Before & After: An Arlington Home Remodel

July 27, 2018
By: Jenn Zschunke
We’re always excited to showcase home remodel projects that MOSS, Northern Virginia’s top remodeler, completes. This particular remodel in north Arlington, Virginia, is a stunner.
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Moss Building & Design Receives Angie's List Super Service Award

July 12, 2018
By: Carly McAlister
Northern Virginia Contractor Receives 8th Consecutive Angie's List Super Service Award We are very proud to announce that we have received the Angie's List Super Service Award for the 8th consecutive year. The award honors those professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings and reviews throughout 2017. The Northern Virginia remodeling company is proud to have established such a reputation for excellence in the remodeling and home services industry.
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What Kind Of Home Addition Should You Build?

May 18, 2018
By: The MOSS Team
A custom home addition is all about what you want and need. A vision board of Houzz and Pinterest pins is a great place to gather the style inspiration, but think about your true end goal for the project. What is your family dynamic like? What features are going to improve the quality of your life in your home?
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MOSS + Little Leagues = Spring  

April 6, 2018
By: Jenn Zschunke
There's something about springtime in Northern Virginia (well, usually - this year is special with its cold!): the sun comes out, flowers bloom, and we emerge from winter for outdoor sports!
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Contemporary vs. Modern Design: What’s The Difference?

April 4, 2018
By: Julia Kilberg
Many people mistakenly interchange the terms contemporary and modern when describing their home design style. Contemporary design style is fluid and ever-changing.
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8 Ways To Bring The Outdoors In That Don't Involve House Plants

March 27, 2018
By: The MOSS Team
We spend a majority of our time under the fluorescent lights of an office, and then swap a computer screen glow for a television blur. Most of us want to spend more time outside, basking in the sunlight or frolicking in the snow.
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The Best Contemporary Kitchen And Bath Styles

March 26, 2018
By: Julia Kilberg
What I like about contemporary design style, as cited by HGTV, is its fluidity and ever-changing personality. Unlike traditional design style, which can become over-the-top with ornamentation, and modern design style, which seems overly sharp and stark, contemporary design blends the two in perfect harmony. It’s never exactly the same with any project.
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5 Contemporary Home Design Trends

March 23, 2018
By: Carly McAlister
Contemporary means “...living in the present.” In contemporary home design style, the word includes anything and everything in terms of style: Embracing a few standouts of past styles that are still popular (modernism, traditionalism, transitional) and mixing in present-day trends. Here are five contemporary home design trends that are popular right now:
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Mudroom Organization Tips for Spring

March 19, 2018
By: Julia Kilberg
It always seems like it’s a constant struggle to keep up with the mess at home and spring sure brings its own unique challenges. With the introduction of rain boots, sneakers, sports equipment, and sandals (boy, I can't wait to whip those out again!) also comes an increasing amount of clutter for the spring and summer season. One way to keep the clutter from extending into your home would be to create a mudroom.
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5 Ideas To Keep Your Kitchen Organized

March 16, 2018
By: Jenn Zschunke
Getting organized at home is something that I am constantly striving for. I like to consider myself pretty organized, but I admit that if you open up some of our kitchen cabinets or drawers, the contents are in terrible disarray. I'm going to come clean and share that the below photo is the current state of one of my kitchen cabinets.
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High Wind Warning for Northern VA

March 1, 2018
By: Carly McAlister
From midnight tonight through 6am on Saturday morning, Northern Virginia is under a high wind warning with possible winds up to 60 MPH. Wind gusts this strong are likely to cause power outages and possible damage to your home. It's important that you take proper precaution during this high wind warning, for both you and your home.
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10 Farmhouse Chic Decorating Ideas For Your Home

February 26, 2018
By: Jenn Zschunke
Farmhouse chic is everywhere you look these days: television shows, decorating and interior design magazines, and even at your local Target! It’s a warm, rustic, and inviting design style for anyone who loves feeling comfortable and cozy. Farmhouse chic design is best described in this blog by Moss Building & Design, Northern Virginia’s top remodeler.
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Our Top 5 Favorite Farmhouse Chic Living Rooms

February 21, 2018
By: Carly McAlister
Northern VA Remodeling: Farmhouse Chic Design Farmhouse chic (also known as farmhouse design) is a very popular design style right now. You can achieve a farmhouse chic look in any room of your home. Check out our blogs to see how you can make each room in your home more farmhouse chic.
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Our Predictions for Popular 2018 Design Trends

February 20, 2018
By: Julia Kilberg
We’re excited to highlight a few of our favorite home décor and design trends for 2018. This year, we’re starting to see a pattern of “old is new again” with some of the new trends harkening back to previous design eras. Which of the following trends do you think you can you incorporate into your home this year?
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HandyMOM 101: Now's The Time!

February 19, 2018
By: Jenn Zschunke
It's hard to believe, but Moss Building & Design has been creating and presenting HandyMOM 101 workshops for the Northern Virginia community for over five years. That's hundreds of women (and a few men!) that we have educated and empowered to tackle home improvement projects on their own. And this is something we are very proud of.
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How To Make The Most Out Of Your Capital Remodel + Garden Show Experience

February 14, 2018
By: The MOSS Team
Join Moss Building & Design at the Dulles Expo Center for the Capital Remodel + Garden Show from Feb. 23 to 25, 2018. Here’s how to make the most of your experience, whether you’re a first-time attendee or a home show pro:
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What Is Farmhouse Chic Interior Design?

February 5, 2018
By: Jenn Zschunke
Shiplap. Rustic Decor. Deep, wide kitchen sinks. Reclaimed wood. Sliding barn doors. Large cozy furniture.
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5 Essential Elements Of A Transitional Living Room

January 30, 2018
By: Julia Kilberg
The living room is a great place for traditional and modern design elements to merge. Read this blog to discover Moss Building & Design's five key essentials for transforming your living space into a transitional living room.
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6 Examples of Beautiful Transitional Kitchens

January 29, 2018
By: Carly McAlister
Transitional home design ideas for your kitchen Transitional design is one of the most popular design styles. Combining modern and traditional design, transitional interior design is the best of both worlds.
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The History Of Transitional Design

January 15, 2018
By: Julia Kilberg
Transitional design is a blend of traditional and modern home design elements. Often described as “classic with a modern take”, transitional design style took off in the 1950s as a response to the stark modern and mid-century modern styles of the previous era. It continues to maintain popularity today.
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A Sneak Peek Of MOSS’ Home Show Booth & Demonstrations

January 10, 2018
By: The MOSS Team
Moss Building & Design will be at the Home + Remodeling Show from January 19 to 21, 2018 at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly as an exhibitor and sponsor/partner.
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MOSS Community Outreach Tops 100 Organizations

January 8, 2018
By: Julia Kilberg
2017 was a busy year for the MOSS Community Relations team. In this past year alone, the team coordinated the donations of funds, handyman services, food, gift cards, or other items to 100 organizations, schools, and other good causes.
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What Is Transitional Design?

January 3, 2018
By: Carly McAlister
Transitional Design Style For Your Northern Virginia Home Transitional design takes components from traditional and modern design to create a harmonious space. It’s really the best of both worlds!
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Happy New Year From Moss Building & Design

January 1, 2018
By: The MOSS Team
Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to focus on the clean slate we get in a few days. Reminisce on all of the good memories you shared with your family and new friends, and prep your life for 2018.
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6 Perfectly Modern Living Room Ideas

December 29, 2017
By: Julia Kilberg
The living room is one of the most versatile rooms of your home. It’s a space that can be formal or casual; feature a large, big-screen TV or a fireplace; function as a family lounge where you relax on the couch or gather for games; or all of the above. Whatever the goal is for your living room, it should reflect your own personal style.
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Happy Holidays From Moss Building & Design

December 25, 2017
By: The MOSS Team
Tis the season to be jolly, and we’re fa-la-la-la loving it! The holidays are our favorite time of year, because we get to reminisce on all of the good memories we shared with our family and new friends.
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7 Elements Of A Modern Bedroom

December 22, 2017
By: Carly McAlister
Modern design appeals to many people. It’s known for its straight, clean lines and simple decor. There are many modern design elements that you can use to achieve a modern design style in your bedroom. As your expert Northern Virginia remodeler, we’ve designed many modern homes and can share tips to help you create a modern home design.
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