Melissa Haupt didn’t need much convincing when she was asked to open her home for the Deck the Halls of Glennon Homes Christmas Tour in 2020. An accomplished hostess, she loves entertaining. “It’s...

“There’s something I just love about older houses,” says designer Maggie Jewell, owner of MKS Designs. “Remodeling a house lets you work with quirky angles, previous renovations and less-open...

Anne Loden is a self-described fan of Kirkwood. Born and raised in the suburb, she loves the walkability, the downtown and the sense of community. No wonder, then, that she and her husband Damien...

It was the setting that sold them. Two busy surgeons who found each other later in life were looking for a home to start their lives together. The large Creve Coeur lot featured a creek at the...

When asked to describe what distinguishes her approach to interior design, the first word that comes to Maggie Jewell’s mind is “originality.” “Obviously, my job is to determine the clients’...

When the Glynn family moved to the St. Louis area from Indiana nine years ago, they were drawn to the variety of design styles found in Kirkwood’s homes and neighborhoods. They purchased...

In 2005, Paul Mills and Mary Faller purchased their dream home, a two-story spec in Creve Coeur built by Berkley Construction. “I couldn’t believe at such a young age we had this beautiful, big...

Built in 1977, the 4-bedroom ranch was a classic example of mid-century modern architecture—low-slung, streamlined and designed to integrate with its surroundings. In spite of the home’s age, the...

“I’ve tried to let my style evolve over time,” says the homeowner. “But it’s really a mixed bag. I like change.” Change is what she and her husband were looking for in their next house; as empty-...

It was the perfect setting for a luxury custom home—a lush, 1.62-acre site offered by Kemp Signature Homes in a prime area of fashionable Town and Country. The soon-to-be owners, a professional...

Skillful use of color is fundamental to any interior design project. The expert professional is well aware that color choices not only affect how a space looks but also how it feels. In the design...

Depending on the circumstances, bigger is not always better. The owners of this cheerful house have owned several homes over their many years of marriage.

While their previous home was...