When it comes to traditional design, bespoke details can make all the difference in ensuring a home feels not only timeless, but also fresh and functional. This balance between modern comfort and historically inspired elegance lies at the heart of Ken Stuckenschneider’s design philosophy - and it’s why he takes such care in making sure that every inch of space is just right for the homeowners he works with in his role as the principal designer of Stuckenschneider Decoration and Design.

“Ken’s very talented and easy to work with,” says one of the homeowners of this St. Louis condominium. Having recently sold a house in Charleston, South Carolina, the couple had decided to turn their second residence in St. Louis into their full-time home. However, there was a problem. “The decor is traditional, which fits the style of the home and the way we use it. But we’d had the condo for 14 years, and that’s how long ago it had been decorated. It was tired looking and needed an update.”

“There’s an underlying theme that starts at the front door with the Murano glass chandelier and the damask patterns, which are very typical of Venetian design,” says Stuckenschneider. “I lived in Venice for six months studying Venetian art and architecture. I noticed that the space had a similar light quality to Venetian homes, because the light comes in from each end and not from the sides.”

Our Sophisticated Readers know how to make a house into a home. For the full article on this Stuckenschneider designed home, click here: https://issuu.com/sophisticatedliving/docs/slsl_m-a_2022/s/14944714