When architect Nathan Dirnberger purchased a home in the city in 2003 for just $37,000, it was in desperate need of repair. The roof had leaks. The basement was half full of water because pipes had not been winterized. “It was pretty beat up,” Nathan says.

Over a span of seven years, Dirnberger took the neglected home and transformed it into a cool, contemporary urban dwelling. One of the biggest renovations was the rebuilding of the three-story home’s multilevel staircase.

Working within your comfort level, color can brighten and enhance the flavor of your home. A pop of red here, a sprinkle of blue there… color is no longer something to fear. St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles wants to encourage you to taste the rainbow with home accessories, furnishings and products in a variety of colors.

one: Tassle diamond and gemstone earrings in tanzanite beads, available at Tiffany & Co.

two: Mr. B. riches chair, available at Ellen Kurtz Interiors.

Working within your comfort level, color can brighten and enhance the flavor of your home. A pop of red here, a sprinkle of blue there… color is no longer something to fear. St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles wants to encourage you to taste the rainbow with home accessories, furnishings and products in a variety of colors.

one: Avalon turquoise box, available at Savvy Surrounding Style.

two: Sapphire glass mirror, available at Savvy Surrounding Style.

Working within your comfort level, color can brighten and enhance the flavor of your home. A pop of red here, a sprinkle of blue there… color is no longer something to fear. St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles wants to encourage you to taste the rainbow with home accessories, furnishings and products in a variety of colors.

one: Chair, available at Expressions Furniture.

two: Green glass bowl, available at Inside and Out.

Working within your comfort level, color can brighten and enhance the flavor of your home. A pop of red here, a sprinkle of blue there… color is no longer something to fear. St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles wants to encourage you to taste the rainbow with home accessories, furnishings and products in a variety of colors.

one: Marigold painting, available at Brody's Lamp and Shade.

two: Urchin pendant, by Varaluz, available at Holt Lighting Depot.

Working within your comfort level, color can brighten and enhance the flavor of your home. A pop of red here, a sprinkle of blue there… color is no longer something to fear. St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles wants to encourage you to taste the rainbow with home accessories, furnishings and products in a variety of colors.

one: Rooke pendant, by Currey & Company, available at KDR Designer Showrooms.