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3 weeks ago | 
stlmag.com | Veronica Theodoro
When it comes to furnishing your home, invest in a quality sofa or sectional. That’s the unanimous advice from four interior designers who emphasize its daily use and central role in both comfort and aesthetics. “It’s often the cornerstone of everyday life,” says Rebekah Moore Murphy of Murphy & Moore Design. Top-tier sofas feature eight-way, hand-tied springs and kiln-dried hardwood frames—hallmarks of durability, according to Joni Spear of Joni Spear Interior Design.
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1 month ago | 
stlmag.com | Veronica Theodoro
In the hours following the EF-3–category tornado on May 16, I realized how ill-prepared I was to deal with the aftermath of a natural disaster. I have plenty of “stuff” around the house, but I lacked many of the essentials that I needed during the first 24 hours. After taking into account the supplies that I relied on most, I compiled a list of the necessities I plan to keep in my basement for future emergencies. That said, I hope to never have the need for them.
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1 month ago | 
stlmag.com | Veronica Theodoro
Sisters Maggie Kidd and Annie Genovese, with artist and co-founder John O’Hara, have been reimagining vintage furniture since launching Forsyth ten years ago from an unassuming warehouse building in Creve Coeur. Their creative interpretations–think an Eero Saarinen Womb Chair upholstered in Texas Sheepskin and a Biedermeier walnut sofa dressed in Beata Heuman’s “Florentine Flowers,” among many others, have garnered them a devoted, national following.
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1 month ago | 
stlmag.com | Veronica Theodoro
Within hours after an EF-3-category tornado hit St. Louis, homeowners took to social media, scrambling to find local contractors available to help them with repair and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the storm. In the next days and weeks, the extent of the work will intensify, as St. Louisans grapple with the extent of the damage to their roofs, windows, landscaping, interiors and more.
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1 month ago | 
stlmag.com | Veronica Theodoro
The Field House Museum, located at 634 South Broadway, is set to reopen to the public on Sunday, May 18. Built in 1845 in an area of the city known as “Walsh’s Row,” the house has been closed for more than two years following extensive water damage stemming from a burst pipe. Eugene Field, who was born in 1850, spent his childhood in the Greek Revival rowhouse.
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1 month ago | 
stlmag.com | Veronica Theodoro
Longtime antique dealer Rick Ege is selling the historic building that has been home to R. Ege Antiques for the past 21 years. The three-story property, located at 1304 Sydney in Soulard, was built in 1883. It still features the original glazed white-brick interior walls. Subscribe to the St. Louis Design+Home newsletter to explore the latest stories from the local interior design, fashion, and retail scene. We will never send spam or annoying emails. Unsubscribe anytime.
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1 month ago | 
stlmag.com | Veronica Theodoro
Foundation walls, basements, crawl spaces, lower-level rooms, and window wells are the most common areas for rainwater to pool, says Donna Delaney, owner of Dowco Enterprises in Chesterfield. And, any water inside the home that’s not from plumbing should be addressed before it can cause damage to floors, walls, insulation, and belongings, leading to mold, rot, and structural issues over time.
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1 month ago | 
stlmag.com | Veronica Theodoro
My first thought is to add a slab of marble to the top and turn it into a table. But my sense is that you’re hoping to reclaim the space for something else. In that case, you have a few options to weigh. To start, once a year St. Louis City residents can bring up to 12 loads of trash, yard waste, and bulk items, including old radiators, to the City Transfer Station. Be sure to plan: The station is closed Saturday-Sunday and a form of I.D. is required.
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1 month ago | 
stlmag.com | Veronica Theodoro
Interior designer Aisling Leonard received a call a couple of years ago from a longstanding client who wanted help getting a house move-in ready, from selecting the kitchen flatware to decorating the rooms, in just five months. The timeframe was tight but not insurmountable for the award-winning talent. Subscribe to the St. Louis Design+Home newsletter to explore the latest stories from the local interior design, fashion, and retail scene. We will never send spam or annoying emails.
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2 months ago | 
stlmag.com | Veronica Theodoro
Believe it or not, your front door speaks volumes. Visible for all to see, its color serves as a powerful introduction to the style and personality of the homeowner. Taking the time to choose the right shade of, say, black, yellow, or blue sets the tone for the rest of the house. Like all matters related to design, the best results are realized when homeowners take time to think through their options.
