At Home with Cheryl Vallely and Roel Vestjens in their Clayton condominium
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely, soon to be married, put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. What they got was exactly what they had hoped for in a home.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely, now engaged, put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group.
The remodeled kitchen features stainless steel appliances, clean white cabinetry and white quartz countertops with subtle gray veining. A center island provides seating for casual dining and entertaining.
Taking center stage in the formal dining room is a custom painting by 51 artist Ted Collier with an abstract image of a vinyl record, echoing the theme of the adjacent music room. Designer Kolacz created a ledge out of the same quartz as the kitchen countertops and lighted it from underneath for a touch of added drama.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their den.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their den.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their bedroom.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their dining room.
Kolacz created a stylish sitting/TV area in the large primary suite with a wet bar, wine fridge and soft seating, providing a truly private retreat. Glass doors leading to a rooftop deck fill the space with natural light.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their den.
Vallely’s and Vestjens’ condo is on the top two floors of this elegant building within walking distance of the restaurants and businesses of Downtown Clayton.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their bedroom.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their bedroom.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their bedroom.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their dining room.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their den.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their bedroom.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their kitchen.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their living room.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their living room.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their kitchen.
A painting titled “Bubbles” by British artist Mars Black (a.k.a. Steve Smith) hangs over a table in the living room.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their living room.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their music room.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their living room.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their music room.
Kolacz designed this special music listening room in the center of the home especially for Vestjens, a huge music aficionado. It features a wall lined with his high-quality stereo equipment along with framed concert posters from the many concerts the couple has attended together.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their music room.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their kitchen.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their kitchen.
The living room is stylish and serene with several seating areas including this large sectional. The couple’s art collection is on display, including a custom image of Elvis Presley made of glass pixels Cheryl had made as a gift for Roel by local glass artist David Alper.
Kolacz took a simple approach to the remodel of the living room fireplace, repeating the quartz from the kitchen and creating a small bench to the side and a niche for displaying the couple’s art. Vallely and Vestjens chose an interpretation of the album cover for Derek & The Dominos’ “Layla” by 51 artist Lindsey Wanner, made from melted vinyl records.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their living room.
Roel Vestjens and Cheryl Vallely put the total redesign of their Clayton condominium, photographed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the hands of Erik Kolacz of Contrast Design Group. Pictured is their music room.
Christian Gooden | Post-Dispatch
Photographer
They bought a two-story, 4,100-square-foot condo on the top two floors of a 22-year-old building on a quiet, tree-lined street within walking distance to all of the great restaurants and amenities of Downtown Clayton.
