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 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
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.
We caught up with Leslie Cusanelli of the St. Louis interior design firm Milieu to learn more about her own home renovation and her thoughts on using color in the kitchen. Like many open concept floor plans, Leslie’s living room, dining room and kitchen make up one large central living space. Her objective for the new
A love of cooking, togetherness and a distinctly modern aesthetic set the tone for this custom home’s open concept kitchen. Beck/Allen designer Louis Rybacki worked with MC Modern Concepts designing the home’s kitchen, laundry room and bathroom cabinetry. Eclipse frameless, or full-access, cabinetry by Shiloh was used to construct the cabinets and custom shelving above. In
Built in 1891, little remained from the glory days of this historic St. Louis home. Most of its moldings, hardware, windows and interior finishes had long been lost. Its fate took a turn when the three-story brick residence on the city’s south side caught the attention of a young family in search of their new/old
After 20+ years, the style, finishes and floorplan of this home’s original kitchen were in need of an update. Enlisting Mike Beck of Beck/Allen, the couple embarked upon a kitchen renovation that would address traffic flow, storage, display space and appliances, namely a bespoke Lacanche range. The new kitchen would offer a more practical floorplan,
One homeowner’s relocation from the West Coast led to a University City bungalow renovation with a cozy California vibe. With eco-friendly objectives and a colorful work of original art by her aunt as inspiration, she enlisted the help of St. Louis interior designer Kim Taylor West of K Taylor Design Group. As renovations often do,