The new homeowners of a two-story brick home located in an established neighborhood south of greater St. Louis bought the house for its high ceilings, sprawling rooms and otherwise great bones. But the house hadn’t been touched since it was built in 1971 and much of its interiors, including the dining room and kitchen, felt dated, dark, and lacked the classic elements to create a timeless aesthetic the couple craved in a more modern abode.

Originally built in the late 1920s in Arcadia, Greece, the Manna Sanatorium housed tuberculosis patients who hoped to heal from the benefits of the clean mountain air of the arcadic woods for almost a decade. Designed by Swiss architects, it stirred away from the neoclassical current of the moment in the area, and gave more specific nods to central European architecture characteristics. When the introduction of penicillin in 1938 made such institutions obsolete, Manna was abandoned, and soon became a mine for building materials for other nearby projects. 

Sconces and pendant lights can be used in a wide range of applications, from task lighting to creating a special feature. We like to call lighting the jewelry; it’s the finishing piece that brings the space together. Lighting can set the mood, change the vibe and bring modern luxuries. It’s an important part of our project planning. We always recommend setting aside a nice budget to ensure that our clients get their desired outcome. 

1. Frontgate resort collection LED vanity mirror, available at Frontgate.

2. Teak wood decorative throw ladder, available at Crate & Barrel.

3. Color blocked glass canister in sage and baked clay, available at West Elm.

4. Matte glaze debossed stoneware vases, available at Blue Dahlia Designs.

5. La Jolla bathroom tray in natural, available at Serena & Lily.

Founded in Lineage

Designed for a classic, tailored aesthetic, this bath employs moldings applied to both cabinet doors and walls for a custom built-in look. The cool blue of Parma Gray covers the cabinets, walls and trim, lending a sense of serenity and uniformity to the bath. Honed Bianca Carrara marble countertops are dressed up with a backsplash cutout detail that aligns with the wall paneling. Satin nickel plumbing fixtures provide a cool neutral blend, while brushed brass cabinet hardware and lighting elements become the “jewelry” of the space.