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.

Nicole (Nikki) Lemkemeier is the equivalent of two artists in one body. She is an accomplished painter, as well as a ceramic artist. She has combined these two arts into one by making painted-tile mosaic installations. Her work is a combination of classic painted tile work, plus the originality of handmaking the tiles and cutting them into small, irregular pieces that fit together almost magically – like a puzzle – into an appealing, intricate work of art.

Baygents Company is St. Louis’ oldest kitchen and bath firm specializing in attention to quality, form and function.

SLHL: What is the latest trend in kitchen design?
Emily: In recent months, I am finding that clients want a classic design for their kitchen. We are seeing more all-white kitchens and matte finishes on countertop surfaces. We are also seeing more interest in wood countertops.

Gardens at Malmaison sit deep in the countryside in St. Albans, Mo., in Franklin County just over the St. Louis County line. The restaurant’s fine food and beautiful setting long ago won the hearts of St. Louis diners, but its distance from the city kept many fans from becoming regulars.