Back-to-school time means it is time to turn our attention to the kids. Parents usually claim many areas of the home for their office work and personal projects. But don’t forget, kids also need a space to call their own. Whether it’s for homework, or simply to engage...
Not all remodeling projects are created equal, and we at Mosby Building Arts has identified that. We have created different approaches to help tailor projects to our client’s desires. Semi-Custom is not a negative thing, and it’s not limited. All our projects...
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) was held in Orlando in January and our Mosby designer, Jake Spurgeon, gives the inside scoop of 2018 Trends. 1) Rustic Finishes and Materials still Holding Strong If French Provincial is your “exprimer des...
The new year brings new opportunities, a fresh start and of course, new year’s resolutions. What better way to bring those new year resolutions to your home! A great way to start is by deep cleaning and taking inventory your home as you pack away the holiday...
Ultraviolet and Jewel Tones Take On the New Year With Pantone announcing ultraviolet as the color for 2018, our Mosby designers share how this color and jewel tones will be the design trends in the new year. Whether kitchen, bath, master suite or room addition, here...
Whether you’re hanging your latest masterpiece you painted at that paint party you went to recently, a family heirloom, one large piece or a lot of small ones, determining the proper placement of your artwork can sometimes seem daunting. Don’t be scared! Here’s a...
Areas to Think About When Upgrading a Builder Grade Home Mosby Building Arts Designer, Jake Spurgeon, guides you through a few ways you can upgrade a builder grade home to add beauty and value to your space. You have purchased a new-to-you home, and although...
Mudrooms can be a beautiful and functional control center to the home instead of a dismal pass-thru space next to the garage. With some creative use of space, maximizing organization, and playing with color, you can change the day-to-day function of your daily...
Following the excitement of designing your remodeling project is the day your home becomes a construction site. This is an unavoidably stressful phase, but there are plenty of things we can do to promote a livable remodel. Just about everything the Mosby production...
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...
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...
DESIGNER TALK: When Fashion Becomes Furniture By Laura Powderly, Mosby Building Arts Designer Do you have that one piece of furniture that you are obsessed with? A lot of times furniture can start or even drive the design process of a space. When you find something...
By Mark McClanahan, President of Mosby Building Arts The remodeling industry is tough on consumers. The Better Business Bureau typically receives more complaints annually about remodeling companies than any other industry. Considering this – along...
DESIGNER TALK: Investing in Your Home vs. the Stock Market In response to a client debating whether to remodel their home or put those funds in the stock market, Mosby Building Arts designer Jake Spurgeon, AKBD, shared these great points. Home ownership remains the...
Increasing the amount of natural light in your home reduces your reliance on artificial light during the day (also reflected in your electric bill!) while boosting your sense of well-being. Here are 8 ways to light up your life, ranging from do-it-yourself to...