Sophisticated Style
Kathleen Grim, Srote & Co., Interior Designer, 7 years
"I feel like life in general and the journey itself is full of influences and opportunities for...
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...
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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...
