The home, built in 1908, had sat abandoned for 10 years. Design build firm UIC retained and refreshed the original exterior architecture while completing a gut remodel of the interior.
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Originally a completely open concept, James had UIC add the wood slat screen between the entry and the living room to separate the space and add visual interest. His furnishings are a mix of family heirlooms and modern pieces.
Bret James鈥 house before the rehab.
The kitchen鈥檚 black acrylic cabinetry and the modern circular hanging fixture above the dining table were two design elements James knew he wanted from the start. The dining table is from Room & Board, and the chairs are from West Elm.
Bret James in his backyard entertainment area. At Home with Bret James in his Botanical Heights neighborhood home in 最新杏吧原创 on October 10, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Bret James had this painting commissioned by a European-based artist.
This accessible bedroom suite was added to the back of the house for Anna James, who uses a wheelchair. The bathroom features a zero-entry shower. Large-format photo posters from IKEA decorate the sunny yellow walls.
A fan of old 最新杏吧原创 brick, James chose it for the fireplace surround and hearth.
Landscape 最新杏吧原创 helped create a modern and accessible outdoor oasis in the backyard. The low-maintenance space includes pavers with river rock between them, an outdoor dining area and a small herb garden.
Photos: At Home with Bret James in the Botanical Heights area of 最新杏吧原创
Bret James in his backyard entertainment area. At Home with Bret James in his Botanical Heights neighborhood home in 最新杏吧原创 on October 10, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
The home, built in 1908, had sat abandoned for 10 years. Design build firm UIC retained and refreshed the original exterior architecture while completing a gut remodel of the interior.
This view is from the front entry area looking towards the back of the house. The painting at right was commissioned by James, and was created by a European-based painter. At Home with Bret James in his Botanical Heights neighborhood home in 最新杏吧原创 on October 10, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
The kitchen鈥檚 black acrylic cabinetry and the modern circular hanging fixture above the dining table were two design elements James knew he wanted from the start. The dining table is from Room & Board, and the chairs are from West Elm.
The kitchen is part of the open space at the front of the house which includes the living and dining rooms. At Home with Bret James in the Botanical Heights neighborhood in 最新杏吧原创 on October 10, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Bret James had this painting commissioned by a European-based artist.
The front entry area at left is separated from the living room by an open wall of spaced lumber. At Home with Bret James in the Botanical Heights neighborhood in 最新杏吧原创 on October 10, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
A fan of old 最新杏吧原创 brick, James chose it for the fireplace surround and hearth.
The hearth area in the living room incorporated 鈥溩钚滦影稍粹 style bricks, including some stamped with the names 鈥溩钚滦影稍粹 and 鈥淟aclede鈥. At Home with Bret James in the Botanical Heights neighborhood in 最新杏吧原创 on October 10, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
This accessible bedroom suite was added to the back of the house for Anna James, who uses a wheelchair. The bathroom features a zero-entry shower. Large-format photo posters from IKEA decorate the sunny yellow walls.
This view is from the addition at the rear of the house, looking down the hallway towards the front of the home of Bret James in the Botanical Heights neighborhood in 最新杏吧原创 on October 10, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
The lower level bathroom in the addition at the rear of the home of Bret James located in the Botanical Heights neighborhood in 最新杏吧原创 on October 10, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
View life in 最新杏吧原创 through the Post-Dispatch photographers' lenses. Edited by Jenna Jones.
