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Mosby Kicks Off 4th Annual Stuff the Truck Toy & Food Drive
Kirkwood Premier Remodeling Firm Spreads Holiday Cheer to Children and Families in St. Louis Metro Area From now until December 9th, Mosby Building Arts looks to the community to help collect new, unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items to donate to Friends of...
Why You Need An Architect For Your Remodeling Project
Why You Need An Architect For Your Remodeling Project For room additions, whole-house renovations, new kitchens, master bathroom remodels, and other major home improvement projects, hiring an architect is a smart decision. Architects are trained in design theory,...
Areas to Think About When Upgrading a Builder Grade Home
Areas to Think About When Upgrading a Builder Grade Home Mosby Building Arts Designer, Jake Spurgeon, guides you through a few ways you can upgrade a builder grade home to add beauty and value to your space. You have purchased a new-to-you home, and although...
The Truth Upfront: 3 Unacceptable Remodeling Sales Tactics
The Truth Upfront: 3 Unacceptable Remodeling Sales Tactics Being one of the most fractured industries in the United States, the residential remodeling market is a tough one to navigate for homeowners. Statistically, 69% of the remodeling companies have no...
What a Breezeway! A Spectacular Garage Addition in Ferguson, MO
What a Breezeway! A Spectacular Garage Addition in Ferguson, MO These Ferguson, MO homeowners were dedicated to their 1867 beauty, so when considering a home upgrade, they knew they wanted to make changes to their existing house to fit their needs. After meeting with...
Designer Talk: Tile Trends
Mosby Building Arts designer, Jake Spurgeon discusses new tile trends to add to your bathroom during your next remodel. One of the most fun items for any of my clients to select during a bathroom remodel can be the tile. The tile can set the tone for the rest of the...
Three Reasons An Egress Window Should Be Left To The Pros
Three Reasons An Egress Window Should Be Left To The Pros So, you want an egress window installed in your basement remodel. Great! Think this is a DIY? You may want to think again. Mosby Senior Home Consultant Denny Corr lists 3 of the major reasons to call in the...
The Immediate Benefits of Having a Mudroom
Mudrooms can be a beautiful and functional control center to the home instead of a dismal pass-thru space next to the garage. With some creative use of space, maximizing organization, and playing with color, you can change the day-to-day function of your daily...
7 Kitchen Island Design Ideas to Whet Your Appetite
Kitchen islands are practically a must-have because they take care of so many needs. But one size does not fit all. Good kitchen island design takes into consideration how you use your kitchen. This determines what functions the island will handle, which then inspires...
3 Surprising Reasons for Waiting to Remodel Your New Home
by Becky Trent, Mosby Building Arts Designer Pictured above is Mosby Building Arts designer Becky Trent and her family on the day they moved into their new home. And, yes, they will remodel it – eventually. After buying a new-to-you home, a common reaction is to...DESIGNER TALK: 5 Trends That Should Never Return
DESIGNER TALK: 5 Trends That Should Never Return By Jake Spurgeon, Mosby Home Designer & Consultant As a designer, I stay in tune with current design trends, because using them in remodeled spaces can add a nice jolt of contemporary to a classic look. I also keep...
Making Shade with a Covered Patio
A new home in Ladue, MO had a nice 20’ x 20’ brick paver patio with a lovely view overlooking the pool and a lush golf course. Unfortunately, they couldn’t sit outside and enjoy the view much past 2 pm because of the sun glare from facing due west. A covered patio...
DESIGNER TALK: When Fashion Becomes Furniture
DESIGNER TALK: When Fashion Becomes Furniture By Laura Powderly, Mosby Building Arts Designer Do you have that one piece of furniture that you are obsessed with? A lot of times furniture can start or even drive the design process of a space. When you find something...