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6 PUBLISHER’S LETTER 12 TRENDS 16 FAB FINDS 18 ARTISAN 22 INSIDER 50 DIRT 54 SHAW’S VISION 60 SMALL SCALE 68 BEFORE & AFTER 70 SPOTLIGHT 74 SIGHTS 82 BRIGHT IDEA 84 CONNECT 88 CLASSIC OR CRAZE

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On the cover page 44

Homeowners trust their “go-to” design team to bring the glam to a Clayton house they already knew well.

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THE SECOND TIME AROUND

These homeowners called on Kris Keller of The Design Source to create their first—and their second—“forever” homes.

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SOLD BY THE SETTING

This St. Albans couple soaks in the beautiful views surrounding their St. Albans garden.

In sunny areas surrounding the pool, large containers add pops of color.

Photography by Megan Lorenz.

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"Gardening is the art that uses flowers and plants as paint and the soil and sky as canvas." – Elizabeth Murray.

I received this quote from one of our subscribers the other day and thought, "Wow, she nailed it!" If you don't currently have a garden and would like to give it a whirl, this would be the perfect time to try. It's after Mother's Day, generally considered a safe time to start planting a garden based on the theory that the probability of a freeze is behind us. The next step is to seek advice from an expert, like Jim Graeler, owner of Chesterfield Valley Nursery (pages 22 & 23). According to Jim, Missouri's heavy clay soil needs to be amended to give your plants a fighting chance to prosper.

Once you have the garden location mapped out, have your soil amended and know how many hours of sun the garden will get, you are ready to start your own creation. Start imagining as an artist would...color, height, bloom time and texture combinations.

Before you know it, you will have your own masterpiece unfolding before your eyes all summer long.

Today's outdoor ceiling fans are not only beautifully designed but are far more efficient than their counterparts of yesterday (pages 12 & 14). St. Louis summers can be scorchers, and a quick remedy to the heat is to cool off with a patio ceiling fan. Garden in the morning, enjoy the cool breeze of the outdoor ceiling fan and grab an ice-cold iced tea or lemonade while admiring your morning accomplishments in the garden. Guaranteed, you'll feel relaxed, calm, refreshed, stronger and happier.

Whether we are gardening or hiking in the park, spending time outside and connecting with nature is medicine for the soul.

Enjoy your time outdoors!

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1. Palisade, by Fanimation, available at Amini’s, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Holt and Metro Lighting. 2. Maverick Max fan, by Monte Carlo Fans, available at Design & Detail.

3. Whirl, by Progress Lighting, available at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery. 4.

Waterfront ceiling fan, by CRAFTMADE, available at Amini’s. 5. Park view 52” fan with acrylic blades in polished nickel, by Hunter Fan Company, available at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Metro Lighting and Wilson. 6. Avvo indoor fan, by Monte Carlo Fans, available at Design & Detail. 7. Gauguin 52” ceiling fan in Bahama beige, by Minka-Aire, available at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Holt, Metro Lighting and Wilson Lighting.

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8. Phree LED 56” fan in brushed nickel, by Kichler Lighting, available at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery. 9. Garrick ceiling fan, by CRAFTMADE, available at Amini’s. 10. Henry, by Fanimation, available at Amini’s, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Holt Lighting Depot and Metro Lighting. 11. Raindance nautical 52” in brushed nickel and blue fabric, available at Dan’s Fan City. 12. Northstar ceiling fan, available at Dan’s Fan City. 13. Aviation 60" celing fan, by Minka Aire, available at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Holt Lighting Depot and Metro Lighting. 14. Aya 54" fan in porcelain white, by Casablanca Fan Company, available at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Metro Lighting and Wilson Lighting.

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Coastal design is shining in current trends; bring a relaxed, beachy feeling into your home this summer with touches of sea glass, driftwood and cool, calming colors.

1. Cabana cloud sunset mural in pink gradient, available at Tempaper.

2. Foundry light, by Craftmade, available at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery.

3. Indigo coral wall art, available at Pottery Barn.

4. Lindell exterior chair, available at Goebel Furniture.

5. Beaded whitewashed lanterns, available at Blue Dahlia Designs.

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7. Gulliver chandelier, by Progress Lighting, available at Metro Lighting.

8. Blue tinted light, by Park Harbor, available at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery.

9. Nautical quilt, available at Crate & Barrel.

10. Retro mini fridge in beach blue, available at Big Chill.

11. Whitewashed etagere, available at Blue Dahlia Designs.

12. Seashell accent lamp, available at Anthropologie.

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TREASURES Warson Woods brings St. Louis' collectors together.

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By Tyler Bierman Photography courtsey of Warson Woods Antiques Gallery

If you can, take a moment to think about your last visit to an antique store. You’re probably conjuring up a vision of seemingly endless rows of booths piled high with forgotten knickknacks and souvenirs, outdated appliances and out-of-style clothing, and of course, the always thrilling, but only occasionally discovered “good find.” The diamond amongst the rough.

It’s that piece, that thrill, that keeps you coming back for more and more.

What if there was an antique store that catered strictly to the “good finds”?

Well, there is, and it’s actually right in our own back yard.

Carol Fyhrie is the owner of the Warson Woods Antique Gallery and the mastermind behind that idea for a true antique store: one that is carefully curated by-and-for antique collectors in St. Louis. Each booth contains unique treasures to make your own.

Fyhrie recounts, “My parents had an antique shop, so I was basically raised in it.” She continues, “It wasn’t until about 30 years ago that I came to work for this company at our first location in South County. Five years later when we went to open this store, they asked me to run it. With the help of the owner, we developed this store to the level that you see today as our premier store. That was our focus, to have true antiques.”

And with that vision, Warson Woods Antiques Gallery has become a hub for collectors of all types, some that previously owned antique stores of their own in the greater St. Louis area. “So many of these antique dealers love to buy, they have a passion for finding and collecting, but not necessarily the business portion. We have all our own staff and take care of the day-to-day and selling of the merchandise, so they can keep doing what they like best.”

She continues, “We always keep active communication with our dealers on everything from pricing to their incoming offers. Throughout the years, you develop this community with them. I think that’s what keeps me coming back.

It’s such a wide range of people we get to work with and collaborate with.”

In addition to her work with her collectors, Fyhrie also loves to interact with their many and varied customer base. “It’s such a wide range of people that we see walking through the doors. A lot of them are collectors, but we also have people coming in for furniture or artwork for their homes, or even designers that shop our store for their clients. We’re very glad to be able to be so much to so many diverse groups.”

So, whether you're in the market for the perfect present for the history buff in your life or making an investment to grow your own antique collection, Warson Woods Antiques Gallery is your next destination. Swing on by the store located on Manchester Road or visit their Facebook and Instagram for a sneak peek of their antiques.” See stlouishomesmag.com for more photos and resources.

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Chesterfield Valley Nursery owner Jim Graeler gives us the dirt on starting and maintaining a gorgeous outdoor space.

Q A SLHL: How did you get into the landscaping business?

Jim: I pursued a degree in horticulture. During the summer, I worked odd jobs doing landscaping. Then I started a business right out of college.

area is prone to wildlife disturbing the landscape. Typical questions we get are about how well a certain plant may fit in an area in their yard. We ask mostly about how much sun the area gets and we can usually determine from there.

SLHL: How would you describe the soil in St. Louis?

Jim: Missouri soil, in general, tends to contain a lot of clay, which can cause drainage problems. The clay doesn’t allow water to run through it, so it can sometimes pool and cause plants to have too much water around the root system, causing root rot.

SLHL: When designing a landscape project for a client, what are the most important questions you ask the homeowner before starting the project?

Jim: How are they going to use the space? What are their long-term goals? Do they have any likes or dislikes with plant material?

SLHL: What can a homeowner do to help them become a successful gardener?

Jim: As far as successful gardening goes, we tend to recommend people talk to the staff in our garden center. A lot of them out there are very well-versed in plant diseases and knowing what annuals and perennials are going to do well in certain areas. When it comes to landscaping and being able to grasp the whole picture, on-site consultations are preferred to be able to observe how and when the sun hits the area, what the drainage situation might be and if the

SLHL: How hard is it to grow your own vegetables, and do you need to fence it in to keep pests (like rabbits and deer) out?

Jim: Again, our garden center has a wealth of information on this subject. They recommend using potting soil with a good amount of nutrients in it. Potting soil drains better. We do not recommend using straight topsoil for vegetable gardens as it is too thick. If any herbicides are used, we recommend organic types. A fence is highly recommended to keep pests out.

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SLHL: If a homeowner wants to plant fruit trees in their landscape, what type of tree would you suggest? How many should be purchased, and do fruit trees need special care?

Jim: I would go with more of a dwarf fruit tree such as Espalier apple tree, these work well on a patio space and give flowering interest as well. Purchase number is up to the client. For care, proper pruning is a must.

SLHL: Is there a popular plant or tree that you wouldn't recommend in a St. Louis landscape?

Jim: The Bradford Pear is a messy tree. They can also be invasive, meaning they grow and spread aggressively and can cause environmental harm.

The Bradford Pear is also a weak tree. They are prone to weak “joints” where the trunk and limbs connect which can result in large branches splitting during wind and/or storms. The bloom on this tree can often be foul.

SLHL: Is it best to purchase only native Missouri plant material?

Jim: I don’t believe so. It limits your plant palette and creates limitations and creativity in smaller spaces.

SLHL: What was one of your favorite landscaping projects and why?

Jim: One of them would be a large-scale project when a client was building a new house, detached garage and barn. The project included an outdoor living space complete with a kitchen, fireplace and patio.

The project also included an entry monument. We got to use a lot of large-specimen plant material as well as work with the natural beauty and contours of the property. See stlouishomesmag.com for more information

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In the Know Homeowners trust their “go-to” design team to bring the glam to a Clayton house they already knew well.

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Interior Designer: Joy Tribout Interior Design

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e’ve all heard the phrase “it’s who you know” when looking for a job or a putting together a business deal. The owners of this posh home in Clayton can lay claim to the slogan as well. The young family purchased the home from friends who were being transferred out of town. The new homeowners then turned to their go-to designers, Joy Tribout Interior Design, to transform the two-story house with great bones into a home that would fit their lifestyle.

Tribout and her team, which includes daughter Tammy Tribout-Caruso and daughter-in-law Anna, were already well known to the homeowners. The Clayton house would be the third project the Tribout team would undertake for them. “I think they completely trust us and know our look and what we do,” says Tammy. The homeowners had included nearly all their furniture with the sale of their previous home, “so we really started from scratch in the new home in Clayton,” Tammy says.

Opposite page: The designers paired winged chairs in Schumacher quilted black leather with side chairs by Oscar de la Renta covered in a black and white Brunschwig & Fils silk and cotton blend. The designers selected the Century Furniture mirror for the first home they did for the clients. Lamps by Global Views. This page: The kitchen is anchored by a 12-foot-long island seating four comfortably. French doors lead to a large patio featuring an outdoor kitchen, fireplace and a TV for all-seasons entertaining.

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Black walls hand painted with a custom-mixed gold overlay bring glamour to the powder room. The artworks are framed intaglios.

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Crystal ball chandeliers add drama and sophistication, while a Century reproduction chest nods to an earlier time period. Bronze sculptures adorn the niche.

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This page: The team called on their full-time artist to hand-paint a bold design in the black-and-white color scheme used throughout the home.

Opposite page: Special touches add sophistication to the large master bedroom. The duvet is white sailcloth; the Tribout team added the black and white trim in a Chippendale-inspired design. Walls are hand-painted in a trellis design. Draperies are fashioned from Mary McDonald fabric. The open-backed wood chair in the foreground is Oscar de la Renta; upholstered furniture is Century. Gleaming lamps are Jan Barboglio.

Anna recalls the only direction the homeowner gave this time around was to utilize a black and white color scheme. Working with existing sleek white kitchen cabinets and beautiful dark hardwood floors, the design team was off and running to give the homeowners a design style Joy calls “metropolitan” — classic, yet comfortable, with glamorous touches throughout.

In several rooms, the glam is brought via walls hand-painted by Tribout’s full-time artist. In the round front entry, for example, the artist painted a thin black stripe accented with a diamond shape.

“Everything in this house that looks like wallpaper is hand-painted,” says Joy. The designers asked their artist to interpret a carpet’s geometric shape for the first-floor powder room’s black and gold walls. “You never know where we might see a design pattern,” says Tammy. “It might be a jacket or a rug.” Or it might be piece of jewelry or a dress that inspires the team to utilize the design on a wall or in a pillow, Joy adds.

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a round entry to the open-concept kitchen and family room. Crystal ball chandeliers add another level of drama and sophistication.

The kitchen is anchored by a large, 12-foot-long island painted in black. “It’s enormous,” Joy says of the island. “It seats four. There is no kitchen table in the room.” Black leather barstools with nailhead trim pull up to the island for casual seating. Selecting a quality barstool is very important, according to Joy. “To me, a barstool is like a good pair of shoes,” she says. “They have to be comfortable, they get a lot of wear and tear, and a lot of people want an inexpensive barstool, like they do shoes.” Investing in quality merchandise that’s heavily used pays off in the long run, she says. Opposite the island, French doors lead to a large patio featuring an outdoor kitchen, fireplace and a TV for all-seasons entertaining.

A chandelier with a rich history takes center stage in the dining room. Joy says the chandelier came from an old farmhouse in Belleville, where her warehouse and showroom are also located. “It didn’t have many crystals left when we got it, so we had to buy a lot of antique crystals for refurbishing and have it all rewired,” Joy explains.

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In the daughter’s bedroom, the design team added lavender to the black and white color scheme. Little details like hand painted lavender bows on the walls and a lavender border on the throw, “X” shaped pillows add a touch of femininity without making the room too precious.

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“But the workmanship on it is beautiful. You don’t get that look on a new fixture.”

Upping the glam even more in the dining room, the designers paired winged chairs in Schumacher quilted black leather with side chairs by Oscar de la Renta covered in a black and white Brunschwig & Fils silk and cotton blend. Crown molding and windows were painted black.

The Century Furniture mirror is well-traveled; it debuted in the first home the Tribout team did for the family.

The young daughter proved to be most discriminating member of the family in making final decisions for the design in her bedroom, according to Joy. “She was definitely opinionated about what she wanted, much more than her mother, actually,” Joy laughs. “It was really cute.” To add the lavender color the daughter desired, the Tribout team brought touches of the hue to the bedroom with great attention to detail. For example, their artist painted small lavender bows strategically placed atop thin stripes of black paint. A black cornice above the window seat is trimmed in stripes of varying shades of purple. Lavender pillows—both solid and in the Tribout-signature “X” shape – are piled on the bed and the window seat.

In the master bedroom—a room so large the sitting area holds a full-size sofa—the designers brought even more sophistication with special touches. A black velvet bench at the foot of the bed adds glamour; the headboard is black leather. The designers added black and white trim in a Chippendale-inspired design to the white sailcloth duvet. Gleaming chrome lamps by Jan Barboglio shimmer at night.

The wood chair from Century’s Oscar de la Renta line at the entrance of the room is another “who you know” example. “We’ve had a partnership with Century Furniture for probably 35 years,” says Joy. “When de la Renta died, Century called and asked if I wanted to buy all of the rest of the chairs like this one. And I did, because they wouldn’t be able to make them anymore because Century no longer had the rights to his name. I loved these chairs so much I wanted them all, and we try to give one to someone we like a lot. This client we love.”

Developing such a warm client-designer relationship must be built on trust, according to the three women.

“I’d say 90 percent of our clients are referrals,” says Tammy.

“Good clients we love refer us to someone else. We add new clients, but we always keep our old ones.”

Yes, it’s good to know the Joy Tribout Interior Design team.

See stlouishomesmag.com for resources and additional photos.

The rule-of-thumb that dark colors make small rooms look even smaller is turned on its head in the exquisite music room.

“We decided to paint the walls and the frames of the bookcases black and leave the insides of the bookcases white so it all blends together,” says Joy.

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Masterfully designed, the kitchen showcases hand-molded Arabesque tile backsplashes, RSI cabinetry with backlit soffit display cases, and hand-painted roman shades. The hand-cut stone inlay under the range hood was designed

by Keller, and vintage seeded glass pendants light the generously proportioned, Cambria-surfaced island.

THE SECOND TIME AROUND These homeowners called on Kris Keller of The Design Source to create their first— and their second—“forever” homes.

By Barb Wilson Photography by Megan Lorenz

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reparing for retirement back in 2014, these longtime West County residents decided to build their “forever home.” Searching for highly recommended designers, the wife chose Kris Keller, founder and president of The Design Source LTD. The two women developed a wonderful creative synergy, resulting in a lovely custom home that was well-suited to the couple’s new lifestyle.

Not long after moving in, the homeowners joined the Country Club of St. Albans and found themselves enthralled by the historic golf/residential community’s upscale ambience and magnificent scenery. So, it’s easy to understand Keller’s shock when she received a call from her clients only two years later saying, “We just bought our ‘forever home!’ Really, this time we mean it!”

Casually elegant, the formal dining room features a dining ensemble from A.R.T. Furniture’s Arch Salvage collection, a custom-designed ceiling coffer and wainscoting, handmade Phillip Jeffries wallcovering, and twin pendant lights with mesh shades and crystal trim in lieu of a chandelier. Above: In the beamed study, the owners’ stately leather-topped desk and John Richard wing chair are set on a leather-bound area rug, surrounded by Centorbi cabinetry, and further enhanced by flat stock millwork.

Joining the couple for a tour of their newly acquired property, Kris and designer Jessica Laurinaitis could see what had generated their excitement. The 1.5-story estate home was situated at a high point of the community with commanding views of the valley below. Although a bit dated, the expansive residence was well-built, and the owners had purchased the adjoining lot for a total of nearly three acres—plenty of space for their plans, which included a “massive addition, all-new exterior, total interior renovation and an infinity pool.”

The owners introduced Keller and Laurinaitis to Heartlands Building Company, with whom they’d worked on several previous projects, and to Chesterfield Valley Nursery, who would design the landscaping and outdoor recreation area. Interestingly, the three firms collaborated

so well that they’ve joined forces for a number of subsequent projects as well.

Construction began in January of 2018, and one of Keller’s early objectives was to give the exterior a “more refined, European country manor feel.” Formerly Tudor-styled with a stone-and-stucco façade, the fieldstone was extended the full height of the elevation, and char-brown board and batten shutters were installed. To create a “grand entry,” she expanded the curved approach stairs and enlarged the entry arch, adding a keystone cement surround, vestibule with tongue-and-groove ceiling and a glass-framed custom entry door.

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This page: Keller’s overall design concept, “simple but rich in detail,” is immediately apparent in the two-story foyer, with its glass-framed entry door; faux-finished, crackle-textured walls; manor-styled wood-and-metal chandelier; and hand-forged sconces.

Opposite page: By adding broad flat millwork to the library-paneled ceiling and window wall, Keller created a more intimate atmosphere for the soaring great room. Curved rolled-back sofas, in polished, distressed linen that simulates leather, are arranged on front of the custom-designed fireplace, and simple moiré drapery panels flank the spectacular view.

was changed, and the generously scaled trim maximizes what’s happening in each room,” Kris explains. Already familiar with the owners’ tastes, another of her goals was to take advantage of the investment they’d made in their previous home. By specifying the same basic color scheme and décor, she was able to reuse many of her clients’ almost-new furnishings.

“Simple but rich in detail” was the predominant theme as the interior transformation began. Various shades of sophisticated Benjamin Moore grays were selected as the primary paint colors, engineered hardwood plank flooring was installed throughout the main level and a variety of transitional, “manor-style” lighting fixtures

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were sourced from Wilson Lighting.

In the two-story entry foyer, the original ceiling coffer was repainted in a warm brown-gray, and the walls were painted in a unique crackletextured faux finish by Paint Imagery. A dramatic wood-and-metal chandelier and hand-forged sconces call attention to the eye-catching entry door.

Off the foyer, the beamed study illustrates the elegant effect that can be achieved with simple, finely crafted woodwork. Flat stock is used for the wainscoting’s judges paneling, and sleek mocha-hued cabinetry by Centorbi establishes a tasteful background for the owners’ handsomely carved vintage desk and John-Richard wing chair in

This page: The master bath’s oversize porcelain floor tiles are laid diagonally, echoing the vanities’ herringbone tile backsplashes. Softening the effect are an ornate mirror and artwork chosen specifically for this space. Opposite page: In the master bedroom, Keller introduced various shades of blue to harmonize with the home’s predominant grays, and a unique faux-finished wall serves as the backdrop for the tufted linen bed.

zebra-patterned chenille.

Opposite the study, Keller designed the formal dining room’s ceiling coffer and wainscoting, complemented by handmade Phillip Jeffries “cornhusk” wallcovering and custom taffeta drapes. In this case, the owner decided to replace her former dining ensemble, choosing a scrolled pedestal table, buffet and subtly carved chairs in a parchment finish from A.R.T. Furniture’s Arch Salvage collection.

Rather than overwhelm the space with a chandelier, two transitional drum fixtures with mesh shades and crystals were used to light the arrangement.

Keller’s ingenuity is particularly evident in the great room. To create a stately yet sociable ambience for the two-story space, she added millwork to the library-paneled ceiling, reducing the height somewhat.

Updating the window wall with broad flat trim, she harmonized the unit and flanked the panoramic view with simple moiré drapery panels, suspended from large wooden medallions. Also designed

by The Design Source LTD, the fireplace is surrounded by keystone

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millwork and hand-cut marble tiles set in a herringbone pattern, and a wrought-iron candle chandelier completes the effect.

Hand-molded Arabesque tile backsplashes and backlit soffit display cases lend visual interest to the kitchen’s vast expanse of clean-lined cabinetry, custom-fabricated by RSI. Softening the space, Keller designed a hand-cut stone inlay, positioned under the range hood, and carved Biedermeier-style bar chairs are tucked under the overhang of the contoured, Cambria-topped island. A large built-in buffet, with decorative glass-front cabinets, beverage cooler and refrigerator, transitions to the adjacent breakfast area.

Open to the breakfast area, the hearth room has a distinctive rustic look. Framed and accented with wood beams from Reclaim Renew, this cozy nook showcases a full-height fieldstone fireplace, surrounded by a shiplap wall, reclaimed wood shelving and comfy leather furnishings.

Even more alluring, a NanaWall system opens to the home’s fabulous new addition—a 1,400-square-foot three-season room designed and built by Heartlands.

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This page: Transitioning from the kitchen to the hearth room, the expansive built-in buffet repeats the Arabesque tile motif, has mullioned cabinet doors, and includes a refrigerator and beverage cooler. Opposite page: Rustic and cozy, the hearth room was completely transformed with reclaimed wood beams and shelving and a ship lap wall surrounding the existing fieldstone fireplace. The comfy leather seating is from Arhaus, and the NanaWall system at the left opens directly to the newly added 3-season room.

With glorious views in every direction, this extraordinary fresh-air entertainment venue is fully screened and overlooks the pool deck. Among its noteworthy features are a stunning tongue-and-groove ceiling (suggested

by Keller), generous dining area and a huge semicircular bar defining the enclosed grill kitchen. Further extending the space is a peaked and beamed conversation alcove with a floor-to-ceiling, raised-hearth stone fireplace.

Whatever the season, though, there’s more than enough to attract guests to the massive lower-level entertainment area. Completely renovated, this amazing space overlooks the hot tub patio and includes a spacious gathering area, fully equipped wet bar, bi-level peninsula and high-top bistro tables, a home theater, petite wine room, game tables and yes, even a golf simulator!

Truly a masterpiece, this spectacular country manor proves the adage, “If lucky enough to get a second chance, seize the opportunity.” The homeowners are now luxuriating in their ultimate “forever home.” And for The Design Source and all of the participants, the renovation has offered an incredible opportunity to demonstrate their professional skills and creativity.

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Sold by the Setting This St. Albans couple soaks in the beautiful views surrounding their St. Albans garden.

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t was the setting that sold them. And why wouldn’t it.

Perched on a bluff in the rolling hills of St. Albans, the house offered views of two lakes and the Missouri River Valley beyond.

Bald Eagles circled overhead and wildlife abounded in the woods that covered much of the 1.4-acre lot. Even more advantageous was the homeowners’ opportunity to purchase another 1.4-acre lot next door to ensure being continually surrounded by a private, rustic landscape.

The couple, who previously lived in Chesterfield and Wildwood, had long loved the ambience of the St. Albans community but it was “too far out while the kids were in school,” the homeowner explains. When we had our daughter’s October wedding reception at Malmaison (now The Old Barn Inn) a few years ago, “I fell in love with the area all over again.”

With their children grown, retirement looming and no longer needing to be close to schools and their children’s activities, the couple decided it was time to make a move.

“We loved the expansive views and the fact that the lot goes around the top of the hillside. There was an opening through the trees that allowed us to have views of the lakes and the golf course,” the homeowner explains. While all that was a plus, the couple agreed the house needed some updating to fit their lifestyle.

Included in those upgrades were changes that allowed the home’s dramatic setting to be part of their everyday lives and a way to seamlessly connect the indoor and outdoor living spaces. It was not a quick fix.

While the homeowners purchased the property in 2017, they did not move in until 2018. During that time, interior and exterior designers worked alongside each other to make the magic happen.

When completed, two elements dominated the outdoor space. A mammoth, 1,200-square-foot, screened porch encompassing a sitting area with a rustic stone fireplace and large-screened television, a dining space and a stunning outdoor kitchen truly brings the home’s living space outdoors.

Adjacent to that, a large, infinity-style pool by Baker Pool & Spa, that seems to flow directly into the nearby oak and hickory forest, creates a watery woodland oasis.

Mechanically retractable screens on the section of the porch closest to the pool magically disappear with the touch of a button to further blend the living space with the open air.

Adjacent to the pool, the remaining landscape slopes down part of the hillside and flattens out at the area next to

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the home’s lower level. The previous homeowners had incorporated a waterfall into the slope; the new owners were hoping to add a spa/ hot tub to the lower garden. While not a huge area, tying it seamlessly into the upper level of the outdoor space was crucial to the natural look the homeowners sought. They also knew it was paramount to add plant material to every area to soften and naturalize all the hard surfaces.

To transform the slope and blend it into the woods, the couple looked to Chesterfield Valley Nursery and Bob Graeler, landscape designer and project manager for the company.

“We worked with Bob at our last house, and I liked his eye and the way he blends colors and textures,” the homeowner explains. “He knew I wanted color in all seasons.” The homeowner also liked the way designing the landscape was an interactive process between the nursery and the homeowners. “They do a full architectural layout for you on a 24-inch by 36-inch piece of paper so you can visualize what everything will look like. "Bob, Brian and the rest of the team do all of our annual maintenance, and they treat our landscape as if it is their own."

“We left a lot up to Bob’s expertise in terms of different textures and the variations of plants. We looked to our last house in terms of things

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that we liked. We went thought everything, looked up the plants he suggested that we didn’t know, and discussed everything with Bob. It is really a give and take process,” the homeowner explains.

“Every landscape is unique, and we try to personalize it the best we can,” Bob says. “We meet with homeowners and ask what their thoughts and desires are. We look at sun and shade factors. We ask specific questions about the plants they like and certain colors and flowers. If at all possible, we incorporate them. We bring people into the nursery to look at plant material and, in some cases, we take them out to other job sites because it can be hard to visualize things on paper.”

Knowing that he could not top the natural landscaping and view from the pool, Bob made that the highlight of the pool area. The lower space, however, needed help. Specific to this project was removing the waterfall and creating a wooded, natural-looking method of getting from one level to the next. Bob accomplished that with the creation of dual, gradually sloping stone staircases that bracket a shady glen. At the bottom of the hillside, a stacked stone wall reinforces the sloping earth and adds to the rustic appearance of the garden space.

He was able to incorporate two existing red-leafed Japanese maples into that landscape and added a large maple for the shade it

provides and fall color. Creeping, chartreuse sedum is set to cascade over the stone wall. Feathery, variegated liriope, creeping Everlow yews, dwarf spreading blue spruce, columnar Trautman junipers and Forever Purple heuchera add to the foliage color and texture mix. Fothergilla Blue Shadow provides additional blue foliage in spring and summer and brilliant orange color in fall as well as white, bottlebrush-like spring flowers.

In sunny areas surrounding the pool, large containers add pops of color. Burgundy red spikes of cordyline Red Sensation combined with trailing chartreuse sweet potato vine Goldfinger Lime, New Look gray dusty miller, orange calibrachoa and violet pentas incorporate the colors the homeowners love into their landscape.

Their outdoor living room and pool have been all the homeowners hoped for. The generous spaces are perfect spots for friends and family to congregate. “The patio is so spacious we can easily accommodate 40 people,” the homeowner says. “We have held so many birthday parties and graduation parties. I even helped my nephew and his wife have their baby’s gender reveal party.”

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Sprucing up your SUMMER GARDEN If you're looking for a way to make your summer garden pop year after year, perennials are the perfect solution.

Luckily, there is a perennial to suit almost every climate, condition and soil type. Here are some summer-blooming perennials to spruce up your outdoor space!

Edited by Moe Godat Photography courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden

SUN-LOVING PERENNIALS

Delphinium

Sea Thrift: Bloom time: Sporadic throughout the summer Location + light: Full sun Soil requirements: Sandy soil Delphinium: Bloom time: Early through late summer Location + light: Full sun Soil requirements: Rich with compost � Baby's Breath: Bloom time: Mid to late summer Location + light: Full sunlight Soil requirements: Free-draining soil Perennial Phlox: Bloom time: Summer into early fall Location + light: Full sunlight Soil requirements: Well-drained, enriched with organic matter Peony: Bloom time: Early summer Location + light: Full sun or semi-shade Soil requirements: Well-drained, enriched with compost

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Perennial Phlox

Peony

Oakleaf hydrangeas

Astilbe

SEMI-SHADE TO SHADE-LOVING PERENNIALS:

Columbine

Bleeding Heart

Oakleaf hydrangeas: Bloom time: Late spring to mid-summer Location + light: Semi-shade Soil requirements: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil Columbine: Bloom time: Mid-spring to mid-summer Location + light: Semi-shade to full sun Soil requirements: Well-drained, plenty of organic matter Astilbe: Bloom time: Late spring through summer Location+ light: Dappled shade to bright sunlight Soil requirements: Rich in organic matter, heavy applications of mulch Bleeding Heart Bloom time: Late spring to early summer Location + light: Filtered sunlight Soil requirements: Well-drained, rich with organic matter Liriope: Bloom time: Early fall Location + light: Shade or dappled sunlight Soil requirements: Rich with organic matter

Liriope

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June & July Stay up-to-date in your landscape with planning tips and events from the Missouri Botanical Garden.

EARLY JUNE Water turf as needed to prevent drought stress.

Gradually increase the mowing height of zoysia lawns throughout the summer. By September, the mowing height should be 2 to 2.5 inches.

Mow bluegrass at 2 to 3.5 inch height. Turfgrasses growing in shaded conditions should be mowed at the higher recommendations.

Thin seedlings to proper spacings before plants crowd each other.

Oriental fruit moths emerge. They are most serious on peaches where the first generation attacks growing tips. Wilted shoots should be pruned out.

Zoysia can be fertilized now while actively growing.

Do not exceed 2-3 pounds of actual nitrogen fertilizer per l,000 sq. ft. per year.

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MID TO LATE JUNE Apply a balanced rose fertilizer after the first show of blooms is past.

Apply organic mulches as the soil warms. These will conserve moisture, discourage weeds, and enrich the soil as they decay.

Start seedlings of broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower. These will provide transplants for the fall garden.

Stop harvesting asparagus when the spears become thin Continue spraying roses with a fungicide to prevent black spot disease.

Softwood cuttings can be taken from trees and shrubs as the spring flush of growth is beginning to mature.

Pruning of spring flowering trees and shrubs should be completed before the month's end.

Control corn earworms. Apply several drops of mineral oil every 3 to 7 days once silks appear.

To maximize top growth on asparagus, apply 2 pounds of 12-12-12 fertilizer per l00 sq. ft., water well and renew mulches to conserve moisture.

EARLY JULY While spraying roses with fungicides, mix extra and spray hardy phlox to prevent powdery mildew.

Blossom-end rot of tomato and peppers occurs when soil moisture is uneven. Water when soils begin to dry; maintain a 2-3 inch layer of mulch.

Cover grape clusters loosely with paper sacks to provide some protection from marauding birds.

Apply no fertilizers to trees and shrubs after July 4th. Fertilizing late may cause lush growth that is apt to winter kill.

To minimize insect damage to squash and cucumber plants, try covering them with lightweight floating row covers. Remove covers once plants flower.

Prune out and destroy old fruiting canes of raspberries after harvest is complete.

Divide and reset oriental poppies after flowering as the foliage dies.

Dig potatoes when the tops die. Plant fall potatoes by the 15th.

MID TO LATE JULY Fall webworms begin nest building near the ends of branches of infested trees. Prune off webs.

Summer pruning of shade trees can be done now.

For the fall garden, sow seeds of collards, kale, sweet corn and summer squash as earlier crops are harvested.

Mid July to late July

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Chesterfield Valley Nursery

An outdoor kitchen not only makes a statement but provides a great space for the whole family to enjoy during spring, summer, and fall!

From a smaller grill area, to a full package with a custom counter top, outdoor refrigerator, grill, sink, and storage space, we can transform your outdoor space into an extension of your home!

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The Marin collection takes inspiration from both natural elements as well as modern design, Marin exemplifies the relaxed yet sophisticated nature of the area. The Marin is a full-line collection that includes dining, deep seating and lounge options in both cushion and our patent pending Flex Comfort seating. Marin cushioned deep seating features our Plush Comfort and Sytex Seating Systems, which creates a superior level of comfort. It’s all available at Amini’s. 636-537-9200, AMINIS.com.

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Transform your outdoor space with a luxurious waterfall from Bauer Falls! Brothers and SLHL Garden of the Year winners Caleb and Josh Bauer design and build each custom waterfall. They hand pick natural stone boulders to craft high-end waterfalls, koi ponds, springs, stonescaping and landscaping to emulate nature one unique project at a time. 636-357-3495, BauerFalls.com.

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An ornamental iron drive gate will look beautiful at the entrance to your home. Call on Classic Metal Craft to design a custom gate just for you that works perfectly for your driveway entrance. Or see the large selection of gate designs shown on our website. We can meet with you in person to discuss or we can provide a budget quote based on photos and measurements provided to us of your driveway entrance.

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New in the Forshaw signature collection, the Sonoma seating group is the cutting edge for style, comfort, and durability. Our Infinity Wicker and Rope, solid aluminum frames, and Sunbrella cushions ensure years of use in the St. Louis climate. Backed by an outstanding warranty, you’ll be thrilled with how your space is elevated in style and transformed into an outdoor oasis. Forshaw specializes in touch-free delivery as well as quick and convenient curbside pickup when you order online or over the phone! forshaws.com/product/545722, 636-527-7655

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Outdoor Living at its best means having a complete package. HD Media Systems can help transform your space with the highest quality, most innovative audio and visual equipment on the market. Products that are built for outdoor performance and durability, and designed to fit seamlessly into your landscape. Incorporating smart home technology into our outdoor space gives you endless options for controlling things like lighting, sound, automated screens, and even your swimming pool from one place. When it comes to technology and entertainment in your backyard, the possibilities are limitless.

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CLASSIC A husband and wife design team gives their Kirkwood bungalow a time-honored makeover using innovative solutions, modern accents and classic materials.

By Jeanne Delathouder Photography by Karen Palmer

Interior Designer: Karen Korn Interiors Builder: Higginbotham Bros. Custom Homes & Renovations

Creating a relaxed haven for today’s lifestyle while preserving the authenticity of their original home was key for St. Louis couple Karen and Bruce Korn. Built in 1904, their bungalow-style dwelling emanates old-town warmth and charm in a classic Kirkwood neighborhood with tree-lined streets dotted with beautiful homes tucked neatly at a distance away from the curb.

“We love the colorful culture of the area, and our home sits within walking distance of the town center,” says Karen, owner of Karen Korn Interiors, who along with her husband, Bruce, co-owner of Higginbotham Bros. Custom Homes & Renovations, devised a detailed plan for their extensive renovation. “We were not looking to change the exterior of the home in any way. The overall design concept was to honor the time period in which the home was built,” she notes.

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that incorporates the glass from the original cabinetry in the home. Karen accented the space with an original Wishbone chair by Hans Wegner that creates a clever juxtaposition between classic and modern. The living room’s sleek Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman chairs paired with an ornate antique mirror generates the same wonderful contrast between old and new, and the original hearth was given a contemporary edge with eye-catching green tiles from Waterworks.

“We would describe our tastes as refined and selective,” says Karen. “We know what we love, and we combine these pieces so that our house feels comfortable and inviting. We also appreciate authentic materials like marble for our kitchen countertops and love the way that they patina, which is typical of most classic materials,” she notes.

“Our biggest challenge was the master suite,” says Bruce. “We tried to incorporate closet space and storage for two adults, and we also needed to include a shower, tub and private water closet in a unique space,” he adds.

The couple’s successful solution included choosing an all-white palette that not only created continuity but also infused the spaces with a pared-down sense of serenity. An inviting

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white soaking tub from Immerse is complemented with white subway wall tile and lustrous marble herringbone-patterned floor tile. The master bedroom’s tranquil white vibe offers the perfect backdrop for a vibrant and dramatic wall hanging created by Brother Mel, an iconic local figure whose works can be seen all over St. Louis and around the world.

“We tried to create a relaxed space where we could come home, cook together, walk the neighborhood and unwind,” says Karen. “We love and appreciate original art—most of it

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we’ve collected over our lifetimes, and some was handed down from my parents. Having a white backdrop makes the colorful pieces come alive. We chose the color palette to complement and not distract from the art,” she adds.

“We come from different parts within the industry, so it was fun to combine our talents to create our home,” says Bruce. “Some of our favorite memories include using blue tape to map out the different spaces and make adjustments on the the fly.”

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A SUNNY SPOT Experienced interior designer CJ Knapp transforms an unused solarium.

By Melissa Mauzy Photography by Anne Matheis

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Drafty, cold and damp are not the words you want to use to describe a sunroom. But, unfortunately for a St. Louis couple, these were exactly the conditions they faced in their unused solarium. Originally an outdoor patio with an overhang roof built with the home in 2009, the couple had it glassed in shortly after moving in with the hopes to make it a more livable space adjoined to their living room. While the solarium had a great outdoor feel, it was built on top of garden pavers, so moisture seeped up from the pavers giving the room a damp feeling when it rained. Doors to the main house could be opened up to help with air conditioning, but it didn’t take the chill off. “Plus, the brick wall screamed ‘add on’ and not in a good way,” says the homeowner.

While in the midst of a remodel of several other spaces in the home, it was time to give the proper attention to making the solarium a place the couple could actually enjoy. Interior designer CJ Knapp, Yours by Design, met the couple when she was hired to design their study. They’ve continued to share a working relationship over the years and knew she could transform the space. With more than 25 years in the industry, Knapp’s philosophy is that “each space we design should reflect the client and function for the way they live.”

In addition to addressing the flooring issues, the homeowners wanted to be able to keep the view of the lap pool in the yard and needed a comfortable place to read with two recliners. Knapp’s first step in the remodel was to paint the walls a soft yellow to take advantage of the sunlight from the Northern exposure. The homeowner loves the color as it makes the room feel warm and lush, even in the winter with snow outside.

“In the summer when we’re looking at the pool and fountains, the room feels like a verandah in the tropics,” the homeowner says.

Next, Knapp suggested painting the exterior red brick and step from the living room white “to blend them into the white French doors,” she says. The homeowner says once the brick wall was painted white, the room no longer felt like it was an afterthought to the rest of the house. To update the flooring, Knapp selected a vinyl floor product that looks like wood but could withstand the changes in temperature. An electric freestanding fireplace was also added to warm the room in the winter.

Knapp chose furniture and fabrics that would give the room the tropical, Floridian flare the homeowners requested. “We were in sync with the direction for the room from the first meeting. As I brought fabrics out, the layers started to come together,” Knapp says. “The homeowners have very well-made pieces of furniture they have collected over the years.”

The sofa originally in the solarium wasn’t working with the new design. Knapp suggested moving a signature piece that was in the living room to make it a feature in the new space. The daybed frame is hand-carved and was originally covered in a small blue-and-gray tweed fabric, which just didn’t work in the new room. Knapp, who began her career in draperies, always incorporates beautiful fabrics into her designs, so there was no question she’d recover the daybed with a more appropriate fabric option, an outlined, quilted print.

A hand-carved teak table that belonged to the wife’s grandmother and was brought back from Hawaii in the early 1920s is another special feature in the solarium.

Two leather recliners are a cozy place to read while enjoying views of the serene landscape. After finishing the solarium, a few pieces in the living room needed to be replaced and a ceiling strip was added to pull the spaces together.

The homeowners are taking full advantage of their newly renovated and now usable space, especially in the summer. For the homeowner, the best part of the experience was “the joy of the transformation. Whenever I walk into one of the rooms, I literally get a lift.”

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SIMPLY MODERN Trying to define “modern” architecture can be confusing.

By Barb Wilson Photography courtesy of FORNEY + architecture, LLC

Modern. Mid-Century Modern. Postmodern. Contemporary. Unless you’re an architect, differentiating between these design styles may be rather perplexing. Put simply, the first three terms are specific architectural movements. While sharing many similar characteristics, they are clearly identifiable and have evolved sequentially over time.

“Contemporary,” on the other hand, isn’t an actual historical movement.

Instead, it’s a broad category for designs that break with conventional standards, giving architects the freedom to innovate and experiment with state-of-the-art materials, concepts and technologies.

Most pundits agree that the origin of Modern architecture can be traced back to Queen Victoria’s reign, with construction of the Crystal Palace in London. Built entirely of recently introduced plate-glass, slender cast-iron rods and wood, the modular structure astonished visitors to the Great Exposition of 1851.

Development of new industrial materials and engineering techniques progressed rapidly into the early 20th century, and architectural design underwent a dramatic transformation. Veering sharply away from the ornate, eclectic styling of the Victorian, Edwardian and Beaux-Arts eras, European and American architects began to lay the foundation for “modernism.”

Southern California embraced modernism in the early 1900s, with architects Irving Gill, Richard Neutra and Rudolph Schindler leading the way. In the Midwest, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House (1909-10) exemplified the Prairie School, which is generally considered the first uniquely American architectural style. Here in St. Louis, Louis Sullivan

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(best-known for the Wainwright Building) and Isadore Shank followed suit.

Two fundamental principles adhered to by virtually all architects of the Modern movement were, “form follows function,” and “less is more.” Basic characteristics of residential design included a simple, clean aesthetic, emphasis on rectangular forms and horizontal lines, concrete, steel and glass as the predominant structural materials, flat or low, gently sloping roofs with broad overhangs, ribbon and oversize windows for natural light, and open, free-flowing floorplans with a minimum of interior walls and hallways.

Starting in the 1920s, minimalism became a distinct trend, with the objective of reducing architecture to its “essence.” This meant stripping a design down to its simplest form and volume and eliminating any elements that weren’t absolutely essential. Some Modern architects, however, defied the trend. Frank Lloyd Wright, for example, was considered a rebel, challenging minimalism with the idea that a structure should be more “organic,” blending with its natural surroundings. To achieve this effect, he included brick, wood and stone among the list of authentic exterior materials.

Although many of the strict early-Modern principles are still evident in today’s home designs, they focused primarily on form.

With the housing boom following World War II, styling for the average American family renewed the emphasis on function and livability, setting the stage for the ensuing Mid-Century Modern and Postmodern movements. See stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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Boho Chic MUSTIQUE Despite the glamour of celebrities and royals and the luxury of their villas, it’s the barefoot way of life in Mustique that captivates.

Written by Gina Christman Photography courtesy of The Mustique Company

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he small island of Mustique in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is unlike anywhere else in the world. The hundred or so private villas on Mustique dotting the hills and private beaches are blanketed by mangrove, subtropical shrubs and climbing vines, so obscured that overall the island looks like a lush wildlife sanctuary. There are no traffic lights, no billboards, no street signs or visible power lines, no night clubs or golf courses (hop a 10-min. flight to neighboring Canouan Island for that) and, most importantly, no paparazzi allowed. Mustique has a story to tell.

In 1958, an eccentric, irascible scot named Colin Tennant (later Lord Glenconner) bought the island—then virtually uninhabitable—for a mere £45,000 after admiring it from his boat. His vision was to develop “fantasy island” that would lure his aristocratic friends to visit and build villas.

In the 1960s, development on the island began in earnest. As it happened, Lord Glenconner and his wife Anne, Lady in Waiting to HRH Princess Margaret, hosted the Princess who instantly fell in love with the island. As a wedding gift for her marriage to Antony Armstrong-Jones, Lord and Lady Glenconner offered up ten acres at the south tip of the island to build her villa, Les Jolies Eaux.

Other British royals soon caught on. The relaxed, barefoot paradise away from their otherwise very public lives was indeed a lure—Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip, Prince Charles and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are some that have vacationed here.

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Locals call Mustique Island a community, not a resort, and it remains on the hot list today because it has adopted Colin Tennant’s Bohemian spirit as its own. It was this mix of escapism and grit, in a world caught between vacations and real life, that also attracted celebrities and business tycoons wanting the sun and the sea minus the razzle dazzle of, say, St. Barts. Mick Jagger, Bryan Ferry, Bryan Adams, Tommy Hilfiger and David Bowie all built villas here.

For architectural direction in the early days, Tennant enlisted Oliver Messel, a British stage designer and, coincidently, the uncle of Antony Armstrong-Jones. Messel designed all the first villas on the island, including Les Jolies Eaux. Today, villa architecture varies according to individual homeowner preferences, but Messel’s signature style is preeminent.

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The island is now owned and governed by the Mustique Company, which in turn is owned by its 104 shareholder-homeowners. At present there are 75 privately owned villas, complete with chefs, butlers, housekeepers and gardeners, that are available to rent throughout the year.

There are two hotels: The 7-room Firefly, perched at the top of a hill overlooking Britannia Bay is known for its boho funkiness and the best sunset views from Patrick’s Bar. The 18-room Cotton House (currently offering a new “Stay for 7-Pay for 5” package through December 2020) is the original Messeldesigned building on the island.

Besides the dining options—the Veranda and the Beach Café and Bar—The Great Room Bar is the hotel’s social gathering spot, especially for the Mustique Company-hosted cocktail parties that happen every Tuesday. Cocktail parties are a way of life in Mustique.

In earlier years, the late publisher Felix Dennis (who bought David Bowie’s house) voiced his opposition to building a larger runway in place of the airstrip near the hotel, “Besides the noise, putting lights on the runway would destroy cocktail hour.”

If the relaxed lifestyle is the heartbeat of Mustique, Basil’s Bar is the soul. The beachfront open-air pavilion is a cluster of hippyfied bamboo huts with a recent Balinese-style up-do by Philippe Starck. Potent cocktails, a Caribbean-influenced menu and live blues make for informal socializing. In late January, A-list musicians and blues artists perform at the annual Mustique Blues Festival, where a Mick Jagger sighting is not uncommon (although it’s treated as no big deal, this is Mustique after all). mustique-island.com.

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

With fast-paced and ever-changing design trends to consider and an endless array of furnishings and accessories from which to choose, designing a stylish space might feel like a daunting task. However, enlisting the help of a talented design professional can make each project fun and exciting.

Their knowledge of current trends and classic styles, knack for finding the best places to shop for décor and experience matching the perfect look with the right space gives design professionals an edge when creating stylish, functional and beautiful spaces that make a house a home.

Our special Designers in Demand section introduces you to local designers and tastemakers who can help guide you through the exciting world of interior design. With their fingers on the pulse of what’s hot and what’s not, they bring you the newest and greatest products, looks and designs for your home. To see more from these designers, visit stlouishomesmag.com.

ANNE MARIE DESIGN STUDIO 17014 New College Avenue, Suite E Wildwood, Missouri 63040 annemariestudio.com 636-821-3395 2019 ASID Pinnacle Award Winner

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nne M. Boedges, President and Designer of Anne Marie Design Studio, LLC has been helping clients fall in love with their homes all over the St. Louis area since 2001.

She obtained her BFA in Interior Design from Maryville University in St. Louis, MO. She has previously taught the NKBA Bath Design Certification Course at St. Louis Community College. Specializing in Kitchen and Bath Design, Anne’s positive and down to earth approach helps clients feel anything is achievable, and her unique attention to detail distinguishes her work amongst the rest.

DESIGNERS IN DEMAND

MJM DESIGN COMPANY mjmathis.design@gmail.com 636-288-1001 mjmdesignco.com

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ith 25 years in the design industry, MJM Design Company delivers a full line of services to residential and commercial clients, from remodels, whole homes including new construction, single rooms, and consultations.

As a LEED Green Associate with education in green and sustainable design, Joyce guides you in the selection of energy saving and overall health conscious materials. With certification in CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialist) she assists clients in understanding and implementing the lifestyle of those needing accessible and universal design.

Whether focusing on Kitchen, Bath, Home Office, window treatments, space planning, or fresh updating your home or business, Joyce Mathis can help! See MJM Design Company profile on Houzz.com 2019 ASID Pinnacle Award Winner

BAUMHOUSE DESIGN, LLC 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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Treasa Dolan & Bryan Crawford 130 Clarkson Executive Park, Suite B Ellisville, MO 63011 314-581-6175 www.dc-strategies.info

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o we are "at home". As you have spent more time in your space, are you happy with your surroundings? Perhaps you have put off a renovation project, or a room that could use some refreshing?

Have you moved to a new home that needs updating? You may have found yourself wandering in circles on internet sites, looking for inspiration and sorting through the plethora of products and finishes that are displayed. Overwhelming? Yes, it can be.

DC Strategies specializes interior renovations and it all starts by creating beautiful customized 3D renderings. Have confidence in your selections before construction begins, then see how the DC Strategies construction team makes it real. Let us help you make your renovation plans now and get you on our schedule to start construction. We are open and ready to work for you. Reface..

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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.

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H Interiors, is an award winning design-remodel collaborative.

We create interiors that are comfortably classic, rich and relaxed.

Interiors that reflect your spirit and give you a place to call home.

It begins with listening to our clients about their dreams of how they see themselves in their surroundings. We share how design can make their home flow more beautifully and give meaning to their space. Our team then gets to work instinctively to recreate the home they once knew into a haven that reflects their true essence.

At KH Interiors, we ensure that every detail, every decision, and every moment is meaningful, intentional and gorgeous!

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Call for Nominations Seeking talented young professionals in the STL area that are the people to watch producing some of the most innovative and exciting projects around town.

St. Louis Homes + Lifestyle 5 Under 40 awards highlight the hottest rising talent in the St. Louis residential and commercial design community.

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Embracing Dark. By Mrs. Howard. Don’t be afraid to paint a darker color in a kids room. It actually helps promote sleep and makes for a great space to take a nap! Added bonus: it is much more forgiving with dirt and mess!

Photography by Tria Giovan.

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SLEEP ROOMS

built for a crowd Bunk beds are no longer just for kids. These days, designers are outfitting spare space with built-in bunks for kids and adults alike. Transform a guest room or unused attic into a place to accommodate everyone. Hidden storage drawers, built-in shelving and fixed wall lamps are just a few ways to customize each bunk. Check out these awesome ideas.

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1. Space for Guests.

By Living Stone Design + Build. The design for this bunk

room was inspired by the clients needing a flex guest room. The design allows for people of all ages, and families if necessary, to share a room. The design is just plain fun by utilizing the same oversized shiplap on the walls and the bunks with only a change in the finish for distinction.

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2. Colorful Cozy.

By Kaegebein Fine Homebuilding LLC and Kaegebein Design Group. The cozy vibe in this bunk room was achieved

with texture and colorful hues, while keeping a Mountain Modern aesthetic. Using barn wood for the back wall provided a textural backdrop for the clean-lined bunks, steel ladders and guard rails. The upholstered headboards, colorful pillows and playful rug allow for a soft color pop enhancing the youthful atmosphere.

3. Making the Most off Unused Space.

By Mehditash Design. The designer loves finding ways to

add value to each project they work on. This extra space above the garage in their clients home was an unusable space. Mehditash Design was able to create a fabulous built-in double bunk bedroom, with a TV/playroom area.

Perfect for sleepovers and family fun.

4. Sleeping Space with Storage.

By John Kraemer & Sons. This lakeside bunk room includes

sleeping space for four. Built-in steps lead to the top bunks. All the bunk spaces include shelving for storage as well as fixed reading lamps. Additional storage is located under one of the lower bunks.

1. Photography by Ryan Theede. 2. Photography by Mountain Home Photo. 3. Photography by John Gruen. 4. Photography by Gaffer Photography.

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

Breathtaking Bridges

By Moe Godat

Royal Gorge Bridge, Canon City, CO Photography courtesy of Royal Gorge Bridge

The first train route through the scenic Royal Gorge opened in the 1880s, but it didn’t take long for the city of Canon City to realize the possibility of creating a suspension bridge that would allow tourists and travelers to cross from one side of the gorge to the other. The federal government granted the land around the gorge to Canon City as a municipal park, and the first plans for implementing the bridge began. A suspension bridge consists of two tall towers connected by cables with many more cables attached to them, allowing for the towers to support the bulk of the bridge’s weight. Oregon fir planks make up the deck of the bridge, which spans the 1,260-foot gap of the gorge. The bridge contains no vertical trusses, and visitors can feel the swaying and shaking of the bridge as they journey 956 feet above the Arkansas River. Since 1929, tourists and travelers have experienced the Royal Gorge’s beauty from above.

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Cirkelbroen Bridge, Copenhagen, Denmark Photography by Anders Sune Berg

Once a center of maritime activity, Copenhagen’s harbor continues to teem with the houseboats and sailboats that define the unique life in the Christianshavn community. Cirkelbroen Bridge, designed

by Studio Olafur Eliasson, strives to connect pedestrians with the area’s rich history of intimacy within the daily lives of those who live in the area. Inspired by fishing boats moored side by side in Iceland, the designer wanted to emulate walking from one boat to the next to cross the body of water. Consisting of five circular platforms that create one, larger circle that forms a pedestrian route around the harbor, the bridge allows cyclists, runners and walkers to see the beauty of the city from a new perspective. Studio Olafur Eliasson says that the zigzag design of the bridge contributes to speed reduction, which will hopefully help pedestrians slow down and appreciate the atmosphere of the vibrant city and improve the quality of life and development in a hospitable, inclusive community.

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Schuman Bridge, Lyon, France Photography by Guillaume Satre, courtesy of Explorations Architecture Paris

As the entryway into the historic center of the second-largest city in France, Lyon, the Schuman Bridge had to complement both the surrounding urban landscape and other existing bridges in the city. The Schuman Bridge was built between two of the oldest bridges in Lyon, the Masaryk and Barbe, both of which are also suspension structures.

The main function of the new bridge was to bolster the infrastructure of traveling between the districts of Vaise and Serin after the doubling of the Croix-Rousse tunnel; however, it also helps relieve the Masaryk Bridge, which is intended to become a wholly pedestrian and cyclist path to promote eco-mobility. The Schuman Bridge’s sleek design has an open and unobtrusive view of the river to act as a beautiful avenue for transportation as well as a viewing platform for travelers, pedestrians and cyclists. The architects at Explorations Architecture Paris describe the structure as “slender, lightweight and transparent,” making it a continuation of the bustling city.

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LIVING

inside and out Living walls can bring outdoor beauty inside, acting both as a beautiful centerpiece for a room while improving air quality. But is the work worth the beauty? We asked local design professionals whether living walls will keep growing in popularity or if they’d wilt away.

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Living walls have been gaining popularity over the last 25 or so years, starting mainly in commercial spaces and now moving into the residential market. While a wonderful concept for adding interest, texture and helping the environment, I think living walls are a craze. However, if you are ready to tackle expenses, complex irrigation systems and maintenance, they are a healthy addition to any environment! Janice Bohn, Anne Marie Design Studio.

Not my favorite. I prefer well-placed plants to bring life into a room. I would use it in a commercial setting where they would clean the air, but not in a residence. Definitely a craze. CJ Knapp, Yours by Design.

Classic

With the current status of our economy and everyone staying at home, we will see a surge in these living walls as it brings the outdoors in; they can be used to grow herbs and can also provide a learning opportunity for children while parents are homeschooling. Studies have shown that living walls decrease anxiety, reduce stress and mental fatigue and, depending on the type of living wall media you choose, can also help improve your indoor air quality. In addition, living walls add interest, texture, shape and color to a room and can help absorb sound. I do not see these going anywhere anytime soon. Living walls are a classic and here to stay!

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Having plants in your home is a classic. Living walls are beautiful, but unless you know how to keep them beautiful and have the right wall space for them, they are a craze. I love plants in interior design spaces, but I am not a green thumb, so I would not be able to maintain living walls, and I know I wouldn't want to hire someone to come into my home to do it. I say congrats to those people that can. Linda K. Kusmer, Total Interior Designs Inc.

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I believe it is a craze. I think it looks out of place with all the new gray, white, stark looks that are being done. It doesn’t fit with the looks that we specialize in either, which is a timeless traditional look or our rustic-elegant look. How do you water it, keep it from getting dusty? It just doesn’t seem to fit anywhere; however, if some of these talented designers use it, I’m sure they can make it look fabulous. I see the homeowner tiring of it, therefore making it a craze. Nettie White, Nettie White Interiors.

While I love this idea and wish I had a vertical wall to grow herbs and flowers, I know I would get tired of watering, feeding and general maintenance. Also, this is only pretty when it is fully in bloom, so the only plants that would stay beautiful are succulents and other evergreen type plants. However, they too will grow and become “leggy.” So, plant enthusiasts and master gardeners will have beautiful walls forever, the rest of us not so much. My home will continue to be graced with faux plants that require no upkeep except the occasional dusting. Marcia Moore, Marcia Moore Design.

A living wall can give a simple space a “wow” effect, but it is totally a craze and not for everyone. A living wall is a design feature that can be used on the interior and the exterior. A few perks of a live wall are that it generates oxygen into a space, and if using a live wall in a bathroom setting, the right plants and the steam factor would keep the living wall lush and green year-round. There are maintenance issues to consider in having a live wall such as installation, the proper plants to use, natural lighting and climate issues. A living wall is not a design feature that everyone will enjoy. I feel that a living wall is a trendy design element, and I don’t see this trend “hanging around” for a long time. Barbara Collins, Barbara Collins Interior Design.

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