Full House Design in St. Louis, MO.

Having been given instructions by the homeowners not to tear down walls, or replace cabinetry, but to work within the confines of the rooms, the overall objective was to enhance the aesthetics of each space.

In the kitchen, we repainted the existing bland and banal cabinetry, Wedgewood gray by Benjamin Moore to  entice the eye to focus on  the cabinets instead of the dated granite counter tops. We replaced the existing pendants with larger brass and white glass globes that have subtle yet detailed metal bands with brass rivets. The hardware on the cabinets was replaced with French inspired brass knobs and pulls.

The family gathers in the adjoining  breakfast room, where we added the iconic Serena & lily marble bistro table and Riviera rattan dining chairs. The open cage, Diego Giacometti inspired pendant with four elegant, floral blooms in an antique-burnished brass finish pairs well with the pen and ink botanical prints.

Powder Room:

The anemic and sterile white powder room was encapsulated with vivid, paisley medallion paper from Thibaut. The ceiling was painted in a high gloss finish in the same shade of blue. The builders grade chrome faucet, mirror and sconce lighting was replaced by memorable brass fixtures to graciously elevate the room.

Sitting Room:

The sitting room’s crown jewel is the cloverleaf ottoman upholstered in the playful woven zebra velvet. After showing Donna the fabric, I soon learned that the mill that produced it was no longer able to do so. I suggested we reconsider the choice, not knowing how long it would take for the company to find another mill. But Donna persisted we wait and is happy we did so. Four, quintessential ?club chairs are nestled around the ottoman to invite family conversation. Donna was adamant that no televisions were to be used in the family spaces.??? The  “Gem Modern Vine Chandelier” by Hammerton offers an intriguing juxtaposition of organic and geometric design to the vaulted ceiling. The expansive windows left uncovered to bring in as much natural light as possible while offering a verdant view of the backyard.

Master bed:

The only piece of furniture hauled from the home owners' previous was the four poster brass bed and burled wood console, now used as a dresser. Donna jokes that her husband is a linen snob and wanted to keep her existing Frette bed linens. With this in mind, I sourced the “Riverside Damask” wallcovering in dove and silver by Sanderson. Custom, room darkening drapery panels lend a soothing sanctuary for the couple to unwind at the end of the day from their hectic schedules. Oversized paintings hung above the clients’ reimagined dresser offer a decorative statement to the overall sensibility.