Fall: The season of pumpkins, apple picking, scarecrows, and colorful trees. With such warm colors and textures to play with, Fall decor looks great in every home. Plus, it’s the season of one of our favorite holidays. As we’re sure some of you already know, Halloween is Owner Jenny’s favorite holiday to decorate for. All things spooky and scary are right up her alley. On All Hallow’s Eve, you’re sure to find some creepy vintage decorations, elaborate costumes, and hauntings galore at Jenny’s house. Below, you’ll find some festive Fall and frightening Halloween decorating tips and tricks! Create a Scene One of Owner Jenny’s favorite tips for Halloween decorating is to create a scene. Draw inspiration from one of your favorite festive movies. Whether that be Hocus Pocus, Haunted Mansion, or Practical Magic, think of different ways you can create a narrative. This year, Jenny created a skeleton dinner at her dining room table. With nice place settings, spider webs, and spooky details, the two skeletons look like they’re having a great night out! Have Fun Just like with any decorating, it’s important to make sure you have fun. Allow yourself some creative freedom to explore different holiday fun. For […]

When the valley is in flow, the sun gently shakes hands with the lush greens and rocky surface of the bluffs. During this time, all the Earth’s natural hues are vibrant. The crickets are always active with their daily song, the blue of the sky contrasts gracefully against the freshly cut grass used for frisbee games, and the pool water provides a crisp release from the sun’s warm hug. When the valley is in ebb, the lighthouse breaks through the darkness to welcome the community home. The cricket’s song still rings true but with greater volume. The warm cottage lights provide sanctuary to rest from the flow of the day, and the crackle of a bonfire can be heard only if passers listen closely. Like everything, the valley constantly experiences these ebbs and flows. Each day, month, season, and year undergo this process. While each cycle brings its own form of evolution, there are a few things the valley will always be home to: love, memories of sweet summertime bliss, family, and harmonizing crickets. Within this valley, there is a road where Owner Jenny does her best thinking. It carries the same comforting feeling that the valley homes, but has […]

We are back with our ever so popular paint collection series! In the past, we’ve shared our designer’s favorites for both whites and neutrals. Recently, we’ve been sharing color inspiration and how you can start a colorful remodel journey yourself. To pair all these ideas together, we want to share some of our designer’s top blue picks. The color blue is known for adding a sense of peace and calmness. Below, you’ll find some of our designer’s beautiful blues. Owner Jenny’s Go-To Colors: To begin, Owner Jenny picked hues of blue that would make any heart sing. With hints of gray and green, these colors were popular among all the designers. Each of these would look great in any space. Sherwin Williams- Gale Force Benjamin Moore- Silver Gray PPG- Silent Night Designer Wendy’s Color Choices: Secondly, Designer Wendy tends to like her blues really light or extremely dark. Her favorites have a slight hint of green in them which brings an additional sense of calmness to the space. These amazing blues are always easy on the eyes. Benjamin Moore- Brittany Blue Benjamin Moore- Hale Navy Benjamin Moore- Water’s Edge Designer Janelle’s Favorite Blues: Lastly, Designer Janelle picked some beautiful and […]

Have you ever wondered where you can find the best “junk?” I’m talking about, antiques, thrifted pieces, furniture, and treasures.  Have you ever wanted to stop at all of the places that you see on the side of the road as you pass, but you don’t have the time? Well designer Jenny and I decided that it was time to do just that.  We have many clients that want antiques, and beautiful curated pieces of art for their homes, so this was a chance to find some of those pieces, shop a bit for ourselves, and explore the area. We have been talking forever about hitting the road and creating a “road map” if you will, for the best places to stop and shop down Hwy 44 just outside of St. Louis all the way to Branson, Missouri. Our thought was that we would hit as many places as we could and stay at Big Cedar Lodge.  I had never been to Big Cedar, and Jenny absolutely loves it, so I was in. Holy Smokes, if you haven’t been, get moving on making that reservation!  It is completely fabulous.  There are literally dozens of spots to stop, and if you […]

There’s almost nothing as satisfying as an amazing transformation. Whether the Before features awkward cabinetry, poor lighting, lack of storage, or all of the above, the After is always pleasing to the eye. Naturally, all spaces have their own unique story. We’ve been lucky enough to help families finetune their story and create a space that shares their happily ever after. Below, you’ll find some of our favorite transformation stories. Before its stunning transformation, this kitchen felt awkwardly cut off and dated. Even with optimal natural light, the room still felt gloomy. With wallpaper featuring ivy vines, dark wood cabinetry, and countertop splitting the space in half, this space wasn’t making the homeowners happy. That is, of course, until it underwent its own facelift. Now when you enter the kitchen, you’re happily welcomed by a polished and sophisticated space. When your laundry room is dark and stuffy, laundry is a chore. Once it underwent its transformation, doing laundry in this space became a peaceful activity. With beige walls and tiled floor, the room just felt blah. After its remodel, the space had a charming cottage feel. Natural lighting and light cabinetry brightened the room up, while also bringing a fresh […]

Sometimes, we can see our clients going against the grain. Their natural intuition begins to whisper as the opinions around them get louder. They no longer feel like they have the power to make their own decisions. The more voices they listen to the more they stray away from their inner compass. Doing this will only guarantee a painful experience and leave you paralysed with fear. As American author Robert. M. Drake famously said, “Don’t think. It complicates things. Just feel. If it feels like home, follow that path.” These aren’t only words that the Karr Bick team cherishes, but they’re also a good reminder for when you’re on your design journey. Below are some of our favorite tips to help you leave your remodel feeling empowered and defend your happiness. Trust Your Instinct We all naturally have an inner voice that speaks from our truest self. For your design process, this may come out in the early stages of finding inspiration. Don’t question what you add to your idea book on Houzz or pin on Pinterest. Maybe you’ll find that each image looks similar or has a certain element in common. Regardless of what you may find, make sure […]

At Karr Bick, we always tell our clients that they’re in for a #NothingOrdinary experience. What do we mean when we say this? Naturally, we want to help create a space that speaks to your soul. Not only will the end result be easy on the eyes, it will also reflect a piece of who you are and become a personal sanctuary. At the end of the day, if it isn’t speaking to who you are as a person, it may not feel like your complete refuge. We don’t just want your journey to end with just a #NothingOrdinary space. The experience is just as important to us. Through our fine tuned process, we are confident in promising our clients that their design adventure will be outstanding. Listed below is a snapshot of some tangible things to prove this. Our Designers: The Karr Bick team is composed of nothing but the best. Our designers are professional and award winning. With numerous magazine features, winning rooms in At Home’s Architect & Designer Awards, and even a magazine cover from At Home St. Louis, our team has truly showcased their talent in designing customer-inspired spaces. Regardless of how many awards our team […]

At Karr Bick, we’ve been lucky enough to have clients who’ve braved into our exclusive color package. Adding color to a space is one of our favorite ways to take things to the next level, so we’re always eager when someone leans into this adventure. Let’s not forget that the advantages of color are abundant! Like any journey, a color quest is always easier with a map. Luckily for you, we happen to have that map handy! In order to help guide you on your color journey, we’ve teamed up with some of our favorite vendors to bring you an exclusive package. This bundle has helped our clients expand their color palette, and the spaces that have come out of it are nothing short of stunning! To begin their color journey, a local family worked with Designer Rebekah. After fully understanding the family’s personality and their vision of the spaces, they embarked on tackling them in a colorful way. Since the project involved three different bathrooms, the clients and Rebekah agreed to experiment in different ways. Whether it was the tile or cabinet color, each bathroom resulted in a stunning space. Now that the projects are close to being completed, […]

As American poet William Carlos Williams puts it, “In summertime, the song sings itself.” The crickets harmonize in their greeting of the night. The sizzling of a barbecue underwraps. The gentle crash of water splashing in the pool. To some, the sounds of summer are the sweetest of the year. For a local family, this was one of the reasons to look at using an existing space in a new way. Now completed, the once carriage house has transformed into a #NothingOrdinary space. In collaboration with Designer Wendy, the family has created a space that fits their entertainment and summer needs. Little details, such as an outdoor shower, beautiful blue cabinets, and an impromptu bar, make the space the ultimate game changer. With retractable doors, the entire pool house can open up to the lovely view the pool provides. Not only is this perfect for entertainment needs, it also optimizes the space to its full potential. Parents are able to enjoy the living room, while also keeping an eye on their kids enjoying the pool. One of the main highlights of this room is the arched cottage windows. Not only are they ringing true of the original purpose of the […]

Whenever a project is finished, we’re always eager to take professional pictures of it. With the willingness of our wonderful clients, our team stages the space and photographs it in as many ways as possible. While it can take some time, we keep our eye on the prize — beautiful photographs of brilliantly designed spaces. What does a day on set look like, you ask? The first thing on our to-do list is staging. For us, this involves hauling decor from our showroom or our own homes. We often clear out the space and completely redecorate so that it’s suited for a magazine. Much like everything we do, there’s a lot of collaborative work on set. We work very closely with our photographer, in order to get the best shots. Most of the time, this includes trying different angles, lighting, and staging positions. Not only do we bring in a photographer, but we also collaborate with a videographer. Once we’ve decided to also capture a video of the space, our set day takes on a few extra tasks. Mainly, this means interviewing the designer, the homeowner, and Owner Jenny. Naturally, the interview looks different every time, but we try to […]