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FEATURES

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY WONDERLAND

Designer Maggie Jewell updates a home with bold prints and patterns to better suit her young family’s style.

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HOMETOWN PROUD

A Kirkwood native and her family build their forever home in the heart of the suburb.

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A GARDEN OF RICHES

These Webster Groves homeowners uncover and create garden treasure.

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Publisher’s letter Fab Finds Trends 5 Under Forty Artisian The Dirt Shaws Vision Before & After Spotlight Bright Idea Connect Classic or Craze

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Packed to the brim with vintage prints, bright colors and antique touches.

Photography by Karen Palmer Photography.

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Eric Schwarz Refab Founder + Executive Director Years in Industry: 12 years

Respectful Deconstruction Waste Not Refab’s mission is to promote the collective and creative re-use of our built environment.

We deconstruct buildings in the St. Louis area, salvage and resell historic and contemporary building materials from our warehouse in South City and build custom tables, countertops, mantels, shelving and wood walls from the reclaimed lumber we salvage.

Telling a Story One thing that makes Refab special is the storytelling that we do. Sure, our offering of antique door knobs is impressive on its own and our dining room tables speak for themselves, but for a customer to know that their knob came from a 1912 mansion in Ladue or their tabletop used oak exclusively salvaged from a century barn in Byrnes Mill makes those pieces so very special.

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Salvaging History I have a lot of respect for old buildings and hate to see them crushed and hauled off to the landfill. No one is making hand-pressed bricks anymore, today’s framing lumber doesn’t even compare to the old-growth stuff we salvage, and to buy a simple solid wood door would cost you an arm and a leg now.

Changing the Game When people hear reclaimed lumber, they think of rustic, rough-sawn barn boards.

I want to challenge that preconception and show that those old boards have the most beautiful grain underneath their rough exteriors. Beyond that, I want to demonstrate that reclaimed wood furniture is not limited to chunky farmhouse tables and the like, it is right at home with mid century modern and timeless designs.

Pro Insight: Reclaimed longleaf yellow pine is a near extinct tree, which means you can only get the wood from deconstruction projects; it smells delightfully like Pine-Sol when you cut it, and the long, dense, pin-stipe grain is really appealing to the eye.

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DESIGN IN BLOOM Budding Career I grew up mowing grass in our neighborhood to help pay for travel hockey. From the time I was 12 until I went away to school, lawn care and landscaping was the only job I had. I've also enjoyed being outside and working in high-end neighborhoods growing up, and seeing the outdoor living spaces and extensive landscaping around their properties inspired me.

Passion for Planting Plants were one of the immediate attractions of working at Frisella Nursery. My background is in horticulture, and I have always had a passion and interest for plants. For me, plantings are what can completely transform an outdoor space or home and make it truly unique.

Landscape Relief A properly designed landscape or outdoor living can create a sense of calm or inspire a feeling when you pull into your property or step into your backyard. I know many of my clients feel a sense of relief when they pull in their driveway or walk into their backyard from what we have been able to create.

Designer’s Choice I really love conifers. I had the opportunity to go up to Oregon last summer for our yearly purchasing/tagging trip. This was an incredible experience getting to see the Pacific Northwest and tour many growers and nurseries. One of my favorite specimen plants is a “Hostmann” Atlas cedar. In general, I enjoy designing with a variety of different conifers/evergreens.

Justin Verbryck Frisella Nursery Sr. Landscape Designer Years in Industry: 6 years

Pro Insight: The shape of a bed not only helps guide your eye through the landscape, but more importantly across the home.

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Patterns, Prints and Personality

Maggie Jewell MKS Designs Interior Designer Years in Industry: 10

Photography by Megan Lorenz

Thinking Uniquely I like to help clients and myself think out of the box when it comes to design. I motivate my clients out of their comfort zone by introducing unique fabrics, wallpaper and antique pieces yet still making it feel like “home.” In the beginning, ideas are thrown all over the place and in the end it comes to a beautiful connection and the space starts to feel beyond special.

Personal Taste My personal style includes a multitude of patterns on patterns. I love to mix florals, plaids, abstracts and textures to create a timeless space. Overtime, I have incorporated more antique pieces and intuitive design.

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A Compelling Beginning I began going on jobs doing design work with my mom and that was intriguing to me to branch out on my own. I started to educate and familiarize myself with different brands, fabrics, furniture and wallcoverings.

Through this, I was motivated and fully committed to interior design work.

Finding What Works Life as a mother has taught me to be more confident in my style and choose things that I truly love and make our family happy. I look at my children and see how they put their clothes together and help to foster their creative process, which is so fun to see and incorporate into my own design work. I enjoy sourcing pieces that can stand the test of time and are functional for my children through the ages.

Pro Insight: Try something

new! Sometimes recreating a space helps homes to feel “finished” and more comforting for that person or family. Starting off by reupholstering an older piece may make all the difference in the world.

Architectural Artistry Versatile Style I enjoy mid-century modern architecture. The simplicity and the warmth are very comforting to me. I have a way of gravitating in that direction if given an opportunity.

That being said, I do my best to not have a particular style. I take it as a compliment when someone looks at my work and says, “I didn’t know you did (insert architectural style).” I believe being stylistically versatile is what makes our office work.

Drew Schaub Schaub Projects Architecture+Design Principal Years in Industry: 9 Years

Like Father, Like Son My father has owned his architectural office since I was two years old. I grew up watching him work a lot of long hours on projects of all types. For us, we bonded a lot while I watched him work. He always did his best to explain to me what he was working on and why he was doing what he did. I think he always wanted me to understand his process, even at an early age.

I think that inspired me to pursue courses in art and design while I was in high school. I eventually took a technical drawing and drafting course my senior year of high school. I excelled in that course, and I believe that experience is what gave me the confidence to pursue a degree in architecture.

Every Opportunity I feel that “outside the box” thinking is crucial for any successful project. There is no such thing as a “perfect site” or a “perfect building.” The best we can do is have a successful project, and the only way to do that is by creating a building that responds to the needs of both the site and the client. We find it very helpful when an owner engages us while they are searching for land.

That gives us the opportunity to help the owner make a selection that best suits their vision. Rarely do we encounter a site that we can’t find a solution for. I find site challenges exciting and an opportunity to present a concept that hasn’t been thought of.

Personal Escape Functionality is very important. It is our job as architects and designers to tailor the space to the owner’s needs. If done well, someone’s home can be a very enriching aspect of their life. More than anything, I feel that the home should be your escape from the real world, a place to unwind and decompress after a long day. To quote famed Japanese architect Toshiko Mori, “An architect’s mission, simply stated, is to improve the quality of life of human beings.”

Pro Insight: The pandemic has given people a lot of time to reflect on the way they live in their home. Privacy is becoming far more important to people because they are spending much more time at home and they are looking for creative ways to have gathering spaces at times and smaller, quieter spaces at other times.

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Creativity Meets Ability

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The Importance of Process I really enjoy helping people find their own style and creating a home that reflects their personality. I start with one thing, be it an object or color or feeling that the client loves, and I build the design around it. It’s one step at a time, and it’s an intuitive process.

Adapting Style I think of my style as a fluid thing that is constantly evolving, but I am drawn to color, clean lines and contrast between materials.

I do put my own lens on spaces I design; I think that’s human nature. I like there to be harmony and a relationship between pattern, texture and scale. My passion is to create spaces that evoke an experience.

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Relationship with Nature I grew up in a beach community in California. Growing up in that kind of environment, Mother Nature was a big part of my life. She’s the best designer. I take a lot of my cues from her.

Originality in STL I help my clients create a space that is authentic to themselves, and sometimes it involves taking a risk and nudging my clients to try something they wouldn’t have otherwise. I’m dedicated to bringing my clients’ vision to life through creating polished spaces that are timeless, functional and sophisticated.

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Pro Insight: Start with lighting! For example, changing out a builder-grade ceiling fan with a beaded chandelier brings a whole new vibe to the space both in the dimension it brings to the room visually and the feeling it evokes subconsciously.

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Artist Robert Thomas Mullen looks to nature to inspire work in jewelry.

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Artist and teacher Robert Thomas Mullen has a multifaceted experience in art that includes photography and metalsmithing, but it is creating jewelry that has been the backbone of his career, which has been influenced by a love of nature and an introduction to art in his childhood.

“My work is inspired by my need for collecting and love of nature. I don’t sketch in the traditional sense; I spread out my materials on a table and base each piece on interactions I see. Then, I work on creating the settings to hold each piece together,” says Mullen, a native of southern Illinois, who now lives in the Dutchtown area of St. Louis.

Mullen uses a variety of natural materials in his work, including hair, flowers, bone and petrified wood, in addition to flower petals, butterfly wings and leaves.

While he does some larger pieces, much of Mullen’s work focuses on small batch jewelry. “All of my work includes handfabricated and cast elements. I mainly make earrings, brooches and rings. I find that my ideas translate well in this format.

I try to have a wide range of work that can be approached by anyone,” Mullen says.

“My background in metalsmithing directs my current work. I use these skills to create.”

Mullen says his love of art began in his childhood, when he was surrounded by

family members who introduced him to various art forms. They included his father who was a musician and an aunt who took him to the St. Louis Art Museum and other galleries.

“She helped me understand the works that I saw and created a space for my thoughts. I started making jewelry when I was very young,” says Mullen. “My cousin taught me how to braid hemp jewelry, and I read every Klutz book I could get my hands on. I always wanted to push the boundaries.”

Eventually, Mullen earned a B.F.A. in metalsmithing/photography from SIUE and an M.F.A. from Edinboro University in Pennsylvania.

He moved to St. Louis in 2014 to become an Artist-in-Residence at Craft Alliance. He continues to teach classes in metalsmithing and casting at the Craft Alliance. He has also taught workshops at other craft centers and museums including the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and the St. Louis Art Museum.

His work is carried at Union Studio, Urban Matter and Craft Alliance. To learn more visit his website, robertthomasmullen.com.

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Highest Quality

FAMILY-FRIENDLY WONDERLAND Designer Maggie Jewell updates a home with bold prints and patterns to better suit her young family’s style.

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Maggie’s young triplets all share a room for the moment.

“I couldn’t bring myself to split them up yet,” she says. This architecturally interesting room will one day serve the two girls while the boy will move into his own space. For now, the eye-catching wallpaper and children’s art make it a comfortable space for the three to share.

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“THERE’S SOMETHING I JUST LOVE ABOUT OLDER HOUSES,” says designer Maggie Jewell, owner of MKS Designs. “Remodeling a house lets you work with quirky angles, previous renovations and less-open floor plans.”

So when it came time for her young family to move, remodeling a home just made sense. They chose a house originally built in the 1920s that not only boasts a horse pasture but also is located parallel to Jewell’s parents’ house. “I love that my kids can look out the windows in the morning and see their grandparents driving down the road. It’s amazing to me.”

The land lends a country feel to the family’s lifestyle without moving out of West County. Several renovations over the past century kept the home relatively up to date, leaving little for Jewell to tackle in terms of construction. The most recent renovation included work by another designer, who tackled much of the updating needed in the kitchen and bathrooms, leaving mostly cosmetic work for Maggie and her family.

“I was able to use things in this house that I’ve always wanted to use in my forever home,” says Maggie. “I’m just drawn to different things, especially floral patterns, block prints and antiques. In my own home, I knew what I wanted when I saw it, and even though a lot of patterns and textures are mixed, this design makes sense for me and my family.”

Packed to the brim with vintage prints, bright colors and antique touches, the final product is a veritable wonderland filled with designer touches and bursting with imagination. Both entryways start off this feeling of comfortable whimsy with matching William Morris wallpaper and Morano gilded glass light fixtures.

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Purchased from the previous owners, Maggie intended to give the dining room table to her sister. Over time, however, she came to see it as the perfect piece for her space and her family. Adjacent to the dining room is the sun room(left), filled with plants and bright patterns.

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Maggie calls her family room “the hub of the house. The sofa had to be comfortable and durable,” she says. She wanted the space to make sense for her, her husband and their four young children while also acting as an entertainment space for friends and family gatherings. In addition to the sofa from Expressions, Maggie added chairs reupholstered in Schumacher thistle fabric to the space as well as two burlwood end tables from Forsyth Art.

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“Since the previous owners updated the kitchen beautifully, we didn’t have much to add,” Maggie says. The cabinets by Marc Christian Fine Cabinetry are an off-white, and the island and range hood are painted gray-blue.

The large working island has a butcher block built into the stone. “It’s a very user-friendly kitchen. Because I have a large extended family, it’s nice to entertain and have people sit both at the counter and in the dining room.”

Maggie purchased the dining room table from the previous owners with the intention of giving it to one of her siblings. However, the more she looked at it in her space, the more she decided that it would work perfectly where it was. Above the table hang two ostrich egg chandeliers. “I’ve had these chandeliers since living in my first home, and I just love them!”

Maggie says. “So, every time I move, they travel with me.” She also added two smaller chairs by

Above: Recently remodeled by another designer, the kitchen needed only a few minor touches. Maggie added a second oven, microwave and ice maker to make food preparation quicker and easier. This page top: A small seating area at the top of the stairs is the perfect place for the kids to hang out before bed. It acts as a gathering place for the family to enjoy each other’s company.

Bottom: “I got to listen to what my oldest daughter wanted and loved for her bedroom,” Maggie says. The mother-daughter collaboration resulted in a light-pink room with stunning details, matching its style to the rest of the house.

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“I wanted my kids to be able to interact with our art,” Maggie says. The large artwork hanging in the living room is a piece the children can touch without disturbing its beauty. The ample seating and gorgeous view make the room perfect for entertaining.

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the fireplace to create a cozy space to sit and drink coffee.

She decorated her home office to be functional, relaxing and kid-friendly. The large cabinet holds all of her design papers and files, but also has enough room in the glass-covered shelves to display her children’s artwork and other beloved pieces. The Morano soft blue hand-blown glass chandelier sheds light on the antique French desk and a small, yellow floral print covers the walls.

“One of the best rooms in the house is now my kids’ craft room,” Maggie says. The small room overlooks the horse pasture and lets the kids observe the goings-on in the neighborhood. The round table top covered in rub and buff gold hides any imperfections created through play. “If I’d have built this home from scratch and bought everything new, I wouldn’t feel as comfortable with my kids making a mess in here,” she laughs. “They can create in there without me being nervous that they’ll spill something.”

The main bedroom has a small sitting area in front of the fireplace where the kids can hang out and watch TV. The olive ash antique bed adds character, and the blue floral wallpaper has a calming effect. The lack of window treatments in the bedroom lets the view of the

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surrounding landscape shine. “I’d ordered shutters for the bedroom but didn’t even install them. It’s so nice to be able to look out and see the trees around us and know that there isn’t anyone looking in. This bedroom has more room than we could ever dream of.”

GP & J Baker floral wallpaper in the ensuite bathroom continues the theme of bright colors and striking patterns. Marble countertops sit on cabinets by Marc Christian Fine Cabinetry added in a previous remodel.

Maggie chose gold and rock prism sconces and a huge, white quartz chandelier to light the space. “Again, Liz Bosler had redesigned all the bathrooms in the last renovation, so there wasn’t much that I needed to add to it,” Maggie notes. A freestanding tub and large steam shower finish off the luxurious bath.

“My favorite part of this project was getting to choose the things that I love,” she says. “There is plenty of space to entertain friends and family, and I got to ask my daughter’s opinion on certain things. The house was already in such great condition, I just needed to make it our own. Being in my home makes me happy.” See stlouishomesmag.com for resources and additional photos.

Opposite page: Maggie and her husband opted to leave out window treatments to let the view shine. A small seating area acts as a family gathering place. Light colors and vintage pieces make the space comfortable and interesting. This page: The craft room was designed for creative play in all forms. Maggie used found pieces, sturdy built-ins and creative pops of color to make the space inviting and perfect for crafting. She says that using found pieces helps her keep from worrying if the kids will spill anything or make a mess.

HOMETOWN PROUD A Kirkwood native and her family build their forever home in the heart of the suburb.

By Kim Hill Photography Anne Matheis Builder Mahn Custom Homes Architect Jeff Day & Associates Fresh floral arrangements provided by Bloomin' Buckets

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nne Loden is a self-described fan of Kirkwood. Born and raised in the suburb, she loves the walkability, the downtown and the sense of community. No wonder, then, that she and her husband Damien found the lot for their new home a half mile from their existing Kirkwood house by way of a neighborhood Christmas party in 2019. A fellow partygoer mentioned Mahn Custom Homes & Renovations had placed a for sale sign in a nearby yard.

Damien says they’d been “passively looking” for a lot in a central corridor surrounding Van Buren and Washington.

“Our daughters are in Keysor Elementary, so this was the area we were targeting,”

he says.

Their existing house in Kirkwood, built eight years ago upon their return to St. Louis from a work assignment in Austin, TX, was a whirlwind process, they say. At the time, they had a toddler and a newborn. “It’s hard to envision how you will live in a house’s spaces when your kids grow to be 10 and 8, and then what that will look like when they are teenagers,” says Damien. “You have such blind spots to how spaces will really work when you’ve never gone through it before.” They wanted a second go-around, they say, to design and build what they hoped would be their forever home.

During initial meetings with Mike

Designer Kelci Krueger originally placed bookshelf cabinets below the windows, but was unsatisfied once installation started. She opted to replace the upper cabinets with custom white oak shelves for a softer touch to the area. The use of beams in the coffered ceiling defines the family room even as it flows seamlessly into the adjacent kitchen.

Opposite page: Anne Loden favors a neutral color palette.

She selected slipcovers for the World Market club chairs to allow easy cleanup in a household with two children and a new puppy. The gray sofas are Pottery Barn finds.

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Mahn, president of Mahn Custom Homes, and Kelci Krueger, Mahn’s lead designer, “they asked us a lot of questions about what we wanted, and we also discussed what we could build on the lot and what we couldn’t,” Damien recalls. “This was a massive undertaking for us in terms of our time, our trust in them and the financial aspect. We had a very good feeling about Mahn. Kelci was a massive part of our decision to move forward.” With the Mahn team engaged, the Lodens met architect Jeff Day of Jeff Day & Associates to begin making their dreams a reality.

The couple wanted an open concept for the home’s main floor, but they still wanted defined spaces. Anne wanted her kitchen sink placed in a large island. Damien wanted great flow from the indoor living spaces into the outdoor areas, so the patio felt like an extension of the family room.

In addition, beamed ceilings in the family room, a spacious primary bathroom and white board and

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batten siding for the exterior with room on the front porch for a swing were must-haves.

Krueger describes the couple’s design style as transitional. “The goal was to build a house that was light and airy that had a bit of color,” says Krueger.

“Staying with Anne’s desire for a neutral base, we added moldings, wall coverings and other design elements to make things interesting.”

Working with her colleague, assistant designer Lauren Beaven, Krueger designed a light-filled kitchen featuring Anne’s must-have large island (5 feet by 8 and a half feet) topped with gleaming Caesarstone Quartz in Frosty Carrina. White cabinets extending to the ceiling and shimmering, light gray subway tiles for the backsplash coordinate with the island painted in Benjamin Moore Wolf Gray.

Anne selected the Serena & Lily rattan barstools with woven resin seats and backs. “I searched many, many Instagram and Houzz photos, and all my inspiration photos had these stools,” says Anne. “If we designed

Above left: The cubbies’ shoe racks, can be adjusted for sneakers or boots depending on the season. Storage drawers along the walls hide items not in current use. The tranquil shade of the blue desk is Sherwin-Williams Whirlpool.

Above right: White cabinets and a large island were must-haves. he flooring is job-finished white oak sans stain.

“The natural wood is organic and adds warmth,” says designer Kelci Krueger.

Opposite page: The Pottery Barn dining room table and chairs purchased a few years before they built this home “was the start of Anne’s natural wood phase,” Damien teases. Serena & Lily Swansea Paperweave wallcovering in Chambray mimics grass cloth. The beads on the Pottery Barn light fixture are wood finished by hand in an ivory powder coat.

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stools just for this space, this is what we’d design.”

The kitchen flows into the family room, but the family room’s beamed coffered ceiling helps separate the spaces visually, Krueger says. Anne selected slipcovered club chairs from World Market for easy cleanup with two children (and a new puppy). “I’m big on a neutral color palette to convey a bright, airy feeling,” says Anne. The flow of the kitchen and family room into the outdoor patio is one of Mike Mahn’s favorite features of the home. “It’s wide open and allows easy entertaining and family time,” says Mahn. “There are different spaces, but it isn’t compartmentalized, so it just allows this wonderful gathering space for the family to grow and make lifelong memories.”

The kitchen also leads into a mudroom, where Krueger and Beaven designed a custom storage system specifically for the way the family lives. The cubbies’ shoe racks, for example, can be adjusted for sneakers or boots depending on the season. Storage drawers along the walls hide items not in current use.

Another room that gets raves from everyone—

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The Pottery Barn dining room table and chairs purchased a few years before they built this home “was the start of Anne’s natural wood phase,” Damien teases. “This was my start to a light, bright, airy, coastal feel in my home,” Anne says. Serena & Lily Swansea Paperweave wallcovering in Chambray mimics grass cloth. The beads on the Pottery Barn light fixture are wood finished by hand in an ivory powder coat.

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This page: The same molding profile used in the adjacent primary bathroom was used to add interest to the headboard wall in the primary bedroom.

“Applied moldings in the right setting really give a home a little bit of extra jewelry,” says Krueger.

Opposite page: Homeowner Anne Loden was hesitant about the dark, bold color for the accent wall behind the soaking tub. “We picked everything else first—countertop, flooring and Sherwin-Williams Steely Gray for the vanity color—before choosing the color for the accent wall,” says designer Kelci Krueger, who suggested Sherwin-Williams Sea Serpent for the accent wall which was further detailed with custom moldings.

homeowners, designers and builder—is the primary bathroom. The Lodens wanted a space that was a bit more spacious than their previous bathroom. For a little wow factor, Krueger suggested an accent wall in a dark, bold color enhanced with decorative moldings.

“Anne was a little nervous at first about the dark color, but once it was done, she told me how happy she was that we did it,” says Krueger. “Applied moldings in the right setting really give a home a little bit of extra jewelry.” Krueger added interest in the adjacent primary bedroom by using the same molding profile on the white wall behind the bed.

Details such as the trim work, 10-foot ceilings on the main floor, the beamed family room ceiling and other elements the Mahn team suggested or designed make a home uniquely special, says Anne. “As we approached building

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this house, we realized that if we did it right, the upgrades and details would be worth it,” she says. “And it’s turned out to be a beautiful, beautiful home.”

For Damien, the payoff occurred this summer. After Independence Day fireworks, the Lodens and Damien’s brother’s family walked home and hung out on the Lodens’ new front porch, children swinging on the front porch swing and everyone talking with passersby enjoying the holiday. “I just had the thought, ‘this is why we did this,’” he says.

Anne adds, “Kirkwood’s sense of community is so prevalent right where we are. It’s just that quintessential neighborhood feel. Now I need to get window treatments up because this is it. We’re staying here forever.”

See stlouishomesmag.com for resources and additional photos.

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A Garden of Riches

By Lucyann Boston / Photography by Kim Dillon

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These Webster Groves homeowners uncover and create garden treasure.

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he first time they walked through the front door of the Webster Groves home they have now lived in for 14 years, Linda and Allen knew it was the right house. They looked to their left and immediately saw a sitting room with French doors to a patio. Directly ahead, looking through the house, a wall of windows provided a more expansive view of the extensive patio and framed the mature garden beyond.

As she took in the one-acre, terraced landscape surrounding the charming, brick and frame, story-and-a-half home, Linda’s latent gardening genes came alive. “I’ve always loved gardening, since the time I was a child,” she says. However, a career as a busy attorney and raising two daughters left little time for her to plant, prune and weed.

Now, she was embarking on a different time in her life. Her girls were college age. She had recently become engaged to Allen Springer, who had just retired from his own successful career as an engineer. Each had sold their respective homes and were looking for a new home together. Both believed the house had good bones inside and out.

With Allen’s background in engineering and a knowledge of construction, he was ready to tackle interior home renovation projects. Linda claimed the yard. “I am a gardener at heart.

The size of the yard was overwhelming, but I thought, ‘I can do this.’”

What Linda did not realize as she gazed at the wellestablished landscape, was that she was about to discover buried treasurer. Uncovering the riches was a gradual process. For the first few years they owned the house, Linda continued to work full time. Ivy and euonymus covered vast stretches of the landscape and flowed over onto the patio.

“I didn’t know what I was going to do with the garden, but I knew the ground cover had to go,” she recalls. “I worked on it on the weekends in the spring and fall when the ground was damp and it came up pretty easily.”

After moving in, Linda and Allen discovered traces of a 4-foot-tall brick wall under ivy and euonymus. The more she clipped, the more wall she found until it stretched to 50 feet.

“When we took possession, we had no idea that the wall existed,” Linda says. Nearby, ornamental grasses blowing in the wind revealed something that appeared to be concrete.

Closer investigation revealed a cherubic statue and tiny water feature, which Allen refurbished. As the ground cover gave

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way, they also uncovered a network of what once had been cobblestone-and brick-lined pathways that stretched throughout the upper terrace. Allen took the time from working on interior home projects to dig out the old stones and help Linda redefine the paths. “About 85 percent of the stones were there. We just had to dig them out,” Linda recalls.

The first attempt to fill in the paths with wood chip mulch forced a re-do when the lightweight material washed away in heavy rains. Now, 15 tons of Meramec grade C gravel top paths that were first lined with ground cloth. “We had it delivered, and Allen wheelbarrowed it down. It took him about a year to do it all.”

Throughout the process, the couple took time to identify the healthy existing trees and shrubs in their landscape including beautiful hydrangeas, river birch, fringe trees, red buds and Japanese maples. Nature also had a hand in the process in 2009 when they lost a huge white oak that shaded a major

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“It makes me so happy to go out in the morning and pick some berries and vegetables for our dinner,” —Linda

part of the garden. When it went down, it crushed numerous azaleas and other shade plants as it fell.

“I mourned the loss of the shade for a while, and then I thought, ‘sun,’” Linda recalls, realizing that she now had a chance to grow vegetables for their kitchen and sun-loving flowers to cut and bring into the house. Slowly, that part of the garden took shape. It is now surrounded with a boxwood hedge that conceals chicken wire fencing designed to keep rabbits from eating the vegetables before they can make it into the kitchen. To guard the tomatoes from hungry squirrels, Allen constructed a mammoth, pagoda-like “tomato cage” that acts as an architectural center of a garden filled with ripening eggplant, cucumbers, kale, beans and numerous herbs. A wooden bench in the garden was a Mother’s Day gift from her daughters. “It makes me so happy to go out in the morning and pick some berries and vegetables for our dinner,” Linda says.

Linda retired in 2015 and turned full-time attention to her garden. She added a shed at the top of the garden hillside, so she was not continually pushing all her equipment uphill.

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at the Missouri Botanical Garden in the area surrounding the President’s House to get a better feeling for things she could translate into her own large, established landscape. Even more important was her friendship with Nathan Urben, the horticulturist who oversaw that part of the Botanical Garden. “He has a side business called Urben Designs. He began helping me when I developed tendonitis and has gone on to help me with plant selection, installation, maintenance and design in different parts of my garden,” she reports.

Her travels with Allen provide continual inspiration. “We were in the Piedmont area of Italy, and I saw a statue of a woman holding a bowl with a beautiful landscape behind it. I took a picture of that statue, and when I came home, I began looking for something similar.

I found an angel holding a bowl at Sandstone Gardens in Joplin.” It now graces the garden at a junction of two pathways surrounded by hydrangeas, hostas, sweetspire, ferns and begonias.

An antique bistro table and two chairs she fell in love with while in France turned out to be easy to ship and now occupy a quiet spot to sit alongside a stone wall. They are nestled among brilliant white oak leaf hydrangeas, begonias and ferns.

To manage the large area, Linda divides it up in her mind and in her planning. For instance, there is the angel garden, the bistro garden, the lamppost garden and the stairway garden.

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I want to see? What does the land tell me about what I want to see?’

I want each view to reveal as much of the garden as possible.” She also considers the vistas of the garden from the house, particularly in the rooms where she and Allen spend a great deal of time. She continually moves plants from one area of the garden to another to get her desired look.

This summer, because the garden was selected as one of the stops on the Missouri Botanical Garden Garden Tour, she added a number of annuals to her landscape for bright pops of color in areas where perennials and shrubs eventually will fill in.

Because her garden is so large, Linda is continually looking for ways to decrease maintenance. “There are days when I strap on my tool belt and go out and work for 10 hours in the garden,” she says.

“But I realize I can’t do that forever.” She recently began adding areas of spreading, low-growing, swirling oak sedge to her landscape to replace mulch and keep down weeds.

For the hundreds of hours she has put in removing ground cover and the labor involved in creating the now wonderous new spaces, the garden has paid her back in the joy she feels as she watches each area flourish, Linda affirms. “It is therapy. While I am working, I see the wonder of God in the way the plants thrive and how they work together. I feel so blessed that we live in this beautiful area.”

“This property both inside and out has provided us an outlet for our creativity and our desire to stay active in our retirement. There is always something to do; something to improve. It is good for us.”

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FALLING FOR FLOWERS Get ready for next season by planting bulbs now! Here are some tips and tricks from local landscapers.

A top choice for peony lovers is Lorelei. It starts its magnificent metamorphosis with cherrycolored buds tinted with a bit of orange. Buds open to wonderfully fragrant, massive, 10-inch orange flowers. You’ll be mesmerized with the magical transformation of the flowers as the petals become apricot colored, pink, then finally soft cream. Peonies grow many of their roots in the cooling soils of fall. If the eyes are planted too shallow or too deep, they may not flower. This is the most common

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mistake made when planting peonies and is most often the reason that peonies fail to flower. Plant peony roots in soil that has been amended with organic matter in full sun to light shade. Morning sun with light afternoon shade is ideal.

The spring after they are planted, after flowering, fertilizer with an all purpose fertilizer. This will give them the energy they need to recuperate from blooming and keep a healthy root system.

Ann Lapides, Sugar Creek Gardens.

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Daffodils (or Buttercups as they're commonly known) naturalize very well in our area and so over the years they multiply and can be split and shared. We generally have pretty good moisture during the fall and winter, but if we go through a drought period, you definitely want to supplement some water here and there. The best thing you can do for spring bulbs is to let them get absolutely ragged looking before you cut back the foliage. They absorb all of the life and energy through their leaves for the following year during the time after they bloom. The leaves will get yellow and then brown, and at that time you can trim them all the way back. A light fertilizer of bone meal or Bulb-Tone goes a long way and can be used before they bloom when the leaves are just coming up and then after they bloom to create a good energy reserve for the following year.

Laura Hill, Frisella Nursery.

Hyacinth bulbs are some of the easiest bulbs to plant.

They look a bit like onions, with roots growing out of the bottom and a spike growing from the top.

Plant hyacinths in the fall once ground cools in early November using Espoma Bulb Tone Fertilizer.

Hyacinths come in a rainbow of colors and should be planted with root side down, covering top of bulb with 4-5” of soil. Water after planting and you will enjoy the early fragrant blooms in March. After the bulb blooms let the leaves grow until they are yellow, then cut back and leave them alone in your garden.

Refertilize in fall and enjoy the blooms the following Spring. David Sherwood, Sherwood’s Forest Nursery.

Our favorite bulb provides the earliest of blooms: Galanthus woronowii, also known as Snowdrops since they often push up through the snow in late February.

Like tiny white lanterns on short, curving green stems they are wonderfully perennial, rabbit and deer resistant and gently colonize both sun and shade gardens.

Unlike most bulbs, they are best planted as soon as you get them and don’t need protection from pesky squirrels and voles. Set them out in clumps or drifts, 4 inches deep, and about 10-12 per square foot. Water them in and you are done – no need for fertilizer, supplemental watering or deadheading.

Kathie Hoyer, Bowood Farms.

There are so many types of tulips to match so many styles. From solid-colored tulips, to multi-color and from traditional petals to ruffled and textured petals, there is a tulip out there for everyone! The larger the bulb, the deeper the planting requirement. For some of the larger bulbs (tulip, daffodil, Allium) we recommend about 6 inches of planting depth. This will help to keep the bulb from uprooting due to freeze/thaw cycles. Avoid overly wet areas. If the soil is overly dry, water after planting. Generally, Mother Nature will provide enough water after planting in the transition zone. For tulips, once the blooms are spent, cut the seed heads but leave the foliage in place. This can help encourage blooming the following year. Andria L. Graeler, Chesterfield Valley Nursery

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DISTINCTIVE SPECIES The Bottlebrush Buckeye’s brilliant yellow hues make a stroll through the Missouri Botanical Garden interesting and environmentally significant.

Information and photography provided by Catherine Martin, The Missouri Botanical Garden.

Bottlebrush Buckeye,

Aesculus parviflora Where to find it: South sidewalk leading to the Climatron

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On an autumn day, the Missouri Botanical Garden is brimming with color from a diverse array of fall foliage. Among the most striking hues is the golden yellow of the bottlebrush buckeye that lines the sidewalk leading south from the Climatron. This eye-catching plant is also of conservation in North America.

Bottlebrush buckeye, Aesculus parviflora, is endemic to Alabama, southwest Georgia and one county in South Carolina. The species is considered G3-Vunerable in NatureServe, with an estimate of less than 100 occurrences.

Aesculus parviflora is found in isolated populations on bluffs and ravines, where its large seeds are dispersed by water. Populations occur along a number of distinct waterways, all draining from the southern Appalachian highlands, and likely display genetic variation among them. Major

threats to this species include narrow range and specific habitat, land development, alterations to hydrological systems by damming and coal mining, habitat alteration and invasive species.

Despite the threats and horticultural use, this species has been little studied. Surveying the native occurrences and genetics of this species, and its collection is important for understanding the ecology of this species and to assure it is preserved, as well as beneficial to horticulture. In a home garden, bottlebrush buckeye does best in part to full shade. It can grow 8 to 12 feet high with a spread of 8 to 12 feet. It blooms in June and July, producing white tubular flowers with yellow anthers that attract butterflies.

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BEFORE & AFTER

BEFORE

A Showstopper Kitchen The standout piece in this Kirkwoodkitchen is an island inspired by 1920s furniture inlaid with gorgeous walnut.

By Michelle Mastro Photography by Keith and Judie Gegg

Architect: Jim Bulejski Contractor: Michael McCoole Kitchen Designer: Gegg Design & Cabinetry

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Perhaps it was the television show Fixer Upper’s tendency towards white or homeowners revealing their sparkling white kitchens on Instagram that inspired the trend. Regardless of how it all started, in terms of kitchen colors, white has become the go-to hue for new, updated kitchens. Katie Jackson and her husband John selected the shade in their own kitchen refresh for many reasons, but mostly to allow the standout island, inlaid with burled walnut and anigre wood, to dominate the space.

“One of the things I really love about the

kitchen is the island. I am a very sentimental person,” says Katie, “and I had inherited my grandparents’ bedroom set they acquired in the 1920s. One of those pieces, an armoire, is in my living room off from the kitchen. It has that beautiful inlaid wood, so I asked Keith to design an island based on this piece.”

Keith Gegg, owner of Gegg Design & Cabinetry, knew that the island would pose design challenges. Katie had first shown him a picture she found reminiscent of the look she was going for. “That particular island had a walnut top that she

liked, but it was something I had never done before.

So, trying to find someone to do that was another challenge, while there was also a fear of ensuring its durability and choosing a finish that would stand up to daily use,” he reveals.

Nathan Lafferty of Lafferty Construction stepped in to handcraft and install the island. He then created the white cabinetry to complement, rather than overpower, this showstopping feature. All three worked together to determine the right wood veneers. Yet another design challenge was making sure the structure was as substantial as they could muster; Katie’s kitchen is on the larger side to accommodate her ample family of nine. Plus, the piece would have to be truly free-standing, as Katie wanted the island to feel more redolent of antique furniture. Next, to make sure the island was up to code, electric for the microwave and outlets were concealed through the island’s dainty legs.

Katie prefers more classic looks over modern takes in her abode. Hence, antique mirrors run along the kitchen cabinets near the sink, offering another classic touch and providing some relief from the mostly white space. Antique-inspired brass pulls and hardware also give off a classic vibe. And yet,

Keith points out, the space embraces a lot of “unusual details that make it less traditional, like the flush apron farmhouse sink, black windows and the hood, an element with solid brass wrapping.”

Along with the outlines on the range hood, another surprising detail is the ceiling itself, a crisscross pattern of extra molding and crowning to disguise a support beam. The home was originally built in 1853, explains Katie, and many structural elements had to remain. Thankfully, the crisscrossing in the kitchen ceiling fit a favored aesthetic.

“I like order, as you can imagine with having seven children. I like things to be visually balanced.

The ceiling paint is more of an off-white, called Perspectives. The tone, soft and gentle, gives the ceiling less of a harsh contrast with the white.”

Despite being a white kitchen, the white features wipe down easily, and materials like marble, which can become scratched or stained, were rejected for more durable materials and finishes. “I want my kids to feel comfortable in the kitchen cooking with me and trying out new recipes,” Katie says.

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Countryside Elegance French country interiors are a blend of many different design styles, all joining together to create a timeless space with feminine accents.

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The Perfect Blend French taste is marked by its blend of rustic, traditional and eclectic accents. Traditional floral motifs (characteristic of the popular Indian block printing) can bring both color and pattern to a space through bedspreads and table linens.

Rustic touches mixed with high-end traditional antiques bring the feel of the French countryside into your home without overpowering each show-stopping piece.

Scale & Simplicity Antique French furniture is often ornate. Each piece of furniture should make its own statement and not compete with other decorations. For example, design your space around one or two larger pieces to capture your guests’ attention.

Keep the rest of your interior muted or paired back to let these hero pieces shine, capturing the perfect combination of scale and simplicity of your French Country space.

Found Furniture & Antiques When choosing antiques for your French Country home, you don’t have to focus on the piece’s birthplace; rather than going for purely French designs, focus on the feeling that you want the space to evoke. Many antiques regardless of nationality have the curves, scrolls and crests expected from French influence. Finding pieces that bring personality to your home, especially ones that reflect your personal style, is what makes each space unique.

A Country Color Palette To create a French Country color palette, start with a neutral base; the most common neutral to use in this style is actually called “French Grey.”

Pastels–such as washed-out sage green, sky blue or pale yellow–pair well with French Grey, but varying shades of blues are typically associated with French Country interiors. When a room needs more contrast, consider using a darker shade of blue to increase interest.

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Charmed To achieve a charming feel, make sure to mix old-world elegance with rustic touches. It keeps the space delicate without becoming too fussy or difficult to live in. Give each room (even those that aren’t main living areas) the same care and attention to detail across the board to make each promote a cozy and welcoming air. Accessories, paintings, wallpaper and antique furniture all add to French Country charm through their individual character.

Pro Tip: Long, full curtains are a staple in French Country style; if curtains “puddle” on the floor, they can lend a relaxed, romantic feel.

Interiors Have Layers Layering textures and patterns adds another dimension to these rooms and can often be found in fabric choices and wallpapers. If working with a small, exquisite print somewhere in the room, don’t overpower it by introducing another print with the same level of detail. Pair a small print with pale solids or larger prints such as a stripe or check. If you’re more interested in bold floral prints, choose cushions and fabrics in complementary colors to match.

On Display Use your tableware as a stunning display! An antique hutch or open shelving piece painted or refinished to match your color scheme will make the perfect backdrop for special occasion china.

Now it can stun guests year round rather than just on the holidays.

Just a Trim Passementerie describes the trimmings, cords, tassels, borders, etc. found in French Country homes.

Each of these small details add a finish of luxury to a fabric. Using passementerie is a great way to bring traditional accents into your design without limiting the space’s functionality; for example, a pillow with tassels is still comfortable to lean on, and curtains with decorative trims still block unwanted light. To keep these additions from overwhelming, choose a dark or neutral color to complement your design and let the orante pieces standout.

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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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.J. 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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Calling all singers, songwriters, pianists and more… turn that extra, unused space in your home into a music room. This dedicated spot for playing and practicing is about more than just the instruments and equipment. It is a place to showcase your talents and creativity.

Music on Wheels

By Brian Crabb, VIVA Collectiv. The designer wanted to create a space for the homeowner to be able to jam wherever she goes, so the room is actually built onto a moveable trailer.

For the wide-planked walls, they used 1/2" birch plywood cut into 12" strips with a slight gap between to create visual interest. An oversized glass garage door naturally lights the room and allows it to open up to the world.

The space was finished by hanging all of the homeowner’s numerous violins throughout the room to make a space that is truly hers.

Photography by Don Shreve.

Songwriter’s Space

By Jaque Bethke, Jaque Bethke Design. This room was created for a client who was a songwriter. The room is outfitted with a specialized desk for keyboards, microphones and instruments for working in an inspirational space. A birdseye maple was used to elevate the very special guitar collection, which was then highlighted in red leather and studs for a rocker vibe. The room is surrounded with glass panels, which were etched with the songwriter's favorite lyrics. Plenty of storage was provided on the perimeter and created benches for other artists to sit and collaborate.

Photography by Steve Henke.

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Photography by Geoffrey Hodgdon.

Place with Purpose

By Ernesto Santalla.

This lower-level renovation provided exactly what the family musician needed: a space to rehearse, play, record and entertain! It’s a dream realized and a perfect way to utilize available space with purpose.

Music Celebration

By Nikki Klugh Design Group. This space was a formal living room that wasn't being utilized and therefore wasn't serving the homeowners. The husband is a music lover and had the opportunity of seeing some incredible bands play and get their signatures on various objects. The space became a celebration of all things music and a place for her husband to come when he was feeling inspired to play.

Photography by Don Anderson, Insight Photos.

Family Music Space

By Nathan Taylor, Obelisk Home. When a music loving family wanted to find a space to enjoy their respective talents, what once was possibly a screened-in porch now became the perfect space to incorporate music into their daily lives. Utilizing art and accessories collected from the homeowner’s past, designers created a space full of memories and fun.

50s styled modern velvet club chairs were the perfect addition to the drums, keyboard and guitars all played by the family. Photography by Jeremy Mason McGraw, Global Image Creation.

Rolling Stone Inspired

By Studio CM. For this project, the client is a couple who wanted a comfortable home yet indulge their passion for music.

They are both in a doctor’s band and their three grown sons also share that love for music. The inspiration the clients loosely based this on was the Rolling Stones recording of Exile on Main Street – Villa Nelcotte.

Obviously, this needed to be tailored to a high-rise building environment.

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The Cottage’s Sunrise Treehouse, Hermann, MO Photography by Elizabeth Wiseman Photography, provided by The Cottage.

The Cottage Bed and Breakfast in Hermann, Missouri, boasts plenty of gorgeous views, first-rate service and family-friendly fun. The Sunrise Treehouse is the location’s tallest accommodation; located on a cliff and overlooking the area’s luscious green beauty, the interior is just as welcoming as the striking exterior. To make reconnecting with family and nature simpler, the Sunrise Treehouse provides easy access to a microwave, coffeemaker and mini fridge. Many might think camping is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in nature; staying at The Cottage gives you the camping experience with much less hassle, complete with a bathroom with a shower, sink and toilet. Small but mighty, the spacious sleeping loft allows for comfortable nights in a queen-size bed. If the large windows’ natural light indoors isn’t enough, the treehouse has a large back deck as well with Adirondack chairs and a walkway wrapping around three sides of the structure.

Family owned and operated, the Sunrise Treehouse is the perfect place to relax, rest and reconnect.

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Cassiopeia Treehouse, Cascais, Portugal Photography courtesy of Madeiguincho Architects, by Joao Carranca

The Cassiopeia Treehouse goes back to its roots as a space for imagination, freedom and creativity for children. At its core, the treehouse is a playground with multiple routes and spaces for safe and engaging activities. Typical of many playgrounds, it offers a fireman pole, slide, swing and monkey bars; however, it also has more unique playground features such as a zip-line, net bed and a sculptural climbing wall. The Cassiopeia is a shelter for adults who want to disconnect from an ever-changing virtual world as well. Almost invisible from its surrounding environment, the location provides a natural

haven with a low impact on the unaffected territory it occupies. The architects at Madeiguincho based the design around the lone pine tree growing through the build’s center, using pine to create both the interior and exterior. A rough, natural finish lends the treehouse a feeling of simplicity and connection with nature. The balcony sits near the treetops and gives inhabitants a view of the nearby Atlantic Ocean. The designers hope that the proximity to both the forest and the sea will encourage guests to see, feel, breathe and experience nature.

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Treehouse C, Mengwi, Indonesia Photography provided by Stilt Studios.

Inspired and fascinated by elevated living spaces, Stilt Studios set out to create luxurious treehouses with minimal footprints. Treehouse C, the studio’s third successful venture in creating livable treehouses, has virtually no limits as far as the layout is concerned because each user can easily change the base structure to fit their needs. For example, a user can easily change it from a one-bedroom unit into a twobedroom unit. Additionally, the facade can open up to allow for more workspace. This “openable” facade also allows cross ventilation with a breeze. A large, overhanging roof offers shade; the continuous breeze and shade reduces the treehouse’s energy consumption and lessens the structure’s environmental footprint. The elevation helps alleviate humidity and ward off pests like mosquitoes and termites.

Treehouse C is a part of a small resort in Bali, made up of six similar units. Living in one of these units offers owners a prime location and stunning view of the Bali countryside complete with a shared pool and rice fields. The architects at Stilt Studios believe life in Treehouse C is both a long-lasting and unique living experience.

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ON FIRE Glass-front contemporary fireplace inserts are all the rage in many new builds and remodels. Local design professionals tell us if they’re on their way out or here to stay.

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I don’t see this trend letting up, and I don’t see anything on the horizon to replace it.

It’s clean and beautiful. Dana King, Next Project Studio.

Glass-front contemporary fireplace inserts are a popular choice and create a “wow” factor for sure. They are elegant, efficient and comfortable. They can be used just about anywhere and are easily customizable. They are usually less expensive than other fireplace options.

Glass-front contemporary inserts are a great option for homeowners with pets and small children. They provide ambience as well as an efficient way to heat a space. I feel like glass-front fireplaces have so many benefits that they will remain a popular design element for a very long time. Barbara Collins, Barbara Collins Interior Design.

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Slayton 36 direct vent gas fireplace, by Kozy Heat Fireplaces.

Craze Contemporary fireplaces are here to stay. In modern architecture, they are a great focal point, and in traditionally-styled homes, they are a great option for less formal spaces like bedrooms and basements. Many fireplaces are very customizable, making them flexible when working with any design motif.

Rick Forshaw, Jr., Forshaw of St. Louis.

Contemporary glass fireplaces and inserts are an important part of the fireplace market in that they allow for creativity and innovation. They will always have a place; however, in my opinion, they will never surpass the traditional log style fireplace design in popularity. Austin Townsend, VICTORIAN SALES.

In my opinion, it could be related to the pandemic though we have been seeing this trend for quite some time. The influx of the use of fire as a calming place to focus and center around is spiritually important for people. It provides gatherings of people a place to convene and somehow is therapeutic. I think it goes beyond just a trend, I think it is a psychological need or has a hold on people. What does this mean? Is it a tribal past of sitting around a fire having a meeting? In this age, it is not 1765 where they didn't have heaters or indoor heat outside of fireplaces.

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