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CONTENTS Designer Q&As:

Inside Look:

Tamsin Mascetti of Tamsin Design Group

Maria Hogrefe’s nursery

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Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design

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Amy Studebaker of Amy Studebaker Design

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Teddy Karl of The Great Cover-Up

14 Trends to Try:

Luxury Lighting

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Photography by Nichole Kennelly of Wilson Lighting.

Design by Garrison Salinas of Garrison Ltd Columbus Design.

General Contracting by Schneider Construction Services.

Unkitchens

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Astounding Abodes: Schaub+Srote Architects

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Period Restoration

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Fall Foliage: Lavish Landscaping

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t’s hard to believe that we launched Ladue News’ first ABODE Magazine this time last year, and this is now our third to date.

Although the idea at first seemed impossible, it truly has turned into a beautiful product that we’ve come to love – and we certainly hope you agree!

Within these pages, Ladue News contributing writer Brittany Nay shares how Amy Studebaker of Amy Studebaker Design is helping a pair of Lake of the Ozarks homeowners feel as if they’ve actually been transported to Nantucket. Starting on Page 48, explore this beautiful

abode that’s full of surprises – did you say secret room?! – around many of its corners. Plus, who wouldn’t want swinging chairs in their space? Whimsy and wonder all in one!

But we didn’t allow our love for whimsy to stop there. Maria Hogrefe – one of the lovely ladies behind C&M Interiors – gave us an inside look at her daughter Aurora’s nursery. Starting on Page 24, LN digital editor and staff writer Emily Adams dives into the darling digs and even talks new motherhood with Hogrefe. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry – OK, maybe that was just me – but you’re sure to enjoy reading this story!

If you prefer to walk more on the modern side, though, don’t miss LN contributing writer Allison Pohle’s story on Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design’s Frontenac House.

Starting on Page 36, Pohle takes readers Photo by Sarah Conroy through this marvelous mansion that’s nothing short of chic, sleek and sophisticated. Plus, there’s a fireplace/wine cooler display visible from five different rooms that you won’t want to miss.

Although ABODE abounds with more content, I certainly can’t conclude without mentioning LN contributing writer Drew Gieseke’s story on lighting.

Gone are the days of bland bulbs, and here are the days of fierce fixtures that can certainly steal the show of a space. Starting on Page 16, learn what’s trending from area experts in luxury lighting.

We hope the contents of these pages will leave you feeling inspired.

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Q &A With TAMSIN MASCETTI

By Alecia Humphreys Photo by Sarah Conroy

Sleek, sophisticated, clean and classic – all terms that perfectly describe the intricate interior design workings of Tamsin Mascetti of Tamsin Design Group.

“I started Tamsin Design Group a few years after moving back to St. Louis,” says Mascetti. “I wanted to create a company that specialized in high-end residential projects with an emphasis on full-service design.”

Ladue News recently had the opportunity to speak with Mascetti about her business, inspiration and more!

Personal philosophy.

To me, interior design is about making an enjoyable experience for the client, which means listening and evaluating what the client is saying, then delivering unique solutions. I don’t ever want a client to walk into a space and say, “Why didn’t we think of this?”

Due to that mindset, I ask extensive questions throughout the design process to ensure we’ve thought everything through down to the last detail.

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Trends Tamsin’s loving.

I love that we are seeing more of an “anything goes” mentality with design. Bold colors and patterns, intriguing textures, a true fusion of styles. I feel like our clients are now more open to trying different looks and mixing styles. So much fun!

Pro tip.

Write it down! We document and share all design decisions and selections so there are no questions when it comes time for the subs to do their job. By providing the needed information to the subs in advance, we help the job run smoothly and stay on track.

Creating a well-balanced space is very important to me – one that has many custom details that work together without too many focal points. I usually mentally walk through each space to “see” where we need a focal point.

Some examples of our recent focal areas: a custom, three-sided open fireplace/wine unit, a wall of sleek, contemporary cabinets with a backlit white-onyx background, a 9-foot-long custom S-shaped chandelier over a massive island, a green butler’s pantry. Each space is unique and requires something different.

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Q &A With TEDDY KARL of The Great Cover-Up

By Mary Mack Photos courtesy of The Great Cover-Up

Teddy Karl’s passion for interiors began as a passion for fabric. While studying textile design, he actually began a career as a bridal designer, but in his own (very much joking) words, “That window is going to be the same size when I measure it, and it doesn’t talk back.” He brings years of interior design experience both in St. Louis and on the East Coast to his role as a principal designer at The Great Cover-Up, favoring a traditional classic aesthetic with pops of fun.

Ladue News recently had the opportunity to speak with Karl about the best ways to keep classic design fresh, the accessories he can’t get enough of, the differences he’s seen in interior styles from the East Coast to St. Louis and more.

Sew stylish.

I have way more bow ties than I should have or need … I’m a really avid needlepointer, so there’s always some project that I’m working on – I’m always working on that next belt … Also, my reading glasses are a joke; I horrify people with how many I have. I can wear a different pair every day, and they match my outfit.

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Signature style.

Favorite furnishings.

I’m inspired by each project rather than a specific item. Now, I have certain companies that I go to for certain things – a lamp or chandelier from Visual Comfort, a chair I love from Lee Industries … And I love using historic colors from the different manufacturers. I feel like they’re tried-and-true, and you can freshen them up with accessories or a Lucite table or a fun chandelier, but you know that the color is never going to look like a dated 1970s avocado green.

I like classic, traditional things with great bones that will still be relevant for years to come. But that doesn’t mean I don’t like to have fun.

I’m a big fan of lots of color, lots of pattern and texture mixing. I love a whimsical polka dot or a fun stripe or something really kind of modern that blends itself in and makes everything else feel a little younger, hipper and fresher.

East meets Midwest.

I love the differences between the two areas. St. Louis takes their design very seriously, which I love. Here, everyone decorates their homes. Their means and how much it means to them differ, but everyone decorates. For me, when I went back home [to the East Coast], it was much more about necessity.

There’s also a little more respect for antiques and older things here, whereas there, little dings or scratches don’t matter as much, because they tend to have more old pieces and antiques.

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Area experts keep customers trending with what’s new and what’s next in the world of luxury lighting.

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ighting makes a statement – just ask Patty Birkhead, buyer and director of merchandising at Metro Electric Supply.

“Lighting can change the look and feel of a space,” she says. “Layering your lighting gives you the widest range of adjustability to change the feel and look of a space. By adding recessed lighting, portables, accent and task lighting, you can adjust your lighting based on your changing needs.”

Birkhead is without a doubt an expert in the field.

She’s worked with the company 32 years, meaning she’s seen trends come and go – and knows that the right luxury fixtures can add a much-needed artistic touch to any room.

As far as current trends go, Birkhead acknowledges that natural brass and black finishes are in, as the two complement each other well and are quite popular with both traditional and modern styles. She also points out that brushed and polished nickels are still popular, and that natural fibers are currently having a moment.

“Natural fibers like rattan, rope and woven grasses with or without beading are huge,” she says.

For the kitchen, fixtures are shifting toward one or two large pendants as opposed to multiple mini pendants or single linear island fixtures. The latter feature, however, appears to be thriving elsewhere.

“I am seeing linear pieces being used more and more in dining rooms over long tables,” says Birkhead.

As for bathrooms, Lars Johansen of Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery’s Chesterfield location says that customers are moving away from what’s typical.

“We’re definitely seeing people trying to do more wall sconces [and] side mirrors as an update to the traditional bar fixture over the vanity in the bathroom,” the showroom manager says.

Somewhat surprisingly, it’s this section of the house that tends to inspire change elsewhere.

“Plumbing has really pushed the brushed golds and matte blacks, and lighting is following that,” says Johansen.

“Lighting has a shorter cycle time in terms of fixtures getting designed into market, so they tend to follow plumbing trends.”

For Nichole Kennelly, marketing manager at Wilson Lighting in Clayton, balance is essential when considering

The Metro Lighting showroom enlightens customers with a wide variety of lighting options. Photo supplied.

a lighting fixture’s form and function, no matter the room.

“A hallway powder bathroom won’t need as much light as a master bathroom that you use every day,” she says.

“When in doubt, layering your lighting by using multiple sources like chandeliers or pendants, wall sconces and lamps creates more flexibility and function while adding style. You can also supplement your decorative fixtures with minimal or unseen light sources like cabinet lighting and modern recessed lighting.”

Kennelly points out that the industry is trending toward this increased functionality in lighting. The difference between now and then? Style won’t have to come at a cost.

“Bulbs that don’t need to be changed, wall controls and apps for every light source and creating ambiance through strategic lighting design are just a few changes we’ve seen already,” she says. “We expect practical, smart lighting will become commonplace in every home.”

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nstead of heading to the kitchen each morning for breakfast, an increasing number of style-savvy homeowners are heading to the “unkitchen.” However, despite the name, this is not an imaginary room to drink an imaginary cup of coffee.

The unkitchen is a trend that’s gained traction in the last few years, according to local interior designers. It makes the kitchen into a completely individual space, designed to focus on architecture, comfort and lifestyle.

There’s no one attribute that defines an unkitchen, yet it doesn’t conform to traditional kitchen design. “It doesn’t look like what we expect to see from a kitchen, with dozens of upper cabinets lining the perimeter and a huge island in the middle,” says Rebekah Murphy, a designer with Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath.

Murphy explains that instead of upper cabinets, there are shelves. There can be artwork and lounge seating. Often, there’s an accompanying pantry, and sometimes, there’s a worktable. “It’s

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quite rare for a client to approach us wanting all of the unkitchen attributes,” she adds. “Lately, there have been many requests for walk-in pantries that have all open and accessible shelves and cabinets and for cabinets without doors that have baskets or pullout trays with everything visible and easy to grab.”

Dana King of Dana King Design Build Remodeling notes that appliances in unkitchens are discreet – often hidden away in an island or disguised to blend in with cabinetry. “Cooktops are often an induction cooktop that are sleek and easy to clean,” she says.

“Hoods can be tiled to blend into the wall tile, or they can be flushmounted in the ceiling. These ceiling flush-mounted hoods are nicknamed “unhoods.’”

Because an unkitchen is unconventional, it creates a challenge for designers. “It can be tricky, as clients have to be open to having less storage options in their kitchen or getting creative with storage,” says Jake Spurgeon, a senior designer and home consultant with Mosby Building Arts.

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Yet the more open aesthetic of the unkitchen, sometimes incorporating a walk-in pantry where some food prep can happen to help keep mess out of sight, is attractive to many people with open-plan living areas where the kitchen is part of the general living space.

Designers like King take a collaborative approach. “Just like we do for any concept or style, we start with seeing the space and looking at inspiration photos, the client’s and ours,” she says. “We create concept drawings and take the client on shopping trips to trade-only showrooms where they see materials not always seen in retail stores.”

In fact, Murphy finds designing unkitchens can be an exciting exercise in outside-the-box thinking. “Will there be a hidden pantry door that looks like a cabinet but actually serves as a pass-through to another hidden pantry space?” she asks hypothetically. “Can you incorporate a ladder? What about a ceiling design? Go bold and lacquer all the cabinets? Wallpaper the ceiling? It’s a fluid,

Above: Kitchen by Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath. Below: Kitchen by Dana King Design Build Remodeling.

fun-filled process that involves client participation. Working with unique clients to create ‘nothing ordinary’ spaces is one of my favorite parts of my job.”

While unkitchens have gained popularity in recent years, King anticipates homeowners will continue to pick and choose unkitchen attributes as design continues to evolve. “It is an emerging trend and has staying power, but no one should feel compelled to have a total unkitchen,” she says.

“Just considering elements of an unkitchen can enhance whatever design concept or style feels right to you,” King continues.

“Every kitchen can be a bit unkitchen, especially if a particular unkitchen solution helps you live better – why not?”

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One of the talented ladies behind local design firm C&M Interiors shares an inside look at her daughter’s nursery.

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hen designing a special space for her daughter Aurora (Rory), Maria Hogrefe relied on the “like mother, like daughter” philosophy – filling the nursery with fun and whimsical pieces that reflected their bond and similarities.

“Though she still is very young and hasn’t fully developed her personality, she’s very goofy, smiley and silly,” says Hogrefe, who also co-owns the illustrious C&M Interiors with Channing Krichevsky.

“I feel like all the bold colors and fun prints we chose really do reflect her personality.”

Beyond baby Rory’s bright disposition, Hogrefe also found inspiration in her personal travels. “When I travel, I really latch onto the things I see and the elements I pick up on,” she says. “That’s a huge part of where I get my design inspiration from.” In this design in particular, Hogrefe incorporated the tropical vibes she recently collected from the Caribbean island country of St. Lucia and Palm Springs, California.

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From the natural grasscloth wallpaper ceiling installation to the macramé tapestry to the baby-friendly faux plants to the tented canopy play place, the island aesthetic was an important component to the C&M Interiors-crafted design.

More important than anything else to the new mama, however, was how the space would nurture and inspire her daughter’s development. Multiple layers of texture in the space, including the knotted ottoman and silky rug, as well as quirky-looking stuffed animals, a showstopping chest of drawers and a daring color palette, were all placed with the intent of fostering Rory’s growth and individuality. “I want my daughter to understand that it’s OK to be different and to have all these fun little features,” Hogrefe says. “I want her to know that everyone’s different, and you

don’t have to be the same as everyone else.”

And as baby Rory grows, Hogrefe hopes her space will evolve right along with her. “My thought is that maybe we can pick up on some added elements that she likes when we start bringing her places, rather than just the places that [my husband and I have] gone together,” she says.

However Rory’s tastes evolve, Hogrefe hopes this space gives her an imaginative, whimsical place to start. “As people pull their nurseries together, I think it’s really important to think about how their kids are going to evolve and change as they get older,” she muses, “because in the reality of things, babies are only babies for a little while.”

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A BRENTWOOD ARCHITECTURAL FIRM CREATES A CAPTIVATING NEW ENGLAND-STYLE ABODE THAT LOOKS STRAIGHT OUT OF THE HAMPTONS.

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local family has been whisked away to the luxurious lifestyle of the Hamptons with the home design of their dreams: a breathtaking New England-style mansion.

Courtesy of the expert team at Brentwood-based Schaub+Srote Architects, this captivating custom abode tucked into a tranquil Des Peres neighborhood is reminiscent of a relaxing Northeast coastal retreat. “We intended to capture the northeastern architecture of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and the Hamptons,” says Robert Srote, architect/principal with the firm. “The idea was to implement a Hamptons feel that would blend nicely in a Midwest setting.”

Like a breath of fresh coastal air, this clean and serene 1.16-acre property featuring a five-bedroom, four-bathroom and two-half-bath mansion has been dubbed Province Harbor – à la Cape Cod’s top vacation destination, Provincetown Harbor.

To express the alluring natural Northeastern style on the abode’s exterior, Schaub+Srote incorporated locally sourced shake siding, a stone veneer and a mixture of white-painted and naturally stained white pine wood columns and curved accent brackets. Timber beams also were carried to the house’s vaulted ceilings to seamlessly blend exterior and interior spaces.

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wooden trim and a stone veneer base.

Beyond the residence’s inviting front porch, unique luxuries abound inside, from an expansive kitchen featuring a white marble-topped island under antique wrought-iron pendant lights, to an elegant dining room with a tray ceiling and recessed lighting, to a lower-level bar and wine room and a second-floor recreation room.

And since a signature function of New England architecture is the incorporation of the outdoors, the main level naturally flows to a large outdoor living space with an expansive vaulted lanai featuring a stone fireplace and outdoor kitchen with stainless steel appliances built into a stone island, all leading to the pristine pool area, complete with a rejuvenating whirlpool bath. “This home is full of surprises,” Srote says, adding the peaceful property even has a quiet, eco-friendly geothermal heating, ventilating and air conditioning system and a backyard garage workshop.

Known for its ability to adapt to any design style or aesthetic, Schaub+Srote was specifically selected to bring this Northeast coast-inspired abode to life. Mark Rasch, owner of St. Louis-based Benchmark Homes, pursued the firm to satisfy the design style of his discerning clients. And the expertly executed finished project received rave reviews from its owners. “Projects of this scale are a process,” Srote says, adding that the architectural and engineering phases on a project of this scope typically take roughly 90 days, while permitting and construction add LADUENEWS.COM | ABODE | OCTOBER 2019 | 33

another seven to 10 months. “Our clients live through many months of design, engineering and construction before ultimately moving into their dream home.”

As a full-service architectural, structural engineering and interior design firm serving residential and commercial clients throughout the metro area, Schaub+Srote has a rare combination of resources to provide seamless service. “We have an in-house interior design division, structural engineering division and six architects eliminating the disconnect that other firms face while working through the various project phases,” Srote says. “This allows for a more cohesive project and comprehensive customer experience.”

Schaub+Srote was founded in 2012. And in 2015, Schaub+Srote expanded to commercial architecture with the acquisition of John Lark & Associates. In 2018, Robert Srote became the sole owner of the firm, and Joe Page was promoted to managing architect.

With a team boasting more than a century of experience, Schaub+Srote can complete everything from minor renovations to designing, engineering and furnishing a client’s dream home. And Srote says the opportunity to create each discerning client’s luxurious custom home design is a privilege: “It’s always gratifying to speak with our clients after they’ve lived in their homes for a year or two and to hear them say they wouldn’t change a thing!”

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A home by Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design contains creative contradictions.

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hey say you can’t have it all. “They” have clearly never been to The Frontenac House designed by Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design.

Classic yet modern, stately yet sleek, the exterior of the two-story, 7,400-square-foot home in Frontenac is magnificent and elegant, with custom

stonework creating a classic yet unassuming façade. But stepping inside, one is surprised to find another set of design criteria with polished, contemporary lines.

“The [owners] wanted a classical-looking front to the house with stone and a lot of glass, and the inside to be modern and sleek,” says Greg Garrett, project architect for Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design.

The physical lot proved a challenge, which Garrett says they worked to their advantage. The biggest challenge, Garrett says, was nailing the overall ambiance and design aesthetic of the house and getting it to fit on the lot.

“We went through many different design iterations to meet our clients’ demands,” he says. “Combining all those aspects, classical and modern, into a project that works was a challenge, and we pulled it off.”

Reviewing examples of classical architecture, the clients were drawn to stone that incorporated great detail, as well as dark windows with dark, black cladding, which makes them look as though they blended into the wall. This helped the couple settle on an all-stone exterior.

“Throwing all of those pieces into a blender sifted out what we ended up with,” Garrett says.

The goals for the interior were different. The couple travel often and had spent a lot of time in Asia and Europe, so they knew they wanted a design that reflected their contemporary sense of style, says Tamsin Mascetti, owner and interior designer at Tamsin Design Group, who worked on the project for more than two years.

“We created a contemporary, clean look while keeping the overall feel warm and friendly,” she says.

In a house of contradictions, classic yet modern, elegant yet bold, it’s no surprise that the central point of the main floor is a contradiction in and of itself. Right next to the fireplace is a wine fridge, where several dozen bottles of wine are on display. The centerpiece is visible from five rooms – the living room, dining room, kitchen, hearth room and entry hall – making it a stunning focal point, as well as a partial visual divider.

The couple collects wine, and wanted a storage area to display their collection. Garrett developed the idea to put such an area next to the fireplace, and constructed a walled-off section with glass paneling. To ensure the temperature of the wine, Garrett also installed a cooling unit in the basement and lights that wouldn’t raise the temperature of the wine.

“It’s fire and ice,” Garrett says.

The couple wanted a completely open floor plan for ease of entertaining, Mascetti says. She worked with them to create an open concept design that used mixed materials, such as large-format marble-look tiles and wide plank oak, to visually divide the space.

The kitchen is sleek and updated with the latest amenities and can also seat both friends and family comfortably at the massive waterfall edge island. The countertops and backsplash are Caesarstone quartz, while the cabinets come from the metro area’s own Beck/Allen Cabinetry. A Sub-Zero 36-inch column refrigerator and freezer flank the opening to the dramatic spiral staircase, which extends between the second story and the basement.

“We chose a sophisticated color palette of rich dark brown and bright white throughout the home, which was echoed in the kitchen,” Mascetti says. “The two-tone custom-designed upper cabinets were a combination of the white lacquer base cabinets and the wall of dark-stained wood built-in cabinets.”

But entertaining isn’t limited to the indoors. The house was built with the backyard in mind.

“They wanted the backyard, where they spend a lot of time with their kids, to be the ‘party zone,’ with a swimming pool and fire pit,” Garrett says.

Because of the lot’s narrowness, the house was built in a U-shape, with the pool in the center of the backyard. The space also features a television and gathering area for the family.

“The doors on the back of the family room are a NanaWall system so they slide fully open to bring the outdoors in,” Garrett says.

The house took almost three years to finish. But the result is a residence that’s both modern and elegant, a place that feels like home from the inside out.

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A NEW CLAYTON HOME USES PERIOD-APPROPRIATE ELEMENTS TO BLEND INTO ITS HISTORIC SETTING. brand-new home in the heart of University City’s University Hills neighborhood does the opposite of stand out from its early 19thcentury neighbors – in fact, it fits right in.

And for home renovator and builder Period Restoration, this is praise of the highest form.

“People love the house,” says firm founder and co-owner Randy Renner Jr. “Anytime you build a new house and people don’t know it’s new, that’s a huge compliment.”

Period Restoration uses authentic materials and resources to build, renovate or preserve historic homes throughout the metro area. In the University Hills case, the team decided to construct a spec house from the ground up in the style of the surrounding neighborhood. The company purchased a lot occupied by an infill house, demolished it and built an all-new property in its place.

The inspiration for the project? A historic Ladue home built by Maritz & Young!

Renner took his architect Dick Busch to a Ladue residence owned by a friend, where the two were instantly inspired by the prominent wooden beams that distinctively framed the living area and held up the staircase – so much so that they built the new home around this new room for the University Hills project.

“We took that concept from the house in Ladue and made a house around that room,” says Renner.

The full-masonry stucco construction is built with a Tudor influence, with the interior resembling the Maritz & Young home in Ladue; a floating staircase and simple, handsome fireplace reinforce this concept. Mostly white walls and accents provide a counterbalance to the timbers, leaving a clean look that fits with nearly any collection of furniture. Yet the inside also offers more modern touches.

“What you’re getting is an open kitchen, a really nice, open

master bath, more bathrooms, a finished, dry basement – that’s the stuff that’s lacking in old houses,” Renner says, also mentioning the detached two-car garage that’s modeled after many old garages so it has a timeless architectural design yet is made for 21st-century vehicles. “[Building] new is kind of fun in its own way. If we are going to build new, we go to great lengths to do it like this.”

Other period-specific details both interior and exterior merge the past with the present, including Tudor boards on all sides, heavy timber brackets, copper gutters, a slate roof and wood-clad windows, with each detail helping the house fit in rather than stand out.

Many of the surrounding residences are products of an era of craftsmen and architects with high-level attention to detail from the early to mid-1900s. The formidable duo of Raymond E. Maritz and W. Ridgely Young put out prolific work that featured ornate, cuttingedge details for the time, landing them clients among some of the most affluent citizens in the area.

“When St. Louis started expanding farther west, [Maritz & Young] were involved in building a lot of houses in Brentmoor Park and Clayton,” says Renner. “They have a certain style and look, and you know it; almost all their houses are on the National Register of Historic Places.”

Renner and his architect drove through University Hills to ensure that their design fit the look and style of the neighborhood, which featured everything from Tudor to stucco to Spanish Colonial Revival styles.

“We built a first-floor master with the idea of selling it to somebody who was somebody like a downsizer,” he says. “It’s all first-floor living, but there are additional rooms on the second floor.

Kind of the best of both worlds: not a huge home, but it’s got a lot of architectural detail.”

Nine months of construction followed once the plan was

approved, and the house sold 45 days after it was completed – despite the fact that many onlookers did not know the property was new. A tour of the inside suggests just how unique this property is, though, given the attention to detail and historical elements used throughout; only experts like Period Restoration could pull it off.

But one look at the outside, and it’s plain to see why the project went off the market so quickly.

“I think the outside is very unique, and it does really fit the neighborhood with all those different building elements,” says Renner. “It sits on a hill a little bit. It really is eye-catching.”

With a history as rich as the one in the metro area, the past is always present. Yet for the team at Period Restoration, the present is the past – and there’s plenty of richness in that, too.

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The interior decorating talents of Amy Studebaker Design are showcased in this charming Lake of the Ozarks retreat.

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local family’s idyllic home away from home has turned dreams into reality. The cozy, Nantucket cottageinspired lakefront vacation home is full of laid-back luxury, coastal-themed accents and secret passageways leading to surprise spaces.

The namesake of Amy Studebaker Design, a St. Louis-based interior design firm specializing in luxury living spaces for more than 10 years, took her design skill to the city of Lake Ozark, Missouri, for this unique project, known as Nantucket Point.

“The homeowners were previous clients of mine,” Studebaker says.

“When they decided to build a vacation home, they asked my firm to help with the project.”

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Studebaker worked closely with the homeowners to achieve an interior design aesthetic that resembled the laid-back, coastal feel of a beautiful, welcoming cottage in Nantucket, a tiny island located off popular vacation destination Cape Cod, Massachusetts, that’s known for its charming, waterfront residences.

“The design was inspired by a trip to the island of Nantucket,” Studebaker says. “The client and [I] toured homes and noted interior architecture that inspired us, as well as exterior details that would allow the home to have a truly unique feel.”

Studebaker’s stunning design capabilities, which range from small-scale renovations to large-scope designs conceived from blueprints for new home construction, are on full display within this expansive abode with a wraparound deck and walls of windows in every room for maximum lake views.

The cottage-esque space’s airy white color scheme lets the interior architectural details shine. “We designed small interior windows between rooms and hallways, [and used] shiplap on the walls, and beam and truss work on some of the ceilings,”

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Studebaker says, adding that she even left room in the design for some surprises. “One special hidden feature, which might grab the attention of kids, as well as adults, [is] the hidden door which opens by the pull of a chain – attached to a bell!” she says. “This secret door opens to a ladder which takes the visitor to a hidden loft area!”

For much of the home’s coastal-inspired furniture and accents, Studebaker and the homeowners teamed for multiple buying trips to antique shops and shows. “We had a great time finding unique lighting, case goods and accessories to fill the space,” Studebaker says, adding that the result was a seamless blend of new and antique pieces evoking the comfortable lakefront lifestyle.

The crisp kitchen, which features white shaker-style cabinetry accented by copper drum lights suspended above a bold green island, opens to a charming breakfast nook with comfy cushioned seating by a wall of windows overlooking the sparkling lake.

The laid-back luxury and clean color palette continue in the bedrooms, most notably in the lovely master that boasts a white oak bedframe, floor-to-ceiling white curtains and French doors opening to a balcony that overlooks a lush wooded area surrounding a lake. And for the kids of the house, built-in bunk beds with white ladders opposite hanging rattan chairs serve as cozy places to relax and play.

To give the high-end home a touch of nautical ambience, Studebaker added twig-textured light fixtures and mirrors to accent the shiplap white walls, as well as whimsical splashes of coastal colors, from an antique green vanity in the master bath to a bright blue lamp in the office.

For additional living and entertaining space, Studebaker outfitted the lower-level game room with rustic barn doors and a comfy brown leather sectional, then decked out the expansive lakefront veranda with cozy blue-and-white furniture and nauticalthemed accent pillows.

The majority of the interior design elements were installed in just a week, Studebaker says, adding: “At the end of the week, when we were able to tour the homeowners through the home, they were beyond thrilled with how the furniture, accessories, window treatments and details had come together!” Laid-back luxury, indeed.

Amy Studebaker Design,11614 Page Service Drive, St. Louis,

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Cooler weather doesn’t mean a mant landscape dormant landscape.

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t may seem that cooler temperatures herald the dying of all things green, but homeowners don’t have to give up lavish landscapes when the leaves fall. Local landscape experts have plenty of suggestions to help keep your property looking lush.

However, maintaining a top-notch landscape during the cooler months is easier for those who have worked to ensure a healthy lawn and plants throughout the summer, says Justin Verbryck, landscape design manager with Frisella Landscape Group. He advises homeowners to monitor their landscapes through the growing season and consult with a professional on watering, fertilization and pruning.

Verbryck also reminds property owners to look ahead. “Ensuring your landscape is well watered in the fall going into the winter and through winter

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“Fall is also a time when you want to accomplish selective pruning on plant material within the landscape that is beginning to get too large or you notice has damage from the growing season.”

He adds that newly planted broadleaf evergreens can benefit from a burlap screen for winter wind protection. “If you’re in a deerprone area, slice corrugated pipe vertically and wrap it around the trunk to prevent damage from deer,” he advises.

Andria Graeler of Chesterfield Valley Nursery agrees that basic maintenance is the foundation of a presentable landscape year-round and suggests edging flower beds, touching up mulch and weeding. “This keeps the appearance of the landscape beds clean, as well as giving them pop with the richer color of fresh mulch,” Graeler says.

When it comes to adding more color and texture to a coolweather landscape, Graeler says that mums in a wide variety of hues remain a fall favorite – but don’t stop there. “If you want to make an even bigger splash, incorporate decorative cabbage and kale into the landscape,” she says. “Later in the season, adding specialty pumpkins colored orange or white or speckled, as well as specialty gourds, will give your landscape a trendier look, as well as some more unique fall colors.”

Late-blooming perennials also add interest to a fall landscape, says Michelle Reasor-West, director of maintenance with Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction. “Some of our favorite fall bloomers are asters for full sun and anemone for shade,” she says. “There are several Missouri native asters, including aromatic aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) and New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae). Anemone are not native to Missouri but provide a stunning show late in the season. Some go-to varieties include ‘September Charm’ and ‘Honorine Jobert.’”

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Trees and late-blooming flowers aren’t the only fall features that add color to gardens at this time of year. “There are many perennials that put on quite a show as they go dormant,” ReasorWest says. “Amsonia or blue star (Amsonia hubrichtii and A. tabernaemontana) are spring-blooming perennials that have brilliant yellow fall color.”

Berries on shrubs and trees also can provide an unexpected pop of color to the fall landscape while providing a food source for birds and small animals. For instance, the bright purple of the American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) provides color well into winter.

The classic winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) is another beautiful winter plant, and its red-berried stems make for beautiful holiday cuttings and arrangements.

Don’t forget to freshen up containers that have lost their summer blooms. Creative plant combinations are available at local nurseries, including annuals, perennials and grasses. “When one plant fades out, it’s less noticeable because others can take over,” Reasor-West notes.

“Another technique is to mix faux materials in with live plant material in your containers,” she adds. “You can use them year after year, and you don’t have to worry about decline.”

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