Curtain Call Lounge, St. Louis, MO
Photography by Matt Marcinkowski
The city's first champagne bar recently opened in the Fox Theatre. Local firm SPACE Architecture + Design designed the new lounge and was recently awarded the Citation Award for Interiors by AIA-St. Louis. 

For our November/December issue, we asked local design professionals to share their opinions on drop-leaf tables. Are these space-savers a thing of the past?

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“The drop-leaf table has been around for generations. It is a very versatile piece of furniture, and I expect it is here to stay.” Jeannie Brendel, Brendel Architects.

Adding a bench to your entryway creates additional comfort and storage as you enter your home.

Empire camel leather bench, by John-Richard, available at KDR Designer Showrooms.

Clinton bench, available at Ethan Allen.

Auburn bench, available at Ethan Allen.

Leggett bench, by Uttermost, available at Savvy Surrounding Style.

Investing in quality furnishings that you can use for years to come will pay off in the long run. SLHL asked local interior designers to share their favorite investment pieces.

“In my opinion, lighting can make or break a room. My latest obsession is the ‘Super Bubbles’ chandelier by Charles Paris. It has a modernistic vibe that adds a whimsical touch to any room.” Joni Spear, Joni Spear Interior Design.

Having founded her firm in 1975, Jane Ganz was one of the first female business owners in St. Louis. As a high school freshman, Jane was assigned to write a term paper on a career. She interviewed the highly successful interior designer Don Pisoni and was so inspired she pledged to make interior design her career. Don became her mentor and many years later as he was slowing down, Jane offered him a place at Directions in Design to help mentor new staff members.

Emily Castle established Castle Design in 2003. In addition to an associate’s degree in art and interior design from St. Louis Community College, Castle has a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Washington University. Emily is NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Designer Qualification) certified, a registered interior designer in the state of Missouri and a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers. At Castle Design, Emily leads a team of eight designers.