shapes and sizes, which is a great way to add a fun detail to a velvet or silk onto the furniture. It was also used to hide the areas where variety of different projects. With nailhead trim, a little goes a long way in the upholstery was tacked into the wood frame. Today, nailhead is used to adding a finishing detail to a space. When used correctly, nailhead trim is add visual interest. It is no longer constrained to upholstered items as it is a classic design detail.” Barbara Collins, Barbara Collins Interior Design. now seen on furniture pieces, such as dressers, cocktail tables, mirrors and various other items like wallpapers that take on different twists and turns with the nailhead adornments. As we have seen with this streamlined trim, time-honored designs always endure and will continue to influence Totally classic and an obscene craze…that’s nailhead trim! Since nailhead our designs for decades to come.” Candice Wideman, Youtopia Designs. trim has been around for centuries, it is truly a classic. It was used primarily for the exceedingly wealthy since it was only used on leather. The nailheads “Nailhead trim has been an enduring element since the craftsman of 17th were traditionally hand made by a blacksmith and nailed into the upholstery Century France needed something to secure the luxurious fabrics and at the seams or at the arm fronts and/or around the bottom to help hide leathers on the ornately carved wood framed seating for Louis XIII. Jacobean the seams. Today, leather has become so affordable, so the masses are furniture continued the evolution, and today is used as an accent on buying sofas that have leather on them with nailhead trim. That being everything from chairs and sofas to beds, chests and even wallpaper. said, the nailheads are made by machine now and are also very affordable. Classic details will always endure, especially when they can transition from Nailheads are now found on chairs, sofas, love seats, dining chairs, ottomans traditional to contemporary stylesl however, I find that my clients either and upholstered headboards as well. Who says that classic can’t be a love them or want to leave them, with no middle ground.” Gigi Lombrano, trend or craze? Joyce Cockrell, Joyce Cockrell Interior Design.
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“This one can go both ways. On the right piece and applied properly, a “It is definitely a classic. Designs from the past always inspire new design classic. The application in vogue at the moment, a craze. They have become throughout the decades. As with nailhead trim, classics always classics. But be careful and practice discretion!” David Kent Richardson, endure. Although the use of nailhead trim is commonly linked with DKR Interiors. leather-upholstered furniture, from classic to modern, the trim has since studded the world of design and has taken on this timeless, classic element.” Ross Anzalone, Amini’s.
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