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COASTAL CACHET IN THE CITY A modern update retains the Nantucket charm of this St. Louis home with a classic, sophisticated feel that invites guests and family to relax and enjoy. By Jeanne Delathouder Photography by Megan Lorenz Interior Designer by Tamsin Design Group Builder: Thomas Murphy Construction
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It was love at first sight when the owners purchased their Creve Coeur home on a quiet private road amidst the neighborhood’s quaint setting and beloved parklands. The classic Nantucket-style architecture and contemporary living spaces were more than enough to draw them in despite the outdated design of a partitioned kitchen, pantry space and family room. “Guests tended to congregate in the kitchen, which caused bottlenecks in the family and living room entryways,” says the homeowner. “We wanted to have an open concept floor plan for our kitchen and family room
that allowed for an unobstructed flow and improved functionality for daily use and entertaining,” she notes. Impressed with the creative eye of Tamsin Mascetti, owner of Tamsin Design Group, who had worked with these clients on their previous dwelling in Lafayette Square, the couple had no hesitation about who to enlist for the project. “We love that Tamsin listens to what we want our home to look like and how we want it to function for our family,” the wife explains. “She takes our desires to heart and works with us to achieve our goals. I never feel she is deciding what we should be purchasing but helping
