Spruce up built-in shelving with a pop of color. Painting or adding wallpaper to the back of the shelves makes a striking statement.

one: Study, by Incorporated Architecture & Design.

two: Wallpapered shelves, by Martha O’Hara Interiors.

three: Children’s study, by Chango & Co.

four: Children’s room, by colorTHEORY. 

The new “it” color in the bathroom, gray is versatile and pairs nicely with all bath styles. Use it as your wall color, in your accessories or cabinetry. Dark or light, gray will help create a chic and sophisticated space.

one: Morihata freckled towel, from Anthropologie.

two: Buchanan vanity, by Cole + Company, available through Gegg Design & Cabinetry.

A love fest. That is the way the owners describe the building of their nine-year-old Des Peres home. Even nearly a decade later, as they gather with the builder and architect to reminisce, compliment after compliment is passed around the table. Rarely is such chemistry between a home-building team, comprised of builder Roger Johnson, architect Bill Cover and New Mexico-based interior designer Barbara Ellena, as strong as the union that built and designed this contemporary classic. “When we all got together, it just clicked,” the homeowner says.”

Step up the style of your staircase. By adding paint, tile and wallpaper to the risers, you will give your stairs a fresh new look.

Tile
Mosaic tile treads, by Ellen Grasso & Sons.
Glass, tile and mirror mosaic, by Jennifer Kuhns, JK Mosaic.

Oftentimes a total room renovation is completely out of the question in terms of time and budget. An easy way to take a traditional dining room and make it more contemporary is to switch the fabric on your dining chairs. A modern, updated fabric can change the look of a room.

The Great Cover Up
Schumacher #174822
Crazy Ikat flamestitch look.  A very modern looking fabric to change the feel of the chair.