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...
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...
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...
By Mark McClanahan, President of Mosby Building Arts The remodeling industry is tough on consumers. The Better Business Bureau typically receives more complaints annually about remodeling companies than any other industry. Considering this – along...
DESIGNER TALK: Investing in Your Home vs. the Stock Market In response to a client debating whether to remodel their home or put those funds in the stock market, Mosby Building Arts designer Jake Spurgeon, AKBD, shared these great points. Home ownership remains the...
Increasing the amount of natural light in your home reduces your reliance on artificial light during the day (also reflected in your electric bill!) while boosting your sense of well-being. Here are 8 ways to light up your life, ranging from do-it-yourself to...
Mosby Tour: A Rustically Elegant Master Suite Addition A South St. Louis County couple nearing their retirement years wanted to update key parts of the home they’ve lived in for 30 years. A top priority was having a light-filled master suite with a larger bathroom....
A couple bought a brick ranch home in Kirkwood with an eye toward it being their “forever home.” While the house had good bones, they wanted to update the place for how they lived, so they teamed with Mosby Building Arts for a whole house remodel. The...
Virtual Remodeling: See Your Projects Before Making a Decision Virtual remodeling is the use of software programs that makes it easy to explore design options. It is a cost-effective – and, frankly, fun – way to see the possibilities before making a final decision....
We love playing games at home, and instinctively create spaces to recreate. For example, a certain chair across from a certain TV that’s regularly used to play video games is a dedicated recreation space. As the games get bigger, like pinball or table tennis, it...
When your pastime begins to crowd out people or spaces in the home, it may be time to think about creating a special hobby room. Hobbies help reduce stress through creativity and escape, so consider this project beneficial to your overall well being. Here are the key...
The family moved into their Sunset Hills, MO ranch home, built in 1965, in 2011. They love the neighborhood, the town and most everything about the house. The home met all their needs, yet they longed for a more spacious, less cramped feel, akin to the hunting lodges...
Creating a color palette for your home encompasses more than wall paint colors. A good color scheme also takes into consideration your furniture, flooring, fixtures and accessories. The following are some of the concepts designers employ to craft many color details...
