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DEPARTMENTS 6 PUBLISHER’S LETTER 10 TRENDS/ FAB FINDS 18 INSIDER—Robert LoCoco 22 ARTISAN—Sara Zigman 48 DIRT 52 SHAWS VISION 56 OUT OF TOWN 62 SIGHTS 70 BRIGHT IDEA 72 SPOTLIGHT—Bohemian 74 CONNECT 80 CLASSIC or CRAZE

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When her clients opted for coral as their favorite color, designer Jenny Rapp met the challenge.

Pops of color yield youthful energy in this “right-sized” new build with a vintage vibe.

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Removing undergrowth and adding native plants transforms this garden into a wildlife haven.

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Rather dark and dated, the formal dining room needed a major overhaul.

Photography by Karen Palmer

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What do dogs and the 2021 Pantone Colors of the year have in common?

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My little pony. Photography by Colin Miller/Strauss Peyton

Up until a few days ago, I thought dogs basically saw the world in black and white with varying degrees of gray. I was wrong. Dogs can’t see all the colors of the rainbow as we do but they do see the colors yellow, blue and gray. With Ultimate Gray and Illumination, a cheery yellow being named the Pantone Colors of the year and this being our color issue, you might want to share this issue with your pooch! It is overflowing with color and I can guarantee you’ll both be in for a treat.

If you’re looking for the ultimate color experience look no further than Kate Convy, Partners In Design. Kate takes color, texture and fabric and pushes the envelope to produce a stunning home that is filled with furniture lines that were kept simple to allow the fabrics to pop. “When you come into the green lacquered foyer, you know color is a thing in this home” says Kate. (Pages 32–41).

Of course, one of the quickest ways to bring color into your home is to paint a wall, whole room or just a ceiling. But it takes a professional like Jenny Rapp, founder and principal of JCR Design Group to pull it off seamlessly. From a coral wall in the wife’s study to a lacquered chartreuse breakfront in the dining room, Jenny’s eye for balancing color throughout a home is a talent honed after 15 years of experience. (Pages 24–31).

Bohemian design or BOHO for short is never short on color. Bringing a little Boho design into your home is easy with pops of colors from pinks to purples to oranges and greens in the form of pillows, drapes, rugs or wall hangings. Living plants in colorful containers or hanging baskets also contribute to the relaxed Bohemian vibe. (Pages 64–65).

I’m feeling pretty lucky to be blessed with trichromatic eyes meaning as a human I can see all the colors from the red to the violet spectrum. Whereas dogs, on the other hand, have dichromatic eyes and see just a few colors but we both can enjoy this issue!

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By Moe Godat and Melissa Mauzy

Fabrics are a great way to add color to any space. Mixing color and texture through fabric applied to draperies, furnishings and accent pillows will elevate your space. When layering multiple fabrics in one space, it is important to consider the color, scale, shape and texture of each pattern.

An experienced interior designer can help pull all the elements in a room together for a fabulously fabric-ed finish!

Multi-color embroidery at top: Oslo embroidery in horizon; Top left embroidered diamond pattern: Diamond dash embroidery in caspian; Linear fringed pattern: Le Souk embroidery in lapis; Half-moon fringed pattern: Solara embroidery in tide, by PK Lifestyles, available at The Fabric Co.

Drapery: Granada in blue and silvery gold Walls: Malmaison in chocolate and gold stripe on slate blue Sofa: Impero in copper and silvery gold by Fortuny, available through Stuckenschneider Decoration & Design

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Expert advice Upholstered walls establish a luxuriant aesthetic in any space. Fabric works wonders for absorbing sound! I also love creating tented ceilings. Fabric is typically gathered around the perimeter of a (preferably square) room and gathered in the center of the ceiling, where it is held with a medallion or other decorative element; many times, a center lighting fixture punctuates the center gathering point. I also love using fabric as framed art or as a large “wall hanging” behind a bed or large sofa in lieu of another more conventional piece of art. Kris Keller, The Design Source LTD.

Drapery: Wandering in royal Duvet: Procida in indigo Pillow: Dip dye in blue/green Pillow: Tesserae in chambray

by Kravet, available through The Design Source.

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Expert advice When incorporating colorful textiles in your home, it’s important to ensure that the design is as functional as it is beautiful. That’s why when selecting new fabrics, I’m mindful of the material content to ensure durability and longevity.

For upholstery, I like to suggest hardworking materials that wear well over time such as polyester, wool or cotton. For pillows and drapery, I select textiles that are a little more delicate, linens or detailed embroideries.

Meghan Heeter, Castle Design.

Wall: Santa Ana in tide Pillows (top to bottom): Canopy in rain, dew and flame by Electra Eggleston, available from The Beverly Collection through Castle Design.

Above—Severac in tomate, by Manuel Canovas, available at KDR Designer Showrooms.

Sofa: Santiago in bullfinch Drapery: Skittery linen in red hut Pillow: Kemble linen in biscuit by Lewis & Wood, available from The Beverly Collection through Castle Design.

Ottoman: Maori in tang brown, tan, black and pale beige Center pillows: Piumette in blue and gold Orange pillows: Ashanti in burnt apricot and silvery gold by Fortuny, available through Stuckenschneider Decoration & Design.

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Expert advice Buy 1 or 2 yards of a large print fabric, and have it stretched onto a frame to use as artwork. Large prints look best and ones that incorporate crewel or other needlework add another dimension to the interest. This is an inexpensive way to add some color and pattern to your room. If you get tired of the fabric, the frame is reusable for the next print that catches your eye.

A yard is 36 inches and most fabrics are approximately 54 inches wide.

The fabric will wrap around the frame, so 1 yard of fabric will work for a 30x30 inch or possibly 32x32 inch piece of art. Two yards will work for 48x48 inches up to 66x48 inches. Marcia Moore, Marcia Moore Design.

Wall: Persian carpet in blush Drapery: Braid embroidery woven fabric in blush Sofa: Prisma woven fabric in blossom Pillow: Persian carpet printed fabric in blush Pillow: Braid embroidery woven fabric in cream Ottoman: Arboreta printed fabric in blush by Thibaut, available through The Great Cover-Up.

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Drapery: Libretto in 800 nostalgia Ottoman, top part: Libretto in 728 rabbit Ottoman, bottom: Libretto in 778 baltic Green pillow: Libretto in 737 leaf Blue pillow: Libretto in 778 baltic Sofa: Libretto in 778 baltic by Maxwell Fabrics, available at The Fabric Co.

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Expert advice Generally speaking, I think it’s nice to weave a certain favorite color throughout the home. For instance, if a client loves green, it’s great to bring that into the rooms with perhaps walls, rugs, pillows or art, not necessarily in every aspect, but to have the color be a thread that pulls things together and creates a beautiful palate that seems consistent and familiar.

Dede Fratt, Fratt Bush Home.

Pillows & ottoman: Mukkara in lipstick Drapery & pillows: Kadiri paisley border in tidewater by RM Coco, available at The Fabric Co. Above: Sofa: Queluz in noir Pillow/wall: Tangore in berry by Designer’s Guild, available at Design & Detail.

Drapery: Parvani Pillow: Mandori Trim: Basholi by Nina Campbell, for Osborne & Little, available at Design & Detail.

Wall: Claudette in brown Drapery: Braid embroidery woven fabric in robin's egg Dining chairs: Traduzione woven fabric in robin's egg by Thibaut, available through The Great Cover-Up.

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The Finer Things Robert Lococo, owner of LOCOCO FINE ART PUBLISHER, is a publisher of contemporary fine art prints and multiples. Since 1990, they have collaborated with master-printers in creating print and multiple editions with over 25 international artists. Their editions have been exhibited and are in the collections of many museums.

Edited by Moe Godat Portrait Photography by Colin Miller/Strauss Peyton Artwork images courtesy of LOCOCO FINE ART

Art Publishers Art print publishers art direct, print, market, sell, license and distribute fine art prints.

About His Clients The artists published by LOCOCO FINE ART are renowned nationally and internationally for their work in contemporary art. Contemporary art is a relatively new form, produced primarily in the second half of the twentieth century or in the twenty first century, characterized by the globally influenced, culturally diverse and technologically advanced world we live in today. There are many movements within this time period from pop to minimalism.

Publishing artists such as Andy Worhol gives LOCOCO FINE ART the prestige to publish other popular artists of today such as Alex Katz and Ugo Rondinone. Katz, a 93-year-old post abstract painter, uses a realistic painting style to allow observers to combine figure and sign elements together in their heads themselves. Ugo Rondinone, a Swiss contemporary artist, works in mixed-media installations that include sculpture, painting, video, sound, and photography.

Tap Into Personal Taste Art preferences are very subjective, so choosing art for your home starts with knowing what you like.

To know what you like, listen with your eyes, not your ears, and pay attention to what feelings each piece brings you. Your art choices say a lot about you; they show whether you have a conservative or a bold personality. Whatever art you choose, make sure it gives you your desired feeling in your space.

Your environment plays a big role in improving the quality of your life.

Clockwise: Pia Zadora, Andy Worhol.

Big Rat, Jean-Michel Basquiat & Andy Warhol.

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Room by Room The main living area is the most important place to focus on when choosing art for the home. In this space, you not only enjoy your selections but share it with your family and guests as well. This art represents your personal style and taste to those around you. The art displayed in a private room or bedroom will be more intimate and perhaps smaller scale. Whichever room you are choosing art for, remember the importance of scale, placement and inner connection with each piece.

ALEX KATZ - ADA X 2 Year: 2020 Medium: Archival pigment ink on Innova Etching Cotton Rag 315 gsm fine art paper Size: 32 x 48 inches (81 x 122 cm)

Get Ready for the Experts If someone is interested in working with us in their home, they should visit our website to get an idea of what we are offering. If they like what we do, they can give us a call and make an appointment. As far as preparation goes before we come in to help, there isn’t much that needs to be done. The most important thing for a homeowner to do is to look around the home and decide where they think art is needed.

Current Trends Hard edge paintings (painting in which abrupt transitions are found between color areas, often of one unvarying color) that employ strong color seem to be trending. However, a more traditional painting style is also emerging that’s subject matter plays a political underpinning. As for color trends, they are more difficult to tie down, but blue does seem to be strong at the moment. See stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

Ugo Rondinone Sun Painting and Joe Shapiro wall sculpture

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ne of the first things you notice about pieces created by St. Louis artisan Sara Zigman of sarabeth designs (formerly TLZ Designs) is color. Her work is bright and bold. “Color is like my lifeblood,” Zigman says.

“It’s an immediate energy boost to me . . .

When it’s done right, it’s music.”

Zigman is launching her new website, sarabethdesigns.com, soon and with it a line of functional (and non-breakable) home décor and tabletop products, including candleholders, coat hooks, bookends, dinnerware, table linens and 3-by-3-inch cubes that can be displayed on a table or bookshelf—anywhere they can be picked up and touched. She sells this functional art as well as public art installations.

“Because I’m a single mom, everything I do has to have a little bit of practicality in it,” Zigman says. She likes the idea of children feeling that art is approachable, that they can play with it and be inspired by it.

On the flip side, Zigman also imagines her cubes being part of a 3-D art installation in places like a corporate lobby or a health care facility, “maybe mounted on a corner,” she says. “Imagine three sides painted in a warm tone and the other three sides in a cool tone, so depending on how you enter the room, it can look completely different.”

Color isn’t just a key feature of Zigman’s art; it’s what inspires her. Patterns too.

Sometimes even a shadow she sees on the ground is enough to send her racing to her studio to start designing.

In the past, Zigman hand-sketched and painted all of her ideas, but lately, nearly all of her work is done digitally. There are still

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times, however, that she has the urge to get out her paint and brushes. “It’s a piece of me that I can’t live without,” she says.

Despite her obvious talent, Zigman hadn’t planned for a career in art. She studied business and was hired as a buyer for May Company. After giving birth to triplets and later her son, Noah, she headed in a new direction. She began creating children’s murals and personalized gifts, which led to her designing children’s furnishings, bedding, hand-painted furniture and portable murals.

Now with sarabeth designs, Zigman is expanding her work to include art installation.

Butterfly benches, a piece commissioned by KDG for The Euclid building in the CWE, will be placed outside of a Central West End apartment complex, and an 18-inch sculpture she designed is being considered for a 10-foot sculpture in Coral Springs, FL. Ultimately, her plan is to offer “mini-versions” of these art installation designs on her website.

With all of her artwork, Zigman is working with St. Louis based companies for fabrication as much as possible. “My whole mission with sarabeth designs is to be able to create a design house based here in St. Louis and keep hiring more St. Louis creatives.” She envisions putting out three to four collections a year and having installations that she designs and installs across the country. “All based here in St. Louis,” she says, proudly. Visit sarabeth.designs on Instagram to see her latest work.

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Coral makes its grand entrance in the living room, echoing the office walls beyond the French doors. Oversized slipper chairs feature Schumacher’s Chiang Mai Dragon print, and complementary blues are introduced by a navy velvet Chesterfield sofa and marbleized wallpaper backing the display shelves.

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Fresh, Fun & Fabulous When her clients opted for coral as their favorite color, designer Jenny Rapp met the challenge.

By Barb Wilson

Photography Karen Palmer

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A sleek white lacquer writing desk, subtly patterned carpeting, and minimal furnishings allow for the bold use of color on the walls of the wife’s office, which was originally a sunroom.

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killful use of color is fundamental to any interior design project. The expert professional is well aware that color choices not only affect how a space looks but also how it feels.

In the design world, it’s referred to as “color psychology” and can significantly influence a client’s satisfaction with the end result.

Founder and principal of JCR Design Group, Jenny Rapp has more than 15 years of experience in the local industry. Rather than offering a “signature” design style, she attributes much of her award-winning firm’s success to the development of a close working relationship that focuses on the client’s unique needs and preferences. “It’s a partnership, a process of listening carefully to the client’s wants, then interpreting them,” Jenny explains.

In this case, her clients were a young couple who had purchased a 1940s brick two-story in Ladue. They loved color and wanted to completely revitalize the traditional décor of their newly acquired home. Specifically, their vision was to create something “fresh, and fun,” cozy and comfortable for their growing family.

Although the project is still ongoing, phase one concentrated on the main-level activity areas. No major structural changes were planned, but the kitchen appliances , backsplash and countertops were updated, the carpeting replaced and the wood floors refinished in a dark walnut. Jenny was free to select all-new furnishings throughout, but curating the palette presented something of a challenge.

Early on, the owners identified coral as one of their favorite colors, with various shades of blue as a close second. “Coral is warm, energetic and happy,” says Jenny, “and blue would be an effective complement,” but coordinating the vibrant hues was going to require some ingenuity. Ultimately, she and the homeowners decided to use coral as the primary color in certain places and as an accent in more neutral areas, layering the colors to establish a visual flow from space to space.

Top: Carpeted in an eye-catching geometric design, the central foyer staircase forecasts the home’s casual, fun décor. Bottom: The living room’s basic color scheme—a harmonious blend of coral, shades of blue and gold metallics set against a neutral background— is illustrated by this vignette.

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Sapphire blue grasscloth walls, a gray-finished Century dining table, Chinese Chippendale chairs and a breakfront whimsically lacquered in pale chartreuse give the dining room a dignified but “not-too-formal” look.

Opposite page: Fresh, warm and inviting, the family room palette was drawn from the Moroccan rug in the foreground. Above the fireplace, the overmantel was built out to hide wiring for a Samsung Frame TV that displays artwork when not in use.

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The “fun” element is heralded in the entry foyer, where a bold-patterned black-and-white runner from Stark Carpet lines the staircase. The handrail was painted black, and the treads were refinished to match the flooring. To achieve a sophisticated ambience in the adjacent living room, Jenny chose pale gray for the walls, white for the fireplace mantel, surround, and trim and a bordered wool rug in cool gray to ground the furnishings.

Against this fresh, neutral background, coral makes its inaugural appearance. Flanking the fireplace are two custom-designed, oversize slipper chairs upholstered in an exuberant Chiang Mai Dragon print from Schumacher. The chair bases are painted gold, introducing a metallic touch which is repeated in the drapery rods and brass-and-glass coffee table. Edged in coral, the natural linen drapery panels reinforce the color and, readily visible through French doors, the walls of the wife’s adjoining office are painted the same dramatic hue.

A custom Chesterfield sofa in tufted navy velvet completes the seating arrangement, establishing blue as the complementary color, and marbleized blue Thibaut wallpaper backs the white shelving of a nearby display niche. Bespoke accent pillows and Visual Comfort table lamps with coral bases unify the lively color scheme.

Originally a sunroom, the office has large windows on three sides, allowing for the liberal use of coral on the remaining wall space. To prevent the color from being overwhelming, the furnishings are kept simple—soft gray carpeting in a subtle cheetah print, a sleek white lacquer writing desk accented with gold striping and a swivel chair in natural linen.

Rather dark and dated, the formal dining room needed a major overhaul. Jenny and the homeowners gave the space a suitably dignified ambience with sapphire blue grasscloth walls, crisp white wainscoting and a Dana Creath chandelier with gold leaf finish and crystal beads. Underfoot, gray carpeting in a muted abstract animal pattern from Prestige Mills was sized and bordered as an area rug. Since a “too formal” look would have been inconsistent with the couple’s youthful lifestyle, they chose a gray-finished Century dining table surrounded by white Chinese Chippendale chairs, coordinating the high-performance velvet cushions with a shade of blue in the Clarence House Congo drapery pattern.

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The breakfront was a “find” the owner had purchased. Originally a dark cherry, the piece was refinished and lacquered in pale chartreuse by The Resplendent Crow. Although initially somewhat hesitant about the color, Jenny is pleased with the fresh touch it adds to the space.

At the rear of the home, the family room was a previous addition and a priority for the new owners. Interestingly, the color scheme for this comfortable activity space was drawn from a rug the couple had acquired on a trip to Morocco. “We used the darker shade of coral in the rug and repeated it behind the built-in bookcases flanking the windows,” Jenny notes.

Creamy walls brighten the space; the brick surround of the fireplace was painted a light gray, and the overmantel was built out to hide wiring for a

Samsung Frame TV that displays artwork when not in use. A second area rug from Stark Carpet defines the seating area and duplicates the blue in the Moroccan rug.

Sourced from Hallman Furniture, the sectional was custom-built, sized for the room and covered in a durable, textured, neutral-toned fabric.

Matching lamps with brushed gold bases bracket the transitional-style sofa table, and the casual dining area is furnished with an oval pedestal table and chairs from the owners’ former residence.

Upstairs, the nursery is an enchanting departure from typical baby-room styling. As a starter family, the homeowners had requested a gender-neutral décor, and the homeowner found a Cole & Son’s Savuti wallcovering, a delightfully quirky African jungle garden print. The streamlined crib is from Pottery Barn, and pale chartreuse walls, complemented by muted multi-green tweed carpeting, create a soft, soothing ambience. In one corner, a cozy swivel rocker from KDR is custom-upholstered in a stain-resistant coral Thibaut fabric, offering a snug retreat for fussy nights and nap times.

Fresh, fun and colorful, this gracious residence is everything the owners had hoped for—another example of JCR Design Group’s extraordinary ability to create a beautiful, functional living environment that truly reflects the unique needs, taste and lifestyle of its clientele.

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Responding to the owners’ request for a “gender-neutral” nursery, Jenny created a charming jungle fantasy garden with Cole & Son’s Savuti wallpaper, pale chartreuse walls and a Pottery Barn crib with coral bedding. Left: Tucked into a quiet corner is a comfy swivel rocker from KDR, custom-upholstered in a stain-resistant Thibaut print fabric.

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CHEERFUL COTTAGE COLOR Pops of color yield youthful energy in this “right-sized” new build with a vintage vibe.

By Kim Hill Photography Anne Matheis Interior Design Kate Convy Architect Dick Busch Architects Builder Hennessy Development

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Great room: “When you come into the green lacquered foyer (visible through the opening at far right), you know color is a thing in this home,” says interior designer Kate Convy. The furniture lines were kept simple, to allow fabrics to pop. “It feels clean,” says Convy. “It’s not cluttered at all, because the saturation of color fills space.”

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epending on the circumstances, bigger is not always better. The owners of this cheerful house have owned several homes over their many years of marriage.

While their previous home was magnificent, it was larger than they needed at this point in their lives, and it turned out to be too far away from the couple’s grown children and grandchildren living in Frontenac. “They weren’t stopping by to have lunch when we were out there at St. Albans,” the wife quips.

Driving in and out of the city several times a day became inconvenient. So the couple decided they would move closer to their kids and simplify their lives at the same time. A

This page: Paint is easy to change if you want to try a bold look like the library’s pink ceiling. “A lot of times people relax when you say that,” says interior designer Kate Convy. This homeowner was all in, however, she says, noting the library is one of her favorite rooms.

Chunky grasscloth wallpaper and a double-bordered sisal rug add texture to the cheerful pink and orange fabrics used for the upholstered furniture and draperies.

Opposite page: Painted brick interior walls were on the owners’ wish list for their new home. Visitors often say they think the home is a renovation rather than a new build. “We both consider that a compliment as we tried to give it some age with the interior brick walls, beams in the kitchen and other elements,” says the wife. The light fixture over the casual dining table brings an unexpected industrial vibe to the home. Flooring is oil-rubbed, 10-inch-wide white oak installed by Eu Great Hardwood & Tiles.

vacant lot in Frontenac—10 minutes from both their son and daughter—fit the bill.

The husband had definitive ideas of what he wanted in the new home. “He’s probably the most hands-on, involved client I’ve ever had,” says Dick Busch, principal of Dick Busch Architects. “He knew what he wanted.” First and foremost? A home that was much smaller and more understated than the St. Albans residence. Busch says the client shared a picture of a painted brick house with a shake roof and black-framed windows. “We both loved the photo, and we tried to be faithful to that look,” says Busch. The client also wanted interior brick walls and a screened-in front

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Chair: This Manuel Canovas toile inspired the color palette for the library’s hues. Interior designer Kate Convy describes the lines of the home’s furnishings as clean and classic.

Kitchen: The homeowners wanted a home filled with windows, evident here in the bright kitchen. The wife says selecting the green gloss paint for the island was an early, significant design choice. “This was the first big item that indicated this is where we were going,” she says of the color palette and finishes.

Keith Gegg of Gegg Design & Cabinetry, who has designed every kitchen in the owners’ homes, included details such as painting the window sashes black to minimize obstructing views into the backyard and adding wainscot panels above the cabinets for proportion and a classic element. The butler’s pantry, a favorite of the husband, is behind the range wall. The kitchen is a Platinum winner in St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles 2020 Kitchens of the Year contest.

Opposite page: “I know a lot of people don’t care about dining rooms, but we do,” says the wife. “We enjoy entertaining.” A bold Manuel Canovas fabric and statement light fixture command attention in the room which mixes an antique table purchased in San Francisco with a new mirror, a Restoration Hardware find.

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Kitchen photography by Keith and Judie Gegg

porch with a front courtyard. These wish-list items were fulfilled in a home with over 5,000 square feet on the main floor and two guest bedrooms and bath upstairs.

Busch describes the home as classic cottage style. “He likes old houses,” Busch says of the husband. “A lot of old houses had screened-in porches on the front.” Similarly, the painted brick walls defining the dining room lend a vintage air. “Everyone coming in thinks this was an existing house we rehabbed,” says interior designer Kate Convy.

The wife agrees, noting she and her husband consider it a compliment when people think the house is a remodel. “We tried to give it some age with the interior brick walls, beams in the kitchen and other elements,” the wife says.

The use of color, however, gives the “I-think-it’s-old” house youthful energy. “I wanted to go brighter in this home,” says the wife. “I did a little storyboard of what I wanted, which was pinks, greens and oranges, and that’s what we ended up with.

Kate helped me see how you could ground these bright colors with a few older things.”

The principal of Partners in Design, Convy found an antique secretary in Atlanta and placed it in the library, which features a ceiling painted pink. “There are so many wonderful ceilings in this house that didn’t need a pop of paint or wallpaper, so this

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The owners’ bedroom features a more subtle and serene color palette, with a pair of pink chairs adding a pop of color. The understated fabrics allow the magnificent, coffered barrel vault ceiling to take center stage.

The wife gives credit for the ceiling to designer Keith Gegg of Gegg Design & Cabinetry, who also designed the home’s award-winning kitchen.

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room was the only place to do something like this,” Convy says of the saturated hue, inspired by a Manuel Canovas toile utilized on an upholstered chair and window treatments.

Convy added texture to the room with a chunky grasscloth wallpaper.

Many clients are afraid to incorporate bold colors, fearful of making expensive mistakes or tiring quickly of audacious shades. “Tile is hard to change but paint is easy, and many times people relax when you say that,” says Convy. “I said, if you don’t like the pink ceiling in here, we’ll paint it white. Let’s give it a try, and 95 percent of the time it’s worth it.” Indeed, the wife says the library is one of her favorite rooms in the home.

In the dining room, the husband wanted a round table so everyone gathered can be seen and heard. Convy found an antique table in San Francisco that the couple purchased based solely on photos. A daring fabric featuring shades of orange and pink is carried from the draperies onto an accent wall. Mixing old with new, the full-length mirror is a Restoration Hardware find. Underneath, a double-bordered sisal rug helps protect the oil-rubbed white oak floors.

Convy says the couple was mindful that the thoughtful design of this home would allow them to age gracefully in place. Such elements include locating their bedroom on the main floor and installing a zero-entry shower in their bathroom, which also includes two water closets, a clever design inspired by a similar layout in their Florida home. “We both have our own space to get ready and that’s something we really appreciated,” says the wife.

She says their bedroom is one of her favorites in the home.

“It may seem like a bit of a departure because it’s not as bright as the other rooms, but it’s peaceful,” says the wife. Upholstered chairs in a cheery pink pop against the muted tones of the bedding, window treatments and creamy rug. The understated furnishings also allow the magnificent ceiling to take center stage. The wife gives credit for the coffered barrel vault ceiling to Keith Gegg of Gegg Design & Cabinetry, who also designed the home’s award-winning kitchen. “He has such an artistic eye,” says the wife.

During construction of the home, the couple rented a small villa after the St. Albans home had been sold. “I think we both realized, living in the villa, we can be just as happy in something very simple,” says the wife. “You realize your kids don’t want your stuff, and with just the two of us, we don’t need that much space.”

With thoughtful, well-executed design and a vibrant color palette, the home “just feels good,” says the wife. “It’s just the right space for what we need at this stage of our lives, and it makes me feel happy.”

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This page: The owners’ bathroom includes two water closets, a design idea borrowed from their home in Florida. The walls of the water closet pictured at the far end feature hand-painted floral motifs inspired by the adjacent bedroom’s fabrics. The other water closet carries the same color pallet on the ceiling.

Guest room opposite page: Interior designer Kate Convy says furnishings in the new home, including the lacquered green bed in an upstairs guest room, represented “an entirely new direction” for the homeowners, whom Convy worked with previously. “They didn’t bring one piece of furniture from their previous house, which featured Country French design,” says Convy. “It was a fresh start.”

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Reclaimed

MAGIC Removing undergrowth and adding native plants transforms this garden into a wildlife haven.

By Lucyann Boston

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There are not many gardeners who could handle the challenge of taming a two-acre, hillside landscape. But then there are not many gardeners with the talent, knowledge and dedication of Laure Hullverson. Laure holds an Associate in Applied Science in Horticulture degree from the well-regarded program at St. Louis Community College-Meramec and also has a background as an interior designer. She was the perfect person to transform an ugly, overgrown slope into a wooded wonderland that provides a haven for native plants and wildlife from a myriad of birds including owls and hawks to groundhogs, mink and an occasional newborn fawn.

It was interior design that was Laure’s main focus when she and her husband, Jim, bought their current Ladue home 16 years ago.

A degree in horticulture was not on her radar. The four-year-old, brick residence attracted them, not the two-acre property with its woodsy setting.

The setting, in fact, was not much to get excited about. The property behind the house dropped off steeply to a creek below and incorporated a historic bridle trail that winds through Ladue and Huntleigh.

“The people who built the house did a nice job of landscaping around the house, but you literally could not walk down to the creek. There was so much honeysuckle. I could hear the riders, but I couldn’t see them due to the tangle of vines and junk trees,” she recalls.

For the first two years, the Hullversons concentrated on clearing the yard of honeysuckle and vines and “installing limestone slabs to allow us to get to the lower part of the property safely.” But Laure did not have a concept of what she wanted to do with the land. “I’ve always done my own landscaping,” she explains. “I grew up with a Dad who was a big gardener; it was sort of like osmosis.

At my first house, I did a little gardening, and with each house I got more and more involved.”

The more involved she became in gardening, the more she wanted to know, leading her to enroll in the horticulture program at Meramec about three years after they purchased the house. At the time, she saw it as a nice complement to her interior design business, Cortinovis & Hullverson Designs with Ann Cortinovis, and a way to offer landscape design as an additional component for clients.

As it turned out, her horticultural education opened the perfect window into transforming her own property. “We really didn’t know what we were doing,” she recalls. In addition to dealing with a severe slope, “We had a lot of wet spots. I started reading a lot. It was a big learning curve.”

In the course of her research, Laure learned about Simon and Monica Barker of Barker Horticultural Services. Based in Clarksville, MO, the two have extensive horticulture backgrounds that include working at the Missouri Botanical Garden and specialize in advising clients large and small in using native plants to landscape properties. At the same time, Laure, who by then was studying at Meramec, took classes from Dave Tylka, who taught in the biology department. “They were all about natives. I discovered that a lot of the plants I liked were natives, although they weren’t marketed that way at the time, and I didn’t really understand the value of

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natives. We had classes during the week, and on Saturdays, we took these terrific field trips. He’s the one who provoked my interest in native plants.”

Laure’s growing love of native plants and design eye and the Barkers’ knowledge of how to incorporate them into large, challenging landscapes with hillsides, erosion issues and bog-like patches proved a dynamic combination.

Fragrant sumac now cascades down hillsides; river birch and bald cypress inhabit wet spots, and Virginia sweetspire decorates creek beds. Christmas, autumn, sensitive and ostrich ferns add lacey texture to shady spots, with Christmas fern staying green almost all year. Grass-like cattail sedge and tussock sedge form clumps in moist spots.

Laure is a particular fan of several wildflowers introduced to her landscape. One is cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum), which she describes as a yellow-flowering “Jack-in-the-beanstalk architectural plant with huge leaves that attach to the stem like cups and hold water for birds. Goldfinches love them for their seeds as well as the water.”

Another, squaw weed (Packera obovate), is a yellow-flowering, perennial ground cover that “grows in sun or shade and requires zero maintenance. My key thing is very little maintenance,” she says with a laugh.

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In shady spots, she loves tall amsonia/bluestar with its gray/blue flowers in late spring and willow-like foliage that turns gold in fall.

With honeysuckle and euonymus gone, the Hullversons became the beneficiaries of a bit of garden magic that required no planting. Suddenly, myriads of spring-flowering ephemerals decorated the hillside. Virginia bluebells, trout lilies, mayapples, Jacob’s ladder and bloodroot all sprang from the ground. “They had been there under the soil all along,” marvels Laure. “Every year before the bluebells are completely finished, I take several clumps and move them to other parts of the yard so I can get patches started in other places.”

Laure is an advisor with Bringing Conservation Home, an organization spearheaded by the St. Louis Audubon Society that, for a minimal fee, provides homeowners with both large and small properties on-site advice for the restoration of native plant and animal habitat on their grounds.

“It makes a real difference in the number of pollinators and birds you get. It makes gardens so much healthier,” she says.

Her garden also has been part of a bee study conducted by Webster University and St. Louis University, requiring Laure to follow the same path

through her garden each week and photograph the pollinators she saw.

While Laure tries to use native plants whenever she can, she also has a deer problem in her shade-heavy landscape over hung with a canopy of oaks and hickories. For that reason, she added several deer-resistant nonnatives to her landscape such as a variety of colorful, feather-like astilbies, architectural Japanese maples and long-blooming hydrangeas.

Although Laure took the lead in the creation of the garden, Jim has been actively involved in the entire process. “It’s been really nice; it’s something we both enjoy. He loves the trees in particular,” she says.

For Laure working in the garden is “incredibly thereaputic. I was even happy being out in my yard during the weeks and weekends we spent pulling out euonymus. I love seeing things evolve.

I prefer that over instant landscaping.”

When they first bought the house, “we considered the large yard a nice bonus,” Laure recalls. “Now we love the yard as much as we love the house.”

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A Cut Above the Rest Spring is here, which means it’s time to start decorating your home with beautiful cut flowers! Local landscapers give us their favorite breeds as well as tips and tricks on keeping them beautiful for longer.

Edited by Moe Godat

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Spring—Peonies Adored for their exuberant blooms and heady fragrance, peonies grow easily and thrive for many years. Peony flower colors include white, pink, red, coral, maroon and yellow.

Summer—Phlox Phlox feature vibrant colors and forms with some being two-toned or marked with stripes. New varieties have been developed that exhibit exceptional blooming power producing armloads of flowers all summer well into fall.

Fall—Asters From late summer through fall, Asters take center stage with their foliage smothering flowers. Their jewel-toned blossoms of pure white to shades of blue, pink, red or purple look fantastic in formal settings, yet they also work well in naturalized areas and rain gardens.

—Ann Lapides, Sugar Creek Gardens.

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Scabiosa and Ammi are two annual favorites that we grow in our own cut-flower garden and sell in our flower bar. It’s easy to remember when to start them: Scabiosa, start inside right around Valentine’s Day, and Ammi, sow directly on April Fool’s Day! Scabiosa is also known as Pincushion Flower and is usually pale blue, pink or white, but we really love the velvety wine-color of “Black Knight” that adds depth and contrast to any arrangement. Ammi, or False Queen Anne’s Lace, is a majestic plant with strong stems that brings butterflies to the garden and adds a wild airiness to bouquets. Scabiosa blooms continuously all summer long, especially if you remember to cut-and-come-again.

—Kathie Hoyer, Bowood Farms.

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Coneflower Top picks for cutting garden: Annuals – Celosia, Dahlia, Sunflower, Zinnia Herbs – Basil, Lavender, Rosemary, Sage Perennials – Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa), Coneflower (Echinacea), Penstemon (seed pod), Phlox, Rattlesnake Master, Yarrow (Achillea) Shrubs – Hydrangea, Gingerwine Ninebark

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Tips for long vase life (5-7days): Harvest flowers when they are just about to open or a quarter of the way open in the coolest part of the day; early morning is the best. Place in cool water as soon as you harvest, removing the foliage from the stem and cutting at an angle maximizes rehydration.

Keep vase water fresh and free of debris.

Hydrangeas, specifically the macrophylla variety (also known as mophead or lacecap), are a favorite among the cut-flower options!

This particular variety has lusher blooms that hold up longer and also dry better. You will be able to tell it’s time to cut the blooms when the petals become less lush and perky. When cutting your hydrangeas, the best way to maintain the color is through leaving some of the stem on them and letting them sit in a vase or jar of water first and allowing them to dry out from that point. For the best results, do not put these cuttings in direct sunlight.

Unlike other cut flowers, you do not have to replenish the water, simply allow it to evaporate. Only add more water if the flowers have not yet dried. —Andria Graeler, Chesterfield Valley Nursery.

Hydrangeas are the best flower to grow in a landscape and cut and enjoy in a vase with water for a week or so. Then, pour out the water and let the blooms dry for year-long beauty. Both Macrophylla and Paniculata varieties do very well. Another cut flower favorite is the classic Paeonia or Itoh Paeonia. Cut these in tight bloom and leave blooms for a couple of weeks inside a vase with clean water. Change water every couple of days.

—David Sherwood, Sherwood’s Forest Nursery.

Tips for drying arrangements: Dry an arrangement by simply removing it from water before the flowers begin to wilt. Tie the stems together with twine and hanging upside down will keep a straight and tidy bouquet.

—Dana Maltagliati, Greenscape Gardens.

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LOW COUNTRY LIVING Former St. Louis residents retire in style down south.

By Melissa Mauzy Photography by Tom Jenkins Interior Design by Gigi Lombrano

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When it came time to start thinking about retirement, a St. Louis couple knew their next adventure would center around boating. In search of a coastal property with a deep-water dock, the wife happened upon Spring Island, South Carolina, when she was researching historic plantations online.

Located north of Hilton Head off the Port Royal Sound in South Carolina approximately an hour and a half from Charleston and 45 minutes from Savannah, Spring Island is a whimsical coastal forest. The 3,000-acre island includes more than 1,000 acres of protected nature preserves with a vibrant community woven carefully into the landscape.

The homeowner had spent a lot of time in South Carolina as a child and couldn’t believe this magical place existed and she had never heard of it.

“When I suggested Spring Island to my husband, he asked why I would want to move to South Carolina. I said, ‘Let me sell you!’” she says. The Spring Island website was all she had to show him. “Every thumbnail on the page was on my retirement bucket list…boating, fishing, nature, the list went on and on,” the wife explains.

Exterior: The homeowners added a golf cart garage as well as a finished space over the garage to take the place of the basement storage from their St. Louis home.

Top great room: The main entry opens into the large great room. A seating arrangement in the middle of the room includes a coordinating loveseat and accent chair. The Marge Carson tango coffee table is finished in deco silver with vintage gold and sits on a woven rug. Century stools in a blue Kravet fabric brighten and balance the colors from both sides of the great room.

Hallway: A cherished treasure from the homeowner’s collection, the cabinet in the main hallway was the perfect place to display items that weren’t as coastal as the rest of the space.

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The open great room is separated into three distinct areas including the dining room, living room and middle seating area. The ceiling beams were given a light whitewash to bring them to life and provide definition from the ceiling. The Palisade double fans are finished in a rust/antique woven bamboo to provide a gentle island breeze.

What really stuck with the couple was the wonderful sense of privacy and natural setting the island had to offer. “You don’t see houses when you come onto Spring Island. They’re all nestled into nature’s curtains,” the wife explains. “You’re tucked among the live oaks, birds and other wildlife.”

They purchased an arts-and-crafts style home built in 2001 that had good bones and beautiful architectural details like wood beams, intricate ceilings and arched entryways. The wife says the home had all of the right spaces including a formal living room, family room and office, but it needed a lot of refreshing to fit their personal style.

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instrumental in the transformation from the beginning. One of the first design decisions the group made was to paint much of the window and door trim white to allow the beautiful floors and ceilings to stand out. “The white paint was sort of the elephant in the room,” Gigi laughs. “We knew sooner or later we had to paint, so we just held our breath and went for it.” The lightened trim made all the difference in the brightness of the home and allowing some of the picturesque views to shine.

Another key in the redesign was reimagining furnishings the couple already owned from previous homes in St. Louis, Florida and Montana to fit the low-country island vibe. “We didn’t have to throw out the old,”

Top: Brought from their Florida residence, the four Sherrill chairs are a relaxing spot to take in the scenic island views. The lumbar pillows were done in a Kravet fabric that Gigi turned sideways to change up the look.

Living Room: The color for the two facing aqua loveseats was pulled from the drapery fabric, which is a modern interpretation of a blue willow china pattern the homeowner loves. The game chair fabric is repeated from the coordinating pillows in the bay seating area.

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the homeowner says. “Through Gigi’s talents she was able to transform what we had using fabrics to update the very traditional St. Louis pieces and the coastal Florida furnishings.”

Gigi says the wife is a fabric connoisseur and is very perceptive when it comes to color, texture and the story a fabric can tell. So it is no surprise that the infusion of color into the home played an equally important role in the renovation as fabric choices. Delphinium blue was a key color Gigi weaved throughout the home in fabrics, paint and tile.

Shades of blue abound in the kitchen, which was the only room in the home that had to be gutted. Originally dark with burgundy cabinetry and green countertops, the room needed to be lightened. The homeowner fell in love with a La Cornue range in the perfect shade of blue she saw at Williams-Sonoma in St. Louis. The company was able to send her a color chip, which Gigi sent to the kitchen designer of the former St. Louis

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Top: The La Cornue range was the color inspiration for the kitchen and the whole home. The island and built-in cabinetry was color matched to the range. The wife’s collection of century old Wedgewood calendar plates in blue and white add continued pops of blue and are displayed in the lighted upper white wall cabinets.

Bottom: The built-in cabinetry was added during the renovation for more storage. Gigi chose a Brunschwig & Fils linen print in sapphire blue for the window treatment.

firm Baygents. The designer matched the island base and built-in butler’s cabinetry by Woodmode to the chip.

The blue scheme continues in the open living area, which includes the dining room, living room and great room. Gigi created distinct and separated seating areas to delineate between the functions of each space in the room while using color and fabrics to tie the areas together. A wall of windows, which features a beautiful bay, highlights the amazing views and natural light.

In the living area, Gigi wanted the window treatments to be minimal, but they needed some fabric to frame and soften the wood. The homeowner fell in love with a fabric she describes as a modern interpretation of the blue willow china pattern she adores. The fabric became the foundation of the color scheme of the whole room.

Two loveseats set in front of the fireplace were recovered from the homeowners’ St. Louis home in a serene aqua fabric. Gigi pulled the aqua color from the drapery pattern.

Gigi had all of the furnishings reupholstered in St. Louis, which the homeowner says was so convenient because Gigi could keep an eye on the progress, and then it was all delivered to South Carolina at the same time.

The dining room features a coordinating blue wall treatment, which helps draw your eye from the wall down to the custom-made area rug from New York. The homeowner says Gigi worked tirelessly with the company to achieve the right look for the space. The unique coastal, shell-like pattern helps to deformalize the dining set.

The last room to take on a new personality was the family room, which was previously a media room. The fabric Gigi suggested for the drapery panels and pillows brings in additional tones of golds and greens, which make the room feel very warm and cozy. A nook that had been for the media equipment was transformed into a wet bar. The homeowners added a special touch in the wood floor in front of the bar with a compass rose, the husband’s idea, that has the latitude and longitude of the house. Little details like this bring the story of the home to life.

“The homeowner was not just looking to have a pretty house,” Gigi explains. “She was looking to have a house that has a story to it. Their touch will be appreciated long after they own this home.”

Now loving the retired lifestyle, the homeowners are embracing everything the Spring Island community has to offer. “Spring Island is magical,” says the homeowner.

“It is a wonderful place to live.”

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Top: The homeowners already had the Patina bed, and Gigi painted the bed to fit into the soft color scheme the wife wanted for the master. The fabrics chosen for the pillows and coverlet brought the outside in.

Middle: Gigi and the homeowner loved the existing Bob Collins “Continents” wallpaper in the master bath and took great care to preserve it when making updates to the space. The wood was kept in its original sepia tone to add some character unique to the island.

Bottom: New his-and-her vanities by Sherle Wagner were topped with round brass mirrors.

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An Emerald ship sails through Cologne past the Dom, Germany’s most visited cathedral.

SIGHTS

Emerald of the Rivers When cruising the rivers of Germany, be sure to stop and sip the Riesling

By Gina Christman / Photography courtesy of Emerald Cruises

The legendary rivers of Europe have long been celebrated in both prose and song.

Serving as major highways during ancient times, these waterways have continued their crucial roles as both sources of sustenance and avenues of transportation. Throughout history, major cities, villages and medieval strongholds have been built along their banks. The Main and Rhine rivers in Germany are unspoiled examples of this, offering captivating sights that include hillside castles, terraced vineyards and verdant valleys.

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popularity as vacation options providing a means to entertainment, exploration and relaxation. Emerald Cruises, the sister to Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, began operating on these rivers in 2014 with a contemporary cruising product long on both style and substance. The Emerald Star’s reception foyer glistens with backlit panels, vitrines containing carefully curated artifacts and artwork, and spiky, spherical chandeliers hang from the ceiling. Glass and mirrors, along with white leather-and-chrome minimalistic furniture, create an ultra-chic, pristine backdrop. In subtle

contrast to the crispy glitz, the general vibe is laid-back and comfortable. Common areas are gathering places for passengers to relax, visit, read and, of course, enjoy a cocktail.

Wine and beer are included and served generously at lunch and dinner. Drinks aboard, except at mealtime, are not included, however passengers can purchase a drink package or just pay ala carte. Other inclusions that make Emerald Star pleasantly affordable are unlimited Wi-Fi, all gratuities and daily excursions.

Each excursion is carefully assembled to connect Emerald’s passengers to the most

exceptional aspects of a destination. The immersive tours, led

by English-speaking guides, allow guests to experience the best art, history, cuisine and culture in every port. Passengers may use personal audio headsets, charged and ready-to-go in everyone’s cabin, to listen to the commentary.

Emerald seeks out new ways for their guests to experience local culture in a unique way—and in a way to fit their pace— from a gentle walking stroll through a village, to a guided bicycle tour or hike to a hilltop castle. Bicycles are free to use on a first-come first-served basis.

Accommodating a total capacity of 180 passengers, Emerald’s cabins are modern and beautifully appointed. The most common, the Panorama Balcony Suite is 180 square feet of elegance, with a huge window wall overlooking the river that opens with the touch of a button. The beds are super comfortable, and storage is plentiful, which is an unusual and welcomed plus. No expense was spared on fixtures in all of the cabins, including sumptuous linens and top-quality Bose speakers. Flat screen TVs and minirefrigerators add to the cabin’s serviceability. A stunning innovation on Emerald Star replaces the tattered Do Not Disturb card that normally flaps on a door handle—there is a button inside each cabin that illuminates a tiny light on the baseboard in the hallway, letting housekeepers know when it’s not a good time for service. Brilliant.

Top: Esquisite gardens on the grounds of Augustusburg Palace in Brühl. Middle: Marienberg Fortress and surrounding vineyards in Würzburg. Bottom: The infinity pool on the aft deck, next to the fitness center.

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SIGHTS A Grand Balcony Suite.

Cabin choices are varied. In addition to the Panorama Balcony Suite, on the lower deck Standard Staterooms are 162 square feet and have a fixed window. For the ultimate luxury experience, there are four two-room Owner’s Suites that are 315 square feet and eight Grand Balcony Suites, which are one-room cabins, measuring 210 square feet. Besides enhanced room amenities, passengers in a Grand Balcony Suite or Owner’s Suite can order room service breakfast and receive complimentary cocktail-hour hors d’oeuvres and after dinner sweets. Guests occupying an Owner’s Suite get a coveted invitation to dine with the captain.

The ship’s cuisine, served in Reflections restaurant, is based on local ingredients and specialties. Breakfast and lunch are both ridiculously plentiful and varied. Dinner

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offers a “Chef’s Favourites” menu as well as a more extensive one from which diners can choose an appetizer, soup, main course and dessert (or cheese). The dinner menu changes daily, but there are always standard choices of Caesar salad, steak frites, poached salmon or grilled chicken breast for the less adventurous.

Accompanying wines and beers are from the region as well, and some uncommon wines (Sylvaner, Prädikat and Rotling—which is a blend of light and red grapes) are poured in addition to more common Rieslings and Müller-Thurgaus.

For the sports-minded, Emerald Star has just about everything: a small fitness center with bikes, weights and a rowing machine, a sun deck with a cushioned jogging track and a golf putting course. On the aft deck

is a beautiful infinity swimming pool—very unusual for a river ship—that, in the evening, transforms into a comfortable movie cinema with seating for up to 30 guests.

Because you won’t find hot nightlife or sprawling casinos, the appeal of a river cruise is simple: you unpack once and get to see an immense swathe of countryside without having to navigate train schedules or rent a car.

In addition, most river cruises are adults-only.

River-sailing ships tend to attrac t a more sophisticated—and yes, older—crowd, though young travelers shouldn’t be deterred if they’re more concerned with destinations than with onboard parties.

For the Rhine-Main Discovery sailing between Nuremberg and Amsterdam, the Emerald Star crew encourages guests to tap

ITINERARY NUREMBERG—The cruise’s starting point, Nuremberg is the birthplace of Germany’s most famous Renaissance artist, Albrecht Dürer. After the Nuremberg trials in 1946, the city began a major restoration program.

BAMBERG—The Bamburg Cathedral, consecrated in 1237, reveals the transition from the Romanesque to the Gothic style.

The city also boasts ten independent breweries, where sampling an inky-black Rauchbier (Smoke Beer) is a treat and adds to the conviviality of Bamberg.

WÜRZBURG—A visit to the Bishop’s Residence, completed in 1744, is an architectural masterpiece by Balthasar Neumann and decorated with equal brilliance by the Italian Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. Neumann’s exquisite Court Chapel is a highlight of this visit.

into the heart and soul of Germany, beginning with the printed guides placed in each cabin that describe the country’s history and customs, and even a mini lesson in speaking German.

Each morning, guests are given a map and highlight sheet of that day’s excursion. This background and insight into each destination helps guests fully appreciate the experience and shows off the region’s captivating destinations in a way that they’ll never be forgotten. See stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

WERTHEIM—At the confluence of the Tauber and Main rivers, Wertheim is a charming village suited for a stroll. Castle ruins up the hill provide intoxicating views of the rivers, Odenwald Forest and Spessart Hills below.

MILTENBURG—One of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities on the River Main, where a stroll along the mile-long Main Street with its quaint shops and houses (and a warm bratwurst in hand) is the best way to enjoy this village.

RÜDESHEIM—In the heart of the Weingau, this is the place to savor wines of the region.

Also, a ride in the chair-lift over acres and acres of vineyards, culminating at the Niederwald Monument, is breathtaking.

COLOGNE & KOBLENZ—The World-heritage listed Gothic Cathedral (Dom) in Cologne is Germany’s most visited building. Don’t miss a tour of the stunning Augustusburg Palace, Falkenlust and Brühl gardens.

Koblenz, where the Moselle meets the Rhine at German Corner (the tip of land that separates the two rivers) is a gathering place for locals and visitors.

AMSTERDAM—This capital of the Netherlands is a multi-faceted destination, with never-ending things to see and do. Tour the mansions and houseboats along the Amstel Canal by boat. Then go have a beer!

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DESIGNERS IN DEMAND Creating beautiful rooms with cohesive styles is the key to making your home comfortable, fashionable and inviting.

GIGI LOMBRANO INTERIORS

2019 St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles Hall of Fame award recipient

See my work on pages 56-61.

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ward winning designer, Gigi Lombrano, ASID, NCIDQ loves taking a room and turning it into a functional space for clients to enjoy with their families. Professionally accredited, Gigi's projects have been featured in many local magazines.

She knows how to listen to clients and works collaboratively with them, and their budgets, to accomplish their shared vision.

Gigi has extensive experience doing luxury interiors for clients who are building their dream home or remodeling their current residences. She has participated in many Designer Show Houses and is an active volunteer in her community.

YOURS BY DESIGN C.J. Knapp, ASID 11622 Page Service Drive, Suite 111 St. Louis, MO 63146 314-283-1760 cjknappinteriors.com

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Knapp, ASID, owner of Yours By Design always asks her clients the following questions: Does your home reflect you? Does it fit your needs? What are you looking to gain from a remodel or new build?

C.J. gets your point of view from your answers to those questions and develops your design because at the end of the day, it's your home. C.J.'s team strives to create spaces that you and your family can be proud of. Yours By Design, Interior Design for the way you live.

DESIGNERS IN DEMAND

THE GREAT COVER-UP Teddy Karl, Allied ASID 9708 Clayton Road, Ladue, MO 63124 314-995-5701 greatcoverupdesign.com

ANNE MARIE DESIGN STUDIO 17014 New College Avenue, Suite E Wildwood, Missouri 63040 annemariestudio.com 636-821-3395

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ith over 20 years of experience, Teddy Karl, Allied ASID, principal designer, considers 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. He is especially gifted with window coverings, and he strives to assist both customers and other designers with choosing the right coverings for their space. 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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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.

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DESIGNERS IN DEMAND BAUMHOUSE DESIGN, LLC

THE DESIGN SOURCE LTD.

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, interior remodeling, cabinetry and product showroom. Owner Julie Baum provides a single point of contact for both the design and construction phases of a project. As an interior design firm, BaumHouse design brings you a design solution, specific to your budget, lifestyle and aesthetic desires through education and years of experience. As a project management specialist, 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.

Call for an appointment or visit our website for photos of our past projects. "More than designing spaces...We design lifestyles".

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rom luxury interior design to comfortable outdoor spaces, Kris Keller and The Design Source Limited interior design team create personal spaces that support well-being and uplift the spirits of the people who live there. We are here to serve you as you redefine your expression of home. With 30+ years of expertise and listening, we provide fresh access for experiencing HOME in a way that supports you and the life you are living today. Our philosophy is that every client awakes every single day falling in love with their home, over and over again!

ALSPAUGH KITCHEN & BATH

Christine Paul, B.A. Interior Design 9808 Clayton Road, Ladue, MO 63124 314-993-6644 glenalspaughkitchenscom

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or over fifteen years Chris has worked as a designer for Alspaugh Kitchen & Bath with the goal of creating highly functional, beautiful spaces based upon her clients' personal needs. She brings her educational background in interior design to the kitchen and bath industry, providing a valuable and comprehensive perspective. Chris' passion for design drives her to explore current trends, keeping abreast of the latest innovations to educate and inspire her. Chris builds relationships with her clients, providing excellent customer service from the initial design process through installation.

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A door that leaves a lasting

First Impression

CUSTOM ENTRY DOORS Design • Build • Install 137 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd.

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Bright Bedroom

By Lucy Harris Studio.

The designer created a colorful, soft and serene bedroom for their client. Painting the walls a light green-gray and using the same color for the Roman shades helped to achieve this look. A limited palette of bright colors repeated throughout the room brought in the colorful aspect. To balance the offset window behind the bed, the designer added wall paneling to create symmetry.

BRIGHT IDEA

Bright Welcome

By Sparano + Mooney Architecture.

This residential design is for a new home located at the base of Park City ski resort in Utah. This view of the yellow pivot entry door is from the perspective of the great room. The door marks the transition from the front porch to the foyer with a welcoming bright color that is visible from the street.

A BRIGHT UNION Pantone, the authority on color for the last 20 years, has named two colors as this years Color of the Year. Ultimate Gray and Illumination, a cheery yellow, come together to create an optimistic mood. Ultimate Gray is practical and rock solid, while Illuminating is bright and cheerful. A color combo to give us all hope for a more certain and sunnier 2021.

By Melissa Mauzy

Home in the Sky

By ORA studio. This spacious apartment in the iconic Bloomberg Tower in New York City has expansive views of the Hudson River, Central Park and East River. The open layout and windows wrapping around the living room and kitchen give a sense of depth and infinity.

The bespoke bookshelf and furniture by ORA studio NYC

by Giusi Mastro blended with high-end European products give a contemporary feel to this home in the sky.

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Sunny Screened In

By Tigerman McCurry Architects. This south facing screened porch overlooking a geothermal meadow is a microcosm of the iconic modern farmhouse itself, which is clad in white corrugated metal with Rain Coat Yellow windows and steel doors. The floor is a grey French Limestone, which is echoed in the Perennials upholstery fabric. Frank Gehry’s Hat Trick chairs surround a Saarinen pedestal table both from Knoll.

Destination Dining Room

By Stanton Schwartz Design. A fun, young family from Wellesley, MA finally found their forever home, and this beautiful dining room is was a favorite space for the designer.

The designer incorporated their love of entertaining with a passion for art in a space that felt more like a destination and less like a stuffy dining room from generations past. Incorporating a bold patterned wallpaper in a grayscale kept it from being too overwhelming, while the pop of blue velvet upped the “cool factor." The space is finished off with architectural lighting from Kelly Wearstler.

Cozy with Color

By K&L Interiors. The designer worked with a Seattle couple to create a cozy living room. They incorporated tailored, yet comfortable furniture pieces. The color palette is mostly neutral, with a couple of restrained pops of color.

A Touch of Fun

By Texas Construction Company. Working closely with the architect, the designer completed a whole-home renovation that included changing layouts of corridors, renovating bathrooms and repairing structural issues.

A poorly integrated previous addition topped by a sloped shed roof was integrated into the original architecture by adding a covered porch that formed a more cohesive gabled end. Finally, the designer updated the finishes of the entire house using classic grays and whites and painted the hardwood floors chartreuse for a touch of fun.

Photography opposite page clockwise: Bright Welcome, Scot Zimmerman. Bright Bedroom, Francesco Bertocci. Home in the Sky, Richard Cadan (cadanphoto.com). This page clockwise: Sunny Screened In, Steve Hall/Hedrich Blessing. Destination Dining Room, Jared Kuzia. Cozy With Color, Michael Duryea. A Touch of Fun, Coles Hairston.

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SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT

Design by JL Interior Design, LLC. Photography by Thomas Kuoh.

BOHO BASICS

Bohemian design embraces a free-spirited aesthetic, mixing a myriad of cultures to create an outside the box style. This laid-back atmosphere taps into bold patterns and bright colors to find an artistic happy medium.

By Moe Godat

A Base to Build On Starting with a simple base color for your bohemian-style room will keep the space from seeming too busy or cluttered. Warm and earthy tones will pair well with bright accents, and they will also complement the botanical staples in bohemian design.

Remember that this design style mimics your own vision of an oasis, so choose a neutral that you’ll love for years to come.

Artistic Trinkets For a nomadic and well-traveled feel, add some of your favorite keepsakes and souvenirs from past trips; these will give your space a personalized touch and serve as bright conversation pieces. Not a world traveler?

Take a trip to your local antique shop and find interesting treasures to display.

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The Bolder the Better From pinks to purples to oranges and greens, vibrant colors are a must-have in bohemian design. If you’re having trouble knowing where to start, deep jewel tones can instantly make a space feel luxe and comforting. Have fun with your color combinations, but make sure to keep them consistent!

Staying Grounded When it comes to choosing furniture for authentic bohemian design, the closer to the floor the better! Start with a comfortable plush rug for floor seating and add poufs, ottomans and low-backed sofas with plenty of colorful throw cushions of different sizes and styles. Visit your local antique shop to find time-worn, well-loved pieces to create a perfect entertaining space on a budget.

Play with Pattern Layering patterns bursting with color adds a decadent note to any bohemian area.

Have fun picking patterned rugs, cushions and throws with contrasting shapes, scales and styles to make each room your own.

Afraid of overdoing it? Keeping a consistent color scheme in mind helps prevent a room from feeling disjointed; choose a main dark, luxurious color (such as burgundy or emerald green) and layer complementary colors on top to keep it cohesive.

Design by Danielle Rose Design Co. Photography by Kylie Fitts.

A local interior designers perspective on Bohemian design.

Design Style is an interior design company based in St. Louis and run by Dottie Eaton.

What feeling does Bohemian style design aim to evoke? Bohemian style speaks of a carefree, gypsy-like space where one walks in and immediately feels relaxed and inspired. Think of a traveler going on a trip and then bringing their treasures home to mix together in that just oh-so-right way.

What is the most difficult part of decorating in this style? The rooms look inviting and non-fussy, but they are actually a well thought-out use of artistic principles. Textures, patterns and colors all combine together to create an artistic comfortable space that mixes different cultural styles and design styles with no rules and regulations, but they do require thought and an artistic eye.

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What type of clients typically gravitate toward Bohemian style interiors? The style was started by artists, writers, poets and vagabonds in Paris in the early nineteenth century seeking a creative lifestyle surrounded by beauty. People that are now drawn to this style are usually non-conformist and creative people, wanting their space to reflect these elements.

Love Your Layers Layering colors, patterns and textures makes a compelling visual impact, and it can also help dress up or conceal imperfections on distressed antique furniture. Bohemian design offers layers of interest, revealing new and unique design choices on the second, third and fourth glances around a room.

Elevating Vegetation Create a relaxed vibe in your space with plenty of plant life. Botanicals are an affordable way to connect with nature inside your home and cultivate a sense of care. They also add a pop of color without going over the top! Plant indoor greenery and flowers in colorful pots that coordinate with other accent colors to add more pattern. You can choose hanging baskets or more ornate and sculptural planters; the possibilities are endless!

Reflection With trinkets and furniture and accessories galore, adding mirrors and reflective surfaces can make a bohemian space feel brighter and more spacious. Additionally, they can add a focal point amidst a room with many areas of interest. Metallic lanterns and Moroccan lights hung low will add to your space’s sense of comfort and visual interest.

Design by KH Home Design.

Photography by Allegra Anderson Photography.

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LUXURY LIVING Places to go, things to do and see and people who are leaving their mark on the world of style.

By Moe Godat

Edison Lite Apartment Building, Paris, France Photography by Luc Boegly, courtesy of Manuelle Gautrand Architecture

The Edison Lite Apartment Building in Paris, France, was built with three main principles in mind: made-to-measure housing units, 20% extra surface area available for residents to share and to welcome residents into an existing landscape. Made-to-measure housing units allow future residents to participate in setting the original design of their home. The extra surface area utilizes space for groups to enjoy that would otherwise not be accessible to residents. Lastly, the building created a roof garden with 290 planters and a 150 meters-squared allotment. The gardening plot creates what the architects call a “permacultural” way of life, allowing residents to produce a portion of their own food, enjoy the anticipation of watching it grow and encouraging them to participate in a collective effort to provide for themselves and their community. This eco-friendly measure was put in place to help spearhead a reduction in supply chains and move toward home-grown sustainability. While architecturally beautiful, the building itself is made with simple materials of concrete, timber and metal.

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Cirqua Apartments, Ivanhoe East, Australia Photography by Peter Bennetts & Shannon McGrath

Built by BKK Architects as a reflection of the local suburban culture of Melbourne, Australia, the Cirqua Apartments bring an architectural flare to the lives of single-home dwellers.

The surrounding homes are primarily built in the art deco and federation style, so Cirqua used common materials of the era, such as weathered brick, standing seam metal and wooden partitions. To create a rhythm in the suburban streetscape, large brick boxes project out of the building at various depths, helping create a substantial front yard. Some portions of the complex are single-story while others are double; the steeply sloping building site keeps the appearance cohesive from the street as it hides the bulk of the building out of sight. Perhaps one of the most striking features of these apartments is their porthole windows. These windows serve to flood each living space with light while also providing a formal design language to follow throughout the rest of each apartment in details like light fittings, door handles and tiles. Designed with a strong focus on accessibility and passive environmental control, the Cirqua Apartments allow residents to thrive inside the comfort of a family home.

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Ørsted Gardens Apartments, Frederiksberg, Denmark Photography courtesy of Tegnestuen LOKAL

Originally erected in the 1960s, the building that eventually became Ørstead Gardens Apartments was considered one of the ugliest buildings in the city of Frederiksberg, Denmark. Built during a time of architectural pragmatism, the structure was overly sleek and unwelcoming; however, renovation began to prevent water from damaging the concrete balconies rather than updating the overall look.

Once the renovation began, the owners and architects behind the building’s new design opted to remodel the structure to better fit the aesthetic of the heavily trafficked street. Instead of patching the open balconies with glass panes, the architects at Tegnestuen LOKAL aimed to create a social gathering space with a series of triangular glass bays; these new spaces now serve as semi-private decks for residents. The semi-private decks allow for residents to have personal space while encouraging random meetings between neighbors. To contribute positively to the street’s overall experience, the facade’s new geometric additions create a sense of rhythm for passersby and residents alike to enjoy.

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THE GIFTED GARDENER

Sitting Pretty. Solid wood construction with reinforced joinery and hand rubbed, weathered pine exposed frame. Plush, caramel tan velvet is accented by solid brass nails and surrounded in deep chocolate faux leather. Seat height is 17". Available at The Gifted Gardener 314-961-1985.

CLOSET FACTORY

Closet Factory provides an experience which produces a custom system, personally tailored to your specific dreams and organizational needs! Our clients each have specific style and feature details that we bring to life. As in this design, you can have an emotional experience each time you enter your space. Call us today to realize your vision. closetfactory.com ◆ 314-961-4300

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Allow Ferguson to be the solution for your plumbing, lighting and appliance needs. We offer the best selection of products, like the Moven & Ivey Lake collections collection by Millennium Lighting.

Visit FergusonShowrooms.com to find the showroom nearest you.

FORSHAW

The Italia collection evokes memories of timeless outdoor furniture cast in heavy wrought iron and lasting for generations. This array of seating options reflects this classic look and adds refined details crafted from solid hammered iron bars. The slender framework and simple X-back design pair perfectly with Summer Classics cloud-soft flanged cushions for superb comfort. 314-993-5570 ◆ forshaws.com

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CLASSIC OR CRAZE

A Fresh Coat

Painting furniture to fit into your new space has grown in popularity in the STL area in the past several years. Local St. Louis design professionals give their opinions on whether this trend is a classic or a craze.

Edited by Moe Godat // Photography courtesy of Design & Detail

Classic Take an antique chair, table or cabinet and use paint to bring it into whatever style you want. I like painting an antique chair and putting modern or novelty fabric on it.

I have repurposed client's inherited pieces that were sitting in their basement collecting dust and turned them into their favorite conversation piece. Linda K. Kusmer, Total Interior Designs.

This is a great way to update a classic piece of furniture! We have done this for many years and even my mother did when I was a child. I don’t think it is a craze, but chosen colors will change over time of course!

Kim Taylor West, K Taylor Design Group.

A pop of color is often just the right thing that pulls the room together and makes it perfect without being stuffy or contrived. It can also be very elegant depending on the style. We love painted night stands! They are easy on the eye and always feel appropriate.

Dede Fratt, Fratt Bush Home.

Although what color and style the painting is done has changed over time, I think it’s quite fair to say colorfully painted furniture is a mainstay in home decor. The popularity of certain colors changes from year to year, or even season to season. This being the case, some pieces will become classics and some pieces will become sad reminders of a particular passing fad. David Schneider, PURE Home Design.

I see the white on white and gray on gray phase being joyfully replaced with color.

I love the jewel tones being represented in many of the pieces right now. I see this trend sticking around but changing with each season's newest colors. What's not to love about keeping an otherwise nice piece of furniture from the landfills and adding a conversation piece into any room?

Amena Zamora, Amena Zamora Designs.

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Painting and lacquering furniture is a way to personalize and update an old piece of solid wood furniture that is still in decent shape. While the dark stained cherry wood furniture may be outdated, coating it with a colorful coat of paint and new hardware can dramatically restore it. Emily Koch, JCR Design Group.

I think it is a way to upcycle furniture and give it a new life. I think we are out of the “brown furniture” mode and out of the monochromatic look we have experienced for the past 10-15 years. People want color.

We are craving color, electric excitement and more art. D. Scott Tjaden, Tjaden Interiors.

A painted furniture piece is a great way to add a pop of color, to create a focal point or to complement a color palette established with fabric or wallpaper. The manner and style of painted pieces may change, but the practice has proven to be timeless and will stick around for years to come. Diane Mantovani, Owner/Designer Savvy Design Group.

A colorfully painted piece of furniture can transform a space into a stylish room without purchasing something new or adding expensive updates. As we strive to become more environmentally conscious, upcycling furniture is a sustainable and cost-effective way to show our commitment. Georgine O’Donnell, O’Designs.

It's definitely classic, as historical furniture has been in all sorts of shades and colors for decades.

Sometimes you can tell the era the furniture came from by the color, details, hardware or jewelry on it. That's what actually is making it classic! I say if it speaks to you, and you love it, do it! Anne Marie Boedges, Anne Marie Design Studio.

It's a great way to add a touch of whimsy to a once boring, dull, sometimes "dated" piece.

We love a new way to take a piece we already have and make a statement-piece out of it. You can do it yourself or have it professionally done for amazing results! Teddy Karl, The Great Cover-Up.

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