2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (355+ words) Looking at it from the outside, collecting art can sometimes seem like the confusing and exotic world of the wealthy, but the reality is quite different. With a thoughtful approach, solid planning and good guidelines, even a modest budget can…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (771+ words) The lacquered look isn't just for manicures and classic cars." Adding a lacquer paint to a room is a powerful way to add depth and drama to any interior space. But to achieve that glass-like gloss, homeowners should be prepared…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (309+ words) I called three designers to seek their advice about furnishing entryways, the first visual clue as to what guests can expect to see in other rooms around the house. Whether it's furniture, art, a rug, or all three, the foyer…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (303+ words) Here, three local designers open up about the people they rely on to execute the details that make a difference." During the restoration of a 20th-century Georgian home in Ladue, Moore partnered with Theiss to create custom, range-hood brackets with…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (173+ words) Veronica Theodoro is editor in chief of design and home content for St. Louis Magazine. She edits the weekly Design + Home newsletter and hosts the monthly House of Lou podcast, in addition to contributing print stories to the magazine. Veronica…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (633+ words) I love that you've always stayed true to what a home should look like.When Rae Sutton of Three French Hens got this feedback from a friend, something struck her. It perfectly captured what she had been noticing all year:…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (442+ words) Bower, principal of Bower Leet Design, took the lead on designing an addition for the home, acting as both client and architect'a process she says was at once fun and anxiety-inducing. "When there is no client or, in my case,…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (750+ words) In the beginning, Dana King's projects came with a written one-year warranty, just like most remodelers and trade partners. That timespan was standard across the industry, and it seemed reasonable. But while revisiting a completed kitchen remodel site one afternoon,…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (814+ words) Decorating a home involves various elements coming together at the right time and place: color palettes, fabrics, and well-placed furniture layouts. But ask any interior designer and he or she will tell you that the success of a project rests…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (213+ words) The tablescape, on the other hand, is a separate matter altogether. The dining room is where I get creative, combining unexpected colors and patterns and indulging in a new centerpiece for the table when I see something I can't resist....