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Windows & Doors
Increasing the amount of natural light in your home reduces your use of harsh artificial lights in your home. Enlarge Windows-without enlarging the opening in the wall you can increase daylight with replacement windows that have thinner frames or bay windows whose...
Miscellaneous, Painting
Bright and bold colors are the paint trends for 2018. Beyond these striking colors, pinks become neutrals and cerulean blue takes center stage. Here are a few examples of the 2018 paint trends: Bold, Dark Colors Think caliente reds, dark plums and deep turquoise...
Basements, Miscellaneous
This 1950’s home needed a basement remodel; our clients wanted a nice cozy space for their kids and grandkids to stay when they come into town. The home had a partially finished basement with paneling walls and tile flooring. There was a nice fireplace area that they...
Kitchens, Miscellaneous
The kitchen is the heart of the home. Whether it’s a place for cooking, entertaining or just standing around the island catching up on the day, kitchens are family central. Is your kitchen designed for families to gather? Family-friendly kitchens bring...
Basements
Tip off the basketball tournament season in a winning space. From home theaters, all season rooms to cool basements and room additions, these are great spaces to watch March Madness. Cheering for Your Team with Your College Crew A finished basement is a perfect place...
Miscellaneous
Freshen up your home by incorporating shades of green to your remodel. Here are examples of how Mosby’s architects and designers incorporate elements of this color to a finished basement, master bathroom, additions and outdoor remodeling projects. From Kelly to...
Miscellaneous
Spring into a Fresh Look with this Updated Kitchen Remodel This beautiful 1983 home was ready for a kitchen transformation. The homeowners have lived in the home for about 20 years, they loved the home and space, but needed to update it aesthetically. They wanted to...
Kitchens, Miscellaneous
According to Kitchen and Bath Industry Show of 2018, farmhouse and rustic styles are still a popular trend with kitchen remodeling. Here are three trends that display the rustic and vintage look to your new kitchen. Barnwood & Reclaimed Wood With this...
Bathrooms
The bathroom is one of the highest trafficked rooms in your home and it comes to no surprise that it is also one of the most valuable in terms of home resale, so making sure your bathroom is in its best shape is not only beneficial for you but also the value of your...
Miscellaneous
As February continues to bring wintry weather and cold temperatures, this is the time to bring your outdoor dreams a reality. Start planning your summer fun now! From outdoor kitchens and fireplaces to decks, three-season rooms and screened porches, Mosby Building...
Miscellaneous
With snow flurries and icy conditions in the St. Louis forecast, this will be a colder beginning of February. Here are the best ways to prevent ice dams, frozen pipes and other winter woes. Prevent Ice Dams An Ice Dam is a hump of ice that forms at...
Design & Remodeling
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) was held in Orlando in January and our Mosby designer, Jake Spurgeon, gives the inside scoop of 2018 Trends. 1) Rustic Finishes and Materials still Holding Strong If French Provincial is your “exprimer des...
Podcast Episode
Mosby Home Consultant and Designer, Jake Spurgeon, discusses the latest remodeling and design trends that he saw at the 2018 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, including trending fixtures, colors, styles, and technology that homeowners may want to consider when...
Basements
Beat the winter blues and enjoy your finished basement Basements and lower levels are the ideal place to bring larger ideas to life. What is your ideal space? A game room, wine cellar, home movie theater… whatever your ideal basement is, Our architects can...
Repairs & Advice
Last evening in St. Louis, we experienced a range of wintry mix and ice pelting on our roofs, decks and driveways. At Mosby, we like to take preventative measures to lessen the effects of ice and snow on our homes. Ice on Driveways, Porches and Walkways One of those...
