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

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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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Kitchen Remodeling
Custom cabinetry, islands, open-concept layouts and high-end finishes tailored to the way you cook and gather.
Core Services
What We Design & Build
Four ways we help St. Louis homeowners live better at home.
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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Remodeling
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.
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.
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.
APTITUDE DESIGN & BUILD · 912 SOUTH 5TH STREET, ST. CHARLES, MO 63301 · 314-713-1989
Remodeling Insights for St. Louis Homeowners
Cost guides, design ideas and real project reveals from the Aptitude team.






