Vidhya Nagarajan
Redoing a kitchen or a bathroom can quickly overwhelm even a savvy homeowner. There are so many parts to the puzzle that it’s hard to figure out where to start, how to stop, what’s a must, and what’s a luxury. We scoured the town for the best in the major areas: kitchen and bath specialists, cabinetmakers, contractors, countertop yards, tile stores, and so much more. It’s a good place to start.
APPLIANCES
AUTCOhome
AUTCOhome offers a large selection of higher-end appliances mainly for the kitchen. Brands sold include Viking, Bosch, and Sub-Zero. Of all the locations, the Westport showroom within the Interior Design Center of St. Louis has the largest selection of models for customers to browse. 11610 Page Service, 314-373-2000; 4063 N. St. Peters Parkway, St. Peters, 636-244-3844; Construction Appliance by AUTCOhome, 1694 Larkin Williams, 636-349-4946; autcohome.com.
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
Appointments are recommended for browsing the showroom, which has a range of kitchen, bath, and lighting basics for remodeling needs. (See page 24.)It’s an all-encompassing store with odds and ends like bathroom fans and wall sconces, hot-water dispensers for kitchen faucets, and more elaborate appliances. 17895 Chesterfield Airport Rd., Chesterfield, 636-519-7299, ferguson.com.
Goedeker’s
If sideboards and baker’s cabinets are preferred to granite islands and custom cabinets, Goedeker’s will inspire you with storage solutions. The store has all of the basics for kitchen and bath needs and an extensive line of furniture. 13850 Manchester, 636-207-7277, goedekers.com.
Lemcke TV & Appliance
Over the decades, it’s Lemcke’s personalized service that has kept customers coming back and referring others. The prices are definitely competitive to other appliance stores. And Lemke does make good on its promise to provide the best service for the life of appliances purchased. 200 W. Lockwood, 314-961-3889, lemckeappliances.com.
The Maytag Store
Here’s you’ll find household names like Maytag, Whirlpool, and Jenn-Air. The Maytag Store has them all under one roof, with all of the accessories and upgrades that a homeowner could imagine. The company offers service and repairs on appliances sold. 969 Anglum, 314-785-0460, maytagstorestl.com.
Saint Louis Appliance Outlet
Replacing or upgrading a refrigerator can be more expensive than servicing what you have. Saint Louis Appliance Outlet sells refurbished refrigerators and has great pricing on scratched and dented stainless-steel ones for homeowners who might have gone over budget on the rest of the remodeling. 13574 Northwest Industrial, 314-614-7434; 2231 N. Third, St. Charles, 314-736-0852; stlapplianceoutlet.com.
Slyman Bros.
Slyman is one of the most well-known names in St. Louis when it comes to kitchen appliances. It offers more than the basics, including specialty refrigerators for bars and free in-home surveys to see what would work in your kitchen. Several sources said the store’s customer service and low prices make it among the best in the business. 5841 Lindbergh, 314-200-6556; 15050 Manchester, 636-227-7727; 4900 Hampton, 314-352-8845; slymanbros.com.
CABINETRY
Beck/Allen Cabinetry
Beck/Allen offers both an interior-design showroom, at the Page Service location (within the Interior Design Center of St. Louis), and a larger product showroom, in Chesterfield. The company can do all kinds of built-ins with a large variety of materials, including glass and finishes of different wood stains, frameless, or traditional European styles. Designers and homeowners across the city sing Mike Beck’s praises and consider these cabinets the very best. He’s famous for going out of his way to please his clients. 11626 Page Service, 314-677-6713; 633 Spirit of St. Louis, Chesterfield, 636-519-1611; beckallencabinetry.com.
Cabinetry Etc.
Designer Louis Rybacki meets clients in a boutique-style setting to individually design kitchens and bathrooms according to customers’ needs and specifications. He sells the latest styles from cabinet companies DHH, Dura Supreme, and The Furniture Guild, from which customers can choose custom designs. 407 Jackson, 314-726-9666, cabinetry-etc.com.
Capitol Group Kitchen & Bath Design Center
Capitol will be moving from its South City showroom to a brand-new, more spacious location in Brentwood by the beginning of next year. The company plans to expand product lines and create larger kitchen and bath displays with cabinets, wall tiles, faucets, sinks, and tubs. 4502 Fyler, 314-351-4900, capitolgroupinc.com.
Centorbi
Centorbi offers homeowners two custom lines of cabinetry: Innovations, for a more traditional approach, and Slimline, for a contemporary-style home. Architects and designers rave about the quality of Derek Centorbi’s work. He’s a master with veneers. 179 Hughes, 636-949-5438, centorbi.com.
Classic Woodworking
Whether it’s a penthouse on Lindell or a house in Ladue, a lot of those knock-your-socks-off homes frequently have their cabinets and casework made by Classic. On the scene since 1973, Classic is the choice for a number of the city’s top-tier designers. 9524 S. Broadway, 314-544-0121, classicwoodworkinginc.com.
Full Circle Design Works
Steve Souder creates custom-designed cabinetry for the entire home. His work is noteworthy in the kitchen, especially in those tough-to-fill spaces, like above the range, beyond the sink, and around the refrigerator. But it’s Souder’s choice of woods and his impeccable design that set him apart from the rest. 314-771-0477, fullcircledesignworks.com.
Gegg Design & Cabinetry
Founder Keith Gegg started out as a builder. Then he combined his knowledge of design and remodeling to create a custom-cabinet business. Gegg designs the cabinets and then works with cabinet companies that can create the look he wants while maintaining a high level of quality. 317 Clarkson, Ste. 201, 636-394-4455, geggdesign.com.
JW Best & Company
John Best is known for his custom cabinets, furniture, and interior work, which includes drywalling and painting. He can build custom bathroom vanities and built-in seating to blend with the design of your bath or kitchen. If you want to simply replace appliances or fixtures, instead of doing a total kitchen or bath overhaul, Best can build in new items to freshen up the look without changing too much of the room’s design. 636-399-4777, jwbest.com.
Marc Christian Fine Cabinetry
It’s not just cabinets you’ll see in the works of Marc Christian; the archways and unique framing make the custom cabinets a standout in the kitchens and baths that the company designs. 2366 Schuetz, 314-994-7111, marcchristian.com.
Modern Kitchens & Baths
In business since 1950, Modern is a one-stop shop. It sells cabinets, lighting, countertops, appliances, flooring, fixtures, laminates, tile, stove hoods, and hardware. 3122 S. Kingshighway, 314-772-1611; 14381 Manchester, 636-394-3655; modernkitchensandbaths.com.
COUNTERTOPS/BACKSPLASHES
Absolute
Many builders will send homeowners to Absolute for inspiration. You might walk in with a simple granite makeover in mind, but the showroom will leave you wanting a variety of stones for your entire kitchen, from backsplashes to floor accents. 10370 Page Industrial, 314-733-0123, absolutegranitestl.com.
Arch City Granite & Marble
A subway-tile backsplash might clash with your dream countertop or marble floor. Arch City has what the company calls a “kitchen visualizer” program to help you see how everything looks together before you take it home and install it. 1540 Page Industrial, 314-426-3100; 1306 Rustique, O’Fallon, 636-329-8400; archcitygranite.com.
Bedrock International
Bedrock has beautiful hues of natural stones from all over the world, from the more expensive unique and exotic varieties to the less costly lines of stones and quartz. You will learn about how to care for each material and which finishes will work best for countertops versus vanities or bathtub framing. 1200 Andes, 314-995-7263, bedrockintl.com.
C. Whitaker Marble
The company is a natural-stone fabricator. It specializes in granite countertops, but also makes vanity tops and fireplace surrounds. Whitaker has 2,000 slabs and remnants in its inventory. 10630 Liberty, 314-423-0900, cwhitakermarble.com.
Daltile | Tile & Stone Floor & Wall
The tiling options here are elegant, trendy, and fashion forward. You can design kitchens and bathrooms that sparkle, with natural stones all the way up the walls. 2059 Westport Center, 314-997-6970, daltile.com.
The Gallery at ISC Surfaces
Displays at The Gallery will make you want to cover your kitchen in stone from top to bottom. You can see how to make granite blend with a different stone or glass for subway backsplashes, while also tiling the floor and incorporating a memorable design. 9215 Dielman Industrial, 314-266-4092, thegalleryatiscstl.com.
Global Granite & Marble
Global Granite & Marble has locations in Indianapolis, Louisville, and St. Louis. The company sells thousands of square feet of slabs of granite, marble, travertine, porcelain, and more. Designers on staff will help customers select the most appropriate stone for your home. 10800 Linpage, 314-426-1466, globalgranite.com.
Graniterra Kitchen, Bath & Stone Design Studio
Graniterra offers a large selection of services and products at its showroom on The Hill. (See page 32). From new construction and remodels to simple countertop switchouts, the company sells colorful natural stones from quarries all over the world. Graniterra has architects and designers who can point out which stones shine the most, scratch the least, and last the longest. 1551 S. Kingshighway, 314-533-3366, graniterra.com.
K&D Countertops
Cambria quartz, granite, Corian, and laminates can be viewed all over the K&D showrooms. Seeing large slabs, as opposed to small tiles, can make it easier to envision how the stone will look in your home. 11550 Page Service, Ste. 102, 314-567-9630; 12032 Tesson Ferry, Ste. 102, 314-270-3713; countertopsstl.com.
Midwest Tile, Marble & Granite
There’s so much more than tile at Midwest, including stainless-steel sinks and countertop surfaces. The company was one of the first to introduce ceramic tiling, and it now has stores nationwide. 2303 Chaffee, 314-995-9774, midwesttile.com.
Russo Stone and Tile Design
This company specializes in marble, quartz, design, and detail. Choices include all types of natural stone, Caesarstone, IceStone, several quartz companies, PaperStone, and Richlite. Check out their portfolio. 4556 Tholozan, 314-771-1234, russostoneandtile.com.
Stone Fabricators
You have probably seen Stone Fabricators’ work in several hotels and restaurants, including the Ballpark Hilton’s gorgeous rooftop bar and Barcelona Tapas Restaurant in Clayton. The company has more than 100 colors of slabs in its large warehouse to offer a truly custom experience to homeowners. It specializes in cutting and personalizing your stone needs. 4084 Bingham, 314-776-7776, sfistone.com.
StoneTrends
Specializing in Cambria and granite countertops, StoneTrends is known for a detailed order process involving several steps that include design drawings, printed layouts, and a thorough installation, complete with cleaning and care tips. 18092 Chesterfield Airport Rd., Chesterfield, 636-537-1607, stonetrendsllc.com.
Sunderland Brothers Company
The company was founded more than 120 years ago and features some of the most elegant tiles in St. Louis. 49 Cassens, 636-680-2250, sunderlands.com.
The Tile Shop
It’s easy to say The Tile Shop has everything when it comes to flooring needs: stones, ceramics, porcelain, etc. But it might be the finishes that make items really stand out, like stone switch plates, vents that blend in with the floor, and walls and thresholds that make showers seamlessly flow into the floor. The company also has stone basin bowl designs for the bathroom and tiled looks for the kitchen. 3628 S. Lindbergh, 314-677-2420; 15686 Manchester, 636-391-5155; 5883 Suemandy, St. Peters, 636-397-4545; tileshop.com.
Tile Source
This store is an excellent starting point when considering a new floor. You will learn about functionality, durability, cost, and variety. Tile Source’s hand-painted ceramic tiling and glass tiling are standouts. The company offers frequent specials and competitive pricing. 2605 S. Hanley, 314-647-5255, tilesourcestl.com.
Unique Stone Concepts
“Luxury” is an understatement. Unique boasts a variety of natural stone offerings from Denali white granite to Italian marble and Spanish limestone. The company is up on the latest trends. For example, if you want to mix stones within the same room, it has extensive product lines so reps can find that perfect shade that ties the kitchen island granite to the blended marble on the countertops. 1540 Fairview, 314-432-7522, uscgranite.com.
LIGHTING & FIXTURES
Crescent Plumbing Supply
Established in 1905, this University City studio has a luxurious selection of top-notch kitchen and bath plumbing needs. Brands the company sells include Kohler, Kallista, Grohe, Hansgrohe, and Victoria + Albert. Crescent also offers installation. 640 Rosedale, 314-727-4200, crescentsupply.com.
Henry Plumbing
Designers all over town head to Henry because it pretty much has it all. In addition to sinks, faucets, bathtubs, and toilets—of all varieties—the company offers cabinets and larger, necessary items like hot water heaters. 1616 S. Kingshighway, 314-773-3636; 12005 St. Charles Rock, 314-298-9200; 17217 Chesterfield Airport Rd., Chesterfield, 636-532-3303; henryplumbing.com.
Immerse by Atlas
This Brentwood company is the art gallery of plumbing. It’s a space where designers, contractors, and their clients can come to see and feel the latest in plumbing supplies. 836 Hanley Industrial, 314-375-1500, immersestl.com.
Premier Plumbing Studio
You might be tempted to go for a dip in one of the many bathtubs on display, which are filled so customers can see the latest trends in vibrations, lighting, and general functions. Premier offers a variety of appliances for every budget. The experts in the showroom are well-versed in the products on display. 11618 Page Service, 314-872-9339, wpsco.com.
RSI Kitchen & Bath
The company’s Manchester location has a large showroom with dozens of products to choose from for both kitchen and bath. The company has eight designers on staff. Installation services are offered as well. Satellite store Simply RSI on Lindbergh offers the same product lines in a similar display, but on a much smaller scale. 9700 Manchester, 314-961-2000; 12680 Veterans Memorial, Wentzville, 636-327-1825; Simply RSI, 5960 S. Lindbergh, 314-714-2000; rsikb.com.
Signature Kitchen & Bath
If you believe in DIY, Signature has four showrooms for homeowners looking for higher-end products, but still wanting to take on home improvements on their own. Designers are available. 14208 Manchester, 636-230-6400; 4067 N. St. Peters Parkway, St. Peters, 636-926-2414; 9701 Manchester, 636-720-0451; 4523 N. Illinois, Fairview Heights, Illinois, 618-277-4430; signaturekb.com.
Integration Controls
Automated lighting and invisible connections are the trends when redesigning kitchen spaces. No more under-cabinet lights when companies can make it magically appear, as if a window were letting in rays of sun. Integration Controls has a design staff to help create looks to fit every need. 9201 Manchester, 314-821-3400, integrationcontrols.com.
Jaffe Lighting by Amini’s
When word spread that Jaffe Lighting was closing, a collective moan could be heard. Then Amini’s bought its inventory and now sells the lighting and fixtures that made Jaffe famous. 17377 Chesterfield Airport Rd., Chesterfield, 636-537-9200, aminislighting.com.
McKelvie Lighting Design
For designer Ken McKelvie, lighting is an art. He works with clients on concept design and custom light fixtures. 1306 S. Geyer, 314-822-7114, mckelvielightingdesign.com.
Streib Media Systems
Clearer counters and cleaner, more open bathrooms come with seamless lines and built-in technologies. Streib can set up your lighting and other electrical needs to technology that can be controlled from the palm of your hand via a smartphone or tablet. 11011 Lin Valle, 314-416-1030, streibmedia.com.
Walbrandt Technologies
Televisions can be built in and sound systems hidden in breakfast rooms or above bathtubs for the more luxurious of renovations. 231 Millwell, 314-627-0346, walbrandt.com.
FLOORING
Ambassador Floor Company
All flooring needs are fulfilled here. Its staff can help customers choose from a large showroom of options, measure in the home, and professionally install the material. Ambassador has a great variety of ceramic tiles, natural stones, and even a line of luxury vinyl flooring, which often can be easier to clean in kitchens than traditional hardwoods. 17770 Chesterfield Airport Rd., Chesterfield, 636-728-1600; 1851 W. U.S. Highway 50, O’Fallon, Illinois, 618-622-9600; ambassadorfloor.com.
Champion Floor Company
Many consider Champion to be one of the best in the city when it comes to the range of products available, customer service, and information about products. If you simply want a new floor but are indecisive about what to get, a salesperson will figure out what best suits your lifestyle. 11656 Lilburn Park, 314-739-2555, championfloor.com.
Flooring Systems Inc.
Ceramic, hardwood, granite—you name it. Flooring Systems has a broad selection of finishes for kitchens, bathrooms, and the rest of your home. The company also specializes in flooring demolition to help remove tiling. 6291 Lemay Ferry, 314-714-1313, flooringsystemsinc.net.
ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings
What started in St. Louis is now a nationwide resource with endless options in flooring for builders and designers. ProSource also has two kitchen and bath designers to help figure out your best solutions. The two showrooms are loaded with options. 104 Matrix Commons, 636-717-1177; 13501 Shoreline, 314-739-7799; prosourcewholesale.com.
RESTORATION
Golden Age Restoration
Whether you are looking to keep the black-and-white tiled charm of a University City home or the cast-iron stove that adds character to a kitchen in the heart of the city, Golden Age will help make restorations. It is possible to make your house feel new while preserving its historic accents. 314-703-9878, goldenagestl.com.
St. Louis Rehabbers Club
We’d like to think all of your essentials are listed right here. But a list from junk and old appliance haulers to tub reglazers, drain cleaners, and drywall suppliers can be found within the St. Louis Rehabbers Club. Almost any kind of expert can be found in its directory. rehabbersclub.org.
CONTRACTORS
Amherst Corporation
We’ve featured Amherst’s work in our list of St. Louis’ most beautiful houses. In addition to new home construction, the company specializes in renovations and historic rehab. 7350 Forsyth, 314-862-9399, amherstcorporation.com.
Chouteau Building Group
A frequent winner of the magazine’s Architect & Design Awards, Chouteau builds beautiful homes. The company does a thorough job in the planning process, so homeowners know what to expect when construction begins. The timeframe, including who will be in the home when and approximately how long each phase will take, are laid out as plans are made for construction. 1610 S. Big Bend, 314-781-1991, cbg-stl.com.
Creative Kitchen & Bath
Creative offers all-inclusive service, from design and building to product selection. Small jobs that ultimately turn into room additions are easily planned and executed. 11048 Manchester, 314-821-2338, creativekitchenstl.com.
Douglas Properties
Owner Doug Cohen is known for his finishes. Whether remodeling or starting fresh, Cohen’s work seems to stand out when it comes to fine details and accents, such as crown molding. He has updated many older homes’ kitchens while retaining the charm within the bones of the room. 314-725-9911, douglasproperties.com.
F.W. Lang Contracting
The company does architectural work, design, and construction on home remodels, including kitchens and bathrooms. It also coordinates the work with local flooring companies, plumbers, and painters, so you only deal with one company. F.W. Lang Contracting has won numerous awards for overhauls that have given homeowners new space and the latest trends in design. 314-842-8455, fwlang.com.
Joseph M. Hynes Construction
Owner Joe Hynes will bring you samples or refer you to wholesalers to find exactly what you are looking for in both the kitchen and the bathroom. He custom-cuts tile to fit specific patterns and cubbies. He has built homes, works for other builders, and does everything from handyman work to major remodels. You’ll find he can fix whatever is broken and has the agility to change the path of the construction so progress is made each day. 314-267-4362.
Innovative Remodeling
This small, family-run contracting company is owned and operated by John Richter. He’s been building homes for decades and even owned a tiling shop for several years. Richter takes a personalized approach to remodels and construction. Aside from kitchen and bath remodeling, his firm offers painting, appliance installation and repair, and custom cabinetry. 1020 Buckley, 314-220-8197, buildsaintlouis.com.
McMillan Construction Group
This is a highly recommended general-contracting firm that also has a custom-cabinet line. McMillan works with some of the best architects and interior designers in St. Louis to achieve truly perfect remodels. 1423 Strassner, 314-961-3101, mcgbuild.com.
Reeder Construction
When starting a home-improvement project, you’ll likely need help at some point. Bob Reeder’s company specializes in kitchen, bath, basement, and deck makeovers, along with ceramic tile flooring and kitchen cabinetry. He is fair about pricing, time allotted for projects, and the work required. 3642 Hawks Rest, Wildwood, 314-973-4106, reederconstructionllc.com.
Rethink Renovations
It’s a trend seen in some commercial construction, but homeowners can get a taste of sustainability with Rethink Renovations. Whether it’s new construction or a remodel, the company uses energy-efficient resources throughout the process while making your home a greener living space. 314-323-8845.
Upright Remodeling
This Hillsboro-based company can tackle large and small jobs at a reasonable cost. Customers often give Upright five-star reviews for service and for price. 5636 Belmont, Hillsboro, 314-480-2943, uprightremodelingllc.com.
GRILLS & SMOKERS
St. Louis BBQ Store
The store carries all of the latest in smokers, accessories, and rubs. As former participants in barbecue competitions, the experts here are experienced with the industry’s best brands and knowledgeable about everything from cookers to sauces and woods. 9703 Gravois, 314-200-5350, stlbbqstore.com.
St. Louis Home Fires
The exclusive local carrier of Rebel grills, St. Louis Home Fires will rent out smokers and grills. It’s a barbecue enthusiast’s dream come to true. 15053 Manchester, 636-256-6564, stlouishomefires.com.
Terra
The Terra showroom makes outdoor living seem like a luxurious necessity. Among its selection of grills, the store sells Broilmasters, owned by Empire Comfort Systems of Belleville, Illinois. 11769 Manchester, 314-966-0800, terrastl.com.
KITCHEN & BATH DESIGNERS
Alspaugh Kitchen & Bath
9808 Clayton, 314-993-6644, glenalspaughkitchens.com.
BaumHouse design
11 Vance, 636-225-9000, baumhousedesign.com.
Baygents Company
117 W. Argonne, 314-965-5250, baygentscompany.com.
brooksBerry & Associates
751 Old Frontenac, 314-872-7720, brooksberry.com.
Callier & Thompson
14180 Manchester, 636-391-9099, callierandthompson.com.
Karr Bick Kitchen + Bath
2715 Mercantile, 314-645-6545, karrbick.com.
KBS Kitchen & Bath
12012 Manchester, 314-984-0005, kbs-stl.com.
Kitchen & Bath Design
945 S. Kirkwood, 314-822-4100, kbdesignonline.com.
Mosby Building Arts
645 Leffingwell, 314-909-1800, mosbybuildingarts.com.
Thompson Price
12101B Manchester, 314-966-8234, thompsonprice.com.
PLUMBERS
Applebaum & Associates Contractors
314-726-2811
Barry Sewer & Drain
314-389-9690
C & H Plumbing Company
314-494-8042
Des Peres Plumbing
923 Des Peres, 314-821-7733
Hoffman Brothers
314-664-3011, hoffmannbros.com
Maplewood Plumbing and Sewer
314-645-6350, maplewoodplumbing.com
Tony LaMartina Plumbing
314-965-9377, tonylamartinaplumbing.com
