Right At Home – A Home Improvement Blog by Mosby
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Be Our Guest: A Carriage House Addition
Whether you currently have a carriage house on your property, or considering building an extra structure to host guests, the idea of carriage house is appealing. Carriage houses (sometimes referred to as guest house, or coach house) were originally...
The Pros and Cons of a Walk-In Shower
When beginning a bathroom remodel, there are many factors to consider, like vanity style, tile selection, paint color and more. Probably the biggest decision you’ll face though is what to do regarding the shower and/or tub. There are so many options, like traditional...
Elegant Sunroom Addition
Many homeowners are faced with an age-old dilemma; add on to your existing home to gain the extra space you desire. Or trade up to something larger that has the amenities you are lacking. If you are happy with the things you can’t change about your home—such as the...
Lighting Solutions For Your Home
You can’t have “camera and action” without lights. In fact, the crucial role of lighting is not only for functionality but also as an important aspect of interior design. Lighting may not be top of mind when considering design elements in the home, but it can...
Project Spotlight: Sophisticated Elegance
Picture a well loved home, bustling with a family full of boys. It is your typical 1990’s home, with compartmentalized living spaces that while nice, are not the most conducive to entertaining family and friends. These Ladue homeowners initially contacted Mosby...
Play up style in your kitchen with a backsplash!
There’s a saying that a messy kitchen is a sign of a good meal. For instance, when cooking that favorite soup recipe and ending up with a splattering against the back of your stove. But why not cook a great meal and prevent the mess? You should consider adding a...
Thriving In Place: Accessible & Universal Design
Written by: Tanya Yaacoub From pancake breakfasts to movie nights, our homes are filled with memories that we may not wish to part with simply because of physical limitations. Whether it’s age or a medical condition that is slowing you down, there are changes...
Barn Door Basics
Are the interior doors in your home traditional six-panel doors? Do you have any glass doors, accordion doors or pocket doors? While doors provide an inherent function (access and privacy to an enclosed space), many often forget that doors can add great value to the...
Home Remodel: Small Updates that Make a Big Impact
It’s amazing how quickly time flies. One minute you’re a young couple with a toddler and another on the way. Then in a blink of the eye your kids are graduating from high school and nothing inside your house has changed. Same old walls, same old couch! You are way...
High Rise Remodel Elevates Condo To New Heights
Downsizing to a smaller home and easier lifestyle can be an equally exciting and difficult time for homeowners as they become empty nesters. Homes that at one point seemed barely large enough to fit a bustling family, may now seem unnecessarily large for just one or...
PPG Color Of The Year: Night Watch
Color is fun and inspiring, and exploring new colors is an invigorating way to play. At the start of each year, the major paint manufacturers unveil their pick for Color of the Year. It’s always fun to try and speculate which color it may be because the possibilities...
St. Louis Aluminum Window Replacement
History of Aluminum Window Installation in St. Louis Aluminum windows were a popular choice for St. Louis home builders in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Aluminum windows provided a cheaper alternative to wood or steel windows. They often came in many different...