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
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 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
Beyond its austere beauty, this modern floating vanity design offers lessons in both design and construction. The homeowners preferred a solid walnut slab drawer front, favoring the slab’s more dramatic variation in grain over that of the more commonly used walnut veneer. Designer Louis Rybacki looked to Crystal Cabinetry for a solid walnut option within their
Embarking on any collaboration with Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design and R.G. Ross Construction Co. promises several things. We know that the kitchens and baths envisioned will challenge us, both creatively and technically. We know that the resulting design will be held to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. Our work on the Sinquefield
Embarking on a custom home bar design? First, focus on the fun to be had–not too tough a task. Second, let’s think about how we can make entertaining at home easier and more efficient, so that you’re having just as much fun as your guests at any given gathering. Driven by your idea of what
Stemming from a favorite pastime and an appreciation for traditional interiors, a cook’s kitchen was born. Working with interior designers at Property Enhancements, we were tasked with creating cabinets that would echo the luxurious feel of the client’s former home, yet on a smaller scale. The resulting design paired timeless finishes—a mix of Bisque and
Over the past 20+ years, we’ve enjoyed partnering with some of area’s premier builders, architects and interior designers. We’re fortunate to have worked with the talented team at Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design on several occasions. Our latest collaboration on a St. Louis custom home can be seen in the September/October issue of Sophisticated Living
Our recent collaboration with St. Louis interior designer Tamsin Mascetti and R.E.A. Homes involved semi-custom and custom cabinetry. Light-filled spaces welcome all-white finishes in the home’s traditional kitchen, nearby wet bar and bathrooms—a blank canvas for Tamsin’s touches of classic blue and white. Cabinetry styles ranged from simple Shaker to fretwork-inspired wet bar wall cabinets
A recently completed project took us on a journey nearly 1,500 miles from St. Louis to Big Sky, Montana. Constructed by Blue Ribbon Builders on the 13th hole of the Spanish Peaks golf course, the new construction home serves as a getaway for a St. Louis family. Beck/Allen was involved in the project from the