Design STL July/August 2019

“I’ve learned from previous renovations how important it is to hire a designer and contractor who’ve worked together and have an established trust,” says homeowner Mary Harocopos.

Wimsatt was a natural pick for the Ladue empty-nesters.

“It’s nice when a client makes space for how they’re going to use a room,” Heeter says.

These spaces, sometimes also called caterer’s kitchens or scullery kitchens, are fully equipped secondary kitchens where the real work of food prep, cooking, and cleanup is carried out.

If you’re finding space limitations a barrier to creating your dream bathroom, there are things you can do to make your current space appear larger.

Inspired by the era’s streamlined design and respect for natural elements, Korn designed a kitchen that winks at the last century while providing the storage, natural light, and practicality that today’s homeowners expect.

“Coming up with the beautiful design is the fun part,” says designer Anne Boedges. “Turning that into a functional plan with the right pricing—that’s the challenge.”

“We selected finishes that speak to an all-American Ralph Lauren vibe,” says designer Chelsea Smith.

“One of the most important goals of this project was to balance the very contemporary design and layout with architectural elements that define the spaces,” says Morrison.

The kitchen, with its red granite counters and cherry cabinetry, needed an update.