With their children grown and moved out, two empty nesters relocated to Town & Country for a fresh start. The couple found a home to purchase near Queeny Park, tore it down, and utilized Kim Taylor West of K. Taylor Design Group LLC to design the home of their dreams. While design decisions (and staggering
We’ve tapped the experts at Crystal Cabinets for their thoughts on top kitchen design trends in 2023. From color to innovative construction concepts, they’ve assembled five design elements with serious staying power for the year ahead and beyond. 5 Kitchen Design Trends for 2023 1. Every Shade of Green! When it comes to
The growing preference for cleaner lines and more transitional details seen in recent years has elevated the perception and general knowledge of slim shaker cabinets (sometimes referred to as micro shaker cabinets). What are Slim Shaker Cabinets? Traditional shaker style cabinet doors are simple in form, with stiles and rails that can range from 2
Coveted for its light color and dramatic grain, quarter sawn white oak is one of the most desired cabinet materials of the moment. Beck/Allen designer Allie Davis explains, “It provides variation and warmth but with a consistency and a more neutral tone than a traditional red oak.” Quarter Sawn White Oak Kitchen Island In the
Our partners at Crystal Cabinetry have revealed their list of 2022 award-winning kitchen and bath designs and congratulations are in order for two Beck/Allen designers and their clients. First, the Grand Prize in Kitchen Design was awarded to Mike Beck and Rachael Dolan of Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design for their work on a Tudor-style renovation.
This traditional kitchen design was built upon a foundation of neutral tones and natural textures. Working with Mike Beck, St. Louis interior designers Colleen Ertl and Megan Barry of Diane Breckenridge Interiors devised thoughtful and unexpected solutions for homeowners with a clear vision for their custom home’s kitchen and the surrounding main living space. The
A couple relocating to St. Louis sought the guidance of interior designer Kim Taylor West (K Taylor Design Group) in the renovation of their new Chesterfield home. The transformation began with the home’s master suite and a traditional bathroom vanity. Borrowing from a generous, nearby walk-in closet, Kim created a new space large enough to
A recent renovation by St. Louis interior designer Kim Taylor West paired the natural beauty of white oak kitchen cabinets and flooring with a contrasting island in a deep blue stain. Homeowners of this Chesterfield residence (now empty nesters) were relocating from out of town to what would become their forever home. While the home’s
DesignSTL recently revealed the winners of their coveted Architect & Designer Awards. The list is a veritable who’s who of our region’s top design talent. St. Louis interior designer Jenny Rapp of JCR Design Group was awarded Best Traditional Bathroom Under 150 Square Feet. Assembling a Peaceful Palette JCR paired pale blue with understated brushed brass for a
Of his role in this luxury kitchen renovation, Mike Beck recalls, “This may actually be one of the most efficient kitchens I’ve ever designed.” The success of the Ladue, MO renovation was due in large part to the mutual respect between team members. Their impeccable standard for quality was met with decades of industry experience.