Architecture in St. Louis
When we think of St. Louis, certain architectural landmarks immediately spring to mind. The Gateway Arch, for example, is one of the most recognizable monuments to our architectural legacy – but it’s not the only thing we have to be proud of. Some of the most revered architects have built here. Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Russell […]
Spanish-Style Design for Your St. Louis Kitchen
Spanish-style is a trendy modern kitchen design. Warm and inviting, it lends a look and feel that can be contemporary or traditional, depending on your tastes. Spanish revival architecture enjoyed a surge of popularity in 1920s California. Homes of that period feature a mix of Spanish styles. In this era, Spanish Colonial, Spanish Baroque, and […]
Kitchen Designers vs. General Contractors in St. Louis
Your kitchen. If you’re like most families, it’s the most popular room in the house. Consequentially, it is also the room most likely to be remodeled. Because of the complexities of a kitchen remodel, it requires expert support from various trades, designers, and builders, a dedicated team that works together to ensure the result is […]
Breaking down the Mad Men kitchen
Today, we’re going to look at the kitchen design in the popular television show, Madmen. In Don and Betty’s kitchen, the layout isn’t really that bad at all. They have a solid work triangle—that triangle between the sink, your cooktop, and the refrigerator—which is the main thing. It might be a little better if the […]
Kitchen Countertop Seams in Your St. Louis Home
If you are in the process of choosing new countertops, you might be wondering whether you will have to deal with countertop seams. When you picture your dream kitchen, your vision probably features a perfect, unblemished slab. Unfortunately, the potential for countertop seams is not something we can predict. It really depends on the fabricator […]
Moving Past Indecision in Your St. Louis Remodel
Enduring a remodel is not always straightforward. There are so many decisions to make, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Indecision, while it can be nerve-wracking, is quite common. To calm your worried mind, you need to have some faith in yourself and trust that you can make good decisions. Your new kitchen isn’t going […]
Industrial Kitchen Design for Your St. Louis Home
Industrial kitchen design is super-trendy right now, so we might refer to this design approach as contemporary. Exposed ductwork, high ceilings, exposed brick, and materials reclaimed from old factories are common elements. To emulate industrial in a home that doesn’t have those things to expose in the ceiling, the focus would shift more to the […]
How We do Space Planning Better Than The Average St. Louis Homeowner
When it comes to space planning, we like to say right up front, “Let us handle it.” Space planning is crucial. It’s the first thing we do and the biggest thing we worry about. We tell every client, “You can make any space pretty with nice tile and paint, but it doesn’t mean it’s going […]
Decoding TV Kitchen Design: The Big Bang Theory Kitchen
In our next TV show kitchen design installment, we’re going to look at Sheldon and Leonard’s kitchen in the Big Bang Theory. As apartment kitchens go, it’s not the greatest layout, but let’s take a deeper dive to find out why. Since it’s an apartment, they can’t really do a whole lot to change it. […]
St. Louis Kitchen Trends for 2020: Part II
Kitchen trends come and go quickly. As one of the hottest topics in the design and construction industry, we try to stay on top of what’s hot and what’s not so we can anticipate the kitchen looks you want in the coming year. Here’s a sampling of some of the kitchen design trends that are […]