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Kitchen, Bath & Whole-Home Remodeling in Kirkwood, MO

Aptitude Design & Build brings design and construction under one roof for Kirkwood homeowners — thoughtful remodels that respect the character of one of St. Louis's oldest and most beloved suburbs.

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Serving Kirkwood

County

Region

Specialties

St. Louis County

Central Corridor

Kitchen

Bath

Basements

Whole Home

Zip Codes Served

63122

Remodeling Kirkwood's historic homes

As the oldest planned suburb west of the Mississippi, Kirkwood's streets are lined with Victorians, Craftsman bungalows, Tudors and mid-century ranches — many with plaster walls, original millwork and compact, closed-off kitchens. Our design-build team updates these homes for how families live today while protecting the details that make them special.

Neighborhoods we serve

We work throughout Kirkwood, from the historic blocks near Downtown and the Jefferson-Argonne district to Sugar Creek, Osage Hills, Greenbriar and the neighborhoods around Kirkwood Park.

Projects built for Kirkwood living

Kitchen and bath renovations, rear and primary-suite additions, porch restorations and finished basements are among the projects we take on most often here — each handled start to finish by one accountable team.

What We Build In Kirkwood

Our Services

Kitchens

Custom layouts, cabinetry and islands built for how you cook and gather.

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Bathrooms

Spa-level primary baths, guest baths and powder rooms.

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Basements

Finished lower levels — bars, suites, media and gym spaces.

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Whole-Home

Top-to-bottom renovations and thoughtful additions.

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Our Work

Recent Kirkwood Projects

A Bleak to Sleek Bathroom Remodel

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A Bleak to Sleek Bathroom Remodel
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Cozy Bathroom Remodel in St. Louis

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Cozy Bathroom Remodel in St. Louis
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A Full Apartment Remodel In Clayton

Kitchen

A Full Apartment Remodel In Clayton
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What Kirkwood Says

Reviews From Kirkwood

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

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St. Charles, MO

Aptitude Design & Build did a fantastic job on our kitchen renovation! They helped us achieve our vision and maintained excellent communication throughout. Right from the bidding process, they had ideas for optimizing our layout that other companies hadn’t thought of. The designer they assigned us listened to what aesthetic we were looking for and helped us choose cabinets and finishes that were within our budget. Aptitude had, by far, the best communication of any contractors we’ve worked with. Overall, we love our kitchen and are grateful for the work Aptitude did! We wouldn’t hesitate to use them again on another project.

Sarah Steele

Kitchen

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St. Louis, 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 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

Kitchen

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St. Charles, MO

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Kirkwood Remodeling FAQS

Do you handle Kirkwood permits and historic district requirements?

Yes. We manage the full permitting process with the City of Kirkwood, including the added design sensitivity required for homes in Kirkwood's historic districts.

Can you remodel an older Kirkwood home without losing its character?

That's our specialty. A large share of our Kirkwood work is on homes 50 to 100-plus years old, and our design-build approach keeps original millwork, trim and proportions intact while modernizing layout and systems.

How long does a Kirkwood kitchen remodel take?

Most kitchen remodels run roughly 8 to 12 weeks of construction, depending on scope, structural changes and material lead times. We give you a detailed schedule before work begins.

What does design-build mean for my project?

It means the people who design your remodel and the people who build it are one team, so there's no gap between drawings and construction — one point of accountability from first sketch to final walkthrough.

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Book a consultation and we'll walk your Kirkwood home together.

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APTITUDE DESIGN & BUILD · 912 SOUTH 5TH STREET, ST. CHARLES, MO 63301 · 314-713-1989

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