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SHAW’S VISION SMALL SCALE BEFORE & AFTER SPOTLIGHT BRIGHT IDEA CONNECT CLASSIC OR CRAZE

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34 PARTY CENTRAL Built for entertaining, this Kirkwood home effortlessly blends design styles in one fabulously fun house.

44 DESIGNING FOR YESTERDAY, TODAY & TOMORROW Designer Garrison Salinas transforms a 26-year-old Frontenac two-story into a “classic” for today.

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52 A BACKYARD OASIS Step across the threshold of Maria and Ken Bowers’ South County home, and you are drawn into the mural that stretches across the entire back wall of their residence.

ON THE COVER PAGE 34 PHOTOGRAPHY BY MEGAN LORENZ

For the interiors, Monte focused on modern lines while paying homage to design styles of old.

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Growing up, I was always fascinated with one of my grandmother's dearest friends, Edna Poffenberger. The Poffenbergers were like family. They were included at all our family functions — holidays, weddings, baptisms and funerals. So why was I infatuated by the Poffenbergers at an early age? To tell the truth, I couldn't wait to see what they would wear! Ruthie, Edna's daughter-in-law, would arrive, time and time again, dressed like a true movie star! Colorful blouses and swirling skirts, dangling earrings, flowing hair, red lipstick...I thought Ruthie looked just like Marilyn Monroe! Bonnie, Ruthie's teenage fashion-conscious daughter, also dressed with a free-spirit flair like no other. The Poffenberger home was more of the same. Their home’s interior truly reflected their glamorous lifestyle.

Knowing what you love and how you live is one of the easiest ways to personalize your own home. Let’s hope you never go to a party and recognize the host’s living room furniture as identical to yours! Today, many furniture lines now accept fabric choices, other than their own, at all price points. This customizing feature was limited to only the high-end pieces until recently. So have no fear design enthusiasts…a twinning living room doesn’t have a chance to be anywhere near!

Homeowners quickly learned from architectural designer Garrison Salinas, of Garrison LTD, that displaying family heirlooms, formal china and treasured keepsakes that were once hidden behind closed cabinets never to be seen or used can give your home the character and meaning it is screaming for. Now empty nesters, the homeowners’ original vision combined with Garrison’s innovative ideas created the dream home they had no idea how much they would soon love (pages 44-51).

Monte Herring’s top priority was to build his client an exquisite home focused on entertaining. After listening to the homeowner’s wishes, Monte replied, “So basically you want a small boutique hotel” (pages 34-43).

If you want something done right, your best bet is to call in the design professionals.

In the long run, they will save you time, money and avoid many a headache by assisting you with an upcoming project. St. Louis is home to quite an extraordinary group of professionals more than willing to accommodate you. With that being said, I’d like to introduce the 2019 class of St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles rising design stars, our 5 Under 40 design professionals (pages 18-24).

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Caleb Bauer, Bauer Falls

SLHL: Share an experience that was a major influence on your career decision.

Caleb: Having a personal relationship with the outdoors influenced me. I always knew I wanted to work with my hands and explore the wilderness. My childhood was spent floating Missouri's beautiful rivers and navigating the woods. Ever since I was a child, I've been drawn to being outside and becoming one with nature. As an adult, I continuously take backpacking trips and spend as much time outdoors as possible. There's a peace that's found in nature that no possession will ever give you.Â

Photography by Kristi Muensterman/Once Upon a Portrait Studios

SLHL: What is the biggest compliment you’ve received in your career?

Caleb: A garden enthusiast upon seeing the St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles 2018 Garden of the Year said, "This has got to be one of the top 10 waterfalls in the country." He then hired us to build him a 600-foot waterfall over 20 feet wide that falls 100 vertical feet into a private lake. And the second biggest compliment is on every single project because our clients allow us the freedom to artistically create each waterfall without many upfront plans. They trust us entirely to be the waterfall artists that we are.

SLHL: Who has been the biggest influencer in your career?

Caleb: My older brother, Josh, and I started Bauer Falls together.

He introduced me to the waterfall industry after spending several weeks in Africa on a mission trip where he met someone that builds waterfalls for a living. I would have never been able to start the business without him, and we constantly bounce ideas off of each other. We're a team that's focused on continuously creating better waterfalls and moving forward so we don't become stagnant or lackadaisical in our approach. We're passionate about making each project better than the last. He's the best business partner I could ask for and a great role model as well as a brother.

SLHL: What was a project or experience that was a turning point in your career?

Caleb: Millstadt Falls, (recognized as St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles 2018 Garden of the Year), because it catapulted us forward into building

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large-scale waterfalls. Up to that point, we had been progressively creating more elaborate water features, but it was truly hard to explain what level we could take it to. Since we were given the opportunity and created this expansive waterfall, it showed people what we're capable of and allowed us free reign when it comes to creative design on all projects since. Millstadt Falls is the project that opened the door into the next level of waterfall design.

SLHL: What does it take to achieve a high level of success before 40?

Caleb: "Work hard, work hard, work hard," and be respectful of everyone.

There's a lot of talented people and a lot of different industries; none are better or worse than the other. We're all just out there trying to make a living for our family. One's career choice doesn't define who they are as a person. Life's a team sport and if you can find even one thing you're good at and work hard at it, you'll end up succeeding and becoming part of a bigger team. Trust yourself, go with the flow and have fun.

Photography by Nicole Miget and Drive Social Media

SLHL: Who has been the biggest influencer in your career?

Julie: Chris Berry. She gave me my first design job right after college, and I worked with her for almost 13 years until she retired. I learned more from her than I ever did in school. She taught me how to think outside of the box and push my ideas of what good design is, how to be a strong woman in an often male-dominated industry, and how to enjoy my job!

SLHL: What was a project or experience that was a turning point in your career?

Julie: Remodeling my own kitchen really made me empathize with my clients and what it’s like to go through the design and remodeling process. I experienced having carpenters, plumbers and electricians in my house everyday, dinner from paper plates for weeks at a time and sometimes getting overwhelmed by design and product choices, all of which helped me better relate to the personal experiences of my clients.

SLHL: Tell us a story from your childhood where your creative design genius kicked in.

Julie: I still have vivid memories of being on a childhood vacation in Barbados and sitting on the beach with watercolor paints and brushes, painting a series of animal portraits. My parents still have them framed in their house, and I suppose that’s when I knew I’d always want to do something related to drawing or art. In fact, I still do all of my construction drawings by hand with pencil and paper.

Julie Cullmann, Anne Marie Design Studios

SLHL: What does it take to achieve a high level of success before 40?

Julie: I firmly believe in a strong work ethic and the importance of providing great customer service. It’s essential to spend a lot of time at the beginning of the design stage asking questions of and listening to clients to make sure we as designers understand their wants and needs. Having happy clients will encourage them to share their successful renovations with others and to come back for future projects.

SLHL: What’s your favorite part of your job?

Julie: I love learning about new products and design applications. It's so important for designers to stay on top of what’s new and exciting so that we don’t get into a rut.

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Meghan Heeter, Castle Design

SLHL: Who has been the biggest influencer in your career?

Meghan: The owner of Castle Design, Emily Castle, has been biggest influence in my design career.

She is a wonderful mentor and loves to share her business and design knowledge and experience with up-and-coming designers.

SLHL: Tell us a story from your childhood where your creative design genius kicked in.

Meghan: When I was 12 years old, I set out to redecorate the bedroom I shared with my sister, Molly. With a limited budget, I had duvets made from a patterned Ralph Lauren sheet set. I used curved curtain rods and store-bought drapery panels to hang makeshift, half-crown canopies over our twin beds. I even convinced my mom to let me paint the wood floors and trim red! I wouldn’t say the end result was genius, but the experience certainly sparked my passion for interior design.

SLHL: Where do you see your field expanding in the next 10 years?

Meghan: I believe design will continue to expand from a digital and technologic standpoint.

Visualization apps and communication tools will continue to improve to help designers sell creative concepts to clients. Social media will become more business focused, used as a tool to attract new clients and promote designers and projects.

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Photography by Alise O'Brien

SLHL: What does it take to achieve a high level of success before 40?

Meghan: I believe that it’s so important to cultivate your curiosity to remain passionate and engaged in your career. I take time out to travel to design symposiums and showrooms throughout the country to learn about the latest trends and innovations in design. Even when I travel for pleasure, I make it a priority to tour at least one historic home or architecturally significant site. Learning is a lifelong endeavor that, when fostered, ensures true success.

SLHL: What’s your favorite part of your job?

Meghan: Interior design is such a uniquely personal endeavor. As I work with clients to learn about their style, tastes and how they live, I enjoy the process and the amazing connections I make. Most of all, I love helping people make their dream homes become a reality.

Above photography by Alise O'Brien Left photography courtesy of Lauren Sweet-Schuler

SLHL: What is the biggest compliment you’ve received in your career?

Lauren: The biggest compliment a client can give me is “I trust you.” Hearing that from a client means that I’m doing my job right and inevitably we will all be proud of the results.

SLHL: Who has been the biggest influencer in your career?

Lauren: The biggest influencers on my career professionally have been Emily Castle and Dana Romeis. The opportunity to be able to work with both of these women has been immeasurable.

Their commitment to helping advance my career as a designer has brought me to where I am today.

On a personal note, another big influencer in my career is my husband, John. He’s just an amazing partner who encourages me to pursue my dreams and works really hard with me to balance work and family.

SLHL: Tell us a story from your childhood where your creative design genius kicked in.

Lauren: I love change. Rearranging my room was endless entertainment for me as a kid. Luckily, my dad was a civil engineer, so our house was always stocked with graph paper, scales and colored pencils. My dad taught me how to measure my

room and make scaled drawings with the graph paper. I would draw my furniture to scale in various arrangements and choose my favorite.

It would be years later when my career was far from design that I remembered how much joy this gave me. Funny how looking back, I was always headed toward design; it just took a few detours for me to get here.

SLHL: Where do you see your field expanding in the next 10 years?

Lauren: In the next 10 years, I can see working with more clients on their vacation homes. People are really working toward a strong work and life balance and investing in properties away from home that they can retreat to frequently with family and friends. I can see my design work shifting to traveling with clients as they invest in their homes away from home.

SLHL: What’s your favorite part of your job?

Lauren: My favorite part of my job is showing clients a fresh perspective. I love hearing “I haven’t seen that before” or “I never thought of that.”

Ultimately, helping people make their homes feel like a representation of themselves while offering a design edge is what makes this my dream job.

Lauren Sweet-Schuler, Castle Design

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Elizabeth Kavlock, Dashing Design by Elizabeth

Photography by Megan Lorenz

SLHL: What is the biggest compliment you’ve received in your career?

Elizabeth: It’s not one large compliment that sticks out. I’d say consistently hearing a single solitary comment from my clients: "We chose you because of your excitement about our design, about our project, so we can’t help but be excited too,” along with, "No one else thought of that." I recognize that I was being told that same thing consistently. It is fuel to my fire. I want people to enjoy the process, and I want to be what is different than the other ideas out there. Not focusing on being better — just different. Those compliments remind me of why I am where I am and reminds me to never lose that love for each and every project. It keeps my motives in line with creativity, helping people and making the world more beautiful. All of that remains first and foremost.

SLHL: Who has been the biggest influencer in your career?

Elizabeth: My not-so-obvious biggest influencers would be my parents. To hear that they "brag" about my accomplishments to people no matter what achievement, save every magazine that features my work, and that they pull them out and show people inspires me.

They are the first to have genuine pride and encouragement without expecting anything in return. I know that my desire to keep that up is part of the foundation that influences me to keep giving them something to beam about.

SLHL: What was a project or experience that was a turning point in your career?

Elizabeth: The biggest turning point was when I got pregnant with my biggest fan: my daughter. Without her, I wouldn't have taken a leap into being my own boss so that I could be active in her life as a working mom. She allows me to hold onto my creative outlet and stay in this industry. If she hadn't come along, would I have taken the chance on myself? Maybe, but I wouldn't be motivated to be balanced and bring such good thing to the table, knowing I have two little eyes watching me and learning by my example.

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SLHL: Where do you see your field expanding in the next 10 years?

Elizabeth: I see it expanding organically. I want to continue meeting people and taking challenges while remaining reasonable with myself and seeing where it leads. Maybe I’ll go back to school to expand what I have to offer to my existing clients outside of what I do now. I would like to do more work out of state and be able to have a name outside of St. Louis, as well as do more commercial work: the type that improves and benefits cities that are in need of beautifying.

If I keep my focus balanced and on what is important in life, I’ll be where I need to be in 10 years.

SLHL: What does it take to achieve a high level of success before 40?

Elizabeth: It takes the right motivation, humility, allowing yourself to be uncomfortable and allowing yourself to doubt yourself. That's what keeps you hungry to impress, deliver, execute etc., for your clients and for yourself. Imagine each scenario before it happens. Imagine success even if you doubt it. It takes practice, which may be the most powerful tool. Learn. Always be a sponge. Take risks. Look for the opportunities where people feel limited or stuck and make your solution look effortless, regardless if you are nervous inside. And have fun! Play at work, and play at home. Stay creative like a child. Be flexible, and identify what your creative clock is and milk it. But that wall will come, you will hit it, so allow yourself time for life and rest. Lastly, you’ll need support.

It comes in so many different forms; no matter the form, remember to appreciate your supporters.

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Ben Lowder is and has always known that he is an artist. Today, it's obvious. He creates bright and bold reconstructions of recycled wood, discarded vintage advertising to create statements on our modern society. His clout spans from coast to coast, and he even has a piece hanging in Will Smith's production company, Westbrook, Inc. However, way before that, Lowder was just a midwestern child with a lot of creativity. He would find little ways to garner praise for his early creative ingenuity.

He recalls one of his earliest memories from when he was a toddler, “I remember taking a bunch of change that was on our coffee table and making a mosaic pattern. Then someone came over and said something to the extent of, 'Wow, that's really beautiful! Who made that,' and it was me, so I was very proud. A lot of my formative memories are like that. That creativity has become an integral part of my own personal mythology.�

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Ben Lowder takes natural geometry and recycled materials and turns it into art.

Lowder grew up and applied that creativity to his studies of signs and symbols and commercial advertising at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. It's here that he encountered the legacy of another huge influencer, Buckminster Fuller, the creator of the geodesic dome. From there, he became a graphic designer, a career he would continue on with for the next 15 years.

Really it wasn't until he decided to fulfill a three-generation family tradition of building his own home that everything came together for him as an artist. Lowder explains, “When I got married and started having kids, we built a home. I get migraines, so I wanted to create a place that was a headache-free zone. To accomplish this, I used a series of design principals that were pre-industrial revolution, before the advent of air conditioning and heating, that essentially uses sacred geometry to align with nature instead of implementing technology to counteract the elements.”

It's this experience and method of its construction combined with his expertise and waning passion for advertising that collided into what would become his new career as an artist and his signature style. As he puts it, “I took my college education on semiotics and my experience in commercial art and design, and I distilled these values into art objects that were coded with all this information: the sacred geometry, the sustainability of reclaimed materials and the deconstruction of advertising.”

The process of creating one of these pieces is as unique as the ideas that they are comprised of. Lowder continues, “It's three-fold, which is funny because a lot of it is triangular. It starts out with a kind of treasure hunt. I'm searching for the heritage materials of our culture that are sprinkled around the heartland: rusty, metal signs and reclaimed barn wood. Then there's a sort of ritual I do to cleanse it. I use white sage, which releases it from its former usage. It makes it neutral so that I can reconstruct it into something that aligns with my core values or idea for the project.”

Looking forward, Lowder still plans on going from coast to coast to share his work, but his home base will be right here in St. Louis. Not only are his roots here, but he also believes in the importance of the Midwest and this city’s influence. As he puts it, “I wanted to plant a flag in St. Louis. I think this city will factor in as one of the most important cities in America moving forward. This 20th century way of life is in need of evolving and progressing, and I think St. Louis is where that's happening.”

Lowder has a gallery show on October 26th at the Open Mind Art Space in Los Angeles, CA. To keep up with everything that Ben Lowder has coming up, visit his website at BenjaminLowder.com and on his social channels.

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Edibles & Essentials’ FRESH TAKE ON FOOD No business can be all things to everyone, but Matthew Borchardt’s cozy café-meets-market in South City is many things to a whole lot of local foodies.

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Chef-owner Matthew Borchardt has married what really are two distinct business approaches — the selling demands of retail and the craft of fresh food preparation and service — into an entity that makes us wonder why this duel-purpose model can’t be the default.

When Edibles & Essentials opened its doors in St. Louis Hills nearly five years ago, Matthew expected the artisan market to dominate. He and wife Mary Beth stocked the shelves with “the best of the best” in local food and drink products, as well as fine food from around the country and the world. Local purveyors and products such as Buttonwood Farms, Red Hot Ripletts, Companion Bakery and more are available. There are at least 100-plus other pantry staples to cover the must-haves — think olive oil, honey, pickles, dressings, dinnerware and pretty much everything else necessary in a well-stocked kitchen.

But what Matthew does in his own kitchen was bound to have an impact

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EDIBLES & ESSENTIALS Sample a little of the market magic from Matthew Borchardt’s kitchen at the Cooking School on Tuesday, October 8 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery, 17895 Chesterfield Airport Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63005 RSVP by calling 636-230-9640, ext. 27 or email bosterloh@stlouishomesmag.com COOKING SCHOOL MENU:

Beet Salad: Beets love goat cheese like Desi loves Lucy. The cheese enters in the form of a tasty fritter in Chef Matthew’s version. The other match made in Heaven? The pickled red onion and maple vinaigrette that have popped in on the affair. The chef sprinkles on almonds for good measure.

Sea Scallops: Pay close attention for the secret to perfectly cooked scallops, which are only somewhat trickier to master than the fried brussels sprouts served on the side. A hearty squash puree completes the plate. It’s up to the lucky diner to decide how much of it gets gussied up with vanilla bean brown butter.

Pumpkin Spiced Cake: It’s not necessary to be neck-deep in PSLs every fall and winter to appreciate Matthew’s cozy cake. The cinnamon buttercream on top is indulgent all by itself, but then craveable candied pecans give it a satisfying crunch.

When: Tuesday October 8, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $35 per person Where: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery, 17895 Chesterfield Airport Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63005

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on business. He put his farm-to-fork philosophy to good use making a variety of ready-to-eat foods. Available summer produce inspired tomato salad and guacamole; at other times, pickled and marinated foods, chicken and tuna salads, and other house-made dishes are packaged for grab-and-go market shoppers.

“The business has changed considerably since we opened,” he says. “Because of the quality of the food, it’s developed more as a restaurant than a market. The market reflects the restaurant food and the food reflects the market.”

Matthew’s hyper-seasonal focus keeps chutneys, fruit, nuts and charcuterie boards looking a little different at any given time in the restaurant. The café menu changes weekly, and the packaged market fare follows suit as necessary. At last check, the café's menu was loaded with summer veggie-forward dishes (roasted

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cauliflower with lemon vinaigrette, green bean salad, caprese, and tomato salad); at another time, hungry diners could be tucking into a mushroom potpie.

There’s little one could add to the discussion about his signature breaded and fried ribs (a scrumptious cherry-smoked “sacrilege” dreamed up by his brother) or the much-lauded pork belly bánh mì tacos that hasn’t been said. The fact that these faves never leave a menu that otherwise changes weekly is testament enough.

Edibles & Essentials is open Monday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Saturday brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beer and wine is available packaged or by the glass.

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Serene and inviting, the courtyard features several elements for entertaining including an outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, comfortable seating and a reflecting pool. The waterfall originates from a balcony off a guest bedroom that can function as a second master suite. The building at the rear is a two-bay detached garage with guest quarters upstairs.

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By Kim Hill Photography by Megan Lorenz

Built for entertaining, this Kirkwood home effortlessly blends design styles in one fabulously fun house.

Architect: Michael Abraham Architecture Builder: Herring Design & Development Interior Designer: Herring Design & Development, Tim Thompson Designs

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Located just off the entry, the dining room table seats 10 people for dinners, meetings and other gatherings. The crystal pendant light fixture is from Restoration Hardware. Floors are bamboo. “This is a very active house,” says builder Monte Herring. “I selected a durable flooring that had some patina to it already that I thought would hold up over time and still look good.”

Opposite page: “We wanted a bit of an industrial feel in the kitchen, especially with chefs coming in for all the entertaining the homeowner does,” says builder Monte Herring.

The open doorway at left leads to the butler’s pantry. Cabinetry by Roecker Cabinets features a comb finish and houses an impressive collection of china and glassware.

The painted barn wood on the island and the furry bar stools add texture and warm the space.

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hen he’s considering new projects, builder Monte Herring has a guiding philosophy. “I only want fun projects,” he says. So, when a potential client wanted a new build with lots of entertaining space for frequent small dinners and large charity events, Monte was intrigued.

The client also wanted a commercial-grade kitchen, outdoor entertainment spaces and guest bedrooms with en suite baths. “I said to him, ‘So, basically you want a boutique hotel,’ and he said, ‘Well, yeah,’” Monte says with a laugh. Herring Design & Development had its newest fun project.

After considering several options, homeowner and builder eventually settled on a lot in the heart of Kirkwood. Monte shepherded the proposed teardown of the vacant apartment building that occupied the lot, a process that sailed through the city’s Landmark Commission.

The Herring team was off and running to design and build a new home that would blend seamlessly with its neighbors on a historical street.

Monte envisioned a home that would stand the test of time and that looked like it already had. “I wanted the home to have an old, castle-type feel, but like it had gone

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Builder Monte Herring designed the lounge with several goals in mind. The room is a transition from the dining room to the kitchen, and it also holds overflow guests who inevitably gather in the kitchen, no matter how large it is or where it’s placed in a home.

And the lounge provides an intimate space for guests to relax or watch TV. Holly Hunt furnishings, with artwork by Dan Byrne.

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Architect Michael Abraham and builder Monte Herring collaborated on the board and batten theme for the staircases and in paneling used throughout the home. “The slat effect lets a little bit of light come through, and it also gives you a hint of what’s to come as you move through the rest of the home,” says Monte. The leather chaise lounge at right invites relaxing in a second-floor guest bedroom.

through a completely modern renovation,” he explains. The new home’s façade is primarily stone with stucco utilized in some areas.

Zinc was used on several sections of roof. “These are materials that will stand the test of time,” Monte explains. “I think it’s going to be hard to date this home in the years to come.”

For the interiors, Monte focused on modern lines while paying homage to design styles of old. For the walls, he designed a board and batten type of paneling. The staircases received the same type of design treatment with an important detail — Monte’s team left gaps between the slats to let light peep through.

Bamboo floors with a hand-scraped look unify most of the spaces on the first and second floors. The flooring “already looked old, going

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back to the castle feel of the design. Bamboo’s durability means it will hold up over time,” Monte says.

Ten people fit comfortably at the table in the dining room, which is just off the entry. Monte placed a small lounge between the dining room and the kitchen. “No matter where the kitchen is, no matter where the dining room is, or how they connect to each other, people always hang around the kitchen, so the lounge is designed to hold some overflow,” he says. He outfitted the lounge with a serving bar topped by Direcsco Belgian quartz and placed a large TV against a paneled wall. Lowering the lounge ceiling about six inches from the adjacent dining room makes the lounge feel even more intimate.

Professional chefs work their magic easily in a kitchen with the feel

of a commercial restaurant. Floor-to-ceiling cabinets with a comb finish house an impressive collection of barware and china — enough for almost any size gathering. Monte balanced commercial-grade appliances and a rolled steel beam above the range hood with an island of rustic barn wood topped by a quartz waterfall countertop.

He encased a swinging, restaurant-style door leading to the butler’s kitchen in a soft gray leather. A nearby wall is leather as well. This mix of materials, particularly the use of leather, gives a more elegant and richer feel to the commercial vibe of the space.

The doorways leading to the great room, along with its fireplace, feature curved limestone cut specifically for this home, says Monte.

“The cut limestone and the masonry of the fireplace were all detailed

with the help of Chicago architect, Michael Abraham,” says Monte.

Chrome beams draw the eye to the 22-foot high ceiling in the great room. A trio of doors leads to the courtyard, which features a large sitting area, outdoor kitchen, firepit and reflecting pool.

At the opposite end of the great room, large pocket doors lead to a master wing that’s both serene and masculine. The master bath features an outdoor shower with a heated floor — one of the homeowner’s must-haves. An outdoor sitting area complete with TV, ceiling fan and fireplace is adjacent to the bedroom.

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The doorway leading to the den features curved limestone cut specifically for this home.

Pocket doors can be closed for privacy in the den and the rest of the master suite wing (bottom two photos). “We separated this area from the rest of the home with intention,” says builder Monte Herring. In the master bath (bottom left), a hammered chrome trough sink was custom crafted for the space. Heated porcelain tile flooring provides year-round comfort. The outdoor shower is to the right.

table supported by one blade of chrome anchored into the concrete and that continues through the glass wall of the wine room. Why would he design a table the defies convention? “Because we can,” Monte says with a smile.

“Because it’s cool. Because everybody else has table legs. We try to do things that break the mold a little.”

The “cool factor” continues as glass doors from the basement open onto another outdoor entertaining space. Concerned early in the design process with the proximity of the neighboring homes, the homeowner and the design team considered a sunken entertaining space that would help minimize noise if parties ran late into the evening. “Recessing this courtyard down in the ground helps contain some of the noise and also provides privacy,” says Monte. The sunken courtyard also features a stone-clad fireplace and walls softened by comfy, cushioned chairs and swings. “Someone started calling this space ‘the grotto,’ and I think that’s a great description,” Monte says.

One of the homeowner’s requirements for the new home was a four-car garage. Two bays are attached to the home, and a detached carriage house has two additional bays on the ground floor and guest quarters upstairs.

In just 300 square feet, Monte designed a charmer of a guesthouse with a beach cottage vibe, right down to the shiplap walls and ceilings, white cabinetry and built-in bed tucked into a dormer.

Since its completion in 2017, the homeowner has hosted thousands of guests at events both large and small. At times Monte is a guest as well. “This is a very active house, and I really enjoy seeing it alive with people the way the homeowner wanted it,” says Monte. “This project was both challenging and a lot of fun.”

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Chrome beams accent the soaring 22-foot ceiling in the great room, which also features curved cut limestone on the fireplace and on the doorway leading to the kitchen. Furnishings from Holly Hunt draw up to a live-edge table with chrome accents designed by Tim Thompson Designs. Doors at right lead to the courtyard.

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DESIGNING FOR YESTERDAY, TODAY & TOMORROW Designer Garrison Salinas transforms a 26-year-old Frontenac two-story into a “classic" for today.

By Barb Wilson Photography by Anne Matheis

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Totally renovated and expanded, the open “family center” revolves around an oversize island and includes the European-styled kitchen, spacious family room, and casual dining area. The color scheme and easy-maintenance textiles reflect Salinas’ East Coast design concept.

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Architect: Fumagalli & Lampe, INC. Contractor: Schneider Construction Services Interior Designer: Garrison LTD

As principal of Garrison LTD, Garrison Salinas has been applying his multitude of design skills to clients’ projects since 1992. While his construction background, extensive resources and creative ingenuity are recognized throughout the industry, the architectural designer’s foremost talent may be his unique ability to interpret the client’s objectives, ensuring a finished plan that is dynamic, architecturally valid and aesthetically pleasing inside and out.

This stately residence in Frontenac is a perfect example.

Custom built for the owners 26 years ago, the five-bedroom two-story had never been remodeled and was no longer functional for the couple’s empty-nester lifestyle. They briefly considered moving but loved their environment and decided to add a four-season room instead, since they enjoy outdoor grilling year-round.

Already familiar with Salinas’ styling, the owners began the planning process in early 2018, and at this point, the project took a dramatic turn. Analyzing his clients’ objectives — in other words, “what they really wanted,” Salinas suggested reconfiguring the main-floor living spaces to better suit their current needs. The couple responded to his vision with enthusiasm, adding, “We didn’t hire an architectural designer; we hired Garrison!”

Under the new plan, the original living and dining rooms would retain their dimensions, but the rest of the main level would be totally redesigned, adding 408 square feet and creating more functional space for the couple to entertain their adult children, grandchildren and guests. Special elements would also provide the opportunity to display treasured family heirlooms that had been stored away for years. “Tradition is very important to us,” the owners agree, “and we wanted to make these items part of our family’s memories, as well.”

Once architect Lori Fumagalli had completed the drawings, work began in June of 2018 with Schneider Construction Services as the general contractor. Making the renovation even more remarkable, Salinas phased and tailored the entire process, enabling the owners to live in the home during

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Flooded with natural light, the new addition provides a casual dining area, furnished with a hand-finished Italian trestle table and a custom walnut armoire that serves as the wife’s desk.

Frosted doors conceal the fully-equipped “dirty” kitchen at the left, keeping food prep and clean-up out of sight.

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This page: Formerly the library, the walls were removed, extending the family room and creating a private sitting/music alcove. Opposite page: Typifying the owners’ desire to preserve family memories, these graceful antique armchairs had belonged to the husband’s grandparents. Reupholstered in a soft neutral-toned fabric, they harmonize perfectly with the casual coastal décor.

construction. “Garrison’s subs were great, and there wasn’t a single problem,” the husband notes.

Salinas recommended classic East Coast styling — open, warm, casual and easy to maintain, with “pops of European.” Capitalizing on the 10-foot ceilings, transoms were added to various windows and doors, and the existing caramel oak floors were extended and feathered into the new spaces then refinished in an “espresso bean” tone. For an authentic coastal feel, the window casings and muntins were painted black and the drapes replaced with organic Overland woven shades.

Repurposing is another of Salinas’ skills, as evidenced by the formal dining room, which underwent relatively few changes. The vintage damask wallpaper was retouched, and a traditional chandelier was added, complementing the owners’ magnificent, over 100-inch round mahogany dining table. Other furnishings include an antique breakfront, side table and clock inherited from the owners’ grandparents and great-grandparents.

The living room, however, was completely transformed and converted to a luxurious pub-style bar. Centorbi Cabinetry was responsible for the woodwork, including the rich paneling and Salinas’ cleverly designed bar, which features a cutout/dropped workspace. Granite tops the work surfaces; the cabinetry houses a refrigerator and wine cooler, and the original fireplace surround was faux-painted to look like wood.

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The rest of the main level was expanded and renovated to create the “functional family center” requested by the owners. The library walls were removed, making this space an extension of the family room and a perfect location for the grand piano. Visible from the entry foyer, the family room fireplace remains a focal point, but was modified with a dropped hearth and raised mantel.

Fully open, the family room, kitchen and casual dining area are designed for large gatherings and a host of activities taking place simultaneously. The selected textiles emphasize the coastal décor, with durability and ease of maintenance being particularly important factors. For example, the expansive Arhaus sectional is upholstered in a light-toned, stain-resistant Crypton fabric — sturdy but soft in Belgian linen, then fiber-sealed for added protection.

Since the kitchen was sure to become the hub of family activity, one of the owners’ earliest requests was an oversized island that would allow everyone to cook, eat, chat and even watch TV together.

Centrally located in front of the fireplace, the 8-by-10-foot island is topped in easy-maintenance manmade quartz and fitted with an undermount sink. Tucked under the L-shaped overhang are comfy bar chairs from Restoration Hardware, covered in a "Belgian linen-like" fabric.

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This page: Although no structural changes were made to the formal dining room, the vintage wallpaper was retouched and a classic chandelier added above the owners’ magnificent mahogany dining ensemble. Family heirlooms on display include a side table and clock inherited from the couple’s respective grandmother and great-grandmother.

Opposite page top: A genuine design coup, the original living room was transformed into a cozy fireside pub. Rich paneling, Salinas’ cleverly designed bar, artisan-sculpted bar chairs, leather swivel club chairs, and antique chairside tables all contribute to the authentic pub-style ambience.

Bottom: Visible from the entry foyer, the family room fireplace instantly draws attention to the home’s main gathering space.

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classic décor with European touches that would remain in style “forever.” Backed with limestone tile resembling Italian mosaic, the range hood is faux-painted to match.

The hood support is finished to look like distressed iron, and mixed metals, crystal accents and walnut backsplashes lend still more character. Both functional and decorative, the banks of creamy gray cabinetry include glass-fronted doors that showcase a wonderful array of the owners’ heirloom china and serving pieces.

The renovation also allowed Salinas to include a feature anyone hosting a dinner party would appreciate. Hidden behind frosted doors is the “dirty” kitchen. Lined with subway tile and equipped with a porcelain farmhouse sink and second dishwasher, this space is designed to keep the caterer and/or messier aspects of entertaining – e.g., food preparation and clean-up — out of guests’ sight.

Fulfilling the owners’ original concept, the casual family dining area comprises most of the added square footage and, sunlit by windows on three sides, provides direct access to the home’s rear yard, patio and well-used grill. The Arhaus trestle table was made in Italy and faux-painted and weathered by hand, complementing the kitchen’s décor, and pre-owned dining chairs were refinished to match. Against a side wall, a custom walnut armoire with vintage bronze hardware serves as the wife’s desk.

A tribute to Garrison Salinas’ unique talent, this gracious residence is not only brilliantly planned and superbly appointed, but also something of a “time capsule” for the owners. They now enjoy a home that is beautiful, functional and ideally suited to the way they live today while staying surrounded by items that remind them of cherished family yesterdays in a classically designed milieu that will retain its stylish ambience for countless tomorrows.

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A Backyard

OASIS

Step across the threshold of Maria and Ken Bowers’ South County home, and you are drawn into the mural that stretches across the entire back wall of their residence.

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rom floor to ceiling, it features a hillside landscape painted with glowing yellows and greens and pops of bright color. A bubbling waterfall cascades down the left side of the picture and spills into a water lily-filled koi pond. It is balanced by a shimmering, blue swimming pool to the right. At the base of the image, stone pathways lead up the hill, drawing the viewer even further into the landscape. At the top, a shady retreat offers a place to sit and view everything below.

That mural is everything Ken and Maria hoped for when they designed their home five years ago. Avid gardeners for many years,

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they knew they needed to downsize from the one-acre plot they had previously tended. In the selection of a place to move, they carefully vetted the location, selecting a hillside lot that stretched upward so that view of their garden would fill every window of their new home.

“The whole back of our home is windows,” says Ken, “so no matter where we are, we can see the garden. We had to argue with the builder who wanted to put the fireplace along the back of the house. We made him find another place for it.”

While Maria and Ken felt totally comfortable with their gardening

skills and being able to paint a picture with plants, they needed someone to stretch the canvas so their work could begin. To do that they called on Caleb, Josh and David Bauer of Bauer Falls. Ken and Maria had a long association with “the boys,” as they call them. “I think we were their very first customers at our old house when they formed their own company,” recalls Ken. That association had been so successful, they knew immediately who they wanted to design the natural looking water features at their new home.

While the topography was correct for what the Bowers wanted, it

was a long way from being ready to plant. “They pointed to where they were going to build their house and told us to use our imagination to create a little oasis,” Caleb recalls.

The project required both imagination and an excavator. “The place was a jungle,” Caleb continues. “The hillside was covered in bush honeysuckle and vine honeysuckle. Josh was on the excavator and created this giant ball of honeysuckle vine that filled our trailer.”

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down the terraced hillside and into a pond, pathways and soil led up and around the water feature and there was a spot for a swimming pool. The Bowers had the balance they wanted between pond, pool and garden.

With the canvas ready, Maria and Ken began their artistry.

Loving the contrast between yellow green and blue green foliage, they selected yellow Tiger Eyes sumac, Blue Atlas cedar, blue spruce and spreading Saybrook Gold juniper. They added the purple foliage of Forest Pansy redbud. Green Giant arborvitae provided screening along the sides of the property. Nandina went in for year-round interest provided by lacy foliage, white, lilac-like blossoms in early summer and red berries in winter. Different types of hydrangeas with a variety of bloom times added to the mix. Crepe myrtle was there for summer color. Tiny mazus reptans covered the ground around stepping stones and glowed with chartreuse foliage and tiny purple flowers.

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For help with larger selections and major planting, they called on longtime friend David Haring of Sundown Landscape Contracting.

The hostas, ferns and other perennials, they planted themselves.

While there are some annuals in their garden for continual color, the Bowers are strong believers in perennials because of the constant change they bring to the landscape from the dogwoods and creeping phlox in the spring to burgundy foliage of the oakleaf hydrangeas in the fall. “It is always interesting to walk around the garden,” says Maria.

“It is different this week than it was last week.”

Making the garden a true oasis is the continual sound of the water that cascades down the hillside. “We are near Gravois Bluffs,” explains Ken, “but when we are out in the yard, we never hear the sound of traffic.”

The Bowers love of gardening goes back for more than 35 years when Maria first joined the Southwoods Garden Club. “I got a lot of books and started reading about different trees and shrubs,” she recalls.

“Ken got interested because I was interested.” “Both of my grandparents were farmers and I grew up on a farm until I was in seventh grade,” Ken adds.

Through the years, the Bowers have added to their knowledge and focused on the plants they love, employing that list of favorites to create their new garden. “We also ran away from some things,” notes Ken, adding that they had a long list of invasive species that they were determined not to plant in their new space. In this garden they have also used more rock mulch, which Ken finds longer lasting and easier to deal with than organic mulch.

The Bowers have an ongoing relationship with “the boys” of Bauer Falls involving maintenance and small projects. It is nourished by their names pronounced the same although spelled differently. “The coolest thing about the Bowers is every time we come back, it is prettier than when we were there before,” says Caleb. “They always put on coffee

and pull out snacks. They are almost like parent figures to us.

“We are working right alongside them. They are such good and devoted gardeners; you can tell they get real joy out of it. For us, being there is like a dream, no matter what time of year we are there, being in their landscape is like being in another world. You totally forget where you are.”

To maintain their plant-life painting, the Bowers estimate that they each spend two hours a day in the garden. “The hard work amounts to less than an hour; the rest is just piddling,” Ken says with a laugh.

There is joy, they both agree, in simply being outside surrounded by beauty. “We like to be outside as much as possible,” adds Maria. “We love to read and learn about different plants. It is always interesting just to walk around the yard. There is a calmness and relaxation you get out of it.” See stlouishomesmag.com for resources and additional photos.

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FORCED BULBS As winter draws near, it’s time to start forcing bulbs in your home for out-of-season blooms. Here are some of our local landscapers’ favorites.

Edited by Moe Godat

DAFFODIL “TETE A TETE” Also know as

NARCISSUS CYCLAMINEUS

Information provided by Jim Oldani at Timberwinds Nursery.

WATER Water well when first planting, then periodically as needed

LOCATION + LIGHT Place in a dark location for 12 weeks

FORCING TIPS Place bulbs close together, but make sure they aren’t touching. Plant about half an inch beneath the soil

TOTAL TIME NEEDED 16 to 17 weeks

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A shallow pot with drainage hole is ideal for forcing these wonderful, small daffodils. Fill with 2 inches of potting soil and add some bulb food. Position bulbs close together but not touching and cover with potting mix so that bulbs are about half an inch below the pot rim. Gently firm soil around bulbs and water well. Cover pot with newspaper and place in a dark location at 30 to 50 degrees for about 12 weeks, check soil periodically and water as needed. Shoots should be three to four inches tall before moving into the light. To force the flower, place the pot in indirect light at about 60 to 65 degrees for three to four days, then place it in full sun until blossoms open in approximately three to five weeks. Make sure to keep the soil moist! After about 16 to 17 weeks after planting, these 7-inch tall daffodils will sport a bright yellow flower. Tete a Tete is great for its compact size, profuse flower and bright yellow color; it’s also great for both forcing and displaying in a garden bed, not to mention it’s a cheery addition to any window sill!

With one of the few true blue flowers in nature and with a heady perfume, “Blue Jacket” Hyacinth tops my list of favorite bulbs. Its rich, blue flowers add intense color to the landscape and containers.

Hyacinth can easily be forced for timed blooming, making them ideal for holiday displays. They bloom about six weeks after planting.

Ann Lapides, Sugar Creek Gardens.

Our favorite forced bulb is the “Amadeus” Amaryllis. The large, double petals of their white blossoms are streaked with red accents. They make a beautiful holiday showpiece when forced indoors during the winter months. These long-lasting blooms make a festive gift that is easy for even a novice plant lover.

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Paperwhite, or Narcissus, is one of the most foolproof flower bulbs to force. Planting forced paperwhites is so simple, even my aunt Betty could do it, and she was blind! Also...the novice (or your kids!) can easily accomplish paperwhite bulb forcing. Many varieties of paperwhites are available, ranging from all white flowers, which are my favorite, to those composed of both light yellow and white.

The fragrance, well, even Aunt Betty could find them!

Scott Hepper, award winning Master Floral Designer.

Grow your own saffron! These beautiful purple crocuses will flower inside and offer you pure saffron on each flower's stigmas. Bulbs can be cooled in fridge and forced to bloom out of season inside the home. David Sherwood, Sherwood’s Forest Nursery.

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OCTOBER

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

All of October Container grown and B&B (balled & burlapped) trees and shrubs can be planted. Loosen the soil in an area 2 times the diameter of the root ball before planting. Mulch well after watering.

A few degrees of frost protection may be gained by covering tender plants with sheets or light-weight fabric row covers.

Continue harvesting tender crops before frost.

October 1–15 Seeding should be finished

by October 15.

Dig sweet potatoes before a bad freeze.

October 15 – 31 Spring bulbs for forcing can be potted up now and stored in a cool, frost-free place until it is time to bring indoors, usually 12 to 15 weeks.

Continue mowing lawns until growth stops.

Keep leaves raked off lawns to prevent smothering grass.

Trees may be fertilized now.

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Events All October Bootterfly House (at the Butterfly Houses in Chesterfield) October 4 and 11 — Wicked Wings and Wine at the Butterfly House October 4, 5 & 6 — Best of Missouri Market October 25 — Spirits in the Garden October 26 — Bug Ball at the Butterfly House October 27 — Ghouls in the Garden (sold out)

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KITCHEN (LESS THAN 300 SQ. FT.)

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1st - Emily Castle, ASID, Castle Design

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2nd - Jenny Rapp, Associate ASID, JCR Design Group 3rd - Jenny Rapp, Associate ASID, JCR Design Group

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2nd - Laurie LeBoeuf, Allied ASID, Castle Design 3rd - Lauren Sweet-Schuler, Allied ASID, Castle Design

2nd - Meghan Heeter, Allied ASID, Castle Design 3rd - Cynthia Buchheit, Allied ASID, Unique Ambiance, LLC

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1ST - Laurie LeBoeuf, Allied ASID, Castle Design

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WHOLE HOUSE (LESS THAN 5000 SQ. FT.)

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Melinda is a dedicated supporter of ASID and our local design community while her business, Design & Detail continues to expand and evolve under her leadership. In addition, Melinda has served on the board of ASID and has quickly become an invaluable resource for designers.

She goes above and beyond by offering unique services to designers and focusing on ways they can improve their businesses. We are all lucky to have her as our champion.

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Lauren Strutman Architects P.C. laurenstrutmanarchitects.com

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OH BOY! A talented couple designs a sweet space to bring home their new bundle of joy.

By Melissa Mauzy Photography by Anne Matheis

After finding out they were expecting a bouncing baby boy, Trisha and Scott Arnold got to work creating a precious place for their new addition.

Trisha, an artist and art teacher, says she wanted something different for the space, and texture was at the top of her list. “I wanted a different texture on each wall,” she explains. “And I wanted to create warmth using a neutral color palette with a pop of midnight blue.”

Handy husband Scott helped the vision come alive. Gray-washed shiplap on the changing table wall was the first texture she picked. Next up, two walls are painted Midnight Blue by Behr. The most unique feature in the space is the wood waterfall effect on the ceiling that trickles down the wall. “I saw a wooden waterfall effect on a kitchen island at a home store, and the lightbulb went off,” Trisha explains.

Scott created the waterfall treatment using pallet wood and spent hours taking apart pallets to make Trisha’s dream nursery come true. “I came home from a trip and he surprised me with the finished wall. I was in tears and so excited,” she says.

For furniture, the couple selected their crib, rocker and changing table from Treasure Rooms. They chose a natural rustic finish, Trisha says, because she wanted something light, yet not white because of the gray and warm wood tones already in the room. The rocker cushion was custom ordered with a fabric Trisha selected to complement the color scheme in the room.

Trisha says she has an eclectic taste throughout the home, and she loves to repurpose items. The ceiling swag above the crib was part of her sister’s nursery 18 years ago. She tweaked the design a bit and hung it from the wood pallet ceiling treatment. Her second purchase after the gray shiplap was the mobile that hangs over the crib. The three-tiered mobile features nine fabric birds perched on twigs. Trisha customized the fabric to fit her taste.

For the finishing touches, she found accessories for the nursery as she discovered them. The art in the room was important to her, and the bunny, llama and giraffe prints fit along with the other animal-inspired decor in the space, like the white ceramic dog lamp and animal hooks displaying the baby’s hats.

Trisha’s creative vision and willingness to take risks in the design coupled with Scott’s craftiness has resulted in a warm and masculine space that will grow with sweet Sullivan Michael as he gets older.

See stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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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.

ROESER HOME REMODELING Brandi R. Ward 301 Sante Ave. St. Louis, MO 63122 314-822-0839 roeserconstruction.com

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randi R. Ward is Roeser Home Remodeling’s experienced and award-winning designer. Brandi’s architectural awareness regarding functional space within design makes her not only popular but one of the most sought after designers in the remodeling industry. Her love of color and textures enhances her designs adding to concepts that flow and represent each client’s personality.

Brandi’s driven by clients who love beautiful designs, but her passion is creating space and designs that make life easier. Not only are her designs stunning, they are functional to today’s lifestyles!

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DESIGNERS IN DEMAND THE GREAT COVER-UP

CASTLE DESIGN

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

Molly Ballard, Allied ASID 7707 Clayton Road, Clayton, MO 63117 Office: 314-727-6622 emilycastle.com

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eddy Karl, Allied ASID, principal designer has over 20 years experience. He is skilled in all areas of the interior design process. Teddy's consider's himself a classic traditionalist with meticulous attention to detail and a touch of the unexpected. He loves to mix pattern and texture to create a sophisticated, well put-together look. Teddy has an incredible passion and energetic personality with the utmost professionalism. Visit The Great Cover-Up Monday through Saturday and discover the wonderful selection of custom furniture, window treatments, lamps, tables, artwork, accessories and gifts. The Great Cover-Up offers full-service interior design with an amazing library of wallcoverings, fabrics and trim. Visit the store or simply call to schedule a complimentary appointment. Let us help you create the home of your dreams.

olly Ballard brings timeless design to contemporary lifestyles, striking the perfect balance between high-end luxury and practical livability. Her approach is highly pragmatic and her background in technical fields, including plumbing and tile, enables her to deliver focused results. Molly is aware of what it takes to design a successful space from construction details and demolition down to the final finishing touches.

What inspires Molly most is how certain details and aspects of design come together to create a harmonious space. She works hard to create balance and aesthetic harmony in the homes of the clients she serves.

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

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nterior Designer, C.J. Knapp, ASID changed her firm name to Yours By Design to better reflect her views of the design process.

C.J. says that the best designs don't have a "look" they have a "feeling" that a family lives in the home!

Two years ago, Interior Designer Ruth Nowlin joined Yours By Design bringing over 20 years of experience in designing beautiful rooms.

If you are considering building, remodeling or updating your home, call the designer experts at Yours By Design. C.J. and Ruth are with you through the entire design process down to the last placement of the last accessory. Yours By Design is located in the Interior Design Center of St. Louis.

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DESIGNERS IN DEMAND BAUMHOUSE DESIGN, LLC

DETAILED DESIGNS BY DENISE

174 Clarkson Executive Park Ellisville, MO 63011 636-220-6445 denise.deen@yahoo.com denisedeen.com

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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enise Deen, Certified kitchen and bath designer and owner of Detailed Designs by Denise, has enjoyed helping clients create amazing kitchens, baths and basements for 30 years. Our design team, Denise Deen and Becka Chick, focus on the client and their details to create a unique project which is perfectly functional for their lifestyle. Our design studio has a comfortable atmosphere which offers a one on one personal approach to the design process and product selection. As we keep current with the latest trends in design and products, we also educate our clients and help guide them towards the best choices for their space. Most importantly, we love what we do and fully enjoy creating spaces our clients will enjoy for many years to come.

BEAUTIFUL ROOMS Nancy Barrett, ASID, and Kathy Cissell Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-519-4090 BeautifulRooms.Design

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ince 1995, Nancy Barrett, ASID, has been creating “beautiful rooms” for delighted clients. In 2014, Kathy Cissell joined her team with 15 years of design experience. Award-winning Beautiful Rooms provides excellent service on every project while tailoring the design to the client’s needs, wants and investment allowance.

With our experience and expertise, we will incorporate your desires and personal style preferences into the home of your dreams. From concept to completion, Beautiful Rooms will handle everything and you get to enjoy the results! See our website for before and after photos and to check out Beautiful Rooms in a Box.

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DESIGNERS IN DEMAND DC STRATEGIES, LLC

TOM MANCHE INTERIORS

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

7750 Maryland Ave. # 11767, Clayton, MO 63105 314-993-2700 tmanche@sbcglobal.net tommancheinteriors.com

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C STRATEGIES, LLC Partner and Interior Designer, Treasa Dolan, specializes in bringing her concepts to reality by creating beautiful 3D renderings that are customized for each project.

"It is amazing how the 3D renderings bring a room to life by displaying a vast array of actual finishes, fixtures and furnishings that will truly give you a feeling of being in that room!"

Have confidence in your selections and view the designs for your renovation projects before construction begins. Then watch as the DC Strategies construction team makes it real.

Their conscientious efforts are an important part of their overall strategy. As a team, they deliver a well-thought out job with beautiful results that will make you smile.

GIGI LOMBRANO INTERIORS

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

314-707-7291 101 La Gorce Drive Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-707-7291

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

om Manche Interiors is a full service Interior Design practice that does everything from architectural planning for a new home to the design of a single room in both the central corridor of St. Louis and around the world. Paint colors, fabric selections, furniture selections, carpet, hardwood, accessories, art, kitchens and baths and everything in between! Tom Manche Interiors is a well respected firm and has been in practice for over 20 years.

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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.

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DESIGNERS IN DEMAND

ACCENT ON CABINETS Kathy Israel 16668 Old Chesterfield Road Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-482-5590 accentoncabinets.com

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

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athy Israel counts more than 18 years experience as a professional kitchen and Bath designer. Having begun designing cabinetry in Chatham MA in 1982, and moving to St. Louis in 1998, her award-winning projects have gained national attention. Her cabinets are synonymous with the finest quality and service along with elegant and understated cabinetry designs for every room of the home.

She believes it's the attention you pay to the little things that can take a project from pretty to show-stopping. Cabinets are custom-designed to suit your space and your lifestyle. Our award-winning team works within each individuals needs and budget. From the initial design concepts to the onsite installation, the same care and professionalism are provided throughout the project. Call to schedule a free consultation, or visit our showroom.

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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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A CLEAN SLATE

After a burst pipe wreaks havoc in the kitchen, designer Emily Castle brings life back to the space.

By Miun Gleeson Photography by Alise O’Brien

Architect: Schaub + Srote Contractor: Greg Terbrock Design + Build Interior Designer: Castle Design

When a burst pipe unleashed about 200,000 gallons of water damage to this house in Lake St. Louis, not one room escaped unscathed. A massive remodeling effort included the kitchen, presenting a design opportunity that doesn’t come around every day. “It’s not too often you take something down completely to studs and get a clean slate,” says designer Emily Castle.

The previous kitchen enjoyed a rustic aesthetic with heavy timber touches throughout. While the darker look complemented the light and airy views from the lake, the remodel was an opportunity to reimagine how light flowed in the space. The new color scheme of cool grays and whites augments the light outside, integrating the natural lake setting in a different way.

The original footprint of the kitchen was expanded to include the bar height countertop and a built-in banquette. The seating options and high-end appliances conveniently accommodate two things this gourmet kitchen has in abundance and that typically go hand in hand: lots of family members and entertaining them.

From a lighting standpoint, one of the biggest design challenges to contend with was the low, 8-foot ceiling. Castle knew she wouldn’t be able to add pendants or any light fixtures hanging from such a low ceiling. In order to give lighting interest in another way, she installed recessed lighting to softly and unobtrusively illuminate the space while ensuring the space wouldn’t feel small.

Two oversized sconces from Visual Comfort are standout features in the kitchen. Flanking the kitchen hood, the sconces are made from mercury glass and aged black iron. Castle created continuity by repeating the black iron on the cabinetry hardware.

The discerning materials in the remodel help to create textual interest and sophistication. Such touches include two-toned cabinet drawers that are white with a deeper gray inset. A backsplash made with Polarstone Calacatta Vagli quartz blends seamlessly with the classic subway tile on either side.

The end result shows how a blank slate can yield an inspired space full of modern elegance and functionality.

See stlouishomesmag.com for resources and additional photos.

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“Where Tradition is Built In”

60 Years Experience • Family Owned Award Winning Agency • 90% Referral Rate See our work on pages 44–51 Residential Custom Homes Renovations Commercial Our mission at Schneider Construction Services is to provide value-added construction services to our clients at fair and market competitive prices. We strive to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness with each client as well as our suppliers, subcontractors and professional associates.

Vicki Schneider and Brad Schneider office: 636-240-0930

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SPOTLIGHT

Balancing

FORM & FUNCTION The Barcelona chair stands the test of time.

By Ashley McGoff Photography courtesy of Knoll Inc.

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When Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was commissioned to represent Germany in the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, Spain, he knew he had to create something magnificent.

Regarded as one of the pioneers for modernist furniture design, Mies wanted to display his skills while premiering the progressive design culture of his native Germany. With this in mind, Mies created the Barcelona Chair, one of the most iconic pieces of furniture of the 20th century.

Mies began with the vision of creating not just a chair, but an “important chair…a very elegant chair.” Knowing that the King and Queen of Spain were going to be in the exposition’s attendance propelled Mies to design a chair that would be fit for a king. To create this “elegant chair,” Mies began his design with a unique positioning of the chair’s legs to create a highly cantilevered seat. The distinctive design of this seat was framed by two chrome-plated curved front legs and two s-shaped back legs to create a truly unique piece for its time. Mies designed a chair with the perfect balance of form and function.

Although only two chairs were made for the exposition, Mies’s chair became so popular that it was put into production right away. Several manufacturers have produced the chair, but the honor now belongs to Knoll, which has built the chair since 1947. Small updates were made over the years as the seat is no longer crafted using pig-skin leather but rather with sumptuous cowhide leather. The chair now comes in several different options of luxurious leather in a bevy of colors. Even though minor adjustments were made, Mies’s original vision remains to this day.

The Barcelona Chair is for someone who appreciates fine craftsmanship and unparalleled style. A chair as sleek as this will fit right in with any modern design style. Pair this seat with the complete line of Barcelona furniture, such as the Barcelona Ottoman, or let the exquisite beauty of the chair speak for itself. See stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

BUILDER / LEAD DESIGNER

See our work on pages 34–43

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BRIGHT IDEA

Let it

BURN

As the leaves continue to change colors and the temperatures drop, fireplace season is upon us. Store your logs in a built-in holder to turn the pile of wood into a part of your decor.

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1. By cityhomeCOLLECTIVE. 2. By Uptic Studios, Inc. 3. By Trickle Creek Homes.

4. By CLB Architects.

5. By Stern McCafferty.

6. By Lindal Cedar Homes.

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1. Photography by Kerri Fukui for cityhomeCOLLECTIVE. 2. Photography by Shaun Cammack. 3. Photography byZoon Media. 4. Photography by Matthew Millman.

5. Photography by Eric Roth Photography. 6. Photography by Barta Pictures.

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

By Julia Johns

Lemp Mansion, St. Louis, MO Photography by Otter Graphics.

In 1838, John Adam Lemp emigrated from Germany to St. Louis. Seeing the potential of lager beer, Lemp built a modest brewery and created an industry. The Lemp Brewery was phenomenally successful; it established the Lemp family and their home as symbols of wealth and power. The Lemp Mansion — built in the early 1860s — boasts 33 rooms, a loft, grand hall, patio, gazebo and coach haus. With a fortune to bankroll its occupants’ whims, the mansion became a Victorian showplace; visitors will be awed by mantels of Italian marble and African mahogany, hand-painted ceilings and unique furnishings such as a glass-enclosed, freestanding shower.

Of course, the mansion’s most impressive amenities are the auditorium, ballroom and swimming pool located in an underground cavern. Nowadays, the Lemp Mansion is a restaurant and inn. But beware. If you stay overnight, you might have a paranormal experience. The demise of the beer barons is a story of mystery and tragedy in the form of unexplained deaths.

Bacon’s Castle, Surrey County, VA Photography courtesy of Bacon’s Castle.

For many years, Bacon’s Castle was known merely as the home of Arthur Allen, a prosperous tobacco agent, and his family. In 1676, however, Nathaniel Bacon led Virginia settlers in an armed rebellion against Governor William Berkeley. During this uprising, known as Bacon’s Rebellion, the Allen house was seized by several of Bacon’s men and occupied for four months. Thus, it became known as Bacon’s Castle despite Nathaniel Bacon never having lived or even having stepped foot on the property.

Interestingly, the castle is the oldest brick dwelling in North America and a rare example of High Jacobean architecture in the New World. Also, it has triple-stacked chimneys, a reconstructed 17th-century English formal garden and a slave dwelling from the 1830s. Bacon’s Castle was originally built in 1665, and consequently, it has accumulated over 350 years of history. If you visit Bacon’s Castle, which is now a restored and furnished museum, you can discover many tales about the centuries-old building, including the strange phenomen that locals report.

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Bran Castle, Bran, Romania Photography courtesy of Bran Castle.

Throughout the centuries, Bran Castle has been both battlefield and royal residence. Most famously, however, it is known for being Dracula’s castle.

Despite Count Dracula being fictional, this castle has forever been tied to his legacy because of a few lines in a book. In writing Dracula, Bram Stoker’s description of the vampire’s Transylvanian castle is strikingly similar to the real-life appearance of Bran Castle. In particular, Stoker explains that Dracula’s castle is “on the very edge of a terrific precipice.” The same is true of Bran Castle, perched precariously on the top of Mount Izvorul Călimanului.

Instead of striking fear into its visitors, however, this position affords Bran Castle with a view of the picturesque village of Bran. As it stands, the medieval fortress is a museum displaying the art and furniture collected by Queen Marie of Romania. A tour will reveal narrow, winding stairways leading through about 60 rooms, many of which are connected by underground passages.

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Deadline for entries is OCTOBER 3, 2019 If you own or designed a dream kitchen, be sure to enter St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles’ 2020 KITCHENS OF THE YEAR CONTEST. Winning kitchens will be featured in the January/February 2020 issue of SLHL. For more info, visit stlouishomesmag.com

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CLASSIC or CRAZE

Terrazzo is making a statement in current design trends. We asked local design professionals if it’s a classic design element or nothing but a craze.

Edited by Moe Godat Photography courtesy of Artistic Tile

CLASSIC

Terrazzo is not only a classic, it is steeped in centuries of historic relevance.

Having just returned from Italy, I saw ancient examples of beautiful terrazzo floors in Rome, Venice, Sienna, Florence, everywhere we stayed; most of our charming boutique hotels sported a Terrazzo floor and, as one of our walking tour guides pointed out, the floors remain perfect, intact and elegant throughout the perils of history. Magnifico!

Kris Keller, The Design Source Ltd. The art form can be traced to ancient times in Egypt, popularized in Italy and then used in the United States in the early 1900s. It was used profusely in older St. Louis homes in Clayton and the Central West End. Although terrazzo is quite expensive it’s lifespan can last up to 100 years. Terrazzo tiles are less expensive and thus popular today. Terrazzo can be used for flooring, furniture, kitchen counters and any other surface that can be uniquely customized and stain resistant. It’s low maintenance and ability to be polished to look new makes it a highly desirable product. The sustainability factor is a plus in my opinion and definitely a classic. Joni Spear, Joni Spear Interiors.

It’s not a craze, thank goodness. That means for St. Louis it will remain unique and timeless for the right purpose. For other areas of the country, like Florida, it’s among many popular choices. For commercial spaces, it can be a staple.

For Mid-century Design, it can hit the right note. I hope we continue to use it sparingly and with skillful design intent. Given its price tag, I don’t expect it to become overdone. Dana King, Dana King — Design. Build. Remodeling.

Terrazzo is a classic! Today's terrazzo has been around for more than 50 years.

Homes have had terrazzo on their sunroom floors for 80+ years. A unique stone that dictates the entire space of the room it inhabits! You truly notice its presence! Carol Temple, Pizazz 2 Interiors.

Years of use and the fact that it still looks great makes this material a classic.

David Schneider, Schneider Kennedy & PURE Home Design.

What is old is new again. Terrazzo actually began in Italy around 1400. It is a poured composite material mixed with chips of marble, quartz, granite, glass and other materials. Terrazzo is easy to pour and create custom flooring and walls treatments. Terrazzo is currently being used again on countertops and flooring tiles. It is popular because it is highly durable, easy to maintain, and will last for the life of the space that it is used in. Modern uses of terrazzo give a retro feel to a space. The popularity of terrazzo waxes and wanes but due to the customization aspect and high durability, terrazzo will be used for many years and is a classic design element. Barbara Collins, Barbara Collins Interior Design.

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It’s definitely a trend. I can see it as a viable choice for a commercial design project for durability but not residentially. I just do not see it taking hold in the Midwest. There are so many other great options out there I struggle to find its appeal.

CJ Knapp, Yours By Design.

BOTH

Terrazzo is one material that can be both classic and craze! Time-honored terrazzo as seen in older, stately homes is a classic.

Historic homes with graceful foyers and sweeping stairs covered in beautiful dark charcoal terrazzo are elegant and can be beautifully traditional or reinvented into more transitional spaces. However, the trendy multi-color terrazzo making up furniture pieces or modern countertops and flooring is a craze. Kathleen Matthews, Designer Savvy Design Group.

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