Having Grown up and spent most of their lives in Texas, the Brewers were drawn to Southwestern architecture. So when they relocated to St. Louis, they decided to create a home that would make them feel like they were still at home in the southwest.
This home celebrates the classic age-old finish of stucco, anchored with a natural stone wainscot and embellished with the beauty of natural wood timbers throughout the home. Upon arrival, guests are drawn in with the comforting human scale of the home and the almost kinetic soaring roof eaves common to southern architecture. Guests are greeted with a beautiful custom designed and fabricated alder wood front door adorned by a timber framed vaulted front porch.
From the Foyer, guests are drawn into the home’s open floor plan. Designed to complement the lot, the home nestles into the property by breaking tradition with the standard straight line “boxey” homes. Offering more flare and interest with angled walls that provide for a more inviting way to take in all that the open floor plan has to offer. The living area is anchored by a custom designed fireplace and Hearth that complements the warmth of the wood floors. The wood floors are finished with the technique “ shou sugi ban “ which is a process of burning the floors in a controlled fashion, before lightly sanding and sealing them.
The Kitchen is showcased with an island and peninsula bar sized appropriately for the entire family to comfortably gather around in any occasion. The custom designed classically styled cabinetry, finished with a 2 step glaze process is complemented by a natural stone top, and the Kitchen is outfitted with commercial grade appliances that would impress any gourmet chef.
The Study is rich with custom designed stained Alder wood bookcases, and situated for views of the lush landscape in the front yard.
The Master Bedroom Suite is perfectly located to serve as an escape for bedtime, or just to cuddle up with a blanket and a good book. The design approach successfully captures fantastic views while providing for peace and quiet.
The spa–like Master Bathroom celebrates the curves of a free standing soaker tub, with a floor to ceiling curved niche decorated in artistically placed glass tiles leaving the impression of a soothing waterfall, while the entry door into the bathroom is flanked by separate his and hers solid wood vanities stained to bring the warmth of the wood into the contemporary design of the room.
The stairwell leading to the second level invites daylight in with a series of diamond cut leaded glass windows which bring daylight into the main floor as well as the loft at the second floor.
The Lower Level provides an escape for children and adults alike for recreation. The space is designed with a focus on truly being an extension of the first floor of the home. Designed and finished with the same level of care as the upper floors of the home, guests can watch movies in the Media Room or take up a game of Shuffle Board or Pool to pass time. The floors of the basement are stamped concrete, stained and sealed to look like wide plank wood flooring.
Through the design process, the team at Jeff Day and Associates collaborated intently with the homeowners and their selected General Contractor to meet the homeowner’s dreams and desires for their new dream home.
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