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LU Design Build was featured in St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles May 2021 issue.
In Chesterfield, the nearest “beach” is the muddy shores of the Missouri River. Yet Jennifer Chapman’s client wanted her home there renovated with the aesthetic of a cozy coastal cottage.
Their doors might be closed and they might not be able to meet face-to-face during this period of “social distancing,” but that’s not stopping top area designers and home décor purveyors across the metro area from working with clients to create fresh new interiors. Rochelle McAvin, a designer for LU Design Build, is using videoconferencing programs, such as GoToMeeting and FaceTime, to consult with clients
Rochelle McAvin, an interior designer with LU Design Build in St. Louis, knew her clients’ kitchen would be a top priority when renovating their home in historic Webster Groves. For a young family that cooks often, a kitchen is to be lived in and enjoyed, so she aimed for a cozy atmosphere with natural light, colors and materials.
“People often have ideas of how to make their homes better, but they’ve been in the same house for so long, they can’t see all the possible options. That’s where we come in.”
Sad at the prospect of having to move out of the home they’d lived in for 40 years, this retired St. Louis couple hoped to find a renovation option that would allow them to age in place.