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Popular Countertops for St. Louis Kitchens

Kitchens

New countertops not only improve your kitchen workflow, but they can also really accentuate the room! Picking out new countertops is a great way to personalize your kitchen. There are many types of countertops, with each offering its own sets of pros and cons. Here...

Fall 2020 Home Remodeling Trends

Basements, Home Makeovers, Kitchens, Outdoor Living, Personal Spaces, Remodeling, Trends

Fall is almost here, and many St. Louisans are gearing up for chili cookoffs, outdoor bonfires, and all the pumpkin-filled porch decor imaginable. This time of year, many homeowners begin making a wishlist of things that would make their home that much cozier in the...

The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) Trends for 2020

Design & Remodeling, Designer Talk, Home Makeovers, Kitchens, Remodeling, Special Events

The Kitchen and Bath Show was held in Las Vegas at the end of January. We were lucky enough to have our very own Jake Spurgeon, Mosby Senior Designer, attend the event so he could give us the scoop on the upcoming trends. Here’s what’s predicted to be hot (or not) in...

Be Our Guest: A Carriage House Addition

Architecture, Bathrooms, Design & Remodeling, Exterior Design, Exteriors by Mosby, Home Makeovers, Kitchens, Personal Spaces, Remodeling

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...

7 Kitchen Island Design Ideas to Whet Your Appetite

Kitchens

Kitchen islands are practically a must-have because they take care of so many needs. But one size does not fit all. Good kitchen island design takes into consideration how you use your kitchen. This determines what functions the island will handle, which then inspires...

Before & After: Remodeling a Crestwood Ranch Home

Bathrooms, Before & After, Kitchens, Outdoor Living, Room Additions

With the kids off to college, a couple wanted to make their 1960s ranch home in Crestwood, MO more inviting, and have amenities they’d always longed for. On their list of desires: a large master bathroom; designing a new kitchen with a breakfast nook and fireplace;...

7 Tips for Your Kitchen Facelift

Kitchens

If you’re content with the size and layout of your kitchen but are unhappy with how outdated and worn it looks, you’re ready for a kitchen facelift. Updating kitchen surfaces and details without altering the basic layout is also known as a pull and replace by the...

Before & After: A Ranch Home Makeover

Bathrooms, Before & After, Design & Remodeling, Kitchens, Remodeling

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...

Before & After: A Mid-Century Kitchen Goes Modern

Before & After, Kitchens

A handsome 1953 mid-century modern ranch home in University City, MO retains a good amount of its original design, but the kitchen had a decidedly 1980s vibe. After living with it for 8 years, the owners were ready for a remodel. Their goals for the kitchen remodel...

Virtual Remodeling: See Your Projects Before Making a Decision

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....

How to Make a Small Kitchen Functional and Beautiful

Designer Talk, Kitchens

 Jake Spurgeon Mosby Building Arts Designer Designers are problem solvers. Kitchens that seem too small to meet your needs are a design challenge that Jake Spurgeon loves to tackle. Here he shares some tips on how to make a small kitchen functional and beautiful....

Deciding How Much To Spend on Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchens

New cabinets are normally the biggest item of a kitchen remodel, realistically using anywhere from 15% – 35% of your budget. The range is so wide is because you have three basic options for which type of cabinets to use: stock, semi-custom, or custom cabinets....