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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...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...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...Planning Your Remodel with Pinterest and Houzz
The internet is full of savvy ideas for remodeling, redecoration, and renovating your home. Two sites we love, Pinterest and Houzz, are visual in nature and allow users to collect photos and link to products they like. Upon signing up for one of these social accounts,...Aging-In-Place Bathroom Transformations
Home is where the heart is for one University City couple. They love everything about the mid-century modern home where they have resided for eight years. However, with plans to stay in their home as long as possible, they knew the time had come to give their dated...6 Tips For Holiday Hosting
Mosby Building Arts is committed to helping you love your home and all of the events that take place inside. With the holidays right around the corner, we thought we would take a break from all of the remodeling talk and pass along a few hosting tips to help make your...Fireplace Inspiration
There’s no better way to create a cozy, inviting feel in your home than with a beautiful fireplace. Whatever the size, it should reflect your personality, and match the style throughout the rest of the house. There are a wide variety of ways to complete a fireplace...Making Indoor Space for the Kids
Back-to-school time means it is time to turn our attention to the kids. Parents usually claim many areas of the home for their office work and personal projects. But don’t forget, kids also need a space to call their own. Whether it’s for homework, or simply to engage...Custom vs. Semi-Custom Remodeling
Not all remodeling projects are created equal, and we at Mosby Building Arts has identified that. We have created different approaches to help tailor projects to our client’s desires. Semi-Custom is not a negative thing, and it’s not limited. All our projects...The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2018 Trends
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...New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home
The new year brings new opportunities, a fresh start and of course, new year’s resolutions. What better way to bring those new year resolutions to your home! A great way to start is by deep cleaning and taking inventory your home as you pack away the holiday...Ultraviolet and Jewel Tones Take On the New Year
With Pantone announcing ultraviolet as the color for 2018, our Mosby designers share how this color and jewel tones will be the design trends in the new year. Whether kitchen, bath, master suite or room addition, here are a few insights to inspire your remodeling...
Deck Your Newly Remodeled Walls
Whether you’re hanging your latest masterpiece you painted at that paint party you went to recently, a family heirloom, one large piece or a lot of small ones, determining the proper placement of your artwork can sometimes seem daunting. Don’t be scared! Here’s a...