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Working with Aptitude was a 5-star experience. I’d highly recommend working with Aptitude Design and Build.

Micaela L. H.

“Working with Aptitude was a pleasure from the start to finish. I would highly recommend Aptitude for anyone and will definitely be using them for future home remodeling projects.”

Sarah B.

Luxury Home Remodeling

St. Louis Design-Build Remodeling for Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements & Whole Homes

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Service & Craftsmanship

Remodel With A Top St. Louis Contractor

Aptitude Design & Build is a St. Louis design-build remodeling company specializing in kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement finishing and whole-home renovations. We create thoughtfully designed spaces that combine functional layouts, quality craftsmanship and personalized design solutions tailored to the way homeowners live.

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From luxury kitchens and spa-inspired bathrooms to custom basements and large-scale home remodels, our team guides clients through every stage of the remodeling process—from planning and design to construction and final walkthrough—with clear communication, detailed project management and a commitment to lasting quality.

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Kitchen Remodeling

With Aptitude handling kitchen remodeling, homeowners can focus on daily life while our team manages design, planning, and construction. Our proven history of transforming kitchens into highly functional, beautifully crafted spaces speaks for itself—you can trust your remodeling project to our experts.

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Basement Remodeling

Aptitude Design & Build approaches each basement remodeling project as a chance to help homeowners enjoy more of their home by creating comfortable, functional spaces designed around real everyday use. Each basement is thoughtfully designed to feel inviting, functional, and seamlessly connected.

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Bathroom Remodeling

Aptitude Design & Build approaches each basement remodeling project as a chance to help homeowners enjoy more of their home by creating comfortable, functional spaces designed around real everyday use. Each basement is thoughtfully designed to feel inviting, functional, and seamlessly connected.

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WHOLE-HOME Remodeling

Aptitude Design & Build approaches each basement remodeling project as a chance to help homeowners enjoy more of their home by creating comfortable, functional spaces designed around real everyday use. Each basement is thoughtfully designed to feel inviting, functional, and seamlessly connected.

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Kitchen Remodeling

Custom cabinetry, islands, open-concept layouts and high-end finishes tailored to the way you cook and gather.

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Core Services

What We Design & Build

Four ways we help St. Louis homeowners live better at home.

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Basement Remodeling

Bars, media rooms, gyms, golf simulators and guest suites that double your usable space.

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Bathroom Remodeling

Spa-inspired primary baths, walk-in showers, oversized tubs, and aging-in-place design.

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Whole-Home Remodeling

Multiple rooms, one cohesive plan. We modernize and beautify your home for better living.

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What Our Clients Say

Reviews

Aptitude Design and Build just finished a 3rd project in our home! Since 2020 they have been welcomed into our home to build us the kitchen/laundry room of my dreams, the kid’s bathroom and just they finished a luxury primary bathroom/walk in closet. The team at Aptitude really wants to give you the remodel you want. They are very responsive to problems and solutions when hiccups/unexpected surprises come up. I highly recommend you give them the opportunity on your next project.

Jennifer Staley

Kitchen

St. Charles, MO

I would definitely recommend Aptitude Design and Build for your remodel project. Communication is very important to Aptitude. Our project was a major kitchen and 2 bathrooms remodel besides new paint, flooring and upgrades in electrical all through out our 40 year old house. The workers in our house were very respectful of our family and belongings. I cannot say enough about how happy we are with our old house with a new facelift!

Denise Webb

Bathroom

St. Charles, MO

We recently had Aptitude Design and Build remodel the lower level of our home—adding two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a family room and a wet bar—and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Their communication, attention to detail, professionalism and genuine care for our project stood out every step of the way. Greg and James were awesome—their creativity and problem-solving made all the difference in turning our ideas into a beautiful, functional space. We would recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy, talented and friendly design-build team.

Mark Hanson

Basement

Eureka, MO

Aptitude Design & Build completed our kitchen remodel, plumbing update and flooring install. They completely transformed our 1972 ranch from an old relic to a beautiful, modern showpiece. Their craftsmanship was impressive in all areas. Their planning, execution, communication and timing were 10/10 in our book. Every worker brought into our home was reliable, skilled, personable and trustworthy. Would we use Aptitude Design & Build again? YES!!! Do we recommend them to others? YES!!! Are we happy with our project? YES!!! 100%!

Michelle Weeks

Kitchen

Imperial, MO

We had a lot of items to update in our house and from the very first meeting with Aptitude, we were impressed. The communication was always there, the crew were all on time, great attention to detail, cleaning up the job site at the end of the day. The most important aspect to me is the communication to know they are aware of what's going on and actively creating a plan to keep the job moving and that's exactly what they did. We will absolutely use them again in the future as well as refer to anyone looking for work.

Katie Nowikow

Basement

Chesterfield, MO

Aptitude did a beautiful job on my deck replacement! Since that initial project, Aptitude has done stunning work on opening up my kitchen to my great room, creating a beautiful mud room and completely remodeling my principal bath including a complete reconfiguration with dramatic amenities. Working with them was a pleasure! Everyone was very professional and I felt they were right there with me from the initial planning stage all the way through each project to its completion. I would gladly recommend them without reservation.

Kirk Bolt

Whole-Home

St. Charles, MO

Everyone at Aptitude Design and Build was extremely helpful and professional. Their expertise and the quality of work, were amazing! They communicated throughout the project, answered every question I had and completed the project on time. I could not be more thrilled with the beautiful results! I definitely recommend them and I'm looking forward to working with them for my next bathroom project!

Pam Light

Bathroom

St. Louis, MO

We had an outstanding experience with Aptitude. We had our master bathroom completely remodeled. Matt Mierek was fantastic to work with and came up with some great ideas that we hadn't considered. We are extremely pleased with the outcome and are enjoying the new bathroom each and every day!

Jody Weis

Bathroom

Wildwood, MO

We are very pleased with the results of our remodel. The project included three bathrooms, home office, bar area, tv/golf putting green area and miscellaneous trim and flooring upgrades. As an architect and two people who work from home, we had very specific things we wanted to improve in our home and it was all executed as anticipated in and around our busy schedules.

Jeffrey Hyatt

Whole-Home

St. Charles, MO

Working with Aptitude was a 5 star experience. They were extremely professional, upfront on pricing as well as competitive on bids, held their timeline and did great work. Their work was thorough and completed with high standards. Working with all members of their team was enjoyable and comfortable. They were flexible and understanding with our timeline and urgency to finish our renovation. They were wonderful to work with, great with communication and easy to get a hold of. I’d highly recommend working with Aptitude Design and Build. We’d definitely work with them again for any future home renovations.

Micaela Land Hasenmueller

Whole-Home

Brentwood, MO

Working with Aptitude was a 5 star experience. They were extremely professional, upfront on pricing, held their timeline and did great work. Their work was thorough and completed with high standards. Working with all members of their team was enjoyable and comfortable. They were wonderful to work with, great with communication and easy to get a hold of. I’d highly recommend working with Aptitude Design and Build. We’d definitely work with them again for any future home renovations.

Micaela Land Hasenmueller

Kitchen

Brentwood, MO

We recently completed a basement remodel with Aptitude and the entire experience was outstanding from start to finish. Owner Matt came out personally for the initial project scoping and he was professional, thorough and easy to work with. Our project manager, James, kept communication clear and consistent throughout—always responsive and on top of every detail. Jared, our lead contractor, did excellent work and made sure everything was completed with care and high quality. The whole team was great to work with and we’re extremely happy with the final result. We would absolutely choose Aptitude again for future projects!

Tim Wood

Basement

Ladue, MO

Aptitude Design & Build completed our kitchen remodel, plumbing update and flooring install. They completely transformed our 1972 ranch from an old relic to a beautiful, modern showpiece. Most importantly, they brought the function of our home into the new century as well. Their planning, execution, communication and timing were 10/10 in our book. Every worker brought into our home was reliable, skilled, personable and trustworthy. Would we use Aptitude Design & Build again? YES!!! Do we recommend them to others? YES!!! Are we happy with our project? YES!!! 100%!

Michelle Weeks

Whole-Home

Imperial, MO

Ok. Let's get real here. Aptitude Design & Build did an amazing job with our basement. Matt and his crew were incredibly professional and their work was equally amazing. Matt listened and knew exactly what I wanted. All of the staff were respectful and professional. Not one person has come to my house and not commented on the quality work that Aptitude has done. Would definitely recommend!!!

Matthew Cooseman

Basement

St. Louis, MO

Why Aptitude

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St. Louis Homes

27 Years of remodeling Excellence

For more than 27 years, Aptitude Design & Build has helped St. Louis homeowners remodel kitchens, bathrooms, basements and whole homes with thoughtful planning and trusted craftsmanship.

Streamlined Design-Build Process

Our integrated design-build approach combines planning, design, budgeting and construction under one team for a more organized, transparent and collaborative remodeling experience.

Thoughtful Design & Quality Craftsmanship

We create functional, beautifully designed spaces tailored to the way you live, with careful attention to materials, finishes and long-term quality.

Featured Projects

Recent St. Louis Work

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This primary bathroom remodel transformed a cramped, outdated space into a calm and sophisticated retreat inspired by modern spa design. With its soft gray palette, natural light, and striking Italian marble, the finished bathroom feels bright, timeless, and intentionally designed for relaxation.
A Bleak to Sleek Bathroom Remodel
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When homeowner Nick Mantia approached Aptitude Design and Build about remodeling his previously unfinished basement, the goal was to create a modern, welcoming space that felt fully integrated with the rest of the family’s home.
Basement Remodel in St. Louis by Aptitude Design & Build
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The Blakely family partnered with Aptitude Design and Build for a major home renovation that included a complete kitchen remodel, two bathroom renovations, and a full basement transformation.
Kitchen and Basement Remodel in St. Louis
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Process

A Thoughtful, Organized Approach

We're by your side through every step of the process, from initial consultation and design planning to material selections, construction and the final walkthrough. You'll work with one collaborative team, get clear communication and be a part of our detailed planning from start to finish.

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Consultation & Planning

We begin by learning about your home, goals, budget and vision for the space.

Design & Selections

Our team develops layouts, material selections and project plans tailored to your lifestyle, taste and priorities.

Construction & Completion

We manage construction with careful attention to craftsmanship, communication, timeline and final details.

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Service Areas

Areas We Serve

Serving homeowners throughout St. Louis, St. Charles and surrounding Missouri communities.

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St. Louis, MO

St. Charles, MO

Clayton, MO

Ladue, MO

Chesterfield, MO

Kirkwood, MO

Frontenac, MO

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Remodeling Resources

Plan before you build

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Cost Guide

What Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in St. Louis?
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Cost Guide

What Does a Basement Remodel Cost in St. Louis?
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Cost Guide

What Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in St. Louis?
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Planning Guide

Design-Build vs. General Contractor: What's the Difference?
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Ready To Start Your Remodel?

Whether you're planning a kitchen renovation, basement finishing project, bathroom remodel or whole-home transformation, Aptitude Design & Build is here to guide you from design to completion.

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Remodeling Insights for St. Louis Homeowners

Cost guides, design ideas and real project reveals from the Aptitude team.

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