After relocating three times in 15 years, David and Christine Everson were ready to settle into the home they always wanted. When they moved to the St. Louis area last year, they found a house in a beautiful neighborhood in Chesterfield. Built in 1993, the traditional-style home with a brick front exterior had good bones, and the back of the house had expansive windows that looked out onto a fantastic backyard oasis with a custom pool and gazebo. However, the interiors hadn’t been touched in about 25 years.  

A young family of five purchased their home with the intention of giving it a fresh facelift. After 18 months in their new space, it was time to make the 16-year-old residence reflect their taste and lifestyle. The couple was referred to experienced interior designer Nancy Barrett to help undertake the large project.

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Classic

Popularity of plants come and go as often as the essential denim. For large plant lovers, they will always be around. They are lush and easy. Succulents are the ultimate craze. Sick to death of them!David Kent Richardson, David Kent Richardson Decorations + Interior Design.

The fiddle-leaf fig is definitely not a craze. I’ve loved these for years! I’ve had one in my dining room for a while. So classic! Diane Breckenridge Barrett, Diane Breckenridge Interiors.

Craze

1. Council pendant light, by Currey & Co., available at Metro Lighting. 2. Dolma chandelier, by Arteriors, available at Design & Detail.3. Alton antique brass desk lamp, available at Crate & Barrel. 4. Supernatural chair, by Moroso, available at Centro. 5. Perforated buffet and media table in teal, available at West Elm. 6. Cielo chair, by Niermann Weeks, available at KDR Designer Showrooms.

After purchasing a ranch on nearly three wooded acres outside the city, the new homeowners quickly made plans to renovate the vast kitchen. Having renovated four kitchens in past homes, they were familiar with undertaking such a major project. But this time, they chose to work with a professional to make the process easier and stress-free. The couple was introduced to Rebekah Murphy, designer at Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath, by their realtor.