For some, the early stages of considering a remodel project can feel like a personal Indiana Jones adventure. Searching through the deep dark caves to find the legendary crystal skull, or in this case, a #NothingOrdinary kitchen, bath, or wherever space. Whatever your design dilemma, the Karr Bick family is here to help guide you along the way. Few people realize that home designers are all very different creatures. There’s a special skill set needed when it comes to home design. Some designers and builders are short on design skills and long on building expertise, while in many other cases, design talent and training doesn’t necessarily come with technical skills. While these professions revolve around home and building design, there remain some skills that necessitate the hiring of one over the other. Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath designers are masters of their home designing domain. Hiring Karr Bick ensures a smooth transition from dreams to reality. Here’s the how, why, and helpful distinguishing characteristics in the home design profession. Skills Karr Bick Designers Master: Space Planning Karr Bick designers are experienced in interior space planning and additions. If you’re remodeling a kitchen, bathroom, or adding a family room, our designers […]

This year has been unlike any other. With COVID-19 disrupting the lives of every single person, we were faced with new challenges, hardships, and obstacles to navigate. Along with this though, we had the opportunity to spend time with family, learn new lessons, and build up our resilience. This has truly been an unforgettable journey. In light of everything, we’ve taken the time to reflect on the joys this year brought us. February The biggest event in February for us was the Design STL’s Architect & Designer Awards, ADA Awards. Owner Todd won Best Millwork for the family’s home bar. Designer Wendy had 3 nominations in the final round, and won Best Powder Room. Designer Janelle was a finalist in two categories, Traditional Kitchen Greater than 300 sq ft. and Traditional Bathroom Greater than 150 sq ft.. We couldn’t be more proud of the amazing work our team has done! September To kick off the Fall season, we welcomed Ashley Willman Obradovits to the team and announced the launch of our new Interior Design department. Ashley, daughter of the late accomplished local designer, Sonja Willman (Summer House), is carrying on her mother’s legacy with her own touch. October The Karr […]

We have another paint collection for you! In the past, we’ve shared our designer’s favorite whites, neutrals, and blues. This time, the designers pulled together their favorite greens… and boy are they incredible! Known to bring a sense of renewal, peace, and growth, green is perfect for every space. Below, you’ll find some of our designer’s amazing greens. Designer Wendy’s Color Choices: When asked about her favorite greens, Designer Wendy immediately said, “Green tones are my favorite!!” Her picks are perfect to bring an earthy touch to any room. If used for cabinetry, Wendy suggests going with something that has a greyed out tone. Ben Moore- Soothing Green Farrow & Ball- Vert de Terre Sherwin Willams- Foxhall Green Designer Janelle’s Favorite Greens Designer Janelle’s green picks are truly #NothingOrdinary. Each bringing their own richness to spaces. Benjamin Moore’s “Dakota Shadow” is lovely to use on furniture, cabinets, or walls. Sherwin Williams “Roycroft Bottle Green” speaks of luxury. If you’re looking for the perfect sage green, Farrow & Ball’s “Calke Green” is the pick for you. Farrow & Ball- Calke Green Benjamin Moore- Dakota Shadow Sherwin Williams- Roycroft Bottle Green Designer Deb’s Picks: When it comes to Designer Deb’s favorites, there’s […]

This year has been… a mess. We’ve all faced new challenges and have been forced to adapt to the ever changing state of the world. Through all of this, we’ve been trying to focus on what makes us happy, what we’re thankful for, and the positive outcomes. In honor of Thanksgiving, we’d like to share some of the things we’re grateful for. Owner Jenny “I think there has been a bright side to COVID. I wouldn’t have enrolled my kids in a private, which has turned out to be really healthy for them. People wouldn’t be home looking around and finding a million remodel projects. In June, we got to visit Yellowstone. Due to COVID, it was almost empty. It was the most wonderful family vacation we have ever had. We’ve also had some amazing family movie nights, because the world was closed. I am grateful for all the people I work with every day. They can find humor in anything, everyday life or a global pandemic. We raise each other up and keep each other going.” Designer Wendy “I was thankful to get to spend Spring working from home and watching my beautiful flower beds bloom. It was nice […]

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 […]

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, […]

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate and/or sponsored links. Please read our disclosure policy at the bottom of this post. It’s the jolt of energy you feel after just a single glance at something you love, or the soft pause that makes your heart flutter. It’s the seemingly instant sense of clarity and certainty allowing you to discover new possibilities. Regardless if it’s travel, color, landscapes, or texture that gives you this feeling, one thing is for certain, you’ve been struck by inspiration.  On her vacation this year, Owner Jenny, visited Yellowstone National Park, and surrounding parts of Montana. While away, she couldn’t stop noticing how the natural textures of the landscape had a perfect contrast with the smooth blue sky. Throughout her time there, Jenny was consistently amazed by Mother Nature’s perfect might. She recounts part of her journey in saying, “The beautiful experience grabbed my insides and would not let go; perfect grasslands with grazing buffalo, and my children playing in piles of snow shoeless….all with those glorious Tetons watching over us.” For some, it may be local shopping or pictures hung on the wall. Nevertheless, if it makes you feel something, you’re on the right track. Allow […]