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Sophistication And Space With This Kitchen Remodel
With fall just around the corner, this custom kitchen remodel exudes the warmth and open space for family gatherings and holiday entertaining. The kitchen was extremely outdated and inefficient with failing appliances. The space was also closed off to the rest of the...Start Planning Your Remodel for the Holidays
Longing for fall weather as temperatures hit in the high nineties? Are you dreaming of a new kitchen to cook and entertain for Thanksgiving? Or a finished basement or new addition to gather with family and friends this holiday season? This is the time to start...A Mid-Century Island Oasis
As many homeowners know, your home’s styles fade over time, plumbing and electrical needs updating, and appliances break down. A perfect example is this Ladue, Missouri home that Mosby recently updated. This mid-century modern home was built by William Bernoudy,...Design Your Family-Friendly Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home. Whether it’s a place for cooking, entertaining or just standing around the island catching up on the day, kitchens are family central. Is your kitchen designed for families to gather? Family-friendly kitchens bring...Farm is still Charm with Kitchen Remodeling
According to Kitchen and Bath Industry Show of 2018, farmhouse and rustic styles are still a popular trend with kitchen remodeling. Here are three trends that display the rustic and vintage look to your new kitchen. Barnwood & Reclaimed Wood With this...
A Guide to Preparing for a Kitchen Remodel in St. Louis, Missouri
Preparing for a major remodel, like your kitchen, can seem daunting. The mental and physical requirements to even prepare your project many times causes clients to hesitate to start the project in a timely manner or in some cases, even signing the contract for...
Get A New Kitchen By Thanksgiving
When the heat of the summer is in full force, it’s easy to be longing for the inevitable cool weather of the autumn. Aside from the weather, the autumn means holidays like Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, and if you want to have a new kitchen to help...
7 Kitchen Island Design Ideas to Whet Your Appetite
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...DESIGNER TALK: 5 Trends That Should Never Return
By Jake Spurgeon, Mosby Home Designer & Consultant As a designer, I stay in tune with current design trends, because using them in remodeled spaces can add a nice jolt of contemporary to a classic look. I also keep up with past trends making a comeback, as taste...
The Top 7 Remodeling Trends (so far) of 2017
Designers love to make design predictions for the coming year. But at the halfway point of 2017, we want to summarize the emerging trends we’ve seen so far this year in the homes of our St. Louis remodeling clients. Both inside and out, here are some projects trending...
Before & After: Remodeling a Crestwood Ranch Home
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;...
Take a Mosby Tour: Modern Kitchen in an MCM Home
A 1960 split-level flat-roof mid-century modern home in Creve Coeur, MO was creating a bit of cramp for the growing family of 4 (soon to be 5). They needed more usable space as well as an updated kitchen. Mosby Building Arts designer Jake Spurgeon, AKBD, advocated...