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As part of Mosby Building Art’s Anniversary, we had visited some of the projects that Scott Mosby’s father, Sam, had been a part of in the early days of the St. Louis remodeling company. This piece was originally published in July 2007. Hal Knight has since passed...
Architecture, Bathrooms, Designer Talk, Personal Spaces, Remodeling, Room Additions
When it comes to home remodeling, people often overlook their master bathroom. You start and end your day there, so it should be a space you feel relaxed in and happy about. Our clients who are empty nesters wanted to makeover their master bedroom and bathroom to add...
Accessible Design, Architecture, Bathrooms, Designer Talk
Bathroom Trends When it comes to remodeling, experts say to start with the room where you spend the most time. People immediately think kitchens, but bathrooms also get a lot of use and are often overlooked. You start and end your day in your bathroom, so you...
Architecture, Q & A
Arthur Merdinian, Home Consultant & Architect The idea of remodeling your home may seem like a fantasy come true – with the wave of a wand everything will magically be new and beautiful. But in reality, there are many more...
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...
Architecture, Designer Talk, Home Makeovers, Kitchens, Lighting, Remodeling
Picture a well loved home, bustling with a family full of boys. It is your typical 1990’s home, with compartmentalized living spaces that while nice, are not the most conducive to entertaining family and friends. These Ladue homeowners initially contacted Mosby...
Architecture, Bathrooms, Doors, Miscellaneous, Personal Spaces, Remodeling, Remodeling, Windows & Doors
Are the interior doors in your home traditional six-panel doors? Do you have any glass doors, accordion doors or pocket doors? While doors provide an inherent function (access and privacy to an enclosed space), many often forget that doors can add great value to the...
Architecture, Business, Miscellaneous, Q & A, Repairs & Advice
Do you have a wish list of things you would like to change about your home? Maybe you’ve been dreaming about remodeling your dated kitchen and replacing it with a modern, family-friendly farmhouse kitchen. Or you fantasize about a new hall bathroom that doesn’t make...
Architecture, Design & Remodeling, Designer Talk, Miscellaneous, Remodeling, trends
The internet is full of savvy ideas for remodeling, redecoration, and renovating your home. Two sites we love, Pinterest and Houzz, are visual in nature and allow users to collect photos and link to products they like. Upon signing up for one of these social accounts,...
Architecture, Business, Q & A, Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
This is a good question especially considering the tarnished image of the remodeling industry. Nationally, remodeling companies are known for causing significant cost overruns, major delays in production, delivering poor quality, and on the extreme, behaving...
Architecture, Designer Talk, Home Makeovers, Kitchens, Lighting
Home is where your heart is. Because our physical surroundings play such an important role in creating a sense of meaning in our lives, it doesn’t seem a surprise that our sense of the place we live is closely tied to our sense of who we are! So, when choosing to...
Accessible Design, Architecture, Bathrooms, Before & After, Design & Remodeling, Remodeling
Home is where the heart is for one University City couple. They love everything about the mid-century modern home where they have resided for eight years. However, with plans to stay in their home as long as possible, they knew the time had come to give their dated...
Architecture, Design & Remodeling, Kitchens
Mosby Building Arts is committed to helping you love your home and all of the events that take place inside. With the holidays right around the corner, we thought we would take a break from all of the remodeling talk and pass along a few hosting tips to help make your...
Architecture, Design & Remodeling, Home Makeovers, Miscellaneous
There’s no better way to create a cozy, inviting feel in your home than with a beautiful fireplace. Whatever the size, it should reflect your personality, and match the style throughout the rest of the house. There are a wide variety of ways to complete a fireplace...
Architecture, Before & After, Kitchens, Remodeling
Mixed Metals And A Pop of Color For A Stunning Kitchen Have you ever been so inspired by a photo that you wanted to recreate it in your own home? That’s exactly what happened for this St. Louis, south-city homeowner. After falling in love with a kitchen she saw in a...
