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Perch atop the Plaza in Clayton sits this 290 sq. ft. kitchen with a majestic view. Inspired by the fashion empire of Ralph Lauren, this basic black tailored kitchen is the essence of classic. It’s clean lines and dark colors cohesively meld to surrounding rooms. The simple flat panel door and use of dramatic color…
Charm and character exudes from this adorable and functional Caterer’s Kitchen created in an historic World’s Fair-era mansion. This kitchen sits off of the main “show” kitchen and intends to hide the “dirty” work area during entertaining and also gives the homeowner (who loves to bake) a place to practice his passion. Through the remodel,…
Some houses are so special that they bring a tear to your eye when you walk into them. You feel an instant fear and sense of pride the moment you realize that remodel of this home is held in your hands. The weight of that responsibility is enormous. Will I do it justice? How did…
A quietly luxurious and rustic home that rests in the calm country in the distant outskirts of St. Louis now has a unique kitchen haven. The homeowner is kind, exuding a ‘zen’ like presence around herself and those she meets. She wanted a kitchen that embodied her unique tastes, with out-of-the box touches while also…
Sometimes when you are pushed by limitations and break all the “rules”, magical things happen in a space. The space in this adorable (detail-packed) Tudor home started with a small kitchen that had seven doorways, 4 windows, several closets and a poorly functioning powder room crammed under a stairwell. The space was re-imagined to open…
Originally the plan for this kitchen was an all white space. We get that a lot, like A LOT. Somehow white feels safe. As designers we try to help people step over that comfort line. Sometimes it’s giant steps and sometimes it’s baby steps. Regardless, our clients have never regretted the leap. The sisal color island in…
The transformation of this little cottage by the creek was a work of love. The community in which it sits is where this family, a dad and his 2 sons spend their summer. The original structure built in c.1898 consisted of one main room and a porch built on nothing more than an old tent…
The right mix of color and use of space can make a small kitchen rich with interest. The combined soft grey mixed with warm gold tones is turned on with the sparkle in the lights. The open layout allows for perfect entertaining and conversing with family and friends. The backsplash is a soft pink handmade…
Everyone ooohs and awwws when they see this finished kitchen. Can you believe it’s even more stunning in person? With so much natural light the spaces take on a different character between day and night. Prior to this remodel the homeowners had a challenging design dilemma as the home had been updated by the previous…
The colors of this kitchen and its new design reflect the beauty of the homeowners’ souls and the light they bring into the world each day. Here lived a young and active family who loved their charming Clayton Tudor house as it is old with lots of character and close to their daughters’ school. However,…
