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Designer Talk, Remodeling
Jake Spurgeon, Mosby Building Arts Designer As a designer, I am often asked by clients if moving is a better decision than remodeling their existing home. The answer is tricky and different for each individual situation. Moving and remodeling are both...
Architecture, Remodeling
If things feel a little “off” within your home, it might be an issue with flow, or lack thereof. Removing or rearranging walls to create a more open floor plan is often the final link in feeling truly comfortable in your home. Here are two examples of St. Louis homes...
Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
Smoke Alarm Codes Have Changed in St. Louis County Brian Yount, AIA, Mosby Building Arts Project Architect As Mosby Building Arts’ registered architect, one of my responsibilities is to keep our team updated on changes in relevant building codes, and how...
Designer Talk, Remodeling
Designer Talk: Mid-Century Modern Pendant LIghts Mosby Building Arts Designer Jillian Brinkman Every great kitchen remodel pays close attention to selecting light fixtures, because they add the perfect finishing touch by taking the design and style up a notch. As we...
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...
Designer Talk, Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
Designer Talk: Getting What You Pay for with a Remodeler Both on and off the clock, Mosby Building Arts designer Jake Spurgeon improves homes – it’s a compulsion. Along with being talented, he’s candid about the nuts and bolts of remodeling. Jake shares his...
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....
Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
What You Need to Know About Online Remodeling Brokers The internet has transformed how we shop, with access to details and price comparisons creating a welcome transparency and ease of use. So it makes sense that we finally have online marketplaces for consumers...
Basements, Before & After, Garages & Driveways, Remodeling
A split-level mid-century modern home in Webster Groves, MO had a basement that multi-tasked as a one-car garage, recreation area and laundry room, with access to the backyard. The family wanted this high-traffic space to be a more functional and beautiful lower...
Designer Talk, Painting, Remodeling
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. Color directly affects the senses and this scientific fact is...
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....
Designer Talk, Remodeling
Designer Talk: 7 Ways to Make Yours a Smart Home Mosby Building Arts designer, Jake Spurgeon, knows that good design is also about solving problems. He is delighted when he can help his remodeling clients take care of daily chores and concerns with a new gadget. Jake...
