Moss Building & Design will be at the Home + Remodeling Show from January 19 to 21, 2018 at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly.

Clean. Minimalist. Abstract. Simple. These four words are often used to describe modern design and the whole modernist movement that inspired the design style. If you're a curious design history junkie, read on to learn more about how the modern style adapted over the past few decades.

Here at MOSS we love giving back to our local community and that is never more true than now, in the leadup to the holiday season. This fall, our team coordinated a donation of a mud kitchen to The Country Day School in McLean. A mud kitchen is an outdoor structure made from wood, pallets, and a sink, that helps kids explore the many textures of nature through playing with dirt, water, leaves, bark, and anything else they find outside. Often, this leads to children using the kitchen to create grass cakes and mud pies, hence the “mud kitchen” name.

Modern Interior Design With Northern Virginia’s Best Remodeler If you’ve been considering a redesign for your home, the New Year is the perfect time to start. It's a new, fresh start with the modern interior design you’ve always wanted.

Kitchens are often called the heart of the home. Because your family spends most of their time here, you want to ensure that the room reflects your style and is a place that makes you feel comfortable. If you like classic and time-honored styles, a traditional kitchen is for you.

Create A Traditional Living Room Your Family Will Love Aside from the kitchen, the living room is a common place to socialize with your family and binge watch Stranger Things together. A living room with a traditional design style is more formal with lots of decor and detailed woodwork.

Thanksgiving is a holiday full of food, traditions, and family. Here at Moss Building & Design, we’re so grateful for the opportunities that this year has brought us in the form of new projects and new friends!

With the turn of the New Year approaching quickly, many people are setting goals. Whether it’s mapping out big home projects or finally filling in picture frames, most interior design goals don’t make it past the first month.

Traditional interior design is a classic design approach that never goes out of style. What we often refer to as “traditional interior design” can be identified by its dark wood elements, ornate architecture, and elegant decor. However, this doesn't equate to old and stodgy.

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Welcome to your one-stop shop for learning how to create a traditional design style in your own home! In this post, you'll learn all about how to give each room in your home that classic, traditional feel.

What do you think of when you hear traditional design? Some think it's old or outdated, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Halloween is already almost here, and that means Thanksgiving and the holidays are fast approaching! Here is a definitive list of the top 5 kitchen appliances you must have this holiday season! 1. Paneled Refrigerator

Halloween is right around the corner. Before you know it all the little trick or treaters (and their parents) will be walking up to your front door or porch in pursuit of candy. Is your house ready for an onslaught of visitors? Don’t get spooked by all the prying eyes. With just a few simple upgrades, you can ensure your home is welcoming for Halloween and the upcoming holiday season.

It's that time of year again! People have been buzzing the last couple of weeks with predictions about the 2018 Color of the Year and now it's offically here. Introducing Benjamin Moore's 2018 Color of the Year: Caliente Image from Benjamin Moore This color is hot! No, really, the direct translation of caliente is hot. This fire engine red is giving everyone something to talk about! The bold color can be used in many rooms of your home. I personally can see this color being used for the following:

We all know that kids like to get dirty. There’s nothing more guaranteed than grass stains on a toddler's brand new, clean pants. I’ve come to embrace it. Children learn through play and there's no better place to explore and learn than your own backyard. With this in mind, there are a number of educational outdoor structures you can build for your children that go beyond the typical playhouse or playground.

The first thought many homeowners have when preparing for the holidays is: “Where am I going to host everyone??” Whether you are hosting out of town guests for days or entertaining for just a few hours, you are already anticipating all of the cleaning and decorating that will go into the preparations. Here are a few tips for creating that perfect accommodating space in your basement!

Cute and affordable outdoor ideas from Wayfair Yes, yes it is. And with pumpkin flavored everything comes....fall! And we can't stop thinking about all of the awesome design and decor ideas for your outdoor space.

The air is getting chilly, the leaves are falling from the trees, and the kids have gone back to school… That can only mean one thing – fall is here! As the seasons change and you begin to get ready for the cold weather, don’t forget to prepare your Northern Virginia home as well! Your yard, house exterior, and so much more require regular home maintenance throughout the year to ensure everything is working properly. Here are some things you shouldn’t forget about during fall and winter home upkeep.

Fall is a hectic time for families with back-to-school activities and sports practices filling up the calendar. Some people may even start thinking about prepping for Halloween or the upcoming holidays. To me, however, there’s nothing better than sitting back, relaxing outside, and enjoying the cooler, more pleasant weather this month. So how can you create a backyard oasis that can be used all year round?

Bathroom Design Trends in Northern VA As summer comes to an end and autumn draws closer, you start spending more time indoors- so why not make your next project revamping your bathroom? Check out these new trends for bathroom renovations! Looking to create a relaxing oasis? Try a freestanding bath tub! They’re perfect for soaking away the approaching cold weather. (Via Baltimore At Home, Style Me Pretty, Moss Building & Design) Freestanding tubs are so versatile, they'll fit in any style bathroom. Rustic, modern, or traditional- you can design around it any way you want! Place it in your bathroom alone or in conjunction with a shower for the full experience. Select a tub with jets for a jacuzzi experience, or keep it simple!

I was proud to visit Northern Virginia fire stations today on this 16th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 tragedies in New York City, Arlington, and Pennsylvania. Sixteen years ago today, I lived in Northern New Jersey only fifteen miles from the World Trade Center. Like so many others, I will never forget where I was when I heard the news that morning. We were all touched in some way by the tragedy and cannot thank the firefighters, police officers, and other emergency personnel enough for their dedication to helping others.

Like most workers in the Washington, DC metro area, you’ve probably found yourself in the middle of a long commute at some point in the past few years. That’s why more and more of us are turning to some sort of “flex work” or work from home arrangement. It’s now commonplace for many Northern Virginians to work from home at least one day a week. To accommodate this, Moss has seen an increased focus on designing home office spaces. So, if you are limited by space, how can you make the most of what you have and not feel like you’re working in a broom closet?

This is the second week of our #BacktoSchoolHoneyDo giveaways! We are giving away a free "Wine & Design night" to one lucky winner. The night will be a fun event for you and your closest friends to learn about the latest design trends while enjoying some great drinks! If you've been stressed out trying to get the kids and the house ready for back to school season, this is the perfect opportunity to unwind!

Back-to-school season always conjures up images of opening a clean notebook and taking out sharp pencils and bright crayons on that first day of school. There was something exciting about that new beginning and fresh start to the year that I got every September. To some in our area, however, there can be more angst than excitement as the ever-growing school supply list means an added expense to already financially strapped families.

Northern Virginia Goes Back To School In honor of all of the kiddos returning to school this fall (and even a little bit earlier this year) we are giving away a few handymen to complete your honey-do lists for free! Yes, free! The beginning of the school year is hectic and we want to help ease that pain. Head over to our Facebook page each Monday to learn more about the weekly contest. More details to come, you won't want to miss this!

By: PKopiak@MossBuildingandDesign.com