Design STL July/August 2018
Italian markets elevate the weekly grocery run from harried chore to sensory pleasure
There’s no shortage of charm and deliciousness inside St. Louis’ specialty food markets, where everything from ribbon-shaped pasta in a kaleidoscope of colors and sparkling, flavored sodas evoke summertime in Italy. Read more
Five St. Louis women of design share their stories and offer advice
Triumphing over adversity and finding success in a male dominated field are just two things that each of these five women have in common. Read more
Inspired by Irish design, one couple reinvented their dated kitchen
Upon their return from a trip to Northern Ireland, Elizabeth and Keith Wolkhoff hired Jay Eiler to renovate their century-old kitchen. Read more
A Webster Groves couple seeks redemption for a historic church
Lisa and Dan Macheca’s transformation of a Gothic church into The Clifton Heights Inn had heavenly results. Read more
Historic details meet contemporary style in a Claverach Park home
The Clayton homeowners transformed their home's seriously dated kitchen into a space for their family to grow. Read more
The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis' José Garza teaches a new perspective on contemporary art
Garza shows visitors that contemporary art is nothing to fear; rather, it’s a clue to who they are. Read more
St. Louis chefs let us in on their favorite kitchen tools
Food connoisseurs the world over turn to cherished kitchen gadgets to make quick work of ordinarily time-consuming tasks. We talked to several St. Louis chefs and foodies to learn the secrets, big and small, of their culinary success. Read more
In Central West End, a 1910 home is restored to match its original style
In 1958, the former owners of Katy and Dan Thomas' home designed the kitchen of their dreams, but 60 years later, it was in need of another facelift. Read more
A look back at 1959—a huge year for the kitchen
See what the home appliances department at Stix, Baer & Fuller looked like in the year kitchens got political. Read more
Wabbani wants to connect indigenous craftspeople with customers worldwide
The artisans' handmade add-ons fit IKEA’s Bjorket, Ekestad, Grimslöv, and Torhamn cabinet lines. Read more
Designer Marcia Moore shows off her personality in her Maryland Heights studio
"Red is definitely my color," says Moore. Read more
How four designers turned guest bathrooms into show-stopping powder rooms
Tucked beneath a staircase or around a corner, powder rooms are often outshined by their more prominent and glamorous first-floors neighbors. But not these spaces. Read more
8 eye-catching prints and patterns for designer draperies
Sydney Loughran Wolf shops the showrooms for looks that dress your windows in style. Read more
How one St. Louis couple combined seemingly disparate design elements to transform their home
After living in their 1939 Frontenac home for over a decade, Tom and Brigette McMillin employed the help of designer Laurie LeBoeuf to execute a complete renovation. Read more
A look inside Design STL's July/August '18 issue
f you’ve ever thought about getting away from stark white in your own kitchen, then read how other St. Louisans are using subtle color throughout their spaces. Read more
The desire to take on a renovation led these home buyers to a 1925 University City home
“We wanted to renovate the kitchen ourselves, because we both love to cook,” says homeowner Liz Sloan. Read more
After working in construction for years, Peter Manion returns to his art practice
"All the tools I would normally use in construction have reemerged in the way I make my work. I’m not a paintbrush painter," says Manion. Read more
Suzanne Miller Farrell’s company, The Storied House, creates inspired fabrics
“I want each pattern to have meaning,” Farrell says. Read more
How this St. Louis-based textile artist helps sustain a centuries-old craft
A conversation with textile artist Katherine Ladendorf of Metro Weaving Read more
Design pros and homeowners share their kitchen and bathroom renovation tips
Starting a new renovation project can be daunting, but with the help of these seasoned pros and homeowners, you'll have a head start. Read more