These five talented young professionals are the people to watch in St. Louis, producing some of the most innovative and exciting projects in town.
5 Under 40 Winners
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Pro Insight: Reclaimed longleaf yellow pine is a near extinct tree, which means you can only get the wood from deconstruction projects; it smells delightfully like Pine-Sol when you cut it, and...
Pro Insight: The shape of a bed not only helps guide your eye through the landscape, but more importantly across the home.
Budding Career: I grew up mowing grass in our neighborhood to help...
Pro Insight: Try something new! Sometimes recreating a space helps homes to feel “finished” and more comforting for that person or family. Starting off by reupholstering an older piece may make...
Pro Insight: The pandemic has given people a lot of time to reflect on the way they live in their home. Privacy is becoming far more important to people because they are spending much...
Pro Insight: Start with lighting! For example, changing out a builder-grade ceiling fan with a beaded chandelier brings a whole new vibe to the space both in the dimension it brings to the room...
Check out this video to learn more about this year's 5 Under 40!
SLHL: Who has been the biggest influencer in your career?
Julie: Chris Berry. She gave me my first design job right after college, and I worked with her for almost 13 years until she...
SLHL: Share an experience that was a major influence on your career decision.
Caleb: Having a personal relationship with the outdoors influenced me. I always knew I wanted to work with my...
SLHL: What is the biggest compliment you’ve received in your career?
Lauren: The biggest compliment a client can give me is “I trust you.” Hearing that from a client means that I’m doing my...
SLHL: Who has been the biggest influencer in your career?
Meghan: The owner of Castle Design, Emily Castle, has been biggest influence in my design career. She is a wonderful mentor and...
SLHL: What is the biggest compliment you’ve received in your career?
Elizabeth: It’s not one large compliment that sticks out. I’d say consistently hearing a single solitary comment from my...
