Sweet, colorful and designed to stand the test of time, kids’ rooms are special small spaces where imagination and functionality collide. These five rooms use careful design team deliberation to...

When these homeowners originally began the design of their second home, the wife planned on designing her children’s rooms herself. However, after working with Laura Lee Home, she decided to let...

What began as an open basement with concrete walls quickly evolved into a private dream room and the perfect hangout for a teenage girl. Created by designer Barbara Collins, owner of Barbara...

Converting an office into a nursery—and then eventually back to an office without a total redesign—was the key challenge for this St. Louis couple expecting their second baby. After deciding they...

The "tween" age can be full of growing pains. Not quite a teen but definitely more mature than little kid. So when it came time for Kylee Hillin to decorate her bedroom, she wanted something...

Redecorating a child’s room can be tricky; not only should the design age with them appropriately, but also function for them at the moment. Throw in the design opinions of your 7-year-old...

1. Made for Multi-purposing. By Cabinet Concepts by Design. This space is multi-purpose. Not only is it a craft room, but also a homework and office space. The large island is intended for...

1. Warmth and Texture. By Birdseye Design. Custom built by Birdseye out of Richmond, Vermont, this lakeside residence features a full spa with sauna.  The western red cedar interior of the sauna,...

The Busch family has been an integral part of St. Louis history since the late 1800s when Adolphus Busch emigrated to our city from Germany and began brewing beer. In 1921, he purchased land and...

Settled by the French and named for King Louis IX, St. Louis’ enduring affinity for all things francais was probably inevitable. Drive through the metro area’s upscale neighborhoods and custom...

1. Bold and Blue, by Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd. From the start of the project, this blue butler’s pantry was intended to be a small moment of great intensity, creating a sharp...

In nature, catastrophic events usher in balance and calm. Fires create space for seedlings to grow. Winds and rain erode rock, releasing nutrients and replenishing tired ground. And kitchen floods...