Interior designer Brett Clark of Design Collective STL and his client, Jennifer Duncan, share the details of a recent kitchen remodel set in a historic house designed by Gale Henderson. Through their shared experience, we get an inside look at what it's like to transform an outdated 90s-era kitchen into a functional, elegant space for both cooking and gathering.

Why is knowing the client so important to design success? How can we all manage unexpected renovation surprises?  And what's a clever workaround for a "Mom Command Center?" Our guests answer these questions and more, so if you love historic homes—or a kitchen remodel is in your future—this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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This episode is sponsored by Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum.

Seeds: Containers of a World to Come, on display February 21–July 28, brings together work by ten contemporary artists who explore issues of fragility, preservation, and possibility through the lens of the seed. From sculpture and film, to installation and painting, the exhibition reflects on our current environmental challenges and our connection to the natural world. Visit kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu for more information.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Design Collective STL
• Gale Henderson 
• Art in Bloom 
• Missouri Historical Society, Saturday Speakers Series
• Living in Ste. Genevieve House Tour 
• Veronica's Kitchen, view 1
• Veronica's Kitchen, view 2

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