Spruce up built-in shelving with a pop of color. Painting or adding wallpaper to the back of the shelves makes a striking statement.

one: Study, by Incorporated Architecture & Design.

two: Wallpapered shelves, by Martha O’Hara Interiors.

three: Children’s study, by Chango & Co.

four: Children’s room, by colorTHEORY. 

Yurbuds, St. Louis, Missouri
. Photography courtesy of Shelley Satke Niemeier, SPACE Architecture + Design


http://thesohoshop.comFor our March Modern issue, we asked local design professionals about Smart Tvs. Here is what they had to say...

Classic
“Definitely a classic. I think this is just the beginning and they are going to evolve to control more and more things in your home.” Jeannie Brendel, Brendel Architects, LLC.

one: Bedford pendant, by Kalco, available at Holt Lighting Depot.

two: Nickel pear with brass leaf box, available at Savvy Surrounding Style.

three: Foundry gunmetal tray and frame, available at Niche.

four: Salon entertainment bar console, available at Niche.

When John Beck couldn’t find an elevated dog feeder that would work for his American Boxer, Drama, he took matters into his own hands – literally.

He searched and searched for just the right materials, as he often does, and made the feeder himself out of steel and porcelain bowls.

Always seen as a staple in home design, wallpaper has made a resurgence in recent years. Contemporary prints, paintable papers and more make wallpaper an attractive addition to any room. Create a subtle background or choose a bold patter for a statement wall. Incorporating wallpaper will add instant character to any room.

one: Flamant Suite II, Les Rayures stripe in town, by Arte, available at KDR Designer Showrooms.