62 AUGUST 2019 STLOUISHOMESMAG.COM
Contractor: John Kichter
Designer: Rebekah Murphy, Karr Bick Kitchen & BathBEFORE & AFTER
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After purchasing a ranch on nearly three wooded acres outside the city, the new
homeowners quickly made plans to renovate the vast kitchen. Having renovated four
kitchens in past homes, they were familiar with undertaking such a major project. But
this time, they chose to work with a professional to make the process easier and stress
free. The couple was introduced to Rebekah Murphy, designer at Karr Bick Kitchen &
Bath, by their realtor.
“We clicked right away,” says the homeowner. “She understood my design aesthetic
and made everything so seamless.” The home’s exterior had a lodge feel, but the interior was
Tuscan. The homeowner really wanted the kitchen to match the feel of the home’s exterior.
She describes her vision as “Forest Chic,” meaning neutral colors that mix well with the
greens and browns she sees from her window: simple, clean lines and elements of visual
interest with a rustic touch.
Rebekah says that from their initial meeting, her client was ready to hit the ground
running. “She was someone who really helped the project move quickly by making
decisions on materials and layout,” Rebekah says. Rebekah created three to four different
layouts for the space as a starting point for the design. She says the biggest challengeBy Melissa Mauzy
Photographie By LiFOREST
CHIC
A kitchen tucked away in the woods
goes from immense to intimate.