6 AUGUST 2019 STLOUISHOMESMAG.COM
Those two words can quickly muster a mixed bag of emotions for
children and pets alike. Both 2-legged and 4-legged creatures either
LOVE, TOLERATE or RUN when they realize bath time is near. For the
runners, the sound of the water rushing through the pipes and filling
the tub is enough to put them in panic mode. Boys, for the most part,
tolerate a shower as something they have to do. But girls, we love taking
a bath or indulging in a spa-like experience.
Imagine slipping away to your own personal luxurious bath retreat
where square footage doesn’t matter. It’s your special place to unwind
from a hectic day at the workplace or managing a home filled with
children. Our award-winning 2019 Baths of the Year (24 – 31) range in
square footage from powder rooms to expansive master suites. One
thing they all have in common is that they all exhibit meaningful and
practical space for eight lucky St. Louis homeowners. If you are looking
to update your current bath space look no further. These cozy, serene
and tranquil bathrooms, all brimming with style, elegance and sophisti-
cation, boast many features that you may want to incorporate into your
own bath space. There is so much inspiration just waiting for you to try!
Our Annual Source Book (71 – 86) is included in this issue. It will help
guide you in finding the best craftsmen and design teams in STL!PS...Tag @stlhomesmag on Instagram or Facebook and we will
feature your pup loving, tolerating or despising bath time!Suzie Osterloh
Publisher/OwnerHELLO
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Elizabeth Kavlock, Dashing Design by
Elizabeth
Elizabeth has been reinventing space
and existing floor plans, customizing
designs and specifying product for
projects of all sizes. Specializing in
blending the mind of a contractor and
the delicacy of a designer, she has filled a
role that both her clients and contractors find
invaluable for an enjoyable execution. Wether
executing her own remodel projects, or assisting
local builders fulfill their clients visions, she uses
her long standing solid relationships and education
to taylor each experience to each unique client.
Thinking outside the box, pushing limits, trying
new things and making the process FUN is
what fuels her desire to impress and deliver-for
the past 15 years.Kathy Israel, Accent on Cabinets
Kathy mixes 25 years of kitchen and
bath design experience along with an
expert intuition to create award winning
kitchens and baths throughout the
United States. Using ingenious
solutions to make dreams become
reality for her customers’ homes, Kathy
focuses on each client and project from
concept to completion. Kathy strives to use
products that are manufactured in the USA,
and she believes that low-carbon footprints are
vital to our future.Keith Gegg, Gegg Design & Cabinetry
Keith Gegg established Gegg Design &
Cabinetry in 1996. In 2003, he opened
a small showroom and in 2006 moved
to a larger space to accommodate all
of his product offerings. Keith’s goal
is to provide clients with a design that
reflects their living habits and personality.
His passion for design, focus on details and
proportion, combined with a degree in
mechanical engineering, are the foundation
for his design approach.Dick Busch, Dick Busch Architects
Dick Busch has been involved in
residential architecture for over 40
years. Starting his own firm in 1992,
he and his staff have specialized in
residential projects of all sizes and
styles ranging from a 400-square-foot
pergola to a 23,000-square-foot country
manor. Dick Busch Architects has relationships
with a wide range of consultants, including
engineers, interior designers, builders and
contractors.Bath time!
River LOVES taking a bath and dreams of someday having his own special
bathing area. Photography by Colin Miller/Strauss Peyton.MEET THE PANEL OF ESTEEMED
BATHS OF THE YEAR JUDGES.