Photos: At Home with Nic and Willie Cherry in Forest Park Southeast
Nic and Willie Cherry filled their house with art, plants and natural light in Forest Park Southeast.
Nic Cherry, left, and Willie Cherry pose for a portrait with their dogs in their house in Forest Park Southeast on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
A black rope with rungs suspended from the ceiling acts as a coat rack in the foyer. The colorful painting of Casper the Friendly Ghost was the first art piece the couple purchased for the new home.
Another view of the light-filled living room.
A lamp in the living room at Nic and Willie Cherry's house in Forest Park Southeast on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
A light fixture hangs in front of the kitchen at Nic and Willie Cherry's house in Forest Park Southeast on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
The home’s second bedroom is currently being used as a TV/sitting room and gallery space to display more of their vast art collection.
An intricate bedframe is against a textured wall in Nic and Willie Cherry's house in Forest Park Southeast on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
A chandelier sparkles in the entrance to Nic and Willie Cherry's house in Forest Park Southeast on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
Seeger Gray
Staff photographer
St. Louis transplants Nic and Willie Cherry had already been admiring the work of local architect Sarah Gibson, design principal at UIC, befor…
