Interior Design of the Year 2008 Gallery: Residential

Prepare yourself—You're about to see work from the best and brightest interior designers in 417-land.

By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Edward Biamonte

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The home’s hearth room is connected to the kitchen to create a spacious and comfortable area to relax, cook, dine or entertain. OVERALL DESIGN Designer: Patti Elkins PJE Interior Designs 5357 S. Newton Ave., Springfield, 417-887-9283 or 417-840-6305 Homeowners: Ben & Patti Elkins	A full view of the kitchen. The cabinets were made to appear as individual units. OVERALL DESIGN Designer: Patti Elkins PJE Interior Designs 5357 S. Newton Ave., Springfield, 417-887-9283 or 417-840-6305 Homeowners: Ben & Patti Elkins
The layout of the kitchen was very important to designer Patti Elkins. OVERALL DESIGN Designer: Patti Elkins PJE Interior Designs 5357 S. Newton Ave., Springfield, 417-887-9283 or 417-840-6305 Homeowners: Ben & Patti Elkins	Patti Elkins, the designer of this year’s Residential Overall Design, created a relaxing atmosphere in the hearth room. OVERALL DESIGN Designer: Patti Elkins PJE Interior Designs 5357 S. Newton Ave., Springfield, 417-887-9283 or 417-840-6305 Homeowners: Ben & Patti Elkins
The layout of the kitchen was very important to Elkins. OVERALL DESIGN Designer: Patti Elkins PJE Interior Designs 5357 S. Newton Ave., Springfield, 417-887-9283 or 417-840-6305 Homeowners: Ben & Patti Elkins	Patti Elkins kept the same color scheme but used a few patterns, giving the room a little variety. OVERALL DESIGN Designer: Patti Elkins PJE Interior Designs 5357 S. Newton Ave., Springfield, 417-887-9283 or 417-840-6305 Homeowners: Ben & Patti Elkins
Carla Drysdale is the designer of the Residential Kitchen. PHOTO: Julie Austin Photography KITCHEN Designer: Carla Drysdale Nancy Rose Inc. 2716 S. Glenstone Ave. Springfield, 417-889-1370 Homeowner: Lisa Richmond	The walls in are painted a beige shade, while the cabinets are a warm white and glazed with a brown that has a slight hint of green. PHOTO: Julie Austin Photography KITCHEN Designer: Carla Drysdale Nancy Rose Inc. 2716 S. Glenstone Ave. Springfield, 417-889-1370 Homeowner: Lisa Richmond