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Design & Remodeling, Designer Talk
Designer Talk: Unrealistic Expectations From Home Remodeling Shows Have you ever wondered what professional designers think of the projects on home remodeling shows? Mosby Building Arts designer Karen Bruns is deeply experienced and enthusiastic about improving homes,...
Bathrooms, Design & Remodeling, Designer Talk, Kitchens
Designer Talk: Neutral Colors Make Basic Beautiful Mosby Building Arts Designer, Laura Powderly, sees life as a big box of crayons, and imparts that joy of color to her remodeling clients. Laura shares some of her thoughts about the colors that surround us. After...
Design & Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
Every home can be welcoming to holiday guests with a few simple tricks. Here are some fast and affordable ideas that will instantly turn your home into the perfect holiday party place. A Place for Outwear • The winter holiday season means guests need a place to hang...
Design & Remodeling, Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
Improving St. Louis homes for over 65 years has taught us what makes for a successful remodeling project. We also learn from homeowner stories of past painful remodeling projects, and notice that their experiences have several things in common. We’ve distilled...
Before & After, Design & Remodeling, Remodeling
The new owner of a Kirkwood, MO condominium, built in 2002, needed to make some changes. The floors were noticeably uneven, the builder-grade windows were drafty, and the unused hot tub in the master bathroom needed to go. Correcting these issues triggered her...
Architecture, Design & Remodeling, Kitchens, Remodeling
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....
Basements, Design & Remodeling, Kitchens, Personal Spaces, Remodeling
7 Back-To-School Remodeling Ideas to Stay Organized Back-To-School is the annual whirlwind that spins parents and children into activity hyper drive. Life can become temporarily chaotic as everyone adjusts to new schedules and tasks, but there are ways to maintain a...
Basements, Design & Remodeling, Kitchens, Personal Spaces, Remodeling, Room Additions
Bookmark These Ideas: Remodeling Projects for Book Lovers Those who really love books tend to have a lot of them. Ask a book lover what they desire most and chances are they reply “more bookcases!” Here are a few storage solutions Mosby Building Arts designed for St....
Design & Remodeling, Home Makeovers, Kitchens, Remodeling
As time moves on, tastes change. This prompted the owners of a Chesterfield home built in 1980 to call Mosby Building Arts. They still loved the size and layout of the home, but their tastes had changed from traditional to contemporary, and they wanted a new look. To...
Design & Remodeling, Designer Talk
Designer Talk: A Short List of Favorite St. Louis Design Resources Dean Vitale Mosby Building Arts Designer Dean Vitale is a St. Louis native who has returned to town after 15+ years as a designer in San Francisco. Through his Mosby remodeling projects, Dean’s...
Basements, Design & Remodeling, Personal Spaces
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...
Bathrooms, Design & Remodeling, Designer Talk, Kitchens
Jillian Brinkman Mosby Building Arts Designer At Mosby, we love to discover new products that will inspire our remodeling clients. The best place to find the latest and greatest is at the yearly Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). This year I attended KBIS in Las...
Design & Remodeling, Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
A recent Houzz survey reveals that homeowners are more likely to remodel their existing home over buying a different home, and that 66% surveyed plan to stay in their home long-term which is why they are willing to invest in tailoring the home they have. In Metro St....
Design & Remodeling, Personal Spaces, Remodeling
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...
Architecture, Before & After, Design & Remodeling, Remodeling
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...
