Articles in Expert Q & A

Light is a Light Until You Dim It
Will Jackson, a veteran lighting designer at Metro Lighting with 24 years of experience, believes dollar for dollar, lighting makes the biggest impact on your home.
May 2012
Bold & Beautiful
Denise Fogarty, Owner of Denise Fogarty Interior Design, creates spirited youthful spaces in colorful fashion
April 2012
Daring by Design
Meredith Wanamaker, designer For Niche, contemplates her approach to contemporary interiors
March 2012
High-Fashion Fabrications
Textile designer Laura Bergmann, owner of Laura Bergmann Textiles, shares her artistic take on texture
January/February 2012
Inviting Company
  With its 10th anniversary mere months away, the party-planning pros at Cosmopolitan Events share how to host an unforgettable holiday celebration  
November/December 2011
Places of the Heart
Kim Kelce & Nancy Pedley create gardens that inspire, calm, heal and enrich
September 2011
Splash of Style
Lori Coulter, swimwear designer and owner of Lori Coulter® Made-to-Order Swimwear, mixes color, style and technology to create the perfect swimsuit
June July 2011
Color in Bloom
Barb Wehking of Bloomin’ Buckets talks fresh flowers and how “thinking outside the vase” can transform your springtime décor
May 2011
Call of the Wild
Judy Krewet, interior designer with Holly Blumeyer Interior Design Group, creates a family-friendly space with animal attraction.
March 2011
Cabinetry Connoisseur
Scott Mecey, independent kitchen designer and founder of Cabinetry by Design, talks kitchen couture and why he loves what he does.
January/February 2011
Flights of Fancy
Brian Berger, co-owner of Kirkwood Stair & Millwork, and his team add a finishing touch
November/December 2010
Preserving the Past
Gloria Hamlin, principal restorer at Hamlin’s Restoration Studio, brings new life to cherished treasures
September 2010
A Focus on Bath Design
Doug Chapman CKD, CBD, shares top-notch bath design ideas with SLHL.
August 2010
Pool Perfection
Jim Bastian, pool designer and president of Westport Pools, is committed to design that complements each client’s lifestyle.
June/July 2010
Distinctive Digs
Jason Todd, landscape designer and project coordinator at Landscape St. Louis, creates unique, colorful outdoor environments.
April 2010
Lighting the Way
Mike Craft, Senior Custom Lighting Designer, ALALS, shares his thoughts on custom lighting design.
March 2010
Simple Elegance
Internationally renowned designer Barbara Barry describes herself as an American designer, first and foremost. She synthesizes her own life experiences to create classic...
January 2010
Cutting-Edge Design
Jason Cutter, CKBI, CKBR, of Cutter’s Custom Kitchens & Baths, shares his thoughts on kitchen and bath design.
November 2009
Artful Advice
Stephanie Stokes, Gallery Director of Kodner Gallery, has a passion for art and has found her own niche.
September 2009
Creating Personal Retreats
T.J. Price, kitchen and bath designer with Thompson Price Kitchens, Baths & Home, shares his thoughts on designing sophisticated bath spaces.
August 2009
Seeds of Wisdom
Pat Ross, owner of Landscape Concepts, Inc., sheds light on her business that’s coming up roses.
June 2009
Dream Weaver
Patrice Munden, Allied Member ASID, and president and principal designer of Patrice Munden Interior Design, helps her clients achieve the spaces of their dreams.
May 2009
Design Success
Tom Niemeier, A.I.A., owner of SPACE LLC, shares his unique perspective with SLHL.
April 2009
Cosmopolitan Designer
Interior designer Mim Phillips, IIDA associate, brings a fresh, broad palette to her clients’ spaces.
March 2009
Leading the Way
Barry Glantz, A.I.A., and president of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc., leads the architectural firm that designed SLHL’s Living Green Showhouse in conjunction with...
January 2009
A Fresh Start
Montie Sommers, Allied ASID, of Montie Sommers Designs loves the process of creating fresh spaces for her clients.
November 2008
Meet Our Builder
St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles teamed up with builder Eric Janssen of Janssen Building and Development to produce our premiere Living Green Showhouse at Tapawingo. We’ve...
October 2008
Inspirational Insight
SLHL asked our Living Green Showhouse designers the same two questions about their green design inspiration: What piece inspired your design? How did it evolve into your...
October 2008
Design Evolution
Emily Castle, ASID, principal designer of Castle Design, brings architectural design expertise to her clients.
September 2008
Custom Designed
Jim Howard, kitchen and bath designer at Glen Alspaugh Kitchens & Baths, creates custom bath spaces in respect to his clients’ individual needs.
August 2008
The Elements of Design
Jack Barlow, owner and principal designer of Barlow Design Group for 34 years, brings exciting design strategies and elements of surprise to his unique, architecturally...
June 2008
Kitchens With Character
Chris Berry, Design Director at brooksBerry Kitchens & Baths, creates custom spaces in partnership with her clients.
May 2008
Personalized with Style
Ginger Huff, owner of Ginger Huff Interiors in Edwardsville, Illinois believes in creating organized, fresh spaces with a timeless feel.
April 2008
On the Horizon
Principal designer, Rose Roberts, ASID, gives us a sneak peek into the “newest new” in design.
March 2008
Innovative Design
Kara Osthoff, Allied Member ASID, of Kara Osthoff Design incorporates new design strategies into comfortable, stylishly designed spaces.
January 2008
The Design Dynamic
Ellen Kurtz, Allied Member ASID and president of Ellen Kurtz Interiors Inc., blends architectural and interior design strategies to create energized, well-designed homes.
November 2007
The Perfect Touch
Carrie Babington, interior designer and partner of The Finishing Touch Home & Office Interiors, LLC, brings fine design to Edwardsville, Illinois.
October 2007
Born to Transform
Designer Sketch: Gigi Steadman
January 2007
Express Yourself
Interior Designer Linda Kusmer helps her clients translate their moods, memories and memorabilia into home design
March 2007
Dedicated to Design
Jane Ganz, ASID, owner of Directions in Design, Inc., loves the challenge of creating rooms that blend the client’s wishes, taste and lifestyle.
May 2007
Inviting Rooms
Carole Hiatt, ASID, of Carole Hiatt Design Associates, believes that your home should be a safe haven – woven together with serenity, tranquility and peace.
June 2007
Tuned in to Color
Barb Slavkin, Allied Member ASID and president of June Roesslein Interiors, shares the most recent color news.
August 2007
Accented with Style
Kim Guinn, Allied Member ASID, and president of Interiors By Design shares a fresh, new wave of artistic and natural design ideas.
September 2007