Central West End Home
Photography by:
Anne Matheis
Home, Sweet, Historic Home
For all of St. Louis’ trendy Central West End properties, there are also several historic homes with distinct charm. This Georgian-style townhome sits on the site of an old hotel. It was beautifully built, with interesting character and intricate detailing. However, it had not seen any significant renovation in decades.
The dining room, formerly a library, had large walls that were ideal for featuring artwork. A central chandelier, featuring hand-blown Italian glass, now hangs over a circular inlaid bone table and creates a bold centerpiece for the room. This dining room design later lent itself to the cover of St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles.
The living room featured a large mirror on a central wall, which was torn out and replaced with a fireplace that gave the room a more architectural feeling. The room was thoughtfully designed around artwork and featured several pieces of custom furniture.
The home’s galley-style kitchen was full of old cabinetry and felt disconnected from the rest of the home. Wall to wall and full height, the black-and-white backsplash is the hero of the room, complementing it with a simple ebony stain for the cabinets and stainless steel countertops.
This St. Louis townhome was a blank slate and gave us the freedom to create a perfect expression of our client’s individual tastes.
