About The Great Cover-Up Design
INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES & HOME FURNISHINGS STORE IN CLAYTON, MO
beautiful spaces
Designed Just For You
Your home is a haven and a place for personal expression. We are inspired by this notion and ready to help you create a space that is truly yours.
We are a client-focused team, partnering with you to create special spaces for you to enjoy for years to come. Our passion lies in providing thoughtful solutions and remarkable results. Each of our designer’s distinct personality and source of inspiration allows for a perfect system of checks and balances. We love working in a variety of decorating styles and strive to make each client experience both time-honored and unique.
Interior Design Services
We design with you in mind, driven to create interiors precisely suited to reflect your personality, passions and lifestyle.
Design Portfolio
Browse our beautifully designed, award-winning interiors and get inspired!
Home Furnishings Store
Meet our designers, and experience the textures, colors and possibilities that make a space — your home.
Our Design Team
TEDDY KARL
Allied ASID, Principal Designer, The Great Cover-Up Design
Teddy Karl’s aesthetic is best described as a perfect union of modern and classical influences where spaces are enlivened with a beautiful mixture of color, pattern, and texture. His passion for detail is showcased in sophisticated spaces customized to enhance his clients’ lifestyles.
With more than 20 years of experience, Teddy’s award-winning designs have been featured in numerous publications including Cape Cod and Islands Home, Cape Cod Life, St. Louis Seasons, St. Louis Homes and Lifestyle, At Home, and Elegant Homes. He has built a reputation for creating welcoming and luxurious interiors, showcasing both beauty and function.
Before joining The Great Cover-Up Design, Teddy had been with Sunshine Drapery for eight years. In 2001, he moved back to Massachusetts where he worked for Leonard’s New England, leading its design department. Teddy returned to St. Louis in 2007 as the lead designer for The Great Cover-Up Design, creating beautiful spaces for countless St. Louis residents.
Born and raised in Massachusetts, Teddy studied textile design at Southeastern Massachusetts University (now University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth). Prior to interior design, he owned a custom-clothing boutique, designing exquisite bridal, evening and prom dresses.
REBEKAH PAZ
Designer, The Great Cover-Up Design
Rebekah Paz brings a vibrant passion for interior design to every project she touches. Known for her love English textiles, block prints, and whimsical prints, she thrives on helping clients create spaces that are both beautiful and personal.
With over 16 years at The Great Cover-Up Design and prior experience as a design assistant at Corinne Jones Interiors, Rebekah has built a deep knowledge of fabric and wallcovering lines. Her expertise makes her a trusted guide in selecting the perfect styles, whether for a full-room transformation or the ideal home accessory or gift.
MARYBETH GOLDMAN
Designer, The Great Cover-Up Design
HOME FURNISHING PRODUCTS
We carry a complete line of interior design, home furnishing products & services for all of your decorating needs in all styles from modern to traditional, Mediterranean to modern farmhouse, and everything in between.
Your home accessories can really dress up a room without remodeling the entire space. Consider adding some accessories on tables and your walls to add a focal point to your rooms with our interior design & home furnishing services.
We carry a full line of wall coverings of all types, from wallpaper in dazzling colors and prints to wainscoting, metal ceiling tiles, and ceramic tiles.
Our designers can help you choose the best window coverings from custom draperies, blinds, shades, and shutters to satisfy your needs while not giving up the style you crave.
Crafting Timeless Interiors
Who We Serve - St. Louis’ Premier Design Firm
Based in Ladue, The Great Cover-Up Design brings thoughtful, high-touch interior design and curated home furnishings to the most sought-after residential neighborhoods and high traffic businesses in St. Louis County. We partner with homeowners and business owners in Ladue, Clayton, Frontenac, Town & Country, Chesterfield, Des Peres, and Creve Coeur to create rooms that feel welcoming, look effortless, and stand the test of time.
Our approach is personal and collaborative: we listen first, translate your lifestyle and preferences into a cohesive design, and manage every detail, from initial concept and space planning to custom upholstery, drapery, wallcoverings, and final styling. Each member of our design team brings a distinct point of view, and together we balance creativity with practicality to deliver interiors that are beautiful, livable, and uniquely yours.
We work across projects large and small. Whether you’re planning a whole-house renovation, reimagining a single room, or searching for the perfect custom window treatment or accessory to complete a space, we tailor our services to fit your needs, timeline, and budget. Our store complements studio services with curated furnishings and textiles that allow clients to see, touch, and select pieces in person.
Serving these neighborhoods means we understand local architecture, light, and lifestyle, and the expectations homeowners have for craftsmanship, lasting materials, and thoughtful detailing. We pride ourselves on clear communication, respectful project management, and a design process that minimizes stress and maximizes enjoyment.
If your home or business is in Ladue, Clayton, Frontenac, Town & Country, Chesterfield, Des Peres, or Creve Coeur and you’re ready to elevate it with intentional, enduring design, we’d love to meet and explore how we can create a space you’ll treasure for years to come. Contact us for a consultation, in-home visit, or to explore our showroom, and we make the design process enjoyable, clear, and tailored to you.
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testimonials
What clients are saying...
Dear Teddy and Team:
Thank you so much for your help with our recent chair project. we are thrilled with how it turned out and always enjoy your insights and company. You are fantastic at what you do!
We had such a great experience working with Teddy and Great Cover-Up Design! Teddy listened to exactly what we wanted to achieve in every room of our house and exceeded our expectations. His eye for detail is unmatched, and we couldn’t be happier with he results.