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2025 St. Louis Kitchen Trends: Mid-Century Warmth
Why the classic 'Red Brick' aesthetic is driving a return to warm woods and creamy whites in St. Louis kitchens.
The St. Louis Shift: Designing for "The Brick"
St. Louis housing stock—particularly in South City, Webster Groves, and Clayton—is defined by red brick and mid-century ranch architecture. In 2025, homeowners are stopping the fight against these warm tones and embracing them.
The Look: "Mid-Century Warmth"
The sterile gray/white kitchen clashes with the warm undertones of our historic masonry. The new trend is all about harmony.
- Cabinets: Warm wood tones are back. We are seeing a massive surge in clear-coated Maple, Cherry, and especially Quarter-Sawn Oak.
- Pairing: These woods are being mixed with creamy whites (Sherwin Williams Alabaster) rather than stark hospital whites.
- The Vibe: It’s a nod to the 1950s/60s roots of many STL homes, but modernized with slab doors and quartz.
Local Material Palette
| Surface | Trending Choice | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | Matte Black | Grounds the warm wood; matches historic ironwork. |
| Backsplash | Geometric White | Hexagons or vertical stack tile to add a modern edge. |
| Flooring | Refinished Oak | Keeping the original hardwoods is the #1 request. |
Sources & Verification
- Local Design Data: Aggregated project analysis from South City & County renovations (2024-2025).
- National Context: Aligns with NKBA reports on the resurgence of natural wood ("Biophilic Design").
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