Homeowners and designers everywhere are taking a modern approach to an age-old traditional trade by exposing and restoring brick accent walls in homes, condos, lofts and more. A brick accent walls add character to a space.

Let’s face it, bedrooms can be boring. Beds, dressers, nightstands. Sometimes your room needs a punch of style. A modern headboard can create a focal point in a room of furniture.

one: Jordon button-tufted wing headboard, available at Niche.

two: 80-30 H headboard, by Lee Industries, available at KDR Designer Showrooms.

three: Le Baron platform bed, available at Savvy Surrounding Style.

Is it a classic or is it a craze? For our March modern issue, we asked local design professionals about wallpaper. Here is what local professionals had to say…

CLASSIC!

Greenberg Van Doren Gallery, St. Louis, MO
By Melissa Mauzy  Photography by Jordi Miralles
An existing three-story building was renovated and converted to The Greenberg Van Doren Gallery, located at 3540 Washington Avenue, by Slade Architecture. The goal of the project was to provide gallery space, offices and storage for the art gallery.

one: Tropical/Mediterranean porcelain tile backsplash, by Glen Alspaugh.

two: Chateau Toledo classique, by Artistic Tile, available at Sunderland Brothers Company.

three: Chateau danse azul, by Artistic Tile, available at Sunderland Brothers Company.

four: Copper and brick backsplash, by Gegg Design & Cabinetry.

The kitchen is typically the gathering place in every home where families spend time together preparing meals, entertaining guests or simply hanging out. Adding bar stools or chairs around your kitchen island extends the versatility and functionality of the space. Available in a variety of styles and shapes, stools add extra seating to your kitchen.

one: Black ribbon bar stool, available at Savvy Surrounding Style.