When bringing out the boxes of decorations and working like an elf to deck your halls for the holidays, don't forget to bring a touch of the season to your kitchen. Setting up a display on the kitchen island is an easy way to continue the holiday cheer in a simple, subtle way. Add florals, ribbons, ornaments and more, but don't forget to leave room for holiday food prep or serving. Three local design shops show off their take on a working kitchen-island display in a beautiful kitchen located in the Fischer & Frichtel display home in Enclave Bellerive.

Short on functionality and lacking warmth, Susie Knopf’s Clayton high-rise was overdue for a reboot in late 2014. The 2,500-square-foot space now pops with charm from a rustic floor-to-ceiling renovation that includes two fireplaces.

“The unit was very dated,” says Susie, “and, being an interior designer, I wanted a different style and needed to have more storage and open up the space.”

Citygarden, St. Louis, MO
Photography courtesy of Citygarden

Located on two blocks of downtown’s historic Gateway Mall is a stunning urban oasis designed to provide a versatile gathering space for the growing community. Citygarden, a once unused plot of land, has been reimagined into a unique combination of a city park and lush garden. Its colorful, indigenous flora, grand sculptures and breathtaking views of the city are the perfect backdrop for an outdoor video wall, interactive fountains and eco-friendly rain gardens.

For our November/December holiday issue, we asked local designers if canopy beds are a classic or a craze. Here's what the professionals had to say.

“Canopy beds have been around since Scrooge tried to hide from his ghosts! They can be graceful, stately, cozy and elegant. Personally, I feel that they are timeless. They may fall in and out of favor as a trend, but like a good toile fabric or classic damask wallpaper, they will always be around.“ Teddy Karl, The Great Cover-Up.

Not just for urban lofts, industrial design is a style embraced in gorgeous homes everywhere. Celebrating a design age that appreciated manufacturing, mechanical ingenuity and raw interiors, industrial design showcases neutral tones, wood, metals and practical objects. Add a raw, unfinished look to your home with a signature furnishing or accessory.

one: Architect screw stool, available at Dau Neu.

two: Rustic wheel bookends, available at Amini's.

There is nothing more timeless than a piece of sleek, rich leather upholstery. A natural material, leather is not just being used in furniture and accessories. Lighting, flooring and even wallcoverings are now incorporating leather. A wise investment, leather becomes more supple with age, remains hardy against sun and heat and is easy to clean.

one: 8-light chandelier, Suzanne Kasler Dressage Collection, by Visual Comfort, available at Metro Lighting.